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January 2008

January 27, 2008

Pedicure in the winter?

CoconutCoconut2Don't you just hate it when you smudge a perfectly good pedicure? Living in Minneapolis (yes, I'm a glutton for punishment) getting a pedicure presents some interesting challenges. Either I take my chances with donning my socks and boots after I get my nails painted or brave the arctic air and ice in my summer flip flops. Well, not any more!

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January 24, 2008

How to get better sleep and look your best

Sleeping Beauty: How getting enough rest improves your health, sense of well-being and looks

Good_sleep_header_2 Being well rested and healthy is essential to looking and feeling beautiful. And after all of the holiday parties, you’re probably in need of some sleep therapy.

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January 19, 2008

Bye Bye Dry Skin

Ultra hydrating mask leaves skin smooth

If you live in a seasonal climate, you’re skin is taking a beating from the harsh winds and the super dry air. Even if you live in a warm climate, you still need to feed your skin to keep wrinkles and blemishes at bay. One easy to get extra moisture is with a moisture mask like the Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Mask ($45). Slather on the hydrating mask and 20 minutes later your skin is left feeling soft and revitalized.

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January 14, 2008

Bye bye varicose veins and freezing tootsies

Hausrmarylegarmton2_2 You use toner for your face, why not the rest of your body? Get your blood flowing again with Dr. Hauschka Rosemary Leg and Arm Toner ($32.95). Ingredients like Rosemary essential oil and castor oil (don’t worry, you don’t have to drink it!). Just rub some in and restore that healthy glow—especially on those bitter winter mornings when your skin looks as dewy as a bag of ragweed.

January 02, 2008

Beauty Resolutions

It's a New Year and a new you! It's time to take your beauty regimen seriously. If you haven't had time to formulate your beauty resolutions for 2008, we've done it for you:

I resolve to take care of my hair

It’s not pleasant to think about but our hair becomes a dead protein as soon as it emerges from our scalp, which means we need to take extra good care of it to ensure it continues to look shiny and lustrous as long as possible. Styling tools, harsh water, chemicals and products wreak havoc on your hair. Make a resolution to take better care of it and you’ll enjoy a New Year with fewer bad hair days, guaranteed.

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