Friday Favorites With Double Dare Honey Infused Cleanser And IMBuddy Applicator

July 6, 2018, 5:00 am

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If you follow me regularly, especially on Instagram, you know I am a big skincare junkie. While I try tons of products, I only share those in which I like. With that, I get so many questions on Instagram about the products that I share that I wanted to start a Friday Favorite Series on my blog.

However, most of my blog posts that are much longer and in depth, for this Friday Favorite series, these will be short with the basics on the products and why I am loving them!

This is the second post in my series of skincare products that I've loved for the summer, with todays sharing some products from Double Dare.
 
Double Dare
This skincare line is amazing, and they have so many excellent products. The one today I am sharing is this two-piece set which comes with a honey-infused cleanser along with the IMBuddy applicator that is an eco-friendly cleansing brush for the face. However, I prefer to use this brush on my body when I bath, it is so awesome.

While skincare can be costly, it does have to bee, which is one reason why I've BEEn loving this! This face cleanser is great at gently and effectively cleansing my face without stripping essential moisture from my aging skin.

Skincare with honey is a must in my book as honey, especially in the summer as it is full of antioxidants that help with hydration, it is also great for slowing down the aging process.

And if that wasn’t exciting enough this skin soften scrub contains aloe that helps to soothe and goats milk beads that deliver a gentle exfoliation effect to minimize sebum production, leaving your skin with a glow!

What Are Some Other Key Benefits?

• Face Cleanser
• Sebum Control
• Skin Softening Scrub
• Massage Therapy
• Moisturizer

Honey Milk Drop DOES NOT contain:

• Parabens
• Sulfates
• Phthalates

Dare to discover a summer glow to your skin using honey? Then check this bad boy out!

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Jelessi Torche Red LED Light Therapy Combined With Venofye Bee Venom For Younger Looking Skin

July 28, 2018, 12:34 pm

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Looking for the ultimate non-surgical solution for younger looking skin, then do I have a skincare regimen for you. The beauty tool, the Jelessi Torche combined with Venofye Iron Bee Vemon transforming cream. This powerful combination helps to target fine lines, wrinkles and maturing areas of your face and neck.

Medically tested and NASA approved the Jelessi Torche uses red LED infrared technology to stimulate cellular activity to achieve Dr. office like benefits in the comfort of your home.  Unlike some other treatments out on the market, the Torches Red LEDs penetrate much deeper into the skin, which helps in producing cellular turnover, contributing to the production of collagen, resulting in younger looking skin.

You see as we age our collagen production slows down and our skin loses its tone resulting in those unwanted fine lines and wrinkles! Hence having a product at your fingertips is a benefit in my book.

So, if you want to find out how this fantastic Jelessi Torche can work for you, continue reading.

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What The Heck Is LED Red Light Therapy And How Does It Work
Now, before I get into the product, I think it is essential that you understand the benefits of LED red light therapy. 

LED
Not to get too technical, but LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. These wavelengths, unlike some other wavelengths, are absorbed into the skin where it can heat and constructively impact the cellular process to target problem skin areas. Basically, this burst of energy triggers a response for your body, healing your skin from the inside out.  And no worries, unlike sun rays this has no harmful UV elements as red-light therapy uses light energy which cannot ionize the cells and will not cause them to alter, mutate or change; it is non-evasive anti-aging treatment.

Benefits Of LED Red Light Therapy
While I touched briefly at the beginning on the benefits of RED light therapy, to recap red light therapy can be used to...

• Increase circulation, which helps to deliver oxygenation and nutrients to the skin, resulting in the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins that make the skin supple and soft.
• The red rays penetrate deep into skin’s layers – more profound than any other colors.
• Reduce skin inflammation.
• Decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Speeds up the process of skin cell reproduction and healing.
• Enhance the effects of your skincare products, by speeding up the absorption process and penetrating them deeper into the skin where it needs to be to work.

About The Jelessi Torche And How To Use It
Now that you understand the benefits and what the heck red light therapy is and how it can benefit you, let's get into the product, so you too can benefit from Jelessi Torche.

The Torche will help you to achieve a visible improvement in the skin in about 3-5 weeks. (I will be doing a follow up to share my results). Using the breakthrough dermal heat and inferred red LED light, the Jelessi helps stimulate blood flow to targeted areas enabling users to achieve a more flawless, rejuvenated appearance instantly.

Redness Is Hightlighting The Area's Of Treatment, This Redness Is Not The Result Of Using The Device

Treatment
The treatment is simple, and this device focuses on three areas, the face, forehead and around the eye area. However, you cannot use this on your eyelids.  Suggested treatment is about 2-3 times per week.

Step 1: You want to start with a clean DRY face.
Step 2: Remove the Torche from its charging device, turn on it on and press the heat button to prepare it for treatment.
Step 3: Place the device on your skin, it will automatically turn on with contact with the surface, and it will gradually heat up to 105 degrees.
Step 4: Glide the device along the areas of most concerns in soft circular motions, with light pressure. For me, this is my laugh lines, the 11’s between my eyes, premature wrinkles on the forehead, and fine lines around the eyes.
Step 5: You want to use the device for a total of 5-7 minutes on each troubled area. So, in total about 15-20 mins. Depending on what you need to focus on. Once you are finished, you want to turn the device off.
Step 6: Complete with your favorite moisturizer and in my case my bee venom product from VenoFye, see details below on this product below.
Step 7: Clean the device. To ensure the longevity of the device proper cleaning is essential.  The Jelessi Torche comes with a cleaning cloth to cleanse and make sure to return the device to charging port after every use.

IMPORTANT CLEANING TIPS: 
While they do suggest, you can clean the surface with a slightly damp alcohol pad to remove oils and prevent a build-up. You do not want to clean the device with any liquid or fluid to avoid the risk of electric shock.

What To Expect During Treatment
I am not discussing the benefits here, as this is more of the experience while using the device.

• When starting you may feel a warm sensation, this is normal and should subside within an hour after the session.
• Mild Redness: After each treatment, you may notice some redness, I did.  However, if you experience any discomfort or skin redness that last for over 24 hours, discontinue use.
• Noise: This kind of freaked me out as I did not notice this at first in the instruction manual. But you will hear a fan noise that turns on and off during the treatment.  It is a safety feature that helps to regulate the skin temperature during use.

Post Treatment With Venofye Iron Bee Transforming Cream
In conjunction with the device moisturizing is essential.  I am a major fan of Bee Venom skincare products. My all-time favorite is the Venofye line. Hence after using my Torche, I apply Iron Bee Transforming Cream from Venofye. This cream helps to rev up and restore a more youthful suppleness to my skin.

I like that it is lightweight, and not only does it have the effects of real Bee Venom, it also combines Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate with a plethora of anti-aging botanicals that will leave your skin looking and feeling smoother, softer and more resilient.

So, as you can see the application of RED LED therapy can be very beneficial to the skin, which is probably why it is one of the top treatments for aging skin. Combine that with the effects of bee venom and you are on your way to a more youthful complexion.

Disclaimer
Lastly, I am not a trained medical professional. This device was sent for me to review. So, for those of you have any skin issues, such as systemic lupus, polymorphic light eruption, history of light triggered seizures, going under radiation, chemo, etc. you should not use this product. If need be consult a professional prior to using. 

