Hey everyone. It's been a crazy week so far. And unfortunately, I have the sniffles. I have been sneezing since 2am last night. I was sneezing before that, but today it's gotten just a wee bit worse. My eyes feel like they are bulging out. Speaking of my eyes, I've been having to use my eye drops a lot recently. They've been itching for unknown reasons. But the eye drops are helping...I haven't itched my eyes since I took them.
Anyways, I don't know. I really feel like I have been taking life for granted. I have been taking the things in my life for granted. My heart has been feeling so heavy and I couldn't explain why. I thought it was my family's situation. After talking about it to Anthony, I did feel better. But this morning at 2am, I woke up crying. I have no recollection of the dream I had. It scared me though. Maybe God is trying to tell me something through this feeling? I know I've had this feeling before, but I could never understand what it was...
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:6-7
It does feel like it may be anxiety at times. But what is it that I'm anxious about? I have a job that pays well, I am doing well in college, I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I cherish with all the love God's given me, my family loves me to no bounds...yet I still feel down. I wonder if I have to take a step back and look at everything from a distance. Maybe I need to re-evaluate things. Maybe God feels he's been placed second in my life. Maybe God is looking for me to reselect my priorities.
"And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. " - Matthew 22:37-38
Maybe God is looking for me to just enjoy the simple things in life again. Maybe I've been thinking about the more materialistic items or a more complex way of life that is just unnecessary. I remember when me and Anthony first started dating, all I wanted to do was have dinner and a movie at home with him. Nothing more, nothing less. Back then I didn't have a job and was more conservative with my money. Now, I have a relatively well paying job and I find myself wanting to venture out more instead of enjoying a day at home resting.
"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple." - Psalms 19:7
I guess I am beginning to answer my own question now. God is asking me to reselect my priorities, stop having anxiety over my priorities, and go back to the simple things. Because it's the simple things in life we oughta cherish the most...right? The simple things bring more wisdom and understanding than the things of the world. I think once I get the chance, I'm just going to spend some time talking with God, asking him what he wants of me.
Anyways, I may post again today depending on if I have time. Thanks for reading guys, I know this post was a bit personal, but it definitely helped me out. I hope it may help you out also. Feel free to comment and have a great week everyone~!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Crazy, Busy, yet Amazing Week!~
Hey everyone! Today is going to be a personal post! :) I have been doing so many things lately. I have so much to tell and show you guys!! This past week, well no, month has been incredible. I am so thankful for the many things that have happened and my heart is so incredibly happy. I have a strange feeling that this post may be long...
So first off, me and Anthony got pumpkins for the season! We were debating on whether to cut them and make jack-o-laterns or paint them with paint markers. After debating which way would last the longest, we decided to paint them...as Princess Peach and Mario!!! They aren't finished yet, but here's a picture of Anthony drawing the outline of Mario.
After much awaiting...I'VE FINALLY BOUGHT A CAR! I got my loan approved and on my first day car shopping, I got a wonderful little 2006 Scion xB! It is pretty much everything I need and much more. It has so much space in it and you can stretch your legs out in the backseats! Today I bought Anthony a desk and it fit right in, no problem!! Plus...the radio changes color...I'm so wierd and easily happy. Plus, it has double the gas mileage than my old truck. I am so thrilled. :) Ahhhh...not to mention, they messed up my tags so I had to run all the way back down to the dealership and have them replace the tags with the correct ones. They gave me a $25 gift certificate to any restaurant of my choice...so I chose my favorite restaurant in the area, Fujiya.
PUMPKINS!
NEW CAR!
