All Natural Tattoo Care

Hi Everyone,<br /><br />I'm going to switch gears a little bit and talk about Tattoo care. Anyone who has met me or knows me personally knows that I'm a big fan of some ink. I get tattoo's to commemorate changes and successes in my life, or to artistically brand values on myself. I have a couple on my arms, my back, etc. I actually very briefly studied to be a Body Piercer (I was still in highschool) but quickly veered off that path. Regardless, the point of all this is that I like tattoos, and as an Esthetician have been slightly concerned with the recommended treatment options provided as aftercare solutions by most brands and companies out there.<br /><br />I recently got a new tattoo of a shamrock on my right wrist, with the Kanji for Lucky in the middle of it. All but 2 of my tattoos have been done by an awesome artist named Steve at Witch City Ink in Salem, MA. This is a picture of the tattoo the day I got it done.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6x2oHT3X1-jSS3LITigcaE2l6vxUuY36x_26eDD5z3mZtnj7llPkMzl3Eg3e8lWbX-CxNmEvQPvVKsrvfcIsLmvzw9JxDLQ-Xv1DH9sJFcSkxzpkegMvtM0iFgoaadbeOBaTDiX_LWU/s1600/shamrock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6x2oHT3X1-jSS3LITigcaE2l6vxUuY36x_26eDD5z3mZtnj7llPkMzl3Eg3e8lWbX-CxNmEvQPvVKsrvfcIsLmvzw9JxDLQ-Xv1DH9sJFcSkxzpkegMvtM0iFgoaadbeOBaTDiX_LWU/s320/shamrock.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Now typical protocol for after care, which will vary depending who you ask, involves the following basic idea:<br /><br />Wash gently 2-3x daily with a mild soap (some will say anti-bacterial soap, but we will get into that in a bit) and pat dry. Apply something like A&D Ointment, Aquaphor, or Bacitracin for the first 3 days as needed, and then start using a gentle, fragrance free moisturizer for sensitive skin. There is A LOT of gray area here. There are also brands that formulate tattoo care, just like skin care bundles, that brag they are superior to the recommended drug store treatments. Let's take a look at the products mentioned, and the alternative options available.<br /><br />First, let's start with <b>Washing your Tattoo</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggi7Znx4CkhNfFkMOXHBY4mnhNKqZJ2Ul1u1taHGP5BjosqYKbvnMf0_1XBp_K33VmrmPnIoozIOuDGaGgtvS_mGCzaEktQEwJnugX6I3IpFm5GtIoLwfBfaSivbhP3_XLQh_WV4ZEACs/s1600/dialsoap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggi7Znx4CkhNfFkMOXHBY4mnhNKqZJ2Ul1u1taHGP5BjosqYKbvnMf0_1XBp_K33VmrmPnIoozIOuDGaGgtvS_mGCzaEktQEwJnugX6I3IpFm5GtIoLwfBfaSivbhP3_XLQh_WV4ZEACs/s400/dialsoap.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><br />Most places recommend a <b>gentle</b> soap to cleanse your tattoo. I highly recommend not using something like Dial Antibacterial or regular hand soap. It's too rough, too drying, and strips both bad and good bacteria from the skin, as well as taking away vital oils from the skin. In my experience, the result of most of these traditional soaps is a rough, scaly tattoo that looses a lot of pigment due to stressing the healing process. When picking a cleanser for your tattoo, avoid fragrances, harsh disinfectants, sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, per example) or ingredients that you just generally aren't sure how to pronounce. I highly recommend shopping for your cleansers in the natural care section of your grocery store, or at Whole foods.<br /><br />Dove soap is an o.k. option (probably the best of well known and easily accessible cleansing products), a lot of people recommend Dr. Brommer's Castile Soap, but in my opinion, a balancing act between the Face & Body Bar and Sensitive Cleanser Rx, is the best option I've found for cleaning a fresh tattoo (or body piercing!) ever. Here's why-<br /><br />The Face & Body Bar cleans very effectively, and will help removed any dried blood or oozing that a fresh tattoo will have. It is also anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, but promotes these actions gemtly. I generally use the Face & Body Bar for the first few days, as it removes any residues or films the tattoo may encounter. But the skin has just been stabbed a couple thousand times with needles! The skin is very sensitive and will very easily dry out, so after the first few days limit use of the Face & Body bar (or whatever other foaming soap you may choose) to once a day.<br /><br />The Sensitive Cleanser Rx, is ESSENTIAL for me personally after the 4th or 5th day of the tattoo. The tattoo starts to take on a dry snake skin appearance and sheds at least one layer of skin. The Sensitive Cleanser Rx will clean it, without creating additional dryness. My current tattoo pictured above is currently enjoying only being washed twice a day with Sensitive Cleanser. I will continue doing this for the next week or so, until I think the skin is ready to be treated as normal.<br /><br />The next step is <b>Treating and Moisturizing your Tattoo</b><br /><br />Here's where it gets tricky. The most commonly recommended after care products are Bacitracin, Aquaphor, A&D Ointment or/in conjunction with a fragrance free moisturizer. I personally don't feel great about any of the options recommended, and here's why:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1vn7vVgrq_Gi64_J8x4D_L8kPpYOa9_Bm2HjMT7dpIR4J7QTl6NPShVRjFJpcmZcGYa1xSwiHUtE7B-VIZ4hyphenhyphenlgbkyvKWl7HpXftMHXeWyciyu5SRPL259-53HDfgEjJDFUiHc0dgJs/s1600/bacitracin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1vn7vVgrq_Gi64_J8x4D_L8kPpYOa9_Bm2HjMT7dpIR4J7QTl6NPShVRjFJpcmZcGYa1xSwiHUtE7B-VIZ4hyphenhyphenlgbkyvKWl7HpXftMHXeWyciyu5SRPL259-53HDfgEjJDFUiHc0dgJs/s400/bacitracin.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><br />Bacitracin<br />Active Ingredients: (each gram contains): Bacitracin (500 units) (Antibiotic)<br />Inactive Ingredients: Light Mineral Oil, White Petrolatum <br /><br />So basically, it's a drug mixed with mineral oil and petrolatum as the vehicle. Firstly, Bacitracin is a very common allergen. It was actually voted as Allergen of the Year back in 2003, and my mom actually is allergic to this ingredient. She got a tattoo when I was a kid and had to get an anti-histamine injection to take down the swelling caused by the tattoo artists recommendation to apply bacitracin. But what I'm MORE concerned about,which is more applicable when allergy isn't a concern, is the application of mineral oil or petrolatum to the skin. These oils are cheap, dirty in the literal sense, and cause damage to the skin. When Mineral Oil and Petrolatum dry, they take moisture OUT of the skin with it. If you've ever heard of the "chapstick addiction", it's the same idea. The more you apply the petrolatum, the more you need too. It has a rich lubricating effect at first to relieve discomfort, and as it dries it worsens the problem, thus requiring you to continuously reapply the product to create comfort on the skin. Thus, and unhealthy addiction that damages the skin. And people recommend this applied to a freshly tattooed/traumatized skin? I just think it's a horrible idea.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYhylEMbXTIOMBbYIvGoVfSpsIMmlio_ZBOyvQdgyVfRDrzGfsItobaZSf5mX0yz042nZOsx9MNeX2cWf2nh_R9QywGtyT_Ck8UIPbGpYVehwFvKsFK7VYzacwUGSjabQWv8jhRv6l4o/s1600/aquaphor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYhylEMbXTIOMBbYIvGoVfSpsIMmlio_ZBOyvQdgyVfRDrzGfsItobaZSf5mX0yz042nZOsx9MNeX2cWf2nh_R9QywGtyT_Ck8UIPbGpYVehwFvKsFK7VYzacwUGSjabQWv8jhRv6l4o/s400/aquaphor.