Donna Raheb
September 8, 2015

Miracle Revival Mud will have your skin Muddy to Glowing in Minutes

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I can’t pass up trying a new facial mask, especially if it’s from Sarah McNamara’s Miracle Skin Transformer line. I have used many of her products and Miracle Rival Mud lives up to the name. With a little bit of time, only 15 minutes, and a little bit of mud, you will have glowing skin. Miracle Revival Mud doesn’t peel off and doesn’t tighten your skin, you simply apply the mud to your face and wait for it to dry. As the mud dries imagine all the vitamins and antioxidants it contains, soaking into your skin. Some of the key ingredients are Manuka Honey, Green Tea and Mushroom extracts. Miracle Revival Mud also helps with your skins elasticity while helping to reduce blemishes.

Miracle Revival Mud is formulated with a special absorbing action helping to “unclog pores, deliver natural nourishment, eliminate dead skin cells and detoxify impurities. Skin feels comfortably refreshed, invigorated, and youthful“.

One of the things I love about this mask is as you rinse it off, an exfoliation process occurs while rubbing the mud in circular motions. The exfoliation is so gentle you won’t even notice it. The result? Your skin is left feeling soft, smooth and cleansed. Miracle Revival Mud also helps with your skins elasticity while helping to reduce blemishes.

According to their website, “Extensive studies have shown that this bioactive silt shows superior activity in comparison to Dead Sea Mud, Fango Mud and Moor Mud in increasing skin moisture, reduces sebum flow, increases cell turnover by 92% and leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft.”  I like to say, with Miracle Revival Mud, the muddier, the better.

Sarah McNamara’s Miracle Skin Transformer is available for $38 at Kohl’s  beauty counters and at miracleskintransformer.com.

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September 5, 2015

HYNT BEAUTY This Week Only! Special Labor Day Gift with Any Purchase

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The Deluxe Sample Size Gift Set includes:

Titanium dioxide-free
ALTO Matte Powder Blush
deluxe sample in Sunset Pink (1g)
SKIN PREP SERUM
Bioactive Marine Complex
deluxe sample in a travel-friendly airless pump. (10ml/.33oz)

Get your Deluxe Sample Size Gift Set with purchase now

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August 26, 2015

The secret to younger looking skin is Hynt Beauty SUN PREP

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I recently received a compliment on my skin when I was told I don’t look my age. That’s a very nice compliment, but I have to admit, I do work on it. I always put sunscreen on my skin before going outside, and I use good skin care products. I try many products, but don’t like everything I try. The Skincare I do like, I use regularly (that’s the key) and they are doing wonders for my skin. My latest find is from Hynt Beauty, formerly Christopher Drummond Beauty, SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30. This Sun Prep is fabulous, and I love it!

I love that SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 is a 3 in 1 formula, a primer, moisturizer and sunscreen all in one. I apply it in the morning after washing my face and before my make-up application. Sometimes I use it only as a sunscreen, and I love using it as a moisturizer especially before bedtime. The formula dries so quickly and is very lightweight which is perfect for bedtime. It also has an amazing scent, like a combination of coconut and florals. After reading the ingredients list (see below**) I knew my skin would be in good hands, after all, I do love the compliments.

SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 is so important because it protects your skin from UVA/UVB rays with “anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant rich organic plant extracts such as rhatany root, green tea leaf, wild pansy and licorice that soothe and protect the skin while creating a flawless base.”  SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 is perfect for the most sensitive skin.

SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 is formulated with ingredients that are safe for your skin and rich in organic plant extracts designed to hydrate and sooth your skin.

*hyntbeauty  lists some the  extracts that make SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 so unique“:

*PINE BARK EXTRACT : Slows down skin aging by enhancing skin’s elasticity and hydration levels while improving skin fatigue, improving skin’s smoothness and reducing fine lines. Pine Bark Extract has shown to significantly increase skin’s hyaluronic acid production when ingested as a supplement.
*ORGANIC SESAME SEED OIL: Rich in zinc, an important mineral in our body that can also increase skin elasticity and smoothness and reduce the appearance of age spots. Protects the body from foreign substances or toxins that get in through the skin.
*ORGANIC ALOE VERA LEAF: A powerful anti-inflammatory herb that calms, heals and encourages the production of keratin to rejuvenate tired skin. Also helps boost your daily sunscreen *by blocking up to 30% of ultraviolet rays.
*ORGANIC RHATANY ROOT EXTRACT : A shrub-like plant that grows in dry, high altitudes, its roots are rich in tannins and have effective natural astringent properties.
*ORGANIC GREEN TEA LEAF: A potent antioxidant that protects the skin’s cells from the damaging effect of free radicals. Stimulates microcirculation to enhance the tone and health of the skin.
SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 is all Natural, Vegan, Organics-based, PETA Approved, Gluten-free, and Non-Comedogenic. Naturally preserved and free of Toxins, Petrochemicals, Parabens, Nano-particles, Bismuth Oxychloride, Talc, Silicones, Mineral Oil, GMO’s, FD&C dyes, Carmine, and Phthalates.

