Get A Snooki Makeover

My fists are pumping and my Made In The Shade Self-Tanner is flying off the shelves. Season Deuce of MTV's Jersey Shore begins tomorrow at 10 pm.

In honor of tomorrow night's premiere of Jersey Shore, I'm offering 20% off this amazing self-tanner now through Friday, July 30.

Made In The Shade Self-Tanner

My favorite star is Snooki. And despite Cathy Horyn's recent New York Times story, this pint-sized guidette is seriously necessary and over-the-top fun. All you'll need to dress the part is a little poof on top and a glowing tan to easily transform yourself into Snooki. While our favorite little star may prefer tanning booths, lucky for us Arbonne's Made In The Shade Self-Tanner with SPF 15 are a safe and healthy alternative to the sun's or tanning bed's harmful rays. And, even better, this protective, botanically-based self-tanner won't leave you with that horrible orange or streaky color. No offense Snooks.

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I've never been a person who liked to lay out in the sun. I'm the woman under an umbrella wearing an oversized hat and sunglasses at the beach. It's not that my skin lacks any pigmentation. I just don't like all the damaging effects from the sun.

However, I do love a "healthy tan" - one that looks like I just got back from some fabulous trip to the Mediterranean. That's why I love my Arbonne sunless self-tanner.

To use, it's best to cleanse exfoliate your skin. Next shake the self-tanner well and smooth evenly over your skin. Do not spray directly in your face. Wash hands with soap and water immediately after use. You will turn a very nice shade of tan in about two hours. To deepen your tan, reapply each day until desired tone is achieved. I have used the spray this summer and I've never noticed any streaking and have never turned orange.

If you're still want an even darker tan, you have to try my silky-light bronzer. You'll get color that pretty natural glow. You just put a little bit on and it really brightens up your face.

Bronzer

The Made In The Shade Self-Tanner is blended with avocado oil, arnica, chamomile, linden and rosemary extracts and works great for all skin types. If you are interested in the self-tanner, bronzer or any of the Before Sun products, you can reach me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or check out my website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.

A Perfect Recipe For Sandals and Sangria

One thing I can count on over the summer months is dirty, dry feet. Ga-ross.

I'm either wearing sandals, flip-flops or some type of open toe shoes. This means I'm pounding the city sidewalks and attracting lots of dirt.

Your feet bare the full weight of your body for much of the day, but they probably get the least amount of attention in terms of moisturizng, relaxation and massage. So to keep your feet looking healthy, beautiful and ready for summertime, here's an Arbonne, relaxing way to kick up some fun. To add to the festivities, why not enjoy a mouth-watering sangria by Tina of The Occasional Cook. You can follow her peachy Tinagria recipe here.

First, you want to sink your feet in a relaxing Detox SeaSource Soak. You'll feel so relaxed in the warm bath water as it helps to dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, increase perspiration and release toxins. This will also energize your feet, similar to the way exercise stimulates your muscles and helps induce a deeper sleep. You'll emerge with a renewed spirit and pampered skin.

Detox SeaSource Soak

Next, you'll want to scrub the tops and bottoms of your feet as well as your legs by using the Awaken Sea Salt Scrub. This will exfoliate dead surface cells and reveal a brighter, healthier foot. Best of all, the amazing, fresh scent will invoke your senses thanks to its avocado and sweet almond oils.

Awaken Sea Salt Scrub

Follow the foot scrub by applying the SeaSource Mud Mask to your legs. The detoxifying actions of the sea mud and bentonite clay helps draw out impurities as they absorb excess oil from your skin. It will wrap you in comfort, while leaving your skin glowing.

SeaSource Mud Mask

Next, apply either the Skin Conditioning Oil or the Detox 5-1 Oil to your cuticles and heels. This will further remove toxins, sooth your skin and deliver nourishing minerals. These hydrating formulas will moisturize dry skin, leaving it feeling soft as silk.

Skin Conditioning Oil

Massage the Herbal Foot Cream to your feet and legs. Your feet will be exquisitely pampered and soothed with this herbal formula that moisturizes and restores supple skin with alpha hydroxy acids. This is totally relaxing and can be an incredibly romantic luxury.

Herbal Foot Cream

Finally, apply the Renewing Body Gelee, a cooling gel that nourishes, hydrates and moisturizes while it helps to restore skin's surface ionic balance.

