Bye Bye Blemish helps my camping induced pimple!

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I went camping over the weekend and though I packed my facial cleansing cloths to remove my makeup as I roughed it out in the elements, I still got a pimple. Darn it!

So I have started to use it, and it has a light scent, not overpowering and didn't sting when I applied. The best thing about this acne/pimple product is that it is using 5% salycilic acid to treat the blemish instead of the harsher benzoyl peroxide.

Either way-I expect this unwanted guest to be gone by morning! Enjoy the videos, and remember to subscribe to get your chance at product giveaways!

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Teenage acne cleared with DERMERA!

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Okay my friends and loved ones, I have been sitting on this product story for awhile because I needed to hear back from a young man who I had lent this product to. See, I rarely, very occasionally get a pimple let alone a full breakout. To that statement I praise God and knock on wood! So, he was shy about doing photos and I can understand that not all are ready to just hang it all out there like myself. So he tested the product and used it for a full two weeks; enough time to let the skin work half way through a 28 day cycle of natural occuring shedding, and guess what? Success! He is experiencing a clearing up of red bumps and whiteheads, along with a smoothing of blackheads along the nose and chin. Phew! I'm so glad of that because it's one thing if I try a product and it doesn't work, but it's another to ask a teenager with a fragile disposition to test something and have his hopes built up and then have the product not deliver on the promise. So amen to that, this line worked for him and perhaps could work for you? It's reasonable at $29 for the 3 products. Below are some testimonies from others about it, and if you want to know more or order, just go to: www.dermera.com ! Enjoy!
Tracy
After years of using different products, this worked for my problem skin. I would recommend it to anyone who wants clearer skin.

Michelle
After dealing with hormone induced acne for 5 months, I found this product. I am so happy I tried it! I've used it for exactly a week now and my blemishes are 90% cleared up! I couldn't be happier! I will continue to use this product.

Leslie
Most acne products are extremely drying and leave my skin tight and flaky without even giving good results. This product does an excellent job at calming inflammation, and after only a week of use, I'm noticing that my skin is clearing up.

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Boscia luminizing black mask

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Well hello and happy weekend my friends! The Mancub and I had a busy Saturday morning testing the black luminizing mask from Boscia. It may look funky,but it's actually quite lovely.

Now, as it started, Mancub was watching the dvd of Nanny McPhee in preparation for going to the theatre to see the second installment of Nanny McPhee-what I really want to know, is the prequel of Nanny McPhee. I have questions: like how did she get those hairy moles and bulbous nose? You know, when I say mole or think mole it always reminds me of the Austin Powers movie scene where he can't help himself but tease the young agent about his large chin mole. Okay, back to Boscia.
Naturally, what ever I am doing, my lil' Treasure Bupkus wants to do too and that is how he ended up putting on some Boscia luminizing black mask.

It is designed to be a peel off mask so it goes on wet, sticky and a touch tacky in the application. Using a fan brush to apply this would be better than fingers so it can be worked into the skin better, but I"m on a time schedule here to get this sampled and the story written before I am off to my Sebamed gig at Costco!

I applied it, Noah applied it, and then we continued to clean up the house a bit; or I should say that I cleaned and he "sorted" his Legos which means he sat and played when he needed to be cleaning!
The pulling off part is always a bit funky? I have at times applied a peel off really thickly and with enough time allotted to dry it can come off in a large chunk.

Alas that is not what happened in this test; in fact I am pretty sure that I did not apply it thick enough!

My ever presetn helper next to the Holy Spirit is my mancub and boy if that isn't professional spa help, what is? He is intrigued with pulling it off.

It pulled off clean, left no residue and my skin feels great. I think I'm looking like a skin care saleslady today!
Some notes about the Boscia luminizing black mask: it's main function is to boost skin clarity and radian by minimizing hyper pigmentation.

• It uses these key ingredients:
• calcium Montmorillonite Clay from France which contains 67 minerals that pull toxins from the skin
• -maritime pine park extract from maritime trees
• vitamin C
• witch hazel
• rosemary leaf extract
• and eucalyptus extract

Yes, I liked the product and can recommend it to brides getting ready for photos, teenagers going back to school and basically anyone wanting to have an at home spa experience. :) Enjoy it!

To get some visit Sephora or www.bosciaskincare.com

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C.L.E.A.R. skin tips from Paula Begoun

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Hi friends,
Are you enjoying the "guest blogging" ? I hope so! I trust that the "cosmetics cop" Paula Begoun will have some helpful and insightful tips for you to help get your skin in great back to school shape- just right for year book photos too!
Enjoy and remember to tell yourself how beautiful you are! Jesus loves you and so do I!
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Back To School C.L.E.A.R. Skin Secrets from Paula Begoun


It’s almost that time of year again, a time when parents are scurrying to buy back to school supplies while teenagers are in pursuit of the perfect outfit for the first day of class. In the mist of all this, teenagers must also contend with stubborn acne, which is exacerbated by the stress of returning to school. To help alleviate some of the tension, below are Acne C.L.E.A.R. Skin Tips from Paula Begoun, skincare expert and bestselling author of Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me.

•Clean Twice Daily: Use a gentle, water-soluble cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup that lead to clogged pores and dull-looking skin. A cleanser with an antibacterial agent such as triclosan can jump-start the process of killing acne-causing bacteria.
•Leave-On Exfoliant is a Must: Daily use of a well-formulated, leave-on product with salicylic acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid, or BHA) works beautifully to remove dead skin cells that get stuck in pores, mix with excess oil, and lead to breakouts. Salicylic acid also works to reduce the redness from acne and provides an additional antibacterial punch, getting you that much closer to clear, super-smooth skin!
•Eradicate Acne-Causing Bacteria: After exfoliating, apply a lightweight anti-acne product that’s medicated with benzoyl peroxide. This topical disinfectant is genius at quickly eliminating the bacteria that leads to the acne you don’t want! Apply your benzoyl peroxide product to breakout-prone areas—don’t spot treat only the acne you see now! Doing so means you’ll end up chasing acne all over your face, which is frustrating.
•Avoid Heavy Moisturizers: If you have oily skin, do not use moisturizer, even if it’s oil free! Your face is already producing an excess amount of oil and there is no need to add more. If you have dry areas, apply a lightweight, gel-textured moisturizer for soothing relief or opt for a serum, especially great to prep skin for makeup.
•Remove Surface Pimples: Need to pop that prominent blemish fast before your date? You can do it in three easy steps. First, cleanse skin and pat dry. Next, using the flat of your fingertips (not your nails) place your fingers on the edge of the swelling. The final step is to gently push down and in on the swelling. If that doesn’t release the contents the first time, change the positioning of your fingers and try again. If that doesn’t work, you are done. REMEMBER, never scratch, itch or burn your pimple! What else to avoid? Toothpaste! You’ll read that this works great to eliminate a stubborn pimple, but in fact it can make matters worse by causing excess irritation.
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