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Hello everyone! I've been using baking soda to exfoliate my skin for years, in fact  Scrub your face with sodium bicarbonate!   was one of my first blog posts back in May, 2011!  Today I want to give you a simple DIY recipe for homemade microdermabrasion using baking soda.  Let's get started! Ingredients: 1 tsp baking soda - R ead more:  Baking soda beauty tips! � tsp of raw honey - Read more:  The amazing beauty benefits of honey rosewater -  Read more:   Beauty uses of rose water 1 drop tea tree essential oil - (anti-bacterial, prevents breakouts, and soothes irritation) Method: Mix baking soda and raw honey in a small container (or you can use coconut oil instead).  Combine to form a paste-like consistency and add one drop of tea tree oil . How to use: Wash your face with warm (not hot) water to open up the pores. Apply the mixture to your face and neck.   Use  your  fingertips to  massage  gently but firmly i...

Hello everyone! Today is the first day of SPRING  and it's  officially   spring cleaning season! Spring cleaning  is the practice of thoroughly  cleaning   a house in the springtime.  However, y ou don�t have to stop with cleaning your house; your skin care regimen needs some spring cleaning too. 1.  Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to clean out old beauty products.   Old products can  harbour  bacteria and lose their effectiveness. Check the dates on your products and toss the following: Anything past the expiration date Products that have changed consistency, colour , or smell Mascara tubes older than three months Dry products Old make-up brushes and sponges Anything with an SPF older than one year  2.  Spring is a good time for deep exfoliation.  Here are three DIY exfoliation recipes that will leave your skin ready for dresses and sandals: Nourishing body scrub Yummy facial scrub Simple hand/body scrub 3...

Hello everyone! Let's make one thing clear, pore size is determined mainly by our genes.  Pores may also become larger with age or excessive sun exposure.  However, pores can definitely appear larger and more noticeable when they become clogged with dirt, oil and dead skin cells.  An effective cleansing and exfoliation regimen is   essential to keep pores clean and minimizing their appearance. The most effective approach in minimizing pores is by keeping them clean and clear at all times.   Check out these blog posts to learn more/view additional   DIY beauty recipes to help you cleans and minimize your pores.  The beauty benefits of ice The holy grail of toners! DIY: Deep cleansing pore strips DIY: Enzyme peel mask Scrub your face with sodium bicarbonate! Baking soda beauty tips! Lemons for clear skin The amazing beauty benefits of honey Banana peel skincare?! Also , check out the i nfographic below:   The ultimate steps to cleans...