Friday, February 15, 2019

Anxiety Skincare During Awards Season: Cannabliss Organic, Sagely Naturals, & Knours.

By Laura Medina

Beneath all that gloss of glamour during Awards Season, there is a lot of pressure and stress due to expectations and living up to high standards, all within being nominated and invited in a month before the big shows of Golden Globe, Grammy, and Oscar.  The nominees and guests need immediate help-quick.

All those nerves causes break-outs, psoriasis, and eczema when people least need them.

This is when these innovative CBD cannabis-chilling and hormone-regulating skincare comes in, just handy.

Not only do the lotions and potions and serums naturally hydrate and calm down dermis aliments, the cannabis extracted away from THC, aids in calming and soothing both nerves and the accompanying skin reactions.


There are 85 compounds unique to the cannabis plant called cannabinoids, the two most prominent being CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found primarily in hemp, and THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid found primarily in marijuana that produces the feeling of being high.

Both CBD and THC react with cannabinoid receptors found in the human body and brain, called the endocannabinoid system. When CBD bonds with the body’s receptors, it helps maintain vital health functions and brings balance to the body.

CBD promises many health benefits and does not contain any harmful chemicals. There is no evidence showing CBD to have any negative effects – even for pregnant women and children.

CBD is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging agent. Studies have shown CBD supports collagen production and cell regeneration. It rejuvenates, moisturizes and renews skin for a radiant, youthful glow and works wonders on skin conditions.


CBD is a plant compound found in hemp. CBD isn’t exclusive to hemp; it actually can be found in other plants we eat every day, like broccoli and kale.

A natural, non-psychoactive compound promoting everyday balance, health and wellness.

The Endocannabinoid System is involved in establishing and maintaining human health. Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune system.
CBD helps promote a healthy state of balance in the mind and body.
Hemp has been used traditionally since 2700 B.C. because of the way it interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system
Cannabinoids -- CBD being one of over 100 different ones -- have been used for many years to promote health and wellness. CBD continues to be studied for its ability to support a healthy mind and body.
Experiencing the Benefits Without the “High,..”
Removing all traces of THC from our products means people can experience the supportive benefits of this underutilized plant, without worrying about getting “high”.
Remove THC from products, what remains is a plethora of other helpful compounds that get extracted alongside CBD. Its entourage includes primary and secondary therapeutic constituents of the hemp plant, like other cannabinoids, vitamins, and minerals.
CBD Minus the Munchies,..
CBD doesn’t bind to a specific receptor in the brain like THC does which is what causes these outcomes. 
There is, unfortunately, still a lot of stigma associated with cannabis due in part to the psychoactive effects of THC. CBD it’s straight-edged cousin, creating a new story that has a safe, effective, plant-based approach to wellbeing at its heart.

Take CBD in the Morning to...

  • Start your day with clarity
    You know those mornings where “brain fog” is harder to shift than usual? While CBD is not going to give you a quick jolt (save that for your morning coffee!), CBD helps to promote a healthy state of balance in the mind.We also decided to pair the CBD in ourTranquility Cream with bergamot (mood elevating) and lavender oil (promotes a sense of peace and clarity) for an added lift!
  • Help you cope with challenging moments
    We can’t always know what life will throw at us, so taking CBD in the morning puts you ahead of the game. CBD engages with cannabinoid receptors in the brain to facilitate relaxation, plus we incorporate co-ingredients like Ashwagandha and Holy Basil which support healthy moods and a healthy response to moments of unease.
  • Hit the ground running
    It’s not just our minds that need a kickstart first thing, after a night of stillness our bodies can feel a bit stiff. CBD paired with spice heavyweight, turmeric, helps refresh and revive the body leaving you feeling more comfortable and ready to live your fullest life.
  • Kickstart your morning workout right
    If you exercise in the morning, consider throwing CBD into your gym bag. Use itbefore your workout to stimulate and warm up your muscles and/orpost-workout to rejuvenate and revive your body after a tough sweat session.

Take CBD at Night-Time to...

