8 Super Simple steps to wake up your make up
It’s the middle of the day you take yourself off to the 
bathroom before leaving the house. You’re out to run some errands then pickup the kids from school; you take a quick glance in the mirror wishing you looked fresh! You know that “no make up or natural look”
Or maybe you just want a change; you’ve been dedicated to the same old same old look for a while now. You’d really like a quick and easy way to look fresh, without the expense.
Which ever applies to you, I’ve found 8 super simple steps to wake up your makeup in 60 seconds or less!
1. Moisturise, moisturise & moisturise!!!
This little saying above will help you look and feel better in no time! Drink lots of water, 1-2 litres a day, moisturise from the inside out and coffee or alcohol don’t count either…lol. Moisturiser is Read more..
Buy the best you can afford!
I had a laugh the other day; a client was justifying spending money on skin care. Sally wants to be able to buy the best she can afford. Her lovely husband noticed more products on the bathroom shelf and said “Have you spent more money on those rip off wrinkle creams” My client, Sally, replied “I love my creams” with that Sally’s husband raved on about how much she spends. Does this sound familiar ladies?…….I hear this too.
So why is it most of us justify our skin care purchases?
- Is our skin not important enough?
- Do we wait until the signs of ageing have set-in?
- Do we always put everything else first? The house, the kids, the dog, the love of your Read more..
Super Easy Organic Facial Scrub
Try this super easy organic facial scrub at home. You can find the ingredients at the supermarket or you may already have them. This cleansing and detoxifying exfoliate is perfect to use twice a week or for that special day you may have coming up.
There are two option one with honey and one with olive oil, you choose which is best for you.
- The honey will attract water and seal it naturally under your skin where it belongs.
- Olive oil is an effective moisturizer, naturally helps to plump the skin and retain the hydration levels. Read more..
Do you really know what your skin type is?
I think so… Is most ladies reaction…. and most of the time they’re right, 
they do know what skin type they have, but they can’t seem to put their finger on what the problem is with their skin. What if they had missed something?
Education begins young and learning about your skin type is a process. You start to see changes at a young age and the skin starts to adjust to your maturing body. Did you hit puberty and pimples started to arrive or at 15 did you notice a bit of oil on the t-zone or those monthly pimples on the chin or cheeks became regular occurrences. For some you have no real problems but then you hit 30 and your skin is flakey and dry or lines start to appear around your eyes.
When you see the your face in the mirror and it’s the same old same old on a daily basis you can become a little familiar and think that’s how your skin is! As we age our skin changes and sometime we forget and continue to do… same old Read more..
How to stop being overwhelmed with your skin?
Do you find yourself standing in the bathroom wondering why your skincare 
products aren’t working? You just stare into the mirror, being completely frustrated at your skin and hating it!
An overwhelming sensation takes over; you think,
“That’s it! I’m not going to bother with looking after my skin anymore, I don’t care anymore I’ve had enough….
You are not alone with this thought; many women feel this way and believe me the majority has felt this way more than once.
When frustration takes over we make rash decisions and do anything. From purchasing all new products (retail therapy) to using everything in your bathroom cupboard just to see if that helps, to no avail! It just seems to get worse.
Being overwhelmed feels horrible, but there is an answer. STOP and have a good look at your skin. Have you truly looked at your skin or have you been focusing on Read more..
Homemade Citrus Hand Scrub
This little recipe is for homemade citrus hand scrub it’s easy to make and will keep for about 3-4 days in a sealed jar.
4 tbls sugar
2 tbls olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Place all ingredients in a container shake well. Apply a teaspoon of scrub to your hands and massage gently for a few minutes, rinse thoroughly. Then apply hand lotion and feel how soft your hands are.
Happy Hands
Suzie
Pigmentation and Sunblock?
When one of my clients came in for her waxing the other day, she 
had no makeup on, this was the first time I had seen her with no makeup. As I looked a little closer I noticed some pigmentation on her face and this is the reason why she came bare faced.
Nat is concerned about her pigmentation, as we chatted about her skin she said and I quote -
“I never wear sunblock except if I’m going to the beach”
As we continued our conversation her understanding of her beautiful skin is, she NEVER burns in the sun…. she just goes brown and so she never worried about sunblock it seemed pointless.
The look of horror on my face…just setting the scene!
I think the look on my face was enough for her to realize she may not burn and turn into a lobster (does anyone know that feeling) but damage is being done to the skin! The damage Read more..
Winter Blue’s
I have been doing some research for rest and relaxation…who doesn’t need that?? During these winter months down here in Australia it’s been harder than usual.
We didn’t have a summer, it rained most of the time and now winter is cold and wet! I have been protesting but no-one seems to be listening…We didn’t have summer why do we have to have winter???… So let’s escape the winter blues with some outdoor appreciation via the web, any warm destination would be good.
The outdoors is truly up lifting and not only is it good for the mind and body but it’s great for your skin too. A few sun rays and fresh air makes me feel alive and I could certainly do with that know.
So just this morning I got mail from GOOP that’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s blog…I love her stuff! So I thought I’d past it onto you. There’s a few place in the States, Europe, Peru and Botswana Read more..
Dry skin on the Face
Having dry skin can be really frustrating; I know I have it! 
Do you find your foundation absorbs into your skin just like a moisturizer and by lunchtime you have no make up left on your face. Dry skin is ageing, it looks like you’ve got a desert on your face, you can also look like an old leather bag that’s well worn.
All this can be can be prevented! I believe there’s a few deciding factors in helping to eliminate dry skin.
- Products you use
- Diet
- Genes you inherit
Understanding your skin is the first step, by taking simple measures you can find a solution.
- How do you clean your skin? Are you using a foaming cleanser or soap? This can strip the skin, leaving the surface feeling tight and dry or sometimes you feel that squeaky clean sensation which makes you think, “That feels so clean” or “Quick put some moisturizer on!”
This is not how your skin should feel. It should feel soft and fresh ready for your moisturizer. Read more..
Get your skin glowing in no time
Are you feeling your skin doesn’t have that healthy, youthful grow about it anymore? Does your 
skin look sallow or tired? How do you feel in the morning when you look in the mirror?
Understanding your skin is the most important
• Do you drink water?
• Are you protecting it?
• Are you hydrating it?
There’s 3 simple ways to get your skin glowing in no time. You need to be prepared to move forward with your thinking. Stop sitting on the bench Read more..
