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Phyto Hair Care for Ultra-Dry Hair

My hair gets so dry and frizzy in the summer. The humidity and the fact that I’m pulling my hair back or using a straightening iron to tame it, means that my hair looks more fried than usual.

PHYTO is a masterful salon hair brand that knows how to treat even the driest hair. Their website states, “Ultra-dry hair is brittle, dull and prone to split ends. It is naturally dry hair whose condition has worsened due to exposure to chemical or environmental stress. In addition to losing moisture, ultra-dry hair is drained of its vital substances such as amino acids and keratin compounds. This makes the hair fiber porous and harsh. The PHYTO Solution: Provide hair with nourishment, shine and softness. Repair damaged polypeptide chains using hydrolized plant and silk proteins and keratin.”

Products in the line include:

Phytonectar ultra nourishing oil treatment with egg yolk oil ($30.00 USD) — This unique oil easily penetrates deeply into each strand bringing damaged, dehydrated hair back to life. The formula, rich in proteins, lipids, and vitamins from egg yolk, restructures ultra-dry hair while preventing oxidation with sunflower extract. Hair feels immediately replenished and its original softness and shine are restored.

Phytonectar ultra nourishing shampoo with orange blossom ($24.00 USD) — This super-thick emulsion, enriched with orange blossom wax and St. John’s Wort (20%), gently cleanses, nourishes, and revives even the most dehydrated, brittle hair.

Phytokarité ultra nourishing conditioner with shea butter ($38.00 USD) — Deeply nourish, strengthen, and rejuvenate strands from within. This rich complex, full of shea butter, pastel oil, and essential fatty acids works to minimize breakage while maximizing shine, silkiness, and manageability.

Phyto 9 daily ultra nourishing cream with 9 plant extracts ($26.00 USD) — Infused with eight plant extracts and macadamia oil, this weightless cream instantly nourishes, smoothes, and protects tresses while preventing frizz and split ends. Hair is left shiny and manageable.

What I think: I found that it took a few applications of this system, then my hair looked and felt softer and more manageable. The kind of crunchiness that my hair had was gone. I would definitely recommend this to anyone whose hair needs some serious deep conditioning!

Visit www.phyto-usa.com to learn more, plus you can purchase all of these products at www.sephora.com.

FACE Stockholm 2010 Fall Collection

Want a sneak peek at a fall look that pairs classic beauty with cutting edge colors and products? FACE Stockholm has the following coming this Autumn:

FACE Stockholm’s look for Autumn 2010 pays homage to its sister season with the enduring warm, bronzy tones of summer still radiating. Worn with confidence, grace and wit, by Swedish pop sensation September, the eyes sparkle with joy and light and the lips dazzle and entice with an insightful eloquence that leaves us eagerly awaiting the release of September’s song. “Wearing makeup is more than just making myself look pretty,” says the pop chanteuse. “It’s about art. It’s a way of expressing myself and creating my own fashion.”

This autumn, hear the call of September’s song! Start with a clean base of the right Liquid Foundation and priming products, plus false eyelashes for some dramatic extra volume and then work in the following key elements to achieve the perfect glowing look for the season:

Mineral Powder Foundation – Borgholm
Myrrah Brow Shadow
Ebony and Platina Matte Eye Shadows
#9 Pearl Eye Shadow
Details Eye Dust
Mystery Gel Eyeliner
Splendid Blush
Karin Lip Pencil
Seduction Lipstick

All products available at all FACE Stockholm locations and www.facestockholm.com.

Glam Up Your Eyes With Jane Iredale

Let’s get something straight, I love makeup but am NOT a makeup artist. No siree. But I so like playing with makeup. In all my years as a makeup maven, I haven’t really experimented with false eyelashes, and I have never used clusters of individual false lashes before now.

