Lately I’ve been focused on DRY SKIN. I have been neglecting you all out there that are suffering from break outs! I do have personal experience with acne. When I was in my teens I had bad skin. I had the usual hormonal issues plus (like most teens) I was under a lot of pressure and stress. Not knowing any better, my…
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I want to talk about dry skin today. For most of my early years I was oily. I was busy trying to get rid of oil and prevent breakouts! Boy have times changed. After having my first daughter my skin dramatically changed. On the positive side, I rarely deal with blemishes-but the negative side is that my skin has started to…
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It is officially freezing outside. Cold weather can wreak havoc on skin. If you are from a dry climate like I am your skin really suffers in the winter. Between home and car heaters and cold dry air, my skin forms dry patches and starts to feel and look tight and dehydrated. That’s not good for anyone much less skin that is…
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A serum is the power house of your skin care regime. Serums pack a powerful punch that delivers results. If you are new to making your own skin care, DIY face serums are really simple. First, you pick a good base for your DIY face serum such as rosehip seed, macadamia nut oil, baobab oil, hemp oil, Marula oil or almond oil. …
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Once you hit mid 30’s it’s time to use an eye cream. To be honest, I have never felt the need to use and eye cream. Now, I have the need. Fine lines have made a home around my eyes, not to mention puffiness and dark circles. Blame it on the kids, not enough water, bad eating habits, age-whatever it is, it’s…
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French Green Clay…….I had no idea this easy to find and affordable ingredient would do so much for my complexion. I could not believe the difference in my skin with just one 10 minute DIY clay mask! My pores were non existent, my skin tone was more even and my skin looked smoother and clearer. So, if you’re intrigued, read on for…
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Learning how to make a custom DIY face oil is one of the easiest things you’ll ever do but it might be one of the best things you ever do! A custom DIY face oil is one of the best products you can make for your skin. Learn which ingredients go into making the perfect DIY face oil and which ones are…
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There’s not a lot that is grosser than blackheads. Luckily, blackheads are common and easily removed. Everyone has them at one time or another. However, squeezing skin is never something I advise especially if you’re middle aged. Ours skin gets thinner as we age and it becomes very easy to damage skin. Breaking capillaries when squeezing is very easy to do. I…
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A highlighter is used to bring out certain aspects of the face such as the brow bones and the cheek bones. It can be used in several places-along the cheek bones, below the eye brows, above the upper lip, down the bridge of the nose and on the along the inner corner of the eyes. A highlighter can take you from…
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