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About Brooks and Company Website: www.brooksandcompany.biz Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brookscompany Follow us on Twitter @lovebrooksandco Matt and Christy Brooks are the owners of Brooks and Company. They met in 2007 and were married in 2009. Matt is from Quitman, Ga. and went to school at Valdosta State University and graduated in 2002 as the proud recipient of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He moved to Griffin in 2005 for a local job opportunity in sales for a company he currently still flourishes in and enjoys working for. Christy is a born and raised Griffin resident. She takes pride in attempting to grow her hometown’s local business market. She graduated from Griffin Tech in 1991 with a diploma in Cosmetology. She later completed courses in Social work from UGA. Then in 2008, she completed her courses for Financial Advisor with HFMA. In 2009 she received her career diploma as a Private Investigator. With all of her experience and education, she still found she had a passion for local business and wanted to grow that in her hometown. Together they started Brooks and Company in 2011, originally that was a plan for storefront retail which they did and kept that going until 12/2013 when their focus shifted to helping small business and their community. Brooks and Company Community Magazine was already established so they took advantage of the magazine to support their community and showcase what all it has to offer. Matt and Christy are huge supporters of local small business and embrace every opportunity to add something to the community that it has not previously been able to offer. Brooks and Company’s mission is to continue to add new products in an effort to show that you do not always have to resort to big box names to meet your household or personal needs. In June 2013 Christy began working with the City of Griffin Main Street Program in an effort to show her support to the community and all small business owners trying to make a difference. She continues to work daily to be a support to those around her. They started Brooks and Company in an effort to offer local businesses a chance to showcase what they have to offer and how it benefits our community. This publication is an effort by Brooks and Company to show that your local community currently offers what it needs to grow with your support. We thank you for taking the time to read it. Our Bath Line is Shea Based! Skin needs moisture to stay resilient, healthy, glowing, and soft. Amongst the hundreds of moisturizers available on the market today, there is one that is considered the 'crème de la crème' of all. Shea Butter is from Africa, and can turn almost any dry skin into a smooth and soft surface. Shea Butter has been used for generations in African cultures as a moisturizer, health aid, and healing balm. In its purest forms, it is a solid fat with a high skin absorption rate. This makes Shea Butter a highly valued product for almost all skin types. This high-fat butter is full of naturally occurring Vitamin A, E, and F. Many women apply mega doses of Vitamin E to reduce stretch marks, wrinkles, and skin cracks. Shea butter can help to prevent bumps from shaving, razor irritation, rashes, and even eczema. Shea Butter is a fantastic moisturizer for the outdoor enthusiast who suffers from chapped and cracked skin. Even sunburn in the summer can be soothed and reduced considerably with regular shea butter application. Shea butter has a high level of cinnamic acid, which is a naturally occurring sun screen; it will absorb easily into the skin and pores without clogging.Some additional, and not widely known, secrets of Shea Butter include:       Helping to reduce or eliminate scalp dryness or irritation: this is especially important for those who use chemicals and coloring for their hair Restoring natural elasticity after a shower or cold season Restoring shine and naturally occurring oils to the hair Eliminating dry and uncomfortable patches on feet, elbows, and knees Preventing sunburn on sensitive neck and face areas Helping heal wounds and encouraging the healing process from scars Shea Butter naturally revitalizes and refreshes your skin, no matter what condition it may be in. It is best applied when slightly warmed or melted, and can be a very beneficial massage aid for sore muscles and joints! Frequent use of Shea Butter will keep your skin smooth and soft for hours, without any stickiness or greasy feeling. The extra care you take of your skin now will dramatically improve your skin in the subsequent years. Shea Butter is your best choice for a weekly, if not daily, moisturizer!