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Friday 14 February 2014
DIY Facial Mask (best for treating acne scars)
Hello, guys! Happy Friday and Happy Valentines Day :) Today I decided to post a skincare DIY and I am sure that most of the ingredients in this recipe can be found in your kitchen cupboards or fridge. If you don't have them in your cupboards, don’t worry, they are inexpensive. Some of you might be suffering form acne/pimple scars and this DIY is a great help in treating them.
The ingredients are:
½ Slice of Lemon
½ tsp. olive oil
2 tsps. honey
2 tbsps. Oats
1 teabag
This DIY is very easy and affordable to make. The
ingredients used are very beneficial to skin. The ingredients are very well
known in every skincare DIY and I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about it. I
tell you to listen and try these again because they do work!
Anyways, I’m going to tell you the benefits of each
ingredient for your skin.
Lemon
Lemon contains 5%-6& of citric acid and we all know that
it is rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is effective for healthy glowing skin. Lemon
juice also contains astringents which can lighten the skin and this is good for
acne scars. Sure you’ve also heard to put the lemon juice on your acne and
leave it overnight to cure the acne. This works too, but, if you have dark
skin, don’t use lemon juice alone as it can leave dark marks! I have dark skin
myself and I’ve tried it before and I’m not going to lie, it left dark scar on
my skin. Anyways, Lemon juice is also beneficial for the skin because it can
also kill bacteria that can cause to acne.
Olive Oil
Olive oil can hydrate dry skin. This is a good alternative to
relieve the dryness of your skin during winter time. When picking olive oil,
make sure it is unrefined and natural as this contains anti-oxidants which can
help repair skin damage and as we all know, anti-oxidants can help prevent
wrinkles. Olive oil also soothes and relieves chapped, itchy and cracked skin.
Honey
Like olive oil, honey can also act as anti-aging agent
and moisturizer. Honey can also help protect the skin Additionally the
natural properties it has can protect the skin from sun rays and facilitates
the skin’s ability to rejuvenate. This can also soften the skin by refreshing
your tired skin which leaves it hydrated. Ancient women use
this to keep a youthful, radiant, a smooth skin.
Green Tea
I’m pretty sure you know that green tea is good for your metabolism which can help you withyour weight. Green tea is also good for your skin and I’ve heard beauty gurus talking about this.
Oats
Did you know that in 2000 BC Egyptians and Arabians use oats for the beauty of their skin?Like all the other ingredients it can be used for treatment of acne and it can also help with the dryness of your skin. Putting oats on your skin will help fight the dullness and the flaky dryness of your skin. The reason for this is that they contain polisaccharides, which become gelatinous in water, thus forming a fine protective film when applied on skin.
The information above aren't made up. I have researched them and hopefully it will help you! :)
Step 1
Take a soaked teabag, squeeze it until the extra water is gone. Then open the teabag and put the tea in a bowl and add the 1/2 sliced lemon. Mix.
Step 2
Add two teaspoons of honey. Mix.
Step 3
Add 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil. Mix.
Step 4
Add 2 teaspoon of sugar. Mix.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoon oats. You can add a little extra if you want and keep mixing until you get a pasty texture.
After you get this done, you can now then put this mixture in your clean face. Leave this for a good 15 minutes and rinse it off. That's it! :)
Take care.
xoxo, Xyza ♥
Wednesday 1 January 2014
♥ New Year, New Beginnings + 2014 Memory Jar ♥
NEW YEAR is a time to start afresh, to forget the past and move on. If you had an awful 2013, well this is you chance to make it better. It is also good to start the Year with hope, courage, and optimism. Know that God will always be there for you to help you and as Jeremiah 29:11 says, 'For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'. So surrender your life to God, because he will make a way when there seems to be no way! If you had amazing year last year, then keep doing what you have been doing and try and find simple ways to make it better, or make it the best! It's the Year of the Horse, so we better kick some ass and do our very best!
As what everyone says, 2014 is your new 365 paged book. So make a good one! Create memories, share your time with your loved ones and live life to the fullest!
Anyways, I don't have any beauty post today, but just my New Year's Resolution. I hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and I wish you a magnanimous New Year! :) I'm making my list short, and I might add something along the year.
- Be more positive.
- Believe in myself. (I suggest you to listen to the song Believe in Me by Demi Lovato.)
- Start drawing again.
- Let myself know that I am more than enough.
- Be more faithful.
- Do things that are out of my comfort zone.
- Study more so I can achieve my full academic potential.
- Make myself stronger.
That is all I can think of for now. What's your New Year's resolution? Are any of them same as mine? Comment down below :)
I also made my 2014 memory jar. If you don't know what this is, basically, you write the good things, even the smallest one that happen to you on little pieces of paper.
I saw a Facebook post about this and I thought it was a good idea. I was actually going to make one last year but I wasn't as keen in doing it. However, I decided to definitely make one this year.
In this jar, you can include memories such as:
- surprise gifts
- accomplished goals
- the beauty of nature
- the "LOL" moments
- daily blessings
- and memories that are worth saving
Take care.
xoxo, Xyza ♥
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