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<title>Dead Sea Market: Blog Posts</title>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Vivo Per Lei Salt Scrub - Eden]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Vivo-Per-Lei-Salt-Scrub--Eden_b_11.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-09-06</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oh, you know how I love my scrubs... so of course I had to try one by Vivo Per Lei. I tried Eden. Sounds lush, doesn't it?Basics: This is the most course salt scrub I have ever used. This is not a statement of displeasure, as I do enjoy a good scrub now and again. It smells pleasant - sort of like coconut, I think (imagine the car air freshener called tropical.) ...Read the rest of this entry ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Oh, you know how I love my scrubs... so of course I had to try one by Vivo Per Lei. I tried Eden. Sounds lush, doesn't it?Basics: This is the most course salt scrub I have ever used. This is not a statement of displeasure, as I do enjoy a good scrub now and again. It smells pleasant - sort of like coconut, I think (imagine the car air freshener called tropical.) ...Read the rest of this entry]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Oh, you know how I love my scrubs... so of course I had to try one by Vivo Per Lei. I tried Eden. Sounds lush, doesn't it?Basics: This is the most course salt scrub I have ever used. This is not a statement of displeasure, as I do enjoy a good scrub now and again. It smells pleasant - sort of like coconut, I think (imagine the car air freshener called tropical.)Extravagance: You know how some scrubs come drowned in a pool of oil, and disintegrate very quickly the moment they make contact with your skin? This is not one of them. It is not too oily, and the salts last forever...Imperfections:... maybe too long. I finally just rinsed off, and ended up marching across salts in the shower. It is a very sturdy scrub.To Sum it Up: If you like to scrub the heck out of your skin (like I do), Vivo Per Lei makes the scrub for you. I cannot wait to try another scent!Vivo Per Lei Salt Scrub - Eden]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Adovia Natural Acne Soap]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Adovia-Natural-Acne-Soap_b_10.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I've gained a few pounds (read: 10lbs), I've all but given up on styling my hair or putting on makeup for work, and frankly, I think I may have exacerbated my acne problem with my (oh the horror) failure to wash my face every night before bed. I know... it doesn't sound like me, but I can tell you that it is true.Step one: Hello Yoga! It's been a while, and I sure am glad to see you.Step two: Hello 5:45am! I really don't like you, but we have to work together.Step three: Hello Adovia Natural Acne Soap! I've already developed a fine liking for your sister, Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, so I have high hopes for our relationship!...[Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I've gained a few pounds (read: 10lbs), I've all but given up on styling my hair or putting on makeup for work, and frankly, I think I may have exacerbated my acne problem with my (oh the horror) failure to wash my face every night before bed. I know... it doesn't sound like me, but I can tell you that it is true.Step one: Hello Yoga! It's been a while, and I sure am glad to see you.Step two: Hello 5:45am! I really don't like you, but we have to work together.Step three: Hello Adovia Natural Acne Soap! I've already developed a fine liking for your sister, Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, so I have high hopes for our relationship!...[Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[I've gained a few pounds (read: 10lbs), I've all but given up on styling my hair or putting on makeup for work, and frankly, I think I may have exacerbated my acne problem with my (oh the horror) failure to wash my face every night before bed. I know... it doesn't sound like me, but I can tell you that it is true.Step one: Hello Yoga! It's been a while, and I sure am glad to see you.Step two: Hello 5:45am! I really don't like you, but we have to work together.Step three: Hello Adovia Natural Acne Soap! I've already developed a fine liking for your sister, Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, so I have high hopes for our relationship!Basics: Just like its sister, the Adovia Natural Acne Soap is a mud based soap.Extravagance: This one is designed for acne. Yay! It also has Dead Sea Minerals, Aloe Vera and Glycerin... and boasts of being appropriate for all skin types!Imperfections: So far, it is a little bit drying for my face. I am using it nightly, and I am just being certain to use a rich night cream.To Sum It Up: I haven't had any big breakouts... that's a plus! Also, if the drying proves to be too much for my face, this soap is also appropriate for any body breakouts you may experience (my back sometimes breaks out.) I'd say, if you love the mud, give this one a try.Shop Dead Sea Soap]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Dead-Sea-Premier-Anti-Aging-Anti-Wrinkle-Cream_b_9.