Anti-Aging Skincare Benefits and Tips of Topical Alpha Lipoic Acid

One of the most exciting properties of Alpha Lipoic Acid in skincare is its ability to potentiate the actions of Vitamin C and Vitamin E, in others words super-charge these vitamins by recycling Vitamin C and Vitamin E for twice the action and twice the results and TEN times the beauty results!

I call this the best kept secret in Smart Skincare!

You can easily add Vitamin E by opening a Vitamin  E capsule and adding this to your skin cream too! I like E Gems Elite by Carlson Labs because it is Full Spectrum and contain all eight kinds of Vitamin E.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is both water and fat soluble which means in can protect both the lipid (fat) and aqueous (water) cell parts from damage and/or signs of skin aging. It naturally offers excellent cell protection by protecting the outside and inside of cells with the ability to move freely throughout all cell parts scavenging for harmful free radicals much more effectively than other antioxidant vitamins.

I’m sure many of you have heard of Glycolic Acid peels, Alpha Lipoic Acid provides the same results as Glycolic Acid while at the same time nutritonally feeding your skin cells. Personally, I would much rather use Alpha Lipoic Acid and get a multitude of skin-loving vitamin benefits, including tremendous antioxidant protection, than I would get if I just used plain Glycolic Acid.

You can find Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C together in Lei Pure Alohi, Antioxidant Booster Powder at:

http://www.paradisepotions.com/leipurealohi.html

Please read directions before using.

Remember, you can turn a regular or even cheap drug store cream into an expensive antioxidant cream by adding a scoop of LEI PURE ALOHI.

Topical Vitamin C ~ BEST Skin Care Tip

Our skin is naturally equipped to reduce harmful levels of oxidizing free radicals. Vitamin C is one of the best known antioxidant supplement when taken orally and applied topically. Many studies have proven that Vitamin C may help protect skin against premature wrinkling, boost skin levels of skin-firming collagen, decrease photoaging and even protect against skin cancer! The skin requires constant synthesis of new collagen to remain firm and youthful. If that’s not enough to get you excited about the benefits of this miraculous vitamin……Studies also show that Vitamin C, when applied topically, resulted in less severity of UVA induced sun damage.

So daily application of Vitamin C may be the best antiaging beauty trick in your skincare routine by offering ongoing antioxidant protection and fabulously glowing healthy skin.

Paradise Potions, LEI PURE ALOHI-Antioxidant Booster Powder, offers PURE 100% Vitamin C in the highly absorbable form, Ascorbyl Palmitate. In addition to this pure form of Vitamin C Paradise Potions has added another incredible skin loving ingredient to LEI PURE ALOHI, Alpha Lipoic Acid. This product comes with a little spoon/scoop and is wonderful when added to your regular face cream as a BOOSTER POWDER. You can turn a regular or even cheap drug store cream into an expensive antioxidant cream by adding a scoop of LEI PURE ALOHI.

Read directions for use at:

http://www.paradisepotions.com/leipurealohi.html

Pure and Simple…………….

LEI PURE ALOHI contains ONLY Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate) and Alpha Lipoic Acid! NOTHING ELSE!! These two miraculous vitamins work together in powerful synergy to pack a punch in antioxidant skincare. Alpha Lipoic Acid is one of the few antioxidant super treatments that is both water and fat soluble, enters all parts of the cell while enhancing the Vitamin C making it last longer and work harder for beautiful healthy skin. Smart skincare anyone??

Next Blog:  Anti-Aging Skincare Benefits of Topical Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Best Teeth Whitening Tips~BeautyTips~Cheap and Easy

Want a fabulous bling-bling smile with out spending a fortune? It can be done at home with professional results!
Did you know whitening your teeth at home can whiten as effectively or even better than going to the dentist with the results being phenomenal?

Just follow these steps for incredibly white teeth:
Using a disposable dixie cup, place about 1 tsp. of Aluminum FREE baking soda in bottom of cup. In separate dixie cup, CAREFULLY dilute by mixing 1 tsp 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide with 1 tsp of water. Slowly add a very small amount of your diluted 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to baking soda until a liquid paste is formed. Not too liquidy and not too pasty…..Remember you want this to pour nicely in your homemade teeth whitening trays! Note: You can also use this mixture to floss your teeth. Just dip your flosser in the diluted mixture and floss!

Note: There are many strengths for teeth bleaching…..10%, 15%, 20% and as high as 35% Be sure to do the math correctly when diluting your 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide. Figure out what works for you. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!!

