Add A Little Swish To Your Day!
A swish or two of a quality mouthwash can make a big difference to your dental health. Dentyl pH mouthwash is a dentist formulated, nifty alcohol free bi-phasal mouthwash that will stand up to bad breath and plaque with great efficacy. Dentyl pH mouthwash consists of two distinctly visible phases. The bottom phase of the formulation is comprised of a food coloured, anti-bacterial, water based layer and the top phase is an oil based layer which has a high binding capacity via an electro-static reaction to micro-organisms and food particles which ensures that the antibacterial water based phase adheres and deals with the bacteria causing “hangers on” which can lead to plaque, decay, and bad breath. In other words, once activated by shaking and swished in the mouth, Dentyl pH mouthwash creates an electrostatic reaction to attract, lift, and remove the bacteria and food debris which can cause bad breath and plaque if left to their own devices. You can actually see the results in the sink! It is also important to mention too that Dentyl pH is alcohol free, which is why it actually feels better to use. Dentyl pH’s alcohol-free formula does not cause stinging or dry one’s mouth out, like most conventional alcohol rich mouthwashes.
Dentyl pH mouthwash is a long lasting ally to have in your armoire and is available in Smooth Mint and Refreshing Clove from leading supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.
Wouldn’t You Know It.
It’s always the way isn’t it? My face, a shoe in for first runner up in the 2007 Elephant Eyes of the Year Contest and I had a meeting to attend! Don’t you hate that? No, I most certainly did not go out warts (or crepes) and all, but did my best camouflage makeup and prayed that I wouldn’t be adding insult to injury. So What did I do? I washed my face with lukewarm water only and gently pat dry with a clean towel. Then while my face was still a tad damp, I carefully pressed on a small amount of certified organic jojoba oil all over my face, including my crepey eyes. After a minute or two, I gently patted my face again with the same towel that was still slightly damp from drying my face just prior to remove any excess jojoba oil. The jojoba oil not only acted as the perfect moisturizer, as it is very sebum-like, but it also ever so slightly re-hydrated the deeper crevices that were in fact, the most sore. I then applied several light kabuki brush loads of pressed mineral base all over my face. The more matte the mineral makeup the better, as there is no need to bring extra attention by highlighting and shimmerizing the flair-up is there? After ensuring the minerals were blended in properly and not sitting up on top of the more scaly looking bits that were courteously provided by the allergy, I applied one swipe only of mineral eyeshadow to my top lids and gently blended well. I curled my lashes and applied a coat of mascara only to the top lashes. Next, I groomed and slightly filled in my brows. To finish off my look I went a few sheer slicks of mineral gloss and left it at that. Thankfully, my elephant eyes scrubbed up nicely. Phew!
OOPS! I Did It Again!
Judging from my dodgy, unintentional eye lid reconstruction, I’m going to have to keep away from the hard stuff for a little while until the newest allergic reaction on my eyelids settles and disappears. Yes, yours truly is sporting the latest in elephant eyes today. Sigh. It’s an itchy, swollen, crepey nuisance, which means I will have to give the guinea pigging of eye products a rest for a few days. Ooh, but the upside to this malady is, I now have an excuse to shop for a new pair of gorgeous sunglasses. Yes! So that’s me for the weekend: ice cubes, chilled chamomile tea bags, certified organic jojoba oil, and the odd antihistamine, if I can’t keep the swelling at bay. I’m not too worried…as sadly, I’ve been here before. I’ll just keep reminding myself that it’s worth it for posterity’s sake, right? *wink* After all, it’s just as Pierre-August Renoir said, “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.”
Today Is The Day!
Today is the day to be magnificent, generous, powerful, and radiantly beautiful from the inside and out. Today is the day to be just who you are!
-Beauty Marked! xx
And Now We Wait…
Okay, so you’ve made the switch to a more natural based hair and skincare range and your hair and skin are looking…um…well, let’s say…not so great (read: kaka), and you’re wondering if it was worth the switch? Well, I have no doubt that switching from harsher, more chock-full of naughties products to more skin and hair considerate products was a good thing. I, also, appreciate your valid question as to when exactly will the effects of your positive move become evident? Unfortunately, it will not be obvious on the first use of your new product, but may take as long as 3 to 4 weeks before a marked improvement is clearly seen and the good stuff can take effect. Your hair and skin may even seem worse with the new no-naughties hair and skincare regime for the first little while, without the “benefit” of all the smoothers, sudsers, harsh solvents and other questionable ingredients. Grrrreat, I hear you say? I know. *understandingly sighs* It will be worth it, just as you are, I promise. But for now, we wait. Hang in there!
According to Ms. Necessity…
What can you do if your mascara is on its last legs and you can’t lay it to rest just yet, because you haven’t any mascaraed “ladies in waiting” in store? According to the Divine Ms. N., there is something you can do that just might get you through. Simply immerse the tightly closed tube of mascara into a glass or mug of hot water and let it sit for a couple of minutes. This quick hot soak will soften the waxes and oils in the mascara loosening it up perfectly for a coat or two of what might be your mascara’s last swan song. You never know…with a bit of luck, you might even get a few bonus rounds out of your mascara with this handy little trick. *idea*
Good One, Ms. Necessity!
Being Sun Smart.
I know that you gorgeous skincare savants are très savvy when it comes to protecting your skin from the damaging effects of unprotected sun exposure, but thanks to L’Oréal Professionnel, you can now look after your cherished tresses with the same sagacious smarts as you do your skin. In September 2007, L’Oréal Professionnel is launching Série Expert Solar Sublime sun smart products for your hair. The Série Expert Solar Sublime range is comprised of 3 key hair care products that will afford your hair superior sun protection against the damaging UV rays that affect all three zones of the hair fiber from the root to the tips. Série Expert Solar Sublime contains Mexoryl S.O. (Sun Optimal), which is a patented hair care specific UV-filter system which acts as a protective shield against the sun’s harmful rays as well as moisturizing and maintaining the hair’s hydration.
Série Expert Solar Sublime by L’Oréal Professionnel is a formidable ally against the unfiltered effects of the sun’s UV rays which leads to damaged hair. Série expert Solar Sublime assists in preventing the sun’s UVB rays from stripping the lipid coating from the hair’s surface which causes the shaft of the hair to become porous and eventually splits due to it’s brittleness from the breakdown of keratin which results. Sun damaged hair can often feel straw-like and the natural pigment in the hair is diminished. Sun damaged hair not only looks lackluster but tends to be difficult to style as well. It is with this understanding, that L’Oréal Professionnel has created this new advanced formula to enhance its range of sun smart products for the hair:
Série Expert Solar Sublime Shampoo An après sun protecting shampoo which contains Mexoryl S.O. UV-Protect, vitamin E derivative and glycerol.
Série Expert Solar Sublime Masque An after sun nourishing balm that contains Mexoryl S.O. UV-Protect to detangle, smooth the hair’s surface, and bring softness and shine to the hair.
Série Expert Solar Sublime Protection Spray An invisible leave-in protection spray to be used on damp hair and leaves a light protective film around the hair fiber of the sun filter Mexoryl S.O. UV-Protect and a natural looking shine.
Série Expert is only available in L’Oréal Professionnel salons. Call 1300 651 141 for your nearest stockist (within Australia) or online.
