Nutrition, Fitness, and Clean Beauty Go Hand in Hand
Fitness and proper nutrition are vital to our overall well-being, but integrating clean beauty into your routine will help you attain that beautiful glowing skin you desire. You may choose to maintain a more plant-based diet, or just focus on ensuring the foods you eat are as nutritionally abundant as possible. Partnered with skin care products rich in antioxidants, healthful herbs, and powerful superfoods, the benefits of your nutritional plan and effects on your skin will be enhanced greatly.
Clean beauty, vegan skin care products with ingenious new ingredients, like Long Life Herb, are being released regularly into the clean beauty market. These exciting new advances in skin care beautifully complement your efforts to sustain a clean diet filled with nutrient-rich foods. Both of these components also merge wonderfully with your fitness goals and workouts. Beautiful, Glowing Skin Radiates from the Inside Out
Natural herbal skin care remedies and superfoods, like Long Life Herb, have been used wisely and appreciated by many cultures for years. Now these tried-and-true ingredients are becoming even more prevalent in the clean beauty industry. They partner perfectly with the superfoods and supplements you consume as a part of your nutrition and health targets.
As an FNX brand ambassador, I realize the value of incorporating high-quality supplements into your diet to complete your nutritional needs and compensate for any lacking nutrients. I also see the importance of eating healthy foods to achieve a radiant glow in your skin that emanates from within. I feel good knowing I can help others meet their nutritional goals and improve their health, while providing them a discount on FNX products. Simply use my 15% discount code (Paula) during checkout to take advantage of this offer. You can also learn more about why I decided to partner with FNX by reading my blog, FNX Brand Ambassador. I explain more about my partnership with the company on my site’s Shop My Faves page. Treat Your Skin and Body with Extra Care
Treating your skin with the same care you give your body, when choosing the foods you nourish it with and how you exercise to keep fit, will amplify your health journey. Taking some time to pamper your skin with nutrient-packed ingredients will have similar effects to boosting your diet with higher-quality foods.
Clean beauty brands, including bareMinerals, are becoming increasingly popular because it has become quite clear how beneficial adding potent superfoods and herbs into your skin care routine can be. A diet abundant in these essential nutrients, an effective workout plan, and a nourishing regime for your skin will work together to create a lovely glow. The bareMinerals SKINLONGEVITY Collection all work in conjunction to improve the texture, strength, tone, and radiance of your skin. The Long Life Herb and other hydrating ingredients feel soothing and comforting on my skin. The radiant look bareMinerals SKINLONGEVITY Long Life Herb Serum creates is beautiful and the clean, fresh scent is uplifting. I am glad I was given the opportunity to test SKINLONGEVITY and learn more about the benefits of Long Life Herb. If you would also like to learn more about this amazing superfood for your skin, check out the Long Life Herb Story and the SKINLONGEVITY Collection.
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Pampering My Skin with Estée Lauder
I've been pampering my skin with a wonderful nighttime skin care routine by Estée Lauder. It's so relaxing and enjoyable to take some time to treat my skin to a super hydrating, restorative system that pampers my skin while I drift off peacefully to sleep.
Estée Lauder has created highly effective products that ideally work at night while your skin repairs and rejuvenates itself. Estée Lauder's night repair products take advantage of this perfect time to further enhance the skin's repairative properties while you relax and enjoy a restful night. Setting Aside Some Time to Indulge with Estée Lauder
I've really begun looking forward to my special time in the evening when I get to indulge in my Estée Lauder nighttime system. It's so great to have some time to yourself to care for your skin and feel good knowing you're treating yourself. It's important to set aside some time to enjoy little pleasures in life to create peace and relaxation.
