This is certainly not a beauty blog, but i'm a lady, and beauty is a big part of my life, so it's a big part of my blog too !
As you will notice with time, i'm a very lazy person, i hate routine and i forget most of my daily tasks if i dont write them down , so to not mess with my skin's well being i keep a simple 3,4 steps skincare : cleanse,exfoliate (twice a week), tone and moisturise.
Cleanser.
when i first read about the Oil Cleansing Method i said "WHAT? oil to cleanse??" , but i kept reading about it, and searched for testimonials, and most of it was very positive, so i decided to give it a try , and i'm hooked! been cleansing my face almost daily , every night, for a year now, and my skin cant feel any better!. i have a combination skin , it break out usuly in that time of the month , for the last 6 months or so, i get less pimples and it last only 2 to 3 days, i have less black heads, a less oily Tzone and less dry cheeks.
you'll find lots of recipes for oil cleansers online , mine is tested only on my skin so it might not work for you, i suggest you try it for 1 to 2 weeks.
Lavender oil cleanser:
1 part lavender infused olive oil
1 part casto oil
if you have oily skin try 1 part olive oil and 2 part castor oil
for dry skin 2 part olive oil and 1 part castor oil
you can try other oils, jojoba, sweet almond..
Exfoliation.
I've read somewhere that chemical and enzimes exfoliator are banned in some places of the world as they're extreamly harmful for the environment, imagine what they're doing to your skin!!
i exfoliate twice a week because it's good for blood circulation and skin texture, i use the Coffee ground recipe:
i started giving attention to what i put on my skin about a year ago, a close family member suffered from cancer. i realised that i did not care about what i use on daily basis and if it's realy doing me good, so i started taking off complex and very long named ingredients from my skin care, it wasnt easy as most of my beauty/care product are either from the drugstore or reasonably priced brands, and both are far from being "clean" and less chimicaly complex. i started searching for simple, more natural alternatives, and Thank God for Pinterest ! i found lots and lots of easy recipes.
As you will notice with time, i'm a very lazy person, i hate routine and i forget most of my daily tasks if i dont write them down , so to not mess with my skin's well being i keep a simple 3,4 steps skincare : cleanse,exfoliate (twice a week), tone and moisturise.
Cleanser.
when i first read about the Oil Cleansing Method i said "WHAT? oil to cleanse??" , but i kept reading about it, and searched for testimonials, and most of it was very positive, so i decided to give it a try , and i'm hooked! been cleansing my face almost daily , every night, for a year now, and my skin cant feel any better!. i have a combination skin , it break out usuly in that time of the month , for the last 6 months or so, i get less pimples and it last only 2 to 3 days, i have less black heads, a less oily Tzone and less dry cheeks.
you'll find lots of recipes for oil cleansers online , mine is tested only on my skin so it might not work for you, i suggest you try it for 1 to 2 weeks.
Lavender oil cleanser:
1 part lavender infused olive oil
1 part casto oil
if you have oily skin try 1 part olive oil and 2 part castor oil
for dry skin 2 part olive oil and 1 part castor oil
you can try other oils, jojoba, sweet almond..
Exfoliation.
I've read somewhere that chemical and enzimes exfoliator are banned in some places of the world as they're extreamly harmful for the environment, imagine what they're doing to your skin!!
i exfoliate twice a week because it's good for blood circulation and skin texture, i use the Coffee ground recipe:
2 tbsp used coffe
ground ( the used one is softer ), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil.
mix and put in a tight
container. the honey works as a preservatif also, so this is good for a month.
Use it on a makeup free skin, preferably in a hot bath or shower , when the pores are open.
Toner.
some ladies skip this part , i say dont, it's very important to balance the PH of your skin after cleansing, specialy whe the water in your part of the world is rough . it's easy and simple ,
spray it on your skin and pat it gently.
Rose and vinegar toner : 1/4 orange blossom hydrosol, ¼ rose hydrosol , 1/4 apple cider
vinegar and ¼ distilled water. i use it as a toner or soft cleanser when i feel that i need it during the day.
i just realised how long is this blog post ! so i'll be leaving the Facial Mask and Moisturiser for the next post :)
hope i've been helpful ! enjoy your weekend and if you try some or all of my recipes please tell me what you think, also if you got your own recipes i'll be glad if you share them with me .
Imen xxx
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