Wednesday, June 18, 2014

DIY Long and Beautiful Lashes + EyeBrows

 
Hello Beauties,
Short lashes and sparse eyebrows making your makeup routine drag. Well have no fear cause today's beauty savings tip is effective, cheap, and will grow those lashes and brows. This simple DIY only calls for one staple product. With consistent use this product will grow and thicken your lashes and brows. What is this miracle product you ask? 
CASTOR OIL 
 Castor oil is effective in stimulating growth because it is rich in Omega 6 fatty acids. These acids help to stimulate the hair follicle, which aid in increasing growth. Castor oil is also a great moisturizer which protects and coats the hair from future damage. It also improves blood circulation which is a vital component in accelerating hair growth. 

Hair Growth Products Comparison Table


Castor Oil Vitamins Biotin
Cost Low Medium High
Effectiveness Excellent Variable. Typically only good when hair loss is related to vitamin deficiency Can be effective for some people. Does not stimulate new hair growth
How Long to Start Working Difference usually noticeable after two weeks Approximately one month Approximately one month
Method of use Massage oil into the hair and scalp Take daily dietary supplements Take daily dietary supplements
Other Benefits Moisturizes the hair, nourishes roots, stimulates circulation, combats fungal, bacterial and viral skin infections Wide range of health benefits if there is a lack of vitamins in the diet. If there is no deficiency, the health benefits of taking additional vitamins may be limited Can help to reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and improve skin health
Side Effects None Taking high quantities of vitamins can be harmful Typically none although there have been some reports of biotin causing acne.
Provided by: http://castoroil.org/hair-growth/ 
 
 
I use castor oil at night alongside my night time skin care routine. In the morning I wash off the oil and start my day normally. Repeat these simple steps and you should notice a difference within 2 weeks.
Step 1 Take an old eyelash wand or brush (make sure it doesn't have any makeup product on it)
I purchased a pack of 50 for about $5.00 on amazon.
Step 2 Dip the wand into your castor oil
Step 3 Wipe excess off using the rim of the container
Step 4 Coat lashes and brows by brushing through them
 
P.S If you do not have a wand you can use your fingers in the mean time and massage the oil through.
 
 
 

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

DIY Cellulite fighting body scrub

 
Hello Bombshells,
 What do these three ingredients have in common?
They help to banish cellulite. As an frequent advocate for fitness and exercise. I noticed that no matter how many squats, lunges, or donkey kicks I did I still had cellulite on my thighs and butt. First you might ask what is cellulite? THEY ARE THE DIMPLES FROM HELL, just kidding. They are fat that is stored in deposits underneath the skin which cause it to ripple or dimple.
                                           Disclaimer: This is not my body, just an example.


While Doing Research online I looked for ingredients that were both affective and inexpensive to use in correlation to eliminating this problem and two of the main ingredients were caffeine and vitamin E. Another effective method to eliminating cellulite is massage because it stimulates circulation to those problem areas. So I decided to make a scrub which uses ingredients that fight cellulite but also aid in creating circulation so that it doesn't come back.


Ingredients:
1 cup of Montavida Coffee
2 capsules of Vitamin E
1 Cup of Sea Salt
Plastic Cup
Fork

If you have sensitive skin you can use sugar or strawberries.

Step 1 Pour one cup of Montavida Coffee into the plastic cup
Step 2 Pour one cup of Sea Salt into the plastic cup
Step 3 Cut 2 Vitamin E capsules and put product into the cup
Step 4 Mix all of the ingredients together 
Step 5 Steam your shower so that your pours our open and are receptive to receiving the product
Step 6 Put some of the product into your hand and massage onto your butt and thighs first
Step 7 Apply product to the rest of the body and let sit for 1-2 minutes
Step 8 Rinse


Once your done apply your favorite moisturizer to your body and enjoy your silky smooth skin for the rest of the day :D



I do this scrub once a week and I have been loving it so far. This in correlation with my exercise has banished my cellulite completely. I hope you beauties enjoy and let me know how it went and what you think.



FYI this is messy and your shower will be a mess when your done.