Bliss Body Butter Lite.

/

I love the heavy duty thick feeling of body butter formulations and depend on their effectiveness in the winter months. In the summer, though my body sometimes needs more moisturization from the salt, sun, chlorine and self-tanners, I just cannot indulge in the thicker formulas. They feel too heavy and make me feel almost hot when applying.

Bliss Labs listens to it's customers and saw the need for those of us who still need the moisturization of a body butter but cannot handle the butter consistency all the time. Enter Body Butter Lite.

I have a feeling this lotion will become a staple in my bathing routine. I love how lightweight this lotion is. It seems to absorb into my thirsty skin immediately while leaving it look hydrated and dewy.

Choose from Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Butter Lite or the unscented version, Bliss Naked Body Butter Lite, which I am using. Each version sells for $29 and is available online and at BlissWorld and Sephora locations.

Have a Wonderful Sun-Safe Weekend!

/

I have had a horrendous week and I cannot believe I did not have a chance to get much posted at all. I am so sorry about this. I usually have posts in queue in case something like this past week happens, but I guess it goes to show just how busy I have been that I had nothing prepared when life threw us a little curve.

Alas, it is the weekend. A long weekend for most of us. The first "unofficial" weekend of summer. As we  all prepare to head outside more and more, I thought it was appropriate to send out another little reminder on how important sunscreen is.

You need to use sunscreen. Daily. I know it is hard and I admit I don't use it everyday except for on my face. But in the spring and summer when I plan on spending alot of time outside, I do use it and apply it before getting dressed. Not only does wearing sunscreen help prevent skin cancer, it protects you from the rays that make you look older, faster. If that is not reason enough, than I don't know what is.

Sun and Sunscreen tips:

  • Use a sunscreen that is factor 15 or over for adequate protection from UV.
  • Reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
  • Go into the shade between 12 noon and 3pm, as this is when the sun is at it's most damaging.
  • Don't binge tan (sunbathing for intense periods). A tan will build up gradually through normal sun exposure.
  • Don't intentionally try to get burnt - a lot of young people believe that burning = tanning. But sunburn is not necessary for your skin to get a tan.

Here is a look back at some of my favorite sunscreen, after-sun products and the healthy alternatives of self-tanner:

My everyday sunscreen of choice

Just in case you get burned

Repair and soothe

One of my favorite self-tanning lines

Look like you spent the weekend in the Mediterranean

Enjoy the weekend!

The Latest from Borghese: Tinted Lip Plumper.

/

Labbro Più Paffuto, lip plumping sensation from Borghese is back with a brand new tinted version, Tinted Lip Plumper. Being a fan of the original Lip Plumper which is clear, I cannot wait to get the new tinted version on my lips.

This lip-enhancing and instant plumping comes from a concentrated technologically advanced formula that not only adds color, but it gently plumps lips instantly while helping them look better. Lips almost immediately look and feel fuller and smoother as the dehydrated vegetal protein micro-particles penetrate the lips where it plumps with the lips’ natural hydration. It does this with only a very mild tingle, no burning or stinging that makes lips uncomfortable and red.

The shades look gorgeous, don't they? Select from Rosa Naturale, Flamingo Gold, and Charme Naturale.

Labbro Più Paffuto is available now for $31.50 at Borghese.com and Borghese counters nationwide.