GET GLOWING! by Ann Mincey

When was the last time you felt your inner ‘glow?’

After a great workout, dining on colorful and nutritious foods, awakening from a great night’s sleep?

Finishing a term paper, correctly answering several Jeopardy questions, debating a topic about which you feel passionate?

Rocking your baby to sleep, sending a gratitude note, sharing an intimate moment with your beloved?

Paying your monthly obligations by click or mail, balancing your checkbook, booking the long-desired dream vacation?

Ann Mincey glowing in Laguna Beach, California

Sitting in stillness and meditation, singing with others in Sunday morning worship, reading or listening to an inspirational speaker and feeling the resonance of his message?

These and a million other experiences are examples that affirm the truth that your inner glow - that sense of content, satisfaction, love -  is always ready to flood your being and spill out into your world.

When I first knew that this kind of ‘glowing’ was possible was in 1978 when I saw the first photo of the planet Jupiter printed on the cover of a news magazine. It looked surprisingly similar to the skin photomicrographs I had seen in the laboratories of Redken, where I was employed.

I began to read of the atmospheric elements of Jupiter and realized that we are, as Carl Sagan once said, “made of star stuff.” And when I attended my first yoga class I stood in the balanced “star” pose.

To my amazement, I realized that we look like the stars, are made of the same elements of the stars, and when we stand with arms and legs extended, we form a five-pointed star. Every atom of the universe moves out of the way so we can be in our space.

That truth alone sets us ‘glowing!’

When all these elements come together for you, you’ll suddenly realize, as I did, that each of us is a star  with a unique place to ‘glow.’  We no longer need to live in the lie of comparisons.

All we need do is pause to appreciate the multitude of glow opportunities in each of the five major areas of our lives ~ physical, mental, emotional, financial, spiritual ~ as we experience them each day. When we do that, the ‘glow’ that radiates from within us will easily spill over to those we encounter throughout our day. And they will be ignited and inspired to get their own glow on.

Start now! GET GLOWING!

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Ann Mincey is the author of the book “Get Glowing – You Are a Star Right Where You Are," available through Amazon. Ann has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions in business, philanthropy and leadership, has been a contributing writer to several beauty industry magazines, and has been quoted in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, American Salon and other publications. After 32 years as Redken's global brand ambassador, Ann is now Director of Beauty and Spirit for Shape Your Life and Destination Rejuvenation resort/retreat programs.

Prima Fleur Premier Product: ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MUSCLE & JOINT GEL

“My doctor said there was nothing that could be done for the pain in my wrist. Arthritis was present where a fracture had improperly healed many years ago. His only suggestion was to take a popular (and costly) prescription drug. When I mentioned this to someone at Prima Fleur, she suggested I try their anti-inflammatory muscle and joint gel. Frankly, I didn’t expect very much from it. But to my amazement, after just 1 application, my pain virtually disappeared! I threw away the prescription. Now, whenever my wrist hurts, I spread a little joint gel on it. Within minutes, I get relief. Count me as one of your enthusiastic customers.” ~W. Wood, Jacksonville, Florida

In a pure base of Hawaiian seaweeds, water, and willow bark extract, the minerals and essential oils used in this penetrating wrap are specifically targeted to relieve the aches of abused and over-used joints and muscles. Arnica has traditionally been used as an immuno-stimulant and anti-inflammatory as early as the 16th century for the treatment of aches and sprains. Willow bark has natural preservative properties and is rich in natural tannins and salicylic acid.

Produced in the same manner as it was in time-honored shamanistic tradition, the extract is made by an aqueous infusion technique from freshly harvested bark collected in the spring. Reported to have analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, anti-pyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties, it has the added benefit from the tannins and beta-hydroxy acid of providing exfoliation to the skin. The multi-mineral cocktail of zinc, copper, and magnesium supplies the elements necessary for cell vigor and the maintenance of skin functions.  It stimulates cell turnover, restoring vitality.

The particular blend of essential oils in this Joint Gel [Prima Fleur No. 1044] has been carefully chosen for its anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and purifying properties.  In addition to its fresh clean scent, the ginger, jasmine, and cistus provide a comfortable warming sensation which is soothing and relaxing.

This gel is good for athletes or when feet and legs are heavy tired and swollen from poor circulation which occurs during long airplane flights, prolonged standing or sitting. Also useful as a light moisturizer for arms and legs.  It penetrates quickly yet leaves skin feeling moist and supple without any oil or wax residue.

For information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website. For questions and to explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com ~ or call (415) 455-0957.

