Product Review Andalou Naturals

Hey everyone!
I'm so happy I got to review this California based company. This is not an advert. 
I love all natural beauty lines that are food inspired.  It's something I'm really passionate about. I wanted to give my honest opinion on a few of these products. I've been using Andalou Naturals for one month now, to ensure I give the best review possible. 

 I am in LOVE with the Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask. It has a cooling sensation when applied, and doesn't dry it into a crumbly mess. It was really easy to remove too!

It contains Apple Stem Cell Cultures, Cocoa, and Avocado Oil. It is loaded with antioxidants and repairs damaged skin.

It looks and smells like dark chocolate mousse. I was tempted to taste it. You need a very small amount, and my skin felt soft afterwards. Was not oily at all!

I was also in love with their Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub. It was not astringent, It lathers slightly, and it is impossible to over exfoliate because the sugar dissolves after a minute or two.

Contains Meyer lemon extract, organic cane sugar, Manuka honey, and the same plant stem cell complex as the Cocoa Skin Food.

It smells like lemon meringue pie, but wasn't as yummy smelling as the chocolate, only because the chocolate mask smelled exactly like dessert. This you could tell was a skin product. No big deal though!

I used it every other day at night. Since it isn't a strong scrub, it's fine to use more than twice a week.

My skin looked brighter and it didn't feel dried out like with some scrubs, where you feel like you have to suck up serum right after.

I used the Grapefruit + C Exfoliating Peel.

This is a gommage exfoliant, which is an exfoliant that is rubbed off or peeled off after it dries.

I was disappointed in this product honestly. It smells amazing, but it did nothing for my skin. I read the directions carefully the second time I tried it. It took forever to dry, (even stood in front of a fan).

I am a fan of peels that peel off in big pieces, since they take off oil and surface dirt. This stuff I had to wash off with water and it was a bit hard since it was slippery. No super skin feeling.

I also loved their face washes! The Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk smells like peach oatmeal with milk. The concentrates and serums were good, but in my opinion not great. I am very picky about serums and concentrates. I would recommend them since they are affordable, and not everyone wants to spend $40 + on a serum. So for something under $20, GREAT compared to drugstore products.

Over all, it was really fun to try a new line of products that are inspired by food. That is what it's all about for me. I appreciate their honesty by showing what percentage of the formulas contain certified organic ingredients. This isn't required from skincare companies. They could have simply stated they were organic products.

I will continue to use the sugar scrub and chocolate mask as a part of my regimen now. As well as the probiotic face wash, since it's mild, and great for a mild morning wash. (I don't like harshly washing my face first thing in the morning).

They support sustainable trade, and DO NOT TEST ON ANIMALS! 

Couscous the right way

Hey guys! Quick post today! I notice on the back of a lot of couscous boxes they suggest you boil the heck out of these little balls of goodness. Please don't. There is actually a proper way of cooking couscous that doesn't require you putting your couscous into boiling water. It is virtually foolproof, and you can set it and walk away. No need to hover over the stove with this stuff!

1. Place couscous in a heat safe dish or even a bread pan like I did! Pan should not be filled to the top. We want to give our couscous some room to bloom! 

2. Add a good quality of olive oil. Just enough to coat the couscous.
3. Combine gently, and set aside for a few minutes. This prevents it from not sticking together. 
4. Heat up stock, seasoned broth, or water to a simmer.
5. Add to couscous and cover with foil. About 1/4 more water than couscous.
6. Set aside for about half an hour.

You will be left with perfectly cooked, non sticky couscous.

Add whatever you'd like. Fresh herbs, toasted nuts, a red wine reduction. Get creative!

Couscous should maintain it's shape and have a wonderful, delicate texture. It should not be treated like pasta, and traditionally, it isn't!

Don't forget to adjust your seasoning if needed!

Enjoy! 

Skin Acne Treatment - Reduce Acne Naturally

Reduce Acne Naturally

Most of us get had acne by a few goal in our lives. Although you can help various lotions or creams to combat acne, following these natural tips reduces the occurrence of acne.



Keep your be drawn against clean to shun acne, but disproportionate washing of your be drawn against possibly will dry your skin, leading to or increasing acne. Have a bath your face gently, as scrubbing opens the acne lesions and causes advance increase.

Avoid picking or popping acne.

Use water-based products on your skin to avoid clogging of pores, instead of oil-based cosmetics.



Acne breakouts reflect your stress level.

Try keeping your body and mind relaxed by doing meditation or yoga. Low stress levels allow better movement of oxygen within the body, and your face remains clearer with less acne.



Certain medications for other health problems cause acne.

Review your medicines with your doctor to reduce acne outbreaks.



Eat a healthy diet of vegetables and fruit which include sufficient fiber.

Avoid iodized and sugary foods as these often cause acne.



Drink sufficient water to clean your system and wash out toxins.

Insufficient water levels in the body hamper excretion of waste products. These can erupt as acne.



Wear loose clothing.

Tight clothes accumulate sweat and block skin pores, increasing acne on your back and body.



Herbal medicines may produce positive results for acne as they clean your body inside and outside. They also clean your system of different toxins.

Acne Scars - Types of Acne Lesions

Types of Acne Lesions

We often pick up baffled with the expressions once we read not far off from acne. For case in point, the diverse types of lesions like papules, cysts and comedones or the value of the word lesion itself. These definitions be supposed to help you in learning not far off from your particular need in favor of treatment.

Lesions

Any animal alteration in the body tissues caused by a disease or an injury is called a lesion. This could be either outside (like acne, skin cancer, or even a knife cut) or home (like lung cancer or liver cirrhosis). An acne lesion is a animal alteration caused by a unwell process in the sebaceous follicle.

Comedo lesions

Comedones (plural of comedo) are skin-colored, small bumps so as to are as a rule commonly found on the chin and brow of individuals who suffer with acne. A comedo is a sebaceous follicle. Dead cells from this follicle, sebum, tiny hairs and even small bacteria every now and then plug the sebaceous follicle. The cells lining the sebaceous pipe increase in acne (this is called cornification) and the consequence is formation of a comedo.

Some are so small so as to they could not be visible to the naked eye; these are called ‘microcomedones.’ An begin comedo is called a blackhead as the exterior of the plug appears black due to exposure to air. A stopped comedo so as to appears as a bump in the skin is called a whitehead. Whiteheads and blackheads be supposed to simply be extracted under sterile conditions by a qualified dermatologist. If whiteheads and blackheads are squeezed or picked, staphylococci, streptococci and other skin bacteria possibly will infect the area.

Papule

A localized cellular reaction to acne produces a papule. It is a small, solid lesion elevated above the surface of the skin. Although a group of papules and microcomedomes may be invisible to the naked eye, they may give a ‘sandpaper’ feel to the touch.

Macule

A macule is a temporary red, or red-pink, spot that is left after the acne has healed. This has a well-defined border and may stay for many days before disappearing.

