Question #7-
Amy Marie said...What is the best way to keep from getting hang nails and dry cuticles? Especially in the winter? I have the worst nails right now and I am wondering if there is a secret I am missing out on Thanks! Amy

Amy thanks for the question. Lots of people deal with dry skin and nails during this time. Try some of these tips!

First take a look at your diet...
Try taking fish oil capsules which are essential fatty acids which help improve your moisture content for skin and nails...a vitamin E supplement will help too
drink extra amounts of water to help get rid of toxins and hydrate yourself

Next look at things your do or don't do daily...
don't expose your hands to hot water or for a long amount of time
try not using harsh soaps that strip your skins natural oils. Look for a soap with vitamin E in it or extra moisturizers that won't dry out your hands
rub olive (jojoba,almond etc) oil on them
Bag Balm or any sort of hang cream (like burts bees) or cuticle oil that contain lanolin
Also try sleeping with these creams or vaseline on them
Don't use any nail products with formaldehyde or toluene in them and don't over use nail polish remover esp around the cuticles.

Last if your skin nails or cuticles have serve dryness itchenss or redness I would recommend seeing a dermatologist for a perscription!

Question #6 Cristin said...My face is already wrinkled. What is the best way to get rid of lines around your eyes and smile line that doesn't include super expensive treatments?

Cristin love the question I get asked it all the time!!

Wear sunscreen! I know it sounds so simple but really sunscreen is the cheapest most effective anti-aging treatment out there! Interesting enough you can get sun damage through things like your car window. So make sure to wear that sunscreen EVERYDAY not just lake days and please for my sanity DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT GO TANNING (DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED I MIGHT GET AN ULCER JUST TALKING ABOUT TANNING BEDS!)

As for correcting what you already started...get some luscious eye cream yum! I posted earlier about some wonderful eye creams. If you are faithful in using them I promise you'll see that skin tighten right up. Ask Santa for some what a cute stocking stuffer!

Cristin you also mentioned laugh lines...well embrace those its a sign of a happy life you have lived!! If after you have embraced them and they still haven't gone away there are a couple options. 1. find a product with peptides in them 2. use a great moisturizer (olive oil works great) 3. look at your diet...drink more water, green tea, Vitamins, or make a homemade anti oxidant blueberry mask 4. if you are willing to spend a little more get a glycolic peel, microdermabrasion, laser tightening or in 10 years heck just get some good old juvederm in there!!

As far as making them go away completely you kind of have to fork out some money for things like on #4. But you can definitely help to reduce the signs of them and from creating more to come.

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#5 Luna W said...

I've heard great things about mineral makeup but I cannot use it to even my skin. I have extreme depigmentation in spots around my face and only the thickest cream foundations can make these undetentable. Is there an alternative to mineral foundations for me? ex not sheer powder?

Luna thanks for the great question!

Jane Iredale is a mineral makeup line that has met a lot of my clients needs. Reason being it has formulated a mineral makeup that is in a LIQUID form! Yes I did just say that! They have over 18 different liquid minerals to match many different skin tones.

Now I know a lot of people might be a little skeptical about a liquid mineral but be excited really its amazing! Basically there are tiny balls of mineral floating in anti aging things like hylaronic acid( which is found naturally in your body). HA levels decrease with aging, as the levels decrease it retards your skins ability to retain moisture therefore leading to wrinkles and such. We like HA yes we do! This product is awesome; skin care and makeup in one! Go check it out here

Luna I hope this helps! This has been the only product I have used that covers very well while still having awesome benefits for your skin.

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And the Winner is....

#8- Kerry- Yaaa! What a fun giveaway.So my question is... What can i do to even out my skin tone and get rid of those hideous dark spots?

Kerry email me camillalynn@gmail.com to claim your prize! Also let me know what skin type you have so I can send you the correct kit (i.e normal dry combination or oily) Thanks and Congrats!!

Thanks to all of you who entered...stay tuned your awesome questions will be answered and there will be another giveaway soon!!!

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Hey everyone I'm doing a CHRISTMAS giveaway....



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Thanks and good luck to all!!

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Question #4 What kind/brand of lotion do you suggest for dry skin? What kinds moisturize best and keep your skin hydrated? - Brittney
Britt great question especially during this winter season a lot of people suffer from dry itchy skin.

Depending on how dry your skin is here are a couple of great moisturizers-
Eucerin Cream
Cetaphil Cream
Aveeno daily lotion ( Aveeno has a bunch of great lotions that are made with natural ingredients like oatmeal to help with dry skin.)

If you suffer from extreme dryness try using a moisturizing oil like this one form aveeno. Some people might freak out by the whole oil thing but really it works great for trapping the moisture. Look for these ingredients- grapeseed oil avocado oil or almond oil
Olive oil is also a great home remedy for dry skin (similar to our bodies own oils)

Tips to help with dry skin
*avoid hot hot showers turn the temp down
*take shorter showers
*apply lotions right after shower for best affect
*use the heavy creams at night
*don't use harsh soaps in the shower- recommended olay or dove
*if you get dry scabs from extreme dryness use Vaseline (not on face) at night if they get itchy red or infected see a doctor.

Here are some fun home made skin care products that are great for adding moisture!

Honey Moisturizer
3 tsp honey
4 tsp milk
mix together apply to face rinse with warm water after 10 mins

Honey and Egg Facial
1 egg yolk
1 tsp honey
1 tsp almond oil
mix together until smooth. Let stand for 15 mins rinse with warm water

Yogurt Mask
apply some natural plain yogurt to the face let set for 20 mins rinse with warm water

and at last my favorite-

Chocolate Mask
*use is for people with normal skin types that don't break out or have excessive oil
1/3 cocoa
3 tbsp heavy cream
2 tsp cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
3 tsp oatmeal powder
mix all ingredients together relax for 10 minutes was with warm water.

* if your skin starts to burn after putting one of these on take off immediately you might be having an allergic reaction