Beauty Chat was recently contacted by Johnson’s® Body Care to partner with them in hosting a Cause Party for a local charity and we excitedly jumped at the opportunity.

All of our Beauty Chatters are always happy to help those in our communities.

Another exciting tidbit about these parties is that Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Ashanti was the host for the kick-off party in New York.

As part of our involvement with Johnson’s Body Care Cause Party, my fellow Beauty Chatter, Audrey, and I had the chance to speak with her ourselves! More »

Want to be pampered from top to bottom? Well, if you’re in the New York City area, then we’ve got some exciting news for you! Beauty Chat readers are being given an exclusive 15% discount off any treatment at just calm down spa, including the famous Moroccan Massage.

All you need to do is mention Beauty Chat when you make your appointment. Visit their Web site to see all the great services offered. You can also call just calm down spa at 212-337-0032.

Photo Credit: just calm down spa

The minerals that come straight from the Dead Sea are invigorating for the skin – they stimulate blood circulation and the natural exfoliation process. Why is this good for the overall skin? With proper circulation and exfoliation, the skin is able to maintain adequate pH balance; this helps to cleanse and purify, while draining toxins from the body.

Which is exactly the concept behind the products made by One with Nature – by taking the minerals from the Dead Sea, they have created products that help to deliver naturally, silky, beautifully scented skin. More »

I have a great love for mineral make-up. Estée Lauder recently launched Nutritious Vita-Mineral make-up that is full of minerals, vitamins, and infused with Pomegranate extract. I have yet to visit the Estée Lauder counter to learn more about this product, but thank goodness for the age of the Internet!

I have found some great insights on the new SPF 15 Nutritious Vita-Mineral Make-Up in loose powder. Not only is the make-up great for sensitive skin, and protect against the everyday sun, soil, and sweat – it also helps improve the over all condition of your skin.

Let me hear your thoughts on this new line of mineral make-up if you have already tried it. I am now off to visit the Estée Lauder counter.

To Be Continued…

Photo Credit: Estée Lauder

How often do you blow-dry, curl, or straighten your hair? If you’re like most women, one of these hair damaging routines is part of your daily regimen.

Although we get some pretty fabulous styles by dying, curling, and/or straightening our hair, it also causes a lot of stress to our tresses.

The most obvious sign of damage: split ends! Having dyed and damaged hair myself, I tend to examine my split ends while sitting at a stop light and wishing I could somehow make them go away. And, thanks to AG Hair Cosmetics, now I can!

I recently got the opportunity to try out their yet to be released Split End SPA Repair Serum. With only a few drops, you can kiss those split ends goodbye! After using this great new product for three weeks, my hair looks and feels smoother.

Be sure to look for it when it makes its big entrance in May 2009.

AG Split End SPA Repair Serum ($24)

Photo Credit: AG Hair Cosmetics