Showing posts with label Cool Finds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cool Finds. Show all posts

Friday, September 5, 2014

At-Home Body Scrubbing Skin Refreshers

As summer (sadly) comes to an end, it seems like a perfect time for an all-over skin refresher to start the new season!

Don’t have time for a spa makeover? That’s totally okay—our at-home scrubbing ideas include coffee grounds, eucalyptus, or mineral-rich sea salt, and your very own shower. And the best part? You’ll walk out relaxed and refreshed, with silky-smooth skin and a smile on your face.

Choose a scrub from our list below based on what type of scrub base you’re into. Then get that beautiful skin of yours in the shower for your end of the summer total-body tune-up!

Using…
Coffee:
“Sugar and sea salt exfoliate both manually and chemically, while amazing coconut oil (rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids) feeds, replenishes and hydrates, for skin that is supremely soft and supple. With super-caffeinated benefits, Kona coffee improves the appearance of skin texture as it stimulates.”

Lavender:
“95% Natural - Vegan - Gluten Free. Walk through a farmer's market every morning! This fine grain Honey-Lavender body scrub has the same lightweight, nongreasy formula as our O-List favorite sea salt scrubs, but has a subtle scent of raw honey and fresh garden lavender that is sure to please your most scent-conscious friend. Made with the finest of grains and Vitamin E-rich rice bran oil for soft, smooth skin that feels perfectly moisturized and ready to impress in a slinky summer dress!”

Vitamin E:
“A Luxuriously revitalizing new treatment that sloughs away surface cells to reveal radiant-looking new skin. A signature ingredient and beneficial anti-oxidant, Vitamin E is combined with salt to encourage a youthful glow.”

Sea Salt:
“A body scrub containing babassu oil, sea salt, and moisturizing jojoba and mandarin oils. This luxurious body buff smooths as it exfoliates, leaving the skin silky soft. This body scrub contains Mist You Madly's™ beautiful notes of bergamot, black currant, magnolia, freesia, vanilla, and musk.”

If you’re feeling extra inspired, try making your own body scrub with a recipe like the one from "Wellness Mama" found HERE!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Cool Find: GUNPOWDER

Don't let the name scare you- GUNPOWDER is all about TEA!

With studios both in Santa Monica and Venice Beach, I spend quite a bit of time on the West Side. I enjoy my morning beach runs and hikes along the coast, and I also enjoy strolling along the main streets of SM and Venice, checking out other local businesses.

I indulge in a drip coffee from Intelligentsia every now and then, and frequent Main Squeeze for my green juices, but I recently heard about a new spot I and decided to check it out: Gunpowder! Like I said above…don't let the name scare you, it's all about tea!

This 24-hour tea-room, located on Main St. in Venice, offers an new-age experience in a hip enrivonment for all of us tea drinkers out there.
I tried the Gunshot (!) which is a “blend of roasted chicory, cacao, dandelion and guayusa” that’s served like an espresso shot and has twice the antioxidants of green tea due to the guayusa. The shot was super affordable, at $2.00, and I’ve never tasted anything else like it. My favorite part- you can also order it with frothed coconut or almond milk and make it a latte! Mmmmmm!

The shop is a great place to meet friends and try something new- filled with comfy couches and plenty of workspaces too. Check it out next time you’re in the mood for a caffeine fix!

GUNPOWDER
Tea Lab | Bakery | Workspace | Hangout
(301)422-6138
Open 24 hours!


Facebook: GUNPOWDER
@drinkGUNPOWDER


Thursday, January 16, 2014

Cool find: Uashmama

I’m constantly on the hunt for interesting products and businesses. I like making things to give as hostess gifts, birthday presents, and other occasions, but often I need to throw something together quickly and need a little help to stay creative. My go-to gift item usually consists of a package of a few small things that each have a special meaning to the recipient- a favorite flower or wine, a card and a trinket, or even something I baked.

I recently came across a company that I love for so many reasons: Uashmama. Uashmama, pronounced “Wash Mama”, is one of my new favorite brands. The company, run by 4 sisters in Tuscany, Italy, hand-makes amazing paper bags that feel like leather, wash like fabric, and are completely malleable so you can use them for anything you can dream of. They come in 7 sizes (XS-XXL, and Giant) and are perfect for displaying around your home or for filling up with goodies to give as gifts like I’m planning on doing. They are beautiful AND sustainable! All of the bags are made from virgin paper fiber and responsibly harvested through cultivation (no deforestation!). Visit the Uashmama Website or find a stockiest near you and start falling in love.