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Best Summer Beauty Products
There are so many great things about summer, but one thing I can completely live without is the damage it does to your skin. Everything from the sun burns to the excessive sweating makes it hard to keep your traditional skincare routine during this time of year. It is important to tweak your skincare routines in the summer to meet your needs. Here’s a list of the best beauty products to try this summer!
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Lotion – SPF 100
This sunscreen offers the highest combined UVA/UVB protection, and is proven to protect skin from over 99% sunburn damage. Plus, with an unbeatable PFA, nothing provides better UVA protection. Infused with a light, fresh scent, this elegant formulation is fast-absorbing, non-whitening, water resistant and lightweight. Neutrogena’s Dry-Touch technology provides an ultra-light, non-shiny finish and leaves skin soft and smooth.
Price: $9.79
Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea
An invigorating mist formulated with an infusion of nutrient-rich botanicals and cucumber essential water to revive dull, tired skin. Aloe vera and cucumber – both rich in essential vitamins and minerals – deliver a cooling boost of hydration as green tea provides powerful antioxidant protection. Skin is left feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Price: $7.00
Confidence In Your Glow
Get the look of an instant all-over vitality-filled glow, plus a boost of brightening and radiant warmth, in one simple step! From the sensorial experience of the fresh orange scent to the powerful vitamin C-infused radiance-boosting and brightening formula, Confidence in Your Glow transforms your complexion with high-performance, anti-aging ingredients and talc-free, ultra-luxe pigments.
Price: $32.00
Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF30
Sun Bum Lip Balm SPF 30 protects your lips from sun and wind damage. Aloe vera soothes dry, chapped lips while cocoa butter softens, repairs and enhances skin renewal. Use over bare lips or under your favorite lip color for added skin protection.
Price: $3.99
City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub
A 5-minute dual-action detoxifying and exfoliating clay mask. Appropriate for all skin types.
Purifies and polishes skin for a delightful deep-clean treatment. Natural bamboo charcoal and kaolin clay help remove pollution and impurities, while natural silica beads gently refine texture.
Price: $28.00
Ultra Facial Cream
This ultra facial cream helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. It is the best you are constantly sweating. With continuous moisture replenishment throughout the day, leaves skin smooth, soft and healthy-looking.
Price: $27.00
Camera Ready BB Water SPF 30
This multitasking BB water with SPF 30 is an ultra-hydrating and oil-free formula that creates a sheer, radiant finish that lasts all day. It delivers a demi-matte complexion that’s never flat, creating a natural-looking canvas, and it minimizes the look of fine lines, pores, and blemishes. This unique BB water allows you to build coverage and does not cause any drying, cracking, or caking during wear.Price: $42.00
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Israel’s First & Largest Cannabis Company Launches in Nevada
The United States will experience a wellness revolution through a new line of clinically-proven, proprietary cannabis products from Tikun Olam, a premier science based cannabis provider rooted in the world capital of medical cannabis: Israel. Following the success of their pilot program in Delaware, and uniquely positioned to revolutionize health & wellness for the nation, the groundbreaking medical and adult use lifestyle brand, Tikun™, will continue its U.S. expansion with a launch throughout Nevada in April 2017.
Israel has been at the forefront of medical cannabis research since 1964, when Professor Raphael Mechoulam, considered the “Father of Cannabis” headed the team that first isolated THC and later discovered that THC interacts with the largest receptor system in the human body- the endocannabinoid system. These medical advances spurred Tikun Olam to launch as Israel’s first medical cannabis provider in 2007.
Tikun Olam continues to lead the way with groundbreaking research, patient care, strain genetics, agronomy and advanced extraction techniques in the global cannabis field. They established the first professionally staffed clinic dedicated to helping patients medicate properly through precise dosage and specific strains. This resulted in the world’s first and largest database of patient feedback which guided the development of life improving strains for specific symptoms. This patient feedback also led to the development of a high-CBD strain,Avidekel™, acclaimed as “highless marijuana” by Reuters and a revolutionary step in the therapeutic use of cannabis.