Renewing Body Gelee

The end result...

...My happy feet.

So, do your feet feel better?

Get your for summer fun with Arbonne products on your feet. Email me for products or book your sandals and sangria party at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com. You can also check out my website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.

Are Your Skincare Products Killing You?

The huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is dominating the news, but what if I told you your skincare and makeup had that same crude oil as well as other harmful chemicals and animal by-products in them? Would you still use those products?

Unfortunately, most products that aren't natural or botanically-based do contain these harmful ingredients. In Europe, there are over 1,100 chemicals banned from their skincare products, while the US has banned a mere 9!!! European countries like Switzerland have always enjoyed a much higher standard when it comes to their skincare and food products. And the results can easily be seen in the way the women there carry themselves. Last Wednesday, the New York Times listed 10 Ways to Age Like a Frenchwoman. The article said French women simply take better care of themselves by using lotions and hydrating creams for the face and body and never soap.

Getting back to oil that's put into skincare. An oil is any substance that remains in a liquid state at room temperature and that is insoluble in water. In other words, it floats on top. Skincare and cosmetic products need an oil in their cleansers and moisturizers. The three most popular oils used in the cosmetic industry are: mineral oil, vegetable oil and essential oil.

Mineral oil is a liquid petrolatum (crude black oil from the ground) and is the same oil we use for gasoline in our cars. Mineral oil is a lightweight, inexpensive oil that is odorless and tasteless and is used in almost all skincare and cosmetics. Mineral oil comes in different forms and has many different names. Go look at the ingredient lists on your skincare products and this is most likely one of the top three ingredients even though it is banned in Europe. Mineral oil doesn't add any moisture to the skin. Putting mineral oil on your skin may make it feel moisturized but it blocks the skin from ever receiving moisture, making your skin dry and ages it. In addition, it deprives your skin of the nutrients it needs and blocks your skin from releasing toxins. This can result in toxins remaining in your body.

Crude oil, harmful ingredients and dead animals are in a majority of personal care products.

Arbonne doesn't use petroleum-based oil ingredients like mineral oil. Instead, Arbonne's oils include vegetable (derived from plants and naturally contain vitamins, minerals, nutrients and essential fatty acids) as well as essential oils (oils derived from leaves, bark, roots and other aromatic portions of the plant) in its formulations because of Arbonne's botanical-based heritage and because of the many additional healthy benefits plant oils can bring to the skin.

Everything you put on your skin is absorbed into the blood stream within 30 seconds. Shame on skincare and cosmetic companies for including toxic ingredients in their products to save a few bucks.

Imagine this. It's cold and pouring rain outside. Would you rather be standing under an umbrella in that rain? Or would you rather be in your favorite chair, watching your favorite movie, eating your favorite foods? In each scenario, you are protect from the rain. All good. So do you want to be just protect or would you want to be protected, comfortable and nourished all at the same time. What's your choice?

Hopefully by now you're feeling a bit disappointed and wondering what to do? You can actually start by using something that works better than what you're currently using and is safer. Arbonne has completely blown me away. I sleep better knowing I'm not putting harmful chemicals or animal fat on my skin. All of Arbonne's products are formulated in Switzerland who have much higher standards than the US, but they are made here.

If you want to experience the Arbonne difference, holla at me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or visit my website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.

Summerize Your Hair With A Detoxifying Hair Mask

My hair!!!!

Hazy sunshine, hot humid air is in the forecast and even my normally pin straight hair needs a boost. This humidity wreaks havoc on any type of hair - curly hair often mutates into the frizzes while straight hair can experience the same fate. In general, it just feels ga-ross and difficult to control.

To fight the dryness and breakage and help tamp your hair and make it appear smooth and shiny, why not add a hair mask to your weekly hair maintenance to help keep your hair hydrated throughout the summer.

Arbonne's Fortifying Hair Mask from the fabulous SeaSource Detox Spa line is perfect for sultry weeks like we're experiencing. It's made from a compelling blend of the ocean's most potent botanicals to shore up your hair against environmental toxins and harsh climates while hydrating it to renew, put back in and revitalize the hair column for glossy, robust hair. This hair mask can be used on all hair types.

