Summer Time Skin Routine!

Where I live, there's no more snow, and it's always about 60-70 degrees during the afternoon. Summer is also the time where my skin gets more irritated (UGH!) and where a struggle to keep skin cool happens.

Well, I checked out some skin care things around the web, and I put together a grand finale piece that has been doing me good.... :

MORNING:

My flour and yogurt cleanser. http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/10/heres-another-amazing-facial-cleanser.html

This is one of the weirdest cleansers, but it works amazingly...

If the link doesn't work, go to the 'skin care' tab and scroll down to the very last

EVENING:

This is when I come home from school.

Use OLIVE OIL to take off my makeup ( just take a cotton ball, with some drops of olive oil, and apply it on your face in circular motions)

Rub CUCUMBERS on my face real quick, just to cool down and reduce any puffiness

Put PLAIN YOGURT on my face for about 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off. (to keep the skin supple and cool everyday). I use a new art brush to apply the yogurt on my face, since it can carefully reach in places my hands can't..

Moisturize with Olive Oil, Coconut oil, or Eucerin. And then lock it in with petroleum jelly, so my skin doesn't become dehydrated.

It sounds (kinda) like a complicated routine, but it's really quite simple. I use sunscreen before I put on my primer, even though my foundation has SPF.

I can't live without: My everyday yogurt mask.

Without that, my skin would be all puffy and red all over...

I hope this helps some of you guys with summer, and it's skin time. I personally, have found out, that I get better skin with natural skin care. If YOU have any cool techniques or homemade recipes/ideas PLEASE email them to tsorain@gmail.com

I'll post it on here!

So tsorain@gmail.com <--- mail it!

lOVE! (:

DIY NATURAL ZIT ZAPPER

Psssssss

Check your kitchen!


So you wake up to a beautiful morning, and when you look in the mirror....you notice. a. a. ZIT. Yikes! Nobody likes to wake up with a zit that's fire engine red and the size of Mt. Everest.


And even worse, what if you don't have any "3 hour acne medication" stuff, or ran out of it?


Well, no worries. Because...just check your kitchen!


What you need:

-yeast powder 

-lemon juice

-Now just mix the ingredients well enough to make a nice paste. then take a cotton swab, dip, and dab it on your zit/blemish. 


(If you don't have any yeast powder, then you can try using cornstarch)




Why these ingredients?


The yeast (or cornstrach) is good to dry out the zit/blemish.


And the lemon juice has good stuff that takes all the bad stuff out of those zits. (like AHAs, and BHAs)




And I'm guessing that it would probably work best if you leave it on longer. So try going to sleep with this. But even if you only have 15 minutes...etc,; try it, 15 minutes is better than nothing (:




** And if you have REALLY REALLY sensitive skin, just make sure the lemon juice won't irritate your skin!




Some other good remedies:


-ASPIRIN. Take some aspirin, crush it in water; and apply to your face. Aspirin is a good anti-inflammatory agent which helps get the redness out of zits/blemishes. 


-ADVIL LIQUI GELS. This is a new 'idea'/trick coming out right now. Just open a capsule and apply it on the pimple. 


-HONEY. Just take some honey and apply it on the pimple (or you can do a full face mask). Honey has natural anti-bacterial properties that will help get rid of the pimple much sooner. 


Also, here are some tips to camouflage any blemishes/acne with makeup: 
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-hide-blemishzit.html




Hope this helps! Good Luck
and take care

AMAZING (drugstore) products for ACNE!

Everyone hates acne. pimples, blemishes, whatever you want to call it. we all hate them.

So here are some AMAZING DRUGSTORE products that fight acne!

I read them all over the internet, and I actually went ahead and brought them; and I'll tell you how I liked them...!

* I didn't list them on rank. I just randomly listed them.

-Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

I love this. When you put it on, it cools down your face, and it handles any puffiness. And, if your feeling like a pimple coming on or anything, just put on this nice cool mask, and wait about 15 minutes. Rinse, and your acne will probably get better (with regular use) and apply moisturizer.

I love this, because it's multipurpose. It's easy, super fast, and effective. It reduces puffiness, helps with acne. And if you moisturize your skin after this, your skin is all set!

-Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

This has been gold for sensitive skin. It's moisturizing, and helps fight acne to keep your skin CLEAR! if you have been like me, who has been experimenting with different products, and been breaking out everywhere....this Cetaphil cleanser will help get rid of it faster.

-Olay Pro-X cleanser system

I'm going to be doing a review on this pretty soon. I don't use this, but I gave this to my mom as a gift for "just because". My mom has been using it, and she says she lovesss it! This system is shower safe, which means you can use it in the shower, or the sink.

