Winter months are growing nearer, and I know that I’m already starting to see and feel the effects of the cold weather.  Below are some tips from Skyy Hadley (owner of As “U” Wish Nail Spa) for keeping your skin, and especially your hands, healthy!

Gloves and mittens can sometimes tear at our nails.   If your nail splits, cracks or tears on the edge, drop a small amount of nail glue on the nail where it is damaged and then lay a tiny piece of facial tissue over the nail glue.  Let the nail glue dry and gently buff to smooth.  The benefit of using tissue rather than fabric is that when the tissue dries over the glue, it will become clear.  If you use a fabric, like silk, you will see the individual stitches in fabric.

If you get a hang nail, resist the temptation to pull. Take a nail clipper and gently clip the hangnail at the root. Spray the entire nail with an astringent, to prevent germs and bacteria from infecting the nail.

DIY Treatment

If you can’t make it into the salon to be pampered, you can make your own moisturizing treatment for your hands and feet that will counteract the drying effects of the cooler temperatures.

Take one cup of regular oatmeal and ½ cup of regular milk and heat up over the stove. Stir until cooked, add sugar to thicken the mixture, and then let cool a bit.  When the mix is thickened, apply to hands and feet.  Leave on for 5-10 minutes. The oatmeal soothes dry, itchy skin, and the milk acts as an exfoliant to help get rid of dry and dead skin cells. Finish off with pure shea butter as a moisturizer or a product that contains shea butter

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From New Beauty:

Doctors have long been looking for a way to give patients the benefits of Botox without the needle. (You may recall, for example, the Botox cream being tested for hyperhidrosis.) The latest efforts involve Botox-soaked sponges, and the effects are surprisingly promising.

It has already been established that Botox injections can help the symptoms of rhinitis, which include a chronically runny nose, sneezing and congestion. German researchers, testing an alternative to injections, inserted sponges filled with Botox into participants' nostrils for 30 minutes, and then had the participants keep a "nose diary" for three months.

Patients who received the Botox sponge treatment scored higher in all aspects of symptom relief than those who did not, leading researchers to believe that this could be an effective implementation.

"We've shown that the minimally invasive application method of BTA (botulinum toxin A) with a sponge is a safe, painless method which can lead to a long lasting reduction of nasal hypersecretion," said study author Rainer Laskawi.

The anatomy of the nostril is different than that of the forehead and other areas where Botox may be used for cosmetic purposes, so the potency of the sponge method is hard to predict in the aesthetic arena. However, those of us who are disinclined to opt for injections are hopeful that further research shows promise for wrinkle relaxation.

Are you kidding me?  Could needle-less Botox be in our future?  I haven't "gone there" yet...and probably one of the reasons why is due to my fear of needles!  If this becomes a reality, I am sooo going to check it out!  Now if they'd just invent vacuumless lipo, I'd be in heaven!

It's especially nice for very dry skin types.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons canned organic pumpkin
1 teaspoon agave sweetener
1 tablespoon softened organic butter

To Make
Combine everything together and mix well to make a smooth paste. Make sure your face is clean. Spread Honey Pumpkin Spread over your face in an even layer. Rest for 15 minutes. Rinse and enjoy the softened skin.

Hmmm ... Can't use it all at one time? Since it's fresh, you can refrigerate it for a few days. But I have a better idea. Why not spread it over a slice of warm toast and enjoy it with a cup of your favorite tea. Who says pumpkins are just for Halloween!

This year’s fashionistas will be showing off ultra-skinny jeans, leather leggings, and believe it or not – sheer clothing!   With the holidays approaching, and party invites already in the mail, now is the time to get in your body in shape for the winter season.

Feel like you got something to hide?  Before you consider hibernation, learn more about SmoothShapes – the most effective body shaping and cellulite removal treatment on the market.

SmoothShapes is a totally non-invasive, painless cosmetic procedure that feels like a massage, but has results comparable to liposuction.  The treatment has steadily gained popularity being touted as the “cellulite cure” by the Today Show, Vogue, InStyle, Shape and more.  Recent studies also show it reduces inches in the thigh area.  Finally, the perfect solution for form-fitting clothes.

SmoothShapes works with a combination vacuum device and laser heat energy that pulls up and stretches the skin and tissues, stimulates circulation, and strengthens the skin tissues overall.  This technology is much more effective than standard cellulite body wraps, creams and full-body massages that claim to reduce cellulite. The intensive massage action of SmoothShapes can be very effective for body contouring, and may also be beneficial for those who have undergone liposuction and are looking for an effective skin tightening treatment.

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