I am thankful to Drunk Elephant for sending me these awesome Skin Care products!
Let's start first with my favorites:
I used the Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser every night in my bath after my swim practice. It is really gentle and I love the Jelly feel when I apply it on my face.
Once my skin is clean and dry, I apply the Protini Polypeptide Cream. The texture is very smooth and it is perfect to replenishing the moisture of my skin after those long swim practice hours.
Now let's talk about my mom's skincare routine:
She uses the Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser every morning in the shower.
Once her skin is clean and dry, she applies the C-Firma™ Day Serum in combination with the B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum, on her face and neck, for an extra shot of hydration.
Then she add a shot of the Protini Polypeptide Cream.
At night, she likes to mix the T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum and the Protini Polypeptide Cream.
Once weekly, she is using the Babyfacial™ to improve her skin texture and tone and give her skin a more youthful radiance.
Only after a few weeks of applying these Drunk Elephant products, I can clearly see that my mom's wrinkles and lines are not as deep as before and that her skin is glowing...stay tuned for some photos in a couple of week after a month of treatment!
Facts about Drunk Elephant products:
Made in USA.
Cruelty Free.
Fragrance-free...fun fact about the C-Firma™ Day Serum, I tell my mom that it smells like hot-dog :-)
Serum Pumps are easy to use, colorful and give a nice pop of colors to your bathroom decor.
Can Elephant really get Drunk? Yes by eating Marula fruit! Youtube has it!
If you are looking for amazing skincare products that you can share with your mom, don't wait and get Drunk Elephant products at Sephora or Amazon. This “Skincare Gift Idea post” is a sponsored collaboration between NatashaLaJolie.com and Drunk Elephant. All opinions expressed are our own and written by my mom. For more information on our sponsored content and/or affiliate link policy, please click here.
According to the World Health Organzation (WHO), 3.7 billion individuals under the age of 50 (or 67% of the population worldwide) are suffering from cold sores, and yet cold sores are often a taboo subject matter.
By educating and empowering Young Girls and Women with the Truth behind Cold Sores, I believe that we can eliminate the stigma attached to getting the virus.
And if you have or has had a cold sore, you are actually among the majority of people in the U.S. and worldwide, not the minority! What is a cold sore or a fever blister?
A cold sore oral is a common infection of the mouth area that is caused by virus called herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
Who get cold sores?
According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 80% of U.S. adults have oral herpes, and about 90% of adults have been exposed to the virus by age 50.
Most people get cold sores during infancy and childhood, and once an individual is infected, he/she will have herpes simplex virus for the rest of his or her life. Most of the time, the virus lies inactive in a group of nerve cells. Some people never develop any symptoms from the HSV-1 virus, but others have periodic outbreaks with symptoms.
What are the symptoms? The initial infection also called the primary infection is usually the worst. It may cause severe, flu-like symptoms and headache, with cold sores occurring on and around the lips and throughout the mouth. However, some people have no symptoms at all.
The recurring infections are usually milder, and the cold sores usually erupt on the edges of the lips. Some people never have any additional outbreaks beyond the initial infection.
Most common signs and symptoms of a recurring cold sore are:
Itching, tingling in the area where the cold sore will erupt
Initial redness, swelling, heat/pain.
Fluid-filled blisters may appear on the lips or under the nose a couple of days following the initial signs described above. Subsequently, the fluid will leak and the blisters become sores.
!!!The fluid and blisters are highly contagious.!!!
After about 4 to 6 days, the sores will start to crust over and heal.
What can trigger the recurrence of cold sores?
Several factors may cause oral herpes to recur. These include:
- Emotional stress
- Fatigue
- Menstruation
- Excessive sunlight or cold weather
- Dental Trauma
- Low Immune System
Recurrent outbreaks tend to be more common in the first year after the initial episode, and then lessen as the body builds antibodies against the HSV-1 virus
How to prevent cold sores?
The best method of prevention is to avoid physical contact with a person who is showing signs of an outbreak, since oral herpes spreads through direct and physical contact such as kissing, skin on skin interaction, sharing drinks, sharing lip balms.
How to treat cold sores?
