Mineral Makeup, the buzz

Mineral makeup may be new to you, but it has been around for three decades. Mineral makeup was used originally by plastic surgeons and dermatologists on patients after cosmetic procedures. Mineral makeup is made from pure, crushed minerals that allows the skin to breathe and, gives you a natural look. Mineral makeup comes in powdered, pressed and liquid forms. It's ideal for most skin types, tones and women of all ages.

It's also important to read labels to ensure you are getting pure mineral makeup.

Benefits:

Mineral makeup wont clog pore or irritate the skin. Regular makeup contains artificial chemicals and preservatives. Mineral makeup is hypoallergenic, with no oil, talc, perfume, dyes, alcohol and other irritating comedogenic ingredients.

Mineral makeup can soothe skin with its' ingredients. It contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients such as zinc and titanium oxides which help calm the skin. These ingredients also offer protection from UVA and UVB rays from the sun.

Mineral makeup is also a concealer. It's lightweight and conceals, corrects and covers pigmentations and lines. It smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, conceals blotchiness and improves the appearance of skin with acne or rosacea with long lasting coverage.

Save your sole

Athlete's foot, tinea pedis, not a pleasant subject, but necessary to reveal. Athlete's foot is a very common fungal infection and if not addressed right away and correctly it can spread to the toenails. Common symptoms include: burning, itching of the feet and peeling of skin in between the toes. It can be picked up while at the gym, or in a motel shower or even at a public swimming pool.

People with diabetes and those who have other circulatory problems, are in danger of the infection getting worse, to the point of gangrene if not caught and treated.

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Electronic Cigarettes; are they safe?

You may or may not have heard or seen them yet, but they are coming to a store near you, and your kids.

Are Electronic Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?

If you think electronic cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes, think again! According to CNN, manufacturers claim that electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigarettes and e-smokes – are safer because they don’t burn tobacco. The small cylinders look like cigarettes and contain cartridges of nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals, and when you “puff” on them, a small battery heats the chemicals to produce a fine mist that can be inhaled. The result: Users feel like they’re smoking while they get their nicotine fix. Some e-cigarettes complete the illusion with a glowing red tip that emits puffs of odorless white vapor. Since there’s no toxic second-hand smoke, e-cigarettes can be used where regular cigarettes are prohibited.

Are they safe? No. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration analyzed 19 varieties of e-cigarettes and found that half of them contain nitrosamines - the same cancer-causing chemicals found in real cigarettes. A lot of them also have more nicotine than they claim and some even contain a toxic ingredient found in antifreeze! Even worse, critics say that e-cigarettes target gadget-crazy kids. The nicotine cartridges come in “fun flavors” – like chocolate, mint, cola, apple, and bubblegum, and they’re available at kid-friendly hangouts, including online and at shopping malls.

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Momnificent review

I recently came across this jewel, Momnificent! Great for reading while relaxing at home or while waiting somewhere (maybe even at the spa). Momnificient is a thorough book written by Lori Radun, for women about how to achieve balance and a health in spite of our chaotic schedules, demands and responsibilities.

Momnificent offers a wealth of information from managing your finances to communicating with your children. She evens offers pearls of wisdom from her treasure trove about business and lessons she learned as an entrepreneur. "Life is a constant learning process," explains Radun, about being a student of people to managing the stress in your life. At the end of each chapter, Radun offers an assignment to her readers to take action.

We all know that "Time Management" is an oxy-moron, but if we pay attention to our activities and what are our "time stealers", we can better manage our activities and prioritize our work and other projects. Radun has a chapter dedicated to time and how we can be more productive.

From personal development to home and family to relationships and careers, Radun takes the gloves off to help you in any or all areas of your life. Release stored emotions, before the storm hits, advises Radun.

Radun also offers practical advise about how to teach children about money and allowances. Developing a plan is key in all areas of life. She also talks about planned recreation time for each person individually as well as family recreation. This book can probably be read in any order, however, I do recommend reading the introduction and chapter 1, first and doing the exercises.

This is even great for a book club or workshop, to read a chapter a day or more, and get together to discuss what they found out about themselves, or how this may be helping them and their family.

Order you copy today, The Momnificent Life by Lori Radun, coach, speaker and author.

Attention Sun Worshippers, Sunning is toxic

Just because there are modalities which can help minimize or diminish sun spots, aging and other imperfections, doesn't mean you should still go out and spend hours in the sun or in a tanning bed. Tanning beds are ten times worse when it comes to UV rays and "irrepairable" damage. 

We get about 25 percent of our sun exposure by the time we're 18. 

Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR), which comprise both UVA and UVB rays from the sun, produces DNA damage that may lead to mutations in genes involved in the pathogenesis of skin cancer. Sunscreens that absorb or block UVR serve an important protective function. UVB is the main culprit in skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging and other effects of photoaging. UVA is not blocked by most windows. More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. 

Is it possible to reverse sun damage?

Yes and no. According to dermatologists and plastic surgeons, most are saying yes, but really they are just minimizing the damage of lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and lightening the hyperpigmentation. Light chemical peels, intense pulsed light (photofacial), ALA-PDT (aminolevulanic acid photodynamic therapy) v-beam laser, microdermabrasion are some of the non-ablative procedures that can help. Ablative resurfacing treatment, medium to deep chemical peels, fractionated laser such as the Fraxel repair, Active FX and Pearl laser. Other modalities include; photorejuvenation (IPL) and numerous topical products including RetinA and alpha hydroxy products to help you restore some but not all of the damage you have sustained. Always consult with a licensed dermatologist or plastic surgeon regarding your options and the potential side effects. 

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Pure Honey Benefits

Starting on July 14, 2009, honey produced, sold or processed in Florida must be all natural. Florida has become the first state in the nation to prohibit additives, chemicals or adulterants from being added to sweetener. 

According to Florida's Agriculture Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, " We want to assure consumers that the product they are buying is pure. Too often in the pas, honey has been cut with water or sugar and sometimes even contaminated with insecticides or antibiotics. In the future, when you're paying for honey in Florida, pure honey is what you will get."

All natural honey has been a beauty product since the days of Cleopatra and is still used today in both hair and skin care products. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it has the ability to maintain softness, suppleness and elasticity. As skin ages, or as it is exposed to environmental stresses and chemical agents, it loses its' ability to retain water, it becomes dry and appears wrinkled. Honey's natural hydrating properties make it idea for use in moisturizing products and is suitable for sensitive skin products.

Studies have also revealed that honey has significant natural antioxidant properties too. Antioxidants play a role in protecting the skin from the damage of UV rays and aiding the skin in rejuvenation. Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV radiation can cause skin damage, premature aging and even skin cancer.

Additionally, honey's antimicrobial properties, inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, make it useful for treatment of minor acne flare ups. Honey won't dry the skin like other acne related products will. Honey's prospects in skin care are looking better at its' use to create alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are an important ingredient in many skin creams and moisturizers because they help exfoliate the skin. Exfoliating increases the renewal of skin cells and gives a younger more vibrant look. 

Many spas use honey in their treatments; such as body wraps and facials. A few include: milk + honey spa in Austin, Texas, and the Ponte Vedra Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra, Fl, and also at Uhma Spa in Miami Beach (uses raw honey in deep cleaning facial and avocado and honey masque for the body). 

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Favorite Spa, Salon, Massage Therapist?

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