My Top Three Beauty Boxes...

I decided its time I unsubscribe on a few of my monthly beauty subscriptions, I mean they start to really add up at the end of the month $$$... To help me make the best choice I decided to compare them with each other and choose the one that best meets my taste. The perfect box for me would have to come with a combination of products that are useful for me like makeup, hair products, nail polishes and some skin care... I'm not a big fan of skincare products however since my skin is so sensitive I hardly can try any of them. 

$21 A Month!

The first one I want to talk about is with my all time favorite Glossybox, this one is really my favorite as they always send me the best items, full size surprises and things I can use. Thanks to Glossybox every month I get to try a brands that I otherwise would not even think of.

Februarys box was no different the box came with a full size Lauren b. nail polish, anatomicals under eye patches, a full size Sumita beauty black eye color which is AMAZINGLY pigmented and does not smudge, Pureology leave in anti fade hair beautifier, and a skin & co truffle therapy serum. Apart from the serum I will be using ALL of my goodies in this box. 

$10 A Month

Ipsy is one of my most recent subscriptions and so far it has been a good pick. I like that you get a different little bag every month and its more makeup and less skincare which I love!  

March Ipsy's bag came with a cute colorful makeup bag, NYX 3 color eye shadow, Pixi flawless beauty primer, Chella Eyeliner Pencil, and a bare Minerals moxie trial size lipstick. This months ipsy bag was filled with a good selection of makeup products that I will be trying out. 

To Subscribe: www.ipsy.com

$10 A Month

Birchbox is really hanging by a very thin line with me, they are very unpredictable and can switch it up from lame to awesome from month to month. Why I stick around? I really don't know I guess because when its good its really good? I think this might be the last month Im subscribed to this one...   

March's birchbox was full of blah products a sample size cherie blossom perfume, an impossible to open Minteas, Gilchrist & Soames bidy lotion, Beauty Protector leave in conditioner, Ghirardelli chocolate, and Coola mineral sunscreen. This is one of those boxes that I personally can do without aside from the leave in hair conditioner and the lotion I think everything else is going in my re-gifting piles which happen to all come from Birchboxes.

To subscribe: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/pj74m

5 Beauty Myths That Could Be Making Our Skins Worst And Our Wallets Thinner!

Myth #1  Acne Can Be Outgrown

The truth is not everyone who has acne as a teenager will grow out of it and even if you had clear skin as a teenager, the's no guarantee you wont suffer from acne later in life. That being said woman can get acne in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s just like teenagers, and the treatment options are the same regardless of age. It is true that men can outgrow acne, because after puberty mens hormone levels even out, while woman's hormone levels fluctuate throughout their lifetime which is why many woman experience breakouts around their menstrual cycle.

Myth #2 Products That Make Your Skin Burn Or Tingle Are Good

Fact: A cooling or tingling sensation is your skin telling you its irritated and irritation most times result in inflammation. Products that produce this sensation can actually damage your skin and make scarring worse, cause collagen and elastin to break down and even increase the growth of bacteria that causes acne.

Myth #3 Blackheads Can Be Washed Or Scrubbed Away

Blackheads may make skin look dirty, but they are not related to dirt or how often you wash or scrub your face. Blackheads develop when a clog forms within the pore and prevents oil and cellular debris from exiting the pore normally. clogs can form for many reasons but the main reason is dead skin accumulate and get in the way of the oils begin produce. To prevent this try using salicylic acid (BHA) it can penetrate the oil and exfoliate inside the pore, dissolving oil and dead skin cells that lead to blackheads.

Myth #4 Expensive Products Are Better Than Inexpensive Ones

The truth is that there are good products and bad products in all price categories. Remember that there are many reasons why a price is expensive and that doesn't necessarily say anything about the actual product. You would be shock at how many expensive products are little more than water and wax and at how many inexpensive products are beautifully formulated.

Myth #5 You Must Only Use Anti-Aging Products After 30 

I like to think anti-aging skin care like a healthy diet: whats healthy for you to eat as a child will be just as nutritious throughout your life. It doesn't make sense to wait until you have the signs of aging to start using anti-aging products. Remember that all this is just preventative and ideally, anti-aging is about giving skin of any age more of what it needs to repair past damage, produce healthy collagen, and function properly so that it looks and feels healthier and I don't know about you but I want to always look at least 10 years my age ;) Remember that the best anti-aging product is sun protection, and this you need from birth!