My mom is a pretty busy mom, so she doesn't really have the time to spend loads of time on her skin (but she is sooooo beautiful naturally!). She likes the fact that you can do this in the shower, and it feels sooo good (I've tried it a couple of times), it's like a facial massage!

And it cleans 6x better compared to normal washing, so it gets dirt, bacteria out of those pimples, blemishes...

I can't tell you, me and my mom use it both, and it has helped me with clear skin, and my mom with clear skin as well

-ELF zit zapper

haha, I just did a mini review on this yesterday, but you can't just not put it on the list.

The formula as the main ingredient, SALICYLIC ACID, which kills the bacteria and dirt found in many zits, blemishes...things like that. Another main ingredient, is witch hazel which cools down and reduces redness

And it's only $1 !!

Here are some easy homemade facial masks that help with acne:

-Baking Soda and Water Mask/Cleanser

You can use this as a cleanser or a mask. All you have to do is get some baking soda and water and make a nice paste out of them. Cleanse well, or if you want a mask just leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse it off.

I just realized that I already have posted something like this, so pleasee check this link outt:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/08/baking-soda-facial-cleanser.html

-Strawberry and Yogurt Facial Mask

Did you know that strawberries have a natural source of saliyic acid? (the one that zaps away zits..!)

Just mush some strawberries, some plain yogurt, and apply to your face. let it sit for about 15-20 minutes and rinse it off.

Okay, so that was it! I hope you guys check them out, and love them! And also try out the DIY Masks/scrubs! And also, a post about a DIY NATURAL ZIT ZAPPER is coming up! So be sure to check that out!

lOVE!

The BEST products of ELF

How does ELF do it?

They have the cheapest makeup in the market, yet, they some even work as good as the high ends one.

I recently posted a review on one of the products, and I checked out even more items, that I really really really really lovedd!

Zit Zapper: Gosh, I seriously can't tell you how much I love this...

The formula as the main ingredient, SALICYLIC ACID, which kills the bacteria and dirt found in many zits, blemishes...things like that. Another main ingredient, is witch hazel which cools down and reduces redness

And it's only $1 !!

Link: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/concealer/zit_zapper

ALL OVER COVER STICK:

I really like this, because it's one of those multipurpose things. You can apply it as a quick, natural coat of foundation, concealer, priming eyes for eyeshadow, priming lips for lip color.

And it's only $1 !!

Link: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/concealer/all_over_cover_stick

CLARIFYING PRESSED POWDER:

I have used MAC, maybelline, revlon, cover girl that I've spend tons on! And then when I came to this one, which was only a dollar! (yeah you read right...only $1) I was thinking this is complete ripoff. I checked it out, and it was the pretty same as all the others. ANDDD IT HELPS FIGHT ACNE!

Link: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/powder/clarifying__pressed_powder

COLOR 101- SMOKEY EYE KIT

I LOVEEE this kit! It's only $5 and it works so magically! It's the complete easy kit to get smokey and sexy eyes. First you can just take some powder and powder your eyelids so the eyeshadow stays on much better. Take the brush (in the kit) and play around with the eyeshadows. Line your eyes. Curl your eyes. And apply mascara.

It's so easy! And it's only $5 !

Link: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/eyes/sets/color_101_smoky_eye_kit#

If you have oily skin, especially in the T zone, the famous shine erasers that elf makes are wonderful !

and btw, here is the link to another elf product that I really liked:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-elf-complexion-perfect-powder.html

I hope this helps! elf has made a really good impression on me, because it gives you decent products, but the price is more than amazing!

lOVE!

oh and P.S.

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2011 !!

Nappy hair be gone! (pt. 2)

So this is another "segment" of NO MORE NAPPY HAIR!

Oh nappy hair.

So what exactly is the definition of the term "nappy hair".

Well, this is my term: "When your hair doesn't really cooperate with you. Doesn't go with the flo."

I actually have an african american friend, who always says to me "man. why can't I have your hair, it looks so easily to style." she, herself has straightened chemically relaxed hair.

haha, and in fact, her hair listens to herself more than mine listens to me...they don't realize how lucky they are....haha

anywaysss, back to the segment!

okay, so here are some TIPS of the trade to get rid of that nappy hair of ours...

if you need this... :

VOLUME: check this link out (without heat!) : http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-get-volume-quick.html

-try to find some mousse for adding volume

SLEEK/straight: get some smoothing creams and rub it on your hair.

try to find some mousse for straight hair

another crazy tip: take a cream (even hand cream) and just polish the ends of your hair to polish and tame hair (it works!)

olive oil/coconut oil: take either oil and work it on your hair. it polishes, shines, and makes it sleek and ready to go

