Change Pillowcases Often for Less Acne

Is it sleepy time?

Don’t forget to change your pillowcase. Pillowcases can harbor bacteria, dirt, dust, and facial oils. And rubbing your face up against it for about 8 hours may cause more acne.

Change your pillow case every few days. I flip my pillow over and use the other side one night. And then change my pillow case the next night.

Putting your hair up in a bun or a braid may keep your hair from touching your face causing more oil and acne as well.

Try to sleep on your back too, that will keep your face from be smashed against the pillow so much. I am a side and stomach sleeper so this is an extremely hard task to conquer, but I am trying.
I have found that sleeping with your arms over your head helps you from turning side to side. I have also heard that sleeping between two pillows at shoulder level help too. Not only will sleeping on your back help you to stay more acne free it will help you to stay more wrinkle free too!

Sweet Dreams Tonight

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Sunscreen for Fruits and Vegetables!

Sunscreen is not only saving you from burning this summer, it is saving your fruits and vegetables from burning too!

This summer is a bit hot and there are some droughts throughout the world and with the cost of production going up, our fruits and veggies need a little extra help! Fruits and vegetables can get sun damage too, making the fruit unable to sell.

There is this special sunscreen that was made to protect the fruit from damaging rays, but also allowing the necessary rays to penetrate and help nurture and ripen the fruit.

"Liquefied clay has been used for years, but now a California company (PureFresh) is finding positive results with an SPF 45 product made of multicrystaline calcium carbonate crystals that are engineered to specifically deflect ultraviolet and infrared light from the plants and trees on which it is sprayed. The product keeps out the bad light, but lets in the good photosynthesis rays that aid ripening"(ibtimes.com).

The sunscreen is being tested in Australia and Chile on fruits and also in California on nuts!
"Tests show its immediate impact is increasing yields by diminishing stress and heat-related defects, but officials at Purfresh in Fremont hope the product also can play a role in water and energy conservation by increasing a plant's water efficiency"(ibtimes.com).

I hope this sunscreen will work, in order to help the farmers sell more and help us the consumer be able to buy more without higher prices!

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Greasy Hair Be Gone!

Do you have oily hair? And do you have to wash your hair everyday because if you don’t it looks greasy? And do you know that washing your hair a lot causes the most damage to your hair?

So what are you to do?

There are many options out there that will help you to go at least one day in between washings. Dry shampoos were made just for this! Just spray some into your hair, wait a minute, brush out and Wa La! Non-greasy, looks just like you washed it hair!

I have used the Rene brand and it worked really good and lasted for quite awhile, especially since I wash my hair every other day. Although this dry shampoo can be quite expensive.



The old baby powder works just as good and it is cheap to boot! Try it, you will see! No need to waste your money on those expensive dry shampoos!

Happy Hair Days To Ya!

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Anti-Aging Treatments for 50 Years Young!

What is the best anti-aging treatment for ladies who are 50 years young?

Well of course it really comes down to what works for you. Lasers, botox, and plastic surgery of course work the best, because they are the most extreme. I would definitely go for lasers and botox before plastic surgery, because that is all you may need.

I have not research much on lasers and botox, because well I do not need to get it done right now, so when the time comes if I choose, I will deeply research it and get recommendations. Botox sounds cool and not very expensive, even though you do have to get it done every three months. And it is amazing how technology just gets better and better. If you want me to research something specific for you let me know.

As for a topical anti-aging treatment. Prescriptions of Retin-A works the best if your skin can tolerate it. Retin-A has been scientifically proven to work over and over again. Prescription are the strongest formulations you can get.

If you do not want to get a prescription. Then of course I recommend Eau Thermale Avene as I have talked about in many other posts. There are many different formulations of retrinal over the counter and you want to make sure to get the strongest one. Avene’s formulation of retrinal is stronger than other retinol formulations.



Then just make sure to wear the highest UVA/UVB broad spectrum sunscreen that your skin tolerates. If you are afraid to use one of these treatments because they make you more photosensitive to the sun then reapply your sunscreen. Even the best sunscreen will not protect you all day, but if you apply sunscreen in the morning, at lunch, and before you commute home then you should be plenty protected!

Talk to your dermatologist about it if you are really worried. And if you are that worried than perhaps these types of anti-aging treatments are not for you. A good sunscreen after all is the best anti-aging treatment you can do for you skin. Perhaps just a good sunscreen and a nice antioxidant serum is what you need.

