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@Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex
At one point I would have never considered using an “anti-aging” product. I don’t have any wrinkles and I have a feeling it will be a while before I have to worry about them. But that was before I realized that these products provide amazing benefits to skin, even before the signs of aging appear. It’s called preventative skin care…
I have been using Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex ($79.95 for 1 oz) for the past few weeks. I know, I know–the name alone makes sound like it should be in my grandmother’s medicine cabinet, but I’ve had very positive results!!
My skin is smoother, softer, and even though this is a rich cream, I don’t have any of the oiliness that has plagued me in the past (go figure!). It also helps reduce discoloration and uneven skin tone. As the name implies, you can use it day and night and it has built-in SPF 15.
If you want to try it before you buy it, Hydroxatone offers a 30-day trial. Visit their website for details: www.hydroxatone.com.
kisses, Olisa
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@KaiaNaturals The Gift of Green Luxury
Have you tried Kaia Naturals Juicy Bamboo facial cleansing cloths? They are multipurpose cloths that act as a replacement for your cleanser, toner, and makeup remover (waterproof mascara doesn’t stand a chance). Each cloth is made from 100% bamboo cloth and pre-soaked in natural vitamins (oat protein, sunflower oil, and organic Canadian honey) which leave the skin feeling clean and soft instead of stripped and dry. The best part, they are 100% biodegradable! They come in package of 30 for only $17.99, and can also be bought individually wrapped.
Need and WANT. Thank you to Kaia Naturals for sharing this with us.
peace and love
♥Bella♥
*All this goodness for under $20, treat your skin (or your girlfriend/sister/mom’s skin etc) to something special 🙂
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The JOY of Black Soap
Unrefined Black Soap
I’ve always heard about Black Soap, but never bothered to find out about it, let alone try it, until now. I was in desperate need for some more shea butter, and while I was at the store; the lady recommended that I add Black Soap to my skin care regime (washing my face twice a day + raw shea butter + drinking lots of water + eating lots of vegetables). After hearing of it’s many benefits, and that I could use it from head to toe, and I mean head to toe; I was sold.
Raw Shea Butter + Unrefined Black Soap = AWESOME Skin
How it’s made:
1. The leaves and bark of various trees and plants (banana trees, plantain skins, leaves and bark, palm tree leaves, cocoa pods, shea tree bark, etc.) are first burned in a kettle or vat.
2. Water is added to the ashes and then filtered. Oils such as shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, and cocoa butter are then added to create the soap.
3. The soap is then hand stirred by local women for at least a day and then set out to cure for two weeks.
Benefits:
1. You can use Black Soap on your body, face, and to wash your hair
2. Helps relieve rashes, and scalp irritations
3. Softens rough skin, great for both oily and dry skin types, and helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines
4. Helps clear acne, blemishes, and other skin related problems
peace and love
♥Bella♥
*If you’re going to try it, make sure it’s unrefined Black Soap from West Africa, and not made in the U.S as those ones usually have a number of toxic ingredients…
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The Best Summer Skin Secret
It’s summer and that means your body will be exposed in many different ways. Legs, arms, toes, hands, face- everything needs to be soft and smoothe.
I love beauty products. Love LOVE LOVE them. Creams, oils, anything yummy smelling I usually buy. This also comes at a price, meaning I have too much and not enough creams that work. I recently found this ONE oil, that I have now been faithful to.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil is amazing. Literally I don’t need any of my other creams, and it makes me feel so silky and smooth with no oily factor plus it smells yummy.
This is a multi-purpose oil, and I’ve used it in a few ways. I’ve used it on my skin after a bath just to keep the moisture in. I’ve used it just on my legs to make them supermodel soft and shiny… (it’s my best kept secret). I’ve used just a bit of the oil on my hair, to make it soft. I use it on the ends and it actually keeps them from splitting. Another way I’ve used this oil, was to rub it on my cuticles before giving myself a manicure.
It literally dries in a few minutes and was like a brand new skin every week and it has a hint of chocolate. YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost good enough to eat. It really is so relaxing and completely dries with no greasy feel. I’m telling you ladies… and gents … you need this oil in your life. Get rid of everything else, and let this little baby work wonders for you.The bottle lasted me at least a month and a half and you can get it at Shopper’s or Wal- Mart.
Try it out and let me know how it feels.
Have any other way to use the oil then what I have listed above?? Leave a comment, twitter me: @itstanyag or email me and let me know. I would love to try different ways to use it.
xo
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Soft and Sweet giveaway!
As you can tell, my mind is off winter, and has officially planted itself in the dreams of spring and summer. In celebration of a new season, and new possibilities we’re doing a Soft and Sweet giveaway. Our friends over at Harbinger, have been spoiling us rotten with gifts, so we’re going to keep on with the spoiling, and treat you as well.
I know you hear me talking about healthy skin ALL THE TIME… I know… and I’m gonna keep doing it. When I tell you to drink lots of water and moisturize, I want you to do it like your life depends on it. lol. So in order for me to make sure that at least one of you is doing so, I’ll be giving away the last of Vaseline Extra Strength lotions from their Intensive Rescue line. The “Lil Angel” fragrance by Harajuku Lovers is also part of the giveaway; so not only will you have soft, supple skin, but you’re gonna smell sweet and totally edible too. So perfect for summer.
How can you win?
Follow me on twitter, and tell me why soft skin is a summer must-have. Then email me at bella @ heydoyou.com, with Soft and Sweet as the subject, and tell me why you wanna be soft and sweet this sumer. EASY.
I look forward to hearing all your creative responses!
peace, love and health
♥Bella♥
ps: Thanks to Coty Inc and Harbinger for making this possible!
*More giveaways coming soon!
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Beauty: Leaf & Rusher Beverly Hills
I have done the TO/LA flight 23 times already this year but this past trip was different because I flew with my goodies from Leaf & Rusher!
They have a travel pack full of ‘Skin Tonic’ that is just made to combat the dehydration being in a plane causes. It was fantastic! During Film Fest, I had a few impromptu sleepovers and all of the products came in very handy. Esp the Green Tea facewash… You know he doesn’t have the skin care that you need! So whether you are jetsetting or pillow talking with your new boo, keep L&R in your purse.. just in case!The ingredients are super premium with natural oils and ingredients like Buriti Fruit.
TX Lips – It’s an anti-aging lipscrub, that dissolves and you and keep on or rub off. I like it and I left it on!
Green Tea Wash – This is a soap free cleanser, took off my makeup well and even the mascara. The scent is not overpowering and a little bit goes a long way. Foams up just enough and not too much. It’s ideal for shaving too, if I decide that I actually love him, I just might leave it in this bathroom next time for him ^_^
TX Formula – This moisturizer is basically heaven in a bottle. There are seaweed extracts and algae that makes you look like you skinnydipped in the fountain of youth. Yippee.. Winners all round.I have a few more products I haven’t tried yet… But so far so good – the scent and packaging is lovely and not overly gender biased. I like that.Quality is impeccable, what you pay is what you get! Thank you Leaf & Rusher (If you are a Beauty Blogger, make sure you let them know @leafandrusher on Twitter)*HeyDoYou is for the cute, clever and connected*
