3 Natural Oils Used As A Sunscreen

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If you're looking for a more natural sunscreen for those sunny days, you might want to try an oil a sunscreen. The natural oils listed below act as a sunscreen with a decent amount of SPF coverage.

Aura Cacia - 100% Pure Essential Oil Carrot Seed 0.5 fl oz

Aura Cacia Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil has a natural SPF of  38-40. Carrot seed essential oil has many natural healing properties. This oil is rich in antioxidants, which helps prevent, repair, and protect skin from sun damage.

Aura Cacia - 100% Pure Essential Oil Carrot Seed 0.5 fl oz - $16.39, Free shipping - Available at PureFormulas
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Botanical Beauty - RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL. 100% Pure / Natural / Undiluted / Refined Cold Pressed Carrier Oil. 4 Fl.oz

Raspberry seed oil is an essential oil that is rich in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Apart from providing sun protection, it also helps prevent stretch marks on your skin. This oil has an SPF of 28-50.

Botanical Beauty - RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL. 100% Pure / Natural / Undiluted / Refined Cold Pressed Carrier Oil. 4 Fl.oz. - $34.95, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Fushi - Wheatgerm Oil, Organic, Extra Virgin 100ml

Fushi - Wheatgerm Oil, Organic, Extra Virgin 100ml
Wheatgerm oil gives the skin natural antioxidants and Vitamin E that repairs cell damage. It also acts as a free radical preventer for even more protect from the sun. This oil has a SPF of 20.

Fushi - Wheatgerm Oil, Organic, Extra Virgin 100ml - $37.00, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links provided by Postpresso.

23.10.14
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Aveeno Active Naturals VoxBox


First off, I'm a little behind on posting this because I received this VoxBox around a week or so ago. I've had a hectic couple of months (try year) and I'm just now getting back into the groove of things. Let's not talk about my life and get on with what Influenster sent me.


I was picked to try out their targeted tone corrector. On the box it says that it helps fade the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone to reveal softer, smoother, and more radiant skin. That all sounds nice, but I have a hard time believing such claims from products. I tend to lean to more organic, natural skin care items because commercial ones like Aveeno never works.


I'm not saying that Aveeno is bad and won't work for everyone, but it doesn't work for me. I plan to make a list of things that I use or plan to use in the future for those like me who like DIY skin care.


Here are the ingredients for those of you who are curious and might be looking to buy this product. Enjoy! 

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
24.7.14
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Six Ways to Wake Up Beautiful

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We all scoff at those characters in movies who wake up looking gorgeous in every scene. We laugh at the fact that no one could possibly wake up looking so flawless, while secretly feeling envious. However much of a naysayer you claim to be, would you take the steps necessary to ensure you look your best upon waking up in the morning? Here are a collection of nighttime tips that will get you looking radiant right from the get-go.

1.      Use Teabags Before Bed


A common detractor from your natural morning beauty is probably the pesky bags that form under your eyes. A quick way to reduce this problem is placing cold water-soaked tea bags on your eyelids at night. You’ll need to leave them on between ten and fifteen minutes, but this should be long enough to reduce any swelling and moisten up your skin. You’ll notice a difference in the morning after each tea bag application.

2.      Use Castor Oil on Lashes


Before you go to bed, use a Q-tip to coat your eyelashes in castor oil. It will require habitual application over a period of weeks, but this will help your lashes grow thick and long naturally. In the meantime, you’ll awake with a glossy shine to your lashes that will make a big statement even without makeup.

3.      Sleep with Curlers


It’s difficult to wake up with a ready-to-go hairdo, let alone a hairdo that isn’t tangled and frizzy from all-night pillow contact. Try sleeping with curlers in your hair to keep it tight, out of the way, and looking beautiful by the time morning comes. You can use traditional rolling curlers, the more modern headband curling technique, or even just simple braids to hold your hair in place until you can let out its natural waves in the morning.

4.      Put Socks on Your Hands


If you feel self-conscious about your dry hands, try deep-conditioning them over night. Slather your hands in lotion, then place cotton socks over them (held tight by hair elastics at the wrist). This direct contact with lotion will infuse your skin with moisture overnight, leaving your hands baby smooth by the time you wake up.

