Review: Clientele Elastology Thermal Pumpkin Facial Scrub

Clientele is a leader in clinically proven, anti-aging skin care and they offered to let me try their Thermal Pumpkin Facial Scrub. Clientele was awarded U.S. and International patents on the Sacred Lotus Seed Extract, which was proven by UCLA Scientists to defy aging and the extract lives 1,200 years, due to the presence of the first protein repair enzyme ever discovered. Clientele’s founder, Dr. Pat Riley, combines the skin beautifying Lotus with the most advanced ingredients, stressing a natural approach to nourishing the skin inside and out. She continues to be on the forefront of age-defying nutritional and skin care formulations used by celebrities, doctors, and women who want highly effective products that produce visible results.

The Clientele Thermal Pumpkin Scrub is a scrub and wash in one. Water activates the thermal properties of the delicious blend of Pumpkin Enzymes, Honey, Apple, and Cinnamon. It contains powerful antioxidants and natural Jojoba exfoliates, rather than synthetic plastic beads, so it leaves the skin naturally smoother and softer than most facial scrubs I’ve used. Pumpkin enzymes have actually been shown to exfoliate as well as alpha hydroxyl acids, but are for more gentle. The unique “heating” of the scrub adds a new degree of exfoliation and relaxation that I’ve never experienced and the smell is delectable enough to eat. Both my husband and I love this scrub, and that’s really saying something for him because he doesn’t usually use products like this. He shaves his head and said it’s been much smoother since using this scrub. We both very enthusiastically recommend it.

Readers of 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires can get a free sample of Clientele Thermal Pumpkin Scrub, just pay shipping, by visiting www.clientelebeauty.com or by calling Clientele Direct at 1-800-327-4660. Just use the coupon code “GLAM” at checkout. Clientele products are also available at select Nordstrom stores.

Thank you to Clientele for sending us a sample product free of charge to base this review upon.

Dove Men + Care Celebrates Your Man's Unsung Moments

Although it occurs at different ages, there comes a point during a man's life when he has officially grown up, has clear goals for himself, and feels confident in the direction his life is heading. At age 39, my husband has finally reached this point in his life. It shows in his decision to go back to school in order to make a career change, as well as his always welcoming hugs from our three children even when he knows there is a strong possibility that he might get hit with a foot or a knee in his man berries.

Dove recently introduced their new Dove Men + Care skincare product line and aired what has become a very popular commercial during this year's Super Bowl (as seen above). I don't think these products are geared towards the metrosexual man, but rather towards the everyday man would like to, but does not have too much time to take care of himself. Both the dual use Body and Face Wash and the Body and Face Bars offer choices of formula to best work with your man's skin type.

Dove invites you to celebrate your man's unsung moments with a Dove Men + Care Contest hosted by Brickfish. The prize is a backyard makeover! All you need to do to enter is submit a story, photo, or video about a man in your life. Visit Brickfish.com to view the Celebrate Your Man's Unsung Moments contest entries, to submit your own entry, or to read the official contest rules. This contest ends on March 22, 2010.

You can also snag a printable coupon for $1.00 off either one Dove Men + Care Body and Face Wash, one Body and Face Bar, or one Shower Tool.

Thank you to Dove for providing the photos, video, and information shared in this post and for sending us Dove Men + Care products as a thank you for participating in this campaign.