The C2 California Clean Beauty Sweepstakes!

Ron and I have tried numerous brands of nontoxic skincare over our fifteen years in this business, and we can attest, some products just don’t live up to their hype while others surpass expectations. C2 California Clean is one such brand that had us at hello.

We were introduced to C2 California Clean at a nontoxic beauty event hosted by the Environmental Working Group here in Los Angeles, CA. We left with a myriad of samples, all wonderful, but when I returned home and started testing my mini bottles, C2 California Clean stood out. The Advanced Hyaluronic Hydrating Skincare Primer did just what it said; it lifted and plumed my skin. Step two was the Ageless Facial Oil Squalene + Vitamin E which felt like silky butter on my skin. I noticed my forty-something, dehydrated skin seemed to soak it up. I love the hydrating hyaluronic acid, which happens to be a natural element found in our own body. C2 California Clean created a four-step skincare system: 1.) Prepare, 2.) Repair 3.) Protect and 4.) Prevent that works. But, it’s not just that the products are effective and antiaging– it’s that the entire C2 California Clean line is cruelty-free, plant-based nontoxic, and free from parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, petrochemicals, and phenols.

Oh, did I mention the brand was created by two of the cutest nerdy science-geeks you’ll ever meet! More on that later.

Why Does Nontoxic Skincare Matter?

Did you know the average woman used around 12 products containing 168 chemicals every day when she applies synthetic skincare products and makeup as part of her regular skin care routine? Many of these chemicals are widely recognized as carcinogens and neurotoxins. Men use an average of six products containing 85 chemicals. Yikes!

How did these chemicals get into products in the first place? Let’s just say, Congress hasn’t updated the self-regulating cosmetics industry for safety in 80 years! Let’s recap: The weak and outdated Food and Drug Cosmetics Act, which originated in 1938 is still (somewhat) governing a 60-billion-dollar industry?

While other countries have banned almost 1,300 ingredients from use in cosmetics, the U.S. has only banned 11. ~Beautycounter

The products in your home–your makeup, personal care products, and cleaners– can contain toxic chemicals that have been linked to cancer and infertility and can wreak havoc on your hormones. In fact, according to EWG, cosmetics sold in the United States can contain:

• 29 ingredients banned in Canadian cosmetics
• 15 ingredients banned in European cosmetics
• 55 ingredients not allowed in European hair dyes
• 5 ingredients known to the State of California to cause cancer
• 6 ingredients known to the State of California to be developmental toxins

How C2 California Clean Started

Once upon a time in the land of Silicon Valley, a Pharmacist and a NASA Scientist became friends. Sounds like a fairytale, and well, it kinda is.

Clarissa and Christine both have personal stories that helped drive their passion for finding a good skincare solution. Christine’s son was sadly touched by cancer and passed away at an early age. Clarissa has a childhood skin condition called ichthyosis (fish scale skin) in which dermatologists only had a recommendation of Crisco lard (oy!). One day during a hike, they started talking about their own skincare choices and what was currently available. Due to their personal experiences, they had already peeked inside other brands and saw the dark side of the ingredients found in so many products. On that hiking day, they decided they could do something better — something clean.

Our vision is to provide results-oriented, toxic-free, rich plant-based skin care solutions backed by science improving the health of you and your family.’ ~Clarissa & Christine

What’s C2 California Clean Doesn’t Include

A lot of brands tout what they do include. Sometimes that’s because they also have a host of toxins and unwanted chemicals, they don’t want you to find out about. Not C2 California Clean. The list of what they do use looks like a purchase from your local farmer’s market or grocery store produce aisle – all plant-derived. But, since C2 California Clean believes in full transparency, here’s what they don’t include:

