Saturday, July 11, 2015

Peppermint an Easy and Effective Anti-aging Treatment

Alright people, I am super stoked to tell you all about this! This is the epitome of how simple things become when you make the switch to clean.  Peppermint (menthe) is a simple anti-aging treatment. All you need is Peppermint leaves and water.
Here’s the roundup of what it offers:
  • Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and tactile roughness and increases skins tone 
  • Heals sunburns and protects against future ones
  • Promotes collagen synthesis 
  • Lightens dark spots
  • Increases skins hydration
Depending on the strength of your solution you may feel a slight tingling. Don’t touch your face, the tingling will go away in a few minutes. Frankly I have gotten quite fond of the feeling...I know a little weird but hey there are worse things to be fond of. I spray my face twice or sometimes three times a day, more even if I am out at the pool/beach.
 
Which brings me to a side note...you can also use our Peppermint Glacial Facial Mineral Mud Masque which detoxes your skin with a light peppermint fragrance to waken your pores!! One more thing to be aware of is how long it takes to see results. In most of the studies results are seen with daily use in 3-4 weeks. So there you have it, a two ingredient solution to those pesky wrinkles. It’s clean, easy to use, proven effective, safe, and affordable. What more could we ask for?

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Alaska Glacial Mud is Dedicated to Eco Beauty!!

We hand-harvest mineral-rich glacial mud on the Copper River Delta in Southcentral Alaska. Nearly 100 million tons of buttery glacial mud deposits on the expansive delta each year, the largest contiguous wetland in North America.
Alaska Glacial Mud Co. always pledges to use the most eco-friendly and socially responsible methods for harvesting and manufacturing our products. Our products offer tradition and innovation.
 We sustainably harvest raw ingredients and manufacture the highest quality natural skin care products that reveal the purity and essence of Alaska. We are committed to superior research and development that combines therapeutic glacial mud minerals and traditional botanical extracts on the skin. Our products are enriched with plant-derived ingredients and we always source organic and wild-crafted botanical extracts and steam-distilled essential oils where possible because we know good skin deserves good ingredients and because no man-made product can replicate nature.
 
 

Sunday, April 26, 2015

The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide!!

Celebrate Mother's Day with One of these Gifts She'll Never Forget.
 
Mother's Day is the perfect time to spoil her with gifts from the heart!! These fabulous gifts keep on giving and she will be able to enjoy them well after the holiday!!
 
A subscription to Organic Spa Magazine!! Sign her up for a year's worth of natural, healthy living with this beautiful publication full of natural spa ideas, fabulous brands and hours of relaxing reading!
Treat her to our Glacial Facial Gift Set that comes with our Exfoliating Mineral Soap Bar, Glacial Facial Mud Mask and more! This set allows her to have an intimate spa day at home!!!
Give her the indestructible, eco-friendly chic water bottle by Splash Bottle!! This unique design is perfect for a day at the beach, great for the relaxing days in the spa or to take with you to Yoga!! Comes in various color and size options!
Give the gift of a spa day with a luxurious facial, massage, mani/pedi....she'll love it. We recommend the unique Bear & Doe Massage Works spa in Jackson Hole!!
Make sure she unwinds with Miyu Beauty De-Stress Beauty Tea in Peppermint! Instantly uplifts the senses and releases the mind from moments of tension!!
Help her pack her Summer essentials with the super cute Alphabet Bags Bon Voyage Extra Large Travel Tote! Perfect for all her beachy things!!

 


Spotted!! Actress and producer Riley Rose Critchlow!!!

Spotted!! Actress and producer Riley Rose Critchlow loving our glacial facial products!!
 
 
 

Friday, April 10, 2015

Benefits of Lavender!!!

The Greek name for Lavender is Naardus named after the Syrian City - Naarda.  
As you can see Lavender essential oil has been used for health purposes for thousands of years.
Lavender is known as a calming agent used in various beauty products around the world to reduce anxiety, improve deep breathing, alleviate headaches and tension and restore skins complexion and reduce acne.
We love using Lavender essential oils in our Mineral Mud Mask and Exfoliating Soap Bar for these reasons.  Customers have stated that their skin is clear and after just a few uses they are experiencing less acne and bumps.
We love seeing our product improve the quality of your skin and wish to give credit where credit is due to the amazing Lavender plant!!!

Friday, April 3, 2015

Spring Mineral Mud Powder Promo!!

April is finally here and to celebrate we are offering free shipping on any order of our Mineral Mud Powder!!! Mix 1:1 ratio with yogurt, water and/or honey to maximize your product and have an all over body mud mask!!

Trying Out Our Trial Size!!!

We have been doing a product highlight series, where we pick one of our prominent products and shine the spotlight on it for the entire blog post. In our first post of the series, we reviewed our full size Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque. Our second post was devoted to our popular Handcrafted Exfoliating Mineral Soap Bar. Today, we turn our attention to our trial size kit for the Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque. You get to try our original unscented mud mask, our lavender-peppermint, and our vanilla-lavender mineral mud masks. This is a great way to go if you haven’t tried them yet or if you haven’t developed a favorite. As with our other product spotlights, we will take a look at the product description and a review from a customer who has used the product. Here we go with the description:
 “FORMULA Made with the most mineral-rich and pure glacial clay in the world, sustainably hand-carved from the remote waters of the Copper River Delta in Alaska and enriched with a special combination of certified organic and wildcrafted botanical extracts from the Pacific Northwest that are chosen for their moisturizing, skin-softening, anti-aging and immunoprotective properties.”
“BENEFITS Our glacial masque detoxifies, exfoliates and softens skin while more than 60 nourishing major and trace elements promote healthy skin cell regeneration. Gentle and balanced for all skin types. Human-tested, allergy-free, does not cause irritation.”
“GREEN Wild & certified organic ingredients. No synthetic fragrances, colors or fillers. No propylene glycol, no phthalates and paraben-free. No animal by-products or testing. Sustainably hand-carved glacial mud. 10% profits donated to wilderness preservation, habitat restoration, environmental defense and education in the Copper River Watershed.”
THE REAL DEAL
“My face looked so much brighter and smoother. I gave my very particular nieces this mask and the Alaska Glacial Mud soap for Christmas and they loved both products. I will definitely be purchasing this product again for myself and for gifts.
Just wanted to note that I have very sensitive skin. I cannot use most soaps and facial masks due to allergies. This product actually soothed my skin.”

