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How To Make Your Own Hyaluronic Acid Serum With Just Two Ingredients!

Hello dear readers! Today I'm going to tell you how to make your very own 1% hyaluronic acid serum. This formula yields 30mls of serum. It will save you tons of money! So what exactly is this hyaluronic acid? I'm going to tell you just that; and why it is such a staple ingredient in skin care products. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccaride found throughout our body cells. It is a powerful moisture binding agent that regulates moisture levels in the skin, and provides cushion for our joints and eyes. It holds 1000 times its weight in water. In addition, it is responsible for skin elasticity, fullness, and suppleness.  It is present in large amounts during our youth. Unfortunetly it slowly declines as we age. This is one reason aging skin can be dry. Using a topical HA serum twice daily can dramatically improve skin texture and moisture levels. This ingredient is ideal for oily and sensitive types. It is very gentle. Now a note about terminology. There are two different fo
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Easy Himalayan Pink Salt Scrub

                   Hello there and thank you so much for taking the time to explore my writings. Today I'm going to tell you how to make an easy, versatile, salt scrub using himalayan pink salt! Please read the entire post before deciding to use this scrub. Its important that you know exactly what your using on your skin. The writer of this blog is not responsible for any side effects that may occur from using this formula. For those who are taking medication, seek the prescribing doctors approval prior to using any of my formulas. Now I'm going to give a brief description of these lovely pink granules.                   So what is this beautiful pink salt? It is a type of rock salt that comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan which is close to the Himalayas. This salt comes from mines approximately 5000 feet deep below the Himalayan Mountains. It is believed by many to be 99% pure. However, this is not proven by scientific data. Trace minerals such as calcium

Easy Good Girl Moonshine! For those who hate Apple Cider Vinegar

Hi friends! Im just going to start by saying there are so many recipes for GGM (Good Girl Moonshine.) When I started searching for one, I was somewhat overwhelmed. Nonetheless I tried many. One thing that bothered me is that there seems to be too many things included in these recipes. While all that stuff is beneficial, its been quite time consuming to make it everyday or even a large batch weekly. Secondly, I do not like the taste of the apple cider vinegar paired with ginger. Honestly, I absolutely hated it! Lets face it. If I hate it; and its time consuming I'm not going to drink it. On a whim I decided to see what happened when I tweaked those recipes a bit. Well, I got the same results. I was not hungry, and I lost weight.  See below for the recipe.                                                                                1                                                               * Slender Sticks Active                                                             

How to care for sensitive skin

                              How to care for sensitive skin              Sensitive skin types are usually a challenge to care for. For some, it seems virtually everything causes redness and or breakouts. For others, the existing skin concerns are not alleviated; or they worsen with tried antics. Regardless of which one of the above pertains to you, I'm going to go over some very important things that may help your skin concerns. I'm going to touch on some things to avoid as well. Do keep in mind that I am not a doctor. Therefore my suggestions are not intended to replace medical advice. If you are suffering with any medical condition, seek the advice of a physician before trying any of the following.  Thank you all for reading. I hope and pray this information will help with your sensitive skin concerns.         First of all, I'm going to discuss cleansing the skin. Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to use a cleanser twice a day. Using one twice dai

DIY Oil Cleansing Method

           The oil cleansing method may be one of the most gentle and effective for all skin types. It is very helpful for detoxing. It assist in drawing out all the impurities from the skin pores. Therefore, one may experience more breakouts at first. This is due to what is referred to as "purging of the skin." So what exactly is it? The OCM method consist of using a combination of oils and steam to clean the skin. It is off putting for some to even consider oil as a cleansing agent. I have oily, acne prone skin. The first time I read about the OCM method, I was perplexed. However, I've been using it for a long time. It has made such a difference in my skin that I do not wish to consider anything else. In addition, it is extremely cost effective. I will say I did stop using the OCM for approximately six months. My skin was a wreck with blemishes and dullness. As soon as I started using it again, my skin improved within a couple of days. Below we are going to start w

4 simple things you can do to improve the look and health of your skin