Eyebrow Threading: Yay or Nay?

So a few weeks ago I went to get my eyebrows threaded and I must say I was pleasantly surprised! I usually just pluck my own eyebrows because I hate waiting in between..the strays just drive me crazy, but I thought I’d give it a shot anyways.

All I can say is…wow! My brows have never looked better. I’ve had them waxed at professional salons before, but nothing compared to the threading! I must admit it hurt a little bit…ok, A LOT, at one point I thought I was going to cry then pass out. But, that went away in just a few seconds, so don’t let that scare you..it’s totally worth it!

It is a little bit more expensive than waxing though, I paid $12…well $15 with the tip, whereas a wax is only $5, so it’s actually triple. But, if you have eyebrow threading available in your area, I suggest you go out and do it. They do such an amazing job and the shape is just amazing. So I say yaaay! to eyebrow threading. What are your thoughts on it?

5 Ways to Get Rid of a Pimple

Pimples…they come at the best of times, don’t you think so? Usually when you have a big event coming up, or you’re sleeping over at your man’s and you wake up with some rather unflattering red bumps. In either case, pimples are a nuisance and we need to put a stop to them NOW! Can you tell I’m enraged? I woke up this morning to a nice surprise on my face, but, thankfully I have my tools ready! Here are 5 ways to get rid of a pesky pimple…stat!

1. Benzyol Peroxide

…is my best friend! I carry this little tube of miracles in my bag all the time. Just apply to the pimple and it will greatly reduce the size and redness in no time.

2. Ice, Ice, Baby

Ok, so I’ve been watching Glee too much, but ice is actually a great way to reduce those massive surprise pimples. Just put some ice in a baggy and hold it against the pimple for about 10 minutes. This is actually called freezing a pimple..take that!

3. Toothpaste

This trick is as old as they get, but just make sure you use white toothpaste and not the blue, swirly kind because it won’t work as well. Usually the toothpaste on the pimple trick works best when you apply it at night and sleep on it…it’ll dry it right out!

4. Drying Cream

One of my favorite products in the world is Mario Badescu’s Drying Cream because it works miracles. Not only is this cream a lifesaver when it comes to minimizing pimples in record time, but it also works amazingly as a pimple concealer. So you can wear it underneath your foundation, making it almost non-existant,  while it is doing its job of drying out the pimple…genius!

5. Tea Bag

Tea bags are another excellent way to reduce the size and redness of a pimple. Just boil some water, dip a tea bag in it (green tea works best), let it steep, and apply the tea bag to the pimple.

The Tea Tree Oil Challenge

I’m sure you guys have heard about tea tree oil and its amazing properties before, but I decided to take on a tea tree oil challenge to see how great it really is and if it actually lives up to its hype or not!

If you don’t know, tea tree oil is basically an oil that is taken from tea tree leaves and has amazing beneficial medical properties, including cosmetic uses. So what do I use it for? So far, I’ve only used tea tree oil on my face because I break out a lot, and I still haven’t really found anything that works yet.

So far,I’ve been using tea tree oil for about a week and a half…so here’s the verdict! Although I can’t say I see a real difference yet (I probably have to use it for longer), I have noticed after I apply the oil to my breakouts, they do recede. So far I haven’t seen the tea tree oil get rid of my acne scars but again, I probably haven’t been using it long enough. But if I had to recommend a product that gets rid of scars, discoloration, redness, etc it would have to be Bio Oil.

So I think I’m going to keep on with the tea tree oil challenge for a bit longer, and hopefully I’ll see more positive results. On a negative note, tea tree oil does not smell good…at all. Other than that, it’s definitely something you should have in your bathroom cabinet. You can find tea tree oil at any drugstore or click on the picture to order!

5 Healthy Skin Rules to Live By

Our skin goes through so much on a day to day basis including environmental pollution, harmful UV rays, smoke, oily makeup, and many more. These all take a dire effect on your skin either making it dry, break out, or age faster,and that’s why we need to take care of our skin pronto! Here are 5 golden healthy skin rules you should really live by!

#1. Wash Off Your Makeup

Never go to bed before at least removing your makeup. If you’re super tired, just grab a makeup removing towelette and wipe your face with it. But always remember to thoroughly remove your makeup before hitting the sack!

#2. Protect Your Skin

Before heading out the door, makeup sure your moisturizer or foundation has at least an SPF 30. Even if it’s cold outside, the sun is still powerful enough to wreak havoc on your skin.

#3. Keep Your Skin Healthy

One of the best things you can do for your skin is to take Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and will help clear away those pesky zits as well as keep your skin looking fresh and young. Take a maximum of 2000 iu of Vitamin C a day.

#4. Exfoliate

Exfoliating is very important because it sloughs off the dead skin cells that build up on your face. Either use a gentle, daily exfoliating wash or do an exfoliating treatment once a week.

#5. Keep Hydrated

Last but not least, drink lots and lots of water! If you’re not a water fan, make sure you keep your skin hydrated by eating plenty of water-rich fruits such as watermelon.

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Dark circles under the eyes can give your face a less than youthful glow. Even if you have no other lines or wrinkles, those bags under your eyes can make you age instantly. Thankfully, there are many different ways you can prevent and treat dark circles, and there’s no better way to do that than with homemade remedies that you can find in your own kitchen. Keep below to learn how you can stop dark circles.

#1. Drink Water

One of the most important steps in preventing dark circles is drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Water is not only beneficial in preventing dark circles, but also keeping your skin hydrated all day.

#2. Cucumbers

One of the oldest tricks in the book, and most widely used too. Make it a habit to place slices of cold cucumber to your eyes 2-3 times a week. Leave on for 10-15 minutes.

#3. Potatoes

Just like cucumbers, potatoes also help to take away the darkness from underneath the eyes. Place two cold, thin slices of potato on your eyes and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

#4. Rosewater

Another great way to reduce dark circles is to soak a cotton ball in rosewater and place on the eyes. Make sure the rosewater is chilled and sit back and relax for about 10 minutes!

#5. Tea Bags

Tea bags are also a great way to reduce dark circles. Just place two warm teabags over your eyes and leave on for 15 minutes. You’ll notice a different almost immediately.

#6. Sleep

It’s no wonder that sleep is the number one cure for dark, tired eyes. So make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep each night and that you drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and veggies!