02/27/11
I just spent a fabulous weekend with a bunch of youth for a retreat. The theme of the weekend was purity (keeping your mind, heart, and body pure). This is something incredibly difficult, but not impossible in today's culture. I thought I would continue with the theme since purity is also important for skin.
The best ways to keep your skin looking pure???
*When you exfoliate your buffing the impurities (dead skin, bacteria, dirt, and oil) off the surface of your skin. Exfoliation is a huge key to helping the surface of your skin looking pure. However, there is such a thing as exfoliating to much. Give your skin a couple of days to rejuvenate itself between "treatments". Skin does protect itself and it could react poorly if to many layers are buffed off.
You also want to make sure that you're exfoliating with something that's not to harsh. Most scrubs actually have jagged particles in them that tear at your skin. Wash rags and battery operated "buffers" can also be to harsh. They can cause long-term damage and accelerate the aging process. If you're wondering about a particular product and if it works effectively and/or efficiently, then don't hesitate to ask.
*Cleaning with products that meet pharmaceutical standards is also a way to keep bacteria and other impurities away from your skin. Remember, 95% of skincare lines on the market DO NOT meet pharmaceutical standards. That means that they have at least 5% of bacteria in them (but could have up to 30%) and still be sold in stores. In other words, your actually cleaning with impurities if your using one of those products.
*The BEST way to stay pure is to watch what you're putting into your body. WATER is the best resource for flushing out your system and keeping your hormones as balanced as possible. Hormones have a play in your pore size and in your skin's natural exfoliation process. Sugar and chemicals affect your hormones and drinking lot's of water helps to flush that stuff out. Ever notice that people who eat only organic food and drink nothing but water have amazing skin? Yeah, there's a reason for it.
The best exfoliator for instant results and long-term protection that I've found is the ARTISTRY® essentials Polishing Scrub. Yes, it's something I market but I market it because I believe in it. This is a product not sold in stores. It's particles are circular beads that buff instead of tear at your skin. It's the main reason for my clear complexion (I can't stay away from the sweets). The ARTISTRY® MicroExfoliation Cloth is a re-usable, very powerful, and gentle cloth that aids and accentuates the capabilities of the scrub. Both are affordable and long lasting products.
Hoping to help keep your skin pure,
-Jennifer
jgotrich@gmail.com
www.healthierlivingsolutions.info
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Why Wear a Bronzer?
02/20/11
I have always been very curious about bronzers because I personally have never worn any. So, I did my research. I found out some great stuff. I didn't know that you needed a particular brush. I also didn't know that bronzers came in gels and cremes. I wrote this post from my findings.
Bronzers come in many different shades and mediums. How do you know which one to choose?
I now know that a bronzer is NOT a substitute for foundation. It's not made to replace blush and it is not suppose to make drastic differences in your skin tone.
Bronzer is meant to give your skin a sun-kissed glow, to make a smooth transition from your face to your throat, and to help you in transitioning from your winter foundation shade to your summer foundation shade (in the spring months).
Hopefully!!!! everyone reading this is paying much more attention to using sunscreen on their faces. The only con to having protection for your face is that it's skin is often lighter then your neck. This is when a bronzer is needed. Blending the bronzer along the jaw line can make the transition from your face to your neck smoother and more natural looking.
Powder Bronzers are the most popular and easiest to use. The application is the same for a pressed or loose formula.
You need a bronzer brush. They are different from a blush brush and are designed to give a soft wash of color. It helps the bronzer to blend into your skin smoothly and evenly. Blush brushes are more compact. They are designed to leave a more concentrated application of color.
How to choose a color:
Choose a color that is one shade darker than your skin when you have foundation on. If you understand skin undertones, then take that into consideration when choosing a color. For example: does your skin have a lot of warm colors in it? If it does, then you wouldn't want to choose a bronzer with the color plum in it because it can make you look bruised. If you naturally have a lot of cool colors, then you wouldn't want to use a bronzer with warm colors because it'll make you look orange. If you are fair or have porcelain shades, then I wouldn't pick an actual bronzer for you. Consider a face powder that is warmer and a shade darker then your skin tone if you want a sun-kissed look.
How to apply :
Look at your face in the mirror and imagine where it would be touched by the sun if it was directly over you. Usually, this is the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin
Application
*Load your brush with bronzer and tap off any excess on a hard surface.
*Gently brush bronzer on those areas you feel the sun would touch.
*Remember the transition area from your chin to your throat, blend product from the chin to the throat so all is blended well and looks natural.
*Don’t forget your blush! Apply the blush to the apple of your cheeks to finish that natural glowing look you want to achieve.
Cream Bronzers are good for people with very dry skin. These can be applied with your fingers or a brush designed for applying liquid foundations (brushes produce a more natural look).
Gels Bronzers are difficult to apply and are best for people with oily skin. If you are a slow worker I don't recommend gels because they dry very quickly. Apply a section at a time, blending well with a foundation brush.
Stick Bronzers are similar to the gel formulas but would be for dry skin types and should be applied with your fingers or a foundation brush.
Bronzers with shimmer are applied the same way as any above (they usually are in powder form), but they can be used on shoulders, legs, and decolletage to give that added sun-kissed look.