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Aquaphor<br />Active Ingredients: Petrolatum<br />Inactive Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol<br /><br />So we already know that this product also contains mineral oil and petrolatum, which in my opinion make it a deal breaker. It also contains the be vitamin panthenol, lanolin alcohol (lanolin is produced from sheep, so this is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans) and towards the end, the only seemingly decent ingredient, glycerin. Essentially, a slew of dehydrating ingredients of a lesser quality, mixed with a little glycerin so they claim of "moisturizing" can actually be made. I personally think this is another one that should be left on the shelf, but I am told its the most frequently recommended tattoo and eczema care product. Years ago I tried this for the treatment of eczema and it seemed to actually help at first, and after about 2 days of use I could tell that it really made it worse. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZDI1L8PodVOdwLHXtIDX92Kyahb0lTvbTuHoBnmIn4gwRUDcEeS4i6Ur-1m1sH7fzrPes1EvJ7ANsZLKBtq2MF6SHrD1-Co07BL4c1qggK0EolFf4MmElNqMuPx6snnfbVqeikHjN1I/s1600/k084590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZDI1L8PodVOdwLHXtIDX92Kyahb0lTvbTuHoBnmIn4gwRUDcEeS4i6Ur-1m1sH7fzrPes1EvJ7ANsZLKBtq2MF6SHrD1-Co07BL4c1qggK0EolFf4MmElNqMuPx6snnfbVqeikHjN1I/s400/k084590.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />A&D Ointment<br />Active Ingredients: Contains: Petrolatum (53.4% - Skin Protectant), Lanolin (15.5% - Skin Protectant)<br />Inactive Ingredients: Cod Liver Oil (contains Vitamin A & Vitamin D), Fragrance (Parfum), Light Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera)<br /><br />So I said above when reviewing Aquaphor that it is the most commonly recommended after care, at least at first. That conclusion was actually drawn from online research and tattoo forums, because it's been my own personal experience that A&D Ointment has been what I've always been recommended. So, firstly, our enemy petroleum is back, and further down the list there's the mineral oil. Now we have the A & D Vitamins sourced from Cod Liver Oil, which is a nice idea in theory, however there are two possible problems. Problem A, is that the cod liver oil is refined to the point that the traces of A & D that were present at the time it was evaluated are far removed, or the product is under refined making is essentially "dirty." Lanolin (which we saw Lanolin Alcohol present in the Aquaphor) is a natural wax coating on sheep wool and is removed by boiling the wool and collecting the wax, and is a potential allergen in many people. Then, it has added FRAGRANCE which is a big no-no for a fresh tattoo. I have a friend who has both his arms covered in tattoos, and his tattoos look good to be honest, and he swears by this stuff - however, I've spent a day with him after he had just gotten a new tattoo and he reapplied the A&D Ointment more times than I could count - because it only makes the skin temporarily comfortable, and then it dries and the skin cries out for more.<br /><br /><br />I've also used Ointment Rx by 302 on a tattoo, and while it's ingredients are safe and don't cause contraindication, it also doesn't provide the amount of lubrication that is sometimes necessary with a new tattoo. I like using 302 Ointment on a new tattoo from time to time, when I don't feel it requires such deep moisture. It protects it, and takes down any swelling or redness. However, it may not be enough on it's own. This is great to use after the first peeling of the tattoo is completed, as fresh skin is available that is sensitive but not necessarily in need of deep lubrication in terms of comfort. Only through trial and error did I establish that the Ointment Rx by 302 was a good part of healthy tattoo care, but not really enough on its own.<br /><br />Displeased with the frequently referred too, or most easily obtainable, products for tattoo care, I went on a search. I found two major brands that specialize in tattoo care, and a third option that is my true favorite for tattoo care.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHH2IBre9Mx7eoReRn-5A0Y1VqPInkapb4YTCduONZZKZRt3uaebOq4yzymhGA1rfaStjpKRiRH1HbopD-CUQ1qixVOw7nER3Efp9L0mXU5XiLiZthXtJ0J35a9Te9flgc2khYYYPdPdQ/s1600/tattooaftercare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHH2IBre9Mx7eoReRn-5A0Y1VqPInkapb4YTCduONZZKZRt3uaebOq4yzymhGA1rfaStjpKRiRH1HbopD-CUQ1qixVOw7nER3Efp9L0mXU5XiLiZthXtJ0J35a9Te9flgc2khYYYPdPdQ/s400/tattooaftercare.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Blue Green Cleansing Foam Ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride, Purified Water, Poloamer 188, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Salt. <br /><br />Ocean Care Ingredients:Deionized/Reverse Osmosis Purified Water, Stearic Acid (coconut), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin (vegetable), Dimethicone (silica), Jojoba oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rose Hip Seed Oil, , PEG 8 Sterate, , Cetyl alcohol, Aloe Vera Gel, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Allantoin, Sea Salt, Sclerotium Gum. <br /><br />Ocean Foam Ingredients: Purified Water, Propellant, Dimethicone, Glycerine, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, Triethanolamine(tea), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Allantoin, Sea Kelp, Methyl Paraben, Sea Salt, Lysozyme, Propyl Paraben,<br /><br />The Brand H2Ocean creates a three step skincare program (kind of like Clinique, which I wouldn't recommend either) for tattoo Aftercare. It brings together a Cleanser, Moisturizer, and Protectant to be used as system. Well I tried it, and it was unfortunately the worst of things I've tried. When you research these products online, they omit the presence of Benzalkonium chloride as the active ingredient in the Foam Cleanser, which can be very drying. I felt slightly played that the companies website didn't list the presence of the b. chloride, and had to find it on the back of the box after purchase. I also found the foam cleanser stung, and didn't effectively remove discharge from the tattoo. The moisturizer, despite being petroleum free and having contained some decent ingredients, was over-run with fillers and unnecessary preservatives. It's not formulated horribly though, and is in fact better a lot of the typical body lotions you'll find, But I didn't find it lived up to its claims of soothing or even effective. I personally preferred using Recovery Plus Intensive with the treatment of a prior tattoo, and the formulation and purity of ingredients is far more trustworthy. Bringing up the rear is the Ocean Foam, which is a foam used to create a barrier and "protect & lock in color." In addition to the stinging effect, its primarily fillers and stabilizers with a lot of silicones and some o.k. stuff rounding up the bottom of the ingredient list. All and all, I was disappointed with this line-up. I even suspect it as a culprit in some lost color in one of my tattoos. However,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVuuH7MKFi95ge_OX6HrOHjylAxdJ1G7VRWkynkEsKANZnD_jBCQ_1Ps-ZmhfG9_I3ypRvSMMtG9WWXV-in2sW7RJuyuPje1nYO1ZiLQrlGJW3HKQzLLO_VQR_1uOKuEOT4DqAMONUfw/s1600/piercingspray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVuuH7MKFi95ge_OX6HrOHjylAxdJ1G7VRWkynkEsKANZnD_jBCQ_1Ps-ZmhfG9_I3ypRvSMMtG9WWXV-in2sW7RJuyuPje1nYO1ZiLQrlGJW3HKQzLLO_VQR_1uOKuEOT4DqAMONUfw/s400/piercingspray.