New Release! Yamerra Facial Serum

Hello Everyone, I am so excited to share with you the release of our new Yamerra Natural Facial Serum!

It is so delectable for your skin especially those battling oily skin or skin that is prone to breakouts. It is rich in primrose, jojoba oil, shea butter, apricot oil, Vitamin A and E, as well as many more natural ingredients from our rich earth. Because it is packed with loads of vitamins, it adds the right amount of moisture to make your skin radiant. One of the amazing things about this serum is that it helps reduce the appearance of acne scars, shrinks pores, and helps prevent future breakouts.  Also, because it is so rich and creamy, just a tiny dullop goes a long way to add moisture to the face and the neck. Plus, it doesn't leave a greasy finish. Here is what one of our customers who is currently using it said about it:

"Yamerra's Facial Serum is AMAZING! My skin is looking so radiant! All my friends keep saying to me 

' Your skin looks really good! What are you using?' I was instructed by Maryam to use a tiny bit because it is so rich and she was so right. I use a tiny bit, less than a dime is enough to moisturize my entire face and neck. My skin has never looked better! I have never had these results with any face moisturizer. Usually face moisturizers for oily skin leave my skin feeling tight and not moisturized enough, but Yamerra's Serum is fantastic!"

The difference between the Yamerra Natural Facial Serum and a regular moisturizer is that typical moisturizers have large molecules that can only penetrate the first layer of the skin, allowing them to only hydrate and seal in moisture. However, our Natrual Facial Serum penetrates three layers of the skin because it is made of smaller molecules. Our serum has the ability to go deeper into the skin which is why it helps combat many common beauty complaints such as acne and blemishes. So, if you are battling breakouts you and your skin will love Yamerra.

If you are in the area, you can find our Yamerra Natural Facial Serum exclusively at:


Made By Hand Art Gallery in Philadelphia
112 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147.

We will be hosting a launch party to celebrate the new release. Keep checking the blog for  updates about the event and new product info!

Here Comes the Bride...Wedding Season Is Here!

Wedding season is among us. I am almost certain that most of you are thinking about what to get for the bride in your life. Or perhaps many of you brides are wondering what to gift to your bridal party for all of their patience and hard work. What is the most precious gift that you can give to either of these wonderful women whether they are brides or bridesmaids, while not breaking the bank? Clear, smooth, and radiant skin! Yamerra's creamy butters are sure to help achieve the look of supple skin.  Our delicious scents are loaded with aromatherapy too help calm any jitters before the big day! Which flavor you ask? Our In Spring Lusciousness: Peach Peppermint and Sultry: Mango are amazing scents to keep them fresh throughout the joyful occasion.

Yamerra Attends the 2011 HBA Global Beauty Expo

The Yamerra family recently attended the HBA Global Beauty Expo at Jacob Javits Center. This is a major beauty and skincare event for companies in the industry from all over the world. There were over 200 companies representing and displaying new and upcoming beauty products and trends. This is such an important event because it features a wide spectrum of new ingredients, solutions, supplier resources in order to help beauty companies discover and provide what consumers really want when it comes to skincare and beauty maintenance.

The event hosted several seminars which included, "The Future of Skincare" "What Women Want", and celebrity makeup artist Eve Pearl did a lecture on the latest makeup tips for 2012. There were also some companies that featured green alternatives to packaging such as Tarte Cosmetics which uses Bamboo instead of plastic to package products. As you know, Yamerra is definitely a fan of this effort to reduce the use of plastic!  

After listening to beauty experts and companies attempt to figure out how to please and satisfy the consumer year after year, I ask you readers two questions:  Do you think that skincare and beauty companies continue to satisfy the needs of consumers as it pertains to beauty and skincare? Do you think something is missing?

Benefits of Embracing All Natural Skincare

Over the last decade, beauty companies have heavily relied on synthetic and harmful chemicals during the manufacturing of beauty products. Capitalism and sharp competition within the beauty industry is a primary reason for such heavy reliance on chemicals. Companies are aggressive about attracting consumers to purchase their products and so may use various chemicals that are ultimately harmful but nonethless may help to solve skin ailments although they may also have long term side effects. Rather, the beauty industry has an arsenal of about five thousand different chemicals that can be used for the manufacturing of products. These chemicals are not necessarily subject to approval by the FDA. The FDA reasons that because beauty products are not cosumed eternally or swallowed and the point of absorption is the skin, the FDA is less aggressive in regulating the industry. 

However, the FDA fails to acknowledge that skin is the body's largest organ and thus is susceptible to absorb everyday toxins in the environment as well as what is placed on the skin. Accordingly, over sixty percent of the chemicals in lotions, creams, and makeup will be absorbed through the skin and eventually enter the bloodstream. These products  have the potential to build up in the organs, such as the liver, and stay in the body for years.

It has become rather difficult to avoid purchasing products with harmful chemicals because companies have become more sophisticating in disguising  the true nature of ingredients or simply fail to include an ingredient. Moreover, some companies even abuse the term "natural". Therefore, it is up to the consumer to be aggresive in seeking truly natural products and conducting independent research to insure the credibility of a company that promises all natural products.