I tried the Jane Iredale Professional Faux Lashes ($24.00 USD). This kit includes professional quality, individual faux lashes in two different lengths with latex-free adhesive.
I love that these are made up of natural lashes and adhesive allow even the most sensitive eyes to enjoy instant glamour. To apply follow these instructions:

• Begin by applying PureLash Extender & Conditioner and Longest Lash Mascara to natural lashes.
• Unscrew the cap of the adhesive to remove the wand.
• Using clean, dry tweezers, gently lift an individual lash cluster of the appropriate length from the tray.
• Hold the lash with tweezers and touch the knotted end of the faux lash to the adhesive on the wand.
• Starting at the outer corner of the lash line, place the lash on top of natural lashes with the knotted end close to, but not touching the eyelid.
• Hold the lash in place for about 5 -10 seconds until the adhesive sets.
• Moving from the outside corner of the eye to the insider corner, apply the remaining lashes until the desired effect is achieved.
• Reapply jane iredale mascara until both natural and faux lashes are covered and blended.

This took a few minutes to maneuver correctly, and I lost a few faux lashes, but I did eventually achieve a good look with the lashes. I placed about 4 clusters on each eye and it dramatically enhanced my puny lashes without looking fake. I kept them on only for about an hour, but they stayed the whole time. I think this would be perfect for a night out!

What to wear to show off your long, flirty lashes? Why, Jane Iredale’s Perfectly Nude Eye Shadow Kit ($52.00 USD) of course. This palette features five shades touted to draw attention to your eyes, instead of your makeup. The shades are Cream, Foxy, Cappuccino, Antique Gold and Copper. These are really pretty neutrals that will look great with any eye color. They are also very well pigmented and can be used for a soft look, or layer them for more drama.

Visit www.shop.janeiredale.com to learn more and to find out where to purchase these fun products.

Beat The Heat Smelling Sweet With LAVANILA

Looking for ways to stay sweet in the heat? LAVANILA, purveyor of all natural vanilla scented perfumes and lotions, have recently expanded their line to include great summer staples such as deodorant and lip butter with SPF.

LAVANILA Pure Vanilla Healthy Lip Butter SPF 15 ($16.00 USD) — This is a very yummy vanilla scented and flavored lip butter with the added benefit of SPF 15. It’s perfect for all year round, not just summer, because it soothes dry and chapped lips. Plus it feels fantastic on and gives a bit of a shine.

This wonder balm uses 100% pure shea, kokum, illipe, and cocoa butters to deeply penetrate lips for maximum hydration and super antioxidants deliver essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to nourish and soften. It is formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, phthalates, GMO and triclosan.

LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant ($18.00 USD) — First of all, I have tried the Vanilla Coconut (I LOVE coconut), and it smells fantastic. And second, I’m a sweaty girl. Gross, I know, but I need serious protection in the humid Kansas City summers. This deodorant touts that it is a clinical-strength deodorant that is 100% natural, safe, and effective. Sounds like a oximoron, right? Natural, clinical strength protection? Really?

Yes, really! This not only smells good, but keeps me dry all day. It even goes on smoothly without white residue! It is formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, phthalates plus it does not contain aluminum or mineral oils.

The Healthy Deodorant is available in Vanilla Coconut, Vanilla Lavender, Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla.

Visit www.lavanila.com to learn more. You can also purchase at www.sephora.com. Enjoy!

Exfoliate This Summer With Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts

Countless hours spent under summer rays can cause serious short term and long term damage to your skin. Over exposure to the sun and sunburn, will result in a gradual loss of moisture leaving a dry, rough and irritable surface behind. To prevent unnecessary damage, add exfoliating to your daily beauty routine. Exfoliating on a consistent basis is an essential step to keeping skin healthy and fresh during and after the summer season.

How to choose?
Purchasing an overpriced product to exfoliate is completely unnecessary! Dr. Teal’s® Epsom Salt, a soaking solution for sore muscles doubles as an exfoliant to help soften skin. Not only will it ease aches and pains in the bathtub, Dr. Teal’s® Epsom Salts can be used to scrub rough skin surfaces and remove dead skin cells. Dr. Teal’s® offers five gorgeous fragrances in their Epsom Salt collection and is a must have for summer beauty and soft skin. Select the scent of your choice and wake up each morning with your skin feeling fresh and revived.

