My Not So Perfect Lyfe

Save Your Hair This Summer

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Months of fun in the sun, waves and chlorine can do some serious damage to your hair. Whether your hair is dry and brittle, has chlorine damage or fading color—protect and treat your locks this summer with natural and organic haircare products from Surya Brasil.

	Sapien Women Leave-in Conditioner Before taking a dip or sitting in the sun all day, apply this leave-in conditioner to hydrate, condition and protect your hair from heat and chlorine while boosting shine. Price: $16.69, available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.
	Sapien Women Shampoo and Conditioner Wash out sweat, chlorine and sand from your hair with this shampoo made from pracaxi oil, amaranth plant and aloe vera to hydrate, condition and add healthy shine. After washing, work in this conditioner to drench your dried out locks with intense moisture, shine and softness. Shampoo: $31.99 Conditioner: $26.59 Available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.
	Sapien Women Split End Repair Soften and repair split ends without sticky residue or product build up. Price: $32.79, available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.
	Henna Cream Your hair is already getting damaged from the sun’s rays, so lay off the chemicals! This Henna Cream does not contain ammonia, PPD, parabens, peroxide, resorcinol, heavy metals, artificial fragrance, mineral oils, GMO’s or gluten. This semi-permanent hair color will infuse your locks with vibrant color while nourishing with sustainably harvest botanicals. Price: $16.49, available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Restore Skin's Glow!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Super Hero to Rescue Restoring Skin Glow and Radiant Again and Again

It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin! Whether you’ve been to a tanning bed, laying in the sun for years, or living in a city or small town, we all need some skin protection and restoration. Our skin endures environmental elements — like the sun, pollution or smoke — which can damage skin cells no matter what age — no one’s face is safe!

Luckily to the rescue is Palmetto's Collagen Booster & Restoration Serum with super powerful antioxidant Vitamin C. Like a super hero, the serum fights the collagen-diminishing free radicals and increases natural collagen growth, filling in fine lines, minimizing wrinkles and fighting to make sure they don't come back.

Together with Vitamin C & E, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe, Gotu Kola and many more super-powered ingredients, Palmetto's Collagen

Booster & Restoration Serum noticeably brightens and allows skin to glow with radiance day and night. This serum continues to work its magic under make-up application. Your future self will thank you for adding this to your

daily routine!

Palmetto Derma skin care is preventative rather than reactive to maintain young, healthy skin. Not only do their products work, but you can also feel safe and confident about using them. All of their products are organic and natural and never tested on animals. The company also donates one percent of its profit to support breast cancer awareness.

Palmetto Derma was recently featured in VeganCuts, BoxyCharm, Byrdie, FabFitFun, Conscious Box, among many others.

One Scrub Away

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Whether winter’s chill has dried you out or you spent a little too much time under the sun, dry, flakey and blemished skin is never a good look.

With products from Surya Brasil, Pura Naturals, Key West Aloe and emerginC you are only a scrub away from radiant and fresh skin.

Surya Brasil Sapien Collection Facial Scrub

Made with Amazonian Organic ingredients and 100% natural exfoliants from coconut bark and organic Buriti, this facial scrub removes dead cell and impurities leaving skin silky, smooth, soft and hydrated.

Price: $16.99, available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.

Pura Naturals Exfoliating Soap-Infused Body Bar

These soap-infusion sponges introduce a new way to cleanse. The Soap-Infused Body Bar is a 3-in-1 soap, washcloth and loofah, formulated with hydrating and soothing oils, including coconut, soybean and sunflower oil.

Available in Citrus Splash, Lavender Mist and Eucalyptus Breeze.

Price: $ 5.99, available online via www.puranaturalsproducts.com.

Key West Aloe Oatmeal Facial Scrub

Exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin with oatmeal, apricot seeds, and papaya and apple extracts.

Price: $17, available online via www.keywestaloe.com.

emerginC ginger-lime sugar scrub

This luxurious scrub is made with 100% botanical extracts to nourish, hydrate and condition skin. Gentle enough for everyday use, the scrub containing sugar, antioxidant rich shea butter, coconut oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, apricot kernel oil, pumpkin seed oil, noni oil, ginger root oil and lime oil.

Price: $45, available online via www.emerginc.com.

The Essence of Beauty

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

“Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.” From the master himself, Derek Zoolander, knows the secret to have beautiful post-winter skin. Unlock the mystery behind fresh and dewy looking skin with hydration. Quench your skin with a drink of hydration and antioxidants it yearns for with emerginc’s Peptide Booster Serum.

Packed with red algae, kombucha, bamboo, pomegranate and more; this little serum can go a long way, with just a few drops after cleansing skin!

emerginC Scientific Organics Peptide Booster Serum

Brightens, firms, helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizes, and fights free radical damage.

