October is here! Time just flies by doesn’t it? Well with the start of October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are few items available to help the cause:
PearlAmourJewels is a handmade jewels Etsy shop featuring this handmade Breast Cancer Awareness Locket. $5 for every sale of this locket will go to support cause. You can also receive 10% of your purchase by visiting the facebook page and clicking on the “10% discount” icon.
German based natural and organic skincare and aromatherapy line Primavera will make donations to the Look Good Feel Better program from sales of their Restoring Rose Sallow Thorn Body Lotion a lightweight lotion containing several beneficial oils and rose water.
Avon has always been a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness coming out with a new product to help the cause each year. The Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace is only $5 and 100% of the net proceeds goes towards supporting the cause.
Rethink Breast Cancer is always on the leading edge of Breast Cancer Awareness recruiting young, influential women and fashion and beauty brands to help with the cause. This month they will be launching the #BATTLEPINK Challenge where writers, actors, stylists and other influencers will compete in a creative battle to raise awareness and funds. Participants (Grace Lee – celebrity makeup artist, Hannah Johnson of xojane.com and actress Miriam McDonald of Degrassi are just a few) will design a project or use for each of the PINK products and will ask for votes for their creations.
Here are some of the products that are part of the collaboration:
FITLIPS is a Canadian company carrying lipbalms that are natural and contain no parabens or petroleum.
Crawford Street Skin Care’s Lemon Deodorant is a citrus scented cream deodorant made of all natural ingredients.
For the month of October when you book a wash and style at any Civello location $5 will be donated to the cause.
OPI has been a long time collaborator with Rethink and the limited edition “Pink of Hearts” features the classic sheer pink shade “Pink-ing” plus a new sparkly hue called “More Than A Glimmer”. The set also includes pink ribbon and crystal decals to dress up your nails.
For a full list of participants check out the Rethink Breast Cancer site and check back for updates!