The Beauty Detox Solution.

The Beauty Detox Solution book is one book that you can't go wrong with. Written by Kimberly Synder, and raved by Dr. Mehmet Oz, this book has everything you need to know to achieve that radiant skin, have renewed energy, and get that ideal body. I've learned a lot from this book. I was drawn to the book after reading a section in Part One, which had me thinking....OMG She's RIGHT! This book is jam-packed and essential to your health, many of her suggestions have been incorporated into my daily routine (i.e. Hot water with half the juice of a lemon every morning) along with tasty healthy recipes. I don't want to spoil it for all of you, just go get it! Its a cheap investment, you've got nothing to lose!

Book Excerpt...

"The gorilla is a natural vegetarian 

[Our genetic makeup is similar to monkeys, chimps, and gorillas; 99.4%] .

...... So what happens when we have the genetic makeup of a gorilla but eat like a tiger? Trouble! We are going against the natural laws of Biology.. ----page 3

CO-WASHing...

Co-Washing is a term that may sound foreign to many, but the term is definitely not complicated. Co-washing is simply defined as washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo; also known as conditioner washing. By co-washing your hair, you can minimize breakage, strengthen your hair, and cut down on frizzness. Co-washing also helps promote thickness. You can also co-wash hair extensions  I co-wash my hair 2 to 3 times a week with a cheapie conditioner from local stores in my area, but recently I have been purchasing them in bulk from Amazon.com, simply because I use this product a lot. My staple brand of conditioners comes from the Herbal Essence Line (Wonderful Smell).

Two Herbal Essence Conditioners that I currently have (You can definitely notice that I use them):

Amazon Links to Bulk Buying of Herbal Essence Conditioner: Three Pack 23.7 oz

FUN EXFOLIATION: CURE AQUA GEL

 I know many people who find it hard to be consistent with a skin care regimen, and the only way I can help them become consistent is by creating a regimen with "fun" products. One step to a skin care regimen is exfoliation. Exfoliation is simple way to remove dead skin cells from your skin, resulting in a fresher, brighter, even complexion  & should be done once or twice a week depending on your skin type. For the exfoliation step I recommend Natural Cure Aqua Gel. This exfoliator is a top selling product from Japan  that is made up of 

"90% revitalized hydrogen water, natural plant extracts from aloe vera, gingko, and rosemary, and is free from preservatives, fragrance, artificial coloring or alcohol."

If you have a dull skin tone, enlarged pores, or blackheads, this is the product to run to. All you have to do is apply a quarter size amount of this product to a clean face, rub, and watch as dead skin balls appear before your eyes. This product is great and gentle for pre-teen and teen skin-regimens; as they find it simply amazing!

I borrowed my cousin's hand (She loves this stuff, 15yo) and snapped some pictures of this fun, cool effect.

 This is my second time purchasing the Natural Cure Aqua Gel. The first time I purchased it, I spent $50, but you can get it for $39 at Amazon.com (Link Below). An alternative to this product is the Aloette Restorative Enzyme Peel that runs around $39 also.

7 Years Younger

I remember receiving an email from the Good Housekeeping website promoting the free trial of this book. The agreement was to keep the book for 21-days and send it back if you weren't satisfied with it. If you wanted to keep the book you would start paying installment payments of $9.47 or make one full payment of $37.95. I started out placing my order for this book, but stopped at the payment section (All I did was fill out my name, address, email and zip code information).  A confirmation link was sent to my email anyway without my debit card input. It took about two weeks to receive the book.

7 Years Younger is targeted to women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and up. It aids women in constructing a 7- week plan to help them look and feel 7 years younger.  This book has received an outstanding review from Dr. Oz, and actual people have followed the 7-week-anti-aging plan, receieving outstanding results.

Honestly, I have had an interest in beauty and health for some years now, so a wide-part of this book, I already knew. I can say that this book does recommend specific products and  recipes to use and make that are beneficial to the 7-week plan.  I gave this book to my mother who is 53 years old, and less educated on health and beauty information. She loves this book, and finds it very helpful; as in most of the information is beneficial to her age group. If I didn't know a lot about the information, I would find this book very helpful as well. I can say that this book sums of everything that you need to know. Bottom line,  7 Years Younger is a great investment, and my mother can’t put this book down.

Here are some links to alternatives to books like 7 Years Younger.
1001 Forever Beauty Tips :Click Here!  
Reverse The Aging Process & Extend Lifespan: Click Here!
*E-Book*The True Beauty Promise:Click Here!   

 **Great Christmas Present; Gift Wrap Available through Amazon Link Below**

You can pre-order this book through Amazon (Link Below) for $17.95. The title will be released on January 1. 2013

TOP 3 FACIAL CLEANSERS

1. Canus Goat Milk Soap
Canus Goat Milk is a great smelling natural soap that contains Lactic Acid, which helps even out and brighten your complexion. It lathers well & is very very creamy. This soap is highly moisturizing, and removes impurities and makeup without drying out my face. It is gentle to use for the whole family & comes in different scents. The company also makes Goat Milk Lotion. A bar of this soap lasts a while and it is not an expensive investment.I find myself reaching for this bar a lot over my other facial products.

2. Clear Essence Blemish Control Wash

This facial cleanser is perfect for anyone of color.This product controls bacteria & oil buildup which helps prevent & get rid of acne. This wash feels very gritty, but nothing harsh. One of the main ingredients in the facial wash is Salicylic Acid. There is a slight-tingy feeling when this product is applied to the face, but nothing major. Another good thing about this product is the fact that it contains sunscreen, so if you have trouble remembering to apply sunscreen this product will be beneficial. I have never had problems wit acne, but this product helps for those occasional bumps that pop up every now & then. My older sister is acne-prone & I always find this facial wash missing from my bathroom because of her (It works excellent for her). The cost of this product varies, but I've never seen it priced above $15.

3. Murad Essential- C Cleanser

This cleanser came out of the Murad SunUndone Kit that I purchased on Amazon.com. After seeing all the positive reviews I decided to give this product a try. The kit guarantees results in 2weeks & in 2weeks I saw a brighter complexion & I also noticed that the dark circles around my eyes had started to disappear. The Essential-C Cleanser is the first step of the Murad SunUndone Kit. The product is clear with tiny yellow beads embedded in. Also, one main ingredient in this product is good ol' Vitamin C. The price of this kit was around $30. (Yes, the items are small, but the kit will last; as I have had this product for 2months & only used about half of each item.)

Instagram: Weave Bob-ing

If you follow me on instagram (Follow me on Instagram: tequilaoverice) you've seen my latest post on my weave bob. (NOTE): I love hair and doing hair, but that will never be my profession. I got the idea for this hairstyle after watching the U-Part Bob YouTube video  from thomasadrianna's  channel. I've always liked bobs, but never had the guts to cut my hair that short. 

Adrianna Thomas shows how she created the bob step by step. (I will put the links below). I followed her steps using Sensational Goddess Remy Bump hair & Sensational Goddess Remy 10 inch short; both in a 1B.This hair blended well with my hair texture. I only kept the hair in for about 3 weeks, but I believe this hair would hold up great for longer installs.

Video Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXxvZPxNKOw&feature=relmfu,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0LEQIVLjUY&feature=channel&list=UL

Generation M?

Have you heard of Generation M? Today the media influences every female & male of our society in  positive & negative ways. This video clip titled Generation M: Misogyny in Media & Culture - Trailer - Available on DVD shows how the media is influencing women to be sexy & perfect, and how the music industry is influencing males to be "hardcore". This video says it ALL.