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Hello everyone! As I told you in previous posts, essential oils can promote healthy hair and scalp.  In fact, I put  tea tree oil in my shampoo to prevent itchy scalp .  But did you know that you can also use essential oils to help promote healthy eyelash hair growth ?  Here's how... All you have to do is put one drop of 100% pure lavender essential oil in your mascara tube right when you open it for the first time.  One tiny drop of essential oil is enough.  Then you just apply as usual. Just 1 drop of pure lavender oil: extends the life of your mascara kills mites and bacteria promotes lash growth strengthens your lashes + it smells amazing! Notes:  Some people claim to have had issues with some kinds of mascara but it has worked well with the mascara brands that I use.    Only use 100% pure lavender essential oil; no added ingredients! I�d love to hear from those of you who have tried this!  Has lavender oil made your lashes longe...

Hello everyone! I've posted about the many benefits of  lavender essential oil  before, and today I want to elaborate more on the subject.  Keep on reading to find out 12 amazing uses for lavender oil... Acne Take a drop of pure lavender essential oil and apply to acne or pimples.  It should heal within 2-3 days.   Also read:  Treating acne with lavender oil    A migraine headache Mix 3-5 drops of pure lavender essential oil with 1 teaspoon carrier oil (coconut, almond or jojoba) and rub it on the affected area.   Also read:  An introduction to aromatherapy     Insomnia Sprinkle a few drops of pure lavender oil on your pillow, a tissue or handkerchief.  You can also inhale its aroma straight from the bottle before going to sleep.  It also eases anxiety and makes you feel more relaxed.   Also read:  Colouring: The secret to de-stress   Air freshener  Fill a spray bottle with...

Hello everyone! I've been using essential oils for a very long time, ever since I fell in love with aromatherapy about 20 years ago.  I always have oil burners, scented candle and reed diffusers around the house and I also use essential oils regularly in my skincare routine.  For those of you who might not know; aromatherapy  is the practice of using essential plant oils for healing body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy can be performed in several ways, namely: Diffusing a combination of essential oils into the air (or just one single oil) Inhaling oils through the nostrils directly off of a cloth or from the bottle Receiving massage therapy utilizing oils Soaking in an oil-infused bath Rubbing oils directly onto the skin ( diluted with a carrier oil, such as almond, jojoba or coconut oil ) Each essential oil delivers different benefits , some of which include: calming, awakening, energizing, easing pain and more. Aromatherapy can be used to treat a spe...

Hello everyone! As many of you may already know, I struggled with acne for years.  I have spent a lot of time looking for ways to clear up my acne.   What eventually helped me clear my skin was a clean, vegan diet and using natural, homemade skincare products .   However, I'm still dealing with  acne scars on my face.   Before I became vegan, I used honey and yogurt (like my  DIY: Greek yoghurt, oatmeal and honey facial mask   and my   DIY: Micro-dermabrasion paste )  to help fade acne scars and both ingredients work really well, but now I'm only using   plant-based ingredients .   Today I want to share the  all-natural , vegan facial serum I'm currently using.  If you have any form of hyperpigmentation   on your skin,   you are going to love this DIY ! Ingredients: 1 tbs sweet almond oil  2 drops of lemon essential oil 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil  Sweet almond oil  is a wonderf...

Hello everyone! I haven't written a favourites post   in a while, almost 6   months   to be exact, oops!  This was my last favourites post:  End of summer favourites , back in September 2016.  But I have been trying out and loving some new things recently so  today I want to share my current   beauty essentials .  I'm a bsolutely obsessed with the four beauty products I mention below,  these are all great products that also happen to be very affordable!  Check them out...   Denman Scalp Massage Brush I use this brush in the shower to massage my scalp with the soft plastic pins while shampooing and to detangle my hair while conditioning.  I also use it to distribute my leave-in products evenly.  I even use this scalp massager when I colour my hair to make sure I remove any hair dye from my scalp.   Cien All-In-One BB Cream  (light) This product aims to correct imperfections, even ...

