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Saturday, March 1, 2014

DIY Bronzing Chocolate Whipped Body Butter - Natural Sun Tan Look



Warning!! Do not attempt to eat because you will be tempted to :-)

This is a great body butter for those who would like to have a natural bronzing butter and also achieve that sun tan glowing look.

Ingredients

1 cup (8 oz) shea butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/4 cup mango butter
1-2 Tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
1 Tablespoon cornstarch/arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon naturally-derived Vitamin E oil (optional) (find GMO-free Vitamin E oil)
5-10 drops essential oil (I used peppermint) or fragrance oil


Directions

 

  1. Using a double boiler (or a small bowl that fits over a small pot), melt the shea butter, mango butter and coconut oil on low heat. When they become completely liquified, remove from heat. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Then mix in the olive oil, cacao powder, arrowroot powder/cornstarch, essential oil and vitamin E.
  3. Place the oil mixture in the freezer to firm up.
  4. When the oil mixture is partially solidified, remove from freezer and whip the partially-solidified mixture until peaks form. (The consistency will be like whipped butter!)

  1. Scoop into a clean, glass jar or container.

Enjoy!

You can always substitute the butters for any other butters like murumuru, coffee, aloe and much more. You can purchase your butters from Amazon, Ebay and Mountain Rose Herbs.

Too lazy to make it? Then purchase it from my etsy shop

Monday, December 6, 2010

BEST EYE CREAMS, BODY SCRUBS AND BODY BUTTER

My Tip -  When you wake up, before washing your eyes, soak eyes with cold water with palm of your hands to help depuff those bags. Also you can place sliced thick cucumbers in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator. And place them over your eyes when you can!

EYE CREAM
Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel $38- I like it cos it has cucumber  and in a gel form, which is known to be a great depuffer.
Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30 - great for day time
Juice Beauty Green Apple Nutrient Eye Cream - I highly recommend this at night** $38
normal dr skin -boots no7 time resisting day and night eye care $19.99 -lovely also
Boots time dimensions instant eye reviver
Boots botanics eye and lip correction seum
Boots no7 protect and perfect eye cream
RoC Complete Lift Eye Cream - .5 oz.
Fabulous Every Day Eye Cream
Clinique All About Eyes
Clinique Anti-Gravity Firming Eye Lift Cream - great for saggin eyes**
$34.50
Burt's bees royal jelly eye cream with aloe vera -great
CSI Anti-Aging Fruit Stem Cell Serum with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) -- 1 fl oz - makes eyes look younger
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Revitalizing Eye Cream -- 1 fl oz -avpoid if sensitive
Soap & Glory Supereyes, Supereyes Moisturising Eye Gel 15ml
Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex.
MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Firming Eye Cream
Avon's Ultimate Contouring Eye System
Sephora age defy eye cream $24
DuWop Igels Variety Pack $25 - great pack for temporary relief


oily
Avon's Ultimate Contouring Eye System and any eye cream by Avon rocks!!
Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex.
MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Firming Eye Cream
Estée Lauder Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Crème.
boots botanics moisturizing eye cream -avoid if sensitive
boots lifting and firming eye cream -great
reviva labs eye complex firming ceam $6.38
RoC Complete Lift Eye Cream - .5 oz.
RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream - .5 oz.
Reviva Labs
Reviva Labs Firming Eye Serum with Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester & DMAE #368 -- 1 fl 10.58
Anne Marie Borlind Eye Wrinkle Cream -- 0.67 fl oz
Aubrey Organics Lumessence Eye Cream -- 0.5 oz -aoid if sensitive skin
CSI Anti-Aging Fruit Stem Cell Serum with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) -- 1 fl oz
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Revitalizing Eye Cream -- 1 fl oz -avpoid if sensitive
Soap & Glory Supereyes, Supereyes Moisturising Eye Gel 15ml
Soap & Glory You Won't Believe Your Eyes™ Illuminating Under-Eye Serum


BODY BUTTERS

Great during the winter and for extremely dry skin. I make my own with raw shea butter, cocoa butter and other stuff. However, I also use some of the products listed below. I love Boots, Soap & Glory

Boots Amazon Forest Brazil Nut and Vanilla Body Butter  9.99 -smells divine
Boots Mediterranean Olive, Bergoamont,Orange Body Butter 200ml
Boots Mediterranean Body Butter - Wheatgerm/ Olive/ Honey (6.6 oz.) -great for dry skin
Boots Amazon Forest Mango and Babassu Body Butter -grea for dry skin
Boots Mediterranean Body Butter - Avocado/ Lemon/ Grape (6.6 oz.)
Boots Hawaiian Islands Pomegranate & Avocado Body Butter  - great antioxidant all 9.99
Boots Botanics Skin Softening Body Butter 11.99
Soap & Glory Spa Body Butter    
Soap & Glory The Righteous body Butter    
Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life smoothing body butter
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter, $23.50
Freeman Gotta Glow Ultra Thick & Rich Body Butter


BODY SCRUBS
Our bodies replace skin cells every 28 days. You can help it along by exfoliating two times a week. I make my own. I'll post recipes soon!

