Tip of the Week - Stop using your nails as tools!

Stop using your nails as tools! Increase your calcium intake instead.

That’s right, a NO to scratching, digging, picking, etc. Oh ya, I know who you are! Stay away from using products containing alcohol too. You should also consider increasing the amount of calcium in your diet. Intake is important because your body loses calcium every day through the skin, nails, hair, sweat, etc.. You can find it in almonds, tofu, sesame seeds, or you can pick up a supplement from your local health foods store.

Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar

Tip of the Week - Mist-ify Those Cracked Lips

Try a cool mist humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep to help combat constant cracked lips.

Constant cracked lips can be a sign of dehydration. Chapped, dry lips can be caused a variety of things from sun, cosmetics and bitter winds. Try a cool mist humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep. Make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day. No, those 3 coffees a day don’t count!! In fact, they count against you since caffeine is dehydrating.

Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar

Tip of the Week - Get Mega of the Omegas!

Eat some salmon, a walnut, even some cauliflower perhaps? Increase your intake of OMEGAS!

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids and are similar to the skin’s natural oils and help the skin produce more. The skin does have its own natural oils, but at times can suffer from a lack of oil. Many things can be a factor, such as too much sun/wind, smoking, excessive use of  caffeine or alcohol to name a few. With increased Omega intake, you’ll find an improvement in your nails, skin and your hair. A pretty good reason to get healthier and to look and feel better!!


Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar

Tip of the Week - Get a good, moisturizing hand cream for the winter months.

Get a good, moisturising hand cream for the winter months.

The cold air leaves our hands feeling dry and chapped. You know you need some hand cream if your skin is so dry it’s snagging a thread or two on your favourite sweater! In the winter months, especially for those on the East coast, using body lotion isn’t going to cut it. Your hands need their own special treat, especially in the dead of winter.

Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar