The Sporty-girl! Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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The Sporty Girl can sometimes be difficult to shop for…she doesn’t go for the usual girly stand-bys of candles and jewelry. Wow her with these cute functional items that are easy to take with her on the go and help keep her feeling fresh even when she’s working up a major sweat!

a.) Natura Bisse C+C Splash ($55). A fabulous mood-boosting mist to help invigorate, deodorize, and refresh. Rich in vitamin C and collagen amino acids–this baby is powerful for replenishing moisture in the skin while leaving a light scent behind.

b.) Natura Bisse C+C Body Cream ($99). In a great air-less pump so you get every last little bit of cream from the container. The same fresh scent from the splash–as if you were in an orange grove! Highly emollient cream helps boost firmness and moisture.

c.) Petite Clarity Truffle ($32). (Pictured in “felted gray”) This pouch can keep all her essentials (sunscreen, hair ties, lip balm, keys, etc) close at hand and easily visible in her gym bag. Also available in other colors! These are also TSA-approved and are FABULOUS for travel.

d.) Bkr water bottle ($30). (Pictured in “bitten” but available in other colors). An athlete MUST stay hydrated. This color will be a fave of Aggie fans. We like filling it an inch or so full of water and freezing overnight–then top it off with fresh water in the morning for cold water all day long. Totally dish-washer safe and BPA-free. Unique loop on cap makes it easy to hold while running/jogging or also holding your car keys or cell phone.

e.) Diego Dalla Palma Semipermanente Mascara ($36). This waterproof mascara is tops. It’s what she needs if she’s going to make it out of the gym without smears or raccoon-eyes. This not only stays on–it helps lashes appear longer and fuller. A must-have for any woman with eyes that easily water and athletes alike.

f.) Jouer Lip Sheer in “Antigua” ($22). This product is available in a variety of sheer colors. We love this one in particular because it gives a hint of shimmery pinky-nude but it’s not enough to look over-the-top in her workout gear. This fabulous formula has a hydrating lip treatment AND an SPF built right in. Wonderful to protect her pout during outdoor workouts or a day at the beach.

g.) Clarisonic PEDI ($199). Athletes are HARD on their feet. Help her re-store them with this fabulous set. Comes with the Clarisonic machine specially designed for the feet (it has a stronger motor than the one for face/body), two brush heads–one has a stainless steel buffer to work down stubborn calluses, and the other has a stiff bristled brush. Also has a full-size foot scrub, a leave-on salicylic acid peel that further helps smooth rough areas, and a super rich hydrating foot cream.

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the MEN’S gift guide next!…

New to Facade from Natura Bisse

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Our skin is constantly changing, and thankfully so is the realm of possibilities to treat it!

One of our favorite things about Natura Bisse is the incredible dedication to science they have and pour into the making of their products.

They have been laboring over their latest pride and joy, Diamond Life Infusion, $590, for the last couple of years. The new patent-pending active ingredient was discovered when scientists were actually researching potential cures to cancer, when they noticed the incredible benefits to the skin.

You know how sometimes you see a woman whose age is completely elusive to you? She looks so young and vivacious, but you know she looks younger than she is…and then there are women who are the reverse. Who through stress, illness, or overexposure to the sun looks a decade or more older than she is…these characteristics that age your skin are not related to “chronological age” (the actual number of years you have been alive), but on your “aging biomarkers” (the relative “age” of your skin based on other factors). When Natura Bisse ran their tests, women saw a reduction in 3.9 years in their aging biomarkers after using it once a day for 7 consecutive days. That is incredible! Imagine how remarkable the results may be after a month or even longer! This means that there are visible and almost immediate changes in the skin of those who use it. Don’t believe us? Come in to Facade and ask us for a few samples. See for yourself! For even more information read this great blog entry!

This product is designed to be used as a SERUM once daily AT NIGHT. A little bit goes a long way, so this product should last a couple of months.  It is designed to be used AFTER your toner and BEFORE your moisturizer, and can be combined with any other system from Natura Bisse (diamond, the cure, C+C, Top 10, Essential Shock, etc).

In other news, They have begun to re-package their ever-popular Oxygen line! Don’t stress, they haven’t touched the formula. Just updated the packaging to the new, fresh oxygen-infused blue!

PLUS for a limited time only, when you buy the Oxygen Complex, $145, from us, you will also receive a full-size Oxygen Mousse cleanser ($48 value) FREE! If you haven’t tried it, the Oxygen Mousse was added to the collection this past Fall. It’s light, pillowy texture is great at removing makeup and excess sebum while infusing the skin with essential oxygen to restore radiance.

Also launched recently, was the new Diamond White Brilliant Cream, $215. This cream is a part of the continually expanding Diamond White collection which targets and lightens hyper-pigmentation. This treatment cream can be used during the day (for those who don’t like a sunscreen) or used during the night only (for those already enjoying the Diamond White SPF50 during the day). By infusing their proprietary lightening ingredients in every step of your skin care regime you will see results faster. These products are designed to work in tandem to give you smooth, evenly-pigmented skin.

