January 31, 2016

February 2016


I love the month of February. I feel like it is one more month where I can stay cocooned in my home reading a book by the fire with tea in hand or at least dream about it! February tends to be cold and endless, pushing us to seek warm destination to get a break from the chilly clutches of "Old Man Winter. Whether you are taking a vacation or planning a staycation this winter. Skin Deep Aesthetics can help you to stay warm and keep your skin hydrated and youthful. Read on to learn more. 

European Bul Mask Facial:
whether you are going south or saying north a facial can help prep your skin for the heat and the cold. Exfoliation is key for your skin type as it will help remove built up dead skin cells helping to hydrate for the cold weather and to clarify for the hot weather. Keeping the skin balanced and hydated is key for all skin types in any weather condition.A great way to achieve this is having a European Bul Mask by Nelly Du Vuyst. This mask goes on like whip cream pushing antioxidant serums into the skin. By masking the skin from breathing for a few seconds and then slowly dissipating the skin will   opens up for oxygen allowing the antioxidant ingredients beneath the mask to go even deeper into the skin.  The results are supply, smooth, youthful skin.

This facial will begin with a cleanser designed for your skin's needs followed by a customized exfoliant, extractions, massage and European Bul' Mask for your skin type.
Reg 150  Now 110
Short on time? Make this into a 1/2 hr express facial for 60.00

Tantasia the natural healthy way to achieve colour for your vacation south. Tantasia has a light golden bronzer in it so will achieve a golden tan look as soon as you apply it, plus this is helpful in being able to see exactly where you applied it. No streaking and the colour is natural looking. The more often you apply it the deeper the colour becomes. 
46.00
New Product
O! WOW brush
This is one of the best make-up tools I have come across in sometime. If you like flawless looking make-up then you want this brush. It feels like velvet and can be used with any foundation. Liquid, cream, loose and pressed. Of course I highly recommend Jane Iredale minerals, which is actually healthy for your skin, but don't stop there, apply your blush, highlighter and even cover your blemishes all with this miraculous brush. Once you use it you will being saying O! WOW!
49.95

I highly recommend using Jane Iredale Botanical Brush cleaner to clean your O! WOW brush. made with essential oil it sanitizes all your brushes without having to wash them as often. 
Reg 18.00 Now 16.00
Refill Me, Refillable Loose Minerals Brush. 
Perfect when traveling. Fill it with your favourite Loose mineral colour and take with you where every you go for when you need to touch up your make-up and or protect your skin against the UV rays.  Brush has a twisting lock to keep minerals from leaking. Just twist to open when use is desired. 
save 10% of reg. price
Now 40.50



 
Enhancing Eye Serum aka Liquid Gold
A must for anyone serious about reducing lines around the eyes and mouth. 
This illuminating treatment is formulated to boost your skin's cellular activity to repair deep wrinkles Prevents premature aging of the eye contour and upper lip lines. Smooths and tightens for a youthful look.  

Instantly Ageless
These tiny little tubes are perfect to take in your cosmetic bag when traveling. Late nights and long days playing in the sun can cause stress under the eyes creating unwanted puffy bags. Instantly Ageless will flatten the bags in as little as two minutes. It's pretty amazing. 
comes in singles 8.95 or 25 singles in a box. 85.00  


Red Curry Chicken with Fruit
Fantastic Valentine Day Dish.
Sounds odd, but you will be convinced once you try it. This is one of my favourite dishes for company. Serve over Jasmine Rice and you have a one dish hit wonder!


Yields 4 as a main dish
Ingredients:
2Tbsp vegetable oil, I used avocado oil
1&1/2 Tbsp Red Curry Base. you will find this in a package in the International section of your grocery store. I used the A taste of THAI Brand. 
1can Coconut Milk, shaken, I used  organic coconut milk from our compliments at Sobeys, it's in the health food section. It is much cheaper than the other brands and just as good if not better! 
1&1/2lbs(750g) boneless skinless Chicken breasts, sliced into bite size pieces. 
2tsp sugar
2tsp Fish (seasoning)sauce- its in a small glass bottle in the international section at the grocery store. 
6-8 med size mushrooms cut into chunks
6-8 tiny tomatoes cut in half
for fruit you can choose. I love grapes about 6 sliced in half or pineapple cut into small chunks, apple is good as well. 
10 Basil leaves, chopped, I use my kitchen scissors, much quicker than chopping.

**Important Note:  
before you begin cooking put on an apron. If you get curry on your clothes you will not get it out! 
Directions:
 If you plan to serve with rice you can make it at the same time or you can make ahead and just heat up when needed. 
1.Heat the oil in a large frying over medium heat.

2. Add the curry base and simmer until dissolved and foaming. about 2 mins. 

3. Stir in the can of the coconut milk. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stir occasionally.

4.. Add the sliced chicken-simmer for 4 minutes

5. Stir in the sugar, fish sauce and fruit and cook about 3 minutes more. 

6. Add the chopped basil.  

serve over warm Jasmine Rice. 
 
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