[DIY] The Beauty of Natural Honey

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Egypt, the ‘land of milk and honey,’ was home to one of the most beautiful women in ancient history – Cleopatra.  The ruler and companion of Julius Ceasar took advantage of her natural resources; implementing milk and honey into her daily skin routine.  Using just a few ingredients found in your pantry, you can bottle the beauty of Cleopatra at home.

In it’s natural state, honey works wonders in the treatment of acne, as well as combating the signs of aging.  With it’s ability to retain and absorb moisture into the skin, honey leaves your skin smooth, radiant and glowing.  While absorbing the moisture, honey works overtime by also absorbing the impurities in your pores, clearing them out and shrinking them at the same time.  The natural anti-oxidants and anti-microbial properties in honey work together to shield your skin from the environment – which is especially important during these hot summer months.

Honey Yogurt Face Scrub

  • 2 tsp almonds or oatmeal, pulsed to a fine meal
  • 2 tsp organic, plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey

Combine all of the above ingredients and mix together well.  Using liberal amounts, massage the mix gently into your skin in a circular motion.  If you are prone to oil, concentrate on those areas before moving on to the rest of your face.  Be careful not to over-scrub, as this might cause irritation to sensitive areas on your face.  Leave on your face for 10-15 minutes before washing off.

TIP: For dry skin, use full-fat yogurt; for oil-prone skin opt for skim.

Honey Olive Deep Conditioner

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Combine both ingredients and mix well, making sure that none of the oil remains separated from the honey.  Massage into your hair [dry or wet and unwashed] and cover with a shower cap.  Let sit for 30-40 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as usual.

 

 

 

 [DIY] The Beauty of Natural Honey

24HRS of Hydration With Nuxe Creme Fraiche Moisturizer

nuxelogo 24HRS of Hydration With Nuxe Creme Fraiche Moisturizer When the seasons change, your skin often reacts to the environment – particularly in the Winter and Summer.  The dry, cold Winter air is known to dehydrate your skin, but did you know that the Summer can do the same?  When the weather warms up, we all bolt to take advantage of heat.  While we are out shopping and hanging on the beach, the sun is beating down on our delicate skin, sucking the moisture right out.  If you are avoiding the heat and decide to lounge around in your air conditioned apartment, the low humidity that the AC creates can actually does the same.  Even swimming in the pool or ocean can dry you out, with the chlorine and salt breaking down the lipid barriers of your skin, leaving it irritated and dry.

If you are like me, you change moisturizers [sometimes daily] dependent on the condition of your skin.  The Nuxe Creme Fraiche Moisturizer aims to change that, with it’s protein-rich formula that balances your skin while hydrating perfectly.

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How does it work?

Nuxe uses it’s unique Aroma-Lacté concept to create the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer, a 24 hour emulsion that energizes your skin while removing the stressors that cause dehydration and aging.  Formulated with 4 essential oils and 8 plant milks, the silky smooth cream relaxes your skin while you massage it in.  Lasting for 24 hours, the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer continues to work, long after application.

Following the Nuxe brand philosophy, the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer is a full sensory experience, filled with unique essential oils, such as:

  • Absolute of Neroli - a deeply relaxing high floral note, distilled from the delicate petals of orange blossoms
  • Petitgrain Essence – derived from the same tree as the Absolute of Neroli, it is used to maintain moisturize and oil balance
  • White Orange Peel – the peel is filled with antioxidants and vitamin C, clarifying and smoothing your skin with every use
  • Pine Needle -improves circulation and reduces puffiness while cleaning the toxins from your body

Since the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer restores balance to your precious skin, you can say goodbye to oily skin, clogged pores and dry, flaky skin after only a few applications.  Perfect for all skin types, you can apply the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer every morning on both the face and décolleté after cleansing and toning.  For dry skin, a second application can be added in the evening for glowing and radiant skin.

TIP: Two or three times a week, exfoliate before moisturizing to receive the full benefits of the emulsion.  By exfoliating you remove the dead layer of skin cells, allowing your face to fully absorb the nutrients in the Creme Fraiche Moisturizer.  Also, always apply moisturizer to damp skin; according to Barney Kenet, author of How to Wash Your Face, applying moisturizer while the skin is still damp traps the moisture that is still on your skin as well.

