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Item of the Week with Katy Burum

Memorial Day is now behind us, schools are wrapping up the calendar year, and pools have officially opened. Now that June has arrived, get ready to embrace the days filled with sunny skies, fresh cut lawns, and family vacations taking off–also known as summer time.

Last week, we asked our veteran National Sales Rep, Katy Burum, for her recommended item of the week for those in a pickle on what to suggest to your customers. She didn’t have one single item for this popular time of year but rather an entire category—Sunscreen and lots of it! Katy is no stranger to making recommendations. She has been a top Sales Representative at SnugZ USA and is going 13+ years strong with us. Her keen knowledge and robust work ethic did not go unnoticed either; this year, Katy was recognized as the #5,  out of top 20, Supplier Sales Representatives by ASI Advantages magazine.

Whether your customers have plans this summer to visit a National Park, go on a cruise, or getaway trip to the beach, you’ll want to consider getting them Katy’s recommendation because accompanied with these fun filled days are threatening ultraviolet rays and nasty sunburns. For many of us, sunscreen can be an easily forgettable item to pack but fun in the sun comes with responsibility. Though, initial sunscreen application is just not enough. Did you know experts recommend applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going out? Moreover, be sure to reapply at 80 minutes, especially if you’re sweating or swimming. Don’t be conservative on the amount you slather up either because most of us don’t put on enough. The recommended amount use of sunscreen for an adult is 1 oz., or a full shot glass.

Next, does the level of SPF matter? You bet. Make no mistake, any sunscreen is better than no sunscreen. However, there is a difference in the levels variations of SPF. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and it’s a formula designed to calculate how long one can withstand being in the sun until they begin to burn. For example, an SPF 15 sunscreen means:

Minutes to burn without sunscreen x SPF number = maximum sun exposure time

How do you calculate this formula? Let’s say you step outside and within 10 minutes you begin to burn. If you were to apply an SPF 15, at the rate your skin burns, that means it will protect you up to 150 minutes without burning. However, before you make a dart for the beach, this equation isn’t accurate for everyone and those who participated in the testing may burn faster than you. It’s important to know your skin type because this will play a role in finding out which SPF works best for you. To find which skin type you are, click here.

Now begs the question, SPF 15 vs SPF 100, is there a significant difference? Absolutely. Did you know the recommended use is between 15-50. Beyond SPF 50, you’re really not getting that much more skin protection, a mere 1%. Take a look at the chart below provided by Consumer Reports. An SPF 15 will protect you at a level 93% of UV Rays and SPF 50 will protect you at 98%. No sunscreen will protect you 100%.

Consumer Reports

All in all, Sunscreen is important. Not only to protect your skin from getting sunburn but Melanoma has never been more of a threat. Melanoma is one of the seven most common cancers in the US and largely rising among young adults. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, an estimated 73,000+ new cases of Melanoma will be diagnosed this year and it accounts for the majority of skin cancer deaths. Katy highly recommends sticking with sunscreen as you think about your customers this time of year. Below we have our starting sunscreen lineup for you to choose from. Believe us when we say they’re sun-sational.

  • ZSUNPLSP20: 2 oz. SPF 50 Squeeze Pouch Sunscreen. It’s a new product of the year  TSA carry on. Also available in 1 oz. and SPF 30.
  • ZSUN19-ZLBPWT.HC: Lip balm and Sunscreen SPF 30 combo with Carabiner attached. One goes where the other goes.
  • ZSUNJT: Jumbo Sunscreen SPF 30 Tubes for outdoor events like golfing or concerts or kids camps.
  • ZSUNPLIRCP: This two-fer is a Suncreen SPF 50 + Bug repellent combo, DEET-free, another handy item for any outdoor event.
  • ZSUN10: 1 oz. Round Bottle with SPF 30. This is a perennial best seller.

 

To receive a quote or get a question answered, you can reach our Customer Service department at 888-447-6840.

