Ayurvedic skin care: the hot new way to achieve natural, gorgeous skin. A form of alternative health, ayurvedic products are becoming increasingly popular. And with the movement of incorporating natural elements into skin care and beauty routines comes a barrage of companies and products hoping to make their way into your bathroom.
I’m willing to try anything in the name of beauty, people, let’s face it. I love being able to run to Target and pick up a cheapo cleanser, but I also like the allure of using natural salon-quality products to achieve the best skin I can have. So when …read more

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DO NOT pop those zits! Here’s help on how to deal.
As promised, this week I’ll be spending a lot of time on skin care tips for the cool weather. And also as promised, first up will be tips for acne-prone skin. Are you ready? Thought so!
Since cold weather can make your skin more sensitive to the harsh ingredients found in acne treatments that seem just right for summer heat, you’ll want to switch to more gentle cleansers and add protective ingredients to avoid irritating your delicate pores during the colder months. Some tips:

For morning cleansing, try …read more

For some oddball reason, you guys are total slackers when it comes to winning free stuff! Crazy!! ;P
My Clean & Clear SOFT In-Shower Facial Contest was supposed to end Sunday, but since there were not even 20 entries (wha?!?!), I’m feeling kind enough to extend the registry deadline until Friday, July 11 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Nice, huh?
All you have to do to be eligible to win this fabulous product is leave me a comment at the original contest post telling me why YOU should be the one to snag this stuff. There are going to be a whopping 20 …read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the hunt for great facial products on the cheap. And honestly, you can get a lot of bang for your buck with the Clean & Clear line.
A fabulous summer cleanser, the Morning Burst Shine Control Facial Cleanser, is oil-free (oh so important during those steamy summer months), comes equipped with bursting beads packed with energy and vitamins, and smells all citrus-y and fresh – guaranteed to wake you up after last night’s all-hours movie fest.

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Shine Control Cleanser, $6.49
Enhanced with lemongrass and fruit extracts, this cleanser …read more

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Happy Weekend, everyone! So this week’s Beauty Tip Friday just happens to land on…Sunday! Close enough, right?
Anyhoo, in our never-ending quest for fabulous skin, I have these 5 simple and fabby tips for you which you can do starting TODAY. Incorporate them into your skin care regime to get (and keep) great results and a gorgeous glow!
1. Washcloth = Cheap Exfoliator: We all know that removing the dead skin cells that build up and clog our pores is key to a beautiful complexion. And while there are a zillion great …read more

Clean & Clear Soft In-Shower Facial
Contest time again here at The Lounge! And what an exciting bunch they are. YES, I said “bunch”. Because for the next four weeks, I will be running one Clean & Clear skin care contest per week, each contest with multiple winners. Woo-hoo! Man, this is gonna be fun! =)
First up: The Brand New Clean & Clear SOFT In-Shower Facial
The first time I tried this, I was hooked! How easy – a facial right there in your shower! The steam is what takes this from “cleanser” to a deep, purifying treatment. Hot water allows the …read more