Ingredients:

· Red Algae

· Aloe Vera

· Colhibin Peptide

· Black Tea

Price: $85 online via emerginC.com

Easy, Breezy Spring Cleaning

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Whether you’re scrubbing your house from top to bottom or polishing up your skin, Pura Naturals is here to make your spring cleaning a breeze. From health and beauty to kitchen and household sponges, make your spring cleaning enjoyable.

Health & Beauty

	Facial Cleansing Pads No need for slippery soap, an exfoliating scrub, or messy washcloth. Our all-in-one facial cleansing pad attracts oils, dirt, makeup and impurities from your skin while gently exfoliating. Infused with vegan, gluten-free soap in a variety of scents, natural botanicals and essential oils. Price: $8.99/3-Pack, available online via www.puranaturalsproducts.com.
	Body Bars Experience the aromatherapy of an invigorating shower with a Citrus Splash, relaxation of Eucalyptus Breeze and Lavender Mist Body Bars. This body bar is free from sulfates, parabens and phthalates and contains no synthetic microbeads for a natural clean. Price: $5.99, available online via www.puranaturalsproducts.com.
	Active Sponges Perfect for when you’re on the go, it’s your must have for your gym bag, game day or camping. It’s convenient head-to-toe cleaning you can take anywhere without messy soaps and washcloth. Price: $8.99/3-Pack, available online via www.puranaturalsproducts.com.

Kitchen & Household

Kitchen & Household Sponges

These hard-working, long-lasting sponges lift grease and grime like a magnet and are available with walnut-based scrubber pads.

Stays fresh and won’t smell – guaranteed
25 times stronger than the leading sponge
Available in multi-packs
Soap-infused with a degreasing, biodegradable cleanser
Made in the USA with Earth-conscious materials

Price: $1.99-$2.99/Single; $5.70-$8.50/3-Pack,

available online via www.puranaturalsproducts.com.

Ditch the Shower, Not Your Workout

Monday, March 7, 2016

How can you break a sweat when you won’t have time to shower? For those days when you are running short on time, pack your gym bag with gym essentials from Snap, ClarityRx and José Eber that will leave you looking, feeling and smelling fresh after a hard-core workout.

	Snap Perfume A portable, light-weight, compact size fragrance is perfect to throw in your gym bag. With a simple mist of perfectly blended modern aromas, Snap will leave you with an unforgettable and sensational impression after a tough workout. Have fun choosing from these sleek urban packaging that range from cool metallic finishes to dynamic colorful designs. Price: $14.99 online via www.snapperfume.com.
	ClarityRX Take Your Vitamins After a good sweat, soothe and nourish parched skin with Take Your Vitamins. This daily mineral spray cools on contact to relieve irritated and dehydrated skin. It also replenishes lost moisture while having a calming effect. Price: $42 online via www.clarityclinicalskincare.com.
	José Eber Petite Flat Iron Let down the ponytail and straighten your hair up post workout. A perfect travel companion, this flat iron provides the professional quality styling of a full size flat iron in a convenient and compact design. Price: $50 online via www.shop.joseeberhair.com.

Don't Leave Your Toner Home Alone

Monday, March 7, 2016

Put down the pizza and undo your traps, this isn’t the fourth Home Alone. If Kevin McAllister has taught us anything, it’s that forgetting things is pretty easy. After cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing, it may seem like you’ve exhausted all your steps, but might have been missing the most important one all along.

Don’t be fooled by all your cleansers and exfoliates – they leave behind about 50% of dirt and grime from your daily routine. Complete the cleanse of your skin and wipe away stubborn particles that get left behind while balancing your skin with a gentle toner.

	scientific organics Spirulina Toner A gentle toner for all skin types to refresh, nourish and re-balance the skin. It tones, removes dead skin cells and prepares the skin for better product absorption. Ingredients: · Spirulina · Blue-green algae · Kombucha · Green Tea · Aloe Vera Price: $30 online via emerginC.com
	Le Mieux Essence Toner Cleanse thoroughly with this age-defying, serum-infused toner contains bioactive peptides, ten botanical extracts, protective antioxidants and anti-aging minerals to help correct fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Ingredients: · Lemon Peel Extract · White Tea Extract · Indian Gooseberry · Rosemary Price: $24 online via www.myskincarebox.com
	Jeffrey James The Toner Vitamin C renews the skin while fighting free radicals alongside over a dozen unique botanical actives. Nourish skin while cleansing away daily grime and dirt. Ingredients: · Geranium Essential Oil · Vitamin C · Glycolic Acid · Camu Camu Berry Price: $27 online via www.jeffreyjamesbotanicals.com
	Key West Aloe in the Pink Toner Clarify, tone, and soften your skin with Aloe In The Pink, a mild, non-drying cleansing astringent made with 20% Aloe Vera. Ingredients: · Witch Hazel · Allantoin · Aloe Vera Price: $15 online via keywestaloe.com