Me! Bath Shower Sherbet - Gotta Have it Pomegranate
St. Ives In-Shower Exfoliating Renewing Body Polish, $8
Healing Garden Body Scrubs in Uplifting Jasmine, $7.50 -If u love jasmine its good but I hate jasmine smell.
Boots Amazon Forest Brazil Nut and Vanilla Body Scrub  - Great smell and feel. If you love vanilla, the smell is divine.
Boots Hawaiian Islands Pomegranate & Avocado Body Scrub
Burt's Bees Cranberry and Pomegranate Sugar Scrub -- 8 oz - great antioxidant and I love it!!
Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life Body Scrub -great for oily skin
Soap & Glory Soap and Glory Flake Away Body Scrub -made in England and great geat reviews. I love this!
Soap & Glory Spa Sugar Crush Body Scrub

L'Occitane Shower Polishing Nectar in Peach Blossom, $20
The Body Shop Mango Body Scrub - great for super dry skin
Sugar Scrub: Vitabath Spring Green Sugar Scrub   
Soap & Glory Spa Big Butter Body Butter
Soap & Glory No Clogs Alowed Face Mask    
Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel 50ml
Alba Organics Hawaiian Body Polish Sugar Cane -- 10 oz $5.74
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sea Salt Body Scrub -- 14.5 oz $6.44
Sunshine Spa Brown Sugar Scrub Vanilla Orange -- 16 oz $10.33
Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Foam Bath Patchouli And Sweet Orange -- 14 oz $11.99**
Jason Natural Nourishing Body Scrub Cocoa Butter -- 6 fl oz $5.38
Organic Fiji Pineapple Coconut Face & Body Sugar Polish -- 20 oz $20.48
Hugo Naturals Grapefruit Himalayan Pink Salt Scrub -- 20 oz $13.05 -avoid if sensitive
Organic Bath Company Exfoliating Scrub Pomgranate Fig -- 14.2 oz $6.39
Red Flower Japan's Ohana Gingergrass Bamboo Scrub -spa like but leaves bathroom a mess
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
REN Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish, $60
Softsoap Apricot Scrub Body Buff Wash, $4.50

I hope I helped and next would be, Foundations, Makeup removers!!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

SKIN CARE II

After nutrition, comes skin care which is key in achieving glowing and a healthy skin. The best tip is knowing what type of skin you have. Dry skin - if you wash your face and after drying, if it remains dry, then u have dry skin. Normal skin- skin does not stay dry/oily just perfect. Combination skin-  your skin is dry and oily at times. your t-zone area stays oily after makeup or applying lotion. T-Zone are your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Oily skin-  your skin stays oily most of the times. Also weather and products used on your face can affect your skin. Also you can have sensitive skin - I do. You might react to products that have alcohol and herbs that might cause irritations on your skin. So stay away from any products that use alcohol. use alcohol free.

STEP 1:
CLEANSING: This is the first step. Basically just a fancy name for washing you skin. Please ladies wash/cleanse your skin at night, make sure you remove all makeup!!!

For dry/normal/sensitive/&Acne prone skin - I would recommend  Kiss My Face pure olive oil bar soap/ olive oil & lavender or olive oil and honey, olive & aloe and olive & green tea -We use them all.  --Organic


Nature's Paradise Gi'ovane foaming cleanser. -Organic

Giovane Italy-USDA Certified Organic Foaming Cleanser 2oz- (sample size) - 17.99

Moisturizing Cream Cleanser  By Primavera $18 -Organic
Capture clean, radiant and healthy-looking skin while delicately washing away dirt and makeup with this NaTrue 70% certified organic cleansing milk.



Vitalising Cleanser  By Living Nature US$35.00 -Organic
Lift away dirt and impurities while maintaining valuable moisture with this gentle cleanser suitable for normal to dry and sensitive skin types.



Dr Hauschka Cleansing cream  -Organic
Gently deep cleanse skin, wash away impurities and effectively, yet gently exfoliate it with this granular cream for all skin types.


