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Revive, Renew and Rejuvenate with Kerstin Florian and Thalgo

Karen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Moved again this weekend...blah... Needed a nice long hot bath last night to revive myself, but at the same time relax and even more importantly…stop my muscles from aching!

Anytime I feel this drained I think of three things…aromatherapy, Kerstin Florian products and Thalgo body products. And this time was no exception. Only problem was, I had to open two of my gifts that were intended for someone other than myself. But first thing this morning I reordered one of each so no worries that she won’t be getting her great gifts!

From Kerstin Florian (or more accurately my sister’s gift…sadly...Lol) I used the Uplifting Invigorating Experience Kit. This bath and body set helps to buff away dead skin cells while relaxing the body and mind. It has a chamomile bath scrub, a eucalyptus bathand an incredible foot cream and foot paddle. It was just what the doctor ordered. I felt completely renewed.

After my bath I used Thalgo Aromaceane Relax. I applied it directly to my sore aching muscles and it worked wonders.

Breaking into my sister’s gifts was the best thing I could have done for myself…I just hope she doesn’t read this!!!

Aromatherapy Associates gets an A+!

Karen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:55:00 GMT

Lately, you've probably noticed how incredibly into aromatherapy I've been. I keep writing about it because I'm so impressed with it. I remember back when it was kind of poo-poo'd within the industry or at least within the population as a whole. But then I would think; there is indeed absolutely something to correlating scent with memory. For example, some may be turned off by the smell of rubbing alcohol because the smell may make them think of when they got stiches as a child. The smell correlates the pain and the fright response with the scent which then makes them upset or anxious. But then on the other hand a person may correlate the lovely smell of a baked pie or the evergreen of a Christmas tree with a lovely relaxed time with family and from then on when they smell those particular aromas they get relaxed or a feeling of well being and joy.

There is an expert line of products that uses this theory as well as incorporating certain scents, botanicals and floral within essential oils that are known to bring up feelings and physiological reactions that are known for good health and beauty. Aromatherapy Associates is a professional aroma therapeutic line that induces beauty and well being within their professional line of products. Below is some content I copied and pasted from www.SkinStore.com where the line is available to purchase.

Essential Wisdom. Essential Oils.
For over 30 years, Aromatherapy Associates has been creating pure essential oil-based skin care that transforms a daily routine into something luxurious and deeply beneficial.

Since the beginning, Aromatherapy Associates have believed in the most effective and purest way of getting results. They develop skin care products that restore your natural radiance through the rejuvenating properties of essential oils, no matter what your skin type.

A great starter kit for getting aquainted both with Aromatherapy Associates brilliant line of products is the Aromatherapy Associates Travel Essentials set. It comes with four different blends to suit just about all your needs.

Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil for relaxation.

Revive Morning Bath and Shower Oil for a great pick me up!

Revive Evening Bath and Shower Oil for sensual pampering with uplifting properties.

Support Lavender and Peppermint Bath and Shower Oil for its gentle, soothing and cooling effects.

RoC On and Ahava Spa Day!

Karen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:50:00 GMT

One of my favorite brands for Anti-Aging is RoC! Roc products are affordable and have quality results-oriented ingredients and technology. Roc has been devoted to skincare and anti-aging since its founding in France in 1957.

For tightening and firming aging skin I choose RoC Firming Complete Lifting Serum. It’s a luxurious silky fluid that has an incredible penetration potential. The serum contains Protient, a patented agent that firms, tones and tightens the skin. You’ll usually see results within a week and it costs less than 25 bucks!

For body care I choose mineral rich Ahava! There are so many incredible Ahava products that it was difficult for me to choose which one to share with you today.

But I had to go with Ahava Mineral Bath and Body Collection. After all when I think of minerals I can’t help but think of bath! The kit is an incredible buy at less than 20 dollars at SkinStore.com but is a $47.50 value! Get it soon though because it says limited quantity so I imagine its first come first serve.

