As the Dead Skin Flies, I have a Big Idea
November 3, 2007 – 4:43 pmSo yesterday I was complaining to my sister about the state of my skin.
“The closer I get to 30, the more I find pimples popping up in preposterous places!” I moaned.
“It’s like they want to be here to celebrate the beginning of my 3rd decade of life. And I DEFINITELY did not invite them.”
My sister, in all her infinite wisdom, had just the answer.
“Well, do you exfoliate?” she asked.
My eyes grew round at her use of such a BIG and FANCY word. “exfoli-what?”
Sis nodded, her suspicions confirmed. “Mm-hmm. Just as I thought. Jen, you have to EXFOLIATE!”
“But I don’t have TIME!!!!” I whined. This is my excuse for everything… and more and more, people are calling my bluff. Sure enough, Mo did too.
“What do you mean you don’t have time? You shower, don’t you?”
I shifted uncomfortably under her penetrating gaze. “Mmm… sometimes…”
“Ok, well all you have to do is get some of those exfoliating bath gloves and use them when you shower. Put them on and give yourself a good rub down. It gets rid of all that nasty dead skin and helps prevent blackheads and pimples. Plus it feels good… in a vigorous rubbing sort of way!”
Well… that certainly sounds doable. Plus it involves shopping at the drug store, one of my favorite pastimes.
I’m in!
So I bought the gloves. And this morning? I was actually EXCITED to hop in the shower and give them a try.
Rub-a-rub-dub… two gloves in a tub…
Ok, so clearly the vigorous rub-down went straight to my head.
And as the dead skin flew about me (I couldn’t exactly see it, but I knew it was there), I had a Big Idea.
The very best beauty tips that I’ve ever gotten have come from either,
a) A girlfriend
b) My sister, or
c) My mom
Which points to the rather obvious conclusion, that:
We women KNOW our products.
We KNOW our beautification techniques.
We know what works, and we’re EXPERTS on what doesn’t work.
We need to take advantage of this circle of hotness! This built-in network of knowing! The sisterhood of secrets!
And so, the Big Idea.
I’m thinking of starting a regular post where I share the beautification secrets of my own (and my girlfriends’, sister’s, and mom’s) with all of YOU.
If you like, you can join me. Maybe on a set day of the week, or the month… we’ll mark a day to revel in our shared wealth of beauty knowledge. Sort of like a slumber party, only without the pillow fights.
I’m still trying to decide on a name for this grand event of exfoliation and excitement.
Here’s what I’ve come up with so far (weigh in, won’t you?)
- Hot Tips
- Beautify me
- Hot Mamas Know
- Circle of beauty
What do you think? Are you interested?
Oh, and while you’re thinking about it, go try those exfoliation mits. They’re awesome… seriously.
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By Mary Alice on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Fun idea. My aunt always said wear beautiful underwear. Even if your days goes terribly, you can be smug in the knowlege that at least your underwear is gorgeous.
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By Zaya on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
I think it’s a great idea. Personally, I’m always looking for the currently trendy haircuts and such. However, I don’t care about trendy on actresses, I care about trendy on real women. People that actually might have to be practical and raise a child or go to an office 9-5. Know what I mean? I think there is actually a shortage of beauty sites that cater to the real world.
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By ReesePie on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
A) Fabulous Idea!
B) You’re not even 30 yet? Piss OFF!
C) I love exfoliating. I prefer the sugar or salt based scrubs and need them to be pretty tough. No little jojoba beads for me, Thank you.
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By Mrs. G. on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Personally, I like the Hot Mamas Know title…it just has that extra zap that we need with our morning coffee.
Hello, from a fellow Seattle blogger…I’m just east of you. Fun blog. I’ll be back.
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By Jessica @ A Bushel and a Peck on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
I would totally be in on this…and I like the title “Hot Mamas Know”. I too am approaching 30, and need some new ideas…
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By Maureen on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Ooooh… just told daughter about those. We are definitely going to look for some the next time we’re shopping. Thank you! (Since I can’t believe at nearly 50 I still get the odd pimple to go along with the emerging wrinkles….)
I think it’s a great idea to have the beauty tips, and like “Hot Mammas Know” too….
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By Jen M. on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
I’m in. I had to take a moment to recover after reading that you DON’T. EXFOLIATE.
The mits are awesome - but for your face can be a bit abrasive - have you tried a nice beta hydroxy acid peel? You can always e-mail me, sister. Here with a litany of products to recommend….
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By Misty Dawn on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
I seriously would love this!!! I NEED this… really… I’m so much of a tomboy… that when I was told I should pluck my eyebrows, I threatened someone with a gun!
Oh, and I also like “Hot Mamas” (does that include me, even if I’m not a mom? Sure it does… right?) Well, I’m a step-mom anyway.
AND, I agree with zaya totally - I don’t give a rat’s behind about what works for the celebrities. I wanna know what works for normal ‘real’ women!
Not 30 yet??? I’d call you a young-un, but I’m only 32 and refuse to grow up, so I can’t say anything ;-)
Ok, sorry for the long comment… I’m done rambling now.
