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X Out Acne Treatment: 24 Days Later

March 19, 2012 by The Mom Jen 20 Comments

FRANTIC. Yes, my daughter is frantic..”mom, I’m OUT of the X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment, I NEED more!”

It’s been nearly a month since my 13-year old has been using X Out and she’s hooked. Between dance, p.e. at school, and hormones, her breakouts have been completely under control with X Out! Her chin and around her nose are her biggest spots to get pimples and sometimes those really hard ones that burrow under the skin for days, with X Out, she’s had nothing short of glowing skin this past month, even during her menstrual cycle.

Using the product in all three ways (mask, wash, and spot treatment) over the month, my daughter’s confidence is riding high and she’s all smiles! Being a teenage girl, appearance tends to be a big deal, so as parents, we’re really pleased with the product. Her favorite part is when she’s using X Out as a mask, she’ll walk over to me and say, “mom, it’s tingling, I know it’s working!”

My newly hormonal son, who just turned 11 is active in sports right now and his baseball cap has given him quite a bit of acne on his forehead along with his hair growing out. One night he tried the X Out spot treatment and the next morning noticed a significant decrease of pimples. This is an investment for my children’s self-esteem, and I’m really happy that it worked out positively for them. Heck, when I get a pimple, I’m going to try the spot treatment!

X Out is really teen-friendly including the QR codes on the bottle to upload videos to a smart phone or iPad, engaging the consumer is big, especially when they’re teenagers! Right now you can only buy X Out online, hopefully it can be offered in Target, so we can pick it up with our normal shopping habits, but check it out, great offers at great prices for great results! Luckily until our next shipment arrives, we have the X Out cleansing body bar in our shower to use!

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I wrote this review while participating in a testdrive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of X Out and received a X Out product sample to facilitate my review, one to giveaway, and a promotional item to thank me for participating

X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment Geared for Teenagers

February 24, 2012 by The Mom Jen 6 Comments

My new teenager is fantastic about routines. Her daily school routines are efficient and her dance evening routines are now second nature. She can control both of those things and she’s confident in doing so. What she can’t control is skin breakouts. Whether they’re due to stress or hormones or both, they’re unpredictable, and my daughter’s personality craves a fast and easy solution. X Out‘s easy one-step Wash-In acne treatment offers a hassle-free solution to kill breakout-causing bacteria for a fresh, clear and confident appearance.Before X-Out, my daughter washed her face in the shower in the morning with a mild bar of soap, and repeated in the evening before bed. Her spot pimple cream was used as needed, mostly at night because it left a white spot on her face after application. Because of the white residue, she was unable to apply it in the daytime. Right now her main area of acne appears on her chin and around her mouth. Being an eight grader and a girl, I can tell you those spots on her face are a bone of contention for her. I too have dealt with acne in my teens and frankly, I am still dealing with it and it makes you very self-conscious of your appearance!

X Out’s Wash-In acne treatment works in 3 different ways:

Wash-Apply a generous amount to damp skin and gently massage for 1-2 minutes, then rinse. Used twice a day just as before.

Spot Treatment-Dab on zits and leave on for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Mask-Apply to damp skin, leave on for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water.

With the acne fighting power of benzoyl peroxide and a sulfate-free solution, X Out can help teens with multiple skin types treat their acne. For tech-savvy teens looking for a little more distraction, X Out’s QR code leads them to entertaining comedy, sports or fashion videos all timed to the product’s recommended 2-minute washing period. My daughter usually takes her iPad into the bathroom to watch tv shows and listen to music in the morning anyways, this is a great addition to keep her occupied while she’s using X Out!

Our Take: After one week, my daughter is happy that this is going well. The clean scent of the Wash-In acne treatment is pleasant while she washes, and she says she’s using the product mostly as a wash. The tiny granules in the wash massage her skin and she believes that’s what does the trick! The bar that comes in the pack is great for in the shower for spots like your chest and back where some acne does develop. My daughter is a dancer, so during her classes, she’s wearing leotards that reveal her chest and back, so she’s apt to keep it as clean and free of pimples as she can. We’re going to try this out for 3 more weeks, then touch base again with our final results!

For additional information please visit the X Out product page at http://www.xout.com/.

I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of X Out and received a X Out product sample to facilitate my review, one to giveaway, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Keep Your Skin Protected with Coppertone

May 21, 2011 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

With our upcoming Maui trip, one of the most important things on our list is sunscreen and Coppertone Sport has us covered! Living in California, our family doctors suggest that we wear sunscreen every day of the year! It can’t be any different in Hawaii and with the temperatures consistently forecast at 85 degrees +, we need to make sure that we don’t damage our skin while we enjoy ourselves.

