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My Own Shade of Red - And Yours Too!
January 06, 2010
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Try Phyto Haircare!
December 05, 2009
- Phyto 7 Daily Hydrating Botanical Cream
- Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm
- Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner
- Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
- Phytolisse Shine Serum
- Phytocitrus Shampoo
- Phytocitrus Mask
- Citrus Scented Candle Tin
UPDATE: These gift sets are sold out, but we have others for you!
- Phyto Winter Essentials for Dry Hair: $62 value for $48!
- Phyto Winter Essentials for Damaged Hair: $56 value for $48!
- Phyto Huile Soyeuse and Secret de Nuit Hair Set: $59 value for $48!
- Phyto Huile Supreme and Secret de Nuit Hair Set: $59 value for $48!
Dry Shampoo Is Legit! Try BlowPro Faux Dry.
November 06, 2009
The perfect excuse to let your hair go that second day: Blow Faux Dry Dry Shampoo. Absorbing oil and adding volume, Faux Dry eliminates second day greasy hair on contact. With every use, Faux Dry helps to extend your hair an extra day, effectively "shampooing" it without the need for water. You call it a miracle product.
So... how do you use it?
Make sure the cap is shut and shake it well with each use. Hold the bottle about 8 inches away from your hair and open the cap. Once turned upside-down, the super-smart spout will pour controlled amounts of a fine powder onto your hair. Apply along roots in about four sections of hair and massage into your scalp. Comb your hair as usual to move the product through the length of your hair (for more volume- work through hair with fingers). And voila- hair style day two. No washing needed. :)
Click here to browse all of the Blow products.
Hello Fall. You Smell Wonderful.
September 22, 2009
Smells seem to create the fondest, clearest and most cherished memories from my childhood. Crunchy leaves and campfires, heavy sweaters out of the dryer, pumpkin pies, cinnamon and spiced cider are some of my favorite smells in the world and help me settle comfortably into the swing of the Fall season. And now that I don't always have time to bake, and my house in the burbs doesn't allow for campfires, I rely on Aunt Sadie's Candles to help set the mood for the changing seasons:
The Aunt Sadie's Autumn Leaves Candle is totally my favorite. It smells of spice & cinnamon and most of all: pumpkin. I might not need to bake any pumpkin pies this season with this burning in my kitchen! Absolutely lovely. And cute to boot!
Aunt Sadie's Autumn Bouquet Candle is so unique, it's hard to describe. A fresh and unspicy scent, the Autumn Bouquet candle is scented with cranberry & oranges. I know it sounds funny, but it truly is reminiscent of the best part of fall, and a fresh change from the heavier and spicy scents we often associate with the season. Whatever scent you may be searching for, Aunt Sadie's most likely has the perfect candle to offer. Hand made using premium wax and burning for nearly 70 hours, these candles are a bargain!
Kai Room Spray featured in Oprah Magazine!
August 04, 2009
Kai's body butter and body buffer are two of Oprah's "Favorite Things," and now its subtle room spray will infuse your linens and living space with scents of lily, jasmine, white musk, and gardenia.We can't get over how fresh and wonderful our office smells whenever we mist the Room & Linen Spray a couple of times, but we can't talk enough about how relaxing it is to jump into bed linens that subtly smell like a "bouquet in a bottle."
Kai - Ya! Unmasking the Scents of Spring
April 02, 2009 1 Comment
Get Caught with Egg On Your Face! Try Eggwhite Facial Soaps
March 30, 2009
H2 Oh No! How to Complement Your Skincare Routine with Water
March 19, 2009
- A healthy person can drink up to 3 gallons (that's 48 8oz. glasses) of water per day! But consuming large amounts of water in a short amount of time (especially during strenuous exercise) can lead to water intoxication. We recommend sticking to the old adage of eight, 8oz. glasses per day.
- Water boosts energy, aids in stabilizing and increasing your metabolism, and can definitely help with mid-day fatigue. Grab a glass in the afternoon, just before you usually hit your energy down-slope, and feel the difference!
- Water is what makes your favorite moisturizer work wonders! Water is the most vital element when it comes to skincare. Without it, the skin rejuvenation process would cease, cellular formation would significantly slow, and your figure would begin to look like a dried up Swamp Thing! Topical moisturizing is still recommended (we like Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer), but coupling it with a tall glass of healthy H2O will guarantee its effectiveness.
- Tap water is just as good as bottled water! Bottled water is purified tap water, nothing more, nothing less. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “An estimated 75 percent or more of bottled water is really just tap water in a bottle—sometimes further treated, sometimes not.” With this kind of research, Beauty of a Site recommends sticking to the tap and finding a cute, reusable water bottle to compliment your lifestyle. We recommend the eco-chic Principessa Aluminum Water Bottle - it beats anything plastic and proceeds from its sales are donated to breast cancer research (awesome karmic bonus!).
- Water is the only substance on earth that transcends all three states of physical matter - gas, liquid, and solid. That's mind blowing....but wait, the human brain is two-thirds water! 'Nough said!
Melt Your Cares & Hairs Away!
March 14, 2009
It's time to put away your winter clothes, furry boots, and your furry legs! While we've all enjoyed not necessarily having to keep up every week on waxing, it's definitely time to get back into a routine and Beauty of a Site has just the right products to remove the stress and the hair!
Shaving and depilatory creams are not always the answer for hair removal since they only cut the hair at the surface of the skin. The hair grows back quickly and coarsely. Although waxing removes the hair from the root, it damages the skin and is extremely painful. With waxing, you need pre/post treatment lotions to repair the damage done to the skin. Sugaring is gentler than waxing; however, it lacks effectiveness in removing all types of hair from the root. With sugaring you are still supplied with after treatment lotions. Moom combines the benefits of these two methods without their drawbacks. The premium ingredients, each carefully selected for its unique properties, will act as skin enhancer in different ways.
Worried about waxing? Moom comes with detailed instructions and its natural ingredients ensure that you won't end up with a serious skin irritation or a horrifying rash! Also, here are some fun tips on waxing that might help you ease your cares and your hairs:
- A few days before your menstrual cycle is the WORST time to initiate a hair removal regiment. You're skin is much more sensitive and you'll be sore longer than you'd like!
- Make sure you have a proper wax warming unit. Hard wax in a warmer should become the consistency of peanut butter (mmmm!) and stay peanut-buttery throughout your waxing experience.
- If you have sensitive skin or often experience skin irritation after waxing, take an over-the-counter anti-histamine before waxing. It will help prevent unwanted bumps and rashes.
- And last, but certainly not least.....NEVER, under any circumstances, wax sunburned skin!! You don't want to know (or feel) what happens - eek!
A Melancholy Makeover: Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Winter
March 03, 2009
- Open the blinds before I go to bed. This way I will wake up to natural light and fight those vampire-ish tendencies to avoid the day.
- Participate in laughter yoga once a day. Check out www.laughteryoga.org for daily laughter yoga videos. (This is way more fun that you might think!)
- Drink hot non-caffeinated tea - warmth + herbs = bliss! Try Tea Forte White Ginger Pear Loose Leaf Tea or check out all our Tea Forte tea products here.
- Say goodbye to chocolate and hello to sweet breads. Carbs can help increase levels of serotonin in your body and generally amplify your mental capacity – making you feel smarter and happier!
- No more napping. Naps are a good way to kill a snowy day but often leave you more lethargic than when you started. Skip your nap and start your spring cleaning early – the light exercise of simple cleaning will give you the energy boost you’ve been looking for.
Sugar vs. Salt: The Scrub Wars
February 23, 2009 1 Comment
C What Vitamin C Can Do for You
February 21, 2009
- Vitamin C is an indispensable component of collagen synthesis – the most important structural element in skin that aids in wrinkle prevention and elasticity.
- Vitamin C is an all natural antioxidant that helps skin protect itself against free radicals.
- Vitamin C is easily oxidized because of its instability. This means that products containing Vitamin C should be tightly sealed to ensure its potency.
- You can evaluate the oxidation of your Vitamin C containing skin care products by checking for yellowing of the product.