HOMEMADE DINNER BY THE BOYFRIEND~❤
This was so amazing. I can't even describe to you guys. I have been telling Anthony how much I wanted to have a nice home cooked meal. He went out of town for a wedding and promised me that he would surprise me with my favorite meal. So after my last class on Monday, I came by and this is what I walked in to. He also got me flowers that he said his niece helped him pick out...they had cute colors and they brighten up my morning and my room! It was so beautiful...I wanted to cry so bad!! I am so thankful. He even bought extra ingredients in case I wanted more. It was just...amazing to me. I really am blessed with a wonderful man in my life. I can't help but smile thinking about it...Anthony, if you read this, thank you again for the amazing meal. :)
LUNCH AND SHOPPING WITH THE BOYFRIEND
So the day after our amazing dinner, I treated Anthony to a lunch at Fujiya. It was very delicious! I got the teriyaki vegetable bento and Anthony got the chicken yakisoba. And we both enjoyed strawberry lemonades that we pretty darn good. After our lunch, we went by the mall and did some shopping. Honestly, it was nice to just get out of the house and spend time together. I don't know, but that day just made me smile...we both were just grateful for that day and we are grateful for eachother...:)
And now finally...today. I spent some time with Anthony's grandmother watching cooking shows and what not while Anthony tried out his new printer. It was nice to relax and get some naps in and just lay down. It was awesome~! Anyways, here is my outfit for today!
There is nothing like wearing jeans and t-shirt! I love to dress and up but...every once in a while, I do enjoy comfortable clothes. The shirt was on sale and Anthony bought it for me since I bought him an Angry Birds shirt. So comfy~!
I hope you guys have a wonderful week ahead of you!!! I am so thankful! I have gained more followers on here and on twitter and I am so grateful! I hope you guys really do enjoy this blog and if you have any ideas or questions, do comment! I would to love to help out!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Monday, October 17, 2011
What Causes Our Skin to Break Out!
Hey everyone. So I was inspired by BubzBeauty's recent post on her website about how having too much sugar and certain foods in our diet can actually cause our skin to break out. So, I really wanted to widen it out to more problems. So I hope you all enjoy and find this information useful! I know I have...o_o. My skin is starting to break out bad again. Especially on the right side of my face..it's terrible. So, take a look!
So I have found that the livestrong website has a lot of details on what causes acne on our face. It's crazy at how little things can cause a reaction on our skin. So, let's begin...
Oil - Our face is not meant to be oily. It's supposed to have a light glow, and not a shine. Our phones, hands, hair, pillows, and most items that touch our face have dirt and oil on them. I can tell which side I use my phone most on because it is more irritated and persistant. Also, oil-based make up products don't help much either. Plus they're directly on your face, so the oil has an even bigger chance to seep in. You can reduce this by wiping your phone off a couple times a day, washing your pillow once a week, and using less oil-based products.
Hormones - Some of us aren't blessed with perfect hormones. For me, I have incredibly terrible fluctuations in my hormones. For the longest time, I could not control it! Unfortunately, these fluctuations can provoke and cause new acne. Hormone changes create excess oil which may not reach the skin's surface, causing acne.
Sweat - I'm pretty sure most people hate to sweat. There is a distinct smell afterwords and it can occur in the oddest places. It can also trap the oil and dirt within the skin if you don't wash and cleanse your face after working out or being outside too long in the heat.
Weather Changes - When the weather shifts from Summer to Autumn, Winter to Spring, our skin becomes unbalanced and this may cause your face to ultimately break out to provide balance. Also, especially during the cold season, the dry air also dries out your skin, so be sure to moisturize daily.
Air Travel - I don't travel by plane often. When I went to Japan though in 2006, I kind of noticed my skin was a little more itchy and there was redness and acne plunged forth like no tomorrow. And since I may be going to Israel next year, I was kind of interested on how air travel affects our skin. If you think about it, plane cabins have low humidity. Because our skin retains moisture, the dry air will begin to suck out that moisture you have. This can cause your skin to be dehydrated and can trap oil which can cause breakouts. (...now I know...).
