SKIN is IN!

During the winter season the sexiest, most affordable trend that You can wear is your own healthy, moisturized skin!!

Even though here in the Bahamas, we're usually blessed with a hot, sunny climate, we have been experiencing some cooler nights and mornings recently. Hopefully this is an indication of the change in our weather... and finally we can have a cold winter.

However, winter weather can be a bit harsh on your skin. Cold air and gushes of wind can result in excessive dryness in your skin. So it is important to keep your skin moisturized!

Here are a few tips to beautiful, smooth, and moist skin:

1) Don't take hot showers or baths!! (I'm Guilty)
 Instead opt for a lukewarm shower. How water removes natural oils from your skin, causing dryness.

2) Avoid using soap which can leave the skin dry.
Instead opt for a moisture body wash, which contains up to 10 times more moisturizer than a soap.

3) After a bath or shower, gently pat your skin dry instead of rubbing.

4) Apply a moisturizer (or lotion) to your skin while it is still damp to lock in the water.

5) Drink at least 8 glasses of water to keep your skin and body hydrated throughout the day.

Add these helpful easy tips to your skin regimen today!!

So maybe you're not sure which moisturizer to use? Or maybe your summer lotion isn't keeping you as moist in the winter?

Well... here are 5 of the Top Best Moisturizers:


1.

Buy It to Try It!

Vaseline may have been a brand you overlooked, but now they have stepped their game up! 

Perks: Its lightweight, and doesn't make your skin feel heavy and greasy.

2.

My Personal Fave <3

Usually a prescribed lotion for eczema patients, Cetaphil really gives the skin a hydrating dose of moisture! 

Perks: A little goes a long way! You'll surely get your monies worth!

#Tip: Try the Facial Wash & Bar Soap!

3.

Old Folks Tale...

You've probably heard about Palmer's from your grand-mother or mother! Take their advice! Palmer's is an excellent moisture infused with Vitamin E which is filled with benefits for the skin!!

Perks: It smooths and tones bruises, dark spots and stretch marks on the skin.

4.

Ooo La La!

What more can I say?! Its Olay and it delivers on its promise of silky soft skin! You'll see and feel the moisture!

Perks: Its products are anti-aging to keep your skin looking youthful.

5.

The Secret.

Keri lotion has been overlooked! You may have not even heard of it. Well let me reveal this silent soother! With its thick rich combination of 5 moisturizers, this is one lotion you'll want to use daily for a deep penetration of moisture into your skin!

Perks: It'll last long for an all day feel of soft and smooth skin.

So there You have it! 5 tips and 5 recommended moisturizers to keep Your skin on trend for the winter!!

If you have any other suggestions or personal faves feel free to share! I want to hear from You!

This here... is about HAIR!

Hey Beautiful!

At the beginning of the year, I embarked on a hair journey and set my hair length goal to Waist Length!
I created a hair regimen based on what my hair NEEDED and time management. Time management?! Yes time management... based on the available space and time in my schedule to care for my hair.

So far I'm happy and proud of my results and wanted to bring you along on my journey and hopefully inspire You to start your own.

Check out what I've shared so far... and stay tune for my detailed Hair Regimen, products I use, and length checks!

VIDEO: Let's Talk Hair: Hair Blab... Brief intro to My Hair Journey.

VIDEO: Moisturize and Seal... What I Use and How I Do

PICS: Length Checks.... Fresh Perm and 1st Trim for 2012 

Current Length... Bra Strap Length (BSL)

Desired Length.... Waist Length (WL)
My Thumbs are the marker for where I want my hair to be.

BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: EVOO Natural Make-Up Remover

Hello Beautiful!

Welcome to a new feature I'm adding to my Facebook Page, YouTube, Channel, and BlogSpot!
The concept is using items, ingredients, and products found right at home in your Beauty, Skin and Hair Care Regimen!


Oooo this is going to be Fun and Exciting! Get ready for a lot of simple do-it-yourself and you'll be surprised the products and ingredients we're going to use for this and that!


So lets get started!!

BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Make-Up Remover

What You will Need:

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Your Choice! Just make sure it's Virgin Oil which isn't Processed!

2.  Cotton Ball or Cotton Rounds.

3. A Bowl or Container to pour the EVOO into.

Now that you have all the necessary items... watch my video below to see how I remove my make-up naturally, without having to buy any expensive chemical products!

***Fact***

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is filled with nutrition and antioxidants namely Vitamins A and E, which are excellent for the body internally but are equally as beneficial externally for Skin and Hair!


For more info on the benefits of EVOO on the Skin, check out these links:

Benefits of Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Skin

Beauty and Olive Oil

What's In Season?

Hi Beautiful!


It's Mango Season in the Bahamas and they're plentiful! It doesn't even make sense to offer or share with you're neighbor because their yard is more than likely just like your yard... covered in mangoes!
There is only so many mangoes each member of your family can eat a day(if they eat it at all) and by this time everyone is probably stalled of them! So just what can we do with all these mangoes?!


Well if you're interested in skin and hair care... Here's a Few Facts and Tips for You to make excellent use of all those Mangoes!




Facts for Skin:

• Mango, which is rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene), contains powerful anti-oxidants; that aids in protecting your skin from harmful pollution in the atmosphere as well as it prevents acne problems during the summer months.
• Mango relieves insect bites, clear blemishes and moisturizes dry skin found at your knees, elbows and heels.
• Vitamin C, an antioxidant that decreases free radicals-molecules that cause skin dryness, fine line, and wrinkles, is found in mangoes and promotes moisturized skin and it helps to prevent wrinkle formation.
• Mango juice has a revitalizing effect that erases dullness in the skin caused by hot and humid weather( which we know all too well in the Bahamas).

Tips for Skin:


Body Scrub - Use household ingredients such as a mango(of course!), a spoon of honey, two spoons of milk and half-a-cup of sugar. Mix them together thoroughly. Then whiles in the bath apply the mixture to your body and face. This serves as an exfoliate. Rinse with warm water followed by cold water for smooth, soft skin.


Have Oily Skin? - Remove the mango pulp from the seed and smash it a bit. Wash your face in cold water and then apply the pulp to your face. Allow it to sit on your face for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.


WARNING: Do not use the mango skin in your skin care treatments as it may cause skin irritation!




Facts for Hair:


Once again, because mangoes are rich in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A and have traces of Vitamins E, and B, it is good for the hair and prevents/cure hair loss.
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, removing potentially harmful agents in a living organism, some such agents that would cause hair loss. Vitamin A stimulates the hair follicle where hair growth begins. Vitamin E is potent for blood circulation and regular, increased circulation boost the body's ability to make new hair. Vitamin B simply reduces stress which lead to hair lost.

Tips for Hair:


Deep Conditioner - Combine the mango pulp with a spoonful of yogurt, and two egg yellows and blend them together. Apply mixture to your hair, cover with a plastic shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes before washing your hair with a shampoo.


Hair Moisturizer - How to Make Mango Hair Moisturizer


I hope this inspires You to try other ways to enjoy mango season and reap its rich benefits! And if not... well... just continue to eat 'em, that's just as good! 


I think I just heard another one drop! I better go pick that up... if You'll like to see a video of me using the raw mango for my skin or hair let me know in your comments below!


Later!