Muscle Relief Essential Oil Blend

“Four years ago my husband developed what is called a mucocele. These are usually encapsulated growths [in the brain] that could be viral or bacterially laden. We had to wait many months for a laboratory to make a new forehead plate for him. During the months of waiting, the growth continued getting bigger and bigger and it put pressure on my husband’s brain and eye socket. His eye was nearly swollen shut because the mucocele had grown so large. He was prescribed all of the oxycotin medications which did nothing for his pain and he did not want to go into the heavier pain medications. 

I studied which oils would help treat pain, strengthen his immune system, be antiviral, antibacterial and calming. I purchased hundreds of dollars of oils and your Muscle Relief Blend ... which contained all the oils that I had researched. We found that if I massaged him twice a day his feet, the front of his body and feet and back … he would experience no headaches. All day. For months. We experimented around with some blends that I put together and they did not work. Your Muscle Relief Blend was the perfect solution. I have shared your blend with many people who experienced success. We are now again facing some really radical complicated surgeries. There is one thing that I know I can rely on, and is of great comfort to me — your essential oils. So thank you Prima Fleur for your gifts and talents in making what we needed.”  ~ Mindy, Aromatherapist

Active ingredients for Prima Fleur Muscle Relief Essential Oil Blend [No. 6028]

• Ravintsara Aromatica is an analgesic, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, disinfectant, relaxant and tonic.
• Basil is an anti-inflammatory and acts like aspirin, blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase.
• Peppermint is used to relieve headache, nausea, stress, pain and fever. It is also an immune booster.
• Katrafay has been used for centuries as a healing oil after childbirth and is known to relieve headaches, tension, joint and muscle pain

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Prima Fleur CO2 Extract: POMEGRANATE

While some CO2 extracts are essential oils that retain the delicate fragrance compounds in their original source, approximating the smell and even taste of the native plant material, others retain volatile and precious elements beneficial to the skin. Calming to dry and sensitive skins, pomegranate seed extract is age-protective, and aids in boosting self-repair and regeneration with essential fatty acids, tocopherols, and sterols.

 

Prima Fleur’s Pomegranate Seed CO2 Extract [No. 524], extracted in Germany, is highly recommended for use in moisturizing creams and lotions, anti-aging formulations, and formulations for dry, irritated, or chapped skin. It is very effective in softening dry, irritated and aging skin.

 

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Prima Fleur Essential Oil: PETITGRAIN

Prima Fleur’s Wild Forest Petitgrain Essential Oil [No. 242], from the leaf of Citrus Aurantifolia in Madagascar, is certified organic by Ecocert. It’s a wonderful citrus woody scent for blends and perfume. Originally, petitgrain, which means “small seed,” was distilled from the immature and small, round, green fruits of the citrus trees. Of course, if you distill the fruits then there will be no mature fruit to eat or preserve. So, eventually the distillation was limited to the leaves and small branchlets but the oil is still called petitgrain.

 

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Prima Fleur Essential Oil: MASSOIA BARK

What smells like coconut, comes from a tree bark in Indonesia, is CO2 extracted? Cryptocarya massoy - Massoia bark oil - is used in the flavor industry as an additive in butter and milk flavors The Massoia lactones are rare essential oil components and have only been found in a few other plants. Prima Fleur's Massoia Bark Oil [No. 251] makes an interesting addition in small amounts to blends and perfumes.

The massoia tree, C. massoia, is a species endemic to the island of New Guinea. It is a medium-sized tree with optimal growth in rainforests between 400 and 1000 meters in altitude. The aromatic bark from the tree has been an article of commerce for centuries. Massoia bark has a sweet, coconut-like aroma, and is steam-distilled to yield massoia bark oil. The bark is obtained by cutting the tree at the base, making circular incisions at one meter intervals, lifting the bark off and allowing it to dry.

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Prima Fleur Essential Oil: TURMERIC

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) contains curcumin. Curcumin is the active ingredient and has a wide range of therapeutic effects. Curcumin is known for its antitumor, antioxidant, anti-amyloid and anti-inflammatory properties. Science News wrote several bits of information about Turmeric in 2007. It appears to help prevent, and possibly treat, Alzheimer’s disease. Normally the herb or herb tea or extract is taken.

 

Prima Fleur’s Turmeric CO2 Select [No. 352] is organically-grown in India and extracted from the rhizomes. The extract is a deep orange-colored liquid (no wax), and is very nice in perfumery for both color and scent, and in your culinary endeavors where just a tiny amount adds a lot of scent and flavor.

 

For information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website. For questions and to explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com ~ or call (415) 455-0957.