The first day of summer signals the start of three months filled with sun and fun. If you’re like most people, your summer plans may include a vacation. Whether it’s a 500-mile road trip or a flight around the world, you’ll need to be prepared with quality bath and body products. Shop SJ Creations’ Pure Organics line to find travel-sized sets of body wash, body mist and body lotion in three wonderful scents.

Lavender - Pure Organics Travel Size Body Kit – $14

Take a break from the hectic pace of travel and relax with the soothing scent of lavender. Known for relieving stress and creating a calm environment, lavender is the perfect scent for unwinding after a long day of traveling or sightseeing. The travel-sized bottles are ideal for air travel and won’t take up a lot of room in your overnight bag.

Includes 2 oz. bottles of body wash, body mist and body lotion.

Pink Grapefruit - Pure Organics Travel Size Body Kit – $14

Enjoy the scent of citrus on the road with the pink grapefruit travel size body kit by Pure Organics. The sweet yet tangy fragrance is a great pick-me-up to give you that extra boost of energy to make it through the long day of traveling.  These travel-sized bottles fit perfectly into a carry-on and are within TSA regulations. Great for road trips too!

Includes 2 oz. bottles of body wash, body mist and body lotion.

Green Tea & Ginger - Pure Organics Travel Size Body Kit – $14

Add a fragrant bounce to your step with the green tea & ginger-scented travel body kit. The invigorating aroma of the sweet green tea combined with the scent of spicy ginger keeps you alert and excited about your travels. Enjoy the ease that these travel-sized bottles bring to traveling, whether you’re only a few hours away or across the globe.

Includes 2 oz. bottles of body wash, body mist and body lotion.

Each Pure Organics Travel Sized Body Kit is:

• 100% paraben free with no sodium lauryl sulfates, this body kit is also silicon and petroleum free.
• Made with Eco-Cert certified ingredients, there are no artificial colors and no synthetic fragrances.
• 100% biodegradable and has never been tested on animals.

Check out our rave review on the Lovelo Beauty Blog!  You too can benefit from the highly moisturizing qualities of SJ Creations Pure Body Organics Body Butter in 4 scents to choose from: Green Tea & Ginger, Lavender, Pink Grapefruit, and Fragrance Free! 

Don’t forget that every purchase of a Pure Organics product, in Pink Grapefruit scent, a portion of the proceeds goes to support the fight againt breast cancer!

Nothing says “summer” like fresh, ice-cold lemonade squeezed from plump golden fruits picked right off the tree.  That’s what inspired SJ Creations to feature the tart and sweet flavors of Citrus as our July Fragrance of the Month!

This entire month, every one of our Lemon-scented products — not to mention their related Orange, Lime and Grapefruit items—is on sale for 25% off! So stock up while you can through July 31st on any of these fresh products for yourself, your family or for delightful gift-giving.

Throughout July, you can also snap up any Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit body and skin care item for 25% off. Not only does this organic product line nourish skin lovingly and naturally, but a portion of the proceeds from all Pink Grapefruit Pure Organics products go to support the fight against breast cancer. And all of our Pure Organics skincare products are made with Eco-Cert certified organic ingredients.

So have fun exploring and sampling every variety of SJ Creations’ citrus-themed concoctions, from hand washes, bath salts and exfoliating body scrubs to body lotions, while they are on special during the month of July. And stay tuned for details on July’s fabulous giveaway prize, featuring an orchard harvest of Citrus Fragrance of the Month goodies!

A growing number of men are realizing the importance of basic skin care. This Father’s Day, encourage them to nourish their hard-working skin! You can’t go wrong with any of our fragrance-free Pure Organics body and facial care products for Father’s Day gifts, such as the cleansing Body Wash, hydrating Hand Crème, restorative Face Cleanser or anti-aging Face Moisturizer! And we bet he’ll love our soothing, ultra-moisturizing Olive Oil Body Butter or unscented Organic Body Butter.

“The air is so dry in Arizona, that even my husband uses the Olive Oil Body Butter,” says Vicki Dandurand, SJ Creations product user whose husband discovered her Olive Oil Body Butter after she brought some home for herself.

If your father is a sailing aficionado or a surfer, you’re in luck! All of our marine-themed items are currently 25% off for the June Fragrance of the Month promotion, featuring the scents of the sea. For Dad, we recommend the Sandy Beaches Hand Wash or the Ocean Mist Row Boat Caddy Set, with its reusable, decorative ceramic boat-shaped dish that will hold Dad’s keys, coins, golf tees or any of his collections to accent the décor long after the Hand Wash and Lotion are gone!

