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Adovia Dead Sea Salt Scrub, 2 Products In One. How To Use & Review.

6/8/2015

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So I have seen a lot through my many years as a Cosmetologist in skincare lines, this Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub DEFINITELY took me by surprise….But I would not change a thing about it

 Don’t let the looks deceive you, every product I have tried of Adovia’s has always provided phenomenal results.  After a few minutes of investigating the contents, and vigorously shaking the container like a kid, I decided it was time to try this product.

I was very impressed with the amazing fresh scent, it could easily become one of the products on my essential shopping list due to how wonderful it smells. The jar is nicely sealed to prevent any leaks while in transit, this means you will most likely need to use scissors to poke a hole in the seal to open, and no biggie! It’s way better than an oily mess.

I used this on my husband’s feet for a pedicure, he spends a lot of time walking on the job and let’s face it they have never been baby soft. This product was amazing, the mixture allowed me to scrub the feet and remove dead skin, then the liquid that has everyone is on the fence came into play.

I use a foot file and shaver while giving my pedicures, to get smoothed skin, and all the dead skin off.  You have to use a product that will provide enough slip or glide for the file to slide over the foot. If you do not the files can easily catch or cause a snagged feeling (somewhat like the first time you peeled potatoes with the potato peeler, I know my first potato wasn’t smooth and looked more like hand notched.

Adovia’s oil, when separated was perfect for this use to add the slip I needed, it worked well enough that it will always be used in my future pedicures. The results were phenomenal, my husband’s feet were actually smoother and softer than mine!

You can even use the oil for the massage part of the pedicure. I find that the separated oil actually is like a second product, you just have to find the perfect way to utilize it. The oil is perfect to use on those in between days of scrubs, just smooth on in the shower, your skin will be soft and moisturized right from the shower. You can also add some into the bath tub for a skin softening soak, or use the oil as a shaving oil to shave your legs!

Recently I have been gardening a lot, I find that the excessive had washing has recently left my hands dry and itchy, I use the oil after my hand washing as a spot treatment for dry skin. This works amazing, and leaves you with a fresh clean scent.

I also use a plastic spoon to get my Salt Scrub out of the jar. I find using a spoon allows you to scoop into the salt, and then add your desired oil. I recommend trying this with an open mind.

Right now the Salt Scrub is on sale for under $15, that's a $17 SAVINGS, get yours here
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http://bit.ly/AdoviaSeaSaltScrub

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Skincare the natural way, celebrity used Rosehip Oil

6/5/2015

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With all the products on the market how do you find or choose the right one? I have combination skin and find that most products marketed for combination leave me with a few patches that never improve in texture. After a few round abouts of allergy issues with products I decided to start using products that are natural and that have many years of research to back their claims.

I know it is odd to put oil on oily or combination skin but not every oil leaves behind oil or grease. Rosehip oil is often called a dry oil that is often used for repairing sun damage and discoloration. Rosehip oil quickly absorbs leaving no greasy traces; of course if you put too much on it will have some oily spots that do not absorb but this can quickly be wiped away with a cotton round pad.



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This oil is high in essential fatty acids, you can use it directly from the bottle or add a few drops to your moisturizer, cream, lotion, facial oil, or massage oil. This oil is very gentle, inexpensive, effective, and non-invasive product for preventing and healing damaged skin.

With skin rejuvenating properties like vitamin C and lycopene; rosehip seed oil is a safer solution to repair the skin's surface, restore elasticity and protects against sun and pollution stressors that can lead to wrinkles, you can even use it on scars.

The truth is this miracle product has been around and used by our ancestors, and is still used today by celebrities. Former Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr recently revealed her radiant skin is results from using Rosehip seed oil.

I have been using this product for a few weeks and notice that my skin always feels smooth, even throughout the day. I have not noticed any pore clogging issues nor any breakouts during my use of this oil. You can get a bottle here at Amazon for under $20.

I received a bottle of Rosehip seed oil to try and review at a discounted price or complimentary in exchange for an honest review. This is my honest opinion of the product.
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La Lune Lemon Essential Oil How to use Lemon Essential Oil

6/2/2015

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Interested in buying Lemon Essential Oil, get yours here on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1FUZLLk

Pure Essential oil is hard to find sold in local stores; of course many stores carry a version, but is it really 100% Pure Essential Oil? What are the ingredients?

This bottle is a large 4 ounce bottle that will last you a long time. Make sure to dilute your Essential Oil with a Carrier Oil of your choice, remember there are around 600 Lemons in this bottle.

Use your Lemon Essential Oil for cleaning around the house, scenting a room, or for other Aromatherapy uses. There are so many uses with this affordable bottle give it a try.

