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Want Beautiful Skin Head to Toe?

Want beautiful skin head to toe? It’s a New Year and the perfect time to get into a great skincare routine. We often times just focus on our facial skin, but the skin from our neck down is just as important! Our skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s vital to take care of it not just for appearance reasons, but for overall great health. If you’re like me and you kind of over did it this holiday season, you might be in need of a quick detox. I love soaking in an Epsom Salt bath for 30 minutes at least once a week. I take two cups of salt and add it to a hot bath (as hot as I can stand) and soak for 30 minutes. So many toxins are released from my body and it is extremely relaxing. I also scrub my body every day with one of my all time favorite drugstore brand scrubs. Softsoap’s Coconut scrub is one of the best scrubs out there! I scrub my body in a circular motion with a loofah from head to toe. Once I’ve dried off, I apply Nivea’s Enriched Body lotion from my neck down. This body cream is amazing. I have been using it religiously for over ten years. It keeps my skin super hydrated and healthy. I also love the way that it keeps my skin looking dewy all day long. This is such an affordable routine that will keep your skin looking beautiful for years to come. Who doesn’t LOVE that?

 

 

GlyDerm Cream Plus 10: The Ultimate Skin Saver

 

Sorry for the lack of posts this past week but I have been battling a bad case of Strep Throat! This time of year we become more susceptible to flu bugs and colds. I was completely caught off guard when my Dr. came in and told me I had Strep Throat…UGH! I had not had this since I was a teenager. We can all relate to the damage being sick not only does to our overall well being but our skin too. It is even more important when you’re sick to take extra care of your skin. I constantly try to stay extra hydrated, which has been almost impossible since I could barely swallow. I doubled up on my Omega 3 supplements as well which helps my skin retain moisture and natural oils. At night I pulled out one of my most hydrating creams by GlyDerm called Cream Plus 10. This cream does wonders for dehydrated skin. You have seen my reviews on other GlyDerm products, which I LOVE as well, and this cream is no different. The Cream series is specially formulated for dry or mature skin. It contains 10% glycolic acid that provides the perfect balance of hydration and exfoliation to enhance your complexion. During the day, I lived with my Eclos rejuvenating mask on my face at all times. This was the perfect combo for my dehydrated skin. I’m finally on the road to recovery luckily, but this has been a reminder to not let myself get run down or let stress get the best of me. Living a well balanced life helps keep our overall health in check! Here’s to a healthy Winter (& beautiful skin) ahead-

Swissclinical: The Power Players 4 Months Later

 

I have the opportunity to try some of the best products on the planet! When I had the pleasure of getting to try a skincare line by a company called Swissclinical, I didn’t think a lot about it. I had never heard of this company and quickly researched their line and was immediately impressed. Being a eczema sufferer, I’m often times leery of changing my skincare routine in fear of causing a flair. But with a little research, I found this line was free of allergens, parabens, paraffin, colorants and other harmful substances that normally irritate my skin. One other fact that was super IMPRESSIVE to me was Swissclinical had partnered with the Aquaverde Foundation promoting reforestation of the Rain Forest and the Swissclinical Foundation takes 20% of their profits to provide care to children in need. I LOVE them already! The key ingredient in all of their products is Swiss Glacial Water, which is the purest water ever. The reason I wanted to recap my experience with this line four months later, is because since using this line my eczema is nearly non-existent and my face is virtually line free. Prior to using this line, I was contemplating if I needed to get a facial peel. I was starting to see lines that wanted to stick around a little longer than I liked. This line has totally saved my skin. I’m blessed to have pretty great skin to begin with, but Swissclinical just improved my skin beyond belief! I start my regime always with the Intense Serum Day & Night. During the day I use the Antioxidant Day Cream and follow with the Eye Contour Cream which is the best I’ve used. The combination of these products is unbelievable. You can take my word for it or do a little research yourself, if you want beautiful, youthful, line free skin…Swissclinical is the answer! Oh, and a little BEAUTY SLEEP- Amen.

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Amazing Cosmetics Anti-Aging Primer

 

Beautiful makeup starts with perfectly primed skin. I will tell you, this aging thing is not fun! Those pesky fine lines just need to go away…NOW! I have always had dry skin, and with dry skin comes an entirely different host of issues when it comes to prepping your skin. I have been an avid user of primers for the past ten years. A great primer makes all the difference in the world. My makeup lasts longer, looks better and does not settle in fine lines with the perfect primer. Of course I have my favorites, but when I had the chance to try Amazing Cosmetics Anti-Aging Primer, $34 at Ulta.com, I immediately wanted to put on my makeup. What I LOVE about this primer is that it does not contain dyes, parabens or sulfates. I love the texture and consistency of this primer and It also provides my skin with a good dose of hydration. My makeup looks flawless for at least twelve hours. This is one primer that is truly AMAZING! What more could a girl ask for?

 

He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse

 

Have you ever stumbled across a product by accident and loved everything about it? Well, that is exactly what happened here. I recently ran out of my beloved favorite self tanner of all time my Xen Tan Dark lotion. I love Xen Tan so much but it’s hefty price tag sent me on the search for something a little less expensive. I headed to TJMaxx. I’ve had some luck in the past finding some of my favorite products for a lot less money at TJMaxx. Well, low and behold at the end of the aisle was this self tanner by He-Shi. Since I had never heard of this brand I quickly Googled it on my iPhone and found rave reviews. I scooped us this bottle of He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse for $7. Yep, that’s right,$7. I had very low expectations because I’ve never been able to find a tanner that’s better than my Xen Tan, but let me tell you, I was blown away. It went on super easy ( I used a mitt, this is a must!) the color was instant and a beautiful deep bronze color, it dried very quickly and had absolutely no smell. The color stays true for days and it also didn’t transfer on my white sheets like most self tanners. It seems that He-Shi is a very popular line in the UK but they do have a website where you can order all of their products. I do realize it’s Fall and it’s okay to say goodbye to that Summer glow, but there’s something about bronzed skin that just makes me happy!