DIY Grapefruit Mask for Acne & Skin Damage!

Perfect timing for summer with this grapefruit and yogurt mask! It's so easy using only 2 ingredients that will leave your skin with a fresh & youthful glow! Be sure to check out my video tutorial on youtube if you haven't already!

Let's get into why these ingredients rock for your skin!

Grapefruit:

Firstly make sure you are using a red or pink grapefruit (not white or yellow) because red and pink grapefruits contain a higher amount of antioxidants as well as lycopene. The antioxidants fight free radical damage that can cause wrinkles, discoloration of the skin and overall dullness. Lycopene (found in red & pink grapefruits) can improve the texture of your skin by aiding cellular functions that are essential to keeping your skin looking young. Lycopene also can strengthen your skin by inhibiting the activity of enzymes involved in the destruction and breakdown of collagen. The juice contains retinol (which is known to be awesome for acne) which repairs skin damage, fights fine lines & tones the skin. Grapefruits also contain acids that exfoliates the skin, keeping your pores clean and complexion bright. Not only are grapefruits delicious and smell amazing they have AMAZING skin benefits!!

Yogurt: 

Firstly make sure you have PLAIN yogurt with no additives. The probiotics in yogurt help to fight acne and discoloration. Yogurt also contains lactic acid that dissolves dead skin cells leaving your skin exfoliated and smooth. Since it exfoliates your skin with no physical abrasive exfoliants it's ideal for skin with acne so it can properly exfoliate your skin without aggravating your acne! It also will dilute the grapefruit juice and balance it with a moisturizing effect so it won't dry out your skin. Plain yogurt is a great additive to any face mask with anti-aging and acne fighting properties!


DIY Grapefruit & Yogurt Mask:

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt (organic is ideal)
• the juice of 1/2 of a grapefruit (pink or red)

Be sure to go and check out my video tutorial on how to make this mask on youtube!! Hope you like it as much as I do!

XOXO,

Linds

DIY T-shirt Ideas for Summer!

4 DIY T-Shirt Ideas for Summer!

Things you need:

1. T-shirts (I got mine from forever 21)

2. Iron transfer paper: https://amzn.to/2SABZ51 3. Scissors: https://amzn.to/2UVSWZv 4. Iron: https://amzn.to/323uAhO

Neon Pink "No Sides" Elephant Tee

Here's the picture of the elephant I used:

All you have to do is iron on the picture, cut off the sleeves & entirely down the sides and tie the bottoms together! Watch the video tutorial I have on youtube!

Blue "Mermaid" Seashell Tee

Here's the picture of the seashells I used:

All you have to do is iron on the pictures, cut off the sleeves, cut of the bottom to crop it leaving a slit in the center front with two triangles for tying only in the front. Much easier to follow in the video tutorial I have on youtube!

White Dolphin "Crochet" Tee

Here's a picture of the dolphins I used:

I chose to leave out the text (even though it's super cute) because you could see the outline of the iron-on sheet and I didn't like it, so I only used the dolphins but feel free to do whatever of course! All you have to do is iron on the picture, cut 1 inch slits about 1/4 of the way from the bottom up all the way around and start "crocheting" them together! Again much easier to follow in the video tutorial I have on youtube!

Lavender Pineapple Crop Top

Here's a picture of the pineapple I used:

This is the easiest! All you have to do is iron on the picture & cut off the bottom to crop it! Watch the video tutorial I have on youtube!

I absolutely LOVE how these turned out and I will definitely be rocking these at the beach, the gym, and walking around enjoying life this summer! Be sure to check out my video to see more details on how these are made!

XOXO,

Linds

Firmoo Giveaway Rules!

Hi loves!

If you're here you most likely watched my FirmWoo Review & Giveaway video and if you haven't seen it yet be sure to check that out first!

Now on to the fun part :) 

There will be 5 GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!! (3 from Youtube and 2 from Instagram)

The giveaway will run for 3 weeks, from Monday May 16th - Monday June 6th!

The rules (3 Youtube winners):
1. Be subscribed to my youtube channel lindsbeauty5 (I obviously want the winners to be loyal subscribers so I can give back <3)
2. To enter simply comment on my youtube video telling me what you're most excited for this summer & post the link to the frames you like from here http://www.firmoo.com/promo-free-glasses-samples.html

The rules (2 Instagram winners):
1. Be subscribed to my youtube channel lindsbeauty5
2. Follow my Instagram account @lindsmelvillee
3. To enter simply comment on my youtube video what your Instagram handle is & post the link to the frames you like from here http://www.firmoo.com/promo-free-glasses-samples.html

You can enter as many times as you want & you can enter the Youtube and Instagram giveaways for a better chance of winning!

NOTE: Free shipping to anywhere in the USA! If you are an international subscriber you will unfortunately have to pay a shipping fee.

XOXO,

Linds

Cocoa Face Mask for Acne, Hydration & Anti-aging!

Do you want a mask that does it all? If the answer is yes, then this mask is for you! Check out my youtube video of me making it and using the mask if you haven't already!

This mask is perfect for my skin type which is dry-combination sensitive skin that is acne prone (could it be worse? I know). SO this mask helps to prevent breakouts, while adding moisture and helps against free radical damaging (aging). 

This is also perfect with Valentine's Day just around the corner. If you don't have a date pamper yourself with this mask, or if you do use it the night before to have your date blinded by your perfect skin!

Ok let's get down to the science...

Cocoa Powder:

First of all the higher the percent of pure cocoa the better obviously. I got mine at Trader Joe's and it's 100% pure cocoa and unsweetened of course. Now let's talk about why you want to put this on your face. Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants that help to repair your skin and prevent further damage from free radicals (which helps to prevent premature aging). It also promotes collagen production for tighter, more youthful looking skin. It helps to prevent future blemishes while moisturizing your skin. After this mask your skin will be glowing!

Olive Oil:

Olive oil contains antioxidants such as vitamin E, polyphenols and phytosterols which help to protect the skin from premature aging. It helps to restore skin smoothness and protects against UV light. It also helps to prevent free radical damage to the skin. Olive oil (against what you might think) actually doesn't clog your pores. It penetrates deep into the skin providing moisture and cleansing the skin. Basically it's a SUPER moisturizer that will plump the skin for a youthful glow!

Sea Salt:

Firstly, make sure it's sea salt, not regular table salt, got it? Great, now let's get into it... I'm sure you may have noticed that after you go to the ocean beach your skin may look a little better right? That's not just from all the vitamin D your getting it's the sea salt! When used VERY gently sea salt is a great exfoliator and can help to get rid of dead skin cells built up on the skin. Sea salt is natural stress reducer, and as we all know stress is one of the main causes for acne. Sea salt is also a natural detoxifier - it absorbs toxins from the skin. Sea salt can also increase circulation and also has antiseptic effects which helps to kill bacteria that cause acne. Sea salt is also full of vitamins and minerals that helps to nourish the skin. Combined with the cocoa powder preventing future breakouts, sea salt will help to combat existing spots! Basically sea salt is the bees knees.

Face Mask Recipe:

• 2 TSP of pure cocoa powder
• 1 TSP of olive oil
• a pinch of sea salt

If you haven't checked out my video tutorial on how to make this face mask & directions on how long to apply it be sure to watch the video!!! Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day this year or just a lovely day or week in general :)

XOXO,

Linds