Good Luck Xxx

5 Mitos De Belleza Que Nos Puede Estar Costando Dinero Y Empeorando Nuestra Piel!

Mito #1 El Acne Es Algo Que Solo Ocurre En La Adolecencia

La verdad es que no todos los que tienen acné como adolescente no lo tendran como adultos e incluso si tienes piel clara como un adolescente, no hay ninguna garantía de que no sufre de acné más adelante en vida. Dicho las mujeres pueden sufrir de acné en sus 20s, 30s, 40s y 50s como adolescentes, y las opciones de tratamiento son los mismos independientemente de su edad. Es cierto que los hombres pueden superar el acné, porque después de la pubertad los niveles hormonales se nivelan  mientras que los niveles hormonales de la mujer fluctúan a lo largo de su vida que por eso muchos brotes de experiencia mujer alrededor de su ciclo menstrual.

Mito #2 Los Productos Que Hacen Que Tu Piel Arda O Pique Están Funcionando

Hecho: una sensación de hormigueo o de refrigeración es la piel que indica su irritación irritación y la mayoría de las veces como resultado de la inflamación. Los productos que producen esta sensación realmente puede dañar la piel y hacer que la cicatrización es peor, provocar el colágeno y la elastina para romper e incluso incrementar el crecimiento de bacteria que causa el acné.

Mito #3 Los Puntos Negros Se Pueden Desaparecer Con Scrubs O Jabones

Los granos negros pueden hacer que la piel parezca sucio, pero no están relacionadas con suciedad o con qué frecuencia usted lava o limpiar la cara. Los granos negros se desarrollan cuando forma una obstrucción dentro de los poros y evita que los residuos de aceite y celular salir normalmente el poro. Zuecos pueden formarse por muchas razones, pero la razón principal es muertas de la piel se acumulan y ponerse en el camino de los aceites comenzar a producir. Para evitar esto trata de usar el ácido salicílico (BHA) puede penetrar el aceite y exfoliar dentro del poro, disuelve el aceite y las células muertas de la piel que conducen a los puntos negros.

Mito #4 Los Productos Caros Son Mejores Que Los Baratos 

La verdad es que hay buenos productos y malos productos en todas las categorías de precio. Recuerde que hay muchas razones por qué un precio es caro y que necesariamente no dice nada sobre el producto real. Estarías sorprendida en cuántos productos caros son poco más que agua y cera y en cuántos productos baratos se formulan maravillosamente.

Mito #5 Solo Se Debe Husar Productos Anti-Edad Despues De Los 30 

Me gusta pensar que el cuidado de la piel contra el envejecimiento como una dieta sana. No tiene sentido esperar hasta que tienes los signos del envejecimiento para empezar a utilizar productos anti-envejecimiento. Recuerde que todo esto es sólo preventivo e idealmente, anti-envejecimiento es acerca de dar la piel de cualquier edad más de lo que necesita reparar las daños, producir el colágeno sano y funcionar correctamente para que se ve y se siente más saludable y no sé de ti, pero quiero mirar siempre al menos 10 años mi edad ;) Recuerde que el mejor producto anti-envejecimiento es protección contra el sol y éste se necesita desde su nacimiento!

Buenas Suerte! 

Say No To Love Handles/ Dile No A Los Chichos!

 Im honestly struggling right now my grandmother is living with me and if your grandma is like mine then you know what that means! She's been here for two months and I have already gained over 10 pounds!!! I try to tell her to please stop feeding me, but she gets offended if I don't eat what she makes me which is resulting in my crazy weight gain. I decided that until I can start working out again (I had to stop for personal reasons) I will do some of my favorite drinks to keep my appetite under control and loose some weight! 

Estoy honestamente luchando contra el peso, mi abuela vive conmigo y si tu abuela es como la mía entonces sabes lo que eso significa. Ella ha estado aquí durante dos meses y ya he aumentado más de 10 libras!!! Yo trato de decirle que deje de alimentarme, pero ella se ofende si no como lo que me hace que es lo que resulta en mi peso loco. He decidido que hasta puedo empezar a ejercitar de nuevo (tuve que parar por motivos personales) haré algunas de mis bebidas favoritas para mantener mi apetito bajo control y bajar de peso!

Drink To Your Health And Skinny Jeans!

