I Stopped Wearing Foundation for a MonthâHere’s What Happened
For years, applying foundation was as much a part of my morning routine as brushing my teeth. Whether I was heading to work, meeting friends, or simply running errands, I rarely left the house without a layer of coverage on my skin. Foundation helped even out my complexion, hide blemishes, and gave me a boost of confidence. But recently, I noticed a growing beauty trend that seemed impossible to ignore: people embracing their natural skin. Social media feeds were filled with skincare-first routines, no-makeup selfies, and discussions about “real skin” instead of flawless, filtered perfection. Curious to see how...
DIY Skin Rejuvenating Coffee Scrub
Bella Breakdown Coffee is loved by almost all of us and for some people, their day is never complete with a cup of coffee. Along with being full of energy and beneficial for health, coffee is an excellent product for the skin too. Coffee has a magical effect on our skin and is great to include it in our skincare products. How coffee can nourish our skin? As coffee possesses sand-like texture, it works as an excellent exfoliator. Using coffee scrub to scrub face and neck, dead skin rips off and you will end up having a glowing yet...
Refrigerated Yogurt Could Be The Secret To Great Skin
Bella Breakdown If you’re someone who has tried every trick in the book for perfect skin, but nothing has worked then what you need may be in your refrigerator. Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham, and even Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall have all turned to this dairy product for their facial needs. Celebrity facialist Deborah Mitchell is giving away a few of her skincare secrets and she claims that one of the best things for your skin is cold yogurt. “If you arenât able to buy quality skin cream, apply some yogurt to the skin, and leave it...
How To Protect Your Skin This Winter
Bella Breakdown Winter is coming! For many of you, it may already be here. Early snowstorms and frigid chills are sweeping the nation, and that means itâs time for cozy clothes, lots of layers and extra protection for your skin. The harsh winter weather can be very damaging to your skin, especially if you already have dry or sensitive skin. Make sure youâre prepped with extra strength moisturizers and stay hydrated throughout the day to keep skin from drying out and flaking. Follow some of these tips to keep a healthy glow going all winter long. Use Lukewarm Water...
Zits are No Match for This Magic Ingredient
Bella Breakdown It’s been fun, acne. The secret ingredient to getting rid of acne is activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is the stuff used in water filters that attracts water’s impurities. It also acts like a magnet when used on your face, pulling toxins, dirt, and oil from pores. It has antibacterial properties and is gentle on the skin. There are many charcoal cleansers you can buy, or you can make your own. To make one at home, combine 1 teaspoon (five tablets) of activated charcoal, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/4 cup unscented pure castile soap, 1 tablespoon of...