Back To College In Style With Designer Watches, Handbags And More- Plus A $300 My Gift Stop Giveaway

August 10, 2018, 10:58 am

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Classes are back in session or at least they will be soon and with that comes some much-needed items for college students, regardless of your age.  While practical gifts are always great, there are some items that college goers want to show up in style without breaking the bank and My Gift Stop is here to help with great everyday deals and now BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Save 10% off entire order with coupon BTS2018

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A Gift Of Time
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PrettyLitter - Health Monitoring Cat Litter Delivered To Your Door Monthly

August 26, 2018, 1:36 pm

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Being your resource for all things BEAUTYful, sometimes I share the BEAUTY with my Kitties, Miss Bella & Piper.  They love to see all the packages I get, and when one is for one of them, I know they are thinking…PURRfect, love it when you get us some goodies too! And with that, I am here to share with you PrettyLitter!

Yes, I have the word Pretty and Litter in the same sentence, which intrigued me as well.  It is because this product is Pretty Darn PAWesome.

Not only does it help with odor, but PrettyLitter's formula makes it easier for you to use and clean your litter box. Its highly absorbent crystals do not clump, but instead absorbs moisture, traps all odor, and eliminates the urine. That means less work, no odor and less mess and less danger on your kitty, as while scooping litter can be convenient, it can be potentially dangerous. Why?  Well, not until I received the PrettyLitter did I know that the bentonite which expands upon contact with moisture in traditional clumping litter can expand within your kitties’ digestive track. WTF? I never knew this.

Think about it, after your kitty is done doing his or her business, they step out of the litter box, lick their paws, and that clay they just licked and swallowed may expand within their digestive tract. But not with PrettyLitter as it uses non-clumping crystals that are safe for cats, even when they breathe or ingest it.

And if that is wasn’t good enough, another thing this litter does is it helps to keep tabs on your cat’s health, by changing color!

PrettyLitter Changes Color Based On Your Cats Illness
When cats show pain, it is usually severe as cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, so it's often hard to tell if they are sick or in pain, and when they do it can be too late.

One thing that intrigued me about PrettyLitter is that the litter changes colors if there is a potential health issue! Which makes it easier for us fur mommies to know if our cat(s) are experiencing a potential health issue before urgent medical care is needed, saving you money, stress and potentially your cat's life. Keep in mind this litter is a tool that can provide potential insights into your cat’s health, IT IS NOT A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS PRODUCT. So, refer to your vet as I AM NOT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Potential health issues that can be associated with color change include:

Blue or Green + Alkaline
If the litter reflects one of these colors, it can mean a high urinary PH which can lead to bladder crystal and stone formation and or certain types of urinary tract infections.

Orange Tones = Acidity
This color can mean your kitty has an abnormal acidity level, which may be a sign of metabolic acidosis or kidney tubular acidosis. Calcium oxalate crystals can be more likely to form in acidic urine, however from what I read acidic urine does not necessarily mean these crystals/stones are present, but it is the ideal environment for them to form.

Red = Blood
This could mean detection of blood, which may indicate Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD), bladder stones/crystals, kidney stones, bladder inflammation, certain types of kidney disease and clotting disorders. In rarer cases, it can also mean bladder cancer or an internal injury.

IMPORTANT
Sometimes temporary color changes can occur because of a new diet, changes in environment or temporary stresses that can make their way into a cat's urine, causing it to signal colors outside the normal range. Hence, according to PrettyLitter, if you see a color change, observe the litter over a 24-48-hour period. If the color change persists, consider taking your cat to their Veterinarian for a wellness visit.

 
Other Benefits Of PrettyLitter
If the above does not have you sold on this litter, there are a few more benefits of using this litter, see them below.

• Last Longer… A single 4-pound bag lasts you an entire month. Unlike clumping litter, PrettyLitter absorbs and then eliminates moisture which means you do not need to keep adding more litter to your kitties’ litter box.
• Delivered straight to your front door, every month, with FREE SHIPPING
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• Better Formula Than Traditional Cat Litter
• Less Scooping
• Less Dust And Mess
• 80% Lighter
• Safer
• No fragrance additives
• Save money

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Fashion Favorite Watches For Fall, Plus A $300 Gift Card Giveaway

September 13, 2018, 11:53 am

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With the change of seasons upon us, having seasonally appropriate accessories are just as essential as your must-have fall clothes, and this goes for watches too. And My Gift Stop has the perfect selection of watches to step up your fall look!

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Fall is my favorite season. Not only is it beautiful outside, but a fall wardrobe is my favorite and adding some awesome accessories like some watches from My Gift Stop, can help you to elevate your look with some stylish timepieces instantly! And at a great price.

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Fall Is In The Air And So Is A $2000 Giveaway

September 14, 2018, 8:17 am

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By all these lovely tokens September days will soon here, With Summer's best of weather and Autumn's best of cheer... And I'm sharing with you a contest, which you most certainly want to hear!

That's right beauties, with Fall right around the corner, what better way to kick off my favorite season than with a chance to win some money???

I am so excited to co-host,"The Autumn Adventures" $2000 cash prize giveaway.  Myself along with some of your other favorite bloggers have partnered up to give you the chance to "fall" into Autumn the right way with some extra spending money and who doesn't like money?

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Win A BFF The Ultimate Sonic Skincare Tool Valued At $120

September 19, 2018, 5:38 pm

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I am all about some skincare, especially exfoliation and beauties do I have something great for you, the BFF (Best Face Friend)

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The Benefits Of Turmeric And Skincare

October 2, 2018, 7:10 am

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I am such a big fan of turmeric I first started out using it for inflammation when I hurt my back. But beauties let me tell this spice has some many benefits including skincare!

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.  It is used to help heal and prevent dry skin, slow signs of aging, diminish wrinkles, and improve skin’s elasticity!  Wait, it does all of this… YES and more!

What Is In Turmeric That Is Good For You

Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. The plant’s intense healing power primarily comes from Curcumin, its main active ingredient.  Curcumin is packed with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory firepower that promotes an incredible range of healing benefits.  Although it only takes up 3% of the plant, companies will extract this and concentrate the compound into a nutritional supplement.

How Turmeric Can Benefit Your Skin
As mentioned above turmeric has some great antioxidant properties and this is why I love to implement it in my skincare routine.  Turmeric has many beauty benefits, for example...

• It is high in antioxidants that can slow down cell damage.
• It’s great to use to exfoliate the skin.
• Improves skin’s texture
• It helps with inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, dry skin, psoriasis, and eczema.
• It helps reduce pigmentation and even out the skin tone.
• Great for anti-aging 

Turmeric DIY Face Mask
While there are tons of skincare products out there. I do like to make my own DIY mask with capsules, like those from Turmerical. One of my favorite Turmeric DIY skincare masks is the Yogurt, Honey, and Turmeric Face Mask.  See below how to make this awesome mask.

Ingredients 

1. One teaspoon of Turmeric 
2. Two tablespoons of Greek yogurt
3. 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey

• Combine the ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Stir until the ingredients are completely mixed.
• Apply the mask to your face using a soft brush. (A CLEAN old makeup brush works great)
• Relax and let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse the mask off with warm water. 
• This can stain so be careful when preparing and using.

Other Uses Of Turmeric
Regular intake of Turmeric Curcumin has been scientifically shown to naturally reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, prevent deteriorative brain diseases such as Alzheimers and cancer, promote weight loss, improve digestive health, and significantly reduce chronic joint pain and Arthritis.  How can one supplement have such a powerful impact across such a broad range of health conditions?  The magic is in its life-altering anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Here are a few other ways turmeric can help your body according to Turmerical.