Ever since I was young and saw those Coppertone ads with the dog pulling on the little girl’s swim suit, it’s been a brand that I love and trust. Not to mention, once you apply the sunscreen, the infamous sweet scent just screams beach, pool, and summer! It’s important to protect the whole family from UV damage no matter the temperature. It’s never too early in the day to apply sunscreen. Below are a few Coppertone products with something for everyone – mom, dad and kids:

· NEW! COPPERTONE Water BABIES Sunscreen Foaming Lotion: A unique, light and airy foam innovation from the #1 pediatrician-recommended brand. The sunscreen is mild for babies’ delicate skin. Available in SPF 75+.

· NEW! COPPERTONE Water BABIES Pure & Simple 2oz: Offers sun protection that’s tear-free in an ideal size for the diaper bag. The ultra gentle formula is mild for babies’ delicate skin and won’t sting or irritate eyes.

· COPPERTONE SPORT with Replenishing Antioxidants: Helps fortify skin’s natural antioxidant defenses, which can be depleted during sun exposure, especially during physical activity. They are ultra sweatproof to help maintain protection during outdoor activities. Available in lotions SPF 30, 50, 70+ and 100+ as well as continuous sprays SPF 30, 50, 70+ and 100.

· COPPERTONE KIDS with Protective Vitamins: Contains a specially-selected antioxidant vitamin blend to supplement the natural defenses of children’s skin. Available in lotion SPF 70+ and Continuous Sprays SPF 50 and 70+.

Our Take: We were sent a supply of Coppertone Sport to use and so far we enjoy the Continuous Spray (arv: $9.99) the best. Our kids can get it on evenly themselves and it’s not an eye irritant! The sprays work at any angle and you feel complete coverage. We’ve always used SPF 50 on our kids and when I found out they had 55, 70, 85, and 100, I knew the more protection the better, and that’s what I want for our family. My parents have a swimming pool, so we’ll be all spending many days there this summer, we all want that great Coppertone protection.

I’ve been using it to get some pre-trip color, yet to keep my skin protected and it’s really doing it’s job. Reapplying is key especially when you’re in and out of the water albeit pool or ocean. We’re packing it with us for Maui and it will be on us 24-7, while we snorkle, enjoy the beach and pool, and stroll throught the towns.

My oldest daughter has very sensitive skin on her face and during P.E. during spring she tends to get sunburns easily over the delicate areas around her eyes. Coppertone Sport Faces (arv: $8.15) SPF 50 is a perfect solution to keep in her vanity or school backpack to apply when she needs it most. I’ve worn it as well under my makeup and it doesn’t leave any residue! The Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Stick (arv: $5.49) is portable, and great for kids’ backpacks, purses, or to keep in the car for those unexpected times when your caught outdoors unprotected. It’s great for spot areas like ears, nose, and face.

You can find Coppertone nationwide at food, drug, mass, and internet retailers.
Product was sent for honest review.

Avocados from Mexico, Great for Skin, Great to Eat!

February 28, 2011 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Avocados nourish us inside and out. As a nutrient-dense fruit, they supply nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including potassium, vitamins B6, C, E, folate and fiber. Topping your meals with 3 healthy slices will give you a boost of flavor and nutrients for only the cost of 50 calories! Though they are considered “fatty,” they contain the good fats that help lower cholesterol making them a good alternative to foods like dairy and mayonnaise.

Avocados are incredibly delicious, but did you know they aren’t just for guacamole anymore! Have you ever given yourself a facial with Avacados from Mexico?

· Avocados from Mexico are at the peak of their season right now, so they’re extra creamy and perfect for beauty treatments.

· Avocados have unsaturated oils which not only lower our cholesterol but moisturize deep into the skin nourishing us inside and out.

Beauty is skin deep and according to recent studies, our skin absorbs up to 60% of substances applied to its surface. The use of avocados as a beauty regimen dates back to the Aztecs where women used them sliced under their eyes to reduce puffiness and also to protect their skin from the sun! The oils found in avocados are also great for your hair as they act as a humectant which traps moisture.

There are some great recipes for skin treatments as well as great meals on this website, check it out, http://avocadosfrommexico.com/beauty-treatments.aspx. One recipe I will use is the oily skin facial, I still break out and this will be useful for my pre-teen daughter as well! I have tried this recipe for a lovely moisturizing facial and my skin felt amazing afterwards:

Moisturizing Face Mask
Ingredients:
1/2 fully ripened avocado from Mexico
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
2 cucumber slices
Preparation:
In shallow bowl, mash avocado until smooth; add yogurt and honey; stir until combined.
Apply evenly to face; put on your favorite tunes, lie back and allow mask to set for 15 minutes; rinse with warm water.

I was sent a gift basket.