Food Consumption - Certain foods, such as dairy or sugar, can cause our skins to break out. Some diary products contain certain hormones in them. These hormones can clash with our hormones and thus BAM break outs. Our skin is supposed to release certain things that our body is not in agreement with. Dairy and sugar is hard on our bodies because it is harder to digest and may come out through our skin as blemishes.
Stress - This is something that I have trouble with. I have never been able to manage my stress well. it's getting worse, especially now with college, my job, and things in between. I am trying my hardest though. Stress can do some major damage to our skin. When we are stressed out, we release adrenal glands which in turn makes us produce more oil and our skin becomes even more oily. I am starting to find ways, however, to control my stress. I've found that this blog has really helped me relieve stress because I'm focusing on things I enjoy and love. Also, just relaxing and resting can help also.
Ways to Break Out Less - Hydrating your skin and keeping it moisturize helps. Vitamin D and water can help reduce break outs. Rinsing with cold water have you've cleansed your face will help not only with your skin, but with your blood vessels are dark circles. Clean pillowcase, clean phone, clean hair, clean hands all will help! Also adjusting your diet will help also.
Well I hope you guys found this post helpful. It really helped me, and I hope it does the same for you! Let me know if you any more information or what you really liked about this post! I really would like your feedback. :)
I hope you all have a fantastic week! Happy Monday, haha! (There is no such thing...) and take care!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Oil - Our face is not meant to be oily. It's supposed to have a light glow, and not a shine. Our phones, hands, hair, pillows, and most items that touch our face have dirt and oil on them. I can tell which side I use my phone most on because it is more irritated and persistant. Also, oil-based make up products don't help much either. Plus they're directly on your face, so the oil has an even bigger chance to seep in. You can reduce this by wiping your phone off a couple times a day, washing your pillow once a week, and using less oil-based products.
Hormones - Some of us aren't blessed with perfect hormones. For me, I have incredibly terrible fluctuations in my hormones. For the longest time, I could not control it! Unfortunately, these fluctuations can provoke and cause new acne. Hormone changes create excess oil which may not reach the skin's surface, causing acne.
Sweat - I'm pretty sure most people hate to sweat. There is a distinct smell afterwords and it can occur in the oddest places. It can also trap the oil and dirt within the skin if you don't wash and cleanse your face after working out or being outside too long in the heat.
Weather Changes - When the weather shifts from Summer to Autumn, Winter to Spring, our skin becomes unbalanced and this may cause your face to ultimately break out to provide balance. Also, especially during the cold season, the dry air also dries out your skin, so be sure to moisturize daily.
Air Travel - I don't travel by plane often. When I went to Japan though in 2006, I kind of noticed my skin was a little more itchy and there was redness and acne plunged forth like no tomorrow. And since I may be going to Israel next year, I was kind of interested on how air travel affects our skin. If you think about it, plane cabins have low humidity. Because our skin retains moisture, the dry air will begin to suck out that moisture you have. This can cause your skin to be dehydrated and can trap oil which can cause breakouts. (...now I know...).
Food Consumption - Certain foods, such as dairy or sugar, can cause our skins to break out. Some diary products contain certain hormones in them. These hormones can clash with our hormones and thus BAM break outs. Our skin is supposed to release certain things that our body is not in agreement with. Dairy and sugar is hard on our bodies because it is harder to digest and may come out through our skin as blemishes.
Stress - This is something that I have trouble with. I have never been able to manage my stress well. it's getting worse, especially now with college, my job, and things in between. I am trying my hardest though. Stress can do some major damage to our skin. When we are stressed out, we release adrenal glands which in turn makes us produce more oil and our skin becomes even more oily. I am starting to find ways, however, to control my stress. I've found that this blog has really helped me relieve stress because I'm focusing on things I enjoy and love. Also, just relaxing and resting can help also.
Ways to Break Out Less - Hydrating your skin and keeping it moisturize helps. Vitamin D and water can help reduce break outs. Rinsing with cold water have you've cleansed your face will help not only with your skin, but with your blood vessels are dark circles. Clean pillowcase, clean phone, clean hair, clean hands all will help! Also adjusting your diet will help also.
