Body Scrub

In the midst of the cold blustering winter, I purchased a body scrub in anticipation of wanting soft smooth skin for the summer months. I opted to purchase Bliss’s Lemon+Sage Velvety-soft skin polish because I always love the smell of Bliss products and it sounded like it would be less harsh than an exfoliater but more impactful than a simple lotion. After using this little gem a few times over the past weeks, I can confirm that that is exactly how this product is.

Before you take a shower, you scoop a generous handful out and scrub it into your skin, all over your body, for a minimum of 5 minutes. Then, hop in the shower and rinse it all off. After getting out of the shower and drying off, you will notice how much softer your skin is. I purchased my scrub at Sephora but I believe it is available at many different stores. Happy scrubbing!

Alyssa

Yes!...to clear skin?

I hate acne, I hate acne, I hate acne, I hate acne! Try as I might, sometimes I just can't avoid breaking out, and nothing ruins an outfit more than an unclear complexion. While I understand that acne can come from stress or hormones, I never considered that my makeup remover could be the culprit. I had been loyally buying Nutrogena's makeup wipes for quite some time, and despite the fact that my face uncomfortably tingled while using it and my cheeks felt tight when I finished, I didn't really consider changing products. With that being said, one day while at Target, I spotted these "Yes to Cucumbers" makeup towels and I decided to buy them (I'd heard great reviews of them). The first time I used these wipes my face felt amazing afterwards, so good that I didn't even think I needed to moisturize (I did, just in case). Now, a month into using these sheets and I am so pleased with them that I will absolutely continue to buy them. And for those of you suffering from acne, the line has a "Yes to Tomatoes," extension that contains salicylic acid.

Alexa

Preparing for Fall

A reoccurring theme with me is scents.  Scented candles, scented body washes, scented sprays – scented everything!  So with fall just around the corner it is only fitting that I discuss my favorite what I call ‘pre fall scents’.  In my opinion, the Philosophy shampoo/body gel/bubbles pictured above are the perfect pre fall scents – Cinnamon Buns, Pumpkin Pie and Animal Crackers.  As you can see, in one picture I singled out Animal Crackers.  In my opinion this is by far the best smelling Philosophy product.  Animal Crackers is such a different take on the standard fall aromas and my nose is loving it!!

Alyssa