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September 23, 2021
SPAtember, Beauty Tips To Spa At Home
September is National Skincare Awareness month, and what better time to pamper your skin than with some beauty tips from The Beauty Spotlight Team. Check out these great SPAtember beauty tips.
Spa At Home Skincare
Looking for an essence that’s more than an essence? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has discovered Korean skincare brand, Abib’s Okjuk Essence, loaded with Solomon’s Seal extract, is a nutritious anti-aging hydrator. Plus, it’s on sale at Amazon!
Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Serum is a wonderful antioxidant-rich serum that offers skin incredible hydration and protection from free-radical damage. It boasts a blend of novel peptides that help boost collagen production, and the result is the appearance of firmer skin and plumped fine lines. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog also loves that it helps to brighten the skin, fade hyperpigmentation, and it leaves skin soft, supple, smooth and incredibly luminous.
Splurge or steal? That was Prime Beauty‘s decision to make when looking for a particular skincare item. Her find is a steal we should all take advantage of.
Are
you ready to rock that next ZOOM Meeting? Or do you hate how you look
on video? Mask wearings and the Zoom meetings forced many to look at
themselves with unfavorable lighting and awkward angles, noticing some
features that make you look older than you are.
It is all about the eyes and you can’t hide from it! Some much-needed anti-aging eye treatments are what you need so your eyes are ready to be the center of attention! Found out how they can with this post from Barbie’s Beauty Bits.
Spa At Home Makeup
Is the Disney x ColourPop Bambi Palette worth picking up? Over on Southeast by Midwest Cassie has a review with swatches to help you decide.
Treat Yourself To Some Fashion And Food
Angie at Your True Self Blog has compiled a list of what you can wear that has unlimited potential.She has rounded up her favorite basics that go with most anything and everything in her closet. If you have these basic pieces, she thinks it would be really easy for you to find something to wear every day! Age doesn’t matter.
Food Stuck. It’s a real thing, especially after months of stress eating, feeling limited, and using food for entertainment and comfort. Fall is here, and we are ready to get unstuck from the food habits that have added pounds to our scale and inches to our waist.
It’s time to stop making excuses and learn how to master food habits that align with how we want to look and feel to build a body you love that loves you back. Learn about this on The Culinary Cure.
July 29, 2019
The Ultimate Self-Care Guide
Having a self-care guide in our lives is a must in my book. Let's face it, life is busy, and sometimes, it can be darn hard! We all have things that take their toll on us, and if we don’t look after ourselves, we may find a lot of the things that we face to be overwhelming. Sound familiar? If so then this guide is for you, so keep reading!
I know, the expression self-care can sound a bit cliche. But there is a lot of evidence behind self-care, along with tons of benefits it can bring to us. For example, feeling less stress and anxiety, furthering our overall well-being, even improved mental health. The good news is that self-care doesn’t have to take long. You could do one thing a day and feel the benefit right away! If you’re not sure where to start, but want to make some changes, then here are some of the things that you can be doing.
Don’t Forget #selfcaresunday
No matter where you turn online and on social media, someone somewhere will be talking about self-care, as it is all about putting yourself first physically, mentally, and emotionally. The truth is it can be hard for some to think about taking out some me-time. But you need to remember that self-care is not selfish. The truth is when you put yourself first, everyone around you will win. You can be a better partner, a better parent, a better friend, and a better colleague. So take some time each day and make it count.
Create A Happy List
While this may sound a little odd, trust me, it works. So, what I want you to do is at the end of every day, write out a happy list, or a list of things that you are grateful to have in your life. It can be small things, like finding a Sephora gift card that you did not know you had, adding fresh cut flowers in your home, to eating a yummy meal. A focus like this can shift your motivation and thinking. It helps you to recognize the things that are going right in your life, rather than concentrating on the negative. To motivate you, it can be a fun idea to get a cure journal to write it (Erin Condren does some amazing ones). Then you can be inspired and motivated to do with daily prompts.
