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Health & Fitness June 24, 2015

Dry Brushing: The Celebrity Secret to Beautiful Skin

Do you ever wonder how all of these celebrities always look like they have perfectly glowing skin? One of their secrets is dry brushing. Dry brushing promotes stimulation, exfoliates dead skin and since the brushing motion promotes stimulation it also helps combat cellulite! Amen. It has quickly become part of my morning routine. I start at my ankles and work my way up, concentrating on my derriere and finishing with my torso and arms. It is a great way to relax and cool down after my morning workouts and right before I jump in the shower. Dry brushing helps keep your skin glowing and firm. It also feels pretty darn amazing! I picked up a two pack on Amazon for $7.99. I had read tons of reviews before I decided on one because I didn’t want a brush that was too stiff. My skin is super sensitive and I didn’t want anything that would hurt! This one is just perfect. So if you are starting to think about perfecting your skin and body for the summer months, dry brushing is something you’ll want to incorporate into your daily routine. Now go brush away!

Health & Fitness January 10, 2015

Save Your Skin During Cold & Flu Season with Boogie Wipes

I can’t believe I’m actually going to blog about a product called “Boogie Wipes,” but these are simply amazing and I just had to share! I have been battling this darn cold for weeks and was complaining to a friend about how I hate when you’re sick and your nose gets raw from all of the blowing. Ugh! Since my friend has two kids, she said that she swears by a product called Boogie Wipes. Even though these are definitely targeted for children, I will tell you these have saved my skin the past five days. They are comparable to a baby wipe but they contain saline. I opted for the fragrance free version since I have sensitive skin, and have not experienced any irritation whatsoever. These little wipes saved my face from raw, flakey skin that usually takes weeks to repair. I will never be without these during cold and flu season again! Here’s to staying healthy- xx

Skincare January 6, 2015

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?

Beauty October 18, 2014

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!

Health & Fitness September 18, 2014

Goodbye Summer…HELLO FALL!

As Summer comes to an end, I’m looking forward to switching gears and pulling out my favorite fall colors. From clothes, to makeup and accessories, Fall is all about rich, deep hues. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore Summer, but I’m welcoming the cooler weather. You can transition your favorite summer looks into Fall by mixing them will your rich Fall looks. Often times I mix two colors of lipstick together to get the perfect color I’m looking for. Or you can pair your sultry, smokey Fall eyes, with your pale coral lips. There are no rules, simply be yourself and own it! One tip to remember is, even though the weather is getting cooler, it is still extremely important to use sunblock year round. Your skin will thank you years down the road-