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />To go on an offshoot for a moment, their piercing after care spray is the real gem of a product. The sea salt piercing spray is great for any body piercing aftercare, or even for basic ear piercings. If helps with infection, irritation, redness, discharge - most issues found in any piercing. Even if you just get some scaly patches on your ears when you wear jewelry made of cheaper metals, it will help relieve it. Unfortunately the tattoo care is not as effective as the piercing care in my opinion. Now back to tattoo care:<br /><br />Next, Tattoo Goo<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVw30FcxzK_kUuFmXxT0iqhj8Wf5hW8O4c5xSH4GDU8WKrRfnMCzIhmL9Sx3NXuGz06pWpW-R6IAGU6D1MflCJqe369ANr12X6koNf1HdiFt6XiCo9go30wtpOYt3gEDiS4y411R5MAY/s1600/tattoo_goo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVw30FcxzK_kUuFmXxT0iqhj8Wf5hW8O4c5xSH4GDU8WKrRfnMCzIhmL9Sx3NXuGz06pWpW-R6IAGU6D1MflCJqe369ANr12X6koNf1HdiFt6XiCo9go30wtpOYt3gEDiS4y411R5MAY/s400/tattoo_goo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Tattoo Goo IngredientsL Olive Oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Wheat Germ oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavender Oil, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract,, D&C Green 6<br /><br />Now I almost wish I had tried this one instead; Much better line up of ingredients, all natural oils to lubricate and help with healing of the skin. Vitamin E is in their and beeswax to provide a lightly occlusive effect. Unfortunately, dye was added in which is unecessary in my opinion. It also contains wheat germ oil, which contains gluten, which I am allergic too. Thus, not a good choice for me personally, however if wheat gluten isn't a concern than I'd give this one a thumbs up. I'm not psyched about the dye, but it's nowhere near as big a concern as petroleum, parabens or sulfates in my opinion. I have heard reviews that this product is rather thick and sticky, but I'm passing my judgment based on research, as I haven't actually tried/felt this one on myself.<br /><br />I tried Jojoba oil as well, but it didn't really help nor hurt. It's "dry" for an oil, but because jojoba mimics the skin's own sebum I gave it a shot.<br /><br />Inspired by research, trial and error, and really gaining an idea as the needs (in terms of comfort and healing) of a fresh tattoo, I finally found something I was really happy with. And ofcourse, I found it at Wholefoods.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jeSudEQwSfQgkCQBWKvFDoPhmcFNMhGPlwtmY0ZM7kQcPQA78AJZMU0e6gcKW3NfUroFTQO8asJDpQseHC635k2WHDxRHWCfLXgQ_Z27gsfNKoLC6z2mJDLc02wAzlRZh4cJBpdORxs/s1600/avalonade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jeSudEQwSfQgkCQBWKvFDoPhmcFNMhGPlwtmY0ZM7kQcPQA78AJZMU0e6gcKW3NfUroFTQO8asJDpQseHC635k2WHDxRHWCfLXgQ_Z27gsfNKoLC6z2mJDLc02wAzlRZh4cJBpdORxs/s400/avalonade.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><b>Avalon Organics Baby Protective A, D & E Ointment</b>:<br />Ingredients: Castor Seed Oil , Organic Coconut Oil , Tribehenin (Canola Oil) , Hydrogenated Castor Oil , Organic Flower Extracts (Certified by Quality Assurance International) , (Calendula , Calendula , Chamomile , Chamomile) , Organic Seed Oils (Certified by Quality Assurance International) , (Safflower , Safflower , Sunflower , Sunflower , Jojoba , Jojoba) , Organic Olive Fruit Oil , Vitamin E , Vitamin A , Vitamin D<br /><br />This product has the slip, comfort and lubrication that a freshly tattooed person will desire, without the petroleum, lanolin, alcohol, or fillers, parabens, fragrance, sulfates, and all the other no-no's. It's an organic products formulated for babies, with a nice rich blend of oils and flower extracts, and Vitamins A, D, & E. Unlike A&D Ointment, it doesn't need to be frequently applied. One light layer does last a few hours providing comfort, protection and moisture. This was the winning Ointment, in my opinion. It feels the nicest of what I've tried, as well. I know 302 Skincare advises against the mixing of vitamins topically and with continued use it will create receptor fatigue, but this product is only being used on a fresh tattoo for the first week or two. Then you could return to your normal moisturizer, or in my case 302 Body & Scalp Drops.<br /><br />So, just to summarize my personal tattoo regime:<br /><br />Initially, allow the tattoo to stay covered for a few hours after first receiving it. Depending on the size and place the tattoo artist may give you a different time line, but after I remove the covering I let it breathe for a little bit before I gently wash it with 302 Face & Body Bar and then apply a very light layer of the Avalon Organics Protective Ointment wit a gentle touch. This is generally continued for 3+ days, washing morning and night with the bar and applying the Avalon Organics Protective Ointment as needed with clean dry hands. <br /><br />After the 3rd or fourth day, the tattoo will naturally start to loose some skin and get flaky. If over dried, it will have a leathery appearance (this is minimized with the protective ointment). I find it can also be a little tender at this point, so backing off on the bar and using the Sensitive Cleanser or Sensitive Cleanser Rx is very helpful.<br /><br />After the first week it, it can really depend on your skins needs. Once the first layer of skin is all peeled, and you have fresh skin showing (it has a shiny new skin texture and look) I try to switch to Ointment Rx, just to keep is protected and provide light moisture. Sometimes I dance between the 302 Ointment Rx and the Avalon Organics Protective Ointment, as sometimes you want extra moisture/lubrication. Sometimes, if I just want a happy medium between the Rich Protective Ointment and the lighter 302 Ointment Rx, I will just use 302's Recovery Plus or Recovery Plus Intensive. This is a great lightweight moisturizer that doesn't sting, and will provide some moisture, without the occlusion of the ointments. The idea is to wean the skin off the thicker ointment and replacement with a normal moisturizer.<br /><br />Once the texture of the tattoo is closer to that of normal skin (basically when the texture of the tattoo becomes more like the texture of the skin around it) I only use Recovery Plus or Ointment for a few more days, and then generally stop noticing that area of skin needing individual attention, and it gets washed with the Bar daily and massaged with 302 Body & Scalp Drops periodically, like the rest of me.<br /><br />So I hope some of you found that interesting, as I know this probably isn't an expected post. In lieu of the new tattoo, and the much larger and more elaborate tattoo I'm getting next Sunday (super excited, getting it the day after my birthday, as a gift from my soul mate. thanks Jim!), I found it appropriate to look at tattoo care from a Esthetic, Holistic, and health conscious point of view. I hope any of you getting tattoo's in the future can put my experiences and research to good use. Please feel free to post any comments or questions, and I will answer them.<br /><br />Wishing you Great Skin (and a happily healed tattoo!),<br />Danny Vanity<br /><br />(EDITED TO ADD: Just for the sake of being safe, I'd like to make it known that I am an Esthetician, a Make-up Artist, and a Health Counselor in Training, NOT a Tattoo Artist or a Doctor. Please take that into consideration.)<br />

