Archive for Beauty
May 14, 2010 · Filed under Beauty · Tagged Natural Ani-Wrinkle Cream, Soignée Anti-Wrinkle Créme Review
I have been searching for a natural moisturizer. I had no idea that anyone made a natural anti wrinkle cream. I just purchased Soignée Anti-Wrinkle Créme and can honestly say that it works great! It is made from all natural ingredients, which I list below. Wow! After using it for only 3 nights I can see a difference in the lines on my face. They are softer. My skin also looks and feels smoother. I am not sure how it measures up to Prevage, the age defying cream made by the makers of Botox, but I do know that Soignée Anti-Wrinkle Créme contains all natural ingredients. Prevage is only available through dermatologists, though it is not a drug. You can obtain Soignée online at Natural News.
Soignée Anti-Wrinkle Créme
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April 23, 2010 · Filed under Beauty, Health · Tagged Cosmetic Safety Database, Hair Products Safety Database, Skin Products Safety Database
Did you know that products that you place on your skin are absorbed into your bloodstream? I discovered an incredible online database which allows you to search for specific products and find out their hazard rating on a scale from 1 – 10. You would be amazed at what you’ll find. Check out Skin Deep.
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Skin Deep - Cosmetic Safety Database
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March 28, 2010 · Filed under Beauty, Health · Tagged How long can you keep makeup, How long can you keep mascara?, Makeup health
On the March 25, 2010 episode of the Rachael Ray show they discussed the problem of people keeping their makeup too long and the dangers it may cause. The question we all want to know is how long can you keep makeup?
Makeup has a shelf life. The active ingredients break down after time. Because our beauty products come in contact with our skin bacteria they become a reservoir for bacteria and cause all sorts of problems. When the skin becomes contaminated by these products it can cause eye infections, skin infections, exacerbation of acne, cold sores, and even Herpes Simplex. Read the rest of this entry »
January 25, 2010 · Filed under Beauty, Health · Tagged How to Moisturize your Skin Naturally, How to naturally moisturize your face, How to naturally moisturize your hair, How to naturally moisturize your lips, How to naturally moisturize your skin, Natural moisturizers, Natural moisturizing ingredients
On ABC 30 News this morning one of their guests, Doris Day (not the famous actress), gave some great tips on moisturizing your skin, but suggested some moisturizing ingredients that may be toxic. I list both her moisturizing tips and suggested ingredients; and suggest some alternatives that explain how to moisturizer your skin naturally, including face, hands, feet, scalp,
Winter can dry your skin not only due to the cold, windy weather, but also from the dry heat indoors. Sun rays can damage the skin as well, even through the clouds. Moisturizing your skin is very important, especially your face, and especially at night.
You lose a lot of water at night. If you moisturize during the day be sure to use a richer moisturizer at night. Read the rest of this entry »
January 8, 2010 · Filed under Beauty, Health · Tagged Dr. Oz, How to Pop a Pimple, Pimple Popping, Sea Buckthorn Oil
On The Dr. Oz Show, episode aired on January 7, 2010, Dr. Oz explained how to pop a pimple safely and shared a natural oil to use on your face.
If the pimple is beneath the level of the skin do not pop it. Never squeeze a pimple and never poke a pimple in the center with a needle. You need to lance it. First begin by cleaning around the pimple with soap and water and alcohol. Then sterilize a needle by using alcohol and, if you wish, with a flame such as a match or lighter. Then poke the pimple horizontally (from the side) not down in the middle. Then go upward and break the pimple from the center or other end and then rip it up. This is lancing.