I hope all of you beautiful wise ladies find an anti-aging treatment that works for you. And please share any beauty tips you have learned with me.

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Stem Cells and Anti-aging!

Stem cell research is a very controversial topic. Whether you agree with it or not. Stem cell research may help so many different problems with women’s health. Stem cell research will help osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson disease, and heart disease stroke. Not only will stem cells from your own body treat many illness that may fall upon you, but it can treat your children, parents, and siblings as well.

C'elle a stem cell research company has new technology that allows you to collect stem cells right in your own home, through your menstrual blood! Isn’t that amazing that it can be done through your menstrual blood! There are actually self renewing stem cells in your menstrual blood. It is pretty cool to find out that something good can come out of that time of the month! Collecting stem cells through your menstrual blood sounds so easy and no needles or pain involved.

C'elle sends you a kit that you use to collect your samples. You collect two samples and then send it back in the mail! How easy is that! The kit comes with a menstrual cup that you insert instead of a tampon to collect the samples. Visit C'elle for more information, there is a great F.A.Q.'s section on their site!

On the C'elle website researchers say to order your sample now, because as we age the quality and quantity of your stem cells will reduce. Speaking about aging, this new technology may also be used for anti-aging one day! So many new anti-aging technologies come about everyday! It really is incredible. Menstrual blood finally has a positive, it may make you look younger!



C'elle also has a special right now, buy two kits for the price of one! Use promotion code: 241. I love deals! So you can buy a kit for your Mom or Sister. And you can share a bond of saving your lives in the future or both of you looking younger in the future.

What do you all think of this new technology? Would you order a kit? I say Visit C'elle and check it out!

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Body oil, Lotion, or Creams?

Do you where lotion, cream, or a body oil when you get out of the shower?

Proper moisturizing techniques is very important after showering or bathing. Remembering to not take hot showers, only warm showers, for 15 minutes or less is hard to do too. Water can dry the skin out unfortunately.

I like to use lotion and body creams.

I have used body oils before too. Applying body oil can be tricky. Apply too much and you are an oil slick for hours. When you apply body oil matters too. They say that you should apply your moisturizer within 3 minutes after showering. I have found that applying body oil while still wet in the shower before I towel off works wonders.

Just a few drops of body oil on each body part is all you need. The water on your body helps to disperse the oil to moisturize your whole body. Then when you get out of the shower just lightly dab yourself off with your towel. And Wha La no oily greasy mess!

Using body oil is one of the fastest method to moisturize the body, so it is great for people who do not like to put on lotion or who forget.

The debate on which is better lotion or body oil still continues and it really amounts to which product your skin likes better. Body creams are usually more moisturizing than both body oil and lotion, because it much more emollient.

Hopefully you all have found moisturizing techniques that you enjoy!

Happy Friday Everyone!


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Detangle Hair

Do you have thin fine hair that tangles really easily?

Do you have trouble combing through your hair after you shampoo and condition it?

Light leave in conditioner sprays work great. You will be able to comb easily through your hair without one snag, not one tangle. A little extra moisture will help your hair too, without weighing it down.

I really like Aussie’s Hair Insurance conditioner spray. The silicones in this product are mostly water soluble. Anything with PEG is water soluble and so is Dimethicone Copolyol. Amodimethicone is not water soluble but washes out a lot easier than others. So the cones will not build up in your hair, because they easily wash out with just water. It is a great deal and last for several months too.



I wash my hair and use a light conditioner that washes out in the shower too and then just spray the Aussie a few times in my wet hair and comb gently and effortlessly.

I spray a few mists on my hair at nighttime before I go to bed sometimes also. I then wrap my hair up in a high bun and sleep in it. Putting my hair up in a bun protects my ends from breakage and the light conditioner moisturizes while I sleep.

Sweet dreams to you all, not hairy ones!

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Differences of Dermatologists

I just want to put another notice out there.

Please do not believe everything your dermatologist says. Dermatologists do not know everything when it comes to skincare. Some say one product is terrible and another says the same product is the best thing since slice bread.

Dermatologists do not know everything about sunscreen either, you cannot trust them completely. That is why we have to take more responsibility for ourselves and really learn about the ingredients in everything.

I hear so many horror stories about Dermatologists and I am sure you have too and been there as well. I know I have. There are so many crazy ones out there!

If you really want to find a dermatologist you have to keep trying ones and make sure they know their stuff. Research the products yourself first. It is just like anything, it is best to get a second opinion. It is amazing how doctors are so different and how they have such opposite opinions.