All Natural Tattoo Care

Hi Everyone,I'm going to switch gears a little bit and talk about Tattoo care. Anyone who has met me or knows me personally knows that I'm a big fan of some ink. I get tattoo's to commemorate changes and successes in my life, or to artistically brand values on myself. I have a couple on my arms, my …

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honey i washed the kids!

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Honey bees, honey soap, honey everything; if you smell like honey, then <em><span style="font-size: large;">zomgggg</span></em>- I'm there.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qbQd5EWD0lC5sfMk8I1YZNyKbjUIfha4tYENCdcCPFdEHBRTgkaVuskSAlEOfBMJT4KcEOsBhudjQKznSNNFs385gkHQ2l2MeIZdJ4-xwFDvXeOSEP47-JEsEpr1hfqv8cRuwssVNtSW/s1600/CIMG0671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="538" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qbQd5EWD0lC5sfMk8I1YZNyKbjUIfha4tYENCdcCPFdEHBRTgkaVuskSAlEOfBMJT4KcEOsBhudjQKznSNNFs385gkHQ2l2MeIZdJ4-xwFDvXeOSEP47-JEsEpr1hfqv8cRuwssVNtSW/s640/CIMG0671.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Honey scents have always been a favourite of mine ever since I was a wee child, and now that my LUSH obsession has taken full form it seems honey is readily available to me- sorry about that bank balance ;)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">For my birthday, I received the much raved about <strong>Honey I Washed The Kids</strong> soap from LUSH, and <em>my oh my</em> was I pleased with my gift?! This bar of gorgeousness lasts forever and smells divine. I cannot even get over the scent.... nomnomnommmm.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">So of course I was over the moon when I discovered <strong>It's Raining Men</strong>, the shower gel version of Honey I Washed The Kids. <em>This maybe the best shower gel in the world, period.</em> If you like honey scents, then this is the shower gel for you, and <em>hey,</em> even if you don't, it is just downright amazing... like liquid heaven. But its limited edition-<em> sob sob</em>- so I'd better get myself out and down to my nearest LUSH to stock up on backups!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I've also been hearing about Honey I Washed The Kids Perfume, however I think this may have been discontinued. </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><strong>If not- I need it in my life!</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><em>Do any of you lovely ladies have any honey/LUSH recommendations for me? :) </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" /></a></div>

honey i washed the kids!

Honey bees, honey soap, honey everything; if you smell like honey, then zomgggg- I'm there.Honey scents have always been a favourite of mine ever since I was a wee child, and now that my LUSH obsession has taken full form it seems honey is readily available to me- sorry about that bank balance ;)For…

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lets get cracking!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkN4CL4CVQoHAiIm2eyDS7idQdmec6ekLi8nvD2N8HS58px5pxHErjOX2JVPk_a6jmiM6FRvxc7Nsuw1VbTr99hg25NZ7r4yqeue_86zAIGOLQL2gbJQypNu_jSxFw2c0F0Wxd_UsOmMk/s1600/CIMG0662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="640" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkN4CL4CVQoHAiIm2eyDS7idQdmec6ekLi8nvD2N8HS58px5pxHErjOX2JVPk_a6jmiM6FRvxc7Nsuw1VbTr99hg25NZ7r4yqeue_86zAIGOLQL2gbJQypNu_jSxFw2c0F0Wxd_UsOmMk/s640/CIMG0662.JPG" width="568" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><em>Ring from New Look (poor owlie is missing an eye):</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">After a bit of a lack of inspiration- nail polish wise- lately, today out came my big box of nail polishes I own, ready for a rejuvenation. After chucking out countless bottles of nasty, dried up gunk that I previously kept only on the grounds of <em>'.. but their pretty!'</em>, I came across an old favourite, <strong>Nails Inc London</strong>. This gorgeous mauvey-taupe is a perfect soft, almost-spring colour, however on its own I felt it need a little bit more umph.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">So, being the sneaky little sister that I am, I brought my lovely big sis Barry M Cracked nail polish for her birthday this week, and after a little blackmailing (with chocolate, of course ;) she agreed to let me have a little play. I actually really like the effect of just using Cracked on the one finger, rather than a whole hand, and wow, is this nail polish something unique or what!?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">This week is half term, meaning that I have a whole week off, away from school. Well that's what they<em> say</em> anyway, but it hasn't stopped them from piling on the work. Its scary how speedily this year is going by. Being in Year 11, I only have about 8 weeks left of normal school, eeekk! After summer I'll be returning to the 6th form, I feel like I'm growing up so fast- <em>scary</em>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">Anyway, that's enough of the rambles from me, have a good weekend my loves! :) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"></span><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" /></a></div>

lets get cracking!