Rest Your Eyes
So much of our days, through work and social time, is spent in front of screens. Not only can this lead to tech neck, but it can and does take a toll on our eyes. Which can cause things like headaches, eye strain, and blurred vision. There is a rule of twenty, where every twenty minutes you should take a twenty-second break, and look at something that is over twenty feet away. If you wear contact lenses, then it can be a good idea to have at least one or two days a week where you don’t wear your glasses, for example.
Spa Time
It can feel like such a luxury to take yourself off to a spa to have facials or a massage and trust me; this is the type of pampering you need! If you really can’t fit that in with what you have going on in life, then you could at least treat yourself at home. There are so many at-home sheet masks that you could use, as well as foot spas and essential oils to give you that wonderful spa feeling.
Think About Your Breathing
Studies have suggested that around 20 minutes of yoga breathing (like you would in a yoga class) can improve your mood and even help to improve your memory. Which is why implementing some yoga into your life is essential. If you can't find time for yoga, at least take the time to do some yoga breathing techniques right before going to sleep. There is an alternate-nostril approach that you could try:
- Make an L-shape with your right thumb and first finger; then take a deep breath.
- From there, press the right side of your nose with your thumb, like you are trying to block your nostril. Breathe out.
- Breathe in with your other nostril, and then block your left nostril and take your hand off the right one. Breathe out, and then breathe in.
- Repeat for twenty minutes.
Laugh With Friends
If you want to feel good and be happy, then what is better than being able to laugh with your friends? Research has found that when you laugh, it helps to release endorphins, which are those happy or feel-good hormones. So yes, you can benefit from having a giggle! It can also be comforting to spend time with friends and talk things out, at the same time, too.
So beauties, as you can see the overall the goal to self-care is to take advantage of the opportunities around us! Doing so will allow us to change the outcome in life to something more positive. Which ultimately will encourage healthy relationships, less burnout, self-love, happiness and more!
March 31, 2019
Top 10 Ways To Pamper Yourself At Home
Whether you work all of the time or are overwhelmed with the organizational tasks of home and kids, time for yourself can seem like an impossible dream. You can only fantasize about an outdoor massage or a day at the spa. And aside from time, the cost of going to a day spa can also be a factor. But beauties let me tell you, you need to find time for yourself. While I know this is much easier said than done, I am going to give you some tips to escape reality and show yourself some much needed me time in the comfort of your own home.
For this post, I have partnered up with Measurable Difference to share with you "Top 10 Ways To Pamper Yourself At Home." I was able to try some of their skincare products and so can you! As having a relaxing day of pampering, doesn’t have to cost an arm & a leg, especially with the 20% discount they have offered all of my readers!
So, if you would like to know how to bring that spa experience to your home continue reading.
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It will be impossible to relax if you have your husband and or children around. So, first and foremost send everyone away for a day of fun with dad, grandparents, their friends, etc. I’m sure they will appreciate this just as much.
Top Tips To Spa At Home
Soak In A Bath
My spa routine will start with creating a calming bath. And nothing relaxes me more than soaking my stresses away with some aroma oils and bath bombs, while listening to some relaxing music, and let’s not forget about enjoying a glass (or more) of wine!
One of the aroma oils I used for my at home Spa day is Measurable Difference Rose Hip Hydrating Body Oil. This sweet, intensely floral hydrating body oil soothes the skin as the fragrance elevates your mood. I like to add it to my bath water. But, you can also apply it to your damp skin after you get out of the bath.
If oils are not your thing, bath bombs are a great way to relax, moisturize and detoxify, turning your bathtub into a pampering spa experience can help improve even the most stressful of days.
Treating my hair to an invigorating shampoo & deep conditioner, to keep my tresses healthy is a must.
- First, I start with a good scalp soaking; you want to make sure that you get all the areas ensuring you are removing all the dirt!
- Next, I use a Sunday Shampoo, to detox my hair and rid any product residue, build up, etc.
- To get the full spa experience, you want to scrub your scalp gently in small circles; this will also help to loosen any styling products or loose skin.
