A couple of weeks ago, my husband pointed out an article in the New York Times about women who dye their armpit hair. I read the article and found it quite interesting. I am not sure if I would want to go though the process of dying my armpit hair. Personally, I don't let the hair under my arm to grow long at all, I always shave it. I do admire women with long underarm hair and now colored, what a great idea. Maybe I might let my armpit hair grow now so that I can color mine, we will see!
Have you ever wonder about the benefits of body oils?
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I love using oils in the summer and I feel that it absorbs into the skin easier. I have over the years wonder about oils and found some information that I will love to share. I also have been using most of these oils for as long as I can remember.
The chart below offers simple benefits and explanations for essential oils that one might find helpful. I am sure there is a whole lot more to know about these oils since they have been used since the beginning of time for centuries. Even today many beauty products use these oils to enhance its effects on the skin and also smells good too. I hope this information is helpful.
Carrot seed essential oil
Carrot seed essential oil has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It
not only works to
help smooth skin, but assists with cell regeneration.
For this reason, it can help to fade
scars and improve the tone of aging
skin. I am not sure about the smell personally but everyone is different.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil
has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin,
making it
ideal for acne-prone skin. It is also a natural toner, decreasing the
appearance
of pores and evening skin-tone. It is cytophylactic, which
means that it helps protect
existing cells and encourage new cell
growth. For this reason, it helps reduce wrinkles,
tighten skin, and
reduce the appearance of scars. It also helps soothe chapped, dry skin. The smell is a bit strong but its ok when mixed with a carrier oil like olive oil, jojoba or grape-seed oil.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil helps
regulate oil production and reduces acne breakouts. It also
helps
improve skin elasticity and tighten skin, reducing the appearance of
wrinkles.
It also promotes blood circulation to the areas where it is
applied, helping to heal
bruises, broken capillaries, burns, cuts,
dermatitis, eczema, ringworm, and other
skin conditions. Personally I feel this oil also smells a bit strong.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil
helps lighten the appearance of age spots and scars. It is helps
regenerate skin cells so is great for mature skin, sun spots, and
scarring. Another great
oil for all skin types and needs. The smell is great, light and almost everyone like this smell, I love using it at night before bed as a roomspray.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil
is a wonderful natural astringent and antibacterial agent. As such,
it
is extremely beneficial to those with oily and acne. Be careful when using it and the amount of sun you are exposed it daily.
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh essential oil
greatly benefits aging skin. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties
that help improve skin tone, firmness, and skin elasticity, reducing
the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles. Myrrh can also help heal sun
damage, chapped skin, rashes,
and eczema. Smells a bit strong personally, but as I said before everyone is different
Neroli Essential Oil
Neroli essential oil
is great for oily, sensitive, and mature skin. It helps to smooth fine
lines and tone sagging skin. This rejuvenating oil contains a natural
chemical called citral,
which helps regenerate cells. For this reason,
it is said to be very good at preventing and
healing stretch marks, as
well. Its antiseptic properties also balance oil production and
shrink
the appearance of pores without drying skin. I love the smell personally.
Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli essential oil
is particularly great for aging skin. It promotes new cell growth
and
smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Because it also has
antiseptic,
antifungal, and antibacterial properties, it can also
benefit skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil
is one of the more well-known essential oils for acne-prone skin. It’s
antibacterial properties help ward off acne-causing bacteria. It also
helps to regulate oil
production, which can decrease the severity and
incidence of breakouts. I use this when I have the spot breakouts and it actually works.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang ylang essential oil
is one of my favorite essential oils because of its rich, floral
fragrance.
It is helps to control oil production and minimize breakouts.
It also helps regenerate skin cells, smoothing fine lines and improving
skin elasticity. Another great essential oil for every skin type. I also love this smell.
This diagram below I found online which give some more information, enjoy!
I like to wear jewellery that small, with sparkles and sometimes pearls intermittently and depending on my feeling, outfit and occasion. I mostly prefer to get my jewellery from nordstrom stores. But sometimes I would get my earrings from small family jewellery stores, this is rare. Anyway my favorite brand of jewelery is mostly Givenchy and sometimes Katespade. I have included images of a few jewellery that I already have and have been eyeballing for a few days now, let me know what you think?
1 Glass Pearl Stud Earrings 2 Stone Bracelet 3 Small Glass Pearl Earrings
4 Stud Earrings 5 Grande bouquet' mixed stone earrings 6 One in a million' initial pendant necklace 7 Stone stud earrings 8 Seaport' faux pearl studs
I was wondering what are the best fabrics to wear in the winter. I know we are still in the middle of summer but why not be pro active. I did a quick search online and found some interesting information that I would love to share with you.
Wool
Wool
Wool is available in a variety of
weights and textures, and is one of the warmest fabrics. Fine wools
tend to be less itchy than coarse wools. Wools that are blended with
other fabrics are not as warm as 100 percent wool, and their warmth
depends on the percentage of wool in the fabric. Wool fabric is the
best choice for outerwear in cold climates. Wools made from sheep,
lamb, alpaca or camel hair will each have a different weight and
feel, and all offer warmth and comfort.