 

Sources:

Advantages Best Reps 2015. (2015, February 15). Retrieved May 24, 2015, from https://www.asicentral.com/news/magazines/advantages/january-2015/advantages-best-reps-2015/

What to Know About Sunscreen Before Buying It | Sunscreen Ratings – Consumer Reports News. (2014, May 1). Retrieved May 19, 2015, from http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/07/what-to-know-about-sunscreen-before-buying-it/index.htm

Jeffries, M. (n.d.). SPF Numbers – HowStuffWorks. Retrieved May 17, 2015, from http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/spf.htm

Skin Cancer Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts

 

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Kiss of Appreciation

 

Last week our SnugZ Accounting Team got together for their weekly Monday meeting. This meeting is very similar to most meetings that take place Monday morning in offices across the nation–review past projects and last week’s performance, discuss upcoming events, and observe this week’s objectives. However, this particular meeting started off with a neat team exercise.

If your company or team hasn’t yet participated in it, we recommend it. It’s a simple, easy-to-do exercise that strengthens employee morale and promotes teamwork. It’s called the Kiss of Appreciation.  Don’t fret, there is zero employee contact.

Its objective is to help strengthen your team by having members show their appreciation for each other’s contributions while reinforcing how important each person is to the team’s success.

 

What do you do?

  1. Ask everyone to take three Kisses®
  2. One for them to enjoy
  3. The other two are to distribute to those who they enjoy working with, wish to thank,  want to recognize for going above and beyond their job responsibility, etc
  4. Hint: make the first person who grabs the treats start the activity

Wrap up with asking everyone:

  1. How did it feel to receive a Kiss?
  2. How did it feel to give away a Kiss?
  3. Were there any surprises?

 

We gave it a go last week and it went fantastic. As usual, ten o’clock rolled around Monday morning and the team started filling in the room. To their surprise there lay a variety of Hershey’s Kisses® in the middle of the table. Almost immediately, some made a move for the chocolate temptations.

Once everyone was in the room, the instructions were explained.  Shaun Stoddard, Accounting Manager, started off the exercise and one by one, members started distributing Kisses®. What happened next was anticipated but not to the extent; it was truly amazing and inspiring. Considerate and thoughtful words of appreciation were expressed for each other’s work ethic. Small contributions which were part of one’s everyday job made significant impact to another’s daily tasks. Members who were once distant strangers at work expressed how grateful they were their desks were merged closer to each other because since then a friendship was born. One member articulated how grateful she was for a teammate who checked in with her after a difficult week at home and how much it meant to receive that. Lastly, a member thanked a teammate for stepping up and improving her work ethic. She explained the two didn’t get along at first but a robust relationship had been built after that and she was thankful for it. Furthermore, this was her first time telling her.

 

It was an eye opener for all. When the exercise was over, we followed up with the discussion questions and this is what they had to say:

How did it feel to receive a KISS?

  • It felt really good
  • I feel like I was more than just a co-worker but a real friend
  • It was unexpected
  • I truly felt  appreciated
  • It made me realize how often I don’t tell the person on my team how much I truly appreciate them and their work
  • The little things you do for folks go a long way and that was great to be recognized for
  • I felt loved
  • It’s a good feeling to know people are thinking of me

Were you surprised?

  • Yes I didn’t think ever to receive a kiss from that person
  • You bet, I didn’t think someone was going to give me one

How did it feel to give a kiss?

“We did have our problems and she wasn’t the only childish one in the equation. We have been getting along but I have known I needed to let her know our past is water under the bridge to me and we have a good friendship that is probably stronger because of our problems.  This activity gave me the opportunity to do it and to do it publicly so everyone else in the department knew we were okay.  It felt right.” -Tammy Hart

We found this exercise in Award Speaker and Trainer, David Greenberg’s 12 Simply Do-It-Yourself Team Building Games and Icebreakers, you can access the full PDF by clicking here.

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May 2015 MVP’s

May is a month packed with a number of events. College finals are wrapping up, graduates to-be are preparing for their big ceremony, don’t forget mom’s present for Mother’s Day, and one of the biggest vacation holidays of the year is approaching fast—Memorial Weekend. P.s. don’t forget the sunscreen.

Along with this action packed month, SnugZ USA would like to recognize May’s Most Valuable Players. We’ve receive feedback from our Managers and Supervisors on individuals who have demonstrated exceptional work and gone above and beyond their call of duty. This month we would like to award Sam Bairagee, Alex Ortiz, and Amanda Barlow as our 2015 May MVP’s.

