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Skincare problems solved! The founder of Bliss gives her best tips. by julie ordonezPublished: February, 2012

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Breakouts, dryness, dark circles and, yes, cellulite – every woman has at least one of these skincare problems, all of which can be very frustrating and even damaging to one’s self confidence. How should we deal with these skincare woes?     We asked world-renowned skincare expert Marcia Kilgore, the founder and former owner of the Bliss Spa empire, for some insight. She now runs the popular Soap & Glory bath and skincare line. Oprah herself credited Kilgore with giving her the “best facial I ever had.” She also counts Madonna and Demi Moore as past clients. Kilgore is the ultimate skincare guru. Read on for her tips to make skin really glow: What should we do every day?  Scrub, almost daily. Do a gentle scrub for the face and a more robust one for the body to stimulate circulation and oxygen flow. Try Soap & Glory’s Flake Away Body Scrub almost daily, and Our Greatest Scrub of All facial scrub three times a week to unclog pores.     Serums are lightweight, more potent versions of anti-aging moisturizers, and there’s nothing that a serum can do that a moisture lotion can’t. How do you get rid of under-eye circles? Overindulging in alcohol shows up in the sense-points of your kidneys and liver, represented by the under-eye area and between the brows. Put Lipton tea bags under your eyes to remove excess fluid, which reduces puffiness. How do you treat acne? Pores get clogged from the inside, when oils get trapped beneath the skin, mixing with dead cells and thus forming blackheads. Use a great cleanser and exfoliator with alpha hydroxy acids; Soap & Glory’s Face, Soap, and Clarity is a great product for problematic skin. What about cellulite? Massaging, dry brushing and anything that stimulates lymphatic circulation to help push out puffiness can decrease the appearance of cellulite. However, you must repeat the routine daily, and no amount of massage will erase a chocolate cake. Try The Righteous Body Butter, by Soap & Glory, because the AHAs in it help smooth out bumps overnight. How do you prevent wrinkles? Keep your face out of the sun, or in 10 years, you’ll be wearing it as your neck. Sun protection is vital!     By making these changes and using the right products, these skincare woes will soon be a thing of the past. MOM'S GIVEAWAY: THE CITY MINI The City Mini by Baby Jogger is an award-winning lightweight stylized stroller that comes equipped with patented quick-fold technology – and is perhaps the most coveted stroller on the market.     The adjustable five-point safety harness with shoulder pads and padded buckle covers provides the ultimate comfort and safety for your child, and the 150-degree padded reclined seat with ventilated top gives him a pleasurable mobile naptime.      Adding to the smooth ride are the 8-inch lightweight quick-release wheels, with front-wheel suspension and a swivel feature. The City Mini has both a seat-back storage compartment and an under-seat storage basket, providing easy access for all your accoutrements. It’s a favorite among celebrity moms!  babyjogger.com     Go HERE to enter.

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