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Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Body Deli Egyptian Date Sugar Scrub

Dates are three times higher in anti-oxidants than other popular super fruits such as blueberries, pomegranate and acai. Acting like solar energy collectors, dates absorb the sun’s energy and convert it into a complex matrix of polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and nutrients that sustain the body inside and out.


The Body Deli Egyptian Date Sugar Scrub $32


15% off at The Body Deli with coupon code: summer Exp. 6/10/10

Antioxidants are plant substances that protect the body by neutralizing free radicals, or unstable oxygen molecules, which can damage cells and lead to poor health. Polyphenols are responsible for the coloring of some plants; for example, the color of leaves in the autumn. They are a group of chemical substances found in plants, characterized by the presence of more than one phenol group per molecule. Research has shown that polyphenols have antioxidant characteristics with powerful health benefits. Dates are one of the highest known sources of polyphenols.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Oilum Collagen Soap


Salah satu sabun mandi favoritku dari sekian banyak sabun mandi adalah Oilum Collagen Soap. Sabun tsb buatan lokal lho, bukan sabun import. Mungkin kalian pernah melihatnya di supermarket misalnya di Superindo, sekarang harganya Rp.9.900. Ada 2 macam tipe sabun Oilum, Collagen Soap dan Brightening Soap. Biasanya aku suka sabun yang bertuliskan brightening/mencerahkan kulit tp sabun brightening dari Oilum ini mengandung scrub yang seringkali membuat kulitku iritasi karena butirannya kasar, ngga seperti scrub yang sering kupakai (misal Vivelle, Purbasari, Lux dll) yang lebih lembut maka aku ngga beli lagi sabun brighteningnya. Kini Oilum ada sabun cairnya dan belum pernah kucoba karena ketika kucoba mencium wanginya ternyata wanginya berbeda dengan wangi sabun batangannya. dari 3 macam sabun Oilum, aku hanya suka yang Collagen Soap saja.

Oilum Soap

Ketika melihat ada stand jualan di hall Mall Taman Anggrek sekitar awal Mei kemarin yang menjual sabun Oilum dengan harga Rp.8000 per buah, dan kalo beli 3 akan mendapat 1 buah dompet kosmetik. Lumayan kan daripada kalo beli di supermarket yg lebih mahal Rp.1900, maka langsung kubeli 6 buah sabunnya dan mendapat bonus 2 dompet kosmetik yang kemudian langsung kuberikan untuk mamaku. Aku suka menumpuk aneka macam sabun mandi, karena sabun mandi pasti dipakai dan cepat habis. Aku benar2 menyukai wangi Oilum Collagen Soapnya, wangi enak dan segar. Habis mandi, wanginya bisa tahan sampe 3 jam. Dan kulit juga ngga terasa kencang2 dan kering yang sering terjadi habis mandi. Kulitpun terasa segar, wangi dan lembut. Ketika sabunnya udah tinggal sedikit, tetap sabunnya bisa menghasilkan banyak busa sampe sabunnya habis.

Penampakan Oilum Soap

Di kemasan kotak sabunnya bagian belakang tertulis bahannya Collagen dan Minyak Zaitun, kedua bahan tsb baik untuk menjaga elastisitas dan kelembaban kulit. Dan cocok untuk kulit normal sampe kering. Walau wajahku termasuk berminyak tp kulit badanku termasuk normal kering maka sering kupilih sabun badan yang mengandung pelembab dan sering menghindari sabun yang mengandung antiseptik yang seringkali membuat kulitku kering kecuali sabun Dettol. Walau memakai sabun yang mengandung pelembab, aku tetap memakai body lotion utk melembutkan kulit. Saat ini body lotion favoritku Ultra Healing dari Jergens, mantap benar daya lembabnya. Sekali pakai saja cukup terasa lembab kulitnya tanpa membuat kulit terasa lengket.