I enjoy my Estée Lauder time sometimes right before bed, after I brush my teeth, or sometimes a little earlier in the evening. I may do my Estée Lauder beauty treatment, and then unwind with a little TV or something good to eat. If I enjoy my skin care treatment a little closer to bedtime; it's nice to get right into bed, nice and cozy, and smell the pleasant scent of my Estée Lauder rich luxurious night cream on my face and neck. It's a comforting feeling to smell that wonderful scent, as a reminder I took some time to pamper and care for my skin. I've been enjoying stepping away into the bathroom, shutting the door and disappearing for a short time into an Estée Lauder get-away. These wonderful Estée Lauder products can be applied and enjoyed anywhere...in the bathroom, at a vanity table, in bed...wherever you enjoy your pamper time. How I Apply My Estée Lauder Nighttime Products
I begin my Estée Lauder nighttime skin care routine by applying Estée Lauder Micro Essence, to create the perfect base for applying my other products. Micro Essence is a skin activating treatment lotion. I apply it after I've cleansed my skin, and it works great either applied with my fingertips or with a cotton pad. It feels very moisturizing yet lightweight, and as though it is creating a nice, smooth, clean palate to increase the effectiveness of the other products. They sink right into my skin quite well.
After I've created a good base with my Micro Essence, I apply my Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum (Synchronized Recovery Complex II). The serum is so rich and decadent, just a tiny drop goes a long way. All of the Estée Lauder nighttime skin care products are high-quality so you don't need very much to cover your skin. The repair serum, as well as the Micro Essence and eye repair are also lightly scented. The night cream has a more noticeable, pleasant, floral scent. I like to smooth my Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum all over my face, neck and even a tad bit around my eyes. It's so moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling hydrated with a beautiful glow. It sinks into my skin wonderfully and leaves it with a lightweight finish. I can see the radiance but there is no heavy residue, just a nice, smooth feel. I add some extra protection and pampering to my delicate eye area with my Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye (Synchronized Complex II). It has a super rich texture and creates a thick layer to treat, soothe and give the eye area some special attention. I take a tiny bit and apply it with my ring finger. It is so rich, you only need to lightly dab a small amount sparingly. It smooths into the skin well, creating a lightweight finish. It also leaves a beautiful radiance. Finally, I like to seal in all of the protective and repairative benefits of my Estée Lauder nighttime routine with my Estée Lauder Resilience Lift Night (Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme). It has a lovely, relaxing scent that's perfect for drifting off to sleep, while all of the products work together to repair, smooth and soften. It has a rich, thick texture that makes my skin feel hydrated, moisturized and comforted. It leaves a nourishing glow that compliments the radiance of the other products. When I wake up in the morning, after using my Estée Lauder nighttime routine, and I cleanse my face, my skin feels amazing. It feels so soft and smooth. I feel so good knowing I took some time the previous evening or night to give my skin such a well-deserved treatment. We all deserve to take a little time to care for ourselves and enjoy some relaxation. It's wonderful Estée Lauder has created this effective yet super enjoyable, relaxing beauty treatment we can indulge in while we sleep. I'm looking forward to enjoying more Estée Lauder pamper time. If you would also like to begin indulging, check out Estée Lauder's products below: Hair Care Beauty Fave
I’ve been enjoying some really awesome beauty faves that have been making a difference in my hair, skin and make-up routines. I’m so happy I discovered an amazing hair mask beauty fave that is exactly the type of product I like to have for my particular hair care needs. I’m always open to trying products that will help add moisture to my hair and this hair mask by Marc Anthony goes over and beyond!
It was amazing what an immediate difference Marc Anthony’s argan oil deep hydrating treatment made on my hair, even after just one use. It really did impart intense hydration and moisture into my hair. I would highly recommend this beauty fave if you want a hair care product that will give you an immediate result you can see and feel.
It was perfect because I could feel my hair had been deeply quenched by the argan oil but it had no oily residue in it. It still had movement and a light feel to it. It didn’t feel weighed down by any sort of greasy aftereffects. This mask is awesome for those times you want to gain some control over your hair, make it more manageable, nourished with a healthier look and feel. It’s great for when you want to see an immediate difference; and even more wonderful for adding health, shine and a more beautiful look to your hair over time. The natural ingredients like argan oil, grape seed oil and keratin; do a great job conditioning, strengthening, protecting and restoring your hair to a healthier state. It even has vitamin e and bamboo shoot extract. How cool! Check out this hair care beauty fave here, as well as some of Marc’s other fantastic argan oil products: Beauty Fave for Healthy Skin
Another awesome beauty fave of mine also has natural ingredients. The Organic Pharmacy’s rose cleansing gel is such a treat to use! When I first felt it on my skin I was amazed because I felt like I was cleansing my face with rose petals. As soon as I applied it, I felt such a soft, smooth sensation and that delightful scent of rose petals. This beauty fave is a definite must-have if you want to feel like you’re truly pampering your skin and using something super delicate.
