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HEB – Neutrogena Event

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

Beauty Experts will be representing Neutrogena at HEB on December 7th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will be performing complimentary skincare demos and recommendations. Demo products will include Bright Boost Gel Cream, Bright Boost Illuminating Serum, Bright Boost Brightening Moisturizer with SPF and Hydro Boost Facial Cleansing Wipes. See below for a location in Texas near you.

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The Importance of Getting Beauty Sleep

Thursday, November 21st, 2019

There’s a perfectly logical explanation behind the phrase ‘beauty sleep.’ Our bodies use the time when we’re asleep to recover and recharge. Getting enough sleep is essential for our well-being, general concentration and alertness but also for our skin and hair. Some people might even say that beauty sleep is the closest thing there is to a fountain of youth. When we get enough sleep, our skin manages to recover and create new cells which are crucial for our youthful look. That’s why sound sleep should be your priority. Beauty sleep is one of the secrets to healthy hair, skin and nails

1. How many hours should we sleep?
When talking about amazing reasons to sleep for skin health, the first question that comes to our mind is how many hours of sound sleep is enough? This magical number lies between seven and nine hours a night. However, it’s not all about the amount. What’s also important is the quality of sleep. We can achieve a good quality of sleep by going to bed and getting up at the same time, even at weekends. Sleep deprivation can lead to a tired and exhausted look, dark circles below our eyes, washed-out complexion and more wrinkles and fine lines on our face. It can also cause some inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis. Our brain recognizes a lack of sleep as stress, so it has only negative effects on our body and skin.

2. Tips about our bed and bedroom
The environment where we sleep is also important. First of all, in order to get a good night’s sleep, your bedroom should be cool, dark and quiet – that’s how you’ll start your good sleep hygiene. Next, your bed needs to be comfortable and your sheets as well as pillowcases made of quality materials that are soft for the skin, such as cotton or silk. Also, you should ensure you are using the best luxury mattress possible. It is best to use breathable cotton sheets and wash them regularly, so they don’t collect dust mites and bacteria and for pillowcases, it would be best to use silk ones to keep your face skin hydrated during the night. In order to protect your bedding from the dust and dirt, it would be a good idea to use quilt covers. That’s how you’ll make sure that you go to a hygienic and clean bed every night. It is also beneficial to keep all the electronics out of your bedroom in order not to be disturbed. Also, make sure to use laundry detergents that don’t have a too strong smell so you wouldn’t be irritated by it.

3. A bedtime routine
Before going to bed every night, there are some things you can do to improve your skin. It’s an absolute necessity to remove your makeup. If you don’t remove makeup, you’re risking clogging your pores, which can cause acne and other skin problems. You should use a gentle cleanser to remove your makeup at the end of every day. It’s important to use a cleanser that won’t remove the necessary oils and the acidic environment from your skin in order to maintain its healthiness and barrier. Another thing you should use is an anti-aging cream or a serum. These products have more effect when they’re applied during the repair stage. They help counteract fine lines, promote skin renewal, brighten skin tone, reduce acne and boost your skin’s collagen production.

4. Benefits of good night’s sleep
a. A glowing complexion
While we sleep, our body boosts blood flow to our skin, which adds to the glow when we wake up. However, if we don’t get enough sleep, our face will look washed out and lifeless. That happens because when we lack sleep, our blood flow is decreased to our facial area. That causes our skin to look dull and our cheeks to lose colour.

b. Less puffiness
Dark circles around our eyes are something we all experienced when we didn’t catch enough ZZZs. Everybody can notice that we didn’t sleep when they see our puffy eyes. So, by regulating our sleep habits we cause our eyes to be less puffy. Other things that can prevent swelling under our eyes is hydration and the position of our head. We need to keep our skin hydrated at all times, especially when we sleep. If we elevate our head on an extra pillow, it can also help in the reduction of swelling.

c. Fewer wrinkles
Preventing and getting rid of a few wrinkles was never simpler – you just need your beauty sleep! But how do we create fewer wrinkles by sleeping? When we sleep, our body creates collagen, which is a chemical that prevents sagging, wrinkles and fine lines. The more collagen you have, the plumper your skin is. If you compare the number of hours you sleep at night and the number of wrinkles that appear on your face, the calculation is as following: sleeping for only 5 hours a night can lead to creating twice as many fine lines as a 7-hour night’s sleep would create. Lack of sleep also makes the skin drier, which makes thee existing fine lines more visible.

d. More voluminous hair
Lack of sleep also affects our hair. If we are sleep deprived our hair can suffer and we can experience hair loss, breakage, damage, and even growth can be affected. Why is this so? Hair follicles help our hair grow and they get nutrients, minerals and vitamins from blood flow. And when we don’t sleep enough, our blood flow is decreased. Then hair has difficulty growing. Lack of sleep also causes stress, which creates hormone cortisol which is responsible for hair loss. So, when we keep our beauty sleep regularly, we also nourish our hair together with our skin.

e. Healthier appearance
When you sleep for sufficient hours, you also look happier and healthier. Your mouth isn’t dropping, you don’t furrow and frown as much, you don’t have red, swollen eyes, sagging eyelids and paler skin. All in all, people who don’t catch enough ZZZs, look less healthy than people who do.

