Take Care of Yourself.

Take Care of Yourself.

• 1.04.2017

I was roaming around the internet the other day, and I came across a few posts that talked about taking care of yourself and I thought, "hey, I should write a post about this.." So, here are some things that I have found useful over the years.

*List is exclusively for the ladies (sorry gentlemen).. feminine care is my field of expertise*

Body Care Tips

• Exfoliate at least once, preferably three times a week.
• Change your pad/tampon at least twice a day.
• Use coconut oil -- for hair, face, and in your diet!
• Body Butters and lotions when you get out of a shower are a must -- moisturize! especially in the winter.
• Use tea tree oil for pimples and fungus on toe nails.
• Vitamin E Oil is great for moisturizing the skin on your face and eyelash growth.
• Don’t squeeze/pick at pimples -- the bacteria on your hands will only make them worse and will create more redness.
• Always use moisturizer before applying makeup.
• Diet is extremely important -- eat lots of fruits and veggies (especially the green, red and purple ones)

Tips for your Hair

• Wash your hair every 2 times a week days -- washing hair every day will strip your hair of natural oils.
• If you must wash more than twice, try dry shampoos instead.
• Brush your curls with your fingers to create a more tousled look.
• Before blow drying your hair, use volumizing spray or gel on your roots for more definition in your hair.
• If you're going to use a blow dryer, curler/straightener, always use heat protectant spray or mousse first -- this will result in less damage in the long run.
• Use shampoos that are sulfate free since sulfates dry and damage your hair.
• If your hair is greasy avoid conditioning the roots, just the ends.
• Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to keep hair looking healthy and no damaged ends.
• Use avacado oil on your hair in the winter to stop your hair from drying out.
• Dry shampoo is also very good for volumizing your hair.
• The best way to get rid of ingrown hair is to exfoliate.
• Use conditioner instead of shaving cream -- you will get a smoother result anywhere you shave.
• Argan oil is great for hair growth and shine!

Tips for Makeup

• Clean your makeup brushes, regularly along with any other makeup appliances (beauty blenders, makeup pads) in a mix of warm water and a little bit of soap.
• Wearing white eyeliner counteracts the redness in your eyes.
• To make your cheekbones appear higher, use bronzer under the cheekbone and highlighter on the actual cheekbone.
• To avoid caking yourself with foundation use tinted moisturiser or BB cream.
• Always wash your makeup off before going to bed.
• Always make sure you blend your foundation so your neck isn’t a different colour to your face.
• Aztec Clay Masks are a beauty routine staple -- it draws out impurities from your skin, preventing further breakouts!
• Clean your makeup bag out every once in a while and get rid of any products you don’t use.
• Tape is great for a perfect winged eyeliner.
• Q-tips are great for cleaning and tidying up those hard to reach areas.
• Concealer works great for a base for your eye makeup as the makeup will stick to it.
• Using highlighter and illuminators on your cheekbones, browbone and cupid’s bow for a “dewy look”
• When using cream products like eyeshadow or blush, use translucent powder to set it in place.
• Replace mascara and eyeliners every 3 months or so.
• Don’t share makeup/appliances for your eyes, it may cause infections like conjunctivitis and maybe a sty.
• Blot your lips after applying lipstick to avoid getting lipstick teeth.

General Tips:

• Change your bra every 5-11 days.
• Always make sure your feet are dry before putting on socks and shoes to prevent fungal infections.
• Green tea, lemon and cinnamon help with weight loss.
• Wash blood stained clothes in cold water with 2 tablespoons of salt.
• If you peel/lick your lips it will damage them, so don’t do that.
• Applying eye cream on the cuticles of your nails will make them stronger and healthier.
• Drink at least 8 cups water each day -- it will improve your overall health.
• Always carry tampons/pads even when you’re not on your period because you never know when someone else might need them.
• Clean out your purse every two months.
• Bio-oil and Shea butter are good for stretch marks.
• Underwear/lingerie should be 100% cotton - otherwise you can get a yeast infection.
• Before exercising, stretch first.
• Apply a damp tissue to blotchy, red skin after crying, it will make you look as if you haven’t been crying at all.
• Oil Stains? dab dish soap on satin before placing it in the wash.
• Use a paperclip to clip the back of your bra straps together to create a racerback bra.
• Wash your pillow case every 1-2 weeks to help prevent acne.
• Cucumbers are good for dark circles and puffy eyes just place a slice over your eyes and leave for about 15 minutes
• Use honey instead of sugar when possible.
• Try to drink your tea unsweetened and coffee black -- helps with weight loss!

Hope you guys find these tips useful and practical. Let me know what works and doesn't work for you!