My Nightly Routine

I hate the winter months because my skin is always so blah and I always get sick which definitely doesn't help. I just bought a new face wash (I like to switch it up sometimes) and it seems as if my face feels a lot better and fresher when I do this. I tend to buy cheaper face washes and spend more money on toners and creams.

 

Yes to carrots: here

I have tried other "yes to" skin care items and I really like this one the best. The "yes to berries" are great for anti-aging, the "yes to tomatoes" are good for acne. However, the carrots makes my skin feel great and refreshed and it actually smells good.

 

Arcona toner pads: here

Arcona is a great skin care line! These toner pads smell really good and minimize the appearance of pores. It also clears up blemishes and has vitamins. I used to never use toner but I'm glad I started and I wish I had been using it earlier.

 

Arcona eye dew: here

This product is the only product of this kind that actually works! I use it every night around my eyes AND every morning before I put on my makeup. It moisturizes the skin around your eyes and is an anti-aging product.

Olay micro sculpting: here

I have always had super oily skin and a lot of people think that you shouldn't use moisturizer or creams if your skin is oily. This serum is super moisturizing without being oily and it is good to keep your face moisturized no matter what your skin type. For people without oily skin there are other options such as this, this, or this.



BB Creams

I know a lot of people use BB creams but I had yet to jump on the bandwagon. I started to research different types of BB creams and what they do. I found out that there are so many different brands which is a little overwhelming What I found out:

BB= beauty balm.

Basically, it started in Asia and became popular and now it is super popular in the US.

I have always believed foundation to not be particularly good for your skin unless it is mineral based. However, BB creams actually have antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients as well as SPF. This means it nourishes and protects your face throughout the day. What I love about BB creams (other than what I previously stated) is that it also gives you coverage without feeling like you are wearing foundation.

The first one I bought is the Garnier BB Cream and it was really great. I NEED to wear foundation. I feel naked if I don't have it on and I like, not only coverage, but evenness . I also hate those "lightweight" foundations because I don't feel like it gives me enough coverage.

Here are 6 different BB Creams that I have great reviews and that fit different budgets.

 L'Oreal

 Garnier

 Maybelline

 Dr. Jart+

 Too Faced

Smashbox



Nail Polish Giveaway

My three favorite holiday nail colors from O.P.I! The deep red is "Skyfall", the blue is "Russian Navy Suede" and the cream is "Second Honeymoon". I will be giving away three of your favorite O.P.I nail colors that you love for the holidays. All you have to do is follow my blog and comment your top three favorite colors from O.P.I!

 

 

 



Banana Peet Teeth Whitening

I swear this really works! Just rub the inside of the peel on your teeth and let sit for five minutes then rinse off. After a few times I really noticed a difference!

Milk Bath

ingredients:

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup corn starch

1/4 cup baking soda 

any essential oil mixture

directions: 

1. Combine ingredients in a dark bowl and whisk ingredients together until there are no bumps. (if you used a jar it says to put cap on and shake until bumps are gone)

2. Add essential oils. I used about 15 drops total (I did lavender and lemon).. you can do more or less, it wont make a difference! If you used a bowl you will now cover it in foil. If you used a jar, keep the lid on.

3. Put in a cool dark place for roughly 24 hours. 

4. Fill up bath about 3/4 of the way you usually do and add mixture!

Greek Beauty Secrets

1. HEALTHY FOOD

Wide variety of seafood, fresh fruit and veggies isn’t just one of those exclusively Greek beauty secrets but a lifestyle you can adopt as well, even if you’re not living close to the sea. Naturally and optimally balanced omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids as well as all those vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables will feed your skin from the inside, helping your body cope with many outside interferences and even develop a better tolerance to sun.

2. OLIVE OIL

Used in hair care, skin care, mixed with sugar or salt as an exfoliant, olive oil used to be one of the best kept ancient beauty secrets! Luckily, the cat is out of the bag now and we’re all pretty much familiar with the nurturing properties of this fantastic oil. Massage it into your hair for instant repair and softness or rub it into your dry skin in case you want a natural moisturizer!

3. HONEY

Mixed with olive oil, milk, various herbs or used alone, honey was and still is one of the most miraculous natural things you can put on your face or body. But can you believe this was one of the basic beauty tips even in ancient times? Yup, honey certainly has a long history of cosmetic usage and if you’re interested to know why apply some of it on your face right now and watch asyour skin develops that natural glow and heavenly softness after this natural yet potent mask!

4. HERBAL INFUSIONS

Next on my list of awesome ancient Greek beauty secrets are herbal infusions, something I wrote about myself before in hopes some of you ladies would like to try a few alternative, natural hair care mixtures. Greeks made their own mixtures by seeping herbs and flowers in vinegar and oil, mixing them with beeswax as well to create pomades used for face and body.

5. YOGURT

There are many ways to use this tasty thing and by that I don’t mean just mixing it with fresh fruit, honey and nuts for a fantastic light sweet! And as great as this recipe sounds, that’s not one of those beauty tips I wanted to share with you today. Well, it is… you’re just not supposed to eat it! Greek yogurt is actually great for skin- it moisturizes, soothes, nurtures it and can even provide relief against sun burns so the next time you want a totally natural mask, do experiment with it and either use it alone or add some honey, olive oil or some of your favorite herbs!

6. OLIVES

In case you love them in your salads or Mediterranean dishes, you’ll probably have a hard time sacrificing a few to use in skin care but do it anyways and you’ll find out exactly why olives are considered one of the best ancient beauty secrets! Due to their high mineral content, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties as well as many other extremely beneficial qualities (including the ability to erase wrinkles) these tasty little treats can be used as a wonderful, rejuvenating, highly nurturing skincare treatment.

7. SEA SALT

Both ancient Greek and ancient Egyptians loved the exfoliating properties of sea salt and the way it leaves their rough, sun exposed skin soft and glowing but since this post is all about Greek beauty secrets, I’ll have to put the Egyptians aside for a moment and focus on telling you all about this natural exfoliating method Greeks used. Mix it with olive oil to get a moisturizing natural peel or use alone to remove dirt, dead cells and blackheads following up with some of the wonderfully nurturing treatments described above.

Source:Greek Beauty Secrets