I'm a BIG, admirer of sexy, golden bronze skin. Since I don't come by it naturally, I like getting my color out of a bottle. No tanning beds or spray tans for this Baby Boomer. Give me a Fake Bake, Guinot Paris or Jergins sunless tanner, five minutes and a hand with my back, and I'll show you some healthy-looking skin.
For the best results, these sun-substitutes suggest prepping skin with an exfoliator. That's a step I was prone to skip until I had a chance to try Mama Mio's Omega Body Buff. This dead-skin-eliminator combines tiny buffing beads with natural moisturizers so it soothes skin as it works.
What the Experts Say
Exfoliation increases cell regeneration (younger skin cells = younger looking skin), improves strength and elasticity, and makes skin more touchable. Designed to be gentle, Omega Body Buff includes:
What I Tested
I tried Mama Mio's 6.8-ounce Omega Body Buff.
What I like
This super scrubber makes skin soft and smooth in minutes. One bottle works for your face and body. You put it on dry skin and rub-a-dub-dub! Then hop in the shower to rinse away the dead stuff.
What a refreshing feeling! Using it once a week (twice the first week), helps keep my face and body free of irritating dry, flaky spots and gives me a little glow. This gentle skin-polisher does a nice job smoothing the way for my sunless tanner so I get even better coverage. Plus, it works without relying on nasty parabens or other chemicals. You gotta love that!
On the Shelf
Available at Mamamio.com.
Out-of-Pocket
$33
"Thank You" to Mama Mio for providing a sample for review and testing.
Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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