Well I hope you guys found this post helpful. It really helped me, and I hope it does the same for you! Let me know if you any more information or what you really liked about this post! I really would like your feedback. :)
I hope you all have a fantastic week! Happy Monday, haha! (There is no such thing...) and take care!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Seasonal Skin Benefits! Pumpkin season!
Hey ladies, it's fall finally! And soon it'll be halloween. I think the one of the things I love most about fall is carving pumpkins. It wasn't until recently that I wondered...are pumpkins beneficial to our health and skin? Turns out, they are. I am so excited to try some pumpkin inspired facial masks~!! I love pumpkin tasting anything! Anyways...let's move on....
So like most fruits and veggies, pumpkins are rich in nutrients and anitoxidants which give your skin a natural healthy glow. Basically, the seeds, the insides, and even the skin of the pumpkin are packed with everything your skin needs this season.
One of the things I found most interesting were the vitamins in pumpkins:
Vitamin A - Vitamin A helps soothes and softens our skin which can be hard during the cold season.
Vitamin C - Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects our skin from sun damage and free radicals.
Vitamins E and T - These vitamins are considered the pumpkin's acne fighting vitamins. They reduce inflammation, reduce pore size, control excess oil (perfect for me...), and above all prevent the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and blemishes.
Now for me, I have to exfoliate every morning. It's hard to keep up with it, but I manage. Pumpkins carry a natural enzyme that helps dissolve dead skin cells and promote growth for new skin sells. Also, these natural enzymes are perfect for your feet and hands since we can get cracks easily during the dry, cold season.
Now, pumpkin seeds are also good too! Every part of a pumpkin is beneficial~! The seeds' oil contains fatty acids of omega-3 and are good sources of zinc and iron. How do zinc and iron help your skin? Well...
Zinc is a neccessary mineral in our body. It has to be taken in smaller quantities than iron, but if you're short on zinc, then your body has all the tall-tale signs: red, greasy skin; poor hair growth; dandruff; brittle nails; and even...a craving for chocolate (oh my gosh...). So, if you need some more zinc in your body, carve out a pumpkin and roast the seeds! They are so yummy.
Iron can help prevent fatigue and also promote good skin tones. It can help with resistance to stress which can benefit our entire body!
So, since we have all the important information out of the way~I want to share with you some pumpkin facial recipes!
Recipe #1: Papaya Pumpkin Mask
2/3 cup fresh papaya, mashed
15 oz. can of puree pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
This mask is supposed to be applied after you cleanse your face. Apply the mask avoiding the eye areas. This mask works like a scrub and will exfoliate your skin, so be a little gentle when massaging the mask onto your skin. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then rinse. I will say though, the mask is fairly thick so you may want to rinse in a kitchen sink! After words, your skin should have a glow and feel fresh~!
Recipe #2: Vanilla Pumpkin Mask
1/2 cup pureed organic pumpkin
1 to 2 drops of vanilla or vanilla essential oil
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
They say you can add honey or natural yogurt to this recipe if you like! So mix the ingredients and apply a thin layer on your face avoiding the eye areas. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then wash off with a face cloth. Your skin should look beautiful and feel soft!
Alright ladies, that's all I have for today. But, just an update...I am getting my hair dyed today!! I am so excited. I can't wait. Also, I got my loan for $9000 approved! Which means, NEW CAR! So today when my dad comes home from work, we will be going car shopping. Things are really starting to look up. Ahhh, maybe I will post again tonight? Haha anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this post and hopefully you will try out this awesome seasonal mask! Let me know how the masks work for you or if you found other recipes!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
One of the things I found most interesting were the vitamins in pumpkins:
Vitamin A - Vitamin A helps soothes and softens our skin which can be hard during the cold season.
