Say hello to my new favorite summertime pal Clarins Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion!  I am so excited about this one as I love love love Clarins and they are always the leader in European skin care technology.  This product in particular is not like your average everyday moisturizer.  It’s like a moisturizer/toner hybrid.….with a watery gel like consistency.  It’s totally refreshing and wonderful for the summertime….LOVE! It also helps to minimize dark spots, shadows, fine lines and other signs of facial fatigue. Formulated to revive tired skin and soften sleep lines. Instantly wakes up tired skin and counteracts signs of …read more

My skin is supposed to get dryer as I get older, but it isn’t happening. It’s as oily as it ever was, so I started formulating my own toner especially for oily skin. I have no idea where I got the original recipe… I’ve been making it for years, but only during the summer months.
It’s made from equal amounts of rose-water and witch hazel and if you keep it cool, it feels incredible and there is simply something about the smell of fresh roses that screams out all things summer!
And just in case you are wondering where you …read more