Never know which serum to use?

Whichever skin type you have you should always use a serum! There is no skincare product more effective then serum. Check out my previous blog for some fun ways to use these fantastic Peter Thomas Roth products! Click here.

What's a Daily Concepts Your Konjac Sponge?

This is a blog post from the Daily Concepts blog. I found it to be extremely helpful when trying to understand all the benefits of the Konjac sponge. My skin is a bit on the dry side so i went for the Turmeric one. LOVED IT! I didn't use a cleanser and it was such a great exfoliation. Wonder no more, here is everything you need to know about the Konjac Sponge: 

He’s back! Daily Concepts’ Founder and Shower Expert, Emilio Smeke. A question we’re hearing a lot recently — What the heck is Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponge?

You can see all three Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponges all in a Zen-like stack above. What you’re seeing: Charcoal, Pure and Tumeric Konjac Sponges.

Yes, yes, we hear you. But what are they?

Emilio: Konjac is a jelly-like substance made from the Konnyaku potato, which is found in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Southeast Asia. Often used in Japan for beauty treatments targeting delicate skin, konjac sponges typically contain calcium hydroxide and/or oxide calcium extracted from eggshells is also found in konjac sponges. What makes Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponge unique is that it’s made up of 100% konjac root.

What makes Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponges so good for the skin?

Emilio: Because of their unique net-like structure, Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponges have a massage-like effect on the skin, promoting blood circulation and deep cleansing capabilities.

Unique to the konjac sponge is its naturally weak alkalinity, which neutralizes acidity of substances that can gather on the skin by creating a layer of water between the sponge and skin. Additionally, they break down dirt and balance skin’s pH.

Which of the three types of sponges is right for me?

Emilio: The bamboo charcoal sponge helps absorb impurities to purify and deep cleanse skin. In other words, it exfoliates and detoxifies.

The tumeric konjac sponge heals and prevents dry skin, as well as keeping the skin supple and improving its elasticity. In other words, it’s hydrating and regenerating.

Daily Concepts Your Konjac Sponge in Pure has no preservatives, no chemicals and no color. Like its name says, it’s, well, just PURE. It’s excellent for people with sensitive skin.

All of Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponges are preservative and chemical-free.

How can they be used?

Emilio: Daily Concepts’ Your Konjac Sponges are 100% natural and can be used by all ages and skin types. They’re perfect for removing skin impurities effectively and easily with their alkalinity nature and pH balance of 8.4. We recommend them for atopic skin, makeup removal, deep cleansing to prevent acne or blackheads and moisturizing the skin.

Thanks for filling us in, Emilio!

Have a question about a Daily Concepts’ product? Send it our way and we’ll have Emilio give you the 411.

There's something new & exciting in the CURL world!

 Living Proof Curl is now at GBS The Beauty Store & GBSbeauty.com. I've used the products for about 5-6 washes now and I am just as impressed with the Curl line as I am with all of the other fabulous Living Proof products. I've been saying they would make a killer curl line if they ever came out with one and my wish has been answered. My favorite product would be the detangling rinse. No knot is a problem for this rinse, it gets them all out so easily. I found that if you put it on the lengths of your hair and add a little bit of water after applying, it works better. I have been on a conditioning cleanser kick and trying every one I come across, this Curl Conditioning Wash is on the top of my list. Check out the images below to see which products are perfect for your curl type and some great product tips! 

Click here to find all of these Living Proof Curl products!

#SmearForSmear

There's a new social media campaign going viral through the UK bringing awareness to Cervical Cancer. Celebrities like Cara Delevingne and many others are participating to bring awareness to the awful disease among young women and women of all ages. We decided to join the campaign, since it's such a great cause and because it hits so close to home for us. I cant tell you how easy and quick it is to just go to the doctor. Many young women are being diagnosed with cervical cancer, the majority between the ages of 25-35 years old. Women are skipping their smear tests and this viral craze is to bring the awareness of how important it is to get a pap smear annually. I was so nervous, embarrassed, and anxious about how awkward it would be to go get checked. I walked out of there after 10 minutes, got my results and I knew i was in the clear. If you wait, it may be too late. Going in is much better than all the needles, radiation, chemo and anything else you would have to endure.  Please help stop the rise in the number of women diagnosed with the disease by taking part in such an important campaign. Put on some of that gorgeous lipstick of yours and smear away. Raise awareness. Be smart, get checked. 

