spinach salad

With this recipe, you get the best of both worlds. Spirulina-Spinach Salad isn't just a healthy meal to help you look "beach ready" it also works to brighten your skin. Different algae and marine botanicals are well-known for their anti-aging and skin-perfecting powers. In addition, spirulina (a type of algae) is high in vitamins, iron and magnesium which provides energy, and serves as an excellent detox! Here is the recipe:

Spirulina-Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS

• Large bowl baby spinach leaves
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 2 handfuls adzuki (small nutty flavored beans that originated in China and are available in health food stores) or lentil sprouts
• 1/2 tsp spirulina powder, to start
• Splash of olive oil
• High quality sea salt, to taste

Happy Traveling!

With summer right around the corner, and vacations planed, travel beauty items are essential. There is nothing more irritating than opening your suit case after a plane ride or a car ride and finding that your make up, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, nail polish or any thing else exploded! These five products are reliable, must-have beauty products that will fit right in your hand bag or carry on. Not only are they efficient- but also cheap! Happy traveling :)

http://www.beautylish.com/a/vcgza/five-products-that-will-save-you-time-space-and-energy

Hair Removal

Do you have super sensitive skin? Trouble with hair removal? You're not alone; there are many people who break out in razor burn from shaving, get itchy after using chemical hair removers or get terrible ingrown hairs. This website gives alternate, natural  methods to remove hair for sensitive skin. Sugaring, pumice stone, and waxing are better for your sensitive skin and won't any bumps or burns. Try these out!
http://www.bodycare.becomegorgeous.com/hair_removal/natural_hair_removal_methods-1672.html

Dead Sea

Typically, salt is thought to dry out hair and skin-and in most cases, that assumption is correct. For example, after going in the ocean, your skin usually feels tight and your hair feels dry. However, the Dead Sea, located in Israel with 8.6 times more salt than any other ocean, does the exact opposite. The air and the water are filled with rich, beneficial minerals. The article explains,“The minerals of the Dead Sea are hydroscopic, meaning they attract water, so when you put them on the skin, they act like a pump, drawing moisture and nutrients from the deeper levels of the skin up to the epidermis.” Dead Sea salt is rich in calcium, bromine, zinc, potassium and more. Try out Dead Sea products today!

http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/Sea-Salt-Benefits
http://www.seaofspa-cosmetics.com/

Liquid Foundation vs. Powder Foundation

Liquid or Powder, which is better? Well, there isn't an exact answer to that question; really, it depends on your skin type. For the longest time, I used liquid foundation and I saw that my skin began to look greasy and shiny, overall, not my best. Then, I switched to powder foundation and it gave my skin more of a natural look. However, that does not apply to everyone; If you have oily skin, you should lean towards powder products, but if you have dry skin, try using liquid foundation. This website gives the pros and cons of both liquid and powder and explains how to choose and how to apply.
http://www.makeup.com/article/foundation-is-liquid-or-powder-better/

Soap vs. Body Wash

Many choose body wash over bar soap because they feel that bar soap dries their skin out. For those who don't like body wash, but don't want dry skin try these bar soaps for various types of skin. Whether you have dry, sensitive, dull, or acne-prone skin, this website provides the best bar soap for your skin type!
https://www.beautylish.com/a/vcavn/best-bar-soaps-for-your-skin-type

swirly

I came across this nail design awhile ago, so I decided to try it. Before, you decide to try it out MAKE SURE you give yourself a solid hour. Although marbled nails are a very messy process, the outcome is so cool, your nails will look amazing. What you will need is a glass of water, various nail polish colors and a tooth pick to begin. You put drops of the nail polish into the water, swirl them around with the tooth pick and dip your nail into the water. The nail polish will cover the entire top of your finger, but before cleaning it off, let the polish settle and dry and clean when you are completely finished with every nail. I recommend to use bright, different colors that are not in the same color category-don't worry they won't mix together!
http://www.lulus.com/blog/beauty/give-it-a-swirl-marbled-nails.html

