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Woman-owned and sustainable shoes by Famolare

Woman-owned and sustainable shoes by Famolare

Remember the signature wavy soul of Famolare shoes in the 70’s? They are still making shoes that give you the beach wave experience as you walk. The power of this women-owned, sustainable materials and California-based brand has fashion for todays woman.

Between your feet and the pavement is a rubber soul made to absorb and cushion your feet as it helps you move forward. Each shoe design uses the same leathers, buckles, sole compound and more which means less waste.

Famolare makes sandals, slippers, flats and sneakers in natural colors. I have the Criss Cross shoe in the color, Earth. The outer and inner shoe is leather and the buckles are nickel-free. To experience walking in these shoes is something you have to feel for yourself. They are great with a pair of shorts as well as jeans. Visit Famolare today and find your style shoe.

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What Ingredients Are Effective When Using A Skin Peel At Home

What Ingredients Are Effective When Using A Skin Peel At Home

Although it sounds as though it would be a somewhat harsh process to put your face through, a chemical skin peel boasts a relatively quick and gentle method for rejuvenating the skin. 

The process works to remove dead skin cells, with the top layer ultimately peeling off to reveal a much softer, renewed surface. You could receive expert results from skin care professionals but usually at a greater expense. 

DIY or at-home options, on the other hand, like the well-received Dr. Jack’s home skin peels, can be effective with affordable price points. The goal is that the process suits your particular needs, whether to address acne scars or dark spots or perhaps level out an uneven skin tone. 

Look at a few ingredients used in at-home chemical skin peels for effective results.

What Ingredients Are Effective When Using A Skin Peel At Home

A vast array of ingredients can be used in a DIY capacity to mimic the effects of professional-grade processes like chemical skin peels. When homemade, the facials consist of naturally derived components meant to renew the skin’s surface. 

Learn how to make a natural skin peel at https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Natural-Skin-Peel. The idea is to tailor the peel to your specific care needs, whether attempting to reduce the appearance of dark spots or acne scars or merely brighten the overall tone. Certain ingredients will specifically address individual concerns. Check out how these items affect the outcome.

  • Aspirin

One of the effective ingredients added to at-home skin peels is aspirin which is found over the counter at any pharmacy. The benefit is its capacity to offer a salicylic acid boost encouraging the surface layer to peel. The added advantage is its treating effects against many adverse skin disorders like psoriasis and acne. 

The suggestion for those suffering from skin conditions is to add aspirin to their homemade peel. When creating the blend, you would use uncoated tablets crushed in water before adding to the remaining ingredients.

  • Lemon

Lemon is a staple in mixed at-home peels, a natural antioxidant resource, and consists of “lightening” properties capable of reducing the appearance of dark spots. It is used in many beauty products aside from peels, including masks and other items.

A citrus product like lemon is exceptionally acidic, with pH levels that tend to range high. The suggestion is to blend these in with baking soda to serve as a neutralizing agent. That will prevent the citrus from damaging or drying out the new layer of skin.

  • Glycolic acid

Exfoliants are the key part of the chemical skin peel responsible for removing dead skin and helping to initiate the removal of the top layer. Glycolic acid is one ingredient suggested in DIY recipes and can be found in numerous household items like sour cream. Because it’s so readily available, it’s a typical option for homemade peels.

Once the skin has peeled, you should be left with a rejuvenated appearance, refreshed, smooth, and renewed.

Moisturizing and hydrating

Because you’re exfoliating, hydration will be drawn away from the skin. You’ll need to moisturize to ensure the skin doesn’t become dry. 

Natural hydration comes in an array of options, all gentle for the skin, including “egg whites, avocado, and honey,” any of which can be incorporated into the peel to provide the necessary moisture. Click for details on DIY peels.

Final Thought

Some individuals might want a more efficient solution compared to a homemade DIY skin peel. “Ready-made” alternatives are available for use at home. It’s essential to do your research to ensure a high-quality product from a well-established brand for optimum safety.  It’s also worth considering what additional products you’re using for medical or care purposes, such as restorative creams from emuaid.

It would be best if you also determined first your specific needs, what you’re looking to achieve before shopping for the ideal peel in order to buy a product to meet these goals. Each has an intended purpose, like helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots or acne and giving an overall sense of balance to the skin’s tone. 

Most importantly, if you don’t feel comfortable performing the chemical skin peel process at home, reaching out to a licensed medical professional is wise to ensure an expert and satisfactory outcome plus optimum safety.

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Lynn & Liana Designs hand-crafted cheese boards and serving trays

One of my new favorite servings is charcuterie. I can offer to bring or serve charcuteries on every event and it will always be a little different. I can change up the cheese and meats I use – add fruits or veggies and even change up the boards I serve on. Getting fun or unique serving boards is one of my favorite gifts. Lynn & Liana Designs has gorgeous serving trays and cheese boards that are hand-poured and meticulously crafted individual works of art!

I have the navy, white and metalic design that reminds me of ocean waves as they crest on the sandy beach. It is so beautiful and my first thought was how great this would be as a wedding gift or house warming.

Lynn & Liana Designs hand-crafted cheese boards and serving trays

Lynn & Liana Designs boards are eco-friendly and 100% Canadian Made. Each piece is made from the highest quality of Acacia hardwood. The accents (like my navy, white and metalic) are eco-friendly resin. No two boards are exactly alike. Their boards are designed with Ecopoxy, a plant-based epoxy made from recycled bioproducts including; palm oil, soybean oil and cashew nut shells. Shop Lynn & Liana Designs today for Holiday gifting and you can also find the serving and cheese boards on Amazon.

Natural Foods

Organic Spice Gift Set by FreshJax for the best Grilling

Organic Spice Gift Set by FreshJax for the best Grilling

Many times I will make my own rub combining spices I have, but it is easier to buy blends and save the time. I love to have a variety because I use spices according to what I am grilling or smoking and how I will serve it. The Grill Seasonings Organic 5-Pack Sampler from FreshJax gives me the right variety. Recently, I used their Smokey Southwest on some pork I smoked for taco night. It was the right flavor – smokey, not too spicy and everyone loved it!

This organic spice set comes in 2oz. glass (reusable) bottles. The spices you get include:

  • Peppered Habanero: Organic Hot Grill Spice
  • Fresh Bay: Organic Sea Seasoning
  • Grill Master®: Organic Burger Seasoning
  • Smokey Southwest: Organic Grill Seasoning
  • Citrus Pepper: Organic Herb & Citrus Seasoning

Notice the box? 1 Box = 1 Meal is FreshJax’s commitment to giving back to their community. Through their partnership with HungerFight , every time you give a gift set to a loved one, FreshJax gives a meal to a kid in need. This set will make a great gift for the Griller on your list! Visit FreshJax to see all of their organic spice choices. You can also purchase this gift set on Amazon.