Pustule

A pustule is a fragile, dome-shaped lesion that contains pus (white blood cells, bacteria and dead cells). If a pustule does not worsen into a cyst, it does not leave a scar.

Cyst

A cyst is a severe form of acne, a sac-like lesion containing white blood cells, bacteria and dead cells in a liquid or a semi-liquid form. This is inflammatory and may damage the deeper layers of the skin and cause scarring. Treatments for this lesion are usually not very effective. It is usually very painful.

Nodule

A nodule is the most severe form of acne and sufferers should seek therapies like isotretitnoin. A nodule is a solid, irregularly shaped lesion. It is inflammatory and may penetrate the deeper layers of the skin, causing tissue destruction and scarring. A nodule is generally very painful.

A nodule and a cyst often occur together. That form of acne is called nodulocystic acne.

Food Trends

Hey guys! I thought it would be fun to share with you a few trends this year that I am seeing become more and more popularized. Just like the fashion world, the culinary world has its trends. It is also important to keep dishes current, fresh, and exciting. Notice how popular macaroons have been this year?

I also love timeless dishes that are often left in their true and original form, with a little modern element added. Best comparison would be a Coco Chanel's vision of the 'little black dress'. It is timeless, and slightly evolves, while maintaining it's spirit.

Food is often compared to a lot of things that are considered artistic, like music & fashion. So here are a few trends I have noticed popping up this year:

Spherification photo courtesy bakingasitshouldbe.com
Spherification is molecular gastronomy 101. The process requires you to know a specific pH balance of an ingredient. Depending on the acidity, you add the needed amount of sodium alginate. This mixture is usually placed in a syringe, and carefully dropped into a calcium chloride solution. Now you have gorgeous spheres that burst into your mouth. It is really fun to do, and is a conversation starter. It has become more and more popular within the last year or so.

Another way to spherify your food without alginates is by taking powdered agar (found in Asian markets), combining with an acidic compound, and dropping it into a neutral oil (canola). The texture is much different, and it is a process that takes a little know how to avoid a grainy texture. I used a wild blueberry reduction using the agar method over a coconut and ginger spiked mousse.

Powders: photo courtesy scrumpiousdelecicies.com 
Tapioca Maltodextrin is super simple to use. It is a starch that turns fats into a powdered form. When you taste the powder, it dissolves and turns into a velvety texture. You just have to know how much to use. Too much and your powder turns into a gummy mess. Peanut butter, olive oil, and coconut are very popular. To infuse flavors, you may take a previously prepared infused oil, or blend and strain a clarified butter with desired flavor component. It's a really fun finished product.

Pie Pops: photo courtesy etsy.tumblr.com 
 Cake Pops are a huge craze, and now, pie pops are starting to take notice. I think they're really cute. You can purchase a pie pop machine to make them, or do it manually. I'd love to make some little pop tarts!

Rainbow Confections: If you have a tumblr account, you have seen more than 200 pictures of rainbow desserts. I love the idea. it's so fun. I made some rainbow meringues with the kids a while back. Recipe here: It was such a fun project with my kids. I appreciate the rainbow craze because it does take some time and effort to make the confections come to life. I always appreciate anyone's time valued in the kitchen. It shows a lot of heart and creativity.

I hope you enjoyed seeing these cool trends that are taking notice! What are your current favorites?


Amber~

Acne Spot Treatment with Matcha Tea

Hey guys! I'm  in love with green tea & skin health. As you may know by now from previous posts, green tea contains antibacterial agents that keep the skin looking squeaky clean.

This doesn't mean you'll never break out again. Unfortunately, stress and hormones play a huge role in breakouts. I'm so busy most days I have a day planner app on my phone to keep me on top of deadlines, the kids' school projects, and to remember to pick up the dry cleaning. I've also noticed a change in my body. I'm close to entering my 30's, and I notice I break out more before I start my cycle. TMI? You're over it! I'm a woman, and you may be one.

I started doing research on matcha tea. I am quite fond of this stuff, and even though it is a bit pricey, a tiny bit goes a long way. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I accidentally made a mud smoothie instead of a nice matcha tea.

It's loaded with even more antioxidants and yummy goodness for your body and skin. This is because during processing, it is not exposed to oxygen. Simply take a tiny amount of matcha tea, and form a paste using water, or a blend of raw apple cider vinegar and water.

Using a clean, lip brush, dab on a small amount and leave on until it drys. Matcha also makes an amazing mask, but I will be honest, it's a bit messy.

For cost practicality, I suggest using it for spot treatment, but don't be afraid to indulge.

Enjoy!

Amber~

Hormonal Acne - Hormonal Acne in Woman

Hormonal Acne in Woman

For millions of women, it happens like clockwork each month: Cramping, bloating, mood swings, and acne. Experts know with the intention of acne is influenced by hormones, but delve into on the business has been relatively imperfect until at the present. A hot study conducted by dermatologist Alan Shalita, MD, complete with the intention of just about semi of all women experience acne flare-ups through the week preceding their stop. This fastidious kind of acne hormonal acne might fail to respond to traditional therapies, such as topical retinoids and systemic or topical antibiotics. Several clues can help your doctor identify hormonallyinfluenced acne :

Adult-onset acne, or breakouts that appear for the first time in adults

Acne flare-ups preceding the menstrual cycle

A history of irregular menstrual cycles

Increased facial oiliness

Hirsutism (excessive growth of hair, or hair in unusual places)

Adult Hormonal Acne - Puberty: Where it all begins. Starting sometime before adolescence (around the age of nine or ten) the adrenal glands begin to produce dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), an androgen. Other androgens the "male" hormones at work in a woman's body



such as testosterone and dehydrotestosterone (DHT), join in at the onset of puberty. All of these hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more of the skin's natural oil, or sebum. This is why oily skin and acne are so prevalent among teenagers. Naturally, since boys have more

"male" hormones, teen acne tends to be more severe in males. The treatment of acne in teenagers can be challenging, because their hormones are in a constant state of flux. They may initially respond very well to first-line treatments, such as topical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide, perhaps accompanied by an oral antibiotic. As their bodies develop, however, they may undergo severe hormonal shifts and stop responding to the current medications. Courses of acne treatment may need to be adjusted more often with teenagers to accommodate these hormonal changes. More about teen acne.



Adult Hormonal Acne - A vicious cycle. Many women pass into maturity exclusive of "outgrowing" their acne. Others might not develop it until their 20s or 30s, experiencing persistent breakouts the week sooner than their stop. Why? During the module of a habitual menstrual cycle (if a woman is not taking at all kind of hormonal birth control pill), estrogen levels highest by mid-cycle, after that decline as she nears her stop. After ovulation, the ovaries make a start to yield progesterone, an additional hormone which stimulates the sebaceous glands. And with the very oil comes acne. Hormones are as well reliable intended for acne in a percentage of pregnant women, as well; the sebaceous glands shot into soaring gear through the third 10



Trimester, causing greasy skin and frequent breakouts. Some women even experience acne like menopause, as estrogen levels make a start to taper rancid and testosterone becomes the dominant hormone.

