NUTS FOR COCONUTS!
I recently returned from a weekend away in Florida. It was everything I expected it to be and more — the weather was hot and steamy, I visited family and sat poolside under a striped umbrella sipping delicious, icy cocktails. I ate my fair share of freshly caught seafood and deli (hello corned beef on rye with brown mustard and a half-sour pickle on the side!). I took long walks on the beach and experienced the trendy South Beach area as well as the more refined Williams Island and Bal Harbour. Regardless of where I was and what I was doing, everywhere I looked I was surrounded by the most gorgeous coconut palm trees…and to me nothing says Florida more than that!
Which brings
GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – DDF SUN PROTECTION KIT
Now that we are deep into summer, you are probably in need of refreshing your sun protection. This week’s giveaway is an unbelievable chance to stock up on four über protective skincare products from DDF® (Doctors Dermatologic Formulation) skincare. We have three DDF Sun Protection Kits (ARV $194!!!!) to give away to our lucky winners.
The kits include three daily protective moisturizers and a nighttime treatment to help reverse unwanted pigmentation from the sun.
This beauty giveaway features:
DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew SPF 15: An oil-, fragrance-, and dye-free moisturizer than contains broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, which the FDA now requires of all
HOW THE APRÈS-SKI SET DOES BEAUTY
Fun on the slopes can do the mind and body wonders, but for our skin, not so much. The high altitude, sub-zero temps, harmful UV rays and heat indoors can all take its toll on our skin.
“During harsh weather our skin requires much more moisture to maintain the skins protective barrier,†says New York City-based dermatologist Cheryl Karcher. “The humidity is lower, the cold wind is harsher and sun exposure is more than one thinks.â€
Dry, cold climates can do damage to all skin types. Karcher explains that when in cool harsh weather conditions, it’s vital to maintain the skin’s natural moisture protective barrier. “That means pro
SLICK SPHERE – EOS LIP BALM
Photo Credit: evolutionofsmooth.com
Hello, little ball of goodness. The first time I met an Evolution Of Smooth Lip Balm it was beckoning to me from an end-cap in my neighborhood drugstore. The cute and colorful spheres grabbed my attention and the product description sealed the deal. The 95% organic, 100% natural lippie contains vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba oil and is free of parabens, petrolatum, phthalates and gluten.
EOS Lip Balm comes in great flavors with brightly colored packaging to match. Pick from summer fruit, lemon drop SPF 15, strawberry sorbet, honeysuckle honeydew, medicated tangerine (boosted with zinc and vitamins) and sweet mint. EOS is easy to find at the bottom of a bag and easy to apply.
