Cambridge Who’s Who Member Jo DeMarco’s Contessa Cares Breathes “A Sigh of Relief” for Skin Care
Cambridge Who’s Who® VIP member Jo DeMarco is the president and chief executive officer of Contessa Cares, a company that manufactures products for individuals with skin sensitivities. She is an entrepreneur whose success is attributed to her commitment and love for her daughter, and her knowledge of skin care and healthy living. “I’ve acquired a vast amount of knowledge about skin care — first, as a consumer with an insatiable appetite for the best products available, and, secondly, as a health-conscious person who strives toward a natural lifestyle. Merging the two was a natural, progressive endeavor,” Ms. DeMarco noted.
In 2003, Jo DeMarco’s daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer. She watched as her daughter courageously underwent excruciating chemotherapy and radiation treatments. For months, the horrific effects of radiation gave her daughter skin discomforts. Feeling helpless and unable to ease her daughter’s pain, Ms. DeMarco embarked on a journey to create a skin care line that is safe and effective for those undergoing devastating cancer treatments. In 2004, she began researching the development of products for the Contessa Cares “A Sigh of Relief” skin care line. The products went through numerous tests and ingredient refinements before becoming the final line they form today. Launched during the summer of 2010, “A Sigh of Relief” was designed specifically for individuals who are battling the severities and side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and burns.
The “A Sigh of Relief” skin care line consists of a bar soap, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer, body lotion and hand crème. Each product contains natural ingredients that rejuvenate skins cells and elasticity. Their main ingredient is the acai berry, a reddish-purple fruit that comes from the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America.
A Sigh of Relief Skin Care Line
Rich in health benefits and anti-aging agents, the acai berry is one of the most potent antioxidants in the world, and is effective in promoting skin health, wellness and healing. Acai berries contain highly concentrated levels of nutrients and cell regeneration properties that nurture, soothe and heal skin effectively due to their ability to penetrate deep into the cell membrane, fight inflammation and irritation, and accelerate the repair process to restore skin’s supple nature. Additionally, “A Sigh of Relief” products contain a patented, 100 percent-natural preservative, made completely from raw materials that maintain the overall natural integrity of the products — a distinguishing fact that few other product lines can boast.
Ms. DeMarco’s daughter is in remission, and is doing well now. Although her products were not available for her daughter, Ms. DeMarco is glad that her line is now available to others. “It comforts me to know that they are available now to soothe and support other daughters, as I know it will comfort them as well,” she said. Those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, as well as individuals with all skin types, can benefit and enjoy the natural skin nutrients “A Sigh of Relief” products provide.
Praised for its natural quality and soothing effectiveness, the “A Sigh of Relief” hand crème was featured in the October 2010 issue of People en Español, the largest Hispanic publication in the United States, which highlights celebrity and human interest stories. The hand crème, along with other products, were selected in support of the fight against breast cancer.
Contessa Cares “A Sigh of Relief” skin care products are available at www.contessacares.com.
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