Vitamin C - Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects our skin from sun damage and free radicals.
Vitamins E and T - These vitamins are considered the pumpkin's acne fighting vitamins. They reduce inflammation, reduce pore size, control excess oil (perfect for me...), and above all prevent the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and blemishes.
Now for me, I have to exfoliate every morning. It's hard to keep up with it, but I manage. Pumpkins carry a natural enzyme that helps dissolve dead skin cells and promote growth for new skin sells. Also, these natural enzymes are perfect for your feet and hands since we can get cracks easily during the dry, cold season.
Now, pumpkin seeds are also good too! Every part of a pumpkin is beneficial~! The seeds' oil contains fatty acids of omega-3 and are good sources of zinc and iron. How do zinc and iron help your skin? Well...
Zinc is a neccessary mineral in our body. It has to be taken in smaller quantities than iron, but if you're short on zinc, then your body has all the tall-tale signs: red, greasy skin; poor hair growth; dandruff; brittle nails; and even...a craving for chocolate (oh my gosh...). So, if you need some more zinc in your body, carve out a pumpkin and roast the seeds! They are so yummy.
Iron can help prevent fatigue and also promote good skin tones. It can help with resistance to stress which can benefit our entire body!
So, since we have all the important information out of the way~I want to share with you some pumpkin facial recipes!
Recipe #1: Papaya Pumpkin Mask
2/3 cup fresh papaya, mashed
15 oz. can of puree pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
This mask is supposed to be applied after you cleanse your face. Apply the mask avoiding the eye areas. This mask works like a scrub and will exfoliate your skin, so be a little gentle when massaging the mask onto your skin. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then rinse. I will say though, the mask is fairly thick so you may want to rinse in a kitchen sink! After words, your skin should have a glow and feel fresh~!
Recipe #2: Vanilla Pumpkin Mask
1/2 cup pureed organic pumpkin
1 to 2 drops of vanilla or vanilla essential oil
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
They say you can add honey or natural yogurt to this recipe if you like! So mix the ingredients and apply a thin layer on your face avoiding the eye areas. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then wash off with a face cloth. Your skin should look beautiful and feel soft!
Alright ladies, that's all I have for today. But, just an update...I am getting my hair dyed today!! I am so excited. I can't wait. Also, I got my loan for $9000 approved! Which means, NEW CAR! So today when my dad comes home from work, we will be going car shopping. Things are really starting to look up. Ahhh, maybe I will post again tonight? Haha anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this post and hopefully you will try out this awesome seasonal mask! Let me know how the masks work for you or if you found other recipes!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Shin Pains and Shopping
Hey everyone. Ugh, I am so incredibly tired...probably because it's late. That would explain everything. Anyways, yesterday I started feeling a pain in my shins. They feel sore, but it also feels like the pain you get from pressing on a bruise. It's funny though, because my right leg which I drive with hurts more than the left...huh. How wierd. But my dad says it's probably because of my job since all I do is stand the entire time I'm there. Sounds legit. Anyways, yesterday and the day before I got to do some shopping online and at the mall near my school. I decided that this is my last paycheck to really spoil myself until after Christmas. So, I bought some cute things and necessary things...I think? I went by Forever21 at the mall and bought some cute items!
I bought a new pair of shoes that are really simple yet they zip up in the back. They are cute and they work with basically any casual outfit. I am so excited to finally have a large belt! I can't wait to try it with my red knit dress or my fair isle knit dress. I also got USAMIMI! I found it at Spencer's actually. I was walking around trying to find my boyfriend a domo blanket (which they didn't have...) and I found them...and I rememebered Bubzbeauty's tutorial on an irregular braids. So I'm glad I found it...and now...I HAVE FOUND A PINK BLAZER. Actually it's more of a peach color in person but I saw it and I knew I needed to have it. Plus 10% of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer research, so it was for a good cause!
