Skin care with Super Hydration – La Roche-Posay

Here’s a little Friday beauty tip, that is even good for your wallet as well as for your skin, thumbs up!

Some people swear by high-end skin care lines, while others feel drugstore beauty brands are just as good and then again others go for the organic and the perfume-free range.

I am one of those who spent searching for the best skin care line for me and my skin – I have very dry and sensitive scandinavian skin. The older I get the more I try to use only perfume and parebene-free skin care products.

Over the past years have I, more less, tried all skin care line brands, and now today, after trying everything from Chanel, Clinique, Nuxe, different Organic brands, Vichy, Weleda, Neutral, Origins and many more…..  I found a winner that seems to satisfy all my requirements for a good skin care, La Roche-Posay!!!!

After a few months using the products (mentioned below) from La Roche-Posay my skin feels and looks much more hydrated and relaxed and all in all my facial skin feels more perfect and fresh (…if you can say so)!??

It´s important to remember that you only get one skin… Therefore we have to take care of it as good as possible, but I see no reason to pay a million for something full of perfume and parabenes in a smart design that dosn´t do any thing good for your skin or for that matter for the environment or for your economy.

These products below you will find in my bathroom….. (and more products from La Roche-Posay is about to enter…)!

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Micellar Physiological Solution gently removes make-up from sensitive skin. Non-comedogenic. Physiological Formulation Charter: – cleansing agents selected for optimal tolerance, high make-up removing power, with La Roche Posay thermal spring water, – physiological pH, soap-free, alcohol-free, colorant-free, paraben-free. – My skin is very nordic and sensitive to the dry side and this cleansing water is perfect for my daily face-cleaning rituals. – And it is risky to say, but I think it is better than the famous Bioderma cleanser!?

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Nutritic Intense Moisturising Cream, a daily solution for dry and sensitive skin.

For dry and sensitive skin prone to tightness. – Nourishing care to help reinforce the skin’s barrier function layer by layer. – Innovation: our new generation of lipids to stimulate moisturising factors, lipids and proteins. This facial cream helps to improve my facial skin comfort and it’s so hydrating, I use it morning and night and it keeps my face hydratet through the whole day and night, -I love it.

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Redermic C UV.  Anti-Wrinkle Firming Care with SPF.

This eye cream is a daily care product to help reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and restore firmness and it hydrates the eye area as well.

– Patented Mexoryl XL Filter System provides SPF 15 and UVA Protection
– Contains the active ingredients Madecassoside, 5% Vitamin C and Neurosensine
– La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water to smoothe, soften and comfort sensitive skin.

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Thermal Spring Water by La Roche-Posay Soothing, Softening Thermal Spring Water. Thermal Spring Water is ideal for daily use and can be used to soothen and soften sensitive skin, comfort and refresh the skin after cleansing and hydrate and refresh skin in warmer weather, I used this so much in Sydney. I also use it to help set my make-up!

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Hydreane BB Cream. Unifying, moisturising care with soothing and softening Thermal Spring Water.

Hydreane BB Cream moisturises and protects the skin with a smooth and non-greasy skin perfecting texture. Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, while creating an even, fresh faced complexion.

– The first BB Cream with soothing and softening La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.
– The BB mineral pigments melt on the skin for an immediately unified complexion.
– Contains SPF 20 and UVA protection to help minimise the harmful effects of UV rays.

I’ve tried many BB creams and this one is so far the best, it covers little red spots and it looks and feels so natural !!

After regular use of  these products above, from La Roche-Posay, – I can feel and see that my skin is so much more hydrated and relaxed and that all the tightness and the little winter dry red spots on my skin have disappeared totally.

These very affordable products from La Roche-Posay has come to stay with me.

Psst right now there is 15% Sale of all products from La Roche-Posay here in Barcelona/Esp.

Here’s to a good day, and an even better weekend! Love / A.

Handmade cosmetic – Lush

4:1. Right now I am cooking dinner, watching Gossip Girl E02, doing facial care with my new face mask from Lush and writing this blog post. Who said Multitasking 🙂

Lush is my faces new Bff ♥♥♥

Lush only uses ingredients from companies that do not commission tests on animals or humans.

They have invented their own products and fragrances, and they make them fresh by hand using little or no preservatives or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients.

All their products are Fresh and Organic  🙂

The last time I visited Lush was at Centro Comercial Arenas de Barcelona (La Plaza España) I bought the “Ayesha Fresh Face Mask”.

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This mask contains: Fullers Earth, Honey, Elderflower and Limeflower Decoction, Glycerine, Fresh Asparagus, Fresh Kiwi Fruit, Kaolin, Witch Hazel Extract, Rose Absolute, Rosemary Oil, Patchouli Oil, Elderflower Vinegar, Bentonite Gel, Geraniol.

All this above added together gives your face everything it needs and I tell you it makes you feel as though you are bathed in the flame of immortality.

I also bought the “Breath of Fresh Air” Facial Toner Water. 

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The Toner contains: Spring Water, Fresh Sea Water, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Perfume, Carrageenan Extract, Rose Absolute, Patchouli Oil, Rosemary Oil, Seaweed Absolute, Limonene, Linalool and Methylparaben.

I use the facial toner for removing traces of cleansers and face products – but it can also be used at any time of the day as a quick facial refresher or to cool the face and body. 

Me and my face love this brand & we want more! Next time I visit the shop Lush I will also try their aroma body scrub and their lovely soaps and oils.

Pssst.. they have a web online shop.

www.lush.comBreath of Fresh Air is Vegan Approved

Seasonal Hair Loss (Autumn)

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Many women experince a little extra hair-falls than usual at this time of the year, and I’m certainly one of them!

The Spanish sun and salt water has been cruel to my nordic and ultra fine hair.

Normally I would just do a little more treatment for my hair and make sure to get some extra vitamins through my diet. But this time I could not help to try some of the wonderful cures that all pharmacies sell.

I am skeptical by nature, but hey… It may be true what they are saying.

Therefore I went to my local pharmacy and asked for advice, they sold me the tablets “Iraltone Forte” which is a Nutritional supplement for hair, it regenerates the hair and it´s preventing premature aging and fall.

In generel it’s just a mulit-vitamin tablet with ekstra B5, B6, zinc, copper, l-cysteine and l-glutathione.

I’ve taken one tablet together with my breakfast every day for 3 weeks now and it works for me. My hair fall has been reduced with 50% more less:) and a few people already asked me if I went to the hairdresser and got it fixed up, then I’d say no and they reply with a okay… wow it looks healthy and it looks good. Thank you! I just polish my glory a little haha 🙂

I’ve also stopped using warm products, like blow dryer, flat iron and other heating hair instruments.

My hair advice is: Do not color and bleach your hair, cut the ends often, eat healthy and varied, take a hair-vitamin-tablet daily, use a good hair repair mask after every shampoo. Hug your hair with your towel instead of wraping it up in a tight turban.
Fix your hair with your fingers instead of with your hairbrush (wet hair breaks more easily than dry) and then put a little healthy hair-oil in your hair (not near the head scratch). Braid your hair in a loose braid and let it dry like that.

Happy hair-Sunday 🙂 !!

Bio-Oil, Beauty without Cruelty!

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My new best skincare friend. The Bio‑Oil formulation is a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. Bio‑Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin.

I know from experience that the upcoming autumn and winter will be playing havoc with my dry Scandinavian skin, therefore I hope and believe that this good and rich Bio-Oil will do wonders and hydrate my skin.

I started using the Bio-Oil some days ago, and so fare it feels and looks as if it´s great for my skin. I use it as a very rich “serum” under my facial lotion. I use it morning and evening after cleaning my skin and already after a few days I can see and feel a huge difference of my skins hydrating status.

The price is 12€, that´s what I call effective, healthy and fair price for skincare!

www.bio-oil.com

 

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FOOD FOR YOUR SKIN

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I prefer everything in the homemade way and that includes also trying on different kinds of food for my skin. My theory is that if you can eat it then it can´t harm your skin either.

I try do do a facial treatment minimum 2 times a week and here you can see my list of eatable good things for your skin.

Cucumber is not only suitable for salads, but also to treat your skin. A couple of cold cucumber slices works refreshing on a few tired eyes. Or why not try a homemade facial mask of cucumber which prevents blackheads and pimples.

Oatmeal is naturally exfoliating. Porridge removes dead skin cells and other impurities, and makes your skin soft and smooth. Mix a small portion of oatmeal with hot water and then with roughing up the mixture.

Whipped egg whites can be used as a face mask to freshen up a dull skin. The egg whites may also be used as a hair treatment, where they give the hair a second gloss and strength.

Vinegar works easily firming and is also good for acne.

Kiwi is a great fruit for your skin as it is rich in vitamin C. Put a little filtered kiwi juice in your bath to keep your skin young or mix kiwi evening with a tablespoon of salt to a nice foot bath. Kiwi slices can also be used as a cheap and simple eye mask, and mashed kiwi can be used as peeling.

Honey is loved by beauty experts for its moisturizing properties. You can mix honey in some oatmeal for the ultimate face mask. You can also mix 0.5 ml. honey in warm water, add a few drops of olive oil and pour the mixture in a nice tub.

Avocado is a natural moisturizer. Mash an avocado and use the marsh as a face wash or face mask to hydrate the skin.

Milk is a very mild and gentle balm for all skin types but especially for sensitive skin (It is said that Cleopatra regularly bathed in milk to maintain her beauty).

Acid in lemon, lime and orange can be used to reduce the spots and freckles. Dab affected areas with freshly squeezed lemon juice or dilute the juice with water and use it as a face wash.

Sugar is like oatmeal, naturally exfoliating. Mix a few tablespoons of sugar with a few drops of warm water or oil, and you have a wonderful homemade scrub.

I hope you will enjoy it 🙂