Tip of the day for the rest of your days...

Are the harsh, cold and dry Canadian winter days taking a gruesome bite out of your skin? Try honey! 

Honey contains a ton of natural elements which all come together to produce healthier and more radiant skin. 

First of all, honey contains antioxidants that we all hear so much about. Antioxidants help us look younger by fighting free radicals and possibly cancerous cells in our skin. Enough said!

Second, honey carries antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing acne and discoloration and enzymes and amino acids that reduce eczema and other skin conditions. Bam!

Third, honey is a natural moisturizer for our skin, especially during the harsh winter season. Yes, men need to moisturize too. Otherwise, you'll grow up with dry, itchy-looking, lizard skin!

Now how do you apply it to your skin? Easy... 1 teaspoon of milk and a couple squirts of honey. Massage into your face evenly and leave on for 20min. Rinse and dry. You'll notice smoother, clearer looking skin!

If you really want to try the high-end stuff, you can purchase Royal Jelly for even better and quicker results. There's so much on Royal Jelly, I'll have to save it for another post but it usually goes for $100 or more for a bottle.

PS. I'm sorry for being MIA with these posts. This term is exhausting and I've got quite a bit on my plate at the moment. I'll do my best to post more frequently. In the mean time, keep up with your resolutions!!

Tip of the day for the rest of your days...

Eggs are great, especially during breakfast. But here's another way to use eggs:

Fight acne, excess oil, large pores, blackheads and whiteheads and blemishes with eggs!

Eggs contain many nutrients and more specifically vitamin A and vitamin E. Both vitamins play a vital role in skincare and health. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and can help reduce inflammation, reduce age spots, stretch marks, promotes moisture in the skin and protects your skin from pollution, harmful rays etc. Vitamin A promotes cellular turnover in your skin. What that means is that it effectively rids of dead skin cells and induces production of new skin cells. This is effective against wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and many other skin ailments. 

So what do you do? Take an egg, crack it in a bowl and add a few drops of lemon juice to enhance the mask. Whisk it till it's slightly foamy. Apply to face and let it dry for 10 minutes. Rinse and you're done! Your face will feel smoother, tighter and blemish free. 

Tip of the day for the rest of your days...

Detoxing doesn't just happen under the skin, you need to detox your skin as well! Exfoliation is a form of detoxing your body of harmful toxins. How does that work you ask? Exfoliating the skin removes dead skin cells and opens up pores allowing toxins to come out. Exfoliating also increases blood flow in the skin which breaks down fatty deposits and firmer skin, thus eliminating cellulite. Exfoliating will leave your skin refreshed, healthy and glowing. And yes, men need to exfoliate as well! Happy scrubbing!

Exfoliating of the body can be done using a dry brush method before a shower. Using a dry bath brush with natural bristles (not acrylic because it may cause irritation), gently scrub your skin from the toes up. 

For the face you can use over-the-counter products or make your own aspirin mask using aspirin, water and honey. Place 4 aspirin pills in a bowl with 3 drops of water then add a little squirt of honey. Allow the aspirin pills to swell up and breakdown. Mix with fingers and apply to skin. Wait 10-15 minutes and rinse off gently with warm water. Once it's all off your face, splash with cold water to close up the pores. (Make sure to use uncoated aspirin).

For men, exfoliating of the face is key when you need to shave. It will soften the facial hair and allow for a cleaner and smoother shave. 

I would recommend exfoliating once or twice a week. Any more may cause skin irritation or aggravate acne breakouts, especially for the face.