Mineral Oil On My Face!?!? YUCK!!!

I've been reading various articles about mineral oil and it's use as a major ingredient in many of our favorite "big brand" skin care products. According to the articles mineral oil is used extensively in skin care products, anti aging products, and cosmetics. So I decided to research exactly what it is and why it SHOULD NOT be something I'm rubbing into my skin or my families.

To paraphrase the scientific definition, mineral oil is a petrochemical product, which basically means that it is derived from crude oil as a by product (that alone sounds gross) of the process used to create petroleum products, IE gasoline and is also called white oil. By the way...it doesn't spoil.

You are probably most familiar with mineral oil from baby oil as it is 100% mineral oil that has fragrance added. Hhhhmm...do you really want to rub that on your baby's skin? I sure don't!

Skin is the body's largest organ and must have proper nutrients to do it's job properly. Skin has a dual purpose, to remove toxins and absorb nutrients. As mineral oil creates a barrier, it does not allow the skin to perform it's duties. Imagine covering your body in an over sized yellow glove used to wash dishes. That is in essence what you are doing when you use mineral oil on your skin, or any products that contain it.

Some say mineral oil is linked to cancer, allergies and immunotoxicity. I had to look that word up also. Immunotoxicity is the toxicity of biological systems in the body and irritation of the skin, eyes or lungs. It's also suggested that mineral oil can lead to acne and premature aging.

Now I am by no means a doctor, so I cannot verify the information. However the argument is a compelling one for sure.

So you are probably wondering what to do now. You've dashed to your beauty drawer and read that the ingredient lists on your fav skin care products do indeed contain mineral oil...GASP!

I invite you to consider a highly regarded, premium brand, Arbonne. Our products are healthy, botanically based and are inspired by nature. We offer skin care, cosmetics, aromatherapy and health & wellness products.

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Here's to a Joyous Face!!



Happy Feet!

"Grab your coat, and get your hat. Leave your worry on the doorstep. Just direct your FEET, to the sunny side of the street!"

Diva's how wonderful do you feel after a nice relaxing pedicure? I truly enjoy being pampered and when it's all said and done I'm walking on air!

Now to be quite honest I haven't had a professional pedicure since my birthday in December...Don't be alarmed! I still managed to keep my feet looking great and feeling soft with periodic at home maintenance! Follow the steps below and keep your feet happy in between trips to the nail salon.

I use all Arbonne products. I use RE9 Advanced Body to keep my feet soft, especially my heels! 

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Good-looking toenails are easier to create and maintain than attractive fingernails. Mainly because your toenails need attention every 2 to 3 weeks, while fingernails need a fresh mani every week or week-and-a-half.

What you'll need...

Cotton balls, nail polish remover, a toe nail clipper (not a finger nail clipper, there is a difference), orangewood stick, a nail brush, buffer, antiseptic, pumice stone, nail color & top coat, RE9 Advanced Body Wash & Cream , bowl of soapy water with a few drops of olive oil and lemon juice.

Prep...

Pour the nail polish remover onto the cotton ball to remove any traces of old polish. Then use the buffer to smooth out the top of you nail. Smooth gently. Less is more, so check with your finger as you go.

Soak & Exfoliate...

Make sure your water is warm, to your liking and soak your feet for 3-5 minutes. This will not only assist in cleaning under the nail, it will soften it and the cuticles as well. After soaking use your nailbrush to remove dirt and any dry skin. Then, using your orangewood stick, very gently clean away any remaining dirt under the nails. 

 Dip feet back into water for a quick rinse. Now is the perfect time to use your pumice with the RE9 Advanced Body Wash and gently exfoliate your feet. Pay close attention to your heels and the balls of your feet.

Trim & Cut...

Use the nail clippers to cut and trim your toe nails. Be careful NOT to clip to short and NOT to curve the nail on the corners. You may end up with an ingrown toenail as they grow back. After you are done spray feet with your antiseptic.

Moisturize...

