Mad Hippie (product review)

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It`s no secret that i`m more than average concerned about my looks (not in a shallow way of course)
I`ve used creams,potions and lotions since i was 16.(I can thank my mother for  that.)
The desire to look young and beautiful is as old as time(no pun intended.lol)
And i`m just as guilty of wanting it as anyone ....

So my review is of 2 Mad Hippie serums.

Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum:

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This anti wrinkle serum is just awesome!!
It contains 0.3% Retinyl Retinoate , a new form of vitamin A that is 2x more bioavailable than retinol,and also more stable.causing less skin irritation.
It activates the production of collagen in the skin, lightly exfoliates the skin by enhancing cellular turnover.
The packet suggest that one only use it every second day until the skin is used to it.

when i first started using this serum, i was actually a little sceptical, i`d heard that vitamin A (retinol to be exact) could mess up my skin.
No need to say,i pictured the most terrible things.lol!
But i suppose if the dose is too high,it can be damaging. (too much of a good thing can be bad)

So, when i first applied this serum, it had a tingling sensation, and almost immediately my skin had a glow about it.
I`ve used it for over a month, and i`m very pleased with it. The wrinkle between my brows has actually faded a bit.
But the main result is that my skin is smoother and even.
I have less buildup in my pores (i.e blackheads etc)
I  use this serum as a night serum, as retinol/retinyl can cause sun sensitivity.

This serum contains lots of the good stuff,such as antioxidants,peptides,AHA, and none of the bad stuff,such as SLS, Parabens, synthetic fragrance.

If you want to know more about this serum click HERE  or to buy it, HERE

Mad Hippie Vitamin C serum:

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This is my day serum, and like the Vitamin A serum, its great a great for anti age.
But it`s more daylight friendly,i.e it doesn`t irritate skin,so it can be used during the day.
I can`t say that i`ve notices as much an effect from this serum as the Vitamin A serum,
Maybe because i can`t feel or see the same immediate result.
But it`s definitely good.
My skin is less dry, and skin color is more even, smooth and soft.
Perhaps it`s the combination of the two serums that does the trick.
I will definitely buy this serum again.

The list of skin loving ingredients is long, but i thought i`d share some.
 Vitamin C to enhance collagen Production, the antioxidant helps heal sun damage,and also tighten
 the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, plump and smooth the skin by retaining moisture.it also enhance collagen production.

If you want to now more about this serum click HERE or to buy it HERE

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Please post questions and comments below.

Have a beautiful day!

 

Xoxo!

 



Salt scrub recipe!

 

 

I`ve always been very into taking care of my skin....and most of all , how to keep my skin looking young, or at least as young as possible.

 

So when i learned that the basic thing to to is to use a scrub/exfoliate , i had to try it.

You see the reason why just cleansing and moisturizing isn`t enough is because for any of it to work ,you need to get rid of the layer of dead skin cells covering your face. (yup,pretty yucky)

 

If you want beautiful skin, you gotta start exfoliate sweetheart!

Cleansing and slather on any old cream,simply won`t do!

 

 

So i thought i`d share my recipe with you.

 

What you need:

 

-Extra Virgin coconut oil (or organic sweet almond oil,or grape seed oil)

-Essential oil like lavender,tea tree, lemon ,patchouli etc (whatever tickles your fancy)
-Salt ,preferably dead sea salt ,or Epsom ,or sea salt.

Recipes!

 



Lemon  scrub                                     
(Invigorating)

Juice of 1/2 a lemon (grate a little of the zest to add to the scrub)
1/2 cup salt
2-3 tbsp coconut oil.
5 drops of lemon essential oil (optional)

Mix ingredients ,and store in an airtight container.
you can also use lime or grapefruit instead of a lemon. just beware that you use more lime juice and less grapefruit juice ,as the fruits are different in size from the lemon.

 

Lavender Scrub
(relaxing)

1/2 cup salt
5 tablespoons oil
5 drops lavender oil

mix the ingredients and put in an airtight container.
(if the mix is too "dry" add more oil, if to wet dd more salt)



These are just a couple of recipe ideas, if you have the salt and oil (the base for the scrub)
you can add any scent/essential oil you want . as long as its Natural and not synthetic.
There are so many variations you can make,just be creative.



