Check out our new selection of antioxidant-packed pomegranate products available now at the store.

Pomegranate is a great addition to skin care products because of its antioxidant-rich Ellagic Acid and polyphenols which support healthy skin tone and texture. And as an addition to hair care products, pomegranate helps restore moisture while removing buildup. Here's just a sample of some our new pomegranate products:

Dessert Essence Pomegranate Facial Cleaning Gel

Burt's Bees Pomegranate and Soy Shampoo

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil



And back by popular demand...

Michel Design Works Pomegranate Shea Butter Soaps make a perfect gift. Hand made and triple milled in England, these moisturizing soaps come in a beautiful decorative box that can be reused for special treasures long after the soaps are gone.

Soothing Chamomile

Did you know that many of our products here at Natural Heights contain chamomile? But exactly what does it do, you ask? For starters, it's a great addition to skin care products because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile is probably best known, though, for its ability to calm and relax, making it a must-have for the holiday season. And after you've eaten way too much at those holiday parties, you can sooth that tummy ache with a cup of chamomile tea. Keep a stash of chamomile infused products throughout your home to promote health and relaxation during the holidays. Here's some of our customer favorites... Jason Chamomile Satin Soap Collective Wellbeing Shea Butter & Chamomile Hand Cream Pangea Organics French Chamomile & Orange Blossom Facial Cream Earth Science Chamomile & Green Tea Eye Makeup Remover And our favorite customer pick... "Nature's Gate Chamomile Hair Mask works wonders for my over processed hair. Hair coloring, blow drying, styling products, and New York City air causes my hair to become dry and lifeless. I use the hair mask once a week to bring my hair back to life." - Andrea

Lemon Verbena

One of our favorite scents in the store comes from our popular Mrs. Meyer's products in Lemon Verbena. Much like lavender essential oil, Lemon Verbena also has antiseptic properties which makes it a great addition to natural cleaning products. Its scent is uplifting and refreshing with light floral and citrus tones which can help ease respiratory problems and sinus congestion - another great reason to use it for cleaning throughout your home.

The scent is also known to help lift depression, calm stress, and relax the body and mind. Where your skin is concerned, Lemon Verbena can help reduce puffiness and promote softness, but use sparingly because of its high citral levels which can cause irritation and redness. For skin softening ideas with Lemon Verbena, check out our Mrs. Meyer's hand soap and lotion, as well as our Michel Design Works Shea Butter Soaps.

Lavender

Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils in the products we carry here at Natural Heights. But what, exactly, does it do besides just smell good? Well, there's a lot! One of the most surprising to most people is that Lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which means its uses are many. To start, Lavender oil is a great way to sanitize your home when cleaning. Simply place a drop or two in your own homemade cleaning products, or purchase Mrs. Meyer's and Caldrea cleaning products infused with Lavender essential oil.

Lavender's anti-inflammatory properties also make it a great remedy to soothe insect bites, acne, and general skin irritations. Look for it in some of our best selling products from Burt's Bees (Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment with Lavender is one of my favorites), Pangea Organics Facial Cream for Combination Skin, and the Lavender Skin Care Products from Avalon Organics.

And let's not forget Lavender's potential for promoting relaxation. A little oil rubbed on the temples is said to soothe headaches, and act as a sleep aid. Use Lavender infused products during your nighttime skin care routine to help you relax into blissful sleep, or in the morning to keep you calm during a stressful day. Treat yourself to some simple luxuries such as our Lavender Fleur Shea Butter Soaps, or a Mrs. Meyer's Lavender Soy Candle to calm and soothe whenever you need a little extra pampering.

New products this week

Stop by the store or visit our website for the latest products in this week!

Zuke's Treats for Dogs - three new varieties
Z-filets in Chicken
Jerky treats in Lamb & Rice
Hip Action treats in Beef

Mrs. Meyer's Hand Soap Refill - Our most popular scent, lavender, is now available in a large refill size to keep on hand.

Naked Bee Products - these popular travel size products now include a facial care line! Facial products also meet the carry-on guidelines for airline travel.
Facial Cleanser
Facial Toner
SPF 18 Moisturizer

Earth Science Facial Masque and Gentle Skin Peel - recommended by a customer, the Earth Science facial care line is great for sensitive skin types.
Purifying Facial Masque
Gentle Skin Peel

Nominate us for Green Business of the Year!

Are you passionate about issues of environmental sustainability, and economic and social justice? Want to make your voice heard? Believe it or not, it can be as easy as taking 2 minutes out of your day to cast your vote in Co-op America's 2007 People's Choice Award!

Ideal Bite, whom I wrote about in last week's blog entry, took the crown for 2006 and this year we hope to be in the running as well. Now that we are Co-op America approved, you can nominate Natural Heights using the easy online nomination form on the Co-op America website. Click here to cast your vote and then tell everyone you know to do so as well!

Happy voting!

Ideal Bite in Body+Soul

My favorite magazine, Body+Soul, arrived in my mailbox this week featuring the founders of my favorite daily e-mail tip, Ideal Bite! The article features Heather Stephenson and Jennifer Boulden, founders of Ideal Bite, and some of their all time favorite eco-friendly products, including the Ideal Bite Sigg water bottle...of course!

If you'd like to receive a daily eco-tip from Ideal Bite, you can sign up right here on our blog or the links page of our website, and join the quarter million "biters" who are already taking small steps everyday to improve the planet.