Heidi Leist, Author at Lemongrass Spa

How Many Chemicals Are You Wearing?

Posted on 06/05/201906/28/2019 by Heidi Leist

When I first started Lemongrass Spa in Colorado sixteen years ago, I met Susan Roll, who was in the process of finalizing the SkinDeep Database on the Environmental Working Group’s website. She was so passionate and educated about the toxic load that personal care products had in the marketplace that she made it her life’s goal to educate and insist upon safer products. It was her mission to demand that skincare companies fully disclose their ingredients in products. Since the FDA does not regulate skincare and makeup, no one was watching what large cosmetics companies...

Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine

Posted on 04/17/201906/04/2019 by Heidi Leist

Regardless of your skin type, the transition from winter to spring is important to understand as temperatures warm up and your exposure to sun increases. To look your best this season, you’ll also want to make some adjustments in how you treat your skin. Here are our top 4 suggestions! Tone and Hydrate To give skin the adequate moisturizer it deserves, preparing your skin to draw in the benefits of your skincare products is key. After cleansing, be sure to balance the pH levels adequately with a hydrating toner. In the summer...

Finding Your Perfect Match

Posted on 03/18/201906/04/2019 by Heidi Leist

We’re talking makeup matching, not dating, ladies! Choosing the correct makeup foundation or lipstick can be a little overwhelming when there are multitudes of options. Do you know if you are warm, cool or neutral? Don’t panic … most people don’t know! Selecting the correct color of makeup and clothing can help you put your best and most vibrant face forward. Choosing the wrong undertone for foundation can make your face look ashy or yellow rather than healthy and glowing. If you have pink (cool) undertones and you mistakenly choose a foundation...

Spoil your friends with a Galentine’s Themed Spa!

Posted on 01/29/201906/04/2019 by Heidi Leist

Red roses, a box of chocolates and a romantic candlelight dinner are all iconic Valentine’s Day traditions. This year why not try something outside the box and get your friends together for some spa time that’s fun and affordable! Here are five theme ideas to give you inspiration. Red Party Bring out all the red décor, heart-shaped bowls and red balloons to set the tone for your festive event. As your guests arrive, greet them at the door with a single red rose with a quote or verse tied with raffia or...

Gaining Independence as a Direct Seller

Posted on 12/20/201806/03/2019 by Heidi Leist

When people realize there are genuine income possibilities for consultants, it allows them to dream about what lies ahead. Once they begin earning commissions and bonuses, it opens avenues in their lives they never dreamed possible. One of the most integral benefits to direct sales is the independence it offers the consultant in creating a schedule that merges with other priorities. We asked the consultants who are featured in our Fall & Winter catalog to weigh in on the topic of independence and their share their advice on gaining that freedom. Heather...

Fall in Love with Fresher, Cleaner & More Natural

Posted on 08/29/201806/03/2019 by Heidi Leist

Click here to browse the entire catalog Two years ago I set a goal for Lemongrass Spa to eliminate phthalate-free fragrances in all our products while continuing to offer a diverse collection of scents. In July, at our annual conference, we unveiled our fresher, cleaner and more natural than ever product line where we have completely eliminated all non-natural fragrances, and my goal of reformulating existing scents and creating new ones with essential oils, botanicals and plant extracts is complete. Everything you see in the new fall catalog and beyond will incorporate...

I Am Free: 4 Reasons to Attend Annual Conference

Posted on 08/22/201806/03/2019 by Heidi Leist

In July, consultants from all over the country met in Orlando, Florida for the largest Lemongrass Spa conference ever honoring our “I Am Free” theme. The motto, ‘I Am Free to Be’ encompasses the freedom to be a unique individual, an entrepreneur and live a chemical-free life. It was a weekend filled with empowering speakers: Andrea and Richard from Go for No; business building tools including a dynamic presentation from Laurie Girardi of The Girardi Group; leader-led breakout sessions and celebrations of our consultants’ successes. In addition, we unveiled our fresher, cleaner and more...

Smart Fixes for Life’s Little Disasters

Posted on 07/18/201806/03/2019 by Heidi Leist

If you’re like me, cleaning isn’t one of my favorite chores so I look for shortcuts and toxin free solutions. Knowing a few easy tricks makes tidying up before guests arrive or daily upkeep a whole lot simpler. Here are some household cleaning tips to save you time and money! Tackle a stinky garbage disposal with this easy fix. You can drop in a slice of lemon, then with water running, turn on the disposal for 5 seconds to grind up the fruit. If you’re out of lemon try using two drops of...

Mompreneurs Keep It All Together

Posted on 04/04/201806/03/2019 by Heidi Leist

Today’s mom-preneurs are juggling more activities, school functions, social media posts and family obligations than ever before. With life seemingly getting busier, there is one thing that can make the difference between a calm and orderly household and a chaotic, overwhelmed one – organization. We surveyed our leaders and compiled their top tips on how to they keep it all together while running a home-based business. #1. Scheduling Is Key It goes without saying that implementing a calendar system is a must to keeping your business and family’s schedules organized. There are...

Travel the New Spring/Summer 2018 Collection

Posted on 02/27/201805/31/2019 by Heidi Leist

Pour yourself a glass of lemonade, breathe in the smell of spring air and say to yourself, winter is nearly over! We’re getting ready for warm weather with the release of our latest skincare and haircare collections with products that are FRESHER, CLEANER and more NATURAL than ever. We’re completely eliminating the phthalate-free scents and either reformulating or replacing them with essential oil or plant based scent blends. From head to toe, we have something new for you! NEW Hair Care At Lemongrass Spa, we love helping you to look and feel your best! Our new...

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