• Increase brain function and lower risk of brain disease
• Lower your cholesterol and risk of heart disease
• Reverse aging and improve skin health with powerful antioxidants
• Reduce chronic joint pain and pain related to Arthritis
• Improve your memory
• Promote weight loss

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Banish The Bulge With CoolSculpting And Slim Light LED Therapy

October 6, 2018, 7:11 pm

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Are you tired of struggling with "Exercise-Resistant" bra bulges, saddlebags, muffin top or post-pregnancy baby fat?

If so, then I want to invite you on my Journey with Slim Light Therapy and CoolSculpting for fat loss.

For me, diet and exercise just have not been enough to help me achieve the lean, toned body I had a year ago. Circumstances in my life changed resulting in me having to move and I live in the boonies, making it much harder for me to go to the gym as much as I want, shopping at a decent grocery store and of course the wine doesn’t help either.

Hence, I decided to investigate some additional ways to help me get rid of this stubborn unwanted fat. For my fat loss, I decided to take advantage of Slim Silhouettes Total Body Bundle which combines both Slim Light Therapy and CoolSculpting to help sculpt and get rid of fat in those unwanted places. The Slim Light reduces the body fat, and CoolSculpting helps to contour.

Both are the latest trend aesthetic specialists are seeing as the new generation of treatments and procedures targeted toward the growing population of people looking for non-invasive ways to help address unsightly and unwanted extra fat.  I love that they can safely eliminate fat without the cost, downtime, and risk associated with surgery.

For those of you who are not familiar with these procedures or want to know more about them continue reading.

What The Heck Is Slim Light Therapy For Fat Loss
Slim Light Therapy which incorporates Red Light LED technology for non-invasive body fat loss, will basically reduce the fat by melting the fat cells. This type of therapy is based on the over forty years of research starting with NASA experimentation and culminating with the aesthetic and orthopedic industries today.  Following the recent discovery that 635nm light influences fat cells, this innovative technology has created an explosion in the body sculpting industry.

The process also increases collagen and elastin in the skin while creating a slimmer appearance. ~Yeah, I am all about this.

How CoolSculpting Can Help With Fat Reduction In The Body
Unlike the Slim Light method of fat reduction that uses heat, the CoolSculpting procedure cools fat cells to temperatures that trigger their natural death.  Those cells are then eliminated naturally by the body over the following weeks and months.  During the procedure, a non-surgical applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to the treatment area to selectively target treated fat cells, leaving surrounding tissue such as the skin unaffected.

When Do You See Results?
Neither method shows immediate results as the body's own natural processes work to remove and dispose of the dead fat cells over time. And best of all, as a kid, we have all the fat cells we are going ever to have.  So, when we gain weight, we are not getting more fat cells in our body, they are just getting larger (and some can split into very overweight people). Because we do not grow new fat cells, the treated areas fat cells are gone forever with CoolSculpting!

Where Does The Fat Go From CoolSculpting & Red Light Therapy?
This is a question I asked as well. As I mentioned above our fat gets bigger and shrinks as we gain and lose weight. So, for the Slim Light Therapy, after the fat is released, it is broken down into free fatty acids and glycerol and enters the bloodstream. Once in the blood, the fatty acids can be either used as fuel or quickly eliminated by the body through your liver.

During the CoolSculpting procedure, a percentage of your fat cells (in the target treatment areas) are killed, allowing them to release the fat they have been storing, which is metabolized by the body over a few weeks and gone forever.

However, it's important to understand that neither of these procedures are a for weight loss.  Both freezing & melting the fat cells naturally causes them to release their contents so they can be more readily burned off, when you are working out and or with your daily activity.  In addition to these procedures, you do have to eat right and exercise for optimum results.

Why Combine CoolSculpting With Slim Light Therapy
Both procedures offer different results but work amazingly together and this is why I decided to take advantage of the “Total Body Bundle Package” offered at Slim Silhouettes.

You start with the Slim Light Therapy first as it melts away the fat (but does not kill it), so when you follow up with the CoolSculpting, there is less fat to work with, so you will get better results quicker, and the cost is much less than if you just did CoolSculpting.  Also, CoolSculpting isn't designed to tighten and treat the skin; it just kills the fat dead. Hence, the Slim Light therapy is paired with the CoolSculpting to help stimulate collagen production and improve the appearance of cellulite, helping you to reach your overall goal of total fat loss.

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Who Is A Right Candidate For CoolSculpting And Slim Light Therapy?
I will say that these procedures are not for everyone. They are geared towards people who are looking to lose stubborn fat that just won’t go away with exercise or diet: it's most definitely not an alternative to healthy weight loss.

My Fat Loss Journey
I am inviting you to join me on my fat loss journey. I recently started this treatment and will keep you guys in the loop on the procedures, behind the scenes, unedited photos, updates, Coolsculpting before and afters, Red Light Therapy for weight loss before and afters, and real results.

In the meantime, check out my video below on my first visit to Slim Silhouettes and my first therapy sesson. Also, if you are looking to find out more and don’t want to wait around for my tips and results, you can get a Complimentary no obligation consultation & computer body analysis, by clicking here!

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Register To Win A $50 Gift Card To Sephora Plus A Beauty Goodie Bag

October 26, 2018, 12:39 pm

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Attention all of you beauty addicts, I have the fix you have been looking for, a chance to win a $50 gift card to Sephora as well as a Beauty goodie bag valued at over $200 filled with makeup, skincare and more! And if that wasn't exciting enough you will also have the chance to become a BEAUTY club member!

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How to Minimize, Prevent, and Treat Enlarged Pores On The Face

November 4, 2018, 3:17 pm

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Enlarged pores and blackheads can be very unsightly and can impact some’s self-esteem. However, understanding the causes along with proper products to minimize, treat and prevent these issues, can allow you to get the smoother, brighter complexion you’ve always wanted.  So if you want to find out how to minimize those ugly pores continue reading.

A Bit About Promise Cosmetics
For this post, I have partnered up with Promise Cosmetics. Everybody wants promises to be kept, especially when it comes to skincare products. However, this disconnect between what skincare clients are promised, and what we receive, is a problem. Hence, Promise Cosmetics was created, a skincare solution that would combine the highest quality ingredients with advanced formulas and the best cosmetics technology.

Now before I get into some of the tips and products, I think it is essential to understand some of the causes of enlarged pores and blackheads.

What Causes Large Pores and Blackheads
Enlarged Clogged Pores 
When the skin produces too much sebum oil it can mix with the dead skin cells in the pore. This oil becomes trapped by the dead skin cells and dirt which causes the skin to swell and the pore to become congested, forming a clogged and enlarged pore.

Blackheads
The reason your pores enlarge is to provide room for the oil to flow out. However, the oil can still become trapped. If this happens, the oil and dirt can collect at the end of the pore, and when it is exposed to air it will oxidize forming, and viola, a BLACKHEAD!

How The Heck Do My Pores Get Clogged 

Aside from dead skin cells, if you have experienced enlarged pores and blackheads, you probably have seen that some environmental factors can make the situation worse.  While there are quite a few things to avoid, we put together a list of some of the most common ones that we knowingly or unknowingly do daily.

Sleeping In Your Makeup
You see when we go to sleep we are renewing our body, mind and more, which includes the skin. Wearing makeup to bed prevents your skin from this renewal process. Which can contribute to clogging your pores and outbreaks.

Not Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes
Let's first start with the fact that our makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and dead skin cells, YUK, and who wants to put that on their skin, NOT ME!  However, if you are NOT cleaning your makeup brushes regularly, you are putting this nasty stuff back on your face.

