5 Quick and Easy Dry Skin Solutions

Winter is here and so is dry skin.  I hate that itchy, flaky feeling of dry skin and I wanted to find some solutions to help relieve it.  Check out these 5 quick and easy tips to help make your skin feel better.

Avoid Hot Showers

I know they feel so good after a long day, but hot water strips your skin of essential oils, so dial it back a little and your skin will thank you.

Use a Gentle Cleanser

Try to avoid body cleansing products that contain soap.  Yes I said soap.  Instead, opt for a cleanser that contains ceramides. Ceramides are fatty molecules that make up the outer barrier of your skin. Also, try to avoid anything with alcohol in it.  Be gentle when you exfoliate your skin.  Scrubbing too hard can damage your skin, so use soft strokes.

Shaving 101

Shave after you shower.  When you shave, you are also scraping off oils in your skin, When you shave after showering, you hair is softer and easier to remove. Never use a dull razor and always shave in the direction of your hair growth.

Dress wisely

Dress in layers to protect your skin against the elements. Wind and cold weather can dry out your skin.    Also, keep your lips protected with balms.  Use a moisturizer with SPF on your exposed skin.

Moisturize

Use simple moisturizers on your skin, like petroleum jelly and mineral oil. Shea butters, ceramides and glycerin added moisturizers are great for the skin.

Get a Humidifier

Heat in your home takes moisture out of the air, so get a humidifier to replenish it.  Keep it in your bedroom for best results. You can also purchase a humidity meter, or hygrometer which tracks the humidity in any room.  This can tell you if you should use a humidifier in it.

I hope these little tips can help make your beautiful skin feel more moisturized and healthy.

Stay beautiful!
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Disclosure:  This information was obtained from an article on WebMd.  This post contains affiliate links.

Top Rated Makeup Travel Case

I recently purchased this soft sided makeup train case for traveling.  It is one of Amazon's Top Rated items.  I can see why.

First, the bag has durable hardware that is very attractive and functions well. You can see how thich the zipper pull is in this photo..

This case also has adjustable compartments, which I think is genius.  I can adjust the case to fit my makeup needs.

The case itself is made from a durable polyester that is very easy to clean.  It has a nice deep, zippered pocket built into the lid for storing more makeup.  It is perfect for eye pencils and mascaras.

The bag also has an area for your makeup brushes with a protective flap.  

Check out my Youtube review.

This makeup case is available for UNDER $20 on Amazon from SHPMAS.

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links.  

This post is also listed on my review blog www.chattypattysplace.com

The Reasons Why Restorsea Products are Silicone Free #beauty #cosmetics

I have used Restoresea facial products products over the years and I know that Patti Pao, the CEO, puts her heart and soul into the business.  She cares about the ingredients that are in her products and about the people who use them.  

I wanted to share a recent email that Patti sent out, with her permission, about why she chooses NOT to use silicone in her products.

These are her reasons:

1. Silicones trap debris in your pores.
Like plastic wrap, silicones form a barrier on top of your skin. That barrier can lock in moisture, yes, but it can also trap dirt, sweat, bacteria, sebum, dead skin cells and other debris along with it.

2. Silicones can cause acne and congestion.
Prolonged exposure to oil, dead skin and bacteria underneath the semi-occlusive seal of silicones can lead to increased breakouts. If you are acne-prone, I consider silicones among the most important ingredients to avoid.

3. Silicones can make your skin dull and dehydrated.
Silicones can prevent additional moisture from getting into the skin.  

4. Silicones interfere with cell renewal.
Our skin renews itself every 28 days, whereby old cells are sloughed off and new cells make their way up to the surface. Silicones inhibit this process by slowing down the production of new cells and keeping dead cells stuck longer.

5. Silicones deliver nothing beneficial to your skin.
When you use skincare products heavy in silicones, you're not actually hydrating or nourishing your skin, no matter what the label may claim—it's simply a short-term smoothing effect.

6. Silicones block other ingredients from absorbing.
If you are layering products, silicones can prevent them from doing their jobs properly.

7. Silicones can be difficult to remove.
The most common silicone, dimethicone, is extremely heavy and leaves a coating on the skin unless it is carefully removed. If you are using products formulated with silicones, I would suggest washing your face with the Reviving Cleanser. It will remove your silicone-based products safely without stripping your skin of its essential oils.

Do the products you use contain silicone?

If you have any questions about Restoresea products, you can contact Patti Pao at pattipao@restorsea.com.

Disclosure:  This is an informativel post only.  No compensation was received.  Published with permission from Restorsea.

How Often Do You Wash Your Hair?

Do you ever wonder how often you should wash your hair?  Honestly, it really is a matter of preference.  But here are a few tips that I recently read on WebMd that can help you decide how much or little washing is right for you.  I personally only wash my hair every 3 days.  If I wash too often, my hair gets too dry and hard to style.  I usually like my hair better the day after I wash and condition it.