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In February, I made a 1 month commitment to try a new skin care routine. I used: Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser, Dead Sea Premier Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum, and Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream.I was having some trouble with breakouts when I first started the new routine, and figured that it was the standard starting something new thing. So, I weathered through for a bit, but finally had to give up the cream. It just didn't work for me....[Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[In February, I made a 1 month commitment to try a new skin care routine. I used: Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser, Dead Sea Premier Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum, and Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream.I was having some trouble with breakouts when I first started the new routine, and figured that it was the standard starting something new thing. So, I weathered through for a bit, but finally had to give up the cream. It just didn't work for me....[Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[In February, I made a 1 month commitment to try a new skin care routine. I used: Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser, Dead Sea Premier Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum, and Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream.I was having some trouble with breakouts when I first started the new routine, and figured that it was the standard starting something new thing. So, I weathered through for a bit, but finally had to give up the cream. It just didn't work for me.Basics: It is very rich, and likely ideal for dry or weathered skin.Extravagance: It promises to replenish skin, and increase elasticity.Imperfections: My skin did not like it. First, I used it twice a day, then cut it back to nights only, and finally cut it out of the process.I would love to hear from people who have had success with this cream, as I fear my skin is too oily to benefit from this product.Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Dead-Sea-Premier-Biox-Intensive-Age-Treatment-Serum_b_8.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I remember sitting with a coworker at a past job, mixing work with a little bit of social bonding, and he told me that he'd seen a show on TV with an actress that looked a lot like me. He pulled a picture up on his computer to show the other people in his office. I was really flattered... until he said this: She looks just like you, but happy!I'm happy! I'm usually on the verge of giddy. Grrrr, I hate my wrinkles!So, I tried this: Dead Sea Premier's Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum.Basics: It's a topical alternative to Botox - a pinkish gel with red specks. You apply it after cleansing and toner (if you use it), and before moisturizer. The tiniest pump will cover my entire forehead and the dread between-the-brows H (you know, the creases that imply displeasure.) ... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I remember sitting with a coworker at a past job, mixing work with a little bit of social bonding, and he told me that he'd seen a show on TV with an actress that looked a lot like me. He pulled a picture up on his computer to show the other people in his office. I was really flattered... until he said this: She looks just like you, but happy!I'm happy! I'm usually on the verge of giddy. Grrrr, I hate my wrinkles!So, I tried this: Dead Sea Premier's Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum.Basics: It's a topical alternative to Botox - a pinkish gel with red specks. You apply it after cleansing and toner (if you use it), and before moisturizer. The tiniest pump will cover my entire forehead and the dread between-the-brows H (you know, the creases that imply displeasure.) ... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[I have a stern brow-line. It's bad. More often than not, if I'm sitting at my desk, focusing on my work, people assume I'm doing something I really don't want to do. I just look angry.I remember sitting with a coworker at a past job, mixing work with a little bit of social bonding, and he told me that he'd seen a show on TV with an actress that looked a lot like me. He pulled a picture up on his computer to show the other people in his office. I was really flattered... until he said this: She looks just like you, but happy!I'm happy! I'm usually on the verge of giddy. Grrrr, I hate my wrinkles!So, I tried this: Dead Sea Premier's Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum.Basics: It's a topical alternative to Botox - a pinkish gel with red specks. You apply it after cleansing and toner (if you use it), and before moisturizer. The tiniest pump will cover my entire forehead and the dread between-the-brows H (you know, the creases that imply displeasure.)Extravagance: The bottle is beautiful. Heavy red glass, with an elegant shape that you'll want to leave out on your counter. Also, to state the obvious, no excruciatingly painful injections!Imperfections: The bottle is glass. I'm a klutz. My Biox is now in a tiny food-storage container. I suppose that's my downfall, not the downfall of the product. &lt;sigh&gt;All-in-all, I saw improvement. I could feel when a scowl was coming on, and correct it. It didn't have the same total freezing of the muscles that I hear Botox does, but my results were noticed by others as well. Take, for instance, these recent quotes:You've been very calm lately.Wow, you seem a little distant.You look well-rested.I'll take all of them!!!Buy Dead Sea Premier Biox Intensive Age Treatment Serum]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Dead-Sea-Premier-Luxury-Facial-Cleanser_b_7.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Basics: It is really creamy. Much more-so than I expected. The cleanser includes micro grains so I anticipated... well... more of a scrub feeling from it. Frankly, the micro grains were undetectable.Extravagance: While the Facial Cleanser is very creamy, it rinses very clean - no greasy residue. My face felt clean the first time I used it. And, it takes make-up off effectively. I did not even have to use an eye make-up remover!Imperfections: Of course, with any new skin care regimen, breakouts are more likely. I had made a 1-month commitment to the new routine, so I continued to use through the minor blemishes that occurred after about the third day... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Basics: It is really creamy. Much more-so than I expected. The cleanser includes micro grains so I anticipated... well... more of a scrub feeling from it. Frankly, the micro grains were undetectable.Extravagance: While the Facial Cleanser is very creamy, it rinses very clean - no greasy residue. My face felt clean the first time I used it. And, it takes make-up off effectively. I did not even have to use an eye make-up remover!Imperfections: Of course, with any new skin care regimen, breakouts are more likely. I had made a 1-month commitment to the new routine, so I continued to use through the minor blemishes that occurred after about the third day... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[A little over a month ago, I decided to swap out my known morning and night facial routine, and try a complete Dead Sea product routine.The first, and perhaps most important part of this routine, was the Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser.Basics: It is really creamy. Much more-so than I expected. The cleanser includes micro grains so I anticipated... well... more of a scrub feeling from it. Frankly, the micro grains were undetectable.Extravagance: While the Facial Cleanser is very creamy, it rinses very clean - no greasy residue. My face felt clean the first time I used it. And, it takes make-up off effectively. I did not even have to use an eye make-up remover!Imperfections: Of course, with any new skin care regimen, breakouts are more likely. I had made a 1-month commitment to the new routine, so I continued to use through the minor blemishes that occurred after about the third day.My face cleared up quickly, and I carried on through the month. My skin was not clearer than when I started, and I still have some red marks where the blemishes were,though I never felt like my skin was not getting proper cleansing.My husband is now using the product - and it goes a very, very long way - we still have about a third of the cleanser left!I have since returned to my old face wash. For now, I'm not giving it up.Next week I'll fill you in on the next step of the trial routine!Buy Dead Sea Premier Luxury Facial Cleanser]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Adovia Foot Scrub]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Adovia-Foot-Scrub_b_6.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Basics: It's made with Dead Sea Water (it's true... listed second in the ingredients), and lots of hydrating goodness like Shea Butter, and calming stuffs like Aloe Vera and Chamomile... and of course, Dead Sea salt.Extravagance: It's a scrub and a moisturizer in one. You know how I love my double-duty products!! Plus it has a soothing smell. I can't really explain it, but it reminds me of the smell of my Auntie's house when I was a little girl - clean and feminine. (Men, don't let the scent keep you from using this. You need soft feet as well!)Imperfections: It's messy; especially when you don't plan ahead. For example, you are instructed to apply to clean, dry feet. Easy. Give yourself a loverly massage - in circular motions. Then rinse. Fine.... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Basics: It's made with Dead Sea Water (it's true... listed second in the ingredients), and lots of hydrating goodness like Shea Butter, and calming stuffs like Aloe Vera and Chamomile... and of course, Dead Sea salt.Extravagance: It's a scrub and a moisturizer in one. You know how I love my double-duty products!! Plus it has a soothing smell. I can't really explain it, but it reminds me of the smell of my Auntie's house when I was a little girl - clean and feminine. (Men, don't let the scent keep you from using this. You need soft feet as well!)Imperfections: It's messy; especially when you don't plan ahead. For example, you are instructed to apply to clean, dry feet. Easy. Give yourself a loverly massage - in circular motions. Then rinse. Fine.... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[It's raining outside. It's winter. Who's thinking about feet? Me. I have a theory that it is easier to have pretty sandal toes in the summer when you have secretly pretty winter feet. It's all about maintenance. I'm just saying... even if you are the only person who knows, let's keep the feet pretty!Here's how you can, Adovia makes a delightful foot scrub.Basics: It's made with Dead Sea Water (it's true... listed second in the ingredients), and lots of hydrating goodness like Shea Butter, and calming stuffs like Aloe Vera and Chamomile... and of course, Dead Sea salt.Extravagance: It's a scrub and a moisturizer in one. You know how I love my double-duty products!! Plus it has a soothing smell. I can't really explain it, but it reminds me of the smell of my Auntie's house when I was a little girl - clean and feminine. (Men, don't let the scent keep you from using this. You need soft feet as well!)Imperfections: It's messy; especially when you don't plan ahead. For example, you are instructed to apply to clean, dry feet. Easy. Give yourself a loverly massage - in circular motions. Then rinse. Fine.So, I set about to use this for the first time. I decided to make a full ped of the experience. I do maintenance on the toesies. I take a refreshing shower to get the nail polish remover residue off my feet. I'm happy. I dry my feet, and go about the massage. I sit on the edge of the bathtub, then I am faced with the predicament of how to keep my feet dry when the shower is still wet. No problem... I'll just face out, feet on the floor. I get through one foot and realize that I'm not going to rest that one on the floor. A towel would work, but I didn't think to grab one, and I don't trust my hopping abilities. So, I straddle the edge of the tub, one foot in, the other ready for it's delightful massage.Um... I now have the scrub all over my hands, and have to squeeze more from the tube. I am making a right mess! Whatever, the tube is easily rinsed.So, I take care of the business at hand... er, foot... and proceed to try to do a swivel to get the other foot into the tub without completely wrecking the experience altogether. Note to self: Do not use the shower curtain as leverage. Not stable.Okay, feet back into tub. Water running... YIPES, feet back out of tub. Addendum to note to self: Let hot water find its way through 1930's pipes before placing feet under stream. Feet rinsed. Feet REALLY SOFT! YAY! Flash forward to husband taking a shower... yeah, shea butter is really slippery. Second Addendum to note to self: I must stop leaving shower slick whenever I try a new product. I'm really not trying to kill him. I promise.So, my point is this... the product is great. The instructions suck. Here's my stab at new &amp; improved instructions:Squeeze a generous amount of the foot scrub into a small container (that will now always be used for bathroom goodness). This will prevent sliming up the tube.Lay down a towel that spans from the toilet to the bathtub - preferably one that you don't mind gooing.Fill your tub enough to cover your feet. Or, better yet, use one of those dish washing tubs (I think they have them at the 99 cent store) and place it next to you. Make the water a little warmer than you like so that if you indulge too long in your foot massage the water does not get too cold.Sit on the toilet seat (much more stable than the edge of the bathtub) and massage on in circular motions.Pad across your soft, towel-covered floor, and ease yourself onto the edge of the tub to rinse feet. I don't recommend standing in the shower (read slippery note above)Scrub shower to prevent later dangers.I've now used this several times, and lived to tell. (thankfully, so has my husband)Dead Sea Foot Scrubs]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Aromatic Bath Crystals]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Dead-Sea-Premier-Aromatic-Bath-Crystals_b_5.