Ever wish there was a magic drink that can give you energy, promote healthy hair, nails and skin? Plus balance your metabolism and detoxify your body? Well there is. Kombucha is an elixir or tea which has been aged to help normalize the body’s acidity or ph, detoxify the liver, blood and digestion system. What does this all mean? It means that Kombucha will make you feel good! Hey… when you feel good you look good, right?
Women spend so much on cosmetics and products for their outward appearance, but why not work from the inside out? After all, our skin is a reflection of our over all health. Getting to the root of the problem and treating our health seems much more practical than buying cosmetics to cover up the existing problems or ailments. If you can get past the vinegar like taste, this drink is well worth the pungent flavor. To be honest I like the taste now and look forward to the flavor! I prefer mango, grape or raspberry.
I thought this post would be helpful not only because all woman want a little help with their hair, skin, nails and metabolism, but because we are in the middle of flu season. Kombucha can help regulate your digestive tract with friendly bacteria, which is the center of our immune system. Due to the extreme amount of pesticides, antibiotics and preservatives, the friendly bacteria in our bodies is being killed off regularly. The friendly bacteria plays a huge role in our immune and digestive system so it very important that we replenish this bacteria through kefir, kombucha and yogurt.
Polyphenols are also present in Kombucha which help to fight free-radicals and promote youth and health. With a good diet and regular exercise, these raw and organic drinks can health to regain your body’s natural balance and promote an overall well-being.
I have tried many brands on the market and still go back to Synergy brand Kombucha. You can purchase this drink at a health food store near you for around $3.00. It is recommended that you not consume more than 1 bottle of Kombucha daily. www.SynergyDrinks.com
Enjoy your Kombucha and feel free to send any questions or feedback my way!
In December I met with Photographer Thomas Traylor and Model Vivian Nguyen for a photo shoot that all started from the inspiration of a pearl necklace. I have been wanting to work with Vivian for some time now and always love working with Thomas, so this shoot was destined to be great! Here is some of the work that we created together:
I have to admit that I am one of those women who have a horrible time keeping lipstick or lip gloss on my lips. Before I know it I am being Chatty Cathy with a client and convincing them that they need to wear a natural color lip pencil which will do wonders for them! I can see my client looking at my lips and then I remember, “Oh yeah I haven’t touched up since two clients ago!” It is great that I love my job so much that I become so absorbed in it, but it is horrible that I have to touch up my lips so often!
I have tried the ultra- dry and crusty long wear lipsticks which were less than exciting, along with every trick and product in the book. I still end up having to touch up about every 2 hours or less. Well, I guess this is a part of life! I can tell you that I have recently tried Nars Matte Velvet Lip Pencil, which I had amazing luck with. I am a huge Nars fan and add a piece or two to my kit when I can anyway. The Matte Pencil is very pigmented with a matte texture that lasts longer than most lip pencils. The great part is that I don’t need a lipstick to pair with it if I don’t want to. This is an all in one color… your lipstick and liner! I like to use a tiny dab of gloss in the center of my lip. Just enough to add shine but not enough to prematurely wear off my lip color by running all over.
Cruella, a true red shade, is a great choice for the holidays! This lip pencil retails for $24.00 and can be found at Sephora.com. As with any lip color try using a lip primer on and around the lips to keep your color on longer and to help prevent from the dreaded bleeding. I have really liked the performance of Trish McEvoy, MAC and Guerlain Lip Primers.
Happy Holidays and thanks for reading! I look forward to your feedback and love to hear about products that you have tried that have worked great for you.
Temptu Airbrush Makeup System has been streamlined for the everyday woman who wants to achieve flawless foundation in a short amount of time. There is no mess and the system is very simple to use, even for the first timer! The concept behind airbrush makeup is perfect looking skin and to look like your makeup is soft, natural and blended… just like you stepped off of the cover of a magazine.
This foundation, blush and highlighter can be for anyone who likes a natural and flawless look. If you dread using your brushes and creating a mess in the morning, then you may want to consider airbrushing!
The company,Temptu, is known for their amazing professional airbrush products and with the new airbrush makeup system, they have brought pro quality to the everyday woman. Even if you lack makeup skills, this system is really easy to use. Compared to a professional airbrush system, there is literally no mess and less maintenance.
Here is a video on how to use the Airbrush Makeup System:
Read more about the Temptu Airbrush System at Temptu.com. This system is available for purchase at Sephora.com.
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Olive oil is typically found in your kitchen pantry, but now in your medicine cabinet? The high quality oil is great for more than sauteing your favorite veggies! Try using olive oil as an eye makeup remover. Not only is this method more affordable, but it is much better for your delicate eye area skin and more effective.
Many cosmetic brands use a synthetic oil in their eye makeup removers, but if you have ever tried brands such as Lancome or Chanel then you know that their removers are not all that they are cracked up to be. Not to mention the fact that they are not worth the almost $3o price tag! Oil is known for literally melting off your eye makeup and this is why the ingredient has been ever so popular when used in mainstream beauty makeup removers.
After being irritated for years from fragrance and synthetic eye makeup removers, I tried Jojoba Oil and had great results! Jojoba Oil is found in many beauty products and is a great natural moisturizer for the skin, hair and nails, as is olive oil. Jojoba Oil is also a great alternative to Olive Oil if you can’t stomach the aroma.
If you have trouble with your eye makeup lasting throughout the day and end up looking like a raccoon, then opt for waterproof eye makeup products. In the past many women would avoid using waterproof products because of the difficulty removing them. Now that you can remove your eye makeup quickly and for less money… give that waterproof eye liner!
Here is a video on how I use Olive Oil to remove my waterproof eye makeup.
Enjoy your Kombucha and feel free to send any questions or feedback my way!
