Skin Treatments in the Summer

If you are above the Equator, SUMMER is here!
No time to mess around with skin treatments that will exfoliate the skin (microdermabrasion, salycilic acid, retinoic acid, etc.) - the skin will be much more sensitive to the UV rays from the sun.

Keep in mind that SKIN treatments are potentially dangerous with the SUN EXPOSURE.

The rule is to have such formulas (acne, wrinkles, etc.) any season that the sun rays are not as intense, to minimize the harmful effects on the sensitive skin. In case you are still under treatment, make sure to have extra SUN protection.

Apply SUNSCREEN and a good MOISTURIZER often to prevent burns, wrinkles and spots.

Enjoy the sun, be good and be healthy!

Vanessa

Feliz Dia dos Namorados

Brazilians celebrate Valentine's Day Jun 12th. - Happy valentine's Day!

While everywhere else it's celebrated in Feb 14th. to honor friendship and as an expression of affection - in Brazil, it's all about LOVE.

Why 12th. of June? Brazilians celebrate the day before June 13th., the day of Saint Anthony, this Portuguese Saint, popularly known to help lovers that wanted to get married, probably due to his approach to family unions.

In any event, Dia dos Namorados is a very popular date in Brazil, since in Brazil, it's all about LOVE!

So... just have a long shower, put some fresh and nice clothes on, prepare a nice dinner and call your loved one for a romantic evening. It's a great recipe for the skin!

Be good and be healthy.

Vanessa

Elbows and Knees - Not Forgotten

Elbows and knees are not the center of our attention and because we don't really have time to get to those details, they are often neglected. As we age, the skin of these areas get hard and darker.

A simple, natural homemade recipe to give a nice treatment to your ELBOWS and KNEES is to make a little paste made with sugar, lemon juice, olive oil and rub it on. It helps to slightly exfoliate, bleach and add some oil - wash it afterwards. You can instantly reveal a lighter and smoother skin.

Important to note - because is has lemon juice, avoid sun exposure! =)

Apply a good moisturizer and sunscreen during the day, as you would do for other parts of your body. The Açaí Body Moisturizer would be perfect for it - to be launched by July 1st -- keep that in mind.

Be good and be healthy!

Vanessa