If you’re among those looking for ways to clean your home while also going green, it may be easier than you think. Consider these easy and affordable solutions to help you live more environmentally friendly. You may be surprised to find you already have many of these household products on hand. Baking soda: A natural, safe, effective and gentle solution, baking soda can serve multiple home cleaning needs. Make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Rub onto silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining serving or decor pieces. Additionally,…
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Your skin is your first line of defense against the outer world. As the body’s largest organ, it protects you from bacteria, viruses and other environmental hazards, including pollution, ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and more. It also helps regulate body temperature, recognizes pain sensations and alerts you to potential health problems, making it one of the body’s ultimate multitaskers. While some factors that impact your skin – like genetics, aging, hormones and certain health conditions – are out of your control, there are steps you can take to support and maintain your skin’s health. Protect Yourself from the…
When the calendar flips over to the fall season, skin care becomes a whole new ball game. The humidity rapidly drops creating combination or dry skin in those who enjoyed a dewy glow throughout the summer. Dryness can bring on unsightly acne and enlarged pores. Keep your skin perfectly flawless with these autumn skin care tips. Moisturize With the dry weather, moisturizer is your best friend. Now is the time to layer and add heavier creams into your skin care regimen. Layering gel and cream moisturizers twice a day will keep flaky and combination skin at bay until the weather…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Christmas colored nails! While classic cherry red is looks sophisticated with any attire, there’s a full pallet of colors that’ll have you making out your gift list in style. Whether you prefer a solid color or like to mix it up with graphics and sparkles, these colors will give you a large assortment of combinations. Get ready to deck the hall with 8 chic Christmas nail colors. Green Like the Grinch Create a little envy with this Grinch inspired manicure. This year, try a green French manicure, or use some of…
Maintaining hair colors be expensive and time consuming. Luckily, low maintenance hair colors keep you in style and require fewer trips to the salon. Here are some low-maintenance hair colors worth trying out. Go For Natural Everybody has a normal hair color albeit hair colors are often considered to improve or change your look. While simply opting out for hair color is an option, it’s highly likely to look dull and difficult to style up to your A-game with your regular hair. You wouldn’t want that now, would you? Most of the hair colors you can try are as follows:…
Very few of us are lucky enough to be born with the hair color that we love, most of us would much rather be something else, whether it be a blonde or a brunette, or a redhead. If you’re looking to change your look this fall consider the cinnamon blonde hair trend. Test it Out Changing your hair color can be extremely liberating. It’s a fun way to express yourself and can be a real boost to your self-esteem. It may not seem like a huge change if you already have blonde hair but even changing the hue of your…
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the abundance of fall colors. With the leaves falling, paint your nails with colors inspired by the autumn equinox. Below are some of our favorite autumn-inspired colors for the season. 1.Pumpkin Spice You may not like the coffee flavor but what about the color of pumpkin spice. A warm orange that combines perfectly with your skin as it pales from the lack of summer sun, pumpkin spice nail polish will give you the warm feeling you’ve been missing from the summer. 2. Deep Beige Because we’re all about the warm feelings to combat…
Get ready to shave your beard off for National No Beard Day! Want to master the art of a clean-shaven look? Try trimming tips below that will have you looking your best. Prep Your Skin Prepping the skin before shaving helps you protect your skin and facial hair. While it can be time-consuming, if you’re prone to ingrown hairs, this step will ensure you get as close to that clean-shaven look as possible. How to Prep the Skin: 1) Start by either taking a hot shower or you can hydrate your skin by placing a warm cloth on your face…
With so many nail colors out there to choose from, it can be difficult to find the perfect shade. Currently, gray nails are a hot trend for the fall season. The color gray mixes well with the overall vibes that the fall brings; not too bright and lively like spring and summer, but not too cold and dark like winter. The color gray gives off a subtle, yet sophisticated look. It has a mature appeal, while still managing to be fun, with all sorts of different shades and ways to experiment with them. Gray never fails to be adaptable, especially…
On those mornings you would rather snuggle into your warm bed a little longer, try this easy ten minute makeup routine to look polished and ready to conquer the day. Face Preparation One of the most important steps in making your makeup look flawless and natural is to first properly prepare your face. When you take your morning shower, give your face a quick wash to remove any grime, oils or bacteria that accumulated overnight. As soon as you get out, use a light, easily absorbed moisturizer. This will give you a smooth canvas on which to apply your makeup.…