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‘Shades of Beauty’ Premieres on LATV Redefining Beauty Content

Latino Alternative TV (LATV) premieres its original Afro-Latina-led beauty series, ‘Shades of Beauty’

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updated: Feb 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, February 18, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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This Black History Month, Latino Alternative TV (LATV) will be premiering its original Afro-Latina-led beauty series, Shades of Beauty on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30pm ET. The series, hosted by Simone Mariposa and Yoe Apolinario, will focus on framing public perception of beauty to better understand its place in our culture and providing viewers with a sense of agency over their expression.

Developed under LATV’s inclusive content strategy spearheaded by LATV Co-Executive Directors Bruno Seros-Ulloa and Andres Palencia, Shades of Beauty solidifies LATV’s commitment to empowering creators who mirror their audience.

“A show like this would’ve been monumental if it was around when I was growing up. Maybe I could’ve avoided some of the things I had to unlearn and relearn in my adulthood,” said host Apolinario.

Shades of Beauty aims to redefine the beauty content genre. “We absolutely love how Ulta Beauty and, of course, Fenty Beauty have challenged outdated norms of the fashion, cosmetics, and beauty industries. Similarly, Yoe and Simone represent those who are more into defining beauty for themselves and on their own terms,” said Palencia.

Shades of Beauty was brought to life by a Latina-led creative team including seasoned LATV producer Aura Quiroz who also produces LATV’s Get it Girl and The Q Agenda as well as Beatriz Hernandez who also produces The Recap with Dramos and Blacktinidad. “This show is a place for education, representation, and inspiration. Our goal is to bring awareness to diversity in beauty, and to show that people of all shapes, sizes, and creeds deserve to know they are beautiful,” said host Mariposa.

Also premiering on LATV during Black History Month will be season 2 of Blacktinidad, which is set to air Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 pm ET. Blacktinidad will continue to explore the intricacies of the Afro-Latino experience through open conversations about topics like positive representation in media and Black American vs. Black Latino experiences. Season 2 will introduce new hosts Nadia Brooks, Jessica Antoine, Yanelis Francesca, and Kyo Figueroa with guest appearances from Austin Brown, Brian London, Reis Armstrong, and Alexis Garcia among others.

The addition of Shades of Beauty and Season 2 of Blacktinidad furthers LATV’s commitment to creating truly inclusive content. “One of LATV’s core objectives is to make sure our audience feels seen in everything we create. As such, we are continuously finding new ways to connect with them across platforms and meet them where they are – regardless of the medium. Accordingly, you can expect to see groundbreaking content that resonates with the broader themes of our Latino, Afro-Latino, and LGBTQ+ audience,” said Bruno Seros-Ulloa, Co-Executive Director of LATV.

Media Inquiries: media@latv.com

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February 18, 2022
Agency Guacamole Wins Community Service Award From PRSA-LA for B.L.N.D., Its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in Los Angeles and New York

Bilal Kaiser, Founder and Principal at Agency Guacamole, is recognized for paving the way for more voices in the beauty/lifestyle industry and awarded the Joseph Roos Community Service Award at PRSA-LA’s Annual PRism Awards

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updated: Oct 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES, October 22, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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The Los Angeles Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-LA) has selected Agency Guacamole and its Founder and Principal, Bilal Kaiser, to receive the 2019 Joseph Roos Community Service Award for launching the B.L.N.D.: Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing Diversity initiative in Los Angeles and New York, as well as for incredible achievements and contributions to the community through teaching at UCLA Extension and USC Annenberg’s Digital Lounge, providing pro bono strategy hours to the Motor Avenue Improvement Association and committing time to industry organizations like Social Media Club Los Angeles and the American Marketing Association.

Named in honor of publicist Joseph Roos for his work as a community activist fighting discrimination, this prestigious accolade was awarded at the 55th Annual PRSA Los Angeles PRism Awards in Hollywood on October 15.

