February 26, 2016

Get Noticed with Expose Yourself PR

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By Lisa Gal

Born on accident, Expose Yourself PR has been off and running for the past 4 years. Let them customize a plan for you and your business. Whether it be branding and identity or content creation, they are ready to listen. No social media presence? No problem, Expose Yourself PR can help. Let them help you get in front of the people that mean the most.

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February 26, 2016

Tried and True, that’s Kiehl’s

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By Lisa Gal

Since 1851 Kiehl’s has been providing premium all over body care for both men and women. Their design concept is simple, without the hype. They are very generous with their sampling program which should be exciting for the celebrities who will receive Kiehl’s Lip Balm and Kiehl’s Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque in The Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend. They will also receive gift cards to the Kiehl’s Spa and Barbershop to enjoy after they walk the red carpet. Tried and True, that’s Kiehl’s.

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February 26, 2016

Organic Vitamin C in a Spray

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By Lisa Gal

Get your daily boost of Vitamin C with a simple spray. Garden of Life’s mykind Organics creates an array of organic supplements made from over 30 real fruits, vegetables and herbs. Support your immune system with two liquid spray flavors, Cherry-Tangerine and Orange-Tangerine. Certified organic and Non-GMO mykind Organics – made only from real, nutritious food. Available at Whole Foods, The Vitamin Shoppe and Vitamin World. They will be also be included in The Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend.

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February 26, 2016

truBRAIN Think Drinks

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By Lisa Gal

truBRAIN is the most tested productivity drink. This beverage is complete with all the nutrients you need to improve focus, mental endurance and verbal fluency. There are two kinds of drinks, the morning and afternoon drinks that are a tangy cranberry pomegranate flavor and the Turbos that are a sweet Strawberry Banana flavor. Learn more about truBRAIN products here. They will be included in the Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend this Sunday.

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February 26, 2016

How to limit your carbon footprint and drive cheaper

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The environment has suffered considerably the effect or careless use of resources and emission of toxic waste. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring they safeguard and utilize well what remains. You can play a role in environmental conservation efforts through many ways. A little goes a long way.

One of the ways that you can help is through thinking green when it comes to buying and using vehicles. Fuel emissions account for about 30% of greenhouse gases released into the environment. Therefore, making the right choices when it comes to choosing which vehicle to operate and how to operate it is essential.

Buying a car

Your choice of car is very important and there is a lot of variety in the market. In case you need to buy a car, buy new because newer vehicles pollute less due to more efficient systems in development than older models. Buying a new car also allows you to use it for longer without needing to buy another car.

Make sure the size of the car is tailored to your needs. Preferably, you should buy as small as possible, especially if you operate within a 50-mile radius on a daily basis. You can even share a car with neighbours and workmates to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. This will not only save you gas money but also reduce the amount of carbon dioxide the car releases into the environment daily.

Fuel efficiency is very important when it comes to buying a new car. What most people do not know is the fuel efficiency ratings for vehicles of the same size may vary by up to 45%.therefore, size alone is not enough of a determining factor.

Driving green

Once you have chosen the right vehicles, you also need to learn how to drive green. The following are some of the key things you need to do when travelling a cheap car journey.

  • Reducing weight on the tires also helps to reduce the fuel consumption. You should remove anything that is not necessary for the journey and try to pack light.
  • Roof racks cause much wind resistance, which also makes the vehicle use more fuel. If you are travelling over a long distance, you can remove them.
  • Under inflated tires, affect fuel consumption by up to 1% for every 6psi. Make sure you have the correct tire pressure before you start.
  • Proper vehicle maintenance is essential to keeping it at peak performance. You should always maintain and check your car before any long driving journey.
  • Drive with windows up to reduce drag and increase fuel consumption efficiency.
  • Limit air conditioning when it is not necessary as it also uses the fuel.
  • Driving at speeds of less than 60mph keeps your emissions as low as possible; it also costs you less fuel. When the vehicle is stationary, you should also switch off the engine.
  • Avoid harsh acceleration. Rapid braking not only wears out the vehicle but also increases fuel use by up to 30%.

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Raphael Tucker, a researcher at the National Research Council has helped come up with various policies regarding pollution and motorists. You can read more about cheap car journeys here.