This is pure Essential Oil with no additives, all of the ingredient information can easily be found on the bottle. This bottle comes with a dropper that is packaged separately so the bottle will not leak.
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Giveaway!! Zakia's Morocco Ghassoul Moroccan Lava Clay, why you should be using this natural skincare clay in your beauty routine

5/26/2015

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Zakia Morocco Clay is the perfect at home mud mask or body mud mask to use at home. This type of Spa treatment will cost you around $90 if done at a spa. You can get yours at Zakia's Morocco for 20% off with the promotional code: ZMBLOG-129  making this Clay Mask $12 + shipping!

What is Moroccan Ghassoul Clay and why should I use it?
This is a weekly mask with natural and organic clay from deep inside the Ancient Atlas Mountains of Morocco this clay is the perfect skin treatment for cleaning, detoxifying, toning and rejuvenating your skin.

Ghassoul clay has natural antimicrobial properties which makes it a detoxifier for clearing harmful substances from the surface of skin, or toxin built up.

This clay has been known to be the only clay that contains 100% minerals and other trace elements. It has silica, iron, potassium, sodium and much more. These elements give Ghassoul clay the ability to absorb toxins which are heavy metals under the skin that are positively charged as it releases elements in a unique ionic exchange process.

Here's how you can use
Moroccan Ghassoul Clay at home:
  • Face Masks
Face Masks made from Ghassoul clay are relaxing and give your skin a new healthy glow. Ghassoul clay's most impressive properties in skin improvement are its capacity of absorption and adsorption. Be free from dryness, blemishes, blackheads and blocked pores. Eczema, psoriasis, and acne are treated and calmed without stripping your skin of essential natural oils.

  • Full body Masks will give you buttery soft, smooth and toned skin complexion, free from dryness, blemishes, blackheads and blocked pores.
This will firm skin and create a smooth tone complexion.

  • Hair Masks
    Your hair will feel light, manageable and conditioned, with curls defined and frizz controlled. Mix a little extra when making your face mask and massage into your scalp and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rinse, Shampoo, and enjoy.

  • Deep Cleanising Shampoo
Mix equal parts of your shampoo and the Ghassoul Clay into your palms, shampoo and rinse. Enjoy the results of manageable and conditioned, with curls defined and frizz controlled hair.
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Here is how you make the clay at home


You will need:
Bowl or cup to mix in
Utensil to stir
Clay
Warm Water


Mix a large tablespoon for Face Masks with 5 tablespoons of warm water to the consistency of a thin cookie dough.
Apply to your face.
You will need to use 3/4ths of the jar if making a Body Mask like I did.
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Here is my complete mixture. I recommend using warm water so that the mask isn't to cold on your skin.
For full body masks, or larger areas than your face if you have a warm nice day and it is nice outside, simply put on an old swimsuit and wash this off outside so that you do not rinse all of it down your drain.







Here is what the mask looks like when dry, it tightens your skin all over. It also makes your skin feel extremely soft and smooth after washing off.

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This is a perfect natural therapy that will help to maintain and preserve your youthfulness and balance the oil level of the skin, control breakouts at any age, smooth skin texture and give you glowing soft skin.

My skin felt smoothed and refreshed after my full body mask at home. I will use this for weekly facials and once a month body masks. This clay did not give me the tingle sensation like
bentonite clay has in the past. You may have a little bit of redness for about 5-10 minutes after that will clear leaving you with amazing results.

Zakia Morocco Clay is the perfect at home mud mask or body mud mask to use at home. This type of Spa treatment will cost you around $90 if done at a spa. Don't spend that when you can get yours at Zakia's Morocco for 20% off with the promotional code: ZMBLOG-129  making this Clay Mask $12 + shipping!

Zakia's Morocco is offering a
$50 shopping spree that can also be paired with the 20% discount! Sign up below.
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Freebie Alert!! 42 Bees Stainless Steel Slanted Tweezer Quality Professional Tweezers with comb

5/24/2015

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Everyone guys and gals should own a top of the line tweezer. Why you may ask? Have you ever tweezed and re-tweezed until you have made your skin red? Using a sharper pointed tweezer usually fixes this issue in a second. Sharp tweezers like this pull the hair out fully so no short annoying stragglers!

Since the tweezers are sharp, the company has included a nice PVC travel case, trust me I have poked holes in my purses before.

Thinking about it still? I dare you to tweeze with a cheap pair of tweezers, then go back with a magnifying mirror and look. Now re tweeze with the top of the line. You will see a difference!

I was sent a pair of these 42 Bees Tweezers to try out and review, these are quality tweezers. I would recommend these to Make Up artist and Cosmetologists as they are perfect.