Beauty sleep isn’t just a myth – it stems from something real and important for us and that’s why it’s crucial that we understand it’s important for us, our health and appearance in general.

Article written by:
Mia Johnson
Freelance writer & Fitness Expert From Sydney, Australia
miajohnson067@gmail.com

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HEB Aveeno

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Beauty Experts will be representing Aveeno at HEB on November 16th and 17th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will be performing complimentary skincare demos and recommendations. Demo products will include Aveeno Oat Mask Pumpkin Seed Extract, Pomegranate Seed Extract, Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion. See below for a location in Texas near you.

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Rite Aid Essie

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Essie Nail Polish changes will be performed on Rite Aid customers. This event will take place Saturday, November 16th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at selected Rite Aid stores (see list below), and customers will be introduced to the new winter 2019 collection.

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8 Beauty Products to Help You Sleep Better

Friday, November 1st, 2019

A good night’s sleep does wonders for your body and mind but it’s not always easy to get those much-needed Z’s. Instead of resorting to sleeping medication, you can invest in a few beauty products that will help you sleep better.

1. Dream Cream (Lush)
Last year, the popularity of Lush’s Dream Cream exploded when several mums came forward with their personal stories about how this cream got rid of their baby’s eczema. Dream cream is made from oat milk and cocoa butter which makes it perfect for even sensitive skin types. What’s more, this cream contains lavender, rose and chamomile which are soothing and relaxing essential oils. Smooth the cream all over your skin before you go to bed to help you get your beauty sleep.

2. Quiet Night Relaxing Balm (Lather)
Lather’s Quiet Night Relaxing Balm is an aromatherapy balm that contains lavender, ylang ylang and calendula essential oils. These oils help to calm the senses and promote deep sleep. This night balm does not contain synthetic fragrances and its mild natural scent makes it ideal for winding down after a long day. Just before you go to bed, apply a dab to your temples and breathe deeply to relax your body and mind and drift off to sleep.

3. Beauty Sleep Body Butter (Neal’s Yard Remedies)
Neal’s Yard Remedies offers a rich body butter that has a nourishing base of sunflower oil, cocoa seed butter and shea butter. The Beauty Sleep Body butter also contains ylang ylang essential oil – studies show that this oil has a sedative effect as it helps to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. This blend of calming essential oils and nourishing butters will help you get a good night’s sleep and wake up to softer smoother skin. To improve the efficacy of this body butter, warm a small amount between your hands and then massage it into your arms and body.

4. Twilight Bath Bomb (Lush)
The Twilight Bath Bomb by Lush is the perfect way to end a long and stressful day. Slide into the pink-lavender water and you will instantly feel your mental and physical stress evaporate. Twilight Bath Bomb contains lavender oil and tonka bean extract which promote relaxation and restfulness. Use the bath bomb with warm water to enjoy a relaxing soak. By the time you are done, your skin will be soft and smooth and you will feel drowsy and ready for some much needed shuteye.

5. Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution (Dr. Teal’s)
Dr. Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution is made from Epsom salt (Magnesium sulphate) and lavender essential oil. Studies show that magnesium plays an important role in the alleviation of pain, especially muscle aches and pain. To use this soaking solution, you will need to add 2 cups of the salt to a warm bath and then soak in it for 20 minutes or so. This essential oils in this soak will also help to soothe your senses and ease your stress.

6. Beauty Bear Age DefyPillow (Nurse Jamie)
The Beauty Bear Age Defy Pillow by Nurse Jamie is an anti-wrinkle pillow with a silky satin finish that is suitable for even the most delicate of skin types. The unique design of this pillow provides neck and lumbar support and helps to reinforce good sleeping habits. Improving sleep quality also helps to minimize wrinkles and gives you skin that is healthier and looks smoother.

7. Organic Therapy Massage Bar (Lush)
Lush’s Organic Therapy Massage Bar contains organic cocoa butter and shea butter as well as sweet orange, neroli and lavender essential oils. The bar is simple to use – all you need to do is massage your skin with it so that the oils and butters melt right into your skin. The mild soothing lavender and neroli scents will help you relax after a long day and slip into dreamland effortlessly.

8. Sweet Slumber Dream Cream (Rad Soap Co.)
Sweet Slumber Dream Cream by Rad Soap Co. contains shea butter, rice bran oil, safflower oil and lavender and chamomile extracts. It also contains plant-based melatonin extracts which are known to promote sleep. Before you go to bed, apply a generous amount of this cream to your skin and then massage it into your skin using gentle, circular motions. Use this cream on a regular basis to help you ease into a natural sleep cycle.

Sleep has a tremendous impact on your skin which is why your skin looks dry and sallow if you don’t get a good night’s sleep. Inadequate sleep also has a negative impact on your overall health and wellness and can increase your risk of serious health issues such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition to getting proper sleep, you can take a few additional steps to look and feel radiant every day.

Author Bio – Anita Fernandes
Anita Fernandes has been writing extensively on health and wellness for over a decade. She has expertise in nutrition, fitness, public health, and weight loss and has contributed content to a variety of leading digital health publishers. Anita has a unique perspective on healthy living and lifestyle, as she has battled and overcome eating disorders and obesity. She shares her experiences in an effort to help others overcome the physical and mental health problems that can sometimes seem insurmountable.

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