  • Wind down after a hectic day
    If you’re looking for a healthy and clean way to replenish and relax your mind and body after a big day, CBD is a great choice in the evening. In addition to CBD, we incorporate the essential oils of ashwagandha (supports a healthy mood), magnolia bark (helps you relax), holy basil (encourages a healthy response to occasional stress), and English lavender (promotes calm and relaxation) in our Tranquility Collection.
  • Close all the “open tabs” of your mind
    Collapsing onto the couch or into bed does little to help your wired mind and body shut down. CBD can help inspire feelings of tranquility and relaxation by helping you find your “off” switch and prepare your body and mind to retire for the evening with an empty mind, not a full one.
  • Reduce Night-time Discomfort
    Dial down the temporary or occasional physical discomfort that can lead to interrupted sleep or makes getting to sleep difficult by promoting balance and setting yourself up for a restful night under the covers.
There's more to calming nerves and complexion thru CBD.
There are essential oils and extractions to regulate your hormones from stress break-outs, whether it be rashes, flaky skin, or stress-acne pimples and even more stress-inducing acne scars.
Knours uses Olive oil, loaded with nourishing fatty acids & antioxidants, including Vitamin E. Locks in moisture for smooth, supple, and resilient skin. Jojoba oil, replenishing emollient that’s ultra-similar to skin’s natural oils. Absorbs quickly and leaves your skin baby soft. Aloe vera Instantly calms red, irritated skin with its incredibly soothing, hydrating, and protective properties. Ceramide NP supports your natural moisture barrier for skin that looks and feels plump, bouncy & wayyy more hydrated. 
Glycerin absorbs water from the air and pulls it into your skin for maximum moisture.
Sodium hyaluronate is an hydration-replenishing powerhouse. Improves the look of fine lines & wrinkles. Boosts your healthy glow. Sweet almond oil is a nourishing hypoallergenic oil rich in Vitamin E for really silky, younger-looking skin. Niacinamide visibly plumps your skin up with moisture. Bonus: It makes your pores, lines, and wrinkles less noticeable. Shea butter is an extra-creamy emollient with essential fatty acids for soft & smooth skin that glows. Baobab seed oil  is an age-defying moisturizer with skin-loving vitamins, minerals, and Omega fatty acids. Honey is a radiance-boosting moisturizer with concentrated antioxidants. Extra gentle for irritated skin. Rose water is a naturally quenches, calms, and conditions your skin when it needs moisture. Centella asiatica is a soothing & fortifying extract with concentrated amino acids to support your skin’s protective barrier. Mugwort is an herbal extract that moisturizes & calms for skin that looks and feels more resilient.  Camellia japonica seed oil is hydrating, fortifying, and really nutrient-rich. Helps soften rough, dry patches. Fermented extracts is loaded with natural enzymes that purify and renew your skin. Made from sake, pumpkin, and hibiscus flowers. Gingko biloba is invigorating & moisturizing with powerful antioxidants that protect your skin. 

Whether it be cannabis/CBD or effective all-naturals to soothes and calm down your nerves and skin, if you feel better, you'll appear better enough to glow, if you're on the red carpet or not.
























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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Brian Jory, M.D.'s Cupid on Trial & Amy Stanton's The Feminine Revolution and Bouquet Bar Treats, Happy Valentine's Day.

By Laura Medina

Dr. Brian Jory proved that love can be a battlefield, unfortunately, his book, "Cupid on Trial."http://brianjory.com/cupid-on-trial/

He removed the rose-colored glasses to reveal that love isn't all sunshine and roses.  He filled his book with stormy tales of love gone wrong, turbulence, being pushed to the brink, and unexpected situations.

He separates the fluff from the real relationships, to answer truthfully, "What is love?"

He exposes when love gets tough.


To properly prepare for love as a battlefield, you gotta like whatever you like about yourself, coupled or single.

Foreword by volleyball amazon and Alpha Male wife, Gabrielle Reece, Amy Stanton and Catherine Connors' "The Feminine Revolution" took what was  considered frivolous and silly as essential female and there isn't nothing wrong with that.

They ask people to owe up to their femininity and glorify it as positive strength to balance out the masculine traits that the majority have.

In this book, there is no right or wrong.

All this scribe's friend always say, balance.