Why Exfoliate?
Dead skin cells caused by sun damage prevent moisture from re-entering your skin. Exfoliating with
Dr. Teal’s® will allow for dead skin cells and oils to be scrubbed away, leaving a smooth, clean surface to moisturize.

When to Exfoliate?
The best time to exfoliate is in the morning after your skin has spent hours without any irritation. Exfoliating at this time will remove all dead skin cells left behind from a long night’s sleep. Always exfoliate before applying body wash, shaving, waxing, applying sunless tanner or before a spray tan.How to?
Mix your favorite body wash with a handful of Dr. Teal’s® Epsom Salt in the fragrance of your choice. Add water and gently scrub away rough and damaged surfaces. Repeat this process daily and you’re sure to notice a difference in your skin!

Get glowing, gorgeous skin this summer with a little help from Dr. Teal’s® Therapeutic Solutions, available in Eucalyptus Spearmint, Chamomile, Lavender, Amber Vanilla and Mandarin Lime. All available at your local mass-market retailers for $4.99. Please let us know if you need additional information, we’d be more than happy to get you anything you need!

Tweezerman Paw Print Collection

Introducing the NEW Paw Print Mini Slant Tweezer & Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files

Tweezerman has tails wagging with the introduction of its NEW Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer and Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files. Featuring adorable black paw prints on a white background, these mini miracle workers are sure to and stand out in your favorite cosmetics case or purse and remind you of your favorite furry friend…especially while traveling.

Designed to keep your brows expertly groomed, the Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer ($15.00 USD) is the ideal answer to all of your plucking needs. A mere two and a half inches long, this mini tweezer comfortably fits in the palm of your hand and features perfectly aligned tips to grab the hair every time with the smoothest, true precision. Consistently acclaimed as setting the standard for quality and excellence and for over 25 years, the Slant® Tweezer has been the choice of make-up artists, models, celebrities and the most discerning consumers who demand the very best.

Ideal for saving a potentially messed up manicure disaster, the Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files ($4.00 USD) are the ultimate on-the-go nail 911 tool! Not only “handy” in a pinch, these small wonders are designed to fit easily into the palm of your hand and can be stored in any size purse, pocket or travel bag. Rough emery grains on one side are suitable to use on tough nails, while a fine grade of emery on the other side is appropriate for more effective and smoother nail filing. Great for quick nail fixes, the compact matchbox-style case conveniently houses a dozen durable, disposable mini files to be used anytime…anywhere.

Forging a special relationship with the Humane Society of the United States, Tweezerman is pleased to donate $1.00 from the purchase of each Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer and $0.50 from the purchase of each Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files to the organization in an effort to assist with their mission to “create a humane and sustainable world for all animals – a world that will also benefit people.”

Availability: Sephora, www.sephora.com and www.tweezerman.com

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum

Thomas Roth FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum ($150.00 USD)

What it is: A youth-activating, firming treatment with a concentrated, patent-pending blend of Growth Factor Extreme NeuroComplex™ at 52%.

What it is formulated to do: This potent, patent-pending blend of growth factor and neuropeptides triggers ten different skin responses constantly “reminding” the skin to act and look younger. The result is that aging skin cells are eliminated faster and healthy skin cells remain for overall younger-looking, firmer, more contoured skin.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petrochemicals
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan

What else you need to know:
The 52% Growth Factor NeuroComplex™:
– 10% Growth Factor Extreme helps activate the skin’s natural repair mechanisms, telling your skin to look younger.
– 5% Neuro-Blokk™ inhibits line-inducing facial expressions.
– 5% BoNt-L is clinically proven to reduce the depth of expression lines and promote skin elasticity.
– 10% Serilesine® to promote elasticity for a more supple appearance.
– 10% Calmosensine™ to encourage skin to look firmer and more youthful.
– 2.5% Glistin to help reduce redness, irritation, and skin roughness.
– 2.5% Glutrapeptide to help promote cell longevity and decrease cell deterioration.
– 7% is a combination of Suberlift™, Chromabright, and Chronospheres to instantly brighten and lift skin.