So how often should you scrub?

If you have sensitive skin, no more than 1-2 times a week.
If you have normal to oily (or acne prone skin) 2-4 times a week.but never two days in a row.

Good Luck and enjoy!!

 

 

Have a beautiful day!

 

Xoxo

 

 

 



Boho chic!

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Boho  is a one of my favorite summer looks.(although it`s not strictly a summer look)
To me it`s a little  Beach babe meets the hippie meets the gypsy.
Relaxed , feminine and sexy in a non-vulgar way.
And beautifully individual from person to person.

 

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I don`t do the boho  all the time ,It`s mainly a summer look for me,also i like to mix it up.
I`ll wear what i feel like basically.



You don`t have to be a certain way to have a certain style,and i just LOVE that.
But i Guess that`s what the Boho girl is really about.
To be a free spirit....to go where she chooses and do as she pleases.

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Boho girl outfits and accessory ideas:

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Flowy fabrics and white lace 

makes for really cute boho style.

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Embellished and patterns.

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Lace dress

 

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Layering of jewelry, both bracelets and necklaces

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Cowboy boots and a flowy summer dress
 

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Gypsy necklaces  always look
great.

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I love the arm ring.

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Boho girl hairstyle ideas:

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Fish bone braids

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Long wavy salt water hair

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A different version of Fish bone braid

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Hidden braid

 



                                                  

 



Have a beautiful day!

 

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My favorite hair and shower products....at the moment.

I love trying new beauty Products, what woman doesn`t.
And over the years i`ve leaned more towards natural and organic products, because i believe it matters what you put On Your body as much as what you put in it.

As a hairstylist i was taught the importance of using good products on my clients hair ,
and always recommended them to buy the right products for their hair.
I`m not saying you have to buy salon Products , but i am saying get proper guidance to what your hair needs.
And if the price is an issue ,go online and get the products there.
you can find any hair product to at least half of that in a salon.

But please please please.....don`t buy the cheap grocery brands!!!
They are to your hair what junk food is to your body. Really bad!!
If you use the product right ,it will last a long time.
A little goes a long way, so with shampoo and conditioner 1 tsp is enough.

The same applies to body Products and skin care.

When it comes to shower gels or creams, my main focus is to use something that won`t dry out my skin. As i have sensitive skin.
And it has to smell absolutely  GORGEOUS!!!

I`m making an effort to find Natural and/or organic products , because i don`t want the nasty Chemicals on my skin or in my hair.
So i`m gonna share some of my favorite shower and hair products right now ( they may change from time to time. lol )


SABON:
This Israeli product line is just awesome!! My favorite product is the shower gel,especially the PLV scented (Patchouli,Lavender and Vanilla ) .
The smell is warm and relaxing, Just pure pleasure.
It`s SLS and Parabene free.
Only Down side is that the bottle is made from glass,so i have to pour it in to a different bottle,which is a shame because the bottle is rather pretty.
And it should have a pump dispenser.
Other than that it`s my favorite shower gel at the moment.
(since we can`t get this Product in Norway, i get them on ebay.com)

Body Shop Bath Lily:
I LOOOVE this bath "sponge" (don`t know what else to call it.lol)
It`s amazing to wash and clean the body with, as it makes the shower gel foam and it`s mildly exfoliating. Which i love. I can get the dead skin cells off without a harsh scrub.
And last but not least...The color...I LOVE the color!
Bright colors make me happy, so this little bright lily  makes showering a happy experience.

 

 



Fushi Stimulator Herbal Shampoo:
This shampoo is really great, it`s originally for fine hair and hair loss.
It`s suppose stimulate the scalp to make hair grow back.
I don`t know if it makes hair grow, but it gives my hair volume and it feels thicker.
And it smells really nice.
I love it!

