We all know the multitude of skin care and health benefits associated with green tea but do you know black tea is beneficial to our skin and health as well?  Black tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia Sinensis which is a perennial green shrub. Green tea, black tea, and oolong tea are all derived from the same plant. Black tea is essentially green tea but the leaves are further dried which change the color and taste.
Black tea has caffeine which stimulates the central nervous system, relaxes the airways, stimulates the heart, and acts as a diuretic. …read more

I tried a couple of CLEAN fragrances today. Both are for men, but one I am keeping for myself. The philosophy behind the CLEAN fragrances is that the scents are fresh and reminiscent of soap, rather than something fussy.  Simple.

Shower Fresh
Eau de Toilette for Men
This is the one that I am keeping for myself. It’s not girly, just clean and spicy. I love it. I will, however, share it with my boyfriend. The premise here is just out of the shower freshness. I can smell that – you know when your man’s hair is wet and sticking up and he’s …read more

There’s a new addition to the Bath & Body Works Signature Fragrance Collection – New White Citrus. It carries a mixture of fresh fragrance notes that are perfect for a refreshing boost during the hot, sultry, Summer days and nights.
Fragrance notes: Lemon, Grapefruit, Water Lily, and Ginger

Sign up for the Bath&Body Works emails and right now you can get a printable coupon good for one free Signature Collection Body Care or Home Fragrance product with any $15 in store purchase.
And there’s free shipping online, if you made a $65 purchase and use the savings code FREESHIP65 at checkout.
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With the seasons changing, it might be time to try something new – since getting a little sun gives you a good excuse to splurge. That being said…how well is your concealer working for you these days?
Fresh has a luxurious Umbrian Clay Absolute Concealer that stays light on your skin while covering up those dark circles most of us battle. Each little tube contains porphyridium cruentum, a micro-algae extract, that provides added hydration. And the main ingredient, Umbrian Clay, is key to refining your skin, absorbing toxins, eliminating dead cells, and combating clogged pores. That’s one powerful ingredient.
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When I was little, I wore my hair curly – and when frizzy, it would look like yellow streams of cotton.
Due to this less-than-pleasurable memory, hearing that a shampoo was now made FROM cotton did not sound remotely attractive to me! However, Fresh’s Cotton Shampoo is actually a pretty good product.
While many volumizing shampoos can dry out the hair, this one is actually conditioning, and it’s due to the cotton seed oil!
Cotton Shampoo also contains a trio of natural seed extracts of Moringa, sunflower, and camellia, all environmental and hair friendly!
Image: Sephora.com

I’m so over the cold weather. As soon the holidays are done, I start dreaming of Spring.  I dream of sitting on my patio, enjoying my garden, cool drink in my hand….. Darn January, darn cold…….
In the meantime, I’m in the mood for something fresh and floral, something like Bvlgari’s Omnia Green Jade. Right now, you can get the eau de toilette shipped for free from Sephora.  In addition, use the code SKINTREATS at checkout and you’ll receive a 10-sample skincare bag. 

Omnia Green Jade
Bvlgari introduces Omnia Green Jade—a new, precious, joyful fragrance inspired by the enchanting and sophisticated aura of the Jade gemstone. This crisp, …read more

I’m very partial to some Fresh scents like Sugar, Lemon Sugar, and Pear Cassis. I just saw a new scent, Mangosteen at Sephora.com and feel like it might be a must have for me.
A unique scent that draws upon the exotic, bright, and succulent scent of mangosteen. Mangosteen, a fragrant fruit native to Southeast Asia, is often referred to as the “Queen of all Fruit” because it contains a high concentration of antioxidants. Mangosteen Eau de Parfum focuses on the juiciest part of the mangosteen fruit, the white pulp in the heart. The blend of effervescent citrus notes, sheer …read more