While you're diving deep into "what love is," you can practice self-care with treating yourself by gifting yourself or for others by gift boxes from Bouquet Bar.

These gift boxes come in two, three, and six sections where they can be mix and match with forever mini roses or succulents or floral bouquet, chocolate caramel or chocolate popcorn, and gummi candies.

While learning the maps of relationship battlefields from "Cupid on Trial" and "The Feminine Revolution" and snacking on Bouquet Boxes, love starts with you.
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Monday, February 11, 2019

Grammy Week is Galentine's Week, Girls Love It!

By Laura Medina

The week leading up to the Grammy Awards on Sunday night is called Grammy Week, a week long celebration of and for music.  In other words, it rocks!

Thursday night is always "glam slam night," and this past Thursday night is no exception.


"Grammy Thursday" kicked off with Sephora x Proactive.  Conveniently, they picked Grammy Week to strike two birds with one stone.  It's the same time they debut Proactive's 5-years brand ambassador, Maite Perroni, to a larger American audience as they announce that Sephora is going to carry Proactive in their stores.  How convenient. 


Leaning into an emerging demographic of Gen-Zers, Maite explained that Proactive had always help her with her acne, very predominate with Latin complexion.  Now that Sephora is going to carry Proactive, Maite is more than thrilled to celebrate than give a private concert among hard-core Sephora supporters, during Grammy Week.


Whatever was on display, are the same kits used to celebrate Sephora's Proactive release.


Two blocks away and dashing a mere two blocks to the Grammy Museum, fittingly enough, the states of Louisiana and Mississippi and the City of the Blues, Memphis, TN, had joined forces to showcase and honor their local musicians who always end up being nominated or winning a Grammy, not a bad track record.

When this "glam slammed" scribe snuck in, contemporary soul-funk Sean Ardoin was just starting to rock the stage.


Then, traditional Creole-Indian, Mardi Gras but contemporary, multi-cultural Cha Wa proves it's a demographic and musical gumbo that keeps tradition alive and well into the 21st century, without skipping a beat and still getting nominated at the Grammys.  It's a traditional well-earned.


This concert's finale is when Louisiana, Mississippi, and Memphis team up together to do Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" lyric "Rolling Down the River," since that night's theme is "A Night on the River," honoring the mighty Mississippi River that birth, cultivate and nourish then carry the musical traditions of jazz, blues, soul, rock, and country up and down America then out to the greater world.



After the two and an half hour concert, the famish folks were rewarded with a buffet rich in down-home Delta cuisine that would be consider gourmet elsewhere: crawfish/crawdaddy pot pie, fried catfish nugget sandwich sliders, cornbread muffins, shrimp cocktail galore, and mini pecan pie tarts.



Don't worry, the guests burnt even more calories jamming, grooving, and rocking to an high school rock/soul band belting out classic rock and soul tunes.


The day after, Grammy Friday, is both a recovery and prep day for the big night, the Grammy Awards on Grammy Sunday.

There are last-minute help through PureTrim's refreshingly fruity, powdered Boost Teas support your metabolism and reduce your appetite and food cravings, the day after the kick-off parties and days before the big night, https://www.puretrim.com/

If that wasn't enough, Camouflage Cellulite Shapewear is here to help you slide into your Grammy outfit, http://www.camouflagecellulite.com/

Honestly, truth be told, gifting suites are an awesome places and events to discover new yummy, innovate food snacks that are healthy as they are gourmet.


Frill USA healthy ice cream is the latest fun discovery.

This healthy is low in sugar and rich in fiber.  The richer in fiber, the lower in sugar...all natural sugar from fruits and dates.  Safe and fun enough and still natural enough for diabetics.  Good enough for Grammy performers and guests.

The Refreshing Green Frill Ice Cream is a frozen salad, great on a Summer day and night or for people who hate salads.

Chocoholics won't skip a beat with their Intense Chocolate Ice Cream.

At an earlier, previous Grammy gifting suite, this starving scribe discovered Krave Beef Jerky, a juicy and moist beef jerky brand that is now a supermarket hit, https://www.kravejerky.com/

African Millennium Foundation (AMF) seeks to target poverty, hunger and disease at its very root by providing African women and children with the necessary tools for achieving self-sufficiency, benefitted from last Friday's Grammy Gifting suite.