The unique blend of 21 essential Dead Sea minerals nourish and treat your skin making it silky soft and wonderfully hydrated.
Kit Includes:

• Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Wash in Hibiscus and Fig
• Mineral Hand Cream, 1.3oz
• Mineral Foot Cream, 1.3oz
• Mineral Body Lotion, 1.3oz
• AHAVA’s Deluxe Exfoliating Washcloth
• AHAVA’s Deluxe 4’’x 6’’ Photo Memory Box

Prettiest Beauty Package Ever Delivered! Sampar, Kinerase, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Cosmedicine, Bare Minerals!

Karen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:25:00 GMT

About two years ago I lost 500 dollars. I was devastated because I thought that possibly somebody had stolen it when I had gone out on the bay to kayak with my friends. I had 5 brand new 100 dollar bills. I don’t know why I kept it instead of depositing it into the bank; but I did. And sure enough a day or two later I realized it was gone.

It was in a little bank envelope thing and I could have sworn I put it in my dresser. But when I went to go get it a couple of days later for a trip to Nor Cal it was no longer where I was just sure I had placed it. I was devastated. I looked everywhere. But to no avail. A day or two later after searching high and low I succumbed to the sinking feeling in my stomach that it was gone for good.

I had thought about it quite a few times over the last couple of years but quickly told myself to not do the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve routine or I’d make myself sick.

After work one day a few weeks ago I decided to do more organizing and work on downsizing some of the boxes in my extra bedroom. I sat there arguing with myself about what to keep and what to throw away when I came across a little box that contained those little pogs that my girls collected about ten years ago. I had forgotten all about that prized collection and poured them out just laughing at what people collect. Some of the really valuable (a matter of opinion, LOL) were in little tube like containers made especially for precious pogs. When I poured them out of the tube out came the 5 one hundred dollar bills. I have no recollection whatsoever of putting it there, but apparently I did. What a cool surprise!!!

Of course immediately my wheels started turning about just how I was going to spend it. I struggled between “pay bills with it,” and “buy clothes or cosmetics and perfumes with it.” Well, no surprise, the latter thought won!

I went straight to some of my favorite websites to start shopping. The fact that the second room had been turned upside down was no longer of any concern. After all I could always throw away my used beauty products that I would be replacing which is organizing my bathroom!

So check out what I bought. I’ve never been so impressed with a box of goodies in my life. Not a single product has been a disappointment. Every single one of them has transformed my skin to that porcelain look that I always only thought celebrities could attain.

Below is my primo purchase.

Cosmedicine Best Skin Ever Normal to Dry Kit
$39 (smaller sizes of products below; a great way to try Cosmedicine)

• Healthy Cleanse Foaming Cleanser and Toner in One
• Medi-morphosis Self-Adjusting Exfoliator
• Primary Care Multi-tasking Moisturizer SPF20

Kinerase Pro Therapy Ultra Repair Kit
$125 (again smaller sizes of these Kinerase Pro Therapy products)

• Kinerase Pro Therapy Advanced Repair Serum
• Kinerase Pro Therapy Ultra Rich Day Repair
• Kinerase Pro Therapy Ultra Rich Eye Repair

Kinerase Pro Therapy Advanced Radiance Facial Peel
$89

Sampar Good Weekend Kit
$40 (Best complete regimen travel kit ever made!)

Bare Minerals Free to be Naturally Classic Collection
$42 (Two gorgeous eye shadows, a shadow/liner, beautiful blush, and a lip gloss)

Elizabeth Arden Pretty Gift Set
$65 (Fragrance and Body Lotion)…Pretty! How apropos! What a great way to cap off my box of beauty treasures!

Shaving, Hands and Body, Fragrance and Grooming Tools! Great Skincare Info Specific to Men. Parts three and four:

Karen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:02:00 GMT

Hi guys. Well I promised you I would list some great kits for a great shave, hand and body treatments, fragrance and grooming tools. There are a number I will want to show you so there will be a second entry dedicated to these categories in the next entry.

