Monday, January 21, 2013

Renpure Originals Argan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner Review

What is Argan Oil ?
 
1. Argan oil hydrates the hair in a natural way.It stops the curliness and
     roughness of the hair in an effecient way.
2. Argan oil penetrates into the hair pores or shafts and enhances the elasticity
     of hair. It also proves to be very nourishing for the growth of the hair.
3. Argan oil is very good for uncontrollable and unmanageable hair. It restores
     smoothness of hair and makes them managable again.
4. Natural antioxidants present in Argan oil strengthen the hair by repairing
     the damaged cellular membrane of the hair.
5.  Presence of Vitamin E in Argan oil makes it a tremendous afent for hair
     treatment. Many external and internal agents overheat, over styling and oxidation
     damage the hair. Vitamin E is very useful in restoring the natural hair and renewing
     and repairing the damage caused by destructive agents.
6. Researchers believe that non greasy Argan Oil locks the moisture in and adds to
     and restores the luster and shine of hair.
7. Color treatment of hair causes certain damage to hair, makes them brittle and
     takes away the smoothness. It is an additional benefit of Argan oil that it cures the
     brittle hair and increases the life of color treated hair. In this job it even surpasses
     in competitiveness from Jojoba oil.
8. It is believed by hair stylists that Argan oil may finally be the right choice to heal and
    restore the damaged, dry and weak hair from environmental extremes, excessive styling
    practices and perms.
9. Rich contents of unsaturated fatty acids like Omega 3 and Omega 9 in Argan oil are a
    direct source of essential nutritional components for hair pores and roots. These unsaturated
    fatty acids strengthen the protein bonding structures in hair thereby improving strength of
    hair and healing the split ends of hair.
 
For more info on Argan oil,
 

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Shampoo
 
Our new Argan Oil treatment line has a unique structure
that penetrates the hair cuticle reducing friction and breakage
during washing & styling, providing a natural micro-barrier that
protects from styling heat,UV rays, resulting in amazing shine
with a silky-soft feel.
Color Safe Formula
Not tested on animals
Made in the USA
 
Conditioner
 
This unique blend of argan oil has micro-properties that absorb instantly into the hair for deeper penetration, repairing the deepest damage as its natural micro-barrier protects from styling heat & UV rays. The result is radiant shine with a silky-soft feel for healthy, beautiful hair.
Color Safe Formula
Not tested on animals
Made in the USA
 

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Packaging:
*I like the packaging.
      *Different color for each collection, easier to shop just a matter of looking for your color.
      *Lettering has peeled off of mine (I keep mine in the shower I'm assuming its the steam
        from the hot water)

Smell:
I find the scent pleasant its not OMG!! this smells amazing, but its not gah!! this is awful either. The conditioner definitely smells the best out of the two.

Does it live up to its claims ?
* I used to use Garnier Fructis (avocado, shea and ? ) And it really helped with my dry scalp
* Other shampoos & conditioners (suave, vo5,dove, pantene) left my scalp dry and itchy.
* Does it get rid of the frizz completely ? No
  But it does calm the frizzies down significantly. And I don't have to blow dry my hair
  anymore since the frizzies are under control.
*Does it protect from heat damage ?
  Not applicable. I cut my hair September of 2012 and I have significantly cut back on
  using a blow dryer, straightener & curler.
* Doesn't lather a lot, (shampoos that lather a lot are not good for your hair)
  it does take some getting used to. After I finish putting the shampoo in my hair I add a
  little water and it gives me a little bit of a lather.
 
 
My Hair after using this :
 * My waves & curls are more defined vs. one big puff lol.
 *Leaves my hair feeling clean without the greasy feeling. 
 *I have noticed the longer I have left the conditioner in the shinier it is.
  *I started using this shampoo & conditioner because I wanted more shine
  to my lackluster hair, cruelty free shampoo and conditioner. Plus it's made
  in the USA.
 
