Ever bought new clothes that feel itchy? It’s well known that certain fabrics can cause discomfort, itching and irritation in pants and shirts. Most itchy clothing conditions create irritation on the legs, chest and back – a syndrome known as Pants Paresthesia. This syndrome generally occurs from clothes made of fabrics other than cotton. Some people describe this feeling as the sensation of ants crawling on their skin and for many, this condition lasts for months until the fabric is washed numerous times. Fashion experts and clothing designers believe formaldehyde and other resins used in textile finishing might be responsible for this widespread syndrome, but so far there’s been no real solution for the world’s fashion bugs.

Greensations Capsaicin Body Sprays
A new product from Greensations is purported to prevent and relieve itchy clothing syndrome thanks to the power of a natural hot pepper extract known as Capsaicin. While most people use capsaicin as a topical pain reliever in high doses, Greensations has created a mild formulation that can be applied to the skin as an anti-itch spray with no burning sensation.

“By incorporating small doses of capsaicin into a water based spray, we’ve come up with a way to stop itching on contact without the burning sensation generally associated with hot peppers. Small doses of capsaicin actually turn off the itch gene to alleviate topical allergic reactions that cause irritation, itching and general discomfort for a variety of common skin conditions. The chemicals used to manufacture fabrics cause topical allergic reactions until those chemicals are eventually evaporated by repeated washing, but our ThermaSkin spray counteracts these chemicals to prevent and relieve irritation on contact,” says Niles Porter, Director of Sales for Greensations.

In addition, detergents and chemicals used to wash and dry clean clothes can also cause topical irritation. According to Mr. Porter, Greensations ThermaSkin spray can be applied directly on clothing to prevent allergic reactions from the chemicals used to clean clothes.

“ThermaSkin is all natural and non-staining. So it can be sprayed directly on clothing to counteract the harmful chemicals that cause irritation. Many of our customers spray their clothing before putting them on their bodies and the results are immediate. You can also spray ThermaSkin on clothes before putting them in the dryer to help condition fabrics more quickly than normal washing. Since ThermaSkin is all natural, it’s also safe to spray on baby clothes,” adds Porter.

Aside from their present line of skin care products, Greensations is also working on a formulation that can be incorporated directly into the manufacturing process of textile finishing to create an anti-itch barrier in a variety of fabrics, as well as an additive that can be used during the washing cycle. For more information, visit the official Greensations website.

Source: PRWEB

Car accidents continue to be the primary cause of teenager deaths, more than the next 3 causes combined. To help combat this, the Society of Family Insurance Specialists (SFIS) recently released their free online home study driving course “Teach My Teen to Drive”. The 16 step driving course is designed to help parents provide the much needed experience and education to their teen drivers. The SFIS is a national organization of insurance agents committed to reducing the number of teen driver related accidents and fatalities by providing tools to promote teen driver safety.

Free home study driving course helps parents teach their teens to drive safelyDriving school experts recommend 100 hours of behind-the-wheel experience before a teen drives unsupervised. By following the step by step online “Teach My Teen to Drive” course with practice exercises for each lesson, parents can not only teach their teens driving skills, but give them the much needed experience. Ret. Police Officer James Poer, who has investigated numerous teen driver accidents during his 30 years as an accident investigator says, “Teens are most likely to cause accidents because they just don’t have the practical experience that mature drivers have to avoid dangerous situations. This course gives parents a tool that can help their teens gain this experience and learn the most important skills for safe driving.”

“We’re proud to offer an easy and no-cost way for parents to give this education to their kids,” says Tom Wiecek, President of the SFIS. “We know that driving schools are important but, they just can’t give new drivers adequate experience. By following the ‘Teach My Teen to Drive’ step by step program, parents can take control and responsibility of their teens’ driving education.”

Members of the SFIS offer many tools including GPS teen driver monitoring systems, a Parent/ Teen Driver Contract, 101 Safety Tips for Teen Drivers and much more.

The “Teach My Teen to Drive” online course is available for a limited time at no cost through SFIS agents’ websites at www.teendriverinsurance.com.

Proactiv®, the trusted leader in acne treatment for 15 years, today introduced new Proactiv®, the same effective formula that revolutionized the treatment of acne now enhanced with exclusive micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide. This innovation of the active acne-fighting ingredient designed to penetrate even clogged pores quickly is the first change to the original Proactiv since its launch. Current Proactiv customers report faster and gentler results with new Proactiv.

New Proactiv will be available on January 18, launching on television with a cast of all new Proactiv celebrities and exclusive enhancements to the Proactiv customer experience. Customers will receive unmatched access to round-the-clock guidance and support from trained Skin Care Advisors, as well as new online tools including Proactiv® Day One – a comprehensive online support system to help customers get the best possible treatment experience literally from Day One.

“It has been estimated that 85 percent of the 40-50 million Americans suffering with acne attempt to self-treat their condition,” said Dr. Katie Rodan, dermatologist and co-developer of Proactiv. “We created Proactiv to help people effectively manage this chronic and often devastating problem. From the beginning, Proactiv offered education about acne through our infomercial and now, we’re expanding that education with innovative online support and trained Skin Care Advisors available 24/7. We want our customers to know we care about them and are dedicated to their success.”