 

 

 

 

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February 25, 2016

Less Hype, More Science, Dr Anita Hegde Skin Smoothing Moisturizing Cream

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By Lisa Gal

Sometimes the best products are those that are in response to a problem. Founded by Cosmetic Physician Dr. Anita Hegde, her Skin Smoothing Moisturizing Cream is based on 20 years of experience in Cosmetic Medicine. “An intense concentrate of powerful antioxidants to minimize free radical damage to your skin.” Once only available at her practice this hand-filled, small scale cream is now available to the masses. A measured dose pump of Dr. Anita Hegde’s cream will be included in the Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend. Uncomplicated. Simple. Effective.

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February 25, 2016

OSKYN, Passionate about Pure, Natural, Organic Skincare

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Time, research and development in Australia has allowed Oskyn to realize the potency of phyto-active Australian native extracts in our own backyard. Couple that with scientifically advanced peptides and bioactive marine extracts and they think you’ll be delighted with radiant results. Their products are of the highest quality and purity to help you achieve the skin you want, the natural way. The Tinted Facial Moisturizer as well as Anti-Aging Facial Serum with SPF 15 will be gifted in the Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend.

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February 25, 2016

Protect your Phone, get it ADOPTED

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By Lisa Gal

ADOPTED is cutting edge when it comes to cell phone and MacBook protection. With collections from Barney’s to Target you’re sure to find what fits your style (and budget). ADOPTED was named twice on the top 10 best iPhone 6 cases for gifting this year by Vogue. Usher is already loving his python case he sported in selfies on Instagram. Leonardo DeCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Johnny Depp will soon get to show off theirs too when they receive one in their Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend.

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February 25, 2016

Ageless-Maintaining your Youth and Enhancing your Beauty

7K3A6506 (1)Although a positive attitude is the most important aspect in maintaining beauty and health.  I will be telling you my rules on the physical aspects of ageless beauty that I always live by.

I just turned 53 so I am all about maintaining youth and beauty and I can’t stress enough how important a regular beauty regiment is which should be a part of the way you live your life so that you can maintain your youth and beauty, for the many years to come.

As we age things happen to every part of our body, its just a fact of life. The key is to try and slow the process down and in many cases, improve upon it. This can be accomplished by being faithful to living as clean of a life as possible and having a regular beauty regimen that you stick to each day.

CUT OUT BAD HABITS – This means cutting things out like smoking or being around those who smoke. Smokers get more wrinkles. This may be difficult if you have any smokers around you but smoking is one of the worst culprits for aging not to mention it causes cancer.

Other bad habits such as excessive drinking of alcohol should be sworn off. Of course an occasional drink is fine but too much rapidly ages your skin, since alcohol dries out the skin itself.

Clean Food- Keep your body healthy. Make sure you eat lots of healthy foods and vegetables. It is important to try to use vegetables that don’t have pesticides because of there strongly possible poisonous content. Growing a garden this is ideal, but for most people it is impossible. Most of us will just have to get the best option such as going to the Sunday farmers market or to a vendor that sells vegetables that are grown pesticide free.

Cut sugar intake- Sugars in excess cause a multitude of problems and should be limited. Occasional limited sugar or natural sugar like fruit is the best option.

Cut Stress- Stress reduction is a must in terms of keeping yourself looking and feeling young. Stress also contributes to a plethora of illnesses as well as reducing the required defense of your immune system.

Even having a pet can help help reduce stress. If you have an animal spend time stroking and loving it. Studies show this this helps reduce stress and anxiety.

Get plenty of rest so that your system keeps an even healthy balance. If you cannot sleep try getting more exercise during the day and try doing exercises like yoga. Any type of exercise is great though. Find something that you enjoy doing which invites restful sleep at night. workout

When I am stressed I take a hot bath which relaxes me. I add olive oil or coconut oil to help my skin. Dimming the lights or turning off the light and burning a candle or candles also helps a great deal to relax.

Morning routine- In the morning make sure your face is clean. Put your favorite moisturizer on when it soaks in then use an SPF of 15 or higher to protect your face and neck. Now a days many of the base makeups have an SPF. This is one of the most important steps to protect you from the damaging rays of the sun. Re apply ever few hours. If you are in direct sun you may even want to wear a hat.

