The reason behind this?  I think it’s a combination of good role models, good ad campaigns, and good women who steer their men in the right direction. Real men know it’s important to moisturize and wear sunscreen. They know that an aftershave does not have to sting to work. Botanicals and natural ingredients do the job of balancing the skin gently.

Korres products for men incorporate ingredients like Marigold, Aloe, Jojoba, and Vitamin E to mositurize and protect a man’s skin. The line contains no Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, Phthalates, GMO, and Triclosan. 

Absinthe Men’s Shave Cream features:

*Absinthe extract: Contains essential oils and flavonoids to smooth skin and protect from irritations with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and refreshing properties.
*Jojoba oil: Moisturizes and softens.
*Vitamin E: A moisturizing antioxidant.
*Active Aloe®: A moisturizing antioxidant that supports the skin’s immune system.

Marigold & Ginseng Aftershave Balm features:

*Ginseng extract: Enables the delivery of water and nutrients to the skin, thus improving its tonicity and firmness.
*Marigold: Soothes and heals wounds.
*Active Aloe: A moisturizing antioxidant that supports the skin’s immune system.
*Hamamelis: An astringent and anti-inflammatory agent.

Image credit: Sephora.com

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A better solution?  Agro Labs, has a line of natural liquid supplements that are easy to fit into a busy lifestyle.

I’ve tried their Green Envy Daily Detox, which works to get your system running smoothly. My son, Max, who has Cerebral Palsy and a host of problems that can be traced back to the Cerebral Palsy, takes this on a daily basis and I’ve noticed that his skin in clearing up. It also helps to boost immunity, which is very important to his ongoing good heal.  Green Envy Daily Detox has a fruity taste - sort of like you are eating the leaves and evrything, which I found surprising, but not bad, on the first day. By the third day, I was used to the taste and it actually tasted good.

Lately, I’ve been taking the Superberry Upgrade with Resveratrol, which is both a health and a beauty drink. It benefits your hair, skin, nails – your total body. It contains all the power berries – blueberries, acai berries, pomegranates, mangosteens, goji berries, grapes, strawberries, and cherries. There are a total of 3,750 ORAC units per serving and it contains Resveratrol, which is the antioxidant found in red wine. Superberry Upgrade antioxidants provide the body with anti-aging properties.  It tastes great – has a taste similar to cranberries. I just take two tablespoons, in the morning, with my toast. Simple.

Both products are preservative-free and all natural.  You can read more about them here. They are found at Walmart, CVS, and Costco.

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Think before you eat…Clinique is promoting healthy living in conjunction with the Newly launched Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer.

THE GOODS: By submitting an original, healthy recipe featuring at least one antioxidant-rich ingredient you have the chance to win a weekend trip for two to New York City among other fabulous prizes.

THE FINER POINTS: Chef Michelle Zellers from the Institute of Culinary Education will be given the challenge of selecting the best recipe. “In picking a winner,” Chef Zellers says, “I’ll be thinking about the uniqueness of the recipe, the originality of the combination of ingredients, the clarity of the recipe instructions, and of course, the taste!” To enter the contest, visit www.clinique.com and complete the entry form. All recipes are due back by 11:50 EST on April 15, 2007.

DETAILS, DETAILS: The winning recipe receives a weekend trip for two to New York City in September 2007. The prize includes airfare and hotel, cooking lessons at the world-famous Institute of Culinary Education, a years supply of NEW Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer AND the recipe will be posted on Clinique.com for all to try.

For more information and further recipe guidelines please visit www.clinique.com.

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The products in the line:
* Refining Face Polish
* Clarifying Face Mask
* Hydrating Face Mask
* Firming Eye Cream
* BotanicaLift Face Serum
* Recovery Face Serum
* Even Tone Face Serum

I have been using the Firming Eye Cream ($16.99). Here is the ingredient information from the company: “Cucumber extract cools and refreshes, while the product’s Sesaflash™ instantly begins lifting and tightening loose skin for hours of smoothness. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, a flavanone derived from orange juice, provides an immediate “deflating” effect by helping remove excess fluid from capillaries. Within minutes, Dipeptide-2 improves lymphatic circulation, effectively reducing retained fluid and improving the look of puffy skin, while Tetrapeptide-3 diminishes inflammation by improving firmness and elasticity. Moisture-retaining Wheat Grass and Phytomins work together to strengthen and build the collagen layer, which supports the delicate tissue surrounding the eye for long term, long lasting, age defying benefits.”

When I apply the cream, which is more like a lotion that comes out of a tube, I immediately notice the smell of cucumber, and guess this is why my eye area feels cools and fresh. Within a few minutes, the area feels a bit tight as the rest of the ingredients work together to tighten and firm.

I am very impressed with this cream and have a few more of the products to try, in which I will bring you the reviews of soon.

All of the Skin Nutrition with Phytomins are available at drugstore.com.

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I hope you are having a great weekend, well, the little of the weekend that has been already. It is a 3-day weekend for us, so weekend plans are in full swing.

Now is a better time than any to check out the best beauty blog posts of the week.

Ageless in Los Angeles tells us why Earthworks Products are an Experience.

Beautiful Makeup Search tells you about Clinique’s newest innovation – Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer.

Beauty and Fashion Tech lets us know about the drugstore mineral powder foundations, including Neutrogena Mineral Sheers and Loreal Bare Naturale.

Do you have problem with ECZEMA? That’s the question posed by Let’s talk about Beauty and Health.

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint tells you how to get a Bathina Body.

The Beauty Newsletter proclaims that Wet & Wild’s new Spring Collection is a winner.

The Life of a Ladybug brings you some product reviews of Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown, and Milani.

Enjoy!

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