Thursday, June 11, 2015

MORE SUMMER PRODUCT EXPERIENCES


 

As summer’s heat and humidity persists, consider the following products, which are perfect for après sun and water, and what ever else the season might have in store for you.  Enjoy!

~ Products for Face, Body and Hair ~



Ilike Organic Skin Care Carotene Essentials Rich Moisturizer ~ This beautiful new all-natural and organic cruelty-free product not only delivers restorative hydration, but Carotene Essentials Rich Moisturizer also delivers immediate and visible luminosity to the skin.  The creamy texture provides ideal protection and restoration après sun and water.  Key ingredients include Sorb Apple, Carrot, Cantaloupe, Calendula, Corn Germ Oil, Carotene (Provitamin A), and Vitamins A, B, C, E and K.  I loved how the improvement to my skin had a cumulative affect; levels of hydration were maintained throughout the day, fine lines and wrinkles were diminished, and my skin appeared healthy and glowing; the product absorbed quickly without leaving any residue.  http://www.szepelet.com



Jane Iredale Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion and LipDrink Lip Balm, Blush ~ What better way to celebrate the summer season than to have glowing skin and luscious lips?  A favorite mineral makeup line for many, Jane Iredale celebrates the season with her Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion, which imparts shimmer and hydration to all skin tones.  Key ingredients include botanical Extracts, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Aloe.  Ideal for face and body, this product adds just the right amount of warming glow to leave skin looking radiant, while restoring hydration levels and smoothing the appearance of skin.  I loved how this left my face with just the right amount of glow on my cheeks and eyelids.  Another “ode” to summer includes her new colors for LipDrink Lip Balm in Buff and Crush.  Key ingredients include, an SPF 15, Botanical Extracts, Avocado Oil, Castor Oil, Green Tea Extract, and Lemon Peel Oil.  I used the new color Crush, a luscious berry color; my lips were color-primed, drenched in moisturizer, and protected from the sun.  https://janeiredale.com



Peter Coppola Legacy Keratin Concept ~ Peter Coppola is regarded as the “Godfather of Keratin”, and has developed the first consumer-based Keratin Smoothing Treatment product line that’s free of formaldehyde and aldehyde, and formulated with restorative Keratin and anti-aging Ceramide.  Prior to this new line, if a person wanted a Keratin treatment, they’d have to go to a salon.  The new product line, suitable for all hair types, restores shine, while improving texture, smoothness, and volume.  The line includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Anti-Frizz Cream, Blow Out Spray, and Hairspray.  I have fine, oily, fairly straight hair that’s all naturally gray; I also don’t use any conditioner or styling products.  I tried the Shampoo for nearly two weeks and found that it weighted my hair down and left it limp.  Based on my experience, hair type and texture, I feel these products are better suited for those with hair that’s frizzy or curly, permed or colored, and damaged, over-processed or over-styled.  These products are available at qualified salons that feature Peter Coppola treatments and products.  https://www.petercoppola.com



Rituals Cosmetics Fortune Oil, Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood Nourishing Shower Oil ~ This is the perfect product for the shower.  Those who spend a bit too much time outdoors will especially enjoy this après sun and water.  Not only did it gently cleanse, but it also left my skin feeling silky, while imparting a lovely subtle aroma.  Key ingredients include Orange and Cedarwood Oil, and Soy and Castor Oil.  Gently cleansed my skin, while leaving it silky smooth and hydrated, without feeling greasy or tacky; the beautiful aroma was subtle and uplifting.  https://us.rituals.com/en-us/home



SoapBox Lotions Bataua Fruit Sensitive Rejuvenation, Coconut Intense Hydration, and Argan Nourishing Moisture ~ These lotions hydrate beautifully with restorative ingredients like Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Olive Fruit Oil and Shea Butter.  In addition to these restorative ingredients, the individual blends I tried also included Bataua Fruit Oil, Coconut Oil, and Argan Oil, respectively.  The Bataua Fruit Oil has a fresh-picked fruity aroma; the Coconut Oil has a just-cracked coconut aroma; and, the Argan Oil has a subtle fresh aroma.  This company’s mission is to provide a month’s supply of clean water to a community (in cooperation with their partner Splash).  Each bottle of lotion has a “Hope Code” on it and consumers can go to the website and enter the code to see where their  purchase donation went to further the cause for clean water.  https://www.soapboxsoaps.com

~ Oral Care ~



ClōSys Oral Care ~ Just what your mouth has been hoping for…an oral care line that’s pH balanced and free of sulfates, triclosan and alcohol; it’s also ideal for sensitive teeth.  The line takes care of all the oral care needs with Toothpaste (fluoride and non-fluoride), Oral Rinse, Oral Spray, Brushes, and Tongue Cleaner.  While I enjoyed using the products, especially the Toothpaste, my acute sense of smell detected the faint aroma of chlorine in the Oral Rinse; Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide is one of the ingredients in the Oral Rinse.  For those always on-the-go, there’s a handy Trial Size Kit, which includes Toothpaste, Oral Rinse, Oral Drops, and Oral Spray; all sizes are TSA-compliant.  https://closys.com

