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Quick Tip: Extra Virgin Olive Oil on your skin?!?

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Olive oil , or more specifically Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a great makeup remover & is also very moisturizing!  I use every Extra Virgin Olive Oil every night as a moisturizer, for my eyes & my face. After I wipe off my makeup with makeup wipes & use my cleanser, I pour some EVOO onto a cotton bud & apply it to my face much the same way as a toner, & in a way it is a toner because it helps to remove extra makeup that didn't quite want to budge. & Then I rub it into my skin like you would with a moisturizer. I find that it's particularly great for removing stubborn eyeliner & waterproof mascara, & it is great for conditioning the eye lashes as well. If you're too scared to use it like that, you can always use it only as a makeup remover for the face, and/or eyes & then use your cleanser after wards. Also I would like to note that I have dry acne prone skin, but using this does not cause any more breakouts for me then I usually get (& ...

Make your own face mask/ exfoliator: The Aspirin Mask

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I've been using the aspirin mask a fair few times now, as i heard that it is great for acne, scarring & it has also helped with providing extra moisture for my dry skin. It also has natural ingredients so you know what your putting onto your skin. The mask shouldn't be used no more then 2x a week because in time your body may become immune to the aspirin & it will not be as effective.  After i have used it my skin feels much more softer & i have noticed it has helped with my blemishes. In addition to using honey with the aspirin, i also added a tiny bit of glycerin lately & my skin felt even more moisturized. You can also add a drop of lemon juice as it is good with pigmentation/ scars, but don't add it if you have very dry skin. Ok so on to the recipe ...  What you will need: ~2- 3 Aspirin (uncoated or it will not dissolve as easily) ~About 2 teaspoons pure/ organic honey or natural yogurt. ~Water, a bowl/shallow dish, teaspoon What you do: ~Dissolve your a...