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Post Summer AM Routine
What’s your current morning skin routine? I am so blessed to work for such great companies as these and want to share my journey through the approaching Season change. Every so often say with the change of seasons is a great time to reassess your goals. Take take a real good look at your skin. For instance I want to currently focus on addressing sun damage that may have accumulated over the…
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Fireplace in a Jar
Ok anyone who knows me I am so super picky on candles. We have lung health issues (Cystic Fibrosis and asthma) in the house and candles can trigger issues including in myself. So we need great quality candles. Well I found it! It is at the top of my short list. @illume make stunning high quality affordable candles. I bought my first and favorite scent, Woodfire that is so natural and blending…
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Hyaluronic acid, or probably listed on the ingredient label as Sodium Hyaluronate is a cosmetic ingredient that is pounded into to us constantly, especially lately. However, do we really know what it is doing? I have written about hyaluronic before but only slightly touched upon it. Most of the brands have some form of a product with hyaluronic acid, be it in their moisturizer, lip product, eye cream, or serum. Let’s first discuss what it actually is first.
Hyaluronic acid or HA is a substance made up of a group of carbohydrates that our own body produces and start to lose the ability to produce enough as you get older, just like collagen and elastic. Its purpose is to also hold moisture in our tissue and plump our skin keeping up the elasticity in out skin. It also is a natural protectant from our intruding environment, keeping us safe from pollution. HA has been reported by the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, it maintains the immunity of the tissue that it resides in, preventing increase of bacterial levels and help calm down allergen reactive levels in the skin. HA holds 1000 times its own weight in water and prevents evaporation of fluid and draws in fluid from your environment, which is not that easy to do in the winter (forced air) or in dry climates. It does an amazing job of plumping the skin, improves elasticity; which helps minimize pores and makes it look dewy with a beautiful glow. In fact, Juvederm cosmetic filler is hyaluronic acid in an injectable gel which is used to plump up lines on our face, like our marionette lines around our mouths.
So are all hyaluronic acids created equally? Absolutely not, but you don’t necessarily have to break the bank for it. The main goal is to get an HA that is delivered in a small molecule, increasing the chance of absorbency. Preferably, look for a serum and moisturizer without silicone, which can prevent absorption of products you will layer afterwards. There is also a better way to apply it as well. Preferable I like to use a silicone feel serum with hyaluronic acid (look for one that advertises that it is delivered in a increased absorption, micronized particles or has an advanced nano-like delivery technique. L’Oreal makes a lovely Hyaluronic serum, Revitalist 1.5% pure Hyaluronic Serum L’Oreal and Vichy make a highly absorbent HA serum, . Spread it on your face, around eyes, neck, and even on the lips. Follow it with an alcohol-free hydrating mist, such as; Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist (Target), Korres H2Rose Mist (Korres), or Evian mist (Sephora). Then lock it all in with a nice moisturizer and maybe, a face oil.
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Optimize your Hyaluronic Serum Hyaluronic acid, or probably listed on the ingredient label as Sodium Hyaluronate is a cosmetic ingredient that is pounded into to us constantly, especially lately.
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Hyaluronic acid is all you hear these days, but what does it really do? Unlike the acid that may come to mind like exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids, such as; lactic, glycolic, and malic acids. It is an acid that defies what you think an acid does.
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Hyaluronic acid is a magnet for water. It plumps the skin tissue, grabbing it from your own environment, locking in moisture. Lately, I have been using a hyaluronic mist, like Pixi by Petra or Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express spray as soon as I get out of the shower before fully drying. It grabs the water in the air and surface draws it into the skin, plumping and hydrating. Follow with your regular routine.
Lock in the Softness from the Shower Hyaluronic acid is all you hear these days, but what does it really do? Unlike the acid that may come to mind like exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids, such as; lactic, glycolic, and malic acids.
Here is something to raise your eyebrows about…In 1980, Dal LaMagna was sunbathing in the nude when he got a splinter in his butt. Stick with me, this story will go somewhere…interesting. He tried to remove this splinter with tweezers from his friendly neighborhood pharmacy. No use, it wouldn’t budge. He struggled and struggled to remove this small “thorne” in his backside. This is what led to the creation of the leading beauty tool company, Tweezerman. In 2004, he sold the company at an undisclosed ginormous price to a German company , Zwilling J.A. Henckels, known for their precision knives. The first tweezer from Tweezerman was designed off an industrial tweezer used by diamond dealers. It only grew from there, becoming the #1 tweezer company in the World. Today, 71 year-old LaManga resides in Long Island perhaps sunbathing in his birthday suit in the summer.
Their products are simply exquisite, shocking quality, precision and worth the price. Most of their implements were engineered & manufactured in Germany. Germany is well known for their expertise in high quality metal beauty implements and surgical tools. I have personally used Tweezerman products, from tweezers, nail clippers, files, foot shavers, hair removers, sharpeners, and eyelash curlers. 35 years-ago the company was launched and since then they have deservedly received award after award.
There is a little somewhat insider’s secret about Tweezerman products which make them even more worthy. The company offers free sharpening services for all their scissors, nippers, and nail clippers for LIFE. All you have to do is fill out the form below and mail it off.
https://www.tweezerman.com/free-sharpening
A Pain in the Butt Leads Millions Here is something to raise your eyebrows about…In 1980, Dal LaMagna was sunbathing in the nude when he got a splinter in his butt.
Loil Organics – Our Apothecary Line for You So what is up with Loil Organics and our recent name change. We are happy to announce the formation of our own company, Loil Organics, LLC.
The Blue & Gold Dress of Fragrance
Read my latest blog post. Which one are you Blue or Gold? Alien or Angel?
The Blue & Gold Dress of Fragrance
Thierry Mugler may have created the best and the worst perfume…in my opinion (The Good Wife throwback) . Ok, that’s harsh, but so many will agree and so many will disagree. I apologize ahead of time to my friends and readers who Angel wearers. Let’s start with who Thierry Mugler is. Thierry (pronounced Terry) is a famous French Haute Couture designer, with a modern, almost Hunger…
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Stoke those Coals
What does activated Charcoal do for skin
Deep cleaning of skin
Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet for impurities and dirt
Helps draw out clogged pores and minimize the look of them
Great treatment for acne
I loved the results of the City Block Purifying Mask
Keep your eye out for charcoal products
Origins, Glamglow and Biore also have great Charcoal products 
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Dump your Makeup Bag Challenge
Dump Your Makeup Bag Challenge
Ok you are forewarned, this may be a little extreme. So this is my basic bag, and no I don’t normally carry it all around with me. So let’s start with my routine and it will all make sense. What’s in your bag. Post or email your makeup bag photos and whatcha got! and if and why you like it.
1. Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizing gel…
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IT'S THE BEAUTY HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN
IT’S THE BEAUTY HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN
Advent Calendar
So there has been a new trend that has emerged over the past few years and more brands are partaking…Beauty Advent Calendars. Remember when you couldn’t wait to open the next window on your advent calendar and get your chocolate or toy for the day? Well now they are making these cherished memories with your favorite beauty products. This is a closer look at the beauty advent…
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Routine is Key to Great Skin
Routine is Key to Great Skin
We drink our coffee or tea every morning. Brush your teeth. Routine is key to great skin. You can have the greatest and most expensive brand, however if you don’t use it on a daily basis, it just not going to do what it is intended to do. It really only takes a few minutes a day. As a veteran in the beauty business and a licensed esthetician, I have many favorite skincare lines and products.…
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