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Ageful Beauty With Boom! by Cindy Joseph

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I talk a lot about skin care here on my blog and I love sharing new products I haven’t heard of before with all of you.  So, today – like any day is especially “special” because I’m sharing a product line that is new to me but something that offers multi-purpose skin care for anyone.  BOOM! By Cindy Joseph is the first pro-age cosmetic line designed for women of every generation.  This line is built on the principle of celebrating all ages as beautiful and her products don’t intend to “fix” or “cover-up” – but instead, enhance the color, glow and natural radiance of every woman.

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Whether you are looking for a minimal and simplistic approach to makeup for that fresh faced look or want to use cosmetics that are made simply and healthy with non-toxic ingredients, or you want to get your skin ready to handle the harsh elements that Fall and Winter can have – this skin care line is definitely worth checking out.  Beauty is about natural color, glow, moisture and happiness (joy) so why not try something that can be absolutely fabulous for your skin.

“You don’t have to ‘put on’ your face anymore.  You already have one.” – Cindy Joseph

BOOM! By Cindy Joseph is a line that includes a number of multi-purpose beauty products that can be used on cheeks, eyes, lips and elsewhere on the body for a  natural look that works for both day and evening, at work or play or something that will quickly become essential to your beauty routine.  Her products are perfect and proven to compliment every skin tone, race and generation which helps to dramatically pare down your overstuffed cosmetics bag.

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Since I don’t really use foundation unless it’s a special event or I’m looking to really dress up some, I thought this line would fit perfectly in my “natural makeup” look that I’ve been sporting lately.  I also love these products because Cindy Joseph worked with friends in Hawaii to create her products.  Let me share with you the details of the products I was able to try out and you can decide if it’s something you want to check out for yourself.

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BOOM Silk (left), BOOM Cotton (right)

BOOMSILK (2 oz. – $21.00 / 4 oz. – $36.00 / 8 oz. – $58.00) is a moisturizer that you can use for your entire face and body.  This moisturizer can be applied to delicate skin around your eyes, to your lips, your face and your neck and can also be smoothed over your entire body.  When using this product, you are applying only the most protective, safe and healing ingredients to your skin.

Ingredients: BOOMSILK contains only the most beneficial ingredients and nothing more: Purified water, organic extra virgin olive oil, beeswax with propolis and pollen, raw Pupekea wildflower honey, and d-alpha Vit E (no soy).

BOOMSilk feels great on the skin.  At first, I thought it was a bit oilier than I would have liked, but once it smooths into the skin, it soaks up into the skin so quickly, it disappears leaving your face and body hydrated and smooth.  I truly enjoy using this product and have found that I’m using it often – much more than I had expected.  If I had to make a note with regard to ingredients, since I’m a coconut lover myself, I would have loved to see coconut oil used in place of the organic extra virgin olive oil, since it works so well with my skin already.

BOOM Cotton (2 oz – $32.00 / 4 oz – $54.00) is a unique non-oily moisturizer.  Your skin will absolutely drink this product up, yet leave no trace of oil or shine on the skin.  Your skin will be left with a gorgeous healthy glow and feel quenched and moisturized.  But, this non-oily moisturizer can also be used on your entire body.  And, like the BOOM Silk and the rest of the products from BOOM, it is handmade in small batches by bee keepers in Hawaii.  Boom Cotton is organic and pure. There are no emulsifiers, binders, parabens, phthalates, colors or perfumes in the formulation.  Boom Cotton is also cruelty free and gluten free.

Ingredients:  BOOM COTTON contains only the most beneficial ingredients and nothing more: Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Organic Witch Hazel Extract, Organic Beeswax, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Wilelaiki (Christmas Berry) Honey, Vitamin E Oil (Tocobial Liquid)

This moisturizer is probably my favorite out of all the products I’ve tried, and I do enjoy them all – but there is something about this one.  The texture of this product is quite odd, but interesting.  When applied to the skin, it feels light and almost cooling.  This product will be perfect for year round to help sooth dry skin or great to apply during the summer when it’s hot, because it just feels so cool and calming on the skin.  I love this and if you can only try one product from the line, I highly suggest this one.