Ring from New Look (poor owlie is missing an eye):After a bit of a lack of inspiration- nail polish wise- lately, today out came my big box of nail polishes I own, ready for a rejuvenation. After chucking out countless bottles of nasty, dried up gunk that I previously kept only on the grounds of '..…

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my MAC lipsticks.

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqNdyPxUhVT59dC79cqf9Y6TYvIx2Awrn2UXiw7ztWNtYzDu9Kb29eOHeTdDSyVRVeEoGtlDUrIP5P8RH_V6rQeOIXHyU53_yGmIA9Nzrg_1qKGAmAYgE52ujQ_lymywW-5w9HbA15Sk3/s1600/CIMG0622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqNdyPxUhVT59dC79cqf9Y6TYvIx2Awrn2UXiw7ztWNtYzDu9Kb29eOHeTdDSyVRVeEoGtlDUrIP5P8RH_V6rQeOIXHyU53_yGmIA9Nzrg_1qKGAmAYgE52ujQ_lymywW-5w9HbA15Sk3/s640/CIMG0622.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">For the past year or so, I have been slowly battling a lipstick obsession. Rimmel, GOSH, ELF, you name a brand, I have a lipstick by it, but my favourite lipstick brand by far is most definitely MAC. Their colour selection is outstanding, and I can't get over the gorgeous application that the 3 MAC lipsticks that I own give me. So here's a little insight into my MAC lippie collection so far...</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYrVywUji2iYloB89lqPo-vzDvP-fKNnAX0P1P93Ef1eW-8tsGZhVITp2mnLNr5bJR_8RAfkNpn1MbUgbc6RKCI2AgAgEa7G8y4SBb3aRkJEOmFTbpZcW2Evy2zDD9wddXWFX13GKsDdw/s1600/CIMG0627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="640" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYrVywUji2iYloB89lqPo-vzDvP-fKNnAX0P1P93Ef1eW-8tsGZhVITp2mnLNr5bJR_8RAfkNpn1MbUgbc6RKCI2AgAgEa7G8y4SBb3aRkJEOmFTbpZcW2Evy2zDD9wddXWFX13GKsDdw/s640/CIMG0627.JPG" width="334" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrtxPPfHixId6DPDnfGSjL48NTkEPBdK2739d0AUyxDti08sV64d-PCjPv2Ic1EZDIaBQoKjyKfj49qPOt1ppZDfncJaUKbfBRgDBydW7_JE6z0xlXDzRLzVOztwIEkGtNKMQ1cB85HXL/s1600/CIMG0641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="322" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrtxPPfHixId6DPDnfGSjL48NTkEPBdK2739d0AUyxDti08sV64d-PCjPv2Ic1EZDIaBQoKjyKfj49qPOt1ppZDfncJaUKbfBRgDBydW7_JE6z0xlXDzRLzVOztwIEkGtNKMQ1cB85HXL/s640/CIMG0641.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Shy Girl</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><em>'Creamy neutral coral beige (Cremesheen)'</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I adore this lippie for a pop of coral-y color when my face is lacking a bit of warmth. Its definitely a unique colour in my collection, a beautiful peach tone and its a world away from my usual fall back nude lipsticks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yZMxfHPB-TPdouXu2v_jAUXYV3Az0tM8w90b3uhpWPdFBgBx8AAQbF5z8fbRn6rl7-ce_dR80CIpkpUv21PTB49brGG-oxI8PzX6P_7A59gyLvY236dsJLUj3x9uptv1xqSwK3Gg9l42/s1600/CIMG0632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="640" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yZMxfHPB-TPdouXu2v_jAUXYV3Az0tM8w90b3uhpWPdFBgBx8AAQbF5z8fbRn6rl7-ce_dR80CIpkpUv21PTB49brGG-oxI8PzX6P_7A59gyLvY236dsJLUj3x9uptv1xqSwK3Gg9l42/s640/CIMG0632.JPG" width="236" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej3CPkY3Owzf1Q7qvZciLJnr6Oi5nmERX-T6Wzydt2mS5GSkpEBRqUJf6YUOX03j75c4yb-CGFQs7bhfOaB3D_lZECtllSxKiJC7S7NVngEree2D-wesTj4LaU2wVXUhFMSS6KwIvUQ4K/s1600/CIMG0642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="298" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej3CPkY3Owzf1Q7qvZciLJnr6Oi5nmERX-T6Wzydt2mS5GSkpEBRqUJf6YUOX03j75c4yb-CGFQs7bhfOaB3D_lZECtllSxKiJC7S7NVngEree2D-wesTj4LaU2wVXUhFMSS6KwIvUQ4K/s640/CIMG0642.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Creme Cup</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><em>'Light blue pink (Cremesheen)'</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">This is most definitely a perfect everyday lipstick colour for me, not being too loud, bright or pale, this is a <em>'my lips, but just a little but better'</em> colour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRln2X1LDd-zT-J2p_sMbAJJK3g6ym7pfA4U3jT6m1p9LPnn1yQG6iUd-lxq5IwjRf-qqlLW18ZUsMv7V_EnVKE2vK9h2XoWcef2RINVJmcnqo-yzrgXvRLpL4yLeG24nHKGa8Ul-PVIsb/s1600/CIMG0639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="640" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRln2X1LDd-zT-J2p_sMbAJJK3g6ym7pfA4U3jT6m1p9LPnn1yQG6iUd-lxq5IwjRf-qqlLW18ZUsMv7V_EnVKE2vK9h2XoWcef2RINVJmcnqo-yzrgXvRLpL4yLeG24nHKGa8Ul-PVIsb/s640/CIMG0639.JPG" width="366" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRam5iTwaAbOaaj-R-naLUPVERfW6CSFn90XiSm3F4E7tze0Vhm4N9wg-KROGBmdTtNqn5ECvm-asQhikDxDi0SYc12S6yIdNm1MaRanasoxF3Ff4uAM5bNwJGcN7MH7viG8TOqpYjGbjh/s1600/CIMG0645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="298" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRam5iTwaAbOaaj-R-naLUPVERfW6CSFn90XiSm3F4E7tze0Vhm4N9wg-KROGBmdTtNqn5ECvm-asQhikDxDi0SYc12S6yIdNm1MaRanasoxF3Ff4uAM5bNwJGcN7MH7viG8TOqpYjGbjh/s640/CIMG0645.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Hue</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><em>'Soft pale pink (Glaze)'</em></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">By far my favourite of the bunch is of course Hue, which is much raved about here on Beautylishious. This is just the perfect milky, pale pink, and saves me from a world of boring nudes with a hint of colour!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><em></em></span>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><em> *note to self- get over your fear of colourful lipsticks!*</em></span> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-NoJygfo8VXKCp6s7FTGt_oqFkWpqfT5Q6Tg-dCq7etKjMpUtDy_KN9aEU170t55bu8k2JIgIy35xwK1hDQfiWXQLDRRZoi5Y_mTlKrVB3bEyv_M9Fb2l-DpPPlS3QyiR7J3fZdXkOzO/s1600/CIMG0646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="564" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-NoJygfo8VXKCp6s7FTGt_oqFkWpqfT5Q6Tg-dCq7etKjMpUtDy_KN9aEU170t55bu8k2JIgIy35xwK1hDQfiWXQLDRRZoi5Y_mTlKrVB3bEyv_M9Fb2l-DpPPlS3QyiR7J3fZdXkOzO/s640/CIMG0646.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><em>Left to right- Hue, Creme Cup, Shy Girl</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I'm always looking for more additions to my MAC lipstick family, with Plink and Lady Danger being high up on my wishlist. Any suggestion of further purchases ladies? :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" /></span></a></div></div>