Keterangan bahan di belakang kemasan

Selain Oilum Soap, aku juga menumpuk sabun dari Purbasari yang seri whitening. Ada 3 varian, whitening + antiseptik, whitening + moisturizing dan double whitening. Wanginya enak juga tp ngga tahan lama seperti Oilum Collagen Soap. Sebelumnya pernah numpuk sabun dari Shinzui dan Dove. Sayang sabun Dove kalo udah tinggal dikit jadi lembek dan mudah hancur. Selain sabun batang, aku juga suka mencoba aneka macam sabun cair tp cepat bosan karena kemasannya sering botol besar2 dan lama habisnya. Nah, ceritakanlah sabun mandi favorit kalian apa? :)

Ramy Beauty Review



Ramy’s philosophy is simple: “Minimum makeup, Maximum impact!” Meaning, if you select the correct color palette to enhance your features and apply it correctly, you can look younger and more beautiful with a minimum of products and effort.

This viewpoint keeps Ramy busy, as he continues to see clients while working on the development of the RAMY beauty therapy® product collection. His ability to select optimum colors for each individual as well as dramatically lift the eye with his gift for eyebrow shaping, has been written up in the pages of every major fashion and beauty magazine such as Vogue, Allure, InStyle, Shape, Star, Self and Town & Country.

Ramy’s work has also been seen on national television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, E! Entertainment Television’s Fashion File and Entertainment Tonight. Ramy’s looks have also graced the runways of recognizable fashion shows such as Valentino and XOXO.

Celebrity clients include: Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, David Spade, Timothy Hutton, Katherine Heigl, Rob Morrow, Mariska Hargitay, Liev Schrieber, Micheal McKean, Marisa Tomei, Matt Dillon, Gina Gershon, Claire Danes, Naomi Watts, Joe Pantoliano, Monica Lewinsky, Lillian Vernon, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Annabella Sciorra, Ivanka Trump, Diana Krall, Carol Burnett, Julia Stiles, Tricia Helfer, Jennifer Grey, Amanda Sorvino, Ray Romano, Roz Abrams, Holly Robinson Peete, Joan Rivers, Nancy Loo, Pia Getty, Jennifer Bassey, Deborah Gibson, Kelly Klein, Lauren Holly, Elizabeth Vargas, Carrie-Anne Moss, Cher, Faith Hill, Meredith Viera, Barbara Walters, Veronica Webb, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Jane Pauley, Joy and Regis Philbin, Debra Messing and Renee Zellweger.



I received Juicy Cheeks ($24) in Melon Rouge and Papa Don't Peach. I don't wear blush often, and I was a bit nervous that these shades would look clownish. However, that wasn't the case at all. They're light once applied on the skin, which makes these shades look very natural and youthful. These mouthwatering shades will brighten the complexion and give a warm, healthy glow. The versatility of these products allow you to use on your lips as well! Juicy Cheeks is also available in Maya Papaya. Need a little shimmer? The Pure Juice! Pearl Gloss Highlighter ($28) will add an instant glow and light up every feature.



The Lip Oil Mint ($18) is delightfully minty and makes my lips feel well pampered. The Lip Oils were specifically designed to nurture and deep condition your lips. Freeze Dried Collagen is one of the key ingredients, which is supposed to instantly plump your lips. While I honestly didn't experience plumped lips, I love how well the Lip Oil Mint conditions and smooths my lips. I also love the tingling effect that the mint gives. The other key ingredients are Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil and Marine Spheres to help lock in moisture. Their Lip Oils are also available in Orange Oil or Rose Milk.



Your eyebrows can be your arch enemy. It may affect how people perceive you, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. While this isn't a permanent fix, the Eye LIFT Brows ($38) truly does give your brows an instant lift sans the surgical procedure. It is fortified with a combination of natural ingredients and GABA, which acts as an inhibitor to decrease electrical signals. Other key ingredients include Centella Extract (stimulates collagen), Ginseng Extract (to firm) and Portulaca Extract (a natural muscle relaxant).

Click here for some step-by-step tips from celebrity makeup artists Ramy Gafni and Emily Warren to befriend those arch enemies and make those lazy lids things of the past.