Fight the frizz with Arbonne's Fortifying Hair Mask

This hair mask is rich with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals with a superb, hydrating formula that helps strengthen, condition, repair and revitalize the hair shaft for a lustrous, healthy shine. It's also perfect for a scalp massage. And, like Arbonne's shampoo and conditioner, the hair mask is safe for chemically treated hair.

I use Arbonne's deep-conditioning hair mask 1-2 times each week, depending on how my hair feels. If my hair is feeling especially dry and damaged and needs some TLC, I'll use it more. When I'm done blow drying it, I feel like I walked out of a salon and had my hair professionally blown out. It's that amazing.

I also find the Detox Hair Mask is not only great as a deep hair conditioner, it's also amazing as a finishing product. I like to put a dime size or less through my hair after I've towel dried and combed my hair. Then I use a small amount in my hair after I've styled it to help control frizz. I just love this product!

If you would like a sample of the hair mask or if you would like to purchase your own hair mask, you can reach me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or visit my Arbonne website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.

Summer In The City With Umbrella Drinks and Cooling Gels

While the summer in the city means less crowds at restaurants, there's nothing harder to face for a city dweller like me than not going to the beach on a hot, sultry weekend. But who says you can't bring the beach to your apartment or home? Why not just transform your own living space to a beach haven, add an umbrella to a refreshing cocktail and some spa treatments to get away from it all.

It's easy to do with Arbonne's SeaSource Detox Spa collection of marine botanically-based products.

The skin is a living, breathing organ and in order for it to function properly it needs to be free and clear of toxins that can cause breakouts and even prevent the skin from taking in all the good it can from a skincare regimen. Earlier this week, I talked about products that canSTIMULATE and STRENGTHEN your skin and you can read about them here and here.

The final installment in this three-part series talks about SUPPORT and how to enhance your skin's natural ability to protect your entire body. Products used to support include Renewing Body Gelee made with powerful sea and botanical extracts to restore the skin's ionic balance for optimum moisture and locks in skin renewing benefits.

SeaSource Detox Spa Renewing Body Gelee

This is also my favorite treatment for an "OOPS" sunburn. The Body Gelee is a wonderful blend of botancial that cools the skin and prevents peeling by sealing in moisture. Perfect for all skin types, this cooling and refreshing gel is enriched with sea plant antioxidants that nourish, hydrate and moisturize your skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

A sure way to beat the heat is with a tiki party, complete with Hawaiian music, mixed beverages of course with little umbrella's in your drinks and spa treatments for your girlfriends. What better way to say YES IT IS SUMMER! and actually FEEL like it! Email me to book your tropical party at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Feel Alive and Energized With Detoxification

It's insanely HOT today and the cool, refreshing beach is calling my name. It's such a peaceful, luxurious experience because I get to unwind and collect my thoughts.

Everyone knows the mental benefits of a day spent on the beach, but there are plenty of beauty, health and wellness benefits as well. Arbonne's fabulous SeaSource Detox Spa taps into the riches of the sea to help support the body's natural ability to regenerate and purify itself. It works by helping your body rid itself of the chemicals you ingest through food and air- and feel cleaner and healthier than ever. On Monday, I wrote how the marine botanicals in the SeaSource line STIMULATES your skin by removing trapped toxins from your skin. You can read that post here. Today, I'm going to talk about keeping your skin hydrated and nourished for STRENGTH.

To strengthen your skin, use my Detoxifying Rescue Wash to make your bath relaxing and invigorating. The sea algae extracts in this sulfate-free cleanser provide antioxidant benefits and lifts away impurities and environmental toxins.

SeaSource Detox Spa Detoxifying Rescue Wash

After your strengthening bath, protect your hair with a Fortifying Hair Mask to protect it against environmental impurities and harshness as well as preserving its shine thanks to ingredients like shea butter. This hair mask is truly amazing. I've used hair masks on my fine hair for years, but this makes my hair feel like I just got it professionally blown out. It's that great. Use it once or twice a week to remove build-up of styling products or chlorine from tap water.

SeaSource Detox Spa Fortifying Hair Mask

In addition, you can firm and tone the appearance of the skin with the Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion 24H. The 24H is not my apartment number but the hydro-trap technology used in conjunction with sea botanicals to provide your skin with moisture replenishment.

