Lemon Love

Check out this post about the many benefits and uses of lemons on Rebeccasbeautyblog.com
ENJOY!

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt parfait is a delicious way to start your morning or for an afternoon snack!
Its loaded with nutrition!

Start with organic yogurt– Most organic yogurt have probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that will crowd out the harmful bacteria in your digestive tract. Bad bacteria seriously effects your immunity and overall health. It can cause digestive issues, bloating and acne! Antibiotics rid you of good and bad bacteria. And, unfortunately, when they come back, the bad bacteria can overtake the good bacteria! So probiotics is especially good after taking antibiotics. Also yogurt is packed with vitamins like potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, iodine, zinc, B5 and B12.

Then add some berries and banana. Berries are packed with antioxidants, like vitamin C. Vitamin C is responsible for the health of collagen. So if you want your skin to age well.. Eat your berries! Also, berries are mostly water. Its a wonderful way to keep hydrated and lose weight!

Bananas are packed with goodness! They are a great source of B6, manganese, vitamin C and potassium to name a few. In fact, its one of our main sources of potassium! Potassium is a mineral that helps with maintaining healthy blood pressure.

Lastly, add some granola! Granola is a great source of fiber, which helps digestion and constipation. Its also a good source of healthy fats. We all need fat, so if you chose healthy sources you are more likely not to crave the bad fat.

Enjoy your healthy and yummy breakfast!

What are your favorite healthy snacks?

Have a wonderful day!

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My Clients Prom Updo’s and Makeup

We recently had a lot of girls coming into the salon for updos and makeup. I was so busy I didn’t get a chance to take pictures of all my clients updos. This girl came in and had hair to the bottom of her back and super thick! She wanted a low updo. Thank goodness I knew what I was doing!
I started with a ponytail in the back of her head leaving out the entire front and sides and the bottom section in the back. The section in the pony I simply knotted and pinned. The ends I mostly just tucked in and pinned. The front and sides I curled and placed where needed securing it with bobbypins.

Here is the end result!

Let me know what you think!

Here are some more pictures of a senior who’s hair and makeup I did last year!

All Natural DIY Lip Balm

I Love this lip balm!

It is so simple to make! All natural! And lasts for so long!

You only need a few ingredients!

Beeswax

Shea Butter

Vanilla Extract

1 TBS beeswax (grated)(I found mine at Wholefoods)
1 TBS shea butter
a few drops of vanilla extract
Mineral powdered makeup for tint.(Optional) (I used a bare minerals blush)

Start by melting the beeswax in a double broiler. I used a large glass measuring bowl over a pot of boiling water.
Add Shea Butter till both are melted occasionally stirring.
Stir in Vanilla extract.
If desired, add tint.
Pour into any container you like. I didn’t have any so I used clean shells.
Leave to cool and harden.

I keep one next to my bed to moisturize my lips before bed.
Have fun with this and be creative! You can use different oils and scents to your liking!

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How To Get Rid of Cellulite- Plus DIY Cellulite Scrub

With summer coming I thought this would be a subject that would appeal almost every woman! Let me give you some tips so you can be bikini ready by summer! I have been using this scrub for weeks and I have noticed a difference!
To start lets get a little inside knowledge to what cellulite actually is. First off, you don’t have to be overweight to be dealing with cellulite. Cellulite are fatty deposits so its likely that you may have more if you are overweight but even if you re thin you can have fatty deposits underneath the skin. The key to improving the appearance of cellulite is circulation! Toxins can gather in your fatty tissues when there is poor circulation. This is why the technique of dry brushing is so good for cellulite! Dry brushing should be done every day or twice a day. Starting at the feet and working up and from the hands and working inward, always brushing toward the heart. This should be done on dry skin so I normally do it before I get in the shower. There are other benefits to dry brushing! It gets rid of dead skin and helps the lymphatic system to drain toxins and aids in digestion and kidney function.
The cellulite scrub I’m going to share with you has the main ingredient, coffee. The reason coffee is so good for cellulite is because its a diuretic. So when you apply it as a scrub its releasing water from the cells and helping the cells circulate and release toxins.

Here’s the recipe.

6 Tblsp ground coffee
5 Tblsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp baking soda
3 tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tblsp melted coconut oil

Blend together in a bowl with a lid and bring right in the shower with you!
Scrub away!

Another great tip is to use Rosemary essential oil with an oil to massage into skin. Rosemary will help bring the blood to the surface. I do this right in the shower after my coffee scrub. Smells great too!!

