Men Skincare: 5 Powerful Products

Skincare for Men: 5 Powerful Grooming and Skincare Products

Raw Beauty is a product line that's EXCELLENT for men too! Believe it or not, the trend of men skincare and grooming products are trending in increasing numbers. They too want to look  younger and feel better. These five products below will make you look alive when you're feeling hung over, under-slept or just plain beat. These products below will do the trick but - only if you're man enough to use them.

1. The Hand & Body Scrub 

Raw Beauty's  BEST SELLER….this is the ultimate 'chocolate' hand and body scrub that will slough away all of your dead skin cells to reveal younger looking skin. Made with all natural pure ingredients to help alleviate roughness on tougher areas such as elbows and heels. Great for those tough winter months!

2. Body Wash

Formulated with humectants to help skin maintain it's moisture. This body wash is an all natural cleanser with all certified organic ingredients that can be used in the shower or bath tub, our formula leaves skin clean with a great texture. This body wash is unscented to remain extremely pure!

3. Body Lotion

This hand and body lotion packs a serious punch when it comes to moisturizing and hydration. This lotion will restore the look, feel and overall health of your skin with it's healing oils to lock in the moisture in your skin.  

4. Lip Scrub

This lip scrub is an absolute MUST HAVE if you want to make sure that you have soft, flake free and do not crack…this is what you want! With Raw Beauty lip scrub you will see INSTANT RESULTS!!! Don't believe us, try it….100% money back guaranteed!

5. Lip Balm

This peppermint lip balm helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather. With the purest ingredients ranging from coconut oil, avocado oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin A and peppermint oil. No added fragrances or harsh chemicals.

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Get rid of that cold/flu with a soothing Detox Bath

Cold and flu season can take a toll on all of us- even if you’re not the one getting sick! Anyone that’s been up all night with a sick little one knows all too well how it feels to be left just as tired and run down as the one with the cough and sniffles. While you may not be fighting the symptoms of illness, you’re definitely fighting to stay awake- which can make the work day ahead of you seem like a battle. Whether you find yourself in a similar situation, or you yourself have fell prey to the nasty flu virus, our Detox Bath Soak is an excellent way to clear your head, clear your sinuses, and give you that boost of energy you’ll need to make it through your day.

Headaches, colds, energy boosts, or a little relaxation at the end of a long day- the detox bath soak tossed in the tub is an easy way to get exactly what you need. Get rid of that nasty cold/flu TODAY at www.RawBeautyProducts.net

Classic Beauty Never Dies

We at Raw Beauty would like to pay homage to Hollywood's Most Beautiful Women that ever graced the screen. 

Let's take this time out to recognize these beautiful women that we all still look up to and try to mock their makeup, fashion and their styles to this day. If it wasn't for these ladies making head way and opening doors for us we would not be where we are today. One thing is undeniable and that's the fact that their beauty will never die!  

 Loretta Young

Dorothy Dandridge

Elizabeth Taylor

Lena Horne

Thelma Todd

Josephine Baker

Marilyn Monroe

Lena Horne 

Julie Newmar

 Eartha Kitt

Mention who your favorite old hollywood Raw Beauty below in the comments. <3

2014 Golden Globe Awards Best Dressed!

The 2014 Golden Globes Fashionable Raw Beauties!

The show was replete with best-dressed actresses who hit a range of sartorial notes. They were all draped in custom made Gucci, Armani Privé,  Ralph Lauren, designer Prabal Gurung, Zac Posen, and my favorite Christian Dior beautiful Hollywood glamour gowns. I know there are a lot of other blogs out there that's doing a best and worst dress of these ladies, but I believe all of them are beautiful. Besides none of us are perfect and we all have our own taste, so to each is own and stay beautiful in your own skin.

You're Invited to the Hi-BeauTea Party!

Let's Celebrate Women's Day like a true Diva with a…

Hi-BeauTea Party!

This is not your traditional Tea Party. Our panel of Beauty Experts  to the CELEBRITIES are inviting you to join us for a day of beauty while enjoying a cup of tea and Girl Talk!

