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 Care Hacks
Bella Breakdown An average American Woman spends a total of $15,000 in her lifetime on beauty products. When I first heard this stat, I am ashamed to say that I was not surprised, given the fact that eye creams, facials, skin care, and hair products can cost a pretty penny, no matter whether you are shopping at Walmart or The Body Shop. Not only do these products cost a small fortune, but they are also filled with chemicals and ingredients that most people can’t even begin to pronounce. However, some skin experts believe in a more natural take on...
5 Hacks You May (Or May Not) Know Of To Ward Off Dry Skin
Bella Breakdown With the chilly winter months upon us, no matter where you live in the U.S., you’re going to face to potential for dry skin. Of course, the obvious remedies include using plenty of moisturizer, drinking plenty of water and taking those multi-vitamins. But, there are a bevy of other tips and tricks to keeping your skin oh so smooth, even when the the seasonal weather fluctuations aren’t on your skincare side. Here are 5 simple hacks you can implement daily to keep your smooth summer skin, all year long: 1. Invest in a humidifier: One problem that...
Here Are 7 Tips For Preventing Chapped Lips
Bella Breakdown While the cold weather blisters onward, the uphill battle of keeping your lips soft and smooth almost seems mute. No matter how much lip balm you slather on, nothing seems to prevent the inevitable winter chapped lip lull. That’s where we come in, we’ve got your back…and your lips. There may be some old habits you didn’t realize were actually adding to your chapped-lip conundrum, and we want to dispel those for you. There are plenty of ways to prevent chapped lips during the winer months, and here are 7 tips: 1. Be prepared for colder conditions:...
DIY Natural Lip Scrub for Kissable Lips
Bella Breakdown This quick DIY lip scrub recipe will not only save you some serious bucks on store bought scrubs but give you the most soft kissable lips you could imagine. All you need are three ingredients, some organic honey, sugar and some spearmint oil, peppermint or cinnamon, whichever you prefer. First put a tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl and add a tablespoon of honey then one drop of peppermint oil and mix together. The goal is to end up with a nice textured, granular consistency because the whole point is to smooth out any chapped...
