During the winter months, our skin tends to get really dry and therefore makes your complexion look dull and pale. Taking good care of your skin, especially in the winter, is of the utmost importance so here is a sure way to get your skin back to its natural glow. STEP 1 Start off by soaking a washcloth in very warm water and proceed to placing it over your face. Leave it on for a minute and repeat the process a few times since the steam will help soften and relax your skin. STEP 2 Use a mild facial scrub to get rid of dead skin cells and avoid harsh, grainy scrubbers and exfoliants sin...

During the winter, your skin needs a lot more attention than usual. Things such as cold winds, harsh chemicals and of course the change in temperature will all have a dire effect on your sensitive skin. But there are ways you can take better care of your skin when the cold weather hits. Read on to see how you can winterize your skin and have a beautiful glow all winter long. Take Short Showers By shortening your bath/showers you not only conserve tons of water but in the winter it is much better for your skin. So instead of lingering on for hours in there, just take a quick  4-5 minute...

It’s that time of year again, when the sun peaks through and your skin soaks it all up like a sponge. Sure you’ll get a nice tan, but the sun’s harmful rays will affect your skin, and when it does, that tan won’t even be worth it. Here’s how to protect your sensitive skin from that powerful sun. Most people think that an SPF 30 or more will completely shield them from the sun’s damaging rays. Wrong. SPF only refers to UVB rays, which is the shorter end of the sun’s spectrum of light that causes sunburns. The longer rays, which are called UVA, ar...

If there is one problem that women complain most about it’s their thighs. No matter what you try to do, it seems like there is no way to make your thighs appear slimmer. Sure exercise helps, but if you’re one those lazy people (like moi), that just can’t stick to an exercise routine, you’re plain out of luck! So what can you do to make your thighs appear slimmer? Well there are numerous products on the market that claim to slim your thighs, get rid of cellulite, etc. But we all know that dishing out big bucks for that can be hard because you don’t know if t...

I’ve been getting a lot of comments about how to get rid of pimples and zits, so I decided to just write a post and let everyone know the proper way to getting a clear complexion. A lot of people have been asking me if there is any way to get rid of pimples without using any products, but unfortunately there is no way to do that. You need to use some sort of product in order to get a clear complexion. Start off by analyzing your skin. Is it oily? Dry? Combination? This will help you determine what sort of products you need to use. If you go to any drug store, you will see all kind...

At night, your body tried to recover from the everyday toxins (smoke, dirt, pollution, etc.). Boost that process by sinking anti-oxidants into your skin to increase cell turnover. Start by using firming creams, tightening serums, or whatever is suitable for your skin type to regenerate yourself in the morning. Evening is the best time to use anti-aging treatments, since ingredients like retinol are less effective when exposed to sunlight. So slather on a good serum at night, lay back, relax, and fall asleep. Try not to linger on negative thoughts, as stress can have a big impact on your...

During the winter, our skin tends to be a little rougher than usual, and we find ourselves desperately searching for that really good relief of winter dry skin. But you can now keep your beautiful skin free from harm’s way with an amazing at-home remedy. Keep your skin soft and silky with a DIY scrub that’ll leave your skin looking and smelling pretty sweet! Not only does this stuff work, but it’s delicious too-so you’ll smell unbelievable all day and lickable too if needed! Start by mixing one cup of runny honey, half a cup of ground almonds, and a bit of mint. ...

Who doesn’t hate shaving? If we could, we would all get laser hair removal, but until then, we’ll have to stick to waxing and shaving! Either way, shaving is a tough business, and sometimes we end up with nothing to shave with! So what’s the quickest shaving solution? Well if you ran out of shaving cream, do double duty by coating your stems with a thick hair conditioner. Believe it or not, hair conditioner works great for shaving and it can also be cheaper than shaving cream. It will soften your hair so it’s easier to shave off and will make your legs feel amazi...