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Posted by on Nov 29, 2010 in Uncategorized | 24 comments

Giveaway: The Magic of Myrrh – Talika Nail Regenerating Serum

Congrats to MIN who was randomly selected to receive one tube of Talika Nail Serum. Min has a problem with splitting nails – this will be perfect.  Please contact me within 48 hours at solessencenews @  gmail.com to arrange shipment.  Thank you to Talika for this giveaway.

This sexy blue cylinder of serum sports the power of Myrrh oil, long known to nourish nail beds.  The viscous, honey-like consistency is channeled through a foam tip for easy application and avoids waste.  Perfect for travel, this myrrh serum adds a thick protection.  Work in and around nail and cuticles; the thick formulation assures protection during the day.  100% plant oils smell divine.

On the Go:   Talika Nail Regenerating Serum : Ideal for heavy duty repair on fragile, peeling and/or slow growing nails

Quick! Name an oil that gained popular recognition from history going back to biblical times.  Three Wise Men were on a trek to visit the newborn Jesus, and what did they bring as welcoming gifts?  Gold, Frankincense and…(drumroll) Myrrh.

If you aren’t familiar with Myrrh, it is a beautiful gold resin valued for fragrance and medicinal qualities.  Check out the many properties for why it has been used to treat topical conditions:

  • Antiviral
  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungal
  • Antiseptic
  • Astringent

Myrrh  is also believed to stimulate blood circulation. For these reasons it held a value similar to gold. It is also for these reasons that it is an optimal ingredient to use on nails. When combined into an oil, a thick, viscous quality provides a good coating of protection for cuticles and nail beds.  This protection helps prevent peeling layers.  Blood flow is stimulated which encourages a healthy matrix, in turn increasing nail growth.  And in my opinion, you can’t beat the scent.

Interested in trying a little myrrh therapy? You’ll have best results if applied daily, especially with winter coming on.

Talika is a French brand sold worldwide through their website and beauty stockists.

YOU can be the lucky recipient of one (1) Talika Nail Regenerating Serum ($37USD retail value).  To qualify:

  1. Tell me in the comments here why your hands need this product

Bonus On Twitter: tweet this phrase: RT @solessence if you need @talika Nail serum!  (photo of hands is desirable but optional)

Bonus On Facebook:  Post to the fanpage and tell us why you need to have Talika Nail Serum!

Good luck! Winner will b e announced Monday, December 6, 2010.

Product sent for promotional consideration.  I liked it so much I wrote about it.

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Posted by on Sep 6, 2009 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Natori: Eau De Parfum Spray – New

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This is the second release of self named scent by famed lingerie designer Josie Natori, and is found at Saks Fifth Avenue and at the Natori website. Interestingly, the first version seemed a bit of a departure from the line, and was sold through Avon. If you previously purchased Avon Natori, it is the same designer, but not the same fragrance.

“A floral oriental chypre, this fragrance opens with an effervescent bouquet of fresh rose petals enriched by deep, dark plum notes. The heart is an exotic and alluring hybrid of Ylang Ylang, Purple Peony and Night Blooming Jasmine. Slipping languidly over pulse points, Black Patchouli, Amber and a hint of Satin Musk complete this mysterious and tantalizing fragrance.”

In layman’s terms I’ll say this: This is definitely a 90’s type of perfume lite. For me, at first it is a bit powdery, then as it warms, begins to develop a bit of a candy sweetness. If you liked Dior’s original Poison, this is in the same camp, only lighter. Poison is one of the biggest selling perfumes of all time (myself as a customer included), so that’s big fan base potential.

In addition, the kicker to making it a “must have” is the packaging. Face it beauty lovers, half of the joy is the product, and the rest is what encases it. Natori knocks it out of the park with a super stunning, deep purple bottle said to resemble the opening petals of the lotus flower. It fans out at the top, yet is narrow and smooth and comforting. It is pleasing to hold, like a worry stone. Toward the bottom, the bottle indents with little glass windows. I don’t know what other purpose it provides, but it adds an interesting visual touch, and insight into how soon you will need to replace your bottle. Work. Of. Art.

The silk body creme jar also comes in very pleasing packaging, and I find perfumes often translate very well into cremes. This is worth picking up for the collector.

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