St. Ives Two-in-one Scrub makes Skin Cleanliness Easy

Often times, it's a pain in the butt to buy so many and micromanage all the skin products and their specific functions. I think I speak for most women I say why not create a product which acts as a two-in-one? In the long run, you'd save a ton of money and get the best results possible for your skin. Well, my dearest ladies, you prayers may have been answered in St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask facial scrub. The scrub that asks as a face cleanser for on the go and a mask for your pampering "me" times.

On the go clean...

Because of my naturally oily skin, I am very prone to clogged pores which result in acne and other skin conditions. During the day whether before work or during the day if I'm working outside in the yard or if I am expected to be somewhere at the drop of a dime, I like to give my face the best cleansing but in the quickest of time. St Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask cleanser is my answer for that particular situation. Using only a drop the size of a nickel, I can clean, nourish, and buff my skin clean all in a ten to twenty-second scrub. Afterwards, my skin appears smooth, refreshed and ready to continue on with my day without worrying about increased chances of acne.

"Me" time clean...

There are times in a girl's life when she has to do the full pampering session to restore her body to beauty it was born to be. Mine consist of shaving, washing and conditioning my hair, a deep clean lathering with shower lotion (thanks to Nivea) to end a perfect shower, and lastly, a face mask to put the cherry on top. This mask consists of a dollar coin size of St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask. I spread the scrub over my face evenly and continue on with other pampering activities as the mask does its work. After washing the scrub off, my skin is brighter, smoother, and cleaner just as I expect it to be. Nothing says beautiful like clean skin and St. Ives delivers just that inside their scrub. 

If you are unfavorable of oats on your skin, St. Ives has created a complete line of different scents and flavors of scrubs that help provide the same wonderful look at the oatmeal scrub and mask. Try it out today and let St. Ives know how much you enjoyed their product! 

TIMELESS SKIN: St. Ives Affordable Fountain of Youth

If you live in a big city like I do, then you know the risks your skin takes as it is continuously exposed to the pollutions in the air. These harsh pollutions cause your skin to age prematurely making thirty the new fifty. On top of that, products that claim they can reverse this process are far too expensive. Luckily for us, St. Ives, a trusted beauty product for years (or since I was a teenager) has come along with a product that helps to hydrate and restore skin regardless of the conditions it is exposed to. 

To do or to not do...

I'll admit, at first I was skeptical about using a product with collagen in it because it was a product with a chemical that would tamper with the natural shape and chemistry of my skin. I've used many "moisturizers" and they were either too thick or didn't last long enough to see any real results. I began with St. Ives Timeless Skin once a day just so I wouldn't push it though the directions stated to apply to face and neck twice a day for better results. 

The first time trying St. Ives Timeless Skin, I liked how thin the product was, in fact, it almost felt like water on your hands. All you need is a dime-sized dab in the palm of your hands. It spreads very well and covers your entire face and neck. At first, there is the wet look of the moisturizer but when it dries, it blends and leaves no residue or dried streaks.  

Two weeks later...

After a week or two, I decided to bump it up and follow the instructions. I bought another jar and put it on the nightstand for night time and kept the original jar in the restroom for the day. I kept myself on schedule and followed it to the T. The other night I decided to take a couple of fun selfies for my social media page. I was surprised by the way my skin looked in the images. My skin looked brighter, smoother, and little more even. It wasn't perfect since I still suffer from enlarged pores on my cheeks, but most of my blemishes were gone and my skin appeared naturally hydrated.

I am overall happy with the results and continue to use it twice a day every day. St. Ives Timeless Skin not only gave me healthier looking skin but a small boost of confidence when taking my selfies knowing that I won't need much help from photoshop features. 

St. Ives has gone au naturale...

St. Ives is proud of their new campaign of using all natural moisturizers and other ingredients to continue to improve their lines of skin beauty care. For more information on their products and natural campaign, visit St. Ives website here.