~ In Closing ~

(Image from www.boardwalk-style.com)
Take care of yourself during this time when summer’s sun and over-exposure can damage the fragile skin.  Keep hydrated, wear sunscreen, and consider wearing a nice wide-brimmed sun hat.  The hat will provide added protection from harmful rays, while also making a fashion statement.  And, as a reminder…

STAY HYDRATED ~ Water is best, plain or infused with fruits or veggies is next best.
BE SUN-SMART, SUN-SAFE ~ Avoid the sun as much as possible, and use products that protect.
LIGHTEN UP ~ Food choices, color palette, fragrance, and skin, body, and hair care products.

That’s it for this edition.  Until the next one, remember to take care of yourself and those you love.

By Terry Herman

TERRY HERMAN is a recognized expert in the industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management, operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two copyright registrations.  Consumer and trade publications have also interviewed her as an expert.  She also conducted an extensive nationally broadcasted interview tour on aspects of creating an at-home spa, interior design, music, stress and time management.  Her work has been published extensively in print and digital in both consumer and trade publications.  In addition to writing, reviewing and being interviewed as an expert, she is also a management consultant and motivational speaker.  She also served on the International Advisory Board for the former EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys In Retreat To Wellness; the Advisory Board was comprised of ten international experts in various fields of wellness and spa.  She also served as a Group Manager for the popular LinkedIn group, The Spa Buzz.  Her social media outreach includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tripatini.  Be sure to read her food, wine and culinary digital magazine, TERRY’S SECOND HELPINGS.  Please note that the "Comment Section" has been disabled.  Don’t forget to “Like” her Facebook Page, “Terry’s Second Helpings”.  You can email her at terrysspabeautywellness@gmail.com, or terry.herman@gmail.com.

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(Introductory photo credit from www.bboed.org; all other photo credits as represented by the specific brand.)

Thursday, June 4, 2015

SUMMER WEEKEND GETAWAY



The summer calls for weekend getaways, perfect for relishing those warmer temps and soaking up the lingering sun.  With a little planning, you can make sure you have those must-have products in your getaway bag.  Following are products perfect for tucking into your weekender bag.  Enjoy!

~ SKINCARE ~


Burt’s Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum ~ This is the perfect summertime skincare aid that delivers firming and hydration in one Serum.  I found that on warmer and more humid days, this was all I needed to carry me through the entire day.  The product was quickly absorbed, without leaving any greasy or tacky residue.  A few of the key ingredients include white hibiscus extract, apple extract, watermelon fruit extract, raspberry seed oil, lemon and sugar maple extract, and beet root extract; the full list of natural ingredients is quite impressive and can be found on their website.  The Renewal Intensive Firming Serum has a clean and fresh subtle aroma.  The Serum is also gentle, non-irritating, soothing, and calming; fine lines and wrinkles are noticeably diminished, and skin feels firmer.   http://www.burtsbees.com

~ BODY CARE ~



Burt’s Bees Sheer Body Lotion, Clementine & Calla Lily and Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm ~ Since 1984, this iconic company has delivered products formulation with natural ingredients that are as gentle on the person as they are to the environment.  The Sheer Body Lotion comes in a pump spray that delivers a measured amount of this delicate and deeply hydrating Body Lotion.  The Clementine & Calla Lily fragrance was ideal for summer with its fresh and tantalizing fruity-floral overtones.  Natural ingredients include safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E; quickly absorbed without leaving any greasy or tacky residue.  This handy Lip Balm drenches the fragile skin with moisture-rich ingredients that include protective beeswax, vitamin E, rosemary leaf extract, cocoa seed butter, castor seed oil, and peppermint oil; lips remained hydrated and soothed for hours.  http://www.burtsbees.com 

Lauren B Nail & Cuticle Balm ~ Too much time in the sun and water can lead to dried out nails and cuticles.  This Nail & Cuticle Balm is the perfect fix for this seasonal hazard.  Drench your nails and cuticles with this super-moisturizing product that has a twist-pen applicator; a few twists activates key ingredients like almond oil, mango and shea butters, and vitamin E to the brush tip applicator; leaves a waterproof barrier that protects the nails and cuticles.  After only one application, my nails and cuticles felt hydrated and were both healthier looking.  The product was quickly absorbed, and didn’t leave any greasy or tacky residue, and had favorable hydration properties.  http://www.laurenbbeauty.com/index.php