For a fabulous set for body and hand treatments check out Jack Black Clean and Cool Body Basics. Comes with an all over wash (may be used on face, body and hair). A great all in one product. It also comes with a highly effective industrial strength hand healing cream, a large sized cool moisturizing body lotion, and a highly rated product known as Pit-Boss Antiperspirant and Deodorant.

For the ultimate in grooming tools you’ve got to go with Tweezerman! The professional quality kit comes with the famous Tweezerman tweezerette, safety facial scissors, a pocket nail file and deluxe stainless steel nail clippers all packaged in a sturdy case.

Lastly I’ve got to tell you about one of my favorite products for men. The number one type of question I get from men revolves around the eyes. Here are some examples: What can I do about my dark circles? What product can I buy to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes? I feel like the area around my eyes needs moisturizing but I don’t want the rest of my face to feel greasy. I want some sunscreen around my eyes but I have sensitive skin.
Well I can share with you an eye product that will address every single one of those questions and concerns. Take a look at Korres Chestnut and Ruscus Eye Cream. This incredible eye cream is formulated with the best of the best ingredients and is considered a natural product due to its concentration of quality botanicals while keeping harsh chemicals to a bare minimum.

Don't forget to read the next entry for many more great products and gifts for guys!

Great Skincare Info Specific To Men! Part Two.

Karen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Today I thought it would be a good idea to give you guys a little guidance on what products to choose specific to your individual needs. I will give you plenty of top notch products for head to toe grooming. Additionally, I’m trying to hook you up not only with great products that will give you fabulous results but I’m going to lean towards kits as they make great gifts for you ladies to buy for your man and for you guys who need a little extra hand holding on regimens and steps. Additionally, kits are usually sold at a special value price which is more affordable and they are usually easier to use. They take the guess work out of how to use such as order of use and additionally you’re getting the benefits of all the individual products working synergistically. Kits are a great way to be introduced into the world of beauty, grooming and an over all sense of well being.

The best all around kit goes to Menscience Travel Kit hands down! In this kit comes a face wash, an incredible face lotion (read the reviews if you get a chance), two products for your shaving needs, deodorant, lip balm with sunscreen, an incredible daily shampoo, in a nice travel bag complete with ear plugs, and sleep mask. Guys this is the one you should try and ladies this is the gift you need to get him. Either way, he will love his new GQ look.
My favorite kit for face only is Anthony Logistics The Face Kit. Comes with three products which translate into keeping it simple which means more compliance which leads to effective results. Comes with a glycolic face wash for a smoother more clarified skin, a bi-weekly clay mask to absorb excess oil, and purge impurities and clean out those pores, and a multi purpose facial moisturizer that has anti-aging properties.

Next time we’ll delve into shaving, hands and body, fragrance and grooming tools. Again I’ll be sharing with you the best kits for each of these categories.

See ya later handsome!

Bronzed Goddess! (5 Star Rated Self Tanners)!

Karen — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:31:00 GMT

So today we explore the best of self tanning products. Self tanners are of the utmost importance when it comes to a product being top-notch. There is nothing worse than a bad self tan. Not even a “bad hair day” compares to the embarrassment of a “bad tan day.”

It is so nice to be a golden bronze color but is horrifying to be a copper orange hue. I can’t imagine a better example of the importance of customer ratings and reviews than that of self tanning products. So are you ready for a 5 Star tan? This is how you do it!

Best for fair skin:
Pevonia Self Tanning Emulsion

Best for tanning and firming skin:
Fake Bake Sunless and Skinny

Easiest sunless tan:
TanTowel Plus Half Body Self Tanning Towelettes

Best sunless tan with added benefits:
Dr. Michelle Copeland Sunless Tanning Bronzer

Best self tanning kit:
Fake Bake Self Tanning Lotion Tri-Pak

Best pre-tan exfoliator:
Fake Bake Body Polish

Bath and Body Beauty Products With 5 Star Ratings!

Karen — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Body Products with 5 Star Ratings!