Acne Treatment - Excessive stress can cause acne

Stress Related Acne

Is your lifestyle causing your acne ? Certainly not. But the way you live affects your total body, as well ass its leading organ: The skin. The place you drivee, the hours you keep, the ways you recreationeation all of these can take a toll on the epidermis, especially in personsns who are prone to spots. Following are a only somey some everyday acne triggers you might not be aware of, and a only somey some things you can make sure ofke sure of to elude them.



Comedones on the job. Since more or less or less part of your skin is all the timee time in dealingss with your background it’s of great consequenceconsequence to salaryary attention to the substances with which you approachoach into dealingss on a regular basis. You mightht be exposing physicallyly to comedogenic (pore-clogging) substances on the job exclusive ofve of even knowing it; while these substances are not the cause of your spots, they can exasperatee it. For modelthe on highgrease in a fastfood restaurant can create an undetectableble film on your skin, clogging your pores. Most engineeringg oils the kinds used in cars, in factories, on bicycles are comedogenic as well.



Acne & Sleep Sleep and your skin. The simplest good deed you can do for your skin may surprise you: sleep! Scientists and mothers around the world agree that a good night’s sleep at least eight hours can do wonders for your complexion. How? A healthy, well-rested body has the resources to build a strong immune system. While a robust immune system won’t prevent acne altogether, it can help fight infection so your lesions clear up more quickly. Luckily, your body isn’t picky; uninterrupted sleep in the daytime is just as beneficial. So if you work late, sleep late and try to maintain a regular schedule. Acne & Sun Savvy sun worshipping. While it’s true that small amounts of sun exposure may initially improve acne, don’t be fooled; the benefit is temporary. Consistent sun bathing will dry your skin, causing your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Also, skin that has been exposed to the sun has to slough old cells more frequently; when you combine the extra oil and extra dead cells, you create the ideal environment for comedones, or blocked pores. So if you work (or play) in the sun, it’s important to protect your skin with sunscreen. Look for oil8 free products that provide at least an SPF 15 protection level from UVA and UVB rays.



Acne & Stress The stress connection. Not surprisingly, stress often has a starring role in the ongoing acne drama. “Ninety percent of my patients complain roughly come again? Stress does to their skin. It has a enormous influence, and it’s apt a larger difficulty each daylight hours,” says Katie Rodan, MD, a clinical professor of dermatology by Stanford University. How can stress emotional anxiety caused by at all add up to of factors in your life show off up on your air? The connection is purely compound. When you develop into tense, your adrenal glands shot drive, flooding your bloodstream with the hormone cortisol. This triggers the sweat glands in your air to yield more oil. When your sebaceous glands shot into soaring gear, there’s a elevated probability with the intention of this spare oil will mix with done with skin cells and clog your pores, trapping bacteria inside. The product? Added acne, primarily inflamed papules slightly than blackheads or whiteheads. What can you make sure of? Of module, you can't eliminate stress from your life.



it's part of being human. But you can minimize its damage by leading a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet and at least seven hours of sleep every night will help you build a stronger physical foundation; if you're well fed and well rested, you're less likely to feel irritated by the events of your day. Try to get some exercise every day, even if it's just a walk around the block at lunchtime. It's also important to take time out of every day to relax read a book, take a bath, practice yoga, or do whatever makes you feel happy and calm. It's an important step towards overall good health, and therefore the health of your skin.

Marsala Panzanella Inspired Salad

Hey Everybody!

Panzanella salad is traditionally made by soaking cubes of bread in fresh tomatoes, and traditionally eaten in Italy in early summer. I gave it my own spin, and lightened it up by not making it totally bread based, and making it fall and spring friendly using fresh Gala apples and shaved fennel.

Panzanella, unlike croutons, are not entirely cooked. they have a slightly crispy exterior, while maintaining their softness in the center.



Ingredients:
Cubed bread (I used French bread)
Gala Apples
Fennel
Mixed Greens
Pine Nuts
Marsala Wine
Olive Oil
Honey
Sea Salt

1. Sear cubed bread in seasoned olive oil (meaning adding a little salt to olive oil) on medium heat until caramelized (golden).
2. In another saucepan add Marsala wine. Turn on to medium heat, and reduce in half.
3. Kill heat, and add in a touch of honey. Whisk until combined.
4. Strain, and set aside until cool. (If you dress your salad now, your greens will wilt extremely fast).
5. Toast pine nuts on medium heat in sauce pan for about a minute. Remove from pan immediately.

We want to release the natural oils in the nuts, which will elevate their flavor and texture. If you leave them in the pan, they'll burn! 

6. Using a mandolin, or the tip of your sharp, chef's knife, thinly shave the fennel bulb. Cut it against the grain. If you don't, you will get an extremely fibrous texture that will be impossible to chew.

7. Save your apple slicing for the last step. You wouldn't want them to oxidize! Cut the top of your apple off, then cut apple in half. Place flat surface on cutting board. Starting from the bottom, (I start from bottom left since I'm a lefty), carefully slice from the front to back. Make sure your control hand (hand you don't cut with) is stable, fingers tucked in, and away from your knife while holding down your apple.

Toss, or compose your salad to your liking! Don't forget to dip your bread into some of that leftover Marsala reduction.

Enjoy!

Amber~

Candied Yamtini with Pinnacle Marshmallow Vodka

Hey everyone! I have another super fun recipe using Pinnacle Vodka. Since we are now in autumn (see you next year summer), I thought it would be great to prepare for autumn by offering a fun and super simple recipe, balanced in flavor!



Ingredients:
2 parts Pinnacle Marshmallow Vodka
1/2 part Candied yam syrup/liquid (from homemade candied yams)
1 part White chocolate liquor
For garnish:
A little honey
Shortbread cookies




1. After making your candied yams, take some of the syrup/liquid, and strain.
2. Add Pinnacle Marshmallow, syrup, and white chocolate liquor to a cocktail shaker. You may drink warm or chilled. Both are enjoyable. 
3. Lightly apply honey to the rim of your martini glass. I used crushed shortbread cookie for garnish. Try gingerbread cookies too!
4. Enjoy!

This cocktail is not too sweet, nor rich. It offers an essence, or familiarity of candied yams, without losing it's dignity as a cocktail. You really taste the marshmallow too! It's  a really fun recipe to keep in your archives for fall festivities!  Enjoy, and please drink responsibly! (adults only). 

Amber~

Caramel Macchiato

 If you do not have an espresso machine, you may use your favorite coffee. Here are the hot and cold versions.

Ingredients:
Espresso (or favorite coffee)
Milk
 Heavy Cream for Hot
Caramel (homemade or store bought)
Vanilla Syrup (sub with confectioner's sugar & vanilla extract)

Cold Macchiato: 
Drizzle a thin layer of caramel at the bottom of your cup
Add ice
Combine milk & vanilla syrup (sold in coffee section at grocer)
Carefully add espresso or coffee. Make sure it is not hot, or your glass can break! NO!!!