 Administration – Sam Bairagee

 

In the short time that Sam has been with SnugZ, he has proven his value to the Marketing/Art Team and to the company with his outstanding work ethic, high attention to detail, and positive attitude. No matter how busy he is, he exemplifies our core values in all he does and treats his co-workers like his customers.

He is simultaneously juggling multiple individual projects all meanwhile managing  the virtual queue. We are very lucky to have Sam on our team and he makes SnugZ an even better place to work. #teamelevated

When he’s not working, Sam enjoys to go hiking and camping with his wife, Shannon. No kids yet for these lovebirds but they do claim to have an overweight cat that’s convinced it’s a dog. If he’s not out adventuring come weekends, Sam enjoys a little down time to simply relax. Turkey Day is this guy’s favorite holiday because “It’s an excuse to eat without being judged.” Spot on Sam. We asked Sam for any last words and he said, “Every time you stretch a font, somewhere, a designer cries!” 

 

Production – Alex Ortiz

 

Alex has been a SnugZian for over a year now and has implemented and displayed his hard work ethic. Just recently he was promoted to become the Team Lead in our Burn Screen department. Alex has stepped up as a leader these past couple of months while we experienced some employee turnover and his help did not go unrecognized. He is always willing to work overtime and pick up some additional projects to help make the department successful. Just in the past month, he has been reclaiming, stripping screens of excess paint which can be tedious work,  screens sometimes all shift and he never complains. Alex is a great asset to the team and supports everyone around him.

Alex lives in Salt Lake City now but he derives from four hours south in sunny St. George, Utah. There he attended Dixie High for four years and was involved in the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program; he was a lieutenant  during his time with the group. Naturally, leadership and discipline come innate to Alex. He hopes to join the Air Force Academy in the future one day.  When he’s away from his work duties, he watches over his younger siblings. He recently took his younger brother to watch the new Avengers movie. In July of this year, Alex plans on traveling to Mexico to visit his youngest brother and treat him to a visit to Disneyland.

We’re very glad to call Alex a SnugZian and part of the team. Appreciate all you do Alex, we salute you. You’re team is excited for your leadership.

 

 Labs – Amanda Barlow

Amanda is a recent hire but her work ethic reflects that of a veteran. In her short time at SnugZ she has already proven herself to be incredible asset and it’s hard to notice her abnormal ability to easily pick up new skills. Since her inception with us, she has demonstrated her willingness to go above and beyond her job responsibility and to meet any crazy request we send her direction.

She works overtime without any reluctance and capable of working odd hours whenever asked. Once again, her ability to quickly learn a new skill has helped her excel in every task presented upon her. She is an inspiration to those around her. We’re uber grateful for her positive attitude and hard work. She reflect every characteristic of a team player.

Amanda is originally from Colorado City, Colorado. She comes from a family of 10 children! Amanda is the sixth child and one of four daughters. She currently lives in South Jordan, Utah with her boyfriend. Her favorite dogs are Dachshunds. When she’s not at work she enjoys a good nap and has a deep passion for baking. Ginger cookies are her favorite. One unique hobby of Amanda’s is modeling. She always had a great admiration, delight, and connection with models and runways. Just last week she finished her first photo shoot.  Lastly, she’s looking forward to her summer vacation she has planned in August in San Diego, California.

 

Does your company offer Employee of the Month? Or some method of recognition? Whatever form it may be, some is better than none; especially after a great effort on the employee’s part. By displaying acknowledgment to your worker for their labors, you are:

  • Letting employees know that their work is valued and appreciated
  • Gives employees a sense of ownership and belonging in their place of work
  • Improves morale
  • Enhances loyalty
  • Helps build a supportive work environment
  • Increases employee motivation
  • Improves employee retention

Now there is much debate on how to correctly appreciate employees. An article in Inc. magazine talks about the importance of face time and individual recognition rather than public announcements. Whether you agree or not, this is a continuously debated topic in search for the correct methods. If you’re new to an employee of the month program, you can’t go wrong asking your subordinates, “How would you  like to be recognized?”

