Self Care Saturday ~ Muddy Up!

Saturday is my 'self care' day ... after a long week of chasing after 5 busy boys I need some pampering! 

One of my favorite ways to spend it is doing an essential oil treatment on my hair and choose an Aloette  FACIAL treatment for my skin while catching up on some PRV shows from the week ... the Muddy Up mask is just heaven and one of my favorites! 

Aloette’s Muddy Up Detoxifying Masque isn’t just fun to wear.  This exfoliating formula, featuring soothing cucumber extract and pore purifying Calcium Bentonite, deep cleans to reveal brighter, tighter looking skin in just one application!

Bentonite is a big sounding 'ingredient' that many might confuse as being 'bad for you since it is hard to pronounce and internet lore tends to spread messages that if you cannot pronounce something on a label that means it must be 'nasty toxic chemical'  so I figured I would take a minute to share some resources on what it actually IS and why you want it in your skin care!

Calcium Bentonite is a natural clay that is created from volcanic ash and charged with energy from the volcano than than is left to age for 10's of 1000's of years in the sea beds around the world to become different types of clay depending on the kind of sea bed and so forth. Calcium Benotine has been used for 1000's of years as a natural healing remedy for people known for a being the safest form of detoxing both when taken internally and when used externally. As more and more people make a move back to 'natural' options for skincare and health it is making a come back into mainstream use! It is especially helpful when used in a skincare regime as it acts like a magnet to draw and absorb toxins in the skin and cleanses deep into the pores by pulling up the unwanted oils, exfoliating dead skin cells and has antiseptic properties to help remove bacteria that causes black heads and pimples to form on the skin.

A treatment leaves the skin feeling so soft and subtle and it has a very 'relaxing' effect on the body! 

I love to use the muddy up mask not only on my face but also on my psoriasis break outs ~ i find that it helps to reduce the inflammation and combined with my other Aloette products speed the healing time! 

If you'd like more informtion on the Muddy Up or to have a chance to 'try before you buy' give me a shout and I would love to help you out!

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

 

7 Luscious Lip Tips

Looking for Luscious lips this winter? Your lips are like a sponge ~ when exposed to moisture they absorb the water and plump up nice and full and when dehydrated they dry out and look cracked. Unlike other parts of your body that you can put clothes or a hat on they are always exposed so they are more prone to dehydration, particularly during the cold, windy winter months. 

Like the rest of your skin, your lips have all three of these layers -- the difference is that the stratum corneum on your lips is far thinner than it is anywhere else on your body. Your lips also don't have any sebaceous glands -- these glands keep your skin moisturized, but your lips are on their own. Their only source of moisture is your saliva, and that's why they can easily become dry and chapped.

 Another difference between your lips and the rest of your skin is that your lips don't have melanin, the pigment that makes you tan when you're exposed to the sun. Melanin is your body's natural way of protecting your skin from ultraviolet rays, and because your lips don't have any, they're at a higher risk of getting sunburned. Because your lips can't protect themselves from sun damage, it's important to use a lip balm that contains sunscreen -- your lips can develop sunspots and skin cancer just like the rest of your skin.

7 Luscious Lip Tips

HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE  ~ make sure you are drinking plenty of water every day to keep both your body, skin and LIPS properly hydrated .... a rule of thumb suggested in some circles is 1 ounce of water for every two pounds you weigh. So at least 8 oz a day if you are slight and in the 130 pound range but the more you substance you have the more water you need to keep it hydrated! I always carrier a bottle of water with me where ever I am going ~ Love my Contigo it stays cold for hours and does not sweat all over my things and its awesome leak proof lid means I can toss it in my purse and go!

Loose the Lip Licking ~ saliva contains digestive enzymes whose sole purpose are to break down food when it is constantly put in places it does not belong it will do the same thing ~ break down the layers of skin causing dry, cracked and painful lips to occur.

