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Consistently ranked among Hard Candy’s best sellers, these adorable glosses are housed in lollipop shaped cases, adding a touch of fun and whimsy to your beauty routine. Available in four flavors (Cherry Kiss, Chocolate Caramel Kiss, Raspberry Chocolate Kiss and Strawberry Kiss), you’ll find it hard to limit yourself to only one! These adorable glosses retail for a mere $6 at Sephora
and Hard Candy. As I write this, they’re actually on sale for 75% off on both websites! Stock up!
Originally posted when this line was new… I have since fallen in love with anything and everything Jaqua. But I must admit, Pink Potion remains a favorite scent. Particularly in the spring and summer months!
As children, my sister and I would entertain ourselves on rainy Sunday afternoons by making our own perfumes. Generally simple formulas of soap chips and water, we imagined our bathroom apothecary to be the source of magical and unique fragrances.
How jealous I am of the Jaqua sisters, for turning this sisterly bonding fantasy into their adult reality! Originally in the spa and entertainment industries, the sisters banded together to form Jaqua, a line of decadent and luxe bath and body products.
Jaqua Beauty has recently introduced the Pink Potion collection, which includes a Sinfully Rich Cocoa Body Butter ($22), Shower Creme ($18), Luscious Lotion ($16) and Hand Creme ($8). Pink Potion is currently available on the Jaqua website, and will be available in stores September 2007. A portion of the proceeds of every sale from this line will be donated to Breast Cancer research.
How to describe the scent in a way you can appreciate it online… Close your eyes. Imagine being asked a very strange question: "What does the color pink SMELL like?" The scent your mind will concoct as an answer is exactly how Pink Potion smells. The notes used include jasmine, tuberose, clove and Indian Mimosa. The result is decidedly sweet, a bit flowery, and oh-so girlie.
Jaqua’s customer list is a veritable who’s who of Hollywood. Proving one thing– Jaqua Pink Potion is the perfect (yet reasonably priced) gift for the woman who has EVERYTHING.
Retailers include Ulta, Planet Beauty, and the Jaqua website.
Your baby’s sensitive skin needn’t mean skipping the fun of a bubble bath, but many formulas available contain ingredients that irritate the skin of sensitive babies. Luckily, California Baby’s Aromatherapy Bubble Bath formula is as gentle as their body wash, and comes in both scented and fragrance free versions.
If your baby is normally sensitive to fragrance, don’t despair. The scents offered by California Baby are fueled by essential oils, not synthetic fragrances. So even sensitive babies (like mine) can handle it. This product is also free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and DEA, ensuring it’s extra gentle for sensitive skin.
I love the scent choices so much, I can actually see buying these for years to come, even for my own use! The current collection includes: Calming (a French Lavender scent to induce sleep), Overtired and Cranky (tangerine, sweet orange and chamomile), Light & Happy (a personal favorite- a citrus blend that lifts the spirits), Colds & Flu (Douglas Fir and Eucalyptus– great for congestion), Chamomile & Herbs (Geranium, Sweet Orange and Chamomile) and I Love You (Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange).
I recently sampled the "I Love You" fragrance with my little man, and loved the delightfully invigorating sweet scent. Nothing says "I Love You" more to a toddler than allowing bubble-blowing fun during bath-time with the two bubble blowing wands included in each bottle.
A 13 oz. bottle of California Baby Aromatherapy Bubble Bath retails for $12.50. A portion of the proceeds from sales of "I Love You" products are donated to Breast Cancer Research Programs! Click HERE to check it out at California Baby website.
Borghese @ Bloomingdales invite your DC and Maryland readers to “Beauty Makeover” spa day on Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 and enjoy the following:
Please contact the following Borghese in-store counter to set up your appointment: Chevy-Chase: (240) 744-3887
Walk-ins are welcome!
With the temperatures rising, fashionistas are kicking off their heels and slipping on comfortable and airy gladiator sandals and decorative flip flops. Unfortunately, while they may feel they’re giving their feet a rest, New York City podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong warns that flip flops and flats may do more harm than good!
According to Dr. Zong, “instead of mimicking the movement of walking barefoot and allowing the foot to naturally roll from heel to toe, a soft-soled shoe actually creates more work for the muscles of the foot therefore tiring them out faster.”
During the summer Dr. Zong often sees patients with symptoms of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, or tendonitis of the various muscles of the foot. In fact, a new study published by Auburn University has found that flip flop wearers took shorter steps and their heels hit the ground with less vertical force than when the same walkers wore athletic shoes. According to Dr. Zong, “a soft-soled shoe generally does not allow the foot to naturally roll from heel to toe since it generally has a softer midfoot – and the lack of support will generally cause more injury then good.”
The study also found that people wearing flip flops don’t raise their toes up as much as the legs swing forward to take a step. Dr Zong says that soft-soled shoes call for more gripping of the toes during the gait cycle, and it can cause overuse of the tendons and lead to injury. According to Dr. Zong, to remedy these problems, he recommends patients return to support shoes such as sneakers with a 1-2 inch heel to take the pressure off the plantar fascia (a ligament typically injured and causes heel pain). In the long run, Dr. Zong recommends limiting flip flop use to a few hours a day – the same prescription for women wearing high heels.
About Dr. Oliver Zong Dr. Oliver Zong is a podiatrist in Manhattan’s influential Financial District. As one of the premier cosmetic foot surgeons in the country, he serves as the Director of Surgery at NYC FOOTCARE and is on the Board of Directors at Gramercy Park Surgery Center. Besides traditional and cosmetic foot surgery, Dr. Zong is also an accomplished cryosurgeon and co-founder of the Podiatric Cryosurgery Center of New York. He is an attending physician at New York Hospital Downtown, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Cabrini Medical Center, and Gramercy Park Surgery Center. Dr. Zong graduated as Valedictorian from New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he earned his degree, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). For more information please visit www.NYCFOOTCARE.com.
Many thanks to Dr. Oliver Zong, for allowing the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog to publish this article on foot health!