We will celebrate our uniqueness and strengths as women through fun filled workshop that teaches you the do's and dont's and new trends on…

FASHION

SKINCARE

MAKEUP

HAIRCARE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Our time together will include product sampling, games, prizes, refreshments and tea, a preview of the Winter fashion trends with a fashion show, and an interactive discussion about everything in beauty that we love.

TICKETS ARE ONLINE ONLY: $10 (by Feb 28); $15 general admission.

ATTIRE: Of course pearls, bright lipstick or eyeshadow!

Interested in VENDOR OPPORTUNITY, contact www.rawbeautyproduct@gmail.com to get an application and for more info.

**DONATIONS: Please bring slightly used accesories, handbags, shoes, clothes and toiletries to benefit Battered Women.

Mirror Mirror on the wall…boost your confidence before it FALLS!

Here's some daily BeauTea... Assess what you've got. Make a list of 6 qualities you like about yourself—half should be physical features—then rank them by what you deem the most appealing. Carry the list in your purse to remind yourself that you offer a full package of inner and outer beauty. Play up your favorite physical feature(s).

Self confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality — the more self confidence you have, the more likely it is you’ll succeed. 

Below are my top 5 strategies you can get the mental edge you need to reach your potential and build your self confidence:

1. Dress Sharp. Although clothes don’t make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance than you are. When you don’t look good, it changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance.

2. Gratitude. When you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you can’t have it. This leads you to dwell on your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is consciously focusing on gratitude. Set aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for. Recall your past successes, unique skills, loving relationships, and positive momentum. You’ll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated to take that next step towards success.

3. Compliment other people. When we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing gossip and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, you’ll become well liked and build self confidence. By looking for the best in others, you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.

4. Work out. Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self confidence. If you’re out of shape, you’ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physical appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day.

5. Focus on contribution. Too often we get caught up in our own desires. We focus too much on ourselves and not enough on the needs of other people. If you stop thinking about yourself and concentrate on the contribution you’re making to the rest of the world, you won’t worry as much about you own flaws. This will increase self confidence and allow you to contribute with maximum efficiency. The more you contribute to the world the more you’ll be rewarded with personal success and recognition.

Beyonce's 'Pretty Hurts' Song Hits Home

Yes... most of us would say that Beyonce is beautiful and that she doesn't need to change or enhance one thing about herself. On the other hand, we're not in her shoes and have no idea what she may have to face (critics, haters, media, etc.) to remain 'beautiful' in everyone's eyes. I'm pretty sure it's a STRUGGLE and at the end of the day she hurts too! As a beauty and skincare expert and educator, I want to personally take my hat off to her for creating such an inspirational song, BRAVO Mrs. Carter! 

This song gives light to what every female may suffer from on a daily basis no matter what size you are or how you look…people will ALWAYS hate on you. Even if you're a pageant queen or a regular girl next door, at some point in our lives we all suffer to fit what we are told is the perfect image. We all live in a society that determines how we look, what’s considered beautiful or acceptable and tolerable all through media. Everyday there are women all over the world killing themselves to look the part without recognizing we should stop giving others the power to determine how we look. It’s been proven, pretty in fact does hurt and perfection is the disease of a nation.

Overall, the take away to this post is that you’re beautiful the way you are. Here's an excerpt from the song that 'hit home' for me:

'Pretty hurts'

Shine the light on whatever's worse,

Tryna fix something, but you can't fix what you can't see. It's the soul that needs the surgery. Ain't no doctor or therapeutic that can take the pain away, the pain's inside and nobody frees you from your body. Plastic smiles and denial can only take you so far and you break when the faithless sign leaves you in the dark. You left a shattered mirror and the shards of a beautiful girl.

New Year Beauty Resolutions!

Forget larger than life resolutions you just won't keep! I've listed 14 easy ideas to help you even more beautiful in 2014.

Resolution #1

Throw out your makeup sponge after every use (or at least once a week). You can buy a 32-pack of makeup sponges for less than a Starbucks coffee.

Resolution #2

Wash your face every night before bed (or at least keep cleansing wipes on your nightstand).

Resolution #3

Floss. Daily. Did you know that brushing alone only cleans about 65 percent of your teeth? That's right, flossing daily will clean the other 35 percent your toothbrush misses.