WAVY: you can curl it slightly if you wish

wash your hair at night, leave it in a bun (wet) and go to sleep. morning, it should be wavy. this trick works with dry hair too, but not as well. you can also put it in braids

try using products for instant wavy hair (garnier has one..) and follow the instructions to get the hair

CURLY: just use a curling iron (duh!) haha

use a mousse, (after washing your hair) that's designed for curls. put it in in, blowdry your hair. and hairspray or add finish cream to it.

use paper rollers, haha (I got that from yahoo answers...so thank you!)

wash your hair, and twist your hair in small sections. dry naturally; but if you are in a hurry, try drying it on cool on your hair dryer

Any more hair styles? Email me at tsorain@gmail.com

Hope this helps((:

Review: ELF Complexion Perfect (powder)

So a couple of months ago, I wouldn't even put my eye on ELF. It was such inexpensive makeup, that I was like...rip off makeup. Since I had acne, blemishes, all that shiz, I would never buy super cheap makeup, because I would be scared that my skin would become even more irritated.

But then, I checked out their lipliners, then their eyeliners, and then I tired out more stuff...and then I was like "Oh know. ELF isn't bad at all..." And so I tired out more stuff...

One of the REALLY GOOD things I came upon, was the ELF complexion perfect (powder)

I wear these a lot recently, when at times, you just don't want makeup on...

Why?

What the powder does is that it balances and makes your skin glow. Notice, they are kind of like concealer colors.

The green- to counterbalance any redness (in zits...etc)

The yellow- to even out skin tone, to cancel out any mild redness, and brightens your face

The blue- counteract any bluish veins, roscacea or things like that

The pink- just to add a pop of color!

It evens out the skin tone and absorbs any excess oils. And I absolutely love it!

How?

Just take a regular blush brush or big brush and sweep it all over the 4 colors. And just apply it all over your face. You can wear this with other makeup, or alone

When?

I wear this stuff when I don't want to have a makeup day, or if someone is coming over, just some light makeup. But I wear this alone(: But it looks beautiful with other makeup as well

Recommend?

Heck yes! It looks beautiful with or without makeup. And it's perfect for a quick pick me up makeup. And for only $3, you can't beat the price.

Just another thing that makes life just a tad bit easier(:

Here's the link: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/powder/complexion_perfection

Hope you enjoyed this(:

Have a beautiful day, keep your head up, and go get your dreams!

Email me at tsorain@gmail.com

Bargain hunting

Getting deals on everything is easier than you think it is...

So yesterday, me and my mom went to Kohl's to go shopping; we could a whole bunch of goodies, and we were ready to check out.

Your probably not going to believe this, but we saved $276! (wow. I sound like a freak. haha) 

Can you believe it? We have never seen that big number on our SAVINGS area. We see big numbers on TOTAL, but we have never seen that big in the savings.

Our total was I think about $30..., (that we paid)

So how do you REALLY bargain hunting without putting yourself on a shopping diet?!

Well, first off, me, mom, and dad go shopping like every weekend, to all the malls in our city. We spenddd, but we also (kinda) haha, know how to save.

First off, SUBSCRIBE!

I can't tell how you how many stores have those email newsletters saying free shipping, or 40% off just for our subscribers! it's freakin. amazing.

I have subscribed to like every store out there, even the makeup sites. And it's nice to have such a variety, and go check out different cool places.

So go and sign up for that email newsletter!

Second; google "soandso" store coupons

People out there are nice enough to share coupons with you. So just google the store down, write coupons by it; and you'll see deals, printable coupons, coupon codes or online all over!

Don't just settle down just for SALE. Seek CLEARANCE racks and run over there FIRST!!

Why first? Believe it or not, the clothes I adore most, the jewerly I can't live without, about 95% of them come from clearance racks. The items are scattered everywhere, and you just have to search search and search until you have something.

SALE, is overrated. Haha. All they do, is up the original price, and then put SALE down, and then you end up paying the right profit item for them.

For online: Is it a holiday? Wait for the HOLIDAY date!

Here's a majestic example: So there was a makeup site, which the day BEFORE President's Day, said there is $5.56 shipping over anything on the site.

It sounded like a deal for ALL the things I was going to order so I did order them. I felt great, that I actually got a shipping deal. yesss suhh!

And then, I go check it out on president's day, and it says Free shipping on ANYTHING, unlimited.

WOO HOO! hahah, so wait till the day!

Love that DESIGNER item? Don't go to a department store. Go to other stores...haha

Hit stores like Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, TJ Maxx, or Marshalls. Those are complete bargain stores. You get the SAME shiz, except like 80% off...haha

Allright, so I hope this helps you guys! I know I had to go on a shopping diet...and I HATED IT! And this was my solution...and it works out wonders...

Take care guys! Bye!