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Cover Up Your Dark Under Eye Circles

Dark circles are often hereditary, which can be a drag because it means there's no real way to prevent them (darn genetics!). But luckily for those of us who suffer from the dreaded discoloration, there are ways to treat and cover up dark under eye circles.

Why would you spend hundreds of dollars on cosmetic products that promise to rid your skin of acne, pimples and blackheads, when they don’t even work? There are literally thousands of acne related products out there on the market, but none of them actually work the way they’re supposed to! And trust me when I say I have tried countless creams, gels, washes and masks from the most expensive to the cheapest and in the end…they’re all the same.

I'm sure most of you heard of the favorable and inexpensive facial scrub, St. Ives Apricot scrub which usually costs about less than $4.00 at most drugstores. The scrub is a great cleanser to rid dead skin cells to bring out newer skin. In search of other products to exfoliate my skin, I made a recent visit to Bath and Body Works and discovered a new facial scrub, Pure Simplicity Tomato Face Scrub. The 4oz. bottle is Not the cheapest scrub compared to St. Ives. It cost me $18.00. A huge comparison compared to St. Ives but semi-worth the exertion. The scrub is a gentle foaming scrub that helps tone, polish and smooth all skin types. I walked a way with my new purchase feeling almost positive that it was a good buy due to the benefits of tomatoes.

Do you want to have healthy glowing skin without paying for expensive face products? Just go to your fridge and pull out an egg. This is particularly good for oily skin. Using this facial on oily skin, you'll noticed an immediate reduction in oils. The egg white draws the oils out, while the egg yolk moisturizes. You will want to do both parts of this one if you have oily skin. This also works very well for firming the skin.

Did You Stay in the Sun Too Long

By now, everyone’s heard or read about the unsafe effects that the sun or the tanning bed can have on your skin. Basically, a tanned complexion is now looked at as unhealthy skin. But, that doesn’t mean you still can’t get a little color. First off, take into consideration your complexion. If you’re pale, white, pasty, whatever…the sun is probably not your friend. If you tan easily (meaning you darken, not redden), then it’s okay to stay in the sun for no more than 20 minutes at a time. But what do you do when you overstay your welcome in the sun, and come out looking beet red? 1. Get out of the sun. If you see you’ve turned red or stayed in the sun for too long of a time, get inside. Start by applying cool Aloe Vera gel all over your body. It feels incredible on your skin. I keep mine in the fridge so that when I slather it on, it instantly cools my skin and feels refreshing.

Eyebrow Threading

So a few weeks ago I went to get my eyebrows threaded and I must say I was pleasantly surprised! I usually just pluck my own eyebrows because I hate waiting in between..the strays just drive me crazy, but I thought I’d give it a shot anyways.

Tea Tree Oil

I’m sure you guys have heard about tea tree oil and its amazing properties before, but I decided to take on a tea tree oil challenge to see how great it really is and if it actually lives up to its hype or not!

5 Healthy Skin Rules

#1. Wash Off Your Makeup

5 Healthy Skin Rules

Our skin goes through so much on a day to day basis including environmental pollution, harmful UV rays, smoke, oily makeup, and many more. These all take a dire effect on your skin either making it dry, break out, or age faster,and that’s why we need to take care of our skin pronto! Here are 5 golden healthy skin rules you should really live by!
#1. Wash Off Your Makeup

Never go to bed before at least removing your makeup. If you’re super tired, just grab a makeup removing towelette and wipe your face with it. But always remember to thoroughly remove your makeup before hitting the sack!
#2. Protect Your Skin

Before heading out the door, makeup sure your moisturizer or foundation has at least an SPF 30. Even if it’s cold outside, the sun is still powerful enough to wreak havoc on your skin.
#3. Keep Your Skin Healthy

One of the best things you can do for your skin is to take Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and will help clear away those pesky zits as well as keep your skin looking fresh and young. Take a maximum of 2000 iu of Vitamin C a day.
#4. Exfoliate

Exfoliating is very important because it sloughs off the dead skin cells that build up on your face. Either use a gentle, daily exfoliating wash or do an exfoliating treatment once a week.
#5. Keep Hydrated

Last but not least, drink lots and lots of water! If you’re not a water fan, make sure you keep your skin hydrated by eating plenty of water-rich fruits such as watermelon.

Apply Self-Tanner

Self-tanner can be a little tricky to use, but it sure beats the risks of tanning beds. So instead of frying your skin or take the risk of getting melanoma, it’s best to just use self-tanner and get a beautiful, healthy glow. Unfortunately, self-tanner isn’t so easy to apply since it can leave streaks, look too orange, or just flake after a few days. But follow these tips step-by-step and I’ll guarantee you’ll have a beautiful glowing tan in less than a week!

Benefits of Aloe Vera

Having Aloe Vera in your home is about as important as having rubbing alcohol or band-aids. Aloe Vera has tons of beneficial uses, especially when it comes to beauty. Acting as not only an after-burn treatment, Aloe Vera can help you with numerous beauty conundrums that you never thought it could.

To Get a Beautiful Complexion

Beautiful, flawless skin doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes work, perseverance, and most of all, patience. Here are 7 ways to get beautiful skin…keep these up and within a few weeks you’ll have amazing skin.

Easy Ways to Get Rid of a Pimple

Pimples…they come at the best of times, don’t you think so? Usually when you have a big event coming up, or you’re sleeping over at your man’s and you wake up with some rather unflattering red bumps. In either case, pimples are a nuisance and we need to put a stop to them NOW! Can you tell I’m enraged? I woke up this morning to a nice surprise on my face, but, thankfully I have my tools ready! Here are 5 ways to get rid of a pesky pimple…stat!

1. Benzyol Peroxide