Get Skin To Sparkle Again With Microdermabrasion Polishing Cream

Beautiful skin. If you think you can just splash water on your face every day and keep your complexion clear and healthy, well, you are mistaken.

And as you get older, your skin needs to keep moving, so to speak. And that is where exoliation or scrubbing away the old, dead skin cells, becomes a key step in your daily beauty routine.

Today, we are looking at microdermabrasion cream, and how a little scrubbing action gets your skin to sparkle again! Yes, it feels like you are almost washing your face with liquid sandpaper, but in a luxurious way.

Sure, microdermabrasion done in an office by a dermatologist, can cost you hundreds, and you'll walk away with very smooth and radiant skin. But you can also mimic a visit to the derm, by picking up some microdermabrasion creams to use at home to achieve similar flawless results.

We have two great polishing creams for you to try. One is high end, Dr. Brandt's Microdermabrasion at $75 for 1.7 oz. You will love this exfoliating face cream by this celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Brandt.

His microdermabrasion cream is made with,"pharmaceutical grade magnesium oxide crystals and lactic acid polishes away dead skin cells and revives dull skin. It softens and visibly smoothes skin's texture leaving your skin radiant. It also increases the penetration of other treatment products and treats keratosis pilaris (tiny red bumps in back of arms).

On the budget-saving end, we also have a wonderful product by Platinum Skin Care, called Diamond Dermabrasion Polishing Cream at $21.95 for a 2 0z. jar.

This exfoliating cream is also formulated with lactic acid for hydrating the skin. And it contains, "a high % of multiple sized quartz and diamond crystals for exceptional exfoliating. It is excellent for all skin types......This product will keep the skin smooth and radiant. Ideal for the face, neck, hands and body. The results are great and can be seen immediately."

Simply wet your face. Apply a small amount of polishing cream to a clean face. Massage in circular motions for 1-2 minutes. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly and apply moisturizer sunscreen.

Trust us. You face will feel as soft as a baby's behind and give off a pink, healthy glow. The benefits are worth it.

Do Homework Before Choosing Doctor For Laser Hair Removal

A laser can do remarkable things for your skin. The high technology today, can zap wrinkles, acne scars, facial lines, age spots, sun damage, and more.

And since it's now summer, there is also popular laser hair removal. Women get so tired of shaving, waxing, threading, plucking, and using depilatories to get rid of unwanted hair in unwanted places.

Today, we are looking at armpits. Not the most pleasant subject to bring up, but from the research we've been doing for the past couple of days, the Beauty Tip Today is this:

Do your homework BEFORE choosing a doctor for laser hair removal.

Why? Very simple. Take a look at the photo of Monica Jimenez of Miami. She has hired an attorney to handle a case involving second and third degree burns received during a recent laser hair removal procedure.

It's almost painful to see the skin damage done to this woman's armpits.

"Ms. Jimenez says she experienced a burning sensation instantly during the laser hair removal process," says her attorney, Spencer Aronfeld, in a press release. "It's clear Dr. Cabrera didn't ensure protocol was followed and did not provide an acceptable standard level of care -- something all health care providers are required to do."

Attorney Aronfeld goes on to claim that neither Dr. Cabrera nor the person performing the laser procedure recognized the fact that the laser was burning the patient's skin continuously, and that she needed immediate medical attention.

We can't imagine the pain in such a sensitive area like one's armpits. But Monica Jimenez can tell you what it felt like:
"It felt literally like fire was under my armpits," Jimenez declares in a YouTube video. "Somebody got a torch and lit fire."

In her medical negligence lawsuit, Miss Jimenez is seeking personal injury damages totaling more than $15,000. It now appears that the person who performed the laser procedure might not have been licensed.

So here's the lesson: Make sure the dermatologist and the technician are licensed to do so. And if you feel burning during a laser hair removal procedure, stop, and head to an emergency room.

Lasers often feel like someone is snapping your skin with a rubber band. The discomfort should not feel like a burning.

British Blast Megan Fox For Alleged Overdone Plastic Surgery at Jonah Hex Premiere

Megan Fox. She is considered by many, to be one of Hollywood's hottest beauties. But at the young age of 24, has the sexy starlet

OD'ed on plastic surgery?!

Megan Fox appeared in London last Thursday, for the premiere of the new movie, Jonah Hex.

We think she looks amazing, but boy oh boy, the British press had a field day, knocking the dark-haired actress.

BumpShack.com noted that Megan Fox “looked like a complete Botox-ed mess.” It added: What the heck did Megan do to her face?

Megan had a robot expression. She could barely smile and her face was smooth and completely disfigured. Megan is a beautiful girl, so why would she disfigure her face at the tender age of 24?”

Britain’s The Sun said Fox showed cosmetic signs of Botox, fillers and breast implants. She had “utterly smooth, mask-like features. The 24-year-old’s appearance sparked speculation she has had Botox, while a slight trout pout suggested collagen lip jabs. … Fans were also stunned as the once-curvy natural beauty’s plunging neckline showed off a rigid, gravity-defying bust.”

The only thing we see unnatural about Megan Fox are her allegedly, overly-inflated lips. We don't believe that's simply lots of collagen, although we hope it is. We think that is possibly the result of lip implant surgery, where the lips are cut and a synthetic lip implant strip is inserted before the cuts are stitched together.

So, what plastic surgery procedures has young Megan Fox undergone?

The experts have concluded, although they are only guessing, that Megan has had a nose job and lip enlargements, and perhaps cheek and breast implants, too.

If this were true, at age 24, are all these procedures necessary, even for a Hollywood starlet who is constantly pressured to appear perfect?!

Pink Lady by Milani Painting Nails Pretty For Summer

Pink. You either love it or you hate it. And when it comes to hazy, lazy summer days ahead, it's the go-to shade for making pretty nails and toe nails.

Today is the first day of summer 2010. Finally!

And we thought we'd talk a closer look at Milani's Pink Lady (#08). We love this nail polish and it's only $4.49 a bottle. And it wears well.

Ladies, you can have your Chanel Jades and your Avatar blue/green nails and any other neon orange shade tossed in there, but when it comes to classics, well, you can't beat a simple, soft pink pair of colored nails or toe nails.

Milani's Pink Lady nail lacquer is also described as Cotton Candy Pink. However, this is not a tacky, carnival pink shade, as you might assume. This is soft, glossy, and a classic pink nail color. And the shade works well with all skin tones, we might add.

As you can tell by the photo, we are no photographer. Sometimes, we can 'nail' the shot, so to speak, but you get the idea here. It looks like a strawberry shake.

Sexy Summer Celebrity Trend: Fedora Once Again Hat Of Choice

Fedora. It never seems to go out of style. And once again, it is the sexy, summer celebrity trend. Check out gorgeous 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Nicole Scherzinger wearing the fedora so beautifully in natural.

And she's not the only Hollywood hottie donning this classic hat. There are a string of them: Katherine Heigl in plaid (photo3), Hayden Panettiere in black (photo4). And we've also seen the fedora recently on Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus, Ashlee Simpson, Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, and Rachel Bilson, just to name a few.

The fedora looks glamorous on everyone. Although, usually for celebrities, the hat is also a clever cover-up. Toss on a pair of big sunglasses, and, well, you're almost going incognito. You can dress the fedora up or down, and it always looks right.

And forget about spending hundreds for such a cool hat. we found a super cute fedora from the 15dollarstore. It's gorgeous and really rich-looking. And for $15, you can't beat it! Check it out in our top photo!

We are attracted to the Dorfman Pacific Co. woven fedora in natural. It looks similar to the one Nicole Scherzinger's wearing. The hat is made with a breathable woven paper. The crown is trimmed with a tie-like band with contrast stitching. There is a 1 1/2” stingy brim. The inner crown is lined with a solid matching tie ribbon. Retails for $42. And also comes in black and sand.

Don't be afraid to try on the fedora. As you can see, it looks sexy and classic on all face shapes and hairstyles. And if you're having a bad hair day, well, the fedora makes a great cover-up, even for a non-celebrity.

Mariah Expands Fragrance Collection With New Lollipop Bling Trio

Lollipop Bling. We like it already, Miss Mariah.

The 40-year-old songstress has just announced a trio of new fragrances to add to her already very popular line of scents. And why the name, Lollipop Bling??

Mariah says it all has to do with the way her engagement with Nick Cannon went down. "The inspiration for Lollipop Bling was Nick’s marriage proposal to me," she says in a press release. "He first surprised me with a ring-pop — romantic, fun and young-at-heart — like me!"

We love it! And clever Nick Cannon even sugar-coated the deal on the couple’s second anniversary last month, by presenting his sexy bride with a custom-designed ring-pop sparkler encrusted with white diamonds and pink sapphires. OMG!!

The ever-so-sweet Lollipop Bling trio will be introduced in July through a partnership with Elizabeth Arden and Topps Candy Company.

We love M by Mariah, one of her older scents in the purple bottle. It's sweet like cotton candy but in a subtle, light way. We are really curious what her new trio of scents will smell like. But how could you miss with these from her Lollipop Bling collection?! Honey, a tropical pineapple infusion. Ribbon, Blue raspberry. And Mine Again, including notes of chocolate and raspberry. Yum!!

Mariah Carey will also continue her signature fragrance bottles with the butterfly tops. Each new Lollipop Bling fragrance will sell for $35, 1 oz.

Meantime, Mariah and Nick are a fun, loving couple. And we hear that twins are on the way for the talented two. The National Enquirer rarely gets it wrong. So, we wish them all the best with their double bundle of joy!!

Beauty Shopping For Drugstore Deals: One Day Left!

Beauty shopping. Makeup. Skin care. Hair styling products, and more. You know exactly what you want. And you also know how high these essential beauty items can cost.

We're all looking to save a few $$bucks$$ here and there. And if you're hunting for that certain L'Oreal, Revlon, Maybelline brand and so forth, well, you have through tomorrow, June 19th, to still pick up these super beauty deals, all at your local drug and department stores!!!

So let's shop, beauties:

CVS. L'Oreal: 30% off on foundation, powder, concealer , or blush with CVS card.

Olay: Extra CVS $6 savings when you purchase Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller. Get out your handy CVS card.

Nivea: $3 extra CVS bucks when you buy Sun Kissed Beautiful legs or moisturizer with CVS card. Love this subtle tinted moisturizer.

Rite Aid. Almay: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all cosmetics

Maybelline: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all cosmetics. Double your fun! So many products to choose from.

Sally Hansen: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all Natural Beauty makeup, lip products, or Sally beauty tools with your Rite Aid card.

Walgreens. CoverGirl: Blast cosmetics on sale at $7.49. Gotta love the Blast, baby.
Neutrogena: 25% off skin care.

Target: TRESemme: 11 oz. Extra Hold hair spray aerosol can now at $3.34. Two friends of ours swear by this hairspray.

Happy shopping!