Resolution #4

Get rid of your mascara every six months—it's a breeding ground for bacteria! If you notice a change in smell throw it out sooner.

Resolution #5

Now's a great time to clean out your makeup bag. (Really, when was the last time you used that Chapstick? It has fuzzies all over it.)

Resolution #6

Change your moisturizer to one that has an SPF. Already use one? Use a heavier moisturizer in the winter to protect your skin.

Resolution #7

Exfoliate once a week using our Raw Beauty's Chocolate Body Scrub that's packed with antioxidants that will wipe away dull dead skin to reveal illuminating skin.

Resolution #8

Take a multivitamin every day. 

Resolution #9

As good as they feel, try not to take really steamy showers. Super-hot water tends to dry out your skin.

Resolution #10

Post-shower, apply Raw Beauty's Body Polish before you completely towel off. The moisture will lock in better on damp skin than it would if it was completely dry. 

Resolution #11

When moisturizing your face, don't just stop at your chin. Apply your skin-care products to both your face and neck for optimal results.

Resolution #12

Since washing your hair can strip it of its natural oils, try to commit to using Raw Beauty's Leave-in Conditioner every two days. It will leave your hair moisturized with a high beam shine.

Resolution # 13

At least once a week, use Raw Beauty's Detox Bath Soak to cleanse away impurities in your body.

Resolution #14

Clean your cell phone. Did you know that it contains more germs per square inch than a public restroom toilet? That's like laying your cheek against the seat in a McDonald's bathroom. Icccckkkk! Use rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball to disinfect.

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7 Beauty Sins You Maybe Committing

1. Using Bar Soap
There's nothing wrong with using bar soap on your body, but not recommended to be used on your face. Why you ask? Well bar soaps collect bacteria from your hands, body, soap scum, and other bacteria that build on top of it while in a bathroom. To eliminate the bacteria, it's better to use a liquid soap.

2. Sleeping in your Makeup

Don't forget to cleanse your face. When you go to sleep with makeup on your skin, the skin is unable to breathe, regenerate tissue, exfoliate dead surface cells and heal itself. I must admit…I have sinned and should repent because I'm constantly falling asleep before I even know it. However, whenever I catch myself I will usually cleanse and exfoliate my face when I wake up. 

3. Sleeping on the Same Side of Your Face

We can’t always control where our head hits the pillow, but repeatedly snoozing in the same spot can cause fine lines to become permanently etched. You know those sleep lines you see in the mirror when you wake up in the morning, lol! This is because skin is scrunched up against the pillow over and over again. Let's eliminate this impurity.

4. Cleansing with Water that's too Hot

Using hot water can cause capillaries to break on the face. The capillary walls are very thin and elastic, so they are reactive to temperature. To keep skin balanced, always cleanse with lukewarm or tepid water. 

5. Rubbing Your Eyes

The area around your eyes is the thinnest, most delicate and sensitive area of the face. It needs to be handled with extreme care. The more you rub it, the more it will stretch. Since there are no oil glands there, the skin has very little give. Repeated rubbing or pulling on the lids, especially when putting in contact lenses, can cause skin to slacken and fine lines to form.

6. Cleansing Your Face Before Your Hair

If you have sensitive skin, this can be a real no-no. Pores get clogged, leading to breakouts, especially along the hairline. Make sure you thoroughly cleanse away any residue from your face after rinsing your hair. 

7. Petroleum Jelly

I saved this one for last because it was hard for me to put this one on hear but as a skin care expert, I know the cons and felt it was my duty to share. So first I would like to say that Petroleum jelly is good for dry skin and can hydrate you to no end…I love it on my body and great when using it to remove eye makeup. 

On the other hand, it is a GAS! It's not good for your pores and it clogs up your pores and creates excessive oils on your face that create breakouts, acne and enlarged pores and oily skin. There I got it out…lol. 

Does drinking through a straw age you?

Can one harmless habit like sipping through a drinking straw age you? 

