Several years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter, I developed this rash on the back of my neck.  I never knew what it was and just assumed it had something to do with necklaces that I wore.  Later on, I found out it was eczema and as a result I was on prescription meds to control the inflammation and itching.  Back then, I didn’t care that the medication was a steroid, so long as it worked!  However, in the last year or two, I’ve been trying to use …

 
*** UPDATE:  The winner is Tanya.  Please email me you name and address by Sunday so that I can send you your scrub.  
The lovelies over at Sanitas Skincare sent over a few of their products for lil’ ole’ me to try out.  The line’s products are designed to help stimulate and nourish the skin with the use of active, biogenic, paraben-free and preservative- free ingredients.  With continues use, your skin will become radiant and healthy, and who doesn’t want that?

One of my favorites of the line is the Lemon …

TJMaxx is best known for its bargain prices on fashion.  But do you visit their beauty section?  I swear, it’s my FIRST stop when I get there.  Not only can you find popular beauty products, but you can get them at a steal!  Case in point, my recent DDF purchase.  The last few weeks I’ve been having some god awful breakouts on my forehead and jaw and knew just what I needed.  Years back, when I was a young beautyista, the first line I used was Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula (DDF)…

Their …

Sephora’s solution for scrubs for combination skin is their new Smart Dual Action Exfoliator. Part of their skincare collection, this product has two creams to address dry and oily skin concerns.

The first cream is a white cream you apply all over the face for a gentle exfoliation.  The second is a light green formula that’s applied to the T-zone area only, on top of the white cream.  It provides a deep cleansing to these oilier areas.
I purchased a jar a few weeks ago and just recently tried it.  The …

Lemons are beneficial for beauty both inside and out.  It’s  not just for water anymore.  Although it is beneficial to drink lemon water as it detoxifies the liver, release toxins and stimulate circulation, there are great ways to use lemons for beauty on the outside of the body.

With generous amounts of Vitamin C, Vitamins B1 and Vitamin A, lemons help balance overactive oil glands, soften wrinkles, brighten the complexion and exfoliate dead skin.  Here’s how to DIY…
- Dilute fresh squeezed lemon juice with water for a great toner on oily …

Just because sandal season is over doesn’t mean your feet don’t need some TLC.  Get them ready for the New Year with an at-home pedi fit for a night out on the town to ring in 2011.  As U Wish Nail Spa’s Skyy  Hadley lets us in on how to do it at home…

TIP ONE: Milk It
After removing nail polish and spraying feet with an antiseptic, soak feet in water and milk. Adding milk is a crucial step as water can strip skin of moisture and leave feet drier. Milk naturally exfoliates and …

Stay aglow this holiday season with  this winter face mask that’s good enough to eat.   Dr. Oz talked about it recently on his 12 Ways To Stay Healthy show. Why Cocoa Powder?  Well Doc says the antioxidants found in cocoa are extremely effective in reducing inflammation that comes from radiation from the sun and aging that happens during cold weather.

Ingredients you will need:
3 TBSP Cocoa
3 TBSP Plain Yogurt
1 1/2 TBSP Honey
1 1/2 TBSP Oatmeal Powder
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and apply to a clean face.  Leave on for …

Did you guys know about this?  WholeFoods has a store for just beauty products!

My cousin and I were strolling through NYC and the sign caught my eye.  I thought “ WholeBody? ”  As we got closer to the beautiful sign I peeked in the window and saw beauty products!  Shelves and shelves of beauty!  My cousin knew at that point it was a wrap and we were going to be in there for a while.
Look at all these goodies…

Of course Philly has not gotten the memo.  I mean really…completely unacceptable!

Do you ever sit sometimes and think to yourself  “why didn’t I think of that?“  That’s exactly how I felt when I found out about this new site called 3floz.  With all the rules and regulations when it comes to flying, this site helps ease the stress by selling your favorite beauty lines in, you guessed it, 3 oz sizes.  And we’re talking brands like DDF, Ted Gibson, Phyto and  Avalon Organics.  Prices range from $5 – $90 and can be shipped internationally and even to hotels.  The company also …

Vitamin C, aka Ascorbic Acid, is one of the most popular ingrediens in skincare products today.  With promises of glowing, younger looking skin, who wouldn’t want to have it in their daily regimen.  Yes, it’s true that Vitamin C is great for your skin cells, but there are a few things you need to know…

Let’s start with the good news.  Vitamin C benefits skin in two very important ways:
First, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen,  the most abundant protein in the body.  Adding vitamin C to skin cells can dramatically increase the …