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HUGO NATURALS – Review & HUGE Giveaway!!!

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I was first introduced to Hugo Naturals in 2011 when I attended the Natural Products Expo West for the first time.  Hugo and Debra Saavedra, the founders of the company were so warm and inviting when I visited their gorgeous booth.  I could tell from the instant that I met them that they absolutely loved their company and products.  Debra spent a great deal of time with me going over their products and why they were so proud of the fact that they were the first body care company to remove all traces of gluten from their products (certified by the Celiac Sprue Association, or CSA, the largest celiac support organization in the United States).  That really resonated with me.  Never before had it occurred to me that I needed to be careful about the lotions, etc. that I used on my gluten intolerant daughter’s skin, but it made so much sense.  Our skin is our largest organ…of course it matters what we put on it!!!

Flash forward to this year’s expo and in my opinion, Hugo Naturals once again had the most gorgeous booth in the entire expo.  Hugo walked me around the booth and showed me the amazing soap carvings that had been and were being made before my eyes…gorgeous!

I enjoy their products so much that I regularly give them as gifts to my nearest and dearest girlfriends.  Hugo’s fizzy bath bombs are out of this world.  Besides the fact that I thoroughly enjoy their products, I feel good about purchasing them because their entire product line is vegan, and is also certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Ingredients (LeapingBunny.org). Hugo Naturals has also completely removed soy (and gluten) from their recipes.

Hugo Naturals has very graciously offered to provide a wonderful giveaway to one lucky Chic Vegan reader.

The following FULL SIZE products will go to one lucky winner:

*** ENTRY DETAILS ***

Earn one entry for each task completed:

  1. Become a subscriber of our Sunday Spectacular newsletter by entering your e-mail in the GREEN BOX at the top right of this page (If you are already a subscriber, let me know in the comments)
  2. “Like” Chic Vegan on Facebook (click HERE)
  3. Follow Chic Vegan on Twitter (click HERE)
  4. Follow Hugo Naturals on Twitter (click HERE)
  5. Leave a nutrition question for Julieanna Hever in the comments below.  You never know…your question may be featured in one of her columns!

You will receive ONE ENTRY for EACH task completed.  You MUST leave a comment below stating which tasks you have completed (you can leave it all in one comment if you’d like).

The contest will run through 3/25/12 midnight PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly and must be a resident of the United States (includes Alaska & Hawaii). 

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kelly Klepfer says

    already subscribe to Chic Vegan.
    Already liked Chic Vegan.
    Already followed Chic Vegan on Twitter.
    Did follow Hugo on Twitter.

  3. Jess Pringle says

    I am already subscribed to your newsletter, I like you on Facebook, and I follow you and Hugo Naturals on Twitter. (:
    My question is probably the most obvious question of all, but I’ve been wondering this for a while. Are there any health benefits that come from being Vegan or even just being a Vegetarian? I get sick a lot and some people have told me that not eating meat will help. Is this true?

  4. Leah McManus says

    Hi, I am subscribed and following all.
    My question:  What are your favorite, most nutritious foods in the winter and what fresh, seasonal foods are you looking forward to this spring?

  5. Leelavani108 says

    I was already a subscriber of your Sunday Spectacular newsletter, I already liked Chic Vegan on Facebook and followed Chic Vegan on Twitter. And I now follow Hugo Naturals on Twitter. I hope to win, thank you for your giveaways!

  7. HD says

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

    I have liked Chic Vegan for awhile.

    I follow chic vegan on twitter.

    I started following Hugo’s Naturals.

    My question is, “What’s the best vegan way to get your daily dose of Vitamin D if the sun isn’t much of an option?”

    [I’m not putting my facebook or twitter publicly here for privacy reasons.]

  9. Marragirl says

    Hi!
    I am an email subscriber jems17@gmail.com and always look forward to Sundays!
    I follow Chic Vegan on Facebook and twitter.
    I follow Hugo Naturals on twitter.
    My question: At meal time what should I be eating with my chosen source of protein to get the optimal benefit?