my MAC lipsticks.

For the past year or so, I have been slowly battling a lipstick obsession. Rimmel, GOSH, ELF, you name a brand, I have a lipstick by it, but my favourite lipstick brand by far is most definitely MAC. Their colour selection is outstanding, and I can't get over the gorgeous application that the 3 MAC …

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Q&A with Richard Huber

Hi everyone!<br /><br />Here it is, the typed copy of my Q&A with Richard Huber. Enjoy, and feel free to post your feedback!<br /><br /><b>1. Does fluorescent/halogen lighting worsen melasma/hyperpigmentaton?</b><br /><br />"It's a definite maybe"<br />Only with a lot of exposure (like a years worth), But darkening in pigmentation would be the least of your concerns. That much exposure would create lesions on the DNA that could be fairly major; Wrinkling or aggravating skin cancers or auto immune function.<br />In practical situations the worse that would happen would be damage from the heat not necessarily the light. Fluorescent lighting doesn't do a lot. <br /><br /><b>2. In terms of melasma or uneven patches, can one use the 302 self-tanner gel to darken lighter (normal) skin coloration to better match the hyperpigmented areas?</b><br /><br />Too artistic, and too much room for migration of product that would result in less than the desired effect. This client would be Better off with a professional permanent makeup artist, who is used to blending vitiligo or other discolorations.<br /><br /><b>3. When/will a 302 shampoo and lash serum will be developed?</b><br /><br />He's "Studiously stayed away from hair care and makeup," focusing on skin and pharmaceuticals. He wants to focus on one subject matter for 302 as to not get side tracked or end up as the jack of all trades but master of none.<br /><br /><b>4. When will your book will come out? (the one he's talked about for 3 years now)</b><br /><br />It didn't sound like a book was coming. Possibly A documentary following 302, and possibly a write up. He's Waiting to see some activity that's really worth talking about. More likely collaborations, in which he asked the collaborators be kept anonymous. Possible word of neurological applications for studies.<br /><br /><b>5. What is the longest timeframe that anybody has used 302 continuously (that you are aware of)?</b><br /><br />7 years, as far as he is aware. Client is about 50, was a sun worshiper, and she "looks really good." She uses less and less the longer she uses it. "Less is more the longer you use it"<br /><br /><b>6. Are their any new products we can be looking forward to down the line?</b><br /><br />Aside from the pharmaceuticals, based on the feedback from us Esthy's they are expanding the Rx line based on essential oil and gluten intolerant customers (I was excited about this, being I'm gluten intolerant). Something for gum tissue is in the works. He joked about "avodent". A current focus is radically expanding the supply based on demand. 302 is Being used as a pre and post laser treatment by a lot of Dermatologists who are throwing Obagi out the window.<br /><br /><b>7. What are your thoughts for 302 and Galvanic current? Obviously galvanic requires water based serums, but would it effectively get the Avogen to where it needs to be in then skin?</b><br /><br />He's seen a lot of successful use of Galvanic for face lifting & toning. He said he's seen dramatic results with Galvanic at high outputs/voltage. We didn't think my Galvanic unit had that high of an out put for the dramatic lifting effect, but he did say it would heat the skin and penetrate the 302. Basically, getting the skin to heat to 115-120 degrees is the main point<br /><br /><b>8. What are your thoughts on Dermarolling or Needling scar tissue?</b><br /><br />He was In favor of it, but you need to pick your targets correctly. Depth, is important. Not for anyone sensitized or with medication issues. <br /><br />For Scarring, texture, cross linked texture, after the skin is softened with 302, at a frequency of once a month, starting at a shallow depth. Thought it could be very dangerous for consumer use, due to bad judgement and lack of training. Not good for people with crepe paper thin skin. <br /><br />Recommended only 302 compound when rolling, not A or C. It's about cellular metabolism more so than collagen. He said there is All this talk about collagen, when washing your face alone starts collagen. Sustainable protein production is the desired goal. Rolling can increase collagen or protein production but it's not sustainable or "real". It's a defensive shield, or an effect brought on by localized trauma. He was very adamant about people using rollers under supervision, as a latter resort, and not after the recent action of any peels, or other treatments such as lasers.<br /><br /><b>9. Do you think needling has any place as an anti-aging treatment?<br /></b><br />"About just as much as a slap." we both laughed about that comment for a good 10 minutes. He went on to saying that it does create collagen production, and recommended it more for scarring. He said most trauma to the skin will increase collagen production, as a healing response.<br /><br /><b>10. What kind of supplements, if any, would you recommend as part of an anti-aging regimen to be partnered with 302?