Showing posts with label spa day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spa day. Show all posts

Spa Day Sunday

Monday, July 16, 2012

When you start your week out right, Monday isn't so scary! I'm so glad I got back to my Sunday spa routine because I gotta tell ya...I jumped out of bed this morning. 
This of course was partly due to the fact that I was so relaxed yesterday that I was ready for bed by 930p lol
The boyfriend was pretty relaxed as well- he always thinks my beauty things are silly...until he tries them. If you don't already have a sleep mask...get one asap. They are amazing- especially if you travel a lot or get headaches. 
I love love love getting new beauty goodies so I made a trip over to Sally's Beauty yesterday and picked up a new clay mask, hair product and always have to get one new nail polish =)

FACE:
Occasionally, I'm embarrassed to say...I fall asleep with my makeup on. Even one night completely clogs my pores and you know it's bad when your man mentions something about it to you! Eeeeek! I was in DESPERATE need of a pore cleansing! My pick of the week- Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque.
It was about $6-7 at Sally's
It says it absorbs excess oil, rinses away blackheads and minimizes the appearance of pores. I left it on for about 20 minutes until it was dry but I read reviews about people leaving it on overnight and having amazing results. It had an amazing smell and a nice cooling sensation. It was a little tingly- it was like a could feel my pores being cleaned out.
The Result: Loved it! My skin felt great and the BF commented on what a difference it made. You KNOW it's good when your man wants you to put it on him next lol
UPDATE: Jay let me put the mask on him!! Check it out!



HAIR:
Next on my list- Repair my dry/damaged hair. I thought I'd give Aphogee's Keratin 2 minute Re-constructor a whirl
Wash hair and then work 1/2 ounce evenly through hair. Leave on for 2-5 minutes. If you want maximum penetration, you can cover your hair with a warm towel or shower cap. I opted not to...just because.
The Result: To be determined. I felt like my hair was silky, softer and it air dried straight! That never happens. I can't really tell if it made that much of a difference. It says to use Weekly so I'm going to try again next week. It does smell pretty yummy as well.



BODY: Baking Soda Body Scrub. My sister has been telling me about this for awhile...and I just never got around to trying it until now...
Baking Soda as an exfloliant/body scrub
So I looked up a ton a "recipes" for this online. You can add scents, essential oils, olive oil, coconut, etc...but for simplicity's sake I went with the good ole fashioned Baking Soda plus water. 3 parts baking soda, one part water = body scrub.
Rub this all over your body, rinse. Doesn't get much simpler than that!
The Result: I like. It's cheap, green, and easy. You miss out on sudsy fun, but that's a small price to pay. 
I waited until I was completely dry before putting on any lotion because I wanted to see if it actually made my skin any softer, and I think it did! 
I'll prob be more careful next time because I got Baking Soda everywhere when I was rinsing it off lol Good thing it's also a great bathroom cleaner.
Is there anything Baking Soda can't do?



Onto Breakfast! Cinnamon Banana Oatmeal and Eggs!
I'm not exactly sure when my love affair with cinnamon started but I lovee it so much. It makes the whole house smell warm and cozy!
Why I love this recipe:
it's super easy, it's healthy, it's a great alternative to cereal and boring breakfast options

Ingredients:

1 cup Almond Milk
1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 banana, thinly sliced
Directions:

Heat Almond Milk (or water) in a small saucepan. Add thinly sliced banana and cinnamon. Keep pan over heat and stir for approximately five minutes until the bananas dissolve. I like my oats to be hearty and a little dry so I add them last. Stir, pour oatmeal into a bowl and if you're feeling frisky, add almond and banana slices.



Reading on a Sunday is a MUST! My Top recommendation right now- The Greatest Miracle in the World.
Wow, wow, wow is all I am gonna say. Make sure this book makes it on your list!  One of my ultimate joys in life- curl up in a good reading chair by the window with a super comfy throw blanket, a great book, and a delicious smelling house. Thank you to my gorgeous friend Donna for the most amazing candle ever!!
The Sunday night festivities didn't end there... I was sooooo excited to make popcorn! We opted for the over the stove popper thingy. So exciting! It was like a mini adventure. We settled in on the couch with our popcorn to cuddle. Perfection <3

So here we are...Monday again! Time to get my booty into gear! But first...I must decide which color?! Orange or blue!
Along with Body Beast, we've been running through the beautiful Santa Monica neighborhood. I need some new kicks because sadly, mine are getting worn out! They recommend using them for only 500 miles (typically about 6 months or less!!) Booo!!