The product in this review was provided to the reviewer for the purpose of writing a review. This in no way effects the quality of the review provided. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly that of the reviewer. All reviews provided here are the work of the reviewer and remain completely unbiased.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Moroccanoil Review



The luxury brand, Moroccanoil®, is the originator and leading manufacturer of professional Argan Oil hair products and the fastest growing independent company in the professional salon industry.

A powerful antioxidant and UV protector, Moroccanoil’s proprietary Argan oil blend is rich in vitamins and natural elements that fortify the hair, including Vitamin F (Omega 6), Vitamin A to improve elasticity, Vitamin E to protect against free-radicals, and Phenols to shield against environmental stressors.

Salon-exclusive Moroccanoill® products have a strong following among leading runway, film, television and celebrity stylists who search for the very finest for their A-list clients - Charlize Theron, Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek, Rachel Zoe, Carrie Underwood, January Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Pink, Lea Michele, Taylor Swift, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Katy Perry. Moroccanoil® is a backstage fixture frequently used to create hair for major magazine covers, fashion editorial spreads, as well as for award shows including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, Independent Spirit Awards and MTV Awards.

Moroccanoil®’s Argan oil is harvested under a free trade program which provides substantial socio-economic support to thousands of families in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco. Revenue from this project provides income to families and helps improve the working conditions of rural women. It is also used for reading, writing and management classes, as well as for modern infrastructure and technology that help make harvesting easier and more efficient, ensuring long-term management of the Argan forest.



Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream ($28) is a leave-in styling cream that is ideal for all hair types. With all of this heat and humidity, this has been one of my go-to hair products to tame frizzies, condition and hydrate my tresses. It also makes my hair feel really soft and silky enough to run my fingers through. This product creates an ideal texture for styling as well.



Moroccanoil Oil Treatment ($37) is ideal for dry and thirsty hair. All you need is a small amount to apply on your hair for an outstanding boost of shine! The less amount you use, the more benefits you will get out of this product. Otherwise, your hair will feel and look yucky if you use too much. Plus, it will last much longer if you don't go crazy/happy over it - even though it is tempting since it is so darn good!

Moroccanoil Oil Treatment is rich in Vitamins A, E and F (Omega 6), as well as phenols and tocopherols that will nourish the hair and scalp. This promote promotes healing and repair; and it also relieves dry, itchy conditions. My hair immediately drinks up this product, and leaves it silky with a beautiful shine. It also smells wonderful! My hair stylist even complimented me about it.



When I want to wear my naturally wavy hair wavy (I usually flat iron it straight), the Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream ($28) is a must have! Whether you're a Curly Sue or a Wavy Wendy, I doubt that you will be dissatisfied with this product. It enhances my waves, and prevents humidity-induced frizz.



Moroccanoil Gold Glimmer Shine ($22) is supposed to provide an invisible veil of pure luminous shine infused with the extraordinary Again Oil. This is the only product from Moroccanoil that I wasn't satisfied with since it makes my hair really dry. I can only speak from my experience, because I've heard many people who weren't product reviewers rave and rave about this product. I passed it on to my oldest sister. She is a cosmetologist, and she loves this product! She couldn't thank me enough for it. This product is known to create a smooth and radiant finish, while strengthening and protecting your hair from the harsh affects of UV rays and free radicals.



The Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask ($37) is one of my favorite masks I've used so far. It strengthens my hair, while deeply penetrating to help reconstruct and rebuild hair damaged by chemical or environmental stresssors. It is rich with proteins, which moisturizes the hair, adds shine, and restores elasticity. I've used hair masks in the past without having much luck using them. They either weighed down my hair and / or made it really dry - a combination of both made my hair feel really icky! Thank goodness for me not having a problem with this hair mask though. Another good thing is you don't have wait as long as you do with other treatments. Most deep hair treatments take 20-30 minutes, while this one takes 7-10 minutes.



The Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask ($29) works well as the Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask ($37). While the other hair mask is good for strengthening the hair, this one provides more moisture. It also adds shine and elasticity. Also, heat isn't required!

The product in this review was provided to the reviewer for the purpose of writing a review. This in no way effects the quality of the review provided. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly that of the reviewer. All reviews provided here are the work of the reviewer and remain completely unbiased.