Clean Face

At the end of the night, the last thing I want to deal with is taking off my makeup-but after reading this article, I realize it needs to be done. If left on your face, lip stick, mascara, eye liner, and all other makeup can lead to not only break-outs and cold sores, but serious diseases like conjunctivitis and E. Coli. It is completely worth it to take the extra two minutes before you go to bed to clean your makeup off.. no matter how tired you are!

https://www.beautylish.com/a/vcgrv/the-truth-about-cleaning-your-makeup

Braids

The fishtail braid, and the waterfall braid-these braids are not exactly easy to do, but they look amazing when they are done correctly. These websites give how-to's on how to do a fishtail or waterfall braid. These hair styles look great whether your going to school, or going out for the night. Many girls have used it for prom and junior prom with parts of their hair. Try it!
https://www.beautylish.com/a/vmswj/cascade-braid-tutorial
http://www.beautylish.com/a/vmnza/fishtail-braid-tutorial

Homemade

Here are some more homemade facial masks- you really can never go wrong with facials. Just make sure your not allergic to any of the ingredients! This website also offers skin peels as well. Skin peels cleanse your pores and eliminate any dead skin cells. Some skin peels chemically burn your skin, you can avoid that risk by using these recipes! Once again- they are cheap and easy to make.
http://www.skin-care.becomegorgeous.com/home_made_facials/

Organix

Even after you wash and condition your hair, do you find your hair to still be dry and frizzy? Unfortunately I inherited my mothers genetics and ended up with super thin and dry hair. However, there are after shower hair products that really help to lock in moisture and keep your hair soft and hydrated throughout the day. Products made by Organix work to moisturize and heal your hair. I recommend the Moroccan Argan Oil Intensive Treatment or the Split End Mender. Their products work because they are made with out sulfate- salt that most hair products have that dry out your hair. These products are both affordable and effective.
http://www.organixhair.com/frontpage

Sun Protection

As you head down to the beach in 11 DAYS for memorial day weekend (try to control your excitement) and keep in mind that as annoying as it can be, suntan lotion is a must. Despite what some think, you can still get color while wearing lotion. Being out in the sun exposes your skin to two different types of rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. If over exposure to these rays occur, you can be at risk for premature aging, eye damage, and various skin cancers. Being outside, you are exposed to UVA rays year round, and scientists have found these rays to be much less damaging than UVB rays. In contrast, UVB rays attribute greatly to the risk of skin cancer. UVB rays are strongest from April to October from 10 AM to 4 PM, it is so important that you apply sun screen to protect yourself--or else you may end up regretting it in the future. My main concern with sun screen is whether or not it will make my skin oily and cause breakouts. This past year, I used Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunblock SPF 30 and Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 and it did not cause any breakouts, oily skin OR sunburn. You can also find other prouducts from Neutrogena for sun protection such as anti-aging lotion and sport sun tan lotion-- I highly recommend taking a look!

http://www.neutrogena.com/category/sun/sun+protection.do?nType=2

Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder Skin Care

Estée Lauder Sparkling Clean Purifying Mud Foam Cleanser

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-sparkling-clean-purifying-mud-foam-cleanser-4.2-oz?ID=114633&CategoryID=33610&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D3%26spc%3D100%26ruleId%3D2%26slotId%3D

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-daywear-advanced-multi-protection-anti-oxidant-lotion-spf-15?ID=519833&CategoryID=33610&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D2%26spc%3D100%26ruleId%3D2%26slotId%3D

Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-idealist-dual-action-refinishing-treatment?ID=377853&CategoryID=33610&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D2%26spc%3D100%26ruleId%3D2%26slotId%3D

Today, were breaking away from the homemade facial, skin and hair remedies, and touching upon store-bought and brand name products. Although these products can be unnecessarily expensive, they are worth every penny in the end. Personally, I have used Estee Lauder skin products, and they have kept my skin under control, prevented breakouts, and kept my skin moisturized without making it oily. Prior to purchasing Estee Lauder facial products, I would use drug-store products that were so harsh on my face and badly dried it out. Once I began using Estee Lauder, my skin became more soft, less irritated, and my acne vanished. I recommend the Estee Lauder Sparkling Clean Purifying Mud Foam Cleanser, Estee Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15, and Estee Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment.