Hot Macchiato:
Heat milk in a saucepan. Do not heat up milk and espresso at the same time, or it may separate unless you're using an espresso machine.

Combine and add to your coffee mug.

If you do not have an espresso machine, you can get a little of that "foam" on top by taking heavy whipping cream, and ice, and adding it into a cocktail shaker for about 30 seconds. You will have a faux foam. Do not over shake or you'll get clumps.
The faux foam will gently set on top of your hot coffee, and it will warm up the faux foam.
Drizzle with caramel.

So enjoy your macchiato, or mockiato (I went there. Don't get crazy!)

Adult Acne - Antibiotics for Adult Acne

Antibiotics for Adult Acne

If you visit a doctor or dermatologist on the subject of moderate to awful adult acne, lone of the main types of treatment they are likely to prescribe is a curriculum of antibiotics.



The antibiotics used to treat adult acne fall into two types, topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics.



Read on to get on show on the subject of the wastage, as well as the risks and region belongings, of antibiotics to treat adult acne.

Topical Antibiotics in favor of Adult Acne

Topical antibiotics arrive in the form of a gel or gel and are regularly functional right away to the skin in the past or twice a daytime. They eradicate the bacteria on the skin so as to can infect blocked mane follicles, leading to outbreaks of adult acne.



Topical antibiotics are barely regularly prescribed in favor of a full stop of six to eight weeks as the bacteria on the skin can turn out to be impervious to to them gone this full stop, gist so as to adult acne symptoms can search out worse and expand infections can occur.



The on the cards region belongings of topical antibiotics include skin irritation, ruddiness, a burning sensation, or peeling of the skin.

Oral Antibiotics for Adult Acneantibiotics for adult acne

Oral antibiotics are usually prescribed in conjunction with other topical treatments such as benzoyl peroxide to treat adult acne.



Oral antibiotics need to be taken for at least six weeks before an improvement in adult acne is noticed, and treatment is usually stopped after four to six months to prevent antibiotic resistance from occurring.



Possible side effects of oral antibiotics include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. They can make the skin extra sensitive to UV light and can make the contraceptive pill less effective.

Sleepy and Pretty with Cherries

There has been a lot of buzz lately about plant based melatonin being a more stable than the variety which is derived from animal's pineal glands and chemically altered and available over the counter. Not only do cherries offer a nutrient complex variety that aids in arthritis, glucose regulation and skin health, they also offer healthier brain function and stable sleeping patterns. 

Plant based nutrients are easier absorbed by the body (and opt for organic because they contain twice the nutrient density). 

Skin benefits: Studies suggest that compounds in cherries contribute to hormone regulation, which regulates an even skin tone. No dark spots for us! Plus, adequate sleep is super important for dewy skin. (I need to practice this particular step much more often than I do!) 

So eat up, sleep well, and wake up with happy skin! 

Amber~ 

Acne Scars - Using enzymes to remove acne scar

Using enzymes to remove acne scar

Acne scars are distressing reminders with the intention of acne treatment fails once it does not talk to the root causes of acne, especially the provocative effect of your own immune coordination with the intention of aims to subdue a) hardened sebum inside the hair follicles so with the intention of it does not extend injure the cells lining the walls of the sebum ducts, and b) sebum blocking the pores.



Acne inflammation is a process with the intention of destroys even your own cells while immune cells attack the sebum with the intention of injures your cells. This happens since your immune coordination deems sebum is a thread with the intention of may perhaps compromise your total body; and in this way it can precision minus if in the process you are missing behind with holes or pardon? Look as ice pick acne scars.



Is here whatever thing you can solve to progress acne scars ? The answer is okay, all types of facial and body or back acne scars are treatable surrounded by a unreliable age frame and cost.

Acne Red Mark

Some spots on the skin may look like scars but are not scars for no trace of them will remain after a while. But even though they are not true scars and will disappear in time, they are visible and may cause embarrassment.

Macules or “pseudo-scars” are flat, red or reddish spots that are the final stage of most inflamed acne lesions.

After an inflamed acne lesion flattens, a macule may remain to “mark the spot” for up to 6 months. When the macule eventually disappears, no trace of it will remain—unlike a scar.

Post-inflammatory pigmentation

is discoloration of the skin at the site of a healed or healing inflamed acne lesion. It occurs more frequently in darker-skinned people, but occasionally is seen in people with white skin. Some post-inflammatory pigmentation may persist for up to 18 months, especially with excessive sun exposure.



We offer two acne scar removal creams with enzymes with the intention of melt acne spots and hyperpigmentation acne marks, lone moreover gets relieve of acne scars by resurfacing the skin with abrading micro-crystals.



Early treatment with our topical skin darn cream can underestimate the development of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Topical remedy with BIOSKINFORTE cream or with BIOSKINEXFOL can quickly vanish persons acne marks and skin resurfacing with BIOSKINEXFOL if ended more and more again on behalf of as much as necessary age, which depends on how deep is the scratch, can significantly reduce very cavernous acne scars.



Both creams absorb quickly and are made from a natural organic immune serum on behalf of skin darn and skin renaissance collected from live mollusks (without causing several type of impair to them).



They moreover contain both natural antibiotic peptides with the intention of fight acne infection and bio-available enzymes and peptides with the intention of vanish red inscription and prevent acne scarring.

Acne Scars - Types of acne scars and how treatment

Types of acne scars and how treatment

Boxcar Scars

These are scars to assign the be in front of a pitted form. They are on all sides of with on the ball perpendicular walls. These by and large appear on the temples or the cheeks.



This type of scarring is most excellent treated with punch elimination or laser resurfacing.

Ice Pick Scarring

Ice pick scars are deep narrow scars to verve deep into the skin and ahead of the dermis. To the same degree the nominate implies they appear to engage in been made by an ice pick and are more likely to appear on your cheek.



To discuss ice pick scars the most excellent method is by using punch elimination.

Keloid Scars

Scars of this type look like raised group of tissue and in mainly belongings are red in color. These appear as red lumps on your be in front of.



This type of scarring is most excellent treated by injections, or creams to will decline the tissue.

Rolling Scars

to the same degree the nominate implies, these scars appear as a rolling or wave-like pattern on your be in front of.



One superb method in favor of treating rolling scars is to manipulation a substance covering to remove the inactive skin and use instead it with fresh different skin.

Acne Scars Treatment - Tomatoes really help remove acne scars

Tomatoes really help remove acne scars

Tomatoes, being rich in lycopene, are well known to be good for a man's prostate gland. But do they also help with acne scar removal?



While the exact cause of acne vulgaris is not notorious yet, it is in the main said to be caused by hormonal imbalance; more or less believe with the aim of the presence of an undue amount of bacteria, deceased skin and oil in a person's body can trigger a skin condition. Generally, it is mostly youthful women and teenagers who fall victims to acne. If you hold a very fatty skin, you are in actuality more vulnerable to a skin condition than anyone else !