</b><br /><br />The new 302 pharmaceutical supplement will be an excellent aid for scarring, even at low dosages. There were a lot of other antioxidant and skin benefits (as well as possible anti-cancer benefits) however to easier get it into the hands of the consumer they will only be claiming it helps with scarring. The Projected date is June. <br />Orally as a supplement vs topically in Skincare it takes so much less of the Avogen. He said even 50mg of the supplement form brings on great results.<br />Drops & serum have a 3% concentration of the avogen.<br /><br />He did add in that many factors, immune system, etc., Play a role in the results seen.<br />With Woman, B vitamins are a big issue in Skincare. A lot of Woman taking too many supplements are causing more harm than necessary. The B vitamins can be used as an aging component, but she should try them individually for about 3 days at the RDA and see if there is any mood change as they take them. Irritability or mood change would indicate a certain toxic response. B vitamins have the potential to do very well, or very poor.<br />Big fan of Wheat grass tablets. (he didn't ellaborate, because I went off on a tangent about chlorophyll and green smoothies, which he seemed to enjoy)<br />He also spoke of Melatonin (in small doses) to knock down skin inflammation.<br /><br /><b>11. By what kind of process is the avogen extracted? Heat extraction, cold processing?</b><br /><br />The fruit is held at temperature for sustained periods of time. This results in persin, which is poisonous to hoofed animals and acid based stomach systems. The persin molecule creates the avogen. Next is getting it into the oil phase. Avocado oil in of itself is toxic to the skin. If you do it in a certain way it will have a fluorescent quality. Then there is a Partition/separation process to eliminate junk, such as waxes in the products. Then you Purify out the triglycerides. Eventually you end up with an 80% pure product, and then For pharmaceutical benefits it must be brought up to 99-98% pure.<br /><br /><b>12. In using 302, what is the most effective way to regenerate the eye area?</b><br /><br />Cook them with ultrasound on continuous mode. "The receptor population is just crap." go heavy with the ultrasound probe at about 2mhz. The next day eyes may be watery or swollen from product migration. The eye area has So little activity, it takes a lot to stimulate change. He spoke of only using 302 drops or Rx drops.<br /><br /><b>13. How would you recommend incorporating 302 in the treatment of stretch marks?</b><br /><br />For Raised stretch marks, most commonly found around the breast, he finds they respond to ultrasound, with 302 Drops, and thenstandard stuff. (A boost to help with blood flow and what not)<br /><br />For Crepey ones (often appear as shallow silvery tears, and excess skin) is the actual tear - some people use Needling and high heat, but hasn't seen to much improvement. Ultrasound or Needling can work, but he recommends ultrasound first, then turn to Needling. He said even A boost once a week on stretch marks can help make a difference.<br /><br />Supplemental 302 paired with topical micro current is the next generation of softening and minimizing these kinds of stretch marks. Calming Mist, C boost, or ointment isn't really going to help this. All in all he thinks you'd see more than with ultrasound, and related stretch marks to the treatment of Ice pick scars.<br /><br /><b>14. What are your thoughts on disincrustation solutions?</b><br /><br />MMoisture drops can be used as disincrustation solution, as can moisture drops Rx, and they will successfully soften oil plugs in then skin pre extractions. One could apply the moisture drops as a wash off for 5-10 minutes, and then continue with Ultrasonic exfoliation with a cleanser as your medium for great cleansing results, but it depends on the condition of the skin.<br /><br />And then the following are random notes and observations I made while talking with Richard.<br /><br /><br />He was suggesting that for makeup, or any texture on the skin you could use Ointment as "primer." My boyfriend was discussing New York Fashion Week, and how the models have to remove there makeup and have a new makeup applied multiple times daily. Jim (my boyfriend) described this irritated scaley rash a lot of models develop around the eye area, and Richard said ointment would help better than a silicone under eye primer. Ointment has been added to both our makeup kits.<br /><br />Also, we discussed the 302 Body & Scalp drops, which are my personal ultimate solution for dry patches, eczema, and keratosis pilaris. I use them as a leave on application about 2-3x a week after showering on damp skin. He recommended using them lightly as a pre-shaving oil. Apply the boy and scalp drops (even for men's facial shaving) and then apply shaving creme or even face and body bar foam (which is what I shave with) and shave away with good results. Takes down inflammation and ingrown hairs.<br /><br />And there you have it. I hope you all find this information as exciting as I did. Richard and I spoke at length about a collaboration for the future, and I will keep you posted as it unfolds.<br /><br />Stay tuned!<br /><br /><br />Wishing you great skin,<br />Danny Vanity<br /><br />

Q&A with Richard Huber

Hi everyone!Here it is, the typed copy of my Q&A with Richard Huber. Enjoy, and feel free to post your feedback!1. Does fluorescent/halogen lighting worsen melasma/hyperpigmentaton?"It's a definite maybe"Only with a lot of exposure (like a years worth), But darkening in pigmentation would be the le…

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hauling from across the pond.