Since not everyone, much less all the nominees will win the big prize, goody bags also comfort sore souls who were this close to winning.

The GRAMMY Gift Lounge​will be open to presenters and performers during three full days of rehearsals.  The performers and presenters treat the official GRAMMY Gift Lounge as a break and pampering room, leading up to the big night.
          
This year’s gift lounge is once again presented by​MTG,​a global product innovator,​who will be gifting their contouring​ReFa CAXA RAY beauty roller and transformative​COLLAGEN ENRICH​beauty beverage. Other #GRAMMYGiftLounge selections will include​23andMe​Health + Ancestry Service; World Qreators  Japanese Meditation Zen “Ishiki” VR/360 experience; Alpha Priority Worldwide ​VIP airport greeters + ground transportation services; ​gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally-sweetened, guilt-free chocolate from Good Girl Chocolate; Grossé Japan ​award-winning museum-quality costume jewelry;​It’s a 10 Haircare  salon-quality hair dryer, He’s a 10 Men’s Collection and Miracle Blow Dry Collection;​Millianna​feather cuffs and shoewelry​; Neoteny ​Anti-Aging Skincare ​gift sets from Dr. Lawton Tang; a year’s supply of Oxygenetix ​breathable oxygenating foundation; PRSVR​stylish men’s, women’s and children’s premium apparel;​ Source Naturals ​nutritional supplements; and ​truth​ “Don’t Get Played” gaming gift sets. Talent will also haul away a preassembled ​GRAMMY Gift Bag filled with a diverse portfolio of brands ranging from fun to functional. The #GRAMMYGiftBag will include items from​ Art by ​Andrea Trantham,          Bedding Bandz, Biblical Threads, Blazon, Blue Diamond Almonds, Blush & Whimsy, Bob’s Better Bars, Bombas, Chocolates by Maria, City Threads, CloSYS Oral Care, Complete Nutrition Prime DRIVE, Crème of Nature, Detoxwater, EggMazing, Golden Door, GRAMMY Museum, Inspire Me Bracelets, Instytutum, Joico, Knotty Floss, Kusshi, Longbottom & Co., Love Is Stronger Than Hate, Lumene, Manuka Honey, Modern Pet Portraiture by Diana Lundin, Movemints, Music Connection, My Creative Candle, Naipo, Old Spice Fresher Collection, Optimum Nutrition, Organic Hair Care, Patchology, Pepperidge Farm            Milano, Pinkfong Baby Shark Song Doll, Rockstar Jewelry, Safety Dog Leash, Salix Lotion, San Clemente Cookie Dough Co., Saturday Samurai Apparel, Sherry Ratay, Shorebags, smartDOT, Sofi La Fleur, Sonya Dakar, Soul Shropshire, Southern Wicked Lemonade, Stash, Steam Clip, Still Standing Spray, StiQit, Sue Phillips of Scenterprises, Sumptuous Lollies, Sutra Beauty, SWAK by WowWee, TAPS for Hope, The Beauty Book for Brain Cancer, The Gods, The Green Garmento, Tom’s of Maine, Tru Niagen, 23andMe.