For the more fortunate ones, acne only lasts for a short while and is usually of mild nature; for others, acne can be so severe as to cause skin inflammation which in turn scars the skin. These scars are often deep and can take a long time to heal. There are a lot of remedies people use for getting rid of acne scars. You can go for a microdermabrasion treatment, chemical peels, or some other expensive technique designed for acne scar removal. Others would purchase acne scar removal creams, but it is often a hit-and-miss with such creams - some work well, and others don't; the trick is to know which one would work best on your body !



So, if you want to eliminate guesswork and learn about a remedy that works for almost everyone (because it is 100% natural), this article is for you. As you might have guessed by now, the remedy is nothing else except those good old tomatoes !

So how stretch this omnipresent, red vegetable is so heady critical of something as adamant as acne scars? Well, the actuality remains with the aim of tomatoes are a rich source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is notorious to be of use in nourishing the skin and ration it rejuvenate and grow fast, which is why a set of skin be concerned products contain Vitamin A.



The final question remains: How organize you worth tomatoes? Well if you thinking with the aim of just intake these tomatoes would organize the trick, I am pitiful to disappoint you: It is NOT with the aim of tranquil! The treatment is in point of fact 'external'. There are two ways you can worth tomatoes instead of acne scar removal.



The hard way: The hard way is to use a facemask made up of tomatoes and cucumber (or avocados) - blended together; it is recommended that you keep this facemask on your face for at least 15-20 minutes, after which you can wash your face with water.



The easy way: The easier way to apply tomatoes is by cutting tomatoes into small pieces, beating them into a pulp, and then applying it on your face. Just like the previous treatment, you would want to keep the tomatoes on your face for at least 15-20 minutes, before washing your face !



So, as you can think it over, you would thumbs down longer be inflicted with to shell out a visit to a dermatologist pro getting divest of acne scars. The tomatoes are at this time to your rescue!

Natural Acne Treatment - How to Treat Acne Naturally

How to Treat Acne Naturally

Are you looking for an effective acne treatment? Millions of people all over the world are suffering from acne, and they're all looking for the right acne treatment to help them solve their misery. Having pimples on your face is a big problem especially that it can cause make you feel embarrassed and humiliated in front of your friends or loved ones. Today's post helps you on how to treat acne. Below are excellent remedies which won't cause you allergic reactions and skin irritations:

1. Bear your expression with salicylic acid otherwise free to bed.

This is an acne treatment to depend on. The salicylic acid can melt away blackheads and deceased skin cells. Dab a small amount of white toothpaste on your acne. Let it stay overnight. Bear your expression originally feature in the morning. Repeat this instead of a a small amount of days until you go to see results in rebuff phase.

2. Drink a set of hose.

It's an alternative acne treatment with the aim of you can rely on. Always hold a bottle of hose as you drive or on your desk. It can keep your skin fresh and liberated from blemishes. Water is a natural medication instead of pimples devoid of the harsh irritations.

3. Keep unfashionable of processed foods.

These foods just rub your condition for the reason that they contain a set of toxins with the aim of possibly will go downhill your a skin condition. If you mean to know how to treat acne, subsequently enthusiasm instead of fresh and organic foods. Have more fruits and vegetables in your diet.

4. Exfoliate with cornmeal.

Use this natural acne treatment to get a hold divest of folks pimples fast. This is your perfect home remedy to battle unfashionable pimples. It can exhaustively clean blocked pores. Mix cornmeal with your facial cleanser. Massage the solution all above your expression twice a week. They can operate calm to access deep pores and melt away deceased skin cells and hardened oils.

5. Wear only mineral makeup.

This can help you avoid clogged skin pores that most non-mineral makeup can cause. Choose mineral makeup with SPF to protect you from sun's harmful rays. Remember that exposure from the sun can your pimples and harm your skin more.

6. Use moisturizer.

If you have oily skin particularly, wear moisturizer. Skin dehydration won't help in acne treatment. Apply moisturizer twice per day because without it, you'll have dry skin which can make you more prone to pimples. Dry skin also has no barrier so pimple-causing bacteria can easily attach skin.

7. Use tea tree oil products.

This is another natural yet effective acne treatment that works on your favor. It has antibacterial properties that can help heal acne fast.

8. Have hair product off your pimple-prone skin.

Your hair should be away from your face to avoid breakouts.

9. Steam your face.

Steaming is another acne treatment to depend on. It can easily get rid of acne and blackheads.



These are natural ways on how to treat acne to facilitate you can look after next to interior exclusive of expenses much on a spa or dermatological clinic. Follow these tips if you would like to comprehend free of persons messy and uneasy pimples on your mug. Effective acne treatment doesn't own to be expensive, but they're in reality contained by your touch anytime. Have a pimple-free face now !

The Classic Avocado Mask

Did you guys really think I was never going to do an avocado mask? Like it was too obvious or something? 

Over 10 years ago, I hade leftover avocado, and was broke as hell, and thought, "wait, I should make my own beauty products with leftovers!" The research began, and never stopped. So, I have a super appreciation for avocado face masks. 

When I make guacamole, I use the left over tomato juice and bruised or over ripened avocado flesh for a replenishing face mask. 

1.Avocados are full of healthy fats and phytonutrients that give your skin a healthy, even glow. 

2.Tomatoes fight the signs of aging, and hault free radicals in the body and skin! 

Simply squeeze the juice out of the tomato pulp, and mix it in with your avocado. Make a paste, and apply evenly on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes. It may tingle!

Any beauty tip I offer I have tried myself. This makes my skin super soft, glowy, and reduces redness from break outs. Pretty basic, right? 

Holding the mask in the avocado's skin/shell will slow down the oxidation process. I actually had a practical reason behind the photo of the avocado mask in the shell. So you did learn something not so obvious after all! 

Enjoy! 

Amber~

Orange Blossom Chili Glazed Tofu Hush Puppies with Cilantro Cashew Pesto

Hey Everyone! I have a really simple recipe to transform tofu. Hush puppies are a cornmeal fried sphere often accompanying cat fish. Though I am only using cornmeal or semolina for the exterior of this recipe, we're going to call it a hush puppy. Clearing the air for the politically correct bored guys out there.
Fishing as a kid, I was in charge of scaling, and gutting. I was never a huge seafood fan, I just wanted the hush puppies. The plain ones too! I have a fun vegetarian friendly recipe using tofu for "hush puppies". I glazed them with an orange blossom chili, and topped them onto a cilantro cashew pesto.  Very simple, and fun dish to serve as an appetizer, topped with stir fry veggies. Fun Asian vibe.

