Natural Beauty
I love it when my SD says that I am naturally beautiful. If only he knew how much time, energy and money it takes to beĀ ānaturally beautifulā. Iām going to outline some of my beautification tips here so I can have my routine written down for reference and for my fellow SBs who may find them useful.
Hair
Conditioning Iām a brown baby and I chemically relax my hair to make it straight and thatās how I always wear my hair, so itās very important to me to take care of my hair and keep it healthy and shiny.
The night before I wash my hair I will put castor oil on my scalp. Castor oil helps your hair grow fast as well as treats any scalp issues you may have. I suffer from dry/itchy scalp and castor oil has helped tremendously. Once I apply the castor oil I will comb it through my hair with a wide-tooth comb.Ā
I use this Castor OilĀ Ā which is pretty inexpensive and lasts for a long time.
In addition to the Castor oil I will distribute half a tablespoon of Coconut Oil on my hair. This is the same Coconut Oil that i use to moisturize my body btw.
Make sure you do this at night, when you have nowhere to go because your hair will be oily and greasy. Once both of the oils are on my hair I will sleep with a clear, processing cap on. This keeps my pillowcase from getting oily and my body heat helps the oils penetrate my hair shaft for a deep condition.Ā
In the morning I take off my cap and proceed to wash my hair.Ā
Since doing this routine my hair has grown a lot and it is thicker, healthy and shiny. Ā
MaintenanceĀ I donāt do much to my hair in between washes. I find that the less I do to my hair the better. So, I will use Argan oil on my hair 2 - 3 times a week and Ā I make sure that I keep my hair moisturized and protected by wearing a bonnet at night.
Face
As your relationship with your SD grows he is bound to see you without makeup eventually. My SD has seen my natural face many times as I refuse to sleep with make up on - this would wreck havoc on my skin. Also, on a daily basis I donāt wear a lot of make up, because I like to let my skin breathe, so it is critical that my skin looks close to flawless as possible without make up. Hereās how I do it:
Oil Pulling Flawless skin starts from the inside out. I started doing oil pulling, which pulls out the toxins in your body, for my oral and overall health, but I soon realized that once i started oil pulling my skin stopped breaking out and my skin glows naturally. Even when itās my time of the month my face barely breaks out and this used to be the worst time for my skin to break out.
I use Coconut Oil, the same oil that I use on my hair and body, and I place a table spoon amount in my mouth and swish it around for 20 minutes, while Iām getting ready in the morning, and then spit it out.
Lush Iām a Lush lush. I love their products. I have been using their products for about 3 years now and my skin loves it.Ā
I use Fresh FarmacyĀ once per day in the morning with my Clarisonic Mia brushĀ .
I use Ultrabland at night which removes any make up and residue that has accumulated on my skin throughout the day. While I am applying the Ultrabland, which has a lotion consistency, Ā I use this time to give myself a facial massage. This helps to get the blood flowing in your face which keeps you looking young. I then use a hot wet cloth to remove it.
Next, I use Breath of Fresh Air Toner, which I apply with a cotton round. I use this twice a day. After applying the toner I let it dry on my skin, to fully absorb, before applying my moisturizer.
This isnāt a Lush product but I swear by it. I use DMAE Firming Fluid, in the morning after applying my toner. This fluid helps firm and tone your skin for a supple and youthful look. We are still young ladies but if you want to beĀ āforever youngā itās important to start these preventative measures while you are still young.
Next, I have slightly oily skin, and live in a humid climate, so I only apply a small amount of moisturizer. I use Lushās EnzymionĀ which is lightweight and reduces oil, removes dead skin and debris.Ā
Lastly, I use Enchanted Eye CreamĀ Ā which moisturizes the eye area and keeps me from getting wrinkles and eliminates dark circles.Ā
After doing my night routine, twice a week I will exfoliate my skin with Ocean SaltĀ which helps deep clean my skin, remove blemishes and discoloration and removes dead skin to reveal glowing soft skin. However, it is important to not over do it with exfoliating because this can dry and irritate your skin which will cause your skin to overcompensate and become oily causing breakouts.
Lush products are pricey but I find them to be quality products that help my skin and last a long time. I usually get my gift daddy to give me a Lush gift card or if he wants to take me shopping Lush is one of my stops and I stock up on all my products.Ā
Lastly, but most important, clear skin starts within so itās important to watch what foods you put in your body and drink lots of water.
This post is already super long but I have only scratched the surface of my routine. I have more tips on hair removal, make up, exercise, fashion and how to be a budget beauty. Like or reblog if you want to read more of my tips! Ā