• Animal Fats, Oils, and Musks
• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Benzophenone and Derivatives
• Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Butoxyethano
• BHA and BHT
• Coal Tar
• 1, 4-Dioxane
• Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
• Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA)
• Formaldehyde
• Hydroquinone
• Methyl Cellosolve
• Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• Mercury and Mercury compounds (also listed as Thimerosal)
• Mineral Oil
• Oxybenzone
• Parabens (beginning with Methyl-, Isobutyl-, Propyl-, and others)
• Phthalates (DBP, DEHP, DEP, and others)
• Polyethylene Glycol (PEG compounds)
• Resorcinol
• Retinol (vitamin A), Retinyl Palmitate, All-Trans Retinoic Acid
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES)
• Synthetic Musks, Flavor, and Fragrance
• Toluene
• Triclosan and Triclocarban

Great news! We’re offering you TWO CHANCES to win C2 California Clean plant-based skincare. Two Grand Prize Winners Will Receive Over $500.00 Worth of Plant-Based Skincare Products Including:

• $395 Skin Trans Kit
• $78 The Rejuvenator: Dry Oil Emulsion
• $24 Ageless Body
• $24 Lip Conditioners

Total Retail Value Over $1,000.00

Click below to enter (and share with a friend or loved one who could benefit from nontoxic, anti-aging skincare). Sweepstakes open to residents of the United States and Canada age 18 or over. Ends 5/13/19.

What is EWG VERIFIED?

C2 California Clean has earned the coveted EWG VERIFIED certification. In order for a brand to quality for the EWG VERIFIED™ certification, the product must meet rigorous standards which include:

• Avoid EWG’s ingredients of concern

Products cannot contain any ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable” list, meaning ingredients with health, ecotoxicity and/or contamination concerns.

• Provides full transparency

Must meet EWG’s standards for ingredient disclosure on the label, provide full transparency to EWG, including fragrance ingredients.

• Uses good manufacturing practices

Product manufacturers must develop and follow current good manufacturing practices to further ensure the safety of their products.

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Great news! We’re offering you TWO CHANCES to win C2 California Clean plant-based skincare. Two Grand Prize Winners Will Receive Over $500.00 Worth of Plant-Based Skincare Products Including:

• $395 Skin Trans Kit
• $78 The Rejuvenator: Dry Oil Emulsion
• $24 Ageless Body
• $24 Lip Conditioners

Total Retail Value Over $1,000.00

Click below to enter (and share with a friend or loved one who could benefit from nontoxic, anti-aging skincare). Sweepstakes open to residents of the United States and Canada age 18 or over. Ends 5/13/19.

C2 California Clean Walks the Talk

C2 California Clean isn’t just another pretty face. They believe so much in what they do; they back their products with a 30-Day money back guarantee (who does that?)! Yep, after trying their products for 30 days, just send back the product(s) you don’t like, and they’ll offer a full refund for anything you don’t love.

C2 California Clean Products Are

● Award-winning “clean-beauty” skincare
● Developed and Formulated by two women scientists
● Advanced absorption technology
● EWG Verified
● Toxin-free
● Clinically Clean Skincare products
● Plant-based ingredients
● Cruelty-free, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Fragrance-free
● Safe for all ages to use – Mom-approved, kid-tested
● TSA approved containers

A Full Clean Product Line

The line of C2 California Clean products offers everything you need from morning till night. From primers, serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens to cleansers, exfoliators, lip conditioners (their vanilla lip conditioner took first place in the CertClean beauty awards), body oils and even a natural feminine moisturizer. You can shop safely for your skin type, be it normal, oily or dry. Their Value Sets are a perfect place to get started while saving money.

Great news! We’re offering you TWO CHANCES to win C2 California Clean plant-based skincare. Two Grand Prize Winners Will Receive Over $500.00 Worth of Plant-Based Skincare Products Including:

• $395 Skin Trans Kit
• $78 The Rejuvenator: Dry Oil Emulsion
• $24 Ageless Body
• $24 Lip Conditioners

Total Retail Value Over $1,000.00

Click below to enter (and share with a friend or loved one who could benefit from nontoxic, anti-aging skincare). Sweepstakes open to residents of the United States and Canada age 18 or over. Ends 5/13/19.