Such a cute tag. Anyways, I also ordered from sasa.com for the very first time and I am so excited. I ordered facial masks and a hair mask that I saw on Bubzbeauty's video. I can't wait for them to come in~!!! Shipping was so cheap too...$6!! So...what exactly did I order?
So I ended up buying a 10 piece Face Q box of facial masks! Which kind? Grape Seed and Green Tea! It looks refreshing~! I can't wait to try them...ahhh I just want to spoil my skin and hair!!! I also got...
Essential Ultra Honey & Shea Butter hair mask~! I saw this in one of Bubzbeauty's videos and looked up reviews and turns out...this stuff has worked great for so many. They also said that it adds some volume to their hair which is always a plus for me since I always had flat hair since I was little. Ahhh, and the they say the smell is nice too. Mmmm. Ayeeee, I'm so excited.
So, change in topic. I am thrilled. This upcoming Monday is a holiday which means: 1. NO WORK. 2. NO SCHOOL. 3. FULL FREE DAY. Finally!!! So since this is this first Monday I've had off in a while, me and Anthony are trying to go out to downtown to do our first photoshoot together. I don't know what to wear!! Aiya~! And after that, my dad is trying to get some of his family to come down for a barbeque. I haven't been able to visit my family because of work and school, so it would be nice to see them! Then Tuesday, I am getting my hair dyed!!! I am think either auburn or a light brown. I am going to see what my hair dresser says because she's normally right...haha! I am excited~! Anyways, it's almost midnight here, so I am going to get some rest. Good night guys!!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and please feel free to check out my twitter! http://twitter.com/whiteoutxtaylor :)
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
So, change in topic. I am thrilled. This upcoming Monday is a holiday which means: 1. NO WORK. 2. NO SCHOOL. 3. FULL FREE DAY. Finally!!! So since this is this first Monday I've had off in a while, me and Anthony are trying to go out to downtown to do our first photoshoot together. I don't know what to wear!! Aiya~! And after that, my dad is trying to get some of his family to come down for a barbeque. I haven't been able to visit my family because of work and school, so it would be nice to see them! Then Tuesday, I am getting my hair dyed!!! I am think either auburn or a light brown. I am going to see what my hair dresser says because she's normally right...haha! I am excited~! Anyways, it's almost midnight here, so I am going to get some rest. Good night guys!!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and please feel free to check out my twitter! http://twitter.com/whiteoutxtaylor :)
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Raw Chocolate & Skin Benefits! Yummy~
Hi ladies. It feels good to be back on my laptop posting! I've been busy lately with work and what not! Also, my boyfriend's grandmother is in town and so, I really like to spend time with her because...honestly, my grandmothers weren't really around in my life. So to be around her is refreshing. Anyways...let's get on with this post!
CHOCOLATE! Not milk chocolate or dark chocolate, but raw chocolate. I personally am always looking for natural ways to take care of my skin, body, and hair and I have an addiction to chocolate especially Hershey's Cookies n Creme bars and hot chocolate. I am so excited to be sharing this post with you guys because I'm stoked to try this out myself.
So raw chocolate has a lot of anti-oxidants in it which degrade when cooked, that's why milk chocolate and all the others aren't really helpful to your health or skin. First off, chocolate CAN make you happy. The "love chemical" and "bliss chemical" is packed in cocoa which makes us happy. Plus cocoa has plenty of magnesium and iron and can balance out your hormones. Cocoa also hydrates our body and the MAO inhibitors also promote weight loss in our bodies by curbing our appetite.
Now, how is chocolate good for our skin? Well, like I said before, chocolate has a ton of anti-oxidants. So, these anti-oxidants are the main reason why chocolate is great for our skin! So what can these anti-oxidants do? Well...
1. Smooth out wrinkles on your face.
2. Prevent free radicals from causing damage to our skin's elastin.
3. Exfoliates dead skin cells and regenerate new ones.
4. Rejuvenates the skin.
Also, chocolate has so many flavanoids that it maintains collagen and protects our skin against sun damage and...it's an awesome moisturizer. So, since chocolate is so great for our skin...why not a few recipes?
