Did you know you can remove makeup with oil? Yes, oil. Like the olive oil in your kitchen cabinet. First, I’m one of those who won’t go to sleep with makeup on. I did it in my teenage years when I was too lazy to take the time to remove my makeup. But even then, my skin felt terrible the following day. So I quickly ended that bad habit. Sleeping with makeup on stops the renewal process and leads to aging. One…
Determining your skin type is essential so you can get the most of your skincare routine. Everything from your facial cleanser to your eye cream will be based on your skin type. Keeping that in mind, let’s talk about the four types of skin and the appropriate steps for each one. DETERMINING YOUR SKIN TYPE OILY Do you have enlarged pores? Are you prone to breakouts and blackheads? If so, you have oily skin. Your skin is likely to be…
Blonde hair takes a bit more work, but it happens to be my choice of hair color. Here are my top hair products for blondes that I’ve been using, which help keep my blonde hair healthy and strong. Throughout my life, I have experimented with several different hair colors. I tried various shades of brown, black, and red. After each color change, I tend to go back to blonde. It’s the color I’ve had the longest on my h, and I like…
Okay, so let’s assume you read about dry brushing on Tea Cups & Tulips, you tried it, and now you’re obsessed. You can’t imagine taking a shower without removing all those dead skin cells first. Me too. Dry brushing is like a massage for the skin, right? It gets the blood circulation going; it stimulates the lymphatic system, which leads to the release of toxins. I’m with you! I love dry brushing and the way it leaves my skin –…
Hi, I’m Desi, and I’m addicted to Amazon Prime. Not sure how and when it all started, but it must have been around ten years ago. I just got lazy and I started shopping online instead of going to the store. Think coffee, beauty products, clothes, pretty much anything. I mean, why should I spend countless hours of shopping in a store when I can just shop online. I get to browse a variety of products, find the best price…
Have you heard of the cold spoon trick for puffy eyes? Basically, you put two spoons in the freezer, take them out in a couple of hours and place the bowls of the spoons over your eyelids. It helps to tighten the skin around your eyes and reduces puffiness. Same thing you can do with ice cubes or cucumbers. I’ve tried all of the above, and in my opinion, it gets a little messy, especially with the ice cubes. The…
How do you dry your hair? Do you use a regular towel? And do you know why microfiber towels are great for your hair? In the past, when I finished washing my hair, I would wrap it in a regular towel to dry. Little did I know, how much damage a regular towel can cause to my hair. The cotton in it is too harsh and can cause breakage, dizziness, and split ends. On top of that, a regular towel…
How often do you clean your makeup brushes and beauty blenders? Mine get dirty so easily, especially the brushes I use for eyeshadow, foundation and of course my beauty blender. While I try my best to keep them clean I can’t say that I do it often enough. How often should I clean my makeup brushes? According to the American Academy of Dermatology we should be cleaning our makeup brushes and beauty blenders every 7-10 days to prevent bacteria buildup,…