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BOOM Touch (left), BOOM Mask (right)

BOOM Touch (2 oz. – $28.00) is something for those sensual beings.  Women of every age can now enjoy using a safe product that enhances sensual pleasure while providing extra lubrication.  This product naturally enhances sensation, is safe to use internally and to ingest and it doesn’t include any additional scent of flavor.  It offers long lasting lubrication.  The benefit of this cream vs other products for vaginal lubrication is that it is natural and therapeutic.  The olive oil is a great natural lubricant and the bee propolis contains the anti-bacterial effects that normal vaginal fluid provides prior to menopause.  With repeated use, BOOM Touch decreases vaginal irritation and inflammation while providing lubrication.  Gynecologists recommend BOOM Touch, so I highly suggest checking with yours to see if he/she has heard of it.

This product includes the same pure ingredients as BOOM Silk, with less honey!  It will eliminate any concern for those prone to vaginal yeast infections and it’s safe for women of every age.

Ingredients:   Purified water, organic extra virgin olive oil, beeswax with propolis and pollen.  No extra packaging. No animal testing. No parabens or phthalates.

I know it’s a lot of information to soak up here and some of this stuff may be a bit TMI for your liking.  But, we all know I like to keep it 100 here – so I wanted to share this with all of you too.  This product is not sticky and provides long lasting lubrication.  I do not like to use it often, but when I need to have a little more lubrication down (well, you know where), this product works for me.

“It’s about women, it’s about beauty, it’s about time!”

BOOM Mask (2 oz. – $42.00 / 4 oz. – $56.00) is a deep penetrating facial mask that will nourish and heal your skin while naturally and gently pulling impurities from your pores.  This mask is a rejuvenating, cleansing, and nurturing facial mask made from all natural and organic ingredients.  There are no man made chemicals, fillers, Sodium Laurel Sulfate, parabens, pthalates or fragrances.  BOOM Mask is handmade by the bee keepers on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii.  They use raw Hawaiian wildflower honey, organic diatomaceous earth, French pink clay, Hawaiian blue green algae, royal jelly and propolis.

Ingredients:  Propolis:­ A natural antiseptic which eliminates unhealthy bacteria. It’s nutritive value also feeds and nourishes your skin leaving it beautiful, radiant, and healthy.  Honey: ­A natural antibiotic which also hydrates the skin.  Diatomaceous Earth­: Gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells which smooths and tones your skin.  French Pink Clay: Detoxifies and cleanses the skin.  Hawaiian Blue Green Algae: Enhances skin elasticity.  Royal Jelly: Nourishes your skin with vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

I honestly wasn’t sure that I would like the mask when I first tried it.  But, I love a mask that I can apply a light layer onto my skin and it does the job.  I didn’t have any sensitivities or flare ups and my skin felt smooth, looked bright and felt clean but moisturized.  I definitely think this mask is nice and worth checking out.  The color is a tad bit off-putting, I’m used to green, gray or black masks, but it’s still fun – I think of it as chocolate for the face.

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BOOM Glo (left), BOOM Glimmer (middle), BOOM Color (right)

The BOOMStick Trio (Glo, Glimmer and Color – $76.00, 8 grams each tube) is a fun little collection of cream treats for your skin.  These three creams are all you need to give your skin that dewy, radiant, colorful look of joy.  It’s literally a whole cosmetic bag in just three easy to use sticks.  Use these for lipstick, eye shadow, skin  luster, highlighter and moisturizer for the eyes, face, lips, cuticles and more.  These colors are formulated to blend perfectly with every skin tone.  This set is a great value and makes a great gift. If purchased separately – you will pay $81.00 vs the cost of $76.00 for the trio.

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These sticks are little multi-taskers for the cosmetic bag.  I love the BOOM Glo for use as a cuticle moisturizer or used on the lips.  The BOOM Glimmer makes a really pretty soft and natural highlight and BOOM Color blends out gorgeously to add a natural flush of color on your skin.  Each product leaves your skin looking naturally flushed and pretty and it’s the perfect trio for busy women who want a little color and pretty without putting on a lot of makeup.  These can be used all over the body, including your lips and eyes, so I make sure to use a makeup brush when applying to different areas or clean fingers so that I’m not contaminating the tube.

Also, don’t let the BOOM Color fool you.  While it does have a rich burgundy look to it, it blends out to create the perfect shadow look and flushed color for any skin tone.  Apply as much or as little as you need to create the look you desire.

BOOMSTICK GLIMMER Ingredients: This product is paraben and phthalate free.  This is a lipstick formula. In plain words, it is deemed by the FDA as safe to ingest.  Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lanolin, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Lanolin Oil, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT. Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 774499).