- A Deep Conditioner: Restoring your hairs moisture is essential, and it isn’t that difficult. There are a lot of great products out there that you can use for at-home treatment, make sure you get one that will fit your hair needs.
Cozy Up in Style
Plush Robe
Wrapping myself in fluffy plush robe is a must and if you can find a quality one, it will last you a while, so it is worth the investment. I will say that I have seen some great ones at Overstock or TJ Maxx.
Soft Slippers
Putting on slippers is the perfect way to transition from the outside world and feel like you are actually at a day spa.
While I would love to drink the entire bottle of wine, that is not wise. One thing I so love that my hair salon offers is some refreshing spa water to drink. It is straightforward to make, add some cucumbers and mint to some very cold distilled water in an infuser pitcher and you are on your way to enjoying that spa amenity at home. If cucumbers are not your thing, you can add citrus and or berries as they are also wonderful and very flavorful.
Water is a great way to detox yourself as it is the ultimate purifier, replenisher, and hydrator and it is great to help to flush out toxins. Also, by adding fresh fruits, herbs, and even cucumbers, it increases the nutritional benefits and tastes so much better.
Pamper Your Skin With Some Skincare
Once you have soaked your stresses away, it’s time detoxy your face with a face mask. Measurable Difference has some great masks, and the one that I tried is their Charcoal Detoxifying Face Mask Infused with Cucumber Extract.
I love this pore purifying mask as it is a great way to re-energize and restore suppleness and prevent signs of fatigue from a stressful week, in just 15 mins.
After 15 minutes, remove the mask and lightly massage remaining serum into the skin for maximum results.
Bonus Tip: Use the remaining serum in the mask pouch for your neck, shoulders, back, and hands for extra pampering results.
Treat Yourself To Your Favorite Meal
Enjoy your favorite take-out meal. I prefer to have something delivered, so I do not have to cook. With Door Dash, it is easy and quick.
Do Something Mindless
Doing something that relaxes you even more. It can be your favorite book, a girl movie or even applying some makeup. Using makeup to me is fun, and it allows for creativity. But since I am at home by myself (or at least until the family comes back), a glowing, glistening face makes me feel pretty. One product I enjoyed from Measurable difference is their Hi-GLEAM Highlighting Stick Glistening. This creamy formula keeps your cheekbones, nose, and collarbones looking sun-kissed even after sundown, for a minimalist look.
So there you have it beauties, my top 10 ways to treat yourself to a day spa in the comfort of your own home. Are there ways you like to pamper yourself? If so comment below as we'd love to know!
BONUS: Get 20% Off Spa Items
If you would like to try some of the items I mentioned, well now you can as Measurable Difference was kind enough to offer all of my followers a discount. Just use code BARBIESBEAUTYBITS, and you can save 20% off your purchase by clicking here.
As most of us know, that holiday stress shows up in our face, which can potentially aggravate skin conditions and cause premature aging, not what we want on our holiday wish list. So, when you start to feel stressed, try to slow down if possible. Also, working in some stress combating approaches like taking deeps breaths and relaxing for a few minutes can be beneficial.
Ways To Lesson Holiday Stress For Great Looking Skin
The first thing is to focus on what you can control. As you see, great looking skin involves a healthy lifestyle and proper skincare habits enabling you to produce a glowing, radiant looking complexion. Hence, what you put in your body is equally as important as what you put on it.Another fantastic way is to find your Zen time by pampering yourself. Taking time out to pamper yourself is a must to survive the craziness some may endure during the holiday season. There is nothing like going to the spa for treatments, but they can sure be costly and who has time with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, so why not organize a skincare spa day with the girls.
That’s right why not treat your skin to a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home, and today I have the perfect skincare product for this party; Exuviance Performance Peel AP25.
Spa Day Peel Party With The Girls
A spa day doesn’t have to be expensive! Just ask each of them to bring something with them, and you can all unwind together with some wine, candles, snacks, warm fuzzy robes and some skincare and let me tell you it can be some fun as I just did it myself with a Peel Party.
