Elephants Are Clever Possums.
For some reason, I always thought of elephants as the poster children for dry parchment-like skin. I know I’m not alone in this as I have heard many express a similar sentiment. I guess we could be forgiven for thinking that their skin is the way that it is, because of their continually having to brave the excessive heat and often harsh elements akin to their native environments. But the truth of the matter is, in fact, that elephants have extraordinarily delicate and sensitive skin. Go figure? So instead of resigning themselves to the hand they were dealt by Mother Nature, they instinctively know how to perfectly care for their skin. Smart cookies. As the sun easily parches and soon damages unprotected skin of all descriptions, elephant skin is just as fair game. The sun causes cuts and nicks in the elephant’s skin, which if left open and unattended, become a primo place for birds to pick at, insects to breed and for infection to gain access. I suspect a rogue Acacia tree’s barbed branch wouldn’t help matters much either. Elephants look after their skin by meticulously observing a daily skin cleansing and prepping ritual. After a daily wash to rid themselves of any parasites on their skin that have tried their luck since their last tub, elephants roll themselves in the dirt to form a protective barrier over their delicate skin. The earth not only seals the cracks and tears on the elephant’s skin and allows the healing to start, but prevents nefarious creatures from gaining access to them. The soil also acts as a highly effective sun filter, shielding the elephant from the harmful effects of its treacherous rays. They are such clever possums, indeed.
We could all take a leaf from Mother Nature’s How To book on skincare, for sure. I think I might have to pull up at the dirt rolling bit though, but certainly a liberal amount of sunscreen applied regularly and a swipe or three of mineral makeup are real possibilities. -That I could do!
*The great elephant pics and additional elephant info are courtesy of a gorgeous Beauty Marked!® reader, Beautifulmpa. She took these while out on one of her many wonderful adventures. Thanks! xx
Welcome To Ms. Necessity’s Corner.
Who in the ham fat is Ms. Necessity, you ask? Well, as luck would have it, Beauty Marked!® is pleased as punch to introduce you to our newest BM! editor-at-large, who most importantly and oh so meritoriously, just so happens to be the mother of invention. Ms. Necessity is a gorgeous, ever so resourceful beauty that’s near and dear to us all. She’s our beauty angel. Turn to her for quick thinking, sagely, tried and tested, and ultra nifty tips and hints. Ms. Necessity is also known as the virtual patron saint to D.I.Y.-ers, those who are time poor, cash strapped, to those who have memories like sieves when shopping (especially when it comes to much needed toiletries), and to all getters of even more gorgeousness. Ms. Necessity gets you out of shtook every time.
Have you run out of deodorant? Forgot to pick up more toothpaste? Is your hair a tad dry? Well, try these beauties, courtesy of Ms. Necessity, on for size:
-If you’ve run out of deodorant, never fear. Just race to the kitchen and grab a chubby pinch of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and press it into your underarms after you’ve washed. This is sure to keep you fresh.
-No need to swoon because you blanked on toothpaste when shopping last. Just go the trusty baking soda and mix it into a paste with a squeeze of lemon juice and “brush, a brush, a brush ah!”
- Could your hair do with being a little less dry? Apply a tablespoon or so of warmed olive or coconut oil into your tresses and rub in well. Wrap your hair in a warmed towel, plastic bag, or shower cap and leave the oil to sit for at least an hour then wash out. Apply shampoo neat to your hair before wetting to ensure that the oil is thoroughly removed, then shampoo as usual. Ta da! hair that feels moisturized and full of bountiful brilliance!
Invention, your mother rocks!…Thanks, Ms. Necessity.
A Natural Beauty.
Getting outdoors amongst the brilliance of nature is all we need to do in order to reconnect and synchronize with the beauty found there. Connecting with nature is the perfect way to energize the mind and the spirit. [A’Kin] Aromatherapy Body Washes are a luxurious, natural, soap free, organic, and a free from preservatives and toxins way of doing just that. [A’Kin] Orange Blossom Body Wash is an undeniably invigorating way to kick start a day full of the beautiful magic of nature.
“Orange Blossom Body Wash has the fresh, delicate, sweet essence of orange blossoms, which are prized for brightening the spirit and calming the skin. Its light citrus floral fragrance combined with the gentlest and purest botanical cleansers, ensure your skin and mind will be refreshed.”
[A’Kin] Orange Blossom Body Wash brings a little bit of the brilliance and virtue of the outdoors to you. You can definitely look forward to a gorgeous start to the day with this natural beauty. [A’Kin] also has 4 other wonderful body wash offerings which are available in Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lavender, and Unscented Very Gentle.
Do visit The Purist Company for more information and to find out exactly where you can reconnect with and harness the magic of nature. Divine!
Par Excellence. Bar None.