Properly washing and storing your makeup brushes can keep your face clean & healthy. Furthermore, cleaning your makeup brushes will ensure they remain in the best shape and increase longevity. Makeup brushes are just as essential as the makeup itself, so taking care of them is necessary.

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Washing Your Face With Bar Soap
Some do not understand the importance of skincare and think a basic bar of soap with do the job, but this is far from the truth. You see a bar of soap used to wash your hands, usually contains harsh ingredients that can dry your skin. This drying soap pulls the water out of the surface of your face creating the dead skin cell build up.

Sleeping On A Dirty Pillow
You want to make sure that you are washing your pillows weekly.


Your Cell Phone
Think about where that bad boy has been and then you are putting this on your face. While you can’t always have your phone on speaker, keeping antimicrobial wipes (for your phone) close by is a must.

Excess Sweat
Working out is awesome, but wearing makeup to the gym or not correctly washing your face after a work out can cause your pores to clog.

Dehydration
Unlike the common belief access oil production can be because your skin is dehydrated. When our skin is dehydrated from a lack of moisture your body makes it up by overproducing oil.

Clogged Pore Treatments
As mentioned above, I partnered up with Promise cosmetics for this post. They gave me two products to try, the first being their LIQUICK Dead Sea Mask. This is a face mask is a great way to minimize pores on face! This mask is great at purifing, smoothing and soothing your skin for a gorgeous glow in as little as 5 minutes!

I am a big fan of products with elements from the dead sea, and this product is packed full of detoxifying Dead Sea Mud that helps to tighten pores, exfoliates away blackheads while cleansing the skin.

Tell Me More About Promise Cosmetics LIQUICK
Packed full of purifying minerals, moisturizing Aloe Leaf Juice, softening Jojoba Oil and exfoliating Dead Sea Mud, Liquick minimizes large pores, exfoliates away blackheads and zaps pimples. Plus, it is completely SLS and Paraben free.

Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream
In addition to cleansing the skin, it is also essential to protect and promote your natural radiance, and Promises' Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream is here to help!

Formulated to guard your skin against the effects of seasonal elements and all sorts of environmental nasties, this enriching cream tackles wrinkles, while boosting your natural glow for skin that’s hydrated, smooth and oh so radiant. It is everything you need to protect, maintain and enhance that lit-from-within glow.

Packed with skin-loving proteins and peptides – plus a whole host of other ingredients this Anti-Aging Cream also is...

• Anti-Wrinkle
• Tightens skin for age-defying firmness and flexibility
• Hydrating
• Nourish and protect for happier, healthier skin
• Antioxidant Protection
• Targets aging sunspots and pigmentation for skin that’s bright, tight and toned
• Soothing
• Moisturizing

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So know that you know the causes, treatments and possible products you are ready to get your pores and skin looking awesome and Promises Cosmetics is here to get you started with a great offer of 15% OFF by using code BARBIESBEAUTYBITS

 

Glowing Skin This Holiday Season With NatureWell Beauty Shimmering Vanilla Honey Moisturizing Cream

November 16, 2018, 12:40 pm

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Yes, it is another Friday Favorite, and today I am sharing with you a product from NatureWell Beauty.  I love this brand as they have inexpensive skincare products that not only work but can be purchased locally at Sams Club, no specialty store to save!

With the holidays are just around the corner and having a bit of shimmer is a must! And Naturewell Beauty is here to help with their Shimmering Vanilla Honey Moisturizing Cream!

Not only does it illuminate the skin for a healthy, all-over glow. It also provides intense hydration as it is formulated with antioxidants and effective skin conditioners.

I love that this is not oily, so it is perfect for the face and body! So join Naturewell Beauty and me to smile, sparkle and shine this holiday season!

Everything You Need to Know On How You Can Effectively Lose Weight With Red Light Therapy

November 23, 2018, 3:15 pm

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This is my second post on banishing the bulge, and today I am sharing with you "Everything You Need to Know On How You Can Effectively Lose Weight With Red Light Therapy." As promised I am going to take you on my journey at Slim Silhouettes.

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But please note:

• While this article is a bit lengthy, it outlines all you need to know on the procedure to get the best results!
• You can either read start to finish or just scroll to the question that you want answered to skip ahead.
• Finally, if you want to just see my before and after results, you can just click HERE to access it. (blog post going live on 11/25/2018 in which I will be sharing before and after photos)

The Struggle With Weight Loss
Losing weight and unwanted fat (not that fat is ever wanted) is a common goal for a lot of us. But, with environmental factors, whether your schedule, stress or health issues all can prevent the body's metabolic rate from working the way it should. Making the solution not always as simple as a proper diet and exercise.

If you are with me on being frustrated because working out and dieting has not worked, then continue reading as Red Light Therapy (the correct type) can help you to lose weight and I have the pictures to prove it.
 
How Does RED Light Therapy Work to Reduce Fat?
In a few previous articles, I briefly discussed how red light uniquely impacts the human body. Our bodies absorb light energy—especially at specific wavelengths —and our cells respond by performing their day-to-day functions at an improved level. Not only does this help with things like skin health and collagen, but it also plays a role in the body’s ability to process fat.

This light triggers selected fat cells to create small openings and release some of their contents, thus helping them shrink in size.

Are All Red Light Therapy Machines The Same?
No, no and NO! During this process I had many people say, oh I tried that at the tanning salon or the gym. While the premise behind it is somewhat similar, it is far from the same when it comes to actual results. And if you are like me, I do not have money to waste.

Why Is Slim Light Therapy Different Than Other Red Light Therapy?
It is all in the device and the strength. The Slim Light device at Slim Silhouettes delivers up to 100 times the light energy of competing systems, and the fat cells are bathed in the highest level of 635nm energy, providing the deepest and most complete exposure to the light. Furthermore, Slim Silhouettes is the only medical facility that carries such a high strength device in northern VA. So why would I go anywhere else?

How Many Areas Can Be Focused On To Lose Fat?
The Slim Light controller system comes with six pads and a face mask all that can be used at same time. This allows Slim Silhouettes to thoroughly treat up to eleven regions including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms, bra fat area, jowls, chin fat region and face in a single session!

Me During A Slim Light Therapy Session Enjoying The Face Mask Treatment

How Does Slim Light Therapy Melt The Fat Away?
Slim Light is an FDA approved, non-invasive system that utilizes LED light therapy to cause the fat within the fat cells to leave the cell and move outside of it so the body's lymphatic system can remove it; then processed by the liver and used for energy.

My Successful Fat Loss Program
Not only does Slim Silhouettes offer the Red Light therapy but they also tie in a Melt Your Fat Away plan that helps you to optimize the slim light therapy. See below as I walk you through the entire process.

Consulting With Dr. Keith Nichols

Step 1: Who Is The Ideal Candidate For Slim Light (red light) Therapy?
Your first visit will include a free no-obligation consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for the Slim Light therapy.

As with any medical procedure, determining whether this is for you is essential as the Slim Light (red light) therapy is not for everyone.

It is crucial for me to say that this is not a weight loss program for those that are obese. This a non-invasive therapy for those who are close to their ideal weight (within 30 lbs) but are struggling with troubled areas, due to baby fat, stress, muffin top, and areas that no matter how much you exercise it won’t go away. As the trouble with fat reduction when dieting is you can’t target a specific area, but with red light therapy you can.

Visceral Fat Vs. Subcutaneous Fat
I am bringing this up as Red Light therapy does not work on visceral fat. So what is the difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat? 