You will find SUN PREP Broad Spectrum Skincare SPF30 www.hyntbeauty.com

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August 19, 2015

CeraVe is here to protect your baby’s delicate skin

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My family uses suncare products all year long. I have all types, such as sprays, creams, sticks and lip balms that will protect just about every part of your body from the sun’s harmful rays. I remembered last year, we had family members over for a swim day, and they had forgotten their sunscreen. I was prepared for the adults but didn’t have any sunscreen that was specially formulated for young children. They were, however, happy to use what I had available to them. This year, I am prepared with CeraVe baby Sunscreen Lotion,  Face Lotion and CeraVe baby Moisturizing Cream. Now, when my family comes over for I swim, I can say “CeraVe is here to protect your baby’s delicate skin.”  What I am finding is that they are using my CeraVe baby products instead of their own and they are loving it.

CeraVe baby is new on the market, and I chose CeraVe because I like their adult sunscreens. CeraVe baby Face Lotion SPF50 is perfect for baby’s face and won’t run into your baby’s eyes. This sunscreen’s special features include being water resistant up to 80 minutes, it’s lightweight, oil-free and has InVisibleZinc formulation which when rubbed on your baby’s skin, provides a clear dry finish. CeraVe baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF45 provides some the same features as the face lotion is also hypoallergenic and is accepted by the National Eczema Association.
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Last but certainly not least is CeraVe baby Moisturizing Cream. This is perfect for after a day at the beach, after bathing or anytime you want to hydrate your baby’s skin. Just about anytime is the right time for a little moisturizing and pampering for your little one.

CeraVe baby contains just the right proportions of ceramides that are very safe for your baby’s skin. CeraVe baby contains NO Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates or Fragrance. Most importantly, CeraVe baby is designed to deflect the sun’s harmful rays.

To see all the products CeraVe has to offer please visit cerave.com. CeraVe baby can be found at CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Walmart, Meiger, Target, Babies R Us and Ulta.

 

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August 18, 2015

Wilma Schuman Algae Contouring Soap is more than just a soap bar

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This is no ordinary Soap Bar; it’s a Wilma Schumann Algae Contouring Soap.  Ordinary soap bars will cleanse you, but they are a little boring compared to Wilma Schumann Algae Contouring Soaps. This unique bar of soap will transform your skin with every stroke. The 2% seaweed it contains (from the Coast of Brittany in France), will help improve micro-circulation in areas on your body affected by cellulite. Wilma Schumann Algae Contouring Soap also helps assist the body in eliminating fat deposits in hard to treat areas.

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As you rub the soap bar over your skin, the texture of the soap, which you can see in the photo above,  provides a light exfoliation that feels tingly and refreshing. If you want to rid your skin of the dead skin cells and feel refreshed and renewed, this is the soap bar to use.  I am using this soap bar every night, and I have never felt better after a shower. You can purchase your own Wilma Schumann Algae Contouring Soap at wilmaschumann.com.

Here is a some information about Wilma Schumann Skincare that I found on their website:
“Wilma Schumann Skin Care products are the result of more than 30 years of research, testing, and dedicated professional experience in advanced European dermo-esthetic skin care. Wilma Schumann products offer the perfect selection for healthy skin maintenance, renewal and repair of your skin, either at home or in the skin care clinic. No hype, no gimmicks, no miracle promises…just excellent, professionally tested and proven products.”

 

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August 18, 2015

Butterfly Studio Salon Color Expert, Cortney Crace discusses Babylights

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Babylights are the new “it” word in haircolor, and a huge trend for summer/fall! “Babylights are slivers of delicate hand painted pieces inspired from naturally sun-kissed or beach look hair – adding personalized ribbons of color to the hair,” says Cortney Crace, Butterfly Studio Salon Color Expert. “This will create polished hair color with the flair of a flirty and playful look. It’s a new application method of freehand balayage, a technique taking smaller sections of hair.”