“Tikun Olam is the gold standard for pharmaceutical grade medical cannabis production in both Israel and Canada. The US cannabis market is becoming more sophisticated, looking beyond high-THC content to demand medically-proven, quality products for therapeutic cannabis use as part of a healthy lifestyle,” according to Bernard Sucher, CEO of T.O. Global LLC. “We are confident that entering the medical and adult-use U.S. market with a genuine approach to health and wellness, will position Tikun for a successful expansion where regulated markets exist.”
Known as “Tikun™” in the United States, the intellectual property, cultivation methodologies, scientific collaboration, and overall best practices of Tikun Olam, will be utilized in production with their licensed partners CW Nevada LLC. The products will initially be launched at CW Nevada’s dispensaries and then rolled out to other dispensaries throughout the state. Tikun’s products will be available in flower, vape cartridges, topical creams, tinctures and edibles through six unique strains derived from the Israeli catalog of sixteen. According to Tikun Olam’s patient testimonials, their strains have shown a marked improvement in the overall quality of life for 85% of patients treated, as well as alleviating symptoms related to Crohn’s, Colitis, Parkinson’s, PTSD, AIDS and Cancer, just to name a few.
Tikun’s strains range from Alaska™, a high-THC sativa, known for its uplifting and invigorating qualities, to several high-THC indica strains such as Erez™, Or™, and Eran Almog™, known to be exceptional for pain management and the relief of various health conditions. The most revolutionary strains in the Tikun catalogue are Midnight™, created on a balanced 1:1 ratio of THC & CBD, likely to be popular among those looking for a daytime, mild effect; and Avidekel, the first ever high-CBD strain in the world, cultivated by Tikun Olam five years ago and named as more effective than generic CBD in clinical studies throughout Jerusalem.
In the coming years, Tikun plans to continue building upon the patient trusted heritage that has defined their innovative leadership within the burgeoning cannabis industry. The experts of Tikun Olam will continue to break new ground by engineering products that cultivate pathways to new markets, catering to all those who seek an active and healthy lifestyle in every legally regulated market in the United States.
About T.O. Global LLC (USA):
T.O. Global LLC opened its operations in 2015. T.O.Global LLC, whose brand is known nationally as Tikun™, is intent on expanding its branded products in the United States and plans to penetrate the legal cannabis marketplace through professionally licensed producers in all states where medical cannabis has been legalized. Tikun holds an exclusive license to market and brand all of Tikun Olam’s intellectual property. Building on the scientific advancements, clinical research and extensive data pool of Tikun Olam, Tikun is positioned to serve as the pharmaceutical backbone for superior health & wellness products in the United States. The brand’s unique products have been used in exclusive medical trials within Tikun Olam’s clinics and have treated over 10,000 patients for a variety of conditions. Tikun Olam USA is active in numerous ongoing research studies with results to be published throughout 2017. For more information, please visit tikunolamusa.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & IG @TikunOlamUSA.
About Tikun Olam Ltd (Israel):
Tikun Olam Ltd. is the first, largest and foremost supplier of medical cannabis in Israel and is considered one of leading medical cannabis companies in the world. Tikun Olam is the pioneer in the treatment of patients with medical cannabis in Israel. It is privately held and has been operating under a license from the Israel Ministry of Health for over a decade. Tikun Olam provides unparalleled treatment alternatives through the development of industry leading standards, with the highest quality, pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis available. Tikun Olam together with Tikun maintains ongoing clinical trials in Israel. For more information, please visit tikun-olam.info. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & IG @Tikun_Olam.
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How To Get That Summer Glow: New It Cosmetics
Summer is right around the corner and I can’t wait to get that summer glow! These amazing new palettes will provide you with an instant all-over vitality-filled glow, plus a boost of brightening and radiant warmth, in one simple step! From the sensorial experience of the fresh orange scent, to the powerful vitamin C-infused radiance-boosting and brightening formula, Confidence in Your Glow™ transforms your complexion with high-performance, anti-aging ingredients and talc-free, ultra-luxe pigments!
