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Green Holiday Gift Guide

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The holidays are an incredibly exciting time to practice gratitude, appreciate the power of connection (hello, friends and family) and also be eco-conscious. Many of us get carried away and forget that all these products, packaging and wrapping paper gets thrown into the recycling or landfill. This is a shame and detrimental to the wonderful Earth we live on. So, we’ve compiled a small list of some great companies that care about the environment and wish to make the smallest footprint possible. By buying gifts from these companies, you’re showing retailers what kind of values you wish to put your hard-earned money towards. We have developed personal relationships with some of these companies as well as built partnerships based on a mutual love and understanding of living a green and conscious lifestyle. Lot’s of these companies are local too, one more good reason to shop and support small businesses! So without further adieu, here is our Green Holiday Gift Guide!

Jusu Body

This Victoria-based company has phenomenal eco-friendly business practices and utilises every part of their juicing process. Jusu Body is entirely vegan, non-toxic and a high-performance body care line. Think about switching out your Body Shop or Lush buys for this. No synthetic fragrance is used and they use only the gentlest ingredients.

Elate

We’re happy to get behind Elate cosmetics since their company motto encourages women to treat putting on their face as a ritual. With a full range of lipsticks, foundations, cream blushes and eye shadows, there’s a little holiday glamour look for everyone in the mix. With a large focus on veganism and cruelty-free cosmetics, this is a great line to gift your vegan and celiac friends. “We believe no human or animal should ever be harmed to create our products.” They operate with great intention, one of the many reasons why we love this company.

Davines

With recyclable packaging and a full range of shampoos, conditioners and styling treatments, Davines has a little something for everybody. We especially love gifting their hair masks, as this time of year wreaks havoc on a variety of hair textures and types. “The beauty that we believe in is based on appreciation for individuality and celebration of diversity. This is why we consider ourselves as a tool for our customers to express their own uniqueness.” This attention to individuality and the planet makes for a potent, meaningful mix.

designHouse Gift Card

We had to give a shout-out to ourselves! Gifting a loved one a fresh new haircut, dye, or treatment, is a great way to show that you love them and care. Sometimes, we forget to pamper ourselves or take that time to decompress. Gifting a salon treatment is an automatic relax session. Call us at 778-433-4393 or grab your gift card online!

This is not an exhaustive list, by any means. However, this contains some of the very best companies that we feel show the people in your life that you care about them and the world around us. Have a wonderful, happy holidays and see you soon!

What’s New With Jusu?

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Green body care is incredibly popular right now, especially if you’re located on the West Coast. Founded and based here in Victoria, BC, Jusu has a strong ethical basis and belief in a zero-impact lifestyle, their backbone of the company. Jusu Body’s attention to detail regarding their all natural, plant-based personal care products are “because what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.” The value system, their attention to sustainability, our planet and ethics all made them the best choice for designHouse. Everything is chemical free, pulp-infused and 100% natural. We want to highlight some new goodies that have hit the designHouse shelves from Jusu in time for the colder months up ahead.

Facial Cleanser: Jusu has a beautiful line of cleansers with something for every skin type.

  1. Lime Chamomile: Designed to clear, purify and balance, this cleanser is perfect for oily skin types.
  2. Lemon Tea Tree: This citrus blend brightens and uplifts normal skin types!
  3. Oats and Honey: For all the dry skin sufferers, this deeply hydrating formula that locks in moisture is designed to reveal your skin’s natural radiance.

Facial Moisturizer: Moisturizer is an essential component to properly hydrated skin.  Finding the right weight of moisture can be tricky but luckily Jusu has a full range designed for different skin types.

  1. Vanilla Jasmine: This moisturizer is designed for normal skin types that need balancing and hydration.  
  2. Neroli Primrose: Renew dry skin types with a floral and herbal formula.
  3. Green Tea Rose: Incredibly healing and hydrating, this moisturizer is packed full of rose and green tea.
  4. Coconut Lime: A detoxifying formula designed for oily skin types. Get rid of impurities with this gentle moisturizer.  

 

Lip Balm: Everyone knows having the right lip balm to protect lips is a must-have in every girl’s makeup bag or purse. Winter has arrived and no one wants the pain of cracked, dry lips. Jusu’s lip balms contain virgin coconut oil, a moisturizing champion. Combine that with hydrating, antioxidant rich ingredients, your lips are sure to get a boost! They also contain organic Shea Butter, a natural sun protector that increases cell regeneration. This leads to increased anti-aging, and supports natural healing. Did we mention they’re also vegan and have never been tested on animals?

 

Last but not least, we want to highlight Jusu Body’s Body Lotions. A luxurious body lotion is the cherry on top when it comes to protecting skin from the harsh outdoors. These lotions are designed to leave skin incredibly soft, using the highest quality natural ingredients to get the most out of your skin care. With four different varieties, you can choose between scented or scent-free.

  1. Ginger Citrus
  2. Eucalyptus Mint
  3. Vanilla Peppermint
  4. Scent Free

 

Jusu body is a great resource for all your natural body care needs. Wanna get some? Visit us in person or visit our online store!

History of JUSU Body

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As many of you know we started carrying all of Jusu body’s luxurious and local body products earlier this year. This company is all Victoria based and truly aligns with our practices here at DesignHouse to a tee. Jusu Body’s organic roots first sprouted with the opening of the flagship Jusu Bar in 2014. Jusu Body saw an important niche market that has emerged worldwide and decided to introduce it to the Westcoast. The green beauty revolution is slowly gaining traction and speed with the market expected to explode within the next couple years due to increased consumer demand. “Parabens became passé a while ago. Microbeads were completely banned last year. And, even though there are still hundreds (if not thousands) of untested and potentially toxic chemicals in personal care products, a national health revolution is stirring that’s going to shake up the beauty industry and your beauty bag, as we know it—and in a very good way, (source).” All-natural, plant-based, clean personal care products are the future of beauty. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. “Our belief in a zero-impact lifestyle quickly made us realize the pulp from our organic, cold-pressed juices was a nutrient gold mine, and Jusu Body was born. We’ve created conscious, clean, beautiful body products that are rich in vitamins and minerals. This is nourishment that goes way beyond skin deep, (source).” There are three major components that make up Jusu’s unique formula’s and effectiveness.

  1. 100% Natural: We use 100% food-grade, organic ingredients in Jusu Body products, so they’re naturally rich in key vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. By using food grade blends the body is able to easily recognize ingredients and absorb the benefits.
  2. Pulp-infused: Jusu Body products are made with the organic pulp recovered from Jusu Bar’s cold-pressed juices. It truly is food for your skin. “Fruits have many wonderful properties but did you know that the main active ingredients in many rejuvenating skin care treatments such as anti-aging, blemish-fighting and skin peel products are actually AHAs or Alpha Hydroxy Acids, naturally found in many fruits, (source).”
  3. Chemical Free: Many products are labelled “natural,” but they’re far from it. “Ours are truly free from harsh chemicals, synthetic additives, and over-processed emulsifiers and preservatives, (source).”

At the heart of everything Jusu does is a commitment to transparency, respect for the environment, and inspiring good health. Making the switch to truly clean products is one of the easiest ways to make a difference for your health and the planet. Ethically made products that are non-toxic, recyclable and not animal tested happen to be our jam. Pop into designHouse to take a peek at the full Jusu collection and try a sample of our favourite new body products. You can also purchase online on our online store!