Darphynia's Diary

I love it when companies sell products for worthy causes.  The Body Shop Foundation , established in 1989, works closely with The Body Shop to help fund various projects and charities, "...working for social and environmental change," (The Body Shop Foundation, 2014).  All profits from the Dragon Fruit Lip Butter help to fund different charities, such as Womankind Worldwide (focuses on gender equality & women's rights) and The Orangutan Foundation . Image courtesy of thebodyshop.com I ended up purchasing 12 of them, and have included them as gifts for friends and family.  Every little bit helps, and if they support a charity or project that you support, I highly recommend you try it out.  It is a fast-absorbing, lightweight lip butter with a fruity and slightly floral scent.  The product is travel-friendly (always a plus) and will save you some room in your quart bag if you fly.  Did I mention that it lasts a long time?  There is no swee...

I figured I would post my own skincare routine...well, for my face anyway.  Soon, it will be a new year.  After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, your skin is probably in need of a little TLC, especially your face.  The winter weather (or summer, depending on where you are) can make your skin a chaotic mess.  Listed below are my day and night routines for keeping my skin amazing and free of dry spots and blemishes.  Day Routine :  Clarisonic + Ceramic Slip Witch Hazel (as a toner) Fresh Seaberry Face Oil Peter Thomas Roth SPF 30 Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream OR The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream (optional) Spritz of Calamine Lotion Night Routine : Clarisonic + Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Melting Gel Cleanser OR AmorePacific Treatment Cleansing Foam Witch Hazel (as a toner)  Fresh Seaberry Face Oil  Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream (dry/very dry) OR LUSH Celestial Moisturizer (optional) Spritz of Cal...