Today I am really dragging my tail feathers after several very long days in a row on shoots. I’ve got many more days before the next day off, so the issue becomes how to you arrive on set looking fresh faced, and not looking exhausted?
Turns out I have a few tricks up my sleeve, the first of which you need to know about quickly, as it is a limited edition product.

You’ve heard me talk about skynICELAND products before.

This is one of my all time favorite product lines, as it is the only skin care line designed to treat the effects of stress on the skin. That’s all they are about – Solutions for stressed skin.

And who has stressed skin?

These days pretty much anyone living in a city or busy town, anyone exposed to environmental pollutants (which is essentially all of us!) anyone who is tired, over worked, sits in front of a computer all day, has life-stuff to deal with – basically everyone.

The first place we see stress or exhaustion on the face is the eye area.

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Anything from puffiness, wrinkles, dehydration, dark circles, dulled skin, lifeless appearance.
The under eye area is where you can either save your look, or where you lose the game entirely.

skynICELAND has a limited edition product called the Icelandic Relief Eye Pen.

Its their best selling eye cream in a travel friendly pen.

You can apply it morning and night, but you can also throw it in your handbag for quick fixes throughout the day for on-the-go relief from the damaging effects of stress.

It goes after the 3 major eye issues associated with stress related oxygen and nutrient depletion: puffiness, the wrinkled/dehydrated skin and the under eye dark circles.
It provides instant aid as well as a (very much welcomed) cooling sensation.

You can apply it over makeup as needed through out the day, as it is residue free, and won’t smear your concealer or eye makeup.

The convenient pen is perfect for travel (a lifesaver with you on long flights, so you can arrive looking fresh eyed and pretty!), great to have with you on long work days, days with big meetings, days where you are going out after work, awesome for brides, perfect for honeymoons – the list goes on…

They’re not expensive either.

As this is a limited edition, you may want to pick up a few. I certainly am…

Get skynICELAND products at Sephora or at skynICELAND.com

I’ve had so many emails about the post I did on chemical peels, many from ladies who either don’t live near a  day spa, who’s budget doesn’t allow for it right now, or who’s schedule doesn’t permit frequenting one, but all of whom want to add the chemical peel into their skin care regime.

If you fall into that category, or if you just want to do them at home, here are a couple of fabulous options from my go to skin care website, BeautyatSkinDeep.com

Credentials Fruit Enzyme Peel ($25)

Utilizing a blend of fruit extracts and enzymes, this unique product exfoliates without using granules or abrasives. Salicylic acid, combined with papaya and bromelin enzymes, dissolves surface buildup for a purer finish. Naturally fragrant spearmint and camphor oils increase circulation, aiding the skin in the release of toxins, and reducing inflammation. Formulated with oil-free moisture, the skin is rendered soft, brightened and revived.

After cleansing the skin, apply and leave on for 10 -15 minutes, then rinse off. (easy peasy)

Dr Denese Firming Facial Resurfacing Peel $34.99

What is it: An innovative, creamy orange peel that delivers a brightened, refreshed complexion. It deeply exfoliates to reveal smooth, radiant skin that is firm, toned, and glowing, while improving skin’s texture and elasticity in just five minutes.

Who is it for: Anyone with poor skin texture; uneven skin tone; dull, lackluster skin; skin lacking radiance and glow; lack of firmness to the skin; dry, rough skin; or tired, unhealthy looking skin.

Why is it different: Enriched with innovative Actizone Firming Factor, this new, ultra-light peel delivers superior visible benefits from using the treatment just a few times a week. It delivers an instant glow and smoothness to the skin, deeply exfoliates the skin, and helps revitalize skin texture and clarity.

How do I use it: Cleanse face. Apply peel to the entire face, avoiding the eye area. Leave peel on for five minutes, then rinse off with warm water to reveal a smooth, glowing, firm complexion.

Most peels can be used weekly to keep your skin in glowing, luminous condition, and are definitely preferable to facial scrub exfoliants, in my opinion anyway!

If you go to BeautyatSkinDeep check out their sample program. You can build your skin care wardrobe one step at a time with products they let you sample first.
They have great Help and Advice sections, and beauty experts to help you choose the correct products for your skin type and needs.

I’m always talking about taking care of your skin, and how makeup will never look fantastic if the skin underneath it isn’t looking fantastic.
So what’s a girl to do if her skin is completely stressed out?

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If your post holiday, mid-winter skin is stressing, or if you are stressed out and fall into the “does my skin look as freaked out as I feel” category, you need to know about skyn ICELAND.

This entire line is devoted to correcting stressed skin. Its brilliant.

Stress does not discriminate. It’s an equal opportunity epidemic, affecting everyone in this high-octane, 24/7 world. You’re familiar with how stress feels within — the palpitations, the nervous energy, the chronic worry. But how does it affect you on the outside?
What happens to your skin when it’s subjected to stress day in and day out? When stress is unrelenting, your hormone and chemical levels can spike, disrupting your body’s natural, healthy balance. Plus, skin’s natural immune function is impaired, so it’s less able to heal itself.
 
skyn ICELAND skincare products are specifically formulated to counteract the detrimental effects of stress on skin. Since stressed skin is damaged skin, what it needs most is to be soothed, healed and replenished to regain its natural health and radiance. In Iceland’s pure, untouched environment they discovered new beneficial botanicals and pristine Icelandic glacial waters, which helped to create the perfect antidote for stressed skin.

When you think about Iceland it’s peaceful, unspoiled, totally pure and pristine. Its clean air and water, mineral-rich hot springs, deep fjords, untouched glacial rivers, health and harmony. Now, think about what all of our lives are actually like. Do the words “overscheduled,” “overextended,” “non-stop” and sometimes just “totally overwhelming” sound more familiar?

Here are my 4 favorite skyn ICELAND products, that I use both in my makeup kit and at home on my own skin:

Pure Cloud Cleanser.
Pure Cloud Cleanser is the ultimate in cream cleansers.

It cleanses, dissolves makeup, hydrates
and nourishes, and is super gentle on both
stressed out, and non stressed skin.

 Arctic Face Mist

This beautiful facial mist instantly

soothes and calms irritated, stressed out

skin, with natural icelandic mineral water,

antioxidents and multivitamins fortifying

and replenishing the skin, bringing

back its natural healthy glow.

When skin needs an instant boost and repair, 

whether its a client who’s had a long night out on the town,

or whether its me looking a little sleep deprived and 

worse for wear, I use 

skyn Iceland Antioxidant Calming Serum. 

It soothes away redness and irritation while boosting 

the skin’s immune function and giving some 

super intense hydration. 

The formulation is super lightweight,

doesn’t leave any film on the surface of the skin, 

and you see an immediate result.

Invariably if I’m using the Antioxidant Calming Serum

I’m also using the skyn ICELAND 

Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

When we’re stressed out or tired, the delicate skin

under the eyes really takes a beating.

These gels firm, de-puff, reduce wrinkling,

and hydrate in 10 minutes.

They are fantastic to use when you are traveling, 

and are a favorite

of  flight attendants world wide.

skyn ICELAND products are all paraben free, Petroleum free, Sulfate free, Cruelty free and 100% vegetarian.

You can find skyn ICELAND at Sephora, QVC, Saks, Henri Bendel, Beauty.com, Skinstore.com and skynICELAND.com