Oh wait. That really aught to have been Par Ecellente, shouldn’t it? Seeing that this very excellent blow dryer, by Parlux, is indeed, Italian. Oh well, lucky for us though it’s AMAZING in any language! Parlux 3200 Compact Ceramic & Ionic Edition blow dryer is, without a doubt, the most effective dryer I have used in donkey’s. I got a hold of this beauty originally for a bumper hair story I have been putting together for you in Beauty Marked! Online Beauty Magazine, but it is so nice, that I just knew you wouldn’t mind hearing about it twice.
Parlux Compact 3200 Ceramic & Ionic Edition blow dryer is cleverly designed to minimize damage to your hair by drying from the inside out. Although, I haven’t exactly figured out that works, I do know that you do have far less damage that often results from frequent blow drying when using this dryer. Fewer split ends has got to be a great thing. Hair dried with this par ecellente blow dryer is left soft, silky, and mega healthy looking.
Parlux 3200 Compact Ceramic & Ionic Edition dryer is reasonably lightweight and gracefully pumps out 1900 watts of power. It has an internal ionic generator, 4 temperature settings, 2 speeds, and a nifty Cold Shot button for setting. Now on to the bad news. This ultra fab dryer had to go and come in no less than 7 colours now didn’t? How is one meant to honestly choose? Plus each colour and finish is just as fab as the next. Parlux 3200 Compact Ceramic & Ionic Edition dryer comes in black, silver, red, choc. cherry, metallic charcoal, metallic purple, and metallic pink. Just gorgeous and beautifully effective.
Parlux Professional dryers are available from Dateline City. Ciao!
Make A Pearly Pit Stop!
I mean, why not? I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the effective delights of Nivea Deodorant Pearl & Beauty For Beautiful Underarms for a little while now. No, it doesn’t actually make your underarms shimmer with a pearlescent brilliance (not that I’d mind if it did), but it does, indeed, deliver the perfect touch of pearl extracts to nourish and support the skin via the many minerals it contains. Nivea’s Pearl & Beauty range is available in both spray and roll on and is colour and alcohol free. You can use this dermatologically tested gem after shaving, as well as, expect it to deliver long-lasting freshness. Nivea Pearl & Beauty deodorant is just that mild while remaining gloriously effective. Plus, I must admit, I’m a sucker for anything that claims to be for “beautiful underarms”, simply because one mustn’t ever pass on an opportunity to beautify. Right?
The Beauty of The Law. Protected Beauty.
As the sole owner and creator of Get Even More Gorgeous With Beauty Marked!® Blog, Beauty Marked!® Online Beauty Magazine, and Beauty Marked!®, I just wanted to take the opportunity to remind those who are unsure whether or not these specific beauty entities are fully covered, registered and protected by trademark, service mark and copyright laws, which are not only in effect nationally, but internationally by rights granted through established priority and protocol, that Beauty Marked!® is fully registered, covered and protected. The name, content or services of Beauty Marked!® may not be used, altered, distributed, registered, or copied by rights reserved by laws governing such matters without the express consent of Jen Adcock.
The rights given, by law, to Beauty Marked!® remain applicable without the exclamation mark (!) or registered trademark(®) or copyright (©) symbols and these rights remain the same with all logical derivatives of the registered business, trademarked name, words and content. Beauty Marked!® waives no rights as granted by law and will address any and all infringements as entitled to by law and make the necessary applications, if need be, to the bodies governing such matters or courts of summary jurisdiction.
I know this legal stuff ain’t pretty, but of great import all the same. I sincerely hope this clarifies matters for those who were unsure and may be tempted to cross over to the dark side. Feel free to contact Beauty Marked!® or legal counsel if you want to be sure to be sure. Now that that’s sorted, we can get back to getting even more gorgeous!
Seven Savvy Selections.
In honour of the 07/07/07, here are seven specially selected beauty items to keep you out of shtook and ever so scintillating:
1. Sunscreen
2. Blotting Papers
3. Lip balm
4. Miniature tube of mascara
5. Shimmery clear lip gloss
6. Nail file
7. Rose coloured crème lipstick
I kid you not. It’s a simple as that. Keep items like these seven little lifesavers in your handbag and you’ll always be sweet! Lipstick can double as a creme blush and the shimmery clear gloss can competently take your lips from day to dazzling with just a slick. I’ve even been known to sneak a tiny bit of gloss onto the cheeks for a subtle highlight or onto my lids for a quick ritz. A nail file, a small tube of sunscreen, lip balm and blotting papers are necessaries that one just simply shouldn’t ever be without. So handy! And mascara, well, who could deny the instantaneous “Wow” factor achieved with just a coat or two? Instant gorgeousness! Our favourite kind! So there you have it, seven savvy selections for the 7th of the 7th 07! Enjoy!
