Your 'absolutely swear-by' beauty products

**Tati** · January 14th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by MaggieMay

What's it do and when would I use it?

Your right, only one way of knowing if I like it or not.

By the way, thanks Tati for the edit. I finally figured out how to do multiply quotes.

Cool beans! Merging is just a reflex as I read threads at this point.

**MaggieMay** · January 14th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Thanks for just doing it and not calling me out on my newness!!

**tofucheesecake** · January 15th, 2009, 12:50 AM

Oooh, I have to second the awesomeness that is DHC! I really like their scrub. Everyone loves St. Ives, but I tried that and thought the granules were far too large/coarse/sparse for the face, it didn't rinse off fully or exfoliate evenly. The DHC one has smaller granules, like sand, it rinses off completely, and because there are more little granules, I think it does a better job. (Although to be honest, mixing baking soda with your cleanser is more economical and does a better job than any commercial face scrub I've tried).

Also they have these little strips you put under your eyes while you sleep - very moisturizing and do a good job reducing lines/circles/bags for a few days after you use them.

**tofucheesecake** · January 15th, 2009, 12:56 AM

I don't think it really matters - "virgin" has to do with it being made mechanically, not chemically, which I think is mostly important if you're going to be eating it. Extra virgin or extra light would only be better, I think, because they have more subtle scents. So if you're using it as a moisturizer, you won't smell like pasta.

**MontanaMama** · January 15th, 2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by MaggieMay

Thanks for the info MontanaMama! Have you tried any of the following:
-DHC Olive Oil
-Revitalizing Moisture Strips(Neck, Eyes and Mouth)

I didn't love the Olive Oil - because as dry as my skin gets, it can look really greasy too, the Q10 cream and Tocophoro E are my favs. I think I tried the eye strips a few years ago and it didn't do too much for me. Although I did like them one night when I did a spa night, glass of wine, bubble bath - it was the ritual thing.

**ekee** · January 15th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by tkdgirl

I am so going to try olive oil! Virgin or extra virgin? Does it matter?

i dont think it does but im pretty sure she uses extra virgin. her sister swears by the pricey EVOO but my friend can't tell the diff.

**tkdgirl** · January 18th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Ok, whoever suggested olive oil, I LoVE YOU! I can't believe the difference its made in the lines around my eyes and overall facial skin.

**Sweetie** · January 19th, 2009, 11:04 AM

It's great for your legs, too.

**ekee** · January 19th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Lush cosmetic warrior mask. it makes my skin so soft and elastic. it also even my skin tone. love it! the grape skin is annoying but its worth the pain.

**MaggieMay** · January 20th, 2009, 03:27 PM

I need help with the dark circles under eyes. I have started to notice them, even though I sleep about 7 hours each night. I don't put concealer on, since I just think it makes it look worse. What is your go to product for this?

**Butterfly** · January 20th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by tkdgirl

Ok, whoever suggested olive oil, I LoVE YOU! I can't believe the difference its made in the lines around my eyes and overall facial skin.

Take a cup of sugar and mix 1/2 cup of virgin olive oil to make a wonderful body scrub... That's the only thing I use on my body.

On my face & neck I only use Obagi skin care products.