Dr. Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, dermatologist and Proactiv co-developer, traveled the country together to personally train Proactiv Skin Care Advisors. Now, this highly skilled group of experts is available to help customers in a whole new way – acting as acne-treatment coaches helping people reach their goal of a consistently clear complexion.

“Not everyone can get access to a dermatologist or insurance to cover an office visit,” said Dr. Kathy Fields. “As doctors, we’ve been dedicated to treating acne since we began practicing medicine, and we wanted to do everything we could to extend our knowledge and expertise to benefit as many people as possible.”

In addition to ongoing training of Proactiv Skin Care Advisors, Drs. Rodan and Fields will be available to personally respond to email questions, giving Proactiv customers access to the expertise of world-renowned dermatologists – without the expense or hassle of an office visit.

About Proactiv®

Proactiv® Solution, the world’s best selling acne system, is a leader in acne prevention and treatment formulated to offer consumers the opportunity for a lifetime of smooth, clear, healthy-looking skin. Now with new micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide, Proactiv utilizes Combination Therapy® to directly target the root causes of acne – bacteria, oil production, and dead skin cell build up – and heal and soothe acne prone skin. Proactiv clears existing blemishes, soothes inflammation and redness, and helps to prevent new breakouts from occurring. Proactiv Solution has a complete line of products, beyond the 3-Step System, including moisturizers, sunscreens, spot treatments and body washes formulated specifically for acne prone skin.

Proactiv, developed by Drs. Rodan and Fields, celebrates its 15-year anniversary in June 2010. It has been used successfully by millions of women, men and teens around the world. The iconic 3-Step System, along with other products in Proactiv’s extensive skin care line, have been recognized with 27 coveted awards and honors from the beauty and health industry.

Proactiv Solution is distributed by Guthy-Renker and can be purchased by calling (888) 819-2019 or online at www.newproactiv.com.

About Guthy-Renker

Guthy-Renker is one of the largest and most respected direct marketing companies in the world, with distribution in 61 countries. Since 1988, Guthy-Renker has discovered and developed dozens of well-loved, high quality consumer products in the beauty, skincare, entertainment and wellness categories. Known for moving, award-winning productions and marketing campaigns featuring some of today’s biggest stars, Guthy-Renker has been credited with transforming the broadcast direct marketing industry.

Co-Founders and Co-Chairmen Bill Guthy and Greg Renker have set industry standards for trust, integrity and best practices and have been invited to testify before regulators to help shape industry governing policies. Greg Renker, a founding member of the Electronic Retailing Association, was elected the first chairman of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the organization, for which he now serves as Chairman Emeritus.

Nearly 15 years ago, Guthy-Renker introduced Proactiv leveraging its unique style of marketing to bring a revolutionary new approach to acne treatment direct to consumers. Proactiv has become a best selling acne treatment all over the world, helping millions achieve the goal of clear skin.

Guthy-Renker has a superior track record of customer satisfaction for more than 20 years. Its direct to consumer model allows consumers to purchase products at a guaranteed low monthly price with generous extended return policies.

Guthy-Renker is headquartered in Palm Desert, CA; and has offices in Santa Monica, CA; San Francisco, CA; London; Beijing; Tokyo; New Zealand; and Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit http://www.guthy-renker.com/.

Web Site: http://www.proactiv.com/

Source: Proactiv / PRNewswire

Hallmark Cards, Inc., today announced the release of webcam greetings, new cards that use augmented reality technology to bring the card to life on a computer screen.

The person receiving the card can visit www.hallmark.com/extra and follow the directions to be able to view a 3D animated feature by holding the greeting card up to the web camera. The technology breathes a digital life into the card. The animation tracks with the movement of the card, so no matter which way the card is moved, the animation will rotate along in full 3D. In many cards, various scenes appear as the card is turned in different angles in front of the webcam for a range of digital experiences.

“As Hallmark embarks upon our next 100 years in business, it’s important to continually identify new ways to help amplify the emotions our consumers feel when experiencing and sharing our products,” said Monic Muldrew, associate product manager. “With the experience available through these cards that come to life with a webcam, we hope consumers will fully explore and interact with this fun new way to connect.”

The augmented reality enhancements in webcam greetings are unique to the greeting card industry. Ten cards currently are available for Valentine’s Day and, as the year progresses, the company will roll out additional webcam greetings. Most webcam greetings retail for $2.99. Some webcam greetings include a sound clip that plays when the recipient opens the card (clip is audible without going online). These cards retail for $5.99. All webcam greetings are available wherever Hallmark cards are sold.

For more about Hallmark’s webcam greetings and to view a demonstration, visit www.hallmark.com/extra.

About Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hallmark makes the world a more caring place by helping people express what’s in their hearts and spend time together — a privilege few other companies in the world enjoy. Hallmark greeting cards and other products are found in more than 41,000 retail outlets in the United States, including the network of flagship Hallmark Gold Crown® stores. The brand also reaches people online at Hallmark.com, via cell phone at Hallmark Mobile Greetings, and on television through Hallmark Hall of Fame original movies and cable’s top-rated Hallmark Channel. Worldwide, Hallmark offers products in more than 30 languages available in 100 countries. Privately held company based in Kansas City, Mo. Visit http://corporate.hallmark.com for more details.

Source: PRNewswire