Q: My mother has been looking for a shampoo called SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention. I don’t seem to be having any luck finding it. Help, please. Thanks. Walt Hanks, email
A: Made with organic-certified ingredients, SheaMoisture is formulated to gently cleanse and moisturize dry, damaged, over-processed hair. Ingredients include sea kelp, argan oil and shea butter. A 13-ounce bottle costs $10.99 at Walgreens, 2154 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, 770-234-9839.
Q: I have very sensitive skin, and can’t use a lot of the lotion self tanning solutions. Plus, they’re difficult to use because they’re so thick. I heard about one that’s a dry oil without any of the bad ingredients. I think it’s called Vita something. I’ve looked in my neighborhood drugstores, but can’t find it, and no one seems familiar with this. I’d be grateful if you could look for me. Thank you. Ellie Barton, email
A: It sounds as if you’re seeking Vita Liberata self tan dry oil SPF 50. This sunless tanner gradually tans without harsh chemicals. It’s gluten and alcohol-free and is formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates or perfume. It does include neroli, grapefruit and lemongrass extracts, and the scent evaporates when it comes into contact with your skin. You can find 3.38-ounce bottles of Vita Liberata for $54 at Sephora, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 678-731-9950.
Q: Can you help me find pickled grape leaves in 16-ounce jars? I really want to make a few batches of stuffed grape leaves. My recipe uses three jars at a time. I prefer the ones that come from Fresno over Greek because they tend to be larger. They are readily available around California, but I’ve only found them once in Georgia, and that store is now gone. I’d sure appreciate any assistance. Thank you. Donald King, email
A: Donald, well, I found grape leaves that were grown and harvested in California, but they’re packed in Vietnam. However, they should work because they look plenty big to stuff. Yergat California grape leaves come in 16-ounce glass jars and sell for $6.99 at Buford Highway Farmers Market, 5600 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, 770-455-0770. You’ll find them on Eastern European aisle 18.
Q: Where can I find Utz brand pretzels? Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Target had them for awhile, but no longer carry them. I have only seen Utz chips. Can you help me find a place in Atlanta that carries my favorite pretzels? Thanks. Sandy Leff, email
A: Super crunchy and lightly salted, Utz sourdough pretzels provide a satisfying twice-baked snack. Sandy, while you may have had a difficult time finding these twisted pretzels, you’ll be glad to know that not only are they available locally, but they come in a hefty 3.25-pound tub. You’ll find Utz pretzels at Cost Plus World Market, 3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, 404-814-0801.