Buy only the Best Balms: When looking for a lip balm look for ones that hydrating ingredients like coconut, almond, vegetable or jojoba oils, shea butter, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and avoid ingredients that will dry you out like alcohol. I personally love the results I get with Aloette Lip Difference

Humidifier heaven: During the winter months the furnace in our home is a humidity sucker taking the much needed water out of the air as it works to turn the cool air into warm for us as a result our skin in general including our lips can become dry ~ run a humidifier during the winter. We had one hooked right up to our furnace that during the winter 'adds' water for us and during the summer months removes it to keep the perfect amount of humidity in the house ~ since doing this I have stopped struggling with bloody noses in the winter and my skin does not feel all dry and itchy when I wake up! 

Exfoliate Exfoliate Exfoliate: Lip exfoliators ~ including products that contain fruit-acid-based alpha or beta hydroxy acids will help to slough off dead skin from your lips much like the ones you'd use on your face. Use them once or twice a week to help get control of already cracked and dry lips and than once a week to maintain luscious lips. Please note if you are sensitive skin fruit based alpha or beta hydroxy acids can be a trigger ~ reduce the frequency of use at signs of irritation: intense stinging and/or persistent redness. The results with Aloette's Soothe and Smooth have been amazing over here ~ it offers both an exfoliation step as well has a hydrating and healing Aloe based treatment to soothe lips. I use this before bed time specially during the winter months to help prevent the 'morning cracked lips'.

Sun Protection for your Lips: Lips are susceptible to sunburn since they lack melanin, the pigment that helps shield skin from the sun. Apply a layer of a sun-protective product daily ~ either in the form of your moisturizer for your skin or SPF specifically for the lips.

Minimize the Matte: Many Matte lipsticks on the market can be extremely drying as this is what helps these lipsticks stay put for so long on your lips. If you already have dry lips this style of lipstick can than be problematic and should be used sparingly and ideally when used accompanied with an awesome hydrating balm used underneath. 

Yours In Beauty
Margaret  

Looking for relief from itchy dry skin?

Love reading Customer Testimonials on our Nutri-Hydrating Mist:

"I have used the nutri- hydrating mist on my scalp psoriasis 3-4x a day. It has provided much relief for itching, dry flakes & scaly parts. It has worked even better than the strongly medicated creams I have tried over the last two months." Franca B. (this is not a medical claim... just sharing a customer's testimony)

I myself suffer from psoriasis and have since I was 15 years old so can confirm I have had the same amazing results with my use of the Mist ~ it is one of the reasons I decided to Share the Beauty of Aloette.

I went from having it over 80% of my body and not finding anything that worked to help to being introduced to the Aloette line in the Fall of 2013 and not only finding something that helped to soothe the itching and drying skin which was my only 'goal' at that point cause nothing in over 25 years had every 'helped reduce the actual outbreaks' to finding an amazing certfied organic aloe based product that has reduced my coverage to about 20% instead. It is not a 'miracle cure' for psoriasis ~ I still struggle with small patches on the stubborn areas of my elbows and knees and knuckles with often get 'injured' during day to day use and while most people's heal normally without them even noticing due to my auto immune response to injured skin I will get psoriasis patch in the place I bumped or bruised even minor bumps. However the Nutri-Hydraring Mist combined with our Visible Aid really helps to speed the 're-healing' of those areas and prevent the 'dry itchy scaling' of skin from occurring!  

If you have dry itchy skin or a loved one who does I would totally love to help you with a 'sample' so you can try before you buy ... our products are amazingly priced for their value however having investing 1000's of dollars over the years in treatments that worked for others and not for my unique challenges I have totally empathy for wanting to know it will help before investing even small amounts in something new! 

Feel free to shoot me an email with any questions!

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

Maskulinity - cause EVERYONE has skin!

I love this little video ~ young or old, male or female we ALL have SKIN that needs tending ... love to seem men having a 'guys night in' and taking care of themselves with some self care for the skin!

 The boys in the video above are using our Muddy Up mask which is great for those wanting to detox their skin and help fight blemishes leaving it hydrated and smooth!