 

Citations:

Heintz, N. (2009, September 1). Building a Culture of Employee Appreciation. Retrieved May 7, 2015, from http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090901/building-a-culture-of-employee-appreciation.html

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Our Zen Webinar Series Takes Off

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your customers?

Then we’ve got a product for you. There’s no question Essential Oils are a big hit among consumers. Key contributors to the significant growth are consumer attitudes and choices favoring natural ingredients. A Washington Post article in June 2014 highlighted that the word natural alone on food products helps sell $40 Billion in sales in the US every year.

 You can see the growing trend of Essential Oil uses outside of its generic use being incorporated into hotel rooms, spas, yoga classes, and essentially any aromatic activity. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy refers Aromatic therapy also as Essential Oil therapy. Oils extracted from plant essences make up these blends and have caught popularity among the masses making this retail industry a whopping, 1 Billion in 2014.

 Our Zen Webinar Series

On Tuesday, April 14th Sydra Newell kicked off our first Webinar of our Zen Series. Throughout April and May, she and two other sales team members will be hosting several more episodes of educational webinar. The Webinars were designed to provide information and insight of the essentials in essential oils. Come learn about Wellness and Lifestyle trends, retail demand for this product, benefits of aromatherapy, and Why SnugZ Zen is a good fit to make an impactful impression on your customers.

 

What is the Zen Line?

Zen is a natural aromatherapy line that offers therapeutic grade essential oils extracted from nature. Our new Zen Collection, launched 2015, is made up of seven proprietary aromatic botanical blends and three single ingredients: Cloud 9, Exhale, Focus, Immunity, Invigorate, Tranquility, Karma, Peppermint, Lavender, and Lemon. All products infused with essential oils, you can choose from Roller Balls, Bath Bombs, Soaps, Candles, , Bath Salts, and Reed/Electric Diffusers. You can learn more by visiting our website here.

Upcoming Blogs

The next scheduled webinar is Friday, April 17th at 9:00am MST and will be facilitated in two parts. Part I – A Fresh Review on Lifestyle Trends in Health & Wellness will be presented by Regional Sales Manager, Kathy DiFrancesco; Part II – Why Zen from SnugZ? administered by Sales Executive, Janice Freij. All webinars are 60 minutes in length and that includes time reserved to take question from viewers. Spoiler alert–we may have an exclusive offer available for attendees only. You can register beforehand by clicking here. To see times and dates of all our Zen Series click here.

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Introducing our new Executive Director of Quality Control—Justin Gukeisen

 

In February, SnugZ USA welcomed a new member to its Executive Team—Mr. Justin Gukeisen, Director of Quality Control (QC). Justin isn’t a successor to a former administrator, but rather he is the first Director of QC in SnugZ USA history.  With his addition, the new 2015 Executive Team is now comprised of 11 members.

No matter the industry, it’s vital for every firm to pursue innovation and remain competitive. As a result, the Director of QC position was created to dissect our existing business manufacturing process, identify bottlenecks and constraints, eliminate waste, and consistently improve them to help ensure the company’s long term success.

A little bit about Justin is he’s a local from Utah–born and raised. A family man at heart, Justin is married to his wife, Lana, and together they have three children and one on the way. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints religion, he has a calling in his ward’s bishopric and when he’s not attending to family, church or work responsibilities, Justin enjoys pick-up basketball games. Lastly, he’s hard to miss around the office, just look for Blue, Silver, and Black. This avid Detroit Lions fan proudly wears his team’s colors and must own the biggest Lions wardrobe collection of any fan in Utah.

He brings with him an extensive work history in manufacturing, robust education, and seasoned skill sets as a leader and manager. Justin was with his previous company, Spectra Symbol Corp., for 14 years and his last position was the Chief Operating Officer (COO). At Spectra, Justin held several positions such as:  Janitor, Printer, Supervisor, Sales Territory Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Specialty Products before COO. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2011 from the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business and returned two years later to pursue and receive an Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Lastly, he encompasses experience in consulting nearly a dozen firms in the principles of Lean Manufacturing and process improvements.

