THE BENEFITS OF ADDING A CLAY MASK TO YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE



Clay masks are designed to do many things in one quick, pampering application. These masks can absorb oil, prevent mild acne and small breakouts, and remove impurities from the skin. And, like any skincare product on the market, not all clays are created equal, which can lead to applying more than one at a time or simply not having the complete spa and pampering experience.

Enter BELLAME’s Brazilian Pink Clay Mask to give you everything you need, plus leave you feeling like you have your very own 5 Star Spa in your home. To begin formulation, BELLAME started with a foundation of not just one clay but a proprietary blend of 3 natural clays to purify, soften, revitalize, and brighten skin. Building upon that, naturally, quality active ingredients take center stage in this incredible formula. You’ll find Vitamins B3 and B12 to balance oil and make pores appear smaller, Tranexamic Acid to fade discoloration, brighten skin, and reduce the appearance of acne scarring. This ingredient with the powerhouse Vitamin C is a force for brightening. Then, of course, the nutrient-dense Baobab Oil is a BELLAME staple. These ingredients are simply the tip of the ingredient iceberg. With 19 activities in total, this is the complete clay mask experience.
 

Rounding it all out is the beautifully fresh rosewater spa scent to bring one of your other senses into the experience.

This Brazilian Pink Clay Mask is the total package, the complete spa experience, delivered right to your door. It is the perfect addition to any skincare routine and perfect for any skin type. So it’s time to slather it on, grab your favorite beverage and queue up your favorite show.

WHY ALL SKIN TYPES NEED EXFOLIATION



We all want that glowy skin of our dreams but to get it you may be missing one important step. You can have the best skincare routine out there but without proper exfoliation, dead skin cells hang out on your skin's surface creating build up which can lead to clogged pores, rough textures, wrinkles being more enhanced, overall dull appearance, dryness and so much more.

Skin cells turnover every 28 days and the older we get the longer that turnover takes. Exfoliation becomes crucial for rejuvenating skin. Properly exfoliating the skin removes the barrier of dead skin cells  and gives way to the fresh new cells below. It also makes the skin perfect for moisturizing products to penetrate more deeply, which makes them more effective. Of course, you can over exfoliate so be careful not to add this step in more than 2 times a week. You’ll know if you are over exfoliating if your skin is dry and flakey or it’s red and irritated. 

Since exfoliation creates the perfect pathway for moisturizing products to enter the skin, consider doing this step at night and coupling with a sleep mask for maximum results. This could not only give you the glow you want but also improve the overall tone and texture of your skin.

One small, but powerful step. If you’ve been leaving exfoliation out now is the perfect time to add one

IT'S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO ADD A FACIAL OIL TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE



There are a few things in life that are certain; time is going to pass and while it does our bodies, and our skin, age. With aging, the outer skin layer thins and the number of pigment-containing cells decreases. Those pigment containing cells then increase in size, showing discoloration. Then to round that all out, our bodies produce less natural oils to keep our skin looking plump and hydrated. This is when we have to start doing all of the work adding those anti-aging active and oils back into the skin.

Anti-aging skincare, such as our beloved Acqua Lumiere, is best to help combat the signs of aging but the perfect addition to any skincare routine is a good facial oil. So naturally, it made sense to add an incredible BELLAME Facial Oil to our already luxe skincare portfolio. Our skin needs oil to maintain a healthy balance, otherwise, it gets too dry which can cause breakouts, fine lines, and wrinkles. Adding in a facial oil to your skincare routine means moisturized skin that is also protected from environmental damage. We took this knowledge and created the perfect nourishing oil leaves your skin feeling smooth, clean, and fresh.

BELLAME Baobab Facial Oil is a perfect blend of oils that not only help you reduce the signs of aging and keep your skin hydrated but it’s incredibly lightweight, soaking into your skin helping to rejuvenate and restore. The key ingredients include Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Apricot Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Lavender Oil and of course our beloved Baobab Oil. What do you get when these oils meet? A vitamin rich facial oil that is packed with omega fatty acids and antioxidants that provide anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties resulting in smooth, lightened, brightened, balanced, hydrated skin.