The fat you can pinch on your waist, arms, legs or anywhere else is all subcutaneous fat, stored just beneath the skin. Visceral fat is a different beast: the deep, internal fat packed around your abdominal organs.

Me On The  Body Composition Monitor With Scale

Step 2: Evaluating Your Body With Body Composition Monitor with Scale
During my initial visit, I had a free consultation as well as a total body analysis that allowed them to determine what areas I needed to focus on.

Besides the obvious health concerns related excess fat, finding out more about your body besides what you see in the mirror or on the scale is essential! Hence the concept of body contouring as the red light therapy has proven itself be extremely useful when it comes to change your body from the inside out physically.

To determine where you are and where you want to be, you step onto a total body composition machine that measures seven different fitness indicators:

• Body fat percentage
• BMI
• Skeletal muscle
• Resting metabolism
• Visceral fat
• Body age 
• Weight

Step 3: Prepare Before Your Red Light Therapy Procedure
Once you have determined your melt that fat away plan, it is important however to make sure you know what you need to do for the best results, see these below.

• Before each appointment, you want to make sure that you drink plenty of water to keep you hydrated.
• Don’t eat 1 hour before or after the appointment.
• Wear loose clothing, preferably something that is not black as the light does not go through black.

Step 4: The Number Red Light Therapy Sessions Required
Typically it takes 10 to 12 sessions for significant and long-lasting results. This type of therapy is cumulative, and consistency is essential. Therefore, it is recommended that you come every other day to allow your body time to process the extra fat.

Me During Red Light Therapy Session, Mid Section

How Many Red Light Therapy Sessions I Had
I had a total of 10 sessions in which I focused on my midsection, everything below my bra line and above my bikini area.

Treatment is not invasive, they wrap the area in which you want to lose fat with the slim light pads. The experience is very relaxing as you get to lay down, listen to music and most like me fall asleep.

How Long Does The Red Light Treatment Take?
60 minutes in total. This includes the treatment and exercise. The initial visit and final course treatment visit will take an additional 10-15 minutes to take measurements before and after each treatment.

Other Questions And Other Beauty Bits
Why Do You Have To Exercise Post-treatment?

It is essential that post-treatment that you do some type of exercise (10- 20 mins) to speed up the lymphatic system and blood circulation that helps to process the fat that has been released. Slim Silhoutees has a whole body vibrational exercise machine that the clients can use after their treatment while still in the office, thus assuring that the exercise requirement has been met.

Me Jiggling Out My Fat On The Pulser

Why Do You Have To Do A Liver Support?
Dr. Nichols and staff does recommend this as your liver is the ultimate filter to remove toxins and nutrient byproducts from the body. The fast release of fat requires a healthy liver, and therefore high-quality liver support like Milk Thistle is recommended.

Do I Have To Diet?
You do have to reduce your calorie intake while limiting starchy carbs and simple sugars. They also recommend lessening alcohol as it can affect the liver which will work against the treatment, decreasing the results.

Why Do I Have To Drink So Much Water?
Drinking water is imperative to help flush out the fat. A tip I learned is to drink lemon water as it cleanses your body from the inside out.

Why Do I Have To Use A Body Cincher?
Waist Trainers, Shapewear, and Cinchers are recommended! While these are not an alternative for working out, they do have their benefits. So, adding one of these types of compression garments is a must, primarily as they help mold the area and prevent you from retaining fluid.

How Long Does It Take To Show Results?
The results can be immediate and long-lasting.  However, red light therapy does not destroy fat cells, it basically shrinks the fat cells and helps to release some of their contents.  If your caloric intake is significantly higher than you require, your body will eventually store fat again.  For this reason, after the desired results are attained from the Slim Light Therapy,  Slim Silhouettes recommends their Total Body Bundle which combines both Slim Light Therapy with CoolSculpting.

My Final Thoughts
Overall, red light therapy has shown positive results for fat loss and body contouring for me, and you will see the results in my next article. This type of treatment offers a safe, non-invasive alternative for helping people improve their looks and their overall health. But as noted before, wavelength and intensity are incredibly important when it comes to light therapy. Make sure you choose a medical facility that uses a device that delivers red light with the correct wavelength with an optimal amount of power.

My Results
You can see my results here and as you can see it does work. I lost over 4 inches in my midsection. (blog post going live on 11/25/2018 in which I will be sharing before and after photos)

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Why A Watch Is The Perfect Accessory, Plus A $100 Gift Card Giveaway

November 29, 2018, 1:13 pm

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Whenever you need to go shopping for something that will go with almost anything in your wardrobe, a watch is something I always make sure I have. A watch for a woman has always been a fashionable accessory and statement piece that you can wear daily! And with the holiday shopping season amongst us, a stylish timepiece should be a must on your shopping list, and Jord Watches is here to help! Not only do they have unique wood watches that can be customized to fit anyone on your list, but I have also partnered up with them to give you the chance to win a $100 Jord Gift card, just in time for the holiday season.

Now before I get into the giveaway, I wanted to let you know a bit about Jord Watches and the gorgeous watch they sent me.

About Jord Watches
Jord (pronounced Yode) is based in St. Louis, where they are continually developing new watch designs. The watches are a sophisticated mix of natural, and mostly reclaimed materials, combined with quality movements and components, making them the perfect watch.

Cassia Watch In Your Wardrobe
There’s undoubtedly plenty of choices, but the watch I selected was the Cassia in Ebony & Sable. The Cassia is a unique women's watch designed to complement the Scandinavian street style, and I believe they hit it right on the nose!

Wristwatches for women need to be more than a timepiece, they must function as a piece of jewelry, and the Cassia watch from Jord is the perfect accessory to pair with the winter color trends this year! From warm, strong hues and heavy metal looks it is sure to be that go to piece in my jewelry box!

A Watch, The Perfect Holiday Gift
Aside from being fashionable, Jord watches are more personable than most watches as a lot of the watch backplates can be engraved, along with the gorgeous Cedar boxes the watch comes in. And if that wasn’t good enough, the watches may be sized to the perfect fit.  So, no need for someone to return the gift, but if they want to, they can as every watch comes with a one-year warranty and options for return & exchange.

$100 Jord Watch Gift Card Giveaway
Now the moment you have been waiting for the giveaway. As mentioned, one lucky person will receive a $100 gift code toward the purchase of any watch in the Jord collection. Plus, all other entrants will be emailed a consolation 10% off gift code! So, what are you waiting for click the image below to enter.

Bonus Entry:
For an extra entry, make sure to follow Jord Watches on Instagram!

Good Luck.

What The Heck Is CBD Oil And Why It Is The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

December 5, 2018, 4:42 pm

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Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? Then you have come to the right place for my Holiday Gift Guide on CBD products. CBD gifts are a must for us wellness-obsessed junkies this holiday season, and I’ve got you covered!  With a mix of my favorite CBD products, these holiday CBD Gift ideas are perfect for your family, friends, pets and you can even treat yourself.

Now for those of you who are not familiar with CBD oil and may think it is marijuana (it’s not), I’d like to explain a bit about “What The Heck Is CBD Oil And Why It Is The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season.”

I was first introduced to the use of CBD oil from my sister.  She is a nurse but has had some medical issues that have made her disabled, unable to work and in a lot of pain. Not wanting to take tons of medication in which she was prescribed she opted to try a holistic approach using CBD oil and we are happy to say it works! So, from her nausea, insomnia, migraines, too severe pain from a neurological issue (CBD has found to have particular application as neuroprotectants), she has found some tremendous benefits from CBD products.

