Donna Raheb
June 27, 2017

Time for a Vegan 🌿 Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea 🌷 Earl Grey Shortcake Recipe by Abby Phon

We’re back today with a healthy and elegant afternoon tea-time treat by Abby Phon, a health & wellness life coach and vegan recipe guru who has been partnering with Hynt Beauty to provide us with original Hynt recipes that feature one or a few of the ingredients that we formulate into our clean, makeup and skincare products.

Introducing her all new vegan & gluten-free Earl Grey Shortbread recipe which features Bergamot Oil from real Earl Grey Tea Leaves, and a dash of Vanilla, too.

“Personally, I LOVE Earl Grey Tea,” says Abby, who found it challenging to avoid the caffeinated drink while she was breastfeeding. She eventually went for the decaf version but it got her thinking about how she can infuse that flavor into a baked goodie to go with the tea “…or just as well with the red raspberry leaf tea I was drinking to support and tone my uterus,” she jokes.

“Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) is actually a cross between a lemon and an orange, and has a very citrus-y scent. It’s best known for being the main flavor in Earl Grey tea, but besides its distinctive aroma, bergamot oil is amazing for your skin and body!”

Bergamot is full of polyphenols, a natural antiseptic and cicatrisant, which is helpful for minimizing acne scars and other skin marks.

Vanilla is sweet, universally loved, especially in sweets and fragrances but it also has great beauty & health benefits, too! Real vanilla is full of antioxidants and has powerful anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Earl Grey Shortbread

(Vegan & Gluten Free)

INGREDIENTS

½ cup Earth Balance Buttery Spread, softened

½ cup maple syrup or coconut nectar

2¼ cups gluten-free flour blend (I used Pamela’s Artisan Flour Blend)

2 tbsp organic earl grey loose leaf tea or the insides of 4-6 tea bags

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F

Blitz earl grey tea in a spice/coffee grinder, blender, food processor (or mini-prep) until powdery

Add Earth Balance, maple syrup, tea, vanilla and salt to a food processor and pulse until well combined

Add flour and pulse until a dough forms
Form into a patty and refrigerate for ~20 minutes to firm up

On a floured surface, flatten to a ½ thick rectangle and cut into squares

Transfer to a baking pan or cookie sheet and bake for 14-15 minutes, until just browned on the edges

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Don’t worry if they are a little soft – they will harden as they cool!

Enjoy!
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June 13, 2017

The Spony Baseball Cap is the coolest Cap ever

The Spony Baseball Cap is the coolest Cap ever. I have to get one but the hardest part of this order is “What color should I choose?” Here is what I found out about Spony Baseball Caps:

  • Patent-pending Convertible Women’s Ballcap
  • Back center seam constructed with separable Velcro closure instead of sewn shut
  • Added pockets provided inside cap to keep Velcro on side flaps from coming in contact with hair
  • Can be worn as a regular closed ballcap AND as an open-backed ponytail cap
  • Made in the USA
  • Open up back of cap for ventilation, and close up back for protection from rain or extreme weather
  • Whether you’re on your way to the gym, a busy mama, or your hair just refuses to cooperate, Spony has your back. Take your gym routine to the next level with the perfect blend of fashion and function!
  • Check out the cool video below to see how this cap really works

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June 10, 2017

Show Dad He’s a 10 this Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, treat that special man in your life to some unique skincare from it’s a 10. Their skincare collection, he’s a 10 will make him feel like he’s a 10. he’s a 10 Miracle 3-IN-1 Body Wash,  Miracle Defining Gel, and Miracle Pliable Paste won’t disappoint.

Miracle 3-IN-1 Body Wash has an amazing scent and not only covers your body, but acts as a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Multi purpose products are very convenient because you can eliminate two products and achieve the same results with only one.

Hair Care is also in the Men’s he’s a 10 collection. Miracle Pliable Paste is perfect for the man who wants a flexible hold. The formula glide through the hair with ease and has no sticky residue. Miracle Pliable Paste contains Microcrystalline wax which helps deliver a clean, flexible hold.

How do I know this?  My sons use it.

Miracle Defining Gel compliments Miracle Pliable Paste by providing extra hold for sleek, structured styles without flakes. Relax ladies, he’s a 10 offers hair care products, and hand creams for women too.

he’s a 10 belongs to the Leaping Bunny Program which supports cruelty free products.

It’s a 10 Haircare’s new men’s collection and TENZING Skincare’s new grooming collection will be offering Father’s Day promotions.

Take advantage of this special, He’s a 10, will be 15% off now through June 21st. Just enter “fathersday” before checking out.

