REVIEW: Merlot Natural Grape Seed Skin Care

I've been on a crusade lately to get my family and friends who believe whole heartedly that "Black don't crack" to realize that it does and it will, if you're not caring for it with the right products. Everyone needs to understand that while there are some expensive skincare products there are inexpensively priced ones that don't skimp on the goodness. I've come across some really great skincare that not only cleanse, and moisturize but also provides treatment such as skin tone repair, anti wrinkle, and some protection from the sun.

  Merlot Natural Grape Seed Skin Care was first introduced to me at the HBA Expo 2 weeks ago and I was very impressed. Out of their line of seventeen products I've used three that have been proving themselves quite nicely if you ask me. 

 The cleanser which is soap free doesn't leave my skin greasy, gentle enough around my eyes and leaves my skin feeling not dry.

I'm not a huge fan of body scrubs because I hate feeling as if I just lathered on body oil in the shower. But after  using Merlot's Microdermabrasion Body Scrub I didn't have to take another shower with my normal shower gel because my skin felt clean and soft. 

In this hot blazing summer that we've been having thus far my desire to put on makeup has certainly took a downturn mostly because I produce more oil in the summer and have to slather on SPF more than any other season. What's awesome about this moisturizer is that one it contains SPF, two it is moisturizing and three it delivers on its promise as being non-oily. No joke I'm impressed and amazed that I can have a facial moisturizer be moisturizing and non-oily at the same time. This right here is a MUST HAVE! 

PROS:

Moisturizer

• ANTI-AGING 
• SPF 15 
• FRAGRANCE FREE
• NON-OILY

Cleanser

• SOAP FREE
• REMOVES IMPURITIES

Body Scrub

• HELPS FADE SCARRING
• MINIMIZES AGE SPOTS
• EVENS OUT SKIN TONE
• SMOOTHER & FIRMER SKIN

(with continued and consistent use of course) 

Ladies and gentleman alike I'm so very much in love with what I've tried so far that I'm giving Merlot Natural Grape Seed Skin Care a stamp of GO GET IT RIGHT NOW Miss Merli approval. I would recommend this for All Skin Types.  The face cleanser retails for 15.00, the moisturizer 15.00 and the body scrub 15.00... but guess what? Unbeknownst to me the entire site is on sale so you can get all of their products HALF OFF! So I'm going to get my eye cream and exfoliating scrub to round out my facial routine. HURRY! The sales ends July 4th and its online only! 

*Product was provided for review purposes*

Summertime Skin Care Tips

With Summertime fun around the corner, I am jumping for joy but I’m also dreading the sun triggered eczema that I suffer from. So this entire winter I looked for dermatologist approved products that will calm the inflammation and even keep it from getting worse.  Dermatologist, Dr. Naila Malik has some great tips for all skin types to keep in mind for curing sun burns and giving skin some much needed relief like I will need in a few weeks. Here they are:

·         Cool the affected skin—wash with cool water, apply cool compress, use of skin products with cooling effects such as aloe and menthol may speed up healing.

·         Moisturize the affected skin—avoid all products with alcohol, artificial fragrances, colors, or parabens. Even us Vitamin E oil directly from the vitamin capsule to help prevent scaring

·         Vitamin C and sunburns—your intake of natural vitamin C, like fresh citrus, can reduce the severity of sunburns and improve healing.

·         Keep yourself hydrated—hydration helps with a speedy recovery

So, what’s one perfect product to seriously help—Naila MD CALM Cleansing Gelee ($29.95, shop.nailamd.com), a gentle, non-drying deep cleanser with algae extract to firm, invigorate and add moisture to the skin. Paraben, artificial color and fragrance free this gelee will give a cooling affect and emulsify and protect skin.

Yea I know what you’re saying what about my bath and body works products well if you have a sensitive skin keep that stuff to a minimum and invest in your skins health.