“I am deeply humbled and grateful for this incredible honor,” said Bilal Kaiser, Founder and Principal of Agency Guacamole. “When we started B.L.N.D., our vision was to build a space for anyone interested in broadening our industry and making it more inclusive to join and help shape the future. We’ve now produced the event on both coasts and helped develop actionable insights that anyone—including allies who themselves might not be from a marginalized background—can take and apply to their organizations.”

“That vision hasn’t changed as we’ve grown, and I’m super excited to take B.L.N.D. to the next level in 2020,” he added.

Bilal’s win adds him to the impressive list of past honorees recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to diversity and inclusion and dedication to community-based initiatives. Past Joseph Roos Award recipients include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Steve Vanderpool (Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles; Make-a-Wish Foundation) and more.

The PRism Awards honor the best PR campaigns introduced in the region, and this year’s ceremony was attended by more than 200 of LA’s top communications professionals.

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ABOUT AGENCY GUACAMOLE:
Agency Guacamole is an award-winning events, social media and PR agency, dedicated to exceptional service and developing innovative, cross-platform experiences for leading beauty and lifestyle brands. From experiential activations, product launch campaigns, content initiatives and influencer partnerships, Team AG thrives on bringing each client’s vision to life in ways that are unique yet fun.

Just as a delicious guacamole recipe brings together various ingredients to produce a wonderful final product, so does Agency Guacamole’s approach to experiential, social and PR: connecting the dots, sharing meaningful stories and inspiring all stakeholders to deliver impactful, impressive and—of course—flavorful results.

Join us as we change the world—one chip at a time. Find out more at agencyguacamole.com or follow us @AgencyGuacamole.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Natalie Garcia
natalie@agencyguacamole.com
310-878-2560

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October 22, 2019
Doctors Open Medical Spa With Focus on Overall Wellness and Aesthetic Services

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updated: Mar 21, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La., March 21, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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It’s a beautiful spa feeling with a traditional take on medicine. Two physicians, Neurosurgeon Robert S. Davis, MD, and Internal Medicine Physician Hema Edupuganti, MD, are looking forward to opening Nūr Medical Spa on March 25 and expanding their medical practices to include unique healing options.

The ultimate focus of the spa will be total wellness including body improvement through weight loss and lifestyle changes as well as anti-aging treatments and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Every service is designed to make women and men feel their most healthy.

Drs. Davis and Edupuganti are excited to offer minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that will make clients look and feel better. “People can look great at any age,” says Dr. Davis. “I want them to look how they feel and have personalized care. We will really take time with our patients to understand their unique beauty and wellness concerns.”

Nūr Medical Spa will offer other luxurious services as well, including facials, Botox treatments and dermal fillers, chemical peels, hair removal, skin tightening, UltraShape, and VelaShape. More services will be added at a later date, and all will focus on beauty and wellness.

“This has been my dream for years,” Dr. Edupuganti says. “I want women and men to improve their confidence and self-esteem. This will allow them to think positively about themselves and enjoy their lives that much more.”

The spa will offer 40 percent off laser treatments for any appointment booked from now to March 29. Customers may schedule the service to occur after those dates, but the appointment must be made within that date range to qualify for special pricing. Laser services include hair removal, laser skin tightening, laser spider vein treatment, laser facials and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). All laser services at Nūr are to be performed with the most technologically advanced lasers available, providing their clients with fewer treatments and minimal discomfort.

Located at 4309 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Nūr Medical Spa is now accepting appointments. Call (225) 255-2963 to schedule your first appointment.

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March 21, 2019
Salon Spa 300 Announces the Grand Re-Opening of a Luxury Salon Spa Where Elegance & Tranquility Abounds

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updated: Feb 6, 2019

BOCA RATON, Fla., February 6, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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The newly redesigned, premier SalonSpa300.com in the Royal Palm Plaza Shopping Center of Boca Raton promises to bring the finest European style ambiance and beauty treatments to South Florida. New owners Svetlana & Olivier Zaugg completely remodeled the premises and made their Grand Re-Opening Celebration Dec. 4, 2018. Attendees were treated to delicious food and spirits. More importantly, they got to tour the premises and discover the hi-tech beauty and elegance surrounding each area. Svetlana’s mission was to convert this Day Spa into Boca Raton’s most luxurious address for beauty pampering. They set out to create an amazing private room area for services of bridal parties, sweet sixteen, princess birthdays or just about any other special celebration where a group wants to relax, have fun, share appetizers & drinks while getting beautiful for that special occasion. This party room includes plush robes, wrap-around comfortable sofas, styling booth, its own lighted Hollywood style make-up area and a giant backdrop complete with a red-carpet for the perfect picture.