I'm a tea drinker, always have and always will. I have my ritual where every morning and late at night (the only time theres silence in the house) I sit back and enjoy my cup of tea. I swear that this little me time makes a big difference in my life. I have been drinking mostly green tea and chamomile but like to mix it up and try some other blends. The other day I was sipping on a cup of white tea and decided to google the benefits of it and WOW 

Slim It Down!

It might seem like I’ve lost all the baby weight from giving birth, but I can assure you, I need to loose some more! Sometimes I look down and think if I will ever look like I did pre- pregnancy.! But I have been trying some things to help me lose weight, if I could only ge

Control Your Appetite!

For me eating healthy and controlling my appetite is key! I honestly struggled a bit after giving birth, especially since I have a pretty big appetite and when I say big, I mean football player big! I can eat! But recently I added a couple of things to my diet that have helped keep my appetite under control! Of course I 

My Favorite Beauty Tip Of The Week/ Mi Tip Favorite De La Semana!

I'm about to share with you one of the most amaizing beauty tip I have ever tried. Dry Brushing is a technique for exfoliating skin using a dry, natural bristle brush to gently brush the skin. It is also called skin brushing or body brushing. This technique not only promotes healthier skin by removing dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, but also by stimulating and increasing skin cell production, giving your skin a healthy glow all year long.  But the benefits are not just skin deep - dry brushing both increases blood flow and circulation and enhances detoxification through the skin. The benefits are so amaizing and not to mention I find it so relaxing to do. I try to take some time and do it at least ever other night. Dry brushing can be done every day if you want! 

The Benefits   

• Removing dead skin cells and opening pores to allow them to “breath” and absorb nutrients. Which leaves you with skin that not only feels softer but it's also healthier. 
• Stimulated lymphatic and circulatory systems: boosting your immune system and increasing circulation to help detoxify.
• Stress relief: increasing your blood flow reduces stressed areas of the body and stimulates nerve endings in your skin which in turn rejuvenates your nervous system.
• Reduced cellulite: increasing blood circulation to the skin helps break down and releases toxins that cause cellulite in legs and hips.
• Helps tone your skin, specially after weight loss and or pregnancy. 

Who is this treatment not good for?  I would suggest that if you have severe skin irritation (acne, rash, eczema, open sore/cut, etc.) To ask you dermatologist if this is right for you. 

How To:

  I Start at my feet making long sweeps,  moving up the legs on both sides, then work from the arms toward my chest. On my stomach, I direct the brush counterclockwise, and for my back a brush sideways like towards the stomach. And, I don't brush too hard: Skin should be stimulated and invigorated but not irritated or red. I like to avoid going back and forth and scrubing too hard.   

Note: There are various suggestions on the web on how to Dry brush, but the one thing they all agree on is to always start from your feet working your way to your heart.

I hope that you guys try this out and tell me how it works for you! 

Good Luck! Xxx

Estoy a punto de compartir con ustedes uno de los trucos de belleza más increiblez que he probado. Cepillado en seco es una técnica para la piel con un exfoliante, cepillo de cerda natural seco para cepillar suavemente la piel. Esta técnica no sólo promueve una piel más sana, eliminando las células muertas de la piel en la superficie de la piel, sino también por estimular y aumentar la producción de células de la piel, dando a su piel un brillo saludable todo el año. Pero los beneficios no son sólo superficial - cepillado en seco tanto aumenta el flujo sanguíneo y la circulación y mejora la desintoxicación a través de la piel. Los beneficios son tan buenos y ni hablar de lo  relajante que es de hacer. Trato de tomar algún tiempo y hacerlo por lo menos entre noche. El cepillado en seco se puede hacer todos los días si quieres!

Los Beneficios:

• El remover las células muertas de la piel y abrir los poros para que puedan "respirar" y absorber los nutrientes. ¿Qué te deja con la piel que no sólo se siente más suave pero también es saludable.
• Estimulado sistemas linfático y circulatorio: fortalecer el sistema inmunológico y aumenta la circulación para ayudar a desintoxicar.
• Alivio del estrés: el aumento de su flujo de sangre disminuye zonas estresadas del cuerpo y estimula las terminaciones nerviosas en la piel que a su vez rejuvenece el sistema nervioso.
• Reducción de la celulitis: el aumento de la circulación sanguínea en la piel ayuda a descomponer y libera toxinas que causan la celulitis en las piernas y las caderas.
• Ayuda a tonificar la piel, especialmente después de la pérdida de peso y la o el embarazo.

