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I feel like I change shampoos and conditioners almost monthly. I have somewhat long and really thick hair so it usually takes a sizable amount of shampoo and conditioner to cover all my hair. On top of that I am kind of a shower junkie and a lot of days I take two or more showers and I wash my hair twice (I know it dries it out I just can’t stop).

My most recent purchase was  Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship products for long hair. I decided to try it since some of my recent finds left my hair weighed down and over conditioned after a week or two of use. I have now been using Long Term Relationship for about a week and it is perfect for my hair. It helps detangle it enough so I don’t have to fight to comb my hair but it doesn’t over condition it to the point of limp.

It smells great with the raspberry scent and under $4 a bottle you can’t go wrong. Right now Herbal Essences is even running a promotion for a free manicure or pedicure with every two bottles you purchase. How can you refuse a little pampering on top of great hair? For more on there current promotion you can check out the info here.

Grow your hair as long as you want*!

With a fusion of red raspberry & satin our love grows longer.  I’ll help your hair live a long, healthy life.  Long story short, I’ll strengthen your hair against split ends and breakage.  So, get lost in your length with my velvety fusion with red raspberry & satin.  It lavishes every inch of your hair, protecting against damage and leaving it so luscious, you’ll love it up & down, all around town.

$3.99 Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship (or at your local drugstore)

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How To Give Your Skin A Natural Glow by celebrity nutritionist, Oz Garcia.

Warmer weather is here but don’t look to the latest skin creams and cosmetic procedures to give your skin a natural glow; nutrition counselor Oz Garcia teaches us that good nutrition is the fundamental step in keeping skin glowing and healthy.

Oz Garcia, celebrity nutritionist.

Below please find the seven best foods to keep skin looking flawless all summer long:

1. Jump on the pomegranate bandwagon. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins and nutrients, including polyphenols, a very potent type of antioxidant which is known to boost collagen, improve skin tone and diminish cellulite.

2. Cook up the egg whites. Egg whites are a strong source of zinc, an essential mineral that keeps the skin firm and youthful.  

3. Grab a handful of brazil nuts. Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, which helps to improve the elasticity of the skin, and helps strengthen hair and nails. Brazil nuts also contain zinc, which aid in treating acne, eczema and psoriasis. The nut also contains fatty acids that help prevent dryness.

4. Snack on wrinkle-busting blueberries. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, and prevent cell-structure damage that can lead to wrinkles and loss of skin tone.

5. Stock up on pro-biotic yogurt. The probiotic bacteria in yogurt are very important for healthy skin because it improves your immune system and kills bacteria that cause acne and other skin problems.

6. Don’t forget your leafy greens. Deeply hued vegetables benefit your skin with a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Spinach and kale are loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, two nutrients that aid in improving skin elasticity and firmness.

7. All important Omega-3 Oils. Healthy fats can be your skin’s best friend. Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so that they are effective barriers-allowing water and nutrients into the skin, and keeping toxins out. Omega-3’s also may also protect skin against sun damage, and can reduce inflammation in the body (inflammation can trigger the cells to clog pores.

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Afraid to moisturize but want to fight those lines? Sensitive or prone to breakouts? Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer is for you! Finally, an oil-free moisturizer that delivers results.

Algae-based Pepha-Tight® tones and hydrates the skin while working to help fight the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Skin appears tightened and refined. See immediate and long-term effects! Rich sea plant extracts contain powerful amino acid to encourage collagen production. Unique blend of ingredients help absorb oil and reflect light for a flawless finish. Ideal for oily, sensitive, and combination skin types. SRP: $65. via www.nordstrom.com.

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One of the most trusted skincare lines in Japan, Yu-Be has been used by Japanese families for over 50 years. Founded by pharmacist Yoshikiyo Nowatari in 1957, Yu-Be is based on one simple concept: creating products for the whole body that meet the entire family’s skincare needs. From cracked heels to diaper rash and parched lips to ragged cuticles, Yu-Be’s Moisturizing Skin Cream is the top selling medicated, vitamin-enriched skincare cream in Japan today. Its gentle, glycerin-based formula is enriched with vitamin E, vitamin B2, and camphor to soothe even the driest, most irritated skins. The secret to this magical salve is in its high glycerin content and quick absorbability (achieved through a special manufacturing process in Japan), making this cult favorite Japanese import your go-to moisturizer for all your skincare needs. Now available in the United States, get ready to say sayonara to dry skin and hello to Yu-Be beautiful skin.

Moisturizing Skin Cream

What it is:
A concentrated glycerin moisturizing cream.

$15.00-24.00 Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream

Lip Therapy
What it is:
A hydrating, glycerin-based lip balm.

What it is formulated to do:
Yu-Be Lip Therapy is an all-natural lip balm used to protect and treat normal, dry, or severely chapped lips. The ingredients are based on the original, 50-year old Japanese Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream formula which includes glycerin, vitamin E, and camphor. It soothes, moisturizes, and protects dry, painful, chapped lips and replenishes lost moisture from exposure to heat, cold, and wind.

$5.00 Yu-Be Lip Therapy