Quick Health Tip #1

1. Drink less coffee and more tea

I understand that coffee is a must in the morning for a lot of you, but tea is a healthier option and a better way to get your caffeine fix. Tea is known to provide many more health benefits than coffee. Some people don't enjoy the taste of tea but it's an acquired taste: so is coffee. There are so many different types of tea out there that can hopefully match your tastes. For me, I LOVE green tea. Not only do I find the taste to be relaxing and enjoyable, but the health benefits of green tea are off the charts in my opinion! Green tea is known for its potential to fight off cancer and other types of diseases, boost the metabolism to burn fat, lower cholesterol, and so much more. It's chop full of antioxidants that makes for a healthy and energized body. It's recommended to drink at least two cups per day but slowly start with one and make your way up to two.


     Priscilla

Jamara's Quick Tip #1: Skin

Apply moisturizer, toner and/or primers in an upward and outward motion. Never circles, and never down the upward outward motion promotes toxins to move away from the center of the face AND decreases the formation of wrinkles later in life.

Get rid of acne with..banana peels?

I know what you're thinking. Banana peels can get get rid of acne? Say what!?

But apparently it has worked for many people. In a matter of days, your acne is supposed to be less red, smaller and less noticeable. How do you utilize this method? Follow the steps below:

1. Eat a ripe banana (Good source of Potassium!)
2. Take the banana peels and cut them into smaller pieces
3. Take the inside of the banana peel and rub it on the area
4. Rub it until the inside of the peel turns brown and then throw it away
5. DON'T WASH THE AREA. Apparently, the inside of the peel fights off infection and if you wash it off, then the whole thing becomes pointless. 
6. Repeat about 3 times day and you should start seeing results!

I would definitely try out this treatment. The only problem I personally have with it is that I hate bananas. But I think that if it'll get my pimples and acne, I'll take the chance. Someone else can just eat my banana for me haha.


     Priscilla

Review: MAC Mineralize Concealer

I suffered with acne throughout high school and when I got to college, my skin started getting a lot better. The breakouts are minimal now and my skin looks way better than it looked before. But the downside of having acne is that your skin can become red and blotchy and worst of all, dreaded post-acne scars.

I hate acne scars with a burning passion. They're usually red or brown in color and they seem to take forever to go away. One of my good friends gifted me with the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC30 for Christmas and I liked it a lot. It had a lot of coverage and covered my spots well. However, for some reason, during the summer, my skin became drier than usual (which is weird for me but whatever) and if I used this concealer, it would kind of accentuate my dry spots. I was almost done with the bottle so I decided that maybe it would be time to start using a new concealer. After dinner with my friends, we decided to go to a MAC store and I started a friendship with a new concealer.

Protecting my Transitioning Hair this Summer.

This summer is different from any of my summers before it for about ten years. This summer my hair is not chemically treated. While having hair that is not chemically treated has a ton of benefits, finding summer friendly protective styles becomes all the more important. Kinky, coily hair in it's natural state is brittle and has trouble remaining moisturized. The best bet is to put it up and away with extension. My summer style of choice are braids. Unless you know how to braid your self the style can run you anywhere from $150-$300 dollars, depending on the length and thickness of the braids. The hair is synthetic and inexpensive, about $25 ($2/pack) worth of hair should cover it. Anyway, so your thinking, "Why extensions?" Well extensions keep the elements from directly stripping from the hair it's natural oils and moisture. Braids, specifically, allow you to still wash the hair and scalp often, and put moisture back in from all the swimming and sunning you'll be doing this summer. Braids are also pretty versatile. You can do pretty much any style you want. One of my favorites has to be the ultra high bun. For daily maintenance I like to spray the scalp and beginning of the braids with a leave-in I like to make my own, but a cheap alternative is Aussie Hair Insurance. Whatever you do this summer make sure your comfortable. Although extensions are very helpful to maintain healthy hair they can also be damaging if too tight, pulled up too soon, or worn too often. Be careful!


FTC Disclaimer: I was not paid/compensated for reviewing any product. All opinions are my own and this product was purchased with my own money.


Best Zest,


Jamara

Review: Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smooth & Shine Serum

I'm a huge drugstore hair product junkie and I get super excited when I see the different lines different hair product lines have. Today, I'm reviewing the Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smooth & Shine Serum. The Keratin Infusion line is one of the newer lines and came out a couple of months ago I believe. I purchased the Smooth & Shine Serum because I have slightly frizzy hair that needs to be tamed often. When I read the descriptions on the product, I wanted to try it. Keratin treatments are treatments known to be able to smooth and de-frizz your hair but can be costly and are done at salons. But here's a cheaper alternative for you!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day America & everyone! Hope everyone has a wonderful night celebrating the fourth of July!