¿Para quien no es bueno este tratamiebto? Yo diría que si tiene irritación severa de la piel (acné, erupciones, eczema, abierto corte dolor /, etc) para pedirle dermatólogo si éste es el adecuado para usted.

Cómo Hacer:

  Empiezo a mis pies, haciendo barridos largos, moviendo las piernas en ambos lados, entonces trabajo de los brazos hacia el pecho. En el estómago, dirijo el cepillo en sentido antihorario. Y, no se cepilla con demasiada fuerza: la piel debe ser estimulado y fortalecido, pero no irritada o enrojecida. Me gusta evitar que van y vienen y scrubing demasiado rudo. 

Nota: Hay varias sugerencias en la web sobre la manera de secar cepillo, pero lo único que todos están de acuerdo en es empezar siempre desde los pies a trabajar su camino a tu corazón.

Espero que ustedes lo prueben y me digan cómo funciona para usted!

Buenas suerte! Xxx

Estrias? StretchMarks?

 Stretch marks are a nightmare, I hate them so much and I would just do about anything to make them disappear! Unfortunately there is no such thing that will remove them completely, once the skin is stretched and marked you are pretty much just going to have to deal. There are however lovely treatments that will help diminished them and make them less visible. Here I made a list of my favorite proven treatments to help fade stretch marks. 

 Las estrias son una pesadilla. las odio tanto que honestamente haria lo que fuera por desapareserlas por completo de mi cuerpo. Desafortunadamente esto no es posible, despues que la piel se estrecha hasta este punto que marca estrías ya no hay nada mas que hacer que lidiar. Lo que si hay es muchos tratamientos y tips que te pueden ayudar a que no se noten tanto y se aclaren con el tiempo. Aqui les tengo mis tips favoritos!

Tips
Exercise: This is probably the best tip I can give you, I honestly saw such an improvement from exercising. And in all honesty who's looking at stretch marks when instead they can be looking at toned abs and a sexy butt?   
                                                                       
 Ejercisios es probablemente el tip mas importante que les puedo dar. Al tonificar tu cuerpo la piel se te notara mas firme y las estrias ni seran vista     
                                                                                         
 Diet
What we eat is so important, it wont only make us feel better but it definetly helps us look our best too. Eat all your veggies and fruits and drink half you body weight in water daily and you will see a big difference in how your skin looks. 

Tu dieta es otra cosa muy importante para obtener una piel saludable. Asegurate que estas comiendo todos tus vegetales y frutas y que bebes mucha agua durante el dia. Comensaras a sentirte mejor y con el tiempo tu piel se vera espectacular también.

Exfoliate

Exfoliating and/or dry brushing removes layers of dead skin to unveil soft, fresh skin. Some marks may be difficult to reach and areas like the breasts are more sensitive, but do what you can.

Use a loofah or an exfoliator, bought or home-made -- sea salt, oatmeal, baking soda, ground coffee or apricot scrub, with a wet washcloth. Add any of them to olive oil to make a paste and then massage the stretch marks for 10 minutes in a circular motion while you are in the shower.

Or use this as your exfoliator:

5 tablespoons of scrub

1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

1/2 teaspoon vitamin E

1 teaspoon cocoa butter

Rinse off afterwards.

Apply lemon juice which helps stretch marks fade. Allow it to dry, then rinse with warm water and towel dry your skin.

A derma or skin roller helps oil penetrate more deeply. If using one, use it now before you moisturize.

Exfoliante o cepillado en seco elimina capas de piel muerta para revelar piel fresca, y suave. Algunas marcas pueden ser difíciles de alcanzar y zonas como los senos son más sensibles, pero haga lo que pueda.

Use una esponja o un exfoliante, comprado o hecha en casa, sal, harina de avena, bicarbonato de sodio, café molido o albaricoque friega, con un paño húmedo. Añadir cualquiera de ellos a aceite de oliva para hacer una pasta y luego masaje las estrías durante 10 minutos en un movimiento circular mientras estás en la ducha.
O utilizarlo como tu exfoliante:
5 cucharadas de scrub
gel de aloe vera 1 cucharadita
1/2 cucharadita de vitamina E
1 cucharadita de manteca de cacao
Enjuagar luego.
Aplique jugo de limón que ayuda que la marca se desvanecen. Deje que se seque, luego enjuague con agua tibia y toalla seque la piel.

Moisturize and hydrate

The more you infuse your skin with moisture the better.

Massage any natural oil into your stretch marks. What oil you use matters less than that you regularly and vigorously massage these areas, thereby improving circulation and promoting rejuvenation.

