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Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

ArianneUpdated on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

On date night, at parties and around your crush acne seems to pop up out of nowhere. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy button to hit to keep pimples from rearing their little ugly heads (literally LOL)? Take heart dolls because there is actually a weekly treatment you can perform on yourself to take back control. Enjoy today’s beauty quickie as we investigate the benefits of greek yogurt.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

Can’t we all just get along? Sometimes bacteria can be a friend and other times our foe. However, this doesn’t mean we still can’t attain our happily ever after. The reason why some individuals choose to consume greek yogurt is because sometimes we can become a little unbalanced. How does that come about?

Have you ever heard of the term “flora?” Flora or bacteria are microorganisms that live in the bodies of humans. All of us possess good and bad bacteria that reside in our stomachs as well as on the outside of our skin. The goal is to maintain a healthy balance of good ones and bad ones.

If too many bad bacteria begin to overtake the good bacteria resting on the skin an imbalance can cause a few issues. The type of issues us girls actively try to avoid. Think pimple causing acne and inflammation. So then, we’re sure you would agree that it is best not to tip the scales.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt- The Skincare Treatment

The benefits of greek yogurt can be seen throughout our body. However, we will just focus on skincare. Just as eating greek yogurt benefits the stomach, applying it to the skin topically can keep skin calm and clear. Here’s a simple facial mask treatment that you can do at home:

Mix together probiotic-rich plain greek yogurt and honey
Apply mixture to the face generously
Leave yogurt mask on for around half and hour
Rinse off treatment with lukewarm water

So then, don’t allow acne or inflammation to when the battle. Be strong in the skincare war and come away the beauty victor with the help of good flora thanks to greek yogurt.

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You’ve Been Using Facial Cleanser All Wrong

Arianne Suggs December 8, 2016December 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Have you been using facial cleanser all wrong? As they say time is money, but the fact is that most of us do not take enough time to really get the most benefits out of their cleanser. Therefore, what is the right way to cleanse the face so that gorgeous, healthy skin may be had?

You’ve Been Using Facial Cleanser All Wrong

It may come as some what of a surprise to learn that using facial cleanser comes with a bit of a time factor. It is more than a splash, soap up and splash again process. So then, how long should you be cleansing?

David E. Bank is a renown dermatologist who is based in Mount Kisco, New York. Bank reveals that it takes at least one minute for cleanser to do its thing and work. As a result, if you are spending less time than sixty seconds then you probably are not getting things as clean as they could be.

Young woman washing her face — Beauty Reflection Time: Are you taking enough time to properly clean your face? Clock yourself one day in order to know for sure!

Therefore, the key to all of this is to simply slow down. Give your cleanser the time it needs to get in there and clean out all the gunk and dirt that could cause break outs and other skin issues. Furthermore, to make things easier try using your phone’s timer so that you can get a full 60 seconds under your belt before rinsing. Your skin will thank you for the time well spent!

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Tia Becca Reveals Her Glowing Skin Secrets!

Arianne Suggs May 3, 2016May 3, 2016Leave a Comment

As they say, the camera never lies. Good or bad the lense is going to capture every single detail. Therefore, when you have cameras following you around 24/7 it’s imperative to always stay camera ready. Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Tiara aka Tia Becca does not have this issue at all! Tia Becca has some of the most beautiful luminous skin seen within the industry. The camera absolutely loves her. How does she stay glowing and looking so fly?

Like many other celebrities, Tia Becca sticks to a skincare regimen. Consistency, avoiding damage and good products will help a gal look glamorous enough for her close up. Tia Becca is always very open to her fans and recently took time to show how she achieves her glow up on the daily. Her skincare must-haves came down to three basic elements:

Moisturizer
Water
Deep Cleansing

With the help of her Snapchat and other social media platforms Tia Becca shared a photograph displaying her very own beauty cocktail. The picture included La Mer products, Dasani water as well as a mask made by Peter Thomas. You may notice that Tia Becca had only included one water bottle in the pic. One bottle a day get her gorgeous, glowing skin? Maybe in a beauty/skincare fairy tale that might be the case. After one of her fans asked about her water intake, Tia revealed that she aims to drink nine of those water bottles a day.

Alright ladies so what did we learn today? Glowing skin is not just for the stunning stars we see regularly on TV. Getting your glow on is as simple as using a good moisturizer, drinking plenty of water and deep cleaning skin regularly.

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Morning Thoughts: Granny Beauty Tip

Arianne Suggs March 30, 2016March 30, 2016Leave a Comment

Good Morning!

Thanks for stopping by 1966. We are halfway through the week already and the weekend shall once more be upon us (throws up appropriate hand sign LOL). This morning I wanted to talk about a granny beauty tip. Most likely we all have them, whether our grandmothers shared something with us point blank or maybe picked up something helpful from observation. Some of the best tips that can be found are the ones we receive from our moms and grandmas.

Its usually not till we’re a little older that we realize the benefits of their advice. My granny always told me to moisturize my face every morning and night. Being a tomboy you think moisturizer was the first thing on my mind? Of course not, all I wanted to do was splash water mixed with soap and go outside and play some sport or climb a tree.

