Homemade Makeup Brush cleanser

Makeup brushes can harbor lots of dirt and bacteria, BUT washing them can keep them clean. Plus your face will thank you for that-you want a clean and a healthy face. There are tons of brush cleansers but have you read the ingredients in the back? Do you know what the ingredients are? Chemicals you haven't heard of? How expensive they are? I have tried other brush cleansers but they always leave my brushes dry and slightly brittle.

You don't need to spend a lot of money on a makeup brush cleaner because 

I found a video on YouTube and I think it's the most natural cleanser you can make at home. The ingredients are products you have at your home. I've been using this home made makeup brush cleanser for the past year and my brushes have been good as new. The result: the brushes are virtually soft and squeaky clean. 

So here's what you need for the home made brush cleanser:

• 1 cup Distilled Water, Purified or Bottled water: DO NOT use tap water. BUT make sure you boil tap water first for 10 minutes, let cool, then you can use it.

• 1/4 cup 70% Isopropyl Rubbing alcohol: To kill bacteria and to sanitize our brushes. 

• 1/2 tablespoon Dish Soap/Detergent: To remove the oils produced from our skin. Remember Palmolive Or Dawn only. We use Dawn detergent to clean sea animals affected by Oil Spills, and are least toxic to animals. They do not cause harm to our skin. Palmolive is safe for hands because it doesn't dry out our hands. Other detergents are extremely drying. 

• 1/2 tablespoon Baby Shampoo: To wash out dirt and makeup residue from foundation, eyeshadow, translucent powder, and blush. No harsh chemicals therefore safe for your brush.

• 1 tablespoon Spray on Leave-in Conditioner (Liquid form): Leave in conditioner is useful because your hair is soft & conditioned without the need of water. Using this conditioner on your brush leaves your brushes soft, never dry or brittle. Good brands are: Aveeno: Nourish + Condition™ Leave-In Treatment,  Paul Mitchell: The Conditioner™ Leave-In Moisturizer,  Aussie: Hair Insurance™ Leave In Conditioner  Nexxus: Humectress™ Luxe Ultimate Moisturizing Leave-In Spray.  Please do not buy the "GEL FORM" make sure it's in "LIQUID FORM"

• Mixing Jar/Container

• Something to stir with: spoon, spatula, chopsticks..etc

• Empty bottle for the cleanser

Mix the ingredients together in the jar/ container starting with the water.

After all the ingredients have been mixed in, carefully and gently stir everything together. Don't mix too fast, you don't want to start sudsing/foaming. After everything is blended toghether, pour the mixture into the empty bottle. There will be little white residue due to the spray on conditioner. This is ok.

So there you go, you're very own brush cleanser. Remember to deep clean your brushes once a month. Too much washing will damage your brushes. Please take good care of your brushes. A well maintained brush help you create that flawless look.

Hope you enjoy these great tips! Thanks EnKoreMakeup for the cleanser.

4 Basic Skin Care Needs

4 Basic Skin Care Needs.   

Everytime we touch our face, put makeup on, expose yourself under the sun, you are producing bacteria, residue, and damaged skin. Therefore, our skin needs to stay healthy-looking so here are 4 basic daily skin care needs. 

1: Cleansing

First, your skin type -- whether it's oily, dry, normal or combination - you have pick a cleanser one that suits your skin type. Don't be afraid to try several products. However using too many products may cause irritation. Experimenting is the Key, to a minimum of course. Also you can always ask your friends about the type of cleanser they use. Cleansing removes hidden dirt, makeup, opens up clogged pores and keeps the skin fresh 

When you cleanse, be sure to massage it into your face for at least 20 seconds so the ingredients can penetrate and be most effective.

2: Exfoliate

Exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion kit keeps skin glowing year-round.  Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. We find exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion kit keeps skin glowing all year-round. Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good. 

Retinoids (such as Retin-A or the more moisturizing Renova) also work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells while also generating collagen in the skin. 

3: Moisturize

Moisturizing is very essential to keep the skin healthy and glowing. All types of skins need moisturizing. Even if your skin is oily, you should use a moisturizer. Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin. Do not over-moisturize.

4: Sun Protection/SPF/Sunscreen

When you use sunscreen, you're not just helping to protect yourself from diseases like skin cancer; you're also helping to prevent the signs of skin aging that come from sun exposure. Skin that's left naked in the sun ends up more discolored and wrinkled and less elastic than skin that has been steadily shielded from UV radiation. Sun exposure causes wrinkles. It's best to use a moisturizer with sunscreen in the morning and another moisturizer without SPF at night. 

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Hair Loss causes and prevention

Hair Loss plays a lead role in enhancing our looks. As a result poor self esteem may occur and your loss of confidence may prevent you from being happy. But don't despair unless it's hereditary, which is common baldness: male-pattern baldness/female pattern baldness, or permanent-pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men/women. But if none of the above plays a role in that, here are some prevention and tips that are helpful for you.  

Hair Loss Causes: 

• If you have live a high stressed life try reducing stress by taking some time out daily just to relax, excessive stress is believed to induce hair loss

• Have you experience an illness/infection, an underlying disease, hormonal problems or a major surgery? These factors can cause hair loss. 

• Certain medicines/medications can cause hair loss. Ask your doctor.

• If you color your hair, limit coloring it to once ever 2 months. Hair coloring damages your hair and the less frequently you color it the better.

• Avoid putting too much physical stress on your hair, brush/comb your hair gently, don’t pull your hair when you brush and avoid braids and ponytails if possible, they place constant stress on your hair.

• Avoid excessive wind, sun, and heat (such as from hair dryers, hot showers, flat irons/curling irons) on your hair.

Hair Loss Prevention

• Getting proper nutrition is essential for healthy hair. Drink lots of water, avoid junk/ processed food and eat your veggies.  

• Take a multivitamin, Vitamin C and Omega 3's all play a part in maintaining a healthy scalp, skin, and hair.

• Massage your scalp will increase circulation. Plus it's soothing and calming.

• Get enough sleep.

• Visit your hairstylist for trimmings especially split ends. Having split ends means unhealthy hair. 

• If all else fails, see your doctor or a dermatologist for advice if you have concerns about hair loss and want to seek treatment. Don't forget there are wigs, hair pieces, and extensions at beauty department stores. 

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