SkinnyGirl

  I will admit I turn to a SkinnyGirl cocktail {a genius idea- why didn't I think of that?} to unwind after a long day. Usually that day consists of helping gals get more gorgeous, but as of late it's due to the stress of relocating my business.  All of that physical labor has me bringing Bethenny into the tub with me. No, I'm not pouring my cocktail in the tub- I would never waste a good cocktail! Now while sipping my SkinnyGirl cocktail, (I'm loving her cucumber vodka at the moment, but that's because White Peach Margarita was consumed at girl's night!) I can be relaxing in the tub with her new bath line.

These affordable gift trios ($15) available exclusively at Walmart include a body wash, body lotion & body scrub. You can use the wash in the shower or add some suds to your tub.  The scrub has been great in getting me squeaky clean after the move has left me covered in dirt, grime & the occasional dust bunny.  Her body lotion is very lightweight which is perfect for this hot summer weather.  The scents are based on the SkinnyGirl cocktail theme as well, I tried Margarita & Sangria.  Don't worry Girleens, you won't smell like booze! Margarita smells more like fresh lime with a hint of pear, while Sangria smells like a soft cantaloupe melon to me. My only request would be for the shower gel & lotion to have flip top caps for better ease of use for us girls on the go. Otherwise it's a great collection at a great price! I love me some Bethenny Frankel. Loved her on Real Housewives of New York, love her own series on Bravo & hope that her talk show will be making its way to Baltimore airwaves as soon as humanly possible.  For now, her SkinnyGirl products keep me company.

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

*Sets gifted for review

Skin's Secret Weapon

I don't know if your parents are anything like mine & I don't know if there's an actual term for having this affliction.  But let's just say that they are chronic email forwarders.  Is it wrong to want to list your Mom as a spammer?!? I get so many emails from them it's slightly ridiculous. However I skimmed over one article the other day they sent & found it quite fascinating.  I would say of the clients I treat that easily 85% of them have dehydrated facial skin.  Hydration & moisturization are often confusing terms to my clients.  In simple terms I explain hydration= water & moisture=oils.  Not all moisturizers have oils, but I say this in order to separate the two. The fact is that every skin type needs water- whether you are the Saharas of dry or the oiliest of acne sufferers.   Water brings everything into balance- it's especially important if you're using aggressive AHAs or retinols. I always say you wouldn't fertilize a plant that hadn't been watered in a week would you?  It would irritate & burn it. I use Skin Ceutical's Hydrating B5 Gel like it's going out of business to help hydrate, it's like a drink of water for my skin.  But in terms of whole body health, listen to these facts:

*37% of Americans mistake thirst for hunger due to a weak thirst mechanism

*Even Mild dehydration will slow down metabolism (that must be it!)

*Lack of water is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue

*Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water can ease back & joint pain in up to 80% of sufferers!

*One glass of water can resolve late night hunger pains in 100% of dieters in a University Of Washington Study

*Just a 2% drop in body water can cause mental fogginess

*Drinking just 5 glasses of water a day can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 79% & bladder cancer by 50%

So it looks like it's not milk, but water that does a body good. Drink up Beauties!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M