You can purchase the Nuxe Creme Fraiche Moisturizer now at all Beauty Collection locations as well as BeautyCollection.com

 

 

 

Rilastil – Transform Your Skin, Italian Style!

When traveling to Italy, you are always guaranteed three things – delectable food, beautiful and inspiring sights and women with bright and glowing skin.  While part of the blessing is attributed to genetics, we like to believe that Rilastil, The Italian Prescription for Healthier Skin™, plays a major role in keeping Italian women looking youthful, radiant and beautiful.

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Istituto Ganassini — the producers of Italy’s best-selling Rilastil Skincare – was originally founded as a Milan-based pharmaceutical business in 1930.  They expanded to produce the first cosmeceutical product in the world in 1971, and Rilastil was born.

For over 40 years, Rilastil has developed innovative products scientifically proven to improve your skin.  As Italy’s number one doctor recommended skincare line, Rilastil virtually guarantees to improve the health, tone, texture and appearance of your skin by actually affecting the biological function of your skin.

With Ganassini continuing to operate as a pharmaceutical company, Rilastil is held to the same high quality production standards. An extensive amount of testing and trials is used to produce their skincare products, as well as Independent University research to verify every claim listed on Rilastil products.  The extensive quality control process guarantees that each and every product from the Rilastil line is curated to perfection; delivering the highest quality skincare products to you.  Unlike some of the  U.S. skincare brands that contain derivatives, synthetics or a small number of active ingredients, Rilastil products utilize high quality raw materials, including over 200 active ingredients.

“You can buy hyaluronic acid of high grade, or you can buy it of low grade.  You can take a huge vat of skincare and drop in one drop of hyleronic acid and say that it’s in the product.  That’s not what Rilastil does.  We use the highest quality ingredients with high concentrations.” says Jennifer Bingham, President of Rilastil USA.

The complete line of Rilastil products contain healing and medicinal-like ingredients that address all of today’s complex skincare needs.  Most products contain 10-30 specially selected active ingredients to show quick and long-standing results.

Do you want to find out which products are right for you?  Jennifer Bingham, President of Rilastil USA shares with Beauty Collection her personal recommendations.  Click through to the next page to begin your journey to beautiful skin!

Rilastil Daily Care Scrub Mask

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“The Rilastil Intensive Scrub Mask is a gentle daily exfoliator and a critical part of a good skincare regimen.  Your skin cells die every night and you should remove them daily to keep your skin soft and smooth.  If you don’t remove the dead skin cells your skin looks dull and dry, your pores can get blocked, and your products don’t sink in as easily.  Most scrubs are harsh on your skin and are designed for weekly use.  The Rilastil Daily Care Scrub Mask is gentle and designed to be used every day, even for sensitive skin.” – Jennifer Bingham, President of Rilastil USA

Rilastil Intensive Face Regenerating Serum

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“The Intensive Face Regenerating Serum immediately moisturizes the skin and gives it an instant softness.  The serum contains over 20 active ingredients to moisturize the skin, as well as mushrooms to regenerate skin cells and strong anti-oxidants to help protect against premature aging.  The Intensive Face Regenerating Serum nourishes the skin on contact, making your skin feel better within minutes of the first use!” – Jennifer Bingham, President of Rilastil USA

Rilastil Intensive Face-Neck Toning Cream

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“The neck is where women show age as we get older because the neck is often left untreated or customers forget to use their moisture on their neck.  The Intensive Face-Neck Toning Cream addresses this, specially designed for the skin of the neck to tone and moisturize the skin, so that you can say goodbye to the chicken neck!” -Jennifer Bingham, President of Rilastil USA

 

 

 

A 5 Minute Face Lift With NuFace

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In celebration of Earth Day, Shape Magazine curated a selection of chic beauty products for the Summer that were eco-friendly as well.  Of course, one of Beauty Collection’s favorites made the list, with the new My Steppes palette from jane iredale.  Available in both Warm and Cool, the palette features a combination of jane iredale’s most popular products – two different glosses for the perfect pout, a bronzer to enhance your Summer glow, and a beautiful blush to add a pop of color to your face.  The beauty of My Steppes is how stress-free it is; everything is packaged together in a beautiful tri-level compact for quick and easy touch ups throughout the day.

Purchase info:  The jane iredale My Steppes in Warm is available now at all locations as well as BeautyCollection.com.

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