Balancing Cleansing Lotion By Jurlique  US$39.95 -OrganicGently lift away surface impurities with this milky cleansing lotion that helps maintain balance for normal and combination skin types


Revitalizing Cream Cleanser By Primavera - Organic -  Formerly called "Natural Balance Gentle Cleansing Fluid" - Remove all traces of dirt and makeup while nourishing and smoothing skin using this milky cream cleanser

Boots Original Beauty Formula Cleansing Milk $7.19 - I love this and removes makeup too!
Cetaphil cleansers
 Dove pro age foaming facial cleanser
clinique cleansers

 St Ives naturally clear green tea cleanser(great for acne too),
St Ives moisturizing olive cleanser & scrub
Apricot gentle scrub,
Eucerin cleansers.
Aveeno positively radiant cleanser & positively radiant  cleanser  moist pads.
Aveeno skin brigthening daily scrub - my Mum and sisters love this it really does brighten .
Oil of Olay
Cleanse, exfoliate to detoxify and moisturize skin for the beautifully regenerated look of a mini-professional treatment

Queen Helene The Original Mud Pack Masque -- 8 oz

Mary Kay Creamy Cleanser 2, $12

Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar, $1.99

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, $29.95

Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar, $4.49

Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash, $5.49

My favorite Cleanser - Clearly Natural Unscented Glycerine Soap Bar - It is great for face, body and hands. Has no SLS or harsh perfumes or alcohol/junk - purely natural. And great for those with sensitive skin, works for combo and oily skin -peppemint. It is non drying and after washing, makes your face melt like BUTTER!! Really good. They also sell the liquid glycerine soap which is good too. I also love they glycerin bar soap in Lemon - which will brighten your skin, clear impurities, high glycerin content and non-drying. They are both 4oz and guess what the price is $1.89!! U CANNOT BEAT THAT!!! I also love the cucumber and aloe vera . And berry - great antioxidant to get rid of free radicals!

If you have sensitive skin but have acne- I would recommend using the - Clearly Naturals Glycerin Facial Bar $1.99 . -100% Natural. It is formulated with only the purest and mildest ingredients, and with two powerful pure essential oils to carefully cleanse problem skin.Tea Tree essential oil, known for its unparalleled deep-cleansing properties, gently cleans blemish-prone skin, for noticeable softness and radiance. Pure lime essential oil refreshes the complexion without harsh artificial chemicals, leaving it naturally luminous.They also sell body wash, lotions and I recommend using them.

Soap & Glory Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths

Soap & Glory The Greatest Scrub of All Self-Activating Facial Smoother Exfoliator 125ml



For Combination Skin, Oily and Acne prone skin - I would recommend using St Ives - I love and use it. I use the St Ives blackhead and blemish control apricot face wash & Scrub, Blemish fighting apricot cleanser,
St Ives renew and firm apricot scrub is great for firming skin and fighting signs of aging -with gentle alpha hydroxy, visibly tones and firms, revealing younger-looking skin..
other products for oily/combo skin - Neutrogena deep clean cleanser oil free and gentle cleanser,



Nature's Paradise Gi'ovane foaming cleanser. -Organic

Giovane Italy-USDA Certified Organic Foaming Cleanser 2oz- (sample size) - 17.99

MIE Essence Purifying Cleanser (oily/problem skin). -Organic
Mie Essence Purifying Mineral Mask (oily/problem skin) -OrganicGiovane USDA Certified Organic Spa Facial Cleanser 2oz - 17.99


Dr Hauschka Cleansing cream  -Organic
Gently deep cleanse skin, wash away impurities and effectively, yet gently exfoliate it with this granular cream for all skin types.

Balancing Cleansing Lotion By Jurlique  US$39.95 -Organic
Gently lift away surface impurities with this milky cleansing lotion that helps maintain balance for normal and combination skin types

Creamy Foaming Cleanser  By Suki $8.95 -Organic
Purify skin while maintaining natural moisture balance with this luxurious foaming cleanser

Purifying Cleanser By Living Nature - Organic - Naturally rebalance excess oil production while removing dirt and light makeup with this liquid cleansing gel for combination to oily skin types.

 Biore pore unclogging scrub - very good,
Biore pore ultra deep  cleansing pore strips - good for clearing black heads around the nose
Queen Helene mint julep mask - very good refreshing, acne, stressed skin, diminish large pores,

Oil of Olay -- skin regenerist with microdermabrasion

Soap & Glory Face Soap and Clarity Foaming Face Wash 150ml

Aveeno positively radiant cleanser & positively radiant  cleanser  positively ageless moistpads
Aveeno skin brigthening daily scrub - my Mum and sisters love this it really does brighten

Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser, $19

Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser, $26

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser, $20.50

Origins Frothy Face Wash, $18.50

Glytone Mild Gel Wash, $28

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, $29.95

Mary Kay Creamy Cleanser 2, $12

Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar, $1.99

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, $20

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, $25

I would also recommend St Ives timeless skin daily microdermabrasion -Avoid if you are allergic to chamomile. I am so I cannot use it. or Oil of Olay -- skin regenerist with microdermabrasion. if you cant afford going to have an expensive one done.