 I want to explain how shampoo works.  Shampoo helps to trap oils in your hair.  That is why washing your hair too often isn't good for your hair.  By washing too often you can dry out and damage your hair.  This can cause breakage.  Your hair produces an oil that is called sebum.  When you wash your hair you are taking away dirt, oils and residue.  

According to experts, the only people who should wash their hair daily are people who have very fine hair, exercise and sweat often, or those who live in very humid areas. Basically, if you have excess oil in your hair, wash it.

If you have thicker hair, you can get away with washing your hair less often.  This also applies to some people with curly or dry hair.

Most of us can go 2-3 days between washing our hair.  The longest you should ever go without washing your hair is 14 days.

If you feel a need to refresh your hair in between shampoos, there are dry shampoos out there to help get rid of excess oils.

If you want to learn more about washing your hair, please visit this link on Webmd.com.

Stay Beautiful!

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Disclosure:  Information in this post was from Webmd.  

Photo  from Pixaby

How To Keep Your Face Looking It's Best - @MichaelToddBeauty #Soniclear Petite Review #clearskin

Certainly, anyone can wash their face with soap and water.   But, when I want to get my face deep down clean, I like to use a spin brush.  By using a spin brush, my face gets 6x cleaner than by using my hands alone.  I always give my face a good washing with a gentle facial cleanser before each spin brush use.  This is my own personal preference.  I also make sure to remove my makeup as well.

So, I guess you are wondering how to pick a spin brush that is best for you.

First, you want to choose a brush head that is perfect for you.  You don't want an abrasive brush that scratches or irritates your skin I like the Soniclear Petite by Michael Todd Beauty.  It has an antimicrobial spin brush head that really gives me a deep cleaning.  It is waterproof and is rechargeable, so I never have to worry about batteries.  An extra bonus is that the brush head lasts up to 6 months.  It is lightweight and comfortable to hold. It is also gentle on my skin.

The Soniclear Petite by Michael Todd Beauty has 3 speeds to address different skin types or issues.  It even has a built-in timer that lets you know when to move on to the next area of your face.  This ensures that I am truly getting a deep cleaning.  No more guessing.  The Soniclear Petite is one smart spin brush.

When you first start using a spin brush to wash your face, you may notice some dry flakes of skin. That is perfectly normal.  That is your face's dead skin cells that are being removed so that new ones can produce.  Also, if you break out, wait a few days to a week and then start again.  Many times, when you introduce something new to your skin, it takes time to adjust, but in the long run, it is worth it.

I like to use my cleansing brush at night before bed or after a long day so that I can get all the dirt and pollution out of my skin. Plus, I like to get any deep down dirt and makeup out as well.

Most spin brushes say you shouldn’t use your skin brush more than once a day because it really isn't good for the skin.  It can cause it to become stressed out and react by giving you an uneven skin tone.  However, Soniclear Petite is so gentle, it can be used up to twice a day.

Lastly, keep your skin brush clean by using a gentle alcohol based cleanser.

If you would like more information on the Soniclear Petite by Michael Todd Beauty, please visit their website.

If you want to learn about the antimicrobial care of Soniclear, please watch this video:

  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for FREE I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

AHAVA Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream with Prickly Pear and Moringa Review #bbloggers

I was recently given the opportunity to review AHAVA Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream with Prickly Pear and Moringa.

I really like this hand cream. I saw immediate results when I applied it to my dry scaly hands. The looked so shiny and moisturized and felt so soft.  The cream has a very nice texture that isn't thin like some hand creams.  It is a bit thicker and stays where you apply it.  I work it into my skin and get a good penetration of nourishment.

The cream smells really pretty with a light energetic scent that is invigorating.  The prickly pear and moringa scent combination is very pretty and somewhat tropical.

Active ingredients in this product:

• Allantoin heals dry cracked skin and blemishes
•  Witch Hazel extracts sanitizes and smoothes skin, providing a refreshing, revitalizing effect

This hand cream is available at:

https://www.ahava.com/mineral-hand-cream-prickly-pear-moringa

Disclosure:  This post is powered by BeautyStat.  I received this product to review for my honest opinion.

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BALMSHOT is a wonderful lip balm product that is made right here is the USA.

Each beeswax lip balm has SPF 15 and is designed to protect your lips from sunburn.  It has natural oils to help keep your lips soft.

The unique shotgun shell dispenser is designed to keep BALMSHOT from causing a gooey mess in your pockets or purse.  The dispenser has an advantage over its competitors because of its dispenser.  They do not unintentionally twist or rotate.  Unlike standard lip balms that have knurled disk base that turns and rotates easily, allowing them to rotate and twist in your pocket, pants, jackets, purse and more,creating a sticky mess, BALMSHOT  will not do this.   It has a tighter fitting cap and firmer turning base that will only advance and retract if you want it to.