Why you’ll love IT!
ü Delivers your blush, bronzer and highlighter in one simple step for an instant all-over glowü Drops of Light Technology™ gives you lit-from-within radiance without glitter or shimmerü Talc-free universal shades look flawless on all skin types and tonesü Anti-aging, skin-brightening vitamin C, plus a super ceramide complex, peptidesand collagen for your most beautiful skin!ü Pairs perfectly with our NEW Heavenly Skin™ One-Sweep Wonder Brush #705Confidence in Your Glow is now available to purchase at itcosmetics.com and ulta.com. -
Every Foster Youth Deserves a Bright Future – Educate Tomorrow
Last weekend, Lulu went to Miami to attend Educate Tomorrow’s Anniversary Gala on Saturday night April 1st at Rubell Family Collection Gallery.Educate Tomorrow, Corp. is an international, nonprofit, certified 501(c)3 organization. All over the world, poverty denies children, as well as adults, the promises of a better tomorrow. Forgotten by society and social welfare programs, children born into poverty are trapped in a cruel and often violent cycle that frequently continues for generations. Lacking the inspiration, confidence, knowledge, and means to change, entire families are lost to the cycle of hopelessness.
Educate Tomorrow believes that the best way to end the cycle of poverty is through education. Their mission is to make education an attainable goal for the most disadvantaged in our world, so that all may be afforded the possibilities that can be achieved through learning. They strive to reach out to these individuals and provide them inspiration, guidance, and support and lead them on the path of life-long learning.
Based in Miami, Florida, Educate Tomorrow supports 15-23 year olds, who are aging out of the foster care system, by matching them with mentors. These mentors in turn help the young people to enroll in college and training programs, find housing and jobs, as well as apply for educational and social assistance that may be available to them.
Educate Tomorrow also provides educational and life skills camps called “It’s Your Life”, which is funded by The Children’s Trust. These camps are a coordination among many community participants including the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, the Dade County Bar Association, Legal Aid, Department of Children & Families, CHARLEE, Children’s Home Society, Lawyers for Children America, University of Miami Children & Youth Law Clinic, the Guardian Ad Litem Program, Suited for Success, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Miami Chapter, and Casa Valentina.
Internationally, the founders of Educate Tomorrow established one of the first local language primary schools in the remote and impoverished village of Kabey Fo in Niger, West Africa. The founders also developed an Adult Literacy Program in the same village. Established under the same principals as the Miami-based efforts, these educational programs are designed to provide inspiration, guidance, and support and lead the children and adults on the path of life-long learning. Some of the first students will graduate from primary school this year. To facilitate their continued success, Educate Tomorrow is establishing a dormitory about 2km from the nearest secondary school, which will provide room and board, as well as tutoring to the students from Kabey Fo. These programs continue to be funded by generous donations to Educate Tomorrow’s International Program.
