Lip Love

While the eyes are the mirror to the soul, it is the lips that help two souls make a connection. Soft, kissable lips help set the mood for romance. It is thus important that we take proper care of the lips. Here are a few tips how:

1. Hydrate. Lips dry out faster than the skin in our face and body. Drink lots of water to keep it hydrated.

2. Exfoliate. Gently scrub your lips with a soft toothbrush once a week to take out the dead skin cells on your lips.

3. Moisturize and protect. Apply lip balm as needed to seal moisture in your lips. Choose one with sun protection to combat the harsh effects of sun exposure.

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Fruity Facial Mask

A mix of orange and yogurt provides a relaxing and refreshing facial mask on those oh-so-sluggish moments. Yogurt cleanses and nourishes the skin, while oranges are full of Vitamin C and AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that help reduce wrinkles and give skin a healthy glow.

Ingredients:
1 tsp plain yogurt
juice of 1/4 of an orange

Stir to mix yogurt and orange juice. Dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. Leave on for five minutes then rinse.

Enjoy!

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Olive Oil & Beauty

I love olive oil. Aside from the fact that it's good for your cooking, it's also one of the best home remedies for your skin and hair.

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. It is easily absorbed by the skin, and it's non-comedogenic so you wouldn't have to worry about clogging your pores.

Here are some ways you can use it in your beauty regimen:

Moisturizing

Apply olive oil on your skin after bathing. Pay special attention to the elbows, knees, hands, and feet, which are more prone to dryness.

Extra dry feet and hands? Apply olive oil right before bedtime, wear socks and gloves, and leave them overnight.

Hair Care

Warm olive oil in a pot for a minute and massage it onto your hair and scalp. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes with your hair covered in a shower cap. Shampoo your hair as usual. This treatment helps not just to moisturize your hair, but also to prevent split ends and dandruff.

On a daily basis, olive oil can be used as a leave-in conditioner. Depending on your hair length, put 1-3 drops on your palm, rub your hands together, the apply it on your hair.

Exfoliation

Mix olive oil and brown sugar. Apply it on your face or on any part of your body you'd like to exfoliate. Remember to scrub gently, especially if you're using it to exfoliate sensitive areas.

Massage

Use olive oil when you get a massage. I personally prefer this over coconut oil because of its scent and non-comedogenic properties. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to enhance your massage experience.

Make up Remover

Apply a few drops of olive oil on a cotton ball and remove make up before washing your face with a cleanser.

Lip Care

Put a drop of olive oil on your finger and dab it on your lips to soothe dry, chapped lips.

Nail Care

Soak nails in a cup of warm olive oil for a few minutes to strengthen weak nails and soften cuticles.

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Lip Licking: Did you know that...

Licking your lips frequently can cause dryness and chapping? If you think that licking your lips can help hydrate them, think again. Saliva can leave your lips even drier. It would be best to apply a lip balm as frequently as needed.

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Pick Me Upper

On mornings when you wake up and see a less than perfect face in the mirror, try a cold compress.

First, cleanse your face with a facial wash or scrub. Then wrap an ice cube in soft cloth and use it to massage your face gently in a circular motion. You can also dab it in your eye area. Wait 2-3 minutes for skin to dry before applying sunblock.

Your face will instantly feel fresh and invigorated, with a slight pinkish glow. This will also lessen puffiness in your eye area and close up your pores.

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