The mixture of the organic ingredients and gentle cleansing are ideal for healthy, soft, radiant skin. It also has healthy ingredients like shea butter, grapefruit seed extract, aloe, barley extract, sunflower seed oil, geranium oil and bilberry fruit extract. Add this beautifully scented rose cleansing gel to your skin care routine and check out some of The Organic Pharmacy’s other amazing natural products here: Beauty Faves, Make-up & Nails
I had a lot of fun creating a dramatic look with some of my beauty faves for make-up and nails. NYX has some cool illuminators if you want to add an extra glow to your skin. They’re great for brightening up your cheekbones, brow bones, nose, chin, cupid’s bow, collarbones….wherever you want to add a bit of dramatic highlight. The liquid illuminators are easy to apply and you only need a small amount for generous coverage. You can even add a bit to your legs and shoulders for a sun-kissed glow. In my picture I’m wearing this beauty fave in the Sunbeam shade.
I added more drama to my look with a cool eye shadow shade from theBalm. Meet Matt(e) Trimony is a great matte shade that can be worn naturally or built up for more intense color. The whole theme of theBalm eyeshadows is really cute and creative. The texture of the matte shadows is soft, smooth and applies easily. You can also use it wet to increase the intensity. For a finishing touch, I added a fun beauty fave to my nails. LVX nail lacquers add a unique colorful accent to your look. I’m wearing a pretty blue shade in the color Serene. These nail lacquers have great pigment and a rich, thick consistency so you only have to apply one coat. Have fun enjoying a creative look with some of my awesome beauty fave products. Pamper yourself, add some glow and pretty color with these make-up and nail treats: Skin Care for Brightening
I’ve been testing out some skin care products and just loving them! The first awesome discovery I’ve made is Farmacy’s Brightening Sheet Masks. Farmacy uses exclusively farm-grown botanicals in their beauty products. They’re a company that truly cares about providing the highest quality, all natural ingredients in their skin care products.
Afterward, I could immediately feel a difference in my skin. It felt so soft, hydrated and smooth. I felt as though it had been nourished, pampered and I had done a little something special to help take care of it. I’ve been enjoying continuing to use Farmacy’s masks and put in that little extra pampering time to take care of my skin. Here are Farmacy’s skin care products so you can check them out: Skin Care for Firming
The next skin care product I recently tested out is GlamGlow’s mud mask firming treatment. It may be a mud mask, but it’s a really cool silver color! It has a unique pearlescent type of look to it. Very fun to use! It also has nourishing all natural ingredients like Marshmallow and Licorice Leaf for toning and firming.
I would advise that with this mask, you use a sparing amount. I could definitely feel the toning aspect and a bit of a tingle. I also felt as though, because it’s a mud mask, it was helping to extract any impurities in my skin. Afterward, I definitely did feel as though my skin was toned, firmed and quite smooth. This mask seems like a great treatment to turn to if you would like a nice firmed, lifted, toned feeling to your skin. As well as, a good treatment if you feel you would like a good thorough cleansing to your skin, to clean deep down and extract any impurities. After using this mask, I now understand why the packaging is on the smaller side. You definitely only need a tiny amount to fully cover your face; and it’s best to be sparing due to the thorough cleansing and tingling effects. You wouldn’t want to over do it with this mask. A little goes a long way. Here are GlamGlow’s skin care products for you to check them out: Yummy Skin Care for Nourishing
A yummy skin care treat I’ve been enjoying is a lemony delicious hand and body lotion from Not Soap Radio. Not Soap Radio’s skin care products include inspiring phrases, as well as nourishing, all natural ingredients.
