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February 4, 2010
Posted by marta
Prompted by Junko, I did a search on Elite Eye Serum ($99) and I didn’t much like what I saw. There are dozens of faux blogs extolling its virtues and I wasn’t at all surprised to find that the website doesn’t make the full ingredients list available. Elite does assure us that its serum “contains a very effective, highly concentrated dose of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients such as Argireline, Haloxyl, Eyeliss and hyaluronic acid, however no prescription is required.” Yes, but along with what exactly.
I emailed the company for the full ingredients list for Elite Eye Serum and was in for two surprises. First, I got a reply the very next day and, secondly, this eye cream looks pretty good – especially if dark under eye circles are one of your issues. Read more...
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February 4, 2010
Posted by marta
Not long ago, Erin did a great job of rehabilitating Vaseline, petroleum jelly and petrolatum and clearing up the legal status of petrolatum products in Europe. So when I saw a new body lotion from Vaseline called Sheer Infusion ($7.99), I was disposed to look on it kindly.
Ironically, it doesn’t any petrolatum, but is does have Stratys-3. Whatever, that might be. It is, says Vaseline, “designed to work differently for unbeatable moisture….No other lotion delivers this degree of moisturization to all layers of the skin”.
There’s really not much to Sheer Infusuon other than a sprinkling of vitamin E and B. The rest of the ingredients are bog standard emollients such as Isopropyl Myristate , a synthetic oil used as an emollient, thickening agent, lubricant or moisturizer in beauty products that should be used with caution by people with normal to oily skin since it is comedogenic and may cause acne inflammation. There are thickeners and a couple of silicones and that’s about it. Read more...
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February 4, 2010
Posted by copley
It’s the thought that counts, or so they say. Hallmark wants you to believe that a card will keep your Valentine happy. Godiva and Russell Stover probably couldn’t make it through the year without February 14th. But cards, candy, and flowers are so played out. This Valentine’s Day, think outside the heart-shaped box and surprise your loved one with something he or she can really use. We’ll make that easier for you with our picks for the Five Best gifts to spoil your sweetheart and show your creative side.
Ranging in price from $8 to $48, these gifts don’t require a huge commitment, but still send the message that your heart is committed. There are items that you can use together, such as massage oil or fizzy bath tablets. There are tools and treatments for staying soft and well-moisturized. And there is a brand-new hair care gadget by our favorite celebrity hairstylist. Each gift is equally useful for a male or female recipient. If you want to prove that you are truly an expert on pampering, also check our gift guide for the Five Best beauty products worth the splurge. Read more...
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February 3, 2010
Posted by Shyema
Another reason why chocolate is awesome: it not only makes you feel better, but it can also make you look better.
Dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals (slowing down the aging process). It also contains a high level of flavonoids, which keep the heart healthy. Most recently, German researchers have found dark chocolate to even decrease the damaging effects of UV rays, making it a covetable sunscreen.
While it’s argued whether topical cocoa-infused products (like Ikove’s Acai Chocolate Shampoo) carry these same benefits, the comforting smell of chocolate itself is worth the treat — just try Nutra-Lift’s White Chocolate Body Butter and prepare to hold yourself back from licking it. To revitalize and soften your skin, be sure to also try Amala’s Cocoa Bean Rejuvenating Face Polish. Read more...
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February 3, 2010
Posted by copley
Beer is no longer just a frosty beverage for relaxing and refreshing the body. Cleansing with beer can actually add body to your hair. As we’ve seen in the many ways it is believed beer can help your hair, there are special components within beer- including B vitamins, wheat proteins, and maltose sugars- that make drinking a bottle less useful than pouring it on your head. The complex carbohydrates in beer have a hydrating effect, while proteins coat each strand, giving them more strength and elasticity. Not only does hair appear shinier in the short term, but it also becomes stronger to avoid long-term breakage.
Throughout awards season, the glitz and glamor of Hollywood is nearly inescapable. So it is refreshing to know that some stars forego the hair and makeup chair in favor of natural beauty treatments. Catherine Zeta-Jones counts washing her hair in beer among her favorite homegrown beauty secrets, even if it leaves her smelling like the bottom of a beer barrel for days. Coming from the woman who has been crowned celebrity with the “best dressed” hair, a beer shampoo seems like a promising hair savior. Read more...
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