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Marijuana and Skincare!

Skincare researchers have found new reasons to use pot!

A Human Cannabis like substance has been found to improve skin, focusing on acne and dry skin. This substance can be used in creams to be applied topically to help the skin.

Our skin naturally produces a substance to protect the skin that closely resembles THC, an active ingredient in marijuana. "Just as THC is believed to protect the marijuana plant from pathogens, our own cannabinoids may be necessary for us to maintain healthy skin," said researcher Gerald Weissmann.

The marijuana plant has already provided benefits to the skin in the past years from its’ hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is used as a moisturizing ingredient in lotions. One that comes to mind is the Hemp Hand Cream from The Body Shop. Have you ever tried that one before? I have it was a nice rich cream, but nothing extraordinary.



This new study sounds extraordinary though. The full study will be published in October. I can’t wait to read it and hopefully there will be a new miracle reason to use marijuana.

Happy Skincare Blazing Days Ahead to You!

source: cosmeticsdesign.com

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Nails Done By You!

Do you paint your nails or not? Or perhaps you go and get your nails done at a salon.
Since it is summer time it is especially nice to have your toe nails done.
Me, I do not go to the salon to get my nails done, only on special occasions. I do my nails myself every week or more.

Here is one money saving tip: Use a really good base coat and top coat.
And it does not matter about the nail polish. You can use one of the expensive top brands or a NYC or Wet n Wild 99cent nail polish. Using a good base and top coat is what matters.


Here are some good base coats:
Orly’s Bonder
OPI
Nailtek II Foundation
Seche Clear

Here are some good top coats:
Orly
Sally Hansen Insta-dri
Poshe
Seche Vite
Revolon Colorstay

Also if you think you can’t do you own nails because you can’t mange to even get it on the nail, here’s a tip: Paint your nails at night and just go to town.

Don’t worry about getting nail polish on your fingers, because when you take your shower the next morning all the nail polish mishaps on your fingers will come off. You can even use your finger nail to easily wipe off some slightly stubborn bits in the shower while waiting a couple minute for your conditioner to soak in.
Step out of the shower and Wha La you have a beautiful manicure done by you!

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My Herbal Essences Picks!

So I have been looking at the ingredients for Herbal Essences’ beauty products, since I am planning a Buycott to boycott the boycott mentioned in yesterday’s post.

There are a few great shampoos that look pretty good. Herbal Essences Color Me Happy for Color treated hair and Drama Clean Refreshing Shampoo. There are not too many harsh sulfates and they are not loaded down with silicones, that often weigh down my fine hair. Now I am not talking about their conditioners, just buy their shampoo, because I think they have too many silicones. Unless your hair loves silicones, it is up to what your hair likes. By the way your shampoo and conditioner do not have to be from the same brand line.

Herbal Essences also makes a DeGunkify Tingly Deep Cleaning Shampoo that works well to clean all the buildup in your hair from styling products. It is important to use clarify shampoo to get rid of buildup in your hair. Clarify your hair once every two weeks. However, if you do not use too much styling products then you may not need to clarify so often. Clarifying does fade color as well.

I rarely ever use styling products, maybe like some hairspray once every few months… I do clarify my hair and use a deep conditioning treatment the day before I go to get my hair dyed. Clarifying the hair gets rid of all the buildup and so I am ready for my hair treatment and so that the color will hold better.

Some of Herbal Essences' hair gels look really nice though, so you may not need to clarify that often! They do not have silicones and it does not look like they will dry your hair out. Try Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel and Body Envy!

Let me know if you join the Herbal Essences Buycott with me!?

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Use Herbal Essence to Boycott Animal Group Over Parabens Test!

Parabens. Many people claim that parabens are unsafe to use. This is a false claim made by many natural companies that want you to use their products, just another way to advertise.

Proctor and Gamble performed another test back in 2004 to prove that parabens are indeed safe to use for all cosmetic companies. The test was perform on pregnant rats, because the concern was that parabens were unsafe for reproductive health.

Now a UK based animals rights charity, called Uncaged, is accusing Proctor and Gamble, and boycotting their Herbal Essences line for cruel and unnecessary treatment to animals.
The parabens test was a once and for all test to prove to everybody in the industry that parabens were safe to use, thus no further tests would be needed. The tests were requested by European regulators and the methods used were approved internationally. Still many human and environmental health campaigners are demanding more tests on parabens.

