So Excited!

So I just thought I would let you know,

BeautyFix is a wonderful thing! (Especially for us product junkies out there!) After creating a profile on BeautyFix.com, I have given my opinions on the products and have taken a few surveys, which seriously take about two minutes! Just as soon as I completed two surveys, I got a $25 gift card to Glow.com where I had a variety of choices on product to buy. I got the Juara skincare travel kit and it came to my house in two days. After using BeautyFix, not only did I get 3 gift bags of free products, but I got the opportunity and experience to try products I probably would have never tried and found products I can now not live without.

I <3>

.:My New Love:.

Normally, I talk about how in love with the skincare line Epicuren I am but now I have another skincare line that I have fallen for. This is Amarte, a brand that was created to do something no other skincare line has done and that is to promote skin clarity and cleanliness in a way not ever offered before. This product delivers fresh clarity while enhancing the health, integrity, and appearance of skin.

Out of this wonderful line, I have fallen in love with one product in particular and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! Amarte's Natural Wonder Cream is great for all the dry skin ladies (and men!) out there. This product is a rich functional cosmetic cream that creates beauty by promoting optimal skin health by supplying nutrients to the skin.

Directions for use:

Apply twice daily after moisturizing serum. Massage into skin and pat dry. (I have found that while using this product over the Amarte Aqua Veil, it creates great moisture while not being too greasy on the skin. Also, it gives the product a great glow to your skin!)

I would seriously recommend this product to everyone, especially if you have dry skin like I do! :)

Epicuren Discovery Skin Care

Hey guys!
So, today I was able to attend a product knowledge class for the skin care line Epicuren and it was wonderful! I learned a lot about the company, which headquarters is located in Laguna Hills, California, just ten minutes away from my house, as well as knowledge about the products.

Here's a little history on the company Epicuren:

• Epicuren Discovery has a patented enzyme technology used in each product which was derived from pharmaceutical enzyme research performed 20 years ago on severely scarred burn victims. After tests and research, the enzyme technology potential was realized for achieving and maintaining healthy skin.
• The inside of our mouths never shows signs of aging, and is the fastest healing of all our body. This is made possible from a unique enzyme protein solution which is found on the cheeks lining. Epicuren has used research and technology to discover and create the same ageless environment on the skin's surface resulting in this amazing skin care line!

Epicuren has created different products for all skin types. Here are some basic products for each skin type:

Aging/Sun damaged Skin:

• Cleanser: Apricot Cream Cleanser~ Gentle cream cleanser that is a great makeup remover and is mild enough to use around the eye area.
• Exfoliant: Apricot Facial Scrub~ Softens and exfoliates the skin w/o causing irritation.
• Toner: Brazillian Propolis Mist~ Inhibits bacteria while restoring the pH of the skin.
• Moisturizer: Brazillian Propolis Serum Moisturizer~ Replenishes the skins' immune system.

Dry:

• Cleanser: Herbal Cleanser~ Gentle, foaming cleanser that will not strip the skin.
• Exfoliant: Fine Herbal Scrub~ Made for sensitive skin. Medical grade granule.
• Toner: Protein Mist~ Enzyme protein toner that restores the skin's pH while hydrating and refreshing the skin.
• Moisturizer: Evening Emulsion~ Rejuvenates and replenishes dry skin. May be used day and night!

Combination/Normal:

• Cleanser: Citrus Herbal Cleanser~ Great for dissolving excess oil.
• Exfoliant: Extra Fine Citrus Facial Scrub~ Can be used everyday!
• Toner: Brazilian Propolis Mist
• Moisturizer: Acidophilus Probiotic Facial Cream~ Helps to calm and restore the healthy flors of the skin.

Oily:

• Cleanser: Gelle Cleanser~Highly antibacterial that deep cleanses oily skin.
• Exfoliant: Citrus Herbal Polisher~ Softens the sebum and removes impurities in oily, congested skin.
• Toner: Protein Mist
• Moisturizer: Botanical Elixir~ Brings oxygen to the skin, reduces redness & puffiness

Sensitive:

• Cleanser: Milk Cleanser~ Effectively removes impurities while soothing the skin.
• Exfoliant: Fine Herbal Facial Scrub
• Toner: Brazilian Propolis Mist
• Moisturizer: Colostrum Cream Serum~ Modulates the production of oil, regenerates cells and supports the skin's immune system.