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"> NYX products have been on my 'beauty radar' ever since I've gotten into the whole beauty blogging/vlogging world, however, living in England, it's very difficult to get hold of. After endless searching and lusting after products, I finally came across </span><a href="http://www.cherryculture.com/"><span style="color: #666666;">Cherry Culture</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">, an American website which does ship to the UK. It stocked all of the products I had been searching for and the shipping was only $8- WIN! :)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">The postage took a little over 2 weeks, and for around £24 I got all of these...</span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLC2xhbvMLqppwb8_ElAMt46dX3LitWl_wqGCoctg1tgeW4hl41_v8tH44j7eKhY0E2XQO2Ay1q4Jy80JqU8ZOKPkeHAgAybyGQtUyNCUC_W2IUBBcnfZbLr1dHhAvHlW3yqPU0U3Wpzn/s1600/CIMG0601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="618" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLC2xhbvMLqppwb8_ElAMt46dX3LitWl_wqGCoctg1tgeW4hl41_v8tH44j7eKhY0E2XQO2Ay1q4Jy80JqU8ZOKPkeHAgAybyGQtUyNCUC_W2IUBBcnfZbLr1dHhAvHlW3yqPU0U3Wpzn/s640/CIMG0601.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Mega Shine L</strong></span><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>ipgloss in Smokey Look</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I love <em>love <strong>love <u>love<span style="font-size: large;"> love</span></u></strong></em> this! The gorgeous, sweet smell reminds me of childhood holidays and much to my surprise, this lipgloss is not sticky at all, which is the best part for me, <em>I hate stick lipglosses</em>! The colour is beautiful and looks amazing paired with MAC Shy Girl lipstick, a winning combination:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Round Lipstick in Margarita</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I must admit, this was a disappointment for me. Don't get me wrong, the formula is beautiful- creamy and soft, however I hate the colour. It just does not suit my skin tone, and I look slightly crazy when I put it on, but I will definitely be considering buying more of these, in different shades.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvR2T9KvfL7z1xJmX7uzUhwRC9NhNUjLhe-Sjn08SKGCFQAMm33wXuHFENxaTc6VJzue5_ZawLOHivWOP8bG7UhS0z1W9tgQ3c9j51KAxAjXnHxVHDMz3diCS5TBbK8qHkQho4HybSL2Jr/s1600/CIMG0607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="474" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvR2T9KvfL7z1xJmX7uzUhwRC9NhNUjLhe-Sjn08SKGCFQAMm33wXuHFENxaTc6VJzue5_ZawLOHivWOP8bG7UhS0z1W9tgQ3c9j51KAxAjXnHxVHDMz3diCS5TBbK8qHkQho4HybSL2Jr/s640/CIMG0607.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Jumbo Eye Pencils in Milk & Dark Brown</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I adore these, just adore. The brown is dark and pigmented, perfect for smudging into the lashes and the milk is the perfect base for other eyeshadows.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP-iyD55mnQY-FNcJW32Tzod9Q2fk-XaML1CYhVYKqb56fPzxEpx47kj0jEeWPqGUpMRUMYMaghSvitB0GK7VF3HpLDbm0C_z8xcrx6adtQrkljJXkvV2Zx0MemwQ05RYMQwWpoIvM26o/s1600/CIMG0609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="480" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP-iyD55mnQY-FNcJW32Tzod9Q2fk-XaML1CYhVYKqb56fPzxEpx47kj0jEeWPqGUpMRUMYMaghSvitB0GK7VF3HpLDbm0C_z8xcrx6adtQrkljJXkvV2Zx0MemwQ05RYMQwWpoIvM26o/s640/CIMG0609.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Powder Blush in Peach</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">This, as you may think from the name, is not a peach. It was the colour shade which initially drew me in, however it turns out to be a soft, very light pink, which is beautiful, however I was disappointed when I didn't open it up to being a beautiful glowing peach. <em>But hey</em>, the pigmentation is lovely and its really glowey and pretty on the cheeks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Rouge Cream Blush in Rose Petal</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">This miracle product is really the reason I was interested in NYX in the first place. I'm a huge creme blush fan and this definitely fulfilled my high expectations. Its beautiful and dewy, perfect for a 'no makeup-makeup' look and is such a dream to blend I can't wait to put it on every morning.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA27IvtHToTh-QXk0r2ODUzpdKHOzROhNiZwkI-dCsf80c7vzQaqjnhP1yzI9V-c2QGzcD-P5AU4FPi3y9xJ7jrUrUySgUx7KLNZczLMFb68-fT4053Px2IM9vs420CE17z6t3x6tFB73K/s1600/CIMG0602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="364" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA27IvtHToTh-QXk0r2ODUzpdKHOzROhNiZwkI-dCsf80c7vzQaqjnhP1yzI9V-c2QGzcD-P5AU4FPi3y9xJ7jrUrUySgUx7KLNZczLMFb68-fT4053Px2IM9vs420CE17z6t3x6tFB73K/s640/CIMG0602.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Lip Lacquer Pot in Georgia Peach</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">This colour is just divine, a milky, shiny pink which looks beautiful on the lips, without being sticky at all. <em>Love love love.</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I also received the Bubblegum Lipbalm above as a free gift with purchase, which is also lovely and moisturising and the smell just reminds me of my old bubblegum obsession -<em> nomnomnom</em>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE4D9yQK_yQ25glnyGgJgtKYnqMqaAOMtdObld-zEUBZ7qL18A93m_0HnLendtTK6yzLHKs01QMkixZjAyLuxPNmo2ORLEu0ZAS_VlbGI7i87Uof12TY6XWWyq7w7cEA6xEHn6glhY9zn/s1600/CIMG0651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="640" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE4D9yQK_yQ25glnyGgJgtKYnqMqaAOMtdObld-zEUBZ7qL18A93m_0HnLendtTK6yzLHKs01QMkixZjAyLuxPNmo2ORLEu0ZAS_VlbGI7i87Uof12TY6XWWyq7w7cEA6xEHn6glhY9zn/s640/CIMG0651.JPG" width="324" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;"><em>Top - Bottom; Lipgloss in Smokey Look, Lip Lacquer in Georgia Peach, Lipstick in Margarita, Jumbo Eye Pencil in Dark Brown & Milk, Rouge Creme Blush in Rose Petal, Powder Blush in Peach</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I'm loving all my new bits and bobs from NYX and I'm on the hunt for new things to try, any suggestions? :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4894/siggiei.png" /></span></a></div></div>

hauling from across the pond.

 NYX products have been on my 'beauty radar' ever since I've gotten into the whole beauty blogging/vlogging world, however, living in England, it's very difficult to get hold of. After endless searching and lusting after products, I finally came across Cherry Culture, an American website which does …

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What an experience!

Hi lovelies!<br /><br />At 4pm today (due to schedule changes) Richard Huber arrived at my humble residence in Massachusetts, and he and I talked shop until about 7pm. The man is a wealth of knowledge, and I was sure to get lots and lots of information from him about the future of 302, new products, and answers to all our questions. He's a very funny, down to earth guy, very humble, and very interested in my input and our questions. He also enjoyed our animals, which I was happy with (when you walk into a house with 3 dogs and 3 cats, and you respond positively, it takes a lot off our shoulder). It was a fantastic experience!<br /><br />I have about 2 pages of typed shorthand I need to decipher and organize and make readable for everyone. I should have it done in a day or so so be on the look out for it. It's REALLY exciting stuff, so I'm excited to put it out there for you all.<br /><br />Random spoiler, to keep you interested, 302 is launching an oral supplement. What for? You'll have to wait and read ;)<br /><br />Wishing you great skin,<br />Danny Vanity<br />

What an experience!

Hi lovelies!At 4pm today (due to schedule changes) Richard Huber arrived at my humble residence in Massachusetts, and he and I talked shop until about 7pm. The man is a wealth of knowledge, and I was sure to get lots and lots of information from him about the future of 302, new products, and answers…

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dragon tattoo

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