Self Love Requires Honesty | #SLS

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I've come to realize, the hard way, that I've had and still have a lot of healing to do! Self Love is not an overnight thing *insert Percy Sledge song*. It takes time to reach a comfortable level of contentment with self. It's a journey; one of upward toil but one of positive growth. In our journey of Self Love, it is integral that we seek to know ourselves, accept who we are and live freely in our truth.  In seeking to know and embrace our truest selves, a process of self reflection and introspection helps. The trauma; experiences that we go through have fashioned us into the persons that we are today. Our personalities, our self esteem; the way we interact with others, our imposed standards, our expectations are all influenced by the way we see ourselves; by the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's 'human nature' to first be negative before positive and unappreciative before we see good, so in order to change our thinki...
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Cupcake.D.Lab: ❤ Homemade Mayo-Oat Facial :) ❤

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Hey Loves!!! I recently posted how important skin care is to me. I just love taking care of my skin. In the Cupcake.D.Lab, you can always find me mixing or blending skin (and hair) care goodies. Today I indulged in a facial that was oh so beneficial!! I just had to share it with you. :) *Click on pictures for a better view.

❤ Mayo-Oat Facial ❤

You'll Need:

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons Mayo
1 table spoon rolled oats
1 table spoon brown sugar
1 table spoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Juice of 1 Medium Lime (As shown it the photo)
A pinch of Sea Salt

EQUIPMENT

A small bowl
Table Spoons
Flat Face/Art Brush
2 Baby Wipes

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, using spoons to add ingredients and all so to mix.
2. Apply to face with a brush that would help it to lay flat and stay to face.
3. The brush can be used to gently massage the face, neck and chest, after the facial is applied. Massage in circular motions for 2 minutes.
4. Let the facial sit on your face for 10 minutes after the massage.
5. Use Baby Wipes to easily remove the facial. You can wash face with a gentle cleanser, or go right ahead to your next facial/mask treatment.

I use this facial along with other treatments on my Home Spa Day.
This facial should be done once a week.


Let's talk about the benefits of the ingredients!! :)

Mayo - Better know as Mayonnaise 

Mayo softens dry skin and removes it.
Mayo helps prevent wrinkles.

Oats - I used rolled oats!

Combating dry skin problems like, itching, rashes, scales, peelings.
Helps replenish the skin's moisture, keeping it smooth and hydrated.
It's anti-inflammatory properties helps to sooth painful skin conditions like sunburn. (And will also sooth those painful blackheads!).

Brown Sugar

Exfoliates the skin.
Smooths and protects skin.
Helps give skin a radiant, healthy glow.
Help tightens pores.
Evens skin tone.

Lime Juice

Reduces Bacteria Buildup.
Tighten pores.
Removes dead Skin.
Evens skin tone.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Moisturizes the skin.
Softens skin texture.

Salt (Preferably Sea Salt)

Detoxifies the skin... absorbing and removing toxins.
Helps increase circulation.


I ran hot water on my facial wash cloth and applied it to my face to open my pores in preparation for the facial.

Check out the scary pictures of me applying my facial :) >>>



Look at my clean skin (no make up :p lolzzz) after Mayo-Oat Facial. >>>




I hope you enjoyed reading this post!!
Now that you know all the good stuff this facial can do for your skin, try it out and tell me how it worked for you. I'll be glad to read your feedback.

❤ Remember to Give your skin some love. ❤

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