BOOMSTICK GLO Ingredients: Moisturizer in a stick.  BOOMSTICK GLO contains only the most beneficial ingredients and nothing more: Organic extra virgin olive oil, beeswax with propolis and pollen, raw Pupekea wildflower honey, d-alpha Vitamin E.

Cindy Joseph worked as a professional make up artist for over 27 years and she has learned the skin on our bodies is the same from the top of our head to the tip of our toes. To protect, nourish, and moisturize your whole body, all you need is one product, as long as it’s safe and does the job.

BOOMSTICK COLOR Ingredients:  This product is paraben and phthalate free.  This is a lipstick formula. In plain words, it is deemed by the FDA as safe to ingest.  Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Canola Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Silica, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Tridecyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Neopentyl Glycol/Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 30 (CI 73360), Blue 1(CI 42090), Red 40 (CI 16035)

I love cosmetics, I love makeup and all the colors they offer and every single thing in between… but I’m a believer that while I do enjoy the pretty and sparkly things – I love natural beauty on me as well.  Society dictates beauty on many levels and many times it’s superficial.  With teenage girls dealing with their own personal issues of self esteem and women in society struggling to find their groove, I love that a cosmetic and product line offer products like these to enhance what is already gorgeous and natural beauty.

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This line initially was designed for the Baby Boomers (ages over 45), but I think it would be a wonderful line for anyone who loves great and simple skin care or products.  I love how easy each product is to use and the price point is reasonable.  When you think about your cosmetic or makeup routine, skin care routine or just your every day life, could you use a little simplistic approach to things.  Like I said before, I love the pretty things that the makeup industry offers, but as we get older, less is more sometimes and since I’m 36, I’m always looking for preventative products as well as great ones to help me on my journey.  I love looking natural and these are definitely products I think I’ll enjoy for years to come.  I love BOOM! products so much I’m picking up a few sets for my loved ones, my mom and mother in law will surely enjoy them and so will other friends and family members.  These will make great gifts for sure.

Have you heard of or tried anything from BOOM! by Cindy Joseph?  If so, what are your thoughts?  If not, is this something you will check out.

To learn more about the product line and the founder Cindy Joseph, head on over to the website:  http://www.boombycindyjoseph.com/

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Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum Review

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It’s no secret that Valentia is one of my favorite skin care brands.  Their Vitamin C Serum and Clay Mask are two of my favorites that I continue to purchase time and time again. With all the hype around expensive skincare products, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you my thoughts on this product that I’ve been using from Valentia.  The Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum has been a pivotal part in my skin care routine over the last month or so and today I will talk to you more about it and share my thoughts on this product.

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The Valencia Night Revive Retinol Serum ($35.00 – 1.8 fl.oz. / 35 mL) is a transformative Retinol Serum that fights wrinkles and provides hydration for visibly smoother, rejuvenated skin.  This serum helps to diminish wrinkles, stimulate collagen, improve skin tone, manage breakouts and helps to condition the skin.  Using this product is very simple as with any other products from the Valentia line and they all work well together if used as a set.  Since the natural ingredients can separate in the bottle, you want to make sure to lightly shake your bottle prior to using it.  I apply this serum nightly to my face and decollete area before I apply moisturizer.  Since this does include retinol in it you want to make sure that you also use with an SPF to help protect the skin while you’re out in the sun or if you’re going to get any sun exposure.

This serum has a white look to it and is very liquidy in texture.  This product is lightweight and absorbs into the skin quickly.  It has a light fragrance that I can’t quite pin point what it smells like, but it’s not off-putting at all and it doesn’t affect my sensitive nose.  The serum is milky-like but is not sticky at all and smooths onto the skin with ease, soaking into your face and neck area quickly.  I love that it is not sticky so that I can use with my favorite moisturizer without feeling like I have layers of product on my face.

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The Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum contains a unique blend of Retinol, with essential Vitamins C & E that work beautifully together as the perfect night-time cream.  The Retinol works at a cellular level to remodel your skin by increasing the collagen production and diminishing even the deepest of wrinkles.  The Vitamin C provides superior protection while  helping the Retinol penetrate deeper into the skin and the Vitamin E and Shea Butter help to nourish and hydrate the skin, counteracting the drying effects of Retinol and maximizing anti-aging benefits.  This serum has easily become one of my favorites from Valentia and I love how it makes my skin look and feel after using it.