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By Karen (Pediascribe) on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Ok, at nearly 40, I need help! I’ve exfoliated. Once this summer, and once last winter. Isn’t that enough? I guess the fact that I currently have THREE zits should open my eyes, eh?
and my eyebrows? Yeah, a couple years ago my hairdresser had my head back in the sink and she said “I can’t take it anymore, I’m waxing your eyebrows.” and she’s done it every month or so since. (sigh)
So I’d love the series, but I’m afraid I could not contribute much. :(
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By Trenches of Mommyhood on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Puh-leeze count me in! I’m up for any tips I can get…and I may even be able to pull a few of my own outta my sleeve!
And I’m PISSED that you’re not even 30 yet! Such a spring chicken you are.
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By cate on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
i’m 33…does that mean i’m beyond help? ;-)
i like “Hot Mamas Know”…great title. i think this type of post would be really cool…not sure if i would have anything to add, but i sure could use some tips!
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By cate on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
what a great idea! not sure if i could add anything, but i could certainly use some tips!
oh…but i’m 33…does that mean it’s too late for me??? ;-)
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By Jennifer aka Binky Bitch on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
Great idea! I like the name Hot Mamas Know.
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By Michelle on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
You would think that once we’ve passed that adolescence phase, the pimples would be a thing of the past, right? Wrong! And it doesn’t get any better after 30!!! LOL So do the exfoliating gloves really get rid of the pimples? If so, I must go buy them!
P.S. Love your blog. Gives me my laugh for the day!
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By Gnightgirl on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
This is a great idea; I’d read and play, if I can think of any beautifying tips.
The only one I can think of right now is that I buy (drugstore) foundation in two shades; My skin is very light, and I feel like the skin tone differs from day to day, depending on how much sleep I’ve been getting, how much time I spent outdoors the day before, etc. With two shades in the house, I can mix a dab on my fingertips, and get something closer to my natural shade for the day.
It sounds difficult but it’s not, really. And I don’t end up leaving the house with my makeup looking too pasty or too overdone.
Oh, and I like Hot Mamas, too
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By Jaclyn on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
I like Hot Mamas Know!
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By themommykelly on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
Hot Mamas Know. Count me in.
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By beta mom on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
I think it’s going to take a diamond bit sander for me, but I’m in. What a great idea.
I’ve been using soy oil right on my skin out of the shower (like some people use baby oil) and it’s amazing!
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By Heather, Queen of Shake-Shake on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
Wait!
I refuse to come to a slumber party unless someone promises to freeze my bra.
You spring chickens really need to learn how to throw a slumber party.
Sounds like a great idea!
I lurve acronyms.
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By Mommyca on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
What a great idea!! I like the name “Hot Mamas Know”! So count me in:o)
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By Mamma on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
Please, please can I come?
You all will probably tell me about problems I didn’t even know I had.
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By Lela on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
Yeah, thirty is a party for your pores. I would like to uninvite my skin, but you know, I’d just be a skeleton and my clothes wouldn’t fit.
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By slackermommy on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
I love it! The older I start to look the more interested I’m becoming in beauty products. I’ve always been a product junkie but now I’m an addict trying to get rid of wrinkles and dull bumpy skin. Count me in.
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By LikeAstaR on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
I am in… I don’t have a ton of itps.. but I am happy to share the little I know.
I alos like HMK. (hot mamas know)
All I have to do is wait for your wonderful button to appear.
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By Amy on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
Hey - sounds like fun! I’m for Hot Mamas. This would be way cheaper than trying stuff out.
I tagged you for the 8 Things Meme. (Sorry)
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By SAHMmy Says on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
I love real recommendations from real women! Great idea for a series! My vote goes to Hot Mammas Know :)
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By Shauna Loves Chocolate on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
I love recommendations from real people.
I like Hot Mamas Know
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By carrie on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
If you write about it, I will be there! I think it’s a great idea!
And - I’ll throw my hat behind those gloves as well, they are like a miracle!
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By Wendy on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
You visionary, you! Love the idea, under any name, it smells great.
I also recommend the long-handled body scrub brush to get those hard-to-reach places. Then you train your four-year-old kid to do it for you since she invades every shower anyway….until she breaks it while playing. Rats!
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By Cathy on Nov 5, 2007 | Reply
My eyebrows — I’ve never plucked or waxed them.
Nothing. Nada.
I tell myself they’re so light that their unshapeliness is quite all right, but — I know. Well, I know they need shaping, but I have no idea how to do it.
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By Angeline on Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
Hot mama knows ‘beauty best’ sounds great!
yeah…please do it, I will be watching your post to beautify me…
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By kellypea on Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
Fun idea. I’ll have to remember to check in. Goodness knows I need the advice. And I love my loofa mit my huzbink bought for my Bday a couple of months ago from L’Occitane. I use it every day.
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By Melinda Zook on Nov 7, 2007 | Reply
I am the worst with taking care of my skin. I had a facial a year ago and the woman couldn’t believe I don’t use moisturizer every night. I told her I am lucky if I get my contact lenses out and brush my teeth before I pass out. She didn’t think it was charming; she was dead serious that I really should be in a routine of exfoliating, cleansing, moisturizing and doing masks once a week. Unfortunately I probably won’t be able to do that faithfully until my kids are a little older when I have time…of course by then it might be too late.
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By Kiara on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
This is such a coincidence!I just got a mit from TheBodyShop yesterday and now I stumbled upon your entry.Can’t wait to use it.
P.s:Mine’s blue,though.The Pink one you posted looks really nice..
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