As promised, today is packed full of more DIY spa treatments. Here goes:
Skin brightening: Slice an orange, grapefruit, or lemon in half, squeeze it so the juice runs down your hands. Shake off the excess and pat what's left on your hands onto your face. Vitamin C brightens and tightens your skin.
Exfoliating: Brush your body with a bath brush while your skin is dry- before showering. Not only does this brush off dry, dead skin, but it also helps boost your circulation...which is good for your skin!
Not just for Halloween: I love pumpkin. I cook with it because of it's fantastic health benefits. It's obviously fun at Halloween to carve a jack-o-lantern. And furthermore, it's amazing for your skin. So when you scoop all that gunk out of your pumpkin before carving it's face, pop it (seeds and all) into the blender for a couple minutes to grind up the seeds. Rub all over your body and let sit for five or ten minutes before rinsing for a skin conditioning mask.
Lip Conditioner: Honey. Tasty, shiny, albeit a bit sticky.
Oatmeal: ...is great as an exfoliant and skin soother, and the best part is, it works for any skin type. It helps soak up oil, exfoliate dry skin, and soothe sensitive skin. Cook up some oatmeal and mix with an egg white and lemon juice for oily skin, a yolk and some avocado for dry skin, or a whole egg and some honey for sensitive skin. Smear on the mask, leave for ten to fifteen minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water.
Blackhead peel: 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, 2 tablespoons milk. Dissolve over low heat, allow to cool, smear it on your face and hang out for a half hour. Peel it off- it's like a hundred pore strips have been sitting in your kitchen all this time!
My mom always told us "put some witch hazel on it," if we had a bugbite, a random itch, or a wacko skin irritation. Witch hazel is a natural antiseptic, and makes a great facial toner (just avoid the delicate skin around your eyes, where it can sting a bit). Keep it in the fridge and it's more soothing.
Rinse your hair with some steeped tea in the color closest to your hair color after conditioning. It will add shine and bring out your highlights.
That's it for today. Stay tuned for Megan's wedding blitz next week!
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- Lindsay and Megan, both fashion majors, met in class at the University of Delaware. It wasn't until they ended up joining the same sorority that they began sharing secrets, a few misadventures, and their mutual love of fashion- and became dear friends. Megan lives in Los Angeles working as a freelance costumer for the entertainment industry and as a personal wardrobe stylist. Lindsay lives in New Jersey, just outside of New York City, where she has worked for various luxury retailers and has held roles in management, buying, and merchandising. Now living on opposite coasts, the two remain close, and in the spirit of close friendship and shared secrets, they've teamed up to bring you Wink Spot! What you'll find here are tips on building your wardrobe, developing your own signature style, and finding the best bargains there are. What you won't find are suggestions of outrageously expensive fashion items or beauty products. The Wink Spot philosophy is that you don't need an unlimited budget to look like a million dollars; with the right foundation, you can build a fabulous, current wardrobe without breaking the bank. Check back often to make the most of your wardrobe budget!
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