Currently, there is no cure for cold sores but you can treat the symptoms by following these simples steps:
-Keeping the infected area clean and dry.
-Moisturizing helps to heal the cold sore faster .
-Using an over-the-counter topical anesthetics and/or anti-inflammatory agents helps alleviate cold sore pain and itching.
Aubio is an effective over-the-counter gel that provides fast healing relief from pain and discomfort associated with cold sores/fever blisters.
Aubio's unique formulation combines a protectant (Allantoin) and a local anesthetic (Lidocaine HCl).
Aubio can be easily found at Rite Aid, Bed Bath and Beyond, Supervalu and other independent pharmacies and fine retailers.
When it comes to relieving cold sores symptoms, it's all about timing and it is very important to act during the very first sign of a cold sore. So my advice is to keep Aubio with you at all times (e.g. in your purse, sport bag, car, work office...) and apply it as soon as you feel a tingling or burning sensation on your lips.
Your health care provider may also recommend prescription medications based on your age and overall health, frequency of the recurrent outbreaks, tolerance for specific medicines (e.g. allergy to lidocaine). These include:
- Applying antiviral topical ointments.
- Taking antiviral oral medications.
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I am thankful to Neutrogena for sending me these awesome Rain Bath products!
As you know, I am a swimmer and an actress, and keeping my skin clean and smooth is very important.
Last week, we just switched the time back, which means the days are shorter. Now when I go to the pool for swim practice, it is already nighttime. And when I get out of the water, it is much cooler than in the summer.
So my favorite thing to do, when I get home after swim practice, is to relax in a warm bath. I can't say enough about the Neutrogena Rainbath shower and bath gel. My skin feels so smooth and soft after the bath 🛁! And these products smell so good. My favorite scent is the pear & green tea.
My mom loves to use the Pomegranate one during her morning shower. She feels rejuvenate with it, exactly what she needs to get ready for her day at work.
It is so great that my mom and I can share these products as they are FREE of Paraben, Lanolin, Gluten, Soy, and Propylene Glycol.
I am just saying that these bath and shower gels, are Tween and sensitive skin approved!
If you too would like to #RelaxwithRainbath, head to the Walgreens and get some some for yourself!
Thoughts and opinions are my own and written by my mom.
I decided to #TakeThePlunge. 💙💙💙
As an outdoor swimmer and an actress, my daily skin routine is very important to help my skin look and feel its best.
On this first day of June, I would like to raise the awareness on how important it is to have a good skin care routine, regarless of your age. It is never too young to protect your skin from aging, especially when you live in sunny places, like Los Angeles.
When it comes to choosing this Cold Plunge Pore Mask, of course, I love its blue color, but also the fact that it is composed of natural products, such as alpine willowherb and snow lotus... and, it is paraben free!💙💙💙
The Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask felt so fresh on my face, and my skin is now softer, detoxified of pool water chemicals, and my redness faded away. 💙💙💙
And if you are a mom of young girls in elementary school like me, please leave a comment , mentioning the products you use to clean and moisturize your daughter's skin.
If you would like to try this product, click here for a $15 discount on your next purchase.
While swimming offers many physical and mental health benefits, chlorine and other chemicals in the pool water are unfortunately not particularly therapeutic for my skin and hair. So I am always on the search for products that protect my skin against dryness and irritation, and my hair from discoloration and becoming brittle.
Do you have any hair or skin care tips for swimmers?
In order to maintain an healthy, happy skin and hair, I am interested in reviewing moisturizing lotion that are unscented/fragrance free, gentle non-comedogenic (no foam, detergent free), hypoallergenic, and preferably with antioxidants such as vitamin C and E. I am also interested in reviewing chlorine-neutralizing soap and shampoo products formulated specifically for swimmers. Organic and vegan brands welcome.
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The BANGIN' BRUNETTE is a pickleball maniac, a USA pickleball ambassador and PPR certified coach Off the courts, she is a pharmacist, neuroscientist, and mother of teen influencer Natasha LaJolie.
The BANGIN' BRUNETTE’s blog is a lifestyle blog that focuses on picklaball lifestyle, skincare for aging women and teens, traveling, midlife women health, and many other things she enjoys to do and that she wants to share with you.