Form a crease in the dixie cup top so that your perfect teeth whitening solution will pour easily out into your trays. Pour evenly into trays and put filled trays on your teeth. Wait about 1/2 hour and then remove your homemade trays and rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Rinse your homemade bleaching trays for next time too!
Avoid coffee and dark sodas for about a day to prevent new stains from forming on your beautiful white teeth!

Here’s what you will need:

Order 35% FOOD GRADE hydrogen peroxide at: www.dfxw.com
A pint will cost about $13.00 plus shipping and a quart will cost about $20.00 plus shipping!
IMPORTANT: NEVER use store bought 3% Hydrogen Peroxide as this has many added chemicals, metals and stabilizers. ONLY USE FOOD GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE!!

Purchase ALUMINUM FREE Baking Soda at your local health food store.

Buy a sports mouth guard like football players wear to protect their teeth from injury. Follow directions on package carefully to make your own custom teeth trays for your home bleaching.

To show off and enhance your new pearly whites…try the worlds best lip balm. Cherries and Lemonade,
LIP BLING…. shea butter and sweet almond oil lip balm and best selling lip moisturizer
Order at: www.ParadisePotions.com

DISCLAIMER: Read ALL information at www.dfwx.com about safety BEFORE using 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide!! Hydrogen Peroxide solutions are strong oxidizers and corrosive to the eyes, mucous membranes and skin. Consult the MSDS for the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to wear when handling hydrogen peroxide. In case of contact with the eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. In case of ingestion, sit upright, drink large quantities of water to dilute the stomach contents and seek immediate medical attention. See MSDS for additional

More information: http://www.ehow.com/how_2263475_get-bleaching-trays.html

Natural Skin Care Ingredient~ Coconut Oil!

The coconut tree provides so many things form the roots, to the trunk, flowers, fruits, leaves and the nuts.
Coconut oil for skin is a mighty first line of defense against a wide range of diseases. Its efficacy is so potent that bacteria and its illness-causing cousins like viruses and fungi do not stand a chance of survival.
It makes a lot of sense to fortify your skin with something naturally powerful against bacteria and viruses!
Coconut oil is nature’s most abundant source of Medium Chain Fatty Acids! These fat molecules are loaded with antimicrobial nutrients. Think of MCFTs as nature’s potent skin protector.
Healthful skin has an acidic layer with a pH of about 5. This creates a supreme chemical environment that is cruel to harmful microorganisms. Perspiration together with sebum (bodily oil secreted by sebaceous glands), promote this acidic environment. Together, they make sure that your skin is adequately protected.
Without sebum, your skin will eventually dry and crack. Guess what… Your Sebum also contains MCFTs. Amazing! Is it starting to become clear now why coconut oil skin rewards are so profound? No wonder Paradise Potion’s Lomi Lomi Massage Oil http://www.paradisepotions.com/lomilomi.html has gained unprecedented popularity among massage therapists. You will also find coconut oil in our other best selling products such as Sweet Body Smoothie, Satin Sheets Hand and Body Cream, and
Hawaiian Sugar Shave.
Don’t forget that the skin is the largest single organ in your body. Fabulous Coconut Oil……nature’s richest source of good-for-your-skin…… Medium Chain Fatty Acids!

Amazing Skin Care Benefits of Topical Green Tea

Volcanic Spa Dust
Original Fizzing Face Mask
The Original Fizzing Face Mask

VOLCANIC SPA DUST is a synergistic and innovative blend of the best ingredients Mother Nature has to offer! Sun dried bentonite clay, volcanic ash from when the earth was formed and naturally contains almost every organic mineral found on earth. Green Tea is considered an antioxidant powerhouse when applied topically. Topical administration of green tea, at Case Western Reserve University, resulted in a reduction of tumors that occurred following UVB radiation. Citric Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, works with green tea and volcanic ash to exfoliate, brighten, nourish and detoxify your skin. Endorsed by Mother Nature.
Ingredients: Bentonite Clay, Green Tea Powder (Camelia Sinensis) and Citric Acid.

AMAZING GREEN TEA
A variety of encouraging studies reveal that the topical application of green tea extract provides broad-spectrum protection against skin aging. These published studies indicate that people can derive super anti-aging benefits from green tea extract applied topically on a consistent basis. Animal and human studies have credibly demonstrated that topical green tea formulations reduce sun damage and skin cancer. Aging is characterized by thinning skin and destruction of skin cells. These studies showed that topical application of green tea extract improved these two molecular parameters of skin aging.
A published study by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious journal, clearly demonstrated that topical applications of green tea extract can inhibit the development of skin cancer after long-term exposure to UVB light. Green tea appears to exert sun damage protection with powerful anti-oxidants that quench free radicals and reduce inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Therefore, green tea may synergistically enhance sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen.
* Coming Soon: Paradise Potion’s Chemical Free Sunscreen SPF 30
Green tea extract possesses an array of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Studies of human skin have demonstrated that green tea prevents ultraviolet-induced damage that leads to immune suppression and skin cancer induction. Treating human skin with green tea extract prevents penetration of UVB radiation. Scientists have published research indicating that green tea prevents the DNA skin damage, inflammation, and immune suppression that result from UVB exposure.

