I live my life on the go – from the moment I wake up, I hit the ground running. Like so many of you, I’m always looking for ways to condense my beauty routine into simpler steps to save on time without losing out on any of the benefits – especially during the summer months.

The all purpose aloe vera gel does just that! It allows me to treat my skin for any redness or irritation while also acting as a hydrator. It can be used on sun burns or on wet hair after shampooing to treat dry scalp – it really is all purpose!

Some of the main ingredients include:

Micro algae - helps with circulation

Chlorophyll - works to detoxify the skin

Copper – promotes collagen production and reduces redness

Chamomile extract – reduces inflammation, soothes and comforts skin

I love to use the all purpose aloe vera gel as a face-mask to help calm my skin. I simply apply a thick layer of the gel on the skin after cleansing and leave it on for about 30 minutes. As a woman who has struggled with acne, I can honestly say that this product diminishes redness and keeps my skin hydrated without causing future breakouts.

This product is recommended for anyone who is prone to acne because of it’s oil free ingredients and men because it is perfect for calming the skin after shaving. It’s no wonder this product is loved by celebs like Justin Timberlake and Adam Lambert!

Do you have anything special you like to do with the aloe vera gel? I know Ole loves to mix it with water in a spray bottle to mist his body while at the beach!

Have you ever looked at a celebrity like Eva Mendes and asked yourself how she gets her skin to be so absolutely perfect? Well, look no further for the answer! Eva swears by OLEHENRIKSEN products like our blue/black berry enzyme mask to slough off any lingering dry patches in the January 2010 issue of ASOS magazine.

“Exfoliating is one of the best investments you can make for your skin’s future,” says Ole. There are so many benefits! Exfoliating helps oxygenate the skin, helps with blood circulation, skin cell turn-over and contributing to that stunning natural glow!

After using the product last night, I couldn't wait to spotlight the mask today! Not only did it completely eradicate any dry skin on my face, but it really calmed any irritation issues I was having! I stepped into the office thanking my lucky stars and asking myself why I didn’t use the product earlier! Now I can go out tonight feeling confident that my skin is looking the best it has looked in the longest time! What a treat!

The blue/black berry enzyme mask contains papaya enzyme, which gets rid of those dead skin cells, hyaluronic acid which powerfully binds moisture to the skin, and lavender extract which acts as an anti-inflammatory! Let’s not forget the showcase ingredient—blue/blackberry extract! This ingredient helps with oxygenating, smoothing and refining the skin's texture.

You’ll want to apply a generous layer of the mask on freshly cleansed skin, leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water and have an "ah-ha moment!"

Have you tried our blue/blackberry enzyme mask before? Well, now you can! Our gift to you this month is a free 1oz blue/black berry enzyme mask with the purchase of any two products on our website! Enter the code: HYDRATE at check out. Now, go get your fabulous on!

This Mother’s day we want to encourage our readers to look back on their fondest memories of their mothers, as well as creating new ones.

Ole recalls his most treasured memory of his mother Anny saying, “I remember my mother would sing up a storm while doing laundry in the cellar while I played ball outside. I loved hearing her magnificent voice because it created such a warm and loving environment.”

According to Ole, a mother’s day gift is all about giving her the things she may not think of buying herself. Check out Ole’s favorite products to gift with mom’s in mind.

The rub n’ buff salt scrub is perfect for pampering after a long day.

The feel the difference mask is a great way for your mom to give herself a pick me up while lifting and firming her skin all at once.

“My mother’s favorite OLEHENRIKSEN product is the pure perfection crème for it’s rich and luxurious texture,” says Ole. “She applies it faithfully every night.”

Our OLEHENRIKSEN 3 little wonders kit is one of our best sellers because ladies across the nation love its abilities to transform skin into a brighter and tighter complexion.

Another favorite of Ole’s mother is the black currant complexion oil. “My mother treasures this products because it is so comforting and soothing against the cold weather,” says Ole. “She always raves about the beautiful aroma.”

Don’t forget that this month all of our crème’s are 20% off, and you can receive a free blue/blackberry complexion mask when you purchase any two products from OLEHENRIKSEN.com. Just enter promo code HYDRATE upon checkout. What a great way to spoil the mothers in your life!

