Squeaky clean!

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  We've all had those nights when we sleep with our makeup. However the rule is to clean first no matter what. Woken up with a slimy, swollen face where foundation seeped its way into the pores. That requires a double clean up routine and no room for applying makeup for several hours as the skin needs to breathe otherwise, just wait for those red pimples to pop up in no time.

  The answer to the problem is The Body Shop's Tea Tree Cool and Creamy wash. I apply makeup almost everyday, even though I clean up regularly there are those times where I am downright tired and just use this wash. Since I started using the Tea Tree Cool and Creamy I find my skin to be squeaky clean.

  It removes makeup thoroughly. The formula contains peppermint which makes the face feels light and even calms the swollen look.

  The smell might be a little medicated however, its not strong and does not linger.

  This face wash is from the tea tree collection which is especially made for blemished skin. They claim "skin spotlessly clean without over drying." This I found true I have dry skin and it did not make it more dry after wash. I don't have acne problems now a days hence can't say much but due to threading and waxing on face their is redness which does come down due to the peppermint.

Rating: 8/10
Repurchase: Yes

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Drink it up!

Hello,

We all know the importance of drinking lots of water so make it fun, healthy and bring a twist to it.

Add cucumber slices, mint leaves and a few lemon slices into a jar of water and refrigerate (do not refrigerate if you face soar throat). Keep over night and drink it all day.

You can also put just of of the above mentioned ingredients and follow the rest of the steps.

This is a great cooler for the body in summer months. It feels refreshing and will help you achieve that glowing skin and healthier stomach and keeps you hydrated.

It will also give you that skin in which you would need very minimal makeup (you know the no makeup makeup look).

  

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Sun burnt??

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The summers are scorching at least in my corner of the world, humidity is rising and no sign of rain. It should e impossible for any one getting out of home to go without sun block but myself and I know a lot of people who forget.

So what do you do when you come back sun burnt and have patches of uneven skin tone, redness and burning sensation when you jump in the shower?

Well just take a tomato (before showering), grind it (you can even do it with a fork) and apply it where ever you feel your skin has been burnt. Keep it for 10-15 min and clean, remember not to rub your skin with any towels just pat dry.

Number 2, take a few chunks of watermelon, a few drops of lemon and mashed tomato also helps cure sun burns. Keep for 10-15 mins and clean.

Before getting the worse result (of sun burns) prep your skin 30 mins before going out with good, broad spectrum high SPF 60+ with sunblock. Please, if you live or travel to a hot and humid country remember anything less than SPF 60 will not work. Also if you invest in high end makeup investing in a good sunblock is more than that so save your cash and make the most of it!

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Keep summers fresh!

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Quick tip as summers are here, hydrated skin is ever important, especially with the minimal makeup trend . Just remember to fill a spray bottle with rose water or get hold of The Body Shop's Vitamin E face mist and spray it a couple of times throughout the day. It does not matter how many times a day you do as its just rose water and as soon as you spray your skin will feel fresh!

Keep the bottle in your fridge so you can use it while cooking and take it with you to the beach or outdoor trips. Its nothing harmful and can be sprayed on children's skin as well.

The Body Shop's face mist also boasts to hold your makeup can't say much for that as the spray is not very refined and your skin definitely gets wet so I don't try to use it after my makeup. However, I think it will be good if your skin dries and lines start appearing this will keep it moist.

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Honey Shrink'up those Pores!

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Experiencing open pores is not the best feeling in the world. Applying makeup also becomes a misery as layers of it makes the face look cakey and less would just not give a smooth finish. Hence try out a simple D.I.Y I learned, so far its been working for me.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp lemon juice
less than a cup rose water
1/2 cup cucumber juice

Mix and apply on the pores and sit for 10-15 minutes then wash. I recommend cleaning face with this before applying makeup as well (just like a cleanser). It can give a smooth and fresh face. Add moisturizer and do not for get the neck area.

Try day and night like a cleanser and slowly just make it once a day. If you use it as a mask in the beginning you might want to do this everyday and then reduce the use. Also remember to try some good products with it so that your pores are not exposed and are protected. You should be able to see the difference within a month!

Sunblock is very important as heat can make big pores worse so be careful.

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Caution:Skin Care alert!

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Recently I noticed some big pores on my skin which got me worried but motivated to work on some proper skin care routine. Hence, I decided to share my morning and night skin care routine. I have combination skin where my t-zone is oily and rest of my face is dry.

I diligently clean my makeup every night with the seaweed purifying facial cleanser by The Body Shop, I use this in the morning after washing my face. The seaweed line is renowned for tightening pores and works best for combination to oily skins. Not only does this clean makeup thoroughly it smooths skin's surface. At times I use it to clean my face and neck before applying makeup which gives good lasting, helps matte finish and prevents oiliness on t-zone. This is my second purchase of the cleanser and it's becoming a regular in my skincare closet. The seaweed line is a great buy for summer season.

After cleanser I use the nutriganics refreshing toner (The Body Shop) this by far has not given any buzz worthy results. It's just an okay product at least for my skin. Mostly I just use it in the morning and not on whole face only on t-zone, that's where I noticed my open pores as well. After I finish this, I'm definitely buying the seaweed toner.

I also purchased the nutriganics smoothing day cream (The Body Shop) which again is a very light moisturizer. After an hour or so even the oily parts of my skin feel dry and I need to go for another coat. I will not be buying it again and look towards other moisturizers at The Body Shop. The day cream says it 'revitalises and reduces the apperaence of lines and wrinkles' 'first signs of ageing', I cannot put any word on that as I haven't seen any change. Moreover its more expensive than other great face moisturisers at The Body Shop.

Applying esstential oils like olive oil and almond oil before sleeping has helped my skin a great deal as well. My skin feels hydrated and experiences less breakouts. Beware of not going out in the sun or expose your skin to heat after applying olive oil as it can tan skin (unless you want to).

The seaweed collection is great for the summer months, especially for countries where climate is humid.

It gives smooth matte finish. I have already bought the seaweed mattifying day cream and cant wait to write about it!

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D.I.Y lip scrub

Hello,

Make a fast lip scrub this weekend and give you lips a taste of summer.

Lip scrub ingredients:
Take sugar (crush or grind to make small granules),
mix a little honey,
and mix a little bit of coconut powder best if you get shredded coconut (optional).

Home-made lip scrub

Apply to lips and make small circular motions for 1-2 minutes.

Wipe with wash cloth and the results are satisfying none the less, the best the mixture is edible and yummy.

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