Research Results:
An independent four-week clinical study supports the claims of FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum; the study was conducted on women between the ages of 41 and 60 using twice-daily application.
Reported results by percentage of participants:
– 100% FIRMx instantly improved skin, increasing softness, smoothness, and hydration.
– 100% Skin feels firmer.
– 100% Overall appearance is firmer and more youthful looking.
– 100% Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced.
– 100% Face and lower jaw line look more contoured.
– 100% Felt an improvement in the elasticity of their skin
– 100% Skin tone, clarity, and texture visibly improved.
– 100% Skin looks more radiant and luminous than before.
– 97% Skin improved instantly.
– 88% Felt like they had a mini face lift.

What I think: I love this serum. I use it twice a day under moisturizer. It instantly makes my skin look smoother and my dreaded forehead wrinkles almost disappear! I have used this for 4 weeks and skin does appear firmer and more radiant. I will continue using this product, because I really like what it’s done to my face!

Visit www.peterthomasroth.com to find out more. Enjoy your youthful skin!

Refresh Your Skin With A Cooling Toner or Face Mist

Toners and Face Mists are fantastic ways to get your skin a little extra clean and refreshed. Place any one of the following fab products in your fridge for a bit of summer cooling! All of them offer different benefits, so be sure to find the tonic that is perfect for you!

Arctic Face Mist with Multivitamin Complex ($29.00 USD 3.99 fl. oz) — Refreshing, toning mist with a multivitamin for skin to instantly soothe and protect stressed, irritable skin. Has your frantic lifestyle led to a surge in stress-related hormones and histamines? If so, your skin may be irritated, exhausted and depleted of vital hydration and nutrients. You need relief and protection against future damage — and you need it fast.

The newly reformulated, dye-free Arctic Face Mist instantly helps calm and stabilize irritable, depleted skin with a cooling burst of natural mineral water, while fortifying it against the aging effects of free radicals and environmental stress. Powerful antioxidants and a daily dose of multivitamins for skin help energize and replenish for a radiant, healthy glow.

What I think: I always feel pampered with Skyn Iceland products, and the Arctic Face Mist is no exception. It not only feels great going on, it leaves the skin glowing, and smells lovely. Learn more at www.skyniceland.com.

H2O Plus Oasis Mist ($16.50 USD 6 fl. oz.) — An energizing mist of nutritive hydration enriched with natural vitamins and minerals to replenish skin instantly.

Sea Mineral Complex™ delivers hydrating extracts of wakame, sea lettuce and sea fennel plus anti-aging extracts of himanthalia, spirulina and nori to help restore skin’s natural balance. Enriched with vitamins A, C, E and Provitamin.

What I think: This is the only mist in a can of the bunch. It sprays on pretty hard, so it’s like a blast of hydration. You’re face will be instantly moisturized and freshened! Purchase at www.h2oplus.com.

Zensation Deep Purifying Toner ($35.00 USD 4.2 fl. oz) — A detoxifying and revitalizing toner with tea tree oil to control misbehaving skin and for occasional spot prevention, this toner is dedicated to soothe and refresh the skin as it removes any excess of dirt, debris or cleaners residue, the mixture of essential oils of thyme, sage, lavender and mint to produce a calming, yet mildly astringent effect.

What I think: This luxury line is new to me, and I was happy to try a product from Zensation. Not a face mist, dab a bit of this toner on a cotton pad and wipe away all of the crud. I like that this is alcohol free, but will help with blemishes. Visit www.zensationbeaute.com to learn more.

