Did You Know... Yamerra is now available at CornerStone Healing Spa in BK!!!!!

Yamerra has a new home in Brooklyn! CornerStone Healing. Based in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Cornerstone  Healing  is  dedicated  to providing holistic quality patient care that incorporates both Western and Eastern philosophies. 

At CornerStone, healing practices come together to support a healthy, preventative lifestyle in a peaceful, supportive environment. You may choose from Chinese medicine, Chiropractic, Yoga, Holistic Wellness counseling, Child Psychology, Massage, Skincare, Facials, and The Brow Room.

It is the perfect place to House Yamerra's All Natural, Eco-Luxury treats for Hair and Skin. Our offerings are particularly beneficial during the winter months and really help to restore balance and strength to dry and tired hair and skin.

Visit CornerStone Healing to try one of their healing treatments... Or pick up one of our favorites of 2013 already- A bottle of our Greet Rejuvenating Hair and Body Oil (over 8oz of a luxurious fresh herb blend to soothe and strengthen the skin and hair) at CornerStone today!

Yamerra's Green Tea and Moringa Hair and Body Oil Blend. Long-lasting and luxurious. Try it!!!

WHERE: Cornerstone Healing

                 476 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY

                 (718) 254-4075 ‎

BEAUTY Rx: Holiday Fix: Teeth Whitening Remedy

Beauties, 

I hope you are enjoying the holidays. I am still away visiting with my family and it has been an absolutely divine time; fun-filled, love-filled, restful and rejuvenating. The holiday has also been filled with sweets and savory treats at every turn! Some of them not so great for the teeth.

You might remember my post about using Tooth Care and Teeth Whitening with natural remedies, Strawberries and Baking Soda blend. Now, I’ve got another excellent way to care for the teeth. I recommend the use of Hydrogen Peroxide, a household antiseptic: It whitens teeth!! Safely, that is. Yes, the name is a little off-putting, (“hydrogen peroxide” doesn’t exactly sound like something you should put in your mouth) but the stuff you pick up at the drugstore comes in 3% form, making it safe to use orally.

We recommend keeping a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide handy at home, see below for its many benefits. 

Here’s how to use it: Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part water and swish around in your mouth for about 30 seconds (or if you think your gums can handle it, take it straight). Spit it out and proceed to brush your teeth with a whitening toothpaste. That’s pretty much all there is to it!! Don’t be alarmed, though: Once in your mouth, the hydrogen peroxide will begin to foam up. It' normal, do not get alarmed!

Repeat this every day and you should start to see whiter teeth in about a week. Depending on your teeth you may experience gum irritation or tooth sensitivity, so if either of these occur, discontinue use.

Here’s another great perk of using hydrogen peroxide orally: It helps kill the germs that cause sore throats.

And did I mention it  is very affordable at about a dollar at drugstores, and long lasting? As we enter into a New Year, care for your being, including your teeth! If you start your treatment today, you can have that brighter, mega-watt smile for the pictures during New Years!

OTHER BENEFITS OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE:

- cleaning fruit and vegetables
- helping plants grow
- teeth cleaning and whitening
- against bad breath
- curing allergies
- stopping infections
- combats candida
- overal health boost

Love, 

Yamerra

Did You Know... Yamerra is Relocating from Soho in 2013!

Happy Holidays Dahlings!

As of December 22nd 12 Lions Studio, home of Yamerra Boutique in Soho, will be closing it’s doors. Yamerra will be relocating and looking for a new home, here in New York City!

Former Home of Yamerra Boutique in Soho 2012

A toast to You for your continued  support and look forward to opening a NEW flagship location in 2013. You can visit Us in Soho one last time December 22nd, 11a-8pm.
You can ALWAYS find us, still shop with us online at www.yamerra.com

A toast to NEW and exciting thing in 2013!!!!

Eco-Conscious and Ultra Fashionable,
Maryam Moma

PS. Please visit our "Store Locations" page (Click here), to find Yamerra Eco-Treats near you as well as NEW locations TBA in 2013!

Happy Holidays Beauties! 

We are discussing healthy and delicious winter treats that help maintain skin radiance... Especially as we are gearing up to go home and see those special people in our lives. I know right?!!! All the pressure, to get the right gift, to try to eat right and not break too far away from your regular diet...? And to look graceful, healthy and radiant through it all! Food certainly takes center stage this time of year, but if you’re looking to curb your calories but still want to indulge your senses (and your skin), here are my Holiday beauty product picks!

