Beauty Quickie: Sometimes makeup brushes can take a beating causing fibers to fall out or be damaged by harsh detergents. Prevent this by using a gentle shampoo in order to can clean brushes and keep them in shape as well as ready for use. Either lather up the brushes with the shampoo or allow them to soak in a cup. Add a small amount of baby shampoo to water then swish your brushes around and allow them to sit in the cup. After a bit rinse the makeup brushes and gently dry them.
Beauty Quickie: This amazing product helps keep things high and dry, but can also be used to give your feet protection when breaking in a new pair of shoes. Simply swipe on a layer of deodorant on the bottoms of your feet before slipping on the shoes. Thanks to the powdery finish of the deodorant your feet will be shielded from rubbing as well as blisters.
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“Compliments invite the person who is complimented to embrace a new perception of him or herself. And just as layers and layers of nacre form a pearl over an irritating grain of sand, so compliments collect around us, developing us in all our beauty.”
-Daphne Rose Kingma
Beauty Quickie: Soothe and refresh eyes by soaking a cotton ball in witch hazel and cold water then placing the cotton ball directly to the under eye area. Allow the cotton ball to rest on the skin for 10 minutes before removing.
Traveling the world and seeing the sights can be fun beyond words, especially if you remembered to pack everything that you needed to make the trip more enjoyable. Vacation or not most of us want to look our best, who knows we might just get our groove back right? Therefore, what can be done if you’re in a pinch when it comes to walking the streets of your destination location wrinkle-free?
A good alternative to a regular iron is using a flat iron on low heat to iron your fashions. Always start at a lower heat and gradually adjust the heat up for really unruly wrinkles. Make sure the flat iron is clean and free of any oils (because let’s face it we use it for our hair LOL) before beginning.
Beauty Quickie: Many women complain about the harsh chemicals that are found in cosmetics ranging from foundation to mascara. Therefore, finding natural solutions to this issue is best in order to stave off any unwanted reactions to makeup. Aloe Vera boast moisturizing, anti-inflammatory as well as anti-bacterial properties that will give a smooth foundation for other cosmetics to be built upon and control oil. Besides, keeping shine to a minimum Aloe Vera will also keep your skin well hydrated all day!
To Apply: Spread a thin layer of Aloe Vera onto your skin and allow it to completely dry before any makeup application.
If you haven’t had a chance to read our previous post on how Argan oil can help you grow your hair you will definitely want to go back and check it out. We listed several benefits of Argan oil and why exactly its great for your tresses. In this part of this little hair mini series we will show you how easy it is to make your own Argan oil hair mask at home. It’s so easy even a cave woman could do it…
First, here is a very short shopping list of ingredients that you will need in order to make the mask:
Okay, now that you have all the ingredients it is time to create the mask. As you noticed next to each item we listed how much of each ingredient you would need to complete the mask. In a small bottle combine all of the ingredients and then shake vigorously to blend them together. Run hot water from a facet and place bottle under the spout for 20 seconds to encourage the ingredients to blend even more.
When you are ready to apply your homemade product focus placing the bottled oil on your roots as well as ends. Wrap hair in saran wrap or place in a plastic shower cap and allow the oil to sit on the hair for half an hour. Once 30 minutes is up, rinse hair thoroughly and the process is complete.
Did You Know?.. Peppermint Essential oil increases oxygen, improves blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles to grow.
