JOSIE'S TIPS Argan Self Tanning Cream

Now that autumn has arrived, you're probably finding that you're not spending so many (sunblock covered) hours outdoors. The days are shorter and sweaters are everywhere! But this doesn't mean you can't have a healthy glow. My Argan Self Tanning Cream is perfect to get sunkissed sans harmful rays because autumn or not, as my mom always told me, one of the best aging secrets is to avoid too much exposure anyway.

Here are my sun-free tanning tips:

-Start by exfoliating your skin with a homemade scrub. You can mix one part Epsom salt and one part 100% Pure Argan Oil for a depuffing skin conditioner, or organic essential oil or honey and rock sugar which acts as a very rich emollient. 

-One you've rinsed and dried your skin, use the 100% Pure Argan Oil all over your body, focusing on elbows and knees.

-Making crosshatch motions, rub the Argan Self Tanning Cream over body (think front and back and side to side), going around (or skimming over) knees and elbows, and around face. Once finished, wash hands immediately.

-Color will become more noticeable over a week's time.

JOSIE'S TIPS Argan Color Stick in Rosey

Since we found out that our Argan Color Stick in Rosey just won Allure's Best of Beauty Award 2011 for Natural Wonders (yay!), I thought it would be a perfect time to introduce Josie's Tips, my feature on how to use my products with a dash of color inspiration.

If you're familiar with Argan Oil, you know it comes only from Morocco so we thought to pull a few photos of intricate pink doors found throughout the country. It seems there is endless inspiration in Moroccan architecture and since it's the focus for my holiday collections, I'm sure you'll be seeing more of it. Meanwhile, the look of the Adam Spring 2012 collection was fresh with a hint of pink on the cheeks just like the color of the Rosey Color Stick.

So, here are a few tips for using it:

-While smiling, swipe the Argan Color Stick in Rosey on the cheeks and slightly blend for a fresh-scrubbed look. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal by using a dab of the Argan Lip Treatment and nothing on the eyes but a coat of GOGO Mascara.

-To both soothe your dry spots in the winter months plus add some color, dab the Argan Color Stick on both your lips and cheeks throughout the day.

-For a look that is classic, use the Argan Color Stick in Rosey along the cheekbone and blend, follow with the Magic Marker in Flamenco on your lips and create a winged eyeliner with the Magic Marker Liquid Eyeliner.

-Finally, if I can recommend always carrying one thing besides my 100% Pure Argan Oil To Go, take a Argan Oil Color Stick (in Mini if you have a small purse) with you as your easy go-to color plus moisturizing product. It keeps your beauty routine simple and always keeps you looking fresh. Also, it looks great on everyone!