SK-II, Miracle In A Bottle?

SK73704I certainly am not old, but at 26 I guess it is a good age to start thinking about taking better care of my skin. It is said that the 20’s is actually a good and safe point to start using anti-aging products, and  the latest would be when you hit your 30’s. So I’ve been reading about this subject and searching for the best creams and lotions for my age. Apparently, products that includes retinol have the best effect on 20’s and 30’s skins.

I’ve been reading reviews and paying attention to commercials. It looks like there are really great stuff out there. But as I was reading a Vogue June’s edition, I saw the SK-II ad.  They have Cate Blanchett as image model. And have you noticed her skin? Cate said: “SK-II is not part of my skincare ritual… it is my skin care ritual.” After reading this, I had to go and Google this miracle in a bottle.  Pitera is the name of SK-II exclusive blend of vitamins, minerals, organic and amino acids that raises moisture levels instantly and improves skin texture and clarity.

I really want to try the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, but at $185,00 a bottle, I will have to wait a little longer to try this one. Did you ever try this or any other anti-aging products that truly worked for you?

Here’s Something I Can Guarantee You Won’t Read About Anywhere Else…

It’s the subject no one talks about — how to dispose of feminine hygiene items. Yeah, I put it out there! No one likes to talk about maxi pads and tampons, nevermind used ones… but now there’s a clean, easy, discreet way to deal with the unmentionable issue.

Have you ever been in a public restroom where you needed to dispose of a feminine care product and there was no special receptacle? Better yet, has hubby ever been a little grossed out by finding your used pads face up in the bathroom waste basket? Seriously, this is something that every woman has dealt with at one time or another. Monthly menstruation is something that almost every woman has to deal with on a monthly basis and yet none of us talk about it because it’s just so darn yucky and embarrassing. It’s bad enough having a period, but getting rid of the aftermath is another story…

Enter SCENSIBLES, a specially designed, single-use bag created specifically for the hygienic disposal of feminine care items. The personal size bag is an alternative to flushing tampons down the toilet or trying to roll up your used maxi pads in toilet paper.

sensiblesSo SCENSIBLES bags are designed with a contemporary pink-on-pink floral pattern, delicate scent and easy tie closure. Not only are they attractive on the outside, but antimicrobial agents are built right into the bag which inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria. The plastic bags are manufactured with an additive to enable them to biodegrade in landfills, making them a little less unpractical.

SCENSIBLES, dispensed from refillable units, are now in use in women’s restrooms in Wegmans supermarkets, the San Diego Zoo, the Washington State Ferry System and in many public buildings and institutions across the country, which I think is really cool. After seeing how easy they are to use, I wish they were available in ALL public restrooms. Or at least all the ones that I personally frequent like the mall or restaurant restroom…

boxApparently, the lucky few who found these indispensable little bags in Sand Diego Zoo etc were so excited about them, they demanded the company make them for home use! So the company introduced this decorative and stylish compact size box that fits in a bathroom drawer, on the back of the toilet, or wherever feminine care products are stored at home. It’s so cute, you could easily leave it out (and I’m sure your female friends will thank you)!

For more information please visit the website at www.scensiblesource.com. And SCENSIBLES were in the news! Click here to read.

Scensibles Personal Disposal Bags for Feminine Care Products can be purchased on Amazon.com for only $3.50 for a box of 50 bags.

Personally, I think they are a cool idea, especially for carrying in your purse and using when you’re out and about. Or for using when you are at home, if you don’t live alone! I would love it if these little bags were available in ALL public restrooms. Wouldn’t that be nice?

Tell me what you think about these little bags in the comments

We’re Giving Away A 1 YEAR Supply Of Tampax Pearl Tampons!!


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iconYou read right! One lucky reader of The Fashionable Housewife will win a year’s supply of the new Tampax Pearl Tampons with Plastic Applicator (Multi Pack)icon.

Features include:

    * Unique LeakGuard™ Braid for leakage protection
    * Tampon designed to fit your unique shape
    * Contoured Anti-Slip Grip™
    * Rounded tip for comfortable insertion
    * Discreet, purse-resistant wrapper with easy-to-open tabs
    * Smooth, plastic applicator

Ever feel like Mother Nature is out to get you, giving you her monthly gift at the worst possible moment? She seems to know the most inopportune time: spring break, first day of school or even on a date. Or like me, getting it while you’re on your once in a lifetime tropical vacation… Blah…

Tampax has just launched a quirky fun video to show that you can “outsmart” Mother Nature and take control of your period.