Also St Ives timeless skin mineral clay mask is Very Good at firming and tightening the skin, it has minerals and kaolin clay. And Kiss my face scrub/mask.-Organic

Great mask I love - Alba Botanica Hawaiian Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask -- 3 oz , 

Burt Bees Pore refining mask, -Organic
Desert Essence Facial Cleansing Pads - Tea Tree Oil -- 50 Pads - Avoid if you have sensitive skin.

Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It

Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It

 

Clinique Deep Cleansing Emergency Mask, $19.50

Soap & Glory No Clogs Alowed Face Mask
Soap & Glory The Greatest Scrub of All Self-Activating Facial Smoother Exfoliator 125ml
Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel 50ml
Oil of Olay

Detoxify skin with deep cleansing and exfoliation down to the pores for beautifully regenerated skin appearance
 And Also Oil of Olay
Regenerates skin's appearance for rejuvenated, newer skin

glycolic acid + micro-crystal complex

Regenerates skin's appearance for rejuvenated, newer skin glycolic acid + micro-crystal complex
 Clinique Facial Soap


2.
GOOD TONERS
I don't use toners every day, probably every other day. It is recommended to use everyday. It helps diminish pores and deep cleaning
For Normal/Dry/ Sensitive/Mature/&Acne Prone skin - I would highly recommend Burt's Bees Rosewater and Glycerin Toner - I use it and non drying. $8. I love love love it!!-Organic

Facial Toner By Dr.Hauschka US$34.95 -Organic
Hydrate, rejuvenate and firm normal to dry and mature skin with this refreshing spray-on facial toner.

Concentrated Nourishing Toner By Suki US$26.95 -Organic
Help strengthen, revive and hydrate normal to dry and mature skin with this antioxidant-rich facial toner.


Rose Floral Water By Primavera US$20.95 -Organic
Tone, hydrate and restore balance using this cooling hydrosol that's beneficial for all skin types.

Rhythmic Conditioner Sensitive By Dr.Hauschka US$88.90  -Organic
Calm sensitive, red and inflamed complexions, especially those with rosacea and couperose, with these unique pour and press ampules.
Clarifying Toner By Dr.Hauschka US$34.95 -Organic
Reduce breakouts and tighten pores with this soothing spray-on facial toner for oily, sensitive and blemished skin.
Neutrogena alcohol free toner $6.49 - This clean, refreshing toner is alcohol-free and super-gentle—even on skin treated with Retin-A. One swipe removes impurities, leftover makeup, and flaky skin.

Boots Dimensions Refining Toner Water $8.99 - great for mature/sensitive skin and all skin types. I love glycerin products because it softens the skin. However it has alcohol.but it comes from corn which is less harsher than regular ones and works great. And also Heritage Products rose petals rosewater & glycerin 4oz $4.09.
Chanel Lotion Tendre Soothing Toner: This very gentle toner removes makeup and cleanser residue while leaving skin calm, hydrated, and happy. $45, Nivea Visage Alcohol Free Moisturizing Toner: This chamomile-and-aloe infused toner freshens, cleanses, and comforts skin without drying it out. $5.50,

June Jacobs Cucumber Green Tea Toner: This delicious spritz has an addictive scent. One quick spray removes residue while soothing skin and protecting with antioxidants. $39

Concentrated Balancing Toner By Suki US$29.95 -Organic
Help calm, balance and reduce inflammation with this protective spray toner for normal to oily and acne-prone skin.

 Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner Price: $9.50

Organic Herbal Toner By Dr. Alkaitis US$44.95
Soothe, protect and tighten pores with this pour-on facial toner ideal for all skin types.

Aloe Vera Facial Spray for Sensitive Skin By Santaverde US$38.95 -Organic
Soothe, revive and refresh sensitive skin while reducing redness with this calming spray-on facial toner.

Moisturizing Toner  By Primavera US$18.00 -Organic
Calm, revive and hydrate normal to dry skin with the pure botanical waters in this refreshing organic toner.

Oily/Combo/&Acne Prone skin - Burt's Bees garden tomato toner $8 - I use this and love it.
Boots Botanics complexion refining toner $7.99,
 Boots no 7 beautifully balanced purity toner $7.99
Gi'ovane Italy-USDA Certified Organic Clarifying Toner 4oz - 39.99
Boots Dimensions Refining Toner Water $8.99 - great for mature/sensitive skin and all skin types. I love glycerin products because it softens the skin.
  • Refining toning water helps to exfoliate and clarify; reveals smoother, more radiant skin
  • Gentle formula helps to even skin tone and tighten pores to leave skin refined and revitalized
  • Contains extracts of ginseng, apple and vitamin C to protect from free radical damage and glycerin to reduce dryness
  • Suitable for all skin types; 6.7 oz.
Boots Original Beauty formula skin tonic $7.19 - also great for sensitive skin.