Also don’t forget to apply to you body the moisturizer and an SPF for any exposed body parts. Aging takes place over the whole body so do not ignore pampering and protecting it.DSC_8863

Teeth- The mouth and the face are the first things that other people look at. Teeth are a strong indicator of beauty and health.

Floss after breakfast to release the food that is automatically impacted beneath the gums which house the bacteria that cause not only bad breath but also feeds bacteria to cause multiple serious diseases throughout the entire body. Additionally, it is easy for others to see when the mouth and smile have not been taken care of. Yellow or brown teeth and bad looking gums age a person greatly. If you want to maintain your youth and beauty please floss and brush after every meal and especially before bed.

Vitamins- Because I work out hard, I like to take a multiple vitamin to ensure I am getting all I need for my body.

Night routine- At night, before bedtime is a great time to help your body, since it repairs itself at its best when you are sleeping, so that any preparation at night will aid in optimal repair.

Skin- At night exfoliate your skin with a gentle cleanser or wash with honey. Put on a moisturizer. I also use retinol cream to finish. I use it a few times a week and only a pea size for my whole face and neck. Put a light moisturizer on your body at night as well.

Lashes- For my Lashes I use Revitalash every night as it works well and having long thick lashes is a sign of youth and beauty. This is most important as lashes tend to lessen as we age. There are other lash products on the market so find one that works for you if you want to maintain a beautiful full set of lashes.

Hydration- Before bed drink some water. This is very important and your body will love you. Fill up a glass of water and have it near your bed so if you get thirsty you can drink it throughout the night. Hydration will aid in keeping your body looking and functioning its best. I use purified water.

teeth- brush and floss. You can also do a teeth whitening when you feel you need it to keep those pearly whites. There are many brands available.

If you follow all these rules then you should be well on your way to maintaining your youth and beauty.

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February 25, 2016

MONICA is the Cover Girl of the March/April 2016 issue of SHEEN

MONICA is  the Cover Girl of the March/April 2016 issue of SHEEN

MONICA is the Cover Girl of the March/April 2016 issue of SHEEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIRECT FROM SHEEN MAGAZINE!

Holding the spotlight for over 20 years as an R&B megastar, its no surprise that MONICA is  the Cover Girl of the March/April 2016 Social Media Mania issue. MONICA’s elegant demeanor and sultry music has garnered love from admirers worldwide and her intimate Q&A  Twitter sessions only further fans adoration. “What I talk about and share the most is what is important to me, that being first and foremost my faith and next to my faith is my family,” she says.

Social media is the cornerstone of the millennial culture and beauty gurus and novices alike have used this phenomenon to build and/or increase their respective empires. Social influencer, Jan Bonito, gained popularity on Instagram for astonishingly transforming into many celebrities including Snoop Dogg and now he„s showing us what products he used to turn himself into Rihanna. YouTube sensation Raye Boyce, aka It‟sMyRayeRaye, shares how she became one of the leading bloggers in the industry.

Searching the #NaturalHairJourney hashtag? You‟ll find the Glam Twinz and Natasha (Naturally Tash) discussing ways to keep your strands in their healthiest state. Is texlaxing the new wave for women who want curly hair, but don‟t want to join #TeamNatural? We‟re exploring the ins and outs of the controversial technique blowing up the black hair community. Spring fashion is here! Wardrobe Consultant, Fash, shares her effortless styling tips with us while actress Jasmine Burke shows us her best style as a woman on the move.

In this issue‟s Life + Culture section, we speak to Necole Kane on her transition from bitchie to empowering and media mogul Karen Civil on building a brand on her own terms. Family is at
the center of multi-talented stars Holly Robinson Peete‟s and Rickey Smiley‟s lives as they put
it all on display on their reality TV shows.

Join the conversation with the Social Media Mania March/April issue on stands March 1, 2016.

SHEEN MAGAZINE is The Ultimate Beauty Guide and can be purchased nationally at Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Books-A-Million, and Barnes & Noble. Visit us online at SheenMagazine.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @sheenmagazine.

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