Tuesday, December 20, 2011

DIY: Exfoliator for the winter- For your entire body!

I know I'm not the only one who feels like every winter, all the moisture is being sucked right out of you! Exfoliating off the dead skin cells is great, especially in the winter when you may have to kick your skin products up a notch! I have an amazing, easy way to create your own exfoliant right in your own home.

All you need:

2 Tbsp of milk (preferably organic, but it doesn't really matter!) Milk contains lactic acid, this is fantastic for hydration and can also help a bit with mild acne.
1 Tbsp of organic honey
Lastly, depending how "gritty" you like your exfoliants, use 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of "sugar in the raw", this sugar can be found in any major grocery store.

This can be used all over your body, including lips! If using all over, you may have to add more.



If you think you are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy, i suggest skipping the milk and using orange juice! As we already know, oranges contain vitamin c which is great to use during all seasons :)


I absolutely love this and hope you will as well. Tell me in the comments if you try it out!


Enjoy! Cheryl

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Features matching Benefits

How many times have you seen a product and have thought, "wow, this seems absolutely amazing!" especially if the price is skyrocketed! Like for example, walking into a department store, and seeing a nice, pretty bottle of serum that promises acne to diminish. It says on the front that it has fortifying vitamin A. When you turn it over to look at the ingredients, it says nothing about vitamin A or a derivative of it. This sounds just like false advertising, but for skin care. You always, always want to make sure the features match the benefits! The features being ingredients, and benefits is what it usually says on the front of the package. A $10 product could be just as bad as a $70 one if you really pay attention to this little trick!

Enjoy! Cheryl

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Key Ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid

A lot of people wonder what they truly need in their skin care regime. Whether you have a dry, oily, combination, sensitivity, acne etc. skin type,  this is a key feature you need need need


Hyaluronic Acid!
Sounds scary, huh?


Dictionary Definition:
noun Biochemistry
a mucopolysaccharide in serving as a viscous medium 
in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.

I know what you are thinking, what is she talking about?!
But...  Keep reading!

Hyaluronic Acid is actually already found in your body. It is a major water binding component that helps lock in moisture and product to your skin, way beyond its own weight! You may think all your product gets into your skin, but if you think about it, all of it is just washed away and only a little is actually kept :( Hyaluronic Acid may not be a miracle product but it sure does help! I would not suggest ingesting medication of this unless prescribed, but keep it in your head when you are thinking about skin care! I sell pevoniaTM  at my shop and many of the products has this ingredient in them, and I must say they are amazing. 


Enjoy! Cheryl 


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

DIY: Anti-Aging Serum/Mask!

Has your skin seen better days? Have you lost those elastin fibers that keep wrinkles & fine lines from creeping up on you? I have the perfect "Do it Yourself" mask for you to make right at home for a quick pick-me-up! Stay tuned for more great tips, tricks, and skin information!

Easy as 1 2 3!

1 Tablespoon of Honey (Preferably organic)
2 Teaspoons of Orange Juice (Preferably organic)


Leave on 10-15 minutes.
*DO NOT USE IF ALLERGIC OR MAY THINK YOU'RE ALLERGIC

Orange juice contains Vitamin C, one of the best anti-aging vitamins! Vitamin C enhances the collagen production and can take away hyper-pigmentation.

Honey is an amazing antiseptic and cleanser of the skin.



Enjoy! Cheryl