Justin’s background helped him stand out among potential candidates but what truly helped him outshine others was his profound passion for the manufacturing industry. His gentle personality and commitment to help improve people and processes was a characteristic that struck a chord with decision makers. All of SnugZ’s executives have been hired from within, working years in the organization; however, Justin was recruited externally, an uncommon practice here. The prospective hopefuls were selected by referrals only—once again, attesting to his remarkable qualifications.

 

Naturally, Justin has wasted no time here at SnugZ USA and has hit the ground running from day one. During his training, he logged a keen ear to supervisors’ frustrations and constraints. He manages a team of 10 individuals and together they inspect all processing orders to ensure they are meeting customer specifications and are compliant with regulatory standards. Furthermore, Justin has been asked to facilitate a course in Lean Manufacturing in our SnugZ University program—an in-house training curriculum designed to offer developmental courses for all employees. Some of Justin’s goals are to help introduce and sustain all elements of Lean Manufacturing, empower all those he comes in contact with, and contribute to the executives’ vision for the company.

Justin has been an excellent fit for the SnugZ organization and culture thus far. Several of the manufacturing supervisors have approached leaders to express their excitement to begin working with him and his aspirations. It’s safe to say, we’re all ecstatic to move forward with his visionary leadership and targeted endeavors.

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Diane’s Item of the Week

In need of an item that’s trending and will make an impact? Did you need to make up your mind yesterday? Not a problem. We made it easy for you. Twice a month, SnugZ will post a Product of the Week entry to highlight an item we’ve noticed has caught recent blaze with our consumers or historically popular this time of year. We’ve selected a handful of our finest employees who have the most interaction with direct customers to provide you with that valuable information to support any time-crunching decision making necessities.

This week we have lovely Diane Donahue, from our Sales Team, who is an excellent choice of someone who works with customers directly on a day-in, day-out basis and above all, listens attentively to what is recently coveted, budget-friendly, and effective. We asked Diane to provide her recommendation and this week, she recommends item: AKCP34SM.CAR—Polyester Keychain w/Carabiner.

 

This is a screen printed key chain. What makes it stand out is its functionality, it is easy to put in your pocket or attach it to your backpack, purse, or belt loop! In addition, it’s economical; the durable polyester is long lasting in quality. Lastly, pricing is just right for your budget; starting quantity of 100 is $1.50 (C). The attached Carabiner makes it both sporty and tenacious. Everyone needs one of these! For more information on this item such as higher quantity prices and imprint size, you can visit our website by clicking here or give us a call at (888) 447-6840. Be sure to stay tuned to our SnugZ SparkZ Blog as we bring you more Items of the Week. Drop a comment, ask a question, or provide your own recommendation—we’re all ears.

 

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January ’15 MVPs

You can’t operate a great organization without great talent. And we have many winners here at SnugZ USA; each individual delivers their integral part in contributing value to our supply chain.  Their hard work, passion, and constant strive to learn has been instrumental in aiding our operations run effectively and efficiently.

As a result, we find it paramount to recognize and share their countless efforts. Each month, SnugZ USA publishes a newsletter which includes birthdays, anniversaries, upcoming calendar of events and activities, announcements, comics, informative articles, and MVPs. Each month three individuals are nominated by their peers for the MVP award and February 2015’s Most Valuable Players are: Erika Bazan, Ana Vallejo, and Danny Montiel.

Erika Bazan—Administration

Erika is one of our most focused individuals we know. She is not only dedicated to getting her work completed but seeks out solutions that will allow our company to be more efficient. Even when a road block is encountered, she finds a way to remain positive and never falters to find a solution—a terrific quality to obtain. She is a powerhouse of SnugZ product knowledge and is always willing to answer questions or to share new information with others members. Perhaps the best part about working with her is her natural ability to be more than just a co-worker but a friend and collaborative member of the team. This bright spirit is always willing to help with work or to offer her insight when someone is in need of support. We’re uber happy  Erika was nominated by her peers and receiving this award because she embodies the SnugZ core values and demonstrates them in her everyday work and interaction. We are truly lucky to have her.