5.      Get Permanent Makeup Done


This is a more expensive and invasive option, but it’s the perfect way to achieve daily natural beauty. You can have your eye, lip, and scar cover-up makeup done subtly enough that your best features are lightly enhanced, allowing you the freedom to add onto it whenever you please.

6.      Whiten Your Teeth


There are plenty of affordable and easy whitening options, whether it be over-the-counter whitening strips or getting professional work done by a cosmetic dentist in Calgary. However you choose to do it, a bright smile will speak volumes for your appearance without the need for any enhancing makeup.

We all want to feel our best as much of the day as possible, and the morning is a great place to start. These steps are simple, affordable, and well worth the effort; give them a test run, and see how much better you look and feel when you wake up.


Victoria Ramos studied business and now blogs about developments in the field, as well as her other interests. She loves shopping, socializing, hosting parties, decorating, and writing. For more information on whitening services, visit Sunridge Landing Dental Care at their website.
26.2.14
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Business Wardrobe Must-Haves for Women



The clothes that we wear would definitely speak volumes on our personality.  Not to mention the fact that it can also have a huge impact on our capability to achieve success in our chosen careers.  Working in a business environment nowadays would also entail following a specific dress code.  If you are new to the world of being employed and would want to elicit the right impression, check out the following basic wardrobe must-haves.

Two Suits

For starters, you should have at least two suits coupled with a skirt or pants and then anything suitable for the top.  These pairs will serve as your primary business wardrobe.  See to it that they have compatible colors so you can just interchange the tops and bottoms with ease. You can also buy a knit top or any blouse with the same color tone as your suit to be worn in monochromatic fashion. Pivotal suits that are navy and black in color can be a surefire way to stretch your wardrobe budget and choices. Other equally powerful colors for your pivotal suit would include gray, olive and brown. However, always remember not to mix navy and black colors together or you will ruin your fashion sense.

Two silk blouses

The other one could be long-sleeved and these two blouses will prove to be very helpful when you are trying to coordinate them with your suits.  Blouses that have geometric print and solid colors can be paired with those two suits mentioned above. You can wear your long-sleeved blouse with your skirt to pair with your suit.  The good thing about these pairs is that you can just let them hang on the back of your chair in the office and wear it anytime there is a meeting. In other words, you would still look both professional and fashionable with or without your suits.

One Tailored Jacket

Make sure to choose a color that is compatible with those pivotal suits that you already have.  For starters, it would be best to choose jackets in varied colors so that other people will not have the impression that you are wearing the same jacket over and over again. Although it is okay to wear the same basic garment for a week just do not forget to hang them right away for airing out.  Your jacket style must vary from your suit jacket cuts.  Your printed jackets will perfectly go well with solid-colored tops.

Long Skirt

If your height is below 5’4”, it is best to choose straight long style for your skirt and stay away from full skirt designs. Its print must coordinate well with your jacket, suit or turtleneck tops.

Sweater Set

Your sweater set i.e. shell and cardigan could either have neutral or totally different colors for as long as they look perfect with the skirt and pants that you already have in your closet. Off-white colored sweaters will definitely make it easier for you to pair with just anything beneath it or with your skirts and pants. If you opt for colored sweaters then see to it that the colors are according to what is the latest color trends.  If you choose lime green colored sweaters, the best pair of pants to wear would be color black or eggplant. To gain more sets, you can just pair your shell with your other jackets. The same thing can also be done with your cardigans.  This is the beauty of having neutral colored clothes because you will have no trouble mixing and matching them with other clothes that you already have.

You can then add more clothes to your collection once your budget allows.  But, for now, continue to search for more tips on business wardrobe must haves so you will not have to suffer from much anxiety and stress whenever you wake up in the morning and think of what to wear.  During weekends, it is also good to plan ahead of time the pairing of clothes to wear and then hang each set or pair in your closet so you can easily grab them whenever you need to go to work. As your wardrobe collection starts to grow you can then start exploring other colors aside from those neutral colored clothes you have.  Do not forget that as you invest money on your clothes, you will also be able to gain more money out of it as you gain more positive impressions from other people.


About the Author:

Ryan Rivera believes that dressing up right can greatly spare one from stress and anxiety as it boosts a person’s confidence and self-esteem.  For more interesting and useful tips, just check out his Calm Clinic Google+ account. 
16.2.14
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What Your Glasses Say About Your Personality

Have you ever wondered what message you’re sending when you put on your glasses in the morning? Glasses don’t just alter your physical appearance—they give people hints about your personality as well. The color, material, and shape of your glasses tells everyone you meet just a little bit about you.

