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Throughout ancient history, clay has been used topically in skincare and internal medicine for its powerful anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Not to mention, it is 100% natural, making it an effective all-natural way to detoxify, cleanse, purify, exfoliate, and beautify your skin. Rich in beautifying minerals including magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium, your skin will feel purified from the inside out. Benefits of clay masks, backed by science include:

• Healing Eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis symptoms
• Detoxifying and purifying the skin
• Oxygenates cells
• Shrinks and unclogs pores
• Helps to regulate sebum production
• Promotes softer, smoother, and glowing skin
• Improves skin tone and hyperpigmentation 
• Rejunivates and regenerates skin cells
  

Most clay-based products on the market contain the more commonly used, Kaolin clay as its main ingredient. However, Perfect Image combines both Kaolin and Bentonite clay, which is created from volcanic ash to reveal visibly smoother silkier skin in its two clinical strength clay masks. Bentonite is highly absorbent and is particularly helpful in the extraction of acne-producing toxins due to its potent astringent properties that shrink and tighten inflamed pores. Kaolin compliments bentonite in this mask to gently help purify, nourish, and heal all skin types. 

• Anti-Aging Peptide MegaMUDTM , $29.95 

Other key ingredients:

• Hyaluronic acid: locks in moisture and replenishes the skin
• Matrixyl® 3000: promotes collagen production, stimulates fibroblast cells (cells that help generate connective tissue and promotes healing) within the skin
• Argireline®: relaxes facial muscle tension and reduces the appearance of
• wrinkles and fine lines.
• Aloe Vera: anti-inflammatory, skin-repairing, and tightening

• Exfoliating & Clarifying UltraMUDTM, $29.95

For a deeper cleanser, this clay mask doubles as both an exfoliant and deep cleanser thanks to its use of salicylic, mandelic, and glycolic. The formulation of these acids in combinations with kaolin and bentonite clay allows for penetration to various levels of the skin to unclog pores, target fine lines, and promote collagen appearance. 

Other key ingredients:

• Glycolic acid – improves your skin’s texture, tone, and appearance

• Salicylic acid – gently exfoliates, unclog pores, decreases sebum production and rebalances oily skin without irritating acne flare-ups

• Mandelic acid – accelerates cell turnover and boosts collagen production

• Tea Tree Oil – helps soothe skin and prevents dryness

HOW TO APPLY (applicable to both masks)

Tips: Read the instructions on the package before using and stir mud before each use/

Application: Start with cleansed, dry skin. Apply a thin layer evenly to the face and leave on for 2-3 minutes, avoiding the eyes and lips. Then, begging to neutralize the mask by gently rinsing with water in circular motions for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly rinsed. Follow up with a moisturizer, like the Hydra-RepairTM Super Moisturizer, and repeated 1-2 times per week. 

The “beauty” of Perfect Image products is how they are made: 

Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Phthalate-Free

Cruelty-Free

Made in The USA

Sports are coming back but fans are not – at least not yet in the grandstands of most stadiums and arenas. Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League all are returning to play after shutting down in March, but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic prevents fans from attending those games.

Fans undoubtedly long for the day they can again, in person, voice their love for their favorite teams. Until then, whenever they can get out and safely social distance, fans will be likely to show their team spirit in their attire and fashion accessories, just as they proudly did before the pandemic at stadiums, restaurants, bars and shopping malls. Perhaps now, given the enforced silence of stadiums and arenas, their team colors worn in public will speak even louder, adding to the human connection sports often provide.

These days, avid sports fans literally can be covered from head to toe with their favorite team’s outfitting. But a few years ago, Deni Sciano, an entrepreneur and sports fan, noticed something was missing from women’s game-day apparel.

Attending a Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs NBA game, she was stuck in the long security line as every handbag was searched. Like many, she missed the start of the game.

“Then it hit me,” Sciano says. “An idea to manufacture clear bags, which could be checked quicker by security officials than traditional-style purses or handbags.

“At the same time, a clear bag could also be a fashion statement and a sign of team loyalty, as well as a convenient way to help move along the security line.”

The result of Sciano’s “A-ha!” moment is SCORE!: The Official Game Day Bag (www.scoregamedaybag.com). Sciano, whose product line is sold in all 50 states, has designed 12 styles with up to 44 color options. The purses feature six stadium-compliant styles, machine stitching, rhinestone bling and durable metal hardware.

More than ever, women are making their sports passion part of their fashion. Studies show that over 40% of the fan base for the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and NASCAR are women. As a result, the leagues are making more team apparel and related items for women.

Sciano wanted fashionable designer quality, style, and vibrant colors to reflect the team spirit so synonymous with sports. And her innovation turned out to be ahead of the game; in recent years, many sports stadiums/arenas have enacted clear-bag policies, as have movie theatres, concert venues, golf resorts, theme parks, and many workplace environments and other entities. Sciano expanded her product line to include totes, satchels and backpacks.

“Many women wear their team colors proudly at work, when shopping or dining, travelling, or running errands,” she says. “While times are different now and we don’t know when fans can safely be back in the stands at higher capacities, one thing about sports fans and loyalty hasn’t changed: fashion and team passion go hand-in-hand.”

