To Peel Or Not To Peel For Softer Younger Skin

For us, this is a no-brainer.

Yes. We should all peel. Chemical peel, that is. Unless of course, you have the most amazing, soft, and clear skin around.

A chemical peel does not peel away your skin. However, it sometimes feels that way, because the peels themselves, can be quite strong and stinging to the skin. A chemical solution is applied to the skin, in the same way you would apply a toner.

A peel actually dissolves the upper layers of the skin, to make way for new skin tissue to form. Peels are applied to the face, neck, or hands. You are dissolving dead skin cells, exfoliating, and in the end, rejuvenating the skin.

The benefits of a chemical peel are several:

1. Brighter skin tone
2. Softer skin
3. Cleaner pores
4. Tighter skin
5. Fine lines and wrinkles become less pronounced
6. General re-surfacing of the skin

You can do at-home peels, but you must follow directions exactly, because you can burn your skin. It's best to have a chemical peel done at the dermatologist's office first, to experience this bizarre-feeling skin procedure. And then you can learn to do peels at home for a much cheaper price.

Chemical peels come in different solution strengths. And there are several types of peels. The most popular being glycolic acid peels, TCA peels, lactic acid peels, phenol peels, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid peels.

We recommend these 2 websites for chemical peel products and information:

1. http://www.platinumskincare.com/

2. http://www.30glycolic.com/

We have a friend who told us about a friend of hers at work, who was constantly getting chemical peels. Our friend told us, that she didn't notice anything different about her co-worker's skin, except to say, that the woman always had a beautiful complexion to begin with.

Maybe that's why the woman's skin looked so glowing and healthy. Chemical peels are subtle beauty boosters. Peels do not replace face lifts, but these chemical solutions do play an important role in getting rid of old, dead skin cells. And in time, fine lines and wrinkles do not appear to be so deep, large pores are cleaned out and shrink a bit, acne disappears, and there is that soft, youthful glow.

Give your skin time, ladies. Chemical peels do work. Patience is required.

Tired Peepers Need Pearl Eyes TriBall Roll On Instantly

When you are tired, your eyes tell the story. There's no escaping it.

Whether it's from a long night out on the town. Or staring into a computer for hours on end. Crying. Smoking. Stressing out. Or fine lines and puffiness spoiling your peepers. Your eyes need help.

And dermatologists love this new beauty gadget.

Alright, we have to say it isn't cheap ($58, http://www.pearl-ice.com/). Unless you can already afford stores like Bendels that carry this cool and refreshing eye treatment. But what we find intriguing about this cute, blue rollerball for the eyes, is it's scientific approach.

The Inka Pearl Eyes TriBall Roll On features 3 Inox Triballs to massage while applying. So you are actually getting a mini-eyelift as you refresh your tired eyes.

This unique formula is swiss glacial eye gel. Read more from the Pearl Ice website:

Pearl Eyes by inka® Gel is composed of Swiss glacial waters of the Diablerets in the Swiss Pre-Alps. These products bring the purity of nature's most precious ingredients. Swiss Glacial Waters are pure and contain Botanical Extracts from Alpine flowers which give additional activity to gel. Pearl Eyes by inka® Gel contains plant extracts for optimal effect.

The genius creator of this eye refresher is a German model named Inka. And model friends like Heidi Klum love the instant fix that Pearl Eyes delivers.

And why not?! This unique and cooling eye gel can get rid of redness, dark circles, and even nicely disguise fine lines and crow's feet.

The Eye Gel rejuvenates and penetrates into the skin applying over and under make-up. The Swiss Glacial Gel can be applied several times during the day and evening.

Now they'll never learn where you've been all night long. Ha!

The Power Of The Peptides In Skin Rejuvenation

Remember these words: Blue Copper 5.

This ain't your mama's jar of cold cream, ladies.

The science has advanced greatly in the war on wrinkles and aging. And some of the most encouraging skin rejuvenation has come about from the power of the peptides. Namely copper and the 5-chain Penta-Peptide joining hands and giving women back the skin they crave for most: firm, supple, and healthy-looking.

We have talked about copper peptides before, and the amazing skin care science that has emerged, thanks to the genius of biochemist Dr. Loren Pickart.

It was Pickart who discovered the role that remodeling copper peptides play in the repair of human skin and other tissues. This peptide is called, GHK-Copper. And it is being cited as a new weapon in the anti-aging arsenal.

“I have studied methods of reversing human aging for my entire career,” Dr. Pickart said. “It was from these studies, that the human GHK-Copper was found.”

And today because of his inventions and GHK-Copper, giant skin care companies have products based on his discoveries.

And namely, Blue Copper 5, a superb copper peptide beauty treatment by Osmotics. This jar contains a skin firming and elasticity repair serum (1.7 oz, $85, osmotics.com).

As the Osmotics folks like to say at their website: "The intelligent choice for ageless beauty."

So, do you really need copper peptides in your skin care routine?

Yes. According to their website, it's for anyone wanting increased firmness, elasticity and tone - those concerned with preventing and repairing damaged skin and signs of aging. Perfect for all skin types including sensitive.

For more information, visit: http://www.osmotics.com/.

Whiten Up And Shine With SexySmile By Dr. Pia Lieb

Let's be frank here....it's all about the pearly whites.

Your smile says it all. And when your teeth are white, your skin and face have a more youthful glow.

Enter celebrated Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Pia Lieb. She certainly knows how to create a more beautiful smile.

Dr. Lieb is proud of her 2-in-1 SexySmile Tooth Whitener and Lip Gloss. Talk about state-of-the-art beauty technology. This stuff rocks!!

For $36 a tube, you can get an instant whitening treatment for a smile that dazzles and sexy lips that shine on.