Their yummy lemony lotion definitely has that uplifting aromatherapy element their skin care products are known for. It also has soothing, softening ingredients like aloe, cucumber, green tea, sea kelp, grapefruit, sweet almond oil, bee pollen… just to name a few. It’s amazing the goodies you’ll find in their skin care products! Not Soap Radio’s lemon lotion feels extremely light weight yet very nourishing and hydrating. A perfect balance. You only need a little bit for that silky, luxurious feel that leaves a radiant glow on your skin. I’m looking forward to continuing to enjoy that lemony lift and smooth silky feeling. Check out Not Soap Radio’s skin care products:
I sure am having fun testing out new skin care products and treating my skin to some nice pampering. It’s great to have access to quality skin care products with all natural ingredients that are healthy for my skin, and also have delightful scents that make my relaxation time even better!
My Awesome Ipsy Items
My Ipsy glam bag arrived and it’s rockin! Just love the products I received and had so much fun trying them out. The brands and items included in my glam bag were really cool, high-quality in generous amounts.
I started my experience of my Ipsy products by relaxing and cleansing my face with the Rodial Stem Cell Cleansing Cream. It feels so rich, creamy and soothing. It can also be used as a mask. Just leave it on your skin for 15 minutes. My skin has felt so moisturized and hydrated after using it, that it kind of feels like I’ve also applied a moisturizer. That’s how hydrating it is. Ipsy definitely did a good job providing me an awesome skin care product based on my preferences. That’s the great thing about Ipsy. You just tell them what types of products you’d like to receive, and they tailor your bags just for you.
Just let Ipsy know a little about yourself (e.g. skin tone, hair color, hair type, skin type), and they’ll send you products based on what you would like for your skin and hair. You can also let them know what type of make-up looks you'd like to receive and how adventurous you are with make-up. I decided to get super adventurous and let them know I’m open to pretty much any type of make-up they’d like to send me. This has been such a fun experience and I’m really looking forward to receiving more cool, fun bags! Each month Ipsy sends us a unique cool make-up bag we can store all of our goodies in. Pampering My Hair & Skin with Ipsy
I really love how pampered I’m feeling enjoying my Ipsy products. My glam bag also had a luxurious hair mask by the renowned Celebrity Hair Stylist, Peter Lamas. It’s so cool getting to try all of these exceptionally high-quality products. Ipsy did such a great job sending me a hair care product that fit my preferences to a tee! I can’t wait to receive more awesome, high-end products to pamper my skin and hair. You can really feel and even smell the caliber of these products. They all have such a good-quality, fresh scent. So relaxing and enjoyable to use everything!
I enjoyed Peter’s 5 Oil Hair Treatment Mask during a relaxing shower and saw an amazing difference in my hair afterward. It felt so nourished, moisturized, smooth, silky, and of course smelled fabulous! I find it so helpful that Ipsy is leading me down the right path, and introducing me to products to help improve the health of my hair and skin. Such a great resource! Beautiful Make-up From Ipsy
Right now while I’m writing this blog post, when you click on my link it mentions something to the effect of, “Thank Paula for not being on the Wait List”. Sometimes there’s a Wait List so get in on these bags as soon as possible. I’m not sure if you will have the opportunity to receive the same exact products I did, since each bag is individually tailored to your preferences. If you’d like to purchase these products individually, just check them out via this blog post, and bear in mind they're becoming increasingly popular so some may be sold out. I’ve included an array of products here so you can still have access to some of them.
Rodial
Peter Lamas
Urban Decay
ColourPop
Be A Bombshell
Shower Items for Relaxation
Suave has also designed a delicious line of shower items for pampering and indulging in a relaxing get-away during your shower time. It’s great to have a break and feel like you’re escaping into a tropical island or beautiful field of flowers. Another wonderful way I relax and enjoy a peaceful retreat is with Suave’s line of body washes. Here are a few I enjoy:
A great old standby are Dove beauty bars. They’re always gentle, soothing and great for nourishing my skin. I particularly like their shea butter bars.
