Coconut oil

I've been a little late on the coconut oil band wagon! I did not understand how it could be used for so many different things. I have only tried it as a hair masque but can I just say this has changed my life. So my hair is very damaged from color i had done over a year ago. Its just a hot tangled mess all the time. I wont be chopping off my hair any time soon so my stylist told me about using coconut oil. Here is exactly what I did!

1) completely brush through hair and get out all knots and put a towel on my back so i wouldnt't have dripping wet hair. 

2) get the damaged portions of my hair completely wet. I didnt do all the way to my scalp, just about half way. 

3) Completely douse the wet portion of my hair with coconut oil. not just a little amount but i mean completely covered in coconut oil. 

4) brushed the coconut oil through my hair with my fingers.

5) put my hair in a bun still with the bath towel around my shoulders for about 30 minutes. 

6) hopped in the shower and washed my hair with my Paul Mitchell Awapui Shampoo 2 times then conditioned my hair

7) After I wash my hair I always put Avedas Smooth Infusion Nourishing styling creme and a few drops of Vitamin E oil then just let my hair air dry.  

8) Had my life completely changed by some coconut oil. Your welcome. 

Best eye make up remover!!

Did you know you can also use vitamin E oil as eye makeup remover?! I use Burts Bees mama Bee oil. I've been finding make up removing cloths aren't that great for getting all my mascara off. Put a few drops of Burts Bees Mama Bee oil on a cotton round and it breaks down the toughest mascara! Get it anywhere Burts Bees products are sold :)

My at home spa FAVORITES

If you love baths as much as I do then this post is for you! I have a few products that I have to have on hand and I hope you try them and love them as much as I do!!

     

Dr. Teals Epsom salt and bubble bath soap

Dr. Teals is essential in my at home spa session routine. They have different types like lavender for relaxation or a detox/ energizing one and I love them all. Epsom salt  has many amazing benefits from not only helping relax muscles but also can help calm your nervous system, balance calcium levels, help with joint pain, and help you reach that beloved deep sleep.  go pick up some dr. teals at Target, Walmart, CVS, pretty much anywhere!

Bath Bombs

Here in Richmond we have a store called Lush. Lush makes the most amazing bath bombs you will ever see!! They even have glitter bath bombs which are really fun! I dont recommend using bubble bath with them because then you can't see them "explode" and trust me, you'll want to see it. 

Body Scrubs

https://ladyburg.com/collections/body-scrubs/products/whipped-sugar-scrub-ocean-rain

A friend of mine got me this body scrub called Ocean Rain from a store in downtown Fredericksburg called Ladyburg. I've fallen in love with everything about it. My favorite thing is it doesn't just rub my skin raw like most body scrubs I've tried. When I rinse it off my skin feels exfoliated AND moisturized. If you're ever in downtown Fredericksburg i highly recommend picking up some!!

Oils

My favorite oil to add to my baths is a vitamin E oil from Trader Joes. I also add a few drops of this to my moisturizer at night! Vitamin E is great for anti aging. Its never too early to do a little anti aging every once in a while! 

 Life is too short so just take a deep breath and let your body and mind relax into a nice warm bubble bath with your favorite candles. You deserve it!!

Recently.

My life recently has become busy. Not in the "working all the time" kind of way... but in the Im getting married to my best friend in less than 2 months!! Ive also come out with a cover video of James Bays 'Let It Go'. Between seating charts, bridal showers, memorizing lyrics, vocally recording, music video recording, writing for future projects, and working I'm the busiest I've ever been! Im keeping on my Skin Care routine and trying to drink more water instead of caffeine which is really difficult. Why am I telling you al about my life right now?! Well if you haven't noticed I haven't posted as much lately because of this! Tackling everything at once is impossible. Im taking on what I can so I don't lost my sanity!! Regardless, I'm Still always your Esthetician so please come to me with any questions you have about your skin or a product!!

Review post 4.11.16

Hey beauties!!! So I've been trying a few products I'm in love with. This post will be a little different because I'm including 2 make up products I've recently tried from Tarte that are not only a good price,  but have also been AMAZING on my skin!!

