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5 Dry Skin Remedies

Dry skin isn't mandatory, no matter the season. Making easy changes in your daily routine will make a big difference to the health of your skin. Follow these 5 dry skin remedies and see how quickly your skin makes a turn-around.

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Black Friday Deals

Thursday November 24, 2011

It's the biggest shopping day of the year.  Here are 5 note-worthy beauty deals that you'll want to check out.

Sephora is having a $10 sale.  Check out the sale items listed below.  (Shop Sale)

  • Tarte MultiplEYE Primer and Lights, Camera, Lashes Duo - $10 (regularly $30)
  • Stila Glitz and Glam Palette & Lip Glaze - $10 (regularly $76)
  • Bare Minerals All Decked Out Set - $10 (regularly $44)
  • Sephora Collection Travel Brush Set - $10 (regularly $30)
  • Tokidoki Cromatico Eye Shadow Palette - $10 (regularly $25)
  • Korres Guava All Butter Moisture Therapy pack - $10 (regularly $22)
  • Kat Von D Adora Fragrance - $10 (regularly $55)
  • Josie Maran Argan Color Stick - $10 (regularly $22)
  • Buxom Welcome to the Party Mascara - $10 (regularly $33)
  • Art of Shaving Sandalwood 4 Elements of a Perfect Shave Starter Set - $10 (regularly $25)

The Body Shop - (visit site)

  • 3 for $30 on all products
  • Mistletote yours for only $25 with a $30 purchase at The Body Shop. A $120 Value!

John Masters Organics - 25% off everything with code: holiday11 (go to site)

Bliss - 20% off Bliss, La Mer, Elemis, Clarisonic, and Clarins skin care lines. (go to site)

Bath and Body Works - (go to site) Spend $40 at any Bath & Body Works Store and you're eligible for the VIP Black Friday Tote, a $130 value, for $20

The VIP Tote includes these holiday favorites:

  • Be Enchanted Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Shimmer Mist
  • Mistletoe Kiss Gentle Foaming Soap
  • Mistletoe Kiss Pocketbac
  • Pocketbac Holder
  • Liplicious Cranberry Kiss Lip Gloss
  • 2oz Aromatherapy Nighttime Tea Body Lotion
  • Mini Gauze Sponge
  • Glitter Pump to be used with any Signature Collection Body Lotion or Shower Gel
  • Two Cosmetic Bags
  • Coupon for $10 off any Slatkin & Co. three wick candle
  • If we missed one you think is note-worthy, add it in the comments below! Happy Shopping!

    28 Tips for Dry Skin in Winter

    Tuesday November 22, 2011

    Are you itching and scratching yet?  It's late November already, and that means winter is on the horizon.  It's been relatively mild to date where I live, but I know that some of you are digging your way out of snow already.

    With the cold, dry winter air comes horribly dry skin for many.  You don't have to go through winter itching and scratching though. Check out our 28 Tips for Dry Skin in Winter to get a head start on keeping your skin comfortable this winter.

    The Bad Habit I Can't Break

    Friday November 18, 2011

    This is one of those "do as I say, not as I do" moments. I have a bad skin care habit and although I've tried to break it, it continues to be a problem. I know we all have bad skin habits and mine is hot, hot baths and showers. I like my water so hot that my skin turns red and my mirror steams up instantly. And while it feels good for the moment, my skin is left parched.

    I should know better, right? And I do!  I'm a die-hard bath fan, especially in the cold winter months. I recently tried a lukewarm bath in order to be more gentle to my skin, but because I'm so used to scalding hot baths, it felt cold and I couldn't wait to get out.

    If you are dealing with a skin care issue, maybe the way you shower has something to do with it.  Check out my 5 Skin-Saving Tips for Your Bath or Shower to see if you're breaking any good skin care tips and report back.

    And humor me, make me feel better by sharing a bad skin care habit you have. Do you pick at your face? Do you use soap as your shaving cream? Forget to wash your face before bed? What's your dirty skin care secret. Share in the comments.

    Latest Review: Waxelene - The Petroleum Jelly Alternative

    Tuesday November 15, 2011

    Our latest review is of a product called Waxelene. (compare prices) It's a soy butter/beeswax product that is marketed as "The Petroleum Jelly Alternative." (Vaseline is Petroleum Jelly.)  It's all-natural, contains only 4 ingredients and claims to be able to do all of the things that Vaseline can do.

    The product is thick and creamy and works wonders on our dry lips and cracked cuticles.  We're definitely going to make use of the product this winter when we're itching and scratching in our wintery, dry skin.

    Come read our review of Waxelene and see what we think of Waxelene, where you can find it an how much it costs.

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