MTG
MTG, a global product innovator, will be featuring two items:
ReFa CAXA RAY:  A platinum, waterproof facial contouring tool with solar-powered microcurrent technology that helps visibly diminish puffiness for sharper, more enhanced-looking features.  https://www.refausa.com/shop/refa-caxa-ray.html
ReFa COLLAGEN ENRICH: Formulated with concentrated high-purity, low-molecular collagen along with Cysteine Peptide and vitamin C, ReFa COLLAGEN ENRICH has a delicious flavor and is rapidly absorbed for superior beautifying benefits. https://www.refausa.com/shop/refa-collagen-enrich.html
GOOD GIRL CHOCOLATE
At last, a chocolate you can enjoy guilt-free! Good Girl Chocolate is unlike anything you have ever tasted.  Good Girl Chocolate is gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened. It will appeal to your sweet tooth, satisfy your chocolate craving, and as an added benefit, it is made with organic low- glycemic sweeteners.
IT’S A 10 HAIRCARE
Salon quality deserves the best, which is why we designed this hair dryer with the industry’s best components, from the 100% copper motor, to the ionic power output, your hair will be dry quicker, meaning less damage, a better shine, and ultimately healthier hair.
He’s a 10 Men’s Haircare offers exceptional cleansing, conditioning, and control for all types of men’s hair.   It’s a 10 Miracle Blow Dry Collection remedies split ends, protects against heat and humidity, detangles, reduces frizz, and leaves hair so silky that it’s explosively shiny.
NEOTENY ANTI-AGING SKINCARE by DR. LAWTON TANG
Committed to innovating the highest quality skincare products for all skin types and ethnic groups, only superior and evidence-based materials and products have gone into designing treatment-based protocols.  Gift set includes: Babyface - Pear White Hydration Mask, RBF - Firming Ageless Infusion, Neoteny - Luminous Lightning Serum, Neoteny - Ageless Infusion Serum and Neoteny - Wrinkle Reduction Moisturizer.
OXYGENETIX
A year’s supply of revolutionary Oxygenating Foundation (breathable formula that promotes healing and provides complete coverage) and Oxygenating Hydro-Matrix.
BLUSH & WHIMSY MAGICAL COLOR CHANGING LIPSTICK
Let purple reign in the color of royalty! From a prince to Cinderella stories, Royal Blush reminds us that dreams do come true. Scent: Grape. Products assembled, packaged, and shipped by disabled veterans.
INSTYTUTUM
C-Illuminating 3D Moisturizer: for an amazing immediate illuminating glow and a supple, plump, healthy and intensely hydrated radiant skin. This super-charged anti-aging formula is a real multi-tasker and has too many benefits to count. The innovative texture will blur, enhance and reflect your complexion.
Resurfacing Glow Toner: the Resurfacing Glow Toner chemically exfoliates the skin’s surface to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, uneven skin tone and helps to brighten, clarify and smooth the complexion. It also effectively reduces sebum production and impurities.

JOICO
Luster Lock treatment and Luster Lock Leave-in for healthy shiny hair.
LUMENE
Replenish even the driest skin with Lumene’s Nordic-C [Valo] Arctic Berry Cocktail Brightening Hydra Oil.  This unique bi-phase hydra-oil features a luxurious blend of Wild Arctic Cloudberry and Cranberry 
Seed Oils with a vitamin cocktail of C, B3 and B5, omega fatty acids and Pure Arctic Spring Water to leave skin perfectly hydrated, radiant and velvety smooth.  

MANUKA HONEY
Manuka Honey, harvested only in remote and pristine places in New Zealand, is a global sensation. Millions of users worldwide consume a teaspoon a day in warm water, with tea, or as a spread on toast. There are fantastic benefits for overall health, for digestion, for voice, and for skin. Many companies produce Manuka Honey, but in a recent test for purity and potency Good Morning America determined that Manuka Health produced the very best Manuka Honey found anywhere
PATCHOLOGY
Every now and then, we could use a little help in the glow department. And these Vitamin C-packed eye gels will do just that. Paired with Green Tea Extract to lighten the appearance of dark circles, Mulberry Extract to illuminate from within and light-catching Pearlescent Minerals for an instant glow, you’re about to see things on the bright side.
OLD SPICE FRESHER COLLECTION BODY WASH
Old Spice, the men’s grooming authority, introduces the all-new Fresher Collection delivering real freshness forged with real ingredients for the elevated grooming regimen guys deserve.

OPTIMUM NUTRITION
Please enjoy the Optimum Nutrition Salted Toffee Crisp Bar for a high-protein, great-tasting snack!

ORGANIC HAIR CARE
At Organic Hair Care, we create a synergy between science and nature, by offering safe, effective, and green beauty care that is made in the USA. We ensure that harmful chemicals are kept out of our products.  Organic Hair Care was created to make it easy for families to find safe, natural alternatives for your everyday beauty needs. Gift Box includes Shampoo, Conditioner and Styling Products.
Just simply use this goody bag list as your shopping list for your own big days and nights.
It's tis the season, Awards Season.  Next up, the Oscars and Oscar Week.





















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