Skincare: My Top 5 Drugstore Facial Moisturizers

(love this photo)I thought this was a great topic because a friend of mine is battling with dry facial skin.  She was concerned about using oil-free moisturizing products.  She said that she believed that they were not working well for her because they were oil-free and that her skin needs oil in order to feel and be moisturized.  I explained to her that products that are marked as oil-free are

Skincare: Home RemediesTo Treat Acne During Winter Months

Is the winter air causing your acne to flare up?  The constant change in climate from being in the dry air of our heated homes and then outside in the cold air can aggravate the skin of those that are prone to acne.  Here are few money saving home remedies that you can try.Whip Out The Humidifier/VaporizerUsing a humidifier for a couple of hours each day can increase the moisture content in the

Skincare: Get Rid Of Chapped Lips Forever

(source)With winter coming, so will chapped winter whipped lips!  Here are a few tips you can use to keep your lips chap free!Exfoliate:Slough off that dry skin by first prepping your lips with a warm towel. Next, apply some Vaseline on your lips and let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes.  Run your toothbrush under warm water and then, in circular motions, softly brush your lips. When done, take the

Skincare: Grow Your Own Nails Healthy And Strong

(source)The Issue:Are your nails brittle and weak?  As soon as they get a little length to them, they chip or just break off?  Often this has to do with diet.  Increasing your intake of Biotin can help strengthen brittle nails.  You can get biotin in a supplement form or you can intake more legumes in your diet, such as peanuts and lentils.  Cauliflower is another good source of Biotin.  Let's

Shea Butter: What Are Its Benefits

What Is Shea Butter Anyways?I get lots of question about shea butter and its benefits.  Questions like: What is shea butter? Is it good for my hair and skin?  Can I moisturize my hair with it?  I will attempt to answer some questions you may have about shea butter and its benefits.What is shea butter?Shea Butter is extracted from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree. It can take up to 30 years to

Skincare: Healthy Skin Is Always In

(source)her skin is gorgeous! Sometimes we neglect  what is the largest external organ of the human body, the skin! Our skin is exposed to so many different elements on a daily basis.  Between sun exposure, showers, baths, swimming and so much more, we really need to make sure we have a regimen to protect our skin and keep it looking younger, longer.Cleansing TipsHot showers and baths strip our

Home Remedies: The Wonders Of Green Tea

Green Tea To The RescueThe benefits of green tea have been known to not only do wonders for the body,  but also for the skin and hair.  It's been found to help prevent certain cancers, assist with flushing harmful toxins from the body, assist with weight loss, hair loss and so many more benefits.  Not only can you drink it, but you can place it directly on your skin and hair to reap the benefits