Thursday, May 01, 2008
Don’t forget those body parts!
You’ve lived a lifetime, but no-one could ever tell by looking at your face. Congratulations! You’ve fooled everyone… and then they get a glimpse of your hands. Your secrets out, so what’s a girl to do? Why not try an at-home treatment such as AB Hands. It contains 15% glycolic acid which is strong enough to eliminate age spots and fine lines, even out hyperpigmentation and discoloration, lighten scars, and reverse sun damage. And since sunscreen is a must, use AB Sun to protect against harmful UV rays and to moisturize. Thankfully, you’ll see results in as little as 1-2 weeks so your secret will be safe again. AB Hands, ABskincarestore.com, $95.
Just like the rest of our bodies, the earlobes go south during the aging process and can be further damaged by constantly wearing earrings. New York plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert A. Guida, injects Restylane, a popular hyuarlonic acid filler that is used on the face to smooth out wrinkles, to perk up drooping ear lobes. The results last up to two years and the starting cost is approximately $400. So, take out those chandelier earrings and show your ears off!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Go Natural!
Treat your body with natural products that have an ingredient list you can actually pronounce.
Personalize your own scent with Starring! all-natural paraban-free perfumes, which contains an exclusive blend of organic oils such as Coconut Oil and Certified Organic Jojoba Oil. Choose from Hollywood Royalty, The Supermodel or Girl Next Door. to capture your unique personality and customize a fragrance starring you! StarringFragrances.com, $40.
Get baby soft skin with C the Body Scrub. It contains carrot juice and essential minerals from the Dead Sea which helps get rid of dry patches and leaves your skin glowing. Available at Walgreens, $9.99.
Throw away that rough washcloth and invigorate your skin with Bettijo’s Luxury Natural Sea Sponge. BathByBettijo.com, $16.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Floral Scents
These floral scents will have you smelling soft and pretty day or night.
Not up early enough to watch the sunrise, at least you can enjoy it going down with Sunset Heat by Escada which made its debut last year. The sweet scent contains blends of Icy Watermelon, Sandalwood, Amber Crystals, Papaya, Peach Lotus Flower, Lemon, Pineapple Mousse and Mango Sherbet, perfect for a fun and delicious day.
When in doubt, name a fragrance after yourself. Juicy Couture came out with its self-titled and first fragrance in 2006. The soft and flirtatious scent includes Princess Lily, Vanilla, Watermelon, Pink Passion Fruit, Water Hyacinth, Wild Rose, Caramel Creme Brulee and more – everything a Juicy girl could ever want. Wear day or night.
Also out in 2006, Bright Crystal by fashion empire Versace. The soft sent contains blends of Peony, Lotus Flower, Musk and Pomegranate, making it fitting for daytime wear.
Tell that special someone how much you really care with I Love Love by Moschino. Debuting in 2005, the floral fresh fragrance contains Tea Rose, Cedar, Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit, Musk, Orange, Cinnamon Leaves and Lemon. Spritz on in the morning and refresh for a night out.
Always a classic, Oscar by Oscar de la Renta marks it 31st anniversary. The blend of May Rose, Basil, Peach, Patchouli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-ylang, Sandalwood, Amber, Gardenia, Orchid and Lavender will make you feel glamorous and sophisticated and should be worn with your favorite evening dress.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Love Your Body
Give your body a little extra love with these Valentine’s Day themed products.
Add a little romance to your bath with Gianna Rose Atelier Romantic Rose Soap Petals. GiannaRose.com, $19.50 for Box of 30 petals.
Enjoy a sensual massage with Linden Leaves Memories massage oil. It’s bottled with two freeze-dried roses and has a blend of pure sweet almond and apricot kernel oil infused with rose, geranium and ylang ylang to keep skin soft. LindenLeavesUSA.com, $29.95.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Turn Back the Hands of Time
Your face looks 20, your hands not so much. Luckily, now you can do something about it! Dana Elise, co-owner of Laser Solutions in Beverly Hills, California, fills us in on 3 treatments that’ll have your hands looking young in no time.
Photofacial Rejuvenation IPL
This can take 3-5 sessions and should be done 3 weeks apart. Each session lasts about 45 minutes.
You will see a 35% improvement after the 1st session, and this treatment can take about 10 years off.
This hand facial targets hyperpigmentation (brown sun spots). The spots initially get darker by 1-3 shades, but it sheds away in 6-8 days.
The cost is $400 per session.
Sclerotherapy
A foam solution is injected into the veins resulting in hands that will look flat, even, and young again.
Your hand is bandaged and left on overnight. Heavy duty exercise or anything that stimulates the blood to circulation such as going to the jacuzzi or massages is not permitted for 2 days, but walking is encouraged.
The cost is $375 for 15 mins.
Juvederm or Restalyne
These popular facial fillers are being used for hands now. They’re especially great for anyone that has the lumpy hand look.
The cost for Juvederm Ultra Plus is $750 for the first syringe and $700 thereafter.
The cost for Restalyne is $650 for the first syringe and $600 thereafter.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Hydrate Winter Skin
Cold weather can leave your skin cracked, dry, and itchy. Here are some products that will hydrate, protect, and soften your skin.
David Scott Essential Nourishing Cream works while you sleep. Use it before you go to bed at night and wake up with soft skin. Need a little boost, then apply it in the morning too.
Nourish and hydrate skin during bath time with Get Fresh Skinny Dip. It contains kukui nut oil, milk proteins and whole leaf aloe vera juice to soothe dry skin.
After getting out of a nice relaxing bath, treat your skin to one of four body milks by Extra Virgin Body Products. Try the Musk & Mulberry, Fruits of the Orient, Almond, or Tea of Africa to tone, nourish, prevent wrinkles, and increase skin elasticity.
