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Natural Body Team Attends Primavera Life Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Germany
Natural Body introduced Primavera to customers in the fall of 2010 after extensive vetting of the company and its products. "We feel that we have found a top notch product line in Primavera. The company's philosophy and ours are in sync, and we are so pleased to offer this line through our services and retail shops," said Cici Coffee. Primavera's products are all NaTrue certified, one of the most comprehensive and rigorous certification standards recognized internationally. Coffee went on to say that "we were honored to be invited to attend the grand opening of their new headquarters and be a part of their 25th anniversary celebration." A paradise of well-being Because well-being is one of the fundamental commitments of the company, the new Primavera headquarters in Oy-Mittelberg promotes a sense of health and happiness through its unique architecture and environmentally-minded concept. The building is inspired by the vision of co-founder Kurt Nubling, as well as the company philosophy, and the principles of sustainability and feng shui. The new address, No. 1 Natural Paradise, indicates to staff and that they have arrived at nature's utmost paradise. Following two years of construction, the company has now moved into its new headquarters. It is Germany's first administrative and production facility of this size to systematically use sustainable building practices while considering feng shui and energy flows — in harmony with nature and achieving a balance between the different elements. For Nubling, the eco-friendly technologies incorporated at the new site are part of a living corporate philosophy: "The building has been designed with a sense of total well-being in mind, to be experienced both inside and on the grounds. It helps people work effectively by exuding positive energy and creating an atmosphere where all employees feel at ease. Nothing in the building or its surroundings should interfere with the flow of energy." This energy can be sensed as soon as you enter the building through the large foyer, which acts as its "lungs," where life-giving energy accumulates. Inspired by nature, Kurt and his team reused the soil from the excavation for the building's foundation to form gentle hills on the grounds. The building's construction has thus created more natural habitat for surrounding plants and animals, culminating in the PRIMAVERA aroma garden which is already home to thousands of fragrant healing plants. There are plans to expand the garden over the next year. Intelligent Design, Financial Savings Intelligent use of energy and environmental management remains exemplary at the new site and were not just a factor during the construction phase, but continue to be in place to support its ongoing operations. A solar power system uses the sun as an inexhaustible source of renewable energy and the building is architecturally designed to optimally harness solar power for use in all areas of the building. To heat the premises, Nubling had complete confidence in the idea of utilizing the heat of the sun and the heat output by workers and machinery. This was implemented by installing an intelligent heating system: The building is heated as required by an infrared heating system combined with solar power, a heat recovery system and an air heat exchanger—a sustainable, energy-neutral approach that consumes no fossil fuels. The offices can maintain a comfortable working climate without depending on outside energy sources; in fact, "leftover" energy that is created by the Primavera systems is actually given back to the German energy grid to be used elsewhere. Two good reasons to celebrate On May 21-22, a large-scale celebration was held to inaugurate the new company headquarters in the foothills of Germany's Alpine region, the Bavarian Alps. Visitors were able to explore the fascinating world of essential oils. A distillation demonstration with background information gave visitors insight into their work with essential oils. There was an exhibition about the company's history, and lots of interesting information on Primavera's organic producers worldwide. During the inauguration of the new building, Primavera celebrated its 25th anniversary with the theme "Joy of life, light and aroma"—something that anyone visiting the new premises will immediately recognize. Pure nature. Perfect balance. For Primavera, a love of nature and respect for humanity and the environment have been guiding principles and part of the company's culture since the very beginning, 25 years ago. This traditional company is committed to ethical business practices and fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities. It pays fair prices to growers and suppliers, maintains long-term relationships, and supports the ongoing training and development of partners and cooperatives. Primavera has the highest standards with regard to the quality and purity of ingredients, as well as sustainable farming and production. Primavera uses the highest possible levels of certified organic ingredients and actively supports organic farming projects worldwide. These farms protect biodiversity and practice rotation, use chemical-free pesticides and fertilizers, and avoid GM technology. Synthetic additives, parabens, and genetically modified plants are never used in products. Products are made in a process designed to retain as many plant nutrients as possible using food-grade emulsifiers and only natural fragrances, colors, and preservatives. In order to conserve the Earth's resources, the Primavera brand keeps packaging to a minimum. Wherever possible, leaflets and secondary packaging are avoided. Primavera was also the first company in the world to certify its entire range of natural beauty and skincare products with NATRUE. The benefits include complete transparency for consumers and clear information about the actual proportions of organic ingredients in cosmetics. Products are divided into three levels of quality: Natural cosmetics, natural cosmetics containing at least 70% organic plant ingredients, and organic cosmetics containing more than 95% plant organic ingredients. For more information, visit www.primaveralife.com or stop by your favorite Natural Body location.