This serum helps to reduce acne breakouts while conditioning and nourishing dry skin.  I have dry skin natural and have Atopic Dermatitis along with severe Eczema.  Many products that contain Retinol can be difficult for me to use on my skin because it is too drying and harsh, leaving my skin with a flare up or sensitivity.  Because of this, I’m very specific with the brands I use and don’t often stray from that part in my skin care routine.  I have found that this serum is gentle on my face.  It may be because of the Vitamins C & E and Shea Butter, but my skin feels softer, smoother in complexion and I haven’t had any problems with skin sensitivity.  In the long term I can expect to see my skin tone and discoloration even out and my fine lines diminish as they would with long term use of Retinol products.  An increase of collagen production is another long term result I can also expect from this product.

Ingredients: Deionized Aqua (Water), Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (botanical hyaluronic acid), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Olive Oil Squalene, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate (sunflower based Vitamin E), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid,  Organic Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola), Wildcrafted Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Wildcrafted Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion), Wildcrafted Geranium Maculatum (Wild Geranium), Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

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Valentia offers products that are crafted using only the best natural and effective ingredients and offer a satisfaction money back guarantee, so if you don’t love it or are unsatisfied for any reason, they will provide you with a full refund.  I especially love that they are so proud of their products and as a long time Valentia user (the last 3 – 4 years), I am a firm believer that their products work and work well.  I love that Valentia is affordable.  I have many serums that are quite expensive and I know that I can always repurchase Valentia products without worrying that it will break my bank.  What makes this so great is that the 2.0 fl.oz. bottle should give you a minimum of 3 months worth of use, so you are getting your monies worth and a great deal.

Do you use Retinol as a part of your skin care routine?  If you do, have you tried the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum?  If you haven’t, is this something you think you’d be interested in checking out.

You can check out Valentia and the products they offer at the following sites:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H54PU4Y

http://valentia.com

https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/

http://www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty

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Get An Instant Eye Lift Without Surgery – Dynamic Sonic Instant Eye Lift

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Who isn’t on the search for the fountain of youth?  It seems as years pass, we are constantly on the hunt to find our younger selves.  I’ll be honest, I hated my teenage years so I’m not about reliving that all over again… I am however, about caring for myself to prevent aging to the best of my ability.  Having worked for a plastic surgeon years ago, I know that the cost for surgical procedures to provide a more youthful look is outrageous and there are many side effects and problems that can occur.  I’m all about finding a better solution and preventative measures to keep me from turning to the “needle” or “knife” while still keeping my appearance looking youthful.  Today I share with you my little miracle in a syringe.  No, it’s not an injection, but a product encased in fun packaging to look like a syringe.  Today, I introduce you to the Dynamic Sonic Instant Eye Lift by Dynamic Innovation Labs.  Let’s explore some, shall we?

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The Dynamic Instant Eye Lift (0.5 fl. oz. / 15 mL) costs a whopping $395.00.  Now, that’s crazy talk so you know I had to put this product to the test to see if it’s worth such a hefty price tag.  Let’s start off with the packaging… like I mentioned, it’s a Syringe that has the product “the instant eye lift gel” encased within.  Packaging is fun and definitely unique in that it literally resembles what you would expect if you were going in to get a procedure like Botox or Collagen.  The Dynamic Innovation Labs Dynamic Instant Eye Lift claims that it will reduce wrinkles and fine lines, smooths and lifts out under eye bags and aesthetically enhances the complexion.  You get instant results and you can watch and feel it tighten and form within 90 seconds.  Hmmmm… to good to be true you say?  Well, read on… it gets juicier.

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After receiving the product to try, I immediately pulled it out to put it to the test.  You can decide if you want to use it daily, but I honestly use it when my eyes are tired or my allergies are bad so my eyes are puffier than normal.  With such a big price point, I highly suggest using this for special occasions, rather than daily – so that you can save on product and make your dime stretch.

I apply the gel like serum to my face when it is clean (usually in the morning prior to using my other moisturizers and serums).  Using my ring finger, I depress the syringe to get a little product out on my finger and gently smooth and tap a thin layer over the areas I want to treat.  Usually, I apply it to my facial lines (my smile lines), corners of my eyes (I get those fine lines because of constant rubbing of my eyes due to allergies) and under my eyes where I tend to get slightly puffy – especially after not getting a good nights rest or my allergies flaring up on me.  After applying, I keep my face expressionless (no smiling, winking, frowning or facial movements) until the product dries.  If I have some white residue visible, it’s usually because I put too much product down, but it’s an easy fix as I smooth over the area with a damp finger (ring finger is a must) or moisturizer and smooth it out.

