Our team consists of myself, the owner, Mickey Rodriguez, the store manager, Priscilla Hammond, Sr. Makeup Mixologist, Rick Martz, IT, and John Amaral, who is my husband and does all of the work behind the scenes. Each one of our team members are an important part of our success and are extremely valued.

If you are in the Winter Haven area, we welcome you to stop in and see us!

We were just featured in our very own local 863 Magazine. Read this and see what makes us different.

 http://the863magazine.com/home-remedy-by-liz-morri...

If you need anything, please order right away so we can get your order shipped before we close down July 10th through July 18th. You may order during this period, but orders will not be shipped until after July 18th. 

Thanks to all our great customers!

Annie and John Jebens

According to our research, women (and men!) in Indonesia and Japan have been using Rice Powder as skincare since the 16th Century... they're way ahead of us! Women in Indonesia would soak the rice with fresh water and would skim the frothy layer from the top to then dehydrate and make it into a powder form. Field workers would also benefit from the frothy goodness, as they would apply it to their sun-exposed skin, which after hours of work, would remain intact from sun damage! Meanwhile, Japanese Geishas would use Rice Powder as a way to lighten and heal their porcelain skin. Fast-forward a few hundred years to 1950 when it was made into a compact form and available for us to use easily - without soaking or froth! Thank goodness for that! Now we can find Rice Powder in masks, moisturizers, skin cleansers and yes... Finishing Powders! So the Rice Powder we use today is made from uncooked rice which is finely ground to form a powder. It is a wonderful and more natural alternative to talc. Now that we've got the history covered, let's move on to the benefits which led this ingredient to our shelves today.

Rice Powder naturally has a high concentration of Allantoin and Ferulic Acid, which aid in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the UV rays that our faces are exposed to on a daily basis. UV rays are the cause of sun damage which causes our skin to form wrinkles and ages the skin. We have also read that Rice Powder contains B Vitamins which boosts new cell production and delays the process of skin aging.

Our foundations also contain a large percentage of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide which are wonderful physical sunscreens. Since have not gone through the expensive FDA Testing, we can't advertise a SPF rating. We recommend applying a layer of Finishing Powder over your Foundation for its ability to help your makeup last longer. Rice Powder leaves a silky, matte finish on the skin and is great for all skin types. Plus it helps to make the pores appear smaller. (Tip: some of our customers with oily skin have mentioned that they use our Finishing Powder underneath their Foundation too).

If you appreciate and strive for a matte finish and a flawless, natural look, this is the ingredient for you! 

(Another Tip: If you prefer more of a dewy glow, just add a little of our Glow Bronzer after applying your Foundation and Finishing Powder)

This being said, we wanted to focus on one particular ingredient that we use in three* of our beauty oils: Watermelon Seed Oil, also known as ‘Ootanga oil’ and ‘Kalahari oil’. Since Africa is believed to be the place of origin of the watermelon, historians trace its origin to the Kalahari Desert of Africa.  Watermelon seeds have been prized for the highly nutritive oil that they contain. The process that is used to extract the oil starts by removing the seeds from the watermelon, washing them thoroughly and then they are allowed to dry. Once dried, the seeds are then cold pressed to extract the beneficial oil. Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. Watermelon seed oil is light, easily absorbed, does not clog pores and is rich in linoleic and oleic acids.

This wonder oil has many benefits for the skin and hair and the lightness of this oil makes it perfect for all skin types, including oily skin. Watermelon Seed Oil is known to help to diminish dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, and also reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Additionally, the comedogenic** rating of Watermelon Seed Oil is zero; which means it is perfect for acne-prone skin. Watermelon Seed Oil is also a perfect choice for hair care, as it is non-greasy yet highly moisturizing and has been known to help prevent hair loss. As if this isn’t enough, Watermelon Seed Oil also has a very long shelf life since it contains a lot of natural Vitamin E. It is also rich in B Vitamins and Vitamin A as well as the minerals magnesium, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium and manganese.

* We use Watermelon Seed Oil in three of our Beauty Oils: Ambrosia Multi-tasking Beauty Oil, Sweet Dreams Beauty Oil and our new Minimalist Multi-tasking Oil.

** Pore-clogging and Acne-exacerbating ingredients, many of which are commonly found in skin, body, and hair products

Now that you’re well informed on the benefits of Watermelon Seed Oil, we’re sure you’re excited to try one of our Beauty Oils, which are all perfect for the hair as well as the skin. We are sure you won’t regret it and remember… a little goes a long way, so a few drops will be all you’ll need! 

Are you having trouble finding your perfect shade of Foundation? Lucy Minerals does CUSTOM BLENDS for a $3 charge. If after receiving your “Try It” Size Jars, you find you need a mixture of two of our shades, just order a Full Size Jar of Foundation in one of your shades and then make a note in the comment box with your shades and proportions. (Such as 1/2 Light and 1/2 Cream or 1/3 Creamy Bisque and 2/3 Light Medium). Please allow a few extra days for custom blends. Most of our customers find their perfect shade without having to do a custom blend, but we want everyone to know that custom blends are available. (This is only for a blend of Lucy Minerals shades. We cannot replicate shades from another company).

When you are testing your shades, apply to your jaw line on clean skin. You want the Foundation to blend with your neck so it looks natural. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes and then check it in natural light. If you find that you need a blend, make notes as you mix very small amounts of Foundation shades and test on your jaw line. You will need one shade that matches your complexion, and another shade that is a few shades lighter for Concealing. Lucy Minerals doesn’t offer a separate Concealer. You can get great coverage using our Foundation and a Concealer Brush. If you have dry skin around your eyes, just mix a teeny bit of Ambrosia Serum with your minerals to create a creamy concealer.

Here is a guide to the Lucy Minerals Foundation Shades.

Snow White – Can be mixed with any shade to lighten it. Or some use it for highlighting.

Fair is very light and a bit pink – think Nicole Kidman.

Light, Bisque, Light Medium, Shell Beige, Medium, and Soft Beige are our neutral shades. I am of German heritage and have a bit of pink to my skin and this is the group of shades that I use. Many women are able to use these shades because they blend well with variety of skin tones.

Pale Olive, Creamy Olive, Medium Olive and Tan Olive are soft olive shades. They aren’t as green as you would think. And sometimes if you have what you consider to be yellow-toned skin, the olive shades may work for you.

Cream, Creamy Bisque, and Golden Medium, Medium Caramel and Caramel are our soft warm shades for golden skin tones. If you have red tones in your hair, there is a good chance these will work for you. But everyone is unique. It helps to look at the inside of your wrist to see if you have golden tones in your skin.

Toffee and Cocoa are our darkest shades. These will work for many women with darker complexions and tend to darken a bit when they warm to the skin. So you can’t judge the color until it sits on the skin for about ten minutes.

I listed each group of shades from the lightest to darkest. If you google “Lucy Minerals Swatches” you will find lots of swatches online to compare.

I hope this is helpful! Please let me know if you have questions.

Annie Theiss Jebens