Can you imagine the luxury of “waking up” your face each morning, then each evening thoroughly removing your makeup (even waterproof) with ease, by using a gentle cleansing gel that will surround your senses with the aroma of Swiss Chocolate ?

Well, I can tell you that I have, and it’s “beyond words“!

Let me introduce you to Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing.

This gel cleanser glides on your skin and leaves a very clean, hydrated feeling. Being a “professional grade dual action” cleanser while it’s melting away makeup, dirt, oil, and even eye makeup, Finest Chocolate Cleansing is nourishing your skin. This melding of Swiss Chocolate and “pure essential oils” is a definite plus for your complexion and senses.

Additional Benefits in Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing:
• There are no “harsh detergents or preservatives.”
• It “restores the skins ‘optimal’ PH balance.”
• Finest Chocolate Cleansing “primes the skin for subsequent application of Oxygen Products.”

Key Ingredients:
• “Theobroma Cocoa (Swiss Chocolate)”
• “Pure Essential Oils”

Finest Chocolate Cleansing is very easy to use:
Here are the instructions I received, and have used with excellent results:
• “Use a small amount of the cleanser (size of a hazelnut) and warm it between your fingers.” This is where you’ll begin to enjoy the dreamy Swiss Chocolate aroma!
• “Blend in a bit of warm water. On a dampened face and neck, massage in circular motions for 10 to 15 seconds.” Here’s where I personally like to relax and inhale the wonderful Swiss Chocolate as I clean my face and neck area, and enjoy a decadent Swiss Chocolate “moment”!!
• “Rinse thoroughly with warm water, until all traces of the cleanser have been removed”.

What’s nice about Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing is you also have the option, due to the cleanser’s unique gel formulation, to apply it without water . It’s terrific for heavy makeup users. It’s recommended, for best results, “ to remove Finest Chocolate Cleansing” with the Karin Herzog Silk Towel or a washcloth that has been soaked in warm water.””

I’ve used this gel cleanser both with and without water, liked both options, and found it an exceptional “premier” cleanser.

You’ll certainly want to check out Karin Herzog’s complete Chocolate Collection at :
http://us.karinherzog.com/en/collections/face/chocolate.html

Also be sure to visit: http://www.karinheriz.com where you’ll find a full array of products for women and men , face and body, skin care collections, and more!
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About Karin Herzog:
• “Karin Herzog is the only brand on the market to utilize patented-active oxygen in skin care.”
• The line was founded 40 years ago after Karin’s husband; Dr. Paul Herzog was honored by the Nobel Institute for his research focused on the benefits of oxygen for the skin”.
• As an esthetician, Karin inspired to collaborate in incorporating Dr.Herzog’s research into a skin care formulation, and the Karin Herzog line was born.”
• “The Karin Herzog line is still founding-family owned, operated, and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland.”

(Quoted or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained by a furnished fact-sheet. Any personal commentary was my opinion from using the product that was also supplied to me.)

Most couples determine when their families are complete, and the women are done having their children. This, however, is not the end of the concerns that women continue to experience and need to deal with.

Here are some of the surprising results from a survey that 1000 women took part in.
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Provided Survey Results:

• 35% – Reported having a pregnancy scare after deciding they were done having children
• 80%- Revealed they would be interested in a birth control method that they don’t have to think about every day
• 35%- Believed the only permanent birth control method available for women was getting their tubes tied
This survey was part of an educational program Family Size Matters made available by Bayer Health Care.

I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz, and Beth Battaglino, CEO of Healthy Women, “The leading independent source of health information for women in the nation” some questions regarding Family Size Matters.

Questions for Dr. Gilberg-Lenz:

1.Vicki: With women who have decided they would not be having any more children , but were interested in taking a form of birth control pill, what type of options are available for them, at this time?

Dr. Gilberg-Lenz: “There are several options available to women seeking long-acting reversible or permanent contraception. Women should speak to their doctors to better understand their options and make a choice that is right for them. The Family Size Matters website provides tools to help.”

2. Vicki : In this study, 80% of the women were looking for a birth control plan that they wouldn’t have to “think about taking” each day. Would there be any choices for them to look into, or would this type of strategy limit them to require a permanent solution?

Dr. Gilberg-Lenz: “A woman’s relationship with her healthcare provider should be a partnership. Different birth control methods make sense at different stages of a woman’s life. Of the 900 women surveyed who are currently using some form of birth control, 66 percent are still using the same birth control they used prior to their most recent pregnancy.
Being ready for permanent birth control is a personal decision that is impacted by many different factors and circumstances. Women who are considering permanent birth control should first talk to their doctor to better understand their options. There are also non-permanent birth control solutions that are not daily that women should discuss with their doctors.”

3.Vicki : If a woman chooses to be more pro-active and decides on a permanent birth control procedure, is a tubal ligation her only course of action?