Derm Exclusive Anti-Aging Skin Care

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

In the craziness of things over the last couple of months, I somehow gave up "Spa Day Sundays" Well things are about to change around here! I want my beauty day back! I love love love trying new lotions, potions, scrubs...it makes me feel like a scientist/princess =) 
The hard part is finding natural products that are good for you- just like with food...the marketing can be very deceiving and products can contain all sorts of crazy chemicals. Buyer Beware!!! I always check out reviews on Amazon.com before I invest in anything.
I was soooooo excited to hear that Beachbody just launched a new line of Beauty products called Derm Exclusive. It's a company I actually trust!! So I can't wait to try this!! 


What is Derm Exclusive?

An anti-aging skincare system featuring Fill & Freeze (that even sounds cool lol), a breakthrough wrinkle treatment that delivers visible results instantly. The system includes four professional-grade Derm Exclusive products that target all four signs of aging—fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, dark spots, and dullness—to help your skin get a healthier, radiant, more youthful glow.
The results are so powerful, they’re clinically proven to be as good as—or even better than—what you’d see from top cosmetic procedures. (I'll be the judge of that!)


Why is it effective?
Derm Exclusive delivers instant results you can see. How is this possible? The Micro-Smoothing Peptides in Fill & Freeze Wrinkle Treatment immediately plump lines and wrinkles while relaxing the “crease memory” that contributes to laugh lines and crow’s feet.
But Derm Exclusive isn’t just about instant results. The longer you use it, the better your skin will look! That’s because Derm Exclusive contains only the highest-quality, most effective ingredients that are proven to enhance your skin’s health and appearance. It addresses all four signs of aging by:

• Instantly smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Fading age spots and evening out skin tone
• Firming and lifting sagging, tired-looking skin
• Shrinking the appearance of pores
Who is this for?
Women in their 20s who want to delay visible signs of aging for 
as long as possible Start using Derm Exclusive now, and you’re on your way to a lifetime of beautiful skin. It’s much easier to prevent the signs of aging in the first place than try to fix them after they’ve already appeared. A healthy 
skincare regimen like Derm Exclusive will help ensure that you look as good as possible, for as long as possible
Women 35–45 who are beginning to see signs of aging Derm Exclusive is the perfect regimen to slow down the look of aging instantly, and to help prevent new signs of aging in the future. It can improve the appearance of fine lines and spots while moisturizing and plumping your skin to help you look more radiant—and younger.
Women 45+ Derm Exclusive can dramatically improve the look of wrinkles, sagging, dark spots, and other signs of aging by nourishing your skin with moisture, evening skin tone, and visibly plumping and smoothing lines. It also 
helps boost collagen so your skin becomes firmer and more lifted.

Why am I so excited to try it?
No needles, no lasers, no pain, and no downtime. Derm Exclusive is safer, gentler, much less expensive, and  a lot less hassle than scheduling appointments for cosmetic procedures with a dermatologist. And the 
results have been shown to be as good as those you can get from a doctor!
SERIOUSLYYYY I don't want any needles in my FACE! lol

They are quality products at value pricing. (Now that's what I'm talkin' about!)
Derm Exclusive was developed to the highest standards in beauty innovation, with the most advanced ingredients available today. Because we don’t sell in retail stores, we’re able to bring these high-end products to you at much lower prices.
It's for “Low maintenance” types (Meeeee!!! I don't even brush my hair!)
Derm Exclusive is incredibly quick and easy to use, even for those who don’t want to spend a lot of time on their beauty routines. Applying all four products takes just a few minutes. Boooyaa!