The use of natural and even organic products like Yamerra for skin care is beneficial because it avoids the buildup of unnatural chemicals and synthetic compounds in the body.  Natural products work so that the skin only absorbs elements found naturally. The use of natural products also helps the environment. One reason it is beneficial to the environment is that the manufacture process significantly reduces the amount of toxins released into the atmosphere that typical manufacturing emits. Also, natural products have proven effectiveness because they have continually been used for centuries in many cultures across the globe. For example, the Shea Butter found in all of Yamerr'a products has been used as a natural SPF for centuries in West Africa. It has also been used to help heal wounds, sooth aches and pains, and solve many skin ailments such as eczema, dander, and even acne. The bonus is there are no side effects, only radiant smooth skin!

Wonderfully, our planet Earth provides us humans with all that we need to thrive, and natural products like Yamerra expound on this by packaging the best the planet has to offer. If radiant and luscious skin is important to you, invest in natural products. You will not only be helping your skin, you will be helping to preserve and protect our beautiful Earth.

Yamerra in Japan!

I am really excited to share the news that Yamerra was recently featured in a major Japanese publication: "RURUBU New York". This is a major fashion, beauty, and lifestyle magazine.  It has received raving reviews from Japanese trendsetters and mavens in the fashion and beauty industry. Japan first got a touch of Yamerra when I met several fashionable Japanese girls who were vacationing in New York City. Yamerra quickly caught wind among women looking for natural and eco-friendly alternatives to take care of their skin.

They expressed that Yamerra offered delicious scents that helped to solve many of their skin concerns. The favorite scent among the Japanese divas are Sultry Mango, Fresh Lemon Fire Bliss and of course the all time favorite for many, Home Sweet Home Honey Vanilla. It is now available at a major retailer in Japan!

Distributor in Japan: Kaori Suzuki 

Call to place an order:  +81-80-3129-5573

If interested in trying out our scents please visit the Yamerra website at www.yamerrastore.com. Or, if you are in the New York area, stop by the Young Designers Market at 268 Mulberry St (Saturday/ Sunday 11a-7p) in Soho or the Kings County General Store in Brooklyn (please see previous post for more info).

Yamerra at The Kings County General Store in Parkslope

Yamerra will be in Park Slope at the Kings County General Store EVERY LAST SUNDAY OF EACH SUMMER MONTH! This is a FREE monthly market open to the public featuring cool local art, design, food, shops, vintage items & and more. 

Please come and visit us to check out our all natural and nutrient rich butters. Our deliciously scented butters are packed with natural sunscreen protection equivalent to 25- 30 SPF  to shield your skin and your hair for upcoming hot summer days.

Location: 

Southpaw, 125 Fifth Avenue

(B/t St. Johns + Sterling)

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Upcoming Dates: 

Sunday June 26

Sunday July 31

Sunday July 28

Sunday August 28

                                                     

Time: 1p.m. – 6p.m.

                                                    

Memorial Day Sale-Extended

I just wanted to remind everyone that Yamerra has extending its Memorial Day Sale! Now that we are heading toward scorching summer temperatures,  protect your skin and hair with Yamerra. Because of its shea properties, all of Yamerra's products have sun protection with an SPF of 25.  Yamerra allows you to protect your skin and hair while also emitting a wonderful light summer scent. Make sure you check out our website at www.yamerrastore.com and stock up while the sale last!

Also, if you are in the New York area this weekend, come and say hello to us at the Mulberry Market located at 268 Mulberry Street b/t Prince and E. Houston. You can take the F train to Broadway Lafayette and walk about five minutes to the market.

Yamerra for Eco-friendly Lifestyle

As an Eco-friendly natural skincare and hair care line, Yamerra supports all efforts to reduce our carbon footprint on earth through recycling and reducing waste build-up.  For this reason, Yamerra is an avid fan of the new program Re-fashion NYC. 

This program was initially designed to offer New Yorkers fast, free, and convenient services for those who want to donate used or unwanted clothing as well as toys, shoes, furniture. All of the proceeds from the donations go to charitable causes.   If you are interested in donating, all you have to do is look for the Re-fashion NYC boxes which will be located in several apartment buildings throughout the five boroughs.

As Re-fashion NYC gains notoriety, these boxes will be available in public and private locations throughout the City.  If your landlord has yet to place the collection box below in your apartment building you can still donate by visiting nyc.gov/stuffexchange to find alternative places to donate your items.  Please visit nyc.gov/refashion to learn more about the program and the partnership. This is a easy way to jump start your spring cleaning and free some space in your tiny NYC closet!

Yamerra also has a recycling program which allows for those who have used Yamerra containers to return the containers to any Yamerra retailer and receive 10% off your next purchase.
Please look out for the Re-fashion NYC boxes throughout the city and join the effort in making New York City a greener city!

 

LET'S RE-FASHION NYC TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!

YAMERRA'S Eco-Luxury @ GEORGIA NY

            

                               

YAMERRA will be hosted at GEORGIA NY from 5pm-9pm today.  

We would love to have you as a guest.   

Join Us for an evening of personalized beauty!

GEORGIA is a stylish haven that elegantly  blends hair care, beauty products, lingerie, natural fragrances. and of course offers YAMERRA's Eco-Luxurious Skincare and Hair care Products.  

Come out and try our NEWEST Spring/Summer "Pots Of Luxury" and Enjoy beautiful company,  organic desserts and wine that will titillate the senses.

WHERE: GEORGIA NY

89 E. HOUSTON

(Between Elizabeth and Bowery)  

L.E.S. NYC 10012  

TIME: 5P-9PM