Nicole Grippo, Beauty Expert

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Well the hot summer sun can really take a toll on our hair…. 
So you want to keep it moisturized all summer long.  The New Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Moisture Balance system offers superior protection.  It also provides a great deal of moisture, which is great for women seeking healthy hair care through a more natural route.  You get salon quality results, without the salon prices! In fact, in blind test with thousands of salon brand users, 70% of users said their brand did not beat Pantene in performance.
Price: $3.99 www.pantene.com

It’s so important to moisturize and our skin needs proper care all year round.  Vaseline has introduced Aloe Fresh a new line of lotions that feel light and fresh on your skin – it leaves skin feeling hydrated and refreshed throughout the entire year, but it’s especially great for the hot summer months!  The line includes unique moisturizing body gel, lotion with SPF and everyday aloe body lotion! And in honor of the new light summer variants, Vaseline sponsors Maneater – a Lifetime miniseries kicking off the summer season starring Sarah Chalke. 
Log on to www.rulesforskinseason.com to watch lighthearted vignettes where Sarah Chalke shares her “Rules for Skin Season.” You can submit your own “Rules for Skin Season” for chance to win a Fabulous Beach House Getaway in The Florida Keys – plus fun weekly prizes.  Enter now through July 15, 2009!

The summer heat can leave us sticky, especially for those who worry about their noticeable perspiration. The Certain Dri® Anti-Perspirant is the #1 doctor recommended product for controlling excessive underarm perspiration, available for more than three decades. New to the line of antiperspirant products is Certain Dri Solid.  It’s equally effective and specially-formulated for those with sensitive skin. While other over-the-counter antiperspirants claim to be “clinical strength,” these formulations are the strongest available providing 72-hours of protection!
Price: $5.50-$6 almost 40% less than the other clinical strength antiperspirant products.
Available at all drug stores, mass market retailers and online at: www.certaindri.com.

A really easy way to create your own spa treatment at home is with Epsom Salt. It’s really versatile, you can use it for a facial, an exfoliating skin treatment or a relaxing bath. Which is a great way to unwind after a hot summer day.  And It’s so easy to use and easy to find – you can pick it up at your local grocery store or drug store. Costs just pennies a pound. For a facial, just add ½ a TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream, massage on skin, rinse with cool water and pat dry.
http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/