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Beauty Renewed: A collection of skin and hair care must haves

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Recommendations for skin and hair care: these products have helped me maintain great skin and health hair! They are some of my must haves that I’ve invested in over the years.
 
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Someone people say that using toner on the skin is pointless but I think it’s all about HOW you use it. I like tone use toner when my face when it is either really oily or when I want to prep my face for other products like serums and other facial c...
Hydrating Skin Toners | fresh US
 
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This foam cleanser is rich and leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed. How I use: 1. Damp your face with a white wash cloth or wet your face in the shower 2. Squeeze a pea size of the cleanser into the palm of your hand. 3. Add a few drop...
La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser with Niacinamide
 
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It is important to exfoliate two to three times a week to eliminate dead skin and promote regeneration of skin. This rice exfoliate is gentle on the skin and leaves it polished and shiny. How I use: ❗️I use this in the shower to make it easier 1. ...
The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder
 
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Another great option for powder exfoliants. This one is even gentler and could actually be used daily if desired. I still would advise to use twice a week. How I use: ❗️I use this in the shower to make it easier 1. Sprinkle into your palm 2. App...
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleaner
 
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Glycerin soaps are great from sensitive skin. It also helps the skin retain moisture and help improve acne. I’ve been using Pears soap since I was a teenager and has been a wash staple ever since. How I use: 1. Lather with a clean, white wash clot...
Pears Transparent Soap, 3.53 oz.
 
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If you want great skin you need to incorporate hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine. It promotes hydration and elasticity. This serum is a bit on the expensive side and there are other options that are inexpensive and just as effective. This br...
HYALURONIC SERUM | Dr. Barbara Sturm
 
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Dr. Barbara Sturm’s face cream is so rich and creamy to the skin. It will leave you super moisturized. If you are extra dry, I suggest getting the rich version or the cream for darker skin tones. How I use: 1. Take a penny size of cream and apply...
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Face Cream
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This facial cream is also super hydrating and light for the face. Still on the pricey BUT I 100% stand by this face cream. How I use: 1. Take a DIME size of cream and apply in a upward, circular motion until completely absorbed into the skin
Dior’s Hydra Life Intense Sorbet Creme
 
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If you have dark eyes, dull eyes these babies will give you an instant perk up! These patches go into overdrive when you put them in the refrigerator beforehand. How I use: 1. Use after skincare and before applying makeup, place under your eyes and ...
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
 
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These patches work! They are a must for me. I honestly don’t get break outs often but when I do they are huge and painful. These patches help ease the pain of these breaks and help me calming the effects down. How to use: 1. After washing and toni...
Mighty Patch™ Original Pimple Patch | 36 Count
 
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When used with wood therapy, this cream really helps with firming the skin and looking toned. You have to use it consistently and of course, drink lots of water! How I use: Morning Routine: Massage cream into problem areas until completely absorbed...
M-61 ProSculpt Contour Body Cream
 
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Body oils have been a fairly new addition to my body care routine. As I got older my skin started getting a little drier so I decided to layer oils and lotions. Because I am a smell good type of gal, I am always looking for oils that are scented an...
Saltair Nourishing Body Oil - Salt Water Vanilla
 
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If you are looking for a nourishing lotion with a light smell that’s just like 2nd skin, Jo Malone does a great job at capturing this. The Mimosa & Cardamom is one of my favorites scents from Jo Malone because it’s so light, sweet and airy. Ther...
Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom Body Crème
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This hand cream is in my bag and comes in clutch whenever I’m super ashy. Lol many times this cream has been used as a makeshift lotion for my feet in the summer time. Either way, it does the job at keeping me moisturized!
Moisturizing French Hand Creams - L'Occitane
 
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This is one product that lives up to the hype. I love this lip butter. It leaves my lips feeling so soft and smooth and the scents are so yummy!
Summer Fridays Lip Butter
 
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This jelly stick is a quick and convenient product for when you are on the go and but need to ensure that you have that moisture protection near. I have extremely day and sensitive feet and this jelly helps so much for when they become irritated. Y...
Vaseline® All-Over Body Balm Jelly Stick
 
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If you are are a person who uses lots of products between wash day (aka a curly girly) or a person who has taken down a protective style, you need to clarify your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoos remove build up on your scalp and ...
Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo
 
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This is another clarifying shampoo option. I like the nozzle on this products so you can use as a pre-shampoo as well. The exfoliating beads help stimulate the scalp and prepare your scalp for the future.
Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Exfoliating Scrub
 
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After clarifying its time to stimulate the scalp. The aloe and peppermint shampoo not only promotes hair growth but it also starts to replace the moisture that was just stripped from your hair during the clarifying process.
Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Shampoo
 
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After clarifying and stimulating the scalp and hair strands it’s time to add in the moisture. The Honey Crème line covers your strands with moisture your hair was stripped of during the clarifying stage.
Honey Creme Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo
 
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You’ve now washed your hair 10 million times with three different shampoos. It is now time to treat it right with some deep conditioning. This Cecred deep conditioner helps with locking in the moisture and should be used with heat if you have low p...
Deep Conditioner for Curly Hair
 
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Deep conditioning in the salon is elite because the hairstylist use high grade salon products like steamers. The average girl doesn’t know a professional steamer but then, brands like Pattern Beauty make products like this steamer to make hair care ...
The Hair Steamer
 
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After steaming, you are washing it out with cold water and then adding another hydrating conditioner to lock in all that moisture you just put into your hair. I like to wash out 95% of the conditioner so there is just a LITTLE bit of moisture left a...
Hydrating Conditioner for Curly Hair
 
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At times, I get lazy and don’t want to roller set my hair. I like to do a rake method with the Camille Rose defining curl gel. This gel has a light hold so it would make your hair feel stiff or dry. How I use: 1. Apply to damp hair 2. Use a de...
Curl Maker Hair Defining Gel
 
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Once my hair is dry I use this matrix hold spray. This is the BEST holding spray ever! If you really wanted to you can make a style last for days with only one use of this product. How I use: 1. Style your hair as usual 2. Hold 6 inches away from...
Find Your Perfect Hold with Matrix Hairsprays for Any Style
 
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When maintaining your hair at night or just around the house you need a silk scarf. Silk scarves don’t suck up moisture and protect your strands from the elements of the wild. You do not have to use this scarf in particular. You just need to ensur...
Silk Scarves for Women
 
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I like to color my hair. If you are normally coloring your hair AND you are naturally darker then I recommend anything from the L’Oréal technique line. This lifts three-four levels and does not require any pre-lightening. One step to new hair!!! As...
L'Oreal Sizzling Copper Permanent Creme Hair Color
 
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This is the truth!! I’ve been able to see so much growth in my hair. It grows back thicker and stronger! This product also helps with retaining elasticity in your skin. How I use: 1. Take a table spoon nightly right before bed.
Hair Growth Max Liposomal