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The whole process from beginning to end is painless and quick.  And, don’t you blink because those 90 seconds will go by quickly.  I like to watch my face in the mirror while the product works.  I literally can see the areas I treated smooth out and tighten right before my eyes… it’s pretty cool and amazing to say the least.  Not interested in looking at yourself for 90 seconds straight… lol?  Well, don’t worry – you’ll feel a slight tingle and a cool sensation (all of which are light, so you don’t have to worry about feeling irritated or any pain) and when you look back at your face, you’ll notice a difference immediately.

  • Reduces wrinkles and fine lines 
  • Smooths and lifts out under eye bags 
  • Aesthetically enhances complexion 
  • Instant results – watch and feel it tighten and firm within 90 seconds

I have tried a plethora of products like the Instant Eye Lift, but I feel like this one really works quickly in tightening my pores, firming my skin and giving me a youthful appearance.  The full effect is completely visible within 90 seconds and you’ll notice your skin looks  younger and firmer.  The first few times I tried the product, I did notice results but not dramatically.  It took the 3rd time when I used the product to see that the results had definitely increased.  Incremental results can be subtle but the overall result offers you a more youthful appearance and it’s definitely astounding.  The eye area is the usual telltale signs of age and low vitality, so instantly lifting and firming those areas really make a big difference in what you look like and of course, how you feel.

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In the photos above, I show you my before and after using the Dynamic Instant Eye Lift.  My photos have not been retouched, as you can see both photos show my pores, fine lines, etc.  I applied the Dynamic Instant Eye Lift to the outer corners of my eyes where I have visible fine lines in the “before” photo.  I also applied the Dynamic Instant Eye Lift below my eyes and on my cheeks near my nose.  The gel-like product provides a blurred like effect while tightening and firming areas of my face that were not there before.  The corners of my eyes look smooth and my fine lines have practically disappeared.  Please note that these images were taken about 90 – 100 seconds apart.  What I love and enjoy is that blurred effect doesn’t wash off like a primer would, so over time while using the product – you’ll notice a difference in your appearance.

Having worked in the plastic surgery field over the years, I know how invasive surgery can be and how a severe change can really make it obvious that someone has had work done.  It’s worst when your results are uncertain and that healing can take such a long time while varying from person to person.  Applying Instant Eye Lift before your makeup (or on its own) can make a huge difference in how youthful you look through out the day and night and it’s painless and effortless.

Ingredients

Purified Water (Aqua), Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, CI 77489 (Iron Oxide), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

So, what do you think?  A fountain of youth product at its finest?  The product does come with a hefty price tag, I’ll be the first to admit it and the last.  It’s much too expensive for me to order and keep up with on a monthly basis, which is why I said this would be a great product to use for special occasions and events.  But, keep in mind that with consistent use, you’ll see results over time as well.  Not only does it show you something immediately, but you will also notice a difference after using the product over a period of time.  It’s costly, but considering how much a cosmetic procedure costs, you’ll be getting a bargain without the needle or knife touching you.  If I had the money to keep up with the product routine, I would do it in a heartbeat, because I love a product that not only shows you what it can do – but over time you continue to notice results.

Yes, this post is quite lengthy, but I wanted to ensure you got as much information as you could so you could decide for yourself.  I love the results I receive with this product and while I can’t keep up with the cost, I understand the reasoning behind the price.  I’m 36 (almost 37) years old and while I do my best to keep my skin looking good… a little help in that department never harms anyone.

What do you think of the results of the Instant Eye Lift?  Do you think this is something you would like to check out if you could afford it?  Comment below and let me know.

You can purchase this product and get more details at: http://www.dynamicsonic.com/collections/shop-by-eye/products/instant-face-lift-acivator

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Build Self Esteem and Confidence With a Natural and Organic Hair Care Line – Vanessa’s Essence

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Today I’m gonna start my blog post off with a little story, so grab you something to drink, sit tight and read on.  As a child, I absolutely hated my hair, among other things that most girls are not very happy with on their bodies.  I developed my woman parts earlier than most so they stuck out and I had to use a bra before other girls did, my hair was difficult to manage and to top it all off – I came from a family that lived paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet.  Growing up was a challenge, as it is for most girls – but for me, I not only dealt with bullying, but I had to fight for my right to be who I am.  I later realized that I needed to truly love myself in order for others to see who I was and that bullying (while wrong and a terrible thing for anyone to go through), happens more times than not.  My story (the very short version of it) was shared with you today because it offers me a connection between my life and that of Vanessa’s Essence.  This natural and organic hair care line was was developed by a mother who reacted to her child Vanessa’s experience of being bullied and she was inspired to do something positive for other girls.  The gap in availability of natural hair care products for girls can be a challenge to find and the companies goal is to not only encourage young girls to love themselves and be who they are naturally, but to also stop the bullying by starting conversations that raise awareness of the serious consequences of bullying.  Today – I share with you Vanessa’s Essence.