 
What The Heck Is CBD And Where Does It Come From
As mentioned above CBD is not marijuana. CBD is a cannabinoid that is extracted from cannabis. Like any other plant species, cannabis comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. One group of cannabis strains is called hemp. Hemp is also known as industrial hemp or agricultural hemp, and unlike the strains referred to as marijuana, hemp is used for building materials, textiles, and food.

And there just happens to be strains of hemp that are high in CBD and have negligible amounts of THC.

Until recently, the best-known compound and active ingredient in cannabis was THC. However, Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have entirely different effects.

The THC that is found in cannabis is what creates the mind-altering "high" when heat is applied to, and a person smokes or uses it in cooking. This is because the THC breaks down when it encounters the high heat.

CBD-rich hemp IS DIFFERENT! Unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effect. This means that CBD DOES NOT change a person's state of mind when they use it. Hence allowing the consumer to enjoy the benefits of CBD without the risk of getting high.

What Are The Health Benefits Of CBD?
Similar to how we use vitamin C to kick-start our immune system, CBD acts as a kick starter to keep our own bodies cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids working at optimal capacity and to help the functions of the body’s central regulatory system. CBD has been the subject of several health-related studies, and yes, it is legal in all fifty states.  I have highlighted several of the of the findings below:

• Acne
• Joint pain treatment
• Improving the health of the skin
• Anxiety relief
• Reduce cigarette cravings and other addictions
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• High blood pressure
• Dealing with your relatives during the holiday season (ha)
• And many More

Now that you know what the heck CBD oil is, you too can enjoy some of the many benefits as well as some others on your holiday list, as for the next month, every Friday, I will be sharing with you a must have CBD item for your holiday list.

Friday Favorite CBD Product For The Wellness Junkie On Your Holiday List
This Friday Favorite CBD product for the wellness junkie on your holiday list is from Diamond CBD. They have some fantastic products, especially their CBD creams. See some of them below.

CBD Creams For Pain Relief
Have some pain from all the shopping or working out to make sure you fit in that holiday dress? Then Biotech CBD Cream 1000MG is a must on your holiday list.  With a 1000MG this concentrated, CBD oil lotion has menthol, and natural CBD infused hemp, making it the ultimate CBD cream for pain relief this holiday season.

How To Use?
This product is very easy to use, just rub the Pain Relief CBD Cream into your sore muscles and joints, and you will start to feel the soothing effects of the natural, CBD hemp oil and the menthol is a great added touch.

While this cream is most effective in high concentrations, it does come in three different quantities…

• 1000 mg
• 500 mg
• 250 mg

Got An Athlete On Your List To Shop For?
For people who put a lot of wear and tear on their bodies, I suggest Diamond CBDs LT Pain Master CBD Cream. Approved by NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, this cream goes to work right on contact. I love that is a high-quality CBD (1000mg), and they source it from industrial organic CBD hemp oil and my boyfriend just loves this stuff! Oh, and another great thing is that this cream is non GMO and 100% natural. Lawrence Taylor Pain Master CBD Cream is the topical CBD lotion that will have you smiling like “The Pain Master.” So make your favorite athelete happy by placing this under the tree!

So, there you have it beauties, everything you need to know about CBD. And don’t forget to tune in the next three weeks for my other must-have CBD products for that hemp lover on your shopping list!

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Must Have CBD Treats And Oils For Your Pets This Holiday Season From Medipets

December 16, 2018, 1:56 pm

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Tis’ the season to be giving and this counts for our pets as well! Since those four-legged fur babies can’t put a holiday list together. To make it easier on you, I’ve compiled my “Must Have CBD Treats And Oils For Your Pets This Holiday Season from MediPets.”

The Benefits Of Giving Your Pet CBD Oil 

By now most have heard of the many benefits of CBD and how it can help us humans with a wide range of ailments and sicknesses. If not, you can read my in-depth article, What The Heck Is CBD Oil And Why It Is The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season. Stress, anxiety, depression, and pain don’t just affect humans; it affects our pets too. That is why CBD is continuing to grow popular amongst us wellness junkies as well as our four-legged buddies!

Being a pet owner, I always am getting my pets treats! It is especially fun during the holidays to stuff a stocking full of all the fun toys, treats, and other items, like CBD treats and oils needed to keep the fur babies happy!

I don’t know about your pets, but with all the people visiting, parties, separation, and even the change of environment with all the décor, it can be stressful on a dog or kitty or worse yet lead to behavioral issues. And yes, CBD is safe for animals, but there is a difference between CBD for humans vs. pets, please see below.
 
Can I Give My Pet Human CBD Oil?
Pet CBD oil, like all CBD oil, is made up of cannabinoids found in cannabis. As I briefly mentioned above, cats and dogs can take CBD oil for the same reasons that their human mommy and daddies do. However, giving your pet CBD for a human can be too much CBD and may be overwhelming, causing an adverse reaction in a pet. And no one wants that! So, to answer the question… never give human CBD oil to your pet, even if it is in smaller doses, it is dangerous, so do not do it. Instead, you want to use an oil that is specially designed for cats and dogs, like ones from MediPets as they consider a pet’s size and body weight in all their formulations.



And no worries as CBD created for pets and is safe. CBD is derived from natural hemp. It is non-toxic, and it does not contain any THC, the compound that creates the “high” marijuana is known for. It is a common misconception that CBD will make a pet high. Some CBD products on the market are cannabis-based, but MediPets CBD is derived from hemp, a plant bred to have only trace amounts of THC which is entirely removed in their oil extraction process as they make the CBD oil that goes into MediPets products.

Bottom line, CBD is often praised as being better tolerated than many prescription medicines you may get from your vet! And let me tell you so much easier to dispense to them!

CBD Oil Holiday Gifts For Both Cats And Dogs
Now that you understand that CBD is an all-natural, legal way to help your cats and dogs to overcome numerous ailments and behavioral issues, you need to get shopping.

First up is MediPets CBD oil for dogs...

Pet CBD oil from MediPets CBD is the best way to give high-quality CBD hemp oil to your dogs or cats. MediPets CBD products, just like those for humans are free of THC (so your pets will not get stoned).  



MediPets CBD offers dogs a wide variety of choices because when it comes to CBD for dogs, they know that not all dogs are the same. The oils come in 3 sizes see them below.

• For small dogs- This product is for dogs between 0lbs and 9lbs and contains 25mg of CBD oil.
• For medium dogs- This product is for dogs between 10 to 40 lbs. and contains 50mg of CBD oil.
• For large dogs- This product is for dogs between 41lbs and 100lbs and contains 100mg of CBD oil.
• MediPets Pet CBD oils are safe & gentle enough for cats. Which is intended for cats between 0 lbs, and 24 lbs and contains 25mg of CBD oil.

CBD Dosage & Feeding Instructions
You want to use 8-10 drops of MediPets CBD Oil on your pet's food, treats, or water bowl 1-2 times a day depending on your pet's condition. In general, veterinarians recommend about 5 mg of CBD per 50 pounds of pet weight, but it’s always a good idea to consult with your vet.

CBD Pet Treats
Treats too? Yes, you read correctly! MediPets offers the perfect treat for the four-legged friend in your life! In fact, there are 16 flavors for dogs and two for cats.

These mouthwatering snacks not only give pets something great to snack on, but they provide them with an infusion of all-natural industrial hemp CBD which could keep them healthy and robust as well.