Last, but not least, they have also added to their C+C body collection! As in the other products in this line, C+C stands for Vitamin C + Collagen. Both of which are found in this product. The vitamin C is an antioxidant that repairs skin damage and even can help PREVENT damage caused by the sun. This refreshing C+C Vitamin Splash, $55, lightens your spirit with a fresh scent like it was bottled right from an orange grove. The mist it provides instantly quenches skin. Great to refresh at the pool or beach, or even to bring a smile to your face when you WISH you were at the pool or beach and you’re at the office instead!

If you find yourself near the Galleria in Houston, TX, be sure to swing by Uptown Park and stop in our store, aptly called Facade!
1101-03 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

If you are located in one of the continental United States and cannot locate Natura Bisse products near you, we will happily take phone orders and ship to you! Please call 713-552-1545 to place an order.

Sunburn Solutions

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We’ve all been there: you applied sunscreen–maybe even re-applied, but got burned anyway. Once it’s happened, there’s no going back; but there ARE things you can do to help alleviate the pain and speed your skin’s recovery.

May is actually skin cancer awareness month–which is ideal since in many of the United States it marks the opening of local pools, summer vacation, and generally more time spent outdoors. I encourage you to practice prevention by wearing sunscreen, reapplying, wearing a hat, and staying indoors or in the shade during the time when the sun’s rays are strongest. But in the event you’ve sustained a burn despite this, here’s what to do:

1.) Take ibuprofen. Everyone knows sunburns hurt–but for some reason, not everyone thinks about taking pain medicine for it! Not only does it help with the sensations of pain, but ibuprofen also actually has anti-inflammatory effects–and that’s exactly what sunburn is-inflammation. Take it according to label directions.

2.) Use Aloe Vera Gel. Ooooh so original. I know everyone has heard this before. But what haven’t you heard?

• AVOID ALOE VERA GELS WITH ALCOHOL AS AN INGREDIENT. Surprisingly–most aloe vera gels found in drugstores DO have alcohol as an ingredient. Alcohol can be incredibly drying for the skin and is therefor incredibly counterproductive. So when choosing aloe LOOK AT THE INGREDIENTS. Generally speaking, the gels that are clear are less likely to have alcohol added. Green or blue goo–are much more likely. CVS makes a good one, plus you can find several in natural foods stores OR you can grow your own aloe plant at home! When needed, simply break apart a leaf and squeeze or scrape out the jelly-like sap. Apply directly to skin. It’s so effective, even hospitals use it on 2nd and 3rd degree burn victims.
• FOR PARTICULARLY BAD BURNS, LOOK FOR ONE SPIKED WITH LIDOCAINE.
  Lidocaine is a topical pain-killer. Unfortunately, something’s gotta give: if it contains lidocaine, it will also contain alcohol. I reserve using this for a particularly bad sunburn where the pain is really intense. Try using the formula with lidocaine the first couple of days to take the edge off–then try switching to the pure aloe vera formula after to surge the skin with moisture. Be SURE to follow directions on the label- lidocaine is a powerful ingredient, and you CAN use too much. Even though you want the pain gone yesterday there have even been reported cases of DEATH caused by misuse of topical products like icy hot. Just like other over-the-counter drugs, though, it is safe when used according to directions.

3.)Become a foodie. Try bathing in a luke-warm bath infused with cucumber slices and chamomile tea. Both of which have moisturizing, soothing properties on the skin.

4.) Be sure to drink plenty of water. Your skin and body can easily become dehydrated from a day soaking up too much sun. Be sure to replenish it.

5.)Up your antioxidants and protein.

• internally: try taking vitamin C which boosts your immune system (and therefor your body’s ability to heal) and taking fish oil, which helps lubricate the skin from the inside out–if it also happens to have DHA it also has anti-inflammatory benefits as well.
• externally: Try Darphin Aromatic Seaweed Bath and Shower Gel, $70 for 17 oz. Algae or seaweed proteins help moisten and strengthen damaged skin. Also, absolutely fabulous for repairing stressed skin is Natura Bisse‘s C+C Vitamin collection. The C+C Vitamin Complex, $190 for 1 oz, has the highest concentration of active ingredients to quench skin on your face, neck, and chest with powerful antioxidant vitamin C, to repair free radical damage plus collagen to firm and strengthen skin.  The C+C Vitamin Body Cream, $95 for 8.8 oz, provides these same things plus added moisture: great for arms, legs, back or tummy.

6.) Avoid exfoliating your skin. (For now.)I’m always touting the benefits of exfoliating your skin–but let the clarisonic, scrubs, and peels have a few weeks off. Your skin is already trying to re-generate and turn over, and doesn’t need assistance from these types of products. Not to mention using something that feels like sandpaper on already burned skin is less than comfortable. Also discontinue any products with AHA’s in them—cleansers, serums, and other products containing these will really STING!

7.) Cover up. Wear light-weight long-sleeved tissue T’s or other lightweight clothing that covers if you must be in the sun with your sunburn. (Not to mention, of course- sunscreen!)