Since recently having clear braces, I started drinking through straws to help eliminate stains from getting on my teeth and my braces. Besides I really hate drinking out of cups…so not lady like to me (personal OCD), lol! Anyways,  I never thought about this very regular habit actually prematurely aging the skin around the mouth!

So finally, the answer is…yes, repeated straw drinking causes people to purse their lips and can create wrinkles from the repetitive muscle motion. Much like frowning causes wrinkles on the forehead. Any repetitive movement can increase the risk of wrinkles. Smoking causes an even deeper crease and wrinkles around the mouth. 

Overall in my opinion, I believe it's safe to say that we should all avoid straws altogether if possible and just make sure your cup is clean or use a spoon if it's a milkshake. :)

ICE ICE BABY...FACIAL

Now that it's winter time you have to now SAVE THE FACE from the cold weather with cold ice!

I know it sounds weird but try it before you dismiss it. Just get a face towel and place an ice cube in it and rub it all over your face neck and décolleté area. This icy sensation will tighten your pores, promote blood circulation, soothes acne and smoothes out your complexion all at the same time. Icing is an inexpensive skin toner and is great to do before applying makeup. It minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores underneath the makeup, helping foundation look smoother and flawless. Ice the face and then apply primer. Icing also reduces puffiness under the eyes by reducing swelling. I go on for days about the benefits of ice. 

However, do not place an ice cube directly on your face, the extreme cold may break capillaries. So try and use a face towel or a paper towel to create a barrier.  

Try it out and tell me what you think….

Winter Skin Survival Tips

Is Coconut Oil Good For Your Skin?

Coconut oil has a million uses majority of them for cooking, but it's also GREAT for your skin!

Coconut oil is very good at hydrating your skin. It sinks in deep, conditions, moisturizes, and softens skin. It isn’t pumped full of water or petroleum byproducts like many commercial cleansers or lotions either. 

Coconut oil naturally clears away dirt, grime, and dead skin cells. It even has some antibacterial properties, killing off harmful bacteria. 

Coconut oil is the all-in-one natural solution to all your skin problems, which is why Raw Beauty uses it in almost all of our beauty products, including body polish, lip and body scrub and bubble bath to name a few. 

It soothes bug bites, speeds healing, helps with rashes, gets rid of flaking skin, softens and shrinks wrinkles, protects against sun damage, keeps tans longer, acts as an antioxidant to prevent cellular aging, and so much more. 

It also a well kept secret on easily removing hard eyelash extension glue, mascara and any hard to move makeup. 

Are Bubble Baths Good For Your Skin?

Are bubble baths good for your skin? The answer is yes on so many levels.

After a long hard day of working, just the thought of sinking into a hot bubble bath can help ease your mind from any tension. Bubble baths offer a fun, inexpensive way to relax and reduce stress. 

Bubble Bath Benefits
From soothing aching muscles, to quieting the mind through relaxation, the healing powers of a warm bath reach far beyond merely cleansing the body. In fact, the benefits of allowing a few minutes a day to unwind, de-stress and meditate in the bathtub have been observed and practiced in societies as far back as the ancient Egyptians.

What was once considered a privilege to be enjoyed only by select few (Egyptian royalty), is now an inexpensive yet luxurious way to pamper yourself - simply by sitting in a tub of good old hot water. So the next time you contemplate taking a shower, why not opt instead for a warm, relaxing bath. 

Here are some tips to help you celebrate your down time and reap the ultimate rewards from your daily "hydrotherapy" experience:

1.) Bring on the Rose Petals. Often used in products to hydrate and moisturize skin, rose petals add a delightful aroma as well as a luxurious visual aesthetic. Why not grab a single rose on the way home from work and sprinkle a few petals in the bathtub to create an over-the-top multi sensory escape.

2.) Get disconnected. If it rings, beeps, vibrates or will otherwise distract you from your bathing experience, turn it off. Remember, this is time for you to relax, unwind and get in touch with your spiritual self. No electronic communication devices necessary.

3.) Let there be candlelight. One of the easiest ways to send a message to your mind and body that it is time to relax, is to dim the lights and light a candle. Focus on the comfort of the water against your body, the pleasant aroma of your natural bubble bath and the relaxing glow of candlelight. Enjoy the escape. Repeat often.