Like the oils, MediPets CBD pet treats are specifically designed for cats and dogs. Our pets have endocannabinoid systems, just like us humans, and CBD affects them in much the same way. But these CBD pet treats come with the right dose for your animals. Each treatment will reduce inflammation, ease the pain, soothe anxieties, and create an overall sense of well-being in your cat or dog without any adverse side effects.

Did Someone Say Bacon?
While I stated that MediPets treats come in a variety of flavors, our dog's favorite flavor is the  Wavy Bacon & Cheese Bites which contains 10 mg of CBD per treat. The irresistible flavors of bacon and cheese come together with high-quality CBD to make this a gift your dog will beg for, time and time again.

So, there you have it my “Must Have CBD Treats And Oils For Your Pets This Holiday Season.” Therefore, next time you are online shopping do the best for your furry friends and give them MediPets CBD products this holiday season!

IMPORTANT:
Just like you would do with any supplement, it is always a good idea to discuss ingredients for any pet supplement with your vet.

When purchasing any pet CBD product, be sure to buy one like MediPets that has been tested by an independent third-party lab. This is an industry standard to ensure safety and quality. According to their website, if they say their product has no THC and contains a specific amount of CBD, their lab tests verify that, and they’re right on their website for all to see.

Best Makeup Brush Gift Ideas From Miracos Makeup

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Looking for some great stocking stuffers? Well, nothing says holidays for that beauty lover like buying some amazing makeup brushes! And the best part it does not have to cost an arm and a leg.

I try all kinds of products, and the bottom line is they have to work, and beauties do I have the perfect makeup brushes for the makeup lover in your life from Miracos Makeup.

So if you want to find out more about the Best Makeup Brush Gift Ideas  visit my other website, Beauty After Forty... For The Hottest Tips And Trends For Beauty Over Forty!

How CBD Oil And Turmeric Can Help To Minimize Holiday Stress

December 18, 2018, 3:38 pm

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While the holidays can be so much fun, they can also be a bit stressful, and this stress can have a negative impact on your body. So, if the holiday stresses you out, or causes you anxiety or even nausea, then I have the perfect gift idea you can get yourself… Meds Biotech CBD and turmeric capsules.

CBD oil in a capsule? CBD capsules with turmeric? Yes, you read correctly. I am a lover of both supplements, which is why I was so excited to find these bad boys.

Turmeric is loaded with some powerful antioxidants, which can provide tons of other health benefits aside from anxiety and stress. In many ways, it has the same benefits found in CBD oil. Studies show that CBD capsules with turmeric have the potential to boost your immune system and help protect your body, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

What Is In Turmeric That Is Good For You
Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. The plant’s intense healing power primarily comes from Curcumin, its main active ingredient.  Curcumin is packed with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory firepower that promotes an incredible range of healing benefits.  Although it only takes up 3% of the plant, companies like Meds Biotech will extract this and concentrate the compound into a nutritional supplement. Combine that with CBD oil, and you have the remedy to boost your immune system and help protect your body!

What The Heck Is CBD And Where Does It Come From
CBD is a cannabinoid that is extracted from cannabis. Like any other plant species, cannabis comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. One group of cannabis strains is called hemp. Hemp is also known as industrial hemp or agricultural hemp, and unlike the strains referred to as marijuana, hemp is used for building materials, textiles, and food.

And there just happens to be strains of hemp that are high in CBD and have negligible amounts of THC.

Until recently, the best-known compound and active ingredient in cannabis was THC. However, Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have entirely different effects.
The THC that is found in cannabis is what creates the mind-altering "high" when heat is applied to, and a person smokes or uses it in cooking. This is because the THC breaks down when it encounters the hot temperature.

CBD-rich hemp is different. Unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effect. This means that CBD does not change a person's state of mind when they use it. Hence allowing the consumer to enjoy the benefits of CBD without the risk of getting high.

Why Add Turmeric To CBD Oil Capsules?
Like CBD, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory. The two could work naturally with your body, helping to regulate your immune system, minimize the effects of chronic inflammation.
Inflammation can lead to all kinds of terrible things. But by taking CBD oil with turmeric, you may protect your body against further damage as well as boosting the production of your own antioxidants, now how awesome is that?

The Benefits of Turmeric And CBD Oil
I have been taking Turmeric for years. I first started when I had injured my lower back. Refusing the Band-Aid of pain aids that the doctors wanted to give me, I started taking turmeric to help the swelling in my back, which ultimately helped my disc go back into place.
Additionally, my sister has had some extreme nausea because of her neurological issues, hence combing both Turmeric with CBD oil, her nausea started to diminish.

Turmeric and CBD oil have many other benefits, see below.

• CBD For Anxiety
• Helps with indigestion or heartburn
• Studies have shown that it can reverse the effects of chronic stress

Meds Biotech CBD Capsules With Turmeric
Meds Biotech CBD capsules with turmeric come with 25mg per serving, enabling you to receive the dose you need to be your jolly self this holiday season. These pharmacists formulated CBD capsules are safe to take every day, which sure is a must have on our holiday wish list!

Bottom line, while the holiday season may be about goodwill to others, you can't forget about yourself! So, what are you waiting for? No more bah humbug, instead treat yourself this holiday with Meds Biotech CBD capsules with turmeric!

Hemp Oil Skincare Gift Guide

December 19, 2018, 5:51 pm

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Skincare is a must on my holiday list. If you ever want to send me a gift, hint, hint, skincare is it! However, I’ve come to realize that not everyone knows what skincare products to get or better yet, which ones work.  But beauties that is what I am here for, with my hemp skincare gift guide to help you finish your shopping for those skincare fans on your list! On the same token, if you’ve never tried hemp oil infused skincare, this gift guide could be the excuse to treat yourself.

Why Hemp Oil For Skincare
Now before I get into the products, I think it is essential for you to understand the benefits of hemp in skincare.

Hemp oil is a natural moisturizer that contains vitamins and other powerful nutrients that can benefit your skin! Not only can hemp oil help to maintain a more youthful complexion, but the antioxidants found in hemp can also assist in…

• Promoting cellular turnover.
• Balancing out your skin tone.
• Simulating blood flow to help improve the skin's elasticity!
• And much more! Just what us 30 and over women need.

Diamond Hemp skin care products are a must on my hemp skincare gift guide! Made with organic hemp, their skincare line makes for some fantastic natural additions to your skincare regimen this holiday season!

Why You Need To Add A Hemp Scrub To Your Skincare Routine
A must for my skincare gift guide is a product for exfoliation. Exfoliation is key to healthy skin, and that is why I love Diamond’s Hemp scrubs.  You see as we age our cellular turnover slows down, meaning that our body is slower to shed dead skin cells and produce new ones.

This buildup of dead skin cells can have a negative impact on our skin leaving it looking dry and dull, or worse this accumulation can result in excess oil production and clogged pores, which could lead to problematic skin.

Additionally, this build of dead, dull skin can highlight any imperfections on your complexion, and sometimes can create false wrinkles and no one wants that going into the New Year. Furthermore, if you are not removing your dead skin cells, it will create a barrier for your skincare products. So those expensive serums and creams that you’re spending all that money on can’t get to the fresh new skin which is hidden below this barrier of dead skin cells.

