Dolce Mia is a family owned business that doesn't take the trendy phrase, "going green," lightly. Supporting their regional economy and using pure ingredients in their specialty products, "green," for them, is more of a lifestyle, than a marketing ploy. Featuring natural body soap made locally in Northern California and body lotions without parabens or sulfates, presented in an attractive vintage design package, these products make fitting gifts for any special occasion, especially for those with skin sensitivities. While this business started as a hobby, it has grown to offer a large product range, specializing in soaps and lotions. The soap is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, with the natural bar soap being of such pure elements that the FDA does not require a label that lists ingredients. The liquid soap is a Castile soap made from extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil, allowing for a very gentle cleansing and with no harsh additives or detergents. Shea Butter Body Lotion is a moisture intensive confection that acts as an anti-inflammatory with soothing and healing properties. This natural body lotion contains shea butter, vitamin e for skin rejuvenation, sweet almond oil for moisture balance, sunflower oil for its emollience, white tea extract to improve skin tissue and soothing chamomile. Shea butter has become known for its absorption of UV rays as well as for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It can readily soak into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. Certain medicinal uses have also been claimed by proponents of shea butter, such as treatment for eczema, burns, dark spots and stretch marks. There are no unnecessary additives in the lotions. Dolce Mia only adds ingredients that are needed to avoid microbial contamination and to prevent rancidity. The lotion has never been animal tested and is entirely vegan. Dolce Mia offers many other products and a plethora of ideas on their website at www.dolcemiastore.com Along with shopping for natural lotions, hand cleansers and favorite bath soaps, you can also find clocks, mirrors, photo albums, invitations, place mats, picture frames and much more in an easy to navigate design. Looking up suggestions for party favors or stocking stuffers is a snap and if large quantities of soap are needed for holiday gift giving, there is a wholesale soap page. While the site gives the convenience of online shopping, Dolce Mia skin products may also be purchased at Fred Segal in The Studio, as part of their product line. Many consumers have concerns about the chemicals and additives that are increasingly being added to their health and beauty products, cleaners and food. Dolce Mia addresses these concerns by offering high quality natural products that are not only appealing to the senses, but also beneficial to one's health. In utilizing local vendors, they are not only stimulating the economy, but also cutting down on gas and emissions. In doing so, they provide their buyers with a truly satisfying and guilt free shopping experience.