TENZING Skincare is currently offering 20% your entire purchase now through Father’s Day, June 18th using code FATHERSDAY on tenzingskincare.com.

 

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June 8, 2017

Doesn’t Dad deserve a Legacy for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to give that special man in your life cologne. If he is anything like my husband, he will love the cologne if it is a gift but he will never buy it for himself. This Father’s Day I found the perfect cologne, Empire Lyon’s Legacy Fragrance For Men.  I gave my children a few cologne options to choose from and Legacy got the “thumbs up” !

LEGACY is a sophisticated cologne with an alluring masculine scent.  This spectacular fragrance “opens with a sparkling blend of bergamot and lemon water with an atomic heart of lavender buds, crisp geranium and clary sage”  It also carries scents of  warm amber, vanilla suede and tobacco leaf.
LEGACY was launched by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2015. It was inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox highly acclaimed Television series “Empire” created the visionary Lee Daniels. The bottle design represents “striking gold”. “The idea expressed literally via the gold nugget design of our fragrance candle design and metaphorically expressed via the gold hue, crocodile trim, and Jeweled facets caps of the bottle designs.”    The Empire “E” pendent adorns the fragrance bottle magnificently.
Empire Lyon’s Legacy Fragrance For Men Eau de Toilette Spray 3.4 oz is Available at EmpireFragrance.com and Macy’s.
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May 29, 2017

Introduce Dad to Beard Guyz this Father’s Day

The question of the month is…What should we get dad for Father’s Day? On Father’s Day we honor special men in our life. In our case it’s my husband who is also a dad. I must say that they rack their brains out on this holiday. I’m prepared to answer their question with two words… BEARD GUYZ!!!!   The best thing about Beard Guyz is that he doesn’t need to have a beard to enjoy some amazing products from their line. Beard Guyz or Van der Hagen products offer that special man in your life the ultimate essential grooming experience right in the privacy of his own home.

Some of the Luxury Sets include:

Luxury Badger Shave Set, $39.99.. with its pure badger hair brush, Hypoallergenic luxury shave soap with an Apothecary Mug an Acrylic combination brush & razor stand this gift set is sure to be a winner.

Luxury Boar Shave Set, $29.99.. includes a 100% natural boar bristle brush, a Hypoallergenic shave soap, an Apothecary mug and an Acrylic combination brush & razor stand, this is also a great gift and the prices of these sets are quite affordable.

One of my husband’s favorites is Beard Guyz Daily Wash. He throughly enjoys this face wash. He uses it in the shower and he like the scent.  The most important feature is that he like how the Daily Wash cleanses and how his skin feels afterwards.  Beard Guyz Daily Wash is formulated with a “A blend of 35 natural and organic botanical and fruit extracts combined with Keratin and Protein to clean and moisturize.”  The Daily wash also provided  antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits helping to improve blood flow. The Daily Wash is suitable for all beard types

My husband doesn’t use hair conditioners routinely but Beard Guyz Deep Conditioner has been an exception. It works well on your skin after cleansing and he adds a little to his hair at the same time. Deep Conditioner has a ” blend of 25 natural & organic oils, butters, extracts, vitamins and conditioners chosen for their benefits to the hair and skin”. 

What if the Man in my life has a Beard?  Beard Guyz has you covered.

**Beard Guyz offers products such as Beard Scentz, which helps eliminate odors and helps prevent germs and bacteria growing on the skin.

** Beard Butter moisturizes your skin beneath the beard helping to avoid itchy flaky skin.

**Beard Guyz Nighttime Beard Growth Serum  is the perfect nighttime solution for facilitating hair growth, Rehydrating dry hair. It also has a refreshing fragrance.

Beard Guyz has the perfect array of products that will allow you to put together the perfect Father’s Day gift whether he has a beard or not.

You can find Beard Guyz at  most large retailers nationwide like Amazon.com, Beardguyz.com, CVS, Duane Reade, Target and Walgreens

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May 29, 2017

A healthy Anti-Cellulite Creme from Definitions Skincare

Definitions Skincare Anti-Cellulite Creme is definitely a product that you must have ready and waiting for you especially in the summer months. I started using this Anti-Cellulite Creme on my arms and because of it’s silky soft feel and great vanilla scent, I use it as a moisturizer too. I love how my arms look and feel. This Anti-Cellulite Creme does not erase the imperfections of your skin but softly tightens and smoothes, therefore reducing the appearance of dimpling and smoothing fatty areas.