I'm looking forward to trying out what I've learned.
Blessings,
Jennifer
jgotrich@gmail.com
www.healthierlivingsolutions.info
Force, Bridgette. "Bronzers – A sun kissed look for the winter months." The Beauty Editor. Amway, 18 Feb 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2011. <http://thebeautyeditor.opportunityzone.com/default.aspx>.
I have always been very curious about bronzers because I personally have never worn any. So, I did my research. I found out some great stuff. I didn't know that you needed a particular brush. I also didn't know that bronzers came in gels and cremes. I wrote this post from my findings.
Bronzers come in many different shades and mediums. How do you know which one to choose?
I now know that a bronzer is NOT a substitute for foundation. It's not made to replace blush and it is not suppose to make drastic differences in your skin tone.
Bronzer is meant to give your skin a sun-kissed glow, to make a smooth transition from your face to your throat, and to help you in transitioning from your winter foundation shade to your summer foundation shade (in the spring months).
Hopefully!!!! everyone reading this is paying much more attention to using sunscreen on their faces. The only con to having protection for your face is that it's skin is often lighter then your neck. This is when a bronzer is needed. Blending the bronzer along the jaw line can make the transition from your face to your neck smoother and more natural looking.
Powder Bronzers are the most popular and easiest to use. The application is the same for a pressed or loose formula.
You need a bronzer brush. They are different from a blush brush and are designed to give a soft wash of color. It helps the bronzer to blend into your skin smoothly and evenly. Blush brushes are more compact. They are designed to leave a more concentrated application of color.
How to choose a color:
Choose a color that is one shade darker than your skin when you have foundation on. If you understand skin undertones, then take that into consideration when choosing a color. For example: does your skin have a lot of warm colors in it? If it does, then you wouldn't want to choose a bronzer with the color plum in it because it can make you look bruised. If you naturally have a lot of cool colors, then you wouldn't want to use a bronzer with warm colors because it'll make you look orange. If you are fair or have porcelain shades, then I wouldn't pick an actual bronzer for you. Consider a face powder that is warmer and a shade darker then your skin tone if you want a sun-kissed look.
How to apply :
Look at your face in the mirror and imagine where it would be touched by the sun if it was directly over you. Usually, this is the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin
Application
*Load your brush with bronzer and tap off any excess on a hard surface.
*Gently brush bronzer on those areas you feel the sun would touch.
*Remember the transition area from your chin to your throat, blend product from the chin to the throat so all is blended well and looks natural.
*Don’t forget your blush! Apply the blush to the apple of your cheeks to finish that natural glowing look you want to achieve.
Cream Bronzers are good for people with very dry skin. These can be applied with your fingers or a brush designed for applying liquid foundations (brushes produce a more natural look).
Gels Bronzers are difficult to apply and are best for people with oily skin. If you are a slow worker I don't recommend gels because they dry very quickly. Apply a section at a time, blending well with a foundation brush.
Stick Bronzers are similar to the gel formulas but would be for dry skin types and should be applied with your fingers or a foundation brush.
Bronzers with shimmer are applied the same way as any above (they usually are in powder form), but they can be used on shoulders, legs, and decolletage to give that added sun-kissed look.
I'm looking forward to trying out what I've learned.
Blessings,
Jennifer
jgotrich@gmail.com
www.healthierlivingsolutions.info
Force, Bridgette. "Bronzers – A sun kissed look for the winter months." The Beauty Editor. Amway, 18 Feb 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2011. <http://thebeautyeditor.opportunityzone.com/default.aspx>.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Looking Special for a Special Someone.
Want to look extra special for a special day? Here's a few tips:
-Give your skin a polish by exfoliating that morning or when your getting ready for a date.
-A moisture mask will give you a radiant glow all over.
-Exfoliate those lips. You can do this with a toothbrush or lip care kit. Moisturize and top with your favorite lip gloss.
-Before you go out for the night, cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face. Give yourself a clean canvas for your make-up.
-Go for dramatic eyes. Eye liner on the top lid with a smoky eye shadow will help your eyes to pop. Contrasting colors work great here too. If you have dark brown eyes, consider a dark blue liner. Light brown eyes, a dark green liner. Blue eyes, a dark brown liner. Green eyes, a dark purple or brown liner. A lot of ladies wear black liners. I think colored liners are softer around the eye. Although, I love me some black mascara.
-Consider the outfit your wearing when choosing make-up colors. Not to match, but to complement. In other words, if I were wearing black or neutral colors I would choose brighter colors in my makeup. If your wearing a lot of colors in your outfit, choose basic and neutral colors in your make-up.
-Filling in your eyebrows also helps to frame the eye (You've got to have the right color for this. A shade lighter than your brow color will work).
-Fix your hair the way he has told you he likes it. If it's a first date then wear it so that you feel confident.
-Wear a shirt or dress that is cut away from your face. Put perfume below your ears, on your chest, and on your wrists.
Whatever you do make sure you feel beautiful, comfortable, and confident. Confidence attracts people and is your best asset.