Hello everyone! Mother's Day is just around the corner and there's no way you can repay your mum for caring for you and raising you.  However, these gifts will at least show her how much you appreciate her, whatever type of woman she is.  The gifts I selected vary in price (from $12.99 to $265), so I'm positive you'll find the perfect gift in your price range. Shop here: I hope you find this post helpful.  Have a great day!   

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! Do you have plans for a romantic day this Valentine's Day ?  All you need to be irresistible are 3 things; sexy skin, kissing lips and a sultry scent!  Check out the tips below... Sexy skin: Soft - use shea butter lotion for touchable skin Glow - try tanning a few days before to get a healthy glow Kissin' lips:  What's your shine level? Glass - daytime lunch Sheen - dinner and a movie Matte - dancing and drinks Stain - five course meal Sultry scents: Rose - elegant, classic, floral Jasmine - smoldering, exotic, romantic Ylang Ylang - seductive, erotic, alluring Vanilla - warm, homey, calming Via Beauty Bridge Enjoy Valentine's Day,    whether you ' re in a relationship or not!

Hello everyone! If you suffer from   acne , you've probably tried hundreds of  treatments  (both internal and external).   If you have tried everything, and your  acne  still persists, it can be quite maddening.  However, just because you have tried all the  conventional treatments  does not mean you have tried every possible remedy.  Find out the   weirdest treatments  in this infographic: Via  Collect Infographics I would never, ever try the first three "treatments" mentioned in the infographic.  Which treatments would you not be willing to try?  What's the weirdest acne treatment you have ever tried?  Leave a comment and let me know!  

Hello everyone and  Happy New Year's Eve! Each new year brings a new set of resolutions .  But whether or not you stick to them is up to you!  Fortunately, for beauty-related aspirations -  help is on its way.  Creating a perfect beauty routine is not easy.     Your 90 Day Beauty Calendar  details some things you can incorporate into your lifestyle; from daily, weekly, fortnightly, to monthly practices.    If you think your current beauty regimen needs some alteration for the new year, this guide by   Holland& Barrett  will certainly help. Do you need to update your beauty routine for 2016?  

Hello everyone! It seems like there are infinite gift ideas for the women in our lives; our mothers, girlfriends, etc., but when it comes to the guys, gifting can be a little bit complicated.  To help make your shopping less nerve-racking, I've put together a list of 10   s kin care gift ideas   that will be perfect for your dad, brother, boyfriend, etc.  Check out my picks below : Holiday gift guide | Skincare products for him 1.  Jack Black The Balm Squad Gift Set � Jack Black � $25 2.  Perry Ellis Citron Gift Set � Perry Ellis � $70 3.  Kiehl's Since 1851 Men's Must-Have Gift Set, Costello Tagliapietra Limited Edition � $39 4.  Boucheron Jaipur Homme Set - Limited Edition � Boucheron � $130 5.  Lab Series Skincare for Men MAX LS Deluxe Trio Gift Set � $120 6.  Jack Black Core Collection Gift Pack � Jack Black � $52 7.  MANKIND Kenneth Cole Gift Set � Kenneth Cole � $76 8.  Shiseido Revitalizing Regimen for Men Gift Set � Sh...

Hello everyone! As I told you many times before, I suffer from mild acne.   Acne Vulgaris -  A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.   Acne is  the most common skin condition  in the Western world.  Aside from Acne Vulgaris, did you know that Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Melasma, Plaque Psoriasis, and Rosacea are all very common adult skin conditions?   They can be embarrassing and irritating at times, however, they are all manageable. Check out the infographic below that details these  five common adult skincare issues , their  causes  and how to  treat them . Eczema -  A general term that describes inflammation of the skin. Seborrheic Dermatitis -  A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. Melasma -  A condition in which brown patches appear on the face. Plaque Psoriasis -  A condition in which skin c...