DIY Facial Mask
If I could have any form of transplant surgery, I would order new skin. Yep, a new palette; beautiful, flawless, cover girl skin. Skin that radiates beauty. Skin that is soft and supple. Skin that is CLEAR of bumps, scars, black/white heads, and the dreaded cysts that I have come to know. Porcelain clear skin is my dream....
I've struggled with acne for years.I hate it. I have tried over the counter products, infomercial 'gems' (whatever Britney Spears or Jessica Simpson was on - proactive graduate right here!), and then my doctor wanted to prescribe me for the biggest, baddest, acne buster of all....Acutane. The side effects alone, scare me. I refuse to do something so severe that you MUST take birth control while you take it. Yikes. Scary stuff.
I have tried many over the counter 'natural' cleaners as well. But, again, fail. So, lately....I quit trying and only wash my face with water. That's what it's come to. WATER. But then, I get the energy to try again....and try again......and try again...
So, any natural DIY'er intrigues me. I found this beauty mask online today and gave it a try. Here it is...
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp honey
2 tsp of lemon juice
* Mix it all up to form a paste. Apply on your face for 30 mins or so. There is a warning about this baby that it may burn. So, keep on for at least 10 minutes if you can't handle the heat. Some people suggest diluting the lemon juice or avoiding it all together if you have sensitive skin. I was a little nervous so I used only 1tsp of lemon and it didn't burn at all. Next time, I would use the full 2tsp.
So, why these ingredients?
Nutmeg - anti-inflammatory (ancient skin healing remedy)
Cinnamon- anti-fungal, astringent, anti-viral
Honey - antiseptic
Lemon - blogged earlier about this amazing fruit!
I must say, I loved how soft my skin felt when I took off the scrub. I will DEFINITELY make this concoction again unless I break out big time tomorrow (haha - however, I read that I may break out because the lemon is ridding your skin of the toxins. So, I'll be patient) . I'd love to hear your natural beauty DIY'ers!
Ok ok...it's been awhile and people have been asking what happened to the blog. Well, I have a good reason for taking a little break from blogging. I'm GETTING MARRIED!!!! The last couple weeks have been filled with celebratory lunches, BBQs, and dinners! I've had a blast!
I am so in love with this man. He is my everything. He is my best friend, my cheerleader, my confidant, my everything. I often catch myself thinking ...'Wow, how did I win this man? Is this real life or am I dreaming? Is he really mine?'. I sometimes have to pinch myself to find out if this happiness and life that I'm living, is real. I admit, there have been times (in the past) that I have been a skeptic of real true love. I have questioned it many times, and there is no doubt in my mind, that True Love exists and I am actually experiencing it! I have never been happier and I'm so excited to see what the future holds for us. I can't wait for July 20, 2013!
So, needless to say....I fell of the track. It happens. My flexi-veggie lifestyle took a backseat to many glasses of wine and many fattening full-flavour meals (including lots of sugary sweetness). So, here I am...trying to get my wellness and health back on track. I really can't believe how easy it is to fall off the wagon and how hard it is, to get back on! Sometimes I feel that my wagon is heading down the highway and I can't catch it. Seriously...it's hard to get back on track. I feel like I have to compete with food addictions. I compare my 'food issues' to that of an alcoholic - a sip of alcohol can mean relapse big time. A taste of sugar for me...is the worst. Instant food cravings....instant cave-ins....and total unhealthy, chubby relapse.
Yesterday, I hosted a Back to School luncheon for some teacher friends, who I hadn't seen in a while. I felt like there was an elephant in the room...ME. Full-flavoured, Love Chub ME. Yes, I have gained weight. Lots of it. I'm not proud of falling off the track, yet I don't regret any of it. I have loved every single sip of wine...every single dessert....every single late-night pizza and McD's run....and I've loved every single minute of it! Why? Because my man was by my side. We live to eat, rather than eat to live. WE love food. WE love eating. But now, as we look at current pictures of ourselves, we realize things must change. We must begin to make positive food choices again, begin to feel better about ourselves, and begin to get our sweat on. We want to enter marriage in a positive and healthy way.
With school around the corner, I can't think of a better time to begin the NEW ME. (yeah, yeah, I know some of you have heard this before...many times actually). But, I'm ready to commit to my wellness (again).
So, to all the teachers out there, Happy New Year! A great time to set new intentions and goals for the year! Have you set yours yet?
