Gilchrist & Soames Essentiel Elements Bathe Shower Gel
cleansing in the shower. When I want a softer cleanser I have been using Gilchrist & Soames Essentiel Elements Bathe Shower Gel. (It’s a british company, that’s how they spell things) This body wash has an orange blossom fragrance, which is uplifting and invigorating. It is rich in vitamins c, e, and loads of antioxidants. It does not over dry and is paraben & phthalate free. 

board and batten sugar scrub
When I’m looking for a stronger scrub I’ve been turning to Board and Batten’s My Softer Side Sugar Scrub. It smells amazing, and is all natural. It is made with shea butter, aloe, raw sugar, citrus and geranium essential oils. It will stimulate circulation and eliminate dead skin cells. So however you like to do it in the shower, do it with the best…..

http://farmtoskin.com/collections/body/products/my-softer-side-sugar-scrub-citrus-and-geran

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with a great manicure alternative. If you don’t have time for a manicure, or your nails are looking less than perfect, I have a quick solution. Impress press on manicure. They are simple and quick to use, and come in many colors and patterns. You just find the right size for your nail bed, peel off the sticker back, and press on. There is no damage to your natural nail, and they are very easy to remove. Best of all, there’s no dry time needed. They’re only $7.99 at walgreens,- a less expensive and mess free alternative to the salon. So Impress, and impress ……

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pure gold collagen
my wrinkles away with PURE GOLD COLLAGEN. It is a unique liquid beauty supplement designed to nourish skin from the inside out, targeting the visible signs of ageing associated with collagen loss. It combines a blend of hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and other active ingredients to create a liquid beauty supplement with maximum effect. One bottle of PURE GOLD COLLAGEN is up to 20 times more effective than using a topical collagen cream or collagen pill. It also contains vitamin C to boost the transformation of lysine and proline into collagen. Which is the essential building blocks required to support the metabolic functions of collagen producing cells. This provides better skin tone, optimal skin hydration levels and the ability to recapture a youthful radiance. So drink up, and get down…

sam villa spray bottle

it’s easy with Sam Villa’s Continuous Mist Spray Bottle. It was designed for haircare, but I’m loving it for my body products. It is a bagless version of their already popular spray bottle. This is a non pressurized, propellant-free, comfortable to hold, bottle that provides a 360 degree aerosol like spray. It makes the spray very fine, perfect for body and hair oil. So get even distribution, and every last drop of your favorite product with Sam Villa, and hit all the angles…

tatcha poreless silken spf

Just because summer is winding down, does not mean you should stop protecting your skin. For your face try Tatcha’s Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen. It is inspired by the iconic white makeup of the geisha, which protects the skin from the sun, and creates a poreless, porcelain finish. It offers broad spectrum(UVA &UVB) protection, SPF 35, and features Japanese Wild Rose to shrink and tighten pores (not just blurring or filling them!). 

 
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On your body, go for EltaMD UV Spray Broad Spectrum spf 46. It is quick to apply, and sprays on white yet dries clear. It is UVA/UVB and water-resistant. Also oil free, paraben free, and non comedogenic.
 
 

aloethera key west aloe

I love Key West Aloe products. They are Lab Certified and made with 100% pure Aloe Vera. I have recently been using their haircare, and it does not disappoint. The Aloethera Moisturizing Shampoo and Keratin Conditioner leave your hair soft and shiny. It is designed to restore your hair’s natural vitality while adding body and taming frizz. It will not weigh down your hair. So keep your hair strong with  key west aloe, and let someone grab it……

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while I’m baking it. I have found a great new sunscreen. Oz Naturals spf 30 tinted sunscreen moisturizer. It gives the perfect amount of color and coverage to conceal any imperfections and  a few shades to your skin. It shields against both UVA and UVB rays. Of course it’s paraben free and can be used on both the face and body. It is non comedogenic, and will nourish your skin while protecting. So feel great before, during, and after you tan, can’t say the same about last night….
 

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lighted. Lately I’m doing it with Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder in Marilyn. It’s Inspired by the ultimate blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. It is a golden, luminous, powder- with an ultra luxurious, creamy texture. It’s great for subtle brow bone highlights, to extreme strobing. So get high with Marilyn, wouldn’t that be cool….

revival mud

acne control

impossible! Control my acne, yes please. I am doing so with Miracle Skin Transformer’s Acne Control and Miracle Revival Mud Mask. The Acne Control is a tinted moisturizer that fights breakouts. It is light weight, and has a matte finish. It is Formulated with SMARTsal10, a breakthrough,technologically advanced blemish fighting complex that combines salicylic acid with anti-microbial peptide-10 to promote a faster reduction in the appearance of acne and blemishes now and in the future.” The mask is formulated with bioactive silts sourced from European spring fed lakes. It targets age spots, fights fines lines, and stimulates collagen production. Of course it works hard to unclog pores and ridding your skin of impurities. It’s made with green tea, mushroom extracts, and Resurrecton Planteduce. So get your skin under control, while you lose it……

mustela spf

if you don’t protect yourself. I have been using Mustela’s SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion.  It is 100% minerals and provides UVA / UVB broad spectrum protection. It uses naturally derived sunscreen filters like titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, as well as being praben free, phthalatae free, phenoxyethanol-free, fragrance-free, PABA-free and hypoallergenic. It’s water and sweat resistant. I like to follow-up post sun with the After Sun Spray. It is a refreshing and moisturizing lotion to hydrate following sun exposure. So have fun but be safe, in all areas….;)

mustela after sun spray