Balls of wool (Photo:
S847/iStock/Getty Images)
Silk
Silk
Silk is an elegant fabric with a soft, draping texture. It is one
of the oldest fabrics known and is still considered luxurious. It is
a natural fiber from the cocoon of the silkworm. As a layer against
the skin, in the form of undergarments, it will keep you toasty warm
in winter. Since silk absorbs moisture, it helps the body maintain an
even temperature when transitioning between warm indoor and cold
outdoor temperatures. It is lightweight and adapts well to layering
for additional warmth.
Assorted colours of silk
fabric (Photo: natwm/iStock/Getty
Images)
Flannel
Flannel
Flannel is a knitted fabric that is typically 100 percent cotton
or a blend of various fabrics. Cotton and loose wool or wool and
synthetic blends provide light and medium weights of flannel fabrics.
It is a thin fabric, reducing bulk and allowing for ease of layering
garments. Less expensive than cashmere or wool, flannel is soft
against the skin. It is often combined with a quilted backing for
additional insulation and warmth. By itself, flannel is comfortable
to wear and provides a warm, thin layer against the cold.
Fleece is a thick, lightweight fabric that has a soft feel. It is
made from either a cotton or synthetic material, with the synthetic
polyester polar fleece varieties providing the best insulation. Both
thick and thin fleece fabrics are available, with thin fleece used
for undergarments as well as outerwear. Thinner fleece fabrics add a
soft, brushed layer of insulation against the skin and are breathable
and lightweight. Polyester fleece wicks sweat away from the skin and
has good thermal insulation properties, helping your skin breathe and
maintain a comfortable temperature in the coldest weather.
While purchasing a wool sweater for
cheap sounds recession-friendly. It's probably not the most cost
effective. After a while, that wool sweater will lose its shape, and
will sometime leave you itchy. On the other hand, a soft, lightweight
cashmere sweater — if cared for properly — will continue to fit
snug against your body and keep you warm for a lifetime of winters to
come. When it comes to price-per-wear, cashmere is the way to go.
While the cost of Cashmere can be pricy sometimes it's worth the comfort, especially for those winter months when you just want to be something soft and still look good.
What fabric that you love to wear during the colder winter months?
Child plays outside in winter(Photo: Sergiy Tryapitsyn/iStock/Getty Images)
Keeping warm in the coldest temperatures can mean the difference
between doing the things you love outdoors or staying inside. When you
spend time outdoors in winter, whether for short periods or extended
ones, it is important to wear clothing that helps your body maintain a
comfortable temperature. Enjoy outdoor cold-weather activities by
wearing garments made from the warmest fabrics.
Wool is available in a variety of weights and textures, and is one of
the warmest fabrics. Fine wools tend to be less itchy than coarse
wools. Wools that are blended with other fabrics are not as warm as 100
percent wool, and their warmth depends on the percentage of wool in the
fabric. Wool fabric is the best choice for outerwear in cold climates.
Wools made from sheep, lamb, alpaca or camel hair will each have a
different weight and feel, and all offer warmth and comfort.
Wool is available in a variety of weights and textures, and is one of
the warmest fabrics. Fine wools tend to be less itchy than coarse
wools. Wools that are blended with other fabrics are not as warm as 100
percent wool, and their warmth depends on the percentage of wool in the
fabric. Wool fabric is the best choice for outerwear in cold climates.
Wools made from sheep, lamb, alpaca or camel hair will each have a
different weight and feel, and all offer warmth and comfort.
We will soon be heading into the season of cold and flu so its only fitting that I share this at-home immunity- boosting tonic. I have to say that its pretty effective because I have used it and it actually worked. I can already see that this will be my go to drink for this season. I have included the ingredients below, Bottoms up!
Ingredients
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, pulp removed if desired (you can also use bottle juice but watch out for its sugar content)
1/2-inch piece ginger, grated
2 tablespoons honey
1/2-inch fresh turmeric, grated (or pinch of ground turmeric)
Directions
Whisk all the ingredients in a small jug until combined. Pour into a serving glass.
Enjoy!!!
I have always like small pieces of jewellery, I find them elegant and can go with any outfit or occasion. I've also always believed in investing in well made pieces of jewellery and these pieces are all hand made in the USA by Alex and Ani.
I was in New York for a few weeks and realizes that sometimes walking along the busy NYC streets in the morning can be hectic. You
have to calculate where you can walk and not bump into people or have
people bump into you. It can sometimes feel like a game of bumper cars,
except you are trying to avoid your car from getting bumped or from
bumping into someone else.
Maybe once in a while just getting out the door 10 minutes early and stopping at a tea/coffee shop on your way to work or where ever you are heading, and sitting for 2-5 minutes to have a sip of tea/coffee can feel so fulfilling. Maybe even treating yourself to a sweet treat can make your morning commute less hectic and give you a few minutes to just be in the moment.
These are so inspirational to store tea bags in, what do you think?
Sometimes just taking a time out in the morning is all you need. How do you get grounded in the mornings?
