Fabulous Find: Jane AguaCeuticals Blushstix

If your looking for an all natural blush that is made with all natural ingredients and won't cause breakouts, try Jane AguaCeuticals Blushstix.  You can pick these fabulous cream blush stix up at your local drugstore for only $7!  Their made with 100% natural formulas infused with Organic Jojoba and Sweet Almond to provide a healthy flush to your cheeks while providing moisture and a hint of color to soothe and soften your skin.

This organic cream blush stick is a must have for anyone who wants a beautiful, natural looking, wash of color.  It's perfect for travel or on the go since it's portable, you can just throw it in your makeup bag or purse and head out the door!  The colors adjust to your natural skintone and tend to have a pink undertone when applied which will flatter any skintone. 

If your new to the Jane Be Pure Mineral Makeup line, check them out.  They offer a good range of mineral makeup, (loose and pressed) with all natural ingredients that is sure to please almost everyone.


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Why You Should Buy Paraben & Phthalate Free

Parabens and phthalates are synthetic chemicals used in thousands of personal care products as preservatives to keep them from going bad.  These two chemicals have been studied and considered a major cause of concern since 1982 because they've been found in human urine, breast tumors, and human fat.  Parabens and phthalates, since 1982, and presently, are tested on lab rats. They have been proven to cause tumors in rats.

Parabens and phthalates are a known cancer causing agents and even banned in other countries yet the FDA and Federal Government still allow these cancer causing chemicals in personal care products most of us unknowningly use everyday.  These toxic chemicals are added in thousands of personal care products that your probably using everyday such as skincare, make-up, deoderant, toothpaste, body wash, body and facial soap, dish and laundry detergents.  All you have to do is look at the back of the label and there's a 90% chance it includes either parabens or phthalates.

Paraben / Phthalate Free Product Suggestions
Here's the type of products you should look for.  Organic and natural products that say "paraben, phthalate free" which is usually on the front of the label.  Kiss My Face and St. Ives are great skincare brands to start with.  You can find them online at or Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, or in your local drugstore at Walgreens, Walmart or Target. 

Opt for healthy mineral make-up, rather then drug and department store brands filled with toxic chemicals including parabens.  Not only is mineral make-up a better alternative, it's usually cheaper then department store make-up, lasts longer and gives you a luminous, airbrushed, glow.  Try purminerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup with SPF 15.  We love it because it's a pressed powder infused with soothing shea butter and vitamin E, that takes the place of concealer, powder, foundation and mineral veil so it's just one easy step.  It's free of harsh chemical dyes, talc, alcohol and preservatives and is an allure beauty winner.

Look for natural deoderant like Tom's Natural Deodorant , and phthalate free laundry and dish washing soap.  You easily find these products online at Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, or at local drugstores like Walgreens, Walmart and Target.  You can even grab some great organic products at Whole Foods or in your local grocery store in the organic section personal care section.

Just because something says "100% Natural Extracts" or "Made with Natural Ingredients" doesn't mean it's non toxic and chemical free.  Try to get in the habit of looking at the front and back labels to make sure it's paraben and phthalate free at a minimum.  If we, the public stand up and stop buying all these toxic laden products, companies will eventually have to start making more healthier alternatives with the growing demand.  When all possible try to buy "dye free and recycable packaging" too.  This is not only good for you and your family but good for the environment too! 

 
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How To Grow Eyelashes Naturally

Most women want long, thick, beautiful eyelashes but not all of us were born with them.  Long, thick eyelashes are a woman's best facial accessory and made the eyes appear softer and more noticeable, which is why mascara is so popular.

Growing longer lashes is pretty simple and easy. So if you want take a natural approach to growing longer eye lashes here are some tips to help.

A Healthy diet
Without proper nutrition, your body will cease to grow hair, fingernails and even eyelashes.  Anything that makes your hair grow, will help your eyelashes grow. For this reason, you should eat as many organic fruits, vegetables and meat as possible as well as plenty of whole grains and avoid processed foods and sugary sweets as much as possible.  Also include folic acid, beta carotene and vitamin B in your diet. Shellfish and seafood are sources of vitamins which help hair, fingernails and eyelashes grow.

Increase your daily vitamin intake
Make sure your taking a good multivitamin as well as a Acai supplement regularly.  Acai is the best supplement to stimulate hair and skin rejuvenation and cleans out all the toxins left in the body.  The nutrients in Acai can help you maintain the healthy function of bodily systems and organs Increase energy, libido and stamina.  Promote healthy, glowing skin and hair, promotes healthy sleep, support immune system, act as a powerful anti-inflammatory, and help reduce pain and soreness. Try 100% PURE Perfect ACAI Berry.

Apply pure vitamin E oil to your eyelashes
This vitamin is known to cause hair growth and sooth scalp irritation, so if you have eyelash loss due to irritation, this may reverse it. Apply the oil to your eyelashes with a clean eyelash brush. Jason Natural Cosmetics Pure Vitamin E Oil .  You can also use a toothbrush to brush the oil on your eye lashes at night to stimulate growth.

Avoid toxic mascara
Avoid toxic mascara by opting for an all natural one.  This will prevent any toxic buildup which can cause eye lashes to fall out easily. Try all natural Honeybee Gardens Mascara .  This smooth light-as-a-feather base offers zero clumping because to the absence of clay which means no flaking and no smudging.  Best of all it's botanically-enriched and paraben free.

