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DIY Spa Treatment: Thanksgiving-Inspired Body Scrub

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:00:37 -0800

You've gone out and bought all of these fresh ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, but you've still got some leftovers lying around. Instead of watching them go bad or killing yourself trying to concoct a makeshift meal with minimal groceries, indulge your body and pamper your senses with this fresh and yummy Thanksgiving-inspired body scrub. It's really easy to make - and now your insides and your outsides can savor the goodness of comfort food! Here's what to do:

In a medium-sized saucepan, mix together and heat 2 oz. of apricot-kernel oil, 1 oz. of sunflower oil, and 1 oz. of jojoba oil.
Next, turn off the heat but add in 1oz. of cornmeal, one teaspoon of sugar, one tbsp. of ground pecans, and six drops of lavender oil. Stir.
When everything is cool enough for your skin, stand on a large towel (this could get messy) and gently rub the mixture onto your body in circular motions. Don't forget about your toes, your neck, and your knees - but you will want to avoid your face.
Rinse off in a warm shower and don't use any soap. Allow the oils to moisturize your skin. When you are about to get out of the shower, give your body a cool rinse and then gently pat your body dry.

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Thanksgiving Beauty Treats

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:00:36 -0800

Thanksgiving is practically here, and smells of stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, and pumpkin pie are sure to fill your home with warmth and comfort! Here are a few great beauty products that re-create some of these festive aromas. Also, if Thanksgiving isn't at your place, these items make great gifts for the host or hostess - so have a happy turkey day!

Philosophy Cranberry Shower Gel ($20) is a tangy three-in-one bath and body product. It's a shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath with a gentle formula that is safe for everyday use. The cranberry aroma is great for helping calm and relax the mind and body after the craziness of the holidays.

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Pilgrim Ducky Soap ($3.50) is a an adorable and quirky way to celebrate the harvest season! It is made from glycerin and is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and gentle enough even for a baby's skin.

For a limited time, it is available in a ginger-orange scent, but it can be made fragrance-free if you prefer.

Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin Rehydrating Shampoo ($11.99) is a moisturizing, nourishing, and energizing cleanser for your hair and scalp. Since it's packed with pumpkin enzymes, it also helps promote circulation, adds shine, and protects your hair against free-radical damage.

In addition, it contains pumpkin fatty acids, panthenol, beta carotene, aloe, wheat-germ oil, and vitamins A, C, and E. It is safe for all hair types and is safe and gentle enough for everyday use.

Coming Soon: Estee Lauder Into The Night Holiday Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:05:30 -0700

Can you even believe that Holiday collections are being released soon and it's not even close to Thanksgiving yet? Wow, time really flies. For those of you who aren't familiar with holiday collection, here's a little background. Cosmetics companies usually launch four lines a year beginning with Spring, then Summer, followed by Fall and Holiday.

Holiday collections are usually the smallest and mostly consist of gift sets, reds, sparkle and jewel-like colors. But this new Into The Night 2007 Holiday Collection from Estee Lauder is anything but skimpy.

It contains two separate lines: the Golds and Platinums. Each includes two new shades of Pure Color Lipstick ($22), Pure Color Crystal Lip Gloss ($18), a metallic Pure Color Nail Lacquer ($18), a new Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo ($25), a new Doublewear Shadow Stick ($17.50), a gold liquid Face Glow luminizer ($28.50), two Shimmer Powders ($32) and a Loose Powder Platinum Illuminator ($32.50).

I've tested everything but the Face Glow and I am once again blown away by this brand. Their products blend well, they last long and yet, my favorite quality about them is still their scent. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a faint, floral smell. Products are expected to be in stores by October. Get excited, because you're in for a real treat.