Friday, April 1, 2011

Spring has sprung!!!

Ok, well maybe not here on Long Island, but it will!!!  You know what they say...."April showers brings May flowers"!  A little rain will do us all good! 

Spring is a time for rebirth, renewal & rejuvenations.  April is a great month to take advantage of this opportunity.  Warmer temps & nicer weather gives us a great excuse to start anew!!!  Use this way of thinking inside & outside of your body.

A great way to get ready for the summer and start anew this spring is of course to prepare & treat your skin.  A great opportunity, this month, is to try our Microdermabrasion Set by Mary Kay.   This set allows you to exfoliate & moisturize at home, at your convenience, with the same results you'd get from a dermatologist at a fraction of the cost. 
 
After exfoliating, do try a self tanner!!! It will definitely give you a boost on the days that aren't so springy!!!  Tan Towels are great, as is Jergens Natural Glow.  If you're giving the Microdermabrasion Set a try, why not order Mary Kay's Self Tanner? It is non-streaky, very subtle & has a terrific, fresh smell.  I use them all & it's a great pick-me-up!! 
Although it's not 80 degrees outside, and your not lying in the sun, this weather is the most dangerous to the skin.  You're out walking, bicycle riding or maybe just walking the dog.  You don't realize how hot & strong the sun really is, since the air is still cool.  DON'T FORGET THE SUNBLOCK!!!  Windburn & sunburn are not an uncommon occurrence during this season.  Be sure to use a moisturizer or solution on your face that contains sunscreen.  I use Mary Kay's Day Solution....great smell, solution not a moisturizer so it's not greasy or oily and it goes on first before moisturizer & foundation.  It contains SPF 25.  Love it!!!  Regardless of what brand you use, be sure to get that SPF on your face!!

Coral & peach tones are the HOT colors for spring.  Give it a try.  Try something new & refreshing.  Especially if coral or peach is not a color that you usually wear.  You may have just found your new favorite color!!! 

Remember....refresh & rejuvenate!!!  Give your body that same rejuvenation.  On a nice day, get
outside.  Thirty minutes does a body good.  A great idea is to set a "Spring Goal".  During the spring months, April, May & June, set a goal.  It can be loosing weight, 10% of your body weight is a great guideline.  It can also be exercise.  Walking is a great first stepping stone.  Set a goal to walk 15-30 minutes, or maybe 1/2 to 1 mile.  If you're already a walker, try running. 
Whatever it is, be sure to set a realistic goal.  By June 21, the first day of Summer,  you'll find you will have refreshed & rejuvenated not only your body but your mind too!!!  When you attain your goal, I think you may like what you see!!!

My goal is to cook more healthy & use products that contain less salt.  You'd be surprised to learn the amount of salt in food to begin with.  I'm doing this since my husband was just diagnosed with high blood pressure.  The second part of my goal is to get out & walk with him after dinner whenever possible.  Those are the only two things I can do to help him.  The rest is up to him.  He's on his own!!!
My new cooking regime will most likely be my topic for the May issue!  Low sodium all the way!!!

Let's get started on our way to a refreshing & rejuvenating Spring!!!  Remember, there's always a 10% discount on all Mary Kay products for first-time customers who would love to renew their skin!!!! 

You're always beautiful when you smile......

  ....Lisa