DIY Review + Tutorial: Milky Sweet Facial Scrub

I've been doing a lot of research on various homemade facial scrubs for exfoliating purposes. I have tons of websites bookmarked full of various homemade remedies. When it comes to making your own scrubs, you don't have to follow the recipes exactly. Your scrub needs an exfoliant and a hydrator. It is also beneficial to have a soother. My favorite scrubs use sugar, because it is such an easy product to have around. My current favorite facial scrub is actually one that I put together myself. It features...

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DIY Review + Tutorial: Green Tea Rice Toner & Rice Powder Mask

Wandering around on YouTube, I discovered a DIY tutorial on making a Rice Water toner. The benefits of rice water are exceptional. It can help soothe, lighten, and soften your skin when used regularly. I had to try it! I followed the video, made my toner, and used it after taking off my makeup and washing my face every night for a week. I noticed my skin would feel softer and smoother. But why stop there? I had recently given up my Southern Style Sweet Tea in favor of a lightly sweetened iced...

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Project: Beautifully Healthy

I've been thinking about making a beauty blog for a while. I wanted a place where I could share things that I try with others. I am nearing Thirty and, no offense to her, I don't want to have my Mom's skin in 20 years. I want my skin to look healthy and young. I want my hair to be smooth and soft. I want my body to be generally healthy. I have been trying to change my lifestyle around for most of...

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