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I had a rough day - work was fine (just really busy) and I'm recovering from an annoying cold that has left my body sore and feeling like I've been beaten with a big stick.So, what better way to end the day than a nice meal and a soothing bath?I started the tub, lit a candle and poured in the recommended amount of Dead Sea Premier Aromatic Bath Salt Crystals. The bathroom was instantly infused with a very strong perfume. I knew this was going to be just what I needed.... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I had a rough day - work was fine (just really busy) and I'm recovering from an annoying cold that has left my body sore and feeling like I've been beaten with a big stick.So, what better way to end the day than a nice meal and a soothing bath?I started the tub, lit a candle and poured in the recommended amount of Dead Sea Premier Aromatic Bath Salt Crystals. The bathroom was instantly infused with a very strong perfume. I knew this was going to be just what I needed.... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[I had a rough day - work was fine (just really busy) and I'm recovering from an annoying cold that has left my body sore and feeling like I've been beaten with a big stick.So, what better way to end the day than a nice meal and a soothing bath?I started the tub, lit a candle and poured in the recommended amount of Dead Sea Premier Aromatic Bath Salt Crystals. The bathroom was instantly infused with a very strong perfume. I knew this was going to be just what I needed....Basics: These salts promise energizing and purifying effects. They are infused with lavender, eucalyptus, lemon and bergamot. They dissolved quickly, and thoroughly. Yay! Nothing is worse than sinking into your bath and being assaulted by a lot of sharp grainy bath salts.Extravagance: Apparently you can also use the bath salts with a liquid soap as a scrub. I've used the Dead Sea Premier Body Scrub, and know that this is a wonderful other use for these bath salts.Imperfections: I did not care for the scent. It was over-powering. I had a really hard time hunkering down and just enjoying the peace. Perhaps the cold made my sense of smell go wonky.If you like a more perfumey smell, this bath salt may be just the thing for you. It does not smell bad... just a little bit strong for my taste.Would love to hear what you think of it!In the meantime, I'm going to keep looking for just the right thing for relaxation!Buy Dead Sea Premier Aromatic Bath Salt CrystalsBuy Dead Sea Premier Salt Scrub Exotica]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Dead-Sea-Premier-Miracle-Mask-Noir_b_4.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I'd like to think that I have some will-power, but being married has proven that, in my private life, I have none. Of course, I resist many urges, and any vices I may have can be excused with what I perceive to be choice. Still, many things go undone because I don't have the will resist urges to do something better or more fun!C'mon, I was a free-thinking, independent woman with a career and a social life! Who would care if my bedroom was less than clean or a bill was pushed to the last possible pay date because I needed a pair of shoes now?... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I'd like to think that I have some will-power, but being married has proven that, in my private life, I have none. Of course, I resist many urges, and any vices I may have can be excused with what I perceive to be choice. Still, many things go undone because I don't have the will resist urges to do something better or more fun!C'mon, I was a free-thinking, independent woman with a career and a social life! Who would care if my bedroom was less than clean or a bill was pushed to the last possible pay date because I needed a pair of shoes now?... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[I'd like to think that I have some will-power, but being married has proven that, in my private life, I have none. Of course, I resist many urges, and any vices I may have can be excused with what I perceive to be choice. Still, many things go undone because I don't have the will resist urges to do something better or more fun!C'mon, I was a free-thinking, independent woman with a career and a social life! Who would care if my bedroom was less than clean or a bill was pushed to the last possible pay date because I needed a pair of shoes now?My husband, on the other hand, is the epitome of will-power and self-discipline. He has a strict rule about not ruining a nice night by doing the dinner dishes, but you can rest assured that the dishes will be done first thing in the morning. He resists any urges he may have to be lazy and chooses to walk to the market rather than drive. CHOOSES!!. And, he will not walk through our