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Hair Care + Tips For Healthy And Beautiful Hair
My hair care is pretty simple, but I have a few aces up my sleeve that make my life easier. For both facial and hair care, I stick to this sentence – less is more. With a couple of good products and tricks, there are no split ends and the hair grows nicely.
My hair care routine usually consist only of shampoo and conditioner, some serum or hair styling products. I still use the Klorane Oat Milk and Peony line of shampoos and conditioners, with them my hair is clean for up to four days and I have no need to use dry shampoo at all. Avoiding excessive use of heat has helped me greatly to reduce the amount of split ends, and gentle brushing also helps to avoid hair loss. By that I mean really gentle combing, not plucking a strand of hair that later turns into split ends. I use a hair straightener maybe once a month, and every few months I go for a trim.
My natural hair color is dark brown, never treated with industrial dyes, but due to the sun it can fade so it looks like I have strands. I didn’t like it so five years ago I started dyeing my hair with henna. Henna is a plant that has been used since ancient times for the purpose of beautifying the body, even Cleopatra used henna for these purposes. It’s used for natural hair coloring, it strengthens the hair root and restores the hair, and gives the hair a beautiful shine. 
Henna should be applied to natural hair color, one that has never been treated with synthetic dyes or bleached. I emphasize this for the reason that it’s not recommended to use henna on bleached or already colored hair with industrial dye – I will write about henna in one of the next posts. Henna helps me a lot in maintaining the health of my hair, accelerates hair growth and I am pretty suredue to henna my hair is in such good condition.
FOREO BEAR Microcurrent Device
Swedish brand FOREO is known for its innovative approach to skin care and for combining technology with skincare. They have developed amazing beauty devices that make skincare fun and also effective at home. So far, I have introduced you to two FOREO devices: LUNA mini 3 facial cleansing device and UFO 2 smart mask, and now I have tested the FOREO BEAR microcurrent facial firming device for you.
WHAT IS A FOREO BEAR MICROCURRENT DEVICE?
FOREO BEAR microcurrent is a smart device that, in addition to t-sonic pulsations, conducts microcurrent on the skin and tones all 65+ muscles on the face and neck. Something like a facial fitness device for exercising facial muscles, we can call it that. The result of consistent use of this innovative device is smoother and firmer skin with visible facial contours and more beautiful skin.
The device is safe to use at home because it has a unique Anti-Shock System that eliminates any chance of shock and you can stop the treatment whenever you want. This system scans the skin and automatically adjusts the current intensity optimal for comfortable and safe use. Bear also supports the use of five different microcurrent intensities so that it can be completely adapted to your needs. 
The Ordinary Products Guide
Less than two months ago I decided to order several The Ordinary products from the Beauty Bay site. It was before Christmas time and my package arrived in two weeks. I ordered four products, and have used them everyday since their arrival. I’ve been tracking the results and I’ll write about those products today. How to use the products and how to get the best results – learn more below.
-AHA 30% + BHA 2% PEELING SOLUTION 30ml, 7€-
While using this product I noticed that the appearance of blackheads diminished. AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) removes dead skin cells while BHA (beta hydroxy acids) cleans the clogged pores. All together, it results in a more beautiful and balanced skin and also results in reducing acne. The product had red and thick texture, it is best to use it once a week or only twice a month if your skin is extremely sensitive. Apply two or three drops to dry and previously cleansed skin and hold up to ten minutes as a mask. I used the timer on my cell phone every time, so that the peeling would not be held too long on my face.
I will point out once again that the peeling should be applied to dry skin, otherwise you might feel it burns your skin. Remove the peeling with lukewarm water and make sure that the area around your eyes is avoided. After use, the skin is soft and the pores are really well cleansed. After the first or second use, the surface of the skin on my face began to noticeably peel off. After all the dead cells disappeared from the skin, makeup and cosmetics seem to look better on the skin.
-NIACINAMIDE 10% + ZINC 1% 30ml, 5.5€-
By using this product I noticed that my skin does not become oily as fast as before. It regulates secretion of sebum and helps with clogged pores, thus leading to reduced appearance of pimples and deficiencies. I used it most once a day because I noticed that I was over-drying the skin if I use it in the morning and in the evening. Another positive thing about this serum – it reduces new breakouts and removes them in a day or two.Â
Rose in Cosmetics: Benefits + Products
Rose is an excellent antioxidant that strengthens the skin, stimulates the growth of new skin cells, helps reduce inflammation and hydrates the skin. If you also like the rose scent in cosmetics, you are in the right place. In collaboration with Notino, I have prepared some products for today where the rose is the main star.
