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This is a GREAT article about Dr. Bronner’s Soaps. If you haven’t used them, you really should treat yourself. You have no idea what you are missing!  I thought of writing a complete review, but she did such a great job, I figured there was no way to top it….so I will just encourage you all to read the article.

I recently found out that the lavender one is GREAT for giving my dogs a bath. Pure, gentle and the scent of lavender scares away the ticks and fleas, so it’s a win- win for us all! My personal favorite [on me, not the dogs] is the Peppermint. But, give them all a try. You can find them in Target, and small travel size bottles are GREAT for travel as they will fill all your travel needs in one tiny bottle. Talk about traveling light! Hope you enjoy the article as much as I did!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo
Anne
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 FOR:   Face Wash & Hand Soap, Bodywash, Shampoo, and Cleaning Everything Else… Lucky you, you’ve just hit the jackpot of Beauty World. I could write a whole book on this incredible company. Throw out all your old products, because you won’t need them anymore; I promise! Based out of Escondido California (only 1/2 hr away from where I used to live, when I lived in California!), Dr. Bronner’s is one in a million. Dr .Bronner’s uses pure casti … Read More

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9 Toxins to Avoid in Your Bath, Body, and Beauty Products.

Great article that continues the debate on what ingredients are SAFE!

Kiss and make up–but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.
- Mae West

Quick Beauty Tip of the Day:

Get the most out of your favorite eye cream.  A tiny dab above your upper lip will help keep those fine vertical lines that start to appear after time at bay.

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

www.anneticipation.com

Well, are you using a primer?  I don’t want to be mean here and say that you’re wasting your time applying foundation if not, BUT………I think you get the point.

Face Primer is one of the ABC’s of getting the most out of your foundation no matter brand or type you’re wearing.  My favorite, RETEXTURIZING FACE PRIMER, adds SPF 20 protection, while creating a silky smooth canvas on which to apply your foundation.  It smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, and makes large pores appear smaller.

This virtually weightless serum contains opalescent light reflectors that diminish lines and leaves a translucent effect on the skin. Antioxidant Vitamins A and E seal in moisture, creating the smoothest possible base for foundation. It is ideal for ALL skin types.  Wear it under your favorite foundation, or alone to give your skin a smooth appearance.  A little goes a long way, so just a dab will do you.  You will absolutely LOVE the silkiness of your skin after applying.

Don’t take my word for it, try it out yourself.  Your concealer will lock in longer and your foundation will stay put.  Makeup Artists have been using it for years.  Now it’s your turn.    AND an extra added bonus…..IT’S PARABEN FREE!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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Ever wonder what all those fancy ingredients are in your favorite beauty lotions and potions?  You know the ones, they’re 29 letters long and you can’t even pronounce them let alone rattle off their origin or their purpose.  Well, curiosity has gotten the best of me, and over the last couple years, I have been making a conscious effort to rid my makeup case, of the products that include nasty ingredients.  So, now it’s time to share some of them with you.