Ingredients:
14 oz firm tofu (not extra firm)
6 oz All Purpose flour
3 eggs
Semolina flour or Cornmeal
Orange blossom water (Asian market/Ethnic food section at grocer)
Sugar
Serrano chili
Kosher salt

In this recipe, it's all about the technique. I tried defrosting in different variations in order to get the right consistency, since defrosting plays a huge factor with tofu. Yes, freeze and defrost tofu. This way, it expands, and when you drain it, you'll have an easier time expelling that water, which will allow your tofu to absorb flavor more efficiently, and maintain a non rubbery texture

1. Defrost tofu overnight in fridge. Do not nuke it in microwave unless you want rubber balls for dinner.
2. Gently expel water from tofu. Press down and gently squeeze. When most water is expelled, place tofu on a lined plate with paper towels. Place a plate on top of tofu, with added weight, and let the rest of the water gently escape.
3. Take room temperature tofu, flour, salt to taste, and room temp eggs, combine.
4. Shape into golf ball sized bites.  Roll onto semonlina or cornmeal.
5. Set in freezer. YES! If you fry them now, they're going to fall apart. Chill for about 20 minutes to set up
6. In a large, always deep pot, oil should be around 350-375. If you do not have a thermometer, no problem, test out a tofu ball.
7. Deep fry for about 4-5 minutes. Tofu balls should be golden brown, and crisp.
8. Place on paper towel lined platter/plate.

Orange Blossom Chili Glaze

1.Take your orange blossom water, heat up in sauce pan.
2.Score serrano pepper (cut little marks into it) This will help infuse heat.
3.Heat and reduce
4. Add equal part sugar.
5.Cook until dissolved.
6. Kill heat.
7. Baste Fried Tofu "Hush Puppies"

Cilantro Cashew Pesto 

Cilantro
Roasted Cashews
Peanut Oil  (Be sure guests do not have a peanut allergy)
Minced shallots
Kosher salt
Kaffir lime

1. Blanch cilantro for 5 seconds in boiling water.
2. Transfer to iced water to stop cooking
3. In food processor, pulse cilantro, minced shallots, roasted cashews
4. Season with salt and kaffir lime (regular lime is fine to use if you cannot find kaffir)
5. Drizzle in peanut oil until all ingredients are combined into a nice pesto.

There you go! A few components to make a really memorable snack, or meal. Have fun with the flavor combinations, just remember that techniques are significant. Recipes, guidelines! If you don't like cilantro, use another herb, or a combination of some.

Enjoy!

Amber~











                                                                                 

Sugar Waffles with Mascarpone and Marsala

Do you guys ever make waffles and they look a little pale? Leave them in too long and they burn, or your waffle iron is a communist and doesn't let you control your timing or temp? (okay ignore that).

Instead of buying specialty sugar for sugar waffles, called pearl sugar, which is broken down from refined sugar blocks, and is the left over sediments when sugar has been granulated, I have a solution to get a candied, sweet waffle.

Why can't I just add extra sugar? Pearl sugar is able to sustain higher temperatures, without burning. granulated sugar caramelizes too quickly in waffle irons, which results in the obvious. Problem is, pearl sugar isn't a practical ingredient in most homes. Solution granted!

Instant waffle mixes won't work with this method. They're mostly flour,& baking powder, then just add water or milk. There isn't enough fat to keep the waffle tender in the middle when you caramelize it. Make your batter from scratch. Belgian or regular is fine.

What's the difference between a Belgian waffle and a regular waffle? Belgian waffles are made with a yeast dough, while regular waffles, with a quick dough by using baking powder as a leavening. Belgian waffles knead in softened butter, while melted butter is tempered into egg yolks in a regular waffle recipe. Some argue that the size plays a huge part in the distinction, but it's really the technique. For the record, Belgian waffles did not originate in Belgium. 


Waffle Recipe: 

1 1/4 C All Purpose or Pastry Flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp baking powder

3 egg yolks
1 1/8 C milk
1 stick of butter (melted)

3 egg whites
2 tbsp sugar

1. Sift dry ingredients together
2. In separate bowl, mix beaten egg yolks, milk, and butter
3. Combine liquid ingredients to dry ingredients
4. In separate bowl (do not use bowl where egg yolks were), whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add sugar until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold egg whites gently into the batter, a spatula full at a time. Do not stir, or egg whites will completely collapse!

Follow manufacture's instructions on your waffle iron. Once waffles are made, set aside to cool. We are going to sweeten them up!

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water.
3. Let reduce in half. Baste waffles with simple syrup, and dust with granulated sugar lightly.
4. Bake for 5 minutes each side. They should be slightly caramelized to a nice amber color.

Mascarpone Beurre Blanc & Marsala Syrup: This was my take on butter and syrup.

Ingredients:
4 oz softened mascarpone cheese (at room temp)
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 C half and half (or equal parts of milk and heavy whipping cream)
lemon zest
freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp kosher salt
2 oz butter & 1 oz flour kneaded together (French culinary technique and term called "Beurre manie`)
About 2 TBS lemon juice

1.In a saucepan, on medium heat, warm half & half
2.Gradually add confectioner's sugar.
3. Whisk until completely combined and dissolved
4. Add nutmeg, lemon zest, and salt
5. Have mascarpone in a bowl, and gradually pour in mixture, while gently stirring.
6. Place back into clean saucepan, on low heat, and gently whisk.
7. Add lemon juice (it wont curdle as people assume)
8. Kill heat, and add in beurre manie` and continue whisking.
9. Strain sauce for an extra velvety texture.

What is beurre manie`? Its a technique used to finish and thicken sauces. Flour is kneaded into softened butter, and when added to a sauce, will release and dissolve, resulting into a glossy, consistent sauce, without clumping.

Marsala Syrup:
2 oz Marsala wine
2 oz apple juice (the real stuff in the produce section)
2 tbps (1 oz)  sugar
Orange zest (optional)

1. In a saucepan, heat Marsala wine and cook out alcohol.
2. Add remaining ingredients, and reduce.
3. Strain & set aside

How I plated this, was by adding a bit of the Mascarpone beurre (bur) blanc sauce at the bottom of a pasta bowl, and using a chop stick, dotted in the syrup, then in a circular motion, made little waves. Marsala is pretty strong, so you don't need a lot in this recipe. When making what seems like a rich dish, everything in moderation, and everything balanced. This is why we add lemon juice to our sauce, to cut the richness out of it. Serve with fresh berries, stone fruits, green apples, or firm pears. Enjoy!

Amber~

Chilaquiles

I love Mexican food, and grew up eating it all of the time. Chilaquiles (chee la kee les) is a very simple, and popular dish. Great for not only lunch and dinner, but definitely breakfast too! It consists of cooking dried corn tortillas, salsa rojo, eggs, and anything else you'd like to add. It's sort of like a Mexican breakfast version of "Bubble and Squeek", or a kitchen sink dish. I wanted to clean it up a bit, adding the egg on top, and accompanying it with a Catalina bean puree, and homemade queso fresco rolled in cilantro. 

Add your own twist on it. At home, I add potatoes, beans, whatever it is I can find. sometimes cheese too! It doesn't have to be exactly like mine. I'm giving you my version of it, and my sauce recipe. Use what YOU like. Be creative. My recipes are guidelines for you to conduct your own creativity. Always remember that! 

