Any kind of traveling can be stressful at one time or another and unfortunately this stress does have an effect on our skin.  To the rescue! Babor Anti-Stress, Anti-Jetlag Cream.  This soft textured cream was formulated to not only protect the skin from stress and fatigue but to calm down any hypersensitivity and restore the skin’s biorhythms keeping away any potential inflammations or irritations.  Perfect for the jet set traveller and anyone who just needs their skin to de-stress. Available in male and female versions.

I wrote about retinols previously but what I didn’t do was mention any specific products.  Now that I’ve had the opportunity to try one that I really like I want to pass it on to you.  It’s by a well known company named RoC that has been around for years and has been a leading French skincare brand.  They’ve always maintained a great reputation with their line of skin enhancing and result oriented products.  Their #1 anti-wrinkle moisturizer has been clinically proven to take years off your skin.   Retinol Correxion is a combination of retinols and the latest sunscreen technology containing an SPF 30.  This is a deep wrinkle daily moisturizer that offers broad protection from UVA and UVB rays. Clinical studies have also shown that after only 8 weeks of daily use deep set wrinkles begin to diminish leaving skin healthier and younger looking.  The perfect anti-aging moisturizer and for only 19.99.

With all the articles on skin cancer coming out now that summer is almost here, it’s better to use products that have the sun protection you need, but if they can offer an anti-aging benefit as well like RoC does I’m all over it!  Availabe in drugstores.

Ok, so what woman doesn’t want big, voluptuous boobies.. i know i do!  Well, there are only a couple of ways for us lacking in that department to achieve those babies and for some of us going through child birth for a few months of perky breasts isn’t going to be enough and for others plastic surgery or breast implants as they are called is out of the question.   So what’s left?  Well, how about a new revolutionary, no surgery required bust enhancing product from the UK called Boob Job by Rodiol.  This breast growth formula works while you eat moving fat cells around your body and relocating them right where you applied Boob Job and let’s hope that’s on the bust!  Boob Job immediately firms and lifts the breast while repairing and restructuring the skin and gradually increasing cup size. The product is also paraben free.  It’s breast growing results come from a natural phytosterol derived from an Asian Root that has no hormonal activity.  Exclusively available in the US through the Skin Store .

Ok, this woman holding the bottle of esente above is not only the founder of the company but can you believe she is a 50 year old grandmother! Her name is Victoria Nash and if her youthful look is the result of using the esente line of skin care products we all need to give them a try.  

The esente line was created to be both preventative as well as restorative, offering many benefits that are referred to as the “e” factor - eliminating imperfections, enhancing cell function, extracting impurity, exfoliating and many others. 

Science, of course is behind the Physioceutical collection.  Pharmaceutical grade ingredients combined with ocean derived Oligo elements, peptides and other natural ingredients offer tremendous long term benefits to keeping skin beautiful, youthful and radiant. For more information visit esente.com and for your chance to win a free esente sampler just click here to enter. 

One of the reasons why I don’t really wear foundation too much is I can never seem to find a shade that will match my skin perfectly and even though I do use mineral powders for a smooth finish the skin care, makeup products I have used to even out my skin tone have been the kind to lighten and brighten your complexion like CA Botana’s Doctor Schwab Flawless Skin Fluid or Dr. Perricone’s Ceramic Skin Smoother. 

Last night however I saw a commercial from Almay on their  Smart Shade Foundation.  Basically the foundation goes on as a white lotion which contains microscopic color beads that once they make contact with your skin are activated and transform into your skin’s perfect shade. Now that’s pretty smart!  The foundation also has an SPF 15 and natural antioxidants like grapeseed, gingko biloba and ginseng that keeps your skin glowing.

Acheiving that perfect tan doesn’t have to involve long hours baking in the sun any longer and exposing yourself to the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays.  Now getting that rich golden glow can be accomplished in just a few minutes a day with Boots No7 Shimmer Gel. It’s a great compliment to any makeup or lotion product and can also be used on it’s own.  Leave no body part unshimmered, it can even be added to eyeshadow!

