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Acne Article. For example, Sodium Laurel Sulfate is highly comedogenic. This ingredient is present in almost all shampoos and in a lot of face, body & hand cleansers. Sodium Laurel Sulfate leaves a film on the skin and contributes to the clogging of the skin. Some people get comedones (pimples) on their hair line and even in their scalp from these hair care products. What's worse, is when you have been told to use a face cleanser with this ingredient in it by a skin care professional and you continue to break out! This has happened to me and it is very frustrating. Another big culprit in makeup is Bismuth Oxychloride.

So, despite the myths out there about acne, one thing is certain: ingredients are the most important factor in choosing your skin care. A comprehentive list of ingredients that must be eliminated can be found at Acne Comedogenic Ingredients List. Shaping Up on Saturday: Bella Shares Moves to Tone Your Muffin Top! A few weekends ago, I met one of my readers, Bella, who happens to own a fitness studio here in Houston called Bella Body Fitness.I asked Bella if she could contribute to my blog once in awhile because I know you ladies are always looking for new workout moves. This one is called "Tone Up Your Muffin Top Workout," and I love it because your love handles can be a tough area to target. Move: the Mermaid 1. Start on your side, arm extended, hand behind your head and ankles crossed. 2. Raise legs and squeeze your oblique at the top. Lower legs and repeat 10-15 Repetitions Move: Hip Dip 1.

Start in low plank position on your forearms 2. Move: Starship 1. Let me know how it goes for you and thank you Bella for contributing!

Hair

Spiral curls hair tutorial – for long or short hair! I’m SOOOOOO excited to share one of my favorite hairstyles…Spiral Curls! It is seriously easy, you just have to get used to the wrapping then you will be a pro. It literally takes me 15 minutes max. I took these pictures a day after I did the tutorial, so you can see compared to the video how different a day can make. I have this spiral curl hairstyle this older post if you want to see it in a different setting. Preparation: After I wash my hair, I put a soft gel in, comb it through once then let it air dry or hair dry it with my head upside down. 1. 2. 3. Can you tell that my husband did the first 10 seconds and I did the rest? Summery soft flat Iron curl hair tutorial.

I love this hair do because it takes a quick 10 minutes or so and it lasts for days. It also looks so carefree and easy, perfect for Summer! It can easily dress up a simple outfit consisting of a tee, sneakers, and skinnies or it can totally give off a fun 70′s vibe with high waisted wide leg jeans, chunky wedges and a hint of crochet. The possibilities are endless! My favorite hairdo because of the versatility! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Shopping

10 Fun DIY Bath Recipes. Let's MakeUp: Beach Beauty. I wanted an easy, natural look for my trip to the beach. In fact, I only took a few select beauty products with me. My major criteria was that each product had to have the staying power to last through the sun, surf and sand. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the ones I chose stood up to the test and thought I'd share my faves with you today!

Wanna recreate my easy, breezy beauty look for the beach? In my beauty bag: 1. 2. 4. Now, for the lips! 5. 6. And, that's it! Do you guys have any favorite makeup products or tips you'd like to share?