Roses were one of the ingredients that were highly respected and often used throughout history, especially in Greek and Roman culture. Roses were even used in medicine to treat headaches and various ailments because the rose was believed to have an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect, they also made baths with rose petals. The cities were decorated with bouquets of roses, and the beds were sprinkled with rose petals. Back then, the rose was very expensive and available only to the wealthier, later available to all people. Cosmetics and perfumes with roses began to be produced, rose ingredients were even used in food, in the preparation of various teas and beverages.
Goodbye Summer + Favorite Nail Polishes I Used This Summer
As a greeting to summer and summer manicures, I have prepared a brief review of several shades of nail polish I have been wearing this summer. Some of my favorites are Essie, Catrice and Essence nail polishes that were always on my nails during these past days.
As I don’t paint my nails very often, when I dare to take that step, I want the nail polish to be applied as easily as possible and to last as long as possible. As a base before applying the actual nail polish, I use Essie Strong Start colorless base coat, which acts both as a base and as a top coat. It extends the duration of my manicure for two days, my nail polish does not crack or chip, it makes the surface of the nail is very shiny and smooth. It looks like I have gel on my nails, but I don’t. Also, I have a feeling it nourishes my nails because since I started using it, my nails generally chip less.
Unique Gifts for Her 2021
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so I’ve put together a unique custom gift idea that your mom will love for sure. JORD has a lovely collection of vegan handbags that are such a great gift and the best part is – it can be personalized!
I remember when I got a monogrammed gift from my friend. It was my favorite skincare brand and the products had my name on it! I was so grateful and happy because I know how much time and effort has been put into that gift. The best part of the gift was – to know that someone cares about me and to see it in a unique and unexpected way. Such an amazing surprise that I will always remember.
Now you have an opportunity to do that too this Mother’s Day! JORD has incorporated custom handbag tag monogramming on their site, so you can ask for a personalized tag with your mom’s initials on it. The bag comes in a dust bag and a premium gift box, plus 5-year warranty. Everything for our moms, queens that deserve to be spoiled on their special day and all year round.
Gosh Makeup: Yes or No?
I got a chance to try some Gosh products and now I’ll give you my impressions. Blushes and lipsticks are products that I generally use often, this time I’m trying mineral powder for the very first time. You can find out how I like the products below.
Gosh Mineral Powder in the shade 004 Natural is suppose to cover imperfections and even out the complexion while looking natural on the skin. This is a loose powder that is applied with a kabuki brush or any firmer brush that can pick up the powder and blend it nicely on the skin. The shade suits me well and provides medium coverage, but will not fully cover redness or imperfections. Soon after application, my skin gets oily pretty fast, faster than with regular liquid foundation, my skin got a lot more oily than usual. I applied it in a circular motion with a Real Techniques brush in a very small amount.
Each time it stuck to my skin so much that I had to blend the powder quite hard to make it look nice. It stayed in my pores and further emphasized them, as well as the texture of the skin. Every spot on my skin looked extra accentuated, and I don’t like that at all. Blending the product would be much easier on completely matte skin, every bit of natural sebum makes the blending almost impossible.
I have a feeling it just sits on the skin and after a while it starts to separate on certain parts of the skin. I wore it in combination with a primer and without a primer, I tried to change my moisturizer before applying the mineral powder, but it was the same story every time. At the end of the day I just wanted to take that powder off my face because it looked really bad and my skin seemed to be irritated.
Gosh I’m Blushing blushes are a whole other story, the pigmentation is medium and can be nicely upgraded. I wore the pink shade 003 Passion as a blush, and the shade 004 Rush I wore as a bronzer because it’s a very warm and earthy shade. Both work very nicely and are long-lasting on the skin. They blend easily, but I’ve also noticed that they stick to the skin if I don’t set my skin with some powder before applying. This is not a problem for me because I normally set the foundation with some powder product, but if you prefer the natural glow and don’t like to use powdered products – this might not be a good choice for you. In that case, blending takes a bit of an effort and I have a feeling it moves all the products I’ve applied before.
