IT'S GETTING HOT HOT HOT! 3 THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMER!

Summers almost here! You know what that means : hot beach trips, crazy festivals, delicious picnics and a lot of cool outdoorsy fun activities to enjoy! But all this fun in the sun can wreak havoc on your precious skin if you don't take the proper precautions. Here are 3 simple ways to enjoy your summer but also protect your healthy glowing skin :)

1.) I Scream, You Scream...For Sunscreen!

Sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin. The sun emits harmful rays that can penetrate and damage your skin slowly over time. These rays can be classified into two groups: UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays stand for Ultra Violet Aging Rays. These rays are responsible for collagen degradation and premature aging of the skin.

Ouch, ouch, ouch!! We've all experienced the dreaded sun burn! It burns and stings and your skin is peeling off like a poor little jungle snake. Well you can thank UVB rays for that, cause they're the responsible culprits! UVB rays stand for Ultra Violet Burning Rays, and they do exactly what they say...they burn! When you get a sunburn, you're causing severe, irreversible, damage to your skin. Your'e also risking your life! Melanoma which is a form of skin cancer is no joke and can be a serious life and health risk if not detected in time so you better think twice before you get your tan on!

Without proper daily protection, your skin will lose its natural youthfullness and glow to these suckers, so slather it up! Protect your fountain of youth and watch out for these rays. With a good broad-spectrum sunscreen, you'll be protected and ready to go! ;)



My personal favorite sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch.

MY TOP 3 SECRETS TO FLAWLESS SKIN.

After years of testing out all types of products and home remedies, I thought I'd save you the time and hassle of it all and share with you my top 3 skin care secrets to get flawless and glowing skin :)



1.) If you can't pronounce the ingredients, don't put it on your face.

Products with fancy-schmancy unpronounceable names are usually packed with harsh chemicals and toxins that kill your skin. yes i said it, KILL! Keep your skin regimen very simple and use the least amount of products as possible. Your skin is a healthy, functioning organ and it can and will heal and protect itself. Use products that are going to help it, not do it's job or destroy it. It takes time and patience to find the perfect routine for your skin, so be patient.
 

MY TOP 4 FAVORITE FALL LIPS.

I love a simple classic bold lip and how it can fabulously make an outfit pop and bring it to life! Fall is the perfect season to play around with different shades,colors and tones,SO DON'T BE SHY! MAKE THOSE LIPS POP!! Here are my top 4 favorite lip color picks, that'll compliment the cool autumn season and will definitely have all eyes on FASHIONISTA YOU :)




1.) HOT SIREN RED.

SKIN CARE FACE MAPPING?

I'm completely obsessed with everything and anything that has to do with skin care, so I try my best to educate myself on the dos and don'ts and everything in between. Lately, I've been looking into something called "The Face Mapping Theory". Chinese dermatologists believe that your face is the window to your overall health and what's going on within your body. Here's a diagram to further explain this theory :)

5 HORRIBLE SKIN DON'TS!!

We all know how overwhelming and complicated skincare can be.We often always hear about what we should do to our skin and what new products and at home remedies to try and experiment with, but I don't think we hear enough about the don'ts of skin care and the bad habits that gradually destroy our skin over time. I created a list of my top five skin don'ts from my personal experience through out the years with my own skin. Here are my top five:


USING THE WRONG PRODUCTS

With the billions of products and brands out there, where do we begin to find the right products that are going to do right by our skin and meet its special needs. Understanding your skin is essential for having healthy,flawless skin.You cannot have healthy skin if your not meeting your skins needs and requirements.Ask yourself what is my skin lacking? If you have dry skin, look for products that focus on ultimate hydration and that are gentle and moisturizing. If your skin is oily, try to find products that contain salycic acid and benzoyl peroxide to maintain and control the over production of oil in your skin, Use the right products for your skins special and important needs.

3 REFRESHING KITCHEN INGREDIENTS THAT REVIVE YOUR SKIN!!

You don't always need expensive, luxurious products to get flawless,glowing skin!

Believe it or not, you can pamper your skin with products that are in your kitchen cabinet!! BEAUTY DOESN'T GET ANYMORE CONVENIENT THAN THAT LADIES!!

These are my top 3 magic kitchen ingredients that can be used in DIY face masks and will do wonders for your skin just like high quality skin care products.They are also great for replenishing and renewing your skin to give you that natural, healthy and youthful glow that we all want to accomplish!! 

THINKING ABOUT GETTING A NEW HAIRCUT? TOP 3 BOB HAIRCUTS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON!!

Hair is beautiful!! Whether it's short, long, curly or straight, the way you style your hair can say a lot about who you are.Usually during the hot summer season, a lot of people are chopping off their long tresses and sporting more shorter and edgier cuts. I joined the club last summer and cut my mid-length hair to a stylish bob. Here are 3 short bob styles that you can try this summer if your thinking about giving your gorgeous locks a trim :)

WHAT DOES YOU HAIR SAY ABOUT YOU? 3 HAIRSTYLES THAT SPEAK VOLUMES.

Just like clothes and fashion , our hair could be used as a form of self-expression. We dye it, pin it, straighten and do all sorts of crazy things to it. But what exactly do our tresses say about our personality? Here are 3 hairstyles that speak volumes :)

4 PRODUCTS THAT CHANGED MY SKIN FOR THE BETTER :)

I can not even tell you how many products I've been through and have been left completley dissatisfied by the results.Cleansers,exfoliators,moisturizers...you name it.The world of skin care can be really complicated sometimes, and it took me a while to find MY PERFECT SKIN CARE ROUTINE.