To get this shampoo click HERE

 

 

 

OGX Coconut Milk Shampoo:

This Shampoo really smells like coconut! It`s one of my favorite scents.

I could seriously sniff the bottle all day!! lol.

This shampoo is great for dry and damaged hair.

It does not weigh hair down, it makes it shiny and light.

 

To get this shampoo click HERE

 

 

 







A`kin Macadamia & Wheat protein Conditioner:
This conditioner is really lovely.
It`s great for dry and damaged hair , and does not make the hair Heavy.
The right way to apply conditioner is just the lengths, NOT on top of the head ans scalp.
It has no special smell,which is fine by me since the shampoos i use have enough scent.


To get the conditioner click HERE

 Please leave comments and questions below..


Have a great day!

Xoxo

Homemade Peanut butter!

 

 



 

 

 

 

Hands up if you LOVE peanut butter ( i`m holding BOTH of mine up!! lol)

But a lot of the peanut butters in the shops has a LOT of extra rubbish added.....
and who wants to put that poison in their bodies? NOT me!!
So why not just make Your own.

Making Your own peanut butter is so easy, has very few ingredients and takes about 10 minutes.
It takes longer to go to the shop to get the stuff, than just making it yourself.
Crunchy or smooth,the Choice is Yours!

So what do you need to make peanut butter you ask?

You`ll need:
-a Food processor
-spatula
-peanuts (250 grams)
-sea salt (just a pinch)

That`s IT!! :)

How to make it:
 
-Put peanuts in the Food processor
-Turn the Food processor on
-let it stay on for 5-10 minutes (add a pinch of sea salt after 1-2 minutes)
-Peanut butter is ready

Use the spatula to wipe down the sides in the Food processor if the peanut butter comes up the sides.
(remember to turn the Food processor off when you do that)
And use spatula to pour peanut butter into a jar when ready.
If you want a more crunchy peanut butter,just pulse the Food processor til you have the peanuts as grainy as you want them,take out approx 1/4 cup of it and set aside.
Then add it to the finished smooth peanut butter,stir it in With the spatula.






 



I usually add a couple handfuls of almonds to my peanut butter, because it stays softer.

This way of making peanut butter applies to any nut butter, almonds,cashew,hazelnut,walnut even coconut (just use coconut shavings)

And you can add flavors to them, like:
-cinnamon
-honey
-Vanilla/Vanilla extract
-caramel extract
-rum extract
-almond extract
-Maple syrup
-cacao powder/chocolate syrup/chocolate chips
Whatever tickles your fancy, just be creative.

Good Luck and enjoy!

Have a great day!

Xoxo

Please leave comments or questions below :)

Healthy Soda recipe...

 

 



I have more or less stopped drinking soda.
Because when i drink them, i can`t stop!
And we all know they are full of chemicals and additives that is NOT good for our bodies.
Sugary or diet soda, they`re ALL the same.....unhealthy and addictive!
So I came up with my own Soda.
It`s Natural and.....(TADAAAA), HEALTHY!! woohoo!!
I always try to find or make a healthy alternative to the junk out there...as much as i can.
I`ll indulge in unhealthy treats too, but i like to limit it.

So how to make this wonderful, delicious and absolutely AWESOME soda?
well, i`m glad you asked ;)

You`ll need:

-Sparkling water
-stevia
-pressed juice (NOT from concentrate!!!! and preferably Organic) if you press Your own,even better!

I usually make it a glass at a time, but you can make larger portions if you want.
But you shouldn`t drink more than 1-2 glasses.
Everything in moderation, as they say.

For 1 large glass (400 ml)

1/2-1 tsp stevia powder (or 2-4 drops liquid stevia)
150 -200 ml Fruit juice ( i use pomegranate,but any juice is fine.)
200-250 ml Sparkling water

Add stevia first,
then add the juice, stir a little to dissolve the stevia.
Then add the Sparkling water.
ENJOY!
                                



  



Now you can drink soda without feeling guilty and without chemicals to poison Your body. :)

Hope you`ll give the recipe a try.






Have a great day!!

Xoxo








Please leave any comments and questions below.