Gosh Luxury Nude Lips semi-matte lipstick with a moisturizing effect, I would say more is a creamy lipstick that leaves a little shine on the lips. The shade 001 Nudity is too bright for my lip color, almost imperceptible on the lips and it looks like I applied lip balm so I used it that way. The shade 003 Stripped is a bit more noticeable nude shade, a warm toned nude brown shade. It survive eating and drinking, most of the color stays on the lips, but it is desirable to fix the lipstick a bit, since it is a creamy lipstick and it will the color will fade a bit. The formula applies evenly, doesn’t dry out the lips and after a few hours of wearing I had no need to apply lip balms.
All in all, as you may have already read, I am happy with some of the products and some have disappointed me. I was most disappointed with the mineral powder, it doesn’t suit my skin at all and that’s a no from me. All the other products were quite good, takes a bit of work with them, but the end result is overall good. It would be great if the blush blended more easily, but compared to the powder they are great for me. I was hoping the lipsticks would be a bit more pigmented, I have to put a few coats to get full pigmentation, but they’re quite good quality for a creamy lipstick when it comes to nourishment of the lips. I wish the lighter shade was more noticeable on the lips, it’s barely even there and I probably won’t use it all.
Have you tried some Gosh products? Would you buy these products?
Missha All Around Waterproof Safe Sun Block SPF 50
It’s time for a review of a Korean product, I’m talking about Missha SPF cream with a protection factor of 50+. I was using it for the last two months, I’ve almost finished it already, but I finally gathered all my impressions and decided to write a review.
Missha All Around Safe Block SPF50 + / PA ++++ is a protective cream with mineral filters that protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays by blocking them from the skin. It contains silicones that smooth the skin, after application the complexion looks more even and radiant. The cream is waterproof and highly hydrating that does not emphasize dry areas. It’s very thick, but blends easily with the skin.
When applied, the cream leaves a little bit of a white cast on the skin, so it is necessary to massage it well into the skin in order to blend it with the skin. The cream is not mattifying, it leaves a glow on the skin, but doesn’t leave the skin oily. However, this combination is not long-lasting and if you wear foundation or make-up in general, and you have slightly oily skin, your skin will get oily during the day. It doesn’t clog my pores and it hasn’t caused me breakouts, which is great.
JORD Suberhideâ„¢ Cruelty Free Wallets
JORD is a small family-owned company located in St. Louis, Missouri. This brand is known for using natural materials to create fashionable designs. They have customers in over 40 countries and offer free worldwide shipping. JORD is a Norwegian word meaning “Of the Earth” which is totally relatable to JORD’s products and natural materials they use to create designs.
JORD offers a variety of products: wood & stone watches, Apple bands, eye wear, gift sets and vegan leather handbags. Besides handbags, you can also choose their sustainable wallets that will be a real statement piece.
If you’re like me and you love unique accessories that will stand out in the crowd, continue reading, you’re in the right place. I need to introduce you to JORD’s Suberhide wallets that can fit all of your essentials. Even your phone, yes.
Afrodita Professional Pure Skin Solution Pore Minimising Fluid
I have been using the Pore minimising fluid from the Afrodita Professional line for about a month and a half, it suits my combination acne prone skin very much. It contains salicylic acid, witch hazel extract and the Amazonian complex, all together reducing excessive sebum secretion and mattifying the skin.
Salicylic acid removes dead skin cells, has anti-inflammatory effects and effectively fights blackheads. Witch hazel extract is a soothing astringent that visually reduces pores, also has antibacterial properties and it’s very successful in treating acne and pimples. In addition, this fluid also contains niacinamide which regulates sebum secretion and brightens dark spots.
Afrodita Professional Pure Skin Solution Pore minimising fluid comes in a gel formula, but you can feel a slightly oilier and thicker texture under the fingers, which provides great hydration to the skin. It’s lightweight and doesn’t make the skin oily, the pores look clean and that is very important to me. It doesn’t clog my pores, but keeps them clean with the help of salicylic acid. The fluid is light on the skin, it doesn’t tighten the skin and I don’t feel it on the skin at all. It has a light greenish scent that evaporates quickly and the scent is not overpowering.