Boscia Clear Complexion Tonic with Botanical Blast ($19.00 USD 4.06 fl. oz.) — This soothing, preservative-free tonic gently clarifies and refreshes skin that needs pampering and deep cleaning.

Preservatives have been shown to over-dry and cause further irritations to the skin. Our preservative-free, botanically rich proprietary formula offers a gentle and effective means to ensure your skin stays clear and healthful.

Botanical Blast technology is a pure, highly effective problem skin treatment using a select blend of the finest botanicals available to improve skin clarity, tone and texture. This product contains Willow Herb, a unique anti-irritant, and Jojoba Leaf, a strong and effective antioxidant.

What I think: I can really tell that this mist cleans the skin, it is so refreshing! It is a soft spray that soothes as it cleans. Visit www.bosciaskincare.com to purchase.

New Breakthroughs from DERMAdoctor

Physical Chemistry ($75.00 USD) — Are you looking for smooth, radiant skin? Look no further. DERMAdoctor has created a ground breaking cosmeceutical technology: the first single-step, high-potency multiacid chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one.

Information and the claim: Skin cells are held together two ways: a “glue” that cements cells together and microscopic fibers that further anchor them together. Chemical peels simply dissolve the glue. Microdermabrasion treatments merely break the fibers. Physical Chemistry does both, providing a complete, thorough, medically effective exfoliation.

DERMAdoctor Physical Chemistry facial microdermabrasion + multiacid chemical peel contains the following potent ingredients:

pH Balanced, buffered Multiacid Resurfacing Complex including Glycolic, Lactic, Azelaic and Beta Hydroxy Acids – work synergistically to provide unparalleled at-home peel potential.
Synthetic Polymer Microdermabrading Beads are free of rough, abrasive edges making it the ideal physical exfoliator. Another first this microdermabrasion is self-limited as beads break down when applied to the skin allowing them to remove debris without irritation.
Anti-irritant Complex features Green Tea (EGCG), Dimethicone and Algae Extract which diminishes the potential for facial redness, irritation and inflammation.

DERMAdoctor Physical Chemistry helps to reduce the appearance of numerous skin conditions including:

Fine Lines/Wrinkles
Uneven Complexion
Post-Acne Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Enlarged Pores
Facial Keratosis Pilaris

Ideal for those using any anti-aging regimen; allows active ingredients to penetrate the skin at a deeper level. Can also be used to evenly exfoliate the face prior to applying a facial self-tanning agent. Not recommended for those with ultra-sensitive skin. Dermatologist Tested and Approved : Allergy Tested : Non-Irritating : Non-Comedogenic : pH Balanced : Soap Free : Oil Free : Fragrance Free : Dye Free : No Animal Testing.

What I think: I have been using this once a week for a few weeks now, and I really like what it does for my skin. It really seems to get the dead skin off and my face is so smooth afterwards. The only irritation I get is from applying sunscreen afterwards, so I try to use this at night and put a mild cream on afterwards.

Create a canvas of flawless skin with Picture Porefect pore minimizing solution. ($40.00 USD) — While a pore’s physical diameter cannot be changed, Picture Porefect is proven to give superior results in helping pores appear smaller – removes excess skin oils, crops out blackheads and smoothes out edges.

Information and the claim: Pore dilatation begins with faulty exfoliation of cells lining the interior sebaceous gland – cells are too “sticky” leading to microscopic plugs. Once formed, sebum accumulates. Protracted pooling of skin oils serves to both nourish bacteria (like P. acnes and S. dis) and ultimately leads to inflammation, and acne formation.

Blackheads medically referred to as “open comedones” – are an all too common outcome. Plugs within the pores composed of sebum, cellular debris and bacteria congest the gland and expand the pore. Contact with air allows oxygenation to take place, turning the plugs black, further heightening visibility.

Sebum Sequestering Micro-Particles “soak up” excess sebum produced by sebaceous oil glands. Reduced sebum discreetly helps create an environment hostile to bacterial growth, thus deterring acne formation.

