Ms. Healthy Face

Happy Wednesday! This week’s #BarefacedWednesdays #muse is Iggy Azalea .  She got a lot of bad press when the papz captured a picture of her #sansmakeup at the airport (bottom right). I think it was mainly her hoodie that made her look a little less than glam because look how cute she was in the studio without makeup on (left). She has beautiful fresh skin! She’s super cute, too, love her steez! 

Happy Sunday! I am so excited to be having my first #giveaway! I was gushing to the founder of PalmettoDerma about the Intensive Hydration and Firming Serum, I reviewed recently, and how much I enjoy using it... And I managed to convince #PalmettoDerma to give one of you lovely people the opportunity to try out the #serum, too! yay!!! The Intensive Hydration and Firming serum has really changed my skin. I can't even wholeheartedly call myself combo skin anymore! I might be, dare-I-say, normal or even oily skin... Basically, my cheeks are no longer dry! I've been having dryness in my cheeks for years, and now they feel soft and moisturized all the time, even after showers or washing my face. I can't wait for the winner to try the serum out. I know he/she will love it just as much as me!  Here's how to win: 1. Repost the giveaway pix on my instagram, tag me and @palmettoderma, hashtag #MissHLovesPalmettoD ( One repost entry per person daily); AND 2

Julep will be having monthly secret store sales on its website for all Mavens ( Nail & Beauty Subscription offered by Julep ), except for THIS month. So, if you're not a Maven subscriber, here's your chance to take advantage of this offer! There will be beauty deals on polish, beauty, and special mystery bags. The store opens and closes quickly, probably as soon as certain items sell out, so hurry!!! Click here or the image above. 

Happy Wednesday, Beauties! I'm feelin' the need to go makeup-free today -- just shades, and a fedora for me today. Here, is the gorgeous Brazilian, Adriana Lima, without any makeup (right side). I never realized how amazing she looks without makeup because I, generally, only see her in Victoria's Secret catalogs and commercials. Don't her eyes look bigger and brighter even without her sultry bombshell look? I mean don't get me wrong, she looks beautiful on the left, but there is something refreshing seeing a supermodel in her natural skin.

My dream-come-true medicine cabinet would be filled with bottles and bottles of serums that treated every single skin ailment, from dryness to dullness; from wrinkles to hyperpigmentation. I am on my way to building a sizeable collection, but I am far from my ideal serum collection. My latest serum addition and obsession is  Palmetto Derma’s Hydrating and Firming Serum . Palmetto Derma is an up-and-coming, cruelty-free, and certified-organic skincare line.  That’s not all -- all of Palmetto Derma’s products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, and alcohol-free, and so it really is a skincare line that can be used by any gender, and all skin types, including the most sensitive skin. (yay! ::happy dance::) Palmetto Derma also takes pride in being a brand that is more than  skin  deep. They donate 1% of all profits to Breast Cancer Awareness.  I connected with the owner and founder, and she was gracious enough to send me a full size bottle to try and review for you guys. The mo

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday! Have you gotten a gift for the special mother/s in your life? Here are some great skincare picks under $100. They are also readily available! Are any of these your favorite? 8 Mother's Day Skincare Gifts Under $100 by mshealthyface featuring Josie Maran Jurlique face moisturizer sephora.com KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr face mask net-a-porter.com Karuna face mask sephora.com 3LAB sun care beautybar.com Embryolisse body moisturizer net-a-porter.com Josie Maran gift sets kit sephora.com Aesop beauty product barneys.com Paula's Choice RESIST Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA 2 fl oz... beauty.com Sasa.com: My Beauty Diary, NATURAL KEY LINE Red Vine Mask (10 piece) sasa.com Follow @MsHealthyFace on Bloglovin

Two weeks ago, for #MasqueSundays, I treated myself to the Cel-Derma Ideal Radiance Hydrogel Mask,   aka the Hayumi Mask. Apparently, this is the #1 selling facemask in Korea. This mask promises to: Diminish wrinkles Firms skin/lifting Recovers skin barriers/pore care Increase moisturization/nourishment Whitening/Brightening What’s it like? This facemask is clear (as opposed to white), and comes in two pieces. The instructions ask you to apply the pack’s top section over the center of eyes, and the bottom section over the center of mouth. When you first open the package and slide of the mask, you are immediately confronted with the slimy and gooey Hydrogel, which this facemask is so known for. The hydrogel is supposed to be temperature-activated and water-soluble. Basically, the heat from your skin allows the hydrogel to, essentially, melt into your skin, and all the beneficial ingredients, too. When you put the mask on, it feels like it is sucked to your face. D

Everybody needs to take time out to pamper themselves a little bit! It is hard with our busy schedules, but if you mark a certain time once a week, or every two weeks, or even once a month, your soul will thank you! Last night I gave myself 20 minutes ;) I put on my silly Psy Ceramide Sheet Mask, marked my timer, and hung out with hubby, and watched "Swamp Pawn" >_< He's very much into shows relating to the swamp....#duckdynasty #swamppeople...you know... lolz The mask was pretty impressive. It had a light, perfume-y scent. Definitely not overpowering, at all. It was felt fresh, and cool on my just washed skin. Actually, my skin was feeling a bit drier than usual, and so I was looking forward to the ceramide's hydrating effects. What is Ceramide ? First, our outer most layer  =  epidermis,  and the top layer of the epidermis = stratum corneum (SC). The SC is super thin, but is super important as it is the main barrier of the skin. It keeps chemicals tha

  Hi Guys! I've been eagerly awaiting my recent Puritan's Pride package! It arrived yesterday, and inside was my Avalon Organics Vitamin C Vitality Facial Serum! I've been wanting to buy it at CVS, but it was a little expensive -- $25.49. On the Puritan's Pride website, it was priced at $15.89! Plus, I had a 10% discount because of my Anthem Healthcare Insurance membership! Puritan Pride sells all sorts of stuff -- from vitamins to skincare! Puritan Pride has hooked me up and I can give you guys 10% off too! Click here to get 10% off your next Puritan Pride order!  

Before I was pregnant with my first son, my acne treatment included using Benzaclin in the AM followed by moisturizer. Benzaclin has the power of two acne-fighting ingredients in one acne treatment - benzoyl peroxide and topical clindamycin. In the evening, I used a 3% benzoyl peroxide facial wash, Triaz, followed by moisturizer.  However, once I became pregnant I could not use those ingredients without harming my baby. My acne was terrible. My face erupted on my chin, and around my nose. Most of the break-outs on my chin were cystic acne and very painful. After my first son was born, I was nursing and so, I thought I could not use any acne fighting chemicals. After nine months nursing, I became pregnant with my second son and so, the acne continued. After my second son was born, I was over feeling depressed about my skin's condition, and so, I made an appointment with my dermatologist to see what I could do with my acne. She prescribed me Differen gel or .1%. I was so excited that

I love Trader Joe's! Recently, I discovered their face wash with tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is amazing. It an essential oil and acts like a natural antiseptic. Some claim it is almost as good as benzoyl peroxide, which is awesome for acne-prone and sensitive skin people like me. I was eager to switch from my sensitive Cetaphil because I have been attempting to limit my paraben exposure, and so I began using it for my daily facial cleansings -- twice a day. The tea tree oil wash smells great - mainly from the tea tree oil, which is a camphoraceous smell. However, using it twice a day began to dry out my skin. So, I went back to TJ's to try out their other face wash. The 'Nourish' face wash is an awesome complement to the tea tree oil wash. It's light, fragrance-free, and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight and stripped. It's perfect for the morning facial cleansing! I would definitely recommend both the washes. I like to use the tea tree oil wash at night a