We Heart: Bliss Body Butter

Would you be willing to switch your lotion for bliss body butter? Bliss body butter is a luxurious moisturizer that will leave your skin soft and supple. With exotic scents such as grapefruit + aloe, orange + white pepper, lemon + sage, and vanilla + bergamot.  Bliss body butter is a nice indulgence that won’t make you dig too deep into your pockets. Bliss body butter can be found online and at some local retailers such as Sephora, and Macy’s.

How to: Properly Remove Make-Up

Do you feel like you still  a layer of make-up on once its been removed? Well here are a few tips that may help you achieve that clean feeling once make-up has been removed and you have cleansed your skin. 

Mascara and eye-liner are the hardest to get off since the skin around the eyes is sensitive. Cotton balls leave fibers behind, so use a cotton pad with an oil based remover. Close your eyes and hold them over your lids and lashes for about ten seconds to give the remover time to dissolve the waxes before wiping.

Your daily cleanser should be sufficient to take off foundation and blush. Massage the cleanser over your face and let it sit for 15 seconds, and don't forget your hairline, under your chin, and around your ears. Then wipe with a wet, white cotton washcloth, so you can really see that all the makeup is gone.

A cotton pad soaked in liquid or cream makeup remover should take off most lipsticks. You need an oily formula only if the lipstick is long-wearing or intensely pigmented.

We Heart: Healthy Winter Skin

The season's beauty vampires--biting winds, steamy showers, dipping temps, and drying indoor heat—can suck the life right out of your skin and hair. Luckily, we have easy advice for soothing your thirstiest parts, from scalp soles. Moisturizing is the key. You can try natural methods such as oils, home remedies, as well as store bought items. 

Natural Ways to Improve Hair, Nails, and Skin

With the amount of products on the market, it can be quite overwhelming  finding the right product. There is no need to worry, because there are things you can do at home to protect your hair, nails, and skin until you find the perfect product.  Here are just a few items you might want to pick up from the grocery store.

Salmon

Make sure it is fresh, wild, and certainly not farm raised. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, and is also very high in nail-strengthening protein. B-12 and iron are also found in salmon, which further aid in the development of a glossier shine.

Nuts

Nuts may be the largest nutritional catalyst towards shiny hair. Brazil nuts are one of the best sources of selenium, a mineral responsible for improving overall scalp health. Throw in some walnuts, which contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may improve the overall condition of your newly-shined hair

Bananas

In addition to being a great addition to any fruit smoothie, bananas also bring the mineral silica to the table. Silica may improve the thickness of your hair, leading to hair that is both stronger and more durable.

Carrots

Carrots pack a lot of vitamin A, which not only leads to healthy scalp but improved vision as well. Including carrots as a salad topping, or juicing them whole can be a great way to aid in the fight against dry scalp — and subsequent dry hair.