Retinol, Hydroxys and Azelaic Acid refine pores. Edges are easily smoothed and blackheads loosened and exfoliated.

Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat, rye and barley. Azelaic acid has been shown in lab studies to possess antibacterial activity against common skin bacteria Proprionobacterium acnes (P. acnes) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis). It may also play a role in normalizing the keratinization process within the gland, bestowing it with anti-acne/anti-comedogenic talent.

Willow Bark Extract and Green Tea help reduce inflammation commonly associated with early forming acne. Aluminum Zirconium Tetra Chlorohydrex Glycine is an astringent agent that temporarily draws pores closed. Dermatologist Tested & Approved : Non Comedogenic : Allergy Tested : Non Irritating : Fragrance Free : Dye Free : No Animal Testing.

What I think: I like this serum, but I haven’t seen much of a reduction in pores in the few weeks I have been using it. I will keep using it and let you all know if I see a difference in a month or two.

DERMAdoctor Gorilla Warfare hair minimizing antiperspirant ($29.00 USD) — A gentle antiperspirant that at the same time minimizes hair growth.

Information and the claim: Feeling like Tarzan instead of Jane? No need to go ape over jungle-like hair growth and rain forest-level wetness. Stop monkeying around with the ordinary and make peace with two decidedly indelicate concerns with a solution uniquely camouflaged as a daily antiperspirant. Paraben free. Fragrance Free. Dye Free. Dermatologist Tested. Allergy Tested. Non Irritating. Non Comedogenic. No Animal Testing

Gorilla Warfare contains fourteen highly evolved botanicals that help turn underarm hair into an endangered species. Features the “tropical” foliage of:

MYRICA CERIFERA (BAYBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT – a natural source rich in dihydromyrectin
DIHYDROMYRECETIN – anticipated to cause selective inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity of the IGF-1 receptor & prevents follicular growth during anagen phase.
GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE LEAF EXTRACT – thought to reduce proliferation of keratinocytes and mitotic activity of hair folicle.
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT – (aka saw palmetto) considered to limit testerone production.
EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM EXTRACT – (aka fireweed) thought to minimize hair regrowth by denaturing the hair shaft helix.
CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED EXTRACT – considered an anti-androgenic anti-DHT effect.
SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT – thought to help dissolve and denature keratin.
LARREA DIVARICATA EXTRACT – (aka chapparal) rich in NDGA which is thought to moderate regrowth and slows down cell growth rate.
PALMATINE – moderates mitotic activity of hair bulb keratinocytes.
SUBTILISIN – hydrolyzes keratin into small peptides and decreases synthesis of hair proteins.
UREA – denatures the cellular proteins and expedites hair exfoliation.
HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN – anti-androgenic effects.
NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID – considered to reduce DHT levels.
OLEANOLIC ACID – luekotriene inhibitor thought to help reduce DHT levels

What I think: I love that this antiperspirant keeps me dry in the humid Kansas City weather! It also doesn’t have a strong scent, which I love. My armpits don’t need to smell like fruit and flowers! I have noticed that my hair is softer and a bit lighter. I am going to continue using it because it is really effective and I hope my hair growth diminishes over time.

Visit www.dermadoctor.com to learn more and to purchase these fabulous products! Enjoy!

M·A·C Haute and Naughty Lash Collection

Leading the kind of double life that doesn’t land you in the tabloids is easy with Haute & Naughty Lash mascara ($18.00 USD) – so smart with its two-in-one dual wiper system, you choose if you want defined lashes for day, or instantly combed volume for evening. Use the small brush for a natural end look; the large brush for major drama, all-in-one! First at M∙A∙C, this innovative, unique, double-duty development is the clever new way to customize lashes…select and shimmy brush from root to tip for desired effect. State-of-the-art conditioning and hydrating formula prevents parching, flake-outs. A one-for-all winner!

M·A·C Haute & Naughty Lash Available July 2010 only at www.maccosmetics.com, September 2010 at all locations in the permanent collection.