Cheap Find of the Week!!

KorresNaturalProducts

Body Butter, Yoghurt

"Extra Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin Conditions"

The scent is pure and clean and the feel is "fresh, pure, and smooth"

This product is concentrated so a little goes a long way. I found this cream at TJMaxx for only $5.99!!!

Also sold online at beauty.com under the heading "Bath and Body-Body Moisturizers" for $21

Glow for It!

Ok I am back after a short absence. School before blogs! LOL.
I was contemplating my next blog topic and what's next but DRY SKIN!!!!! I have suffered from eczema since I was a baby and have experienced problems with dry skin. Dry skin is a loose, scientific term used to describe the rough, scaly and flaky skin that is dry to the touch and less elastic than normal skin. Adding moisture and keeping your body hydrated reduces the symptoms of dry skin, although some people have more severe cases than others.
If you suffer from dry skin, here are a few inexpensive products I have tried and would suggest: 1.) Johnson's Baby Oil Gel ($2.99, at drugstores)- baby oil locks in moisture and no need to replenish during the day
2.) Olay Quench ($8.00, at drugstores) - some complain that it leaves the skin feeling "sticky", but this has worked WONDERS for me. It also has shimmer in it for that extra "glow"
3.) Palmer's Cocoa Butter ($5.00) - I do not prefer the smell of Palmer's, but it is great for dry skin. This lotion provides added moisture that lasts all day.
4.) Yoghurt Body Butter by KorresNaturalProducts (originally $10, I found at TJMAXX for $5!!) - Despite the small 150ml size bottle, here a little goes a loooong way! It's just as the bottle says - "Extra Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin Conditions".

Tip of the day: Just out of the shower, towel blot your skin dry and apply Baby Oil Gel all over. Afterwards, put on a pair of sweatpants, thick socks, and a long sleeve shirt for about 1 hour to lock in moisture!!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

How do you define beauty?

Is beauty skin deep? Is it Beyonce or Halle Berry? Is beauty in the way we carry ourselves? Is beauty in the way we carry ourselves? Is it the single mother doing it by herself?" Is it the working wife and mother?

Post your comments and feedback. THANKS!!

Shanda Mathis commented: Girl you have overcame your inter- self! Go girl, go girl, go girl!! Love it! Really love the name but I kinda think it also goes deeper than make-up. Skin deep is it really about make-up or is it about defining one within self? Despite applying additional cosmetics cleansing (physical and mental) is highly important as well... With that beauty is establish..

I'm back - Day 2.

I was wondering what I could write about on my first blog, then it clicked! Why not start with the basics. Hydration and moisturization!! I rely heavily on different magazines that cater to African American women (Essence, Ebony, O, etc.) to learn more about skin care, tips and suggested items.

I know that there are two things that NO woman should go without - WATER (for hydration) and good ole VASELINE (for moisture). These two items never fail! Even if you are not the type that's into a bunch of creams and moisturizers, a little vaseline and lots of water will go a loooong way!

Drinking lots of water hydrates the skin (meaning to "wet" from the inside out). I notice when I drink water my skin glows and it retains moisture. Moisture is how you "quench" the skin when it is "thirsty". Moisturizers reduces dryness and irritation on the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). Vaseline is a good, inexpensive moisturizer and serves many purposes. It can be used as a lotion, used to "grease" elbows and knees, for use in-between pedicures to keep your feet moist, and for chaffing. There is no question about water. We all know the million uses for water. But remember the most important is drinking. Take in lots of water and your skin will begin to feel like silk!!!

Note: I am not a certified dermatologist, however I read quite a bit, love to research and learn from experience. In addition, I majored in Biology while in college so I know just a lil sumn!! LOL.

Tip of the day: For dry, cracked feet, apply Vaseline to the heels and balls of your feet (or wherever you experience dryness) and put on warm, thick socks to lock in moisture.

Also try, Cracked Heel Cream (sold at Walmart & Target, $1.99) for forconcentratedmoisturization.

Ready, Set, Glow!

Okay, so I have been inspired to create this blog by two great people, Yolanda and Sharmetra. Yolanda is my cousin/sister/bff that has been very supportive and inspirational through the years. Sharmetra is a former co-worker/friend, but I feel as though I have known her a long time. She too has inspired me to take great leaps.
I never really noticed how much I was into skin care products until the day Yolanda looked in my linen closet. She was amazed at how much body wash, skin creams, lotions, oils, fragrances, cotton balls, etc. that lived in my closet. She then told me I needed to start a blog about the various products I have tried and ones that I recommend. One of my favorite things to do is go to Sally Beauty Supply, Wal-Mart, Target, MAC, and B&B Works to stock up on lotions, makeup, and foot creams. One store I feel is skin care heaven is SEPHORA!!! I remember the first time walking into that store and I felt right at home. Although I cannot afford to shop there like I want right now, Sephora is a haven for people like me. This store carries everything: various lines of makeup/applicators, perfumes/cologne, hair care items, and skin care products. It's virtually a one-stop shop.
Although I am into skin care products, I truly believe that beauty starts from the inside. When you look in the mirror, the first thing you should see is your character. This supercedes any dry skin, oily skin, "nappy" hair, fine hair, flawless skin, or blotchy skin. As women we are so hard on ourselves about the way we look and how others will percieve us. I personally know how that is and I am still a "work in progress." So, as I update my blog, remember, beauty is only skin deep and the outside is the shell that we maintain to protect the inside. Feel free to leave your comments, suggestions on good finds or just stop by to say hi!