Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Help For Dry Winter Skin
Cold, icy winds outside and dry heat inside create the perfect storm for dry irritated skin.
The shock of cold Winter air can bring more than just a rosy glow to our cheeks.
Moving between the extremes of frosty winds outside to dry heat indoors
can cause uncomfortable dryness & irritation for many of us.
Here are a few tips to help your skin stay calm, soft & luminous through the colder seasons:
1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
As weather conditions
change, your skin care routine may need a little change as well. Find a
moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will
create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture. We use
only non-clogging oils like jojoba, avocado, evening primrose,
meadowfoam seed or coconut oil in our facial moisturizers.
2. Pamper Your Pretty Face
Avoid
using harsh chemical peels and alcohol-based toners which strip vital
oil from our skin and aggravate irritation. Instead, use a moisturizing
or mild foaming cleanser, a hydrating toner with ample nutrients. A deeply hydrating mask is also in order.
3. Don't forget the Sunscreen
No,
sunscreen isn't just for summertime. Winter sun -- especially combined
with snow glare -- can damage your skin. Apply a broad-spectrum
sunscreen to your face and your hands.
4. Give Your Hands a Little Love
The skin on our hands is hard
to keep our hands moist because it's thin & has few oil glands.
Use ultra-rich Shea Butters or Glycerin based lotions with healing
essential oils to create a protective barrier, softening dry or cracked
skin & keeping moisture locked in. Wear gloves when you go
outside.
5. Bathe in Luxury
A hot shower or bath feels fabulous after frolicking in the cold, but can actually lead to moisture loss if you don't incorporate moisturizing bath & shower products. A little pampering exfoliation with a body butter scrub will help remove the dry flaky skin & re-moisturize leaving you soft, supple & glowing. A warm bath scented with a silky, luxurious body oil will help you soak your dry skin and your worries away!
Take time in these darker months of the year to nurture yourself. Schedule a little "me time" - you deserve it! Enjoy the
stillness and listen to the wise woman within.
xoxo
SpaGoddess
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sex vs. Chocolate
There is no doubt that chocolate is sensual but have you ever compared really good chocolate to sex?
Well guess what? Researchers around the world have found a scientific link between the two.
Eating chocolate is more stimulating to the heart & head than kissing, and the buzz can last 4 times as long says Dr. David Lewis of the Mind Lab.
Even better is to have a little chocolate and a kiss!!
Italian researchers say, women who eat chocolate regularly have better sex lives. But this is an equal opportunity treat that is best shared because Chocolate's stimulating effects work on men too.....
Truffle anyone?
Friday, February 10, 2012
Liquid Chocolate :: A Healthy Cup of Love
Oh Happy Day! Chocolate is actually good for us - YAY!
Here's a rich & sensual recipe for a cup of liquid love to sweeten your Valentine. Fair Warning: chocolate is known to be an aphrodisiac!
Divinely Decadent Hot Chocolate
~ 1 quart of milk, any kind, 1/2 & ~ 1/2 or nonfat, soy or coconut.
~ 8 oz Chocolate bittersweet or semisweet, or both, chopped
~ 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
~ a tiny smidgen of salt
Warm about 1/3 of the milk with the chocolates & salt, stirring constantly until melted. Add the rest of the milk & heat until thoroughly warm. Vigorously whisk the hot chocolate until completely smooth.
Serve piping hot with a poof of whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, chocolate curls or a heart shaped marshmallow. For an exotic touch, substitute some of the milk with strong coffee, add a dash of hot chili into the mix, add a splash of liqueur at the end, or sprinkle with one of the infused finishing sugars found in our DYI Project Series.
We encourage you to use the highest quality ingredients available in your recipes for the most exceptional results in your finished products.
xoxox,
;))SpaMoma
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Let Love Protect You
Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age.
~Anais Nin
~Anais Nin
I believe!! Let's open our hearts to love and play like children:)
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Year of the Dragon
Let's go.....
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Warm Winter Beverages
A comforting cup of herbal Chamomile tea is rich in anti-aging antioxidants. Ingesting food & drink with high levels of antioxidants helps counteract the damaging effects that free radicals can have on the body's tissues. Chamomile promotes healthy blood flow & can enhance memory, focus & mood. Teas sweetened with organic honey can increase brain function, reduce anxiety and improve spatial memory.
So drink up! And enjoy the bounty of healthful benefits.
Of course, Chamomile is one of SpaGoddess' favorite skin care ingredients and it is a star player in several of our most favorite products: Chamomile Exquisite Creme, Kissed Gentle Foaming Cleanser & Flower Power among others.....
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Light and Love
New beginnings
Potentially profound resolutions
Healthful promises
New practices
Awakening potentials
I've been meditating every morning.
The stillness is so fabulous I can't believe I haven't been doing this my whole life.
What nurturing practice have you incorporated into your life?
light and love,
lots of it:)
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Friday, January 27, 2012
Learn a Headband Braid in 5 Easy Steps
I found a great tutorial on Bella Sugar so I had to share it with you!
My personal touch would be to tuck a couple of flowers into it:)
Enjoy!
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A Steamy Bit of Heaven
So I'm headed there right now with some Rock Star Detox.
Please do not disturb:)
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Winter Goddess of the North
Ruling especially over mountains, wilderness, winter, revenge, knowledge, damage, justice, and independence. It is said that she gifted hunters with the bow and the skill to use it. The scythe, wolves and venomous snakes are sacred to her. Also sacred to her are skates, skis and snowshoes. She often did her hunting while on skis.
All of Scandinavia is named after the Goddess Skadi, and she is said to dwell in the high snow-covered mountains there.
Skadi is the Viking Goddess of winter. Her name is said to mean shadow or shade. She is the Queen of the shades. Skadi is not an evil Goddess, though she symbolizes the many dark times that we all go through. She also symbolizes the primordial womb.
Without the dark there is no light.....
Image and story adapted from IndigoArt
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Haute Couture Fleurs
I've always loved the simple elegance of fashion illustrations. Especially this one of pretty girl Kate Moss by Cedric Rivrain
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Darlings!!
Bling-a-Ding!
Happy 2012!!
Blessings, Love & Light to you all!
xoxo
SpaGoddess
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Celebrating Winter Solstice
How do you greet the season?
Humans have celebrated this mid-point in the cycle of our Heavens and the return of longer days for centuries. With fertility rites, fire festivals, sacred rituals, offerings and prayers to their gods and goddesses, seasonal celebrations abound!
Many cultures the world over perform solstice ceremonies. At their root -- an ancient fear that the failing light would never return unless humans intervened with anxious vigils or antic celebrations.
Many cultures the world over perform solstice ceremonies. At their root -- an ancient fear that the failing light would never return unless humans intervened with anxious vigils or antic celebrations.
However you choose to celebrate, whether dancing around a bonfire or lighting a candle and enjoying a glass of wine, I say “yay” for more sunshine!
Happy Winter Solstice to you!!
Happy Winter Solstice to you!!
xoxox, ;^) SpaMoma
Artwork by: di haze
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