TIPS

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES

When was the last time you used your make up tools? Most women would say this morning. But a more important question is: when was the last time you cleaned them? Think about all that built up makeup, dead skin cells, skin oils, and bacteria. Gross! It may be time to spring clean your tools!
Makeup brushes: If you use reusable makeup brushes for blush or powder, you should be cleaning them of build up. Not only will they be cleaner, they’ll also be softer, as makeup buildup tends to make brushes scratchy. Grab a bar of soap or a bottle of shampoo and put some into your palm. Wet the brush, then swirl it around in the soap. Continue to swirl it for about thirty seconds, then rinse with hot water. Wrap a clean, cotton cloth around the brush and squeeze until it is mostly dry.
Makeup wands: If you reuse your eye-shadow makeup sponge wands, then make sure to clean them often too. You can take a little hand soap and water and rub the head of the sponge between your fingers. Rinse, then lay out on a paper towel to dry.Hair brushes: Using scissors and tweezers, remove all of the hair you can from your brush, then rub it down with shampoo and rinse. A clean brush will make your hair happier and brushing easier!

USES FOR WHITCH HAZEL

Witch hazel is not as spooky or wicked as it sounds. Witch hazel is an herbal astringent and in general, it is very safe with no side effects. It is a great all-purpose healer and skin soother that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. Read on for some great uses of this awesome herbal remedy. .
Note: The following is for informational purposes only and is not to be taken as medical advice. Always consult a physician before treating yourself.
Soothe razor burn: Rub witch hazel on your razor burn and it will reduce redness and soothe discomfort or itching. It can even help prevent it if it is put on BEFORE you shave.
Treat sunburn: Sunburns are painful and uncomfortable but rubbing the sunburn with witch hazel can help to soothe and heal the damaged skin.
Treat dry skin: Apply witch hazel after the shower and it will help your skin stay moist.
Soothe bug bites: Dab some onto bug bites to reduce itching and redness and help them to heal.
Refresh tired, red eyes: If you’ve been crying or just pulled an all-nighter, put a cold compress with water and witch hazel on your eyes to soothe them and bring down swelling and redness.
Spot and blemish healing: Use it like any other acne treatment and watch your pimples and discolorations dry up, heal and fade awaySocks and Lotion:
Apply a generous amount of your favorite lotion specially designed for dry skin then cover your feet with socks… and go to bed. You can use regular (cotton is best) socks… if your feet are extremely dry and cracked, you might want to try moisturizing gel socks! After a few nights you will start to see a noticeable improvement in the look, feel and health of your feet.
Scrub
Keep a foot paddle in your shower and at the end of the shower (when your skin has had the chance to absorb some moisture), give your feet a little scrub.
And finally, add a fresh coat of polish to your toes! I love using a nice bright summery color… and changing it often!! Voila… gorgeous toes ready to slip into some summer sandals or flip flops!!

Tips to get your feet Flip Flop ready!!

Get your Feet Flip Flop Ready
Whether you have dried, crack feet or simply haven’t had a polish in a while, every girl can agree that getting ready for summer definitely involves getting your feet ready. During the warmer months, our feet are often exposed and most of us want our feet to be as smooth, clean and attractive as possible. Here’s some great tips to get your toes in tip top shape!
Add your own great tips in the comments below!
Home remedies for dry, cracked feet:
Scrub your feet with a mixture of brown sugar and olive oil for exfoliation and moisture. You will need to scrub vigorously for approximately 15 – 20 minutes and then rinse. Once you rinse, you may be shocked at how wonderful they feel so quickly.
Soak your feet in honey:
This is an all-natural soak that will work wonders on dead skin on the feet… or anywhere. Soak your feet for 10 – 15 minutes in a solution of 1 cup honey and 1 gallon warm water for softer, more moisturized tootsies. (Honey has tons of amazing uses!!)
Salicylic acid/Dandruff shampoo:
Try soaking your feet in a solution of dandruff shampoo (which contains salicylic acid) and water for about 20 minutes. Since the shampoo is specially formulated to remove dead skin cells, it will work wonders on dry, callused feet. Dandruff shampoo with selenium sulfide will also help with athletes foot!