I’ve been taking my vitamins and minerals lately and I believe my skin is the better for it. OK, not exactly “taking” them… more like “slathering” them … on my face.
I’ve been using Emergin’ C serum on my face once a day, which I believe is helping but will report more on this at a later date. However, having a more immediate impact is the mineral-based make up I’ve been using. Mineral-based make up is all the rage right now, and for good reason. I’m using the Laura Mercier mineral foundation powder which goes on like a powder yet has the coverage and SPF of its liquid-based cousin. I’m also using the eyeshadow. The good news about these powders is that they are great for us over-thirty girls since they have reflecting pigments and help skin look radiant. Whereas many powders have a nasty way of settling into creases and crevices, these don’t. And they will keep you looking fresh.
Highly recommended. ones to try: Bare Escentuals or Laura Mercier
… or Aromatherapy Associates. I saw this line of products initially in one of the hotel spas in Hong Kong and I admit, I thought it was another over-priced scented cream that hotels love to stock. But when my manicurist slathered it on my very dry hands, I found myself marveling at how long my skin remained hydrated and … yes.. smelling like roses. If the cream can keep my hands happy, think of what it can do on the parts of me that are less rough and dry? AA’s Renew line of rose oil -based products is really fantastic, mainly because they are loaded with essential oils which keep dry skin moisturised for hours. I have since bought the Revive body oil and the scrub (a powder that you mix with your body wash) and I’ve been very pleased with both of these products as well.
