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...

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4 Super Simple Ways to Save Money on Makeup

Bella Breakdown With these few simple tips, you can get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your makeup. #1. Cut open your moisturizer when it’s running low and scrape it into a small container. #2. Save your broken blush. Crush the powder with a bobby pin, then add rubbing alcohol and mix into a paste. Mash the paste back into the container with a spoon, clean the edges with a Q-tip and allow to dry. #3. Soak your tube of mascara in warm water when it is running low. It loosens the mascara on the...

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Bite-Size Baked Ham And Egg Cups

Bella Breakdown These ham and egg cups are not your basic breakfast. Here’s What You Need black forest ham 8 eggs 2 Tbs. crème fraiche ¼ cup grated Havarti ¼ cup minced green onions ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Here’s What You Do Grease a muffin tin, then line with black forest ham. In a bowl, whisk 8 eggs. Add 2 Tbs. crème fraiche, ¼ cup grated Havarti, ¼ cup minced green onions, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper. Mix and pour into the muffin tins. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes....

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