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Last Minute Spa/Skin Gifts

- by Jaime Marty

We are washing our hands and skin more than ever these days.  We also have more personal time these days.  What would make a better gift than splurging on our skin this year?!?  Check out a few great last minute gift ideas we are loving!

This Stuff Goes Bad Day & Night Cream: these are amazing and luxurious creams all made with high quality ingredients and NO preservatives.  As such they will go bad (typical use is 6-9 months).  All you do is apply in the AM and the PM and you are on your way!  The Day Cream ($20-60) smells so darn good.  This is shea butter, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, and organic blood orange/lemon oils.  The Night Cream ($20-60) contains lavender and chamomile along with rosehip seed oil and vitamin E; all the things you need to to settle in at the end of a long day.  Both of these should be kept in a room without exposure to heat and steam and keep the lids on tight.

DefenAge Skin Care: ok these products are amazing; a true spa day at home.  This is repair/rejuvenation/anti-aging all in one.  So many awesome gift ideas here; great cleansers, neck creams and stuff to expertly take the “mommy” right out of underneath your eyes.  But the Men’s Kit is truly something special to give the man in your life this year.  The kit contains their Clinical Power Trio (8-in-1 BioSerum, 24/7 Barrier Balance Cream and 2 Minute Reveal Masque), the 1-step multi cleanse (ABSOLUTE MUST), along with a great sport towel and nice toiletry bag.  These products take the day away – especially amazing after your post workout shower.  I was so jealous of the products my hubby had that I ran to get myself some great stuff as well!  I couldn’t wait for Mother’s Day (it is too far away; but no worries I’ll need refills by then).

D’Isolana Skincare: this mineral rich line comes straight from Italy where they source thermal water.  This is a great option for those with sensitive skin; the balance of minerals and nutrients magically interact.  I have their Red Fruit Exfoliator and I adore it.  This takes the dead cells, impurities and toxins right out of my skin and the red fruits (pomegranate, blackberries and red grape extract help to smooth and firm my skin.  I use this a few times a week in the morning and sometimes at night.  My face is so darn smooth I don’t even know what to say.  Tell my hubby I asked Santa for their eye cream!

Jaime Marty