 

 

 

Ana Vallejo- Jig Loading

 

Ana has been a member of the SnugZ family since January 22, 2010! She is exceedingly dedicated to her tasks and all meanwhile performing them with notable quality ratings. She obtains a positive attitude and is dependable to stay after hours when jobs run late and need immediate attention. Her superiors are grateful to have her on the team and she is an amazing influence to her peers.

 

 

Danny Montiel—Hand Fill

Danny has been with us a short time but has already made a huge impact and impressed everyone he’s come in contact with. He’s proven himself worthy of a dependable team player. He accomplishes all tasks with quick execution. Danny was recently promoted to Assistant of the Hand Fill area and he is already thriving in his new position. We appreciate Danny’s contribution to our organization and look forward to the many more accomplishments he has to bring in the future. Keep up the great work Danny!

 

Thanks to these All-stars for putting in their hard work and we’re happy to recognize their efforts.

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Shall We Introduce…

2015 has already started off with a bang, launching our brand new Zen line! Not only are things off to an exciting start but we have some great new people to join us on the journey!

We wanted to introduce our new Sales Representatives that will be serving you and give you a little insight to who they are and what they are about!

Let me introduce Steve Rone, our new Regional Sales Manager:

Where are you from?:

Memphis, TN
Favorite type of food?:

BBQ from Memphis. TN
What is your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?:

Snugz Factory. West Jordan, UT….and Florence Italy
If you could have any super power, what would it be?:

Flight
If you could go back in time/or in present and meet any person, who would it be?:

Kurt Vonnegut

 

Not only are we absolutely thrilled to have Steve on board but we cant wait to also introduce: Kathy DiFrancesco, your region Sales Representative and all things Zen guru!

Where are you from?:

Family is from Thailand. I am first generation to be born and raised in NYC.
Favorite type of food?:

I never play favorites with food because I love to eat everything! But a major comfort food is a steaming hot bowl of noodle soup in all its variations. I could eat that every day. AND for sweets my go-to is dark chocolate with nuts.
What is your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?:

I have a long wish list of places I still want to visit but looking back, the place that made the biggest impact on me was Chios (Xios) island in Greece, a close neighbor to Turkey. Powerful tragic history that you can see immediately in the architecture, with everyone still living inside the castles on the island. It’s not a place where people typically visit when they go to Greece. It was so cool to speak Greek with the kids and seeing their eyes light up in awe. My face didn’t match what was coming out of my mouth!

Fun Facts:
– I am a professional nose, a skill and a profession I had no idea existed until I started working in the fragrance business 15 years ago in NYC. The creator of Love’s Baby Soft and also my trainer, pointed out the skill and helped me learn how to use my abilities creatively.
– I love to climb and hike. I have a bucket list to climb as many Fourteeners as I can!

 

Welcome to the SnugZ USA Family Steve & Kathy!

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Introducing ZEN

January 1st, which marks the New Year, has many people set on healthy resolutions. From eating better to achieving fitness goals, improved health is certainly a positive change around the globe.

Current healthy trends include: juicing, wearable fitness technology, indoor fitness activities from cycling to cross fit and active wear being worn as every day wear. Healthcare brands are collaborating with well-known high end designers such as Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Kate Spade and more, making health and wellness a luxury market as well.

Wellness in the work place has also been on the rise. The US spends more than double the worldwide average on public health, making health and wellness a great investment for companies and their employees.

Through SnugZ USA’s new Zen collection, we utilize Essential Oil therapy by using naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.

Aromatherapy or Essential Oils engage our sense of smell to directly affect our mood. It can also have an immediate physical impact, such as improved breathing. Our environment has a profound effect on our state of mind, at any particular time, and aromatherapy is a tool we can use to positively impact our mood and create a much happier state of being.

Through our Zen collection we offer 8 brand new products in a variety of signature oils and blends:

  • 15 ml Essential Oil Dropper Bottle
  • Candle
  • Roller Ball
  • Bath Salts
  • Bath Bombs
  • Soaps
  • Reed and Electric Diffusers

Here, at SnugZ USA, we believe in the overall wellness of our employees through the continuation of health committees and employee involvement. Creating our new line really excited us, as we pride ourselves on active lifestyles and overall well being.  We hope you enjoy getting to know the Zen line as much as we have!