Balm for Six Thousand Soldiers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Operation Sand Flea announced the 6000th soldier recipient in the donation campaign that sends Skincando’s Combat-Ready Balm to troops in dire need of relief from sand flea bites, sunburn, and dry skin caused by the extreme climate and conditions in the Middle East.
Operation Sand Flea began in 2008 after the wife of a military service member sent Combat-Ready Balm to her husband stationed in Iraq. Requests quickly came pouring in from troops impressed with the only remedy they’d ever found to simultaneously combat their array of severe skin issues.
Skincando founder, Sara Damelio, began sending care packages with thank you notes on a regular basis, and the project grew to allow clients to donate directly to the troops and their loved ones fighting overseas. With a portion of every Skincando purchase funding Operation Sand Flea, Damelio has been able to ship her 6000th package to SPC Timothy Forgie who is currently stationed in Kuwait.
Combat-Ready Balm is renowned as the ultimate multi-tasking skin salve; moisturizing dry skin, soothing sun burn, and counteracting heat rash, blisters, bug bites, eczema and more.
All Skincando products are handmade with the highest quality organic ingredients in small batches to ensure superior quality and consistency. Sara Damelio, an organic beauty specialist and licensed eco-esthetician, invested eight years of research to create a line of earth-friendly skin care products specially designed to heal and protect the skin organically. She continues to dedicate herself to supplying her clients with fresh handmade products and recently launched a "luxe line" for her most discerning beauty clients.
The company’s original line of Combat-Ready products, including a balm, bar, and lip balm have been celebrated for their remarkable healing and soothing powers.
The Combat-Ready products are available at select retailers across the country and at www.skincando.com
PRODUCTS:
Combat-Ready Balm
Our multi-tasking skin salve rapidly relieves irritated and inflamed skin. Severe dryness, eczema, post-shaving burn, diaper rash, scars, bug bites, and sun/windburn are no match for this powerfully soothing balm.
.15 oz. $5 | 2 oz. $25 | 8 oz. $60
Combat-Ready Lip Balm
A tingly peppermint flavored formula handmade with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Shea Butter keeps chapped lips fresh and smooth.
.15 oz. $10
Combat-Ready Bar
Crafted with organic rosemary and brewed black tea, this rustic soap gently cleans the skin and excites the senses.
4 oz. $12