Love and Blessings,
Jennifer
-Give your skin a polish by exfoliating that morning or when your getting ready for a date.
-A moisture mask will give you a radiant glow all over.
-Exfoliate those lips. You can do this with a toothbrush or lip care kit. Moisturize and top with your favorite lip gloss.
-Before you go out for the night, cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face. Give yourself a clean canvas for your make-up.
-Go for dramatic eyes. Eye liner on the top lid with a smoky eye shadow will help your eyes to pop. Contrasting colors work great here too. If you have dark brown eyes, consider a dark blue liner. Light brown eyes, a dark green liner. Blue eyes, a dark brown liner. Green eyes, a dark purple or brown liner. A lot of ladies wear black liners. I think colored liners are softer around the eye. Although, I love me some black mascara.
-Consider the outfit your wearing when choosing make-up colors. Not to match, but to complement. In other words, if I were wearing black or neutral colors I would choose brighter colors in my makeup. If your wearing a lot of colors in your outfit, choose basic and neutral colors in your make-up.
-Filling in your eyebrows also helps to frame the eye (You've got to have the right color for this. A shade lighter than your brow color will work).
-Fix your hair the way he has told you he likes it. If it's a first date then wear it so that you feel confident.
-Wear a shirt or dress that is cut away from your face. Put perfume below your ears, on your chest, and on your wrists.
Whatever you do make sure you feel beautiful, comfortable, and confident. Confidence attracts people and is your best asset.
Love and Blessings,
Jennifer
Sunday, February 6, 2011
3 Tips for Great Lips
02/06/11
1. Exfoliate. People forget that your lips are skin too!! Exfoliation is great for your lips. However, look for an exfoliation product that is specifically made for lips. After you get all that dead and dry skin off then seal with a lip conditioner. A very very soft toothbrush can also be used to exfoliate lips.
2. Moisturize. A great tip I've recently come across is to use a tea bag. Dunk a tea bag (I recommend chamomile) into a cup of warm water. Then press the tea bag against your lips for one to two minutes. The natural herbs really help to soften and add moisture to your lips. Pat your lips dry then seal in the moisture with a moisturizing lip balm or lip conditioner.
3. Protection. Biting lips, licking lips, smoking, and excessive (unprotected) sun exposure can wreak havoc on lips. In fact, licking your lips when they are already chapped just makes the problem worse. Avoid hurting your lips with those bad habits and wear SOMETHING on them. There are also lip sticks and lip balms with SPF in it for much needed protection.
A product that I use and love from Artistry is an actual Lip Care Kit. It's a two-piece kit with a polish and a conditioner. The polish buffs the dead and dry skin for instant results. The Lip Conditioner seals, softens, and soothes with the benefit of antioxidants and vitamins A and E. A great product, especially for the winter or when you just want more kissable lips ;)
Remember to use products that meet pharmaceutical standards. Especially when choosing products that buff your skin. Anything else could cause inflammation or infection (and tends to tear at skin). Artistry is among the 5% of skin care lines that meets pharmaceutical standards.
Wishing you blessings!
Jennifer Gotrich
Featured product
ARTISTRY® Lip Care Kit
Jakobcic, Kate. "Our Tips for Great Lips." Beauty Editor (2011): n. pag. Web. 6 Feb 2011. <http://thebeautyeditor.opportunityzone.com/default.aspx>.
1. Exfoliate. People forget that your lips are skin too!! Exfoliation is great for your lips. However, look for an exfoliation product that is specifically made for lips. After you get all that dead and dry skin off then seal with a lip conditioner. A very very soft toothbrush can also be used to exfoliate lips.
2. Moisturize. A great tip I've recently come across is to use a tea bag. Dunk a tea bag (I recommend chamomile) into a cup of warm water. Then press the tea bag against your lips for one to two minutes. The natural herbs really help to soften and add moisture to your lips. Pat your lips dry then seal in the moisture with a moisturizing lip balm or lip conditioner.
3. Protection. Biting lips, licking lips, smoking, and excessive (unprotected) sun exposure can wreak havoc on lips. In fact, licking your lips when they are already chapped just makes the problem worse. Avoid hurting your lips with those bad habits and wear SOMETHING on them. There are also lip sticks and lip balms with SPF in it for much needed protection.
A product that I use and love from Artistry is an actual Lip Care Kit. It's a two-piece kit with a polish and a conditioner. The polish buffs the dead and dry skin for instant results. The Lip Conditioner seals, softens, and soothes with the benefit of antioxidants and vitamins A and E. A great product, especially for the winter or when you just want more kissable lips ;)
Remember to use products that meet pharmaceutical standards. Especially when choosing products that buff your skin. Anything else could cause inflammation or infection (and tends to tear at skin). Artistry is among the 5% of skin care lines that meets pharmaceutical standards.
Wishing you blessings!
Jennifer Gotrich
Featured product
ARTISTRY® Lip Care Kit Polish .34 oz, Conditioner .34 oz.
Jakobcic, Kate. "Our Tips for Great Lips." Beauty Editor (2011): n. pag. Web. 6 Feb 2011. <http://thebeautyeditor.opportunityzone.com/default.aspx>.
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