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How to Prevent Hair Damage
Damaged hair is something that we all deal with at some point in our lives. Spending too much time in the sun, brushing your hair when it’s wet, and the overuse of hot tools are just a few major factors that could be traumatizing your tresses. We’ve all experienced brushing our hair and seeing all the breakage in our bathroom sinks. Split ends and breakage may seem unavoidable, but there are ways to mend what seems to be irreversible damage. If your locks need a little TLC, I have listed below some tips that will help to repair your hair: Weather The Elements Exposing your hair to the elements during…
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This Week’s Drugstore Beauty Deals August 13 – August 19
All the information below has been obtained from the national CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid circulars. I try to make sure to list all beauty that’s on sale in all regions of the United States each week, but certain sales may vary depending on where in the United States you live. If you live in an area that does not participate in national sales, check with your local store manager for more information. Here are this week’s beauty deals at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid: CVS Revlon: Buy 2/Get $5 ExtraBucks Rewards (Revlon cosmetics, excludes Youth FX, with rewards card) & Free primer (Buy Revlon Youth FX foundation & concealer,…
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Signs Of A Vitamin D Deficiency
Research has shown that vitamin D is important to the immune system, muscle function, heart health, brain development and mood. Our best source of this vitamin is the sun or “sunshine vitamin”. As skin cancer and UV exposure concerns rise, our time in the sun making vitamin D decreases. Skin must be exposed to the sun without protection to achieve sufficient levels. Unfortunately, there are very few food sources of vitamin D. The foods that do contain the sunshine vitamin usually have small amounts. Since vitamin D deficiencies are so common, it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms. Below I have listed the some of the common symptoms of…
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Waxing, Threading, or Tweezing Your Eyebrows: Which Is Best For You
Eyebrows are one of the most important features on your face so proper upkeep is essential, but which method is best, waxing, threading, or tweezing. These are great options and some techniques work better for some and not others. I have put together an overview of each method so you can decide which is best for you: Waxing If you have thicker hair that grows back quickly, waxing is the best option for you. Not only do people see thinner, softer regrowth, they can also go longer in between waxes since the results can last for a few weeks. The down side to waxing is possible skin irritation and makeup…
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This Week’s Drugstore Beauty Deals August 6 – August 12
All the information below has been obtained from the national CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid circulars. I try to make sure to list all beauty that’s on sale in all regions of the United States each week, but certain sales may vary depending on where in the United States you live. If you live in an area that does not participate in national sales, check with your local store manager for more information. Here is this week’s beauty deals at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid: CVS Revlon: Buy 1/Get 1 50% off (all Revlon cosmetics, with rewards card)* Covergirl: Spend $20/Get a free Beauty 360 bamboo makeup brush (any Covergirl…
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How to Burn More Calories Walking
While walking at a relaxed pace has major health benefits and for sedentary people, it can be a great way to start to an exercise program, but walking isn’t necessarily a calorie-torching activity. So, if you’re looking to burn extra calories on foot, consider revving up your activity with these tips: TACKLE THE HILLS – Use your surrounding environment to break a sweat on a walk. Seek out the hills instead of avoiding them. If you don’t live in a hilly place, even doing hill repeats on the same hill gets your heart pumping. HIT THE TRAILS – Trails require more coordination and all-body stability to navigate roots and rocks…
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July Favorites
July brought Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations and lazy days lounging by the pool and now July is over, so it’s time to talk about what I have been loving this past month: Makeup L’Oréal Infallible Pro Glow Foundation in #208 Sun Beige* – This foundation says it wears up to 24 hours. I haven’t worn this for 24 hours straight, but it does last most of the day, is hydrating, lightweight, leaves a luminous glow on my skin, provides good coverage and has SPF 15. I have been reaching for this most of the month and I love it for the hot, humid days of summer. Covergirl Tru…
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Target’s August Beauty Box Is Live
Target’s August Beauty Box is available now ($7, free shipping & 1 box per customer. Click Here to order your box. If you click the link to order and it says the box is no longer available, then the box is sold out). Don’t wait to order because this box will sell out and if you pay with your Target REDcard, you receive 5% off all purchases, including this box. Here’s what’s inside this month’s beauty box: Dove Clear Finish Dry Spray Deodorant (3.8 oz.) SpaLife Nourishing Facial Mask (1 ct.) Herbal Essences Argan Oil Shampoo (1.4 oz.) Up & Up Facial Wipes (25 ct.) Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips…
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This Week’s Drugstore Beauty Deals July 30 – August 5
All of the information below has been obtained from the national CVS, Walgreen’s and Rite Aid circulars. I try to make sure to list all beauty that’s on sale in all regions of the United States each week, but certain sales may vary depending on where in the United States you live. If you live in an area that does not participate in national sales, check with your local store manager for more information. Here is this week’s beauty deals at CVS, Walgreen’s and Rite Aid: CVS Revlon: Spend $12/Get $3 ExtraBucks Rewards (any Revlon cosmetics, with rewards card)* Covergirl: Buy 1/Get 1 50% off (all Covergirl cosmetics, with rewards…
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Can you enjoy cookies with no sugar and none of the artificial stuff? Yes you can! This recipe for chewy chocolate chip breakfast cookies whips together just 3 simple ingredients: ripe bananas, wholesome oats and chocolate chips! You can make a batch of these the night before and watch them disappear at the breakfast table. If you’re not into chocolate chips, try toasted coconut, dried cranberries, raisins and/or almond bits instead! The recipe is down below and it is so easy to prepare: Ingredients: 2 medium ripe Bananas, mashed 1 cup of uncooked Quick Oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips (certified gluten-free if necessary) Directions: Preheat oven…