Posts Tagged ‘moisturizer’

Shea Butter is a moisturizing ingredient that skin care companies have been using for years.  It comes from the fruit of Shea trees, which are found in central Africa.  Many major beauty companies have made claims that shea butter is a natural moisturizing agent and contains other beneficial skin care elements. We agreed  that the difference between products with and without shea butter was obvious, but up until recently, no scientific studies had actually confirmed these statements.  

The first scientific study on shea butter was recently completed by AAK, the world’s largest producer of shea butter.  Their studies confirmed that in fact shea butter is indeed a very effective moisturizing ingredient.  

Great news for us considering that we carry many different products that contain the ingredient.  Some of our favorites include Burt’s Bees Shea Butter Hand Cream, Queen Helene Mango and Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion, and Jergens Shea Butter Lotion.

Gift Sets – What’s not to love? 

And more importantly, what’s not for Mom to love?  Let you’re mom know how much you love her by giving her a complete spa treatment – that she can do from home!  Not only with you get more bang for your buck, (gift sets usually are priced lower if you buy the products as a set), but you can guarantee she’ll like something (If not everything!) in there!

1.  NEW! Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Set

Borghese Skin Care is known for its luxury at home spa kits that are sold at high end department stores like Bloomingdale’s.  The new 6 piece Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Set is an affordable way to introduce your mom to Borghese’s opulent products without breaking the bank (It’s a $45 value for only $9.99!).   The gift set comes in a pink roll up cosmetic case and includes:

• .5 oz of Borghese CuraForte Moisture Intensifier, a lightweight moisturizing formula that can decrease lines and wrinkles within 11 days.
• 1 oz of Borghese Fango Active Mud, (As seen in Lucky Magazine, April 2007), a special Tuscan volcanic mud that energizes the skin cells and provides them with mineral nourishment.
• .5 oz of Borghese Fluido Protettivo Spa Lift, the eye moisturizer that protects against dehydration, aging effects, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
• 1 oz of Borghese Crema Saponetta cleansing cream,  a deep, lathering cleanser that contains chamomile and rosewood to help prevent irritation and inflammation. 
• Mini Borghese Lip Gloss in Latte

2. Robanda Anti-Aging Gift Pack 

This three piece anti-aging gift set from Robanda, was featured in Day Spa Magazine and contains three of Robanda’s best selling skin treatments.  For only  $39.99, this $97 value essentially includes one product for absolutely free!  The Robanda gift set includes:

• Robanda Multi-Therapy Moisturizer, the SPF25 moisturizer that combines concentrated retinol with a powerful ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) antioxidant/anti-inflammatory (often called the miracle ingredient of anti-aging skincare)
• Robanda Oxygen Boost Night Therapy, overnight, this moisturizing formula is able to increase oxygen flow to the skin and create a faster skin cell turnover.  This aids to healthier, younger-looking skin.
• Robanda’s Award Winning Anti-Aging Hand Cream, the hand cream that has been nominated by beauty editors as “the #1 Anti-Aging Hand Cream” for several years in a row. 

3.  Ahava Pure Spa Luxe Collection

Ahava’s Pure Spa Gift set is the perfect combination of the Pure Spa rejuvenation system from Ahava Dead Sea Minerals.  This 5 piece gift set will wow your mom and her skin!  All the products have been approved for sensitive skin and are hypoallergenic.  The $120 value is available at Discount Beauty Center for only $74.99.  The set includes:

• 12.3 oz jar of Ahava Uplifting Butter Salt, a 3 in 1 scrub that exfoliates, hydrates, and infuses anti-aging effects all at once.
• 12.3 oz jar of Ahava Body Sorbet Caress, the unique cream-gel moisturizing formula
• 6.8 oz  of Ahava Dead Sea Liquid Sea Salt, the perfect daily body wash or for relaxation in a warm bath.
• Terry wrap towel and matching terry slippers

Atopalm MLE Body Lotion is a unique moisturizing formula that was developed by dermatologists to combat the problem of dry skin and other skin irritations. 

What is MLE formula technology?

• MLE stands for Multi Lamellar Emulsion, a unique patented skincare technology
• The Journal of Investigative Dermatology contains exact reports of how this MLE technology works.  (Good luck with reading the whole thing…it’s very, er, scientific).  Their conclusions – MLE technology is effective!
• Essentially, all skin possesses natural restoring moisturizers that are responsible for maintaining our skin’s moisture balance.  However, cold and dry air (and other external factors) come into contact with the skin, making it difficult for the skin to recover as quickly as we’d like.
• Atopalm’s formula was designed to mimic the skin’s natural moisturizing process to enable the skin to replenish itself more effectively. 

Does it work?

• Regular moisturizers have been known to improve the outer layers of skin.  However, studies show that they are only responsible for improving the skin’s appearance, but not necessarily its internal structures.  This is why many moisturizers provide an initial improvement, but their effects wear off fairly quickly.
• Another study tested the MLE formula on children and showed that MLE was more effective in reducing itching and dry skin than a commercial moisturizing cream.
• For the most up to date information about Atopalm’s unique formula, visit their website at www.skinscientifica.com

Other great things about Atopalm

• Rich and moisturizing but is not greasy at all!
• Perfect for sensitive skin in adults, and in children
• Contains Vitamin E, which is added to act as an antioxidant as well as helpful for moisturization
• Atopalm also contains Allantoin, which is an ingredient known for soothing and stimulating healthy skin growth

Atopalm User Reviews:

• Raging Rouge claims, “Now that I’ve sampled ATOPALM, this product is officially a friend of ‘ours’ here
• Makeup Alley has 38 ratings on Atopalm, and 84% say they would buy the product again!
• Even more user reviews here

Atopalm also comes in a facial moisturizer, an intensive body cream, a body wash, and a facial foam wash.  All Atopalm’s products contain their special MLE formula.