Remedy for cold and flu

I always get really wiped out by the flu.

It clings on for weeks, and who has the time to be sick for weeks?!

So the last time i had the flu, i went online and began a hunt for natural remedies to cure... or at least shorten the time of it considerably.

 

 

Let me tell you, there are a lot of ridiculous remedies out there, down right superstitious some of it.

But i did find a couple of remedies that really did the trick for me.

 

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink:

 

 



 

This "concoction" tastes like eight shades of funky,but really helped me .

Instead of being sick for weeks, i was back to work after 3 days!!

Now this can be different from person to person, depending on how sick you get,and if you get proper REST!! because rest is key to getting well faster as well.

 

Recipe:

 

3-4 tbsp organic Apple Cider Vinegar

500 ml water (2 cups)

2 tsp stevia (not in the original recipe, but i need it to not taste like shit,so i put in stevia,and it makes it A LOT easier to swallow)

 

If you don`t like stevia,you can use honey.

 

The reason why this actually works ,is because of the acid in the vinegar, no bacteria or virus can live in an acidic environment.

 

I would drink several of this during the day , maybe 2-3 x 5oo ml.

 

Cinnamon & Honey Paste: 

 



 

Cinnamon has a lot of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory Properties.
 

Honey is antiseptic, antibiotic,anti fungal ,and antiviral.
And is known for having Medical properties.

Recipe:

1/4 cup honey
add as much cinnamon to make a thick but still "runny" paste.

Basically you mix honey and cinnamon into a paste and eat 1 tsp at a time, 3-4 times a day.

I hope this will help you as it has helped me :-)

Have a great day and get well soon !

Xoxo

 

 

 

 



Want beautiful exotic olive skin?.......Fake It!!

Ah yes, the much envied olive skin...
Don`t get me wrong,there`s absolutley NOTHING wrong With being pale.

But there is something very healthy looking about a tan body
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For those of you who tan easily...CUDOS!!  Sadly, i`m not one of those....(Boooo)

I am a VERY pale person.lol

 

BUT, i have found my healthy glow ....in a bottle no less (no,its not alcohol.Cause blotchy red skin and swollen drinking eyes does NOT look healthy!! haha)

 

I have found what I believe is the most amazing self tan i`ve EVER used!! (can i get a YAY?)

The brand is called XEN TAN, and has a good variety of shades .

From the lightest to the quite dark.

 

 

 

 Now,my skin is quite pale, but i don`t range among the absolute palest.

But my skin burns rather than tans, so SPF 30-50 is my best friend in the summer.

 

But the shade i went for With XEN TAN is the dark one...... Mist Intense weekly self tan to be exact.

Here`s why.... i want results like 2 minutes ago.

When you apply this mist ( With the Application mitt) you get a tan right away.

And the mitt is genious! NO streaks!!  (WOOT WOOT)

 

You simply just spray the mist onto the mitt and apply in uppwards strokes, and because the mist is dark,you can see what you`re doing.

 

It can be a good idea to scrub your skin before applying the tan, it`ll give a more lasting and even result.

It says on the bottle that the tan will last a week,but on me it lasts about 4-5 days. I suppose it deppends on how often you shower.

 

I do apply i to my face,but not with the mitt, i spray some in my hand and add some moisturizer and mix it together and apply it to my face that way.

 

I also use the XEN TAN bronzing powder. It gives a Perfect ,natural glow (not orange at all) ,either over makeup or just on it`s own.

 

 

http://www.feelunique.com/brands/xen-tan (all of the  XEN TAN selection)

 

http://www.feelunique.com/p/Xen-Tan-Mist-Intense-148ml  (the Mist intense tanning spray)

 

http://www.feelunique.com/p/Xen-Tan-Deluxe-Tanning-Mitt (the Application mitt)

 

http://www.feelunique.com/p/Xen-Tan-Perfect-Bronze-Compact-12g  (Bronzing powder)




I hope you`ve enjoyed my little review, feel free to comment or question below.

 

 

 

 

 Have a great day!!

Xoxo