I am always on the hunt for multi-tasking wonders….something that I can pull out and use for everything and anything no matter what.  Well I just discovered a new one ironically called Everything Balm.  The balm is made from what they feel is the most beneficial, sustainable and wherever possible, certified organic advanced natural ingredients in the world. Together these blend into a concentrated, healing, all-purpose balm rich in Omega 3 and 6, natural super-emollients, vitamins and antioxidants.
I can tell you, I have used this on a scar I have on my knee, on my cuticles, the heels of …read more

How would you like to erase past damage?  We all would right??  Clinique’s latest, Even Better Skin Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 can help you do just that.  This wonder cream helps to create a more even skin tone while protecting skin from future darkening with high-level UVA/UVB defense. It delivers soothing hydration as specialized ingredients break apart surface darkening and exfoliate it away. Instantly brightens, clarifies….who doesn’t want that?

Clinique uses a multi-targeted formula that handles the multiple causes of discoloration.

Prevents and reduces appearance if excess pigment in skin
Deters the surfacing of new spots
Breaks up and scatters existing dark spots into …read more

I have been traveling a lot more recently and I have discovered that if it doesn’t fit in a carry on, most likely I don’t need to bring it.  Everything needs to be minature.  If I am staying at a nice hotel then sometimes they have top shelf beauty goodies so I don’t even need to pack anything.  However,  if I am going to a hotel and I’m not sure of the items that will be in the bathroom…then I come armed with the Blisslabs Face Value Travel Essentials.

The kit contains small sizes of cleanser, toner, sunscreen, eye makeup remover, …read more

A few weeks back, I had to opportunity to meet with the founder of Juara Skincare.  The line is 100% vegetarian and the products fuse the active botanicals of Indonesian herbal recipes with Western science. The whole line is fantastic but I am especially partial to the Tamarind Tea Toner.  This toner contains botanicals, including tamarind, tea, and rice. Tamarind is widely used in Indonesia to treat various ailments due to its medicinal and revitalizing properties. In this toner, tamarind works to increase the skin’s hydration level and enhance skin smoothness and suppleness.   This is no ordinary toner tough….it will …read more

Thousands of readers and a panel of dermatologists helped to select the 25 winners of the 5th Annual Beauty Awards.  At Natural Health they have been testing beauty products for 5 years now and are thrilled to see an even bigger selection of lotions and potions with natural ingredients on the already crowded beauty playing field.  With the help of 2,008 readers, who voted at www.naturalhealthmag.com for their favorite products and a group of esteemed dermatologist, they selected 25 of the year’s best.

FACIAL EXFOLIATOR
Skin 2 Skin Oatmeal & Pomegranate Scrub
EYE CREAM
Yes to Cucumbers Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel …read more

This month, for the very first time, Kiehl’s enters the realm of all-natural, fully organic skincare with the Açaí Damage-Repairing Skincare Collection, which will be available on Kiehls.com on Monday.  This four-product anti-aging skincare regimen uses the antioxidant-rich Açaí Berry Extract to protect and repair damaged skin, and is clinically proven to combat environmental aggressors, protect skin from the first signs of aging, and repair environmental damage that’s occurred over time.

IT’S A FULL ACAI REGIMEN.  While other brands have utilized Açaí’s remarkable antioxidant properties in individual products, this is the first full skincare collection (cleanser, toning mist, serum, moisturizer) …read more

If you have been afraid of or intimidated by cream blush on any level then CoverGirl’s new Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush is something you should try. The creamy formula contains a combination of vitamins, skin conditioners and anti-oxidants, can improve the texture and elasticity of skin.  You can use the included sponge or just use your fingers (that’s what i do).

The blush looks like a lollipop from an old time candy shop and the color is surprisingly sheer (not normally the case with most cream blushes).  The addition of the Olay Regenerist Serum helps to give skin a boost of …read more

If you are like me, you have at one time or another used Neutrogena skin care.  When I was 13, I used the soap and I still use the body oil!!  They have since become more clinical and if you have issues with sun spots or sun damage, then their latest invention is for you.  Neutrogena Ageless Restoratives is the latest from the innovative skin care company. With the end of summer upon us, there has never been a better time to rejuvenate your skin, and restore some of the damage caused by the intense summer sun.
While, wearing a broad …read more

Looking for a cleanser (or better yet a skin care line) for acne prone or sensitive skin?  Clinique Medical has the answer with a new Probiotic cleanser.  Probiotic Cleanser is a soothing, gentle formula that removes debris and excess oil while reducing irritation. It dissolves all makeup to create a pure palette for cosmetic procedures to better penetrate while restoring the skin’s bacteria balance. It also boosts the skin’s barrier with lipids to protect against damage and promote calmness and comfort.
CLINIQUE MEDICAL Probiotic Cleanser
A mild cleanser ideal for acne-prone skin or plain-ol’ sensitive skin types. Probiotics protect against the daily …read more

Sensitive skin sufferers have long been faced with a choice: combat the signs of aging and risk redness and irritation, or accommodate sensitive skin. With the introduction of Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Anti-Aging for Sensitive Skin, you don’t have to choose — the breakthrough four-step regimen gently and effectively addresses the needs of both aging and sensitive skin.

Each product in the regimen is specially designed to soothe and calm skin while reversing signs of aging without irritation:

· Gentle Exfoliating Peel reveals healthy, fresh skin in one trauma-free step ($34.50)

MMPi20 Comforting & Renewing Serum decreases skin’s reactivity while visibly diminishing …read more