September 24th, 2012 
With October on its way, everyone’s preparing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During this time, several organizations have walks or fundraisers that specifically focus on fighting breast cancer. There are so many ways to volunteer by participating in events or committing to a volunteer project. In addition, when we buy beauty products, we can be do our part with a single purchase. Here are six products that fight breast cancer:
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Sephora’s Breast Cancer Awareness Makeup Palette: Sephora is certainly a store to look into for beauty products for a cause. The Breast Cancer Awareness Makeup Palette contains an array of eye-shadows, lip glosses and blushes. This is a limited edition item, so be sure to pick it up right away! The palette resembles the classic Sephora bag and is accentuated with pink handles. Proceeds of the sales will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Breast Cancer Awareness Makeup Palette can be purchased online or a local Sephora store.
Dr. Remedy’s Enriched Nail Polish: Dr. Remedy teamed up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer so that proceeds from three pink shades of nail polish, made with only the best organic ingredients, can help those coping with breast cancer. Proceeds from the sales of HOPEFUL Hot Pink, NURTURE Nude Nail and PURITY Pink will help women at different stages of breast cancer receive educational materials, as well as necessary resources. These nail polishes can be purchased at RemedyNails or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL (6245).
CHI’s Breast Cancer Awareness Combination Pack: If you are in need of an new flat iron, look no further than CHI’s Breast Cancer Awareness Combination Pack. CHI is known for that sleek and shiny feeling left in your hair after using their products. The daily use of this flat iron will be a great reminder for us that we can all do our part in the fight against breast cancer.
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KA’OIR’s Survivor Lipstick: Who doesn’t love a great pink lipstick? KA’OIR has a pink lipstick, appropriately called Survivor, for all those amazing women who are battling against this disease. The lipstick shade reflects the courage these woman possess to be bold in the face of their obstacles. Proceeds from the sales will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar and Shower For The Cure: Philosophy is known for their refreshing skin care products. Hope In A Jar is a limited edition lotion whose proceeds will go towards The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shower For The Cure is a tangerine nectar infused shower gel from which Women’s Cancer Research Fund will receive proceeds. Both of these products will provide for a new relaxing skin care ritual that will benefit those battling breast cancer!
Let’s remember that we can always do our part in the fight against breast cancer! There are numerous volunteer opportunities across the country where others would not only greatly appreciate, but benefit from, dedicated individuals. Purchasing these products for yourself or a loved one can be a physical reminder of the countless ways we can do our part to make a difference.
