It can be hard to pull off perfect skin, but with the right tools, a little bit of know-how, and determination, you CAN get that perfect, flawless skin you’ve been aching for. So here are 6 simple steps to getting the perfect skin! Step 1: Cleansing Choose a gentle, creamy, liquid cleanser and try to avoid soap bars which just spread germs and dirt on your face. Apply the liquid cleanser to a cotton ball and gently massage it onto your face using slow, circular motions. Rinse with lukewarm water and make sure the water isn’t hot since it can aggravate the skin and inflame capilla...

Exfoliating is a very important part of skin care as it gets rid of the dead skin cells that can build up and leave your skin feeling dry and rough. But instead of wasting your money on expensive exfoliating products, why not whip something up at home? This is one of my favorite exfoliating recipes as not only does it work, but it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth – oh, and it’s cheap too! So what do you need? Just some Kraft Miracle Whip! Women all over the world have been using miracle whip as a way to exfoliate, and let me tell you, it does wonders! So here’s what you d...

Foundation can be a bit tricky to use, especially if you need it on a day-to-day basis to cover up wrinkles, blotchy skin, pimples and/or imperfections. On top of that, we have to worry about our foundation lasting throughout the day too. So how can you be sure you’re using the right foundation? Here are some tips on flawless foundation application so you never have to think twice again before putting on your makeup. Prepare Your Skin Your foundation sticks properly to your skin only when your skin is cleansed and ready. That means you must take care of your skin which includes regular e...

There is nothing more we want than summer to get here, and thankfully, it’s slowly approaching. During the summer, our skin and hair tends to change course and act differently than during the winter months, so it’s important to take really good care of your body during this transition. Here are some really good summer beauty tips that you can actually do right in the comfort of your own home. Ban Fading Highlights If you spend your days under the sun in the summer, you might notice that your summer highlights don’t last as long. To prevent your highlights from fading, add a h...

When it comes to your skin, it is very important to take care of it as well as use the right products. But when it comes to acne on your skin, it seems like no matter what you try, those pesky pimples just won’t go away. And what’s worse is that we try to do everything by the book: no greasy foods, no makeup, etc. But are those things actually helping in getting rid of your acne? Here is a list of some of the most common acne myths. Eating Greasy Foods Will Cause Acne A new research study has found that this is not the case. Sure, stuffing your face with greasy pizza on a day-to-d...

The older we get, the more damage our skin takes. Dark spots, freckles and tons and tons of skin-damage are all things we’ll have to deal with at one point or another. If you haven’t already seen the dire effects, you will soon. Read on to get some natural skin whitening tips that might be useful once those dark spots and freckles appear. Use Sunblock Using sunblock is the most preventive way against skin damage. Make sure you use at least an SPF 15 and apply it every morning after you wash your face, even if it’s winter – the sun’s still out! Sunblock not ...

Once in a while, I find a product that pleases me to no end, and I absolutely have to write about it and let people know just how great it is. A revolutionary cleansing system that lets you be your very own esthetician in the comfort of your own home. Neutrogena’s WAVE Power Cleanser lets you be in charge of your skin making it soft, smooth, and bright. I first started using the WAVE Power Cleanser about 2 weeks go and I’ve seen a big improvement since that time. To start off, my skin was much more brighter, which I’d had a lot of trouble with before. I can tell the...

If you have a big night coming up or you just want to look extra special, here are some very important steps you need to follow before you leave the house. This is prepping yourself for a night out 101! 1. Exfoliate One of the important steps is to exfoliate….everywhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s winter or summer, your skin will give off a much healthier glow if you exfoliate. So choose a good exfoliator and rub in circular motions all over your body- especially rough areas such as knees, elbows, and heels. Now get a gentle face exfoliator and do the same for your face...