beauty on a budget

i thought a fun part of this blog would be to share little beauty tips and home remedies. all of the things i suggest, i have tried and liked. i've used drug store products, only seen on tv products, high end products and more but in order to get the skin i have, i prefer to take the home remedy approach. if you notice on my picture, my skin is smooth, flawless and blemish free. not to brag but i do a lot to keep my skin picture perfect and i want to share my tips with you guys. here is a 4 step facial that is all based on home remedies and inexpensive products. sometimes less is more...

step 1- i always clean my face with noxema to take off all of the dirt and other products that may still be on my skin. i don't think i have to explain how to wash your face... lol

step 2- take 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water, mix them in a bowl and put in the microwave for 10 seconds. rub the mixture all over your face and neck and scrub really hard, allow it to dry for about 3 to 5 minutes and then wash off. your face will feel really smooth. sugar is a natural exfoliant and it really does work.

step 3- this may sound bizarre but it works really well. take egg whites from 1 egg, make sure the yolk is removed. after you have a bowl with just the egg whites, rub all over your face and neck, let dry for 7-1o minutes. you will feel it get tight and firm, which is what you want. wash off with warm water.

step 4- the last step but the most important. after completing the first 3 steps do this. rub a little bit of vaseline around your eyes and your mouth. it helps prevent wrinkles (google it) . take a moisturizer of your choice. (i generally use olay regenerist cream or olay complete), put 1 tiny tiny tiny splash of baby oil in your moisturizer (too much clogs pores and causes blackheads) and rub that all over your face and neck, even rub over the vaseline and go to bed.

i do step 4 every night but i do the entire facial process once a week or the night before a big event or shoot. i promise you will love it and feel better afterwards and the results will show.