Neutrogena Body Oil

Meet my new friend! I love how it leaves my skin feeling soft and silky! And it's not even greasy at all!

Body Oil is a delicately light sesame formula that instantly vanishes into the skin, sealing in moisture. Skin feels moisturized, soft, silky and looks radiant.

# Lightweight
# Absorbs quickly
# Available in Original and Fragrance-free
# Original Scent available in 8.5 oz. and 16 oz.

Born Lippy!

The harsh winter months is upon us which means it's time to stock up on my favorite lip balm - BORN LIPPY by The Body Shop. Here's my favorite flavors:


Watermelon Born Lippy™
Best if you want to: Enjoy a slice of summer and mouthwatering watermelon flavor with a moisturizing and glossy lip balm that leaves lips soft, smooth and kissable.

Best for: all skin types
How it works:

* Melon seed oil conditions lips.
* Community Trade organic beeswax moisturizes and conditions lips, while acting as a barrier that helps seal in moisture.
* No petroleum jelly means lips aren't stripped of moisture.

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The Attack of the Humongous Zits!

Well, now that I've found what I've been looking for, I can now concentrate in finding the best acne skin care products out there! The reason I'm looking for one is because my face has three large zits right now. It's so big it makes me feel ugly. Sigh! I don't know how I got this. It's not even that time of the month yet. I usually get acne during my period but this time it came early. Oh well, I don't really have much choice but to "face" it. I'm just more careful now so as not to further irritate it.

6 Best Foods for Healthy Skin

1. SALMON

Salmon is an ideal food for many reasons, but as far as your skin’s concerned, there’s only one that matters: It’s among the world’s greatest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Those are the essential fats that, along with bolstering the cognitive powers of your brain, concentrate in the walls of your epidermal cells to help lock in moisture. Plus, in one study, researchers supplemented two groups of mice with either omega-3 or omega-6 fats. After two weeks, the skin of the omega-3-fed group exhibited a 20 percent faster recovery rate from exposure to ultraviolet light. That gives salmon two crucial skin boons: keeping your skin from looking dry and helping it battle the dangers of excessive sunlight.

Other omega-3 foods: sardines, walnuts, flaxseed

2. CARROTS

Carrots are teeming with tiny orange pigments called beta-carotene, and when you ingest those pigments, you’re inviting them to nestle into your skin, fill in blotches, and give you a healthy glow. And what’s more, research shows that this can actually help prevent premature aging from sun damage. But is the accumulation of orange in your skin going to make you look like an extra from Jersey Shore? Well, hopefully not. But eating excessive loads of carotene-rich foods can lead to a condition called carotenosis, wherein your skin stops looking healthy and starts looking, well, orange. But the conditions is rare, so unless you notice yourself turning into a prison jumpsuit, feel free to chow down.

Other beta-carotene foods: sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, red grapefruit

3. AVOCADO

One study published by The Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that people with higher intakes of olive oil had fewer wrinkles than people with higher intakes of butter. The reason: Butter is loaded with saturated fat, while olive oil is rich in monounsaturates, the same essential fats that make up more than 50% of the calories in an avocado. So why eat avocado over olive oil? Both are good, but avocados have the added bonus of B vitamins, which also help to keep your skin looking vibrant and smooth.

Other monounsaturated-fat foods: olive oil, almonds, peanut butter

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Homemade Moisturizing Facial Mask

Hey y'all! If you want to know how to make a homemade moisturizing facial mask then you should read on! I got this easy-to-follow trick from eHow. Remember, moisturizing your face daily will help you avoid wrinkle creams and it will also save you from making trips to the plastic surgeon.

This easy and inexpensive do-it-yourself facial mask will leave your skin smooth and moisturized. No need for expensive facials: just a few pantry items and 10 minutes to more beautiful skin.

Things You'll Need:

* 1/2 cup oatmeal
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 2 tbsp honey

Step 1: Place oatmeal, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl.
Step 2: Mix together to make a thick paste.
Step 3: Apply mixture to face. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Adult Acne

They say that acne is only for teenagers. But hey, I'm already in my late twenties and I still get pimples from time to time. Is that even normal? I have tried using some adult acne treatment products and somehow they helped but they were more of a cure than prevention. What I need is a product that would prevent the zits from coming out. Any idea where I can get one?

10 Tips for a Healthy Skin this Winter

Got these tips from HubPages.

1. Drink a hot glass of water with lemon juice

Your body and skin need moisture. Starting your day with drinking a hot glass of water with lemon juice will assist your body to regain moisture and help to remove toxins from your body. So, first step is – Drink. To hydrate your body and offset the lack of humidity drink plenty of water.