Color

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Brightly colored glasses are a pretty bold statement. They suggest confidence as well as a willingness to have fun. Yellow glasses are fun and blue glasses are cool. Red glasses are a particularly daring statement because red is a power color. Black can also be a powerful color depending on the style of frame. Black frames can be subtle, but they can also be bold.


Material
Photo by Daniele Zedda via Flickr


Most glasses frames are either plastic or metal. While the rules aren’t hard and fast, plastic frames suggest a fun loving, youthful attitude, while metal frames are seen as more professional and responsible.





Shape

When you choose a pair of glasses, you have a large number of shapes to choose from. Does the style of frames you chose match your personality?

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Round Frames

People who wear round frames are often creative and gentle. They are calm under pressure and care about other people. Round frames suggest tranquility and an affinity for the romantic things in life.




Wayfarer Frames

Wayfarer frames have made a huge comeback in recent years.
Photo by Idhren via Flickr
They have lost their nerdy vibe of years past and become popular with people who are comfortable in their own skin and who don’t care much about what others think.



Big Bold Sunglasses

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Big bold sunglasses are suited to big bold personalities. People who choose big bold sunglasses are fashion conscious and courageous. If you are very confident and love to have fun try on a pair of statement making sunglasses.







Rectangle Frames

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Rectangle frames are often chosen by those who are quiet and intelligent. Rectangle frames are stylish, but don’t make a strong statement, which makes them perfect for those who aren’t looking to stand out in a crowd. People who wear rectangle frames are content and collected.








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Cat-eye Frames

Cat-eye frames used to be associated mostly with cat ladies and shushing librarians, but in modern times they are a courageous and sophisticated statement. They are usually worn by women who know what they want in life and have a plan for getting it.



Rimless Frames
Rimless frames are very subtle, which means they are suited to those who are looking to blend in with those around them. They also suggest the person wearing them is happy with the way they look since they aren’t using their glasses to alter their appearance.  Those who choose rimless frames are often quiet and invested in learning new things.




Aviator Frames

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Aviators are classics, and the people who wear them are classic as well. Aviators suit those who value simplicity. People who wear aviators are cool and relaxed but also love a good adventure.






Of course no one is has a personality as simple as a pair of glasses, but what you wear on your face all day every day does give others a glimpse into what you are like on the inside. Whether you are shopping online or at your eye clinic in Edmonton or Edinburgh, choose a pair of glasses that suits your personality.
Author Byline

Michael David is a freelance blogger who loves learning about people. For more tips on picking a pair of glasses, check out Londonderry Eye Care.
1.2.14
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Something Beautiful Come February 14th

We’re all used to receiving mysterious cards, boxes of chocolates, bunches of flowers and even cute teddy bears on Valentine’s Day but as with every occasion, it’s always nicer to receive something a bit unique. You don’t have to be planning a proposal to push the boat out and treat your special someone to a February 14th to remember. Dedicated to finding the perfect gift for her, we've put together some great gift ideas for the special lady in your life this Valentine’s Day.

Underwear is always a cheeky but smile-inducing gift and there are some beautiful sets around at the moment. Most of them come in pretty packaging meaning you don’t even have to worry too much about presentation. Think rich reds, sultry blacks and frothy pinks in lace or silk. Our favorites include:

(l-r: Cochinella Red Satin Set, Black Maria Set, Marie Lloyd Set all by Buttress and Snatch)

Not in the business of buying something so risqué? Treat your favourite person to one of these loved-up pieces:

(l-r, top row: Charmed Heart Pendant by Ella Georgia, Heart Tea Light Holders by CHH Design, Spa Pamper Gift Box by Gift Box Galore. L-r, bottom row: Enamel Love Mug by Tigerlilly Quinn, Fairy Tale Cushion by Heather Alstead Design, Language of Love Print by Coulson Macleod)

Of course, Valentine’s Day isn't all about couples. It’s about celebrating love in general and therefore, it can be used as another excuse to show someone how much they’re appreciated in your life. You may argue that you do this every day of the year and that love shouldn't have one day in 365 dedicated to it but doesn't it make it a bit more special if it’s not a daily occurrence? We all know that we don’t always show how much we love our nearest and dearest, so this is the perfect opportunity to make a conscious effort to brighten up someone’s day.