With the arrival of summer we come to the realization that some personal "scaping" is in order. Here at Natural Body, we've tamed some of the most unruly unibrows, reshaped out of control growth, and taken many a traveler to "Brazil" — some of them quite famous in fact.. But famous or not, customers have been relying on Natural Body for 22 years to provide them with the best waxing services available in our industry. Not only has our esthetics staff been recognized year after year as the best of the best, but we require our team to use the best and highest quality supplies to deliver a premium outcome. We train our team beyond what is learned in school to offer a comfortable experience. We share decades of experience and tricks of the trade after having waxed over a million clients. Our staff is required to practice to perfection before going live. Additionally, we use Cirepil brand wax, recognized worldwide as the finest in depilatory products as a top notch solution for spa professionals. Cirepil wax works better than anything on the market for sensitive skin and can be used at low temperatures. Cirepil is one of the most expensive products on the market, but our customers are worth it to Natural Body. Whether we are ladyscaping or manscaping, rest assured that we will deliver the best service with the least discomfort. Your Brain on Drugs Wonder why certain things in life give you such a rush, and are so addictive? Many activities that alter brain neurotransmitters like serotonin and epinephrine stimulate the sympathetic nervous system make you feel really good (at least at the time........) because they take away pain and give you a sense of euphoria. Examples- Driving really fast, alcohol, athletic competition, skydiving, certain drugs, and sex. Why does exercise seem addictive to some people and not to others? Simple. It takes 30 minutes of exercise before the brain-altering substances kick in enough to feel that "high". Those people who are addicted have probably gotten use to the discomfort of starting an exercise session because they know the "BUZZ" that lies ahead and are looking forward to it. Aerobic exercise also increases neurogenesis in the brain, aiding your brain in memory and in repair of injuries, while preventing alzheimer's and dementia.
As a side note, after a hard workout or when you’re recovering from an injury one of the best ways to rejuvenate and get back to 100% is with a deep tissue or sports massage. Massage is one of the most underrated ways to recover and prevent injuries, as well as release natural “feel-good” endorphins. Natural Body employs some of the most highly trained professional massage therapists around. Introducing Supergoop! SPF Suncare Range
If you've not experienced Dr. T's Supergoop! before, quickly drop by any one of our locations for a demonstration of their assortment of products. Our favorites include the new Save Face Sunscreen Serum with Uniprotect PT-3. The technology is first to enter the U.S. market with the ability to deliver a superior, new UV-protective light-as-a-feather formula, while allowing for the natural production of vitamin D in the skin at the same time. Another favorite is their Sunscreen Swipes for Sensitive Skin: In packs of 40, 21 or a handy 8-pack, these Swipes are designed to protect, refresh and make reapplication easy for those on-the-go. Formulated with green tea and vitamin E that works to soften the skin and reduce irritation and redness while providing powerful UV protection. Also ideal for removing sand and sweat at the beach... positively genius, if we do say so ourselves! Depending on your preference for sunscreen products, choose from a lotion, a stick, a lip balm, or a spray in addition to the serum and swipes - this line aims to please, so you can find your favorite. We've asked founder and SPF expert Holly Thaggard to share with us some suncare tips for reading a sunscreen bottle to help us better understand what's INSIDE!
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Three members of the Natural Body team visited Oy-Mittleberg, Germany in May for a dual 25 year anniversary and grand opening celebration of Primavera Life's new off the grid headquarters. Cici Coffee, founder and CEO, Celia Tully, Chief Marketing Officer and Elizabeth Newsome, Natural Body Decatur aesthetician attended the three day event.
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With summer finally upon us, we are most excited to partner and introduce Dr. T's Supergoop! SPF suncare range. It's a very innovative SPF line providing targeted long-lasting sun and environmental protection in body friendly and skin compatible formulas. We all know how excessive exposure to the sun not only causes wrinkles and thinner skin, but also greatly increases your risk for developing skin cancer. We must be particularly vigilant at this time of year in our efforts to protect our skin, and the skin of those we love. Dr. T's Supergoop! has made this as simple as adding a quick step to your morning regimen and a few packaged-for-convenience SPF's to every tote. Whether you're hitting the trails or the beach, easy-to-pack provisions are key.
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