Cocoa butter

Rose hip oil

Extra virgin olive oil

Castor oil

Emu oil

Lanolin oil

Vitamin E oil

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin K cream

Jojobo oil

Natural shea butter

Aloe vera

Masaje cualquier aceite natural en sus estrías. ¿Qué aceite utilizas importa menos que te regularmente y masaje enérgicamente estas áreas, lo que mejorará la circulación y promover el rejuvenecimiento. Estos aceite son mis favoritos que promueven la rejuvenecimiento.
Aceite de rosa mosqueta

Aceite de oliva virgen extra
Aceite de ricino
Aceite de emú
Aceite de lanolina
Aceite de vitamina E
Vitamina A
Vitamina C
Crema de vitamina K
Aceite de Jojobo
Manteca natural de karité
Aloe vera

My Favorite Combination Of Oils

Mix almond oil, castor oil, avocado oil and vitamin E oil together.

Combine vitamin E oil and cocoa butter.

Make a paste of vitamin E rich oil such as olive oil or castor oil with aromatic herbs like mint, lemon grass, lavender, thyme, and massage for 20 minutes before going to sleep.

Bio Oil is great.

Mezclar aceite de almendras, aceite de ricino, aceite de aguacate y vitamina E aceite.

Combine aceite de vitamina E y manteca de cacao.
Haga una pasta de vitamina E de aceite rico como aceite de oliva o aceite de ricino con hierbas aromáticas como la menta, hierba de limón, lavanda, tomillo y masaje durante 20 minutos antes de ir a dormir.
Bio Oil es fantastico.

I hope that these tips were helpful for you, in the meantime learn to live with them. Being proud of your body, stretch marks and all, is a very appealing quality. 

Espero que estos tips los allan ayudado, mientras tanto aprendan a vivir con sus estrias. Estar orgulloso de su cuerpo es halgo que lo hara lucir mas bello. 

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Control Your Appetite!

For me eating healthy and controlling my appetite is key! I honestly struggled a bit after giving birth, especially since I have a pretty big appetite and when I say big, I mean football player big! I can eat! But recently I added a couple of things to my diet that have helped keep my appetite under control! Of course I loooooove grapefruits and have noticed a huge difference on the scale just by eating them, but WOW, spicy red chili peppers have an amazing effect on your body! They help boost your metabolism, and actually keep you full!  The key ingredient is the capsaicin, which is in the chili and great at keeping your hunger tamed! Not to mention it tastes soooo yummy!! This is a great way to eat delicious and stay in shape! Add some chilis to your favorite dish and slim up while you do it!! Good Luck Xxx

Drink To A Healthier You!

 Celery juice is one of the most hydrating liquids you can put in your body! It helps balance the PH levels of your body and also helps flush out any toxins, which means is GREAT for your skin. It also is amazing at curving sweet cravings, so it’s great to use as a weight loss supplement.  It also helps fight cancer, lowers cholesterol, helps with digestion, is an anti-inflammatory, and helps lower blood pressure. There seriously cannot be enough said about how great celery juice is for you!

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe, try mixing some celery with green apple and a few white grapes and a cube of pineapple for a super delicious drink that is healthy and beautifying! This mix will keep you hydrated and super energized!! Good Luck Xxx

Go Coco For Coconuts!

Whenever I read on the beauty benefits of coconuts, I honestly wish I could just move to deserted island somewhere and eat, drink, and bathe in coconuts! They are INSANELY full of beautifying oils, waters, minerals and vitamins that make the one of natures ultimate beautifiers! Good Luck Xxx

BEAUTY BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER:

• Improves the circulation of nutrients and oxygen to cells
• Increases your metabolism and encourages weight loss
• Boost the strength of your immune system and helps body fight against some of the most severe viruses
• Is a great detox and helps keep your digestive tract and kidneys healthy
• Keeps diabetes under control
• Keeps your body’s PH balance regulated
• Helps reduce the risk of cancer
• Improves circulation, which helps fights cellulite

Drink Green.!

The amount of antioxidants in Green Tea are incredible! If you really want to stay young and fresh looking, one of the best ways to do that is to load up on antioxidants!   Antioxidants do exactly as their name presumes, they keep cells (like collagen) from oxidizing. In other words, it keeps them fresh and plump! I drink at least 2 cups a day, it not only keeps my face clear of breakouts but also helps me maintain a healthy weight.