DIY 5 INGREDIENT HAIR MASK

I've been looking for a great hair mask to was going to benefit my hair and scalp. Of course Pinterest is the first place I look.. There's so many different recipes for DIY hair masks, so I though I would conjure up my own. Look through your kitchen pantry to see if you have these 5 simple ingredients: brown sugar/raw sugar, honey, peppermint extract, egg, and olive oil.

Let's talk about the science behind this hair mask.. The sugar is the exfoliant, this will help rid your scalp of build up, honey and olive oil are the moisturizers, these two will leave your hair silky and shiny! Peppermint extract will stimulate your scalp and hair follicles, this will promote hair growth, and last but one of the most important ingredients is the egg. Your hair is made up of proteins, and in order to have healthy hair, you have to ensure your hair is getting enough protein; there's no better way to do that than to slather it on your scalp!

 Step by step:
1. Beat the egg in a small bowl until it is all broken up and mixed well. Then add the rest of your ingredients and mix well.

2. Wrap yourself in a towel.. This will get messy!

3. Starting down the middle of your hair apply the product with a hair dying brush, or your fingers. Repeat until the top of your scalp is coated.

4. Separate your hair starting at the bottom and apply the mixture from the root to the end of your hair.

5. Repeat until all your hair is saturated and your scalp is covereed.

6. Put a shower cap on, if you don't have a showercap use cling wrap or a grocery bag, and wait 30-60 minutes. The longer you leave this mixture on, the better your results will be!

7. Once the time is up, wash your hair as usual and style as usual. Your hair will feel silky, smooth, and easier to style!

 Let me know if you try this out! I would love to hear how it works for you.. Leave any comments down below. If you have any questions/buisness please email me @ beautyinsiderbyna@gmail.com!


xoxo
-Feliciana

Beauty Tip Tuesday: Lip Scrub

Today's beauty tip is all about lip scrubs!

Lip scrubs are important if you're a fan of matte liquid lipsticks like I am. Matte lipsticks tend to cake up on the dry skin of your lips because most of them aren't moisturizing. I have a solution for you- DIY 2 ingredient lip scrub.

For this scrub you're going to need 2 parts sugar to 1 part oil. I used Organic Coconut Sugar and Vitamin E oil, you can use what you have on hand. Coconut oil, olive oil, or grape seed oil work well. As for the sugar, pure cane sugar or brown sugar work great. You want the consistency of the scrub to be sorta like wet sand. 

Once you have your concoction all mixed up, you're ready to apply. I like to take a small amount, about the size of a pea and rub it in between my lips. I love doing this before I apply a matte lipstick because I don't have to worry about my lips drying out throughout the day. The oil in this scrub moisturizes my lips just enough so I won't have dry lips by the end of the night. As you can see from the before and after pictures, before the scrub my lips look dull and dry, but after the scrub my lips look flushed and have more of a pink/red tone than before. This happens because I am agitating my lips, this will also give a slightly more plump look, nothing drastic. When you're done rubbing the scrub on your lips, simply wipe it off with a damp paper towel. (or eat it, it is all natural after all LOL) I recommend doing this before you apply foundation so you don't disrupt your flawless foundation application.

Now you're ready to rock all the matte lipsticks your heart desires! I hope you enjoyed today's Beauty Tip Tuesday!

 

Let's Talk: Moisturizers

I have searched far and wide to bring you the best moisturizers for YOUR unique skin type. Now, I don't want to burst your wallet or anything which is why I have picked the best under $20.  Beauty does come with a price, but it doesn't have to be an arm and a leg.

Taking care of your skin is important. It's also important to make sure you're using the right products for your skin, if you don't know your skin type, I just might be able to help. 

Oily Skin

Oily Skin

• shiny
• enlarged pores around the cheeks, nose, and forehead
• more blackheads and blemishes than normal

 Dry Skin 

• scaly or flaky
• feels tight after cleansing and dry to the touch 
• dry hands and feet could be an indicator 

Aging or Sun Damaged

Sensitive Skin

• fine lines and wrinkles 
• skin can appear loose due to loss of elasticity 

Sensitive Skin 

• delicate with fine pores
• may have broken capillaries around nose and on cheeks

Combination Skin 

• most common skin type
• medium pores
• oily T-zone



Normal/Combo Skin

• blackheads around the nose

Normal Skin 

• even skin tone and texture 
• healthy glow
• small pores

 Okay, now to the good stuff! 

For my gals that have oily skin

1. Clean & Clear Acne Control Moisturizer
2. Cetaphil  Oil Control Moisturizer 
3. Burt's Bees  Natural Acne Solutions Lotion

Dry Skin

Ladies with dry skin

1. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream for Extra-Dry Skin
2. Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion
3. Coconut oil 

Sun kissed beauties with aging or sun damaged skin

1. Olay Total Effects 7 In One Moisturizer With a Touch Of Sun 
2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream 
3. Eucerin Sensitive Skin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 15 

Sensitive girls

1. Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture for sensitive skin
2. Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Daily Calming Moisturizer



Aging Skin

3. Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream 

Normal/Combo skin 

1.  Yes To Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer
2. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream   
3. St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer