Clear Skin

Launched earlier this year, Aveda's latest skin care collection is called Outer Peace. This four-step skin care line uses modern Ayurvedic botanicals to achieve balanced, clear skin. Some key ingredients in these products include salicylic acid, the anti-irritant saw palmetto, ambla (a popular Ayurvedic berry that helps heal) and a blend of organic essential oils such as lemon, tea tree and rose geranium.

For a detailed list of each of the products and their prices, read more

The clear skin protecting my iPhone's screen and body has long worn off, so I was excited to test out BodyGuardz's clear film for the iPhone. The company is known for its film that's specially made to fit all types of gadgetry - from media players, PDAs, phones to cameras - and I read the protectors are made from the same material that is used to protect the front of automobiles from stones and other abrasive elements, so I figured it was legit enough to test out on my own iPhone.

The BodyGuardz was easy to apply: You just clean your device, spray the application solution on your hands and the film and carefully cover your device. It's a clear skin, so all you really have to worry about is creating bubbles in the plastic, and even those can be pushed out with a credit card or the kit's included "Scueegee."

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Shhh. It's our little secret. Nobody has to know that you've just undergone a GentleWaves treatment. I've just learned about this totally cool skin care procedure that I have to tell all of you brides about! OK, so it's not cheap. It costs anywhere from $75-$100 depending on where you go, but like I said, no one will know you've had anything done. You'll feel no pain; you actually don't feel a thing, your eyes will be closed but you can sense the light.

Once you meet with your MD or esthetician, they will decide if you should get two 35 second or one 60 second treatment. GentleWaves is a LED pulsating light that teaches your cells to reproduce collagen at a faster rate. After anywhere from the recommended six to eight sessions, it will improve the tone and texture of your skin, reduce redness, dark circles, acne scars and will help to tighten your pores. It can be a stand alone treatment or combined with microdermabrasion or a facial to help calm irritation.

This quick pick me up is perfect for the busy bride who has no more than a few minutes to set aside for a soft and clear glistening complexion. To find a physician, treatment center or salon nearest you, fill out this form, hit submit and locations will be sent to you.

GentleWaves has been featured in all of the major fashion and beauty magazines, which you can check out here!