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We just returned from the Natural Products Expo East and we've got some exciting news! BIOselect is now in more stores spanning from GA to NY. For an updated list of the new stores that carry BIOselect check back soon.
Here are some pictures from the Expo:
This month's favorite ingredient is Dictamo.
Properties: Skin protectant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, soothing
Cool story behind it: Dictamo, also known as Dittany of Crete, is an herb that only grows on the mountains of Crete, the biggest island in Greece. Dictamo, despite being so rare, has been used for thousands of years by the Greeks as a pancea for many ailments. Traditionally, Dictamo has been used as an antiseptic disinfectant for healing wounds, chewed to heal mouth and throat ailments and drunk as a tea by the Cretans, who are famous for their long life giving diet.
DICTAMO'S HISTORY: It is believed that the Minoans knew the benefits of Dittany and used it for curing ailments and for beautifying their skin and hair. Ancient Greek scholars Hippocrates, Aristotle and Theophrastus all extolled the virtues of the 'miracle cure' plant in various ancient writings. Later in the Roman Era poets, writers and philosophers such as Virgil, Cicero and Pliny the elder all commented on the benefits of Dittany. In ancient Greece it is believed that Hippocrates prescribed plant cures to aid all manner of ailments and considered Dittany of Crete useful for stomach aches and complaints of the digestive system and as a poultice for healing wounds. Later still, during the Classical Renaissance period, European scholars, herbalists and botanists such as Gerald, Dapper and Culpepper renewed interest into the efficacy of Dittany.
ITS NAME & TRADITION: Dictamo is also called "Erontas" by the Greeks, meaning Love. It earned its name due to how difficult it is to be picked from the wild. Dictamo only grows in the most treacherous parts of the mountains of Crete and tradition has it that young girls would dare their lovers to go pick the plant if they loved them enough. The boys were called "Erondades", meaning Love Seekers.
IN HOLLYWOOD: In the fantasy novel Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, dittany is the name of a substance which when used magically, can prevent scarring if applied quickly after a cutting injury.
DICTAMELIA: Dictamelia is the infusion of the plant Dictamo into Olive Oil. This extract makes an ointment used by the Greeks to help with healing after burns or cuts on the skin. BIOselect holds a patent on Dictamelia and is the only one in the world to be able to claim its properties in skin care products.
Products with Dictamo: All BIOselect products contain Dictamo/Dictamelia.
Disclaimers:
Make sure to always check what the ingredients are in the skin care products you use. We keep an up-to-date scientific library of our ingredients and their properties so that you can educate yourself! Feel free to browse our Beauty Library.
All claims are for general-knowledge purposes only. They are not medical claims and should not be perceived as such. For medical advice please consult a licensed doctor.
Hello! Sorry for the delay in updates for the past week. We have been getting ready for Expo East in Boston where we will be exhibiting BIOselect next week.
But I just wanted to let you know that we just got a few pictures from our photo shoot with the Lake Norman Currents Magazine for the August article that featured BIOselect.
If you would like to read the article click here.
Here are some pictures:
We are getting ready to head to the Natural Products Expo East in Boston in just a couple of days! We are very excited to meet all the interesting people that are going to visit our booth! If you are planning on attending, feel free to drop by our Booth # 616 for a few free samples and a peak at our brand new products!!
Sep 2nd, 2009 (Charlotte, NC) - The organic skin care products of BIOselect can now be found in select Earth Fare stores. The natural products chain Earth Fare is excited to introduce one of the cleanest lines in its beauty departments. The products will hit the shelves within the next week. BIOselect is certified-organic by ICEA and it does not contain any harsh chemicals or preservatives. Leo Kyriazis, president of Erythis, Inc., the exclusive importer of BIOselect in the US, says "we are very excited to present our products in the Earth Fare stores. Now our customers can easily find the BIOselect face, body and hair care at their local Earth Fare store". To see a list of the stores where you can find BIOselect click here.
Upcoming shows & events
1) Greek Festival, Charlotte NC Sep 10-13
2) Organicfest, Asheville, NC Sep 13
3) Expo East, Boston, MA Sep 24-26
The winter season is coming and if you have dry skin you always feel it—I know I always do. The cold can cause your skin to dehydrate, especially exposed parts of your body like your hands. We hear this a lot from our customers who complain about cracked skin on their hands. A natural remedy to dry hands has always been olive oil-a great natural moisturizer.
You can use the BIOselect Olive Hand Creams which were designed for that reason exactly-keep your hands moisturized without leaving a greasy residue afterwards. The Light Texture Hand Cream is for regular skin that may occasionally dry out. The BIOselect Olive Hand Creams won’t wash away when you wash your hands so you don’t need to keep re-applying them. But what you might not know is that many of our customers do manual labor (like construction and mail delivery) and love our Hand Creams. The advantage is that the BIOselect Olive Hand Creams have very neutral scents, so I always tell our male customers that they don’t have to smell like roses in order to keep their hands moisturized!
"New Mom" gift:
Because new moms wash their hands a lot between diaper changes, baby baths and washing bottles, the BIOselect hand creams make a perfect gift. Combine one of the Hand Creams with our 
Did you know that you can purchase the "New Mom" gift on our website and we can send it directly to your friend's address?
*Does not include shipping & handling.
<$25 includes one hand cream and one baby soap
Products do not come wrapped or in/with gift bags.
