I’m sure you guys have heard about tea tree oil and its amazing properties before, but I decided to take on a tea tree oil challenge to see how great it really is and if it actually lives up to its hype or not! If you don’t know, tea tree oil is basically an oil that is taken from tea tree leaves and has amazing beneficial medical properties, including cosmetic uses. So what do I use it for? So far, I’ve only used tea tree oil on my face because I break out a lot, and I still haven’t really found anything that works yet. So far,I’ve been using tea tree oil for ab...

I’ve had so much trouble in the past finding the right lotion for my face just because I have combination skin and sometimes my face is oily and other times it’s super dry, so a lot of the lotions I’ve tried didn’t do it for me. Thankfully, Dove Day Lotion for Sensitive Skin came to the rescue, and I haven’t looked back since! So here’s the 411 on this lotion: it’s extremely light, so you don’t feel like you’re caking your face and plugging your pores it’s fragrance and dye free, so that means no irritation! hypo-allergenic and non-...

These days it can be hard to afford all the new, fancy beauty products that decorate the shelves, especially the good ones that contain natural ingredients and claim to do wonders. But why spend money on something that you can whip up at home? I mean let’s face it, you don’t even really know what’s in those products, plus you get rid of all the chemicals and extra gunk that’s not really needed. This is one of my absolute favorite face masks; the avocado carrot cream mask. This is the perfect mask for rebuilding skin collagen, improve tone and texture of skin and minimi...

We all have them and we all hate them, but how can we minimize those gross, enlarged pores? Well the fact of the matter is that you can’t get rid of them…just make them less visible. Why? Because pores are a part of your skin: they’re actually the little openings from where your hair grows, so if you somehow managed to completely eliminate your pores, your skin would be in a lot of trouble because it wouldn’t be able to push the hair follicle out or the oil that your skin  needs for natural protection. So if we can’t remove them, we might as well try to make them...

It’s that season again where we tend to eat a little too much, drink a little too much, and spend like crazy. Fortunately, you can at least keep your holiday party looks in check with some much-needed pre and post-party preparations. So if you’re hitting up a few parties this holiday season, make sure your makeup stays put all through the night and that in the morning, you look as fresh as ever. Pre-Party Prep Prep Your Skin Before applying all your makeup, make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a good, gentle exfoliator and rub onto face in slow, circular motions. The ...

Damage from the sun, freckles, dark spots, and scarring can all leave your complexion looking less than lovely. Sure, there are many products out there that claim to lighten your skin and give you a perfect complexion, but can you really trust them? And what’s more, is it really worth it to spend a bundle? I say definitely not! When it comes to beauty, there is virtually nothing that you can’t do at home..especially taking care of your skin. So here are some cheap and natural ways you can lighten your skin and have a beautiful, glowing complexion! Sunblock It’s no mystery t...

If you haven’t yet heard of Mario Badescu Skin Care products, they’re actually some of the best products you can get for your skin, especially if you’re acne prone. What I like about Mario Badescu Skin Care is that they personalize the products according to your skin type. So even before you purchase anything, they’ll have you fill out some questions about your skin so that they can match you up with the right products. I’ve been a big fan of Mario Badescu because not only because their products have actually worked on my skin but also because it’s relative...

Why spend a ton of money on products when you can do the same things at home for much less? Here’s one of my favorite recipes for when my skin feels parched, which is usually around this time (when the cold weather starts to kick in!). Here’s What You’ll Need 2 oz/60g ripe avocado flesh 1 oz/25g orange juice 1 tsp/5g pure acacia honey 1 tsp/5g molasses 5 drops chamomile essential oil Start by mixing all the ingredients in a blender. You can also mash them in a bowl if you fish. If you see that the consistency is too thick, add a little  bit of orange juice. Apply to your fa...