• PARABENS- The biggest offender to me!  If you are still in the dark about this one, I encourage you to do your own research.  You will be amazed that the FDA has allowed this in our products.  Considered the bad-ass of harmful chemicals, it is found in almost
  every product you put on your skin.  Methylparaben, Propelparaben, Butylparaben, sound familiar?  If it ends in paraben, it’s a PARABEN!  And nasty stuff!  Most commonly used as a preservative for lotions, creams, shampoos and anything in a cream type base.  Believe it or not, there are alternatives, but companies would have to reformulate their products to work with another preservative, often costly and time-consuming, so until
  the FDA jumps aboard and insists they remove it, you’ll continue to see it.  However, some companies are quickly jumping on the Paraben-FREE bandwagon.
  So what is it that the parabens do?  Well, they are tolerated by most people, but are classified as toxic chemicals when applied to the skin.  Hmmm, well isn’t that pretty much what you’re going to do with your favorite moisturizer, eye cream, hand lotion and body
  lotion?  I mean after all, it can’t rid you of the wrinkles by just sitting on your bathroom counter now can
  it?  Maybe it’s just me, but I’m just not sure I would buy a face cream that carried a warning, *may be toxic if applied to skin. In 2004, in an article by the Journal of Applied Toxicology, it was linked to Breast Cancer.  The debate is a big one, and many are on the fence, but I encourage you to do your own research.  Don’t take anyone’s word for it.  I’ve chosen to start going Paraben free when possible.  Now, if you’re sitting there thinking, “Great, is she telling me to throw out the entire    contents of my bathroom”.  No, silly woman, but what I am suggesting, is that as you finish products you may want to try alternatives.  Healthier ones.  And if there is that one product that you just can’t live without, try to limit your exposure to it.  So instead of lathering on that body butter 5 times a day, try to limit yourself to once
  a day.  It’s your choice.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate- Either way your look at it they’re SULFATES
  and they’re dangerous.  Most commonly used as a sudsing agent, they’re found in shampoos, soap,
  hand soap and anything that needs to suds, lather or foam up.  And believe it or not folks, it’s a known carcinogen, and most often causes allergic reactions, contact dermatitis and headaches.  Many shampoos are now available that are sulfate-free.  And one of the advantages is that your hair color will last longer when you ditch the sulfate in your shampoo.  Although the sulfate helps the product to create a fabulous lathering foam, it will strip your hair of its natural oils as well as hair color.
• Lanolin- Although lanolin is natural and non-toxic, it is derived from the wool of sheep.  However, any chemical used on the sheep or wool contaminates the lanolin. The
  majority of lanolin used in cosmetics is highly contaminated with organo-phosphate pesticides and insecticides.   Most humans seem to develop an allergy to lanolin products when applied to the skin repeatedly. Especially when used in lotions and  creams that don’t wash off. This is especially true with the use of lanolin
  alcohol.  Just something to be aware of.
• Aluminum- A metallic element used in antiperspirants and antiseptics. Many studies have linked aluminum and breast cancer.  There is a reason your body perspires.  It’s the body’s natural ability to rid itself of toxins.  But when aluminum is in antiperspirants, it blocks the pores of the skin; preventing the toxins we already have from being excreted in that area. The toxins then go to the closest fat reserve: the breasts or even  the brain.   There have been many suggested links of aluminum to Alzheimer’s.   For many this ingredient is just  something they will not sacrifice.  To me, I just don’t see the need to risk my life and/or health for  deodorant.  There are several Natural alternatives to try that aren’t full of aluminum.   My favorites, Arm & Hammer paraben & aluminum free deodorant and Tom’s Natural deodorant.  Steer clear of antiperspirants as they are more likely to contain aluminum.  Aluminum compounds [Magnesium Aluminum Silicate] are known to be neurotoxic to humans.  Whatever you do, avoid them at all costs.

Now you may be thinking….is she trying to scare us?  Well, maybe.  I’m actually trying to get you to start READING LABELS!  Food isn’t the only thing you should be checking labels on.  Lets face it people, you absorb all the chemicals right into your bloodstream whenever you apply something to your skin. I would rather die old as a wrinkled woman who enjoyed my life, than a fabulous looking young women taken way too soon, while everyone made the same comment over my casket “she was so young”.  The choice is yours.  You control what goes on your skin, so do your best to make sure that the products you are using aren’t loaded with known carcinogens and toxins.  No need to empty your makeup bag into the trashcan, but as you run out of things, if you know that what you’re using is full of nasty ingredients, make the attempt to move into a healthier direction.  After all, there is no need to die for beauty!

xoxo

Anne

www.anneticipation.com

You’ve surely seen the infomercial, or by now the ads on tv talking about Wen Haircare.  If not, girl get out from under that rock!  

So, when a good Producer pal of mine approached me on the set of a commercial we were both working on to tell me all about her latest find, I was interested.  She has short baby fine hair, and RAVED about the products.  On the other hand, and don’t get me wrong ladies, I’m not complaining, but I have the mane of a lion.  Thick, full hair that I swear grows overnight.  So my first thought was, can it be right for both hair types?  Needless to say, she had peaked my interest.

Then a couple of days later while channel surfing I stumbled upon QVC and their “Today’s special value”….and yep, you guessed it, Wen Haircare.  I watched, listened but still just wasn’t convinced this was for me.