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Vanessa’s Essence is a hair care line that offers a variety of products that are geared to help young girls with wavy, curly, coily and afro-textured hair and assist them in understanding their hair and loving what they were given naturally.  Vanessa’s Essence worked with experts to develop a special line of natural hair care products just for girls.  The finest natural and organic ingredients were formulated to create products that work best for thick, curly, coily, kinky and wavy hair.  The products are compliant with US Food and Drug Administration Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards and come with nourishing ingredients that you and your hair will love.

Ingredients like: Organic Coconut Oil infused with Grape Seed Oil, Capuacu Butter, Organic Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Mango Butter, Manuka Honey and Yucca Leaf Extract help to keep your hair moisturized, frizz free and easy to manage.

I had the opportunity to the try the following products:  Lovely Locks Hair Milk, Clean my Koils 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, Knot Dry Revitalizing Moisture Cocktail and Let’s Hear It For The Kurls Hair Jelly Curl Definer.  I’m going to share with you each product and let you know how each one worked for me.

Lovely Locks Hair Milk $17.39 / 8oz – nourishes your curls by locking in moisture and giving it a gorgeous shine.  It’s perfected to style 3 and 4 type kinky curls in need of a light twisting styler and adds the much needed moisture your hair craves.  It’s a creamy leave-in conditioner that I apply after my shampoo/conditioner and hair mask while my hair is still damp.  I also apply on dry hair when I need a little extra something but rather use it when my hair is wet.

Formulated with Organic Aloe Juice that acts as a natural conditioner to help nourish your hair follicles, while rice bran oil stimulate hair growth and help prevent split ends if used regularly.  Shea Butter helps to sooth, shield and protect your hair from dust and heat and keep your hair silky soft and smooth.  The Lovely Locks Hair Milk smells great too and I love how my hair feels after using it.

Klean My Koils 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner $19.00 / 8oz – Of course a good clean for our hair is always a wonderful thing.  Ideal for dry hair types – this product helps infuse your hair with hydration while cleansing with a light lather.  I have noticed that after using this product my hair feels light and has so much shine and luster.  My hair feels clean, looks fabulous but it doesn’t sacrifice my curls while drying out my hair like other cleansers can do.

The core ingredients used in the product accelerate hair growth and heal damaged hair. They include Organic Aloe Juice, Shea Butter and Peppermint Leaf Extract, which alleviate dandruff and dryness. Yucca, Horsetail, Nettle and Melissa Leaf Extracts help in addressing hair loss. The Soybean Oil helps the nutrients absorb more fully into your hair. Distillates of Sour Cherry and Grapefruit act as a deodorizer, cleanser and detangler, strengthening hair follicles and stripping hair of damaging chemicals. Another core ingredient, Witch Hazel Distillate (Witch Hazel Distillate is a clear, colorless botanical extracts prepared from the recently cut and partially dried, dormant twigs of the Hamamelis Virginiana Linne plant) delivers bounce and volume, Pro Vitamin B5 locks in the moisture and Pomegranate Seed Extract adds luster to dull hair. The high antioxidant and vitamin content of Pomegranate Seed Extract helps to increase the blood circulation in the scalp, strengthen blood vessels and thereby promote healthy hair growth. You can experience the results over the long-term.

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Knot Dry Revitalizing Moisture Cocktail $16.95 / 8oz – this product has easily become one of my favorite hair care products.  My hair tangles all the time because of my curls, the weather and of course, because I can’t figure out whether to wear my hair up or down.  I’m always looking for something to help detangle my hair while leaving it feeling soft and silky too.  This product provides my hair with much needed moisture to help with handling and detangling so that detangling my hair doesn’t hurt and a can run my fingers or a comb through my hair easily. It provides hydration to my hair while leaving it looking glossy (not greasy) and offering shine.

