By Leah Jayasanker FOR REDEYE. LEAH JAYASANKER IS A REDEYE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR.
Here are some ideas for you low-maintenance types who indulge yourselves with special products only on occasion–or for you gadget junkies who get the latest hot toy on a regular basis.
Everyday necessity
Whether it’s summer, fall or winter, the wear and tear of the sun’s rays, intense wind and water significantly contribute to the aging and discoloration of skin. Recapture skin’s youthful appearance with the new Vaseline Intensive Care Renewal Age Redefining Body Lotion. Its collagen, pro-retinol and UV protection hydrate skin and increase its ability to renew itself, thus decreasing visible signs of aging; $3.99 at drugstores.
Damage-free
Tanning is a surefire way to get a golden glow–yet you don’t want to end up looking like a lobster. Keep a pad or two of MD Skincare Sun Packetts in your pocket and say goodbye to sunburn. They offer SPF 30 protection to block UVA and UVB rays, and vitamins E and C sooth and nourish skin. The reformulated pads also are water-resistant and fragrance-free; 60 packets for $38 at Nordstrom.
Crochet couture
A fashionable way to wear crochet, one of the season’s key trends, is using a pale-green hand-knit drop shawl. Adorn the triangular, self-tie wrap over shoulders or fasten it around your body as a bathing suit coverup. Its design motif was inspired by the culture and colors of Peru. $380 at giulianatestino.com.
Style plus function
Mix self-dispensing, easily refillable and no mess into one product, and you get OHSO’s ultimate travel toothbrush. A tiny window displays how much paste is available. All types of toothpaste tubes fit. Replacement bristles are available to buy. Need to rinse? The cap doubles as a mini-cup; $20 at goohso.com.
Quick dry
Do you want a super-fast way to dry your hair? Try Aquis Mimi’s Diva Dryer Hair Turban. The patented turban design will sit snugly on your head with a twist of a button. Cottony soft, made of ultra-absorbent microfiber for a tissuelike feel. Select from white or pink; $11.50 at ebubbles.com.
