Dry Skin relief | How to use XO Balm for sensitive skin relief

Xo Balm product review by Briana Booker

Sometimes during the summer and throughout the year, I experience dry skin and even sensitive skin. This made me start searching for balm to treat dry and sensitive skin. I got lucky and found XO Balm, which uses a combination of natural ingredients to offer an effective balm that treats my dry and sensitive skin areas.

When I put on the XO Balm, I felt instant relief for my dry skin around my nose and heal rough skin on my body. I like to keep the balm in my purse as well as one in my restroom to relieve my skin of cracking and irritation from dermatitis.

What I love about the balm is that it keeps my skin well hydrated and smooth. I use it all over my body  – my face, lips, hands, feet, and nails. Yes, I even use it on my scalp after taking a shower or washing my hair.

XO Balm also has all my favorite ingredients, including coconut oil, beeswax, chia seed oil, and olive. I use them daily and so happy I now have a skin care product that absorbs these 100% natural ingredients and gifts from the planet into my brown skin. It’s a beautiful feeling.

Here are more great benefits about XO Balm:

  • No chemical ingredients
  • Free from preservatives
  • Cruelty-free
  • Travel-friendly skin care product… love that it comes with a mirror and spatula

I can tell the product was made with care. It will definitely keep me coming back for more and offers me solutions for sensitive skin relief. Watch my first try of XO Balm:

Want to try XO Balm today? Order today.

Xo Balm for sensitive skin treatment

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How to prevent hair loss and increase hair growth naturally | organic hair care

Best hair growth products for natural hair from Noas Choice

When I was a teen through my early 20’s, I only had a few hair concerns such as managing my natural curls, preventing dryness and overall hair damage. At 30, I am focused on fighting hair loss and maintaining healthy hair.  I always had hair thinning on one side, which I believe I inherited from my father because he has the same. Moreover, my hair is a blend of two cultures — black and asian. I never have a perfect hair day. It is the reason I read articles like 5 ways to increase hair growth naturally and How to stop and reduce hair fall — 14 things that worked for me.

Recently, I researched some hair care options online to help maximize hair growth and fight hair loss. I found Noa’s Choice Hair Care Collection. I am very careful about the products I put in my hair and thankful the product is made in America, organic, and vegan. NOA’s CHOICE Maximum Hair Growth Elixer (VEGAN) is an Authentic Ancient Potent Ayurvedic Formula that promotes longer, thicker and healthier hair. It has a healing Ayurveda formula to offer the following hair care benefits:

  • Strong, thick, and healthy hair
  • Maximizes hair growth
  • Strengthens hair follicle
  • Restores a healthy scalp
  • Reduces hair fall and breakage
  • Reduces premature greying
  • Increases hair thickness
  • Improves circulation to the scalp
  • Helps prevent split ends
  • Seals the hair shaft
  • Alleviates dry scalp and dandruff
  • Seals in moisture and shine
  • Can use as a hot oil treatment
  • Promotes growth of bald spots
  • Soothes & conditions the scalp

Best of all, the hair product is used for all hair types.

The hair care ingredients of Noa’s Choice are:

  • Organic Black Jamaican Castor Oil
  • Organic Coconut Oil
  • Organic Jojoba Oil
  • Organic Manuka Oil
  • Organic Indian Sweet Almond Oil
  • Organic Baobab Oil
  • Organic Shea Oil
  • Organic Argan Oil
  • Organic Vit. E Oil
  • Organic Methi
  • Organic Amla Extract
  • Organic Henna
  • Organic Brahmi
  • Organic Bhringraj
  • Organic Caffeine
  • Organic Cayenne Extract
  • Organic Peppermint
  • Organic Tea Tree

How to apply Noa’s Choice

To use the hair care, simply apply 4 to 5 drops to the scalp and massage. Leave it in overnight or  use it as a hot oil treatment of 2-3 hours before washing. I apply the formula 3-4 times a week. You can check out my results on Fromgirltogirl on Instagram in the weeks to come. Below is me trying Noa’s Choice for the first time:


Try NOA’s CHOICE Maximum Hair Growth Elixer (VEGAN) today.

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Best skin remedy for clear and glowing skin: Zincuta ointment

best skin remedy products for flawless skin

*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

Given my new awareness on the importance of continuously improving myself physically and mentally, I am exploring different products and services to improve my body wellness. In recent years, I have noticed afflictions of the skin are more visible than I recall years ago, particularly sun burns, raw sores, and insect bites my skin suffers the most vulnerability from. I heard speciality skin cream could address my skin problems as well as skin afflictions such as chafes, burns, psoriasis, eczema, and poison.