Chocolate Facial Masks!
Recipe #1
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup of honey
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder
First off, oatmeal is great for sensitive skin as an exfoliate. Honey also opens up clogged pores and an anti bacterial agent! So all you have to do is just mix the ingredients until the mass is consistant. Apply on your face and gently massage so the oatmeal can exfoliate the dead skin cells. Leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water. Easy as pie.
Recipe #2
Ingedients:
1 tablespoon of green tea powder
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
And enough honey to make a thick paste.
With this recipe I found, it says you can also add essential oils to the paste if you'd like. But just mix and apply to your face by gently massaging. Rinse off after 20 minutes. BAM. This recipe will definitely be packed with anti-oxidants from both the green tea powder and the cocoa powder! Great for anti-aging too.
Recipe #3
Ingrediants:
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup honey (preferably raw)
2 tablespoons of avacado
3 teaspoons of cornmeal
Cornmeal is a wonderful exfoliant! Just incase you didn't know...lol. Anyways just mix into a creamy paste, apply on your face with clean hands and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then, rinse off and enjoy a beautiful glowing and healthier face!
So I hope you ladies got something out of this! I also hope you guy enjoy the facial mask recipes! Please be sure to comment and let me know how the cocoa masks helped!!! Anyways, I'm going to get some rest as I wait for the boyfriend to call! I hope you all have a wonderful week! Be safe and take care~!!!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
CHOCOLATE! Not milk chocolate or dark chocolate, but raw chocolate. I personally am always looking for natural ways to take care of my skin, body, and hair and I have an addiction to chocolate especially Hershey's Cookies n Creme bars and hot chocolate. I am so excited to be sharing this post with you guys because I'm stoked to try this out myself.
Now, how is chocolate good for our skin? Well, like I said before, chocolate has a ton of anti-oxidants. So, these anti-oxidants are the main reason why chocolate is great for our skin! So what can these anti-oxidants do? Well...
1. Smooth out wrinkles on your face.
2. Prevent free radicals from causing damage to our skin's elastin.
3. Exfoliates dead skin cells and regenerate new ones.
4. Rejuvenates the skin.
Also, chocolate has so many flavanoids that it maintains collagen and protects our skin against sun damage and...it's an awesome moisturizer. So, since chocolate is so great for our skin...why not a few recipes?
Chocolate Facial Masks!
Recipe #1
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup of honey
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder
First off, oatmeal is great for sensitive skin as an exfoliate. Honey also opens up clogged pores and an anti bacterial agent! So all you have to do is just mix the ingredients until the mass is consistant. Apply on your face and gently massage so the oatmeal can exfoliate the dead skin cells. Leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water. Easy as pie.
Recipe #2
Ingedients:
1 tablespoon of green tea powder
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
And enough honey to make a thick paste.
With this recipe I found, it says you can also add essential oils to the paste if you'd like. But just mix and apply to your face by gently massaging. Rinse off after 20 minutes. BAM. This recipe will definitely be packed with anti-oxidants from both the green tea powder and the cocoa powder! Great for anti-aging too.
Recipe #3
Ingrediants:
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup honey (preferably raw)
2 tablespoons of avacado
3 teaspoons of cornmeal
Cornmeal is a wonderful exfoliant! Just incase you didn't know...lol. Anyways just mix into a creamy paste, apply on your face with clean hands and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then, rinse off and enjoy a beautiful glowing and healthier face!
So I hope you ladies got something out of this! I also hope you guy enjoy the facial mask recipes! Please be sure to comment and let me know how the cocoa masks helped!!! Anyways, I'm going to get some rest as I wait for the boyfriend to call! I hope you all have a wonderful week! Be safe and take care~!!!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae
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