Is Derm Exclusive safe for my skin?
Do they test on animals?
Derm Exclusive is safe and effective for all ages and skin types. It contains no harmful preservatives or ingredients, such as sulfates, SD alcohol, parabens, formaldehyde, or hydroquinone, and no ingredients derived from animals. It’s dermatologist tested and approved, but never tested on animals.
Minnie Driver—Derm Exclusive’s celebrity spokesperson
Minnie Driver, Academy Award–nominated actress and busy mom, was introduced to Derm Exclusive on a movie set. She loved her results so much she wanted to give the products her personal endorsement. We’re proud to have her as our official Derm Exclusive spokesperson. (And yes, she continues to use and love Derm Exclusive!)

3 Package options (click to learn more) 


The OTHER thing I want to attempt...The Bow Mani! By http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/03/fancy-fingers/
Such a cute idea!  THE BOW MANI on thebeautydepartment.com!

Sunday Spa Day!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Halloween!!! Just another Southern Belle hunting some bucks! 

Zombie Cheerleader & Southern Belle 
 After all of the Halloween craziness this weekend, I definitely needed to recover and recoup. I used to dread Sundays because it just meant the start of another week...literally the being the furthest point away from the next weekend. How awful is that?!
Thankfully, I did a little attitude adjustment! Now Sundays are SUNDAY FUN DAY SPA DAY! Who wouldn't love that!? It started out small with some soothing tea and epson salt. But now, it's officially a ritual.

Sunday schedule:
Wake up, go back to sleep. Wake up again, go back to sleep again. Repeat & enjoy!
Make grocery list. Decide on a meal plan for the week
Grocery shop
Come home and put hair mask and face mask on
Wash and chop veggies and portion out
Take a LONG relaxing shower!
Lounge around in robe- paint nails, put lotion on, use laser hair thingy
Finish preparing meals for the week
Wipe down kitchen
RELAX
Honestly, why didn't I think of this sooner?!
Relaxing with my moroccan oil hair mask on!

Supplies for the day!
This weeks Spa Day Supplies:
  • Moroccan oil Hydrating Mask 
  • Body Shop Body Focus Cellulite Serum It makes your legs tingle like be-jaysus, and has caffine and mint – key ingredients to reduce cellulite
  • The Body Shop Massager It's used to massage the skin around your butt, thighs and even your tummy (any place that cellulite is evident) to help build circulation and to break up excess and trapped fluids in your skin…these fluids help to build the appearance of cellulite. I don't know if it works, but it makes me feel pampered lol
  • Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover  CELL2CELL Anti Aging Exfoliating Cleansing Scrub It says it brightens and soothes skin & protects cells from free radical damage. All I know is, it made me skin SOFT!!
  • John Frieda Frizz Ease This has always been a staple for me- it just works!
  • Crest White Stripes I ONLY ever get the advanced seal. 
  • L'OREAL Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30, it makes my skin feel nice and it was recommended by a guest on Dr. Oz. I'm sold =)
  • L'OREAL Skin Genesis It's supposed to give you tighter, firmer skin. It would prob work if I remembered it use it daily. Whoops. lol 
  • Sally Hansen Nail Care  I LOVE the Insta-Dry line of nail polish! By the time I forget to be careful with my hands, it's already dry!
  • Control Freak by Bed Head  They just make everything right- this stuff makes your hair shiny and smooth! Another favorite...After the Party Smoothing Cream! O M G if you have frizzy hair, you need to try this!!!
  • Tweezers! I only bring this up because these are from Revlon and hands down the best I've ever owned! Slant Tip baby!
  • Coppola Keratin Complex (Not pictured) I didn't use this today, but I just got it and LOVVVEE it!! It's heaven for your hair.
Are you wondering what that weird gun looking thing is?? You can blame my sister for this one because as soon as she told me about it...I HAD to get it! It's called the Tria Beauty Hair Removal Laser  You can do it at home! I just got it and have only done it a few times so I will keep you posted on the results!  I ALWAYS read amazon.com reviews before I buy anything lol So here ya go!

Ok so i forgot to add it to the mix, but I couldn't leave it out. Bio-Oil is uhhmaazzinng! It says it can reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. I haven't used it long enough to vouch for that...but it does make my skin feel soft soft and hydrated!!
Hair pic! You can't feel it, but I promise it's soft!! This reminds me, I need to get my hair trimmed!!
What are some of your favorite beauty routines? Anything I should try next Sunday- let me know!!! I love trying new beauty tips/products!!


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