If you are like me, my goal is to have flawless skin. I tried drinking more water and eating healthier. That helps to a degree and getting into the habit of regular exercise has its perks as well. But none of these address the healthy skin appearance after I have bruised my skin over the years through rough play, adventure, and a busy lifestyle. At the end of the day, stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, sunburn, and drinking alcohol has done some damage to my skin and overall beauty care. Now I am trying to get “back to good” with my overall health and skin appearance. Yes, I was that woman browsing how to get clear skin at home and other beauty tips.

During my web research, I found Zincuta Ointment, a speciality skin cream to bring relief and heal skin afflictions. It also serves as a best skin remedy for sores, abrasions, cuts, chapped lips, and hands. I was particularly interested in this ointment for its natural ingredients as I feel more comfortable using skin products when I know what the ingredients are. You can see the list of ingredients included in Zincuta now.

Trying out Zincuta Ointment

I love this skin care product’s every day use, including after shaving and to relieve skin irritation. Here are some of the great benefits of using Zincuta:

  • It relieves soreness at once
  • It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties
  • The coating protects injured parts of the body

To really get the most out of the ointment, apply it to the affected area and keep the skin covered until it has healed. Order the Zincuta Ointment today and let me know what you think.

*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

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How to protect the bottom of your high heels with StiloGuard® Heel Protectors

Briana Booker wears easy to rmove stiloguard heel protectors

*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

Shopping for the perfect pair of high heels is challenging and even after you find the perfect pair, the challenges do not stop. Often I get in the habit of wearing the same pair of heels if the high heels are incredibly comfortable and stylish. Unfortunately, I wear my favorites so much, I wear the bottom of the heel down.

If you have done this before, you can understand the frustration of hearing loud clicking with each step. To resolve my problem, I decided to do a web search on how to make your high heels last longer. I did this topic search because I hate to get rid of heels that never go out of style. Dirt, rain, inclines, and more can wear down high heels.

Briana Booker is a Stiloguards influencer. She is wearing the white heel protectors

Recently, I have become more of a high heels fan. When wearing heels, I feel more confident, sexy, and stylish. It is similar to the feel good feeling I get when I wear blazers. Both high heels and blazers make me feel like I am stepping it up a notch.To help me look fierce, I decided to check out StiloGuard.

About StiloGuard® Heel Protectors

StiloGuard heel protectors help protect high heels and give stability on soft surfaces such as wet grass. Not only is it extremely durable but also a very affordable way to protect your heel fashion. Here is what Fromgirltogirl loves about Stiloguard:

1. The heel protectors improve stability, which is one of the hardest things to do when wearing heels, regardless if you are an amateur or expert heel walker.
2. One size fits all. Yes, the size StiloGuard fits heels from 6mm to 14mm. That gives us plenty of options to protect all types of heels and other similar products with multiple sizes areavailable to accommodate different heel widths.
3. Easy to use. You can literally put your heels into the StiloGuard heel protectors without sitting down.

Keep in mind StiloGuard should be worn on soft surfaces only. In short, do not wear them on hard surfaces such as cement marble, hardwood, and tile to avoid slipping and falling. It’s great to wear for a concert or event where you’ll be on the grass for long periods of time.

Watch me try the StiloGuard® Heel Protectors via @Fromgirltogirl on Instagram

Want to try for yourself? Order your StiloGuard Heel Protectors now. You can follow on Instagram via @stiloguard.

*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

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5 ways to reduce cellulite

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When it comes to reducing cellulite formation, you can do a number of things. You can load up on antioxidant foods, such as citrus fruits and veggies. There are many other things you can do. These things include the following:

Green Tea

Drink green tea often because this can reduce the visibility of cellulite. Green tea also can play a role in helping you lose weight and it is considered to be an antioxidant. Ideally, you should drink up to three cups of it per day.

Healthy Fats

Stop eating bad fats and replace them with omega-3 fats. These fats come from stuff such as nuts, oily fish, flaxseed and fish oils. When you have poor circulation, then your body won’t deliver nutrients to your skin cells as effectively as they could be.

Exercise

Exercise regularly because this will burn fat and boost your circulation. You’ll increase muscle tone, which will reduce the visibility of cellulite. Not only that, but you’ll improve lymphatic drainage, which will carry away toxins from your cells.

