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Being a beauty blogger, I am always looking for products that will give me the best results in terms of great skin.  My routine got a little monotonous and I was all for something new.  One day, out of boredom I went into my kitchen and came up with a concoction for a homemade mask.  Low and behold, I was surprised!! * chicken dance *  It was a miracle worker as it addressed a couple of issues that I deal with being a dry, sensitive skin type.  Today,  I am going to share with you my secret to clear, healthy skin which you can obtain with simple ingredients that you may have lying in your kitchen shelves. YOU WILL NEED: Chickpea Powder 2.5 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Honey 1 tsp Milk 1 tsp Rose Water or Water 2 tsp DIRECTIONS: First, mix the chickpea powder and rose water.  I prefer to use rose water for it's added benefits, but water will do just fine if you're in a pinch.  Then after the two form a thick pa...

On  a recent to trip to the new Sephora branch which opened I believe some time this year (I've lost track of time) at Tahlia Street in Jeddah, I made some beauty purchases as you do.  I was presently surprised to see that this branch reminded me more of the US Sephora design.  Whilst checking out, my eye caught the travel size minis and I just had to buy them! Today our topic of discussion will be the GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment . GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment   GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment   This mask works wonders for dry or dehydrated skin.  Air-con can actually have a bad effect on skin and those living in the Middle East like me would second my claim.  However, back on to the mask .. it has a lovely scent to it's like a blend of a coconuts and pineapples, which reminds of a pina colada!! Truly heavenly I must say! I smear the mask over my cleansed face and leave ...

Dry, sensitive skin tends to get irritated easily and may at times become flaky due to many factors.  It can be due to stress, cosmetic lotions and potions such as AHAs or BHAs, and/or climatic changes.  Since I suffer from the above, it is essential for me to keep my skin as hydrated as I possibly can living in an air-conditioned environment 24/7 (as is the norm across the Middle East).  The warm, salty water doesn't help either which adds to the dryness. To quench my thirsty dry skin, I had begun conjuring up my own homemade hydrating honey mask.  Honey being a natural wonder has many benefits for the skin. Here are just a few: A  humectant which draws in moisture to the skin Packed with antioxidants which help to delay the aging process Clarifies pores Treats or prevents acne On a spending spree at Nordstrom  online, I came across  Fresh - Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask ....