Product Review: Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-step Facial Cleanser

Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple, one-step facial cleanser is a dream come true.  I recently received a sample size bottle of this cleanser and decided to take it on a trip.  I have acne prone skin, but am starting to experience some dryness as well, so it’s hard to find a cleaner that is tough enough [...]

Beauty Retreats at Home – Yoga/Meditation Retreat

Sometimes you don’t have the time or money to go to a yoga or meditation class.  Sometimes you want to do yoga at 6am in your pjs or meditate at 1am to help calm your mind so you can sleep.  Setting aside a corner of your room or an entire room as a yoga and/or [...]

Product Review: Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment

I was shopping at ULTA a few weeks ago and they were promoting Ojon hair products.  Ojon uses ojon oil that have been used by the Miskito (or Tawira, as they call themselves) Indians of Central America who are called the people of beautiful hair.   The company works with the Miskito people to harvest the ojon nuts and [...]

Product Review: Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle

When I was browsing at Sephora the other day, a clerk gave me samples of Peter Thomas Roth’s new Un-Wrinkle.  I’m still young, but am getting a crease in my brow from constantly squinting, due to my less than stellar eyesight.  Although slightly insulted at the unsolicited suggestion that I have a wrinkle to get [...]

Beauty on a Budget – Face Masks for dry skin

As the weather turns cooler and we start to heat our homes and offices, your skin can start to feel tight and dry.  If you want a moisturizing quick fix, whip up one of these moisturizing masks in your kitchen.  Apply after cleaning your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.  Rinse off with warm [...]