I am in my forties and so are most of my girlfriends so when I told them about Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 for the younger looking skin they were all so excited.
You see as we age our cellular turnover slows down, meaning that our body is slower to shed dead skin cells and produce new ones. However, if you are correctly exfoliating your skin, you do not have to rely on your body’s natural cell turnover to keep your complexion looking radiant and beautiful, and Exuviance Performance Peel was there to help us sloth away that unwanted dead skin cells. Plus, by buffing away those dead skin cells, we were also making it easier for the skin to absorb moisturizers and other skin treatments.
The Peel Party Sponsor
Now before I get into the Peel we used for the Spa Day, I would like to tell you a bit about the brand that supplied the skincare products for my party, which is Exuviance.
Exuviance is a premium brand of highly efficient anti-aging solutions. This company discovered the antiaging benefits of Glycolic Acid and created and patented the first Glycolic Peel, now how cool is that? Since their ground-breaking discovery, the creators of Exuviance have continued to develop many new patented antiaging ingredients backed by evidence from numerous scientific and clinical studies. Recognized around the world, Exuviance formulas are expertly designed to visibly transform skin by combining their patented innovations with the best, state of the art technologies available in dermatology today.
Skincare Product Details
The Performance Peel AP25 contains a 25% blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA) including Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, and Gluconolactone.
Performance Peel AP25 not only works at skin's surface to exfoliate dead, dull surface layers, it also enhances exfoliation to reveal fresher, healthier-looking skin.
While this product can be used up to twice a week, we did see some benefits right away, especially those who are not as skincare conscience as me.
With regular use, up to twice a week, this peel can help to:
- Refine pore size and smooth texture
- Visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Improve clarity and brightness
- Brighten and even skin tone
- Provide an all-over healthy glow, suppleness, and smoothness of skin
Directions
- Get everyone to cleanse their face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry.
- Take the Exuviance "Activator Pad" and apply it all over the face, avoiding the eye area, lips, and any sensitive areas.
- Carefully monitor the skin’s response to the peel by observing any redness or discomfort, including stinging, burning, itching, tightness, tingling and peeling.
- About 10 minutes later you want to apply Step 2, the "Neutralizer Pad" all over the entire face, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- Follow with a great moisturizer or serum.
- Oh, and don’t forget the wine, not for your face silly, but to drink!
So, as you can see with all of the stresses of everyday life and the holidays, it’s important that we take some time for ourselves…and just relax. Not all of us can afford the luxury of a day at the spa, but we can afford to spa at home and Exuviance is here to help with their Performace Peel AP 25.
January 30, 2017
Top 10 Ways To Pamper Yourself On Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day offers the perfect excuse for a little pampering. Whether you are single or have a significant other, you have no reason to be bummed out on Valentine’s Day. A little pampering will contribute to improving your mood, motivating you and helping to avoid burnout, so what are you waiting for?
There are so many ways to treat yourself, and I am here to share my top 10 Ways to pamper yourself on Valentine's Day.
Love Is In The Hair
What girl doesn't LOVE getting her hair done? Therefore, I always make a hair appointment on Valentine’s Day at my favorite salon Dupres Salon and Day Spa. This is an excellent way to look HAIRtastic on V-Day, whether for yourself, to impress your sweetie or if Valentines is a fun girl’s night out! Many salons have specials on this day, so check with yours to see what they have!
A Spa Day
I’m a big proponent of having some me time. We all like to feel like a princess, so why not treat yourself to a Me Day! So, grab your favorite fleece robe and slippers, like this cute set from Adore Me and enjoy a day of pampering with quality makeup, a manicure, and pedicure and let’s not forget about skincare ladies! Speaking about skincare that leads me to my next way to spoil yourself…
Show Your Skin Some TLC
Properly exfoliating your skin is a must if you want healthy, glowing skin. As we get older, the process of cell regeneration slows down. Therefore, the body is slower at shedding dead skin cells and generating new ones. Proper exfoliation removes the old skin and uncovers the new beautiful you below the surface! So, if you have wanted to indulge in some great skincare products, go and splurge. A company that I recommend if you want to show your skin some TLC is Michael Todd Beauty and their Soniclear.
