Sunny Day Category
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE? ARGANICA SKINCARE- A MIRACLE BEAUTY PRODUCT
Acupuncturist JODIE TASSELLO, and wellness pioneer BIANCA BELDINI co-founded Arganica skincare to educate, empower and protect the Moroccan argan forest. The argan tree is a slow growing tree found exclusively in Southwest Morocco. In some places, the argan forest is already damaged, resulting in the retreat of the argan tree and desert encroachment. In response, a government-supported program was initiated in Morocco to rescue the argan tree via sustainable forestry by women’s cooperatives. Here’s where Arganica Skincare comes in, When you purchase a bottle of Arganica argan oil you are not only being kind to your skin, but also empowering woman’s cooperatives and protecting the Moroccan argan forest. Your purchase of Arganica’s Argan Oil not only benefits your skin but empowers the women who produce it while protecting the argan forest.
Honestly speaking, while it’s great to have a product that gives back, if it’s not the real deal, Haleh.tv’s beauty column Sunny Day will choose to give to charity instead. What I’m most interested in is beauty products that are greatly effective, revolutionary, and well priced for what you are getting. Each product is personally tested and used religously until end use. I then come back to you to determine if it’s hype, or actually does something. From there I always include a twist, or my creative use of the product. The good news is, Arganica argan oil is a gem of a muli task beauty product and worth every penny.
Argan oil is the buzz ingredient on the market right now. Since I am a beauty junkie, and have been following it for a couple of years, I can really claim the difference between Arganica and all those other cats out there. Arganica goes directly to the source of the ingredient, and is the only one that uses the cold pressed method. Previously, I had been using Josie Maran skincare argan oil, and while the product did provide some benefits, there was a huge difference in the formulation. Arganica’s one of a kind blend of 100% organic cold-pressed argan oil infused with therapeutic grade essential oils insures it properly absorbing. Argan kernels when cold pressed supply the skin with the highest amount of nutrients to support and fortify it’s proper texture, moisture retention and barrier protection. The Josie Maran oil does not use this method, sits on top of your skin, and seems to include other additives even though the ingredients list 100% pure argan oil. Other lines such as Aveda Green Science include Argan oil, however there are many other additives, and it’s listing is towards the end of the ingredients which means the concentration and effectiveness is nowhere near as high.
After prolonged usage, one of the most noticeable benefits was a true balance in my combo skin which was completely impossible to achieve previously, now it is no longer dry or oily. One feat that those with this skin type can vouch for! Most people think that putting oil on your skin can cause breakouts, but it actually does the opposite, causes it to produce less oil and balance out. Other than that my skin has a constant great glow which no late night out ( and you know as a lover of nightlife, I have many of those!) can destroy. With essential oils of Frankincense and Lavender, it’s luxurious to put in your bathwater, and I also love dabbing a little over my traditional smokey eye makeup when it’s done for a greasey bedroom rocker eye effect. Other than these uses see benefits below, and click on the link to purchase your essential product for 2010. Looking amazing and helping those in need is exactly what Sunny day beauty is about. Giving is getting, and getting is giving.
The synergy of Arganica’s products:
1) reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
2) are rich in proteins shown to tighten and protect skin’s elasticity
3) contains a sebum regulating action to neutralize oily skin
4) reduces scars from chicken pox or acne
5) hydrates the skin by restoring its natural barrier and neutralizing free radicals
6) helps prevent stretch marks from preganancy or weight fluctutations
7) helpful for acne, eczema and psoriasis
strengthens brittle nails
FROM BLACK TO BLONDE, MY PLATINUM EXPERIENCE
When I first decided to go blonde, the idea shook me up terribly considering how many years of previous temptation I had tortured myself with. To me, platinum blonde is a state of mind and coolness that screams both Hollywood and vixen. What was a girl to do when faced with the thought of possibly wreaking the shit out of her jet-black locks? Call in expert hair colorist Anthony Palermo. I have to admit; I have a rather biased opinion of Anthony Leonard salon, since they where behind the glow in the dark threaded wonder meets “ I just did it myself” cool girl hair that they concocted for my Spring/Summer 2010 show. While he started painting on a special creme/gel bleach that lifts the darkness out of your hair at a slower rate which lessens the damage, Anthony mentions that he was the one responsible for one of the most genius hair color jobs in movie history, Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream. I nearly fall off my chair. That faded, I used to color my hair dark root to light tip to a surfer blonde hair color has been my other hair color dream for years. Needless to say, seven hours later, I emerged my platinum blonde alter ego, feeling like a pop star and shocking myself at my own refection.
To maintain this look for six months thereafter requires some adjustments. I am definitely the product junky that can help you make it happen.
-Deep conditioners are your best friend as a blonde, do one at least once a week. Try Barex Italiana Colourlife Masque , which is heat, activated with antioxidants. Kerastase Chroma Reflect Masque saves your hair color brings out mirror like shine. Good-looking hair has shine, and blonde hair is the most difficult color to get shining.
-Use a deeply hydrating shampoo, conditioner, and protection creme after you towel dry your hair. I was recently turned on to Morrocanioil hair products and the only thing I can say is AMAZING!!! The key ingredient is Argan oil, a powerful antioxidant and UV protector, rich in vitamins and natural elements that fortify the hair, to improve elasticity, and shield against environmental stressors. What makes this revolutionary is that while most products sit on top of your hair offering a temporary fix that washes right off, Morrocanoil restructures your hair from within making it healthier with every use. The first time I used this product, I was shocked to find how baby soft, shiny and bouncy it came out.
After a couple of months living out the blonde of my dreams, it was time to settle into the reality that jet-black is who I am. Sunny day is a beauty column where I try the looks that most will tell you is impossible, unflattering, not conventionally considered beautiful, and takes a certain state of mind and expression. . Like most iconic beauty moments, the Mod eyelash, glam rock androgynous make up, or the Mohawk, it takes fearless know how to pull them off. I’m here to offer you both the know how, stories, and mischief that happen along the way. Pulling off black to blonde and discovering a different part of you is what haleh.tv beauty is about, a sunny day indeed
