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Perfect Skin from Head to Toe

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Healthy looking skin is possible to achieve. Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin -Enhanced Clean & Exfoliate System for only $39.99 at http://vitagoods.com/spin-for-perfect-skin. Enter code: SoPoised

Healthy looking skin is possible to achieve. Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin -Enhanced Clean & Exfoliate Brush System for only $39.99
at http://vitagoods.com/spin-for-perfect-skin.
Enter code: SoPoised

Until I discovered Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin, I was spending money on separate items to exfoliate. I realized there is no need to buy to separate tools, loofahs, and foot files to exfoliate different parts of your body. Vitagoods for Perfect Skin is all-inclusive. There are 4 attachments included in the package that can clean and exfoliate your entire body:

Gentle Facial Brush – seems to work best if you move along your face in circular movements. You can use any facial cleanser.

Exfoliating Facial Brush – use with an exfoliating scrub. I like using this brush attachment for the sides of my nose as I tend to have larger pores in those areas. The brush minimizes the size of the pores and reduces any oiliness.

Body Brush – which is nice and large. Like the facial brush, moving the body brush in circular movements across your skin provides the best results.

Pumice stone – give yourself an at home pedicure and remove any calluses from your feet.

Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin – Enhanced Clean & Exfoliate Brush System

Prior to using this product I was concerned that the facial brush would be too rough on my face because of my sensitive skin. However it is quite the opposite. The facial brush is very soft and soothing on your face; none of the brushes are super rough. I use Spin for Perfect Skin twice a day. I always wash my face at night before bed so the gentle facial brush combined with my face wash is great to remove make-up. Then I use the body brush in the shower with my favorite pink grapefruit Body Shop shower gel. I don’t think it’s necessary to use the exfoliating facial brush daily; perhaps once a week or every other week is sufficient.

Healthy looking skin is possible to achieve with Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin. You will notice your face and body looking radiant even after one week. Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin retails for $99. As a She’s So Poised reader, you can purchase the Vitagoods Spin for Perfect Skin -Enhanced Clean & Exfoliate Brush System for only $39.99 at                 http://vitagoods.com/spin-for-perfect-skin. (Includes free shipping.) Make sure to enter code: SoPoised in the discount code field on the checkout page.

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10 Drug Store beauty items for under $10 I can’t live without

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Inexpensive beauty products that work as well or better than designer retail brands

There is something magical about walking into a cosmetic store like Sephora. It’s very exciting to imagine the endless possibilities of what you can create with all the bold make-up colors and products that catch your eye as you stroll through each aisle of shiny black and white décor. It is very easy to rack up a high bill at the make-up counter. There are numerous high-end beauty products I believe in spending money on, however there are some items you can find at your local drug store* for under $10. Here are some of my favorite beauty products I use nearly every day that are inexpensive and work just as well or better than the designer retail brands.

1. Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm – $1.69. I’ll admit I am addicted to Carmex lip balm. I’ve been using this product for nearly twenty years and I’ve never found another lip balm or lip gloss that soothes dry lips as well. I use it as a base under other lipsticks and glosses. I also make sure to apply before bed. It’s the one beauty product that is always in my purse.

 2. Maybelline Cover Stick Corrector/ Concealer –$6.49 vs. designer brand concealers like NARS’ concealer stick which retails for up to $23. After years of experimenting with various make-up brands, Maybelline’s concealer seems to be the best and does not irritate the skin like some other brands.

 3. Olay 4-in-1 daily facial cloths (Sensitive Skin) (box of 33 cloths) – $7.99 These cloths are great to use to remove eye make-up as well. I’ve been using them for years.

 4. Johnson’s Baby Oil (14oz) – $3.99 As we all know, there are countless moisturizers for all parts of your body that can range from being inexpensive to hundreds of dollars. Johnson’s Baby Oil is one of my favorite beauty products and is such a great value. I’ve used Johnson’s Baby Oil since I was a child. Baby oil is great to apply all over your body right after a shower when your skin is still damp as it helps to lock in moisture into your skin.

 5. Beauty cosmetic sponge wedges – pack of 32 – $3.49. vs. Sephora’s Sponge Wedge Wheel for that sells for $6.00 for only 6 wedges.

 6. False eye lashes (strip) – $4.99 vs. M·A·C Cosmetics eyelashes (strip) $16.00 – The drug store lashes look terrific on and are just as easy to apply as the M·A·C ones.

 7. Essie nail color/polish – $8.00 vs. M·A·C Cosmetics nail polish for $16 or designer brands like Dior that cost around $24 per bottle. I’ve tried all three and Essie is just as good as the designer nail polishes. Essie is used by many nail salons. Essie nail polish is available in an excellent selection colors and textures.

 8. Sunscreen – Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sun Block Lotion – $9.99 vs. Clinique Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Body Cream $23. I like Neutrogena’s sunscreens because they are easy to apply as they are not greasy.

 9. Aloe Vera Gel – $5.99 Aloe Vera is a good option to use after a shower if you don’t have baby oil. There is something about this product that soothes the skin. It can also be used after being in the sun as it cools the skin. Other retail brands can cost up to $30 for basically the same thing (a moisturizer with Aloe Vera as a main ingredient).

10. Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream – Gel – $4.49 A reasonably priced styling product that actually works at holding in curls.

*Drug store prices are based on Walgreens.com 7/28/13

There’s Something About Watermelon

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There's something about watermelon...it's good for your skin.

One of the best treats of summer is the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. My favorite fruit is watermelon (which by the way is also a vegetable). There are many nutritional benefits to watermelon as it contains Vitamins A, B and C.  According to webmd.com, “Watermelon contains high concentrations of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases,” (http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/fruit-of-the-month-watermelon)

In addition to being good for you, I believe watermelon possesses a beauty benefit for the skin. I’m convinced there is something in watermelon that keeps skin looking vibrant and youthful. I know it sounds crazy, but eating watermelon gives a quick boost to your complexion. Look in the mirror after eating a piece of watermelon and you will notice a certain glow to your face. Watermelon is about 92% water so it will also hydrate your skin.

When watermelon is in season, I eat at least two slices a day. I usually incorporate watermelon as part of my meal. At breakfast, it makes a great side to an egg-white omelette. It is also refreshing after a protein shake. If you don’t already, try adding watermelon to your diet on a regular basis. It’s delicious and good for your skin.

A smart sun-kissed glow

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In 1922, Coco Chanel started a new rage on the beaches of Cannes when she was the first woman to display a suntan. All over the western world, women who had been preserving their white skin now worked equally hard to make themselves golden brown.

Chanel’s suntan trend is still in vogue. However, today we understand the danger of getting too much sun. We know about the effects of sun damage to the skin. I have never gone to a tanning bed. I rarely lay-out in the sun. If I am on vacation or at an outdoor event, I make sure to keep applying sunscreen. I also use a foundation that has a SPF, even in the winter months.

Although some may argue I look pale, staying out of the sun has prevented wrinkles and sun damage. It has also allowed my skin to look youthful.

If I do want a sun-kissed glow, I opt for a self tanner. I prefer Clarins Gelée Auto-Bronzante Self Tanning Instant Gel. It works well on the body; especially the legs. The self tanning instant gel seems to work best when applied after you exfoliate. Apply the tanner in an upward motion. I don’t apply self tanner on my face as I use a bronzer powder. The Clarins self tanning instant gel will give you golden tan without the dangerous sun exposure.

 

Clarins Gelée Auto-Bronzante Self Tanning Instant Gel -A terrific option to suntanning