The Mulit-Use Beauty Product You Probably Have at Home- Vaseline

Hey Guys,

Before you start thinking… Vaseline? Who cares about Vaseline.. it’s nothing special. I just wanted to point out some things to you today about this very basic beauty product. 

I came across an adorable new Vaseline product called lip therapy. It is so tiny and

 cute and is the perfect size for your purse.  I usually like anything if it is in an itty bitty size container.

 It’s a great lip product, to help protect and keep moisture in. I also use this at night before I go to bed to keep my lips extra hydrated.

 

I also was reading recently that Marilyn Monroe used to use Vaseline on her face to keep in young and soft. Supposedly, Vaseline is too thick and will not sink in and clog pores. Instead, it sits on top of the skin creating a barrier so that pollutants from the air can not get in,  and moisture from the skin can not escape. I have never tried this…but I’m curious.. have you tried using it this way???

Besides for dry lips, cracked elbows and knees, dry skin, and softening cuticles, Vaseline also has many other uses. I found a very interesting article if you are interested in more ideas for vaseline! http://www.mythirtyspot.com/2011/09/20-uses-for-vaseline-girls-best-friend.html

photo from  mythirtyspot.com

The most interesting of all of them, was using vaseline on your eyelashes at night to help them thicken and grow. HAVE YOU TRIED THIS?? Does it work?? I’m curious to find out!!

Love, Lauren

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Easy Tips for Whiter Teeth and Fresh Breath in Time for Valentines Day!

Hey Everyone!

Tomorrow is February 1st and Valentines Day is soon approaching. Whether or not you are spending Valentines Day with someone you love and want to be close to use these tips for 

whiter teeth and fresh breath!  These tips are provided by celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Marc Lowenberg, who is a partner at the New York based practice Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor. 

For Whiter Teeth:

• Mix Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide and brush teeth with it to remove surface stains. Crest Whitestrips are also a good at home option for whitening teeth in a pinch.
• Chew raw, crunchy vegetables to help mechanically remove surface stains.
• Wear lip shades with blue undertones. It contracts the whiteness of the teeth and makes teeth appear brighter. 
• Coat your teeth with a very thin layer of Vaseline to protect prior to consuming red wine and teeth staining foods. 

For Fresher Breath:

• Use a tongue scraper to remove plaque from the tongue.
• Rinse twice daily with an ADA-recommended antiseptic mouth rinse.
• Eat parsley on a regular basis to combat bad breath that may be the result of  digestion.
• Order a cocktail with vodka. It kills the bacteria in the mouth that causes bad breath. Hold off on a sugary mixture because it will bind to the teeth and trigger the odor-causing bacteria. 

Also, for whiter teeth and fresher breath don’t forget to take care of your mouth. Brush and floss daily.  I also like using a straw when drinking any beverage that can stain the teeth. 

What’s your favorite tip for whitening your teeth or fresh breath??

Love,

Lauren

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***Thanks to Nina Francine Photography for the photo.