PANDORA RADIO: The Perfect Daily Life Playlist Maker

I discovered Pandora Radio back in 2008 when I started my freshman year in college. My roommates kept urging me to get it and I eventually created a profile and has been using it ever since.

At first, I used Pandora just for distraction music. But now, I use the music for so much more. The creation of different playlists or "radio stations" allow me to be forced to listen to whatever music pops up, which is a great thing. In the past couple of years, I have discovered more new artists to listen to than I would have just simply listened to my iPhone's playlist.

One of my most favorite discoveries was the artist Matt Wertz. I created a new radio station I nicknamed "Coffee House Radio." This station would consist of a collection of music and artist you would normally hear in a cafe or Starbucks. My key artist was John Mayer. Pandora formulated similar artist on the radio and Matt Wertz popped up with one of his songs. My eyes popped at the sound of his voice and I've loved his work ever since. I've discovered other artist through Pandora in this way and it's great because you're exposed to talent both mainstream and non-mainstream.


My greatest use for Pandora is the different ways I use my radio stations I have created. For example, I've noticed that when I'm studying or writing one of my screenplays, my Trance of Dance Radio (consisting of trance and EDM music) helps me stay concentrated. The constant electronic sounds and light vocals keep me focus and entertained at the same time. If I'm working out or dancing, my Spanish Rose Radio (all Spanish music) is perfect because of the great beats. If I'm cleaning my house, taking long drives, my Chicks Rules Radio (all female artists) and My Men Radio (all male artists) are great to listen to.

Pandora is more than just an app for creating collections of music, it's a tool that can help you organize your life by the music you play. 

Always Discreet, the Best Friend Bladder Leaks Need

Two years ago I had several "accidents" that forced me to keep a change of clothes in my locker at work and always keep a jacket around to tie around me in case I had something showing that I didn't want to be seen. I later found out that I had an overactive bladder.

According to Medicine Net website, they defined an overactive bladder as, "a condition that is characterized by sudden involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder" (MedNet).

After knowing the condition I was dealing with, I immediately went to the store to buy Poise pads which were designed for women who dealt with overactive bladder. At work, I had more confidence because I knew I was protected. Unfortunately, my Poise pads caused me to have more accidents because of its slow absorbing technology. I noticed that the urine rolled over the surface of the pad to the bottom of my pants causing a wet spot, which was embarrassing.

About a month or so later, Always introduced their new line of Always Discreet liners, pads, and underwear for bladder leaks. The company sent out coupons for people to try them so I thought it was worth a shot. I had already used Always pads during my "time of the month," so I was familiar with how well their products work. Anyway, one day at work, I wasn't able to go to lunch. I had to use the bathroom extremely bad and I could feel the urine just flowing out onto the pad. I freaked out thinking that it was going to overfill and start rolling down my legs.

When I finally got to the restroom, I check myself to see what damage was done. My panties were dry as a bone, no damage was done. The pad took on about 3-4oz of leaked urine without overflow. It was that moment I knew I could rely on the discreet pads just as I rely on their pads for my "other" situation.

What makes Always Discreet better than other pads or underwear?
The most important factor that makes this collection better is the reliability and the absorption technology. The pad can hold a great amount of fluid without overflow. This is important because you never know what kind of accident you'll have. An overactive bladder is unpredictable. There are times when I can somewhat gain control and be able to hold my urine and other times where it just flows like a river no matter how I try to stop it. Because I work on a job where the only break I really get is my one-hour lunch, these pads are a Godsend.

What would you suggest for improvements for this brand?
I would say a good improvement would be better odor control. Because the urine is absorbed fast and sealed, there is a little odor, but a scented pad could help. Off that note, I would say a travel size pack of scented wipes would be nice. Something that could fit right in the purse for easy access.

For more information on overactive bladder and how you can treat and prevent it from happening, visit Medicine Net or Web MD.



References:

Overactive Bladder: Medications, Causes, and OAB Treatment. (n.d.). Retrieved February 23, 2016, from http://www.medicinenet.com/overactive_bladder/article.htm#what_is_an_overactive_bladder