Handmade body treats from Orgo Cosmetics

I have a weak spot for handmade bath and body products. There is that wholesome, natural appeal about them that I like and their ingredient lists are often simple and easy to understand. In addition, they often look and smell delicious – just like these two products that were sent to me, courtesy from Orgo Cosmetics, a bath and body care company based in Portland, Maine, USA. In fact, I thought the Strawberry Sugar Scrub resembles the strawberry jam I spread on my bread every morning! And it’s no wonder because it’s actually made with real, organic strawberries that have been pureed and whipped together with organic cane sugar and luscious oils!

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How to boost your sun protection from within

Last week, I mentioned that I’ll share some tips on how to up the ante on your sun protection from within. Most of us use sunscreen but are not using enough, or are not reapplying as required. Hence, it’s a good idea to boost our sun protection orally, primarily through antioxidant and nutrient rich foods to increase the body’s ability to protect itself from the sun. Here are five key ones that are supported by medical research and studies.

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Am I too old to wear mini skirts?

My legs are probably not my best assets and that’s why, somewhere along the way maybe a decade or more ago, I stopped wearing mini skirts. I’ve often envied ladies with beautiful legs and wish I can look as good as them in shorter hemlines. However, since losing weight these two years, I noticed that my thighs don’t look so fat and my knees a lot less pudgy and decided, perhaps it’s time. But I’m now in that age group where mini skirts are said to out of limit so am I too old to wear them?

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What does Alice eat & drink to stay beautiful?

Okay, the title is meant to tease because I’m currently much obsessed with Alice in Wonderland, after watching the movie yesterday. It also amuses me much that Alice would eat and drink anything labeled “Eat Me” and “Drink Me”. I certainly don’t mind some of that potion, minus the spit, that can make one grow vertically. But fantasy aside, we are indeed what we eat in reality. So today, I’m going to share with you a quiz taken from Total Beauty to find out which foods will make you age twice as fast, while others can smooth away your wrinkles and brighten your complexion.

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Dermatologist-tested products: do you care?

Are you more inclined to buying a skincare product if the phrase “dermatologist-tested” is indicated on the packaging? Do you perceive the product to be better because of the association with skincare experts?

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