Skin Hydrating Tips for Winter Weather

Here are two quick tips to keep you skin glowing all winter long:

Use a satin or silk pillow case at night; these fabrics won't suck moisture out of you hair and skin while you sleep, whereas cotton will.

Wash the day off your face every night, and apply a vitamin e capsule to your skin.  Vitamin e capsules contain vitamin e (duh), which skin loves, and being fat-soluble, adds suppleness. Also, the glycerin contained inside is a humectant, meaning it pulls moisture from the surrounding air to your skin.  If it hasn't all soaked in upon waking, simply wash off the excess and use your favorite moisture-rich, sunscreen/block-containing facial lotion.

Stay hydrated!

Make Your Own Makeup Brush Holder!

Make Your Own Brush Holder!

I got this idea while at Sephora, looking for makeup brushes.  It's a quick way to store brushes in-between uses.  It's fun to make, decorative, and customizable!

You will need:

-A jar/container of your choice.  The supplies I chose are to match my beach-themed bathroom.
-Jewels, beads, sand, rocks, rice, beans, or any other pellet-like filler to hold the brushes upright in.  Be mindful of the material you use, you do not want it to scratch your brushes.
-Brushes!  Or...any other thing that's convenient to store in this way.

Directions:
Get creative!  Fill the container in the pattern of your choosing, to your desired height, and place brushes, handle-down, inside:

Ta Da!

Always remember: when you clean your brushes, dry them on a towel laying flat, not upright.  Drying them upright can lead to water damage.

Enjoy playing with your new toy!

Homemade Avocado Buttermilk Conditioner

Homemade Avocado Buttermilk Conditioner

Keep your hair and skin well conditioned, moisturized, and strong with this homemade recipe.  This goop can be used either as a deep conditioner or a facial masque:

1 ripe or overripe avocado

1/3 cup Buttermilk

2 tablespoons Honey

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cold Pressed

2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

5 Vitamin E capsules

5-10 drops essential oil of your choice (optional- I don't use it, but I may start...I find the smell of Buttermilk offensive)

Dash Ground Cinnamon

If this is not the ideal consistency for you, keep adding ingredients until it is achieved.

Directions for hair conditioner:  Gently apply to hair in sections, from root to tip.  Gently apply to entire hair line, and add extra on tips.  Leave on for a minimum of 30 minutes.  May be left on overnight.  It may be necessary to pin hair up in a gentle hair claw, or place a plastic cap on head.  Once you are ready, rinse hair thoroughly.  Wash hair with a gentle shampoo and condition as normal.  Let air dry. Store any unused portion in the refrigerator.

Directions for skin masque:  Gently apply to clean skin (great for face, neck, chest, elbows, knees, underarms, bikini zone, legs...all your skin!).  Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes.  20-30 minutes is great.  Make sure to apply a decent layer.  Rinse off when ready.  Cleansing is optional afterward, depending on your skin type.  Refrigerate any unused portion.

Enjoy!

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