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Babylights are perfect for color first-timers and beginners to highlights who are just looking for a simple way to brighten up their look without a drastic change. By adding small pops of color and subtle dimension to your hair, you can accentuate your facial features and skin tone. Babylights are also a great way to ease into a darker look for fall while still keeping a hint of that summer glow. “There is a huge focus on framing the face. The best example is our hair when we were young or when the sun hits your child’s shiny healthy mane. Babylights are applied with fine detail to give you a specific look as though you were born with it. We see celebrities sporting this look all the time, such as Sarah Jessica Parker for a bolder bronze look, Jenna Dewan Tatum has a subtle tone on tone version and Rosie Huntington – Whitley sports soft blonde baby lights,” says Crace.

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August 13, 2015

Get to the root of your Gray with ROOTSTIX

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I got to the root of my gray and ROOTSTIX made it all possible. The first thing I do when the gray starts to show is call for an appointment for hair coloring. The second thing I do is grab my ROOTSTIX for a quick touchup. ROOTSTIX is temporary hair color, and it looks like a slim felt tipped pen. The design of ROOTSTIX allows you excellent control when covering up gray strands. I found ROOTSTIX helpful when touching up small patches of gray.

I even used ROOTSTIX to cover up some gray hair in the eyebrow, and the results were amazing. ROOTSTIX is easy to apply and dries very fast. It is small enough that it will fit anywhere, your purse, gym bag or makeup case. ROOTSTIX will rinse off in the shower so make sure you always have ROOTSTIX handy for a quick touchup anytime, anywhere.

ROOTSTIX contains a  mild pigment that temporarily colors roots and they are available in three shades, Black, Medium Brown, and Light Brown. ROOTSTIX are also suitable for men to use. I used it on my husband, and I was amazed at how easy it was to work with because men’s hair, especially their eyebrows can be coarse.

View the tutorial that can be found at their website; rootstix.com/instructions

 

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August 5, 2015

Formula 10.0.6 is better than ever

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When I was a teenager, 10.0.6 facial cleanser was a staple in our medicine cabinet. I used it daily for minor problematic skin and I remember 10.0.6 helped prevent my breakouts. Fast forward 35 years later and Formula 10.0.6 is still going strong with a variety of new products. For my 26-year-old daughter, it all started with Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox, and she was hooked. As a 26-year-old young lady, she has had the range of skin problems, and oily skin is one of them. Formula 10.0.6 is a unique skincare line addressing a variety of skin problems younger people have to deal with.

She told me she “loved” Deep Down Detox face mask and it had a really good smell.  She also stated that “It does a great job absorbing excess oil and makes my skin feel super soft. There are also exfoliant beads in the mask that does a great job exfoliating my skin. After using the mask, my skin felt super soft, and it did help clear up and prevent breakouts. Also, I have very sensitive eyes and many beauty products irritate or burn my eyes. Deep Down Detox did not burn my eyes at all.”  

My daughter also mentioned she is enjoying Best Face Forward Daily Cleanser and plans on continuing with it. Best Face Forward has a pleasant smell and does a nice job cleaning her face without leaving residue or drying out her skin. These are very important factors for her when deciding to keep a new skincare. The fragrance factor and does it do its job?

She liked these products so much, I am sending her Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine Free, and I know she will love it. Seriously Shine Free is a mattifying oil-free moisturizer containing bamboo extracts, absorbing oils on your face. She will have smooth, soft skin that is shine free. Did you know that Bamboo in skincare is a natural exfoliant and has a polishing effect on the skin?

I thought I would also send her Formula 10.0.6 Three Times Sublime 3-IN-1 Blackhead Wash + Mask + Scrub. It contains Pink Grapefruit and Jojoba beads and will aid is removing stubborn blackheads and will cleaning pores while exfoliating.  I think she will like using this 3-in-1 product and will prove to be a huge timesaver for her.  It is the perfect product for her to take along when she travels.

Formula 10.0.6

As stated at their website: www.formula1006.com “FORMULA 10.0.6 excels at preventing troublesome young skin with ingredients that work. Created by a chemist in 1933, the current range now includes skin care products specially designed to promote clear, healthy skin.”

If you still are not convinced, check out the following list of ingredients found in Formula 10.0.6 skincare. It’s it’s all good stuff.