2. Avoid Alcohol, Coffee, and Tea and don’t smoke

Alcohol, coffee and tea dehydrate the body so quickly. Instead of these, intake hydrating beverages like lemon or lime juice or eat more foods with high water content.

Don’t smoke. No need to say about negative health effects of smoking.

3. Brush your dry skin with a skin brush

Before your daily bath or shower brush your dry skin with a skin brush. This will remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin that cause your skin to look rough and flakey. This is really helpful for your body.

4. Take short lukewarm showers

Don’t take long, steamy showers. Keep your showers short and make sure they’re warm not hot. Hot water will actually dehydrate your skin and also hot water removes the skin's natural oils more quickly than warm or cold water. Use mild soap and you can add some bath oil to the water. Pat gently yourself dry afterward with a towel but don’t rub.

5. Use Moisturizer cream

Apply moisturizer cream to your entire body after shower to lock in moisture. Moisturizer cream helps your body to lock in some of the residual moisture. And don’t forget to reapply moisturizer cream when ever you wash your hands and face.

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25 Best Things To Do For Your Skin

Hey -- your epidermis is showing -- all 20 square feet of it. And keeping it in showroom shape is no easy task. You could be battling breakouts, sun damage, dryness, irritation, unwanted hair or all of the above. The good news: You'll grow nearly 1,000 new layers of skin throughout your lifetime, so you've got plenty of chances to make sure it's smooth and glowing. To help, we sifted through the latest research and talked to lots of dermatology experts to come up with the 25 best tips. Follow them, and your skin will look so great you'll want to walk around naked (but don't, unless you're wearing sunscreen -- see number 21).

1. Suck it up

If your skin can't hold on to the products you put on it, you're just wasting money. "Lock in the benefits of a product's active ingredients by following up with a moisturizer," says Ranella Hirsch, M.D., president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. Look for a lotion containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin; they keep skin supple.

2. Vote red

A recent British study found that subjects who ate five tablespoons of tomato paste every day suffered milder sunburns than those who didn't. Researchers think lycopene, a powerful natural antioxidant found in tomatoes, provides the sun-shielding bene­fits. (Tip: Cook your romas--your body will absorb the nutrients more easily.) It's no excuse to drop the SPF, but at least you have a good reason to go to your favorite Italian joint.

3. Take a chill pill

Not that you need more to worry about, but it really is true that stress can mess with your com­plexion. Researchers at England's University of Manchester proved it using what many of us find the most brutal stress test: public speaking. They took pre- and post-presentation snips of skin from the butt cheeks of participants and then compared the cellular activity. The tense skin showed a 16.4 percent decrease in immune-system-regulating cells. Another study reported that stress caused acne to worsen. True, you can't protect your skin from every PowerPoint panic. But if you're under a lot of pressure, baby your skin.

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Natural Moisturizers for Dry Skin

Does your skin feel like a desert? Not to worry! Soft, supple skin is not a mirage. If you're stuck in a dry spell and searching for relief, try a few of these natural moisturizing techniques to hydrate and revitalize your skin.

Hydrating Facial Mask
In a small bowl, mix one avocado, one raw egg, and one teaspoon of coconut oil to form a creamy paste. Apply the paste to your face and let it work its magic for 25 - 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Raw eggs and avocados contain natural moisturizing proteins, making them a super combo for fresh, luxurious skin. Adding coconut oil provides a boost of antioxidants.

Milk Bath
Fill your bathtub with warm water and add up to five cups of rich, whole milk or buttermilk. Light a few candles, turn on some tunes, and soak yourself for twenty to thirty minutes. Milk contains proteins that can help smooth and rejuvenate dry skin.

Oatmeal and Yogurt Exfoliant
Mix one cup uncooked oatmeal and a few spoonfuls of plain yogurt to create an exfoliating paste. Use as a gentle body scrub to remove dry, flaky skin and dead skin cells. The oatmeal will do the scrubbing while the yogurt does the moisturizing.

Maintain a Healthy Diet
Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day and eat foods high in nutrients. Think fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco - all skin dehydrators, and avoid processed and packaged foods as much as possible.

By Laci Chiodo

Soften Your Skin

The number-one way to make dry, dull, pasty skin look radiant and smooth is to exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate (got that?). Use a gentle body scrub every day in the shower. To boost its effectiveness, rub it on using circular motions, spending a few extra seconds on rough spots like knees, elbows, and feet. An oil-based version will give you extra hydration. Two great options: Sephora Body Sugar Body Scrub and H20 Plus Sea Salt Skin Smoother.