The enzymes, vitamins and minerals in the Organic Aloe Leaf Juice promote growth and condition from within, and Honey heals damaged hair.  Coconut Fruit Juice improves blood circulation in the scalp and enhances the density of hair and strengthens the hair follicles, which prevents it from breaking.  Organic Green Tea has antioxidants, and its anti-inflammatory properties help to stop hair loss and promote the growth of new hair.  Knot Dry also Organic Cranberry Extract which is known to be good to grow long and lustrous hair.  It also promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.  The Vitamin C and Vitamin A in cranberry increases the growth of hair and keep the hair strong. The anti-fungal and antiseptic properties of cranberry helps to prevent the formation of dandruff. There is a light fragrance to this product, but it’s not overpowering at all.

Let’s Hear It For The Kurls Hair Jelly Curl Definer $18.00 / 8oz. – This product is a favorite among girls with 2 and 3 type curls/hair.  It helps to accentuate and enhance your natural curls so you can embrace and love the hair you’re born with.  This hair Jelly is one of my favorite products as well since it helps to condition my curls, leaving them looking like they have been revived and brought alive.  I find that this is perfect to add to my hair after I have just washed it or when I need to revive my curls and twist them up some.  It helps to tame my frizzles without adding stiff, crunchy hair and it is not sticky at all.  You get medium hold that you can still run your fingers through.

Agave Nectar and Manuka Honey help define and condition your curls, prevent split ends, fight frizz and remove build up on the scalp. Vitamin B5 minimizes hair loss and promotes hair growth. Combined together, the ingredients strengthen hair follicles and nourish hair from root to tip.

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I have come a long way in this hair journey of mine.  While my hair is not perfect, I can honestly say that after years and years of hating it and hating how curly it was – wishing for straight locks like my friends, I’ve finally embraced my natural curls.  I can only hope that my love for my hair will increase over time and that I’ll love it even more.

I can honestly say that after using and testing out Vanessa’s Essence Hair Care products over the last several months, in combination with some of my other hair care faves, I’ve fallen in love with them.  When you try a product and immediately notice how different your hair feels and looks, you know that it is something good and great and you must hold onto it.  I will be a lifelong customer of Vanessa’s Essence and can’t wait to replenish my product stash with more.  The products are costly, but I have used SO MANY hair products in the past with similar price tags and even heftier ones that haven’t nourished and moisturized my hair the way these do.

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As an adult, I have learned so many great and inspiring things – like how to love myself.  Things like that are not taught, but have to be learned when you come to terms with who you are and figure out how to embrace it.  I love that Vanessa’s Essence strives to work with young girls so that they can love their natural beauty because I know that young Honey could have used something like this many years ago.  Sometimes, just a few words of encouragement, a smile and great hair can go a long way.

Check out Vanessa’s Beauty products on their website: https://www.vanessasessence.com/

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A Healthy Body Begins With a Healthy Mouth – CloSYS Oral Health System

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When it comes to cleaning my teeth, I’m kind of a nut… I find absolute pleasure in brushing and flossing my teeth and while I don’t have the world’s most perfect or whitest teeth, I know they are clean.  I’m always trying new teeth cleaning products so I was very excited to get the opportunity to try the CloSYS Oral Health System for myself and see how it worked for me.  Today I’ll be sharing with you my thoughts on the products I got to try and let you know how it worked for me.

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The CloSYS Oral Health System is comprised of Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinses (flavored or unflavored), CloSYS “Silver” a fluoride rinse, CloSYS Toothpaste (available with fluoride or fluoride-free), and CloSYS Fresh Breath Oral Spray.  CloSYS products contain Cloralstan (trade name for stabilized chlorine dioxide) which is formulated and patented to maintain oral wellness.  Clorolstan impedes plaque formation, oxidizes volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) and kills harmful bacteria that irritate gums and cause bad breath while maintaining a healthy oral environment.

So what is Cloralstan and how is it activated?

Cloralstan is a buffered, water based solution that contains chlorine dioxide gas in sodium chlorite…  I know it’s a lot of scientific language and stuff, so hang in there and I’ll try to explain it the best I can.  When Cloralstan is introduced into the mouth, the solution is naturally activated by the amino acids in your saliva, creating a small and very safe amount of chlorine dioxide.  Cloralstan is also activated by motion, such as brush or swishing.  Once it is released, Chloralstan kills the bacteria associated with the build-up of plaque and kills the pro-inflammatory infectious bacteria that are associated with gum disease and host of systemic diseases as well.

Is Chlorine dioxide safe to use?

Chlorine dioxide sounds a bit scary and I’m sure you’re wondering if it is safe.  Key components of stabilized chlorine dioxide – chlorine dioxide and chlorite, are used to purify drinking water and sanitize food, and as a result the safety of these compounds have been extensively studied by researchers and documented by the US Government.  The amount of stabilized chlorine dioxide in CloSYS products are within the limits observed as safe in these studies, so while it sounds a bit freaky, it actually won’t harm you and will help you and your teeth.

