Turn Back Time with ResVitale

By now you've probably heard of the amazing benefits of Resveratrol.  But if you're not familiar with Resveratrol, it's been deemed a miracle substance and has been featured all over major news networks like Fox News, CNN, Today and the list goes on.  What's so great about it?  Resveratrol has been scientifically proven to activate the longevity gene, enhance energy, endurance, cellular metabolism and rejuvenation without any side effects because it's a 100% natural substance that's found in the skins of grapes.  Many celebrities are taking Resveratrol these days to maintain their youthful, radiant, wrinkle-free appearance. 

ResVitale Resveratrol Collagen Enhance contains both Resveratrol and Collagen for vital for smooth, glowing skin.  Collagen production diminishes with age.  While collagen occurs naturally in the body, production begins to decline with age, leading to many of the age-related skin issues we see today, such as wrinkles and flaccidity.  Collagen Enhance 1000 mg deposits collagen proteins at the source, where cells can use them to enhance natural production. A powerful infusion of hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and plump the visible layer of skin, while French trans-Resveratrol boosts cellular energy to restore youthful DNA.

What's so different about this Resveratrol then all the others?  ResVitale stands out because it's made from certified organic ingredients and it's raw materials are sourced from organic vineyards in Southern France. Every bottle can be traced back directly to its origin and provides an antioxidant value equivalent to hundreds of glasses of red wine per serving. 

My Review
Once I started taking this product I noticed a huge improvement in my skin. I'm in my early 30s and have the beginning signs of ageing with a few fine lines on my forehead. Within the first week, I noticed a much brighter complexion, the reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and believe it or not, after two weeks I could no longer see any wrinkles in my forehead.  I also noticed brighter eyes and a youthful, pink glow to my skin.  I felt I looked 10 years younger!  I didn't have any side affects while taking this product and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a more youthful appearance.

ResVitale is now launching its brand exclusively to over 4500 GNC retail stores across the country.  To learn more and get yours, please visit: http://www.resvitale.com/. 


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Stop Color Fadage with Pomegranate

Stop color fadage with the power of pomegranate!  Strong detergent shampoos, sun exposure, chlorine and pollution all take a toll on our hair color, leaving it faded and dull.  Keep color-treated hair protected with Klorane Pomegranate Shampoo and Conditioning Cream, which gently wash and condition hair, while enhancing and prolonging the intensity of hair color. Natural pomegranate extract, an anti-oxidant rich in tannins to help bind color to the keratin in hair for extra holding power and intensity, and is the key ingredient for radiant, long-lasting color.

Moroccan grown pomegranate keeps color vibrant, maintains pigments and prolongs intensity of color and a gentle cleansing base protects against fading.  Studies have proven that color lasts up to two times longer, it enhances and prolongs the intensity of the color and reduces damage of hair weakened by color treatments.  Available at Beauty.com.


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Revitalize Skin with Ahava Dead Sea Skincare

AHAVA  Dead Sea Skincare is the only cosmetics enterprise indigenous to the Dead Sea region.  They only use the finest healthy harvest of crystallized minerals, Dead Sea mineral mud and desert plants, which grow in the pure air of this magical region.  They carry the highest quality dead sea skincare products including skincare, hair and body care.

About the Dead Sea 
The miracle rejuvenating magic of the Dead Sea has been known for thousands of years since the days of King Solamon and Queen Cleopatra.  It even says in the bible that the dead sea has healing powers.  Dead Sea minerals are natural, pure, non-chemical, and non-pharmaceutical.  Located in Israel's desert at the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea is a unique inland sea, filled with the world's highest concentration of minerals and salts. It contains higher levels of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromides, sulphates and other minerals than any other body of salt water in the world. These natural minerals all have proven benefits on the skin and body.  

Dead sea minerals help control skin disorders by strengthening the skin and removing all of the toxins in the body by flushing them out.  Periodically cleaning your skin with products made from the Dead Sea will prevent minor skin disorders from occurring, leaving your skin with a natural glow.  In performing essential functions, skin cells ‘communicate’ with one another.  Minerals are crucial in facilitating this ‘data exchange’ and help to transmit cell-to-cell signals, which stimulate the cells to regenerate and nourish the top layer of the skin with a heightened water capacity. As you age, the Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) in your body are depleted, lessening the skin’s ability to retain moisture and battle the harmful effects it is exposed to on a daily basis.

