Your Face/Skin Care

At around age 33, or so, a precarious gaze in the mirror might turn into a critique-fest. "OMG, I have a wrinkle!" or "Why doesn't my skin look as radiant as it used to?" might slip out. Maybe a friend or colleague says you look a little tired, even though we feel well rested. Your first gray hairs might appear. And those fine lines you noticed in the mirror can be seen in photos. It’s a strange feeling, at first, to see early signs of aging, knowing that it's just the beginning.

Is anyone else in the Northern hemisphere over winter already? Well, those dark mornings are starting to get a little brighter; we are in the home stretch to Spring and Summer. You know what that means? Yeah, it's time to start thinking about getting you body ready for warmer weather. This is the perfect time to focus on self-improvements like fitness and health, and, of course, you want to sport that smokin' hot body for summer. Here are some savvy tips that you can start today!

Over the past few weeks, the weather has turned colder here in the Northern hemisphere. I think it’s safe to say, with the temperatures dropping every day; winter is lurking around the corner. I don’t know about you, but many women find the winter weather wreaks havoc on their skin. Here are some of my best tips for beautiful winter skin.

More and more people are getting plastic surgery. Surgeons are reporting all-time high numbers, and many are claiming that it’s to do with the high volume of celebrities openly going under the knife. But having plastic surgery isn’t a decision to make lightly. Yes, it comes with benefits, but it also comes with high risks and potential complications that could change your life forever. Here a few things you need to think about before even thinking about getting cosmetic surgery.

Girls can obsess about many different things, especially between the ages of 13 and 17. The hair, the clothes, the voice, the body...on and on they can go! Though most of these types of obsessions are normal and soon pass, some can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem. The fact is, most girls, including your teen daughter, have something they would change about themselves if given the opportunity. And, there is nothing wrong with that; however, it's important to help our daughters to understand the beauty of being themselves and owning who they are inside and out. Here are some of the most common things that your teen may be wishing she could change about herself.

Spring is right around the corner, meaning brighter days and a budding sense of new life. Naturally, my mind goes to creating a fitting makeup palette for the season. When I think Spring makeup, I think about subtle pink tones on my lips, a delicate peachy rose finish on my cheeks and lovely wide and long lashes. This makes for a simple, but elegant look. Spring is also a chance to give your skin a little TLC after a harsh winter. I would love to share my spring beauty recommendations and tips.

As the years pass, our faces often show the wear and tear of life and noticeable signs of aging. We  develop wrinkles, our pearly whites …

If you know me at all, then you understand my passion for taking care of my skin. Though I've used many quality brands of skin care over the years, I've never come across any that offer satisfying results with a natural element...that is until I met Shelly Henley and tried her line, Joyful Girl Naturals. It was nearly five years ago that I first experienced her products and beautiful spirit and personality. And, with my newest Joyful Girl order, I'm even more pleased with how my skin feels and looks after only a few applications.

When we look into the eyes of another surely we are looking at the soul of the one standing directly in front of us – or are we? It is difficult for many to get past the physical to gaze any further. We have become a visual society, judging according to our cultural beliefs. We perceive the outside to be an extension of the inside, whether it is health or beauty.

I was recently contacted by a rep from Lather, Inc., a natural beauty company based in Pasadena, California. She shared the fact that Lather was starting a new charitable campaign with the sale of The Planting Seeds Kit. Lather is raising money for the National Headache Foundation with each sale of the lavender gift package.

It occurred to me that we may be damaging one of the most precious things we have...our eyes. With daily use of eye shadow, mascara, liner, and eye makeup removers, are we polluting our eyes with substances that could be stripping away our eyesight?

During this financial hardship that most of us have been affected by, I've come to know that thrifty beauty is the new thing (or the necessity). Though I'm no cosmetic snob, I do occasionally enjoy a shopping trip to major department store beauty departments and afternoons at the spa.

If you ladies get a chance, please stop by my friend's blog and check out a recipe for a pumpkin facial to die for. You can catch it and many other beauty tips at A Mom in Red High Heels.

I was fortunate to come across Beautiful Soaps on Etsy.com while searching for natural products to review on the site. Owner, Heather Smith, graciously agreed to send me some free samples of several products for trial so I could give you ladies an honest opinion about what she creates and sells.

All of us have a joyful girl inside...somewhere. Strangely, the simplest of things can bring her out. Recently, I had the opportunity to try some new organic body sprays by Joyful Girls Naturals. I had no idea how they would feel on or how they would smell mingled with my own unique scent.