Skin Care Tips~One Miracle Scrub for Dry Skin~Face to Feet

Hawaiian White Ginger~Sweet Body Smoothie

You only need one exfoliator for your whole body-so buy one great sugar scrub- no need to purchase multiple items. Sugar is less drying than salt and naturally contains oleic acid known to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Plus, the natural round shape won’t scratch your skin like jagged apricot kernels. Be sure to look for an emulsified sugar scrub as these scrubs do not separate, rinse off easily, and do not leave your shower an oily mess. We recommend the fabulous emulsified sugar scrub, made by Paradise Potions, called “SWEET BODY SMOOTHIE, Tropical Sugar Body Polish”, it is available in about 30 different incredible fragrances! Sweet Body Smoothie, Tropical Sugar Body Polish can be purchased online at: www.ParadisePotions.com

To go with your sugar scrub, Paradise Potions also offers a super rich and ultra moisturizing hand cream called, SATIN SHEETS, in the same amazing variety of fragrances.!

TO ORDER NOW: 

http://www.paradisepotions.com/sweetbodysmoothie.html

Clever ways to use your Sweet Body Smoothie Sugar Scrub

Throughly exfoliate your face (avoiding the delicate skin around the eyes) and neck before applying expensive moisturerizers.  Exfoliation will increase circulation, brighten skin, diminish the appearance of wrinkles and allow newly revealed skin cells  to effectively absorb nutritional ingredients. The impressive results will be positively radiant skin.

Use to soften dry rough feet. Spend about five minutes massaging the scrub on your feet and then rinse and dry.

Excellent for gardeners, auto mechanics and anyone wishing for smooth hands.

Mix a small amount of face wash/shower gel with sugar scrub for a through exfoliation of the face.

Shave your legs-Yes, you heard me right- spend about one or two minutes massaging sugar scrub on your legs before shaving, paying extra attention to dry areas and the knees. Simply shave the scrub off your legs for the closest most silky shave ever. Save your expensive razor and use disposable razors for this treatment.

Bikini shave? No problem!   Sugar scrub will help bring  those nasty in-grown hairs to the surface for easy shaving. Plus, sugar will not sting!.

Men……….try this for shaving your face!!

Use sugar scrub to thoroughly exfoliate entire body, pay extra attention to knees and elbows, before using spray on tan products. This will result in a natural and evenly distributed tan.

Spend a few minutes and massage sugar scrub into your partners back using gentle circular motions. Rinse in shower.to enjoy a wonderful circulation boosting massage and exfoliation all in one simple step.

Don’t forget the unsightly bumps on the back of your arms and behind! Again, simply massage into these areas for a minute or two and rinse.

Use a scented sugar scrub instead of perfume!

http://www.paradisepotions.com/sweetbodysmoothie.html

SWEET BODY SMOOTHIE, laguna beach photo

Summer Loving~Review

Stained Couture Summer Loving~ New Review

Summer Loving…Sweet Body Smoothie

I hope everyone one had a fabulously extended holiday weekend. Mine was pretty touch and go, but none the less, much needed! There were a couple of “incidents”, one big one in particular, that I wished didn’t happen that caused me to become a big ball of anger. However, I was able to erase that anger and incident out of my head and life thanks to a superb luxurious bath that included me indulging in my new summer love…Melba’s Paradise Potion’s Sweet Body Smoothie in Fresh Vanilla Raspberry!

The Sweet Body Smoothie is loaded with some of the finest ingredients this gorgeous world has to offer that will leave your skin ridiculously smooth, soft, scented, and brighten. Its one hell of a exfoliant that you can use from head to toe. Yes, your beautiful face, too!

I use my Fresh Vanilla Raspberry every morning and follow it with my lotion du jour! The smell is subtle on your skin, but incredible and lasts quite a while! I think the next scent on my list is the appletini!

Seriously, your skin will thank you!

Stay Stylish!

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Hair’s to Beauty! Style.com Editor~New Review

Style and Be Famous!

Melba’s Paradise Potion Review

>> Friday, August 21, 2009

I didn’t realize Terry was also going to send me samples of Melba’s Paradise Potion to try and review. I came home from work and saw a box, and was like who is this for? and I love getting stuff in the mail.,

I opened the box right away and saw the Paradise potions. I was esctatic to try it out. I was sent a full bottle of Sweet Body Smoothie Tropical Sugar Body Polish and a sample size of the same thing in Cucumber Mango “which is one of her best selling scent”. I also got a sample size of the Satin Sheets hand and body creme.