One of the things I love about Aloette's Aloe Pure and Aloe Clear lines is that they are 'scent neutral' and packaged in a neutral color palette and chalked full of our certified organic aloe and natural botanical so equally amazing for ANYONE to use young or old! One line for the whole family. 

Full Aloe Pure line with an add on of the Muddy Up mask and an acne spot treatment

3 piece AloeClear Acne line

If you have specific skin issues you can get 'add ons' from our Platinum line that are specific to your need which makes the line versatile for 'sharing' in the bathroom ... no need to have multiple different lines! 

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

The Parfait Shoppe: Papaya Mudslide

The Parfait Shoppe pairs well with our Aloe Clear line as well ... add our Muddy Up clay mask for troubled skin areas and than apply the Beauty Parfait mask to the remaining face and neck. Wait 10 minutes and than rinse and apply Visible Aid to trouble spots for that added healing touch! 

Sit back and take 10 minutes just to yourself ~ awesome to do in the bath with some candles and a good book maybe a glass of wine! 

Or you can book your Share the Beauty show today for your own Herbal Dreamsicle Facial treatment before your party and earn yourself some FREE products off your wishlist ~ plus book before September 12 and get in our our A-List booking bonus over $230 in make up for just $29.95!

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

The Parfait Shoppe: Tutti Frutti Tarte

Check it out more Parfait Shoppe fun for you ~ check out how the Beauty Parfait pairs with our Platinum products Be Smooth cream and Cocktail serum  to help turn back those hands of time on our face!

The Cocktail is one of my favorite serums ~ attacks those dark spots and crows feet!

Sit back and take 10 minutes just to yourself ~ awesome facial to do in the bath with some candles and a good book ~ maybe toss in a nice glass of wine!

Or you can book your Share the Beauty show today for your own Herbal Dreamsicle Facial treatment before your party and earn yourself some FREE products off your wishlist ~ plus book before September 12 and get in our our A-List booking bonus over $230 in make up for just $29.95!

Yours in Beauty
Margaret

The Parfait Shoppe: Herbal Dreamsicle

  

Check out the new Parfait Shoppe Facial options from Aloette! Introducing the new Beauty Parfait featuring probiotics the Beauty parfait yogurt masque is so gentle for every skin type and will firm, hydrate and exfoliate your skin! 

It pairs awesome with our Restorative Enzyme Peel and Time Restore serum for an amazing Herbal Dreamsicle Facial treatment ~ the perfect end to a stressful day! Sit back and take 10 minutes just to yourself ~ awesome to do in the bath with some candles and a good book! 

Or you can book your Share the Beauty show today for your own Herbal Dreamsicle Facial treatment before your party and earn yourself some FREE products off your wishlist ~ plus book before September 12 and get in our our A-List booking bonus over $230 in make up for just $29.95!

Yours in Beauty
Margaret

LAST CHANCE on the SUMMER BOGO

Summer is coming to an end and back to school is just around the corner ~ which means our annual Summer BOGO on our Best Seller's Package, Body Care line and Make-up is coming to an end ... August 31st is the last day to place an order! 

You can order online here for delivery right to your door or shoot me an email with all your info and I can add your order for you. 

If you are not on my mailing list for flyers please sign up today so  you do not miss out on future ones ... here are a few of the things on BOGO flyer this time! 

BEST SELLERS PACKAGE ~ Handy and Body Silk, Visible Aid and Nutri-hydrating Mist

Our Orange Vanilla Bean Spa and Body Care line ~ is truly heaven! 

Almost our entire Make Up and Color line is on BOGO right now!

Plus we have an amazing Back to School Booking Bonus extended until September 12 ... I only have a couple dates left on the calendar so book em up quick! Book a Share the Beauty show with your family and friends for a night of pampering and as the hostess, in addition to our normal hostess appreciation coupons you will get the following to up date your Fall look:

Extended until September 12th!

We'll call it the A-List Booking Bonus!

• A-List Mascara
• Flawless
• Ultra Finish 4 in 1 Foundation with compact
• Regular Lipstick of your choice
• Heavenly Sheen
• Blush of your choice with compact
• 2 Eye Shadows of your choice with compact
• Look Alive eye refresher

Over a $230.00 retail value for only $29.95  Basically $200.00 in make up for FREE!