Uncaged is just targeting Proctor and Gamble because they are a big company and feel like they should pay. "With regards to Uncaged, unfortunately they really aren't interested in establishing the facts and will continue to target P&G to drive their campaign," stated Marina Barks of Proctor and Gamble.

I think I might have to go buy some herbal essences shampoo to boycott this animals rights group.

source: cosmeticsdesign.com

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Bright White Teeth

Everybody wants healthy white shiny teeth!
So many people are whitening the teeth. There are a ton of over the counter teeth whitening products out there! It is very hard to know which one to buy. A good teeth whitening product depends on how long the whiten is on your teeth and the amount of peroxide in the product.

Getting your teeth whitening professionally by your dentists is the quickest and long lasting way to whiten your teeth. Having your teeth whiten by your dentists usually takes an hour and your teeth should remain bright white for up to two years! It is unfortunately the most expensive method too.

So what are the good less expensive methods? Well first there are the take home kits from your dentists but they can be $300 to $500. Now these kits may work just as well as a professional whitening depending on the amount of peroxide and contact time, however you will have to use the product over several weeks.

And then there is Crest White Strips, one of the most famous whitening products over the counter. There are Crest white strips that actually dissolve right on your teeth, so no mess with sticky trays or waiting time, just put them on and go! They still are regarded as one of the best.

There is also whitening toothpaste. Actually, whitening toothpaste do not work any better at whitening your teeth than a regular toothpaste. Just remember to brush your teeth for the full 2 minutes. Those electric tooth brushes with the timer are the best! The amount of peroxide and contact time is not enough to make a difference in a toothpaste. So save your money here for the white strips or professional service!

I have tried Listerine whitening mouthwash, terrible for me, made my teeth extremely sensitive and burned my tongue. I also tried the Walgreen's brand of the regular Crest white strips, not the dissolving ones. I have not use them regularity to notice a difference, so that is my fault. I can’t wait to try the dissolving ones! They say it is best to use it after you go to a dental cleaning, because your teeth are nice and polish ready for treatment!
Have you tried any whitening products?

Have a great day, remember to Smile!

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Brushing and Flossing Makes a Smiling Happy You!

A beautiful smile is all part of the femme facade and being happy.
Smiling makes you happy and other people who see you happy. Smiling is contagious. Just smiling more really does make you a happier person.

Having beautiful teeth can help you have a beautiful smile. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing not only helps fights plague and gum disease, it helps your smile gleam.
Now do you brush first and then floss? I’ve have always done it this way. 1.Brush 2. Floss. I was reading in a beauty forum and many people floss first and brush second. I always thought that you should remove all the germs and plague first and then floss gets the plague that you missed. Many people also do it my way too, it was pretty even. Hmmm….. I am going to have to ask my dentist this next time I go!

What is your oral hygiene routine?

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Do You Want Long Hair?

Do you want long luscious hair?

Everybody may want long beautiful hair at least once in their lifetime! Now I do not mean Rapunzel long, because that is just a bit too long. Do you think it is too long? How long is too long? Some people like to wear their hair all the way pass their butt to like their knees. I personally think that is too long, but whatever floats your boat, or flows your hair....no?:)

Fortunately if you want long hair for just one day in your life you can have it! There are so many different types of excellent hair extensions out there right now!

You can also have long hair for a month or more if you really want. Hair extensions are applied through many different methods, such as clip ins, woven, fusion, bond with a protein glue, and a sticky tape. Clip ins work way better than they use to, they really stay in there and you have the luxury to take them out before you go to bed. Have you seen the kiosks in the mall that sell them? They seem to be a bit pricey too me. I know it can be costly for the nice hair, but I am going to research around on the internet.

Bonding your hair with a protein glue is semi-permanent and will last for about a month depending on your hair and if you are gentle or not. Your hair and fake hair should be treated like fine silk. You can bond your hair yourself or seek a professional, which may be easier. Bonding yourself can be done though, practice makes perfect, just start with a couple of wefts at first. Wefts are not strands of hair that you put in one at a time, but a long piece of hair that spans from ear to ear.

I will let you know if I find any great deals on hair extensions. Or let me know if you find one!

Hair extensions are not just for people with short hair, they look great on people with fine hair that may want a fuller look!


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FDA 4 Star Sunscreen Rating for UVA Rays

So I have talked about how America is getting better with sunscreens and UVA rays before. The FDA has been working on a new regulation that sunscreens will need a 4 star rating to provide good UVA protection.