bedroom doorway without doing pull-ups on the bar he strategically hung.Is he crazy? Or is it me?Well, I'm here to admit that I am the one with the problem... and I can prove it. I am a chronic picker! I cannot see a blemish on my face without giving in to my urge to attack it and perform surgery. Oh, the shame! Blackheads are my favorite. I know, I'm disgusting!I don't generally have urges to attack others because I do have a sense of decency and personal space... and even if I did; my self-loathing mandates at least some control.So, in trying to be more like my sweet, dear husband, in this New Year, I am devoted to continuing on my journey of discovering my will-power!As any addict will tell you, once you've admitted your affliction, it is a good idea to remove the temptation. This is where the aptly named Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir comes in.Basics: The Miracle Mask is a mud mask, with an element of exfoliant and toner. You use a slight scrubbing motion when applying, and your face will tingle a little. The application is a bit messy, but it cleans up nicely. The smell is a little medicinal - mostly a strong scent of eucalyptus, I think. Once you have removed the mud, you are left with a layer of oil on your skin that you will wash off with a gentle cleanser. Your skin will feel very soft, and look a little rosy.Extravagance: The removal is the magic of this mask. The mud comes off with a solid mud block that magnetically (YES! MAGNETICALLY!) lifts the mud from your face... and takes with it the contents of every single blackhead. It's true... clears every pore!Imperfection: I can only use the mask on my chin and around my nose... the prime spots for blackheads. My cheeks and forehead are too prone to acne, and this product is definitely not for acne prone skin (it even says so on the bottle: ALL SKIN EXCEPT ACNE.) Further, it is really potent stuff... so I can't use it more than every other week without upsetting my sensitive skin. The instructions recommend at least 60 hours between uses.So far so good with my resolution. I have zero temptation. So, for today at least, my face is safe from my scanning eyes and tools of torture!Buy Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Adovia Ocean Breeze Dead Sea Salt Scrub and Dead Sea Premier Milk and Honey Body Butter]]></title>
<link>http://www.deadseamarket.com/Review-Adovia-Ocean-Breeze-Dead-Sea-Salt-Scrub-and-Dead-Sea-Premier-Milk-and-Honey-Body-Butter_b_3.html</link>
<pubDate>2010-08-07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At the arm twisting of a friend, I recently read the first Twilight book. I'm too old for it. I know. I still liked it. So, when the movie came out, I really kinda wanted to go see it… then decided that I didn't want to go to a theater full of tween and teen girls. You may think it is because I'm annoyed by them (which may be a little bit true), but really, the embarrassing truth is that I cannot stand going into a place full of clear skinned beauties… I don't think my fragile old lady ego could take it... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[At the arm twisting of a friend, I recently read the first Twilight book. I'm too old for it. I know. I still liked it. So, when the movie came out, I really kinda wanted to go see it… then decided that I didn't want to go to a theater full of tween and teen girls. You may think it is because I'm annoyed by them (which may be a little bit true), but really, the embarrassing truth is that I cannot stand going into a place full of clear skinned beauties… I don't think my fragile old lady ego could take it... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[At the arm twisting of a friend, I recently read the first Twilight book. I'm too old for it. I know. I still liked it. So, when the movie came out, I really kinda wanted to go see it… then decided that I didn't want to go to a theater full of tween and teen girls. You may think it is because I'm annoyed by them (which may be a little bit true), but really, the embarrassing truth is that I cannot stand going into a place full of clear skinned beauties… I don't think my fragile old lady ego could take it.I mostly jest, but it is true that keeping a youthful glow starts taking a lot more effort once you skip out of your twenties, and start stumbling toward your forties! That is why I am a fanatic about scrubs and moisturizers. Maybe it's more than you wanted to know, but I have moisturized post-shower every day since I was in high school. I s'pose at the time I started it I didn't really consider that it would help keep my skin younger looking. I just figured that scaly skin was icky. Now, it's purely out of necessity. Ah, isn't it grand to be pushing 40?!?I think I've found a winning combo: Adovia Ocean Breeze Dead Sea Salt Scrub and Dead Sea Premier Milk and Honey Aromatic Body Butter.The Basics: Both smell really