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Mom-turned-salesperson becomes passionate about U.K. skin products Aided child with extreme eczema While living in the United Kingdom, Paula Clements discovered the benefits of aromatic oils when her second daughter was born. "She had extreme eczema and nothing seemed to help," said Clements, "I was invited to a ladies' pampering evening where the demonstrator was showing the benefits of Likisma oils. After the consultant suggested some oils, I tried them on my daughter and was amazed at the results. In five days she was dramatically improved." From then on, Clements was a believer and as she learned more of the benefits of the oils, she began hosting the evenings herself. After three years, she figured it was time to take the new step. As she and her family were returning to Canada after 12 years, it was the perfect time to introduce the products to the Canadian market, "Canadians are an earthy people, and I figure it was a good opportunity to start my business and bring it to Canada," she said. As a result, Clements has a full line of Likisma products and will help organize any `ladies' pampering evenings' for people willing to host them. "People aren't aware of the extent that aromatic oils can help for people," said Clements, "I'm very passionate about it-- but I saw first hand the effect it had on my daughter's eczema." Clements said Likisma oils are based in the U.K. but the oils are extracted all over the world to achieve the highest quality, as different oils are optimized by various growing conditions worldwide. Maureen Sokolowski, RN, of Young's Pharmacy takes a blood pressure reading of co-worker Heather MacVicar, Young's Homecare manager as they prepare for the upcoming health check day Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Ted Brown Pharmacy to help identify health risks for local residents Young's Pharmacy and Homecare, on Main St. in Georgetown will be holding a free health check day on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Clients will be able to have their cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone density checked right in the pharmacy by trained healthcare staff. Results will be available immediately and Young's nurse and pharmacists will be available to help interpret your results and advise on follow-up. Other areas of the pharmacy are also having health-related special events. According to owner Neil Young, "This is a great opportunity to discuss any health concerns with a pharmacist, a registered nurse, and our other healthcare staff. We are a pharmacy first, and it is our customer's health concerns that are our priority!" Although there are usually charges for these services, Young's has arranged for the Thursday, February 23rd clinic to be free. Appointments will not be needed for the Health Check Day so you can drop in at your convenience. "There is an oil for virtually every physical or emotional therapy," said Clements, "Every thing from stress relief to arthritis is covered by the oils." The highly concentrated pure oils are blended with a carrier, as they only require a few drops per blending. Clements is accepting invitations to have local residents host Likisma parties in their homes. She says the hosts receive incentive packages for hosting the party. "This is the first time Likisma is being offered in Canada," said Clements, "And I hope to take the distribution across Canada. They are good products, and they do work." Anyone requiring information can call Clements at 905-873-7523, her cell phone at 905-691-1653, or by email at PC_Likisma_Canada@hotmail.com --By Ted Brown, staff writer