Definitions Skincare Anti-Cellulite Creme is formulated with “Lipocare Technology” allowing the creme to effectively firm and smooth your skin. I am using it on my legs now and will use it consistently throughout the summer. This creme has a blend of natural and organic ingredients including antioxidants such as Vitamins E + C. It’s goal is to helps reduce and prevent cellulite dimples on the stomach, thighs and legs.

It’s best to use the Anti-Cellulite Creme after exfoliating your body. After applying the creme to your body, do not wipe off. It goes on smoothly and has a fabulous scent.

Definitions Skincare Anti-Cellulite SkinCreme, like all its skincare products and  treatments are free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, and dyes and can be found at dermatology offices and top spas worldwide.

You will find an arrray of top of the line skincare at www.definitionsskincare.com

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May 17, 2017

There is still time to enter.. It’s a Glam Thing’s Beauty Giveaway… Special May Feature

This month’s featured giveaway is Intensive Recovery Japanese Binchotan Zumi Mask

This ultra-precise, high-performance, intensive age defying treatment mask is perfectly adapted to the skin. Its excellent fit assures ultimate penetration of unique double-layered specialty ingredients into the skin. An incredible formula with advanced technology that helps in detoxifying, lifting, refining skin texture and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Once applied to the face, this mask made of active charcoal, releases negative ions also known as “Vitamins in the Air.” They are capable of balancing the skin and returning its natural balance. Skin looks younger and more radiant.

This amazing serum  starts off black and disappears into the skin – containing active charcoal; Mother Nature’s natural skin purifier.

Bottle: This luxurious, active charcoal mask is saturated with beneficial ingredients and moisture. Leaves skin feeling amazingly smooth, detoxified and younger looking.

Mask: Structure of the skin.This double-layered mask contains positive ions and excellent age defying and lifting plant extracts for a complete over all skin treatment.

Application: Use once a week. Onto clean skin, open the single mask pack and apply to the face, allow it to infuse the skin for 10 minutes or more. To fully experience, massage the mask with your fingers, this will cause more negative ions to be released, rinse with warm water. The mask is made from 100% pure, mild, skin friendly plant fiber, and is 100% fully biodegradable. Contains 12 masks. Retail Price: 5k Available at Tresor Rare Stores Nationwide.

The Trésor Rare elite team of skin-care experts have pushed for over 7 years to set a new standard in superb, age-defying skin care products with one aim in mind: restoring skin to its most youthful appearance. The Tresor Rare line of products was selected as a finalist in the HBA (Health Beauty America) Skin Care Prestige Category for 2015.

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May 8, 2017

There’s nothing like giving a little minx for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day gift shopping does not have to be expensive. You won’t have to break the bank with the MinxNY Kissables Spa Collection. Pamper that special someone with an array of luxurious spa pieces for her to enjoy spa treatment at home. I’ll bet she doesn’t have any of these spa pieces:

The Kissables Spa Collection Exfoliating Mitt is amazing. Finally, an exfoliating Mitt that won’t fall off your hand while washing. The mitt is made of a unique fabric texture that easily removes surface layers of buildup from your body and dead skin instantly. The best part is you can exfoliate with just water. This mitt does not require chemicals, only water to deep clean, minimize and reduce clogged pores of ingrown hairs and dirt. You will notice smooth glowing skin after the first use. After use simply ash and hang to dry.

No Soap needed with The Kissables Spa Collection Make-up Remover & Exfoliating cloth . This is a 2-in-1 cloth and I’ve never seen anything like it.  One side removes makeup with just water, and the other side is a gentle exfoliator and it’s so soft!  This cloth will remove cosmetics, including waterproof mascara without the use of harmful chemicals or synthetic makeup removers. This cloth is easy to clean and is ideal for travel. This remarkable cloth will last up to 1000 washes.

The Kissables Spa Collection  Shower Cap has to be the most comfortable shower cap I have ever used. The outside is 100% waterproof and will keep your hair dry and your hairdo intact. The cap has a  soft cotton-polyester terry lining which wicks away perspiration even in the steamiest shower or bath. Each shower cap includes a travel bag and is great for traveling. If you shower daily but don’t wash your hair each time, this is the perfect shower cap.

I no sooner opened my 2-pack of Kissables Fluffy Chenille Socks and my daughter and her friend claimed them on the spot.  They are quite unique as they are lavender infused and have non slip grips on the bottom. They are comfy soft and as my daughter’s friend said,  “wow, you can really smell the lavender”.  At least I have my shower cap, exfoliating mitt and make-up remover cloth to enjoy when I want to pamper myself.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner so check out  www.minxny.com and purchase your Kissables Spa Collection. You will find the collection affordable and fabulous!

