Following is the media story that highlights the creation of Contessa Cares "A Sigh of Relief" skin care by Jo DeMarco, its creator, President & CEO.

"Why did cancer strike my  daughter instead of me" is he question  that continues to haunt JO DEMARCO, President and CEO  of Contessa Cares, "A Sigh of Relief" skin care company.  "A mother would rather throw herself in front of a speeding train than see her child hurt in any way" DeMarco continues "but to watch my only child go through chemotherapy followed by radiation was more than I could bear.  Chemo produced an abundance of severe side effects including becoming nauseous from any scents, even things that smelled good.  Daily radiation for four months made my daughter's skin like raw meat.  A shower was hardly the relaxing answer to this anxiety, as the soaps and lotions only added to the discomfort" tyring to compose herself.

DeMarco marveled at how courageously her daughter perservd the excruciating radiation therapy, all the while wracking her brain as to what she could possibly do to ease some of the pain her daughter was suffering.  Always a health conscious person, DeMarco had been drinking acai berry juice daily for some time.  As she was taking her morning dose one day, the light bulb literally went off in her head.  "Wait a minute" DeMarco thought, "if acai berry juice is so good to ingest, what about applying it topically?"  With that thought, DeMarco embarked on a dynamic journey to create a line of skin care that is safe and effective for those undergoing the same devasting cancer treatments.  Combing the country to find just the right formulator, DeMarco aligned with a formulator having a background in oncology, who works only with completely organic and raw materials. 

The result is Contessa Cares, "A Sigh of Relief" skin care designed with skin sensitivities in mind.  Everyone can use and enjoy the nurturing benefits it brings to your skin, particularly those who are experiencing chemotherapy and/or radiation, but also those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis, rosacia or just sensitive skin.  "The most important thing is that my daughter fought successfully and is doing fine now" says DeMarco.  "I'm sorry I didn't have these products for my daughter to use when she really needed them, but 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."

 Contessa Cares, "A Sigh of Relief" bar soap, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer, body lotion and hand creme is available at www.contessacares.com.