Enjoy these tips!

Have a wonderful day!

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Beautiful Skin in Your 30’s

 If you are in your 30’s, as I am, you are likely noticing changes in your skin. Some fine lines, dryness or an oily t-zone. You might notice your makeup not going on as smoothly as it used to. Here are some tips to looking beautiful in your 30’s and older.

1. DRINK AND “EAT” WATER
Drinking water will provide a younger looking, more radiant complexion. Your skin is an organ and its cells are predominantly water. When those cells don’t get enough water you skin becomes dry, flaky, dull and more prone to wrinkles. So DRINK UP!!

Did you know that watermelon is 92% water!! Fruits and veggies are a fabulous way to consume water! So don’t forget to eat your fruits and veggies!

 

2. OIL CLEANSING
I have begun the oil cleansing method. Its made an incredible difference in the texture of my skin! I cannot believe how much better I appear in pictures. Harsh cleansers are stripping your skins acid mantle and making your skin susceptible to bacteria a.k.a. ACNE. The oil cleansing method is gentle and safe for your skin.

Do this morning and night. No matter how tired you are! Especially if you wear makeup! You will thank me later if you have not been washing your face every night.

Many people think that if they have oily skin that they cannot use this method.. Quite the contrary. Oil lifts oil. So using an oil will cleanse your oily skin and add moisture, which oily skin still needs. And using oil on oily skin actually tricks the skin into believing it is producing enough oils and actually slow down the production of oil production. How awesome is that!
There are different ways to do this but I used a mixture of cold pressed Avocado oil and Hazelnut oil. Avocado oil is incredibly moisturizing for the skin! It is high in vitamin E and has natural humectants. I also use this under my eyes and on my forehead before I go to bed. I highly recommend the brand Olivado for your avocado oil. Hazelnut oil is also very good for calming oil production because its a natural astringent. Its also high in vitamins E and B. Both are safe to use on a daily basis. My skin has had less acne and has been glowing since starting this method! You can buy these items at Whole Foods in your oil section or you can find them on Amazon. I recommend combining the two oils and pouring the mixture into a dark glass bottle with a dropper so you can easily squeeze it into the palm of your hands.

3. SUNSCREEN

Ahhh, yes, I am a lover of the beach and the sun! I used to let my body bake. I now have sunspots, which by the way you can get by being out in the sun or driving your car any time of the year. When you’re in your 30’s you may start to become aware of the damaging affects of the sun on your skin but you should start wearing sunscreen on your face, especially, when you are young every day.

Sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine. Unfortunately, a lot of sunscreens have mineral oil along with other chemicals that can cause other issues like clogging your pores! Yuck! I have begun using the brand MyChelle Dermaceuticals, SPF 28 for my face. It is not at all oily on the skin. It does not affect the makeup I put on over it. It doesn’t irritate my eyes and it has wonderful ingredients. I absolutely love this product!

Think twice before you bake in the sun!

4. EXFOLIATE

Do this on a regular basis! I use different DIY scrubs for my face and body. (Look for my posts on DIY scrubs) By doing a GENTLE exfoliation 2-3 times a week you are getting rid of dead skin which could be clogging pores and making the appearance of your skin dull. Don’t over scrub! This could cause small scratches on your skin. And strip your natural acid mantle, which protects your skin from bacteria. Most French women don’t use any harsh chemicals on their skin and their skin is beautiful!

The easiest way to scrub, that I absolutely love, is by using Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil combined with organic sugar. My skin feels amazing after doing this! I use Dr. Brenners. Your skin will glow! If you have not been exfoliating on a regular basis I recommend doing this every other night to every night for a couple weeks then going down to 2 times a week. Just lightly scrub onto face and rinse with warm water. Any oil left on skin acts as a moisturizer. I simply mix it together and place the jar in my bathroom.

5. MOISTURIZE

If you want your skin to look clear and glowing you must moisturize! If you are already using the oil cleansing method and exfoliating you are on the right track by not stripping all your moisture while cleansing. At night, I like to again take my Avocado oil and place it around my eyes and on my forehead and lightly massage it out. As a side note, I recommend using your ring finger for massaging oil around your eyes. The skin is very thin and fragile around the eyes and if you are using too much pressure you can easily break blood capillaries under the skin causing dark circles to appear. In the morning I use a light moisturizer that is aloe based. Aloe is a natural humectant and will draw water to your face.

So go on and be the most beautiful and radiant you can be!

 I hope these tips help! Be sure to comment and let me know what you think and any other tips you’d like to share!