If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self? Project Beautiful is running a new video contest you may be interested in. They are asking, "From learning to be more patient, not basing your self-worth on a man,
or worrying what other people think of you… these are all lessons that
help shape values and build inner strength and confidence. Many of you
know the exact message you’d want to send to your younger self —
regardless of whether or not you would have listened. If you could give
that girl some perspective, helping her avoid the mistakes you now
regret, and somehow assure her she’d be okay…what would you say?" The prizes are really good and the message is meaningful to
women of all ages. Here is what you will need to do:
Submit a video giving your own personal "Heart
to Heart" and what advice you wish you could have told your younger
self and register to win up to $750 in prizes including a Visa
Gift Card, charity donations and Peter Lamas Products! It doesn’t have to be long or fancy; just real and
authentic! They’ll pick the top three videos submitted to qualify for the
final voting round that will take place on their Project Beautiful Facebook page. For a list of rules, regulations, and additional info click on Project Beautiful Contest.
Created by Peter Lamas to help women realize that
real beauty is found both outside and inside. Using the Scripture Genesis 1:31- "And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good" as
inspiration, Peter was quoted as
saying, "You are beautiful and unique. God does not make any mistakes,
and He made you special. There is only one you."
Project
Beautiful is meant to be a place where people of all nations,
socio-economic levels, ethnic backgrounds and ages can gather together,
via the internet, to share their dreams, hopes, experiences, and
encouragement with one another. Project Beautiful
is a community where you are inspired and encouraged to explore and to
reach your dreams. Part of having the confidence to pursue your dream is
how you feel about yourself. Using products and services that bring out
your best features for your outward appearance does create an aura of
confidence, but nothing compares to creating inward beauty that gives
people the assurance that each of us are truly wonderfully made. When
you look and feel your best, you feel more capable of being the person
God created you to be.
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Peter Lamas and the Project Beautiful team recently asked me to take a look at their project and to try out some of the Peter Lamas products for myself. Using the Scripture Genesis 1:31- "And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good" as inspiration, Project Beautiful was created to help women realize that real beauty is found both outside and inside. Peter was quoted as saying, "You are beautiful and unique. God does not make any mistakes, and He made you special. There is only one you."
Project Beautiful is meant to be a place where people of all nations, socio-economic levels, ethnic backgrounds and ages can gather together, via the internet, to share their dreams, hopes, experiences, and encouragement with one another. Project Beautiful is a community where you are inspired and encouraged to explore and to reach your dreams. Part of having the confidence to pursue your dream is how you feel about yourself. Using products and services that bring out your best features for your outward appearance does create an aura of confidence, but nothing compares to creating inward beauty that gives people the assurance that each of us are truly wonderfully made. When you look and feel your best, you feel more capable of being the person God created you to be.
Another area Peter Lamas feels very strongly about is the ingredients to be found in many beauty products and the harmful consequences that can come from using such harsh products. After researching and coming up with herbs, vitamins, and botanicals that will nurture rather than harm the person using them, he has created a line of products that fits his high standard of acceptability. Peter Lamas Products are vegan and free of Parabens, Propylene
Glycol, Dyes, Sodium Lauryl and Laureth Sulphates, DEA, TEA and
Petrochemicals. Peter Lamas Products are also never tested on animals. Watch the interview below as he discusses the connection between cancer and beauty products:
As I mentioned earlier, I was given the chance to test a few Peter Lamas Products myself.
1. Sheer Zinc Moisturizer Broad Spectrum spf 30
I really liked this sunscreen/moisturizer. It did not feel too oily or heavy on my face, yet provided the protection I needed when I was outside.
2. Exfoliating Pumpkin Spice Scrub
Loved it! It gently washed my face, leaving it feeling clean, fresh, and soft.
3. Soy-Baobab Oil Hydrating Shampoo
The first thing I noticed was how great the shampoo smelled. It wasn't overwhelming, but still a delightful scent. My hair has always been a bit on the oily side, and this product was meant for dry and damaged hair. But, my hair has looked good for a longer time since I have began using this.
4. Soy-Balboa Oil Hydrating Conditioner
I liked this product too. I do have very fine, limp hair, so I am interested in trying the conditioner that is meant for my hair type, but I am pleased with how soft my hair feels and it did make it easier to come through tangles later. As with the shampoo, it smells really good.
5. "Truth About Sun Exposure" book
This book was also included for me to read. I have never been one of those who wants to lie out in the sun, but I admit that I do not take the measures I should when I am going to be outside. It's a small book, but packed with a lot of information. It will definitely make you think twice about protecting your skin.
Peter Lamas was born in Cuba, but has lived in the US since 1961. After discovering he had an eye for hairstyles and make-up, he earned a degree in Cosmetology. His talent enabled him to train and work with some of the top beauty experts and photographers in the nation and his clients have included Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Sharon Stone, Diana Ross, Cindy Crawford and Kate Winslet. Project Beautiful was born from his desire to make all women feel beautiful inside and out, and to have the products he has developed that will not harm them.