Why be a bitter singleton when you can have a much-needed catch-up dinner with your single friends? If you feel like burning your exes stuff in a party afterwards then so be it but make sure you feel and acknowledge all the love that you’re lucky enough to have!

By Alex Pattinson, Marketing and Social Media Executive at AskHerFriends.com
16.1.14
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6 Cheap Fashionista Gifts: Under $20


The internet is filled with millions of offers and cheap products that you can't find anywhere else. It wasn't hard for me to find some cheap gifts for fashionistas. The only problem I had was limiting the choices to a measly 6 items. I also stuck to one store because YesStyle has so much to offer and they are always having a sale going on. At the end of this post I will post a link if you want to look around at what else they offer. P.S.: All orders over $25 is guaranteed for free shipping in the United States!


One of YesStyle's consistent bestsellers, these tights feature an adorable feline face on each leg, with matching curling tails at the back! The tights come in a black/skintone palette so they look like knee-highs. Team with a ruffled mini skirt and patent red Mary Janes. One size. Rayon. Hand wash.
$7.


Colorful printed leggings, only $13.50.


"Hello Cat" series earmuffs for those cold days. $14.40.


Rhinestone musical note pendant + moon pendant. $16.20.


Faux-leather animal coin purse. $10.


Wrap-front slim-fit pants with belt. $14.40.

17.12.13
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Rose VoxBox 2013


Just got back from drill weekend and I didn't expect to see my Rose VoxBox waiting for me. It was a nice surprise. I had some fun looking through all the goodies I received. I will definitely end up using everything in here or giving some of the things away to people I know who needs it more than I do.


There was a nice mix of beauty products and snacks.


There was a little card with every item listed on the back. It had a little tear in it.


Dr. Scholl's For Her Cozy Cushions: $12.49. My mom will love these.


BelVita crunchy breakfast biscuits: $3.69 for a box of 5 packets of 4 biscuits. I ate these for a snack and I was in heaven. Love these.


Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara: $5.99.


Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles: $3.99 for a 5.1 oz bag.


Kiss Graduation Polishes: $6.99. Can't wait to try this to see if mine looks just like the picture.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

5.11.13
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Social Sharing Marketplaces


I know it's been a while since I've made a post like this one. I've been searching/researching for unique websites and pieces of information that will be interesting to read. It turns out that 2 out of 3 of these websites I'm about to introduce were ones I've used before. You may have or may have not used either one of these social sharing marketplaces before. If you haven't, read on. But before I start listing them, I want to go over what social sharing marketplaces are.

Social sharing marketplaces are websites dedicated to finding products all over the web and sharing your finds with your social circle. Many of these websites will ask for a picture of the item, description, price, and where it can be purchased. If this intrigues you, read below.


Fancy let's you discover, collect, and buy products from a crowd-curated catalog of goods posted by members of their community.


Luvocracy was made for people who want to buy product recommendations from people who has taste that they can trust.


Wish is a social sharing marketplace to discover, collect, and share products with your friends.
19.10.13
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2 Places To Buy Cheap Discount Clothes Online


So you love shopping, but you don't love the price that comes with it. There's always some item you want to purchase, but you find yourself putting it back and changing your mind because the price just isn't worth it.

We've all been through the same predicament over and over again. The circle seems never-ending like it's never going to stop. That's why I researched relentlessly through the web for the best discount clothing stores. The two listed below were the ones that I felt met my frugal requirements.


599 Fashion is a warehouse direct shopping store. As the name states, everything is $5.99 or under.


Heavenly Couture is another discount clothing store. They sell everything for $16 or less. They also have a flat rate shipping of $6.
24.7.13
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New Syfy Show: Heroes Of Cosplay


Syfy is one of my favorite TV channels to watch. I'm always excited when they come out with another good show and movie. I would have never guessed that their next new show would be about cosplay (costume play). "Heroes Of Cosplay" is a six part documentary series that revolves around the lives of nine hardcore cosplaying fans.

There's many of us that has cosplayed at least once before who will enjoy this show. Even if you haven't, this show will be very entertaining to watch. I can't wait to see what anime or game inspired outfits the nine contestants will make. We still have until August 13 to find out.

For more information follow Heroes of Cosplay on Facebook. You can also check out the trailer below.


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