Posts Tagged ‘skin care advice’
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Vitamin C Molecule
Are you hiding behind layers of foundation and concealer in an effort to give the illusion that you have flawless skin? Are you wishing that your complexion was even, bright and clear? Well, just stop it with all that heavy makeup. Break the cycle! Kiss those dark spots, uneven pigmentation and dull, lackluster skin goodbye with a regular dose of Vitamin C.
No, don’t go and overdose on Vitamin C supplements — what your skin is craving is healthy dose of topical Vitamin C. A natural antioxidant that comes in various forms (stable and unstable) that each possess distinct individual properties, Vitamin C has been shown to reduce melanin formation and brighten skin when applied topically.
Look for Vitamin C in the form of l-ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate,sodium ascorbyl phosphate or Vitamin C ester, known as ascorbyl palmitate.
So kick all that makeup to the curb and get your skin glowing with a mega-dose of C. And don’t forget to use a sunscreen daily!
Your best choices to C spot run
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It’s time to shed your winter “coat”! For most of us, shaving and waxing are necessary evils, unless you’re comfortable showing your hair-raising style like Oscar winner Mo’Nique. Spring is the ideal time to prepare for the body-revealing fashions of summer months. So get a leg up and buff and shine your way to sexy skin-baring moments.
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Did you know that bamboo is one of the hottest ingredients in beauty? I recently wrote a story about how “haute” bamboo is for Jones Magazine, and I think you should check it out.
Photo courtesy of Jonesmag.com
Naomi Campbell may very well be the poster child of sustainability on the runway. But today sustainability has become a hot trend in beauty. Bamboo is the latest exotic resource for sustainable beauty. The fastest growing eco-friendly plant on earth has invaded your beauty regime and accessories. Typically grown without chemicals or pesticides, bamboo has become a much-desired commodity for greening up personal care products.
Zia Bamboo Exfoliant, Natures Gate Whitening Gel Toothpaste
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When you hear the word hybrid, what comes to mind? An energy efficient car? A cross-bred plant? Or maybe some freakish animal? Well, I’m not referring to any of those (as much as I still want a Prius despite the whole Toyota scandal). Dr. Murad, the man whose products and educational programs built my skin care business years ago, has introduced Hybrids™. And he claims that “Hybrids™ Just Got A Whole Lot Sexier.” Hmmm, is Dr. Murad bring sexy back?
Murad Hybrids™
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I am absolutely obsessed with eye creams. At any given moment throughout the day, you can probably spot me dabbing something around my eyes, and most recently that has been Relastin Eye Silk. (I don’t tend to use products as recommended) If everything else on my face falls apart, I will have smooth tight eyes til the day my expire.
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I know it’s Wednesday, but for some reason, I couldn’t write yesterday. I think the word I can use to describe myself was frazzled. So I’m a day behind. Again. At any rate, I’m back at it…
I was slathering this Cocoa Butter Swivel Stick on my legs the other night, and I realized that this was the perfect product to gush about for Budget Beauty Tuesday. This stick by Palmer’s is not 100% pure cocoa butter, BUT I don’t care. It is a miracle product. I wanted to be sure that I wasn’t being credulous about this product. So I checked out other reviews. And the lowest rating I found for it is a 9.8 out of 10. If only I could have such a high rating. (Insert long sigh)
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I know it’s Wednesday, but I have been sick for a very long time, and I lost my groove. So I’m playing catch up!
I can’t believe it. I’m buying skincare products at the drugstore. I admit it. Me, the beauty snob, the skincare bootcamp instructor, I’m in love with a moisturizer that costs less than a mani and pedi. I’m talking about Olay Regenerist Microsculpting Cream. Now at 52, I’m more than mildly obsessed with keeping it tight, keeping it firm. My face and neck that is.
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I don’t know about you, but in my neck of the woods it has gotten downright COLD. I realize that winder isn’t officially the season, but it’s freezing outside. Winter is the season for cuddling by the fireplace and playing in the snow, but these months can wreak havoc on your skin. Dry air, indoor heating, and harsh wind can suck the moisture out of skin. Skin that is already dry gets drier and irritated. And so-called “normal” skin needs extra protection.
Here are a few tips to “winterproof” your skin:
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet.”
William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 Scene 2
No other flower throughout history has garnered as much attention as the rose. The rose has been a symbol of love, beauty, war, and politics. According to fossil evidence, the rose is 35 million years old. Today, there are over 30,000 varieties of roses and it has the most complicated family tree of any known flower species.
Cultures in each age of world history have adored and highly esteemed the rose. Greek mythology tells us that Aphrodite gave the rose its name, but it was the goddess of flowers, Chloris, who created it. According to Hindu legend, Vishnu believed the rose was more beautiful, while Brahma exalted the beauty of the lotus. Once Brahma beheld a rose, he changed his viewpoint.
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Well, I wish I had some great find to rave about this week, but I don’t. No great finds last week. I don’t really think I did that much shopping for beauty stuff now that I think about it. But, since it is Budget Beauty Tuesday, let’s consider skin care beauty products that you can skimp on and those that are worth the splurge.
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1. Cleanser — Skimp!
Cleanser is on and off your face in a few seconds. Even though we should cleanse our skin for at least a minute, most of us don’t. That’s why it’s okay to skimp on cleanser. But, even with skimping on the price, you can still be sure you get the right bang for your buck. Look for ingredients that are appropriate for your skin type or condition. If you have acne, over-the-counter (OTC) look for ingredients like salicylic acid, tea tree oil, alpha hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide. And you can find these cleansers easily on any drugstore aisle. Try:
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash which has 2% salicylic acid and glycolic acid. (salicylic acid is an anti-bacterial and glycolic acid exfoliates the skin, allowing the salicylic acid to work deeper in the pore) A buy at $6.99