Re-mineralizing Body Lotion 24H

Tomorrow I will post the final of this three-part series on Support: How to Fortify and Protect your skin.

I'm a huge Arbonne fan because not only will you look better, but you will also feel better when using them thanks to their pure, safe and beneficial ingredients. I would love for you to experience Arbonne for yourself. Just go to my website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com and sign my guestbook and tell me which Arbonne products you'd like to sample. (You can find my guestbook link at the bottom of the sidebar to your right.) I'm so confident you'll love Arbonne that I'll send you two samples for free - no strings attached. You can also email me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com.

Go Surfing In Your Tub

It's only Monday. If you are sitting in your office, you're probably counting down to the weekend again.

I know the perfect way to rid yourself of the Monday blues and help you think you were still at the beach. Made with 100% marine botanicals, Arbonne's fabulous SeaSource Detox Spa will leave you feeling refreshed, energized and beautiful. Hands down, this is one of my favorite product lines from Arbonne. It brings the whole spa experience right to your home.

Bring the entire spa experience home with the SeaSource Detox Spa collection.

Did you ever notice when you go to the beach and you stick your feet in the sand how grounded you feel? You don't have a care in the world when you're at the ocean. Jump in the ocean and the rest of the world goes away. Even better, have you ever woken up after a night out on the town and took a swim in the ocean? I know I have spent many mornings nursing a hangover at the beach. And you know what...I always feel better. That's because our body fluid resembles the composition of the world's oceans.

To capture this feeling, Arbonne's SeaSource Detox Spa products use only marine botancials...plants harvested from the sea that help our bodies' natural ability to cleanse and restore itself. First, the skin is a living, breathing organ. To function properly, it needs to be free and clear of toxic wastes and build-up, which can cause skin disorders, breakouts and even prevent the skin from taking in all the good that can be achieved from a proper skincare regimen like the RE9 system.

Think about it for a moment. Have you ever had to replace the air filter in your home so the air conditioner can work properly? When the air filter becomes clogged with debris, it takes longer and costs more to cool the room. Replacing the air filter will not only save you money, but it allows your home cooling system to work more effectively. To use this analogy, without a purified, deep cleansed body and skin, we simply can't take in all the benefits of a skincare regimen because we're simply not functioning properly.

Arbonne leads the way to health and well-being with its amazing Detox Spa products. This superior product line was created for detoxification, restoration and total renewal. They contain innovative and super performing marine and botanical active ingredients that uniquely build on each other, combining European spa experiences into a comprehensive, unified home spa rituals.

Your skin is a living, breathing organ and in order for it to function properly it needs to be free and clear of toxins that can cause breakouts and even prevent the skin from taking in all the good it can from a skincare regimen.

The philosophy of this products operates on three core principles: STIMULATE, STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT the body's natural ability to cleanse and restore itself., helping to purify the body inside and out and return it to a state of healthy bliss.

The first step, STIMULATION, helps removed trapped impurities from skin's surface, inspired natural purification to ease the signs of aging and assists the re-mineralization and fortification of your body with nourishing minerals.

The products used to stimulate include: the Foaming Sea Salt Scrub is essential for your well-being because it helps to release impurities and encourage circulation. This contains Atoligomer sea salt. 5-in-1 Essential massage Oil for deep relaxation and nurturing and can be used in a bath, facial steam bath, facial massage, body massage and aromatherapy. This contains sea fennel for moisturizing and jojoba as an emollient. The Detoxifying Rescue Wash washes away surface toxins and lays down a protective moisture barrier. This contains key aquatic botanicals to nurture the skin and help support collagen and elastin. Finally, the Sea Mud Face and Body Mask conditions and invigorates your face and body, leaving your skin simply glowing. This contains sea lettuce to improve surface elasticity and protect your skin and is great for those who may be experiencing body acne.

SeaSource Detox Spa Detoxifying Rescue Wash

I love this line so much and these detoxifying skincare products are perfect for anyone who plays sports, exercises, swims in a chlorinated pool or simply looking to prepare their skin for their skincare regimen.

Check back tomorrow. I'll be writing about Step 2, Strengthen in tomorrow's post.

