Pink Himalayan Rose Body Scrub

This scrub smells and feels amazing and luxurious! Your skin will feel smooth and silky after using it !!
Not only is this a super easy DIY recipe, but the ingredients are so cheap!!(and most of us already have at least some of these ingredients in our kitchen!) 
Coconut oil has so many benefits..not only is it ultra-hydrating and leaves your skin looking lustrous (but never greasy), it also has antibacterial and antiviral properties to help to prevent breakouts and heal wounds quickly. 
Pink Himalayan salt is great at exfoliating and removing dead skin, plus it helps draw out toxins and cleanse. 
Rose essential oil is a natural astringent that assists in toning, firming, and lifting the skin, and contains properties that help skin heal scars and stretch marks more rapidly.


INGREDIENTS
-1 Tblsp Coconut Oil
-2 Tblsp  Pink Himalayan Salt 
-3-4 Drops Rose Organic Essential Oil

  



Simply whisk ingredients together with a fork for a ready-to-use scrub! 

Store leftovers in an airtight container

12 Winter Beauty Essentials

Winter is here..........

For most of us that means dry hair, chapped lips, & pale,dry, itchy skin..We cannot control the weather but we can treat our skin and hair a little better..here are 12 products to help you feel and look your best!

1. Urban Decay "Alice Through the Looking Glass" Eyeshadow Palette

 These beautiful, vibrant colors are sure to brighten up your eyes, and the palette is just so adorable!!


2. e.l.f. Cream Blush Palette

 this palette has 4 colors you can blend together to make the perfect shade for your cheeks. And it is a cream, which is much better than a powder..moisturizes and gives you a gorgeous glow!



3. e.l.f. High Definition Powder

This powder is amazing! It works just as well as the expensive HD powders, and for much less. It comes in white, yellow, and shimmer, so there is one for any skin tone.


4. Physicians Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow Foundation

This foundation has sheer coverage, so it isn't too thick or cakey, and it gives your skin a glow that we all need in the Winter months.


5. Benefit "They're Real" Push-up liner

This liner is perfect for that cat-eye look that everyone is rockin' these days. Goes on smooth and stays put.


6.  Benefit "They're Real" Mascara

Mascara is the most important makeup item in my opinion-but then again, I am a mascara fanatic..Everytime a new one comes out I have to buy it , 99% of the time I am just disappointed, and I ALWAYS go back to this one..It is just the BEST mascara ever.. It is perfect in every way (doesn't clump, separates lashes, curls lashes, thickens & lengthens, etc..) If you haven't tried this one, trust me...go get a few! You will not be disappointed!


7. e.l.f Soothing Serum

Smooths skin when applied before your makeup, & provides all day hydration. Apply again before bed & wake up with a vibrant glow!


8. NIVEA Lip Butter

This thick, creamy balm makes your lips feel smooth & soft, and provides a barrier that protects your lips from the harsh Winter air


9. Rimmel London "Kate" Sculpting & Highlighting Palette

An alternative to the cream blush-this palette has everything you need to add beautiful color to your pale Winter skin-Blush, highlighter & contouring powder. Color stays put all day and works just as well as the more expensive brands.


10. Olay Regenerist Luminous Facial Oil

Dry skin on your face? Throw out all of those lotions and creams and give your skin what it really needs- the oils in this make your skin feel silky smooth and super-hydrated! (Does NOT make your skin feel greasy at all, unlike what many people think)


11.Garnier Whole Blends Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter Haircare

Dry, brittle, damaged hair??..The natural coconut oil & cocoa butter really work wonders!! It leaves your hair soft and smooth, & has a fabulous scent!! This is my new favorite haircare line, no matter what Season it is!


12.Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash with Moroccan Argan Oil

This body wash is amazing!! If you have dry, itchy Winter skin, you have got to try this! Super hydrating, and smells yummy!!


I hope that this helps make your Winter a little more comfortable ! I know these products have made a huge difference for me!
**Happy Holidays!!**

DIY:Silky Smooth Moisturizing Lotion Bars

INGREDIENTS:

1 part each, by weight

• cocoa butter OR shea butter
• Oil, such as coconut,jojoba or olive oil
• beeswax

Melt all ingredients together

Pour into molds

 

Let set until hard

 

 

Take out of mold & enjoy!

DIY: Homemade Whipped Body Butter

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa butter
 1/2 cup shea butter
 1/2 cup sweet almond oil
 1 tsp vitamin E oil
 2 – 4 drops essential oils 

Directions:
1. Place coconut oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter in a medium sized pot over low heat. Stir to combine until it melts completely. Remove from heat.
2. Thoroughly mix in the sweet almond, vitamin E,  and essential oils.
3. Chill in your refrigerator for an hour or two. You want the mixture to firm up without getting too hard.
4. Once chilled, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to mix until you get a decadent whipped consistency. Scoop into a jar or container. It should last for 6 – 12 months at room temperature.

Coconut Oil: Nature's Best Beauty Secret

If I could have only one skin/hair care product,it would be,without a doubt,coconut oil. It's naturally antibacterial and antifungal, it's an
excellent moisturizer,and unlike most oils, that sit on top of your hair, coconut oil actually absorbs,very quickly and very easily, deep into your hair.Mix coconut oil and olive oil together for a super-moisturizing face wash! You can use it as a shaving cream, You can mix it with baking soda for a nice, exfoliating face scrub, or mix it with sugar for a more abrasive scrub, for face or body.The best lip scrub I ever used was simply made of coconut oil and sugar! You can also apply it as a lip balm. Because it absorbs so fast, it doesn't feel greasy!!(and it tastes yummy!!).It is really good to use to soften your cuticles-warm it a little and soak your nails in it for a few minutes, then you can easily push your cuticles back! Use it to remove eye makeup- since it is antibacterial, if any gets in your eyes it won't hurt them!.It is wonderful to put on right after you shower! This stuff absorbs into skin and hair unlike anything I have ever seen, but leaves them so soft and moisturized. You can even use it to get rid of wrinkles !!(more on that below..)It truly is amazing stuff!!

When you go shopping for coconut oil, keep in mind that it is going to be in a solid form.

           It melts easily in your hands, or you can put it in the microwave to warm up larger amounts.

Coconut oil has anti-aging properties!! As you age, your skin becomes less and less elastic. This is due to the fact that its collagen cells become less supple. The skin begins to dry up and forms creases. In order to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines, you will need to apply something that repairs the damaged tissue in the skin. This is where coconut oil is comes in.It restores moisture to your face ,helps to enhance collagen production, rejuvenates the skin cells in the epidermis, and attempts to restore its elasticity.Also, if your under eye wrinkles are caused by toxins in your blood, coconut oil will detoxify the area and help eliminate the crow’s feet, fine lines and dark circles under your eyes.

wrinkles around eyes before & after using coconut oil

 You can find coconut oil in most grocery stores, in the baking aisle .In my store, it is on the shelf with the almond, sesame, and grapeseed oils.It is really cheap, considering how long a jar of it lasts(even when you use it for everything like I do!!)
Oh, and you can also cook with this oil-it is much better for you than other cooking oils,and tastes so good!!

 So what are you still doing on your computer?? GO buy some now! If you find other uses for it, please post them in the comment section below!!