You can watch it right here:

Wanna Win?

Of course you do! Well, it’s easy to enter. All you have to do is enter your first name, valid email address, and tell us about most inopportune time Mother Nature decided to bless you with your period or what you had worst about getting your period. Easy, right?

If you can’t see the contest box above, click here.

Details

Must be 18 or older (or have the consent of your parents) to enter this contest. Must be a resident of the USA. Contest runs from March 23rd – arch 30th at midnight EST. Winners will be chosen on or before April 7th, 2009.

Okay Guys, Turn Away Because This One’s For The Ladies!

You heard right, dudes. This post is for girl’s only!

Trust me, you don’t want to read this post. It’s about our “ladies days” and “pms” and honestly, you don’t want to torture yourself with any addition misery surrounding “that time of the month”, do you?

Didn’t think so.

So go ahead brave girl’s, click here.

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Feminine Products – Pleasure Wipes

This is not something I usually post about here, but I was blessed with some free samples to try out. After using them, I decided I had to post about them.

I received the samples of Pleasure Wipes in the mail a few weeks ago. Enclosed with them was a letterhead with the following statement:

If cleanliness if next to Godliness, Pleasure Wipes must be heaven-sent. Imagine feeling fresh and clean anytime, anywhere.

All natural Pleasure Wipes are a must-have personal cleansing product for active women (and men).

No time to shower? No problem. Pleasure Wipes are the get-fresh-on-the-go solution. Getting romantic? No more “Rock Paper Scissors” to see who will run for the towel, simply reach for a pleasure wipe and enjoy the cuddle time. Just for the bedroom? Definitely not! Convenient, discreet Pleasure Wipes go anywhere – vacations, gym, office, car and even soccer practice.

Pleasure Wipes contain vitamin E, aloe and water and are available in delicious mango, vanilla, and strawberry scents. They are larger and softer than other wipes and alcohol-free, which makes them safe enough for the entire family. One wipe does it all.

I think they could have chosen a less corny name for the product, but damn these little wipes are nice!

Personally I think they are useful in the same way that Always new “Always Clean” maxi pads are. (Their new pads come with a little individually wrapped wipe with each pad.) Pleasure Wipes are perfect for a quick freshening or like the slogan says “Before love…After love”.

I liked the Mango and Vanilla scented wipes the best. I’m not a big fan of anything strawberry scented… Makes me think of food.

I highly recommend these to anyone who would be interested in this sort of product. They are pricey, but definitely worth it in my honest and humble opinion. Would be worth splurging for in the case of a special occasion such as a vacation or your honeymoon. Be sure to check out their website for more information.

www.pleasurewipes.com

Kotex – Compact Pads

Put a Free Sample in the Palm of Your Hand

For the first time, you can get full-size, ultra-thin pad protection that fits discreetly in the palm of your hand.

New Kotex® Ultra Thin Ultra Compact pads are the pad you count on for medium-to-heavy flow days — folded to about the size of a credit card.

This tiny size still packs all the Kotex® Ultra Thin pad features you love: the COMFORT-DRY® cover to help you feel fresh and the Leak Lock® system to give you more absorbency and protection where you need it. And if you’re into wings, you already know COMFORT-FLEX™ wings are longer and softer with a more secure fit than before.

Whether you try new Kotex Ultra Thin Ultra Compact pads with or without wings, you’ll be amazed at what a big difference such a little thing can make.

To order your free sample of Ultra Thin Ultra Compact pads, CLICK HERE.

To learn more about this and other Kotex products, www.kotex.com.

Kotex Fits. Period.®

Playtex – New Playtex Sport

The new Playtex Sport tampon features a major breakthrough in design to help active women get the protection and comfort they need. The Precise PlacementTM Applicator has a patented No-SlipTM Grip designed to be easily held and placed for maximum control during use. It also has a unique contoured shape that provides comfort and easy placement.

Unlike most tampons that expand primarily in one direction, either lengthwise or widthwise, Playtex Sport has 360-degree CoverageTM that gently expands all around. Its 2-layer design provides a back-up defense against leaks.

This exciting new combination of features allows today’s active women to move with confidence.

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www.playtexsport.com