Cosmedix Benefit Balance, $37.50: Shan Albert, who says: “It’s an antioxidant toner with very high percentages of active ingredients such as cassia betaglycan (a plant collagen that calms the skin), shea butter, L-lactic acid (for softening and gentle exfoliation), heavy water (D2O, which is ten percent heavier than regular water, so it doesn’t evaporate as quickly, making it a true hydration agent), and vitamin C. Most traditional toners function as a pH restorer or for removing the last traces of debris from the skin. Benefit Balance does quite a bit more.”
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Hibiscus Facial Toner $11.95  --Organic
Packed with nourishing tropical fruit extracts and skin-energizing enzymes that restore your skin’s natural pH, the Hibiscus Facial Toner is a pleasantly fragrant and luxuriantly soothing mix of hibiscus flower and honeysuckle that softens, moisturizes and calms problem skin. Guava, all-organic aloe vera and gentle cucumber round out this mild ingredient list, giving your face a clean, fresh feel without harsh, irritating chemicals, while alpha hydroxyl acids promote radiant skin rejuvenation and natural witch hazel protects and eases inflammation. With this “Best Of”, you can jumpstart your skincare regime with a refreshing tropical twist.

Clarifying Toner By Dr.Hauschka US$34.95 -Organic
Reduce breakouts and tighten pores with this soothing spray-on facial toner for oily, sensitive and blemished skin.

Concentrated Balancing Toner By Suki US$29.95 -Organic
Help calm, balance and reduce inflammation with this protective spray toner for normal to oily and acne-prone skin.

Daily Purifying Face Mist By Pomega5 US$13.75  -Organic
A refreshing floral water toner infused with citrus essential oils and colloidal minerals to provide lightweight moisture.
 Orange Blossom Water By Primavera US$20.95  -Organic
Balance, tone and lightly hydrate skin with this rejuvenating hydrosol ideal for all skin types.

Iris Facial Toner  By Weleda US$13.50 
Help balance and purify normal to oily skin types with this refreshing, pour-on toner.

Facial Toner - Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme  By Pangea Organics US$25.95
Detoxify and calm oily, blemished and demanding skin with this refreshing spray-on facial toner.

 3.
GOOD MOISTURIZERS
Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Especially at night after cleansing your face!! Very inportant!!
I would recommend using spf moisturizer during the day and non-spf at night. I make my own moistuizer - I use raw shea butter, cocoa butter, lavender angustifola essential oil, little olive oil an vanilla essential oil.

 Dry/Sensitive/&Acne Prone skin -Eucerin's facial moisturizer with SPF 30,
St Ives timeless skin collagen elastin facial moisturizer hydrates for visibly softer skin -really works $5
Cetaphil Moisturizing cream $8.99, 
Ponds dry skin cream $6.99,
Yonka's Pamplemousse $50, Hauschka's Quince Day Cream $30,
Olay moisturizers,
 Boscia oil free daily hydration spf 15, 
St Ives timeless skin collagen elastin facial moisturizer, Benefit Dear John,

Kiehls Ultra Face Moisturizer SPF 15, Oil of Olay complete lotion all day moisture lotion with spf15
 Estee Lauder DayWear Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15 for Oily Skin $39.50, 
Clarins bright plus hp protective day lotion spf 20 $43.96,
Jason cocoa butter cream -$4.17 - avoid if light skin because can make you darker. -Organic
Mary Kay intense moisturizer $30,
 La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream $390.

burt's bees marshmallow vanishing creme , -Organic

burt's bees beeswax moisturizing day creme, -Organic

Burt's bees naturally ageless skin firming night creme $18.22,-Organic
 burt's bees evening primrose overnight cream, -Organic3

Moisturizing Day Cream  By Dr.Hauschka  - Organic US$38.90
Hydrate, enliven and balance all skin types with this light lotion.

Radiance Night Oil By Living Nature US$50.00 -Organic
Restore skin's youthful vitality with this rejuvenating facial oil for dry and mature skin

Healing Cream By Pomega5 US$58.25 -Organic
Well regarded as the star of the Pomega5 line, this incredibly nourishing moisturizer is packed with healing properties making it perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Organic Day Crème  By Dr. Alkaitis -Organic US$52.95
Hydrate and protect all skin types with this non-greasy, medium-weight moisturizer.

Rose Day Cream -Organic By Dr.Hauschka US$41.90
Richly moisturize, heal and reduce redness with this strengthening cream for dry, mature and sensitive skin.

Regenerating Day Cream -Organic By Dr.Hauschka US$78.90
Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase elasticity and give skin a youthful glow with this anti-aging cream.
Grenade Anti Rides Nourishing Cream - Organic By Pomega5 US$137.95 Pomega5's signature anti-aging cream contains all the properties that mature skin needs to stay looking and feeling young.

Toned Day Cream  - Organic By Dr.Hauschka US$39.95
Calm redness and create an even-toned complexion with this medium-weight moisturizer for normal to dry and sensitive skin types.