Look forward to helping you Share the Beauty of Aloette with your family and friends soon!

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

Think beyond the tie this Father's Day

.... invest in his skin instead!

Aloette has an array of amazing skincare products that men enjoy ... our First Aid duo is a popular choice for the man on the go ... great healing results for burns, cuts, bruises and so much more. Must have products not only for the bathroom vanity but awesome to keep in the golf cart, garage, boat or workshop too!

My spouse just got a nasty spider bite while  working in the yard ~ Aloette's nutri-hydrating mist soothed the itch immediately and the Visible Aid was great at helping with reducing the swelling and together they have helped speed up the healing within 24 hours there was barely evidence of the bite.

I would love to help hook the man in your life up with something this Father's Day.

Yours in beauty

Margaret

3 Day BOGO Sale

Mother's Day Makeup Makeover

Spring has SPRUNG and the warm weather is finally here! Perfect time of year to have a boo in your makeup drawer and 'spring clean' makeup that has been in there too long and replace with fresh new colors and looks ~ not sure for a chance at trying a new color but for the health of your skin. Bacteria from your face can transfer into make up over time ~ which results in your make up actually causing increased 'break outs' and skin irritations.

Products that are applied 'directly' to the surface are likely to get bacteria faster than those applied with a tool. As a result Mascara should be replaced every 3-6 months to help reduce chance of eye infections developing due to bacteria build up in the wand which is than placed IN your mascara. Eye liners, lip liners and lipsticks should be replaced every 6 months to a year tops.

Your products applied with a brush or sponger verses 'directly' to the skin should get you safely up to 2 years HOWEVER make sure that you are washing your brushes or changing sponges regularly otherwise you will transfer bacteria from your face to your compact.

If you are noticing you suffer from break outs regularly you might want to 'up' how often you are washing make up brushes and changing your sponges for new ones and replace your make up on the 'earlier' end of the scales to see if that helps reduce your break outs.

So with those tips in mind isn't this a perfect time of year for Aloette is has having our bi-monthly 3 day sale for customers with a focus on products to help get you ready for spring ~ these sales are available April 16,17,18 on individual orders but are not available as part of a 'share the beauty hostess party'!

To see the flyer sale prices make sure to sign up for my newsletter here!

Many of this sales deals are BOGO which is perfect for SHARING this time of year ... one for you and one for MOM :)

 

Plus do not forget the amazing April Booking bonus ~ these are must try products if you have not already been using them! I have only a couple nights left if you'd like to share the beauty and earn some amazing free products!

Yours in Beauty
Margaret

Who wants to get Muddy with me?

April showers bring May flowers ... and sandals and short pants and tank tops is your skin ready for Spring?

Get your skin ready by hosting a Muddy Up pamper party and take advantage of our April Booking Bonus to get some amazing products from your wish list!

Host a fun girls night with me between April 1 - 12th and on top of your regular $100-$250 shopping spree you can get our Muddy Up Mud Mask, Multi Action Scrub & Nutri-hydrating mist -$88 Value for only $16.95 free or pull your booked date from my 'bonus night' envelope and get it FREE! 

Make me your excuse for a fun girls night in!

Yours in Beauty

Margaret

Acne Analysis

Acne, once a  concern mainly for the raging hormones of the teenager, is now for environmental and stress related reasons a growing concern for both younger and older generations of North Americans even inflicting infants .... sending suffers scampering to find relief in skincare regimes that are safe for the competing needs of the skin during those various stages while trying to find the 'triggers' for their skin conditions.

Traditional acne treatments both over the counter and prescription have always contained harsh and often toxic ingredients including steriods and bleaches that mask the symptoms and 'dry' the skin by removing all oils and moisture because it was believed that the 'oily nature' of the acne prone skin was the reason so they removed ALL the 'moisture' from the skin to reduce creating an environment where break outs might thrive and than added things like 'bleach' or 'Benzoyl peroxide' to cover the redness left behind by the dryness to create the illusion of 'clear skin'.  These are treatments which, from my own personal experience, serve to create a cycle of problems and side effects often worse than the acne.

