Ingredients:
2 and 1/2 Cups of sugar (it can be any type of sugar)
1 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons of flavouring or colouring (Strawberry, Pink, Blue, Lemon Juice, Orange)
Glass jar with a sealed lid (I bought mine from Ikea for 80p each, you could also use jam jars)
Mix the sugar and oil together in a bowl
Once all combined and mixed evenly, pour the flavouring into the bowl
Mix well so a gritty paste forms
Pour into your jar
-You can use flavouring in a bottle or use real lemon juice if you want (It is just for the scent)
-This does not need to be refrigerated.
-Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight
-Make sure you thoroughly clean and sanitize all equipment
-You can use what ever oil you have at home, it does not have to be extra virgin olive oil
Friday, 29 November 2013
Friday, 22 November 2013
DIY Shellac Nails
I have been using my shellac nail set quite a lot recently and have found a really good website where you can purchase all the extra items needed! Shellac is basically a UV Gel, long wearing nail polish. The website I have used to buy most of my shellac products is http://discountnails.co.uk/shop/catalog/browse?sessid=pHjdW99g14N7cA6pH13FpG8qiFBsCJW6x9iaP16eTWjwkXN7mlNQZtTVAlus30WV&shop_param=. I love this site because you can purchase the UV machine, top coat, base coat, remover, sealant and the polishes, and it is all very inexpensive!
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Save The Nail!
I have been going nail polish-free lately and it has made my nails so much stronger. I used to be a nail polish addict and would always have a nice, unchipped manicure until my nails were getting extremely weak and breaking off. I have not worn nail polish for 2 months now and my nails are so much stronger! If you are like this with nail polish, I would really recommend going polish free for about a week every month or so, just to give your nails a rest!
Thursday, 7 November 2013
How To Make Small Eyes Appear Bigger!
Curl eyelashes (Be careful not to trap your eyelid!)
Wear a white/light coloured eyeliner on the lower waterline (I love the Rimmel Soft Khol in 071 Pure White)
If you find white eyeliner too harsh against your skin tone, use a flesh coloured/nude eyeliner instead (Rimmel Scandeleyes in Nude is perfect for this!)
Wear a white/light coloured eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eye to highlight
Use a waterproof mascara to make sure the curl in your lashes holds longer
Use the darkest eyeshadows near the outer edge of the eye, using the lightest colours in your inner corner
Tightline your upper waterline with black eyeliner to make your lashes look thicker and your eyes appear bigger (I love the Rimmel Special Eyes in Black Magic)
If you are looking for eyeliners, I would definitely recommend the ones from Rimmel, they are soft, very pigmented and don't drag on the eye. They are also very inexpensive.
Wear a white/light coloured eyeliner on the lower waterline (I love the Rimmel Soft Khol in 071 Pure White)
If you find white eyeliner too harsh against your skin tone, use a flesh coloured/nude eyeliner instead (Rimmel Scandeleyes in Nude is perfect for this!)
Wear a white/light coloured eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eye to highlight
Use a waterproof mascara to make sure the curl in your lashes holds longer
Use the darkest eyeshadows near the outer edge of the eye, using the lightest colours in your inner corner
Tightline your upper waterline with black eyeliner to make your lashes look thicker and your eyes appear bigger (I love the Rimmel Special Eyes in Black Magic)
If you are looking for eyeliners, I would definitely recommend the ones from Rimmel, they are soft, very pigmented and don't drag on the eye. They are also very inexpensive.
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Top 10 *Secret* Beauty Tips and DIY's
1. Use honey as a face mask
Honey (it has to be raw honey, mind you) has antibacterial properties and is very effective at helping acne-prone skin. Slather on your face, leave for 10 minutes, wash off with warm water and the job's a good'un. Some people complain that the honey draws out the toxins, causing problem skin to get worse before it gets better, but in the long run it's a good solution.
2. Use baking soda on teeth to make them whiter
Are you loathed to splash out on expensive teeth whitening kits? Try mixing one tablespoon of baking soda with three drops of hydrogen peroxide then use it as a toothpaste for a healthy set of pearly whites.
3. Shave legs with hair conditioner
Forget spending money on a separate shaving foam, simply use hair conditioner instead. It's super moisturising, makes the hairs softer and therefore easier to shave. Winning.
4. Use evening primrose oil to help spots heal faster
Burst an evening primrose oil capsule and apply to troublesome spots to help them heal in half the time. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can really help take the redness out of sore spots. Apply overnight and sleep in it for best results.
5. Never EVER go without a pot of Vaseline
Petroleum jelly has countless uses. One of our favourite things to do is slather it all over our feet, slip on a pair of fluffy socks and then sleep. If you dye your own hair, it's great for preventing the dye from staining your skin, just use it as a barrier around the hairline, ears and neck. Finally, it can also be used to tame unruly eyebrows.
6. Lemon peel can remove nail varnish stains
If dark nail polish has stained your nails, simply rub some lemon peel on the stubborn spot. Soaking the tips of your nails in lemon juice can also make then whiter.
7. Use an orange to exfoliate
The acid and Vitamin C in oranges makes for an excellent exfoliator. If you don't have time to be concucting fancy homemade potions and lotions, simply cut an orange in half and use on your knees and elbows.