Would I recommend this :
 
*Yes, for me the product lived up to all of it's claims (with the exception of one that was not
  applicable in this case).
*I would recommend this more for those with dry scalp problems like I do, even cutting back
on using heat styling I still have dry scalp.
*Please remember that yes I can recommend this but everyone's hair responds differently to
  products.
*I had been wanting to try something new but I was afraid it wouldn't work for me, trying
  new products always has some chance/risk to it...and I'm glad I took a chance on this...( I
  thought of Abba as I wrote that last line..lol).

I hope you enjoyed this review....
Til next time...=D

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 




 

Friday, January 18, 2013

53 Things To do In 2013
 
 
Here is the rest of my list including all of the ones that were mentioned in my youtube video,
before I go any further I have to thank my friend bre who suggested that I do this list and Im hooked I know I will be doing this for the rest of my life..

1.   Go to an aquarium
2.   Have a beach/bonfire day
3.   Go on a hike
4.   Get a passport
5.   Go on a double date
6.   Observe a different religion
7.   Exercise at least 15X a month
8.   Go whale watching
9.   Watch at least 100 movies
10. Watch 10 documentaries
11. Go to the drive in
12. Go to a sports game
13. Watch a sunrise
14. Watch a sunset
15. Go on a road trip
16. Go camping
17. Join a club
18. Complete a 1,000 piece puzzle
19. Make a time capsule
20. Fly a kite
21. New Year’s Eve kiss
22. Mistletoe kiss
23. Carve my initials in a tree
24. Go Stargazing
25. Go to a museum
26. Volunteer
27. Raise money for a cause
28. Sign up for a local class
29. Have backyard birthday party for Kenny
30. Go to Samara’s Mediterranean Restaurant
31. Go to natural history museum/museum of tolerance
32. Rent water jumper for summer
33. learn to bake
34. Go to a concert with Kenny
35. Redecorate bedroom with nightmare before Christmas theme
36. get a tattoo
37. Go to the San Diego Zoo
38. Group trip to disneyland to fill up a Pirates Of the Caribbean boat.
39. Go to an island
40. Round 1 for karaoke with Kenny.
41. Enter/win disneybound Halloween ball
42. Take metro link to Chinatown.
43. Read Arabian nights
44. Loose 40lbs. (And never find them again)
45. Make photo collage of photo booth pics
46. Visit Marilyn Monroe’s grave
47. Go to Cairo caravan
48. Read all unread books on white shelf
49. Buy Rosetta stone and learn Italian
50. Plant something
51. Take Disneyland tour (dream suite)
52. Take pictures at all suggested picture spots at Disneyland
53. Take picture in front of Nemo ride with nemo outfit on.
 
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54. Fit into black and white sweater/strawberry dress.
55. Take picture in wedding dress in front of castle.
56. Disneybound Disneyland ride outfits (Indiana jones, haunted mansion, Winnie the pooh etc.)
57. Disneyland July 17th with Kenny and bre.
58. Have dinner at Northwood’s inn
59. Make 100 YouTube Videos.
60. Go to treasures of Walt Disney Archives at Ronald Reagan Library
61. Disneybound 7 princess outfits for Princess Week.
62. Go to wigwam Motel in Rialto, CA.
63. Go to a chargers football game
64. Go to a drive in
65. Go whale watching
66. Make a 3d cellphone case
67. Madame taussaud’s wax museum
68. Donate to an animal shelter
69. Make a masquerade mask
70. Have a star wars movie marathon


Here is a link for my youtube video.......
If you decide to make a list, I hope you have the bestest (got that from rugrats) time..
Thanks so much for reading...Til Next Time..=D 






Chapped Lip Blues...
 
I am currently going through Chapped lip blues,
since I have chapped lips I thought I'd do a video
on how I like to cure my chapped lips..
 
