Caring For Chapped Lips
November 21, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Beauty Products, Skin Care
Fall and Winter can be tough on the lips. Chapped lips can be painful and they look terrible.
Keeping your lips smooth is easy. The trick it to use a two-step lip care program. First, exfoliate. Second, moisturize and protect.
I usually use a moistened washcloth or toothbrush (no toothpaste, just use water) and I massage the rough skin off gently. I follow with a lip balm that contains a mixture of almond oil (to smooth) and wax (to protect).
Sometimes, unfortunately, that is not enough. If you’ve reached that point, then try something like the Fern Lily Girls Pear Kiwi Pod Exfoliating …read more
Organic Products and Ascending Above Autism
May 7, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Cosmetics, Organic Beauty
Colette Evangelista has a young son who has Autism. In order to help him to be as healthy as possible, she has turned to organic products, as a way to detoxify his body and his environment. Miessence products are certified organic.
The line includes personal bath and body products, as well as makeup. I had the opportunity to try some of the line including Sunflower Body wash, Rejuvenating Moisturizer, Body Cream, Liquid Foundation and Mineral Makeup Blusher.
I liked the products that I tried, although I do prefer a powdered mineral foundation over a liquid. I really liked the mineral blush powder. …read more
