TULA Skin Care Review and Giveaway

***See below for a huge giveaway valued at about $200!

I was recently sent some products to try out from TULA which is a line of skincare products. I was sent the Purifying Face Cleanser, Illuminating Face Serum, Revitalizing Eye Cream and the Hydrating Day and Night Cream to try out. I had not heard of this line until now and was excited to try it out.

As I recently wrote about, I have very dry skin and hair. I am constantly using moisturizing products to help hydrate my skin. I drink a lot of water. I take care of myself yet I still always have very dry skin. I was excited to try these products out as they are supposed to help with dry skin. They can also help with fine lines and wrinkles.

 Tula means balance. The concept of this line of products is that we need to take care of our insides in order to look good on the outside. Also that feeling good on the outside can help us feel good on the inside. The co-founder of the line is Dr. Roshini Raj, a gastroenterologist and internist.
This line uses probiotics which I love since I make sure to eat probiotics often (found in yogurt, probiotic supplements, sauerkraut, etc.). Studies show that the topical use of probiotics stimulates the skin’s protective mechanism and improves moisture and the balance of good bacteria on the skin. It can also help to prevent acne and UV damage as well as increase elasticity and produce more collagen. Tula products can be purchased on QVC.

 
As a new mom, I am busy and do not have as much time for myself. Luckily, these products are quick to use and provide great results. […]

Good Bacteria, Better Skin

TULA Revitalizing Eye Cream is featured in HEALTH’s October Issue. Have a look.

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    Surprising Skin Insights From a Shrink, a GYN and a Gastroenterologist

Surprising Skin Insights From a Shrink, a GYN and a Gastroenterologist

Doctors in fields other than dermatology shed light on the sneaky things that can affect your complexion.
By Grace Gold

By now, you’re probably pretty familiar with classic dermatologist advice: Wear sunscreen daily, cleanse and moisturize your skin, and don’t pick that zit! But increasingly, specialists from other areas of medicine are bringing their unique, science-informed perspectives to the world of skincare. From gastroenterology to gynecology, here’s what other experts can teach you about your skin.
What a gastroenterologist knows:
Your digestive tract protects skin. Probiotics are rich in the proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates that stabilize the skin’s immune system and help protect against environmental aggressors, says New York gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, who co-founded the TULA skincare line that uses probiotic technology. “Topical use of probiotics has been shown to stimulate skin’s protective mechanism, balance ‘good’ bacteria in skin, guard against UV damage and improve elasticity and collagen production,” she explains. To get your probiotics internally too, eat fermented foods like kefir, kimchi and miso, or try the dairy-free, vegan and kosher GoodBelly probiotic, Dr. Raj recommends.
What a gynecologist knows:
Hormones age skin. Estrogen peaks in our 20s and then slowly declines over the next few decades, causing every woman to age hormonally with texture and clarity changes. “Declining estrogen results in loss of collagen in our skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” explains gynecologist Rebecca Booth, a co-founder of VENeffect skincare that implements natural plant-phytoestrogens to improve elasticity in skin. Ingredients are inspired from the reproductive vitality of plants. By stabilizing levels, Dr. Booth says the healthy glow of skin at peak hormonal balance can be restored and preserved.
What a psychiatrist knows:
Stress makes skin more sensitive. Feeling unnerved by your morning commute or that argument […]

My TULA Skin Care Three Day Challenge and Review

Ok so I’m getting close to my thirties cough-cough, ok forties and there are some visible changes in my skin. I can see and feel dryness and blotchiness in my combination skin. My skin  tone appears uneven and my concealer is my best friend these days. I am definitely not opposed to plastic surgery to help me look more youthful (no judgments please) but I have decided I will rule out all other alternatives first.
Recently, TULA launched a new skin care line that my friends have been raving about. I decided to give Tula a try and see if this was any better than other products I’ve tried. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Roshini Raj, the creator of TULA skin care line. I found it interesting that she is a gastroenterologist and not a dermatologist. She had a very interesting approach to skin care.
I asked her what made TULA different from other skincare products out on the market? “We use many ingredients that are good for you internally and topically. Probiotics is quite unique in skincare and definitely and on the frontier. Very few products have this ingredient.”
Daily Tula Regimen includes:

Purifying Face Cleanser
Illuminating Face Serum
Revitalizing Eye Cream
Hydrating Day and Night Cream

My first step in looking more youthful is changing my facial regimen. I have spent hundreds of dollars on facial products that claim they are the best and will make you look more youthful. Lately I have resorted to cheap grocery brand facial products because quite honestly I don’t see a difference anyway. I am very impatient and want to see results right away. So that is why I decided to give Tula a three day challenge. This is enough time to rule […]

TULA Probiotic Skin Care: New Beauty Breakthrough

I’ve been sold on the benefits of taking high quality probiotic capsules daily, but I only recently became aware that topical probiotics (in yogurt, for example) have been shown to help clear skin of acne and decrease skin sensitivity, redness and inflammation.

To achieve these benefits, you could, of course, simply apply yogurt which contains live and active cultures (like Activia) to your face.

Or you could try the new Tula line of probiotic skin care products created by Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa and sold on QVC.

QVC sent me a complimentary sample of the Tula Probiotic Skincare Discovery Collection (sells for $49.95) to try. This travel-friendly kit consists of small sizes of Purifying Face Cleanser, Illuminating Face Serum, Hydrating Day and Night Cream and Revitalizing Eye Cream.

Ingredients include rice proteins; vitamins A, C and E; fruit extracts and omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, as well as a complex that includes yogurt extract, green tea extract and blueberry extract.

The promise: To help boost dull-looking skin, cleanse pores, nourish skin and help to fight free radicals.

I used all the products, following directions to first wash my face with TULA’s Purifying Face Cleanser and pat dry with a clean towel. Next I applied a dime-sized amount of Illuminating Face Serum over my face, followed by a thin layer of Hydrating Day and Night Cream. Finally I patted a small amount of Revitalizing Eye Cream on the skin around my eyes.

I found all the products to have a light and very appealing consistency. Used in the morning, the cleanser worked gently and thoroughly. The serum was absorbed quickly and left the skin feeling smooth and silky. My only complaint with this product had to do with packaging; the dispenser stopped […]

10 Beauty Uses For Vinegar

You may be stocking your fridge with apple cider and white vinegar for silly things like salad dressing, but you are missing the whole point. Yes, you can use vinegar in cooking but it also has a treasure trove of awesome beauty uses – so you may want to start buying the supersize bottles.

Clear up acne

Vinegar can help to clear skin issues and stop acne. The vinegar’s acidity will dry out pimples, allowing healthy and fresh skin to come in, says Lynda Torrey, Director of Education at Woodhouse Day Spa. Some additional benefits of vinegar to the skin include regulating pH levels, promoting blood circulation in capillaries that irritate the skin, and reducing scaly or peeling skin.

Cold sore remedy

If you have a painful canker sore that is giving you grief, dab it with vinegar a few times a day. It’ll help to reduce the swelling and the pain, and also help to keep the area clean and non-infected!

Longer lasting manicures

Sometimes, it’s the base that creates the manicure. Before you even start, soak your fingers in a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes. This will help to remove any residual surface oils from your nails, creating a longer lasting manicure!

Mouthwash

Though gargling with vinegar doesn’t sound super appetizing, it is a great way to get rid of stinky garlic breath in a pinch. Mix a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and swish. You may not feel minty fresh, but you won’t stink!

For dull, lackluster hair

Harsh shampoos often strip hair of its natural moisture, leaving it feeling dry all over. The acidity of apple cider vinegar counteracts that process and helps revitalize your hair, leaving it soft […]

Probiotics Aren’t Just Good For Your Gut

You know those special yogurts and fermented drinks that promise to fill your tummy with friendly flora and good bacteria? Now they have that for your face.

In case you’ve never watched Dr. Oz or stepped into a Whole Foods, these beneficial bacteria are referred to as probiotics: microorganisms similar to those that naturally populate your gut. Depleting these micro-critters through poor diet or taking antibiotics can cause major digestive problems. As it turns out, your skin works in a similar way.

