I have a dark spot on my right cheek and I’m trying to figure out what to do with it. While I’m  not really vain, this one thing bugs me. It’s about a dime size spot on my upper right cheek, below my eye. Makeup doesn’t quite hide it, there seems to be a lingering shadow. So, I’ve been looking at lightening creams and treatments, but I’m still not sure what I should use that will really work.

I did find this cream today and am interested because it’s based on natural ingredients. It uses and enzymes from a mushroom found in the Swiss Alps. They are targeted to break down the melanin (color) in the skin which helps dissipate the dark spots. You can see more on their site at Luminaze or check out a Nordstroms here in the USA.

What do you use to fight off discoloration on your facial skin?

Have you seen the light therapy treatments for whitening teeth? Here’s another light source, but it’s for your skin. 

The acne light treatment from Tanda is intriguing to me, because I don’t like the idea of using a lot of chemicals on my skin to get rid of an imbalance that might be causing acne.

Acording to their website, Tanda offers the ONLY at-home device with interchangeable treatment heads. Once you have purchased any solution-based device kit from them, you can purchase any of their treatment heads to expand your system!  Tanda’s acne light therapy has clinically proven results too, without the side effects common with chemical treatments.

Here’s what I appreciate though, this system also provides age fighting benefits in addition to their acne removal system. With the change of an attachment head, the light begins boosting your skin’s collagen and elastin.

And um……. it offers pain fighting benfits? Holy moley! Check out their pain page where they say that using this kind of warmlight treatment for body pain actually results in;

• 72% decrease in pain
• 36% decrease in swelling
• 60% overall improvement

Plus,. they offer a 30 day money back guarantee!

Have you used light therapy for skin repair?

Ever worry about putting chemicals on your body? What about on your children?

Yeah, yuck.

I used to be a nail tech and I know that what’s inside traditional nail colors isn’t good for humans (or other animals, for that matter).

So, I found this offer for 10% off Hopscotch Kids natural nail polish to be exciting. In addition to coming in recyclable, lead-free bottles, Scotch Naturals polishes are biodegradable, hypoallergenic and free of all noxious fumes. Yay for no smelly stuff!

They have some fun colors, and a couple of colors that are good for grown ups too.

Ever used natural polish before? Tell me what your experience was by leaving a comment.

Spring means out with the old and in with the new at Painted Laydies Mineral Makeup. The clearance section has many lovely spring like colors on sale!

Cosmo is great as a mineral makeup eyeliner when used wet or dry. It also blends well with other shades for a multi-dimentional look.

Morrigan is another great blue green eyeshadow that is hard to nail down. It has a slightly metalic sheen to it and can be made more opaque with a few more layers or by applying it wet. It is my favorite color!

While Mai Tai looks flourescent in the jar, it’s a very lovely soft pink blush shade that pops when applied wet – it dries to the same shade as when wet.

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MK Satin lips duo

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What: Satin Lips Set (Mask & Balm)

Buff away dry skin with Satin Lips Lip Mask (.3 oz. net wt.), then moisturize with Satin Lips Lip Balm (.3 oz. net wt.) to keep lips soft

 Retail: $18.00

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