Fresh face

Fresh face
We couldn't find anything in the announcement for the "Noxzema Girl Search" about a "great skin" requirement. But we assume the girl who's chosen to represent the almost-century-old skin care brand is going to have the skin we all wish we could have. After all, isn't that what Noxzema is famous for?
Ever since Sandy Duncan became the first "Noxzema Girl" in 1970, other all-American women like Cybill Shepherd, Mariel Hemingway and Christie Brinkley have been the faces of the brand. Now, Noxzema is looking for a new face, and though the definition of "all-American" has changed significantly, we bet she'll still be glowing.
If you think you've got what it takes, enter the search at www.noxzema.com until Jan. 30. The only catch is you have to be at least 18, but other than that, if you've got four photos of yourself and 100 words to say about why you're the perfect choice, go for it! The winner gets the coveted title of "Noxzema Girl," plus a $25,000 modeling contract from Ford Models, a walk-on role on "As the World Turns" and a spot in a full-page ad in Cosmo.
Lovely lips
These days, it seems like everyone is talking about what you put in your body. Is it low-fat? Organic? Low-carb? Unprocessed? Sure, we care about what goes inside, but what about the stuff you put ON your body? Shouldn't that be just as much of a concern?
Aubrey Organics is one company that subscribes to the philosophy that natural is better, and their products prove it. Its products are all-natural, made with things such as peppermint, ginseng and other things you've actually heard of. We're especially taken with Natural Lips, the lip-balm pots that Aubrey sells for 7 bucks a pop. They're made with jojoba oil and African butters, and they feel much, much better on your lips than all those waxy sticks. Plus, they come in four "barely there" colors, which we consider to be an added bonus.
Check out www.aubrey-organics.com for a store locator or to shop online.
XBecky Sher writes this column for Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. You can write to her at bsher@krtinfo.com.