My Thoughts Corner

Many of us, and especially the lazy ones…..no offense, are permanently asking if we really need to double cleanse.

I’ve got to say that despite the scientific truth, I have always double cleansed, sometimes triple, my face and body just by thinking about the entire polluted environment we are living in and the tons of products we apply daily.

Dermatologists and specialists swear by this old Japanese cleansing method. Indeed double cleansing is a decisive process to a clean and healthy skin and an optimal absorption of your moisturizers, serums and creams. Over the course of the day, our skin is covered with layers of “stuff”. And what it was in the morning is definitely what it ended up looking in the evening; therefore it’s sure thing we can’t get rid of everything in the first round.

The double cleansing method is pretty simple. It involves dissolving all makeup and impurities followed up with the act of face washing to take care of the leftover of the grime, which lead to premature signs of aging if left on the skin.

Two cleansers??? Which ones should you be getting? There is a huge variety to choose from but what matters it’s what works best for your skin. For the first step, my preference goes to an oil based cleanser, be it, cleansing oil, natural oil, balm or micellar water, which are very effective when it comes to removing makeup/sunscreen. As for the second step, a soapy solution is the answer, including, foaming, gel or creamy cleansers, and these are great in deep cleansing, hydrating and softening the skin using a brush or just fingers.

One good thing is that no double cleansing is needed in mornings.

Double cleansing is not just a trend or an attempt to get extra cash when grabbing two different cleansers; it’s in fact a game changer making it the most important step of the skin care routine.

Happy cleansing!

Hi Y’all,

When it comes to beauty on budget, new brands pop up every now and then filling the shelves with bargains that provide pretty good quality. Makeup Revolution is one of those brands and of all the products they sell, their eyeshadow palettes are the best with so much to choose from. Therefore, brace yourselves with a LOT of palette reviews to come and to start I bring today the “You’re Gorgeous” Palette.

The palette comes in a solid glossy packaging with a huge mirror. It features a lovely variety of browns, taupes, bronzes, beiges and mauves presented in a great balance of 10 matte shades and 22 shimmer shades.

The eyeshadows are velvety to touch, really pigmented and blend easily for a large variety of smoky looks or even for everyday natural looks. As another plus, there is minimal residue when working with these colors.

I usually wear quite neutral shades and this palette is just perfect for me. It features every color I would ever need. “You’re Gorgeous” palette provides great quality eyeshadows and a silky finish and for its price, it’s no doubt an absolute bargain.

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Everyone is raving about this natural substance, from nutritionists, beauticians to bloggers... Meet coconut oil. Internet is packed with its tremendous benefits that are claiming to replace every beauty product in your regimen. This is why, I'm excited to share with you today, few of my uses of the coconut oil.

In addition to its "Just came from a Bali Beach" smell, coconut oil in particular, is natural, economically friendly and has tons of surprising beauty uses, thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Skin

- MakeUp Remover: Works as a balm. It gently breaks down the most stubborn makeup in no time and leaves the skin very soft and hydrate. A little amount is needed for the whole face and the only down is the greasy residue left  after wash but that's no big deal, at least for me, as I double cleanse anyway. 

- Lip Balm: In cold, dry seasons, coconut oil, heals instantly dry and chapped lips and can even work as a lip gloss. 

-Face masks: For a soft and supple skin mix 1 egg, 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1 tbsp of pure honey or just coconut oil and pure honey.

Hair

- Hair Mask: For hair growth stimulation and deep conditioning, massage coconut oil into the hair from roots to ends an hour or 2 before stepping into the shower or leave it overnight. It smells amazing and works wonders on dry and damaged hair thanks to its nourishing properties. In fact, coconut oil dramatically improved my hair condition. Another hair mask for treating split ends and preventing breaking; mix coconut oil with an egg yolk and apply to the scalp. For more hydration blend it with an avocado. 

- De-frizzer: A tiny bit is enough to detangle my hair and nourish my dry ends. It penetrates easily and doesn't even look greasy. 

- Curling Oil: Apply it on damp wet hair and works perfect as a curl definer, adding volume and shine.

Body

For a soft supple skin, removing dead skin is the key and the scrubs are the best to use.  For this, I mix coconut oil, raw sugar and essential oils, which are optional. This easy DIY scrub can be tick at first but it quickly melts and after rinsing, a light layer of coconut is felt which is not bothering and can be followed by body wash. It is in fact exfoliating and moisturizing.

I'm blindly obsessed with oils, and they never disappointed me.  You can find few of my essentials oils uses here and coconut oil is, with no doubt, a great element in my route of slowly getting rid of the harsh chemicals. There are still hundreds of application of this great oil, and I'm damn determined to test as many as I can. If haven't used yet, you better hurry and give it a go.