Click here to learn more about AHAVA Dead Sea Skincare's wonderful line of products!





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What's In Your Makeup Bag?

It's almost Spring! During this season, we usually clean out our homes but it's important to remember to also Spring clean your make-up bag because of bacteria build-up. Ladies, let's face it, it's easy to stockpile makeup and lose track of what needs to be cleaned out or replaced especially if you are a make-up addict like me.

Have you noticed while rummaging through your makeup bag or drawer that some of the products have a different texture or consistency, has a discoloration in its pigment or has lost its original scent? These are big clues that it's time to toss the old and bring in the new. Being watchful of what you are putting onto your face and body can help you keep healthy and prevent infections and irritants.

While most beauty products today provide expiration dates some do not. To help remember when to throw out your products and when to replace them start with writing down the estimated date/month you should toss it on dot stickers. Stick them onto your makeup containers, bottles, etc. Here are a few guidelines on how long you should keep your beauty products.

Mascara: Usually about four to six months
Tip: Try to not pump the wand in and out often because it causes the mascara to dry out.

Mineral powder: Usually 5 years. Usually powder does not expire especially mineral powder depending on its ingredients. But use your common sense if it begins to smell funky, replace it.

Perfume: Toss it if it smells pungent or if the color has turned significantly darker.
Tip: To make it last longer, store it away from direct sunlight or stick them in the fridge.

Moisturizers: Two years.

Lipstick: Three years. If they do not smell pleasant that means it's time to throw it out.
Tip: Stick them in the refrigerator to keep them lasting longer.

Nail polish: One year.

Facial scrubs: Two years.

Hand lotions: Two years.

Sunscreen: Eighteen months, but check the label for an expiration date.

Hair shampoo and conditioner: Two years.


CLEAN YOUR STORAGE SPACE AND TOOLS

It's always a good idea to disinfect your makeup bag and your storage space for your products and makeup.

Disinfect your beauty product storages and bags by wiping them with an anti-bacterial spray or with cleaning wipes. Great ones to use are Clorox's Green Works spray and their natural cleaning wipes.

Don't forget about cleaning your tools too! Typically this shouldnt be done weekly or at least every two weeks. For brushes dipped in liquid makeup such as foundation and concealers, make sure to clean it daily. You can wash your brushes, sponges, hairbrushes and tweezers with gentle shampoo such as Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo. Make sure you rinse away all the soap and allow them to air dry. It isnt a good idea to keep used, dirty make-up sponges because even if you clean it with soap it doesnt get rid of all the bacteria and build-up.

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Look and Feel Beautiful From The Inside Out

If you want to be healthy and look beautiful, you have to start from the inside.  One of the healthiest diets to follow is the Mediterranean diet.  It's made up of the very freshest, healthiest foods available and lowers your risk for heart disease, cancer and many other diseases.  It's one of the most followed diets in the world and many celebrities follow this diet to help maintain their youthful, radiant looks. 

The staples of the Mediterranean diet include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes, seafood, yogurt, olive oil, and small amounts of wine. 

You should look for organic foods in season and grown locally, and Mediterrean dieters avoid processed food.  The Mediterranean diet focuses on small portions of high-quality food. When food tastes delicious, a little is enough because your senses have been satisfied.  Healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, which are staples of the Mediterranean diet, keep you feeling fuller longer than diets that restrict fat or forbid it altogether.  Here are the basics of the diet.

Olive oil
The Mediterranean people use olive oil in almost everything they eat, including pastas, breads, vegetables, salads, fish, and even cakes and pastries.  It's the principal fat in the Mediterranean diet, replacing other fats and oils, including butter and margarine.  What's so healthy about olive oil?  Researchers have found that oleocanthal, a compound in olive oil, may reduce inflammation, which could help prevent conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune diseases, as well as cancers.

Omega-3 fatty acids
Found in abundance in the Mediterranean diet, omega-3 fatty acids are bursting with health benefits, according to Stutman. Fatty acids have been shown to reduce the incidence of heart attacks, blood clots, hypertension, and strokes; and may prevent certain forms of cancer and lower the risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

More vegetables, less meat
"A diet higher in plant foods and lower in animal products has been linked to decreased incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers," Adamson says. The traditional Mediterranean diet is practically vegetarian, with lots of fish and very little meat. As for vegetables, Mediterranean people feast on tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, capers, spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, white beans, lentils, and chick peas, according to Stutman.