This star rating system will finally tell us consumers the protection the sunscreen is providing against UVA rays. It is awesome that they are making it easier on people to fine a sunscreen the protects them from UVA rays, because not all do. UVA rays causes wrinkles, tanning, and cancer. We did not know the affects of the UVA rays in the past, we thought that UVB rays were more damaging, which is how the SPF number got put on the sunscreen bottle.

The FDA thought they would have sunscreens out this summer, but unfortunately they have to go through 20,000 comments on the proposed rules. So it looks like the new 4 star rating system will not pop up until next summer.

If you want a good UVA sunscreen now, check out my other post with a list of sunscreens with estimated UVA protection called PPD.

Happy Friday!

source: kptv.com


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Accept Compliments

You are Beautiful!

Do you believe me? I hope you do! It is very important to be able to take a compliment, smile, say thank you, and really believe the compliment.

It took me a long time to really be able to take a compliment, I use to say, oh no, and shrug or whatnot.

When someone gives you a compliment they are not lying or even if they are, so what, take that compliment and believe it! Believing compliments helps your self esteem! If someone says you look beautiful or nice today then accept that compliment. Too many girls think no, the compliment is not true, which is really a form of self-harm. Girls are actually turning a positive into a negative.

Accepting a positive compliment will only make girls happier overall! What girls remember too often it is that one insult. We get a thousands compliments and one mean insult and we remember the mean insult and forget the thousands compliments we have gotten.

For now on accept those compliments and honestly believe each and every one! The compliment giver will appreciate your Thank You response too! A thank you is a much better and classier response than a shrug or a roll of the eyes.

Have a wonderful day all you beautiful beauties out there!



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Miracle In a Bottle and Pay Per Post!

I just joined this Pay Per Post site! They have many opportunities to get paid for writing about beauty and skincare companies.

Everybody needs to advertise their business and having bloggers blog about your company is just another way to do that! I am only going to post Pay Per Posts that are relate to skincare and beauty, so don’t worry, I do have some blog ethics You might want to check it out if you’re a blogger or have a business to promote.



How does this Pay Per Post site relate back to beauty right now? Well, it all comes back to advertising. Advertising, we all know not to fall for it, but it can be so hard to resist. We all want the next miracle in a bottle! It is too easy to try the next newest thing, because what if it is better!?

I already know I want to try one new skincare product this fall, I'll let you know about it soon! Just remember to give each product a month! This is very important, the skin will often break out when switching to a new product, but calm down after a couple weeks. Giving a product a month will also save money too, because if the product works you save and find a new miracle!

Good Luck out there and let me know of any new finds!

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SkinCare Product Marketing Hype

Be careful when buying any product. Some brands may only have one or two good products. There is no reason to buy all the products from one line. This is just another marketing hype to get you to buy more of their products.

Also you may hear claims that such and such company makes bad products, but it doesn’t mean all of their products are bad. This itself is another claim. This is why you should take responsibility yourself and really research the ingredients on every product you buy. This will help your skin and your wallet.

Many people have their own agenda out there. Claims on sunscreen have been coming up a lot lately. Well not all sunscreens work well, which is why you especially should know how to read the active ingredients. Unfortunately the UVA protection is not written on the bottle like the UVB protection is, which is what the SPF number is. There are bottles of sunscreen in most brands out there that do not have any UVA protection at all! And then there are bottles of sunscreen in that same line that have great UVA protection. Fortunately the FDA is working on getting the UVA number put on all bottles of sunscreen.

In the mean time look at the percentages of the active ingredients on your bottle. Use the ciba calculator to get a estimation, just an estimation, of the UVA protection that your sunscreen is providing. Also make sure to apply the correct amount of sunscreen to be properly protected or you will burn. ¼ teaspoon for face, ¼ teaspoon for neck, shot glass for whole body, don’t forget your hands too. And remember to reapply every two hours, immediately if you going swimming or sweat excessively.

I hope you all are having a fun summer!


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The 5 Best Creams to Soft Hands!

Have you ever wanted soft hands that felt like a Queen's hands? Hands that feel like you have never worked a day in your life?

Some of the best hand creams are:

1. Your favorite thick body cream. There is no requirement that you have to buy those little bottles of hand cream.

2. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. It sinks right in and makes your hands feel very silky. I really like this one. And the little tube sits nicely on your night stand.



3. Aveda Hand Relief. This one gets great reviews.

4. Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Cream. This cream has a lot of Urea in it, which can be very good for people with excema.



5. Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Cream. This one is really thick and the fact that it is a large tube helps too. I really like this one also!



I hope you find a cream that makes your handshakes a shake worth remembering.


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Happy Independence Day! Does Your Skin Need to Be Free Too?

Happy Independence Day!

I hope you all are celebrating today with friends and family at a BBQ, Beach, or Park! Remember our Founding Fathers, Declaration of Independence, and the fact that we are Free! Thank God we live in a Great Nation called America the land of the Free!

Now should you let your face be free today? Does skin really need to breathe?

Nope it is a myth. Skin does need to breathe… “Let your skin breathe” is just an expression used so you don’t use too much makeup, in order for the real beauty underneath to shine through!

Oxygen is not absorbed through the skin. Oxygen is in your veins and capillaries underneath your skin. Skin can get dehydrated, so drink plenty of fluids this 4th of July! I mean a few glasses of water in between those celebratory drinks.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day Everyone!


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High Oil Prices in Cosmetics!

The oil prices are hitting the cosmetic industry too.

Transportation cost, energy costs, and the cost of raw materials have gone up. Yes, we are all affected by the high oil prices. We all have to figure out how to get by.

Many of the big personal care manufactures are feeling it in the profits due to the high oil prices and that consumer spending power has been reduced due to specter of inflation.

So I think that means we need to help out the economy a little more and buy more cosmetics!

Fortunately, the prices of cosmetics have not raised on us, the consumers. The finished good manufactures have been absorbing the high costs. Although with the price of oil continually rising the manufactures are faced with a tough choice on whether to keep absorbing the costs or passing it along to us, the consumer.

Shoot and I never thought I would be short on oil, on my face that is…..haha. Okay, okay just trying to lighten the mood.

If you want to know what I think we should do about high oil prices check out my other blog, but only if you dare and if you will come back.

If the prices do hit the consumers then I say find a cheaper alternative to all your cosmetics. I find that many drugstore or cheaper versions work just as good if not better than the upper-end brands! Check that out now even, maybe it will help You save a little on gas!

source: cosmeticsdesign.com

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Bath and Body Works Summer Sale and Candles

So I went to Bath and Body Works today! Did any of you make it yet? You have until Sunday when the sale ends.

Unfortunately, at my store that didn’t have any 90% off tables today! I was going to go to another store that is a little further away from me, but I decided I better pass. I stocked up enough over the Christmas time annual sale. I just bought a couple body creams and body washes and the best of all a Henri Bendel candle!

They had the Firewood Henri Bendel candle for 50% off! They never have these candles that low! I guess they are discontinuing these candles, we will see… Anyway, I am so excited that I found this Firewood candle! I have been eyeing it for a long time! Many people rave about this candle and how it really does smell like Firewood and is perfect during a cold stormy night.

Candles really make those nights alone when your writing or watching a movie. They just relax you and make the night seem more special. Candles are also perfect around a relaxing bath or to spice up a steamy night of course! And they make a stormy night much more beautiful when you are home in your warm bed!

Let me know if any of you found anything at Bath and Body Works! This is the place where you can share your shopping splurges in delight!

Happy July 2nd! (note: if you want to know what is so special about July 2nd take a gander at my other blog)


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The Great Smell of Whale Vomit in Perfumes!

When buying a perfume what scent are you? Do you go for the musky sexy scent, sweet floral scent, or a fresh light sporty scent?

How about whale vomit? Now, don’t think I went summer crazy, it is true. Fragrance companies actually use whale vomit as a natural ingredient in their perfume mixtures.

Whale vomit is called, "Ambergris or grey amber, is actually bile secreted by sperm whales to help them digest food"(cosmeticsdesign.com).

Ambergris is actually very foul when first found but after a couple years of weathering the elements of the salt, water, and the sun, Ambergris turns into a sweet, musky, and alluring smell.


Amazing isn't it! Whale vomit is actually use to make perfume. It will make you think twice about which perfume you buy this summer won't it?! Actually many frangrance companies are straying away from Ambergris and reverting to chemicals. Chemicals produce by scientiest that have been tested in a lab sound a lot safer than vomit to me.

Although not all companies have stopped using whale vomit. Black for Him by Kenneth Cole and Miss Dior by Christian Dior are amongst the companies that use whale vomit!

Have fun swimming in the ocean this summer and if you see any whale vomit scoop it up apparently you may be able sell it to a factory in France for about $800,000 depending on the lump that you find. Who knew that whale's vomit was a treasure!


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