Shop our Father’s Day Top Picks today and tomorrow to ensure a timely arrival for Father’s Day, this Sunday! And don’t forget to enter our June Giveaway for a chance to win a deluxe $100 seashore scented prize package!

SJ Creations is proud to offer 40% off of their entire line of SJ Bath & Body Everyday, Pure Organics and Fancy Nancy fun sets! This weekend only, we’re honoring our customers with our biggest sale EVER. The MEMORIAL DAY SUPER SALE starts Friday, 5/28 and runs through 5/31. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on beautiful home décor Caddy Sets, Hand Washes, Gift Sets for Grads and Dads, Pure Organic face and body care, fun Fancy Nancy sets for girls and SO MUCH MORE!

Shop tomorrow through Monday, 5/31 and receive 40% off your ENTIRE SJ Creations order online! This sale is available exclusively ONLINE for your incredible savings. Simply enter coupon code MAY31 at checkout! Happy Memorial Day!

Love getting a good deal? Shop our SALE items for even more savings and sign up for our SJ newsletter to hear about our current sales and free giveaways before anyone else! Last chance to enter to win our current Fragrance of the Month FREE $100 Lavender Giveaway!

The school year is ending, temperatures are heating up and summer vacation is right around the corner! Whether you are traveling overseas, across the country or just taking a weekend getaway, there’s no need to leave your gentle, effective SJ Pure Organics collection behind! Our convenient Body and Face Travel Kits are just the right size to pack in your checked or carry-on luggage, with travel size containers meeting all the TSA and airline liquid guidelines.

The unscented Pure Organics Face Travel Kit includes three essential products you need to care for your complexion during your travels. Used together, they balance out your overall skin tone without clogging pores.

•Lightly foaming restorative Face Cleanser gently removes dirt and grime!
•Nourishing Face Serum hydrates with time-release liposomes that normalize your skin’s moisture!
•Anti-aging Daytime Moisturizer helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines!

The Pure Organics Body Travel Kit includes 2 fl. oz. sizes of cleansing Body Wash, moisturizing Body Lotion and refreshing Body Mist that will pamper your skin all over and leave it feeling revitalized. Travel sets for the body are available in three light, uplifting fragrances extracted from natural essential oils:

•Green Tea and Ginger Blossom has an exotic, spicy appeal. Pink Grapefruit’s zesty citrus scent can be quite invigorating. A portion of proceeds from sales of this and other Pink Grapefruit products go to support the fight against breast cancer. Delicious healing Lavender transports you to the French countryside. And as our current Fragrance of the Month, the Lavender Travel Kit is ON SALE through May 31st for only $11.50! All Travel Kit prices are just $14.00 for both face and body skincare!

Pure Organics skincare by SJ Creations are made with Eco-Cert certified organic ingredients, are 100% free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, silicon, petroleum, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances.

WIN a Free Travel Kit on Facebook!
Now, this week only, you can be eligible to WIN a free Fragrance of the Month Lavender Travel Kit through our Facebook Fan Page Contest. It’s simple! If you are already on Facebook, just “Like” the SJ Creations Inc. Facebook Fan Page and then let us know about your summer travel plans, following the Wall Post directions to post a comment on our Wall, simply about your upcoming travel adventures! On Friday, May 28th, we will choose a winner from among those commenting with a response or a post in reference to the “WIN a free Fragrance of the Month Lavender Travel Kit.” We would love to hear how you would enjoy having an SJ Travel Kit along for your adventures! We will choose based on creativity, and announce the winner in a Wall Post.

In addition, you can still enter our monthly giveaway drawing for your chance to win more than $100 worth of “Fragrance of the Month” French Lavender products by SJ Creations and Pure Body Organics by SJ Creations. Just visit our website, www.SJCreationsinc.com. Drawing will be held on May 28th, so hurry to enter for FREE today!

“This past weekend I flew out of town to visit a friend. Not only did the Pure Body Organics Pink Grapefruit travel set make it easy to prepare/pack for carry-on status, it kept my skin feeling “awake” and healthy during the long flight. ” Testimony from Facebook Fan Hannah. Visit our Testimonials page to read more about what our customers are saying about our products!

We hope you have a wonderful summer vacation! Don’t forget to pack your Pure Organics Travel Kits to keep your skin fresh, clean and hydrated during your travels.