  10. Angela S. says

    I subscribe to the newseletter,
    like chic vegan on fb,
    following chic vegan on Twitter (@angela7ish:disqus )
    following Hugo naturals on Twitter
    My question: What are the best veggies, nuts, fruits and oils to optimally balance the omegas? And if fresh, local, organic fruits and veggies are not available what do you suggest?

  11. Orangegirl31 says

    I completed steps 1-4. 
    Question: what is a great natural face moisturizer to use to reduce and help prevent fine lines and wrinkles?  preferably one that doesn’t cost a fortune.

  12. Löu says

    Completed all the steps.
    I was wondering what is good to eat before a workout and after ?

  13. Sheila Chaffins says

    I subscribe to the newseletter, I liked chic vegan on facebook

    My question: What are the best foods to eat for meat replacements?

    Thank you

  15. Pam Goldman says

    I already subscribe to your newsletter, I also already “like” Chic Vegan on fb.  I now follow Chic Vegan and  Hugo Naturals on twitter  @pdg725

    My question is:  Are there foods that someone with fibromyalgia should stay away from or should eat?

  16. Cindy Downes Buteyn says

    I already “liked” Chic Vegan on facebook. I’m now following Chic Vegan and Hugo Naturals on Twitter.
    Does Spirulina have any negative side effects, or is it truly a superfood, that should be incorporated into my daily diet?

  21. Nuday77 says

    Entered the contest, following on twitter & like on Facebook, sounds like the Expo was great, wish I could’ve been there!

  23. Mariaorganica18 says

    I did enter my email at the green box“Like” Chic Vegan on Facebook- done!Follow Chic Vegan on Twitter- done!Follow Hugo Naturals on Twitter- done!question? what is the number one thing to be aware when becoming a vegan as far as nutrition goes?  Maria organica! 

  24. Mariaorganica18 says

     GREEN BOX – maryijane18 at hotmail dot com“Like” Chic Vegan on Facebook – maria organicaFollow Chic Vegan on Twitter- mariaorganica18Follow Hugo Naturals on Twitter- mariaorganica18the number one thing to be aware when becoming a vegan as far as nutrition goes? Maria organica

  25. Trishrearden says

    Hi!!! Super excited about finding your site! Just went vegan a few months ago. I feel so much better! My question has to do with my psoriasis. My new lifestyle seems to be helping but would love some advice! BTW… I have entered my email and “liked” on facebook..not on Twitter 🙁

  30. Kristina says

    Hello 🙂 My name is Kristina and im a subscriber and like vegan chic on Facebook.
     My question: 
    What are some tip’s you would give to newly vegan’s like myself based off the experiences of the vegan vixens of chic vegan, the do’s & dont’s ?

  37. Susanne says

    Hi,
    Subscribed to your newsletter ( excited to receive it!!)

    Like you on Facebook..
    Thx
    Susanne Audette

  39. Caitlyn Mitchell says

    Name is Caitlyn and I subscribed to the newletter and followed Hugo Naturals on Twitter (#’s 1 & 4) ! Here is my question (#5) : )

    I’m not a vegan, but I do try to eat and live in a healthy manner. What is your opinion on sugar versus artificial sweeteners and the battle that has recently ensued between the two (whether it be high fructose corn syrup, Splenda, Truvia, Stevia, Sucralose, Aspartame, whatever…)?

  40. owsla says

    I did numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4.  For number 5-How do I know I’m getting enough protein, fiber, fat, etc. in my vegan diet? How many grams of each should I get each day?  My mom and I both need to lose 40 pounds and we want to do it the right way.  Thanks!

  46. Zinno2 says

    I liked the Chic Vegan on Facebook and I became a subscriber 🙂

    Also, my nutrition question for Julieanna is that burning debate regarding protein…and do vegans get enough of it.
    I found a lot of information on it when I first became a vegan/vegetarian as it seemed like I had to prepare a rebuttal for every dinner party I went to. It was hard to find something to sink my so called teeth into that was informative and yet practical and also easy to remember. I never found anything with bullett points that made it easy to follow to ensure adequate protein was acheived. This is something I still continue to look for.
    Thanks so much!
    Charmaine

  47. Jenniferglava says

    HI! I liked chic vegan on FB and twitter and I liked Hugo naturals on twitter and I entered my email address in the green box.