From peerless design to meticulous craft and superior spacing, no detail has been spared. Svetlana and Olivier the owners started the planning with an open-concept of a white clean vision surrounding the hair stylists’ chairs, barber area, tranquil spa, manicure section and super hi-tech pedicure chairs. The welcoming, warm smiles and comfortable surroundings provides a dreamy state of relaxation.

SalonSpa300 provides the most advanced European technological services for microblading, permanent makeup, skin care, waxing, facials, teeth whitening, massage therapy, top-notch experienced manicurists and hair stylists. The website chat support is wonderful, and beauty questions or consults are encouraged. New customers visiting the premises for a new consult walk away with a courtesy product. Beautifully crafted gift certificates are perfect to impress a loved one. “Boca Raton is a top shopping and dining destinations. Now, combined with this exclusive one-stop beauty and relaxation spa, is becoming a must destination for visitors, snowbirds and locals alike. For more information contact Olivier at (561) 334-4806.

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February 6, 2019
Essence MedSpa + Wellness Center is Launching an Island Escape in the Heart of Chicago.

Dr. Islam Ibrahim, CEO of ii Management Group has partnered with Amal Elbahnasawy of ARTISANskin to launch a unique spa brand concept.

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updated: Jan 30, 2019

CHICAGO, January 30, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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After a decade in the spa industry Chicago’s leading destination spa, Essence MedSpa + Wellness Center has created and designed a new spa brand based off of East Asian and Balinese traditions with the intention of transporting guests to their own island escape. The spa duo, Dr. Islam Ibrahim and Amal Elbahnasawy, have teamed up to introduce a series of exotic treatments, spa rituals, and unique spa design.

The 25,000 square foot facility is focused on delivering a creative customer service experience, while launching an exclusive line of treatments featuring the organic skincare line of ARTISANskin which is based out of Bali, Indonesia. “The authentic experience we are delivering to our guests from Balinese ingredients in our services to a Balinese Temple ritual before treatments, sets apart this spa brand in a way to be admired,” says Amal Elbahnasawy. “I’m extremely proud to be a part of Essence.”

Essence offers a wide range of services from clinical treatments to traditional spa treatments such as botox, PRP (plasma rich platelets), lip injections, full body massage, body scrubs and wraps, spa facials, and a number of additional services. They also offer day pass use of the spa facilities for those opting for a spa day minus the treatment. The facility includes a cedar wood sauna, eucalyptus aromatherapy steam room, locker rooms/showers, and a beach relaxation lounge including a coconut stand with complimentary coconut water and refreshments.

“The idea of creating an exotic island getaway in the middle of Chicago was an easy decision to make,” says Dr. Islam Ibrahim, owner of Essence MedSpa + Wellness Center. “We are focused on delivering an exceptional spa experience to our customers and are grateful for the overwhelmingly positive feedback and press we’ve received over this project so far.”

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Essence MedSpa + Wellness Center is located in the Chicago neighborhood of Edgebrook. The facility includes an extensive wellness center with yoga, pilates, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and the spa facilities includes sauna, steam, locker room + showers, and beach relaxation lounge.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Email: amalelb@gmail.com

Mobile: +1 (630) 280-0045

Address: 6413 N Kinzua Ave. Chicago, IL 6064

Phone: 773-763-1212

Website: www.essence-medspa.com

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January 30, 2019
Athletes, Physicians, and Socialites Detoxify at Thrive Drip Spa’s VIP Woodlands Grand Opening

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updated: Aug 8, 2018

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, August 8, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Some of the Houston area’s most interesting and influential people recently got the first sneak peek at the hottest new drip spa in Texas.

