When determining your skin care routine, you usually start by determining what skin type you are.  The four main options are dry, combination, normal, and oily.  Is it possible that this information actually has nothing to do with the way that your skin should be cared for?
Previously I posted questions and answers from my interview with skin care “contrarian” Pamela Rae, who is known for her strong statements about skin care that challenge rules that are universally followed by skin care specialists.  She states that “the concept of skin care types is outdated, irrelevant, and misleading.”

Q:  You stated that “skin …read more

If you are in the beauty realm, you know that nature is the trend of the moment. Everyone wants to put things that are natural and healthy in their body, skin, and hair.
This is totally reflective in the new Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion collection. Using the Cassia seed extract, Pantene created the Cassia Complex.
I love this line because it really does work to make my hair shiny and is helping repair damaged ends. I am so excited about it, I hope that some of you can try it – and so five readers will win a set of the following:
Pantene …read more

Lucky Scent now carries Honoré des Prés, a line of 100% Organic fragrances, which were launched this past Winter in Paris, France. The fragrances are phthalate-free and colorant-free and they were designed by Olivia Giacobetti, of IUNX. The Honoré des Prés focuses on the smells you find in nature – sunflowers, grass, mint, tarragon, citrus, and clove are just a few of the notes used.
I love the time I spend in the garden. I love the air out on the patio, the smell of grass, soil, my herb garden, and soon I’ll smell the sharp-bite of my tomato plants. Whether I’m …read more

Lots of great shopping buys out there this weekend.  Here are a few that may be of interest…………
Darphin Paris has free shipping all weekend. They have special holiday edition gift sets available.
Save 51% on Origins Genuis of Nature set.  I love Origins and this set has a huge selection of great-smelling skincare products. 

Genius of Nature (A value of $175.00)

Bring their body, mind and planet the beauty and well being that could only come from nature. Includes:
• Modern Fusion™ Skin transforming catalyst 1.0 fl. oz./30 ml
• Youthtopia™ Skin firming cream with Rhodiola net wt. 1.0 oz./30 ml
• Checks and Balances™ Frothy …read more