Monthly Archives: May 2012

I Love It: New Chanel No. 5 Essential Bath Oils

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Ever since I first discovered Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere ($106.50, Amazon.com) a few months ago, I’ve been absolutely crazy about the scent ever since.  So imagine my excitement when I discovered Chanel No. 5 Essential Bath Oils ($75.00, Nordstrom.com).  Infused with essential ylang-ylang oil, with an aroma that has been found in medical journals to have a “harmonizing effect” and several humectants (including avocado oil) to draw water into the skin, the Chanel No. 5 Essential Bath Oil also features the classic Chanel No.... read more

Product Review: Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair with Peptide K8

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2009.11.12--Kate Somerville FutureDerm Review
One of the most popular anti-aging serums right now at Sephora, Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair with Peptide K8 ($150.00, Amazon.com) certainly sounds advanced and enticing, with “peptide K8″ and “patented HSC complex” to make skin “youthful, healthy, and fresh.”  But what does current research say about the ingredients?  Read on to find out… Palmitoyl oligopeptide: Not my favorite peptide There are a number of peptides on the market right now (palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, Matrixyl3000® and... read more

3 Weeks till the Release of My First Book!

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I’m super excited to announce that my first book, Fabulous: All About 50 Top Beauty Bloggers of 2010 will be released in December 2009. Fabulous: All About 50 Top Beauty Bloggers of 2010 will include: Insights into the state of the blogosphere 9 steps to get started on your own beauty blog The #1 way to attract people to read your blog (can’t miss this!) Why beauty blogging is now an integral part of the beauty business at large Information on the goals and lifestyles of successful beauty bloggers Product recommendations Tips on... read more

Nutraceuticals & BORBA Product Review

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Steamed Vegetable Buns Bento Originally uploaded by Jason + Amanda – allergyfriendlypastries.com You just gotta love your readers – yesterday, one of mine asked a very insightful question about nutraceuticals, and I was like, “Wow, I’ve never featured those on my blog!”  So today is the day.    (Thank you, Carla!) Nutraceuticals are simply nutritious products that have proposed or confirmed pharmaceutical applications, whether in the prevention or treatment of disease.  Examples include antioxidants like... read more

Nanoparticles: The Future of Skin Care – or Just Bad for You?

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Nanoparticle Mountains, Originally uploaded by petereaton (flickr) In today’s science-based cosmeceutical market, about 5% of products contain nanoparticles.  According to a statement from Ken Chosmitek, a research engineer for Microfluidics, “Nanoencapsulation…can reduce the amount of active ingredients needed [to have the same effect].”  That means decreased amounts of ingredients used by the manufacturer, and increased efficacy for you (as ingredients penetrate the skin farther). But are nanoparticles harmful... read more

The 5 Books That Changed My Life

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   Book Worm    Originally uploaded by boopsie.daisy Although I write mostly about skin care, occasionally I get e-mails from readers asking how to better manage their time or whatnot.  With that said, I believe that the best form of advice is empowering others to change their own lives.  And while I still have many dreams to achieve, here are the books that have helped me the most thus far in the process: 1.  Finding Your Own North Star, by Martha Beck. If you’ve ever felt as though you’ve lost your way (or if... read more