Hall-of-fame athletes rubbed elbows and sipped libations with TV socialites and medical professionals at the grand opening of ThrIVe Drip Spa’s newest location at Market Street in The Woodlands on July 12. The invitation-only event served as a stunning introduction to the exclusive benefits of advanced hydration therapy and cryotherapy now available to the public in Houston and The Woodlands. Plans call for a third location in Manhattan, New York.

With two Houston-area locations now open, we want everyone to be able to experience the rejuvenating and revitalizing health benefits offered by both of these therapies.

Erin Kemp, Director of Marketing and Branding

“The health and rejuvenation benefits of a visit to ThrIVe Drip Spa are especially relevant to people who burn a lot of energy and spend a lot of time working and traveling,” said ThrIVe Drip Spa Co-founder Dr. Eugene Lou. “We wanted to introduce these benefits first to the people who will get the most out of them so that they can become brand evangelists for the transformative powers of cryotherapy and IV hydration and vitamin therapy across the Houston area.”

Many VIP partygoers treated themselves to free cryotherapy sessions, subjecting their bodies to subzero temperatures. The cutting-edge treatment is moving into the mainstream after its adoption by superstar athletes like Usain Bolt, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Steph Curry.

“With two Houston-area locations now open, we want everyone to be able to experience the rejuvenating and revitalizing health benefits offered by both of these therapies,” said Erin Kemp, Director of Marketing and Branding. “Our opening night at Market Street may have been a red-carpet affair, but IV drip therapy and cryotherapy are no longer just for the wealthy, the famous and the beautiful. These are benefits we can all enjoy.”

To make an appointment or discover more of the health benefits offered by IV drip therapy and cryotherapy, please visit ThrIVeDripSpa.com.

About ThrIVe Drip Spa

ThrIVe Drip Spa is an IV vitamin therapy and lifestyle wellness spa taking traditional medical treatments and giving them a modern twist. As the Houston area’s premier drip spa, we offer customized drips and boosters that maximize health, performance recovery and wellness, all from one of our luxurious, relaxing drip lounges.

Whether your needs are reparative or preventative in nature, IV therapy is the only process that ensures 100% of its nutrients are absorbed. Visit with one of our certified nurses or medical consultants to discover your perfect drip!

ThrIVe Drip Spa also features cryotherapy. Our cryosauna uses nitrogen, a safe and naturally occurring gas, to quickly lower your body’s core temperature in order to stimulate multiple health, fitness, weight-loss, healing and beauty benefits.

For more information, please visit ThrIVeDripSpa.com.

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August 8, 2018
5-Star Houston Spa Bare Necessities to Open New Location in Tanglewood

The award-winning Montrose skincare institution is expanding to a second location.

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updated: Jun 19, 2018

HOUSTON, June 18, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Bare Necessities, the Montrose waxing and facial spa named Houston’s Best Spa by the Houston Press two years in a row, will open its second location in the Tanglewood neighborhood on June 25.

The first 100 guests to book an appointment at the new location will receive a special offer: a complimentary facial wax (upper lip, chin, eyebrows, or side burns) to be redeemed at their next appointment.

Tanglewood is an area we believe is underserved by elite skincare professionals, and we’re very much looking forward to bringing a smoother, silkier feel to the neighborhood.

Christina Jenkins, Owner

The Tanglewood location will offer the same award-winning waxing and skincare services as the original spa in a more upscale environment, says founder Christina Hartmann Jenkins.

“Montrose has been very good to Bare Necessities, but the time to branch out is now,” Mrs. Jenkins said. “We can no longer accommodate the high demand for our gentle beautifying treatments with a single location, even after expanding our business hours to seven days a week this year. Tanglewood is an area we believe is underserved by elite skincare professionals, and we’re very much looking forward to bringing a smoother, silkier feel to the neighborhood.”