ALOE VERA, BERGAMOT, CALENDULA, CHAMOMILE, COCONUT, CUCUMBER, GRAPE SEED, GREEN TEA, GUAVA, JOJOBA, KAOLIN CLAY, OAT, ORANGE, PASSIONFRUIT, PEPPER, MINT, PINK GRAPEFRUIT, POMEGRANATE, PUMICE, SEA KELP, STRAWBERRY, TEA TREE,VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, WITCH HAZEL, YARROW, ZINC

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August 5, 2015

DIY tips from RPZL Headmaster especially for Brides

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Look One: Fishtail Crown Braid
· RPZL clip in extensions are needed to add the extra length and volume. Place the extensions in the direction that the braid will wrap.
Start the fishtail braid at the nape of the head and complete the braid
Attach the braid symmetrically around the head using bobby pins (same color as your natural hair) to secure
Leave a couple of straight strands to frame your face. These can be left straight or curled.
Spray with extra strong hair spray
Add any bridal hair accessories afterwards
An easier alternative to achieve a similar look (if you do not know how to fishtail) is to do a Braided Crown Braid, following the same steps as above, but using a traditional braid!

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Look 2: Sleek and Chic Low Pony
RPZL Clip in hair extensions should be added here for the dramatic length
This look can be done with or without a part
If you want a part, define the part using a comb
If hair is wavy or curly, use a flat iron to get a completely straight finish
Use a pomade to comb hair using a fine-toothed comb
The ponytail is a low pony at the nape
Use a strong elastic to secure the ponytail leaving a small portion of the hair outside of the elastic to wrap around to hide. Secure with bobby pins (same color as your natural hair).
Use a small amount of pomade on the ponytail and finish with extra strength hairspray
An easier alternative to achieving the same look is to use RPZL’s Pony in an Instant! With a simple click, you can achieve the same look. RPZL has the most expansive selection of color, texture and length ponies available and pre-blended options too that are ideal for presenting a natural look. Our Gorgeous Bride is wearing RPZL’s Daring Dark Chocolate!

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Look 3: Romantic Soft Curls
For this look, the hair has to be blow out with a volumizing spray at the crown. No part should be made. The division of the hair needs to be made while drying.
RPZL Clip in hair extensions should be added after drying the hair for a fuller and longer look
Tease the hair at the crown to develop the volume. Cover with a section of hair. The volume here is crucial for any bride wearing a veil.
Wrap a front segment of the hair above the forehead using pomade
Attached the hair in the back of the head at the nape. Use hair pins (same color as natural hair) to secure in place. We recommend a hair accessory to be used here if no veil will be worn.
For the soft curls, use a large barrel curling iron to set open waves. Make sure not to use a small barrel that will produce a tight wave.
Finish with an extra hold hairspray

 

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August 4, 2015

Luxurious Hand and Foot scrubs from Skyy Hadley

Exfoliating is the removal of surface dry skin cells. Most people focus on exfoliating their legs and arms and don’t realize your hands and especially your feet need to be exfoliated as well. Your hands and feet must be exfoliated in different ways. See below for some at-home remedies from As U Wish Salon Owner, Skyy Hadley to keep your hands and feet silky smooth.

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Coconut Sugar Smooth Hand Scrub:
If your hands feel dry and rough, especially the palms, knuckles, and fingertips, exfoliating several times per week should improve their condition relatively quickly. Exfoliating hands also helps to even out skin tone which is often a common problem with hands, especially as we age. Create a scrub like the one below to exfoliate and moisturize your hands.

Ingredients:
Coconut oil (Tbl Spoon)
Sugar (3/4 Cup)
Olive oil (Tbl Spoon)

Stir mixture together in small jar. Take handful of the scrub and rub into hands. Leave on for a few minutes and rinse in warm water. Follow with a hand moisturizer of your choice. It’s best to do this before bed at night to avoid using your hands a lot after.

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Mint and Tea Tree Oil Foot Scrub
Feet require a more intense treatment to get rid of dead skin. Foot calluses can develop due to daily pressure from workouts, walking and wearing heels. Look for a scrub with a thicker consistency and rougher ingredient included, like sea salt. And after a little pumice stone use, your feet can feel soft, smooth and sandal-ready.

Ingredients:
· Organic Apricot Oil (Tbl Spoon)
· Sea salt (3/4 cups)
· Tea tree essential oil
· Peppermint essential oil

Stir mixture together in small jar. Take handful of the scrub and rub on to the balls of your feet and heels. Use a pumice stone to work the scrub on to the feet. Do this for a few minutes on each foot then rinse off with warm water. Apply a heel and foot lotion to the feet and wear socks immediately after to lock in the moisture

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