If you aren’t already adding a facial oil into your routine, there is no better time to start. It’s never too late to reduce the signs of aging and get your skin hydrated and we have just the oil for that.

xo,



THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR MASCARA



We love lashes, they’re basically the one thing we are always trying to make bigger and more vibrant. Running to the grocery store? Add a quick coat of mascara so you look awake. Headed out on the town? Mascara is the finishing touch to your makeup look even if you’re going to put on a pair of falsies. Mascara is something we grab so often but rarely give it the credit it deserves as one of our most trusted makeup products. 

So how do you pick one you know will give you the results you want? How do you get the lush lashes of your dreams? First, look at the wand. A fat and fluffy wand will give you the fat and fluffy lashes you’ve been looking for. Getting larger than life volume and lift is what most people want. Next, look at the formula. Is it good for your lashes? Will it nourish as you wear it? Is it fiber free but still able to pack the lengthening punch you’ve always wanted? 

Sometimes it can be hard to marry those two, the perfect wand with the perfect formula. We want a wand that gives our lashes the razzmatazz, a formula that nourishes while giving volume and lengthening without 10 coats, AND we want one that doesn’t smudge but is also easily removed at night (waterproof mascara we are looking at you and not in a good way!) Well, we did that, and we are pretty proud of it.  The perfect wand and the perfect nourishing formula that stays put but also comes off easily but not before making your lashes pop all day long.

Featuring one of our favorite ingredients, Baobab Oil which is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F to nourish your lashes along with Shea Butter and a formula that is 80% natural ingredients derived from raw materials so you’re getting everything you could hope for: lifting, lengthening, and volume without the harsh chemicals. All in a beautiful package with a magnificent wand.

xoxo,

Nourish your lips with one swipe of these high shine glosses with no tacky or sticky feeling after. One swipe, loaded with color and packed full of Shea Butter, Vitamin E, and Baobob Oil. Lip Gloss with beauty & brains.

BAOBAB OIL



The Oil with Millenniums of Beauty Secrets

Since ancient times, oils have been a staple in the most elite of beauty routines. Even today, their rejuvenating and soothing properties continue to be sought after. From sesame, olive, coconut, to tea tree and everything in between, we can’t get enough of their benefits. But not all oils are created equal. While many can deliver desirable results in our daily skin care routines, certain oils run miles ahead of the pack. One of our favorites is Baobab oil.  The rich and silky oil has remarkable properties that make it an elite ingredient for high-grade efficacious skincare. It is fitting that such a fabulous oil comes from a tree better known as “The Tree of Life.”

The Baobab Tree (Adansonia) better known as “The Tree of Life” is the national tree of Madagascar. This tree has been hailed as one of the 10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World, and with good reason. The Baobab tree “is said to have been carbon dated at over 6,000 years old.” Smithsonian Magazine notes “it is one of the longest-living, strangest looking trees in the world.  They can grow to be nearly 100 feet tall—but it’s the baobab’s bulk and stature that is so astonishing; many have trunks 30 feet in diameter”. The Baobabs store up to 32,000 gallons of water in their trunks.

A Fruitful Tree Indeed

The tree bears the fruit that is one of the most nutrient-packed foods in the word. It is the only fruit that dries naturally on its branch first, rather than falling and spoiling as other fruits do. There are numerous seeds inside the solid shelled fruit. Once pressed into a pure oil it is rich in Vitamins A, D, and E.

OilBenefits.com boasts it’s attributes and properties.  “The oil is quite viscous, with a rich, silky feel and a mild aroma. It is one of the few oils which is added in its raw state in cosmetic products.”

- Emollient – It is an excellent moisturizer for the skin.
- Insulator – It protects the skin from excessively high and low temperatures.
- Rejuvenator – It promotes rejuvenation of skin cells.
- Non-siccative – It does not dry for a long time.
- Cicatrizant – promote wound healing.
- Antioxidant – It prevents the skin from free radical damage.
- Anti-Inflammatory – because of the presence of omega fatty acids in it.

You have to love modern science and beauty! Although we have come a long way since the beauty routines of Cleopatra, It is trees that have been around for thousands of years who have held this superpowered ingredient of Baobab Oil. With all it’s natural rejuvenating essence, it is no wonder it is in a class of its own.

Cheers