Remove your eye makeup naturally
Since any mascara left on will dry and strip your lashes you'll want to try a natural and gentle eye make-up remover.  Try vaseline.  It's a much cheaper alternative to eye makeup removers and will last forever.  It works wonders to remove most mascara and eye makeup with one swipe.  You can also use  Egyptian Magic Cream which is a multi-purpose beauty cream you can use to moisturize your face and hair and it can be used for about 25 other things.  I use my egyptian magic everyday and won't ever be without it!


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Tips For Naturally Beautiful Hair

Looking for a more natural approach to hair care? Here are some tips to help your hair look and feel its best.

Avoid shampoos and conditioners that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate.
These harsh, stripping chemicals also known as (SLS), are synthetic detergents that are used in dishwashing liquid and other cleansers. They are valued because they lather well, but they are very harsh, can dry out your hair and strip your hair of essential oils and cause alot of damage to the hair.   

Instead, look for shampoos and conditioners made without SLS and parabens which are very gentle.  Try WEN Cleansing Conditioner .  WEN is an all natural cleansing conditioner that cleans and conditions the hair at the same time and is made with all natural ingredients and essential oils, that won't strip your hair and will leave it feeling ultra smooth, soft and shiney!

Use a hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair.
Warm oil penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and giving it shine. This can also help to prevent split ends which result from dry hair. You can make a simple hot oil treatment by warming up a natural vegetable oil such as jojoba oil.  Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax that comes from a desert plant. It has a chemical makeup similar to the sebum produced by human skin. This quality makes it an excellent choice for natural hair care.  Try Queen Helene Jojoba Hot Oil Treatment.  It contains pure Jojoba oil which conditions & controls brittleness, breakage and split ends.

Eat right and take multi-vitamins or a skin and hair vitamin.
Several vitamins and minerals such as biotin, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin C and MSM, have been shown to help the hair grow.  Try Deva Vegan Hair, Nails and Skin Vitamins.  Their 100% vegan, gluten free and provide the necessary nutrients for healthy hair, nails and skin.

If you are African American, or if you have curly hair, avoid brushing your hair.
Use a wide toothed comb, or your fingers, to work with your hair.  Brushes can destroy African American or extra curly hair by shearing it out of the scalp so style it when it's wet and let it airdry.

Look for essential oils, herbs, and vegetable oils in hair care products.
Essential oils such as rosemary, ylang-ylang and west indian bay help to stimulate hair growth.  Lavender and tea tree and naturally antiseptic and help to fight dandruff. Vegetable oils such as soybean oil, safflower oil and corn oil are moisturizing and conditioning to the hair shaft.  Try WEN Fig Cleansing Conditioner and WEN Bath, Body and Hair Oil which contain essential oils and smooth the hairshaft out. 

Another great all natural hair and body cleanser is Dr. Bronner Almond Hemp Pure Liquid Castile Soap.  It's made with all natural oils so it's very moisturizing to skin and hair yet cleans effectively by dissolving dirt without drying out your skin or hair.  You can this gentle cleanser on babies and it's moisturizing enough to use alone without conditioner.

Avoid sleeping in hair accessories such as barrettes, scrunchies, head bands, etc.
Wearing these kinds of accessories when sleeping puts unnecessary stress on the hair and can lead to hair damage.

Massage your scalp to help stimulate hair growth.
Massaging helps stimulate hair growth by increasing the blood flow to the scalp. This nourishes the hair roots and helps to stimulate the hair growth process.

Trim your hair often.
If your hair ends are damaged, give yourself a trim about every six to eight weeks to remove damage and split ends.


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Give the Gift of Spa for V-Day

The ultimate Valentine's Day gift for him or her is a spa day.  Most of us in our busy lives don't get to pamper ourselves very often so going to the spa and getting pampered like a queen or king for the day is a great gift.

So this Valentine's day, why not purchase gift certificate from SpaFinder.com.  SpaFinder gift certificates are the perfect gift for every occasion - and for everyone on your list. Accepted at over 5,000 spas around the globe, they can be used for relaxing massages, luxurious facials, fine beauty products, and more. (When you send a gift certificate, you can earn rewards points for your own SpaFinder Gift Certificate.) 

Best of all, your spa gift certificate is instantly redeemable to e-mail, print or mail.  This is a fabulous gift idea for him or her and can work great for a couple's spa day or even a romantic getaway.  So why not give the gift of Spa to your Valentine this year!





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Get Glowing with Purminerals for Valentine's Day

Purminerals Live Love Laugh Collection is just what you need to get that beautiful, sexy glow for Valentine's Day! This kit lets you light up the night (or day) with a fun and flirty look that says “be mine!” 

The Live, Love, Laugh Collection is an amazing all-in-one compact.  The collection includes Mineral Glow, which gives you a healthy, natural bronzed glow, Radiance, a universally-flattering healthy pink to bring out a luminous complexion and my favorite, Universal Marble Powder in Pink, which illuminates and brightens with natural color combination.

The set also includes a natural-bristle blush/bronzer brush.  To finish off your beautiful glow, pair it with Purminerals Gel Eyeliner in black and Purminerals Mineral Shea Butter Lipstick in Ruby Red and your good to go! 



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