However, to this day my grandmother still does not possess one single wrinkle. Not one! Therefore, my granny beauty tip is to moisturize, moisturize and moisturize some more. Don’t skip or skimp on the process, your skin will thank you. Being young we tend not to think that we will always wake up looking the same. Nope, that’s just flawed, wishful thinking. You’re going to get old at some point, but it will be a reflection on how well you took care of yourself in your younger years.

Skin experts have even proven that as we age skin becomes drier. If you’re already in the habit of giving your skin the hydration it needs you’re already ahead of the game. I’d say if not ignored, this simple granny beauty tip will truly go the distance for you.

Enjoy your day!

Arianne xoxo

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Beauty Quickie: Can Acne Be Scrubbed Away?

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Come on, go ahead and admit it, you have tried this method before at least once in order to remove acne from your midst. To be honest, we don’t judge or blame you because let’s face it a giant pimple wouldn’t exactly be described as “cute.” Nevertheless, what really happens when we try to buff our acne into oblivion?

To make a long story short, taking a washcloth or harsh substance to the face while scrubbing vigorously will only achieve in removing the top layer of skin. What’s worse is that this action actually results in more acne being produced! Yikes… definitely not what you are after if your aim is to control your skin’s oil production.

Nevertheless, why exactly would serious scrubbing backfire in this instance? This is because getting rough and going all Hulk on your delicate face causes irritation. Therefore, mistreating your skin will have the adverse effect that you are after. So then, leave the buffing for your nails and always treat your skin gently and with much care.

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Skin Cleanser Cheat Sheet

Arianne Suggs January 6, 2016January 6, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Cleanser is not a one soap fits all type of deal. To maintain gorgeous, radiant skin it is important not to use product that is going to affect your skin’s natural moisture negatively. For instance, if you are not sure if your favorite cleanser is the cause your skin feeling like as dry as sand dunes ask yourself, “After I rinse away my face wash does my skin have a squeaky clean feeling?” If so, your face wash may be excessively drying out your skin which is a look that does not look good on any gal.

Therefore, what is the solution to cleansing your face safely? Simple… use a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. The problem is that many women are not quite sure which products they should be using, here is a cheat sheet:

Dry Skin: Moisturizing Cream Cleanser

Oily Skin: Scrubbing Bead Washes or Foam Cleansers

Combination Skin: Gentle Formula Cleansers With Slight Lather

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Expired Beauty Products- Sunscreen

Arianne Suggs January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Can we please put the myth to rest that black women do not need to wear sunscreen? It does not matter how dark your skin is or how much melanin you possess the sun can still cause havoc to your skin if is not protected. Black may not crack but due to environmental effects such as global warming and the disappearance of the ozone layer it is a very good idea to give your skin a little protective barrier to stay un-cracked.

Does sunscreen ever expire and if so when should it be replaced? Yes, sunscreen does indeed expire and the problem is most gals hang on to their bottle longer than they should. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of about three years then after that it should find a new home in a dumpster.

What happens when sunscreen expires? The ingredients found within the formula begin to separate thus becoming less and less effective. Therefore, if you are wearing expired beauty products such as sunscreen you are not really receiving the protection that you need.

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Don’t Apply Foundation Over Concealer

Arianne Suggs November 30, 2015November 30, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Beauty experts and MUAs agree that us gals are applying our concealer all wrong. When trying to cover up those blemishes or dark under eye circles from the previous night’s festivities it is a girl’s rule of thumb to reach for the concealer. However, applying foundation over concealer basically defeats the purpose of applying concealer in the first place.

When foundation is placed over concealer, the concealer is then thinned out providing less coverage on the area or spot you are aiming to conceal. So then, what is the technique that should be used when making trouble areas less noticeable? After applying foundation you then want to dab concealer over the foundation in any area where you feel hasn’t been completely camouflaged.

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Beauty Question: Are Alcohol-Based Toners Good For Oily Skin?

Arianne Suggs November 30, 2015November 30, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: Whether your skin is more prone to be oily or not it is highly recommended to avoid alcohol-based toners at all cost. We know it can be quite tempting to opt for products that seem to really be doing a bang up job in the skincare department. Many consumers love the feeling alcohol-based toners give their skin after use which is why they buy them. In a toner, alcohol is the ingredient that gives skin a taut or tight feeling as though the skin is now extremely clean. Nevertheless, is that what it is truly accomplishing?

Sorry to burst another beauty bubble, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Alcohol is an extremely drying element that has the ability to wreak havoc on your skin and cause oily skin to be more slick. Since the alcohol sucks up your skin’s precious moisture the skin then turns around and increases oil production in order to fix the problem. Therefore, if your goal is to be less oily avoiding ingredients that are very drying is the key.

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Beware of Water Temperatures For Beautiful Skin

Arianne Suggs November 24, 2015November 24, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: That dry skin you are experiencing can literally boil down to one thing… water. Not so much as the bonded hydrogen and oxygen itself, but the temperature of the liquid-y goodness. Many know the long hailed beauty tip to never wash or shower in hot water but do not really know why that is the case. What happens to the skin when exposed to hot water?

Hot water wrecks havoc by stripping your skin of natural oils thus leaving it parched and dry. This is true whether rinsing hands, showering or even simply splashing your face. Moreover, going a step further during the winter season the air is particularly dry so then by tacking on the habit of hot water use you are in for a season of really dry skin. That is so not cute by any means, shape or form. So then, how can you prevent this from happening? Instead of using hot water opt to rinse with warm or cooler temp water instead.