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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. Shay Quigley says

    Ah! So amazing! Fingers crossed!
    1. I am already a CV subscriber.2. I liked CV on facebook3. I followed CV on twitter (I’m @shayquig:disqus )4. I followed HN on twitter5. Even though I have thrived on a vegetarian diet for 3 years and vegan diet for 1 year, my mom is still skeptical about the food I eat. How do I convince her not only that my food is healthy but also delicious–and what are some ways I can try to get her to try them?!

  3. Heather Blackmon says

    These sound great – I’d love to give them a try! I subscribed to the newsletter, liked Chic Vegan on Facebook, and Followed on Twitter. Hope I win! =)

  6. Fiona M says

    Do you have any suggestions for using raw cacao nibs? In their natural form, I find the taste quite bitter but would love to use them more in baking or in smoothie making. Thanks!

  7. Jessica Caneal says

    Hi there!  I completed steps 1-4.  Thanks for an amazing giveaway.  I love this blog! 

  10. Jessicasf09 says

    Subscribed, liked, and questioned. (no twitter account, sorry!) Thank you for sharing about Hugo Naturals! It is so nice to shop with a company that meets all of the checklist items! 🙂

    To Julieanna: As the seasons change and the temperature increases, what foods should my husband and I include in our diet to help our bodies transition with the weather?

  11. Debbie says

    Just discovered your website and became an instant fan-newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter. Thank you for providing such a great and informative website. I have been a veggie for three years now and love it. My husband is slowly making the transformation. My question is how can I continue to help him it permanently? 

  12. Jillian says

    Im excited! I found out about this through Veggie Grettie. I signed up for the newsletter, liked Chic Vegan on FB, and Im now following Chic Vegan and Hugo Naturals on Twitter.  :crossing fingers: 😀

  13. Meganringenberg says

    I am following you and Hugo on Twitter, liked Hugo, and here’s my question:

    What is your take on gluten-free oats for celiacs?

  22. Ashley says

    I read recently that contrary to popular belief, smoothies are not actually very healthy because they essentially just go straight through your system versus being absorbed through the chewing/digestion process… I would love to get some clarification on that 🙂

  23. Marisa May says

    I completed steps 1-4:

    1. subscribed with email (madmegid  at yahoo dot com)2. like Chic Vegan on facebook as Marisa May
    3&4: following Chic Vegan and Hugo Naturals on twitter as @madmegid:twitter 

  25. jesuba says

    I did 1-4, here is 5: What is your take on wheatgrass?  I’ve thought about growing it, but I hear that it gets moldy easily.  I haven’t found it in any local store.  Is it THAT good for you?

    Thanks for the giveaway!  I just ran out of their shampoo/conditioner (vanilla/orange).  It was my first time trying it and I loved it!

  26. Jillian says

    I completed 1 through 4:
    1- jilliancad (at) comcast (dot) net
    2- Like on facebook as Jillian C_______
    3 & 4- xfallenfatex

  27. Sjk72315 says

    I have completed steps 1-4; and my question is:  Are there any plans to move into the haircare product field?

  32. Jennifer says

    I liked Chic Vegan on FB, followed Chic Vegan on Twitter (@noteasy2begreen), followed Hugo Naturals on Twitter. My nutritional question: I lost weight when I went vegetarian and seem to be losing more as I eat less dairy. I was slightly underweight to begin with and shouldn’t lose any more. What are some ways to eat a mostly vegan diet without losing any more weight? 

  33. Heather says

    I did one and two and here is my question: what protein source gives the best bang for my buck – quality,taste, and cost? Thanks!

  34. Eugenia says

    Hi! I am so excited. I subscribed to the newsletter!
    I “liked” Chic Vegan on Facebook (whoo hoo!!!)
    I am now following Chic Vegan on Twitter I am also following Hugo Naturals on TwitterMy nutrition question is: Is it necessary to take vitamins if you follow a vegan diet? Thanks!!!Eugenia

  35. Jessica says

    I am subscribing to the newsletter at jesslovesyou3095@gmail.com

    Liked chic vegan on fb

    Following chic vegan on twitter (@jessicapicasso)

    Following Hugo naturals on twitter

    Question: is there any real benefit for going gluten-free? Every time I eat any form of gluten I get a stomach ache and headache.

  36. Sarah says

    Already subscribed to the newsletter, following Chic Vegan and Hugo Naturals on Twitter! 

  37. Laldance says

    1-4 Done! and my question:

    I follow mostly a vegan diet but do include dairy.  I have read that dairy is good for you, and also the dairy is not good for you.  I’m confused.

  38. onlyintention says

    1-4, check!
    5. Is it really ok for pets to go vegan? They’re actually meant to be carnivores, but I don’t like feeding them processed food & am not too keen on the idea of preparing food for them myself.

    Thanks for your wonderful giveaway & all you provide for us veggies!
    Anni Poppen

  39. sarah says

    I subscribe to your newsletter by email.
    I follow you on twitter.
    I like you on Facebook.
    I followed Hugo naturals on twitter.
    And are superfoods all they’re hyped up to be, or just a fad?

  41. Hare-brained says

     I have done all of the above tasks and my question is – Does eating clay really have all of the benefits that it claims?

  42. Devika says

    This is an awesome giveaway! I have “liked” you guys on fb and my question is:
    I know there is a lot of kale love going on and I’ve been eating red kale daily, is it better than other greens?

  43. Lexi says

    I like Chic Vegan on FB and subscribe to the newsletter. 

    Question: I feel like my son’s taste buds are changing as has more junk food (thanks grandma! ;-)); he’s objecting more to “healthy” food. Any ideas? 

  44. Chelsey says

    I am already a subscriber to the Sunday Spectacular newsletter

    I “Lik”ed Chic Vegan on Facebook

    I am following Chic Vegan on Twitter

    I am following Hugo Naturals on Twitter
     
    And my question for Julieanna Hever: What are some of the symptoms of people with gluten allergies?

  50. bobbie says

    Somehow I forgot my email associated with twitter to like hugo but the other two Ive already done 🙂
    I’ve been vegan for a couple years now and am transitioning into raw.. While doing research I came across the 80-10-10 diet. What is your take on diets like that, and do you feel as though it is nutritionally compete or just a means of losing fat quickly? Thanks! 🙂