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Sunday before I left for work I looked in the mirror
and my lips were bright red and I wasn't wearing
any lip product at all...so I knew I had a case of
CHAPPED LIPS!! (insert echo here lol)..the cause
of my chapped lips..not enough water Tuesday,wednesday
and Thursday I had been drinking a bottle of
water a day(16.90z) the regular size, and my body
was used to me drinking 75.0z(full 8 servings of
water recommended) daily for the past 3 weeks..
 
Cure # 1
Sugar Vanilla Mixture
Ingredients needed :
*Vaseline
*Sugar
*Vanilla
*Small Bowl
Making the mixture is really easy and doesn't take
that long to make, simply take a small bowl pour
a tablespoon of vanilla extract into the bowl,followed-
by a half a tablespoon of Vaseline and lastly
sugar.You want to use alot of sugar to make the
mixture a thick consistency..
Step 1- brush teeth
Step 2- using your toothbrush make circular mot-
ions on your lips,wipe away any dead skin.
Step3- Apply your favorite lip balm,leave it on for
15-20 minutes and remove.
Step4- Rub the Sugar Vanilla on lips
You can leave it on overnight and wake up to
super soft lips or leave it on for at least 20 minutes
and remove...which ever way you prefer is
awesome!!!
I hope this helps, thanks so much for reading..
Til Next time...♥

DIY: Happy Memories Jar & Workout Tip Jar

DIY: Happy Memories Jar


Materials Needed:

*Jar (plastic or glass)
*Decorations (optional)
*Pens
*Paper
*box (base size on the notes that will be used)

*The Happy Memories Jar is a place where we can collect notes about happy/positive things that have happened to you.
*Maybe something you did that brightened someone’s day and made you smile, or getting an A on a paper/ report card, or finally doing something that you have been wanting to do, or an awesome birthday.
Example…..I recently ran into someone that I used to work with who I was thinking about and I put that in a note…

*It’s really easy to make a happy memories jar, you can use a glass jar or a plastic one like I did, and you can decorate it too, (it’s something that kids will love to do).
*You can make your own or one for the whole family (for the family make sure its in a place that everyone will see it)
*I like to put the date on the paper (optional)
*Keep a smal box with the paper and pens near the jar to make it easier to write the notes, so you   dont have to look for a pen and paper everytime you go to write a new note..


I love the happy memories jar for many reasons…

 1. Makes you focus on happy, positive stuff.

2. Focusing on happy, positive stuff lifts your spirits.

3. small things that brighten my day.

4. It makes me happy to write a new note and put it in the jar

5. It’s fun and it’s something that can be named anything you want and, can be just for  yourself or you and your family…

*2012 wasn’t a bad year but things that happened changed that year and the year before changed my view on things…and that you can’t let the little bad things get to you.

Fill it up the whole year and on new year’s eve this year open it up and look it all of the positive things that have happened to you this year, and all of the happy memories that were made…


DIY: Workout Tip Jar

 
 
Materials Needed :
 
*Jar (plastic or glass)
*Decorations (optional)
Calendar & stickers (optional)
 
 

Instead of calling it New year’s resolution I call it as a whole Operation Smile, a list of things to do that will make me smile…and yes losing some weight is one of them.. In past years by this time I had already quit. So I wanted something different for this year..and what could be a better incentive then to tip yourself $1 for each day that you workout....

*its easy to do, for everyday you work out you put a dollar in the jar.

*At the end of them month you can either let the money add up or buy yourself something.
*you can also decorate it like I did, (which is always fun for me..=D)
* you can also keep track of the days that you workout like I did on my calendar.
*keep it somewhere you will always be able to see it…
For me this is working and I don't see myself quiting like years past, I have to constantly change my workouts, one day I will do zumba the other belly dancing or Just dance on the Wii...they have to be fun, if not I know I will get bored and give up...but keeping a positive attitude has been a major factor for me...with the above mentioned workouts I look forward to them...

Here is the pictures of me before (March 06') and after (06') the 50lb weight loss...

                                                              Yes I am a Chargers Fan.. =)


Hope you like these two ideas....thanks so much for reading...=D