Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Monday, November 18, 2013
3 Air Travel Trips to Make Your Holidays Better
If you have to hop on a plane this holiday season, it may
not feel like the most wonderful time of the year. While the kids are jingle belling and everyone's telling you
to be of good cheer, you can REALLY feel that way if you follow these 3 flying
tips:
1. Keep your
skin hydrated
If you think the cold winter air is bad for your skin, try
combining it with dry airplane air!
Linger in either one long enough, and you'll wind up with dry patches, a
dull complexion, and skin that's downright itchy.
In order to keep your skin from screaming for mercy, keep it
hydrated. For example, dab your
face with one of our scented towels at take-off and landing. Or, wash off your makeup with one of
our remover wipes before the cabin door closes. Each one has special conditioners in it that will quench
your skin's thirst.
2. Avoid the
peaks
A scented towel can refresh your senses in the middle of a
busy airport, but do yourself a favor and avoid traveling on peak days -- like the
day before Thanksgiving or the Sunday night before everyone has to be back at
work. Flying this time of year can
be stressful enough, so do everything possible not to add to it!
3. Keep movin'
We created ScentedTowel.com after spending countless hours
in the air for business. So, we
know that sitting immobile for too long (like during a long flight) can make
you more prone to blood clots.
That's why you've got to move around!
While you don't normally associate airplanes with leg room,
you'll still have room to move your feet and ankles without bothering anyone
around. And, you can always take a
trip or two to the bathroom to stretch your legs out.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
What is a "Good" Makeup Remover?
There are all kinds of products out there that claim to
remove your makeup in the very best way possible. But all makeup removers aren't created equally. If you want to make sure you've got a
"good" makeup remover, make sure that it:
- Isn't abrasive
You need to remove your makeup, not scrub bugs off your
windshield! A good makeup remover
won't have to assault your skin in order to get it clean. Instead, it will have the right
combination of bacteria-killing ingredients so that your face will be squeaky
clean -- instead of screaming for mercy.
For example, our makeup remover wipes have Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate in them -- a cleanser that fights bacteria
gently. It won't make you feel
like there are a million tiny scrub brushes assaulting your face when you use
it.
- Isn't too
oily
Good makeup removers will have some kind of oil in them to
help moisturize your skin.
However, if they're TOO oily, they'll leave residue behind -- meaning
your skin won't be able to breathe.
That's why we only put two oily ingredients in our makeup remover
wipes. The other five ingredients
will make sure that those oily liquids don't wind up suffocating your pores.
- Isn't
completely synthetic
Mother Nature has created a bunch of things that can keep
your face clean and fresh, so if your makeup remover isn't using them, you're
really missing out! Sure, there
are some synthetic ingredients that are really valuable (like the ones we've
included in our own makeup remover wipes), but there are also a lot of organic
substances that are great, gentle cleansers. So, look for a makeup remover that uses a unique combination
of both!
Monday, October 28, 2013
How Do You Avoid a Self-Tanning Nightmare?
Here at ScentedTowel.com, we brag about creating
self-tanning towels that are easy to use year-round. But that doesn't mean they're mistake-proof! Whether you're using our self-tanning
towels or some other self-tanner, there are some innocent mistakes you can make
that will turn your skin into a tanning nightmare.
Like what?
-
Over-moisturizing
We're big fans of putting moisturizer on your driest areas
(like your elbows and knees) before you tan. That way, your skin will look sun-kissed AND healthy! However, if you over-moisturize, the
tanning solution won't be able to penetrate your skin. The end result? You'll wind up with pasty patches on
every spot that received too much moisture.
- Over-tanning
When it comes to tanning solution, a little goes a long
way! Apply too much, and you'll
wind up looking fake. (Not exactly
the fashion statement you were hoping for, right?!) When in doubt, apply less than you need. You can always add more tanning
solution later, but there's no way to "erase" an overdone tan!
- Over-driving
Kick your tanning routine into "overdrive", and
you could wind up making major mistakes.
The streaks and splotches you see are typically caused by someone who
rushed through the self-tanning process.
They're in such a hurry to get the solution on that they miss spots!
Another way you can rush your tan? By not giving it time to dry! Even the best-applied self-tanner will streak if you pull
that tight t-shirt on too soon. So,
do yourself a favor and slow down!
Aren't a few extra minutes worth it to look bronzed and fabulous?!
#SelfTanner #Tanning #TanningTips
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Let Your Nose Help You Turn Back the Clock!
In just a few short weeks, Daylight Saving Time will be over
-- meaning it will be time to "fall back" and set all of the clocks
one hour earlier. That means the
sun is going to come out earlier, and the night darkness is going to emerge one
hour sooner.
Yes, it's only an hour, but that hour can have a huge effect
on you!
Health experts admit that people can have trouble adjusting
their internal clocks to a new time, even if it's just an hour. For example, in a few weeks, you'll be
going to bed an hour earlier than what you're used to -- meaning it's more
likely you're going to toss and turn, and thus, lose out on valuable sleep.
Luckily, we've thought of a great solution!
Since everyone seems to go into a little bit of a temporary fog whenever the clocks change, why not use the power of scent? Specifically, our scented towels can help you feel more refreshed and alert -- even if you're running a little low on sleep.
But don't just use our scented towels to wake up.
Use them to help you fall asleep, too!
Studies have shown that lavender (like the essential oil
you'll find in our scented towels) can slow down your heart rate, slow down
your blood pressure, and lower your stress level -- all of which help you fall
asleep. And, as an added benefit,
lavender has also been shown to change brain wave just enough so that you sleep
deeper. That way, you'll get more
bang for your sleep buck!Use them to help you fall asleep, too!
So, don't let Daylight Saving Time get you down. All you need to get through it is a
little help from your nose!
#Lavender #LavenderOil #DaylightSavings
Monday, October 21, 2013
Lemon Scented Towels in the Winter? Absolutely!
Lemon is often thought of as the classic summer scent. After all, we associate it with a pitcher of fresh-squeezed lemonade, those light and airy lemon meringue pies, and the lemon wedge that comes next to all of that fresh summertime fish.
However, lemons are just as great in the winter… Maybe even
more so!
After all, most people are looking for a little pick-me-up
when the mercury dips and the snow starts to fall. The sun goes down earlier, and you're stuck driving home
from work in the dark. It's enough
to make anyone feel a little out of sorts!
And that's where the lemons come in.
Grab one of our lemon scented towels, close your eyes, take
a sniff, and you'll instantly be transported to warmer, friendlier days. Instead of thinking about that
pitch-black commute and the black ice on the roads, you'll be transported to
your old summer days -- back when you would spend hours running through the
backyard barefoot, letting the grass tickle your feet, and washing all of the
fun down with a glass of Grandma's homemade lemonade. Or, maybe you'll think of those warm Saturday mornings, when
you jump out of bed to get a head start on your garden.
No matter what you think about, it will be a whole lot more
fun than the cold, damp winter around you!
Best of all, you can take this feeling with you
anywhere. Since all of our scented
towels are individually wrapped and pre-moistened, you can whip one out
whenever you need it -- like when you're stuck in traffic, after that stuffy
company holiday party, or right after you finish shoveling the walkway.
Who knew lemons could be the perfect winter treat?!
#Lemon #LemonTowels #LemonScented
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