You'll feel light, awesome. Work your body from the inside out. You'll look better, look less stressed. When you look and feel better, you'll present yourself more positively and just feel more energetic. Just think, you can detox yourself and put yourself back in balance when taking a shower and putting on a lotion. Ask me how you'll feel better than ever. Email me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or visit my website at jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com

Donate To The National Wildlife Federation

As you may already know, I'm a huge animal lover. Seeing the images of the defenseless wildlife is breaking my heart. I want to send a huge check out by the end of this month to The National Wildlife Federation to aid in the rescue of animals and wildlife from the BP oil spill along the Gulf Coast. But I need your help.

I'm asking everyone to order a Sea Salt Scrub directly from me for just $28 and 100% of the sale proceeds will go directly to the National Wildlife Federation to help benefit aid for the wildlife that has been so sadly impacted by the oil spill. I will also match every dollar. If you have attended any of my skincare workshops, you know how amazing this truly is and how it leaves your skin feeling wonderfully soft and polished.

Donate to the National Wildlife Federation by purchase a sea salt scrub.

Scrub away your dead surface cells to reveal brighter, healthier skin AND make a difference the wildlife impact by the BP oil spill. Thank you SO much for your support in this. It's so important.

You can reach me directly at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or visit my Arbonne website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.

How To Fake It With Arbonne

Summer's here and it's time for fun in the sun. Our calendars are full with baseball games, pool parties, afternoon BBQ's and evening cocktails. I know this because this past weekend, I hit all four of these.

Play it safe this summer while improving the quality of your skin with Arbonne's FABULOUS collection of Before Sun skincare products for adults and babies.

Arbonne's complete line of Before Sun sunscreen products.

A good sunscreen should protect against UVB rays, which cause sunburns, and UVA rays, which danger's can result in more permanent damage to the skin such as cancer, sun spots and premature aging. It's important to use sunscreen every day. Cover up while taking a walk, driving in your car, sitting at a baseball game or hitting the beach. Remember, apply 30 minutes before going outside.

Of course, many people, myself included, try to avoid sitting in the sun but still love that sun-kissed glow.

Here are my seven simple steps to get the best-looking, safe, natural tan!

1. In the shower, exfoliate your skin by using Arbonne's Awaken Sea Salt Scrub. Getting rid of dry skin will ensure a smooth, even tan. The exfoliating action of this scrub, enhanced with essential oils, sloughs away dead surface cells to reveal brighter, healthier-looking skin. Even better, the scent is amazing and so fresh.

Sea Salt Scrub

2. Apply Arbonne's Made in the Shade Self-Tanner SPF 15 in a non-humid room to avoid streaking. You'll have natural-looking color without the damaging effects of the sun thanks to this botanically-based self-tanner. It's blended with avocado oil, arnica, chamomile, linden and rosemary extract and works great for all skin types.

Made in the Shade Self-Tanner SPF 15

3. Start with a dime-sized amount for half a leg or full arm. Made in the Shade Self-Tanner will develop in 2-3 hours.

4. Keep fingers tight during application to avoid streaking. Wash hands immediately after to avoid tanned palms.

5. After application, wait until the self-tanner is completely dry before dressing.

6. Enhance your tan with Arbonne's Liquid Sunshine, Tan Enhancer SPF 15. And, for a more radiant glow, dust on the Bronzer. This Bronzer is really AMAZING and brushes on evenly for a flawless look on all skin colors.

Liquid Sunshine, Tan Enhancer SPF 15

7. Of course, you need to moisturize and protect your skin with Glow With It, After Sun Lotion to help preserve your tan and avoid dark spots.

Arbonne also has an amazing water-resistant Baby Care Sunscreen SPF 30+ for your little one's soft, delicate skin. It has the maximum protection from both harmful UVA and UVB rays. As with all Arbonne's baby products, this sunscreen is pediatrician and dermatologist tested.

Arbonne's sunscreen protection for babies.

Arbonne's products are natural botanicals that nourish your skin - even while protecting it against the sun's harmful rays. There is no animal testing, only pure, safe and beneficial ingredients. All the Before Sun products are fabulous - they work and they improve your skin. There is absolutely no mineral oil. This is sun protection that's GOOD for your skin. You'll never go back after using Arbonne!

If you want to make any purchases or learn about special promotions, you can reach me at jennifer.weitzman15@gmail.com or visit my Arbonne website, jenniferweitzman.myarbonne.com.