Sunshine, Heat and A Bit of Balance

Sun is shining, sandals are on our feet and we are ready for that summertime weather, but is your skin ready?

There is always factors at this time of year with being prone to breaking out from a product or your face developing a burn from the sun because the necessary steps were not taken in preventing this.

First thing you need to make sure you do, whether you burn or tan, you need to be wearing a minimum of SPF 25 either alone or in your moisturiser. 

Whether you burn or you tan, you are still doing damage to your epidermal layers and you are increasing your risks of cancers, premature ageing and severe burns that scar. A tan is still part of burning your skin, you are just burning the layers faster. Either way, you are not helping your skin. Please stay protected.

Second thing, if you find you are developing more oil and you are perspiring more in the summer then you need a gel moisturiser which will help in balancing your skin's oil production and it will also be light enough so your skin can still breathe and take on the effects and heat. 

Here are my Top 3:

#3:       Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

$31.00 The Bay, Sears

 This is a lightweight lotion that helps smooth, soften and improve the skins texture. It also helps with balancing the oil production in the skin's layers over time.

Apply it twice a day (morning and night) for best results.

#2:    Shiseido Pureness Moisturising Gel-Cream

$40.00 The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart

This is also a lightweight gel-cream and it helps balance as well as clear the skin of any imperfections that have developed over time to our skins surface.

With regular use you will notice a change in the feel and look of your skin, as this product softens and improves the skins texture.

#1     Estee Lauder Clear Difference Oil Control Lotion

$40.00 Sears

This is a great moisturiser for anyone who is prone to oily skin and has trouble with breakouts. Not only does this help balance but it also is so lightweight that it feels like you are getting enough moisture but it isn't heavy. 

It gives you a matte finish as well and helps your make-up go on smooth and a matte finish. 

The only downside to these moisturisers is they do not have SPF in them so I personally will recommend adding in a SPF booster which you can pick up at any skincare counter. It just adds a bit of protection into your moisturiser.  If you have trouble finding these items, just add your facial sunscreen into your moisturiser and apply it to your areas of concern. 

Happy Following!!!! :)

Glowing Skin From Head to Toe

Those winter blahs are kicking in and we are noticing the white skin that comes with the weather changing and we no longer see the sun as much as we do in the summer time. But don't worry I have the perfect solution to get glowing skin and to get you feeling better about accepting the white legs in the winter.

I'm not suggesting tanning beds because those are not the solution. I am suggesting purchasing an all over body scrub. The Body Shop has an amazing scrub and it smells delicious (enough that you can eat it, but i wouldn't suggest that either) It is called Spiced Vanilla Body Scrub and it works wonders.

The other thing you need to keep up with is moisturizing after you get out of the shower. It's that extra step that we always forget to do after and usually that is when our dry, scaly skin develops. It is very important to keep moisture locked into your skin because there is nothing like being in class or in a meeting and you are scratching your legs.

Another great way is to purchase a tinted moisturizer if you want a subtle colour on your skin throughout year. It is a safer way of getting that glow. But the best way is to exfoliate and follow with a moisturizer. With those simple steps you will be that much closer to beautiful, glowing skin in no time.

Check out Bath and Body Works, The Body Shop and Arbonne

Rescue 101 For Dry Cracked Hands

When the colder weather hits and you are not prepared for it, your hands will be wishing you were more prepared.

In the wintertime or even colder weather changes, your hands are the first ones to be touched by the chilly air. Some of us don't wear the proper protection (gloves, mittens, etc.) and that's when we pay the damaging price.

Every ounce of moisture gets sucked out of your hands, which leads them to feel tight and then you notice they start to crack. At this point, you need to stop anymore damage from happening. When you let your hands go unprotected you can develop circulation problems later in life and also develop arthritic symptoms as well later on.

To help heal your hands I have narrowed down my list of hand cremes depending on skin type:
1.) Arbonne Ultra-Hydrating Hand Creme (all skin types)
2.) The Body Shop- Almond Oil Hand and Nail Creme (for all skin types)
3.) The Body Shop- Hemp Hand Creme (for very dry skin)


This is my recommendation. Everyone has their own favourites.

Bundle those hands up and take care of them! Unfortunately, they age faster if they are left uncared for. Enjoy!