If you're hooked on red wine, tea, coffee, and chocolates, and delicious 'staining' beverages and foods that can leave behind a less than perfect smile, this is the whitener to try. And it's easy. In fact, you can apply SexySmile to your teeth up to 6 times a day to zap stains. You can also use it as a spot treatment.

Does it work?

Yes, and according to Dr. Pia Lieb, results are significant and swift---within 1 week. And if you keep using this amazing whitening tube, you could achieve a smile that can take your teeth up to 10 shades lighter.

But that's not all. SexySmile features a clever 2-in-1 surprise. There's a wonderful and nourishing lip gloss at the other end of the tube. So you get a superior stain remover and a gorgeous gloss in 6 sexy shades. And the good dentist has formulated her glosses from a 'blue base' which showcases teeth in the whitest light.

We recommend SexySmile in Boardroom Berry, to give your smile that extra pop and white brilliance! Check out the color below.


For more information, visit: www.sexysmileonline.com.

The Marvelous Makeup World Of MAC Cosmetics

" Having a big MAC attack?!!!!

Let's face it, many women do. And we ain't talking hamburgers.

MAC Cosmetics.

Like Nars, MAC makeup is spectacular makeup. Period.

Celebrities like Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Carmen Electra, all love MAC Makeup.

And if it's been a long, hard winter, well, get ready for the MAC buzz. Honey, that is.

Try MAC Naked Honey. The gorgeous collection is launching this June 2009.

We are especially excited about this 'liquid gold' collection, which features a honey-scented body product collection. The scent of honey alone, is enough for us.

The MAC Naked Honey beauty products include these aromatic and soft, nourishing treatments : Skin salve. Body wash. Hand and Body cream.

And also debuting, are some sweet and golden MAC makeup treats:

3 Lipglasses:
She’s a Star- Light neutral gold
Queen Bee- Mid-tone apricot with multi-dimensional pearl
Buzz -Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

3 Eyeshadows:
Crème de Miel- Frosty light yellow gold
Pollinator- Mid-tone warm reddened peach with pearl
Buckwheat- Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

2 Highlight powders:
Honey Light- A light peachy gold with shimmer
Golden Nectar- Muted golden tan with gold shimmer

We don't want to forget the 2 sexy fragrances with a honeycomb base in the MAC Naked Honey Collection:

NakedHoney and AfricaAnimal.

We are quite taken with the honey fragrance. Wish we could take a long sniff right now. In the meantime, MAC makeup gives us a lot to look forward to this summer.

Oil Of Olay Introduces Most Potent Skin Line Pro-X

Ladies, we have been hearing lots of hype about the well-respected Oil of Olay skin care brand and its 2009 debut of Pro-X. Well, it's finally here!!!!

It's quite a bit pricier than all the other fine Olay skin care beauty treatments. But Olay says the clinical trials have proven it's valuable stuff.

Pro-X is formulated with proprietary peptides. That translates into collagen-boosting ingredients. And we could all use a little more of that.

Each wrinkle-fighting product in the Olay Pro-X skin care arsenal costs at least $40 and higher.

Some women who have tried the Pro-X line, say it works wonders, when combined with proven wrinkle-fighter Retin-A. Hmmm- we are intrigued by that.

Meantime, why not sample the new Oil of Olay Pro-X skin care line by purchasing the starter protocol kit. You get to try 3 superior treatments:

Protect skin in the morning with Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30, spreading evenly over your face and neck.

Treat skin morning and night by applying Eye Restoration Complex to the corners, lid and sub orbital eye area, massaging thoroughly until absorbed.

Transform skin at night with Wrinkle Smoothing Cream by smoothing over your face and neck.

Here's the good news----the Olay starter protocol kit costs $61.50 at drugstore.com. But the sweet Oil of Olay folks are offering you a nice little rebate:

Special offer: save $25
From now until March 8, 2009, get a $25 rebate with the purchase of $50 worth of Pro-X products.

Simply visit: http://www.olayprofessional.com/.

Look, we like to pretend we are a skin care snob, but if this stuff works wonders, then just pass us the Pro-X.

How To Get Shiny Hair In A Bottle The Citre Way

We talk a lot here about hair.

When you see a beautiful head of shiny tresses, it makes you wonder. Was she born with such shiny hair? Or is she spraying on something that gives it such a glossy high-wattage brilliance?!

With all the abuse we do to our many, many strands of hair, it's a wonder that we have any left on our heads. Think about it--shampooing every day in the shower for many of us. Blowdrying, day after day after day. Heading out into the harsh elements of blazing days in the sun. Dry, brittle cold nights of winter. Pollution. Smog. Constant coloring and perming and straightening.

The makers of Citre hair products have a new kid on the block, and it's a keeper:

Citre Shine Color Prism Thermo Defense Shine Glaze ($5.99, at a drugstore near you).

That's quite a mouthful. But the product rocks!!

"This Multi - Reflective Thermo Defense Shine Glaze will protect all colored hair from the drying, damaging effects of heat styling. This thermo active formula enriched with citrus waxes shields your hair creating resistance to damage from heat styling, leaving hair protected, healthy and full of multi - dimensional shine."

What we find refreshing about this Citre Shine Glaze is its gentleness to colored hair. But most importantly, its texture. You merely spritz it on to towel-dried hair, and then blowdry. Or you can add it as a finishing touch to dry hair.

The serum is wonderful. It doesn't give you a head of the 'greasies.' And we all know that can happen when you over-dose on the typical shine serums.

It's all in the science of the citrus waxes. According to the Citre company, these waxes are "naturally prismatic as they create an invisa - shield around the hair shaft, adding multi - dimensional highlights while helping to protect and prolong color vibrancy."

Shine on, ladies. At $5.99 a bottle, this stuff goes a long way.