I was so excited to see the list of ingredients in our Aloe Clear line when it was announced ... ingredients designed to not only deep CLEAN pores but restore BALANCE to the skin surface and target 'blemishes' with ingredients needed to combat break outs. 

Most excited to see that like our Aloe Pure line the FIRST ingredient in the entire Aloe Clear line being our certified organic Aloe Vera, which is 3-10 times more potent than any other Aloe on the market, allowing it to be able to penetrate the many skin layers down to where the problems start and use the healing powers of Aloe to HEAL the skin ... reducing acne scaring and restoring a healthy glow to the skin.

Take a minute to listen to Cathy and Julie discuss the skincare revolution of Aloeclear and why we have chosen the ingredients we have for our trademark line ~ it is worth the time to help understand 'why' the skin gets acne and how to best treat that symptom!

Also keep in mind that Acne IS a symptom and while you can 'treat it' with skincare regime and see results as proven with the awesome testimonials below until you address the underlying 'cause' in your body either as a result of diet, environment or illness that is resulting in the symptom of acne you will likely have continued break outs ... the chart to the right gives some great insight into looking for what problems might be 'causing' acne based on the break out areas you experience.

If you were a former Aloette Simply Clear user who loved that line and its results so were sad to see it go ~ check out the increased benefits you will see with the new and improved Aloe Clear and just love that this lines 'bundle' price does not include the moisturizer allowing customers to choose a moisturizer for their varied needs of skin be it oily or dry or aging skin in addition to being acne prone skin cause this was always my challenge as an acne suffer ... cystic ance on severely DRY skin so using a product like Acutane or Proactive that 'removed' all moisture fixed one problem while causing others.

Aloette currently has a contest running for Acne suffers to take the #AloeClear #14Day Challenge over on Pinterest for a chance to win an Ipad Mini and other prizes ... check out the results people are seeing by using the hash tags ... its not to late to participate if you know someone who suffers and wants to see results!

 Below are the results of the daughter of one of Aloette of Oakville's team after just 10 days on the Aloe Clear line ... healing results.

10 days results using Aloeclear

10 day results using Aloeclear

 The 3pc Aloe Clear line is currently available for the introductory bundle price of $65.00! A 50% savings of over $30 verses purchasing each piece individually. Just add on your moisturizer of choice and away you go.  

Another bonus with Aloette because our ingredients are so potent in quality a little goes a long way so when used as directed the cleanser and toner should last 4-6 months and the spot treatment 6-12 months depending on the severity of blemishes being targeted. Making the line very affordable with amazing results!

Yours in Beauty
Margaret

Fat Tuesday savings Aloette style!

 Our 2015 4 day Love is the Answer sale is underway ... sale prices end tomorrow so if you want to get some better  than BOGO savings on some of your favorite products please shoot me an email to get the flyer OR sign up for my newsletter  to ensure you do mot miss out on future deals.

Listed below are photos of a few of the amazing items up during this flyers deals. 

I know I am stocking up on a few ... spring is coming and it will be time for me to purge my make up and make room for fresh new colors so great time to stock up on our 4 in 1 foundation to get a more 'summer' color tone!

5 piece Essentials Aloe Pure line

Red Wine Peel ~ treat your skin to a detoxing treatment

Maximum Moisture Complex ~ healing for that dry winter skin!

Be Smooth ~ great for decolletage, cuticles/nail beds and more

Look Alive ~ say good bye to dark circles under the eyes!

Turn back Time with Time Repair Anti Aging cream

Ultra 4 in 1 Foundation ~ Mineral make up that helps heal skin!

Do you have a wishlist that is bigger than your budget. Host a show during the month of February and not only will you earn our amazing hostess benefits but also an EXTRA $50 in free product! 

 Just a few days left on my calendar ~ book yours today!

Yours in Beauty
Margaret