I will have to save the queso fresco tutorial for another day, and will get around to it (very simple). For now, here is a recipe for chilaquiles: 

Ingredients: 

6 medium corn tortillas cut into strips (dried out over night)

salsa rojo (recipe below)

white onion

Kosher salt

Canola Oil

Fried egg (optional)

In a larger skillet, add a little oil, and cook diced onions until translucent, add tortilla strips, cook until slightly crispy (not like a chip) and finish with sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside and let set up. The tortillas will absorb some of that amazing sauce. I use canola oil because it is neutral in flavor. Some prefer corn oil. Personally, I suggest canola! Corn oil tends to make dishes, especially corn dishes, taste heavy. If that makes any sense! 

Salsa Rojo:

6 Roma tomatoes (fresh)

3 cloves garlic 

Mexican oregano (to taste)

2 ancho chilies (soaked overnight)

1 Guajillo chile dried (soaked over night)

Kosher Salt to taste

For the salsa rojo, stew tomatoes, garlic until fork tender. Traditionally, stems, seeds, and all (no garlic husks) Blend in with soaked chiles, oregano, and lightly season. 

Strain, and in a saucepan on low heat, reduce. Adjust seasoning. Set aside. 

Catalina Bean Puree:

I prefer dried beans, they'll taste much better than canned, but use what you have, or what you'd like. If dried, soak over night. Change water, simmer for 3-4 hours per pound. Cool down. In a blender, puree beans, charred garlic (optional for Spanish influence), gently drizzle in olive oil to emulsify. Strain, reduce, adjust seasoning. You will be left with a very lovely, velvety puree. 

How to Properly Fry an Egg:

In order to avoid toasty eggs (if you like them toasty, go for it) use clarified butter. This is easy and necessary! Take a stick of butter, in a heat safe glass bowl, over a double boiler. Skim off milk solids. Strain if needed. You're left with the fat, which will increase your smoke point dramatically, which will prevent burning! Gently in a low heat, small non stick pan, add your egg. 

Remember, the fresher your egg, the less likely it will break when transferring, and the less likely the egg yolk will break when cracking open! 

Add with queso fresco gently rolled in minced cilantro (no stems guys) and of course, gently season your egg with a little Kosher salt. 

Pop open your egg, and mix with chilaquiles to make a lovely sauce. Yes, it is cooked, and safe. If you're uncomfortable with over easy eggs, by all means, cook to your preference! 

Enjoy! 

You Create Your Own Destiny

Hey everyone!

I feel very inspired to post about my experiences with the Law of Attraction, and the realization that fate and luck have very little to do with pursuing your dreams. I've given myself the opportunity to make something out of myself. My dreams. Unfortunately I've had a lot of strained relationships with past friends because of this. I try to explain to these people, that this stuff can come easy if you believe it can, and live it.

I used to think, "Oh, it isn't meant to be. I wasn't born in a fabulous city, or from a rich family. I'll just rot here I guess unless a miracle happens." Well, that miracle didn't exactly happen as I had anticipated. I had to work at it, and came to the point where progression happens when you follow these key steps I'm about to share.

I don't have all of the answers, nor do I claim to.  I live each day and progress, and am a happy person. I wasn't always like that, but I'll tell you one thing is for sure, once you're happy, you grow tired of hearing the same story from your unhappy friends. I also grow tired of being accused of thinking I'm better than them because I don't have these big dramatic issues in my life anymore, or I'm apparently hiding them.

No, I'm actually content. I'm meeting my health, family, relationship, and financial goals. Here is how I do it:

1. I get inspired, and I jot it down.  I'm launching two different lines at the moment, both related to food, and have another huge project that is being conceptualized and drafted with my dear brother (we aren't related biologically, long story). Anytime I become inspired, I jot it in my phone, my note pad, my iPad, whatever I have near me, and later transfer it to the motherboard.

2. Visualize the final product and or goal. Can't do it yet? Okay, visualize what you have so far. Visualize yourself creating that masterpiece, or going to school for it. Whatever it is you want, create it in your mind.

3. Be Grateful. Change your Thinking. This doesn't mean be oblivious and pretend to be happy. This means, quit being stubborn. Who cares about who is right in an argument between your spouse. Is that going to give you a super reward? What about that jerk that cut you off on the expressway this morning? If you are that jerk, what long term gratification does it give you to be mean spirited to someone else? When my hubby and I start to get heated now, we both take a break and think about the things that make us happy about each other. TOUGH right? At first, yes it is. It will become second nature.

4. Live in the moment, not tunnel vision. We think about how we want to look, and how we want to live, and that's fine, but you have to love, and appreciate that which you have NOW. Your current situation is a result of your past. That's it. Quit complaining about how bad you have it. Trust me, people have it far worse than you. You are only stuck in your situation if you keep saying your stuck. Law of attraction. Keep saying your life sucks, that's what you're attracting.

5. Get your way like a princess, rule it like a queen. My brother gave me this advice. It's true. Handle your business gracefully. You don't need to waste energy in order to be appreciated. The universe will take you out of that situation. Like me. I gave the last restaurant 500% of my heart, time and work ethic. Nobody cared. Nobody appreciated how observant I was, or how I noticed that another cook's equipment wasn't regulating temperature properly. Guess what? I'm out of that place now. I left. Then I had an injury, and it took that injury for me to realize how good I have it, and channel my frustration into something great. I did. I'm doing it now.

6. Reflect. Every night, I think about, or text out on my notes 100 things I'm grateful for. I have heard so many people tell me "I can't find 100 things." Bullshit! You just take it for granted. Like your tv remote. If it goes missing, you realize how little you appreciated it. Iced water, creativity, your kids macaroni drawings, how funny slipping on a banana peel looks, or the smell of fresh peonies. SO much around us we take for granted. Enjoy doing this though. This is just my little thing. I do not have to struggle either to find stuff. My day influences my gratitude. Going out to dinner, you realize how freakin awesome tortillas are (they are pretty awesome).

7. Own it. I watched this documentary about a month ago, called The Secret. My hubby's boss/good friend recommended it to him. I can't believe how life changing it has been for us. Sincerely, it has. We've applied the principals to our lives though. Changing our ways of thinking. It's crazy. I am not blowing smoke up your asses. This isn't a quick fix, but it happens quickly. If you don't believe, hey, fine with me! It won't change my life! The way I see it is, what harm can it do if you could be happier, healthier, wealthier, and actually appreciate life, other than living in it mindlessly day in and day out?

Every day should be cherished like an adventure. Even if you are in routine at the moment. That doesn't mean you have to think as if you are in routine. Wear a different pair of pumps to the office, or buy your coffee from another place. Enjoy that new feeling. You will attract more of it. I swear it is true.

If you think "I want to have my own coffee house. I don't know how to start, or what to do."

No... just imagine having that coffee house. You'll come across the books, the info, the people, everything in order to make it happen. Things like that always happen and we hardly recognize it.