nice. The scrub smells a little strong initially, though it is quite pleasant. After the shower, the smell doesn't linger on too much. If you've never used a scrub, this is a nice one to start with. I like to do a full scrub before taking on the chore of shaving. It works to soften the skin, and I think it really makes for a smoother leg.The Extravagance: The body butter is subtle and light. It's not a greasy lotion, as many body butters are. It absorbs quickly, and it doesn't leave you feeling all slick. And it works. I decided to do a sort of taste test, and asked my husband and my mom to try it. My husband quite liked it, and has agreed to let me give him a facial next. Don't judge. He's a very manly man. My mother... whom I think you can imagine is a tough one to please... loved the lotion (yay for birthday gift ideas!!). The best part is that all three of us have really awkward body chemistries... I mean, each of us have independently complained that something that smells wonderful in the jar smells awful on us, but not this time. The Milk &amp; Honey actually didn't create a bio-chemical hazard for any of us!The Imperfections: Can't really think of one... though I think next time I'm going to try this scrub instead: Adovia Coconut Vanilla Dead Sea Salt Scrub.While I know that this is not my key to fitting in with the tweens, it is nice to have these luxuries now that I'm a little older. I imagine being... well, my age... is cool enough. And I can afford better shoes!Dead Sea Market no longer carries the Adovia product. We do offer a similar product from Seacret:Seacret Dead Sea Salt Scrub OceanBuy Dead Sea Premier Milk and Honey Aromatic Body Butter]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Review: Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask]]></title>
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<pubDate>2010-08-06</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I love... and I mean LOVE the Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask. I've been using this stuff for almost a year now... sometimes twice a week, and sometimes months in between. It's a use-it-as-you-need-it, you-can-always-rely-on-it, perfect-solution mask. Do I oversell? Maybe, but I'm going on record with the fact that it has saved me from many gnarly stress, pre-menstrual and environmental acne attacks.Here's the basics: It doesn't have a terrible odor, it's low-maintenance to use (just apply the mud, let it dry and rub/crumble it off with your fingers), it clears up blemishes, eases up red and irritated skin, and comes with a... [Read the rest of this entry] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I love... and I mean LOVE the Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask. I've been using this stuff for almost a year now... sometimes twice a week, and sometimes months in between. It's a use-it-as-you-need-it, you-can-always-rely-on-it, perfect-solution mask. Do I oversell? Maybe, but I'm going on record with the fact that it has saved me from many gnarly stress, pre-menstrual and environmental acne attacks.Here's the basics: It doesn't have a terrible odor, it's low-maintenance to use (just apply the mud, let it dry and rub/crumble it off with your fingers), it clears up blemishes, eases up red and irritated skin, and comes with a... [Read the rest of this entry]]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[I love... and I mean LOVE the Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask. I've been using this stuff for almost a year now... sometimes twice a week, and sometimes months in between. It's a use-it-as-you-need-it, you-can-always-rely-on-it, perfect-solution mask. Do I oversell? Maybe, but I'm going on record with the fact that it has saved me from many gnarly stress, pre-menstrual and environmental acne attacks.Here's the basics: It doesn't have a terrible odor, it's low-maintenance to use (just apply the mud, let it dry and rub/crumble it off with your fingers), it clears up blemishes, eases up red and irritated skin, and comes with a lightly scented smoothing gel that leaves your skin glowing.Here's the extravagance: The packaging is cool in that the mask and gel are in one jar - the lid has a separate lid within to contain the gel.And here's the imperfection: Meh, the plastic the lid is made from is a little fragile. Just be careful not to let your slippery hands destroy your coveted mask.Also, my mom pointed out that she feels morbid using this product line - Dead Sea Premier feels a little uncomfortable to her. LOL! I'll give you that the name is a little off-putting... but when something works, I think we can get past it, right?,/p&gt;Call me over zealous, but I'm sprung on this mask! And don't take my word for it; try it yourself!Buy Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask]]></isc:description>
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