by Diana Ajih on August 27, 2009
in skin

This time of year, late summer, reminds me of the sweet smell of figs. The luscious fruit is now in season and I’m gobbling them up by the dozen. I spent many summers at my grandparent’s home in Pasadena where they had abundant fig and avocado trees. Any beauty product that brings back those sweet memories is one that I love to use during the summer months.
Fig infused cleaners and creams have many beneficial properties and contain anti-inflammatory agents and natural moisturizers. Nude’s intense moisture mask ($60 for 1.4 oz at Sephora) is ideal for reviving delicate or dry skin. It contains milk peptides, honey, fig and liquorice to nourish skin leaving it soft. Red Flower’s exotic globally inspired treatments are always a treat. The Red Flower Tangerine Fig Butter Crème ($52 for 5.8 fl. oz. at Apothica.com) instantly transports me to instant relaxation. The Tangerine Fig Butter purifies and detoxes while balancing the effects of the Red Flower Hammam treatments. The Korres Fig Shower Gel ($13.00 for 8.45oz, at Skinstore.com) is a treat of a sudsy fig-scented shower or bath experience. The gel is rich in aloe, vitamin C and E as well as anti-oxidant enzymes. A treat and wonderful scent to simply shower, toss on a summery tunic and flip-flops after a day at the pool. Another gloriously fig-scented shower was is from AHAVA. The Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Wash – Hibiscus and Fig ($19.50 for 17oz at Skinstore.com) is created for the needs of delicate and very dry skin. The creamy body wash helps to heal dry skin and the fig extract helps to fight inflammation, it also does not contain any SLS or parabens. Enjoy the sweet smell of summer, while we count the days until the arrival of fall…
Guest post from my friends at The Find!
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We all love to try new scents now and again but choosing the right scent can be difficult and very time consuming. So after proper searching, let me introduce to you 5 Eco-Friendly Perfumes that are unique, well-crafted, and all natural with long-lasting scents.
- Aveda Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray- “Inspired by the ancient art of Indian attar perfumes, Ancient Attar is created with 100% botanical essential oils, including traditional attar ingredients, rose and sandalwood, creating a modern, feminine aroma.” (Retail $70)
- L’Occitane Verbena Harvest Eau De Toilette- A fresh, captivating scent of Verbena with a rosy mix of geranium and lemon tree. I love the scent of the tropics. It’s great to wear after shower and the perfect summer fragrance. (Retail $46)
- Demeter Vintage Naturals Patchouli- A hand-crafted fragrance centered around the scents of patchouli, orange, cardamom, cedar, vetiver, and nutmeg. Made with all natural ingredients with packaging made from recycled materials. (Retail $68)
- Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Solid Perfume- A solid perfume with blends of spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and juicy mandarin. It’s formulated with natural essential oils, organic soy, and coconut waxes. 100% Vegan! (Retail $9)
- Ecco Bella Eaus de Parfum- A fresh, light scent of Lemon Verbena derived from oils of lemon, lemongrass, geranium, and rosemary. Another great summer-inspired fragrance! (Retail $21.50)
Here’s your chance to win one of these natural fragrances. Two lucky readers will enjoy Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Solid Perfume Travel Set. The trio set includes:
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Soy Candle
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Body Butter
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Guava Solid Perfume
- Matches
- Beautifully patterned gift box
The giveaway ends July 6th at Midnight. To enter, fill out the entry box below. For rules & regulations, click on the Details tab. Want to increase your odds of winning?
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CONGRATULATIONS LORI OSMAND AND JASMINE LOVITT, YOU ARE THE WINNERS!
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by Diana Ajih on June 18, 2009
in Summer

If you are off to a beach or poolside this summer be sure to have a sunscreen strategy in place. If you haven’t stocked up on skin protection essentials, Shiseido has the perfect solution. Everything you’ll need is in their “Super Sun Set”. The kit includes: – 2.5 oz Ultimate Cleansing Oil, 2.0 oz Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 PA+++, 0.14 oz Sun Protection Lip Treatment SPF 36 PA++, – 0.06 oz Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 PA+++, – 4 x Refreshing Cleansing Sheets and a mini orange pouch. The collection features Shiseido’s Dual Sun Protection System which protects from UV rays and nourishes your skin at the same time. For apres sun, transition to your evening out with the “Ultimate” cleansing oil. It’s a rinse-off oil-based cleanser made to thoroughly remove water-resistant sunscreen and makeup. The set sells at Sephora for $54.
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Happy 4th of July everyone! I’ll be back tomorrow with some more great reviews on beauty products. Be safe, be careful and remember to protect yourself from the summer rays. Today is the day for barbeque’s, going to the beach, fireworks and just having fun. You’ll be spending a lot of time outside and the sun is at it’s worse in the middle of the day. So make sure, to lather up on sunscreen and try not to spend too much time outdoors. If you need tips or advice on great products to protect your skin’s health and beauty, then check out the skin and summer category on the right. There are some great products to protect your skin from the sun rays.
Ok all…….. See you tommorrow!!!!
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by Diana Ajih on June 4, 2008
in Summer

Essie has just brought out 4 new fun colors to play with for summer. The new Neon Collection which hit stores June 1, is hip, bold, beautiful with a appealing modern look. I love playing with colors especially hot, bold ones. Very sexy colors, not for the shy types. If you’re looking for fun colors to play with this summer, the Essie Neon Collection is a hot choice. These vibrant shades definitely stands apart from the crowd.
Beauty at Your Finger Tips with Essie’s New Neon Collection is brought to you by http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com
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by Diana Ajih on May 3, 2008
in skin
Need to maintain you skin’s beauty and health for this summer? Check out Sephora’s new Sun Safety Kit for Summer 2008. The kit is stocked with 11 travel-sized sun essentials to protect yourself from the hot summer rays. It is packed in a nice eco-friendly water proof pouch too. The SPF ranges from 15 to 55 to protect your skin and it also includes a UV indicator card for monitoring the daily UV index. The travel size products includes sunscreen and skincare for the face and body. All the essentials needed for protecting the health and beauty of your skin. Here’s the best part: 10% of the proceeds will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. This is a limited edition so I’m going to order one before it’s all gone and you should too! (Retail Value $87) $25

Protect Skin Beauty and Health with Sephora’s Summer Collection is brought to you by http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com
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