Do you Reuse, Recycle or Reduce?  Are you a fan of composting. If you do all of those things like we do at our house,  allow me to introduce you to bottle none.  Just the fact that the entire packaging of this shampoo and conditioner bar is compostable was enough for me to try it out.

“Bottle None is a growing sustainable beauty brand created by two sisters whose nourishing and easy-to-use natural bar shampoos and conditioners are plastic packaging free.” “Traditional shampoos and conditioners are 80+% water, which requires a bottle and all sorts of added thickeners and preservatives,” said Bottle None co-founder Jaye Siegmueller. “When you nix the water you get more for your money, fewer chemicals, and less packaging guilt.””

Simply lather the shampoo bar in your hand and rub directly on your hair and wash and rinse.  The same goes for the conditioning bar. I rub the bar in my hands and apply to the roots of my hair. I get the same results as if I used my regular shampoo and conditioner.

1. Tame that hair with Rock the Locks, a fun hair care line with bold packaging that kids love, and safe, clean ingredients that Moms trust. No harsh chemicals, no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes or petrolatum!! This line includes 7 fun products including NOT SO KNOTTY Conditioning Detangler, DON’T MESS WITH ME Texture Paste, CURLS WANNA HAVE FUN Curl Boost, SHAKE & SHIMMER Glitter Hairspray and TOTAL SOFTIE Leave-in Conditioner!

2. Put a rainbow of colors at kids’ fingertips while giving parents a peace-of-mind with Piggy Paint – a safe, non-toxic nail polish that is non-flammable, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, vegan, and proudly made in the U.S.A. This advanced water-based formula delivers all the thrills of a “big girl” mani-pedi without the harsh solvents and their dizzying fumes.

3. Ensure the kids catch some ‘zzzzzzz’s’ with Popmask! Popband, founder of the “World’s Kindest Hair Tie,” has just launched this amazing self-heating line of eye masks that are hitting the U.S. by storm. These eye masks allows you to close your eyes and drift into a beautiful la la land for a delicious 20 minutes. In that time, our mask will reduce eye puffiness, leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed. It starts warming within 30 seconds and the heat lasts 20 minutes!

4. Blitz’s away dirt and grime to reveal a radiant, fresh complexion with 7th Heaven’s Glitter Peel-Off Mask! This cruelty-free, vegan and EASY single-serve peel-off masks are the ideal detox for skin after a long day to cleanse impurities that can lead to breakouts. Featuring pomegranate, cranberry and biodegradable glitter, the fresh fruity scent and fun glitter also helps uplift your mood!

5. Freshen up those back-to-school clothes with Indigo Wild’s Zum Clean Laundry Soap – This is not detergent, but it’s just as effective and lots gentler. Highly concentrated, it works perfectly in standard and HE washing machines. Coconut oil soap lifts stains, baking soda removes odors and essential oils add a fresh finish. The formula, which comes in several scents like sweet orange, lavender cedar and sea salt has zero parabens, phosphates, petrochemicals, cocomidopropyl betaine, or sulfates. AND, IT’S SAFE FOR LITTLE ONES!

6. And, while we’re talking about freshening up, be sure to throw some Zum Mist into your purse, backpack, gym bag and/or car! This aromatherapy spray is so versatile that it can be used in shoes, as a hair refresher, a linen spray, air and room freshener and more. Zum Mist contains only purified water, essential oils, and vegetable glycerin – no chemical emulsifiers. Cruelty-free and vegan.

7. Finally, to prepare for the crazy season ahead, check out TruMed Infrared Thermometer — a touchless digital forehead thermometer perfect for home, office or hospital use. TruMed uses infrared laser sensor technology and detects elevated temperatures without physical contact in seconds in a hygienic and convenient way. Temperature can be read at a 5 cm distance for forehead. Let me know if you want to try this new thermometer for coverage — it’s available at Target.com!

PureWine

A must for any wine lover! PureWine is the brand known for The WandTM, the unique filtration system that eliminates histamines and sulfites, the culprits causing headaches and other wine sensitivities, without altering the flavor of your delicious reds and whites. The ever-popular individual filter recently introduced four different Charm Wands. The end handle designs twist off and attach to any wine glass. wist-off charms include hearts, lucky clovers, wine drops and diamonds. For more practical wine accessories, PureWine also offers a filter/aerator system, The WaveTM, for entire wine bottles.

Price: $9.99+

The Spatty

Indulge in every last drop of your fave beauty product or most delicious bbq sauce in the fridge. There’s nothing more irritating than not being able to empty out those jars and bottles. Think of the money and product wasted! The Spatty is here to make sure you get every last ounce. Think of a kitchen rubber scraper, but with a smaller, more contoured design to get into those hard to reach areas of an almost-empty container. The Spatty comes in 6-inch and 12-inch sizes and in four different collections: Beauty and Bath, Kitchen, Crafting and Home and Auto.

 Price: $6.49 – $9.99

The Dearest Grey

The oh-so-chic brand offers modern baby products designed by a Mama herself! Catch bibs, pacifiers and assorted dinnerware are just a few of the brand’s most snag-worthy essentials every Mom in the know is stocking in her diaper bag.