Go ahead and pour in some of Raw Beauty's Milk & Honey Bubble Bath packed with skin loving oils and allow yourself to be transformed in the comfort of your very own bathroom. 

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How to Make your Lips Smooth, Soft & Kissable

You’ve heard of body and face exfoliation, but have you heard of lip exfoliation? 

That’s right lip exfoliation is one of the hottest buzz words in the health and beauty industry. We need to scrub the dead layers off our skin to maintain smooth and young-looking skin. The same applies to the lips. We must scrub exterior layer of our lips to make keep smooth and kissable!

Raw Beauty's Lip Scrub is safe and even edible! We make our Lip scrubs sweet and great-tasting so scrubbing is healthy and enjoyable....now only $5 and they make great stocking stuffers!

Advantages of Using a Lip Scrub
Removing dead surface of your lips brings out new fresh layers, making lips soft, smooth, and yes, kissable! If this isn’t enough, there are also other advantages that will make you consider scrubbing your lips:

With a smooth surface, lip cosmetics will adhere longer on your lips. This makes lipsticks, lip liner, and lip gloss much more effective and long lasting.

Lip exfoliation makes your lips more moist and retain its moisture longer; helping to prevent cracked lips. If you’ll scrub your lips regularly, you’ll never have to worry about exposure to wind and cold, and getting chapped lips after. Apply a lip scrub on your lips and get moisturized lips, pronto!

I recommend scrubbing your lips and using our lip scrub product at least twice a week, and more during winter. It only takes a few minutes to scrub your lips, so doing it once, even twice a week, is very realistic. You can add it to your evening routine, or simply do it after you brush your teeth. With a lip scrub, achieving smooth, beautiful lips will always be within your reach.

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The Secret to Radiant Winter Skin

Does winter have your skin feeling dull and dry? Well I have the answer, two words….BODY SCRUB.

Winter can do a number on our skin. Constant heated air literally sucks moisture out of our pores. Because our limbs are tucked away in clothing, it’s easy to put away razors and other exfoliating tools. Winter can mean dead skin buildup.

 It’s time for a moisturizing body scrub!!!

We like sugar scrubs more than salt, which can burn and get into your eyes (and it’s a much healthier option than putting this sweetener in your body). Additionally, sugar contains alpha hydroxy acid, a glycolic acid that helps remove dead skin cells.

Try our best seller, CHOCOLATE body scrub! Chocolate is one of raw beauty's tastiest secrets. It's filled with nourishing ingredients, vitamins, and age –defying antioxidants that improves circulation, boots cell re-growth and moisturizes. The heavenly aroma of chocolate, works instantly on the brain to release those feel good hormones.

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Greetings from the Beauty Blogger!

Greetings and welcome to my new blog site that's all about health, beauty, fashion and wellness! I started this blog site to talk about everything that's in my heart to deliver to the world related to BEAUTIE!

As a result, I've just launched my skincare line, stay tuned. For now, check out what nature intended for beauty...

Raw Beauty Approach

Plants, vegetables, fruits and flowers and oils are naturally potent in their raw, unaffected state are all loaded with skin loving molecules like plant acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and flavonoids that heal, nourish and protect our skin. Yet, these compounds are delicate and are easily reduced or destroyed with heat and processing. All of the components in our skin line are carefully handled at low temperatures so that they retain all of their vitality.

Benefits

Raw Beauty’s all-natural skin, hair and body care products are pure, raw, potent and proven to restore, rejuvenate and heal healthy skin. Our products are specifically formulated to heal every type of skin issue: pigmentation, scars, inflammation, rashes, sun damage, extremely dry skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema and blotches, as well as smooth out wrinkles. Our products nourish the skin and provide it with what it needs on a deep cellular level, and in most cases, what it craves.            

Ethics 

Raw Beauty’s line of skin, hair and body care products are more than all natural. Our products are also impacted with raw, vegan, organic, cruelty-free and fair-trade ingredients. Our ethical standard is set high to protect the health and safety of our customers and the environment. Our pure botanical extracts contain no harmful chemicals. Our devotion to purity will never change.