Healing Cream - Organic By Pomega5 US$58.25
Well regarded as the star of the Pomega5 line, this incredibly nourishing moisturizer is packed with healing properties making it perfect for those with sensitive skin..
Aloe Vera Medium Face Cream  - Organic By Santaverde US$52.95
Visibly reduce the signs of aging with this buttery light cream suitable for combination to normal and sensitive skin.

Ultra Nourishing Mask By Living Nature US$50.00 -Organic
Deeply nourish skin and help repair dryness and damage with this rich facial mask perfect for dry and mature skin.
Intensive Treatment 01 Spray  By Dr.Hauschka US$88.90 -Organic Quickly and efficiently help reduce redness and inflammation, treat current acne and prevent future blemishes caused by hormonal imbalances.
Intensive Nourishing Cream - Organic By Suki US$54.95
Soften discoloration and dark eye circles, fade sunspots and brighten the complexion with this medium textured lotion for combination to dry, sensitive and mature skin types.

Aloe Vera Light Face Cream  -ORGANIC By Santaverde US$52.95
Delicately nourish while healing skin and regenerating cells with this light, fluid lotion.

Daily Revitalizing Concentrate- Organic By Pomega5 US$45.95
Rejuvenate, nourish, and brighten skin with this revitalizing concentrate made from pure Omega oils and fruit essences.
Intensive Nourishing Cream  - Organic By Suki US$54.95
Soften discoloration and dark eye circles, fade sunspots and brighten the complexion with this medium textured lotion for combination to dry, sensitive and mature skin types.
Rose & Geranium Face Moisturizer -Organic By HollyBeth's US$34.95
Made with all certified organic essential oils of Rose, Geranium, Rose Geranium and Vitamin E, this silky moisturizer gently soothes and nourishes the most sensitive complexions, leaving skin intensely hydrated but never greasy.
Balancing Day Lotion -Organic By Suki US$31.95 Help protect against aging, balance oil production and calm skin with this nurturing formula.
Mie Essence Soothing Moisturiser (sensitive skin)

Nourishing Night Cream By Living Nature US$70.00 -Organic
Nurture and hydrate normal to dry and mature skin with this rich night cream.
Polyphenol Skin Drops By Sophyto -Organic
$48.95 -
  US$34.27 30% off on saffronrouge.com
Help supplement skin's natural protection against pollutants with the polyphenol compounds in this 96% organic serum.

Moisturizing Refreshing Mist By Primavera US$24.00 -Organic
Instantly help moisturize, soothe and protect skin with the organic plant waters in this convenient mist.

Facial Lift Ultimate Firming Cream  - Organic By Suki US$149.95
Visibly reduce wrinkles, dryness and uneven skin tone while firming with this light lotion for combination to dry and mature skin types.
Mie essence Balancing Moisturiser (normal/combination skin)
jason naturals Aloe Vera 84% Ultra-Comforting Moisturizing Crème 70% Organic about $9

Organic Night Crème By Dr. Alkaitis US$53.95
Restore radiance, minimize pores and reduce lines with this regenerating medium-weight cream for all skin types.

Intensive Treatment 03 Spray By Dr.Hauschka US$88.90 -Organic Target extreme reactions due to emotional stress, seasonal changes and allergens, pollution and other environmental aggressors with this 28-day holistic spray-on treatment.

Firming Flax Serum -Organic By Living Nature US$46.95 Repair and firm while softening the lines on the neck, face and upper lip with this targeting serum.
Boots Time Dimensions Rejuvenating Day Moisturizer SPF 12 
 Pond's clarant B3  normal to dry skin & normal to oily $8.99
Boots No7 Lifting and Firming Day Cream
Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum - 1.0 oz.
Boots No7 SPF 15 Protect and Perfect Day Cream - 1.69 oz.

Olay Total Effects Fragrance-Free Cream - 1.7 oz. 
RoC Complete Lift Night Cream - 1.7 oz. 
Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Super Rejuvenating Face Serum 50ml

Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief, $19.50

Aveeno postively ageless firming cream

Oily/Combo/&Acne Prone SkinSt Ives timeless skin collagen elastin facial moisturizer - Lovely and really firms for $5
Olay 7 total effects moisturizer repairs 7 signs of aging,
RevaleSkin Coffeeberry Day Cream $75, 
Biore duel fusion with spf $10,
Olay regenerist micro sculpting cream,

St Ives timeless skin collagen elastin facial moisturizer,  -It really does firm my skin!!
Clinique moistue surge exrended thirst relief,
Avalon Organics Vitamin C renewal facial cream,
Roc retinol actif pur anti-wrinkle -21.99 -I love Roc Poducts,
Estee Lauder DayWear Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15 for Oily Skin $39.50,
MAC Strobe Cream $29,
Elizabeth Arden visible difference refining moisture cream complex $52,
The Body Shop Vitamin C moisturizer spf 15 $20, -I love this!
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream $390.
CSI Super hyaluronic moisturizing cream $18.99, -Natural
burt's bees beeswax moisturizing day creme,-Organic

Moisturizing Day Cream  By Dr.Hauschka  - Organic US$38.90
Hydrate, enliven and balance all skin types with this light lotion.


