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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...

I was looking for a new hydrating mask on an online shopping spree and came across the brand JUARA.  I hadn't heard of this brand before and was intrigued by it.  The products are free from all harmful chemicals which we are all looking for and highly value.  For this reason, I decided to go ahead and purchase JUARA's Avocado Banana Moisture Mask. JUARA Avocado Banana Moisture Mask  JUARA Avocado Banana Moisture Mask  The mask is suitable for all skin types which I believe is great - doesn't leave out any one skin type.  The mask is a green creamy, rich mask which instantly hydrates and softens, dull dehydrated skin. The key ingredients of the mask are avocado that provides the intense hydration and banana which adds in the moisture to the skin.  Both these ingredients are the winning combination that help to hydrate and retain the moisture within the skin. If you are suffering from dry skin from living in extremely h...

Exfoliating ones skin is necessary to keep it from looking dull and preventing clogged pores.  Many people choose to use abrasive physical exfoliants that do sometimes irritate the skin.  I, on a personal level, don't like using those physical exfoliants as they tend to damage my skin no matter how gentle I am.  There had come a time when I didn't want to exfoliate my skin as I would get bumps and scratches from the usual process.  Then I came across, Alpha H.  I was inttrigued by the brand and read up on it.  I decided to try the glycolic acid based chemical exfoliant as a dermotologist had previously given me a face wash and a facial topical lotion that had contained alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).   ALPHA H Liquid Gold with Glycoiic Acid I didn't know what to expect and I was somewhat apprehensive.  I followed the instructions to the 'T' and didn't want to experiment with it; and damage my skin since it was a concentrated chemical. ...

Lately, my skin wasn't looking it's best and I was frantically on the hunt for a cleanser that would help stop the hormonal acne I was facing.  I had been using a cleanser which I will write about in the coming posts, but the current one on today's agenda has stolen the show!!  I am talking about none other than Tata Harpers Refreshing Cleanser. Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser (new bottle) Refreshing Cleanser I ordered this cleanser in early March and have been using it ever since.  It is a peachy colored, light enzymatic cleanser in a glass bottle, that should be used on dry skin.  The aroma is absolutely divine and smells like fresh flowers to me!  I massage the cleanser for a good 1 - 2 minutes on my dry skin and allow myself to relax and pamper myself after a long tiring day.  At first, I was using this cleanser for both morning and evening cleansing routines, but in April, I was in different climatic surroundings ...

As with age, you tend to feel that your skin is not as taut and firm as it once was.  There are many products on the market that can provide a temporary feeling of firm skin.  However, I was on the look out for something that would gradually help strengthen the collagen production and if not rid me of my laughter lines, at least blur them out.     I came across the Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask .  As stated on the Fresh website, "Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask with advanced antioxidants is a hydrating treatment that immediately reveals softer, firmer, healthier-looking skin. The innovative formula’s velvety whipped texture has an immediate cooling effect to refresh the skin and the senses."   I completely agree that the mask has a luxurious whipped cream sort of texture, which feels so light and airy.  Once applied to the skin, it gives a cooling sensation and slightly begins to warm up.  By n...