DIY : Tomato exfoliator!

If your like me and exfoliate your skin way more than you should, here is a much more gentle natural alternative..Tomatoes!! Yes the tomatoes we eat. It is recommended we exfoliate our skin about 3 times a week to remove dead skin and clean out pores but over exfoliating can cause more harm than good, it removes the skins protective barrier and makes it much more prone to sensitivity. Over exfoliating my already sensitive skin made it more sensitive (if that's possible), so I looked into using less abrasive methods of exfoliating, this is when I came across tomatoes and their many benefits for skin. Tomatoes contain vitamin C which is great for brightening dull skin and acne scarring, they also contain vitamin A which is needed for healthy skin, and my favourite there great for exfoliating skin and leave it feeling super smooth.

 

Here's how I use tomatoes to exfoliate:

 

1. Cut a thin slice of tomato

2. Rub it on clean skin avoiding the eye area

3. You can wash it off straight away with warm water, or leave it on as a treatment for 10 minutes.

4.Splash you face with cool water and pat dry

You should be left with a noticeably brighter and smoother complexion :)

 

 



Good luck

xx

Favourites: Skincare

I'm abit of a skincare freak, my family think I'm crazy because I'm always trying different products from shop bought to home made masks, but how will you know what's best for your skin if you never explore?!( that's my excuse anyway!). I have carefully chosen my top 5 skincare favourites which I couldn't live without and would cry if they discontinued (just kidding!!). I have tried many products over the years not realising that they were stripping my skin and making it breakout central! All the products mentioned below helped calm and clear my skin.

 

 



Alpha H Liquid Gold

This is an amazing skin resurfacing product, it claims to lighten scarring, sun damage and even help with fine lines, I use this every other day before bed with a cotton pad and wake up to a much brighter complexion, I credit this to lightening marks I had from previous blemishes. It does take time to diminish scarring so don't expect results overnight but do expect to wake up with noticeably brighter skin. On days when I use this I don't use a night moisturiser as it works better on its own.

I get mine here: http://www.hqhair.com/alpha-h-liquid-gold-100ml/10243506.html

 

 

Dr.Organics Moroccan Argan Oil



Next is this little gem, Dr. Organics Moroccan argan oil, I love this because its multi purpose you can use it on your face, hair, nails and body which is amazing. Argan oil has been around for centuries and famous for its skincare befits, its high in vitamin E which your skin loves and its anti ageing(better to prevent than to cure!). I use this every night when im not using Alpha H, it really moisturisers and makes my skin feel soft and supple.

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=4643&prodid=5535&cid=562

 

Tea tree Oil

This is by far the best spot treatment I have tried and I have tried many! Most spot treatments over dry the skin which just make the spot more obvious and harder to cover, whereas this doesn't it has never made my skin dry. I use it when I see a spot coming and the next day its noticeably smaller (im serious!) http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/tea-tree/tea-tree-oil.aspx



 

 Aloe vera gel

 Another multi purpose product, and all natural. It can be used on sun burns, blemishes, scarring, allergic reactions and for dry skin as a moisturiser or a night treatment. I use this when my skin is feeling abit dry or when I've been in the sun for a long time. A must have!! and its super cheap!http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=515

 

 

La Roche-Posay Anthelios

Until recently I never wore sunscreen, which is a big no no!! No matter what the weather its important to wear a high factor spf every single day, I use this one everyday before I apply a moisturiser, I love it because its designed for sensitive skin and is free from parabans and scent free, it super light and doesn't feel greasy like a lot of sunscreens.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios

I don't have perfect skin but these products all help keep my sensitive skin calm and spot free. If you
decide to try any of the products I've mentioned be sure to let me know how you get on :-)

xxx