Steel it Off!
18Nov09
On a recent trip to Whisk, I had me a little impulse purchase of a ‘Steel Clean Soup Stainless Steel Hand Odor Remover Bar’. In other words I bought a $4 piece of stainless steel in the shape of a soap bar just because I was curious. How on earth did I not know that stainless steel supposedly removes harsh odors like fish, garlic, and onions just by rubbing your hands on it. No, you don’t need the bar to try this at home, grab a spoon or any stainless steel object, add some water and use it as though you were washing your hands with a regular bar of soap. I felt moderately ridiculous washing my hands with anything that doesn’t lather, although it does look adorable in my kitchen and makes for a good conversation piece. There’s no strong research or science to back up how beneficial it is, but it’s easy enough to try it at home and does seem to be moderately effective.
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Survive the Holidays – My Must Haves
17Nov09
With the winter and holidays right around the corner, this is generally that time of year our skin begins to experience some of their ramifications. Here are some of my must haves to stay stress free (or at least look like it!), while combating winter dryness this season. They also make great gifts, if for no one else, then yourself, and they get extra points for their great packing.
*These products are in the order of the post below (not in order of my favorites).
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Survive Kit by This Works
17Nov09
The Survive Kit from This Works is a travel friendly 5 piece set That includes:
Turbo Balm – A preservative free balm, made from Cocoa Butter, Rose, and Monoi, works great on lips, cuticles, elbows, (basically any chapped area) to sooth dryness.
Quick Spritz – A cool hydrating spritz for the face and body blended from on palmrosa and rosewood to refresh the skin.
One for all – A roller ball with pure lavender and coconut oil, is a natural antiseptic that can be used when skin needs some soothing relief. The calming smell can also help aid sleep.
Breathe in – Aromatherapy to the rescue. This roller ball with frankincense and eucalyptus is useful for clearing the head, or when feeling run down.
Stay Cool Eye Serum – A soothing blend of aloe, arnica, and cucumber. Easy absorption into the skin — this helps me look revived and refreshed after a long night.
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Relax with some Peppermint
17Nov09
I love the smell of peppermint and it’s ability to relax and relieve my headaches. Right now I’m loving Jurlique’s Peppermint Pure Essential Oil and Origins Peppermint, Basil, Rosemary Glass Candle to help relieve my stress.
Origins Peppermint, Basil, Rosemary Glass Candle
This candle fills any room with it’s soothing blend of peppermint mixed with basil and rosemary, infusing an amazing smell that helps me decompress after a long day. Available in two sizes, 2″x2″ ($10), and 3″x 4″ ($30).
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Jurlique’s Peppermint Pure Essential Oil
Jurlique’s Peppermint Pure Essential Oil is great for relieving headaches, sinusitis, congestions, and nausea. This product works great in a vaporizer or I put a little on my temples and palms, take a few breaths and just inhale the oil to relax. I keep one at the office, and I do not fly without it.
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Skyn Iceland – Detox Kit for Stressed Skin
17Nov09
Skyn Iceland, the natural skincare company that specializes in counteracting the negative effects of stressed skin created the Detox Kit based on 4 of their signature products to help rebalance skin.
Glacial Face Wash with Biospheric Complex – This gentle, foaming cleanser helps relieves skin of impurities and leaves skin soft and refreshed. Key ingredients include white willow bark (helps prevent breakouts), icelandic kelp (to fight inflammation), and cylindrical seed oil (natural antioxidant that helps repair skin’s lipid barrier).
Arctic Face Mist with Biospheric Complex – A refreshing, toning mist, that helps instantly relieve irritated, uneven and inflamed skin. I love this product right after washing my face as well as for a pick me up throughout the day. It’s impressive ingredient roster includes green tea antioxidants, white willow bark, witch hazel (to reduce size of pores), shea butter (hydrates dry skin), and yeast extract (to help calm inflammation).
The ANTIDOTE Quenching Daily Lotion with Biospheric Complex – This lightweight lotion goes on with a cooling sensation to moisturizes and hydrates skin; safe and recommended for acne prone skin. Contains Omega 2, 6, and 9 fatty acids, aloe vera, jojoba, and shea butter to moisturize the skin. There is a mint derivative used to improve microcirculation to relieve redness, and meadow sweet extract to control oiliness and tighten pores. In addition, this product includes white willow bark, Icelandic kelp, and yeast extract (explained above).
Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex – This overnight moisturizing cream works with your natural renewal process to energize, and restore tone and texture. Powerful ingredients include anti-aging rice peptides to firm skin, antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, and E to improve elasticity and tone skin, as well as white willow bark and yeast extract.
Basically, a month supply of skincare (cleaner, lotion, mist, and night cream) that works to counteract stress and all the unpleasantness it can create.
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