Studies like this one, published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, and these reports, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, suggest that probiotics can help reduce skin inflammation–acne, rosacea, eczema, even wounds–by crowding out harmful bacteria (just as they do in the intestinal tract).

Participants in most of the studies took oral probiotic supplements, but topical probiotics can be found in skin care brands like TULA, which I recently tried out.

A relatively new line, TULA incorporates probiotics in its entire range of skin-balancing products. They sent me four samples to try: The Illuminating Face Cleanser, Illuminating Face Serum, Hydrating Day & Night Cream, and Revitalizing Eye Cream.

With a mild, clean scent, the products were lovely and luxurious to use. My favorite was the super hydrating Day and Night Cream. Its rich texture was reminiscent of Greek yogurt, and it felt soothing when layered under my sunscreen. The eye cream was similarly rich and velvety. I especially liked popping it in the fridge before use as an under-eye moisture mask.

Filled with antioxidants, the serum was much lighter and thinner in texture, making it ideal for those with oily skin. The cleanser, however, was a bit drying for my skin.
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    Update! New Skin Care Launches You Need to Get a Better-Looking Body

Update! New Skin Care Launches You Need to Get a Better-Looking Body

 

We know you care about makeup and hair in the Summer, but let’s get real: the body may just be the most important part. There’s no more time to procrastinate on your skin and body care routine because bikini season is here! Any day now you’re going to head out to the beach, where 80 percent of your skin will be on display. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best beauty buys that cater to perfecting your complexion from head to toe. Everything from wrinkle fighters to self-tanners and sunscreens can be found below, and all these launches are brand-new for Summer.

Tula Skin Care Discovery Collection ($49) is packed with the same good-for-you ingredients as your breakfast. Probiotic skin care? That’s what we call skin food . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Originally published on POPSUGAR. Read the entire article here 

6 Unusual Uses For Natural Probiotics

Natural probiotics are popping up everywhere. Here are 6 unusual places you might find them.

Okay, so we’re all familiar with the importance of natural probiotics for gut health (those Activia commercials make indigestion look so fun, don’t they?) – and word has it they’re also being used in a number of wild and wacky (but apparently effective) ways. Let’s explore them, shall we?
Here are 6 unusual uses for natural probiotics:
1. Cleaning your home
The idea behind natural probiotics in household cleaners is that our cleaning products tend to temporarily sterilize the area you’ve cleaned, but there’s nothing to prevent the pathogenic bacteria from sprouting up again. By using cleaning supplies that contain probiotics, you’re essentially giving your home a shot of “good” bacteria to protect it from the “bad.”
2. Healing cuts and scrapes
Natural probiotics may also come in handy for minor injuries, like small cuts and scrapes, to keep them infection-free and reduce inflammation.
3. Maintaining oral health
Bad breath is usually caused by a build-up of icky bacteria in your mouth, so it adds up that adding natural probiotics to your oral health routine – like probiotic-spiked mouthwash or toothpaste – could help stave off a case of the nasties. There’s even a case built on the potential benefits ofprobiotic chewing gum. For real.
4. Fighting nasal congestion
Also coming to a medicine cabinet near you: Natural probiotics may help treat sinus congestion and other sinus issues. One study found that a probiotic supplement helped decrease “bad” bacteria in nasal passages, while another found it helped to reduce hay fever symptoms.
5. Improving skin
“Probiotics” has become a big buzz word in the beauty biz (try saying thatfive times fast!), and using them topically has become known as the new frontier. “The American Academy of Dermatology has called probiotics one […]

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    Beauty Experts on the Best Beauty Advice They’ve Ever Gotten

Beauty Experts on the Best Beauty Advice They’ve Ever Gotten

The Fashion Spot asked some of their favorite makeup, skin and hair pros, including co-founder of TULA Dr. Roshini Raj,  for the best beauty advice they’ve ever received.

“My mom, a gastroenterologist as well, was an interesting and inspirational role model for me. The best beauty advice I got from her was that we need to take care of our insides to look good on the outside. There is no miracle in a bottle that will give you gorgeous skin if you are not living a healthy lifestyle and managing sleep, stress, diet and exercise. This advice later became a foundation for my new skin care line TULA.”

Read the entire article here: The Fashion Spot