Beauty at Skin Deep: Anti-Aging Health Skin Care Products & More

Monimay Hair Shadz – Root Blending Dry Shampoo & Sunscreen

Are you applying sunscreen to your hair and scalp, which is just as much at risk for sun exposure as the rest of your skin? Do you use a dry shampoo or root blender? We love products that work triple time! That’s why we recommend Monimay Hair Shadz, a unique dry shampoo, root blender and sunscreen all in one for your hair and scalp. This powder comes in 10 shades ranging from Pale Blonde to Darkest Brown, enabling you to…
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How To Have Beautiful Hands & Nails

During hot summer months, drying air conditioning and increased sun exposure can wreak havoc on hands and nails. So, don’t hide them, improve their condition with a few easy care tips. Hand Care The best thing you can do for your hands, especially as you get older, is to moisturize them throughout the day and before you go to bed. Start by babying your hands with a hydrating treatment. We love NailTek -Advanced Hydrating Crème (7 Days to Beautiful Hands),…
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Sunless Tanning: What Type of Self-Tanner Works Best?

We are all about playing it smart in the sun by using sunscreen and covering up. But, if you’re looking for a little (or a lot) of glow this summer, consider using a self-tanner. With so many on the market, there is a perfect one for you! Remember to exfoliate prior to applying any self-tanner to remove dead skin cells. This will ensure an even application. Foam Tanners St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse is a great product for those…
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SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serums – What’s the Difference?

You see them everywhere – Vitamin C lotions, cleansers and serums. Which ones are okay and which ones stand out? The SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serums stand out leaps and bounds ahead of their competitors in terms of efficacy and application. Believe us, we have tried our fair share of Vitamin C products and believe that the SkinCeuticals Serums are the BEST. First, the serums are liquid with little fillers. This means they are highly concentrated and potent. You want concentrated…
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Homemade Dry Skin Masks: How Do They Compare?

Making your own skin care products can be a great way to save time and money, and we have been busy comparing the homemade, natural facial masks to store-bought ones. So, is it worth the blending and mixing to make skin care products at home? We wanted to find out with a couple of masks for dry skin. Yogurt & Honey Mask Mix plain yogurt with a tablespoon of honey. Leave on for 20-25 min and wash off with warm…
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Summer Sun Safety

Ahhh…summer is around the corner: vacations are being booked, patios are getting a makeover and shorts, tank tops and sandals are making their way to the front of the closet. So, what’s the best approach to skin protection this summer? As always, stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., wear protective clothing and liberally apply your choice of sunscreen: Anti-Aging Sunscreens By nature, all sunscreens are anti-aging since they help keep damaging UV rays at bay….
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Body Scrubs: Which One is Right for You?

Has your skin become rough and lackluster? If so, get your skin summer ready by using a body scrub once a week. Scrubs are an easy way to enhance your natural glow by removing dead skin cells leaving soft, supple skin. But, with so many on the market, which one is right for you? Let’s help you break it down: Sugar Scrubs Gentler than salt, sugar scrubs are a good choice for those with sensitive skin. They also dissolve easily…
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Natural Skincare: Coffee & Bananas

Being beautiful doesn’t mean having to spend lots of money at a crowded store. You can find manypampering products right in the convenience of your own kitchen. Here, I will let you in on my favorite two products for a homemade makeover: coffee and bananas. Coffee This well-known bean is touted by some for its great topical cellulite reducing properties. Make a simple at-home exfoliant by mixing used coffee grounds with a little shower gel. When in the bath or…
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How to Get Great Straight Hair, Naturally

For many of us beauty junkies, searching and discovering the most innovative hair styling techniques are a challenge (or obsession) that we eagerly embrace. But, what happens when the latest and greatest damages our hair and causes long-term effects that are not red-carpet-ready? The latest buzz about keratin straightening treatments has caused quite a stir. Aldehyde chemicals in keratin treatments, even those claiming to be “formaldehyde-free,” not only cause irritation of the eyes, nose and skin, because many women are…
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How to Be Confident

Fashion trends suggest we update our wardrobe every season but one accessory they never speak about is confidence. It’s the most important one of all because without it how can you be a Fashion Do. I think it’s time for us to Wear Confidence morning, noon & night! Now Is The Time To Build Extreme Confidence and Become the Unstoppable, Unbreakable & Unshakeable Female You were Born to Be… What has been stopping you? Think of all the things you…
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How Does Self-Tanner Work & Does It Harm the Skin?

Looking for that perfect glow and healthy tan? With everything from spray on tans to the standard lotions, how do they work and are they safe to use? Your skin has essentially two layers, the top one is the epidermis. When you use a self-tanner, you are literally coloring that top layer of skin. Most self-tanners on the market are comprised of dihydroxyacetone, DHA. DHA is a colorless sugar that interacts with the dead cells on your outer-most layer of…
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Homemade vs Store-Bought Facial Peels: Who Wins?