Molton Brown Replenishing Hand Cream, Rhubarb & Rose ~ This is another restorative treatment moisturizer après-water perfect for hands that are also over-exposed from sun and water.  Parched skin is drenched with moisturizing ingredients that include shea butter, meadowfoam oil, rose extract, and vitamin E.  This product has a beautiful subtle fragrance, made from pure extracts; top note, rhubarb extract; middle note, rose extract; and base note, yuzu and grapefruit extracts.  The product was quickly absorbed, and didn’t leave any greasy or tacky residue, and had favorable hydration properties.  http://www.moltonbrown.com/store/index.jsp


~ HAIRCARE ~


Josie Maran Argan Hot Oil Self Heating Treatment ~ Too much time in the sun and water can also dry out and strip delicate hair from its moisture.  One ampoule is all you’ll need to restore any lost moisture to your tresses.  A few of the moisture-restoring ingredients include 100% Argan oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, and bergamot fruit oil.  Once the ampoule is applied to cleansed wet hair, it’s self-heating.  The individual ampoules makes for deal packaging, perfect for on the go.  http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com

~ MAQUILLAGE  ~


Smashbox Full Exposure Palette ~ Sun-kissed skin deserves a hint of color to accentuate that new glow.  This is the perfect all-in-one palette to pack in your weekender bag.  This beautiful self-contained mirrored Full Exposure Palette comes with fourteen universal eyeshadow colors in matte and shimmer, seven each; varying colors range from subtle and neutral to glam and dramatic; also included are a handy dual tip applicator brush, a tube of the dynamic 24 Hour Photofinish Shadow Primer, and a handy reference guide of various looks and how to achieve them.  http://www.smashbox.com



~ SUNCARE ~

SwimSpray ~ SwimSpray is the first product of its type on the market.  It’s an après-water treatment product that removes any residual chlorine on skin or hair, including chlorine's odor.  It’s simple to use…after swimming, thoroughly rinse off any chlorine residue in the shower, and then spritz SwimSpray to skin and hair to remove and neutralize harmful and drying chlorine from surface areas, follow this with normal showering.  The key ingredients in this unique product are water and two forms of vitamin C (sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid).  Using SwimSpray protects the skin and hair are protected from drying out; ideal for also protecting sensitive skin from itching or irritation; fragrance free.  Spray bottle is convenient take-with size.  http://www.swimspray.com

~ FRAGRANCE ~


0.2 Meet Your Destiny EDP Fragrance ~ Although this is a unisex latest fragrance, I found it to be predominantly masculine.  It had a metallic aspect and complex musky dry down; it’s top and middle notes were Italian bergamot, spearmint, white amber, French vanilla, and Tunisian amber; the base note was oakmoss.  Both the Tunisian amber and oakmoss over-powdered the other notes, making it edgy and masculine.  If edgy and masculine-influenced fragrances appeal to your nose, then you’re going to love this new fragrance.  The handy travel size comes in a 7.5ml spray, perfect for that weekend bag.  http://0point2.com

~ IN CLOSING ~

Take care of yourself during this time when sun can cause a lot of damage to the fragile skin.  Keep hydrated, wear sunscreen, and a nice wide-brimmed sun hat will not make a fashion statement, it’ll keep those damaging rays off of your face.  And, as a reminder...                                                                                             

STAY HYDRATED ~ Water is best, plain or infused with fruits or veggies is next best.
BE SUN-SMART, SUN-SAFE ~ Avoid the sun as much as possible, and use products that protect.

LIGHTEN UP ~ Food choices, color palette, fragrance, and skin, body, and hair care products.

That’s it for this edition.  Until the next one, remember to take care of yourself and those you love.

By Terry Herman

TERRY HERMAN is a recognized expert in the industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management, operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two copyright registrations.  Consumer and trade publications have also interviewed her as an expert.  She also conducted an extensive nationally broadcasted interview tour on aspects of creating an at-home spa, interior design, music, stress and time management.  Her work has been published extensively in print and digital in both consumer and trade publications.  In addition to writing, reviewing and being interviewed as an expert, she is also a management consultant and motivational speaker.  She also served on the International Advisory Board for the former EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys In Retreat To Wellness; the Advisory Board was comprised of ten international experts in various fields of wellness and spa.  She also served as a Group Manager for the popular LinkedIn group, The Spa Buzz.  Her social media outreach includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tripatini.  Be sure to read her food, wine and culinary digital magazine, TERRY’S SECOND HELPINGS.  Don’t forget to “Like” her Facebook Page, “Terry’s Second Helpings”.  You can email her at terrysspabeautywellness@gmail.com, or terry.herman@gmail.com.

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(Introductory photo credit, www.adelinescorner.blogspot.com; all other photo credits as represented by the specific brand.)