Dear Calgon, You’re Fired!

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Relax. Refresh. Re-You.

“Calgon, take me away,” pleaded the mother who had enough of her  tiresome, never-ending to do list. Then poof! She was relaxing in a tub full of bubbles, hair perfectly tucked away under a plush towel while everyone and everything else are left to fend for themselves. That leaves me with one question: when’s my turn?!!

You ever have those times when you wish Calgon could take you away? Work, children, school, home, sports, workouts, laundry, spouse and the list literally goes on and on. On just about any given day of the week, you can find yourself whipped into a frenzied concoction of insomnia, exhaustion or an awful case of the grumpies.

I found myself in that same predicament this month. When I grabbed a hold of my hair and sang the magic phrase, I swear I heard Calgon run past me laughing, saying “you’re on your own chick!”

Learning to relax and be refreshed is just that: a thing you have to learn. I wish it were as easy as spouting a line from a commercial–far from it. Learning to relax isn’t always something that comes natural. We have to practice winding down, calming our thoughts and learning to be still.  However, for some of us that’s simply a foreign concept. But learning to de-stress is important for several reasons.

• Stress can wreck havoc on your health and has been known to cause sickness
• Stress can do a number on your hair, skin and nails causing follicle loss, splotchy-ness or brittleness, respectively.
• Stress robs you of energy, joy and strength.

We all experience stress–that’s not going to change. But how we manage it is what matters most. Sometimes, I light candles all around my room and I just sit and listen to nature-inspired ambiance–think ocean waves or rushing water. At other times, it’s just me, my favorite book, a glass of wine and 4 scented candles. And if I’m really going all out, it’s pamper me time–facial, body scrub, and a head-to-toe moisture fest. HairRules Quench in the hair, StriVectin on the face/decollete  and  coco-mango scented Eucerin on the skin (my personal recipe).

The key is you’ve got to make time for your “calgon” moment. You’ve got to learn to relax, so you can be refreshed, so you can be you!

What kinds of things do you do to relax? 

Introducing StriVectin SD – Proven in Clinical Trials. And In Your Mirror.

It’s a lovely day: the wind is blowing, the trees are swaying and so far my skin is looking quite supple these days. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Now you all know that I’m gaga for all things hair, fashion and beauty. Well yours truly is a StriVectin Insider. What does that mean Selena? I’m so glad you asked.

StriVectin Insider – What It Means

I, along with some other every day but still extraordinary individuals, have agreed to review the new StriVectin SD product line and write and vlog about our experiences with the product. You’ll hear all about the effect the product is having on my skin, how the product measures up against its own clinical tests and of course, what I really think about it. Some products work just like they say and some have some results that you weren’t expecting but equally as good. Such was the case with the Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks and Wrinkles.

The New StriVectin SD

Having worked wonders for skin repair from stretch marks, StriVectin developed an all-new clinical formula with significant clinical proof that demonstrates that after just 8 weeks of using the new StriVectin SD, subjects saaw a 20% decrease in fine lines and wrinkles, 25% improvement in skin laxity and 100% improvement in texture.

I know you think it’s too good to be true but I gotta say this: I’ve been using the product for the last week and already I can see a difference in my skin’s laxity and in my skin’s texture. But Selena, you already have great skin. Aww, you’re too kind. But  at age 37, there are some things I’d love to repair or improve given the chance.  This is one of those chances.

StriVectin Insider – What to Expect

A monthly post. My honest feedback. A video here and there. And pictures of my skin’s progress. Oh and lots of links to StriVectin SD products because if the products work as well as my skin indicates, I promise, you’ll probably want to run out and grab some too. And fortunately for us all, you can find it at your nearest Sephora.

Thanks for visiting and stay tuned!