Wine
Many Mediterranean people drink a glass or two of wine each night with dinner. But portions are small, generally about three ounces (a third of a small wine glass or two shot glasses). When taken in small amounts, wine has been linked to lower rates of heart disease, likely due to the presence of antioxidants like transresveratrol and oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC), which keep blood circulation healthy and prevent blood clots from forming.

Whole grains
Whole grain foods like bread, pasta, potatoes, polenta, rice, and couscous are a key part of the Mediterranean diet, according to Stutman. In their natural state, grains are full of cancer and heart disease-fighting fiber, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. But stripping the grain's outer layers to make white flour and white rice eliminates these benefits, reducing the healthy whole grain to little more than empty calories. Whole grains provide energy and calories with little fat, and because they're slow to digest (thanks to their high-fiber content), they help you feel fuller longer.

Fruit for dessert
For Mediterranean people, fresh fruit is the typical daily dessert. Taking advantage of fruit's natural sweetness has double benefits. First, what you gain: the fiber and nutrients in fruits like apples, grapes, and oranges. What you lose: the added sugar, calories, chemicals, and unhealthy fats in sweet, processed desserts.

Research supports the health boosting qualities of the Mediterranean diet. In a 12-year study of close to 2,500 people, researchers found those who followed the Mediterranean diet had a significant decrease in body weight, blood pressure, blood fats, and blood sugar and insulin levels - health benefits that contribute to a longer life expectancy than that of people who follow a Western diet, according to Fred Stutman. Eating the Mediterranean way may also protect the brain. In a 4-year study, researchers from Columbia University Medical Center found that subjects who followed the diet had up to 40% less risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who followed a typical Western way of eating.

Safe And Easy Weightloss How I lost 20 pounds in 21 days without using pills or drugs on a tasty Mediterranean Diet, you can easily do the same if you truly want to. Mediterranean Diet

 
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What Make-up Shades Are Right For You

Do you know what makeup shades look best on you?  Do you know what undertones you have?  Are you a warm, cool or neutral? Once you find out the correct undertone in your skin, buying your next foundation or powder will become alot easier.

Here's How You Can Tell
You have cool undertones if:
Your skin is: pink, rosy, beige, or brown.
Your hair is: a soft shade of brown or blonde, or dark brown or black.
And your eyes are: blue, gray, or black-brown.


You have warm undertones if:
Your skin is: golden or olive.
Your hair is: golden or red.
And your eyes are: green or brown.

You have neutral undertones if you have a balance between warm and cool undertones. Most women have neutral undertones.

Cool
If you have cool undertones, then you should choose your eye shadow, blush, and lip colors from the cool color family. The cool color family is your pinks and roses and also includes fuchsias, violets, lavenders, grapes, cherries and wines. Pinks and roses are good for cool to neutral skin tones.

Neutral
If you have neutral undertones, then you should choose your eye shadow, blush, and lip colors from one of the neutral color families. Mauves and berries are considered neutral. Mauves and berries also include: mauves, berries, plums, burgundies, lilacs, and cranberries. Mauves and berries are good for cool to neutral skin tones but leans more toward neutral.  Corals and reds are also considered neutral. Corals and reds include: peaches, corals, oranges, brownish reds, tawnies, apricots, and all shades of red except for the bluish reds, which are considered cool. Corals and reds are good for neutral to warm skin tones but leans more toward the neutral.

Warm
If you have warm undertones, then you should choose your colors from the warm family. The beiges and browns are considered warm colors and include: browns, bronzes, golds, mochas, taupes and spices. Beiges and browns are good for warm to neutral skin tones.

Now that you know more about skin undertones, it should be easier to pick the perfect makeup shades that work best for you. Just because you have cool undertones, doesn't mean you can't try warmer colors or nuetrals.  Just remember to have fun and try to experiment with new colors. Choose lighter or darker shades in your undertone family (cool, warm or neutral) and spice things up every once in a while.
 
 
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