 

 

 

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April 19, 2017

La Difference makes all the Difference

 

I finally opened my box of La Différence Cosmetics Instant Face Lifte Lift. LDC Instant Face Lift is a new skincare product recently introduced i the U.S. This skincare is high end and is a professionally-formulated anti-aging skin care product which claims to dramatically lift and firm your skin, providing instant results. I have been using Instant Face Lift along with LDC Anti-Aging Moisturizer as directed. I can honestly tell you that I saw results immediately.

If you have deep folds in your skin like your forehead for example, they won’t disappear. What LDC Instant Facelift will do is have an incredible effect on the fine lines and wrinkles on your face. After washing drying your face, I applied the serum (contained in a syringe) onto my finger tips and spread the serum on the areas of concern like the eye area and around my mouth. As the serum dried, I could feel my skin tighten and the wrinkles I was concerned about improved dramatically.  I applied the LDC anti-aging Moisturizzer over my tightened skin and applied makeup as usual. I loved the results.

All of LDC Skincare products were created in ajn FDA-approved, scientifically-advanced laboratory. The skincare is formulated with  plant stem cells along with clinically-proven ingredients that provide “instant rejuvenation and hydration of the skin, while powerful tightening actives work to reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles” according to their website and that is exactly how it worked for me.

The Triple Stem Cell Plant Therapy contained in  LDC Skincare will  revitalize your skin and remove any wrinkles and fine lines and effectively reverse the signs of aging. LDC Skincare will work for  men too!

 

LDC™ Instant Face Lift combines some of nature’s best kept secrets including:

·         Veegum: the ingredient that activates immediately to firm and tighten

·         Acai Palm: antioxidant that benefits and defends skin

·         Chinese Basil: rich source of Omega-3 and Rosmarinic Acid, soothing properties that calm inflamed skin and antioxidants that fight free radical damage that reduce fine lines and wrinkles

·         White Oak: has skin smoothing benefits with high levels of tannins and Quercin.

 

LDC Anti-Aging Moisturizer is the complement to Instant Facelift and  contains a proprietary blend of 6 Peptides and Resveratrol Complex. This moisturizer not only makes skin appear younger, but hydrates and moisturizes.

You will find these incredible skincare products at www.ladifferencecosmetics.com,

 

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April 19, 2017

Prom Look: Pump Up the Volume

From the PROS:  Want prom hair with volume as high as the volume on the dance floor?! Anna Peters for Sam Villa says, “Keep the height towards the front of the head instead of the back and it will be fresh, current and nothing like grandma’s beehive.”

Texture is a beautiful thing – play it up with the Sam Villa Signature Series Textur Professional Textur Iron.  It imparts expansive texture that not only builds beauty and control, but serious volume that can stand strong all night long!  Lock in the volume with these simple steps:

  • Prep hair with Redken iron shape 11 for maximum heat protection and style memory. Mist evenly over each section before using press the iron down on each section creating light airy texture. Continue all over the head.
  • Isolate a large triangle section that stretches from the corner of the left eye to the corner of the right eye and close it at the high point of the head. Clip out of the way.
  • Softly brush hair away from the face and up to the center back of the head.  Create a French twist and pin into place.
  • Take horizontal sections through the triangle and slightly back comb towards the high point of the head. Pinch and pull towards the front for desired height and pin ends into the top of the French twist.
  • Spray with Redken Control Addict 28 for a little extra insurance.

Credits: Hair: Sam Villa ArTeam; Photographer: Mitch Meyer; MUA: Keri Hatfield; Wardrobe: Michelle Boucher assisted by Carmen Nydegger

 Sam Villa is co-founder of Sam Villa® (Allvus, LLC), designed to bring “More Sam to More People.”  The educational world of this Behind the Chair Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007), Favorite Overall Educator of the Year (2015) and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, can be experienced on https://www.samvilla.com/pro/.  Stylists have access to “The Aspire Tour™” digital education series and other hot tips and techniques, as well as Sam Villa Signature Series tools – brushes, combs, thermal tools and shears. Facebook: SamVillaPros – https://www.facebook.com/SamVillaPros/ (Search for Sam Villa Professional); YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/samvillahair; Twitter: @SamVillaPro – https://twitter.com/samvillapro; Instagram: @SamVillaHair – https://www.instagram.com/samvillahair/; Pinterest: SamVillaHair – https://www.pinterest.com/samvillahair/.

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