The Secrets Behind a Beautiful Face

We use plenty of different criteria to evaluate whether someone is beautiful or not, and those same criteria can work for or against us when others are determining whether they see us as beautiful. The first reason people perceive someone as beautiful is obviously natural beauty. Natural beauty cannot entirely be replicated by good management or plastic surgery. Many actresses and models have pretty faces, but they often spoil them with the use of intensive man-made cosmetic products that often work against their main purpose and even seem to destroy these women's features.

Sometimes, these effects are not immediately obvious, and for most of us a small amount of makeup is an asset. Most of us only put on makeup on special occasions once or twice a week, or maybe a month, and this does not damage our skin as extensively as compared to those who put it on almost every other night.

If you look at an actress or model without her daily dose of cosmetic products, you would barely recognize her. This is because man-made cosmetic products contain lots of chemicals and substances that,even though they provide temporary beauty, in the long term tend to destroy the freshness and health of your skin. So, how can you wear makeup in healthy ways?

First, limit yourself to wearing makeup only "sometimes." If you must absolutely apply make up to your face, do not do it so often. Take a break every so often; anything done to excess can be damaging for your self esteem, and makeup is no exception. If you need to apply skin care products, try to use products made from herbal solutions that are proven to be mild and beneficial. Because herbal products contain natural ingredients, they often pose fewer risks of creating side effects that might be damaging for your skin.

Second, in order to bring about true beauty on your face, you must also wash it every day in the morning and evening, and more often if you tend to sweat or are under a lot of stress. If you are at work, and feel that you are tired of sitting before the monitor for such long hours, just get up and go wash your face thoroughly with a mild facial soap. Before eating, when you go to wash your hands, wash your face, too. Just make sure that you provide ample cleansing to your face and compensate for the washing by applying moisturizer (or a moisturizing sunscreen) once or twice a day.

More cleansing plus more moisturizing is better than under-cleansing because frequent washing is important to remove dirt, dead skin, and toxins that damage skin's healthy glow. Be especially careful to moisturize before sleep every night to ensure soft skin and a more attractive look in the morning.

Third, a walk every morning and evening can have dramatic and surprising improvements for the skin. Because so many skin problems result from stress, mentally refreshing yourself in the morning can benefit your skin indirectly. Even more importantly, because your skin literally "breathes" by taking in oxygen throughout the day. A morning walk will also help begin the day right for your skin by allowing it to take in pollution free air and get a few minutes of healthy sun exposure before the workday.

Fourth, your diet should also be well balanced, as an improper diet is an extremely common factor in common skin problems. Your skin needs to be nourished internally by a healthy diet as well as externally by nutrient-rich creams, and eating too much junk food can cause problems like spots and skin discoloration.


Buy Beauty Health Products If You Want to Look and Feel Beautiful

Beauty health products are some of the greatest advertising products in the market today and for an excellent motive. Countless people from all over the world buy beauty products to perk up their look and form and simultaneously recover their health. Unluckily, all of these products are not actually what they say to be. In consistence with reports, there are scores of fake products put up for sale in the market and the majority of these fake products can be seen in the shelves of the preferred stores.

Even though some of these fake products are secure, the majority of them are in fact overloaded with chemical additives that can spoil your beauty or health. If you actually want to look fine and simultaneously feel fine, you should be very cautious about selecting and purchasing beauty health products. You just cannot select the most inexpensive beauty product from the shop. Plenty of these low-priced products are produced in bulk and do not truly go through high typical quality tests. Actually, a lot of these inexpensive products use low-cost and harmful chemicals as constituents.

Discovering and using the correct Beauty Health Products

There are numerous things that you should mull over if you buy beauty care products. Firstly, you need to ensure that you're not allergic to none of the constituents used in the care product. Take a deep view of the label on the product body and ensure that you're not allergic to none of those constituents listed in there. If you do not know the constituents listed in the product label you should do some research before using the product. Internet is the best place to research about the constituents used in beauty care products. Using internet you would get many information that you may within few minutes.

