Get your GLOW on: Exfoliation 101

I drink eight glasses of water a day, eat right, take my vitamins and have a slight yoga addiction but my skin still looks dull. That was until I discovered my new favorite product…SKOAH’s AHA Mask! Loaded with plant extracts, natural minerals, and organic compounds all coupled with high performance active ingredients, this mask instantly made my skin glow… No headstands required! And it’s so low maintenance …just leave on overnight and rinse off in the morning. If you prefer using a scrub, try SKOAH’s delicious pineapple scented face skrub. Yummy! Not sure which products to use for your skin type? Fill out SKOAH’s skinscription form and receive a personalized reco from one of their skin care trainers. Buyer beware… these products are highly addictive!

Fake it

Pasty girls unite! Finally a self tanner that will leave you looking more like J. Lo and less like you accidentally Mystic tanned the same side of your body TWICE!!! Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning lotion is gentle enough for us sensitive girls and provides a very natural streak-free looking tan so we can look sun-kissed all summer long sans the harmful rays. Want to go darker? Simply add another coat. It also dries instantly so you can apply your sunscreen immediately after. A four ounce tube will set you back $36 +tax but your un-wrinkled skin will thank you!

paint the town GREEN

If you live in Vancouver, chances are that you’ve tried eating organic dairy-free, wheat-free, yeast-free foods, you’ve waiting in line at Holts to get your own “I’m not a plastic bag” bag and you’ve worked on all your eight chakras. What about your make-up? Stay in the spirit of Earth Day with this great new planet saving product.

CARGO’S biodegradable lipstick line called PlantLove: don’t worry; you won’t be smearing plants on your lips. The lipstick case is made from corn! Even the box that the lipstick case comes in is eco-friendly. Just water, plant and watch the wildflowers grow!