Wake Up and Glow

My morning begins with good intentions. I vow to rise early, bounce out of bed with bright eyes, and have a measured, relaxed start to the day.  All too often though, I wake up late, race through my morning routine, and leave my home driving my daughter to school with dry skin, dark circles and damp hair, clutching that morning cup of coffee to jolt my energy!

To reassess my routine, I have found some quick fixes. 

Soon after waking, fill a mug with hot water and add a slice of lemon or lime.  The citrus juice gets your blood flowing and your digestive system working, clearing congestion from your skin.  For alternative caffeine free morning stimulant, drink a cup of peppermint tea.

If you have bags under your eyes, so some stretches and jog in place for five minutes upon waking. Or run up and down a flight of stairs--this helps drain fluid from under your eyes. If time doesn't allow this do some stretches or lunges while brushing your teeth.  Or try the old stand by and stick two spoons in your freezer at night and hold them and lightly roll them across the eye area to decrease puffiness.

Try these quick tips out and feel free to send us some of your quick tips for your morning routine.





 

The Great Brush Off

Dry-brushing is a kind of detox for the skin, improving circulation and invigorating the body.  If you don't have sensitive or broken skin, try it once a day before showering.  Start at your feet and brush in small, circular motions moving toward the heart. 

My New Favorite source of information - Whole Living Magazine

I LOVE this magazine and cant wait for the nexts months insightful articles such as the one below.

Check out the website or order a subscription here -  https://martha.zt01.net/WL/January/2.php


Fruits and vegetables protect your insides, sure. But we're now discovering their huge potential to help on the outside, too. Antioxidants work by slowing oxidation, a natural aging process that's accelerated by sun and pollutants. (Oxidation's the culprit when a sliced banana turns brown.) A cornucopia of edibles has recently found its way into antioxidant masks, cleansers, brighteners, peels, and moisturizers -- even mascara and lip gloss. Although many antioxidant sources (blueberries, grapes, green tea) are well-known, keep your eye out for these newcomers.

Lycopene
Derived from boiled tomato skin, lycopene functions as an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger.


Shiitake Mushrooms
An edible Asian mushroom, shiitake has antioxidant properties and contains beta glucan, which promotes skin healing.


Goji Berries
The shiny red Asian berry is a rich source of vitamin C and the antioxidant zeaxanthin, as well as beta-carotene and essential fatty acids.


Horseradish and Fennel
Horseradish and fennel both induce production of superoxide dismutas (SOD), an antioxidant enzyme that occurs naturally in human cells. Adding it to your regimen is especially important because SOD production slows with age.


Amalaki or Amla Fruit
A yellowish-green fruit used in Ayurvedic therapies, it's about 20 times higher in vitamin C than an orange and is a source of superoxide dismutase.



Read more at Wholeliving.com: Beauty Foods

Customer Wedding Photos

These photos were sent in from a Very Beauitful Bride and Mineral Silk Customer!  Thanks Amy!!!

Thanks for the wedding makeup kit & rush delivery for my wedding. 6.13.09
(I realize it has taken us over a year to send this!)
Foundation: Honey
Blush: Peachy Keen
Color Booster: Candle Light
Finishing Powder: Cherub Dust

Amy M.
Pittsfield, IL

Our New Site is Up and Running!

Well it is finally done, our new MineralSilk.com is up and running.  Unfortunately we were not able to save our database after the old site crashed on the server.  So when you go to place an order on the new Mineral Silk Site you will need to create a new account.  Please let us know if you have any problems creating an account, logging in or if we can help you find a specific product. 

We will have live chat loaded on the site soon, so if you have any immediate questions we will be there to help. 

Thanks for your patience and being part of our Mineral Silk Family!

De
Owner
http://www.MineralSilk.com

Mineral Makeup

1. What is Mineral Silk makeup and how is it different than other Foundations found in the store? This revolutionary foundation provides excellent coverage while giving a youthful glow to your skin. The creamy natural minerals brush on like a powder, leaving skin radiant and dewy - like brushing on a fine layer of perfect skin. Easy to use, long lasting and more forgiving than normal makeups, Mineral makeup will suit a wide variety of skin tones because the minerals are light reflective and do not absorb light the way most makeup does. Once you see and feel this makeup you will never go back to traditional liquid foundation.

2. Can I use Mineral Silk makeup with other brands I have purchased? Absolutely! Feel free to mix and match and try out our samples to get the perfect color!
3. I am allergic to some foundations or they make me break out or itch? Does Mineral Makeup cause the same reactions and is it good for your skin? Mineral makeup, does not contain harmful ingredients, which is especially good for people with acne and sensitive skin. But the benefits do not end there. Mineral makeup contains ingredients that can help to protect the skin, for example, by providing protection from sun in a more natural manner. Mineral makeup is, generally speaking, non-comedogenic. Because it does not obstruct the skin, it is good for people with oily skin and acne.
4. Do you sell samples of your products? Yes, we sell samples of all our Mineral Makeup as well as Refill Size bags.  Just click on the option for either on any of the individual product pages!

Dedicated to Your Beauty!

De Nelson
Mineral Silk and Balance Skincare

Welcome to our new Blog

Mineral Silks previous blog "That the Beauty of It" was lost when the server crashed that hosted our old sites and our blog.  So we are starting fresh and ready to keep you posted on whats going on through our new blog on blogger.  Same name, just a new look!   So subscribe to out blog feeds, or join us on Facebook or Twitter for new and always interesing updates!  Just look for MineralSilk and sign up Today! 

Dedicated to Your Beauty!

De Nelson
Owner Mineral Silk and Balance Skin Care