Today I wanted to talk about mineral makeup. Minerals are generally mined in the Earth's crust which means they are naturally occurring. The minerals are crushed into micro-particles and are added to things like creams, powders, and liquids. The main minerals used in makeup are zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, and mica.
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Mixing the mineral foundations together is a good idea if you fall between two shades. Sheer Cover also has mineral eyeshadow, as do other brands. Just so you know...I am not being paid to promote this product. The reason I thought I should mention this brand to you is because I personally have used it and I think the convenience is great for people who lead busy lives and they also have great options for every skin type.
Mineral makeup is not harsh on your skin and wont clog your pores. If you have acne prone skin then I recommend trying a mineral product because it shouldn't aggravate your skin or cause an flare-ups. The zinc oxide has an anti-inflammatory property and is good for sensitive skin that has recently been through cosmetic procedures or skin peels. Even though products containing minerals say that they have an SPF for sun protection you should still use a sunscreen before you apply it.
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Warm weather is finally here and with that comes bare feet and flip flops! So I've been blogging about makeup and skin care for your face but we need to discuss heels. No not high heels (which you can never have too many of) the heels of your feet. Face it...we all get calloused heels and they never look good when you want to wear flip flops. Many people use a pumice stone, which is totally fine, but it doesn't make your skin as smooth as you want it.
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There are a few ways to use a pumice stone and one is to soak your feet in warm water for a few minutes and use lotion with the pumice stone. The other is a great way that I have tried with amazing results and all you need is: 2 cups warm water, 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup of Listerine (or any similar store brand).
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Let your feet soak for about 15-25 minutes or longer for more calloused heels. You can add more of these ingredients depending on how large the bowl or bucket you are using is.
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After soaking your feet for around half an hour you should use the pumice stone on your heels to remove the calloused skin.
Since you're already taking care of your heels you can take care of your nails while you're at it! When you paint your nails they sometimes get stained or yellowed over time. Time to search in your place again for some DIY ingredients. This time you will need baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix the two together until they form a paste.
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Rub the paste on your toe/hand nails and wait for one to two minutes. Wash the paste off and use your favorite hand lotion. Be careful with hydrogen peroxide because it will stain/bleach your skin so just make sure to wash your skin with soap and water. If you have an allergy to hydrogen peroxide you can use lemons to whiten your nails! Just cut up the lemons and squeeze the juice into a bowl of warm water and let your nails soak for a few minutes. Wash your hands and apply your favorite lotion. Let me know if you try any of these DIY beauty tips, if they worked, or if you use a different one that works just as good! :)
Spring is finally here and that means sunny days and flyaways. Warm weather always makes your hair frizzy and flat (or maybe it's just mine :P). I have found a few DIY hair care treatments that are super easy to make (hint: most of them use a single ingredient!). Check your kitchen for few items before we get started:
avocado
honey or olive oil
eggs
sour cream or plain yogurt
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Eggs can be used for all hair types! This may sound weird but eggs are actually a great conditioner for your hair. You can use the entire egg as a conditioner or separate it. When you separate the egg yolk and the egg white they tend to do different things for your hair. The yolk is great for moisturizing dry, brittle hair whereas the egg white is good for treating oily hair. Whichever way you decide to use an egg just be sure to leave it in for about twenty minutes and rinse it with cold water or else the egg will start to cook (gross!). Once all of the egg is washed out you will need to shampoo your hair. When using the whole egg you should do this treatment once a month and the egg white treatment can be done every two weeks.
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For frizzy hair try mashing up an avocado, apply it to damp hair, let it sit for fifteen to twenty minutes, and shampoo it out. You can add more moisturizers to this by combining the avocado with a tablespoon of sour cream, mayo, plain yogurt, or egg yolks (sounds like a hair dip lol). This hair treatment can be used every two weeks.
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Since Spring is here I'm sure many of you will be spending time outside and hopefully will be using sunscreen on your skin. Did you also know that your hair needs protection from the Sun? Honey can protect the hair by locking in moisture. Use about half a cup, massage the honey onto damp hair, let it sit for twenty minutes, and rinse with warm water. To help loosen the honey, and make it easier to get out of your hair, add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture. If your hair is extremely sun-damaged try adding one to two tablespoons of avocado or egg yolk because it will repair the keratin protein bonds which UV rays cling to. Use this treatment once a month.