Introducing Our Natural Beauty Blogger Winner!

After all of the voting for so many well-qualified bloggers was over, Karissa from Prissy Green emerged as the winner of our Natural Beauty Blogger contest, and we are so excited that we were able to snag her for a quick Q&A session. At The Body Shop, we’ve always been committed to natural beauty, and we’re so thrilled to be highlighting a blogger who shares our goals and ideals!

How long have you been blogging, and what motivated you to start blogging?

I have been actively blogging since January of this year, when I lost my job due to the recession. I had always spent countless hours researching products before purchasing, and all my friends and family would tell me I was a wealth of random knowledge on skincare, cosmetics and natural remedies, so I decided to start a blog as a hobby. Little did I know it would grow to be so large. It has since become my baby rather then a hobby.

Was your initial interest about natural beauty, or did you evolve into that topic?

I have always been interested in Beauty. When I was young I spent every cent I had on shampoos, makeup, you name it - I have tried them all. I used to be the manager of aesthetics at a prestigious surgery office in Indianapolis. While I was there, I mentored under an aesthetician who taught me some of the common names of bad preservatives.
Then I started traveling, seeing bands, and well being somewhat of a hippie. I realized then that there are all natural solutions to every skincare need out there.

What does “beauty” mean to you?

Confidence. Most people that are ugly on the inside lack confidence. If you have it, it completes you and enters the room before you.

Do you have a favorite ingredient, like tea tree or cocoa butter?

Probably avocado oil, which recently replaced my jojoba oil as the favorite. Very emollient, non-pore clogging, and perfect for any season. I also love lavender and ylang ylang essential oils.

Are there any organizations or charities whose work exemplifies the ideals that you find important?

I really respect and love 1% for the Planet. Being an animal lover I also support the ASPCA and the Wildlife Fund. Charity Water is another that I support.

What’s your favorite Body Shop product?

I love the entire Aloe Line. But I used the Tea Tree Face Wash every day in high school, so I have fond memories of it as well.

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