Fresh Maple? YES....

Not just for pancakes or waffles, there’s something about the scent of maple that conjures up images of the leaves changing colors in New England—and this sweet treat is rich in antioxidants as well. If you want the sensory experience without the waistline-expanding calories, try a highly nutrient Maple and oats facial mask at home.

What you'll need: 1-2oz of fresh dry oats, 2 teaspoons of fresh maple, 1 egg (egg white only). Mix and apply to face and neck. Leave fore 12-15 minutes. Rinse throughly with luke warm to cool water.

More than a culinary treat, pumpkin contains good-for-your skin antioxidants and exfoliating enzymes that protect skin from damage, smooth rough texture and keep pores clear. We recommend a DIY fresh Pumpkin and honey mask that really helps to restore damaged skin, especially with the Vitamin E found in Honey,  your skin will look fabulous for the holidays!

I L.O.V.E Pumpkin Anything!

What you'll need: 1-2oz of freshly blended pumpkin and 2 teaspoons of honey. Mix in a bowl and apply to face and neck. Leave for 12-15 minutes and rinse with luke warm water.

Collect Pumpkin pulp, blend, add honey then apply to face and neck.  Image from charlestonmag.com

Yummm, apple cider…

When you reach for that mug of apple cider, did you ever think your hair would like to get in on the action? Try a DIY fresh deep cleansing and conditioning treatment for your hair. Add a touch of fresh apple cider to some olive oil and apply to dry hair. Make sure to massage into scalp. Wear a shower cap for about  15 mins, and then rinse. The blend washes away product buildup, while conditioning and softening the hair.

Did You know about Yamerra's Special Events?

Beauties, Happy Holidays to you!

Please find Yamerra's Special Holiday Event Times and Locations for this Holiday Season 2012. 

While we will be open at our store location: 684 Broadway & Great Jones, NY 10012, please feel free to join us at any of the locations listed if you cannot make it to the store between open hours: Thursday-Sunday 11am-8pm. 

Please feel free to email us directly (mmoma@yamerra.com) with any questions, or special requests. We are happy to cater to your skin and hair care needs.

Visit Yamerra : 684 Broadway NY 10012 for your Eco-conscious gifts for HIM and HER this Holiday Season! See you soon, xo

DECEMBER 13TH

12 Lions Studio Holiday Shopping Event

YAMERRA Boutique

684 Broadway & Great Jones

NY NY 10012

3pm-8pm

DECEMBER 15th + 16th

Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Event

LittleFeild Art Space

622 Degraw Street

Between 3rd and 4th Avenues

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11271

11am-5pm on both days

DECEMBER 21st

Brooklyn Bazaar

149 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

(Enter on N. 5th St. between Wythe and Kent Aves.)
This is the massive 30,000 sf warehouse

6PM-12AM (Night time event)

DECEMBER 22nd

Brooklyn Bazaar

149 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

(Enter on N. 5th St. between Wythe and Kent Aves.)
This is the massive 30,000 sf warehouse

6PM-12AM (Night time event)

YAMERRA Champagne Party December 9th, 2012

Beauties,

Happy Holidays to You! Yamerra would like to cordially invite you to our End-Of-Year Champagne Party. Every year, we throw a Champagne Party to celebrate the Holidays, to say a BIG thank you to our clientele, and of course to celebrate You!

Please join Yamerra at our home in Soho. Eat, Drink Champagne, receive FREE Hand Massages and Receive HUGE specials on Yamerra's Affordable Eco-Luxury Treats!

Holiday Gift-Set, $36 Original Price, $30 SAVE $6.00

Enjoy building a Yamerra Gift-Set for friends and family. Receive HUGE specials while you are at it!

WHAT: Yamerra offering FREE Hand Massages, Champagne, Organic Chocolate, and Holiday Specials on Eco-Luxury Treats.
WHEN: Sunday, December 9th, 2012 3:00-8:00PM
WHERE: YAMERRA: 684 Broadway & Great Jones, New York City, NY 10012

 

Yamerra's Special Holiday Shopping Event @ 12 Lions Studio

Beauties,

Happy Holidays to You! Yamerra would like to cordially invite you to our End-Of-Year Special Holiday Shopping Event. Every year, we throw a Champagne Party to celebrate the Holidays, to say a BIG thank you to our clientele, and of course to celebrate You!

