Kick Ash! Body Butters and Balms for the Winter Season

The temperature has dropped to damn near freezing, so that means dry, itchy skin is here...but that doesn't mean it has to stay! Love indulging in hot showers to keep warm/? Well, this dries out the skin tremendously so it's even more imperative to moisturize daily. For those who have naturally dry skin, see your dermatologist who can prescribe medicated creams or lotions for your sensitive skin.
Below are some fantastic products that will give your skin that beautiful glow!

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Add a little bronzer to your cream or lotion for a faux sun-kissed shimmer. Who says you can't glow in the winter?!

 

Be sure to moisturize daily and throughout the day because the skin absorbs lotions and creams fairly quickly. If you over active oil glands (oily skin) it may be best to use a fast-absorbing lotion. Nevertheless, always take care of your skin...it can get damaged easily from the everyday elements.

Steaming is also a great way to bring the moisture back to your skin. Most spas and salons offer this service, but it can be pretty pricey per session...depending on the salon you visit.

Glow on!

BB Creams: What's the Hype?

Hey Dolls! If you guys are all into beauty and makeup, I'm sure you've been seeing plenty of beauty companies and brands coming out with Beauty Balms or BB Creams....but you might ask, "What's the hype?" These new innovative skincare-meets-makeup is not far fetched from the tinted moisturizer, which essentially has similar ingredients and skin-rejuvenating effects, including SPF factors. Although I've never used a BB cream, I don't think it's something I will run to the nearest department or drug store for. I'd probably just go the cosmetics counter and ask for a sample! LOL Well, ladies, this is just one of those products you will have to try out for yourself in order to comment on it. Below are some of the top selling BB creams.

Of course there are tons more brands out there, but these were voted best by national beauty editors whose jobs is to be hypercritical on anything beauty related. So if these BB creams have their stamp of approval and honest critiques, they must be pretty good. Try 'em out!

Tell us what you think!

Adiva Naturals Skincare

Now that summer is here, skincare is crucially important in our overall beauty regimens. My coworker introduced me to a new natural, luxury skin therapy line called Adiva Naturals, which uses all natural ingredients to help protect and treat all skin types and textures. From body to hair, Adiva has something for everyone. I tried the Crocodile Killer body cream, made with coconut and lemongrass. It smells like aromatherapy in a jar! Its creamy, smooth, and made specifically for extra extra dry skin. I would  even use this cream as a massage lotion!

Adiva's mission:
Adiva, Arabic for "pleasant" and "gentle", was created as an all-natural alternative to single-purpose products with useless additives. Our creations only enlist the very best natural components and essential oils to ensure beautiful, healthy skin and hair.

If you have problematic skin or just want it to have that summer glow, you need to purchase some products from Adiva!

Enjoy!

The Best Eye Creams

Dry skin season is here and that means we need to take care of the skin around our sensitive eye area. African American woman tend to show signs of aging easier because we get dark circles, due to the lack of moisturizing under the eyes. I am a big fan of incorporating eye creams in my skincare and beauty regimen because I need to age gracefully like my idol Halle Berry! LOL. Her skin and body are flawless, and she even has Diabetes, but clearly we can see she goes the extra mile to put  her health first.

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Aging is a critical issue in the black female community, so we must take preventative measures to make sure we don't get dark circles and continue to moisturize our faces and our eyes. Some creams can be used before bed at night and some are used during the day before your facial moisturizers. Most eye creams have ingredients that specifically target the delicate under eye area from sagging and turning colors...all while keeping the skin supple and healthy!

I have used all of the creams above, and I have found them to be wonders! Although I don't have dark circles now, I am making sure I never get them!

Try these and see what you think!

Drugstore Skin Care for the Cold Season

Hey guys,

Who says you can't have glowing skin all year long??  Fall is officially here and that means dry skin is taking over! Well, we can't let it win, so be proactive in your skincare regimens! I have compiled a bunch of skin creams and lotions that I love and that have specific ingredients to target dry skin and put an end to it. Best of all, these products are inexpensive and you can find them at your nearest drugstore! If you have severe dry skin, you may want to consult your dermatologist for prescribed medicines.

This super-rich body butter is amazing!!! It has dead sea minerals and Shea Butter which will leave your skin feeling and smelling GOOD!

I use this facial moisturizer every morning! It keeps my skin hydrated, but not sticky or oily. Has Vitamin C, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (exfoliate), and Cucumber Extract which keeps revitalized and refreshed. Great for all skin types.

Yvonne uses this faithfully for her oily skin. It's the perfect combination of moisture and SPF 15, which you also need in the winter to block damaging sun rays.

The always trustworthy Palmers has introduced a new Olive Butter Formula lotion for dry skin. I must say it's GREAT! Makes skin feel silky smooth that stays hydrated all day. Contains vitamin E for healthy, radiant skin.

Your feet need attention too, folks! Get those scaly heels together with this superb foot lotion, which contains peppermint for a tingling, feel-good sensation.

Recommendation: soak feet in warm water, then rub on!

I love this lotion because it has a light smell, absorbs quickly, and keeps skin supple.

Go to your local CVS or Walgreens and find more great skincare!