Something New!!!!

I found an interesting product advertised on my Yahoo e-mail called " Dermitage ".  Advertised for dark circles, it's a good bet there are more products for skin care on the way, using  the Dermitage patented blend and delivery system.

Vibran C Firming Eye Gel; not quite Hydroderm or Dermitage, but Vitamin C gels have many characteristics that can be equally effective!

Much different from Hydroderm, the pictures on the main page are not simulated, but actual photos, lending more credibility in an instant.  Dermitage does offer a free trial, though, which should be well worth the time it takes to evaluate the product for yourself.

Why do companies create products, and then conceal most of the ingredients with a patent?  Mainly because they are approved for most of the blends used in the industry and by those who make their own skin care items, but more importantly, delivery methods are changing all the time. After all, having too many ingredients in common with other companies and their offerings wouldn't lend the air of magic needed to create the buzz needed, but changing the way the ingredients reach their intended target is more than a little noteworthy!  Rest assured; there aren't too many surprises lurking in the deep dark labs at Dermitage, which is probably true for Hydroderm as well.

Strivectin SD boasts a great blend, but has one ingredient, included for it's effects, which appears to be harmless.  Definitely try it before making your final decision!

It's always fun to try new products, though and a freebie is the best way.  If you aren't feeling that brave then you can always look at existing products to get an idea of how your skin will respond.  Part of the fun is shopping, but you may also notice that your skin starts responding to the changes favorably, as a new blend may have concentrations of active ingredients that differ from your normal product or blend.

I prefer getting a set of products to try, for skin problems that tend to travel in groups.  Then, I see what is working and start planning!

What would the world be without the variety that continues to pour out of innovative companies?

Enjoy!

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Keeping Your Balance While Keeping it Clean

How we cleanse our skin is just as important as the quality of our daily diet.  As we get older, harsh ingredients cease to be appropriate as skin takes longer to recover from having its pH disrupted and our natural oils stripped from its surface.  It is crucial to change our approach to avoid altering an already delicate balance.

Even mature skin needs to guard against developing acne, contrary to popular belief.  Great Skin Oil Control Cleanser balances the need to maintain the natural pH and oil content of the skin while removing the daily grime that clogs pores and dulls the complexion.

 Great Skin Oil Control Cleanser also acts as a gentle exfoliant, which can delay the signs of aging by encouraging cell renewal, then providing the moisturizing power of Allantoin.  One of the most interesting bits of information about Allantoin, is it's being a derivative of Ascorbic Acid.  With regular use, Great Skin Oil Control Cleanser will result in brightened skin tone and fewer age spots, without the use of Salicylic Acid, a.k.a. aspirin.  This is great for people who are allergic to aspirin and its derivatives.

Remember, once you use Great Skin Oil Control Cleanser , think about the active ingredients, do a little reading, and consider including some of these ingredients in your own hand made toiletries, but do try this formula first to see what the possibilities are!

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A Touch of Blusher: Fall 2007 Makeup Round-Up (#10-#7)

A Touch of Blusher: Fall 2007 Makeup Round-Up (#10-#7)

Stepping out of skincare mode for a moment.....I ran across this post and thought I would share it, mainly for its use of color.

One of the greatest influence on our sense of well being is color. The beauty market buzz ladies, just a few friends who are hooked on analyzing products and reproducing the results on our own, also play with color in blending our mineral make up.

Look at the color palettes and take a mindful moment to notice how you feel when seeing them. If you are extremely organized, jot down the colors that lift your spirits and consider changing the way you buy your cosmetics. It's alright to go with what is popular, but the connoisseur will purchase based on personal feelings.

To enhance your glow, pamper yourself with a personal home spa day. Try blending your own facial scrub the day before to allow the ingredients to "settle in", then gently scrub. Apply your handmade moisturizer or favorite, all natural brand. This creates a new, refreshed skin tone will support you new found approach to beauty. Including mood as part of your regimen is sure to enhance your aura with confidence.

The beauty market buzz is all about a total package. Analyze, then take control. Create your own buzz with an inner glow that comes with choosing the colors that lighten your mood!

Enjoy!

There's Nothing Better Than Free Stuff.....

Discoveries always make me smile and this is no exception. I found a wonderful little ebook with simple recipes for home made bath and body products that I will give away as a little gift to those who subscribe to Beauty Market Buzz or Black Market Beauty news letters and/or feeds.

