When I tell people that I wash my hair once a week, I hear all sorts of comments – Ew! Gross! etc. Well, hear me out first. I have super thick hair (just ask all the girls that ever had to work on my hair, they will tell you that working with thick hair is like double the work) and this may be one of the reasons why I wash my hair once a week. It takes me more than…
Are you using oxygen eye pads? Oxygen eye pads are basically a mask for the eyes. They can help reduce dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Since the area around the eyes is so delicate, it’s important that we pay special attention to it. Especially because the eyes are the first place you begin to notice the dreaded fine lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of aging. Although made for night-time use, I love wearing my eye pads during the day when…
Hello hello! Today I’m going to let you in on a little beauty secret. Collagen powder. Okay, you may already know that collagen occurs throughout the whole body but especially in the skin, bones, and connective tissues. It makes up to 1/3 of the protein in the body, which is quite a bit. Unfortunately, the older we get the less collagen our body produces. All of this causes aging, wrinkles, and sagging skin. THE GOOD NEWS ARE Collagen is resorbable.…
The most annoying thing about skin is breakouts, am I right? There is really nothing better than clear skin. Yes, you can wear makeup to cover up acne or blemishes, but even makeup looks so much better when you apply it to clean canvas. So HERE ARE THE 3 SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE STEPS I TAKE DAILY TO ACHIEVE A CLEAR SKIN. ++ I start with the clarifying cleanser. Its main ingredient is Salicylic Acid, which is one of the acne’s…
Today I wanted to tell you about a new product I’ve been using lately to do my messy beach waves for the lazy girl. You may remember about two months ago I posted on my Instagram stories about getting the new styler from Conair. It’s a 2 in 1 styler that lets you straighten or curl your hair. Oh, and did I say, I love multifunctional products! The plates heat up to 400 degrees in seconds which makes doing your hair…
I’m quite picky when it comes to the perfumes I use. Okay, let’s be honest here, I’m pretty picky about everything. So, trust me when I tell you about this sassy chic fragrance I’ve been using – Black Opium Nuit Blanche. It’s amazing! Quite frankly, it’s one of my favorite scents right now. The fragrance is fresh, a bit floral, and a lot softer than the original Black Opium, which is a huge plus for me. I’ve never been a fan…
A couple of months ago, my mom got me this bottle of argan oil elixir. After using it for some time, I wanted to share it with you here on Tea Cups and Tulips because it’s pretty amazing. First, I need to tell you that my mom always finds the coolest products that don’t cost a fortune and this product is one of them. Thanks, mom! Now let’s get back to it. This argan oil elixir is a blend of…
Let’s talk about the hottest beauty trend out right now. USING CHARCOAL IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS Charcoal became huge in the beauty industry last year and it’s still going strong. You probably have seen all those charcoal face masks, cleansers, body scrubs, and toothbrushes. There is even a charcoal lemonade! Yes, you can even drink it. HOW DOES CHARCOAL ACTUALLY WORK? Activated charcoal or activated carbon is a natural treatment used to trap toxins and chemicals in the body allowing them to be…
