beauty routine

Luna de Miel

Now that I don’t live downtown anymore, I unfortunately don’t get out to my favourite shops as much as I would like, but when I do, I am usually delighted with amazing treats.

After a long overdue visit and as a birthday treat to myself, I made a point to pop by my very favourite beauty boutique, The Cure Apothecary  to say hello to a lovely friend and pick up some goods to rejuvenate my skin.

This winter has been so harsh on my face, leaving my skin drier than ever! I have tried everything from masks, serums, balms, etc., in hopes of revitalizing my skin and getting rid of some awful dry spots. However, I wasn’t having much luck and was feeling as though my skin was also looking a tad dull. I guess the post wedding glow does fade (haha).

Thanks to some consultation and a wonderful recommendation, I picked up a bottle of Flores Boticario – Luna de Miel which funny enough means honeymoon in Spanish….now bring back that glow! 🙂

Luna de Miel is a beautiful silky serum made with some amazingly powerful ingredients that soak into your skin, leaving a hydrated and glowy feel. Some active key  ingredients listed on their website are:

Sea kelp bioferment meant to hydrate and moisturize
Rose water to balance
Hyaluronic acid to hydrate
Glycerin to smooth and protect against wrinkles
Pumpkin and carrot oils to give your skin a vitamin boost

Seriously, SO MUCH GOODNESS… your skin will surely thank you. And if you aren’t yet convinced, pop over to The Cure’s site for more information. Or if you’re in Toronto, be sure to pop by The Cure for all your beauty and personal care needs – you’ll be happy you did!

Luna

After only a couple weeks of use, I can’t say enough good things about this serum. It immediately jumped to the top of my skincare list and has my skin feeling and looking refreshed. It really is a must have!

One last little trick that I will leave with you when using Luna as part of your daily routine, is to combine one pump Luna with one pump of Rosehip Seed Oil. This will create a magic combination that will give your skin a super hydration boost, plus extend the life of both products. 🙂

Love your Skin. xx

 

Banana Matcha Mask

Everything green is my motto. You can’t go wrong when going green. Whether you are adding greens to your eats, drink or being green through your daily activities. We all win with a little more green in our lives. And now I’m adding greens to my beauty regime.

Naturally, I have been blessed/cursed with dry skin but this winter my skin seems to be EXTRA dry. I’m attributing winter running as a big factor to this. The cold air has not been favourable to say the least; basically my skin has been feeling a bit like the beach lately – without the ice cold cerveza’s and tan lines. 🙂

I am trying to use up all the products I have before I buy anything new, which has led me to DIY facial masks. My latest combination is very simple and mega moisturizing.

Bananas, Matcha, honey and coconut oil are all great ingredients when it comes to natural skincare. Bananas moisturize and hydrate thanks to their potassium content. Once combined with coconut oil and its vitamin E composition – you’re looking at a moisture powerhouse ready to nourish and repair.  Adding raw honey adds the element of a natural antibacterial that cleans out pores. And lastly, adding in the powerful Matcha packed with minerals that will stimulate and energize your skin cells, fighting signs of aging. This is an at home beauty mask that you’ll absolutely love!Banana Matcha Mask Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1.5 tbsp Matcha
  • 1 tbsp raw organic honey
  • 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
  1. Mash banana well with fork until smooth.
  2. Stir in honey and coconut oil until combined.
  3. Mix in Matcha until most lumps are gone. (this is tough, but a few lumps won’t kill anyone)
  4. Evenly apply a thick layer of the mixture to your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse gently with lukewarm water.

You’ll likely only need third to half of the mixture, so feel free to half the recipe or eat the remaining half on its own or through it in a shake! 🙂Matcha Mask

Be Green. xx!