Josie Maran Think Pink Collection

Josie Maran has teamed up with City of Hope, a leading cancer research, treatment, and education institution, to launch the October's  Think Pink Campaign in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  For each Think Pink item purchased, Josie Maran Cosmetics will donate 15% of the purchase price to City of Hope's research, treatment, and education of breast cancer. 

I can't think of any better reason to treat yourself or a loved one to natural beauty products and help support breast cancer awareness at the same time!  The Think Pink Kit is valued at $119 but you can buy it for only $52 at www.josiemarancosmetics.com. 

We love Josie Maran Cosmetics because their full of non-toxic, organic, healthy ingredients and anti-aging too!  Here's what comes in the kit.

Blush/Bronzer Duo: Duo set with blush to create a fresh, healthy glow, and bronzer for a radiant, sun-kissed look.

GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in Black: This rich, hydrating, volume boosting mascara builds thickness and smoothness on the lashes for full, longwearing, clump-free definition.

Argan Oil Hair Serum: This serum naturally penetrates to treat any damage and moisturize hair, leaving it instantly healthier, shinier, and silkier in appearance.

Argan Illuminizer: An ultra-light skin brightener with a hint of bronze, perfect for highlighting the face for instant luminosity and radiance.  The Illumanizer gives you that beautiful "glow from within" we all want without looking shimmery or glittery.

100% Pure Argan Oil: Organic, coldpressed, lightweight oil, rich with Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and anti-oxidants, that protects, nourishes, and moisturizes the skin, for a fresh, healthy, youthful glow.  Argan oil can be used to moisturize your face, body and hair.

Argan Color Stick in Rosy: (A dusty rose): A dual-purpose sheer color stick for the lips and cheeks, offering a natural and long-lasting dewy finish. 

Argan Natural Volume Lip Gloss in Soledad: (A sheer light apricot): A high-shine lip gloss infused with Argan Oil to treat lips and a naturally occurring tripeptide to stimulate collagen and plump lips, leaving full, healthy, kissable lips. 

Please visit Josie Maran Cosmetics to learn more and get yours!


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NUXE Creme Prodigieuse Skincare Review

One of my favorite skincare brands, NUXE Paris has released a new natural origin facial skin care line!  If you haven't heard of NUXE, their a high end french skincare line that was created in 1957 by a  research pharmacist who created the line based on natural botanicals and essential oils.  After 10 years of research on anti-oxidiation, NUXE has developed an exclusive line for all women of all ages which targets oxidative stress, the main factor responsible for aging.

New products in their new natural origin face line include Crème Prodigieuse Anti-Fatigue Moisuturizing Cream, Prodigieux Eye Contour, Creme Prodigieuse Enrichie for dry skin as well as a Creme Prodigieuse Night Renew .  You can feel good about using NUXE Paris skincare because they contain no mineral oil, no animal ingredients, no chemical agents and they conduct regular testing registered by the French Ministry of Research.  NUXE sent me some of the new natural origin skincare to try out and here is my review.  

 

NUXE Creme Prodigieuse Anti-Fatigue Moisturizer

The natural origin day cream is a moisturizing and and reviving cream that leaves a matte effect on normal to combination skin and protects against oxidative stress, the main cause of skin aging.  This day cream is a NUXE innovation with its concentration of powerful anti-oxidant active ingredients like; Everlasting Blue, Blue Agerate, Cocoa Extracts, to moisturize, revive and protect the skin from oxidative stress. 

This moisturizer works perfect with my sensitive /oily skin.  It's very hydrating and has a cooling effect when applied.  The cream left my skin feeling soft, smooth and evened toned.  An unexpected bonus was that it left my skin looking brighter and with a fresh glow.  You should defnitely give this natural origin moiturizer a try if you have oily/combo skin.  If your skin is dry, try their other mosturizer for dry skin, Creme Prodigiese Enrichie.

Prodigieux Eye Contour

The natural origin eye contour is an ultra hydrating eye cream that has a double action: anti-aging and anti- puffiness.  It is light and non greasy and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact wearers.  Nuxe eye contour provides a big improvement in the appearance of puffiness and reduces dark circles.  

This has to be one of the best natural eye creams I've tried yet!  Just like the daytime moisturizer, it's very hydrating and left my eye area feeling soft, smooth and noticably reduced my dark circles and puffiness as well as left it noticiably firmer.  You can learn more at: Nuxe.com.

You can find NUXE Paris skincare at these fine retailers: Apothica, Beauty.com, b-glowing, SpaLook and Skinstore.com.  Learn more about NUXE Paris by visitig their website at www.nuxe.com or follow them on Twitter.

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Skincare Tips for Cold Weather

Now that fall as begun, thoughts of heaters, warm clothes and dry skin are brewing. What many people don’t realize is that the dry skin that we have during the fall and winter seasons is a direct result of the way we live during those months. Here are a few tips on how to care for your skin during the cold months.

Turn Down The Heat
Did you know that the hot air coming out of the heater can dry and tighten your skin? Save yourself some money and lower the heat to about 69 degrees which is the temperature that most doctors recommend your house should be if you have a baby. If you’re still cold then try to invest in some wool socks and a soft cuddly sweater.

A Lesson In Bathing
Few things can warm us up and make us feel as good as a long hot shower. Unfortunately hot water strips our skin of its natural oils causing it to dry out. Skip the long hot shower and take one that is lukewarm and short instead. You’ll still feel warmer and your skin won’t be under attack.

Daily Skin Regiment
Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face every day. It’s important that the cleanser you use is made for your skin type so that your skin doesn’t get dry or break out. Once you’re done, pat your face dry and apply a rich moisturizer. While it’s ok to use a lightweight moisturizer during the summer, you'll need more moisture during the colder months because your skin needs the extra protection from the cold, wind, pollution and free radicals in the air.

When washing your body try using body washed or soaps that are perfume free and toxic free. Many scented body washes contain alcohol in them and do more damage than good. Like your face, pat don’t rub your skin dry and apply an all natural, moisturizer like organic argan oil, right after your shower.

Weekly Skin Regiment
Mama said that oatmeal does the body good and as usual she was right! Not only is it a nutritious food but it also makes one of the best face and body scrub ingredients you can find. It’s important to use a scrub on your face and body once a week to get rid of all of the dead skin cells that make your skin appear to be dull and tired. If you prefer a sugar scrub that’s also a good idea and will give your skin a healthy look. In addition to this, using a face mask to moisturize and soften your skin once a week will also do wonders to keeping your skin moisturized and healthy looking.

Eat, Drink And Be Merry
The craving for warm, heavy foods can be overwhelming when it gets cold out. While it’s ok to indulge from time to time, your skin will be in better condition if you watch your diet and eat right - all year round. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, lean protein and low fat dairy is essential to having great skin. You should also be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Water is an integral part of your diet because it hydrates your skin and delivers nutrients to all of your organs. All of your hard work will pay off when you see how great your skin looks and feels.

This post was written by Aleya who writes the blog for Hair Design Institute which has beauty schools in West Palm Beach and for Long Island Beauty School, a beauty school in New York.

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