Happy Friday, happy Halloween and happy giveaways! It’s been a fun week here and the weather is just perfect for trick-or-treating this weekend.
Get your treat on with these reviews & giveaways and don’t forget our Halloween Treat Giveaway ends on Sunday!
Have a fun, safe weekend and try not to eat too much candy
In a perfect world, every morning I would awake refreshed and ready to walk out the door looking like I came from a spa. My makeup would be flawless, my hair straight and frizz free and I would be on time or maybe even early
When permanent makeup arrived on the scene it attracted many clients with the possibility of one step toward that perfect world. But while there are an abundance of happy customers there are also more than a few skeptics and horror stories.
At spas, doctors’ offices or even nail salons across the country you can get your eyelids, brows, lips or cheeks permanently placed on your face.
While what you are getting is called permanent makeup it is really just another tattoo. And just like that any body tattoo, if you have a change of heart it’s hard, expensive and even risky to remove.
Just like with any tattoo, permanent makeup can be dangerous. From an artist’s slip of hand to infections and growths, permanent makeup is more than skin deep. The FDA has found more than 150 cases of infections, allergic reactions and developments of growths like granulomas and keloids.
More surprising than infections and allergic reactions are the reports of complications related to the metallic inks in permanent makeup. The ink and pigments used in permanent makeup are subject to FDA regulations as cosmetics and color additives. But the FDA has not attempted to regulate the inks and does not control the actual practice of tattooing.
These inks can cause pain or inflammation during MRI procedures and can even oxidize in the skin, also known as “rust.”
With the growth in popularity of tattooing and permanent makeup, FDA has begun taking a closer look at related safety questions. Among the issues under consideration are tattoo removal, adverse reactions to tattoo colors, and infections that result from tattooing.
Just like any other permanent body option, think before you ink.
Have you tried permanent makeup? What were your results? If you haven’t would you?
During the duration of most pregnancies the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby and new mommy. Because of this increase in fluids, swelling is a normal part of the pregnancy experience, especially in the hands, face, legs, ankles and feet, a condition known as edema.
A new study published by researchers in Turkey found that foot massage significantly reduces the swelling and pain accompanied by edema.
The study divided 80 pregnant women into two groups. The study group received a 20-minute foot massage daily for five days. The control group did not.
The women in the study group had a significantly smaller lower leg circumference – hardly any swelling and a lower level of discomfort in the legs and feet.
You don’t have to see a massage therapist every day to work out the swelling, just grab your Scandle and put the new daddy to work
Pregnancy massage by fathers was found to reduce pain in their pregnant partners, alleviate prenatal depression in both parents and improve their relationships, according to recent research.
The cold season is slowly creeping upon us. Studies show that the average person contracts about three colds per year and two of those colds tend to occur during the winter months.
Because colds are caused by viruses, there is no cure for the common cold, only prevention. But once the cold has taken control of your immune system, the best medicine might be something in your refrigerator.
Here are the best natural remedies to prevent or manage the cold this season:
Add three tablespoons of dried thyme to one pint of boiling water. Let cool, then add one cup of honey. Take one teaspoon every hour as needed. The “syrup” can be refrigerated for up to three months.
To prevent the common cold, boost your immune system with natural food sources of vitamin C.
Adding garlic to your meals not only provides a short-term treatment but prolonged fortification against the next cold or flu virus going around.
The beta-carotene in carrots can reduce the inflammation in the blood vessels of the brain.
Eating two cups a day have helped some people reduce their headache incidence by 70%.
How to you ward off the winter cold? Have you tried any of these natural treatments……
Happy Friday y’all. Its been a great week here, the holiday season is in full gear and there is only a little over a week till Halloween. Don’t forget to enter our Halloween Treat Giveaway to win the last Pumpkin Pie Spice Shimmering Lotion Candle.
Here are some other great ways for you to win something Scandle-ous this week:
Have a great weekend, see you on Monday!!!!!!
Fall is in the air, I’ve got my Halloween costume ready to go and pumpkins are on the patio. While the pumpkin is the first sign of cooler nights and holiday parties, it is also an amazing natural resource.
Pumpkins are rich in nutrients that boost the health of the skin. Alpha- and beta-carotenes act as important antioxidants that boost immunity and slow the process of aging and pumpkins are full of them.
Fresh and cooked pumpkin is chock full of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, potassium, alpha-carotene, zinc, beta carotene, and lutein.
Not only does pumpkin benefit your insides, it is also great for your skin and a number of cosmetics and beauty product companies make skincare products that contain pumpkin enzymes as a leading ingredient.