Organic Day Crème  By Dr. Alkaitis -Organic US$52.95
Hydrate and protect all skin types with this non-greasy, medium-weight moisturizer.


Regenerating Day Cream -Organic By Dr.Hauschka US$78.90
Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase elasticity and give skin a youthful glow with this anti-aging cream.
Daily Revitalizing Concentrate- Organic By Pomega5 US$45.95
Rejuvenate, nourish, and brighten skin with this revitalizing concentrate made from pure Omega oils and fruit essences.

Marigold Bergamot Face Moisturizer - Organic By HollyBeth's US$24.95
This lightweight lotion features dynamic bergamot to balance skin and reduce oiliness.
Clarifying Day Care Lotion By Jurlique -Organic US$39.95 Rebalance oiliness, banish blemishes and minimize the visible signs of aging with this complexion-clearing formula.
Rose Geranium Face Balm By Balm Balm -Organic US$11.95
Leave skin petal soft with this award winning, Soil Association Certified Organic rose-scented balm


Polyphenol Skin Drops By Sophyto -Organic
$48.95 -
  US$34.27 30% off on saffronrouge.com
Help supplement skin's natural protection against pollutants with the polyphenol compounds in this 96% organic serum.

Intensive Treatment 05 Spray By Dr.Hauschka US$88.90 -Organic Reduce redness and help eliminate menopause-related pigmentation with this 28-day spray-on facial treatment.

Intensive Treatment 02 Spray By Dr.Hauschka US$88.90 Banish adult acne and the inflammation, redness and irritation associated with it using this unique 28-day spray-on treatment.

Balancing Night Gel By Living Nature US$70.00 -Organic
Restore vitality while promoting clear skin with this lightweight gel for normal to oily and acne-prone skin.

Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer -Organic By Pomega5 US$57.95 A lightweight, antioxidant-rich moisturizer that clarifies and protects while ensuring day-long hydration.

Tinted Moisturiser   -Organic By Living Nature US$37.00
Create a fresh, matte and even-toned complexion, while protecting and moisturizing skin, with this lightweight tinted moisturizer.

Balancing Day Care Cream -Organic By Jurlique US$39.95
Minimize the visible signs of aging while balancing moisture production on combination to normal skin types..
Burt's bees naturally ageless skin firming night creme $18.22, -Organic

Egyptian Fennel with Rosemary & Mint By Pangea Organics US$35.95
Purify and lightly hydrate demanding, acne-prone skin using this light lotion.

Mie essence Purifying Moisturiser (oily/problem skin)

 
burt's bees evening primrose overnight cream, -great. -Organic
 burt's bees marshmallow vanishing creme -Mom loves this! -Organic
Aveeno postiveily ageless firming cream.
Intensive Nightly Repair Serum By Pomega5 US$93.95
Exfoliate, tighten, tone, and promote cellular renewal with this potent anti-aging serum.
Facial Cream - Malagassy Ylang Ylang & Linden Flower By Pangea Organics US$35.95 Revive and hydrate all skin types with this light fluid lotion.
RoC Complete Lift Night Cream - 1.7 oz. 

Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief, $19.50

 You can also try out Clinique 3 step care routine. Comes in a bundle and good reviews.
Most of these products are available at your local stores like target, walmart and drugstores. And also at vitacost. I love Pomega5, and all organic skin care line, Roc, Boots, Jason Naturals, Burt's bees, Clearly natural, Queen Helene, Clinique, Olay, soap &glory, and clinique and Aveeno products.
It might involve trial and error, but the best way to avoid that would be knowing your skin type, research ingredients via google on the product you wish to purchase before buying it!!
I hope I helped in your decision and if you have any questions please feel free to email or leave a comment!!
My next Discussion would be EYE CREAMS AND BODY SCRUBS/BUTTERS/LOTIONS. So keep an eye out!!!

P.S All Boots, Soap &Glory products are made in England/U.K/France - Much better quality than USA. And most of them work great!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

BEAUTY AND SKINCARE

So I am walking past the cafeteria and a girl stop by, literally grabbing me saying "you have the most glowing skin" I'm like really.  thanks!  So I decided to do a post on beauty and skincare. I will share my beauty tips, secrets and all. "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT".

1. NUTRITION
        So yes you are what you eat. How you take care of your body inside, shows outside. just common sense.
Water. The number one thing that you can put into your body if you want great-looking skin is water. The more water you drink, the more you flush all of the other stuff out of your body and the healthier your skin is going to look.