SJ Creations is proud to announce that their Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit body and skincare products not only nourish and treat skin lovingly, but a portion of the proceeds from all Pink Grapefruit Pure Organics products goes to support the fight against breast cancer through a variety of charities, who are committed to spreading knowledge and fostering hope in the fight against breast cancer.

The owner and founder of SJ Creations, along with his wife and fellow owner and founder, can personally relate to the fight against breast cancer. Twice, Rich Yousko has supported his mother’s fight against breast cancer, and twice, she has overcome the illness and is a breast cancer survivor. Countless friends and acquaintances have also fought the disease, some of whom have won the battle, some of whom have lost.

Through their personal insight and connection to such a worthy cause, Rich and Sundi Yousko developed a specific product line by SJ Creations that would help spread awareness through healthy and safe products that also give back to the fight against breast cancer. The Yousko’s make annual monetary donations that go directly to non-profit organizations in their mission to support the fight against breast cancer. One organization that SJ Creations gives back to, is the National Breast Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to “save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.” The NBCF is also a four-star charity with a huge part of each dollar going directly to programs.

Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit skincare products include vital ingredients for radiant skin, including essential oils that help to heal damaged skin.

The Organic Pink Grapefruit Hand Crème is one of our favorite items especially for spring, as cool air can keep hands dry and cracked. This hydrating hand crème is lightly scented with pink grapefruit essential oils that leave hands radiant and smooth, and there are no artificial colors or synthetic fragrances, keeping the ingredient deck pure.

An array of essential oils that help distinguish the Pink Grapefruit body care products by SJ Creations include Grape Seed Oil, Avocado Fruit Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Macadamia Seed Oil and Organic Sunflower Seed Oil. Here’s why they were included:

Grape Seed Oil (Vitis Vinifera): very high source of pycnogenol, which is known to be the most active substance in the battle against damage caused by free radicals. Grape seed oil also gives a balance and synergistic base of bioflavonoids while hydrating and softening the skin.

Avocado Fruit Oil (Persea Gratissima)- Helps improve rough and itchy skin. Rich in Vitamin D, Potassium and Vitamin E and acts as a carrier for active substances; also aids as a skin softener.

Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis )- Includes a high amount of linoleic acid which regulates cellular activity and is essential for maintaining healthy skin.

Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis): known to improve complexion of skin, it also balances and restores moisture levels. It’s also suitable for all skin types.

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus): high in vitamin E content and also contains vitamins A and D. Sunflower oil, like other oils, can retain moisture in the skin. It may also provide a protective barrier that resists infection, and acts as a “second-skin” which is particularly helpful during harsh conditions for the skin.

Organic Macadamia Seed Oil (Ternifolia): rich, cushiony skin-feel and high oxidative stability make it especially suitable for heavy creams. This protective oil has a high absorption rate allowing moisture to penetrate deep into dry skin effectively.

A few revitalizing ingredients paired with the essential oils and other nutrient rich ingredients include Organic Panax Ginseng Root Extract, known for it’s energizing and invigorating properties, and Organic Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis), which has been touted as having anti-aging and revitalizing qualities.

Wake up with a refreshing shower with the Pink Grapefruit Pure Organic Body Wash with elements from Aloe, Cucumber, Hops and Ivy, for a truly gentle cleanse that restores your body’s natural PH Balance, or, refresh on the go with the Pink Grapefruit Body Mist, leaving your skin radiant and glowing with skin-boosting ingredients like White Tea Extract and Pomegranate Extract!

“This past weekend I flew out of town to visit a friend. Not only did the Pure Body Organics Pink Grapefruit travel set make it easy to prepare and pack for carry-on status, the body mist kept my skin feeling “awake” and healthy during the long flight,” wrote Hannah Vardy, an SJ Creations Facebook Fan and customer who shared her thoughts in an online wall post.

The Pink Grapefruit and all other Pure Organics products by SJ Creations are made with Eco-Cert certified ingredients, and produced in the United States, so you can be sure of their quality and consistency.

On April 30th, SJ Creations will be giving away the Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit complete line of products to one lucky winner! In the spirit of spring and upcoming Earth Day and Mother’s Day, we are giving away this basket with SIX full-sized Pure Organics products, and a matching Pink Shower Puff! Win in time for Mother’s Day!

This $70 VALUE could be yours, simply enter to win for free.

