Guy sex mystery revealed!

Ok ladies, this post is for all of you who have ever been frustrated after sex. Ever wonder why that after sex, men don't feel the need to be as emotionally close to you as you do to them? AND why all they seem to want to do is sleep? Well, I did some research and found out. Aside from the fact that sex completely drains a man's battery, there is a fundamental reason why men want their space after sex, at least more so than women do. The reason women want to talk to their men and connect with them afterwards is because that's when we feel closer to them--AFTER sex. Not so for men. From what I found out, men feel closer to women BEFORE sex, which is essentially the chase leading up to it. The meeting point where both men and women connect on the same level is during sex. It's like a plateau--men feel closer to women leading up to sex, then it levels off during it, and then women feel closer to men after winding down from the act. It seems to me that this is a no-win situation for women, because if men feel the closest to women before they sleep with them, they eventually get what they want (unless they've *really* screwed up), but women will always be frustrated because men will never have the energy or willpower to connect with them afterwards. Sucks for us, but at least now we know why it is that way. Better than nothing right?

---CHANDANI

Living Proof: Wave Shaping Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Spray

Ok so recently Chandani posted a review on Curl.life by Matrix. That seems to work really well for her, but when I had tried it I had found it to be too heavy for my hair. I have really thick hair, but it's extremely fine. This spray on the other hand is AMAZING! I just get out of the shower, put in my Matrix Sleek.look serum (review on this line later), spray this in and scrunch my hair. When my hair dries it is curly and frizz free!!!

The spray is for Fine to Medium hair, but they do have a cream for thicker hair. :)

Pros: Curls my hair, no frizz, not heavy
Cons: The smell is a little strong, which may not be good for those who are sensitive to strong fragrances.


Personal Rating: 5 out of 5

---Monika

Rose water

An easy and effective tip for keeping skin healthy--rose water. It's natural and inexpensive and keeps skin looking great. I've always had problem skin--acne, sensitivity, irritation, etc. I found that the rose water not only instantly smooths and softens my skin, it also helps to keep it clear and even. I use it either in the place of or after my toner twice a day, and I absolutely LOVE the results. You can find a bottle at any grocery store (well if not, ANY Indian grocery store). For those who either want help with problem skin or just want to keep their skin healthy, it's definitely worth a try. I put this blog under health because healthy skin is an absolute essential. Without that, even all of our fabulous makeup tips are useless ;-)

---CHANDANI

Here's one I found on Amazon, click ad below:

Grown Up Soda (GUS)

Ok so when I was in New York recently I went to A Cafe and had an Extra Dry GingerAle by GUS (Grown Up Soda). You've got to love the name! I also loved loved loved the drink. It tastes amazing, is 100% Natural and not too sweet! It contains about 90 calories and honestly I fell in love in 1 sip! Also the packaging is cute and it's a very trendy drink I think you guys may enjoy.

Also great for mixing drinks and cocktails!

I decided to post this under health because I think that what we put in our bodies has a very big effect on our beauty. It's rare to find something that is a healthy and tasty alternative to sodas.

Check out the site for where to buy!

---MONIKA

Josie Maran: Argan Oil

This is a new product that I recently purchased from Sephora. It's an all natural Moroccan oil that is well rounded. Benefits it claims to have are adding a glow to your skin, hydrating skin, fixing cuticles and repairing split ends. This oil has also been said to firm, tone and help with acne.
I have found is that all this to be true. I believe beauty begins with good health and skin care. This is one of my new beauty health staple items. I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! It makes my skin glow and I don't need any foundation! :)

Pros:

• Does what it says it does.
• Also as an added benefit I found that it was a natural sunblock due to the fact that my skin didn't burn or tan. (This was a personal experience and may not be the same for everyone)
• Does not irritate my sensitive skin
• Only a 2-3 drops are necessary for face and the same amount for hair
• I found the oil lightweight and easily absorbed
• Great moisturizer
• Does not break me out!!!!

Cons:

• May feel a little greasy when applied to your face for some. (This was true for my fellow blogger Chandani)

*The oil is housed in a recyclable glass bottle, and purchased from women's cooperatives in Morocco to support their social and economic welfare. These cooperatives work within a UNESCO biosphere reserve that ensures the protection and reforestation of Argan trees.

Josie Maran Argan Oil 0.5 oz

---MONIKA

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting cream-gel

This was my first attempt at trying to style curly hair. The cream is not too heavy, which is good for thick hair like mine, but I noticed that as the day went on it had the opposite effect on my hair--instead of enhancing the curls, it made them fall out. I've only used it once so far, so before I completely disregard it I'll try it again and update this post. Check back again in a few days for my second-chance review :)

---CHANDANI

Matrix curl.life products for curly hair

So I recently started wearing my hair in its natural, wavy-curly state. Until a few weeks ago, my Ultra Chi was my lifeline. When I decided that I didn't want to make the time or effort to straighten my hair anymore, I asked around for the best products for curly hair, and more specifically for my hair type, which is thick, frizzy and somewhere in between wavy and curly. My fellow blogger Monika introduced me to the Matrix curl.life system, and so far it works great. The ones I am using are the contouring milk, spiraling spray gel and all-day reactivator.

• Contouring milk--1.7 oz (trial size)--Comes in a creamy, milky form.
  
  Pros: Doesn't require a large amount; a nickel-sized portion is more than enough for people with thick hair. It defines natural curls and does not leave hair feeling crunchy or sticky.
  Cons: You have to make sure not to use too much, or it will weigh down your hair and give it a hard, unnatural feel.
  
  
• Spiraling spray gel--5.1 oz-- Comes in an easy to use spray.
  
  Pros: Curls are bouncy and the hold is great.
  Cons: You have to be careful not to use too much to avoid the crunchy effect. Not cute!
  
  
• All-day reactivator--8.5 oz--A light spritz to spray on hair to reactivate falling curls.
  
  Pros: Reactivated curls almost instantly and leaves hair feeling soft and natural.
  Cons: You may have to use it at least a couple times throughout the day to maintain its effect.

---CHANDANI

Below are the links for the products. Feel free to browse through them.


CURL LIFE by Matrix DEFINING SYSTEM CONTOURING MILK FOR NORMAL FINE HAIR 5.1 OZ

CURL LIFE by Matrix: DEFINING SYSTEM ALL DAY REACTIVATOR 8.5 OZ

Curl.Life Spiraling Spray-Gel 5.1 fl oz (150 ml)