The Body Shop - Today Only: Free Full-Size Body Butter
Happy Valentine's Day! I think today should be a day to show love to ourselves, not rely on others to give it to us. Married, dating, single - this day doesn't have to be all about what you get, or don't get from someone else.
How are you going to treat yourself today? Maybe a mid-afternoon latte. A lunch-time manicure? Did you wake up early for a yoga class this morning? Here's a way to treat yourself at The Body Shop.
All purchases over $30 and up today will get a free full-size body butter. You can choose from my favorite Strawberry, Coconut or their new Chocomania. (visit site) Free shipping on orders of $50 or more.
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5 Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
Valentine's Day is only 5 days away! Have you thought about what you're going to get your sweetie? Chocolate and flowers are fine, but they really don't require much thought. A girl wants to know you took the effort to think about your gift, not just grabbed flowers on your way home from work.
Here are five fun beauty gifts she will love.
- Philosophy: Sweet Talk Trio - A set of candy heart-scented products that include a body wash, lotion and lip gloss.
- Marc Jacobs: Oh Lola! Perfume - Described as vibrant, flirtatious and lighthearted, this fragrance, pictured here, has scents of raspberry, vanilla, peony, pear and cyclaman.
- Urban Decay: Sparkling Lickable Body Powder - Described as a tempting body powder that makes you look, smell, and taste like a bombshell. We'll let you use your imagination with this one.
- Vera Wang: Lovestruck - Described as a modern twist on Romeo and Juliet. Notes of pink guava, mandarin, tuberose, lotus blossom, precious woods, sheer musk. Beautiful!
- Charlotte Ronson: A Perfect Kiss Lip Gloss - If you're waiting for that first kiss, this heart-shaped lip gloss might be just the gift.
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7 Tips for Healthy Living
What is your definition of healthy living? Is it eating right? Exercising? Making sure you're putting effort in your life to be more eco-friendly?
Obviously there are many definitions of healthy living and what is healthy to one might not necessarily fall in line with someone else's idea of healthy, but I think you will find some great tips in our latest article, 7 Tips for Healthy Living.
Each tip was submitted by an expert in healthy living. Our panel of experts is very well-rounded. A few include skin care company founders, a yoga teacher and an author on healthy living. Come check out our 7 Tips for Healthy Living and when you're done reading it, consider adding your own healthy living tip.
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10 Tips to Using Essential Oils Safely
One of About.com - Skin Care's most popular categories is our DIY skin care section of recipes and tips. I love making my own products and have quite the collection of butters, oils and fragrances in my office. If you are a DIY-er, you might wonder about the differences in fragrance oils verses essential oils. It seems like many people start with fragrance oils because they are intimidated by essential oils.
Essential oils are all natural, fragrance oils are not. This article on SoapQueen.com explains what goes into a fragrance oil. Short answer: It's confidential and companies do not have to share that info with you. If you are looking to dabble in Essential Oils, you should know that they can be dangerous and you need to handle them correctly.
Debra Duneier, author of the book EcoChi share 10 Tips for Essential Oils and even shared two recipes to get you started. Read her tips and consider making some of your own oils, bath soaks and moisturizer.
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Dry, Split Lips in the Morning?
This is the time of year when many of us wake up with dry, tight lips that with one smile will split. Ouch!
And your kids (and husband!) aren't immune to this, either. The best way to ensure that you can give your spouse a wakeup smile without splitting your lips is to apply a thick moisturizer before bed. My household uses simple Vaseline, because love it or not, it works. If you aren't a fan of Vaseline, maybe Waxeline is for you?
Have everyone in your family put a little dab on their lips before bed and notice the difference the first morning after. And while you're thinking about your lips, consider exfoliating them when you have dry, flaky skin. Nothing is worse than chapped lips, but a few simple steps can keep them hydrated and healthy, even in the winter.
Skin Care Tips for Teens
If you're in your teens, you are just at the right time to start taking care of your face properly. This will help avoid skin care problems caused by improper habits. It doesn't take a lot of time, and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
Teen skin care differs from your mom's skin care, so don't rely on her facial cleansers and moisturizers, which are most likely not meant for your skin type.
By following our skin care tips for teens, you'll see what you need to do, and what you need to know when it comes to proper skin care.
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Shellac Nails - FAQ and Review
One of the most popular articles on About.com: Skin Care is our Shellac Nails FAQ. We talked with nail technician, Hillary Fry, once Shellac first hit the salons. She shared with us everything you could possibly want to know about Shellac nails.
We also set up a page where readers could share their own reviews of Shellac nails and we've collected over 20 reviews so far. If you haven't tried Shellac yet, you're missing out on the longest-lasting manicure you can get.
Head on over and read the Shellac FAQ's, Shellac Reviews and our tips on DIY Shellac. Keep up with Hillary at her blog, Solessense.
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Latest Review: Montagne Jeunesse: Peel Off Passion Face Mask
It's hard to take a product with a picture like this one seriously, but I was in the mood for a cheap beauty fix. I was at Walgreens and saw an array of these one time use face masks from Montagne Jeunesse. I picked this one, the Peel Off Passion Face Mask and the Chocolate Mud Face Mask. They were $1.99 each or 2 for $3.00.
I'm a complete budget beauty girl, but I had realistic expectations about this mask. Come check out my review of Montagne Jeunesse: Peel Off Passion Face Mask and see if my expectations were met.
Interview with Michelle Madhok: Founder of SheFinds
Of course you've heard of SheFinds. We think it's one of the best beauty and style sites online. We caught up with the founder of SheFinds, Michelle Madhok, and picked her brain on all things beauty.
She shared with us her favorite beauty products, favorite beauty blogs, best skin care tips and the beauty steps she religiously does, no matter what.
This was such a fun interview to do and her advice and product recommendations are definitely worth checking out. Check out my interview with Michelle.
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Latest Review: Yes to Blueberries: Cleansing Facial Towelettes
We love facial cleansing cloths and try new ones whenever we can. We picked up the Cleansing Facial Towelettes from the Yes to Blueberries line and couldn't wait to try them. There's something about blueberries and the pretty purple package that made us bee-line straight to them.
The bag has 40 cloths in them, which is a great amount for the price. Come check out our review of Yes to Blueberries: Cleansing Facial Towelettes to see if we'll buy them again.
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