I am not sure if this company has been reading my mind or what, but I hate standing in the bathroom with tweezers, comb, and scissors in my hand, all to shape my eyebrows. This company has made this easier for me by including a comb on the back.

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These are worth purchasing, they will last you a long time. Especially since they are stainless steel, you never have to worry about rust.

Sign up to win a pair below!!
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A Product That Helps Un-clog Pores, Trilane Retinol + Vitamin C

5/18/2015

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NEW PRODUCT ALERT, I was excited to receive this Trilane Retinol Serum because it helps smooth uneven skin, it promotes faster turn over for skin cells and diminishes brown spots and unclogs pores. WHAT!! A product that helps to un-clog pores, that's what I said. I did notice minimization of pores while trying this product.

I like to use this after my shower and use as a base underneath my makeup. This has made my skin very smooth, and works well under makeup, it also provides a dewey soft feel. I also like to use this before bed, I like to allow the serum to soak in during the night.

This product is worth trying, especially for smooth skin this Summer! The product goes along way, I would estimate 1 bottle to last nearly a year if used in moderation. So it is
definitely worth the price!
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This product has shown me significant changes in just 1 week of use, I am going to continue to use this especially since Summer is approaching, my skin will need more hydration.

This always leaves my skin feeling dewey soft and hydrated. It is very silky, but lightweight and HELPS UNCLOG PORES!!!

Snag your bottle here
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3FY3GE

Use my blogger special promo code to save 20% through Amazon:
SAVERETC

Instructions for use: 20% off your first purchase of Trilane Retinol + Vitamin C sold by Healthy Directions on Amazon.com. Promotion code expires 12/31/15

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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My beauty secret, OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum

4/28/2015

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Thank you for stopping by to see what my beauty secret spill is. Watch this video of Oz Naturals Hyaluronic Acid, and demo to see what you have been missing out on.


        This product features
  • NATURAL & ORGANIC hyaluronic acid serum is considered to be the highest quality HA serum on the market.
  • CLINICAL STRENGTH anti aging, anti wrinkle serum (no cream) is proven to plump skin & fill in those fine lines and wrinkles.
  • THIS HYALURONIC ACID SERUM is guaranteed to give you that dewy, moisture boost needed to achieve that youthful glow & is proven to reduce skin's fine lines and wrinkles.
  • CRUELTY FREE, vegan hyaluronic acid serum does not contain alcohol, parabens or sulfates and is safe for all skin types - This hyaluronic acid serum for your face is an extremely effective anti aging, anti wrinkle treatment.
  • MADE IN THE USA in a state of the art FDA registered facility
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Dry Brushing, Should I Brush My Skin?

4/8/2015

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 Want glowing, radiant skin, all from the convenience of your own home?


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I'm sure you've heard of Sugar and Salt Scrubs, but have you heard of dry brushing? I know your asking yourself "should I brush my skin?"

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Of course you should be brushing your skin, in fact you should be brushing daily before your morning shower! Dry brushing is an ancient form of skin care that has tons of perks for just 10 minutes a day.  Dry brushing promotes exfoliation of dead skin cells, unclogging pores, stimulates the lymphatic system, plus added stress relief, and increased energy. All that from a simple brush?

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The type of brush you choose is VERY IMPORTANT, you will want to choose one made of natural bristles so that the brush will not be to abrasive on your skin. I found one on Amazon below,this is  perfect length to reach your back, but not to long it's award.


(If you are a student and shop on Amazon, you need to check out their STUDENT ACCOUNT here for 6 months of 2 DAY FREE SHIPPING!)
Now that you have the brush, your probably wondering "how do I do this"?

It's very simple
1. Do not apply moisturizer. Start at the feet. Brush long upward strokes toward the heart. Make sure to always brush in this direction, as this is the way the lymph drains.

2. Brush over the same area a couple of times, and do not brush sensitive areas. Brushing can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes depending on how thorough you want to be. Or you can do quick brushing everyday if you are in a time crunch, and once a week include a detailed 15 minute brushing.

3. Wash your brush off, and get in the shower. Very simple.


Do not use brushing on your face, and do not broken skin. I suggest washing your brush with soap in water to extend it's life.

Brushing may leave you a little red the first few times, but it should not hurt. If it is hurting, your brush may be too stiff, or you may be applying too much pressure to the brush.

Dry brushing has been found to help improve cellulite appearance and assist in
exfoliation of dead skin cells, unclogging of pores. While stimulating the lymphatic system, plus adding stress relief, and increased energy. I recommend at least trying it for 30 days. You will be surprised with the results!
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