What are some of your mother’s favorite OLEHENRIKSEN products and do you have any Mother’s Day traditions you look forward to? Let us know in the comments below!

Everyone loves soft lips, but cold, winter weather can really do a number to that pretty pout of yours! I am a lip balm addict myself. However, lip balm isn’t the only step to having the most kissable lips! Have you ever tried exfoliating your lips?

Now, I know what you might be thinking - Exfoliate my what?! Yes, that’s right! Your lips! We’ve all exfoliated the skin on our face or body before, but our lips deserve some exfoliating loving too.

I’d like to invite you all to try out our african red tea exfoliating lip salvation. Not only is this lip treatment my wintertime saving grace, but it also does wonders to prime my pout for a moisturizing lip balm. It’s unique in that it has a physical exfoliating property. This means that the grainy texture in this lightly-tinted salve is there to remove any dead skin on the surface of your lips.

The best part about this treatment is that it’s free of synthetic dye, fragrances, parabens and petroleum. Many lip balms or lip treatments contain petroleum products as the main moisturizing ingredient, but did you know that your skin and lips do not absorb petroleum chemical products? It’s just a quick fix that can actually make your lips even more chapped in the long run!

You’ll quickly see why this product is on my personal must-have list when it comes to perfecting my kissable pout! For added benefits, try fresh lips lip balm with a spf 15. What part about this product works best for you? We’d love to hear in the comments below!

What's a frugalista? Well, she's a super-stylish and budget conscious woman! Many women have cut back on their beauty spending during this tight economy - and the first thing that seems to be cut are expensive spa treatments.

But why should you stop treating yourself? Picture this! You've had a long week at the office or a long week taking care of the kids or perhaps you've been pounding the pavement looking for your next job. You deserve to be treated like the beauty goddess that you are! Ole Henriksen's worship your body kit provides an at-home spa solution for the frugalista in all of us! This kit features seven, 2 oz bottles of our best-selling body products from our clarifying body wash to our loofah body scrub and even our luscious muscle comfort lotion.

Valued at over $50, we’re running an exclusive deal this month only on this amazing kit and offering it for only $15. For $15, who wouldn't want to come home, draw a bath, light some candles and enjoy a night of pampering? There's even a CD full of soothing music to help you unwind! Sounds like a great Frugalista Friday night to me!

Hint, Hint; Wink, Wink – This is a perfect surprise to bring home to your special someone!

I love the muscle comfort lotion – because it helps melt away the weeks stress. What’s you’re favorite product in this kit? Let us know in the comments below!

It dawned on me a few days ago that summer time is just a few months away and Mr. Sun is looming over my head. Everyone has their get “summer-ready” rituals because we all want to look amazing when it comes time to bare some skin!

Ole Henriksen’s loofah body scrub is part of my get “summer-ready” routine. This all-natural scrub is perfect for a steamy summer night because it contains menthol for an added cooling sensation while you bathe.

Its organic ingredients such as almond and hazelnut seed meal gently re-texture and exfoliate to enhance circulation and reveal more luminous skin. And, the best part: while those little seeds are working away, doing their job to remove any dead skin, Vitamins A & E are regenerating and repairing your skin. Really, it’s a win-win situation. It removes any dullness and recuperates my natural, healthy glow.

As Ole says, “Your health is your wealth” and I’m planning on having a naturally wealthy summer!

Honey, organic sugar, pomegranate and grapefruit juice — these aren’t the ingredients to a bakery treat, but for Ole Henriksen’s new all natural sugar glow face scrub.

“The popularity of the african red tea exotic body scrub prompted me to develop a product that incorporated sugar and honey for the face,” says Ole. “After seeing the results my clients received with their body scrub, I knew that creating the sugar glow face scrub, would allow the same anti-aging and gentle exfoliation benefits for their face as well.”

The pomegranate seeds and raw organic sugar act as an exfoliant to dislodge dead skin cells for dry aging skin that may be too sensitive for harsher scrubs. Meanwhile, the honey and citrus juices work to polish the skin leaving skin hydrated and luminous.

Having had acne prone skin I have used many different chemically based exfoliants that leave my skin over dried, raw and flakey. What I liked most about using a scrub with all natural ingredients is that it left my skin feeling soft and better prepared for my moisturizer.

Go ahead, this is the one time you can judge a product by its cover, the sugar really does make your skin glow.