If you’d like to buy local, go green and save a little money, making your own organic skin care might be a fun and easy way to do it. We have been comparing organic, store-bought masks with homemade ones and want to find out if you still get the same results. Is organic skin care all the same no matter where you get it? We used the Papaya Enzyme Mask Recipe we have on the site to compare to store-bought…
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Do-It-Yourself Pore Minimizers

Shopping for the right product for your skin can sometimes be difficult if you aren’t allowed to try before you buy. To save money and the earth, try these homemade skin care remedies to tighten your pores. To begin, you need to keep 4 things in mind – Keep Your Skin Clean – this means no going to bed without washing your face. Debris and oil are the prime contributors to large pores and not washing your face does not…
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Large Pores? How Pore Minimizers Work

Pores are a fact of life, in fact, without them, our skin wouldn’t be skin at all. If you suffer from large pores you are probably always looking for makeup that covers and a solution that works. Numerous factors could be causing large pores, including genetics, but even genetics can be fought with the right product and ingredients. Large pores and blackheads can be caused by oily skin, sun damage and consistent care of your face. Essentially, large pores are…
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Homemade Masks For Dry Skin – Avocados, Honey & More!

If you are looking for a few easy-to-make masks with ingredients that are right in your kitchen – look no further! We have compiled a few masks formulated especially for dry skin that will leave you soft, subtle and exfoliated. For dry, flaky skin you will want to peel off the dead skin on the top layer in order to moisturize the newer skin below. Read our post on At-Home Facial Peels for more thorough instructions or you may use…
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How Your Jack-O-Lantern Can Make You Beautiful

Looking for ways to be healthier, go organic and cut down on waste? Using many of your local fruits and vegetables for your beauty regimen is a quick and easy way to accomplish all three! Instead of throwing away that jack-o-lantern, why not cook it up and lather in on? Pumpkin is high in Vitamin A, C and Zinc – all of which are extremely beneficial to your skin. Everyone can benefit from the collagen-building and antioxidant properties of Vitamin…
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Astara Violet Flame Enzyme Mask: Product Review

If you want spa-like results at home, look no further. This mask does it all and will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Most skin care lines don’t incorporate mask, however, the Astara skin care line touts them – another reason we highly recommend. If you want glowing, smooth skin, you MUST do masks. Please read, Why You Need to Incorporate Masks & Peels for more information. The Astara Violet Flame Enzyme Mask is one of 6 masks by Astara…
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Sibu Beauty: Product Review

Looking for truly organic and sustainable skin care lines that you can feel good about? Keep reading because you may have found it. Sibu Beauty balances the environment along with effective skin care products and supplements that contain Sea Buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn is touted as being very effective on rosacea and acne and has strong healing abilities for the skin. It boosts collagen production and fights free radicals. See our “Top 10 Organic Ingredients That Firm & Tone” to read…
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Astara Botanical Cleansing Gelee: Product Review

If you have slightly oily or combination skin, this just might be the cleanser for you. The Astara Cleansing Gelee does a very fine job at cleaning deeply with just water and has a light citrus scent. Astara Skin Care prides itself on feeding the skin the proper nutrients from foods. All of their products are natural, raw and in my opinion, work. What you will first notice when using this cleanser is how little you have to use (a…
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8 Do-It-Yourself Ways To Reduce Redness

Skin is often easily irritated and once those angry red imperfections have set up camp, they are reluctant to leave. If you’re prone to redness and irritation, here are some home remedies that are worth trying before bringing in the big guns. Consistent, good skin care habits are a good place to start. Be sure to wash your face with a gentle cleanser before bed each night and exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells and irritating bacteria. Add a…
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10 Organic Skin Care Ingredients That Firm & Tone

You’d like a smooth, ageless face, but also want to consider the environment. What should you be looking for? If you lather pineapple, papaya and egg on your face, is that effective and worth the effort? Here are 10 organic ingredients that have long-term benefits: Vitamin A (Retinol, Tretinoin and Retinyl Palmitate) – Very effective at reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin tone and exfoliating the skin. Vitamin A tends to dry the skin out and is often used…
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My New Best Friend, Pharmagel Beta-C: Product Review

Pharmagel Beta-C is a “dual action” moisturizing facial treatment: dual action because the combination of Beta Hydroxy Acid and vitamin C allows this moisturizer to work in two ways. It removes dead tissue and renews the skin beneath. Beta Hydroxy Acid, also known as salicylic acid, is the newest addition to the Hydroxy Acid family. It is considered the next generation in skin care because: It’s a superior exfoliant. It may be less irritating than the more oft-used Alpha HydroxyAcids…
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Alaska Glacial Mud Exfoliating Mineral Soap: Product Review

Not only is this soap for shaving and cleaning the body and face, it is 100% organic and sustainable in every way possible. From the packaging to the harvesting, the earth is taken in mind to bring you a natural soap that works better and longer than conventional soaps. Hand-harvested Alaskan mud is mixed with organic essential oils and olive, coconut and palm oil to help you cleanse and moisturize the skin. Alaska Glacial Mud Exfoliating Mineral Soap is: Free…
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Join Our Free Sample Program

Please take note that as of July 19th, we have reached full capacity on our sample program. We apologize for any inconvenience. We are happy to announce that we are expanding our Free Sample Program! Our pilot program has recently ended and we would like to expand our program to 350 people that are interested in trying skin care and body products. 3-4 samples are mailed every 8 weeks Half way through your testing period, a short survey (4-5 multiple…
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Organic Skin Care – Alaska Glacial Mud Mask: Product Review

Completely sustainable and 100% organic, Alaska Glacial Mud is a fine example of how skin care can be – good for you and good for the environment. Alaska Glacial Mud products are hand harvested from Alaskan glaciers, replenished every year and mixed with organic essential oils and vitamins. No synthetic dyes or fragrances are used. The Alaska Glacial Mud Mask comes in three scents – lavender -peppermint, vanilla – lavender and unscented. Each one of them has an earthy undertone…
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