Cut Toxins Out

According to Dore Aesthetics The dermis can be affected when toxins are allowed to build up and this can lead to the formation cellulite. You want to remove toxins such as coffee, tobacco, and coffee. Also, stay away from heavily processed foods that contain a bunch of chemical additives and sugars, and don’t forget about drinking a lot of water.

Herbs

Give herbs a try, such as Dandelion leaf tea. You can drink this tea to help you flush out toxins, but you can also use the leaves in fresh juices. Another good herb to try is Ginkgo bilboa, which is also available in an array of forms and it can help boost your circulation.

Don’t forget about using external treatments on your skin, such as a coffee scrub, which you can use about 2-3 times per week. Once you’re out of the shower, take the coffee granules and massage them into the areas that are affected. Afterwards, you can rinse it off, and make sure you get all of it off.

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Best Eye Cream Guide: focus on the right ingredients for the right issue

Eye Cream Guide for beauty junkies

Fresh, cold air. Crisp fall leaves. It’s autumn at its best and all the fun beauty trends are before us. Rock the smokey eyes. Add the glitter to your face and lips.

But did know you can use eye cream as the perfect shadow and concealer primer? If you are searching for the best eye cream or simply looking for an eye cream guide, we’ve got you covered with a closer look at not only the most popular eye cream formulas on the market but also the eye creams that truly leave eyes youthful, rejuvenated, and bright.

Best Eye Cream Guide of 2017 – 2018

Take a look at this best eye cream guide, complete with recommendations specifically for wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness. At the end of the day, the best eye cream is narrowed down to focusing the right ingredients on the right issue.

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Francesca Miranda Couture: Powered by women; Empowered by a woman

Fashion design Francesca Miranda's response to A Day Without A Woman.
“To all the women in America on strike yesterday, to all the American immigrants like myself, I support you- because we should always have each other’s back, no matter where we are in the world.” – Xx Francesca Miranda

Companies and communities across America and around the world are powered by women. One of those companies is Francesca Miranda, which sells handmade gowns created by the talented hands of female artisans at its Barranquilla, Colombia headquarters. By employing nearly 40 full-time artisans, CEO Francesca Miranda’s atelier preserves traditional craftsmanship and empowers the artistic women in her community. Nearly 90% of the women employed by Miranda are considered head of household or “Cabezas de la Casa”, being primary income or sole income providers for their families.

EMPOWERED BY A WOMAN

Francesca Miranda is a renowned Latin American designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Drawing on the best of authentic craftsmanship and the diverse indigenous aesthetic around her, Francesca designs with a captivating sense of style and inimitable creativity. Detailed to perfection, the Francesca Miranda collection incorporates intricate fabrics and unique laces with unexpected silhouettes. Fromgirltogirl absolutely loves her creations. See her latest at FrancescaMiranda.com and follow Francesca Miranda on Instagram.

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Today’s Brides and teeth whitening: How to get teeth as white as the dress

Every bride’s dream wedding is different. While some envision themselves in a white ball gown, others see themselves walking down the aisle in neon pink with their dog in tow! Because every bride is unique, Philips Zoom, the #1 professional teeth whitening brand in the country, launched a survey to look into the trends and traditions that today’s brides are following. Here are some of the survey results and an infographic that we’re sure you’ll find useful for upcoming stories:

  • When it comes to the bride’s photo, the top stresses shared by brides focus on their persona and appearance
  • 1 in 5 brides is worried about the appearance of her teeth
  • 67% of former brides and brides-to-be-admit to working out four or more times per week in preparation for their weddings, with 61% citing out specific foods — like cheese, sugar, and pasta from their diets
  • 70% of couples are not totally satisfied when they reflect back on the photos taken on their wedding day

The good news, a confident and healthy smile can go a long way when capturing memories you want to last.  Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed can whiten teeth up to eight shades in 45 minutes and the formula includes amorphous calcium phosphate, potassium nitrate and fluoride to cultivate a healthy smile.

For more information on the myriad of treatments Philips Zoom has to offer, all customizable to your lifestyle and sensitivity preferences, visit here

Because every bride is unique, Philips Zoom, the #1 professional teeth whitening brand in the country, launched a survey to look into the trends and traditions that today’s brides are following, and we think you’ll absolutely love the results! Please see attached for survey results and an infographic that we’re sure you’ll find useful for upcoming stories!

teeth whitening for brides Philips Zoom

Please click here  for more information on the myriad of treatments Philips Zoom has to offer, all customizable to your lifestyle and sensitivity preferences.