Price: Varies

Pure Inventions

Fabric Face Masks from SwaddleDesigns

SwaddleDesigns converted their Seattle-area baby blanket production facility to manufacture cloth masks. SwaddleDesigns offers two different cotton face masks, designed by Lynette Damir, RN. SwaddleDesigns is using cotton fabrics consistent with published studies and CDC recommendations. Their 2-layer 100% Cotton Flannel Masks are designed to filter airborne particles. The

flannel is baby soft, lightweight and breathable. Features ear elastic and headband elastic for secure fit. Available in Adult Large, Medium size and Child size. Made in Washington.

Price: $9.99

Kidskin

Everyone knows it’s important to use sunscreen while playing outside! Kidskin, an affordable skincare line for preteens and teens, makes all their formulas in the USA including their popular SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen. Made with zinc oxide, red algae extract (a naturally powerful UV-absorbing substance), and other natural ingredients. UVA and UVB protection plus hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested. Kidskin daily sunscreen will take the guesswork out of finding a safe sunblock for the entire family! Check out their safe and effective acne and sensitive skincare products for all ages too.

Price: $19.99

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I love all of my Spongelle products. Spongelle are sponges infused with the most amazing soap. I have  Spongelle buffers, shower sponges and body lotions.  All are available in the most delicate assorted fragrances. My latest addiction are the Spongelle Hand Defense sponges. I have one by three  of my sinks. at home.  Hand washing is a priority and Spongelle’s Hand Defense sponges are a great alternative to hand sanitizers which can dry out your hands.

These soap sponges aren’t messy, and smell fabulous. Spongelle Hand Defense sponges are designed for frequent hand washing. Spongelle’s Hand Defense sponges are enriched with Glycerin to moisturize and hydrate, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter to smooth and soften and Panthenol and Oatmeal to soothe and protect.  What I love most about Spongelle Hand Defense is that the sponges clean cuticles, nail edges, and fine lines in your hands which helps when you are an avid gardener like myself. The Sponge acts as a gentle scrubbing agent so there is no need for a hand brush to scrub out the dirt. They are also very gentle on your skin.       

Each unique Spongelle  is formulated with Thyme and tea tree oils . The thyme has properties that soothe the skin and is a natural alternative to chemical-based sanitizers. Tea Tree Essential Oil is a highly effective anti-oxidant with strong aromatherapy and skin soothing properties. Together, these ingredients make an irresistible soap.

****Each Spongelle Hand Defense Soap has its own delightful fragrance.

****Spongelle Hand Defense has 40+ uses and replaces everyday hand soap.

It’s Patented Technology, Proprietary Infusion Technology, Time-Released Lather soap sponge is Dermatologist Tested, Vegan Friendly, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free and made in the USA

You can find the entire line of Spongelle Products and their fragrances at spongelle.com

Do you want your skin to look fresh and glow? Are you sad because the constant redness on your skin takes the beauty way? The positive side of the picture is that now there is a solution to everything. Simple tips and good skincare regime can help you get rid of your atopic skin for all times to come.

Shower with warm water

 When you have atopic skin, then it tends to dry out fast. When the skin becomes dry, then the irritation is bound to increase. When you bathe, make sure that you use warm water. The warm water will keep the moisture levels intact.

Avoid the use of scrubbers

You should not make use of scrubbers because they will irritate your skin further.

Making use of the best homemade remedies

Using coconut oil as a cleanser

Using the right homemade cleansers is significant when you have atopic skin. Ideally, you should use Coconut oil to clean your face. The best thing about Coconut oil is that it acts as a perfect makeup remover also.

Coconut oil also helps to soften your skin. When you have atopic skin, then make sure that you do not aggressively massage your face. Take a small amount of coconut oil in your hands. Massage your face with the coconut oil for about 30 seconds.

Next, apply a warm towel on your face. The best thing about a warm towel is that it tends to open up the pores present on your skin. Now, after 15 to 30 seconds, pat your face with a washcloth.

Utilizing Aloe Vera Gel

When you are looking for a natural solution for your atopic skin, then Aloe Vera gel is the best refuge. The best thing about Aloe Vera gel is that it has anti-bacterial properties. The gel tends to hydrate your skin. Plus, you will not have to worry about the fact that your atopic skin will become infected.

Apply honey on face

When you want your atopic skin to heal fast, then you can apply pure honey on your face. You can apply honey on the affected areas. 

Even when you use home remedies, there are some precautions you must follow by all means. Always do a patch test. Apply coconut oil, aloe vera gel or honey on the back of your hand first before application. 

Secondly, you should never sit near the fireplace. The hot air from the fireplace can make your skin worse. The reason is that hot air tends to dehydrate the skin. 

If you want to go for good quality skin products, then you can also consider exploring Bioderma Atopic Skin products. When you follow these guidelines, then your atopic skin will improve with the passage of time.

However, you need to be consistent in your efforts. At the same time, focus on your diet too. Keep yourself hydrated. Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to speed up the healing process. You will be happy with the results at the end of the day.