Since I’m such a crazed nut when it comes to cleaning my teeth, this system has been so beneficial over the couple of months so I just had to share it with all of you.  So let’s chit chat about each product and discuss how it has worked for me.

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The CloSYS Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinse retails for about $10 for the 32 fl.oz. which is a steal considering the amount you get.  This mouth rinse is non-irritating so it’s perfect for sensitive mouths like mine and you can decide to control the flavor of your rinse as it comes unflavored (the one I have does, but they now have a flavored option available) and you can add some flavor to the unflavored rinse by putting a few drops of the Flavor Control dropper which includes natural peppermint oil (included) so you can decide on the amount you want.

To use the mouth wash, simple rinse your mouth for at least 30 seconds with 1/2 oz. (2 full caps) of the health rinse.  Spit out the remainder, do not swallow it.  The unflavored version is really not that bad but I prefer to put in a drop of the peppermint oil to add a little flavor.  After using this mouth rinse I noticed my mouth feels squeaky clean – which is exactly how I like it to be.  My breath smells clean and fresh and I just love that my teeth feel so clean for the entire day.

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The CloSYS Sulfate-Free Fluoride Toothpaste (clean mint) has been a great addition to my oral health routine and retails for about $7.00 for a 3.4oz tube.  It tastes like any toothpaste would and I like how my teeth felt and how clean it was after just the first use.  This toothpaste is formulated to kill 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, dissove unwanted compounds and reduce harmful bacteria in your mouth for a noticeably cleaner and fresher mouth.  I have replaced my normal tooth paste with this one from CloSYS and have really enjoyed it.

This toothpaste has a sulfate-free formula that is non-irritating and is anti-plaque and anti-cavity.  It helps eliminate your bad breath and has a gentle low abrasion formula and it is also pH balanced.  After using this for a few months, I noticed my teeth are not as sensitive as they used to be and I like how clean my teeth feel immediately after brushing and overtime.

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The CloSYS Fresh Breath Oral Spray has been a handy dandy thing to have on hand.  Retailing for $2.00 for a 0.25 fl.oz. spray, you get a lot of product and it’s perfect for on the go and to throw in the purse.  I’ve been enjoying this product specifically because I don’t chew gum as often and this has been nice to use while I’m out and about.  The minty fresh flavor keeps my breath smelling good and feeling good all day long.  Just like it’s other tooth brushing counterparts, it is pH balanced and it’s also sugar free and a non-aerosol spray.

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The CloSYS Toothbrushes come in a 2 pack for $3.00 and are comfortable to grip while brushing, soft enough to clean your teeth without any abrasion but still firm enough to get down and in the dirty.  I like it and it’s an affordable cost considering what you find on the market today.

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The Tongue Cleaner is also a great addition to your oral cleaning arsenal.  I used it to gently scrape any of the white coating from my tongue.  It was easy to use and definitely did the job at hand that it was needed for.  You can pick up the 12 pack for $19.99 or get it as a part of a set with the One Month Fluoride or Fluoride-Free Kit for $24.99 (includes the mouth rinse, tooth paste, breath spray, tooth brush and this tongue cleaner).

I have been really enjoying the CloSYS Teeth Cleaning System.  My teeth feel good, clean and I really enjoy the price point.  I especially enjoy a good clean that doesn’t cause my mouth to have any type of sensitivities.  CloSYS can be purchased at some of my local stores like Walmart, Walgreens & CVS and I can also order it online at CloSYS.com or on Amazon.  There are various stores that you can find this teeth system through out the US as well.  While I haven’t noticed much in the whitening area and still use my current whitening routine, I do notice how clean my teeth feel and enjoy the fact that they are not as sensitive as they usually are.  I have taken this set to my dentist prior to use and he says that it’s a pretty good brand and perfect for sensitive teeth.

Overall – I think it’s worth checking out considering the price point.  For just $25.00 you can try out all of the items I listed and discussed above in my post and try the whole set for yourself.  If you are someone who has sensitive teeth like I do and are looking for an affordable alternative, I definitely say to give these a try or take it to your dentist and ask him about it for yourself.

Have you heard or seen of CloSYS products before?  If so, what are your thoughts on them? Have you tried them?  Do you think you’ll give it a go if you haven’t?

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