The latests: Etsy haul.....

Salaams and Salutations Beauties:
Its been a minute...I've been really busy..then I was recovering from the gift that my husband gave....You know a COLD..the gift that keeps on giving. Soooo now its time to update you on a couple of hauls. I'm sooo back logged. Bare with me.

Amina over at Coup de Coeur had turned me into an Etsy Junkie (yes it is all your fault). Not that I mind..because I really appreciate artists and people that make things over at Etsy. So here Amina posted about Njoi Creations. Njoi Creations provides up with natual hair dressings (ei: hair greese), hair oils and natural soap.

hair dressing and butter bar sample

So I purchased the sample (2oz) of Natural Hair dressing and shoealoe. The shipping was really fast. The natural hair greese was really nice. Smelled nice, realy herbally (if that is a word--lol). I did not care for the Shoealoe because it is not recommended to put on wet hair. I braid the girls hair when its wet..so its just not going to work for me. I miss my Oyin Shine and Define...have to pick some of that up.




I braid my girls hair wet, I liked what the greese did for Big A's hair


Little A's hair

Once down...more to go...
B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

My Peel Last Night

So, I had a peel last night and I think that everyone should visit a spa and get one. Yesterday in class we were working on skin refinement. I got a glycolic peel for the first time. I was the demonstration for the class because I have thick skin. IT WAS AWESOME. It defiantly brightened my skin and reduced hyper pigmentation instantly. I can see even better results today than last night and my skin will continue to improve over the next few days.

Glycolic or Alphahydroxy peels remove all of the dead skin off the top layer of your skin called the horney layer. The skin that is left after the peel is neutralized is clean, polished and Rosy new skin. You must use a product with an SPF of 15 or higher after you get a peel otherwise you will undo your great results with sun damage. The chemical stung a little but it was so worth it. For home use, you should get a plant peel. Aveda offers a good one. Plant peels differ from chemical peels because the enzymes in the plant peel dissolve only dead cells where chemical peels dissolves everything.

Here are some tips for good home peels.

1. Read and follow the instructions perfectly.
2. Before you get started, make sure you have a mixture of baking soda and water near.
3. Do not exfoliate before your peel, it makes the skin more sensitive.
4. Do not rub your peel off, pat it off using the baking soda and water mixture to neutralize it.

Once the peel is neutralized it will stop working, simply using water may get the same results but it only weakens the peel and it reacts by slowly stopping.

My skin feels great! I will post a picture of the results as time goes by.

Lush...NOT a bad word.

Salaams and Saluations Beauties,

I found out about LUSH a couple of years ago..and I loooovvveee it. To go into a LUSH store one is CONSUMED with smells. Bath bombs, soap, salves, masques..OH MY.
But LUSH cares, it's a global company that sells handmade products. From cosmetics to bath and body..LUSH does it all.



I like LUSH because it has great gift ideas..from the bath bombs above to soaps and salves (stuff you throw in your shower). They also have pre made boxes in different price points for even the most frugelist of fashionistas.




Honey I washed the kids smells great. Made with Natural honey and stuff....**smile**


I like Demon in the Dark too.



I heard this one is a good one. I have yet to try it thought. Its gotta be good for the skin..porridge.


These two (above and below) are face soaps Fresh Pharmacy is GREAT on ZITS. You can even due spot jobs. Dable a little on a zit at night, it will help clear it up in the morning. I've heard some LUSHERS say that Fresh Pharmacy is like a kinder gentler pro-active...I've never used that, but Fresh Pharmacy does the job.

Coal Face is a good everyday face wash as well. You can even ask for a cut that fits your budget (only in the store thought).




Silky underwear is a great Bridal shower or birthday gift for a close friend. Its become my birthday 'quickie'..lol. I so need to get my own!!













I had a bridal shower to go to on last Saturday so I skipped over to my local LUSH and bought a gift...and these goodies below. One was a freebie..

LOVE LETTUCE: is a face mask. I LUVE THIS!! It must stay refridgerated, remember this.
COAL FACE: is a great face soap.
ANGELS on Bare Skin: is a face wash that truely smells yummy. (it was the freebie)


This was the gift I purchases: Silky Underwear and a Whip Stick (chocolate lip balm). Great combo's for a bride to be. Mabruk Amatuallah


Hope you enjoyed and let me know what YOU like from LUSH.
B. Beautiful
Umm Amirah

Beauty Goals & Wishlist

Hi Beautiful Ones!

I just wanted to share what my goals are esthetically and what I'm lemming!

Goals:

Lactic peels 1x per week
64oz or more water
Dry brushing my body 2x per week
Deep condition hair 1x per week
Henna & Indigo every 2 months
Practice my makeup application skills 2x per week
Mani & Pedi (at home)1x per week
Professional massage every other month

Wishlist:

Coast Scents Neutral Palette
Henna/mehndi on my hands and feet
HK Lucky Tom palette
Makeup lessons
The perfect hair moisturizer (my hair is SO dry)
MAC Style Warrior collection
Dolce & Gabbana makeup collection

What's on your list?

makeup

Joy is the best makeup.

Anne Lamott

Something Worth Waiting For- New Collection From MAC

I am excited about the new collection from MAC Cosmetics due to launch April 23, 2009. The colors are soft with a touch of high pigment...Very nice. I love the rich rose and lavender hues with golden undertones, I think this collection will stay around for a while. I CAN NOT WAIT TO GET IT!!!!

I think these colors will look great on everyone!!! AND for those lucky makeup-ista's with the MAC Pro Card, your discount will apply to these shades!! WHOO HOO!!!

MAC is doing it up and rolling out some new product lines that are going to be phenomenal. More to come soon!

A Beautiful Start

Salaams and Salutations,

So it has been ONE month since the start of the Beautiful Ummah movement. The Team has introduced it's self and got off to a running start. What do u think? I think the Team has worked hard of providing you all with quality info, quality looks, advice and tips.

I pray that we are truly giving a different perspective of Muslim women. Beauty is relative and there are so many different way to 'be beautiful'. From out side beauty to inside beautiful. Know that all of Allah(swt)'s creations are beautiful and we are just here to help you bring it out.

Any requests? Just know that the Beautification Team has lots more up it's sleeve. Stay tuned and keep the feedback coming.

You Beauties are all well appreciated and we pray to keep you coming back for more.

Be Beautiful,

Umm Amirah and the Beautification