About Face

I am SO wanting to try this! The tape thing is very interesting; I would not have thought of that one.

Every 30-60 days, your skin completely replaces itself by eliminating dead cells and allowing new cells to flourish. This sloughing-off process keeps your skin healthy and looking more youthful. Unfortunately, environmental debris, including makeup, can impede the removal of dead skin cells and keep younger cells hidden beneath.

Properly exfoliating is crucial to healthy skin, and Young Living’s Satin Facial Scrub, Mintgently reveals a more radiant, younger-looking complexion. Its effective removal of cells also facilitates the absorption of nourishing serums and moisturizers designed to prolong a youthful appearance.

We suggest that you exfoliate twice a week; however, depending on your skin type and climate, you can easily determine if you need to treat your face more or less by simply applying a clear piece of tape on your forehead. Gently rub it over your skin and remove. If flakes of skin are on the tape, it’s time to exfoliate.

For those who have never tried Satin Facial Scrub, Mint, you are in for a treat. Be prepared to have your skin look and feel smoother, softer, and younger.

I would love to hear what you think!

Gloria Russo—YL Product Marketing Manager

DIY Shaving Cream

The other day I was talking to some old acquaintances, who asked me what I do for a living. When I said that I work for Young Living Essential Oils, the questions started pouring in. The one question they asked that stuck in my mind was, “What exactly can you do with essential oils?” The obvious answers are to diffuse them, take some internally, and apply some topically. However, I started thinking that maybe it is better to have more specific uses for essential oils and everyday ways to experience their therapeutic benefits. Because of this, I would like to dedicate time to new ideas each month on the product blog.

Earlier this week I shared a recipe from one of our distributors that was sure to bring good health to your dinner table using essential oils.

Today I’d like to share something a little different. Here’s a simple alternative to store-bought shaving cream with a Young Living twist that will keep your skin smooth and hydrated.

Easy Homemade Shaving Cream

What You Need:

• 2 tablespoons V-6^™ Vegetable Oil Complex

• 2 teaspoons Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner or Lavender Mint Conditioner

• 2 drops cedarwood essential oil

• 2 drops lavender essential oil

• 1 drop lime essential oil

Preparation:

• Mix the cedarwood, lavender, and lime essential oils in a bowl.

• Add the V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and stir.

• Add the conditioner of choice to the mixture and whip it until it is light and creamy.

• Gently apply to your face, legs, or other areas and begin shaving.

The beauty of this recipe is that you can substitute a wide array of oils for your own personal needs.

Enjoy—and please share your experience below.

Marco Colindres III—YL Product Marketing Manager

Blog URL: http://blog.youngliving.com/do-it-yourself-shaving-cream/#.UU7BExzvusY