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Combat common concerns with new skin care products and smile big for fresh (and hardworking) toothpaste.

The Better Nutrition staff member who used HEALING CREAM by Pomega5 (with pomegranate seed oil and no parabens) could not believe how soft it made her skin ("like a baby's bottom," she says). Smells great, too.

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You may be able to reduce the appearance of cellulite with Weleda's BIRCH CELLULITE OIL. Ingredients include apricot kernels, wheat germ and jojoba, which are thought to improve skin's texture and make it more supple.

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The Natural Dentist PEPPERMINT SAGE TOOTHPASTE is fluorideand SLS-free and fights plaque and gingivitis naturally. Xylitol packs an antibacterial punch for healthy gums.

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Ten organic botanicals in HydraMe's TOTAL BODY HYDRATING LOTION give it a fresh scent and instant moisturizing benefits. You won't find parabens here, but instead aloe, almond, hemp seed, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

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