Therefore, for your skin to stay as healthy and youthful as possible, you need something help slough away that build up and dead skin cells. That’s why Diamonds anti-aging hemp scrubs will be your favorite gift to give and to gift yourself.  Not only do these fantastic scrubs contain ingredients like organic shea butter, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, nourishing hemp, and turbinado sugar, their products also contain…

• Omega-3 fatty acids that help to improve the skins cellular structure.
• Vital Amino Acids: Amino acids are the building blocks of both peptides and proteins that have an essential role in skincare. Amino acids maintain skin's hydration and overall healthy appearance. Furthermore, it can help the skin to generate collagen and elastin!
• Skin Nourishing Vitamins:  Hemp oil is an excellent source of vitamins B6, E, and C Vitamin, who would have thought?  All these combined are great antioxidants that help to promote the growth of healthy skin tissue, supports skin elasticity and tone and assist in keeping your skin firm by providing beneficial fatty acids.

Diamond Hemp Scrubs To Add To Your Holiday Shopping List
Diamond hemp has three different hemp scrubs that will fit perfectly into any stocking! The collection includes a Blue Green Algae Hemp Butter Scrub, Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub and tropical ultra-moisturizing sugar scrub with Shea Butter. Sounds impressive, don’t they? They sure are, see more of the details below.

Sugar Scrub
While sugar plums may be dancing your head, I have a hemp sugar scrub in mine!  Sugar scrubs, in general, are fantastic at removing your dead skin cells, but add hemp oil to that and not only can you remove those dead skin cells, but you can also start to pamper that new layer of skin with the hemp oil that is in this scrub! And if all of that wasn’t enough, they have also added shea butter and coconut oil to give your skin that extra nourishment for that much needed New Year’s Eve glow!

Blue Green Algae Hemp Butter Body Bathe Scrub
While the holidays can be fun, they can also be a bit stressful with too little sleep, too much holiday cheer, and family stress! So why not take time to escape this holiday season and pamper yourself with this fantastic hemp Bathe scrub!

Diamond Bathe provides your skin with some nourishing natural ingredients for soft, silky, glowing skin. The addition of organic Cocoa, Shea, and Mango Seed butters offer for some much-needed deep moisture and hydration.

How To Use:
Soaking in a tub is total relaxation to me. However, you can use this fantastic scrub in the shower, bath or Sunday Funday spa treatment! Simply scoop between fingers, apply to wet skin and gently massage in a circular motion, focusing on rough areas. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Did Someone Say Chocolate?
Yes, I sure did.  So, beauties if you are really looking for the gift to spoil yourself or that someone special this holiday you need to add the Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub to your shopping list. The warm cocoa scent will soothe your senses, while the organic shea butter, coconut, and hemp oils work together to keep you feeling and looking merry and bright!

Furthermore, the Diamond Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub is a must to hydrate and exfoliate your tired skin, revealing a healthier looking, smoother body from head to toe.

So, there you have it beauties, my Hemp Skincare Gift Guide. And don’t forget to check out some of my other popular Holiday Gift idea articles on CBD & Hemp. From CBD Oil infused Creams, to Turmeric and CBD capsules for stress/anxiety and even some yummy CBD treats and oils for your pets, I have you covered this holiday season.

The Natural And Organic Way To Whiten Your Teeth This Holiday Season

December 21, 2018, 9:41 am

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The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, parties, laughter with friends, tons of photos and even some holiday kisses. And the last thing you want to see in a photo is an unattractive smile, because of your teeth! So why not make sure you have that picture perfect smile, by treating yourself to whiter teeth and fresher breath this holiday season, with Essential Oxygen 3 step Oral health system.

I use a lot of beauty products that are natural, and when I had the chance to try the three-step system for optimal oral health and a brighter radiant smile, I was excited to see what it is all about!

The Story Behind Essential Oxygen
Now before I get into the products, I want to tell you a bit about Essential Oxygen.  The company is a woman-owned (yeah) that sees this planet and its people beaming with optimal health and promotes this vision by creating beneficial and clean natural products.

When the company founder Kate Linforth, was on the verge of losing her teeth from advanced periodontal disease. She formulated the Brushing Rinse from food grade hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera, and essential oils. She was overjoyed by what happened. Within three days her teeth had whitened dramatically, and her tooth sensitivity was gone. Within a month her gums were healthy, and her tartar was back in check.

From that discovery, Essential Oxygens products branched on the trusted ten-year results of the Organic Brushing Rinse, and since then they have added two new products, the Organic BR Toothpaste & BR Tooth Polish.

Lastly, because quality ingredients and eco-friendliness are of utmost importance to the brand, Essential Oxygen features organic, vegan, gluten-free ingredients with no synthetic flavors in their products.

I don't know about you, but I think I owe it to myself to put on the best smile this holiday season? So, if you want to put your best smile front and foremost this holiday season, continue reading.

The Pristine Protocol System From Essential Oxygen
The product I tried is the Pristine Protocol, which consists of three organic products to include:

1. BR Organic Brushing Rinse
2. BR Organic Toothpaste
3. BR On-Demand Tooth Polish

This oral line was developed over years of working closely with progressive dentists and listening to customer needs to determine that not one product, but a set of products was the answer to all oral issues.

Additionally, dentists have widely noted that certain brands of toothpaste are too abrasive, and causing a rise in teeth sensitivity – so ingeniously two of the three steps are completely non-abrasive, and the third is an abrasion on-demand product.

Tell Me More About The Pristine Protocol System
As mentioned above there are three products, in which you need to use in steps...

• STEP 1| BR Organic Brushing Rinse
• STEP 2| BR Organic Toothpaste
• STEP 3| BR On-Demand Tooth Polish

STEP 1 The Organic Brushing Rinse (BR) is a top-selling, pre-rinse to refreshingly clean your whole mouth. This product does contain food grade hydrogen peroxide and is excellent at swishing away bad breath and the bacteria that goes with it that can cause those evil cavities and discoloration.

One thing I love about this rinse is that it has none of the ‘bad for you’ stuff like alcohol, fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate. BR is non-abrasive, safe for multiple times per day daily use, and can be used as a pre-rinse or on the go as a mouthwash.

STEP 2 of the Pristine Protocol is the BR Organic Toothpaste, a non-abrasive paste that works for all oral issues while loving your enamel.

This toothpaste is free of all of the harmful ingredients like fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), alcohol, or carrageenan. I love how it makes my teeth feel, and I guess I had more grit on my teeth than I knew as after using this my teeth felt like I just got back from the dentist. In addition to fighting cavities, whitening teeth, promoting gum health and fresh breath, it is safe for sensitive teeth.

STEP 3 is the BR On-Demand Tooth Polish that gets your teeth beautiful and pearly white without being too abrasive on the enamel of your teeth. People with thin enamel can use the Tooth Polish once a week, while us wine-loving, coffee-drinking, tartar-prone folks can use it five days a week.

My Thoughts 
As most of you know, I only share products I like. If they are sent to me and I don't like them, I do not write about them, I usually send them back. Beauties let me tell you this product is amazing.

Long story short, I chipped my front tooth, attempted to try a teeth whitener that required me to do a mold of my teeth and the blue from the mold adhered to the chip dental product on my tooth, and it discolored my tooth to a blue-gray color. Since that time wine, coffee, etc. would adhere and stained between my front two teeth, not fun. But low and behold the Essential Oxygen products have removed the discoloration, and I am on my way back to a healthy smile.

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Want to look and feel your best at all of your holiday events, then you should start with your smile. Once your smile is whitened, you will feel an increase in self-confidence which you can proudly show off with your favorite little black dress.

Beauties, the best accessory you can wear this holiday season is a brighter, whiter smile, and  Essential Oxygen was kind enough to offer you 20% OFF so you can do just that!

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