As logical of a person I am, I can't deny how there are some things, that just seem more than what we know. Just go for the ride. Let it work in your favor.

Acne Scars - Eliminate Acne Scars By Following These Easy Steps

Eliminate Acne Scars By Following These Easy Steps

As if it isn’t bad sufficient to gain a problem with acne, every so often even its fading can gain bad feature possessions on your skin. If bad skin scars gain eternally troubled you, anxiety veto longer. Though in attendance is veto instant cure, in attendance are things you can prepare to reduce the look and staying power of acne scarring.

1. Prevent Future Outbreaks

The unsurpassed way to ensure with the purpose of you reduce bad skin scars, whether you’re a young person who’s truthful recovered from the most horrible of your teenager bad skin or an adult who recently veteran a breakout, is to prevent the formation of coming pimples. It seems obvious, but lacking bad skin in attendance can be no acne scars, so wash often, exfoliate, and custom a gentle moisturizer. If you need to, be concerned with troublesome areas with pimple remedy gel. A extreme hose down intake, regular implementation, and a diet with the purpose of emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables will too prepare much to get well both outbreaks and acne scars.

2. Don’t Pick Pimples

Sure, it is satisfying to stay in front of the mirror and watch a spot run from gigantic to much less important with truthful the concentration of a little force stuck between your fingertips. But popping a spot, alternative next to the pimple a long time ago you gain popped it, or alternative next to ones with the purpose of are remedial on their own are all excellent ways to create bad skin scars, not prevent them. Unless you’re washing, keep your hands away from your appearance – with the purpose of way you’ll get around totaling grease from your hands as well as the temptation to pick.

3. Try Home Remedies

Over-the-counter medications aren’t your barely resort instead of preventing acne scars – you can too custom homeland remedies. Try, instead of occurrence, resistance cucumber slices greater than the affected areas, or deceitful down and insertion them in attendance instead of a interval of 10-15 minutes. A dab of lime juice, vinegar, tea tree oil, aloe vera, or vitamin E on the affected area can too really get well it. These remedies can not all design instead of you, but try them solitary next to a schedule and establish if several gain the effect you are looking instead of. If you prepare recover something with the purpose of factory instead of your acne scars, you’ll be glad you took the schedule to recover not in.

4. Stay Out of the Sun or Wear Sunscreen

Of way, staying not in of the sun is advisable anyway as one and all knows the dangers posed by the sun and skin cancer. But could you repeat that? You can not know is with the purpose of sun exposure can too dim or inflame the look of acne scars, rotating them from lighter to darker shades of red and purple and significantly lengthening their remedial schedule. To reduce these possessions, either wear a hat with the purpose of shades your full face, or custom a sunscreen or day after day moisturizer with the purpose of has next to slightest SPF 25 in it. SPF 50 is even better.

5. Head to the Drugstore

Once you’ve attempted remedial your acne scars the natural way, through civilizing your lifestyle and using homeland remedies, it’s schedule to reassess. If nothing is episode, or the results aren’t as excellent as you’d hoped they would be, at that moment check not in what’s on offer next to the adjacent drugstore. Acne scar subtraction cream can help, while hydroquinone and other bleaching medications will reduce the darker color of scars. And don’t put out of your mind to check not in pimple treatment gels and cleansers with the purpose of can prevent pimples in the foremost place.

6. Seek Professional Help

If you’re fresh not in of ideas, it’s schedule to enroll your doctor or dermatologist. The after that steps concern mild element peels – though this can require several sessions – as well as laser treatments. There are even sitting room with the purpose of focus in acne scar removal, so if your scarring proves to be a tough customer, you can each time ask your doctor to refer you to someone who specializes in with the purpose of. But before you prepare with the purpose of, knock together certain to ask a propos several natural or drugstore remedies you can gain missed: It might save you schedule, money, and heartache.



Before you’ve tried all of these steps, there’s no reason to grasp too bent not in of appearance a propos acne scarring. Sure, it can be tough to face the mirror what time you don’t like could you repeat that? You establish, but as an alternative of feeling moving a propos it, take charge. Examine your lifestyle, design on willpower, try out with home remedies and over-the-counter solutions, and discourse to your doctor if you need to. Just don’t devote up.

Tzatziki is easy! Don't miss this step!

Hey everyone! I love tzatziki. It's really simple, refreshing, and DUH, healthy. I have a quick recipe for you guys, and you can finish with any fresh, bright herb as you choose, to personalize it. I cut my cucumber into a small dice. This is personal preference. It makes for an easier to handle dip or spread in my opinion. Do what YOU like!

I was inspired to share this recipe do to seeing how many people forget this important step when sharing their recipe for tzatziki...

They forget to draw out moisture from the cucumber!

If you let your yummy tzatziki relax in the fridge, it will water down. Plus, the light amount of salt will season the cucumbers themselves. Remember, season lightly in layers. It takes about half an hour.

That extra moisture will cause separation, and dilute flavor! Here is a super simple recipe!
1 English Cucumber
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
Lemon Juice
Koesher or sea salt
White (or black) pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (just a drizzle)
Fresh, bright, minced herbs mint, cilantro, or parsley... etc etc etc

Green Tea Bag Skin Benefits

I've previously blogged about the scientifically defended benefits of green tea here, on how they can reduce dark circles, and aid in congestion. I had to make another post as to how and why green tea is so amazing for your skin. 

 Green tea happens to be something I'm really passionate about. I learned early on that they soggy little tea bag in my cup, or tossed to the side was natures remedy to healthy skin. A natural and convenient exfoliant that costs a fraction of any scrub in a tube. (Nothing wrong with scrubs in a tube). I use this routinely for my face, and have been for the past 10 years. 

After you drink your green tea, remember that precious tea bag of yours does the following when used to exfoliate and sooth your skin:

1.Neutralizes UV ray damage and protects from sun damage

2.Works as an antibacterial agent keeping pores clean and protected from acne 

3.Halts free radicals and protects from certain skin cancers and aging 

4.Rejuvenate skin cells at the end of their life cycle

5.Soothes acne and sun burns, reduces redness and inflammation. (congestion, dark circles often caused by inflamed blood vessels.)

6.Some studies suggest it to stimulate collagen production. 

I have also used it for cracked lips in the winter time, kind of as a primer, for lack of a better term. Why not use it? If you drink green tea, and don't have any make up on, what would it hurt to quickly exfoliate your skin with a tea bag you're going to throw away? 

Another trick for sunburned or irritated skin:

Have you ever tried a beauty product that didn't react to your skin gracefully? I've totally had my fair share of harsh reactions. Take a few green tea bags, and place them in a zippy bag, and pop them into your freezer. If your skin is sun burnt, or irritated, take a tea bag out, quickly dampen with cold water, and gently pat on your face. Avoid circular motion now, since your skin needs a little break from anything even slightly abrasive! 

I hope these tips work for you like they have for me! 

Amber~