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Brendita is the founder of Brendita's Body Works, LLC. Her products are made with the knowledge that nature generously offers us everything we need to care for, protect and nourish our skin, hair and body. She has a passion for skin care and how naturally derived, plant based ingredients can nourish, protect and rejuvenate our body, from head to toe.

Brendita is also a "maven" who takes delight in sharing her experiences and knowledge on health, exercise and skin care. Having been a personal trainer, an exercise instructor and most recently, an entrepreneur, she has a unique perspective that is both personal and professional.

She is a proud member of several on-line communities and is an active participant in Allure's forums. Her on-line persona is PhatGirlSlim and her products are sometimes referred to as "BBW" for Brendita's Body Works.

I began making my own skincare products because I couldn't find any that performed the way I needed and wanted them to. I was disappointed when I paid for something that promised all day moisture and didn't deliver. Aside from my own needs and of even greater concern to me was my son's skin. He has had a mild case of recurring eczema since he was a toddler. For years, he suffered with dry skin that was thirsty for gentle, long-lasting moisture. I was unable to find anything that could deliver essential moisture for both of us, so the quest to create the perfect body lotion began. I read and researched everything I could find on organic, plant based skin care.

I began experimenting with various ingredients and finally, created my own line of natural, organic skin care products, which I now present to you. My formerly dry skin has responded exceedingly well to the daily use of my exfoliating scrubs, bath milks, nourishing sea salts and body creams. I am most thrilled to announce that my son's skin is now healthy and vibrant! Our knowledgeable dermatologist advised us that the best way to treat and manage eczema is to keep the skin properly and thoroughly moisturized. His eczema is in remission and completely under control: he keeps it moisturized with "Mommy's stuff". Treating my adult acne: organic alternatives that made a difference. I met my dermatologist when I was seeking treatment for adult onset acne.

When I approached my 40th birthday, I began getting pimples of varying size all over my face. A proper cleansing regimen, combined with prescription acne creams successfully treated the acne and post acne scarring, but I didn't want to continue to use these sometimes harsh creams to maintain my newly acquired pimple free skin. Although the acne medications were invaluable for the treatment of my acne, they left my skin uncharacteristically tight and dry. I was sure that there had to be a natural and gentle way to keep my skin free of breakouts, so again, I read and researched alternative herbal solutions for this common problem. I discovered a combination of herbs and botanical extracts that not only prevent pimples, but have also improved my skin's health and radiance. Even though the skin on my face is usually very oily, changes in weather and other internal and external factors dictate what it requires from day to day.

Creating healthy and effective products: The masques and toners that I've created, use and now offer to you, supply exactly what my skin needs in a most delightful and gentle way. I am also a huge fan of long, relaxing baths and delicious smelling, effective moisturizing treatments. I am pleased to offer you a way to relax, cleanse, moisturize and protect your skin with natural, plant based and healthful ingredients.

• I believe that clean pores are happy ones.
• I believe that smooth, silky skin is a joy to have, a pleasure to behold and a thrill to touch. 
• I believe that there is rarely, if ever, a need to use harsh chemicals to get that much sought after glow.
• I believe in pampering my skin whenever the opportunity presents itself.
• I believe that nature generously offers us a way to do this. 
• I believe in my skin care products. I am sure that once you use them, you will believe in them, too.
• I believe that ALL ingredients should provide nourishing, healing and healthful benefits. For this reason, I use organic aloe vera juice in lieu of water because it nourishes, moisturizes, heals and feeds the skin in a way that water cannot. It is also the one ingredient that is well tolerated by all skin types.

Finally, I am eternally grateful to the group of women who tested my products and provided invaluable feedback. Their precious time, priceless input and sincere honesty helped me create the skin nourishing treatments I now offer to you with great pride and complete confidence. Water/aqua is the number one ingredient used in the manufacturing of skin and hair care products. In skin care formulations, water provides absolutely no nutritional value. In addition to possessing no nourishing benefits, water evaporates quickly and along with it, a great deal of the beneficial active ingredients in the product. The use of low cost purified/deionized water allows a manufacturer to make a product that can then be sold at a much higher price.

Brendita is a mom and a wife. (Her husband is her partner and web designer). And finally... Brendita loves elephants!

My love and admiration for these majestic, gentle creatures began a long time ago. I love the way they look, move and live. Their society is matriarchal and their pure devotion and dedication to their young is an inspiration to me. I began collecting statues of elephants well over 22 years ago and I now have over 150 of them in varying shapes and sizes from all over the world.