From facial treatments and moisturizers to body treatments or wraps, pumpkin and pumpkin extracts can help your skin achieve a healthy glow even in the dead of cold.
Many spas offer pumpkin geared treatments this time of year, or opt to create your own spa day at home with this great receipt below, oh and don’t forget your Pumpkin Pie Spice Scandle, this is the last month for our limited-edition fall fragrances and to be entered in our Halloween Treat Giveaway for the last one this season!
Spiced Pumpkin Masque
2 teaspoons canned pumpkin
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon milk
¼ teaspoon cinnamon spice
How to make your own pumpkin masque:
Mix together ingredients into a paste, and brush onto freshly cleansed skin. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm spring water. Use a pumpkin-infused moisturizer for an immediate glow.
Got a favorite pumpkin recipe, share it with us……..
The Brazilian Blowout, a hair treatment which promises to turn frizzy foes into silky, smooth locks, has come under some serious heat regarding a serious ingredient – formaldehyde.
The treatment, which has gained extreme popularity in the US and Canada, is one of the top selling treatments in most upscale hair salons.
Last month, a hairstylist in Oregon prompted an investigation into the claims that the product was formaldehyde free. She says she gave the treatment to around 20 clients before she started to experience strange symptoms including chest pains and a soar throat. Many other people have reported nausea and headaches.
The Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology began testing samples of the Brazilian Blowout in her salon and found formaldehyde levels between 8.85 percent and 10.6 percent — far higher than the 0.2 percent considered safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel.
Health Canada reported to have received numerous reports of burning eyes, nose, and throat, breathing difficulties, and even one report of hair loss associated with the use of the product. It believes the reactions were caused by the irritant becoming aerosolized during the blow drying and flat ironing stages of the treatment.
Brazilian Blowout of California, who makes the product, claims the hair straightener is 100 percent safe. Last week, the US distributor of the Brazilian Blowout, Cadiveu, called for an update in standardized testing regarding formaldehyde and claims the results conducted against its products are incorrect.
What do you think? Have you ever had a Brazilian treatment or something similar, let us know your results…….
Alright all you workaholics, put the laptop down or at least off your lap. Why you might ask, well there is a new skin issue that may be attributed to your high-tech pal.
Skin discoloration can appear on any part of your body, not just your face. The sun is still the number one cause of skin discoloration but recently there is a high-tech culprit behind the rise in leg-specific discoloration – your laptop!
Erythema ab igne, also known as toasted skin syndrome, is caused by an overexposure to a heat source without an actual burn. At first dermatologists were stumped by this red, brown sponge-like rash appearing on their patients’ thighs but after some simple research there was one common factor – long periods of laptop use.
Most manufactures include warnings in their user manual but if you are like me you probably never opened the thing But I had no idea that some device can get over 100 degrees, multiply that by a couple of hours of web surfing and you could definitely do some damage.
Although the name may sound a little silly, it can cause permanent skin damage and although it has not been directly linked to skin cancer, it can cause damage that can lead to squamous cell skin cancer.
So what’s a girl to do in this high-tech world? It’s simple really – just make sure there is always a barrier between you and your laptop (carrying case, tray, etc).
Last week we launched our new Build Your Own Gift Sets. These sets, which include Scandle products, also come packaged in reusable and sustainable hand-woven gift totes made from abaca.
With the holiday season approaching I thought I would let y’all know why we think this packaging, whether it is holding a Scandle or not, is the best choice for your gift-giving solutions.
Abaca is a giant plant that resembles and is closely related to the banana plant. Abaca is native to the Philippines and has been used for hundreds of years to make rope, specialty papers and pulp.
The fiber from the plant is woven into textiles and the bark colored outer stalk is used for products like gift boxes, tote bags, baskets and even floor covering.
After the abaca is harvested, the products (hand bags, boxes, etc) are hand-woven in backyard looms by families or cottage industry groups. Not only are these items naturally beautiful, they are exceptionally durable, 100% biodegradable and are the best eco-friendly alternative to paper or petroleum based gift bags.
These backyard looms help sustain families in third world countries. When purchasing a product made from abaca you are helping families like Renelyn’s.
Renelyn’s family was one of many families provided with simple sewing machines and all the materials needed to create sustainable bags. At that time, she lived crowded with other relatives.
Renelyn took on the work with dedication, attention to detail and quality; and solely on that income was able to build her own solid, concrete block home, providing a safe shelter for her and her sons.
So remember this season purchasing simple items like an earth-friendly product packaged in abaca can make a big difference that you think.
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