Established in 2011, Bare Necessities quickly became one of Central Houston’s most celebrated spas. The winner of multiple customer service awards, the Montrose skincare institution achieved a perfect, five-star Yelp rating with more than 250 reviews. The business plan is to offer the same, top-tier waxes and facials its loyal clients have come to expect at its Tanglewood facility, as well.

Unlike the cozy, Bohemian feel of Bare Necessities’ spa cottage on Richmond Avenue, its new spa at 1379 South Voss Road will be sleek and grand, conveniently located in the Woodway Collection business park. Bare Necessities will host a weekend-long grand opening event beginning at 9 a.m. on July 6 with refreshments, giveaways, and grand tours of the pristine skincare facility.

“We’re particularly excited to show off our new Dermalinfusion equipment,” Mrs. Jenkins said. “This cutting-edge rejuvenation technology simultaneously exfoliates, extracts, and infuses skin with condition-specific serums. It gives men and women their best skin ever in less than 30 minutes.”

To book an appointment at either Bare Necessities location, please visit www.BNwax.com.

About Bare Necessities

Bare Necessities was founded in 2011 by Christina Hartmann Jenkins, a skilled veteran of the skincare industry since 2004 who studied esthetics at the International School of Cosmetology and Esthetics. Upon graduation, Mrs. Jenkins worked in many different service positions in some of Houston’s top spas, and even worked for a time at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley, California. Christina’s passion for esthetics and the utmost employee and customer care brought her back to Houston to open her own spa, where customer and employee gratification are paramount. Bare Necessities has been named Houston’s Best Spa by the Houston Press and achieved a perfect, five-star Yelp rating after more than 250 customer reviews. Its gentle, blemish-free waxing and skincare services are now available at two Houston locations.

For more information, please visit BNwax.com.

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June 18, 2018
Rising Star DAUPHINE Organics Release Vegan Advanced Bioactive Skincare Line, the Luxe Agape Collection
DAUPHINE organics redefine luxury with sophisticated, nutrient-rich skincare containing over twenty active ingredients
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., October 27, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Jennifer Biagioni, from DAUPHINE organics, is announcing the release of the brand new Luxe Agape Collection; a sophisticated ten-piece collection of innovative skin care, handcrafted using only the finest exotic and nutrient-rich ingredients for the ultimate luxury skincare experience. The Luxe Agape Collection will be released on Nov. 1, 2017.

Known for their luxurious proprietary, anti-aging formulas, DAUPHINE organics offers advanced bioactive proprietary botanical blends, designed specifically to meet the dynamic needs of active men and women seeking a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

It is important to me that each blend provides the user with a unique yet beneficial experience; I use these products and although beauty is important to me, my health and wellness are far more valuable. Therefore, it was important to create products that not only make me feel younger but more importantly help to keep my family and me healthier. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to share my gifts with others because I know others too will benefit greatly from the incredible botanical powers contain within our [DAUPHINE organics] blends.

Jennifer Biagioni, Owner

Not just another organic skincare brand, DAUPHINE organics formulates using the most effective, nutrient-rich natural resources sourced from around the globe. Jennifer Biagioni states,

“It is important to me that each blend provides the user with a unique yet beneficial experience; I use these products and although beauty is important to me, my health and wellness are far more valuable. Therefore, it was important to create products that not only make me feel younger but more importantly help to keep my family and me healthier. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to share my gifts with others because I know others too will benefit greatly from the incredible botanical powers contain within our [DAUPHINE organics] blends.”

Some of the key components of each blend contain bioactive phytonutrients, and marine peptides, both offer complete nutritional support to balance, protect, and energize the body for a soft, luminescent complexion.

Now for the first time, Jennifer Biagioni combines each of her favorite, most popular nutritional beauty blends into one synergistic collection that packs a powerful nutritional punch and promotes youthful looking skin. The new Luxe Agape Collection is scheduled to go live on Nov. 1, 2017.

The Luxe Agape Collection is expected to sell out before the end of the season so be sure to shop the collection where it will be exclusively sold on the website DAUPHINEorganics.com.