Here’s my list of the best of the best in body products! As you’ve read in my last couple of entries all this week I will be featuring my favorite top rated products from SkinStore.com. They are not only my faves but SkinStore’s customers as well. They are some of the highest ratings on the website. Each one below had the maximum rating of 5 Stars. Also when you visit the site to read more about the product(s) you’re interested in be sure you read the customer reviews. You’ll see why this is the best way to shop for all your beauty and skin care needs!

Best Shower Gel and Body Lotion Combo:
Juara Tiare Jasmine Tea Bath and Body Ritual

Best Body Specialty Treatment:
MD Skincare Detox Duo

Best Self Tanning System:
Fake Bake Self Tanning Lotion Tri Pak

Best Cellulite Treatment:
Institut Dermed Body CelluliteRx Lipokit

Best Body Oil:
L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil

Best Body Cream for Severely Dry Skin:
Cutemol Emollient Cream from Summers

Best Ingrown Hair and Bumps Treatment:
Whish Flawless Bump Fighter

Best Body Peel:
MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Body Peel 2Step

Best Body Scrub:
H2O Plus Sea Salt Skin Smoother

Best Breast Toning and Firming Product:
Decleor Perfect Sculpt Bust Beautifying Toning Gel

Best Stretch Mark Treatment:
Mustela Stretch Marks Intensive Action

Side note to Mustela products: This brand (developed for baby, mommy and mommy-to-be), has more 5 Star ratings for their products than any other I have ever seen!

Best Body Hydrator with Sunscreen:
PCA Skin pHaze30 Perfecting Body Hydrator SPF30

Check it out Dad…Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for your Better Half!

Karen — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:59:00 GMT

It seems that Mom’s sometimes get ditched when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts. The child may be too young to buy or make a card and dad just doesn’t know what to give his wife.

Well Dad, why not buy her something that will make her happy as well as you? You know you guys love gorgeous, luscious lips on your lady and with today’s lip products she can have that without cosmetic surgery or treatments.

And if lips don’t turn you on, perhaps a nice scent will. Fragrance is another great gift for a win-win gift giving concept. Meaning you’ll both reap the rewards. Guys love the way their lady smells and the lady loves to smell good.

So here we go with the good gifts and the first three are great deals to boot!

Bare Minerals Buxom Babes Flower Girls
$28 ($36 value!)

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set
$49.50 ($177 value!)

Clean Coffret Set
$65 ($136 value!)

Korres Body Butters Pouch
$24.50

Colorescience Box of Chocolates Lip Glaze
$150

Check it out guys...Some of the Best Skin and Body Care for Men On the Market!

Karen — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:47:00 GMT

Hey men, this one’s for you. I started to notice more questions from men in the forum so I realized that you guys could use an article or two every now and then. And ladies, if you’ve been wondering how you could get your man a little more groomed then take a look as well.

I thought we’d start with some of the best brands I know of formulated especially for men. The packaging, the user friendly regimens (cause we know you don’t ask for directions) and the scents are just a few of the things I took into consideration when choosing the lines specifically for guys. Yes! Packaging is important to you boys because I seriously doubt you want some sort of pink Mary Kay like label on your products. But of course what really counts is what's inside the package. Ladies, I’ve chosen kits that are easy for men but are also packaged nice and make perfect gifts for your husband, boyfriend, brother, son, father or friend.

So with all this in mind I’ve chosen five brands for you to take a look at. The first is an overall facial skincare brand (an excellent anti-aging skincare regimen with easy steps) the second is a great kit for all your shaving needs. The third is a kit with some of the best body products on the market; the fourth is a great shampoo and conditioner combo for creating and maintaining gorgeous hair and lastly an eye product to reduce fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.

Facial Regimen: Anthony Logistics The Face Kit

Shave Kit: The Art of Shaving Ingrown Hair Kit

Body Products: Jack Black Clean and Cool Body Basics

Hair: Billy Jealousy Hair Kit

Eye Product: Lab Series Age Rescue Eye Therapy