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Note Cosmetics – You have the dress, the shoes and the perfect accessories, but who’s doing your makeup for the wedding? Wedding photos are forever and in today’s click-and-post era, you want to ensure you’re camera ready. NOTE Cosmetics’ go-to, multi-use products and these tips and tricks are here to help you DIY a bridal look that is sure to slay.
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This morning on Fox46 Good Day Charlotte, I presented an It’s a Glam Thing Beauty Bonanza of products like Dr. Sandra Lee aka Dr. Pimple Popper SLMD Skincare Acne System products and kits. Judith August’s The Everything Pencil Deluxe, an It’s a Glam Thing Beauty’s Best Award Winner, was also featured.
Collagen is our body’s key structural protein, which is involved in creating strong and healthy hair, nails, bone, muscle and tendons. It also keeps our skin smooth. Youtheory Collagen Powder was featured. Schick has just launched a bi-directional razor designed to shave forwards and backwards. It is called the Intuition f.a.b. Razor.
Lastly, Cheeky Physique’s Cheeky Cups Body Contouring Kit is a contouring system based on ancient cupping techniques. Like a deep tissue massage in reverse. This is to work on stubborn cellulite.
On air at Good Day Charlotte
The links to all of the product websites are here for you to check out.
Lips get their shape and fullness in part from collagen. As we age, our body produces less collagen and the lips start to lose their plumpness. I am experiencing this collagen depletion now.
I have spent much time and money plumping and augmenting my lips with procedures like fillers and even bovine collagen. The bovine collagen injections were many, many years ago and yes, as a vegan of quite some time now and a vegetarian of almost a lifetime, I think back upon that with horror.
Lips are my devotion right now and I am always on the look out for products and makeup techniques that work to plump and create an appearance of fuller lips without having to “fill ‘er up”.
I found an interesting “How to”, 9 Makeup Tricks You Must Know to Fake Fuller Lips, online at Reader’s Digest. At Liveabout.com I found 6 Tips for Fuller Lips
A favorite lip product I recently discovered is Surya Brasil‘s 100% Natural, Vegan & Kosher Tinted Lip Balms. They are an organic and cruelty-free, They keep my lips smooth, and soft and hydrated. They are available in Blood Orange, Coconut Nectar, Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Sugared Fig and Vanilla Dragon Fruit. I have every one. They are $4.99 each.
I am a skin cancer survivor so I must say, don’t skip sunscreen on your lips. If your lip products do not contain sunscreen be sure to put sun protection on first. That is always a must!
My favorite -Surya Brasil Vegan Tinted Lip Balm Pomegranate
The American Academy of Dermatology refers to the natural aging process as “intrinsic aging,” and while there isn’t anything you can do about that, there is definitely something you can do about “extrinsic aging.” Your environment and lifestyle choices can greatly influence the look and feel of your skin, and ultimately speed up the appearance of wrinkles and other visible lines of aging. Ensure your skin stays as youthful as possible with these anti-aging regimens.
It’s no secret that moisturizer revitalizes the skin, and keeps it feeling soft and smooth. Every time we wash our skin, in fact, some of the natural moisture is wiped away, and therefore it’s important to maintain moisture levels by moisturizing twice a day — once in the morning and once in the evening. During the day, you can kill two birds with one stone by using a moisturizer that also has SPF as this will protect your skin from any sun damage, and thus fights off premature aging.
Whether it’s once or twice a day, cleansing your face should become a regular routine to keep your skin clean and free of blemishes. One mistake that many women make when it comes to saving their skin from premature aging, is leaving their make-up on overnight. If you’re only going to cleanse once a day, make sure it’s in the evening before bed and is with a gentle cleanser as this will reduce irritation and increase hydration.
During your sleep is the ideal time for your skin to restore and energize itself — two activities that will naturally keep your skin young. Therefore, having a comprehensive nighttime routine that can involve not only cleanser and moisturizer but also possibly an eye cream and a strong serum, supports this regeneration and gives your skin the best chance to help itself.
The skin around your eyes is usually where the first signs of wrinkles and lines appear, as it tends to be thinner drier and more sensitive than any other area. Try applying eye cream regularly to give this particular area the extra support it needs. Artistry by Amway just created the Artistry Supreme LX Collection which uses stem cells from the Gardenia Grandiflora flower. If you prefer natural products then this may be a great option and it comes in just a moisturizer as well.
Everybody’s skin is different, and acknowledging this is important to ensuring your skin fights the signs of premature aging. Whether it’s dark circles, puffy eyes, an oily t-zone, excessive dryness, dark spots or uneven skin tone, always include products or rituals that cater to your individual needs.
Aging skin can be difficult to combat given the many internal and external factors that contribute to the health of our complexion. Try using some of these skin regimens and get in the habit of taking care of your skin so it remains glowing and youthful for as long as possible.
Above is what you’ll find tomorrow on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan. Stay Tuned for Enya’s product presentation!
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With this cold, dry and windy weather we are experiencing lately, my skin is really being hit hard! It’s time for some extra pampering. Valentina’s Comfort Facial Oil is the perfect treatment to help restore facial skin back to being soft and smooth. With the help of Valentina’s Comfort Facial Oil’s main ingredients, Sunflower Oil and Virgin Avocado Oil, you can say goodbye to dry itchy skin.
Valentina’s Comfort Facial Oil is perfect for sensitive skin and is an FDA-approved natural Eczema treatment. Babies with the most sensitive skin can be bathed in it. According to Valentina’s Naturals, “It contains a unique chemical cocktail that soothes inflamed skin whether it is on your face or arms, or in your stomach or your colon. We use it in three of our products designed for dry, sensitive or mature skin.”
The bottle contains a dropper which allows you to control the application. Simply apply to your fingertips and smooth over your neck and face. It will feel oily at first but immediately dries into your skin for an amazing feel. Try it o your hands as well, you can smell the Avocado Oil and it is quite appealing.
Valentina’s Naturals are formulated from raw materials, and they look for 100% Natural, Certified Organic, Ecocert, GMO-Free, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Conflict-Free, Sustainably-Harvested ingredients whenever possible. They also reject ingredients which are pre-preserved with synthetics such as Phenoxyethanol, or suspended in Propylene Glycol, or which contain synthetic chemicals.
They have an extensive line of Body Care, Facial Care, Bath Salts and Natural Perfumes which can be found at theie website: valentinasnaturals.com
