DIY : Facial Scrub

Who loves pampering themselves? I do! I do!

While I was reading my Whole Living Magazine, which by the way has so many fun and healthy beauty/health/wellness tips, I found a great do-it-yourself facial scrub that you can make with just the ingredients in your pantry! Sounds like a plan to me!

So I started off with the directions...

(horrible photog but had to show you the original recipe)

I gathered the correct ingredients from the pantry...

This scrub calls for 1 teaspoon of organic raw honey, 1 cup of raw or regular granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice. 

Then assembled it into this adorable jar for cute presentation. I was opting for a mason jar at first ( I love the antique country feelings that mason jars convey) but couldn't find it so I used this instead. Still super cute!

 

Though I had to substitute regular sugar for raw and concentrated lemon juice for fresh lemons I still got phenomenal results! I rubbed the scrub onto my face for about a minute then left it on for about 30 minutes. Once I washed it off my face was amazingly smooth, pores appeared smaller, and red spots seemed lighter. WOW! And I still have plenty left for the remainder of this week and even beyond that!

So you may be sitting there wondering what are the benefits of these natural ingredients?

*Honey: Absorbs the impurities from the skin making it a perfect cleansing agent, especially those lucky ladies who are so privileged to have oily/combination skin, such as moi. Lovely, huh? Honey also has antioxidant properties and retains moisture to keep your skin supple and wrinkle free!

*Lemon Juice: As a natural detoxifier for your internal system, lemon juice can also help with skin. The citric acid exfoliates, dries out pimples, and helps to bleach and heal scars. 

*Olive Oil: This ancient beauty remedy packs a powerful punch of vitamins A & E and include polyphenols too. This works to help with cellular repair and aids in delaying aging.

*Sugar: This sweetie exfoliates your skin big time! With a good exfoliation comes radiant and glowing skin. But be careful to not use sugar scrubs too often. As I just learned, when used too much it can cause tiny fissures in your skin which is not good. So be sure to use gentle strokes when applying this scrub. Good alternatives when you want to switch it up? Oatmeal, yogurt, egg yolks... all work wonders! 

Besides getting phenomenal results, I didn't have to spend a single dollar! Talk about beauty on a budget... perfect for THINK IN PINK :) So try this out and let me know what you think! Any more DIY beauty tips for me? Send them my way!

xoxo,

m

p.s. I found another great blog/site to follow for those of us who love anything to do with fashion, beauty, and health & wellness- FabFitFun.com started by the gorgeous Giuliana Rancic. Check it out!

Skin is In!

...Healthy skin that is. A trip to Stacia Wilson Skincare can do just that for you!

(Image from staciawilsonskincare.net)

I had the fortunate pleasure to visit Stacia Wilson Skincare in Mahtomedi (East Metro) last week. First of all, I've never had a facial before so I have been wanting to schedule one for quite some time. I chose to go here because I drove by it and the french doors and cute awning caught my attention. So naturally  I had to find out more about it and Google searched and Facebook creeped as soon as I got home. I loved the website and the price was a STEAL! I got a progressive peel for $95! And what's an added bargain is that she does not accept gratuities so you can save on the tip... even though I feel bad not tipping because she definitely deserved it!!

Alright let me give you a quick run-down of my visit... As I walked in the front doors, the pink walls full of  products and Stacia's smiling face was there to greet me. Super girly inside but not "I want to gag, this is too much", it was more of an elegant, feminine atmosphere. Once I was directed into the room, she allowed me time to unwind and lay in the warm spa bed. She performs all of her own services, which I think is cool, and then chats with you before hand about all your skin issues. Once she was finished, I asked if she could write down a skin regimen with products that she recommends for my skin and she was more than willing! I really appreciated how she wasn't criticizing about my skin or pushy about buying products. She made the whole experience very enjoyable and most important, relaxing!

I was expecting a typical facial with masks and massaging but this was more of a treatment. I guess I should have expected that since I was getting a peel, ha!, but nonetheless it was a learning experience. She guided me through the whole time informing me what she was doing so I learned a lot about what products to use and not use and helpful skincare tips. Four days later, I have not broken out, pores are smaller, and my skin is glowing. Thank you Stacia!

This spa definitely gets think in pink's gold star!

Please visit her website and Facebook page to learn more about her and her services and to book your appointment! You won't regret it.

Here are a few pics from her website to give you a sneak peek..

Front door

Spa Room

Front waiting room where all products and cash wrap is located.

(All images from staciawilsonskincare.net)

Happy Monday and enjoy your last day of January! Tomorrow starts my favorite month of the year- February, where all things pink is acceptable! :)

xoxo 

m