8. Shave your legs last
If you tend to get bumpy or irritated legs after shaving, do it at the end of your shower when the warm water will have opened up your pores and the hair will be softer.
9. Keep your nail polishes in the fridge
Doing this will make your polishes last longer and apply smoother on the nail
10. Add a drop of peppermint oil to your lipgloss
Add just a drop for a plumped up pout. Warning: it may tingle.
Honey (it has to be raw honey, mind you) has antibacterial properties and is very effective at helping acne-prone skin. Slather on your face, leave for 10 minutes, wash off with warm water and the job's a good'un. Some people complain that the honey draws out the toxins, causing problem skin to get worse before it gets better, but in the long run it's a good solution.
2. Use baking soda on teeth to make them whiter
Are you loathed to splash out on expensive teeth whitening kits? Try mixing one tablespoon of baking soda with three drops of hydrogen peroxide then use it as a toothpaste for a healthy set of pearly whites.
3. Shave legs with hair conditioner
Forget spending money on a separate shaving foam, simply use hair conditioner instead. It's super moisturising, makes the hairs softer and therefore easier to shave. Winning.
4. Use evening primrose oil to help spots heal faster
Burst an evening primrose oil capsule and apply to troublesome spots to help them heal in half the time. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can really help take the redness out of sore spots. Apply overnight and sleep in it for best results.
5. Never EVER go without a pot of Vaseline
Petroleum jelly has countless uses. One of our favourite things to do is slather it all over our feet, slip on a pair of fluffy socks and then sleep. If you dye your own hair, it's great for preventing the dye from staining your skin, just use it as a barrier around the hairline, ears and neck. Finally, it can also be used to tame unruly eyebrows.
6. Lemon peel can remove nail varnish stains
If dark nail polish has stained your nails, simply rub some lemon peel on the stubborn spot. Soaking the tips of your nails in lemon juice can also make then whiter.
7. Use an orange to exfoliate
The acid and Vitamin C in oranges makes for an excellent exfoliator. If you don't have time to be concucting fancy homemade potions and lotions, simply cut an orange in half and use on your knees and elbows.
8. Shave your legs last
If you tend to get bumpy or irritated legs after shaving, do it at the end of your shower when the warm water will have opened up your pores and the hair will be softer.
9. Keep your nail polishes in the fridge
Doing this will make your polishes last longer and apply smoother on the nail
10. Add a drop of peppermint oil to your lipgloss
Add just a drop for a plumped up pout. Warning: it may tingle.
DIY Lip Scrub
DIY Lip Scrub
Ingredients:
Caster Sugar (If you don't have this, use whatever sugar you have)
Olive Oil
Golden Syrup/Honey
Flavouring or Colouring, eg. Strawberry, Red, Green, Blue, Lemon (Optional)
Equipment:
Container to store the product in (small jam jar or old makeup container)
Toothpick (Or any mixing tool you have)
Step 1- Sanitize all equipment
Step 2- Mix the Sugar and olive oil together
Step 3- Add Golden Syrup/Honey to hold it all together.
Step 2- Add any flavouring/colouring you want
Step 3- Put the mixture into a container
This will remove all dead/dry skin from the lips, just make sure to finish off with a hydrating lip balm to rehydrate the lips!
Ingredients:
Caster Sugar (If you don't have this, use whatever sugar you have)
Olive Oil
Golden Syrup/Honey
Flavouring or Colouring, eg. Strawberry, Red, Green, Blue, Lemon (Optional)
Equipment:
Container to store the product in (small jam jar or old makeup container)
Toothpick (Or any mixing tool you have)
Step 1- Sanitize all equipment
Step 2- Mix the Sugar and olive oil together
Step 3- Add Golden Syrup/Honey to hold it all together.
Step 2- Add any flavouring/colouring you want
Step 3- Put the mixture into a container
This will remove all dead/dry skin from the lips, just make sure to finish off with a hydrating lip balm to rehydrate the lips!
DIY Face/Eye Primer
Face/Eye Primer!
Ingredients:
(You can use how much foundation/concealer and moisturiser, depending on how much you want to make, but make sure you have an equal amount of both)
*Foundation or Concealer that matches your skin tone.
*Moisturiser
Equipment:
*A container (e.g: a jar or old makeup container).
*A spoon or toothpick.
How to make it!!!
Step 1- Sanitize and disinfect all equipment
Step 2- Mix the moisturiser and foundation/concealer together.
Step 3- Put the mixture into the sanitized container.
Step 4- Store in a cool, dry place.
Step 5- Apply and enjoy!
Ingredients:
(You can use how much foundation/concealer and moisturiser, depending on how much you want to make, but make sure you have an equal amount of both)
*Foundation or Concealer that matches your skin tone.
*Moisturiser
Equipment:
*A container (e.g: a jar or old makeup container).
*A spoon or toothpick.
How to make it!!!
Step 1- Sanitize and disinfect all equipment
Step 2- Mix the moisturiser and foundation/concealer together.
Step 3- Put the mixture into the sanitized container.
Step 4- Store in a cool, dry place.
Step 5- Apply and enjoy!
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