Posted in Blog, tagged Beauty Buzz, cranberry, fiber, folic acid, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, The Body Shop, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, Yannique Benitez on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanksgiving foods good for the face
Yannique Benitez, beat blogger
Cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are essentials at most Thanksgiving dinner tables. But, cranberry and pumpkin are also good for your skin. Many skin care products include these two ingredients because of their vitamin rich and skin-soothing capabilities.
Cranberry provides a high source of anti-oxidants that are anti-cancer [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged acrylic, Beauty Buzz, nails, polish, Saly Hansen Nail Art Pens, Yannique Benitez on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nail care to wear
Yannique Benitez
Many women buy an assortment of products to achieve a trim figure, beautiful hair, and glowing skin. But don’t forget about your nails. They need the same amount of attention and care you put into making the rest of your body beautiful. Here are some nail care tips for a beautiful [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Bath & Body Works, Beauty Buzz, body wash, dry skin, Olya Ultra Moisture Body Wash, Organix Smoothing Shea Butter Conditioner, Shea Butter, Yannique Benitez on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Soothing effects of Shea Butter
Yannique Benitez, beat blogger
Shea Butter is a natural ingredient derived from nuts in Karite trees in tropical regions of West Africa. This ingredient is a vitamin rich fatty acid that is highly moisturizing and can be used for dry skin, brittle hair, and razor, sun and windburns
Be sure to look for [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Beauty Buzz, Botox, breasts, headaches, high-heels, sweating, wrinkles, Yannique Benitez on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Botox served up many ways
Yannique Benitez, beat blogger
Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin that according to The New York Times, in injections acts like small poison darts that temporarily blunt chemical nerve signals to certain muscles or glands. It is commonly used as a temporary solution to reduce wrinkles (results last for about [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Beauty Buzz, conditioning treatment, dry skin, makeup remover, olive oil, petroleum jelly, toner, witch hazel, Yannique Benitez on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
New uses for old products
Yannique Benitez, beat blogger
Witch Hazel
Your grandmother may use this product for cuts and scraps but you can use it for cosmetic purposes. Witch Hazel is a great alternative to toner. If you have oily skin and use toner on a regular basis you can occasionally try this. This natural plant-based astringent [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged conditioner, damage, hair, olive oil, protein, scalp, shampoo, styling tools, trim, water, winter, wool hats, Yannique Benitez on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
by Yannique Benitez, freelance blogger
During the winter, your hair is more susceptible to dryness and damage. Here are some tips to maintain your healthiest tresses:
Get Trims
People with long and short hair should get trims year round, but in the winter, it can be especially helpful. Our ends tend to be the driest part of our [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Alternative to Domestic Violence Program, Domestic Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Vera House, Yannique Benitez on October 26, 2008 | 2 Comments »
by Yannique Benitez, freelance blogger
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there are many ways for people to get involved to spread awareness.
“(One way) to end domestic violence is to challenge your peers when they objectify women/men, tell sexist jokes, use gender stereotypes as a way to live their lives. If we all do our part [...]
