Sebamed: how to embrace barrier support and get healthy skin

 Hi ya Gorgeous,
TGIF!  Are you ready for the weekend?

I am. I've recently returned from travel plus I have sfx makeup clients this weekend. Phew!
Tired though glad for all of these fun projects.

To add to it, I have some fun skincare products to play with and show you. Meet Sebamed.
If you are international, you know them. If you are in the United States, you may have only learned about them in the past few years.
So let's look at the Sebamed a bit more in depth!

Arbonne Re9 vs Sebamed

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Happy Sunday!

One more day of the Red Bull Air Show for me before I return home for some rest! Oy! This neck pain from when I fell running has been so sore and painful all weekend!

Arrgghh!!

And with that rant over, onto this, coming later in the week I will have a "vs" video of  the Arbone Re9 skincare system versus the Sebamed system.

 Stay tuned for that. In the meantime, meet Arbonne Re9 botanical skincare.

“How often should I wash my hair?" with Dr. Nussbaum

 Hello Gorgeous!
Oh the happy new year joy continues! Today I have a guest post from Dr. Nussbaum on the all important question "How often should I wash my hair?".

NYC-dermatologist, Dr. Marnie Nussbaum and celebrity hair stylist, Naté Bova to save you (and your hair) a headache. Here is their easy-breezy guide to help you gauge the right routine for your locks:

• Co-Washing. “Co-washing is extremely beneficial to those with dry, dehydrated or damaged hair, otherwise it will simply weigh down those the fine-haired. Since unshampooed hair retains more of its natural oils than shampooed hair, the conditioner’s moisturizing agents will now leave strands even smoother and silkier than usual,” says Bova.
• Non-Foaming Shampoo and ‘No-Poo’. “The biggest problem with ‘no poo’ is many experience extremely oily and greasy looking strands in the beginning, because your scalp keeps producing natural oils at the same rate it did when you used a basic shampoo that stripped your hair. You can still get healthy hair results by opting for a shampoo that is made with natural or organic ingredients and one that doesn't contain sulfates, paraben or harsh chemicals like Aviva’s Hydracreme Shampoo. Formulated with an assortment of botanical extracts, the shampoo works to eliminate buildup without stripping your hair of the moisture it needs, leaving your locks nourished and your scalp soothed,” says Dr. Nussbaum.
• Cleansing Conditioners. “Cleansing conditioners work well with thicker, wiry hair because they leave more humectants throughout the hair. It is also a frizz controller because the humectants in most of these products can give a 'weight' to the hair strands keeping unruly hair under control.  Dry or dyed hair can also benefit from these products, because they leave your hair feeling conditioned. Those with finer hair can also use these products, but should alternate regularly with a regular shampoo” says Bova.
• Scalp Washing. “Incorporating a soap and alkali-free scalp shampoo into your weekly regimen can help to stabilize you hairs structure, as well as treat sensitive and delicate scalp conditions while eliminating dandruff. I often recommend Sebamed Scalp Activating Shampoo to patients as it’s a pH balanced wash that naturally supports scalp circulation – which is essential for hair growth and thicker-looking hair” says Dr. Nussbaum

As far as to how often you should be washing your hair? Dr. Nussbaum says, “All of these routines allow your hair to retain its natural oils, which will prevent dryness of the scalp and strands. Depending on the texture and condition of your hair you shouldn’t wash your hair on a daily basis. The drier your hair, the less you should wash but I do recommend using a regular shampoo once or twice a week to cleanse the scalp and alleviate product buildup left behind from hairsprays, mousse or gels.”

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Sebamed: for Olympic swimmer itchy flaky skin

8 Healthy Meals You Can Make in a Microwave

Before you dial-in your usual order of greasy Chinese take-out, try one of these tasty (and healthy!) microwave recipes

This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article After leaving the office, the last thing you want to do is slave away in your kitchen -- which is why your fridge is decorated with take-out menus and your freezer stocked with Lean Cuisines. But who has time for a home-cooked meal? Surely not you, right? Wrong. If you've got a microwave, you've got the only appliance you need for a quick and healthy meal. Just follow one of these easy recipes that you can actually nuke from scratch. Get recipes

Hi! Are you and your family watching the Olympics like mine?

 I am so beyond crazy proud of all of the United States of America athletes! Go team USA! Now-as I tri train, I have been in chlorine more than I would like to say-in fact I got a weird rash from my time in the chlorine.

Alas-there is a simple solution:

1. When doing alot of swimming or ever using a public swimming pool-rinse immediately, I mean immediately upon getting out of the water. Using soap would really help.

2.Apply a hydrating skin protectant creme. Now for those who don't like petrolatum, this could make you squeamish. Either a petrolatum or zinc based hydrating barrier can help heal the skin from constant chlorine contact.

Or you can wash with a non soap and alkali free cleanser like Sebamed. It's pH 5.5 for healthy skin and I know many a swimmer who has used it to help their swimmer's itch. It has a very light foam and scent and rinses clean. Trust me-after swimmer's itch, it will feel good.

You can find more about Sebamed by visiting www.sebamed.com or checking your local boutique retailer. Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!