I love that I can control the lipbalm and not have to worry about it rolling up in my pocket and leaking.  The cap fit nice and tight.   

The balm itself feel nice and cool on my lips and glides on nicely.  I like having the SPF 15 protection too!

BALMSHOT varieties include:

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Did you know that BALMSHOT makes quarterly donations from the proceeds of every purchase of Pure Pink and Pink Camo lip balms to the Mountain States Tumor Institute to help women pay for mammograms, biopsies and breast cancer treatments?  I think this is a wonderful gesture and will help to save lives from early detection.

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20% Off Your First Order At Drunk Elephant #beautyblogger #organic #organicmakeup

Receive 20% off your first order of some of the best organic skincare products I have ever used.  I love Drunk Elephant products so much.   Some of my favorites are the Lippe Lip moisturizer-  this lip product is an anti-aging lip balm.  It nourishes, moisturizes and protects and leaves my lips feeling baby soft.

The B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel is a moisturizing gel that I use daily.  It feels so good on my face.  It is a hydrating vitamin B5 gel that nourishes, replinishes nutients and helps brighten and improve the appearance of my skin.  I love wearing it.  It is like a glass of water for my face.

Another great product is the Virgina Marula Luxury Facial oil.  This oil is high in antioxidants and omegas that are critical for my skin.  It is so light on my face and feels so wonderful.  It adds nourishment and makes my skin look so healthy.

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Columbia Skincare Probiotics Review and Offer #skincare #beauty #ColumbiaSkinCare, #Probiotics #ad

Columbia Skincare patent pending probiotics  formula is the world's first for topical skin use.  It contains probiotics ('good bateria') plant stem cells and peptides (amino acids) that uniquely combine to enhance the skin's natural ability to renew itself. -source: Columbia Skincare

Regeneration is one of the most important biological factors in minimizing the effects of aging on the skin,  Columbia Skincare probiotic ingredients work together with the body's endocrine, lymphatic, circulatory, integumentary and immune systems.   The result is healthier, more radiant and luminous skin with reduced signs of aging. - source: Columbia skincare

This Probiotic Concentrate serum is designed to be used both day and night. 

When I applied the  Probiotic concentrate serum and cream,  I can immediate feel my skin working.  It felt tighter and softer immediately upon application and throughout the day.  I like the very soft scent of the concentrate serum and cream.   The products themselves say fragrance free, so I am probably smelling the ingredients  that are used.  The scent isn't overwhelming at all.  It is actually very light and pleasant.  

The applicator for the serum is unique and user friendly.  It has a pumping mechanism in the lid that I haven't seen before.   I simply just push down on the lid and serum is suctioned into the tube.  To release I simple push down on the same pump button.

The Pro Complex cream has a nice thick consistancy to it, yet feels light on the skin.  The thickness of the cream allows me to handle it easily and apply it where I want.  It also allows me to use less because I can control it easier than I would a thin cream.

I used both products together for ultimate performance.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This is the world’s first probiotic formulation created specifically for topical use. Gorgeous and silky, its formulation effectively enhances the most important biological feature in aging skin: its ability to renew itself. - source: Columbia Skincare

Patent Pending

Allergy Tested

Fragrance Free

Cruelty Free

To learn more about Columbia Skincare Probiotics and Purchase, 

Please Visit:

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Here is a special off for you:

Purchase either probiotic product and receive a FREE moisturizing cream, a $38 value! Use code: ProbioticGift at checkout.

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Disclosure:  I received these products to try for my honest opinion as a member of Swaygroup.  All opinions expressed are based on my own personal experience, unless otherwise stated.  Your opinion may differ.   You should always seek professional opinion when using new products on your skin and always perform allergy tests beforehand.

#Thermalabs ProTecTan Premium SPF30 Anti-Aging Sun Protection #beauty #skin

Thermalabs ProTecTan is a premium sun protector with SPF30 that not only protects skin from the sun, but also is an anti-aging cream.

The cream is silky smooth and goes on thin.  It is not greasy or sticky at all.  It is also water proof for up to 40 minutes.

This product is dermatologist tested, enriched with pro vitamin B5 for extra moisture and vitamin E for skin protection, paraben free, hypoallergenic.

This product is safe for use on body and face.  It is also great to be used for massage as well.

I love using this under my makeup because it is so light and dries so fast.  I can't even tell I am wearing it when I put it on.

I am ready for warm weather but I find that my skin still needs to be protected through the winter as well.  This cream gives me that protection.

This product is available by visiting http://www.thermalabs.com.

Check out this and other wonderful products from Thermalabs.

Disclosure:  I received this product to review for my personal opinion.  No other compensation was received.