Please join Yamerra at our home in Soho. Eat, Drink Champagne, receive FREE Hand Massages and Receive HUGE specials on Yamerra's AffordableEco-Luxury Treats!

Family Holiday Gift-Set, $65 Original Price, $80 SAVE $15

Enjoy building a Yamerra Gift-Set for friends and family. Receive HUGE specials while you are at it!

WHAT: Yamerra offering FREE Hand Massages, Champagne, Small Eats, and Holiday Specials on Eco-Luxury Treats. (Huffington Post, Vevlyns Pen,Gift and Decorative Magazine will be in attendance!!! )

WHEN: Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:00-8:00PM

WHERE: 12 Lions Studio: 684 Broadway & Great Jones,New York City, NY 10012

 

SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS, Love Yamerra

Beauties, Happy Holidays to You!

This holiday, Yamerra recommends that you Support Local Businesses- SHOP SMALL this season and beyond... It's sustainable (you SAVE so much on shipping and you get to take your purchases with you on the spot!)

Small Business Saturday is Nov 24th! The weekend between Friday, November 23rd (Black Friday), and Monday November 26th is dedicated to supporting to Small Business in your area. YAMERRA is participating!!!

Support Small Businesses and Local Vendors is Your Area

Visit Yamerra on Small Business Saturday (November 24th) at Our Boutique in Soho (and RECEIVE $5.00 BACK WHEN YOU SPEND $30 AND UP):

Yamerra

684 Broadway & Great Jones

NY NY 10012

Friday-Sun 11a-8p

OR ONLINE at: www.yamerra.com and receive 10% Rebate on all your purchases (online) Small Business Saturday! We will also have so many specials and Gift-Shopping Saving Promotions. Don't Miss it!  

Snag Yamerra's Nutrient Rich Shea Body Soap... They are so soothing and moisturizing during the winter,and beyond! On SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Purchase any Two and SAVE $6.50 at our Soho Boutique.

 

Did You know about Moringa?

Belles and Beaus, 

This week I decided to write about a NEW and incredibly nutrient rich natural resource, Moringa.

Moringa is one of the richest sources of essential nutrients often lacking in people's diets. Experts agree that the long-term solution to malnutrition is the use of foods rich in the essential nutrients often lacking in people's diets (treeoflife.org). Modern scientific research is proving that Moringa leaves are one of the richest sources of such nutrients. 

Find Moringa in Yamerra's NEW Rejuvenating Hair and Body Oil

Yamerra has a BRAND NEW product, Yamerra's Rejuvenating Green Tea Hair and Body Oil, exclusive for the holidays too! Have you tried it? It is highly moisturizing and enrichening with fresh nutrients and herbs such as She butter oil, rosemary, green tea, lemongrass and olive oil. It is a little over eight full ounces (8oz) of luxurious Hair and Body Oil for $49.00. It has a shelf life of 2 years, and long lasting enough to use for about 12-15 weeks and comes with a FREE oil dropper to make sure none of it goes to waste in over application or spillage.

See Yamerra's Green Tea Hair and Body Oil circled in Yellow at our Soho location: 684 Broadway, NY 10012 Th-Su 11a-8p.

Please Stop By to Snag a Jar Soon, it makes for such an Eco-friendly treat for self or loved ones:

Yamerra

684 Broadway & Great Jones

NY NY 10012

Th-Su 11a-8p

The ground Moringa leaves in the product are full of essential disease-preventing nutrients:
 

• Vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, and many other diseases.
• Vitamin C, fighting a host of illnesses including colds and flu.
• Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis.
• Potassium, essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves.
• Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells.

 Moringa leaves compared to common foods

Values per 100gm. edible portion

Nutrient		Moringa Leaves		Other Foods
Vitamin A		6780 mcg		Carrots: 1890 mcg
Vitamin C		220 mg		Oranges: 30 mg
Calcium		440 mg		Cow's milk: 120 mg
Potassium		259 mg		Bananas: 88 mg
Protein		6.7 gm		Cow's milk: 3.2 gm

from Nutritive Value of Indian Foods,
by C. Gopalan, et al.