Shower Items for Exfoliation
Scented shower items work even better when combined with items with exfoliating properties. They also help your body washes and beauty bars last longer. I just drizzle a few drops of my favorite products on a pampering puff, my awesome shower gloves or exfoliating face pad. They all help to distribute my items while exfoliating my skin. My skin feels even softer and smoother! Here are a few I love:
Great Shower Items for Grooming
Grooming is always key as a finishing touch, and there are so many awesome shower items out now that combine grooming and fabulous scents. Venus has made our shaving experience even better, by adding delightful aromas to their razors and shave gels. Not only can we enjoy smooth, well-groomed skin, but we can enjoy the process. Skintimate and Pure Silk also make some delectably-scented shave gels and creams. Here are a few I have a great time using:
Don’t forget those added little touches that tie the grooming experience together. I also keep some helpful shower items in reach that further pamper me and are quite effective. A handy shower comb helps with detangling and an effective pumice keeps my feet as soft as the rest of my skin. Here are some helpful ones:
I love shower time and discovering amazing shower items to make my shower experience even more enjoyable. Create a magical experience for yourself to enhance your feeling of peace and enjoying a fantastic get-away!
How to Make an At-Home MaskMaking an at-home mask is pretty simple and there are so many different ingredients you can use. Let's start with an oatmeal and honey face mask. Honey is great for clearing skin impurities due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Oatmeal helps soothe skin and protect it from irritants. To make an oatmeal and honey at-home mask, combine 1/4 cup of oatmeal, 1/4 cup of water, and 2 teaspoons of honey. You can use the oatmeal in its whole form or create a finer consistency, by placing it in a coffee grinder or blender. Another option is to use cooked oatmeal. Apply the mask to your skin and allow it to remain for ten to fifteen minutes. Wash your face with warm water and pat your skin dry. You will notice how smooth and soft your skin feels afterward. You can alternate the recipe by using 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with 2 tablespoons of honey. Yogurt also has antibacterial qualities and lactic acid to prevent aging. Another twist to this recipe would be to use an avocado instead of yogurt, with 2 tablespoons of honey. Avocados are fabulous for moisturizing your skin! Here's a reliable, ready-made, avocado at-home mask: More Ways to Make an At-Home MaskIf you would like an at-home mask to impart deep moisture into your skin, try using olive oil. Honey is always a great staple in a mask, so for this mask, we'll be using honey again. Simply mix together 1/3 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of honey. Olive oil is so thick and rich; you don't need much to moisturize your skin. It's preferable to use extra virgin olive oil, for added richness, but feel free to use whatever type you like. Leave the mask on for fifteen to twenty minutes, rinse off with warm water, and pat your face dry. You'll feel a remarkable difference in your skin's moisture level. Also try combining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with half of a mashed avocado for super moisture! This can be left on your skin for fifteen to twenty minutes as well. Another great at-home mask for moisturizing your skin is made with half of a banana. Bananas have antibacterial attributes, do a great job of softening skin, and reduce skin inflammation. You can use half of a mashed banana alone, or add two tablespoons of honey. A variation of the recipe is half of a banana, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon of honey. You may want to add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Allow the mixture to stay on your skin for fifteen to twenty minutes, rinse, and pat dry. This scrumptious pre-made mask has the best of both worlds- bananas and avocados: For oily skin, lemon juice works wonders. Similar to honey, yogurt, and bananas; lemon juice has antiseptic properties. It's also excellent for soaking up oil. Make an at-home mask by blending 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is helpful for clearing skin, reducing oil, and is antibacterial too. After applying, leave on your skin for five minutes. Wash your face with warm water and pat dry. Experiment with Your Own At-Home Mask RecipesWhen it comes to creating an at-home mask, there's a lot of freedom involved. Feel free to tweak the recipes I've mentioned and tailor them to your preferences. You can add more or less of the moisturizing, oil-reducing, and soothing ingredients; depending on what your skin needs. Enjoy pampering yourself and admiring your soft, glowing, beautiful skin. If you're in the mood for a mask that's already prepared, check out some more delicious face masks while you're taking a look at the ones I suggested. They're another great alternative for indulging in an at-home mask.
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