Believe me when I tell you, dry and cracked feet will make a well polished toe nail look horrible. Condition and moisturize your feet with Arbonne's RE9 Advanced Firming Body Cream. Use this time to massage the feet for several minutes. Rub the cream into your cuticles as well and then gently push them back with your orangewood stick.

*If your cuticles are sensitive you can wrap the end of the stick in a piece of your cotton balls.*

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Polish...

Remove any oils by wiping your toe nails with your antiseptic or nail polish remover. Prime your nails for polish by applying a clear base coat. To make it easier, place your foot flat on a level surface. Use your toe spreader or cotton balls to keep toes from touching while you polish. Paint a thin coat of base coat on each toenail. If you like a clean fresh look you can stop here. Or live dangerous with some color.

For more drama or to play with hues pick your favorite color and apply the same way you did the base coat and repeat once the first coat of color has dried. 

If you're like me you've messed up on the edges! Don't worry Diva's wrap a piece of cotton around your orangewood stick dip it into your nail polish remover and clean up the edges and any mistakes.

Once your nail polish has dried, apply your top coat for shine and a "polished" look. 

Without ruining your freshly painted toes, find a relaxing place to sit while the polish dries. I prefer a quick nap on the sofa!



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The 7 Minute Makeup Routine...Really!!

If you're anything like me, you DO NOT have an hour in the morning to devote to applying your make-up. After you've gotten the kids up, hubby out the door, the dog fed and walked and finally figured out what to wear to today's meeting with your bosses boss....you MIGHT have 10 minutes left to freshen your face and pull it all together. Well ladies, allow me to introduce to you the 7 minute make up routine? Why 7 minutes you ask...because I've tried 5 and it's simply unrealistic when trying to acheive a polished look. 

As a side bar,  investing in a skincare system that is pure, safe, and beneficial like Arbonne's RE9 system, that synergizes not one but nine major age defying elements and botanicals in a powerful system of products clinically proven to start working within 24 hrs, will help you acheive a Joyous Face even without makeup.



You barely have 10 minutes to waste on make-up so the following are the absolute make up products. After you have cleansed your face with a skin care system you can begin your make up regimen.

Primer:  

A primer prepares your face for make-up by smoothing fine lines and pores for a flawless face. To apply, simply smooth onto your face with your fingers.

Tinted Moustuirzer w/ SPF:

Tinted moisturizer delivers sun protection and natural-looking coverage while restoring and maintaing optimal moisture balance.

Your eyes communicate to people and convey feeling without saying a word. Be sure to highlight them.

Eye Liner & Mascara:

Generally you may not have time for a liquid liner in the morning so use a pencil instead. Use the eye liner to add a partial half moon line to the bottom lash line. Then use your pinky to gently stretch your top lid (creating a straighter surface to draw) and draw an extremely short line from the outer corner inwards only about 2/3 of the way in. The goal is to create a slight cat eye that does not readily register as a make-up effect, yet replaces the need to apply eyeshadow, since it will highlight your eyes. The trick is to not pass the pencil beyond the middle of the eyelid, and make the line thin.

Apply one coat of Mascara....wait 10 seconds and then apply your second coat to avoid clumpy lashes.

Bronzer:

Bronzer is a safe way to acheive a tanned look without compromising your skin to the dangerous rays of the sun. It can also be used to contour your face and add color without blush. The key to succesfully applying bronzer without looking like an orange streaky monster are:

USE a big powder or blush brush. Smaller brushes do not spread enough color so you will end up with streaks

BUILD up the bronzer. Do not sweep all at one, layer until you get the color you want. It's easier to add then it is to take away.

SWEEP from your forehead down to your jaw line in the shape of a "3". Using this technique highlights the areas light natuarally hits your face, for a natural look.

Lip Gloss/LipStick:
Pick your favorite shade and apply to finish your look. I like to apply Arbonne's Before Sub Lip Saver Sunscreen SPF 30 prior to applying my lipgloss or lipstick.

I hope this is helpful! Here's to a Joyous Face in 7 minutes or less!

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