.1. Janey’s movin’ to Hali. Felice is already in VanCity, moving into a place in Yaletown, joining a kazillion of my friends out on the West Coast. I’ll be heading all across Canada from East to West very soon; exciting.
.2. I’ve decided to support a local artist this year and so purchasing my yearly piece from one brilliant Amy Alice. Please find her works here; I will let you know on which I decide.
.3. Often enough, I receive emails about product, skin care specifically. Apart from a combination of olive oil, honey and water, I don’t often use anything on my skin as it makes me clausterphobic. Make-up, too, so I stick to kohl, mascara & gloss. Recently, though, I began using coconut oil and avocado on my face.
Consider the three following recipes as tried, tested & true for those of you who have dry skin such as myself.
Exfoliant
Buy rolled oats in the cereal section of your supermarket, then stick ‘em in that contraption that will eventually turn them into flour (a blender or a food processor, I can’t remember which). Keep the oatmeal flour sealed and when you need to exfoliate, just place a little bit in your palm, mix with water and exfoliate away.
Moisturizing mask
1 avocado
1 teaspoon of apple vinegar
1 egg white
3 teaspoons of olive oil
Mash up the avocado, beat the egg white and then throw all of the ingredients together and apply; wash off after 20 minutes.
Cream
Coconut oil. Slather it on your face, straight & simple.
I never bother with any of the crazy expensive nonsense; everything God gave us is all we really need for the pretty. Also, don’t forget to work from the inside to the outside by popping the world’s most gigantic vitamin pill: the omega 3-6-9.
.4. Happy and lovely long holiday weekend, kittens.
6 Comments:
Anonymous Maria Calvo said…
OH COOOOL!!!! I’m going to try these this weekend!!!! Thanks, Maha, and sorry your friends are leaving. Janey’s the one in Toronto right?
hugs,
Maria
Thu Apr 09, 05:46:00 PM
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Anonymous lily said…
That girl’s work is awesome!! Can’t wait to see which one you get.
I can’t do these recpies for my face because I have oily skin, so aqvocado and coconut oil would kill it. I’m going to google natural stuff though, there’s gotta be something for dry skin!
Happy passover. Jesus coming back from the dead
-lily
Fri Apr 10, 05:59:00 PM
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Anonymous Anonymous said…
I love when you mention me in your blog – makes me feel famous or at least I feel the glow from your famousness (does that sound weird, had wine at lunch…)xoxo
Janey
Tue Apr 14, 04:27:00 PM
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Anonymous Thomas said…
Happy Easter everyone, I hope you had excellent weekends.
Maha, looking forward to seeing which piece you choose and hearing about your trips since you always seem to have such memorable ones.
Do you have any natural recipes for taking care of a man’s face? I don’t even know what sort of product I am supposed to use in the day of metrosexuality!
Jane, your admission to the lunch hour wine brought a smile to my face. I will do the same one time this week to raise a glass to your move.
Thomas
Tue Apr 14, 10:06:00 PM
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Blogger one female canuck said…
Maria – let me know how they work out for you.
Janey is indeed the gorgeous creature currently in Toronto.
Lily – don’t go near either avocado or coconut oil, then…you’ll just be one giant zit. Good luck with your search!
JANEY – I LOVE YOU! And laughed at your comment. Wine = good commenting…xxooxxoo
Thomas – I don’t know! I never thought to search for things for men, to be quite honest. Your shaving everyday works wonders, you know? It’s exfoliation…lucky boys. Also, I think it’s awesome that you’ll raise a glass to Janey – she deserves it.
xxoo
Wed Apr 15, 10:39:00 PM
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Anonymous Melissa said…
I’m like Lily – if I used any kind of oil on my face I would turn back into a teenager! But, I love your recipies!
I have been taking my Omega 3vitamin for the past few months and I have to say, it really does make your skin look amazing/glowing/smooth. I love the stuff!
Tue May 05, 12:40:00 PM