Tarte has recently come out with a skincare line and I could not be more excited!!! So far I have only tried the Deep Dive Cleansing Gel and I think I've found my summer cleanser. This cleanser makes me feel refreshed and hydrated without feeling dried out since its a gel cleanser. AND can I just say this entire bottle was only 25.00?!! For this quality skin care product I was falling in love so hard with Tarte. Remember, gel cleansers are best for oily to normal skin types! So if you have dry skin this is not the product for you. I am DYING to try their Rainforest of the Sea Moisturizer and their Rainforest of the Sea Boosting Mist! When I do I'll let you know! 

The next product from Tarte I want to give some love is their Rainforest of the sea Water based foundation. Now, when  I first heard water based i immediately thought it was going to be an extremely watered down foundation. I even asked one of the Sephora girls if the taste foundation would be better over Urban Decays Naked foundation. Im not a make up person, I'm just a healthy skin person so I honestly had NO idea! She informed me the taste foundations are more natural and much better for your skin! At only 25.00, I was completely sold. 

The final product from Tarte I want to completely brag about is their Tartelette 2 Eyeshadow palette!! I NEVER post about make up. Im not a make up artist in any way. I know how to do the basics and thats it. Ive tried many pallets before but this one took me by surprise. All these colors go together so its very hard for me to mess up which I haven't by the way ;) They have such good pigment and go on so smooth...not to mention these products are also non harming to your skin!

I know how this looks...all Tarte products she must have gotten paid to post this from tarte themselves. Not true at ALL!! All my posts are from my own personal experience without any sway from the companies. everything I review, I try. Make good choices my skin-a-holics!!

Product Review 3.24.16

Hey there skin care lovers! I've been trying a few different products I'm excited to tell you about! 

1) Origins Frothy Face Wash

I have to say I fell in love with origins the past few weeks. This face wash was amazing for my combination skin! It is super soft which probably sounds weird but if you'd try this product you'd understand! I instantly felt my skin looked brighter and gave me that perfect dewy look. Highly recommend. 

2) Origins Active Charcoal Mask

Again, another origins product I fell in love with and have to have on hand. Charcoal is great for when your skin needs a good detox. I love it when I'm breaking out because its that time of the month! After cleansing, apply the charcoal mask and let it dry. It only took 5 minutes to dry and i felt like when it did dry it dried up all the gunk with it! great for acne prone skin, large pores, oily skin, normal skin, or combination. I wouldn't use this mask if you have dry skin. It would take what little moisture you have right up! 

3) Alba Botanica 

I have to say I have loved every Alba botanica product until this one. Ill start from the beginning. Since this is technically a peel, I did not exfoliate for 2 weeks to prepare. I had been using my Philosophy cream cleanser which is super gentle and following with toner and a heavier creme. After I cleansed my skin I placed a small amount on my cheek and it instantly started burning. My face felt it was on fire. Ive only had this type of reaction once so I knew to take it off right away and follow with a cooling mask to alleviate the burn. I returned it the next day. 

4) Alba Botanica Jasmine and Vitamin E Creme

I had been dying to try this for a few weeks and finally picked some up a few weeks ago!! I have to say this is definitely one of my new favorite night cremes! It not only smells amazing but when I wake up the next day my skin looks and feels like a million bucks!!! highly recommend for dry/ dehydrated skin, normal skin, or even combination! Remember its better to use a creme at night opposed to a lotion because our skin does most of its rejuvenation at night. Helps give it the extra boost it needs!!

Products I will NOT review

Hey all, So I've been getting multiple messages from different people who are selling Mary Kay, Avon, ItWorks, Amway, ect. asking me to test their products to promote them and what they are selling. I am strongly against doing this and will not be doing product reviews on any of these products. I don't want to end up promoting one over another and if I end up not liking products I don't want to hurt someones business.

 I have a lot of friends who are currently selling and I'm so happy they've found something they love and are rocking at so keep on!

BUT if any of my friends selling these companies products have skincare questions, I'd be happy to answer! I love you all and good luck!!!

** If you are using these products and are liking them, keep on! This is not me saying I do not like these products at all, this is simply saying I will not be reviewing them.