Spotted!!! Gregg Daniel Loving Alaska Glacial Mud!!

Spotted!!! ‪#‎GreggDaniel‬ Gregg Daniel from the hit t.v. show ‪#‎TrueBlood‬ loving our glacial facial! Thanks for the love!
 

Spotted!!! Hazuki Kato Loves Alaska Glacial Mud!

Spotted!! Oxygen channel's own ‪#‎Hazuki‬ Kato trying out our glacial facial! ‪#‎alaskaglacialmud‬
 

Gift Certificates Available!!!

Not sure what gift to give? Why not purchase a gift certificate instead!
 

The Benefits Of A Mineral Mud Mask!!

Welcome back to the Alaska Glacial Mud blog. In our previous post, we talked about the specific minerals in our mud mask. We are going to do a short series of product highlight blogs. We like to throw the spotlight on our products because the natural quality of our mineral mud is what defines us as a company. It’s what we’re all about at Alaska Glacial Mud. We love helping people feel better and look their best, naturally. Today, we are going to take a look at our Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque, which is, of course, our flagship skin care product. You will not find a product better at removing the toxins in your skin than our mineral mud mask. By taking a look at the product description, we can see that our mineral mud mask is available in unscented, lavender-peppermint, vanilla-lavender (which is made with essential oils). Here’s a little more from the product description:
“Formula: Made with the most mineral-rich and pure glacial clay in the world, sustainably hand-carved from the remote waters of the Copper River Delta in Alaska and enriched with a special combination of certified organic and wildcrafted botanical extracts from the Pacific Northwest that are chosen for their moisturizing, skin-softening, anti-aging and immunoprotective properties.”
“Benefits: Our glacial mask detoxifies, exfoliates and softens skin while more than 60 nourishing major and trace elements promote healthy skin cell regeneration. Gentle and balanced for all skin types. Human-tested, allergy-free, does not cause irritation.”
You don’t have to go to Alaska to feel the relaxing effects of their mineral mud from the Copper River Delta. You can have a little bit of Alaska with you at home. Here’s what one of our clients said about our mineral mud mask recently:

"15 MINUTES TO BETTER SKIN"

"I recently purchased Alaska Glacial Mud and I couldn't be happier with my results. I applied the silken mud and waited the short period of time it took to dry. When I wiped away the dried mud with a warm washcloth I couldn't believe the difference in my skin! It was much smother and softer, and a few areas I was having breakouts in showed noticeable improvement. My results were well beyond my expectations and I definitely plan to re-order going forward. I highly recommend this product to anyone with a face."

10 Beauty Ingredients We Are Thankful For!!!

Like many of you, I spend November thinking about all for which I am thankful. Topping the list are my family, friends, good health and the fact that I have a job that I love. Which got me thinking about the beauty industry, and all of the super-healing, nourishing and downright luxurious ingredients that we have to be thankful for. Here, I’m sharing my list of beauty ingredients that deserve our thanks this season.
Coconut oil
There are about a thousand uses for this wonder ingredient, but used straight on the skin makes an amazing moisturizer for winter dryness, not to mention transports you immediately to a warmer (smelling) place.

Olive oil
This common cooking ingredient doubles as a frizz-control product during the dry winter weather. Simply put a dab on your hands, rub together and apply. Just be careful: Going overboard or you’ll risk looking greasy.

Grapeseed oil
Too much partying around the holidays? Gently place grape seed oil under the delicate skin beneath your eyes twice daily to eliminate unpleasant dark circles. It’s full of antioxidants and linoleic acid.

Rosehip seed oil
Extremely high in essential fatty acids, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, especially Vitamin C, Vitamin A (retinol) and linoleic acid, it can help with sun damage, hyper-pigmentation from an unexpected burn from the winter sun, eczema and psoriasis and lines/wrinkles. Plus it makes a great makeup remover!

Lavender Oil
This ultra-relaxing oil has serious aromatherapeutic properties. If you have trouble sleeping, mix a little with some water and spray on your pillow cases, or create the ultimate pampering soak by adding some to a warm bath.

Thieves oil blend
This mixture is made of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary. Make your own or buy from Young Living Essential Oils. This combination is great for winter flu season as it’s highly antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infectious — what’s not to love?

Honey
Feeling dehydrated? Honey is a natural humectant that helps your skin retain water. Mix into a DIY face mask or look for ingredients like moisturizer for an added power punch.
 
Lemons, Grapefruits and Oranges
These three faves are all Mediterranean winter fruits. Enjoy the in-season bounty with a tonic or flavored water. Staying hydrated will help your skin from the inside out.

Peppermint oil
Feeling a little sluggish? Put a dab between your eyes, as this oil promotes clarity, feelings of alertness and helps if you have an afternoon headache.

Avocado Oil
Great for cuticle treatment and keeping your fingers/nails looking sharp for all the holiday parties, simply rub onto your hands in the midst of a DIY manicure. Then slather on your favorite hue — might we suggest a festive red?

Take some time to give thanks this season, for these ingredients and all of the other blessings in your life. Talk about true beauty.