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Hellooo loverlies
Okay, so I decided to change the look of my site (of course, I'd rather have it more personalized, but I have yet to learn how to do HTML coding and all that.. hehe) and wanted to make it a bit more personal so that I can blog more without making so many "professional" looking reviews.
I don't know, should I keep making them professional looking, or make it more personal and whatnot? :/

So, from now on, I'll make my posts more personal, with fun and random stuff, and make up, skin care, all that stuff :3

Meow, hello there.

DIY - Green Tea Facial Scrub

Green Tea

I've always been a green tea obsessor for the longest time, and recently found out about the many benefits that it provides. It has many wonderful properties and can truly be called the elixir of health.  Can you think of any other food or drink that provides anti-oxidants to remove free radicals, prevent cancers, burn fat, and even prevent tooth decay? Since it can do this when you drink it, it makes you wonder what it can do to your skin!

Green tea has been used as medicine in China for over 4,000 years. Although 75% of Chinese men are smokers, the risk of cancer is reduced by nearly 67%.

This scrub will help soften, smooth, and detoxify your skin. The sugar will help exfoliate it, making it more radiant and speed up cell turnover. Since sugar produces glycolic acid, a type of alphy hydroxy acid (AHA), it is a natural exfoliant. Green tea contains a lot of antioxidants, which will prevent free radicals and detoxify your skin. It will protect, repair, and improve your skin from its soothing and firming effects.

Let's gather our ingredients for our scrub now, shall we?

• Green tea (loose leaves or a tea bag)
• Sugar
• Boiling water
• Optional: honey/baby oil (moisturize), lemon (cleanse/brighten), yogurt (soothe)

Time to make our scrub

1. Steep your green tea in boiling water, but not a full cup because we want it to be as saturated as possible. One third of a cup is fine.
2. Steep until the water is very saturated in green tea, and until it is lukewarm.
3. Scoop out 2 tbsp of sugar into a bowl. Then, using the same spoon, use it to put in 1 tbsp of the green tea onto the sugar.
4. Swirl the sugar and green tea mixture slowly, but not too much or the sugar will dissolve. We want to keep the sandy texture for exfoliating.
5. Next, scoop out one more tbsp of sugar, and swirl.
6. Lastly, you can use any of the optional ingredients to enhance your scrub.

Make your skin happy!

1.  Use this scrub as you would with any other, but it's a good idea to use a cotton pad to apply onto your face first.
2. When doing so, don't rub harshly, pressure isn't needed.
3. After applying it, use your fingers and move it in circular motions without any pressure to exfoliate.
4. Rinse, and now your skin will feel smooth and look fresher.

I hope you will enjoy using this scrub, remember that the best accessory anyone can have, is confidence and a smile : )

Acne won't go away?

I was looking up a way to banish acne, and I found this to be the most promising and thorough answer there was. Of course, what you consume will affect you more than any skin product, but sometimes, we don't have the best of habits.
*writes note to self*


I did not write any of this, but I thought it would be helping to me, and to anyone to read this because I think this information should be considered.

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D.
"What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D.
"Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin." 

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Juice Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body. 

Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Colon Cleansing is the main step. Must remove the toxins from the colon, so the toxins dont get in the blood and cause illness and disease. 

Natural Cures

1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot & spinach, celery & watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne. 
2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.
3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful. 
4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night. 
5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds.

(source: Yahoo answers)

Grad Photo Makeup - A little favour

Before

After

A natural look for grad pictures. It's still you, but enhanced :)
I did this for my friend who already had clear skin. In pictures, it doesn't show a significant difference, but because of the lighting, it does not reveal shadows and her freckles. Since she had natural blush, I decided to leave it so it is as natural as it can be. 

Products used:

• Physician's Formula - Mineral Corrector (Translucent)
• bareMinerals foundation (W13) and mineral veil
• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• MAC eyeshadow - Chill
• Grey & silver eyeshadow 
• Kiss Me Heroine Mascara
• Gosh "Touch Up" concealer (1)
• Kiss My Face "Sheer Organic Shimmer" (Ruby)
• Kiss My Face "Sheer Organic Shine" (Ruby)

Skin Care Routine - The Basics

Introduction

This is gonna be the most BASIC skin care routine I’ll ever post up.

For in depth information and specifics, feel free to ask :)

The flawless skin everyone wishes to achieve is really simple.

Although I’m only going to explain the skin care routine, take note that your dietwill affect your skin as well. Eat many dark green veggies, keep a balanced diet, and trust me on this, fish oil really helps. It’s not as gross as it sounds. Plus, fish oil promotes great looking skin & hair, healthy heart, healthy joints, eye & nervous system development, and improve learning. Drinking water will also help a lot. It flushes out the toxins in your body, promoting brighter and cleaner skin.

Skin care routine

Cleanse - Use a cleanser that it suitable for your skin type (dry, oily, or combination). Gels are usually recommended for oily & combination skin, whereas a cream cleanser would be best suited for dry skin. Always, alwayscleanse your skin completely of makeup before you go to bed. Pat dry the skin after wards.

Exfoliate - Exfoliate at least once to twice a week, unless you’re using one of those gentle daily exfoliators. This will slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote better skin renewal. Exfoliating is essential to prevent dead skin cells from clogging your pores, and from overproduction of sebum. This is the most common way that pimples/acne is formed. Pat dry the skin after wards.

Tone - A toner suitable for your skin type and needs should be applied after you have dried your skin from cleansing. Probably the most simple step in the routine.

Moisturize - Moisturize your skin afterwards, no matter what kind of skin you have, even if you’re oily. If you do not moisturize your skin, it would become even more oilier because the skin is lacking its moisture, therefore producing more sebum. Find a moisturizer that is specialized for your skin type, then life would be alot easier. Never go for those one-size-fits-all products. Those are just clever ways to lure you in. 

Protection from the sun - Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you should take, especially if you go out often. UVA & UVB rays will kill your skin cells (tanned skin is just dead skin), and causes wrinkles to appear faster. Although most people want to become tanner, going to a tanning salon is literally asking for cancer. Many sunscreens for the face is specially developed to be oil-free, and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. If sunscreen isn’t for you, wear a hat that covers your face well. 

That’s basically it. 

Some of you may have prescribed products that are specialized for your needs, but your dermatologist/pharmacist should be able to advise on how and when to use it in your daily skin routine. 

I hoped this has helped :)
Questions & comments are most welcome~ 

Laneige - Snow Crystal Dual Foundation

A really cute foundation and concealer in travel-friendly packaging.
A product that I’ve been wanting to try, but hesitant because of the price.
The reviews that I’ve seen for this seem to be fairly good though, averaged to 4.3/5. 

Hmmmm…