So, Christmas time rolls around, and I must have been a good girl, cause under the tree was a package of Wen’s Cleansing Conditioner!  Oh boy! It was like Christmas morning….oh wait, it was Christmas morning.  Anyway, I was so anxious to try the product, I practically ran to the shower to shampoo my hair.  My first thought was pretty thick shampoo, and it doesn’t lather…AT ALL! As I was using it the way the instructions told me to, I was skeptical.  I kept thinking, there was no way my hair was clean, after massaging what felt like butter on my head.  But after rinsing, then styling my hair I was amazed.  Silky soft tresses that had my hair looking transformed.

With each use I fall in love with this product even more.  After my next hair color treatment I noticed not one drip of color in the sink after shampooing with Wen.  There are no harsh sulfates that strip your hair of color.  It’s full of natural yummy ingredients like chamomile, Cherry Bark and Rosemary extract.  Your hair soaks up the moisture it needs and lets go of the rest.  It really is an amazing product.

So whether you have baby fine hair, thick luscious locks or super curly tresses, give Wen a try.  I think you’re going to be amazed how it will transform your hair.   It is available in several formulas with different scents- my very favorite is Fig, and the Sweet Almond Mint.  You can get great deals on the Wen line at QVC  .  And just on a personal note, you don’t need to use nearly the amount they say on the bottle.  So find the right amount that works for you.  I guarantee you’ll be loving your look!    So in a nutshell, yes Wen products really are ALL THAT!

xoxo

Anne

www.anneticipation.com

I recently overheard a young 20-ish female talking to her friends about her fading tan, and how she needed to get out to the beach for a MAJOR tan job before heading back to College.  As these girls were discussing their “tanning go-to products” I was horrified to hear the one say “I only want a SAFE tan” as she reached for the SPF 15 bottle of sunscreen.

Now in my world, SPF 15 really is not much of a sunscreen.  AND hold the phone here ladies….SAFE TAN?  The ONLY safe tan is one that comes out of a bottle!  If this young lady continues her “safe tanning” into her 30′s she can kiss sunspots and skin cancer a big hello when she reaches her 40′s, 50′s and 60′s.

Don’t do it!  Back away from the beach if you’re going to simply lay on a towel after lathering on a little oil or sunscreen that will barely protect the darkest skin.  To keep your body singing a beach bronze glow well into the Fall, reach for a good Self Tanner.  My favorite, and the #1 rated self tanner as see on  The Today Show, California North’s Titanium Self Tanner .

CA North’s fabulous Self Tanner creates a natural looking tan that adjusts with skintone for a beautiful glow. The best part is the fresh clean scent, that leaves no chemical after smell like the majority on the market today. Featured on NBC’s The Today Show as one of the best on the market.

Tip: Exfoliate your body in the shower prior to applying self tanner.   A spoonful of sugar rubbed over your skin will rid you of any dead skin cells, adding life to your tan. Follow up with a nice lather of California North’s Action Moisturizer for soft silky skin.

And whatever you do……don’t buy into the fact that there is a SAFE tanning method.  If it involves laying in the sun, or using a tanning bed you are taking yourself down the path that leads to skin cancer!

xoxo

Anne

www.anneticipation.com  

Okay girls, it’s time to let your curls bounce all over town!  Thanks to Lorraine Massey and Denis DaSilva, owners and founders of Devachan Salon and DevaCare Hair Products, you can do just that!  Once you enter the salon you are greeted by curls and big smiles…No straight hair allowed…It’s almost like you’ve stepped into the “Twilight Zone  for curly hair”…Well, not exactly, but you do feel like you finally fit in…Your very own click for “curly hair!

Click the link for the entire story, thanks to the girls at  BeautyStyleWatch! Curly Girls Rock At Devachan Salon NYC Part 1.

What Do You See In Your 10x Mirror?.

It’s going to be a scorcher outside this week people.  Make sure you’re keeping your skin gorgeous by lathering it up with sunscreen.  My very favorite this Summer is Neutrogena Pure and Free.  It’s oil free and provides SPF 50.  It comes in a small 1.4 oz bottle that is perfect for taking along anywhere.  It dries almost immediately leaving no greasy residue making it perfect for application before makeup.  And don’t forget the backs of your hands.  It’s the last place everyone remembers to apply, and one of the first places to show the signs of aging.

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xoxo

Anne