Green tea. When you’re not drinking water, you should be drinking green tea. It has many, many different health benefits including benefits for the skin. It also helps you lose belly fat!! Yes it does!! I've tried it years back and it works always! That's why those chinese dont have belly fat!! :-)
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, essential for the production of collagen (the elastic tissue in our skin that declines with age). Every time you are smoking, under stress or under too much sun exposure, your are draining vitamin C from your body, so it is best to avoid these situations in excess. Vitamin is found in: Kiwi - Has 100% witamin E & C, tomatoes, citrus fruits, broccoli.


Vitamin E
Another antioxidant, Vitamin E has a powerful action against the damage of free radicals. This vitamin helps our skin retain its moisture, and a lack of it brings premature wrinkles, pale skin, acne, easy bruising and slow wound healing. Vitamin E can be found in:
 avocados - which we love at home, wheat germ, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and sweet potatoes
Vitamin B complex
Keep your skin moist and smooth with Vitamin B complex. It releases energy from food for skin metabolism. This can be found in:
whole grain, wheat germ, eggs, yogurt,milk,

Beta-carotene
Beta carotene is the plant form of the vitamin A, converted by our bodies. It protects us from the aging effect of the sun and can be found in:

* Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, watercress)

* Orange fruit and vegetables
Selenium
Perfect for protection against free radicals and to counter dry skin. Selenium along with vitamin E support the immune system. Found in:

* Cereals

* Meat

* Offal

* Seafood

* Eggs

* Cheese

* Brazil nuts

* Whole grains

* Mushrooms

* Beans

* Molasses

* Wheat germs
Zinc
Zinc is another mineral vital to the immune system. It manufactures collagen and speeds up healing in our bodies, included skin. A deficiency produces stretch marks, a dull complexion, white spots on fingernails, dandruff and stubborn blemishes. Zinc can be found on:

* Seafood - OYSTERS*** Has the Most zinc. I love them especially in stuffing!!

* Red meat

* Cheese

* Brewer’s yeast

* Whole grains

* Mushrooms

* Offal

* Eggs

* Turkey and nuts

Cantaloupe. This food increases antioxidants in your body which increases your ability to absorb free radicals which in turn reduce skin problems so that you have healthier skin


Tomatoes. This is another food that is rich in anti-oxidants and so will have the same skin-boosting benefits that the cantaloupe will give to you.
Sweet potatoes. This is a vegetable alternative to the cantaloupe and tomato options that you may want to try to get those free radicals flowing healthfully throughout your body and fighting off skin problems.
Carrots. If you want to get your Vitamin A but you aren’t that big of a fan of leafy green vegetables then you may want to turn to carrots to improve your skin with this vitamin.your skin gets renewed more quickly and the freshest (nicest looking) skin is on top where everyone you meet can see it.
My husband loves my juice - 1 carrot, 1 apple seeds removed, organic strawberries - juice /blend and strain. can add ice and crush to create a slushie.
Berries. Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are all berries that are also rich in antioxidants. Eat them alone, toss them in cereal or add them to the sides of other dishes to increase the healthiness of your skin all throughout the day.
Omega3 Rich Fish Dishes. Wild Salmon especially. Omega3 is that “good fat” that we’re always trying to get even though we try to avoid the “bad fat”. One of the things that the Omega3 fats do is ward off any kind of inflammation. This means they’re good for the skin. You can find these in many different fish dishes including tuna, shellfish, sardines and salmon.
Flax seeds. You don’t have to eat fish to get the essential fatty acids that your body needs (and that improve your skin). An alternative option is to eat flax seeds/eat crackers with flax seed. I love Trader Joe's flax seed crackers - it has flax seed, quinoa and great proteins for about $2!!! Great deal!
Walnuts. These are yet another option that you can choose in addition to flax seeds or fish dishes if you want to improve your skin with those essential fatty acids.
The more essential fatty acids you consume the more plump you skin looks!
Lean red meat. Some people have poor skin because they don’t have enough iron in their diets. If you are concerned that you’re too pale or you have dark circles under your eyes then you may need more iron. Red meat is a great source for that but make sure that you’re not eating any red meat that is too high in fat.
Eggs. Eggs are a good iron-providing alternative for people who don’t want to eat much red meat.
Greens. Spinach, collards, mustard greens, kale. All rich in antioxidants and healthy for you

As you see there are many components in our diets that can help our skin. Instead of making yourself a diet just for skin care, make one that works for the health of your overall body, and then, if you find a deficiency you will know what foods you need to eat to keep your skin clear and good looking. It’s all about balancing your diet.




My next post will be about SKINCARE, FOUNDATIONS AND BEAUTY TIPS!!! So Look out for it!!