I nominate you all to do the same. 

Spread the word #smearforsmear!

Get the look: SAG Awards- Julianne Moore

 

There were so many beautiful stars on the red carpet last night and Julianne Moore was one of my favorites. Her hair looked gorgeous and was the perfect contrast to her emerald #Givenchy dress. Her simple loose, textured waves are so easy to get using the right products. Here are a few products to get Julianne's look: 

 

1. Start with evo shape vixen, a volumising lotion that adds body and lasting style support. multi-purpose product for adding volume and style support, defining and hold curl or adding separation and texture.

2. Next, use the T3 Whirl Interchangeble Styling Wand. The 1.25" barrel is the one you'll want to use to get Julianne's loose waves.

3. Finish with evo love touch shine spray which adds weightless shine, helps to protect from humidity and fight frizz without collapsing styles.

These products are all available on GBSbeauty.com and get 10% off for a limited time with coupon code: gbsevo

Want thicker, fuller hair?

Lots of us girls lack in the voluminous hair department. Well now you can get it by just using a couple products in a few simple steps. Here is my favorite combo to getting fuller, thicker hair:

1. Davines Natural Tech Replumping Shampoo 

2. Davines Natural Tech Replumping Conditioner

3. Alterna Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Boost (Basically a teasing comb in a can)

4. Living Proof Thickening Cream 

That's it... no go out and show off your gorgeous, va-va-voom hair! 

Insider Tips feat. Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth is one of my favorite skincare brands and I've tried many. With something for everyone and a wide range of products it can sometimes be overwhelming. So overwhelmingly amazing that is, that I usually get more than one product at a time because there are so many I want to try. I recently sat in on an awesome training for the brand. It had to have been one of the most informative training's I've had and I left with so many fun tips & lots more ways to use certain products that I would have never thought of. Here I am educated with tons of  PTR 411 and now I want to share this knowledge with you. 

1. Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel: Use this to wash your face and to shave with! Who would've thought?! It exfoliates the skin so there are no irritations or in grown hairs. Not recommended  for sensitive skin though.
2. Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash: Great for taking makeup off and very concentrated. When a product is concentrated a tiny bit goes a long way.
3. Viz1000: If you have oily or acneic skin this is a great option to use instead of a moisturizer. Viz1000 binds moisture together for dehydrated skin.
4. Oiless Oil 100% Purified Squalene: This anti-aging oil that feels like an oil, and acts like an oil, but it is NOT an oil! Fine lines, dry hair, wrinkles, or dry skin? Wait hair? Yes, hair! Pair this with Viz1000 and you got yourself an amazing, frizz-free and hydrated do!  Doesn't stop there the Oiless oil is great for dry skin like elbows or feet and awesome as an eye makeup remover.
5. PTR Serums (general): Layer all serums or cocktail them all together. I prefer the latter because then you don't have to wait for each one to dry. Just mix in palm of your hand and they will all melt together.
   
   
   
   (Thank you to James and Andrew from Peter Thomas Roth for being such great educators and hand models for my blog :D )
6. Laser-Free Retexturizing Serum: Too much sun? This serum is great for sunburns and even razor burn. Get this for your man along with the anti-aging cleansing gel and they will be very grateful!
7. FirmX Serum: Basically Spanx for the face and who doesn't love Span?! 
8. Laser-Free Retexturizing Gel Cream: Need a great primer? Replace your green primer used for redness with this gel cream which is a primer/moisturizer twofer! 
9. Power K: This amazing eye cream for dark circles and bags has actual vitamin k magical beads as I like to think of them. Power K isn't just for your eyes and can be used for surgical bruises or gross but it works hickies! (I hope nobody has a hickey because well...GROSS! Not cool & not classy, but hey if you do use Power K please!) 
10. Un-Wrinkle Eye: A 1/2 cream, 1/2 serum product that is actually safe to use all over the eye even your eyelids.
11. Neuroliquid Eye: This staff favorite is not only effective around the eyes, but it's amazing around the mouth lines. 
12. Lashes to Die For: Uneven brows? Use this lash serum for brows and also great for guys who have patchy facial hair and want to fill it out.
13. Un-Wrinkle Lip: AMAZING LIP PLUMPER!!!! And it helps with wrinkled lips!
14. Un-Wrinkle Foundation:  Great coverage and it's 85% treatment. EXCLUSIVELY at GBS The Beauty Store and GBSbeauty.com!