Dr.Gilberg-Lenz: “Tubal ligation is not a woman’s only course of action. In fact, 75 percent of the 900 women surveyed are currently using temporary birth control methods indicated that they would be interested in learning about permanent birth control from their doctor. There are several options available to women seeking long-acting reversible or permanent contraception. Women should speak to their doctors to better understand their options and make a choice that is right for them.”

Questions for Beth Battaglino:

1. Vicki : Would you be able to share a bit about Healthy Women, and being CEO of this “nation’s leading independent health information source for women”?

Beth Battaglino: “HealthyWomen’s award-winning website ,
http://www.healthywomen.com was one of the first sites dedicated solely to women’s health and is recognized nationally as a go-to source for trustworthy health information for women by the likes of Oprah and Dr. Oz. This dynamic, comprehensive resource gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics. In addition to our online content, HealthyWomen produces print publications in English and Spanish. HealthyWomen regularly surveys women to learn about their attitudes and behaviors through quick online polls and its annual Women TALK® study. As part of its public health education campaigns, HW also routinely conducts national research studies to understand women’s knowledge and beliefs about particular health topics. HealthyWomen excels in conducting nationally recognized public health education campaigns. In partnership with other nonprofit organizations, media, government agencies and corporations, these campaigns raise awareness of a variety of women’s health conditions.”

“Being the CEO of a national women’s health organization is amazing, yet at the same it can be filled with more than its fair share of challenges because we’re not tackling one disease or health condition like breast cancer or osteoporosis –we cover it all. And, we look at health and wellness from a ‘mind, body, spirit’ and ‘ages and stages’ approach which is a unique way to ensure that her lifestyle and life choices play an appropriate role in making tailored, informed health decisions. This same approach also provides her with the tools to live well — from acupuncture to varicose veins — if she is starting a family or thinking about starting a family — we have great information and resources. What has been most rewarding to me is seeing how much we’ve grown and how the women’s health industry has grown with us. In the late 80’s it was newsletters and perhaps, a column in a woman’s magazine or a few Q&A’s on a woman’s health topic. Look at us now —screenings, seeking second opinions, asking about family history– living well with chronic conditions and making sure that new drugs are being tested on women, not just men. We have changed the playing field when it comes to her health and I love it. Our mission has always been about education and empowerment. Here at HealthyWomen we practice what we preach. That is, the importance of taking care of you.”

Vicki: Many thanks to both Dr. Gilberg-Lenz and Beth Battaglino for taking the time to answer my questions and enlightening us about all the options that are available for women in numerous areas that will help them to be able to “take care “of themselves.

You’ll want to take a moment to visit Family Size Matters website at:
http://www.familysizematters.com

On this website there’s a great quiz you can take to see if your family size is right for you. Another area that offers suggestions how to open communications with your spouse regarding your family size, and some relevant questions for you to ask your doctor about a form of birth control that would be suitable for you.

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from information provided to me from Informational-Fact Sheets. Much gratitude to Dr. Gilberg-Lenz and Beth Battaglino for their time and answers to my interview questions, and Bayer Health Care for initiating Family Size Matters.)

Do you have a passion for fashion? Well, gather around girlfriends, and I’ll introduce you to All’s Fair in Love and Wardrobe – A Fashion Editor’s Rules on Shopping For Love! by Stephanie Simons.

You’ll treasure Stephanie Simons new modern book​ of rules and dating pointers! Stephanie’s rules take your penchant for fashion into every aspect of what you may encounter in your world of dating and more.

You’ll also find some terrific recipes that “are editor tested and boyfriend approved,” intriguing cocktails you can indulge in after a breakup, and learn “The 7 phases of waiting for him to call”!

The amazing illustrations in this book, by Malia Carter compliment and enhance your reading experience. Each time you reference this book you’ll glean more confidence, strategies, and savvy to take with you into the dating world! All’s Fair In Love and Wardrobe is a great gift, and a wonderful treat to give to yourself!

Visit: http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/search/?searchtext=stephanie+simon&fa=search to purchase your hardcover copy for $16.95 (also available as an eBook)

About the Author: “Born in San Francisco, Stephanie Simons is an editorial strategist and beauty expert. Her work has appeared in numerous regional and national publications. Stephanie specializes in product naming and advertising campaigns for global retail brands.”

About the Illustrator: “Malia Carter lives in Columbus, Ohio, and is the creator of Deep Fried Freckles.com. This popular illustration blog features fashion and celebrities and is named after her favorite accessories: her freckles. Malia’s watercolor illustrations have been featured by Teen Vogue, Kingsrowe Gallery, and scores of fashion blogs worldwide.”

I’d like to close by quoting a dedication that appears at the beginning of All’s Fair in Love and Wardrobe: “To all the girls who’ve ever wanted to shop, dress, eat, party, travel and Instagram like a fashion editor. Now YOU can date like one!”

(Any Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article has been obtained by provided PR-Fact Sheets. Personal commentary is my opinion after reading and thoroughly enjoying a provided copy of All’s Fair in Love and Wardrobe.)