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February 2018 Favorites

Skin Care:

Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm

As with all Sunday Riley products, this is a luxurious product and certainly a bit of a splurge. Still, I think it’s well worth it! The smell is heavenly. Its a soft oil balm, but it has these gentle exfoliating particles in it (and I use the word particles because I really can’t pin it to any one ingredient, like sugar or beads. It’s unique.). The exfoliant in it is fairly gentle, but I find I can only use this about once a week- as I exfoliate chemically, too. This would not be your typical 1st cleanse in the evening, because I think it’s too good for that. You would want to use this as a second cleanse or a morning cleanse, so that your skin can retain the softness that this balm leaves on the skin.

Make P:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA ++++

Make P:rem sunscreens really are in a class of their own. They’re just great. This sunscreen is an all physical formula, with no added fragrance. I think it’s a good option for more sensitive skins. This doesn’t leave a white cast on me, which is impressive considering the high SPF/PA rating. Though it is a cream texture, I find this dries to a “matte with a glow” finish. Plus, it comes in a 70ml tube, which is a bit larger than the typical 50ml bottles of sunscreen on the market.

Bioderma Atoderm Levres Moisturizing Stick

The constant debate over what category to put lip balms in lol! This lip balm doesn’t have sparkle or color to it, so I figured skincare ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This lip balm is fantastic. It smells like raspberries! It’s lightweight, but it does NOT budge from the lips. Very comfortable and it leaves the lips moisturized.

Makeup:

MEMEBOX I’m Matte Lip Crayon in Natasha

I actually have a whole bunch of these lip crayons from back in the MEMEBOX days. This is a more moisturizing take on a lip crayon. It’s a pretty deep rosey red. The way I like to use these is by applying a layer of lip balm and then doing a gradient look on the lips. Always comes out well and it’s low effort/easy touchups.

Body:

Hum Nutrition Flatter Me

I didn’t know how much I needed this product until I had it! It’s a blend of digestive enzymes and it just makes the whole process of digestion much easier for me. TMI but I have IBS and this helps; anything that helps is worth it. If you’re interested in buying any Hum products, you can get $10 off your purchase with my referral code: 13EAEC

Lush Snow Fairy Sparkle Jar

I freaked out when I saw the sparkle jars from Lush’s Christmas collection last year. The container is made of oils and butters, much like their massage bars, and is designed to be used in the same way. Inside the container is body powder. I like the Snow Fairy scent (I like Twilight more, so I regret not getting that sparkle jar!), and this is like a Snow Fairy bomb on your body. You will reek of the stuff, which I love! And the sparkle level is through the roof. The dusting powder does its job. The container is so soft and melts into the skin. I looooove this product.

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Source:  https://www.purefiji.com/blog/drink-clear-glowing-skin/

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Some ideas to encourage you to drink more water! 

You probably know the health benefits of drinking water (it helps your kidneys, skin, brain, liver, muscles.. Every part of your body needs hydration!) but it can be hard to drink enough water if you don’t like the taste, if you’re used to the sweeter taste of soda or if you tend to not notice your body’s thirst signals.  

“I hate the taste of plain water!” 

Some ideas: 

- Add lemon juice

- Add sliced fruit 

- Add sliced cucumber 

- Add a splash of your favorite juice 

- Let it soak in flavor by adding sliced fruit in the evening and then put it in the fridge overnight to enjoy it in the morning 

- Mash berries in the bottom of the glass, then add water 

- Steep some fresh mint leaves in the water before drinking 

- Freeze clementine slices and use as ice cubes

- Make juice ice cubes and add to water 

“I miss the sweetness of soda!”

- Mix your favorite soda with water and use a little less soda each day to get used to it slowly 

- Make a plan to drink water to hydrate and soda for fun (for example allow yourself soda in the afternoon but drink water in the morning and at night) 

-  Many of the ideas above will also make the water taste sweeter, give it a try! 

- Follow each glass of soda with a glass of water

“I always forget it!” or “I rarely feel thirsty even if i didn’t drink much!”

- Set a reminder in your phone that reminds you each two hours

- Get one of the many free water reminder apps 

- Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go

- Try to get more in touch with your body! Set a reminder to ask yourself “How does my body feel right now?” each two hours. Is your mouth dry? Do you feel tired? Try to pay attention to these subtle signs. 

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Source:  https://theindianspot.com/turmeric-oil-night-serum/

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Be confident. Too many days are wasted comparing ourselves to others and wishing to be something or someone we aren’t. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses. It’s only when you accept everything you are - and aren’t - that you will truly succeed.

(via purplebuddhaquotes)

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All this melanin!!! 

‘Black Panther’ Cast photographed by Dennis Leupold for Essence Magazine March 2018 Issue.

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Coconut Oil is great for many uses!!

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This is a must try!!  It works well on natural hair too!! 

this is a product i’ve been using for a while, actually. (i picked it up from whole foods but it’s also available on amazon). i see so many rave reviews about this clay mask, but for me it doesn’t really do much other than make my skin baby soft. i will continue to experiment with how long i keep it on/how much vinegar i add/etc. to see if i can get better results. i currently mix a heaping spoonful with ~2 or 3 spoons of vinegar. i also highly recommend mixing it with apple cider vinegar instead of water, because it makes the paste very smooth (it smells pretty awful so beware!). for the price (~$8) and the quantity (1 lb!) this mask is a pretty good deal and does a fine of softening my skin. it just doesn’t affect my acne 😡 !! if you have tips for how to use this clay mask, please let me know!

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Source: http://uses-and-benefits.com/apple-cider-vinegar/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits-for-skin/

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Source:  http://theindianspot.com/ways-to-eat-water/

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The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.

Audrey Hepburn

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