As the months roll on I hope to widen the collection to include recipes for more complex skin care items, but will always include recipe blends that can be created with items form the health food store, including vitamin C serums, specialty facial masks, exfoliating cleansers....well, you get the idea!

All you have to do is join and the freebie will be emailed. Don't worry, I have no intention of flooding your email like many sites do with daily fluff. Just what I find that will help everyone recover stretch their beauty and skin care dollars!

What are you waiting for?

Warning: You Can Do This Too!

It's always a pleasure to take time out to give our skin a good going over. The more natural the ingredients, the more of our senses get filled and the greater our sense of well being.

L'Occitane Almond Apple Sweet Peel strokes the senses with some familiar home spa ingredients. The market buzz is about the simplicity of this product.

The first impression is that you are going to smell like an apple pie with almond ice cream topping, but this isn't the almond and apple here. Apple cider vinegar is the mild astringent used with almond shells as the scrubbing portion. Very basic, very homey. Rosemary supports the apple cider vinegar as a mild stimulant and glycerin is added to soften newly revealed skin as older skin is sloughed off through scrubbing. This is not only a time saver but a great way to boost your skin during the cooler months that are easing their way to our doorsteps.

Most of the buzz among the beauty market discussion “pod” has been wrapped around the different ways a home made version of this scrub gets altered to include different oils - like almond oil, coconut oil, or olive oil – and even the addition of essential oils. It is a tried and true scrub that can be approximated with turbinado sugar instead of almond shells...the sky's the limit! My little hoodlum, beauty market friends all got hooked on making their scrubs after trying out manufacturer's versions. You should see all the jars.

If you are ready to try this version of a home brewed skincare system L'Occitane Almond Apple Sweet Peel is a good way to introduce yourself to this sort of scrub, before you start blending your own!

Hyaluronic Acid: The key to Moisture

I get tons of questions from people who, while cruising through Black Market Beauty, need help with subjects more akin to skin care aspect of beauty. It's kind of tough to figure out what to put on before you use your mineral make up. Since most questions address issues common to mature skin we usually end up talking about moisturizers. The beauty market's buzz is all about holding more moisture in place to create a more youthful appearance, and delivering what has been lost from the skin through time and weather.

Moisturizers have always been the backbone of most skin care products that address aging or sun damaged skin. Where some are very obvious and have been used since ancient times, like olive oil, coconut oil, lanolin, or avocado oil, others are not. One of the items we see often see now is Hyaluronic Acid. It sounds pretty fierce, but then anything with the word “acid” attached makes our minds wander to drain cleaners and glass etching. It also makes those who want to keep anything that might be a “chemical” out of their beauty basics, cringe. Have no fear, all is not lost.

Hyaluronic Acid occurs in nature and can be extracted from ground cockscombs..poor little roosters, but often is produced through bacterial fermentation, which is a process that most people find much less objectionable. It has super moisture retention potential and is found in human skin along with the two other, crucial components, collagen and elastin. It forms a gel when exposed to water, and is used in those lip plumping injections that are all the rage.

A “cocktail" of vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, Co-enzyme Q-10, and hydrolyzed elastin results in an anti aging cream that holds moisture in place, plumping up wrinkles to create a smooth surface for make up application. Companies like Nivea, Avon, and Prescriptives all rely on Hyaluronic acid to create their most effective anti aging products. You can also blend this with lipsticks to create plumper lips without injections. Add a little DMAE for an added boost, but do so gradually.

We who make our own skin care products also use this wonderful ingredient, saving money by blending it ourselves instead of paying for the advertising budgets of the bigger commercial skin care houses. Once you feel comfortable making less complex facial creams, consider venturing into those that include Hyaluronic acid. It will definitely elevate your facial creams to a new level of effectiveness, drop a note at Black Market Beauty to find out where to get it for your very own creations. You can find out what the beauty market's buzz has been about.

Ageless Beauty, Health and Wellness: Virgin Coconut Oil for Ageless Beauty, Health and Wellness

Even though hair care subjects usually make me cringe, I found this item quite useful. Both olive oil and coconut oil have long chained molecules that enable them to bind more effectively with hair shafts. Once you get your method o use perfected, you will see and feel the difference these natural oils can make!

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Ageless Beauty, Health and Wellness: Virgin Coconut Oil for Ageless Beauty, Health and Wellness

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