Secondly, you need to mull over a beauty health product and its price. A number of products can really cost you pretty much. If you have less money to pay for pricey products, search for some new brands that are dependable but not so costly. Conversely, if you truly want to purchase those costly products but you may not have enough money to pay their true price, you should wait until these products are put on sale. Good number stores put their products on sale on quarterly or half yearly basis.


Verseo Epen Time and Patience For Best Results

Having done the research on the verseo epen hair removal system I will attempt to explain the different functions of the system and how it works to get rid of unwanted body hair. Many people especially women have areas of the body where unwanted hair grows. As a result we are constantly searching for a solution to this problem. Well here is information I was able to find out about the verseo epen.

The first thing I realized is that the verseo epen is a system that requires time and patience. As the name suggests, a pen is used to administer small pulses of electrical current to the root of the hair which prevents it from growing back. As I said, it takes time because you may need to repeat the process. This is so because you may miss a follicle in the growing process that is not completely destroyed.

It is equally important to have patience as you need a steady hand to administer the current to each section or follicle. For the persons who need instant gratification this may be off putting. However for the benefit to be derived it is well worth the effort.

Be reminded that this is a process that is inexpensive, painless and can be done by you in the privacy of your home. If you truly want to get rid of unwanted hair then you must be prepared to put in the effort as this will not happen magically. The way the pen works to remove hair permanently is by killing the cells that produce hair in addition to the dermal papilla which is at the base of the hair follicle and forms the growth center.

The verseo epen hair removal system works. However it takes time and patience as it does not work quickly. Do not be discouraged by this as, if followed correctly, it will produce the results you desire.


An Overview of Retinol Products

Beauty science has significantly improved the number of wrinkle treatments that are available over the last decade. One significant development is the use of retinol as an effective wrinkle reducer. Retinol is a naturally occurring compound found in foods and is more commonly known as vitamin A. When used as a retinoid and delivered in a cream these products have the ability to penetrate up to twenty layers of skin to provide cells with needed nutrients. These cells then have the materials needed to generated collagen which gives skin its plump and fuller look. In addition, retinol can increase the tightness of skin cells on the surface which has the effect of smoothing wrinkles and lines. Retinol can also lighten skin blemishes, reduce the color of red areas, help clear acne, and eliminate the dark circles under the yes. These retinol products are applied topically in the form of a facial cream or lotion.

You can find retinol in many foods and it is a substance that occurs in nature. It is most commonly called vitamin A, and belongs to a list of compounds known as retinoids. This group of elements contain a chemical that is called tretinoin, which is what is placed in the retinol products commercially available. Both the retinoids and tretinoin are molecularly very small, and this gives them the ability to slip beneath the layers of the skin up to almost twenty layers deep. The can work right through the though and elastic elastin and collagen layers of the skin to deliver nutrients right to the cells where it is needed. Your skin cells need a healthy supply of vitamin A to function properly and give you healthy and radiant looking skin. Once nourished, your skin cells can generate the structural materials needed to smooth out lines and wrinkles.

The vast majority of retinol products will be applied in the form of a cream or lotion. You want to pay attention to the retinol concentration of each product as they may affect how much it irritates your skin. Some products have special time release components in them that slowly release the retinol to your skin, and help to diminish the harshness of the product. Also pay attention to the shelf life of the products as the effectiveness of retinol can be dependent on how fresh it is. Some products are only made to treat certain parts of your face like eye lids, underneath the eyes, or around the mouth. There are also products that are designed to only treat specific conditions like acne redness, dark circles under the eyes, or fine lines and wrinkles.

While retinol based products are highly effective, there are a few concerns that you need to be aware of. Retinol can be highly irritating to the skin of some women. When you apply these products you will feel a slight burning feeling which diminishes with time. If you find that it does not go away, you need to find a retinol product with a lower concentration until your skin can adjust to it. You also need to be aware that using retinol makes you skin more sensitive to UV rays from sunlight. You should be using a small protection factor sunscreen when you go outside and you are using your retinol products. Also be aware that retinol is highly caustic to the mucous membrane of your eyes and nose, so be careful with the application.


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