About Educate Tomorrow’s CEO Brett McNaught:
Brett is the CEO of Educate Tomorrow, aMiami-Dade County based 501c3 whose mission is to create independence for disadvantaged and foster youth through education, mentoring and the development of life skills. The White House named Educate Tomorrow a top 25 “Program of Promise” and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce awarded Educate Tomorrow the NOVO Innovation award in 2014 for non-profits. Voices for Children Foundation named Educate Tomorrow the child protector of the year in 2013. In 2014 Brett was selected to the National Urban Fellows Executive Leadership Program and to the Miami Foundation Miami Leaders program where he is sponsored to attend the FIU High Potential Leader Program. Before Educate Tomorrow Brett was an officer of buildOn where he led their International programs from 2005-2012 overseeing the construction of over 1,000 classrooms for more than 40,000 children in rural Haiti, Nicaragua, Senegal, Mali, Malawi, Niger, Nepal and India. Brett served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa from 2001-2003. He lived in a remote rural village without a road, running water or electricity and learned to speak the local language, Hausa, fluently enough to build a school, run adult literacy programs and institute multiple health and agriculture based projects. Brett has an M.S.Ed in Community and Social Change from the University of Miami. He is currently a board member of buildOn and Learning 1 to 1 Foundation, and was on the board of the Miami Dade County Community Based Care Alliance from 2012-2016. He is co-chair of the Education and Employment committee for the Miami-Dade County Homeless Youth Collective Impact. He is married to Virginia Emmons McNaught, co-founder of Educate Tomorrow and has a 5 year old daughter named Emma and a 4 year old son named Miles. Together Brett and Virginia received the Florida International University PATH award for Well-Being in 2015 for their work at Educate Tomorrow.About Educate Tomorrow’s Co-founder and President Virginia Emmons McNaught:
Virginia Emmons McNaught is co-founder, President and Chief Business Development Officer of Educate Tomorrow. She was CEO of Educate Tomorrow from 2003-2010. She now leads Educate Tomorrow in strategy and growth, forging key strategic partnerships locally and globally. In 2015 Virginia was recognized at the Red Cross Women’s Spectrum Awards for her work in Education. She is also the recipient of Florida International University PATH Award for Well-Being, which she received with her husband. She was awarded the Junior League’s Women Who Make A Difference Award and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Everyday Freedom Hero Award. She was featured in the book America’s Way to Change and was recognized at the White House by President Obama as developing one of twenty-five Programs With Promise. In 2012 Virginia was a finalist for the White House Fellowship. Virginia served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a remote village in Niger, West Africa and continues to support the schools she helped establish. She has represented the Peace Corps as a spokesperson for White House events and is the current President of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida. Raised as the youngest of eight from humble beginnings in Greendale, Wisconsin, she has traveled to over 45 countries. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where she was student body President and captain of the soccer team. She is a graduate of the University of Miami with a M.S. Ed in Community& Social Change.More information about Educate Tomorrow or make a donate, http://www.educatetomorrow.org/.
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New Garfield Cat Litter
(Miami, FL – February, 23rd 2017) After last year’s successful launch at Global Pet Expo, 7Pets is pleased to bring Garfield Cat Litter to this year’s edition, which will be held from March 22nd to March 24th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This time around, those who stop by booth #1591 will be able to see how all three 100% natural versions of Garfield Cat Litter work, along with the achievements the brand is proud to have collected throughout its first year in the market. 7Pets’ all natural and unique hygienic litter solution for cats has already reached the shelves of relevant chains, such as Shoprite, in addition to significant online venues, such as Petsmart.com. “Considering that we brought Garfield Cat Litter to the American market only one year ago, we are pleased with the results”, explains Andre Santos, Director of Sales at 7Pets. “The great feedback Garfield Cat Litter has received from our growing customer base also makes us confident that this year Global Pet Expo will work even better for us”, he adds.
MICROSITE – To make it easier for visitors to find Garfield Cat Litter at Global Pet Expo 2017, 7Pets launched a microsite exclusively for the event. By accessing globalexpo.7petsco.com, those who are attending the trade show will also be able to learn more about the brand, how the product works, and even confirm a visit at the company’s booth.
PRODUCT – Garfield Cat Litter has an exclusive formula consisting solely of natural ingredients from South America. The blend of these ingredients enables instant clumping and eliminates the strong ammonia odor that is distinctive of cat’s urine. Additionally, the biodegradable versions are flushable in the toilet (green and purple packages) making it easier for pet owners to maintain litter boxes. The product is gentle on paws, dust-free, and because there are no added chemicals the litter is unscented. Furthermore, its white color allows for the tracking of potential health issues which can be indicated by the presence of blood in the cat’s urine, for example. 7Pets partnered with Paws, Inc. to license the Garfield brand. “Garfield is a very particular cat. He loves his creature comforts and is meticulous about cleanliness. This product lives up to his high expectations,” said Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis.