Wine A Bit, You'll Feel Better
You noticed I said WINE not WHINE. No need to cry on Valentine’s Day. Instead get with the girls and enjoy a wine tasting! Each of you can bring a bottle of wine and celebrate your loving friendship. My favorite place for wine is Trader Joe’s, as they have an incredible selection of wine for a fantastic price.
Don’t Forget The Chocolate
As Forest Gump, would say “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” Or maybe in this case you do since you will be buying the chocolate. And, chocolate goes great with wine, so you can bring this to your wine tasting or save it for yourself, don’t worry we won’t tell if you do!
Get Your Beauty Sleep
Oh, how do we all wish we could be sleeping beauty at one time. But, the importance of having a good night sleep affects us both mentally and physically, so why not sleep a little more on this day.
Another element of getting a good night sleep is wearing something comfortable! And Adore Me has some great items made for lounging and sleeping.
Snuggle Up With A Great Movie
For this, snuggle up in your comfy Pj's and can grab your man or your cat and watch a FUNNY movie. Laughing can have an incredible effect on your well-being, so make sure that you are laughing on Valentine’s Day! And Don't Forget The Popcorn!
Treat Yourself To A New Bra And Pantie Set
Now some of you may be thinking, what?? How is this pampering if I am single? But the truth for me there’s nothing like a matching bra and pantie set to make me feel amazing. It’s the kind of thing we don’t treat ourselves too often enough, but knowing you’re wearing something pretty underneath your clothes can really make you feel great about yourself.
These gorgeous sets can be purchased at such reasonable price too, this is why I like to do all of my shopping at Adore Me.
- 1 set for $19.95
- 2 sets for $49.95
- 3 sets for $79.95
From demure push-ups to seamless strapless bras, you’ll want their bras & panties to be the foundation to every one of your outfits, Valentines or not, I know I sure do!
Ladies, if you want to look beautiful, you need to feel beautiful. It is no secret that beauty is more than what is on the outside. My grandma always used to say, “If you don’t feel good about yourself you won’t look good.” And I agree with her! Beauty is more than our physical appearance; it is a state mind! There are many great things that we all can be doing, not just on Valentine's Day that will help us to look and feel beautiful from the inside out.
Until next time!
August 28, 2016
Treat Yourself Without Feeling Guilty Or Breaking the Bank
Taking time out to pamper yourself is a must in my book. With all that I have on my plate, things can become a little stressful! This is why I am all for a spa day escape! But then the ordeal of finding the time, oh and the cost can make a day of relaxation turn into a stressful situation too. But not any longer, as Groupon is here to save the day, literally! That’s right, having a relaxing day of pampering doesn’t have to cost an arm & a leg!
No More Guilt!
Now I know that some of you will also find it hard to justify treating yourself. But the truth is rewarding yourself every once in a while will contribute to improving your mood, motivating you and helping to avoid burnout! Hence, making you a better person in the long fun! Plus, the fact that you can save money while doing it makes it even better, so stop feeling guilty!
The Groupon Beauty Deals
So what type of beauty deals does Groupon offer? Lots and lots of Health, Beauty & Wellness Groupons. They have enabled real-time commerce across local businesses and consumer products, helping savvy spa shoppers, like myself to find the best deals my city has to offer!
When I went on the Groupon site, I discovered has all kinds of beauty & spas discounts, including deals up to 70%, on services like facials, microdermabrasions, brows & lashes, teeth whitening, and even some cosmetic procedures! Plus, if this is your first time on the site you can get an extra 25% Off Your First Groupon. Just enter the code FIRST at checkout!
So what are you waiting for, make sure to check out the entire Groupon site to see what other amazing beauty deals they have in your area. And don’t forget to get social with Groupon as well by following Groupon on Facebook.
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