About Philips Zoom

As the #1 patient-requested professional teeth whitening treatment in the country, Philips Zoom offers a variety of customizable treatment options:

  • Philips Zoom Take Home Kits: When it comes to whitening there is no “one size fits all,” and now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect fit for every patient. Philips Zoom Take Home Kits come in a variety of options, ranging from Philips Zoom Take Home NiteWhite, which you wear while you sleep, to Philips Zoom DayWhite, which only takes 30 minutes, twice a day to get optimum results in only two weeks.
  • Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed: Clinically proven to whiten teeth up to eight shades in 45 minutes, Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed has superior results and efficacy than other professional whitening alternatives.
  • Philips Zoom QuickPro: Philips Zoom QuickPro uses a breakthrough two-layer technology to give you a noticeably whiter smile in just 10 minutes! It takes only five minutes to apply and all the patient has to do is brush or wipe off the whitening varnish after 30 minutes to see results.
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Love and Fashion: How to rock your lingerie with confidence

Built-In Bra Chemise and Thong by lingerie designer Psyche Terry.
Goddess Built-In Bra Chemise & Thong created by Inspire Psyche Terry.

Do you know that more than 90% of women are unhappy with their bodies? Another study shows that what we wear can have a significant impact on our self-esteem. Fashion entrepreneur and women’s empowerment expert Psyche Terry shares her tips for how to build the confidence you need from the bra strap on out. Her new line of lingerie and sleepwear, “Inspire Psyche Terry,” is helping women sized 4 – 24 to look and feel confident and beautiful. Here are some of her top tips  for rocking lingerie like a queen with confidence.

Top Tips to Rock Your Lingerie with Confidence

  1. You are not alone. There is a huge number of women who lack confidence; it’s not just you. This is something that even famous, beautiful women struggle with and the first step to overcoming it is to recognize the issue and face it head on.
  2. You are not the problem. Your products are. According to a UK survey conducted by Simply Be, from a sample of 2,000 women ages 18 – 34, 55% reported feeling more confident in a perfectly fitting bra. Sadly though, 80% of women are not wearing the right size bra. How many women would be trying new bras and style if they had options that truly fit their figure, specifically designed to enhance their shape? Many more.
  3. Just go for it. In the end, you have to take a leap of faith. Start small and work your way up. You may not jump right to a thong, but maybe start with a new, exciting color or a sexy nightgown that flatters your body shape. Everyone’s comfort zone is different so do what’s doable for you but still bold enough to challenge you.

About Psyche Terry

UI Global Brands, LLC founder and Chief Inspiration Officer Psyche Terry was born in small-town Michigan. Raised by her great-aunt, Psyche strove to overcome limited economic circumstances and today is a successful woman, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three children. Through her #GirlsThatRock program, Psyche travels all over the country sharing inspiration and wisdom with high-school girls, encouraging them to believe in their dreams and apply to college. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, MI and is a member of Project Help Us Give. Additionally, Psyche is a fitness competition body builder, foodie and nutrition enthusiast. Psyche’s new line of Greek-inspired lingerie and sleepwear, “Inspire Psyche Terry,” was created to help women of a range of body types feel empowered and beautiful throughout the day. A modern-day Wonder Woman, Psyche is changing how women feel about themselves, from the bra strap on out. For more information, visit InspirePsycheTerry.com.

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Holiday engagements and ring trends on the rise for 2017

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Engagement season is in full swing and retailers are seeing new trends emerging around holiday engagement ring purchases. Last year, there was a rise in vintage estate rings and unique colored stones. This year the diamond is returning – and bigger than ever – and people are feeling more and more comfortable buying online. Gleem & Co., a luxury online jewelry consignment and curator, sees a 200-300% jump in sales during the holiday and proposal months. Gleem curates a custom collection for their clientele and has noticed a few new trends for one of life’s most important (and expensive) purchases:

  • Diamonds are Forever: Solitaire diamonds are making a comeback, as colored center stones become less and less common
  • Size Matters: Two carats is the new baseline, and people are willing to sacrifice clarity for size
  • Gold over Platinum: As people wear and tear their rings more during their spin cycle, pilates class and everything else in life – white gold is coming back as a more durable alternative to platinum
  • Make a Statement: Women want their engagement ring to be a statement piece – vintage and estate ring sales remain high

 

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