protect your skin!!

I`m just gonna be blunt!!
Skin cancer is not hot!!

 

So why are so many people so reckless with their skin?
I know people who put OIL on their skin to get a tan faster!! OIL!!!!
Seriously! why risk your health for a tan?

But the sun is not the enemy, it`s our lack of common sense that`s the problem.

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The fact is that you have to protect your skin against the  rays of the sun,
The best way is to apply SPF, and stay out of the sun,or in the shade between 12-15 pm.

One of my friends  is a Medical skin therapist, and she has been telling me so many times the importance of SPF.

She says that for the face  one should use a minimum SPF 50 and minimum SPF 30 on the body.

The thing is ,that you will get just as great a tan with the high SPF, it will even last longer.

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Nothing looks as healthy and beautiful as sun kissed skin, and for those of us who aren`t blessed with
naturally tanned skin,we tend to lay out in the sun every chance we get.
But  there are less damaging ways to get a tan.
Sunless tanner or spray tan are great ways to get the beautiful color we crave.
That way we don`t have to spend hours roasting ourselves. lol.



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But with sunless tanner or even if you have naturally dark skin, SPF is still very important!!
Don`t ever skip putting it on!! Even during Winter, use SPF on your face.

I love Vichy`s sun care line, click HERE to get the products.
For sunless tanner (my favorite ) , click HERE



I hope you enjoyed this post!
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Have a beautiful day!

 

Xoxo!

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!

 



How to: skincare routine.



So i thought i`d share  how to do the whole skincare routine.

 And in what order it`s all supposed to be Applied.

It can be a little confusing and maybe overwhelming with all the different products.

 

 



From start to finish:

 

1. Cleanser

 

   Cleanse your face every day ,morning and night,

   with a gentle cleanser for your skin type.

   Use warm water (on a face cloth)  to soften skin first,

   apply the cleanser,massage it on your face for about 30 sek,then wipe off With the cloth.

   If you have a lot of makeup on it can be a good idea to cleanse twice,to get the residue off.
Do not use a face cleanser to remove eye makeup,unless it specifies
on the bottle. Use a proper eye makeup remover, or you can use coconut oil,
works great,and it`s natural.

 

2.Toner

A toner , both removes excess makeup your cleanser didn`t
and prep the skin for the serum and moisturizing.
There are a huge variety of toners,for the most sensitive skin
to oily .You apply it on a Cotton pad and swipe over Your face,
neck and decolletage (chest area).
Stay Clear of the eye area!!



3. Serum

 

Serum is a  potent pre moisturizing skin treatment.

active ingredients to look for in a serum, if you have a more mature skin or breakouts:

Hyaloronic acid:moisture binding/plumping (anti aging)

Retinol: Stimulates cell turnover (anti aging)

Vitamin C: UV-damage protection

Alpha Hydroxy, Glycolic, Lactic: Cuts through upper layers of skin

Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid: Penetrates deep into pores to treat and prevent breakouts
Apply it on Your face ,neck and decolletage,like you would a moisturizer.

 



4.Moisturizer

 

Comes in a cream or gel, apply to the face,neck and decolletage a few minutes after the serum.

Get a moisturizer with spf 20 or higher. (if you have fair skin,spf 50 is best)
 

 



 

5.Eye cream

 

Eye cream is used to treat the under eye area, if you have

 wrinkles ,dark circles or get puffy/swelling.
Use Your ring finger to gently apply the cream.
the eye area is very delicate.

(How/where to apply eye cream on illustration below.) 

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Extra

 

Face scrub: 1-3 times a week
(See my recipe for face scrub HERE )

                                    Face mask: 1-4times a week,depending on the mask

 

 

 

  

  

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Please leave questions and comments below .

Have a Beautiful day!!

Xoxo!