To keep the shimmer looking hydrated and lasting long apply the Naturally Sunkissed Body Moisturizer which helps to maintain the tan color for up to 12 hours.  Boots No7 brought over from London has been recognized for their high quality skin care products at affordable prices and can be found at any Target store or at Target.com.  You definitely don’t want to pass up these sexy skin care products this summer.

It’s amazing to see how much science is starting to play a part in our beauty regimen.  Keeping skin youthful, firm, radiant and of course wrinkle-free is what we are all seeking. Many wonderful result oriented products have made their way onto the beauty scene and as companies continue to research and develop new products we start seeing even better products with faster results. 

One such company AminoGenesis has introduced the power of Amino Acids into their revolutionary new skin care line. Amino acids are known as the essential building blocks of all life, an important and necessary ingredient for cell renewal and collagen production.  AminoGenesis with founder Dr. T. Joseph Lin, Ph.D have developed the first ever amino acid based skin care line focused on nourishing the skin with these ingredients that become depleted from our body over time due to external conditions as well as the natural aging process. 

The skin care line consists of 17 plant-derived amino acids that aid in the production of collagen and elastin.  Amazing results can be seen after only 1 week of daily use!  Click here to see some before and after pictures.  

Products include the Photolagen AGF which is a full strength, non-prescription formula that treats major skin issues such as sun damage, wrinkles, dryness, hyperpigmentation as well as improving the skin’s overall texture and elasticity.  To strengthen and tighten facial connective tissues Tripeptinon was created. Basically a face lift in a jar, this 40 day capsule treatment includes three powerful anti-aging technologies that address surface and underlying skin issues. For the eyes the Counter Clockwise under-eye treatment delivers moisture and nutrients to soothe and refresh; and for total body hydration Cocoon Total Body Emollient uses 17 amino acids to help penetrate the lotion immediately into the skin giving it a healthy hydrated glow.

It’s wonderful to know that science is keeping us beautiful!

Ah, the joy of pregnancy and then the long awaited arrival of so much unconditional love.  It’s no wonder we want only the best for both moms and their babies and so does Otopia Organics.  Only 100% natural and organic ingredients are used in Otopia’s extensive line of moisturizers, lotions, toners and washes.  For mum smooth and rich moisturizers and lotions that nourish and protect skin while hydrating to enhance skin’s elasticity and tone and helping to minimize the appearance of stretch marks.  Other products include massage oils and breast balms. Each of their products offering something specific and necessary that the skin needs during this 9 month period and after.

Otopia takes great care in their newborn and baby products with specifically formulated extra gentle hair and body washes, lotions, massage oils and spray mists.  No aromos and no added essential oils here.  Only the purest ingredients for babies soft skin. 

Otopia Organics products are also available in travel sizes and a wonderful gift idea for any expectant mum.

Visit www.otopiaorganics.com for their full line of mum and baby products.

There’s a new skin care line in town or in this case Saks Fifth Ave.  If a little skin pick me up is what you need try out MyBlend, a selection of different skin care creams, cleansers and concentrated pre-measured serums.  MyBlend allows you to mix in different serums into your face cream depending on what mood your skin is in that day. So if you are looking a little dry try some radiant moisture or maybe a little dull, just add some radiant boost to your daily moisturizer. MyBlend allows you to experiment with lots of different skin care products and come up with your own perfect blend.  Sounds like fun to me!

I wanted to pass this on to anyone who wants to help a good cause. Product Body - www.productbody.com is running a promotion for the month of Sept. where 10% of all sales from their website will go to help Farm Sanctuary.  Farm Sanctuary is a non profit organization that’s fighting to stop the abuses of industrialized farming and trying to bring awareness and understanding about farm animals.  After reviewing their website and watching a video on Foie Gras and other animal cruelty I understand the importance of getting this out to as many people as possible.  The products from Product Body are hand made to order and all natural and you will not only be helping a good cause but also your own skin.

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