Moisturizing Avocado Mask

Replenish dry, thirsty skin with soothing moisture!

A great and easy mask with rich avocado and clay to draw out impurities and leave your skin glowing.


Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons ripe avocado
2 teaspoons plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons calcium bentonite clay - I used Aztec Secret's "Indian Healing Clay" from Whole Foods. *Many stores carry clay in either a container or in the bulk bins.
2 drops lemon juice ( keep from turning brown)

STEP ONE: Cut open the ripe avocado, scoop out 2 Tablespoons. Mash avocado getting out as many lumps as you can.

STEP TWO: Add the Greek yogurt and blend. Greek yogurt is more beneficialfor you skin than regular yogurt, but you may substitute it if you don't have Greek available

STEP THREE: Add Clay and blend until creamy. Need a deeper cleanse? Add 4 tsp of clay instead of 2. Just need the moisture? You can skip the clay all together.

STEP FOUR: Add 2 drops of lemon juice and mix.

USAGE: Apply an even layer to clean skin. Let sit for 15 minutes, you may feel your skin "pulsating" which is normal, that's the clay drawing impurities from your pores.

Remove mask with warm, wet washcloth and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Tone and moisturize.

Store in fridge, will keep for seven days

BENEFITS:

Avocado: Rich source of Vitamins A,B, D& E. Able to penetrate the skin evenly and quickly, making the skin smooth and moisturized as a result.

Greek yogurt: Softens the skin and soothes discolorations.

Calcium Bentonite Clay: Absorbs toxins and impurities from the body. Leaves skin fresh, smooth, radiant, and soft.

Skin Brightening Toner

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Lemon juice

1 Cup Water

2/3 Cup Witch hazel (can purchase at any drug store)

Plastic bottle or jar

Facial toner recipe for those with normal to dry skin.

*For oily skin add 2 Tablespoons Alcohol*

STEP ONE: Mix ingredients in a bottle or jar.

STEP TWO: Cleanse skin with facial cleanser and rinse. Repeat.

STEP THREE: Apply toner with a cotton pad, sweep upward and outward over entire face and neck.

STEP FOUR: Apply moisturizer.

Benefits:

Witch Hazel: Tightens pores and reduces inflammation.

Lemon Juice: Reduce blemishes and evens out hyper-pigmentation.

Use facial toner both morning and night for a deeper cleanse, smaller pores and bright, radiant skin!

Breakout Causes

Facial Mapping

You can tell a lot about the health or your body simply by looking at your face. Parts of the face correspond directly to different parts of the body (internal organs). The location of acne spots on your face can give you an indication of their underlying cause. By analyzing where you get pimples and "mapping" where acne pops up, you can help prevent zits from forming.

zones 1 & 3

Traditionally, this zone is regarded as the "sister" to the bladder and digestive system. If you breakout frequently in this area, it might mean that you need to improve your elimination by drinking more water and eating more "whole" foods.

zone 2
The middle of the forehead, between the eyebrows, is related to the liver. Congestion in this zone can indicate over consumption of alcohol, rich foods, and possibly a food allergy (such as lactose intolerance). Look into digestive aids in the form of a gentle cleanse (like eating a raw food diet for a week, or cutting out meat, dairy, caffeine, processed food and sugar from your diet for a little while.)

zones 4 & 10
The ears are highly sensitive area related to kidneys. If you notice that your ears are very hot, you might be stressing them out - drink plenty of plain water and cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
zones 5 & 9The cheeks often give an accurate glimpse into any respiratory distress. Smokers or people suffering from allergies generally experience fine, broken capillaries or congestion in this area.

zones 6 & 8
The eyes are truly a window to the body's health because they're related to the kidneys. Dark circles are made worse by dehydration and poor elimination.

zone 7
A reddened nose can indicate heightened blood pressure, or the early stages of rosacea. Congestion around the upper lip can occur if you use comedogenic lipsticks or liners.

zone 12
stomach: as with the other areas of the face connected to the stomach, you will want to look into any possible food sensitivities or allergies (they are sometimes the foods you crave the most!) Look into a gentle detox and adding more greens and fiber into your diet.

zones 11 & 13
Usually hormonal stress or changes cause breakouts in this area for women. Bulking up on greens and staying hydrated during the premenstrual cycle will help minimize any hormonal breakouts. If you are breaking out in this area all month long, you may want to look into an estrogen cream to balance out your hormones.

zone 14
usually linked to stress or a sign that the body is trying to fight off sickness (bacterial invasion). give yourself a break, take a yoga class or two, take a nap, take time to breathe deeply and know that everything always works out.

Aveda Favorite's

Incredibly rich moisture therapy soothes dry, chapped hands—leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. Hydrating plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants—including vitamins A and E—help diminish signs of aging and provide optimal relief. Increases moisture levels and elasticity in skin with continued use.

Makes styling faster, easier.

• Exclusive plant infusion—a blend derived from organic aloe, maize and guar bean—creates a smooth surface on hair
• Organic tapioca defends against humidity for up to 12 hours
• Hydrolized wheat protein protects against surface damage from heat styling

Features our Smooth Infusion^TM aroma, a fresh spicy citrus-floral featuring certified organic bergamot, certified organic palmarosa, Bulgarian rose and Australian sandalwood.

Daily cleansing smooths and softens hair up to 60%.

• Moisturizes and reduces frizz
• Exclusive plant infusion—a blend derived from organic aloe, maize and guar bean—creates a smooth new surface on hair
• Significantly reduces frizz and unwanted wave, helps prevent flyaways
• Protects against surface damage from heat styling
• Babassu-derived cleansing system softens hair with a luxurious lather

• Certified organically-derived quinoa protein penetrates hair to instantly repair damage and strengthen from the inside out.
• Wheat protein helps protect from heat styling—such as blow-drying and ironing.
• Soy-derived oil detangles to help

Originally created for scalp treatments and detangling, this professional brush features extended bristles that stimulate and massage the scalp. Reduces stress to hair and scalp during blow-drying and styling. 

Daily cleanser with jojoba exfoliating beads helps increase cell turnover and remove impurities. It’s the first step in our tourmaline charged system—created to jump start a healthy glow.

•	conditions skin with creamy mango butter

Nurturing your skin comes naturally with this quick-absorbing lotion—containing emollients derived from coconut, jojoba and other naturally-derived ingredients—that replenishes moisture with a gentle touch. Camomile and lavender blend helps promote a soft, supple skin texture.

• Leaves skin feeling resilient and moisture-refreshed
• Protects from dehydration
• For all skin types

Nurture your lips with our soothing, moisturizing, botanical balm. Water-proof formula contains an SPF 15 sun-screen and anti-oxidants to protect lips from UV exposure and other harsh environmental factors. Natural waxes seal in moisture for lasting protection.

• Delivers lasting moisture relief to dry lips
• Refreshes with cinnamon leaf, clove and anise oils

Invigorating aroma—with certified organic rosemary and peppermint—awakens the senses. Gentle but thorough cleansing lets you wash frequently without overdrying. 

•	Restores skin's balance
•	Lingering aroma

My first blog post!

July Favorites :

A citrus scent that up-lifts the scenes with a sweet grapefruit aroma leaving you feeling nice and fresh. Perfect for summer.

To me this smells exactly like D&G's Light Blue but with just a little more citrus and not to mention it's about half the price. It's a very soft, refreshing, and flirty scent that can be worn anytime of day/year. Plus, its not overpowering but it still has a distinct scent. Every time I wear this I get so many compliments. Hands down this is my favorite!