About 7Pets
After realizing that the pet industry, for years, had failed to eliminate the ammonia odor of cat’s urine without using chemicals or fragrances, specialists at 7Pets created a natural and fragrance-free formula that completely eliminates the ammonia smell. Further tests showed that, besides neutralizing the odor, the formula also offered extremely high absorbency and instant clumping. 7Pets, an American company headquartered in Miami, Florida, presents the most effective cat litter ever invented, available in two versions: biodegradable (green and purple packages) and non- flushable (yellow package).
About Paws, Inc.
Cartoonist Jim Davis’ company, Paws, Inc., located near Albany, Indiana, was founded in 1981 to handle the creative end of the Garfield licensing business. Today, Paws is the sole owner of all copyrights and trademarks for the Garfield property, and controls not only the creative angle of the fat cat’s flourishing empire, but also the licensing, marketing, and brand management of Garfield and the Garfield characters.
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Exercise Yourself Beautiful
The importance of a workout for fitness and health is not lost on any of us. When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, or just strengthening our bodies for the daily grind, it is essential to focus on fitness.
That said, doing things for the “right reasons” is not an incentive for everyone. Knowing that we should do something, does not always translate into actually doing it – or doing it with any enthusiasm. We know that we should eat right but that alone is sometimes not enough. Let’s face it: advertisers know that. That’s why so many tempting foods are advertised as “guilty pleasures”.
So to strengthen the incentive, is it perhaps a good idea to sometimes we a little less noble? A little more… shallow? This bears some thinking about. Does it matter why you do the right thing, if you still end up doing the right thing? In other words, if you don’t feel motivated to work out for fitness and health alone, why not work out for beauty? It’s not like it’s a bad thing, after all.
In any case, once you start doing something and get into a pattern, you see the benefits beyond what first convinced you to begin. So if you want to look better, here are some workout tips that will also have you feeling and looking better.
Can Your Workout Improve Your Skin?
Now, it is worth noting that working out with a full face of makeup on will diminish any benefits to beauty you get. In fact, you should cleanse your face before working out for maximum benefit. But yes, your workout can be a pivotal part of good skincare.
In exercising, you better regulate production of cortisol – the body’s stress hormone. Too much cortisol causes the skin to age, thinning and encouraging blemishes. Not to mention that the best workout supplements have benefits for the skin. As AlgaeCal reviews point out, the supplement provides calcium, which aids healthy skin and regeneration. Remember: always check with a doctor before starting any supplements.
So the more you work out and supplement yourself to do so, the less cortisol in your system – and that means your skin will be better than ever.
Can Your Workout Help Your Hair?
What can exercise do for your locks?
You will no doubt be picturing a line of people on treadmills, red faced and sweaty. How, you might be wondering, could this ever be good for your hair? Especially as you’ll shower afterwards, and doesn’t that strip the hair of its natural oils?
Studies show that, in fact, a vigorous workout can be one of the best things you do for your crowning glory. Far from making hair dirtier for no reason, intense cardio releases toxins. This benefits the release of purer, healthier sebum on the scalp – an oil that stops hair becoming dry and lifeless. As another benefit, exercise stimulates blood flow which can increase the speed at which your hair grows.
And Another Thing…
Beauty is more than skin deep. We all know how exercise can help the skin and hair now, but it’s fair to say that everyone looks better when they’re smiling. And there, again, exercise has you covered. By working out, you will release endorphins, your body’s natural “happiness hormone”.
Just one note of caution. Studies have shown that too much endurance exercise can be bad for your teeth. Avoid sugary energy drinks (just avoid them anyway – they’re not good for you in any way, shape or form) and when working out, try to limit how much you breathe through your mouth. Mouth breathing can dry your palate, which harms teeth, and as a double-protection you should gently brush your teeth after any gym session.