 

Clinique-Long Lashes

Clinique Long Lashes

http://www.clinique.com/product/1606/8655/Makeup/Mascara/High-Lengths-Mascara/index.tmpl

Do you find yourself reapplying your mascara? High Lengths Mascara by Clinique is by FAR the best mascara I have used. I highly recommend purchasing this product-it is worth every penny, and I never have to reapply. So far, it has lasted me six months, and still works as well as it did when I purchased it. This mascara has a thin unique brush rather then the usual round brush, specifically elongating each lash, without any clumping.

Hair Treatments

Dry Hair Treatments

http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/article/dry-hair-treatments
If your flat iron or curling iron is your best friend-- this website is for you. With summer nearing, our hair needs all the help it can get. The UV rays, the chlorine, the salon highlights, the salt water, everything damages hair. So unless you would like to stay hidden under a rock the entire summer, you should definitely try these remedies out. When I go to the beach, I usually use some type of leave-in conditioner, but I still find my hair to be dry after I get out of the shower. This website offers specific conditioners to help moisturizer your hair or homemade treatment to keep your hair healthy!

The Best Makeup Colors

The Best Makeup Colors

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20564206_6,00.html

Some makeup colors just don't suit certain people, it's extremely helpful to know what makeup helps you to look your best. Whether your skin is fair, medium, or dark, this website gives the makeup colors that will enhance your natural beauty! I have a medium skin color tone, so an olive green eyeshadow would work for me, this website explains which colors are too dark and too light according to your skin tone. Finding the right color to match your skin tone can be hard, this website helps!

Super Soft Skin

Soft Summer Skin

http://www.makeup.com/article/the-3-best-exfoliators-for-soft-smooth-skin/

Summer's right around the corner, which means bathing suit, tank top, and short season! With being exposed to UV rays, chlorine chemicals and salt water, your skin needs all the help it can get. To keep your skin soft and silky during the summer, body exfoliating cremes or washes are the way to go. This website gives great, beneficial exfoliating products to use to keep your skin's radiance. Don't want to spend the money? Not a problem, you can combine your shower gel with sugar and it works just as well!

Creative Manicures

Manicures Galore

www.shexists.com/2012/01/how-to-instant-nail-arts-do-yourself.html/

If you don't want to spend the money to get a manicure or pedicure, here's your solution--do it yourself! This website gives a variety of nail art to chose from and explains the how-to's. However, these style's aren't simple, they take several steps to complete, but the outcome is amazing. Whether you want sparkly nails, striped colors, or newspaper print nails, this website will show you how.

Out of the Ordinary

Out of the Ordinary

http://www.chercabulasmindbox.com/2009/05/out-of-ordinary-beauty-tips-that-work.html

Don't have the time in the morning to make yourself look perfect? Most of us don't either. Let's face it, on our way to school or work, we don't have our own personal stylists to prepare us for the day. Mornings can be absolutely dreadful if your rushing. These beauty tips quickly fix your problem by using common, everyday items. Forgot to shower and your hair is greasy? Not to worry, powder your roots. If you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on make up and beauty products try these out of the ordinary remedies!

The Kitchen Spa

The Kitchen Spa

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/the-kitchen-spa

Strawberries, avocados, peaches, oatmeal and cucumber... who doesn't have these items in their kitchen? Not only do they taste good, but they can do wonders for your facial complexion. These food items are full of vitamins and nutrients to moisturize, exfoliate, renew and replenish your face. These remedies are quick, easy and cheap ways to simply enhance your beauty.