Problematic:

• Cleanser: Acne Cleanser~ mildly exfoliating, dissolves oil, and calms inflammation.
• Exfoliant: Benzoyl Peroxide Scrub~ Pumice granules gently exfoliate dead cells and pore-clogging debris from the skin.
• Toner: Acne Conditioning Astringent~ Calms skin with soothing herbal extracts and minerals.
• Moisturizer: Brazilian Propolis Lotion~ Light cream made from bee bi products that is very good for healing skin.

Epicuren is my number one skin care product of choice. I started using the products and after just one week I saw results. It was AMAZING! If I could recommend any skin care product to anyone, Epicuren Discovery would be my recommendation by a landslide! So if your looking for great results, try Epicuren skin care products! :)

Treat Yourself!

Stressed out about a long busy week ahead? Need to get away? Instead, treat yourself to your own at home mani-pedi with a friend or two! Here are a few tips to creating the perfect at home manicure & pedicure.

• Tools you will need: Nail file, Shaping buff, Nail polish remover, cuticle lotion & stick, lotion, undercoat polish, top coat and your favorite nail polish!

1. Begin with removing any old nail polish with nail polish remover and file nail edge to your preference. ( I prefer short and square!)
2. Next, buff the top of nail to get rid of any ridges and create a nice shine.
3. After buffing, put on cuticle lotion and let sit for 2 minutes. When the 2 minutes is up, push back your cuticles and trim them if necessary.
4. When your nails are done and managed to your preference, soak in warm water to rinse off the cuticle lotion.
5. If your with a friend, now is the time to pamper each other by giving a nice hand massage. Use the lotion for the massage but try to not get on the nail. If any lotion does get on the nails, don't worry, just grab some rubbing alcohol and put it over the nail so that the polish will stick when applied.
6. Now, apply an undercoat of polish. This helps to maintain your nail growth, strength and also helps to keep the color on longer!
7. Now is the fun part! Grab your favorite nail polish ( Try SpaRitual nail polish in Airhead, one of my new favorites!) and apply in a downward motion moving away from the cuticle for a perfect streak free look. Apply as many coats as desired. ( the nice thing about spa rituals nail polish is you only have to apply once!) Let dry for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. After your polish has dried, apply a top coat to ensure that your color will stay on for the crazy buy week to come!

Say Goodbye to Dry Skin!

Do you have dry skin? Not anymore! Here are a few tips to help you keep your skin hydrated especially for these hot days!
1. Drink tons of water!

• On average per day, an adult should drink at least 1.5 fl/oz of water.
• In reality, we don't always drink enough water or we tend to get bored of it. Instead of reaching for a sugary drink, here are a few ideas to give your water some flavor the natural way! Next time you get tired of drinking plain old water try adding slices of lemon to your water to give it some flavor all while getting some vitamin C and creating a radiant glow for your skin. Also, if your not in to mood or you don't like lemons, try slicing up a cucumber and dropping the slices into your water for some essential vitamins. Cucumber water is said to be very calming and relaxing and can keep you hydrated and feeling great!

2. Moisturize Daily!

• Try to find a moisturizer that does not have a lot of fragrance because the alcohol in the fragrance is a main cause of drying out your skin, thus the reason why it feels like you have to apply it more often.
• Look for a moisturizer that has Vitamin E as well as Shea Butter for extra hydration. Try Jergans Sea Butter Body Lotion (around $6.00) at all major Drugstores as well as Target and Walmart.

3. Always Use SPF!

• Before going outside, make sure you ALWAYS put SPF on at least your face.
• Make sure the SPF is at least 25 or higher sun protection.
• If you know you are going to be spending the day outside i.e going to the beach, going to the park etc. wear a hat to shade your face so you wont dry it out and you can protect it from free radical damage.

Now that i have shared a few tips with you on how to keep your skin from being dry and dehydrated I hope you can keep it silky smooth!