NEW YEAR, NEW REGIMEN

Let's be honest, most New Year's resolutions are superficial. Lose weight, start a diet, go to the gym more often. This year I am focusing on my skin and hair. No more waking up looking like a haggard party girl with last nights makeup, bad hair roots (although my hair dresser makes my tresses grow out perfectly blended), dry splotchy skin, and knotty hair due to a neglect in hair conditioning. No matter what you wear, good skin and hair can make you look ravishing even at the gym. Below are my new favourite tools and products that I am using to make my resolution become a reality.

1) EVE LOM cleanser: This cleanser is an exfoliant, cleanser, and moisturizer in one. Rub a quarter size dab onto dry skin. Once evenly distributed, wet gauze/cotton washcloth (it comes with the cleanser) in warm water and rub in a circular motion over the face. Wet cloth again and pat, getting the residual cleanser off. Wet cloth again with cold water and pat on face to close pores. Repeat in the evening. You won't even need moisturizer. If skin is super dry, I recommend cetaphil moisturizer.


2)NATURA BISSE: The Cure, tinted moisturizer::I know the word tinted moisturizer make some people cringe, but this is honestly the best. I have a pinkish complexion that often requires a bit of foundation, but often it covers my freckles and natural skin tone and makes me look dull and in fact a bit older.


3) Johnson & Johnson baby oil: Yes, it's old school but it's an inexpensive way to keep your body looking smooth and is a great alternative to expensive eye makeup remover. I wouldn't, however, use it on my face.

4) Conair Facial Sauna System: For only $25.99

 

5) OJON Hydrating Styling Cream: Apply a dime size amount of the hydrating styling cream to damp hair to lock in moisture and keep your hair glossy and frizz-free whether you decide to blow dry or air dry.




6) GHD Pink Limited Edition Flat Iron Box Set: I got this baby for Xmas and have used it every time I have styled my hair since. My mother recently clued me in that my beach wave natural locks looked a bit silly and out of place during a harsh winter. She really clued me in when I received this gift. If you like your hair straight, this flat iron is a must have. It is a bit pricey, but worth it as it cuts your straightening time in half. The box set includes a nice sized travel brush, zip bag to hold your straightener, and two amazing no snag clips to section your hair. Thanks to some mama wisdom, I plan to keep my hair soft and frizz free as the GHD flat iron also locks in moisture.


7) Mason Pearson Brush: Again, not inexpensive but I have had my Mason Pearson detangling brush for about 15 years, and it looks as new as the day I got it. This is seriously a must have brush! You can use it on wet as well as dry hair and it is perfect for detangling without breakage.


So there you go, all the products you need for beautiful skin and hair for the upcoming year and beyond...although these seem like a lot of products, they are well worth the price, and seriously cut your primping time. It takes about five minutes to wash your face with Eve Lom and Natura Bisse any uneven skin and moisturize it...and ten minutes to straighten hair once your done. Basically, 15 minutes for beautiful skin and hair is everything a girl could ask for.


xLiz