I Feel…Procrastinatey: Dickinson’s Oil Controlling Towelettes (review)

Yes, I’m making up words again. A sure sign that things are back to normal. Yesterday’s chaos and crankiness are gone, and I’m all cheerful again. So cheerful that I have been cheerfully doing all kinds of fun little things, and not getting much real work done. But I’m having fun not doing it.

One of the things I usually do when I’m in for the night is wash off my makeup. But guess, what? I haven’t done it yet. Which brings me to one of my favorite new things. From Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel.

Oil Controlling Towelettes

Blurb: The soothing blend of Witch Hazel and aloe in our facial wipes rejuvenates your skin by gently lifting dirt, oil and impurities from your pores while nourishing even the most sensitive skin. The result is a clean, refreshed and blemish-free complexion – naturally! Individually wrapped cleansing wraps. Perfectly clean and naturally balanced skin – even when you are on the go.

Go get these.

When I was a kid, we always had a bottle of witch hazel in the bathroom cabinet. I’d put it on a cotton ball, and swipe it across my face for a quick clean up. I didn’t know that it was a botanical extract with soothing and healing properties. Or that it was a natural skin care solution. I just knew that it was a quick way to freshen up.

Well now that I’m a grown up (sort of), I actually care about things like soothing and healing properties; and terms like “natural” and “botanical extract” get me all happy. And what really gets me happy is that I didn’t feel like washing my face when I got home; so I took one of these handy little towelettes out of a handy little packet and swiped it across my face. I still have to finish later; but I did my skin a big favor by letting it breathe for an extra 4-5 hours.

In addition to helping lazy people like me, these towelettes have a ton of uses. They’re great for the beach, (and for removing sunscreen afterwards), and good for cooling off and re-balancing your skin after a workout. I’ve used them to gently blot afternoon oiliness, and for a quick clean slate when switching from day to evening makeup. Witch hazel removes everyday dirt and oil without overdrying - it actually soothes and conditions. On a hot day, they’re good for a quick freshening up all over. I can even use them on my really sensitive neck area. I also keep a few in my bag for an emergency hand “wash.”

The website has a whole lot of facts about witch hazel. There’s also some good information about care for oily skin, as well as other skin types. Dickinson’s is available at grocery stores, drugstores, and online at sites like drugstore.com.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

All-American Usefulness: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelettes

I just received a darn good hint for the 4th of July weekend (and the whole summer actually). Check out the info I got for the extremely handy, portable, budget-friendly wipes from Dickinson's…

The All-American, All-Use Product for 4th of July

Forget the potato salad! Bring along Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelettes to all your parties this 4th of July. The only gentle, oil controlling toner made from entirely natural Witch Hazel, these Towelettes are great for all of your summer beauty needs on-the-go. The individually wrapped wipes can be used in a variety of ways, so toss your other products aside and let Dickinson’s do the rest of the work for you.

Makeup Meltdowns

To ensure your makeup looks great from the first party to the last this 4th of July, start with Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel under your foundation. Don’t worry, Dickinson’s is all natural, so your face won’t be irritated by perfumes or dyes.

Tip: Before applying foundation, swipe face with Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelette to remove excess oil, allowing your makeup to stay put in the hottest weather.

Tip: Bring the Towelettes with you to remove sweat, dirt and impurities in between parties.

Bug Bite Nightmares

Even the itchiest bug bites are no match for Dickinson’s. The natural aloe and witch hazel found in these wipes help relieve pesky bug bite symptoms.

Tip: Hold a Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelette to the surface of a bug bite for a few seconds to reduce redness, itchiness, and size of the bite. The Towelettes are fragrance-free so they won’t leave you with that bug spray odor and safe to use on kids.

Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelettes contain 20 Towelettes per box, with a suggested retail price of $5.49 and can be purchased at Walgreens, Duane Reed, Winn-Dixie and other fine retail stores. For more information on Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelettes and other Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel products please visit www.dickinsonsusa.com.
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Protect the Pretty: Jane Iredale, Cetaphil, PCA, Dickinson's and Bio-Oil

It's awesome that there are so many products these days to keep our skin looking great while protecting it from the sun. (The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher.) Check out some new suggestions I got!

Sun Protection from Head to Toe

Sun Protection Face Makeup: Why not add another layer to your sunscreen with face makeup that contains an SPF.

Try: jane iredale’s Amazing Base and PurePressed Base, mineral foundations with an SPF of 20 and Dream Tint, a daily tinted moisturizer with an SPF of 15. These products are now recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Lip Protection: Don’t forget the lips! This is a common place on the body to neglect when going on the sun.

Try: jane iredale’s Lip Drink, a colorless, moisturizing, protective lip balm in a base of macadamia nut oil. Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation this lip balm has an SPF of 15 and provides broad spectrum protection.

Touch Up’s: Don’t just apply and hope for the best. Continue to touch up your sunscreen throughout the day – especially when indulging in outdoor lunch breaks.

Try: jane iredale’s Powder-Me SPF in Tanned and Translucent, an all-over face and body powder recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation helping protect against both UVB and UVA rays with an SPF 30 and a very water-resistant rating.

Protect the Face: It is vital to always use a facial moisturizer with an SPF year round.

Try: Cetaphil’s UVA/UVB SPF 50, a non-greasy, fragrance free, daily facial moisturizer for all skin types. The press tube application allows consumers to properly measure the amount of protection they apply to their face.

Protect the Body: At least 20 minutes before heading outdoors cover your entire body with a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

Try: PCA SKIN’s Hydrator Plus SPF 25, a nourishing sunscreen moisturizer formulated with aloe and vitamins A, C and E for normal, dry and mature skin types. This sunscreen is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation and protects against UVA and UVB rays.

And for those who are actually listening to the rules of the sun protection and choose to avoid the sun all together then may want to self tan! Here are two products that are great for before and after self tanner.

Prepping for Self Tanner: Apply self tanner to a non-cleansed skin is a no no! It’s vital to make sure after bathing or cleansing that all dirt and makeup is removed from your skin to avoid unwanted marks.

Try: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner and Daily Facial Towelettes. These products are the only 100 percent all natural Witch Hazel formula is non-drying and helps remove excess dirt and imperfections from the skin.

Keep the Self Tan Glowing: Moisturizing a self tan is just as important as moisturizing a real tan!

Try: Bio-Oil, is a water based moisturizer that helps lock in moisturizer much better then the traditional lotion.
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