Included in the April Giveaway – $70 Value – Complete PINK Collection:
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Wash
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Butter
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Hand Crème
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Mist
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion
* Pink Shower Puff

Don’t miss our other Pure Organics products by SJ Creations, including a complete line of facial skincare, keeping your skin youthful and vibrant with nature’s best ingredients!

SJ Creations is committed to creating and manufacturing products that are inherently pure and safe while expanding the efficacy and vibrantly healthy benefits of natural organic skin care. Because much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body, the products we apply to our skin must be truly clean and pure, natural and organic, made from ingredients that are effective and safe. All products in the Pure Organics line are EcoCert certified and have 100% recycled, recyclable packaging. All Pure Organics products are also always:

* 100% free from artificial colors and synthetic fragrances

* 100% paraben free with no sodium Lauryl sulfates

* 100% free from silicon and petroleum

* 100% biodegradable and has never been tested on animals

* Made in the USA

For more information on the charities that SJ Creations support, visit the SJ Creations Charity Involvement page on their website.

The ever important eyes, are a critical part of your face to not only keep fresh, but also moisturized with the right ingredients, which often times does not mean the regular face lotion!

This delicate area of skin requires special ingredients to nourish, hydrate and also replenish with nutrients that can diminish the signs of aging or environmental stress.

With these facts to consider when choosing an eye cream, also consider this: do you know how important your skin is as a vital organ? Would you trust your delicate eye area to anything less than Pure Organics?

When the ingredient deck was selected for the Pure Organics Eye Cream, it was important to look again at some of Mother Nature’s best natural options to fight harmful environmental stress factors for your skin.

The list we came up with for Pure Organics Eye Cream revolves around these key powerful hydrators, anti-oxidant powerhouses and natural skin replenishing agents: fruits!

Fennel Fruit Extract: helps lift dull looking skin while firming and tightening the skin for a smooth appearance!

Organic Grape Seed Oil: rich in essential and non-essential fatty acids; Linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, a-linoleic acid, and palmitoleic acid – all of which are vital to good healthy skin. It’s also readily accepted and absorbed deep into the skin, allowing for great moisture to reach below surface levels.

Grape seed oil is also high in procyanidolic oligomers (PCOs); the very same antioxidants found in berries, green and black teas, as well as red wine.

According to the Wikipedia entry for Grape Seed Oil, “Grape seed oil is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues, possessing regenerative and restructuring qualities which allow for strong control of skin moisturization.”

Organic Olive Leaf Extract: skin-conditioning agent with protective qualities and healing presence of flavonoids and oleanolic acid, which stimulate the components of the connective tissue and regularizes skin tissue – thereby, boosting the health of skin. According to the clinical summary by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, “A major component of olive leaf, oleuropein, has been shown to have antioxidant properties.”

In a study done in 2005 by Dr Stevenson, regarding the, “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) Report on Olive Leaf Australia’s Olive Leaf Extracts,” performed by Southern Cross University, an “olive leaf liquid extract made directly from fresh olive leaves recently gained international attention when it was shown to have an antioxidant capacity almost double green tea extract and 400% higher than Vitamin C.”

Olive Fruit Oil: Derived olive leaves, olive fruit oil is a skin stimulator and anti irritant as well as a powerful anti-oxidants source.

Japanese Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil: evens skin tone as it naturally brightens!

Also in this organic rejuvenating Pure Organics Eye Cream, are time-release Liposomes that enhance moisture penetration through natural processes with the skin.

Not only are the fruit oils and natural extracts in the eye cream beneficial for your delicate skin, our other basic ingredients like Aloe Vera Leaf Juice and Shea Butter in this product are blended together to round off this eye cream as a great choice!

At only $16, our Pure Organics Eye Cream is a fabulous choice to start giving your eyes that pampered feeling and refreshed look. No one needs to know your secret to younger and healthier looking skin!

SPRINGTIME SALE, NOW ONLY $11 for the Pure Organics Eye Cream, that’s $5 off the regular retail price for a truly organic & healthy product!

As always, here’s a breakdown for other important Pure Organics Eye Cream facts:

* Formulation helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while providing anti-aging properties!

* Helps reduce puffiness and dark circles without clogging pores!

* Hypo-allergenic makes it ideal for all skin types!

* Eco-Cert certified ingredients, there are no artificial colors and no synthetic fragrances

* 100% Paraben free with no sodium Lauryl sulfates

* 100% free from silicon and petroleum

* 100% biodegradable and has never been tested on animals

* Made in USA

Don’t forget to look at all our other great Pure Organics products that give your face and body the healthy and nourishing ingredients they deserve!

All our Pure Organics product ingredients from can be viewed on the SJ Creations website, in our Ingredients A – Z glossary!

Pure Organics Face Serum with White Tea from SJ Creations

SJ Creations continues to make skin happy year after year with their Pure Organics skincare line! This spring, get your skin healthy and radiant with some of nature’s best ingredients including Aloe Vera, Ginkgo Biloba and White Tea extracts. All of the Pure Organics ingredients are Eco-Cert certified, so you and your skin can rest assured that you’re using the safest ingredients for your face! These high standards for all Pure Organics products go beautifully for all skin types.

Especially appealing this month for skin renewal is the Pure Organics Face Serum, designed to help stimulate skin to rebuild collagen and normalize the face’s moisture levels to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With the Pure Organics Face Serum’s “Time Release Liposomes” the skin is continuously receiving rehydration.

Pure Organics Face Serum with White Tea from SJ Creations

One of our favorite ingredients in the Pure Organics Face Serum is the White Tea extract, known for anti-aging properties through the centuries! This special ingredient has been touted as out-performing other natural anti-aging ingredients in a recent study including Green Tea, Pomegranate and Rose extracts, as featured in About.com’s online article.

The study referred to in the article examined 23 of nature’s top anti-aging and anti-oxidant ingredients. Findings in the study revealed that White Tea may actually stall the activity of enzymes that lead to damage of elastin and collagen in the skin more effectively than other well-known ingredients.

“Not only helpful for your skin, white tea has been found to aid in the breakdown of fat cells and prevent DNA damage in previous skin studies,” states Cathy Wong, author of the alternative medicine blog for About.com.

With a retail price of only $18 that can’t be beat for such a quality anti-aging option, Pure Organics Face Serum will make your skin happy the moment it’s applied!

Your skin will not only thank you inside and out, but so will Mother Nature since Pure Organics uses 100% Recycled Paperboard, 100% Recycled Labels, and Recyclable Bottles for all product packaging! In addition to eco-friendly packaging, every Pure Organics product is:

* 100% Paraben Free
* 100% Biodegradable
* 100% Petroleum Free
* 100% Silicone Free
* 100% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free
* 100% Free from Animal Testing
* 100% Free from Artificial Colors

Try the Pure Organics Face Serum yourself to start experiencing the benefits of White Tea today! Click here to purchase, and enter the coupon code “GREEN” at checkout and receive a Pure Body Organics Travel Kit FREE! Details for the free gift this March below.

Don’t forget to enter to win this month’s March Giveaway basket full of Pure Organics products to help you Spring Forward into skin renewal, valued at $100!

March Madness “Go Green!” giveaway is also extended with our Pure Organics Travel Kit, FREE with purchase of any Pure Organics Product! Enter the coupon code “GREEN” at checkout and receive your Pure Body Organics Travel Kit FREE – Fragrance of your choice, valued at $14!

$14 Pure Organics Travel Size Kit FREE with promo code "GREEN" at checkout with any purchase of Pure Organics.

A lot of you may know that Sodium Lauryl Sulfates (SLS’s) are bad, but you may wonder why? Well, I’ve done some researching to shed some light –

Here is a nice article on Skinflint’s Blog: http://skinflints.blogspot.com/2009/09/skinny-on-sodium-lauryl-sulphate.html

“Recent research suggested that SLS is not as safe as manufacturers lead consumers to believe. Studies showed that due to its low molecular weight, it could be easily absorbed into the skin. Other studies suggested that it could build up in the heart, liver and brain and cause major problems in these organs. Also of concern was comments that SLS caused improper eye development in young children.”

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_lauryl_sulfate

“SLS is a highly effective surfactant used in any task requiring the removal of oily stains and residues. As such the compound is found in high concentrations in industrial products including engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps. In household products, SLS is used in lower concentrations with toothpastes, shampoos, and shaving foams. It is an important component in bubble bath formulations for its thickening effect and its ability to create a lather.”

 And a page with some good information, lots of links: http://www.healthy-communications.com/slsmostdangerousirritant.html

“Because of the alarming penetrating power of SLS, large amounts of these known carcinogens are absorbed through the skin into the body. A variation of SLS is SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate- SLES). It exhibits many of the same characteristics and is a higher-foaming variation of SLS.”

Hope this helps!