Summer's here in LA!......sort of? Well despite the errant weather and peek-a-boo sun patterns, I can't help but think about my favorite summer products. So I finally got off my arse and decided to post! With poolside cabanas and waves ashore---come bare shoulders, sexy legs, pretty toes and other once covered unmentionables! Since your skin will be center stage during these warm months, its a smart idea to keep it in great shape! One key way to do that : MOISTURIZE!!! Keep your body hydrated from the inside out. Drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin on a regular basis.
One of my favorite products is Alba Botanica's Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil. Derived from the celebrated Hawaiian nut, Kukui oil is packed with fast-penetrating nutrients! It moisturizes, repairs and protects! It contains vitamin A, E and is very high in oleic acid (omega 9), linoleic acid (omega 6) and alpha-linolenic (omega 3). Blended to perfection, it also contains pure coconut, sunflower and flax seed oils. All rich in essential fatty acids for smooth, soft summer skin. This oil gives your skin a protective shield without blocking pores or leaving you feeling greasy. And it smells fantastic---nutty with a whisper of coconut. Perfect for all skin types, apply a few drops after a shower or add 1/2 ounce to warm tub water.
At 8.5 fl oz per bottle and retailed at around $9.95, you can find it at some CVS stores, Whole Foods and Target.
Alba's Kukui Oil also happens to be a Diva Select product! Thats right, I haven't always been a beauty guru. One is always open to the ways of the universe and its Divas. I happened upon this jem while house sitting and showering in the Diva's temple. So rest assured, this product is guru tested----Diva Approved!
Kukui Nut is actually more popular than most realize. You've probably seen them strung up as lei's around your favorite Trader Joe's cashier, on a graduate or even at weddings. In Hawaiian, Kukui means, "enlightenment." It also go's by the name, Candlenut. Because of its high oil content, Kukui nuts are sometimes shelled and used at lanterns or lights. Only recently have its benefits for skin care become more and more well known. If you happen to visit Hawaii, pick up a bottle straight from the source...and one for me too!!!