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December 15, 2009 · Filed under Beauty · Tagged Best price, Frizz Defense Creme, Leave-In Cream Moisture Protection, Pantene Pro-V, Pantene Pro-V Split End Prevention, Pantene Pro-V's leave-in conditioner, Smoothing Lisser
In an earlier post on a review of the Maxiglide, I suggested using “Pantene Pro-V All Day Frizz Defense – Smooth Lisser” Leave-in Conditioner. Well, it has been a very difficult product to find lately. My daughter has just given up completely. I usually keep her supplied through a local retailer. Well, today I went to purchase us both some and found that they no longer carry it. They carried a similar item, but it just was not similar enough. I believe I was paying over $5 or $6 for a 10.2 oz. bottle. I did some research online and found ”Pantene Pro-V Split End Prevention, Leave-In Cream Moisture Protection” formerly known as: “Conditioner, Smoothing All-Day Frizz Defense Creme”. It sells for a great price, only $4.49 [no longer available]. If you order over $25 shipping is free. This is the best price I have ever seen! Check it out if you have split ends, dry, curly or frizzy hair.
UPDATE: As of today, January 3, 2009, using the above link, Pantene Pro-V leave-in conditioner is Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off! That’s $6.74 for 2 bottles.
December 9, 2009 · Filed under Beauty · Tagged Curly hair, Dry ends, Frizzy hair, Hair, How to straighten your hair, How to straighten your hair without chemicals, Kinky hair, Leave-In Cream Moisture Protection, Maxiglide, Maxiglide review, Maxius, Pantene Pro-V Split End Prevention
There is an amazing flat iron made just for people with curly, frizzy or kinky hair. It even has a steam feature. Most people with frizzy hair avoid steam, but it actually softens your hair when used with heat, especially those dry ends.
There is a way to straighten your hair without chemicals. Check out Maxiglide flat iron made by Maxius. Here you will find the product that I have been using for about 2 years. I would not do without one, so much, that I purchased a back up one just in case my other one ever dies. I am currently using the Maxiglide XP which is the 2″ model. Their latest models have a swivel cord to prevent tangling of the cord, though I really never had a problem with that on the older model. Read the rest of this entry »
December 9, 2009 · Filed under Beauty, Health · Tagged Herbatint Permanent Herbal Haircolour Gel, Herbatint Permanent Herbal Haircolour Gel Review, Natural hair color, natural hair color brand, no paraben, no peroxide, noamnonia
Beauty is only skin deep, but the skin absorbs everything! What you place on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream. Therefore, using a natural hair color will prevent your body from absorbing additional chemicals. Whether you are coloring your hair to hide gray or just for a change in color, I suggest that you try a natural brand.
Lucky Vitamins has great prices on natural brands. I use Herbatint Permanent Herbal Haircolour Gel which is an Italian brand. It is packed with nutrient rich vitamins and minerals and has no amnonia and no paraben*. If you wish to obtain 100% gray coverage use the colors that end with an “N” such as “2N”. Currently the price is $8.87 per box or $8.52 if you purchase 12 or more. Read the rest of this entry »
December 1, 2009 · Filed under Beauty · Tagged Bags under eyes, Circles under eyes, Dark circles under eyes, Eye puffiness, How to remove dark circles under eyes, Tea bags dark circles eyes, What causes dark circles under eyes?, What kind of tea bags to use to remove dark circles under eyes
Many people wonder what causes dark circles under eyes. Dark circles, under your eyes can be caused by several reasons. See the list below.
Possible Causes
1. Allergies to food, hay fever, dust, and more;
2. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies; especially B6, B12 and folic acid (if you have allergies);
3. Lack of sleep;
4. Dehydration;
5. Incomplete protein digestion; and
6. Heredity.
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November 24, 2009 · Filed under Beauty · Tagged Body Scrub Recipe, fade age spots, Homemade Body Scrub, Homemade lemon sugar scrub, Homemade Natural Body Scrub, remove age spots, Sugar Lemon Scrub
I heard that a lemon and sugar scrub helps fade age spots on your hands. I believe it will not remove age spots permanently, but it will fade them. I researched several different recipes and have come up with my own, all natural, body scrub recipe. It is easy to make and very inexpensive. Try it and let me know how it works for you.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sea salt or 1/2 cup of your favorite sugar
1 tablespoon of your favorite natural moisturizer, lotion or extra virgin olive oil (I like tea tree oil lotions)
Oil of 3 Vitamin E capsules
2 tablespoons lemon juice (see below if you are allergic to citrus) Read the rest of this entry »