The Luxe Agape Collection showcases the ultimate love the body needs for achieving healthy, balanced nutrition while enduring the hectic seasons of adulthood; nutritional pampering helps to alleviate emotional stresses and protect the body from free radical damage, resulting in renewed vitality and total rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul.

Each of the active botanical blends in the collection is rich in antioxidants, essential vitamins, and minerals, possessing the power to repair, restore and protect the skin cells from oxidative stress, a condition that results in degradation of our stem cells caused by free radicals. Daily application of products such as the Advanced Active Face Oil, which contains nutrient-rich prickly pear and rose hip seed oils, among others, are rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids that penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin, combating free radicals, stimulating collagen production, and promoting skin regeneration, resulting in a smoother complexion. Void of skin care treatments, severe cell degradation can eventually result in malfunctioning of regulatory body functions with the potential of progressing to the development of degenerative diseases; adopting an effective skin care regimen can dramatically reduce this threat.

“The Luxe Agape Collection highlights the secret to a healthy, more youthful complexion by pampering the skin with decadent, highly concentrated skincare blends that provide the supplemental nourishment the body needs to sustain a healthy, balanced lifestyle,” states Mrs. Biagioni.

To capitalize on today’s trends, several products feature ingredients such as turmeric, activated charcoal, pomegranate oil, and essential oils such as lavender and vetiver.

All of the nutritional beauty blends in the collection are free from parabens, phthalates, propylene or butylene glycols, petroleum, sulfates, PEGS, TEA, DEA, GMO, silicones, pesticides, artificial dyes, fragrances, or carcinogens. Each botanical blend is Vegan, Gluten, and GMO-free, lovingly formulated and filled from Jennifer Biagioni’s private studio, never outsourced, and hand blended in micro-batches for ultimate freshness and efficacy.

Each piece of the collection is elegantly packaged in exquisite amethyst glass imported from Switzerland; designed for optimal protection from harmful UV rays, the unique engineering prolongs the shelf-life of the product while maintaining optimal freshness. The bottles are recyclable but are so beautiful, they are usually repurposed or returned to DAUPHINE organics for a discount off the next purchase when participating in their “Use me, Reuse me” program.

Some examples of the products found in the Luxe Agape Collection are:
- Advanced Active Face Oil
- Advanced Bioactive Organic Anti-aging Eye Serum
- Rose Phytoplankton Toning Facial Mist
- Advanced Luxe Charcoal Face Mask
- Luxe Magnesium Body créme
The Luxe Agape Collection ranges in price from $32 to $230.

Jennifer Biagioni is excited to welcome her fans to her Luxe Agape Collection they’ve been requesting and wants to show her gratitude by offering indefinite complimentary worldwide shipping to all Royalty VIP members; become a member here: http://eepurl.com/c6-Rln

For exclusive product previews, access to unadvertised sales, and an instant 20% discount code, to claim your complimentary Royalty Membership here: http://eepurl.com/c6-Rln

You may also enroll in our VIP program by visiting the website, please visit DAUPHINEorganics.com

For more information about the Luxe Agape Collection or for an interview with Jennifer Biagioni, please write to Jennifer@DAUPHINEorganics.com. Media high-res photos available upon request.

About DAUPHINE organics

Jennifer Biagioni’s journey with natural remedies began when she was a young girl, influenced by her beloved late grandmother. Into adulthood, life took hold and Jennifer found her hectic family and work life relied heavily on nutrient depleting personal care treatments riddled with the toxic, chemical irritants found in mainstream products. Then when tragedy struck her family, followed by a seemingly sudden extreme skin sensitivity to commercial products, Jennifer began to refocus her attention on her experience in homeopathic personal care solutions; determined to rid the family home of pathogens and toxic irritants, Jennifer envisioned a healthy future where what was consumed through our largest organ, the skin, or digested in our food, would protect rather than contribute to the development of degenerative medical conditions caused by oxidative stress; a vision she seeks to share with the world through the innovative products distributed by DAUPHINE organics.

www.DAUPHINEorganics.com

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October 27, 2017