Working a 14 hour day and with how humid it was all day, I had to try out these product right away.

Sweet Body Smoothie Tropical Sugar Body Polish:
Exfoliate, soften, and moisturize all in one step. Buff away dryness with the powerful antioxidant of shea butter, coconut oil, and tropical sugar crystals.
Wet skin, Massage product onto skin in circular motion for 1 minute and rinse off. Skin should feel smooth because it’s rubbing away the dead skin.

Review: I got the Coconut Macaroon scent, I used this all over my body. exfoliating in circular motion for 1 minute. Once I washed it off, my body felt different. It was so smooth. It smelled so sweet that I wanted to eat it. Make sure you wet your body because the scrub is dry when you scoop it.

This is also good for exfoliating your face. Working with food all night and sweating up a storm, I wanted to see how it would make my face feel. I applied it onto my wet face and gently massage my face **make sure you test a small area to make sure you’re not sensitive to the product**. Once I washed it off, my face too was also soft and smooth. It’s noticeable that my dead skin rubbed off.
The good thing about exfoliating is that you dont need to do it daily, I suggest doing it 3x week at most.

Satin Sheets Hand and Body Creme: Enriched with shea butter this long lasting cream penetrates quickly to protect, nourish, and moisturize skin. To get silky feet, exfoliate with Smoothie Sugar Body polish and then use Satin Sheets and cover with socks, wake up to silky feet in the morning.

Review: I applied the Satin Sheet Creme on my hand, and oh my god, my hand is so smooth and smells so pleasant. This lotion is not greasy at all and doesn’t leave any residue behind. This product also does not leave my hands oily, like some lotion tend to do. I honestly never had my skin feel this silky smooth.
This product is currently 50% off, so hurry up and order it! They also offer Free shipping on orders $75 and over.

I suggest you give this product line a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Posted by Hairs to Beauty at 10:19 PM

Labels: body, lotion, paradise potion, review, scrub

Don’t forget to Smile!

A smile is the cheapest way to change your looks instantly! So show off those pearly whites to add a BIG touch of sexy glam!

Bonus: You’ll automatically be happier…Plus, think of all the new friends you will attrack!

Glam Reviews: Paradise Potions

I tell you Spring is back and in a big way! I have been so excited about breaking out the warm weather clothing a showing a little skin. A little, I’m not 16 or crazy. I love fresh spring scents and scrubs. Anything that reminds me of the beach is great in my book, so when I opened my package of Melba’s Paradise Potions I felt I had died and gone to the tropics.

Not all products get tropical scents right. Some folks think all you need is coconut and pineapple and you’ve got a one way pass to the islands, but that is hardly the case. You have to be able to blend complementary scents in a way that will make people come running.Melba’s Paradise Potions are brimming with the true scents of the tropics. From their Tropical Sugar Body Polishes to their Exotic Shea Lip butters and their fabulous Hand & Body Cremes Paradise Potions have everything you need to start your summer off right. Here are just a few of their fabulous scents:

Blue Hawaii For Men, Caribbean Mint, Cucumber Mango, Eucalyptus and Lemon, Fresh Vanilla Raspberry, Hawaiian White Ginger, Island Guava, Juicy Margarita, Kauai Shores, Kona Latte, Key Lime and Coconut, Laguna Beach Wahine, Lemon Ice, Malibu Romance, Maui Pineapple Colada, Oahu Beaches for Men, Papaya Mango, Paula’s Paradise, Pink Grapefruit, Sherbet Splash, South Pacific Plumeria, Spicy Cranberry Lanai, Sunset Crush, Tahitian Vanilla, Twilight Breeze, and Vanilla Sandalwood.

There are so many you know you will just have to try them all. I love the moisture that they impart. Some scrubs are good at exfoliating, but leave you dry after you use them. Some others leave behind a greasy film that never quite seems to absorb, but Melba’s Paradise Potions Sugar Body Polish gives your skin the moisture it needs while gently exfoliating.

I also had the opportunity to try out their Volcanic Spa Dust, which I admit had me a little skeptical. Its made from sun dried bentonite clay, volcanic ash, green tea and citric acid. It comes in a little tin, dried to a powder. You mix it into a mask and the Spa Dust does the rest. It gently removes impurities while the citric acid removes dead skin and exfoliates for a softer, brighter more hydrated complexion.There are so many wonderful products to try, and hundreds of scent combinations that you’ll swear your in a hammock on the beach.