Small Tip #5: Lemon

Have you tried many different products in the fight against your skin’s breakouts? And with none of them really making a difference compared to the money you spent on the actual product? My skin has had a tendency to flip out around my period, which I was tired off dealing with. Thus, I went back to the good old trick of water and lemon.

There are so many health benefits to drinking lemon and water – I won’t list them all because they are a simply google search away. But water is always good because you should hydrate your body, and the water in combination with lemon can give your health and skin a great boost. It is such a simple and cheap addition to your water.

You simply cut the lemon in half and then squeeze the lemon for its juices. Add the juice into your water and then… bottoms up! The taste is something to get used to, admittedly. After having done with for a week, I saw big improvements in my skin – the breakout wasn’t as bad and it took a shorter time for it to ‘bounce’ back.

Do you drink lemon and water?  

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

                      

Small Tip #4: Use It Up

Are you one of those that can’t be bothered to cut open a tube or any other material that a scissor can get through and scoop out the last bit of product? Or maybe, there is another replacement product standing ready that is simply more exciting? I easily recognize both feelings, especially the latter reason. I have an almost child-like excitement about new products I have never tried out before. It just feels like Christmas to me.

However, whether you realize it or not that ends up costing you money. If you just almost use up your products then you end up throwing a lot out in the long run, which only benefits companies and not you. You throw money in the trash, basically.

You probably earned your money the hard way, so you should definitely get every bit you paid for. It is only right. Furthermore, you can actually get quite an amount out of cutting a tube as my picture illustrate. The product I got out of the cutting the tube is enough for moisturize both of my legs twice. That is a lot in my opinion and especially when considering that tube isn’t cheap for a student like me. Whatever product that is waiting in line can wait a little time longer without a problem.

So, take a pair of scissors and cut the tube open, disassemble the bottle, etc., just do something to get out the product you paid for. Use it up!

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

Small Tip #3: Sunscreen

I can't possibly claim this is a small tip or even a tip at all, but rather an important reminder. With the heat from Sahara and Spain, the summer has finally come to Denmark after a cold June, where the temperatures weren't anything to brag about. Now, however, the sun is coming down like whoa and WHOA! Personally, I don't like to stay out in the sun for too long and that is mainly due to my disease, though I also have the pale Scandinavian complexion. With my disease I can't handle the heat at all despite not actually 'becoming' warm. If you feel my skin even after I have been in the warm sun for 30 minutes, it is still cold. It is a bit strange, I suppose.

Today, my upperbody and face were in the direct sun for under 30 minutes. Probably around 15 minutes in total. After 4 PM, where the sun shouldn't be as strong. I hadn't put sunscreen on my chest and arms, but only my face, as I knew I wouldn't be spending time there. Oh, boy... I was surprised. My arms have gotten a lovely tan, but they are also red... I even have gotten some sun eczema. I never have had this before, but.... surprise, surprise. My chest is alright, along with my face. I have to discount my lips though as they are swollen from the sun. I have never really had a problem with the sun beyond the whole Scandinavian skin and tanning easily, but it seems things have changed. 

I will definitely be applying more sunscreen on my arms tomorrow before heading out as the temperature will keep rising. To rescue my lips I have found my trustworthy Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Intensive Lip Repair Balm, which hopefully will take the worst. 

So please, remember your sunscreen for body and lips!

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

p.s. my blog might get a little quiet over the next couple of weeks. I will be attending the International Summer School at Cambridge, which means I am not to certain about the amount of time I will have to blogging. But I shall return!

Small Tip #2: Bra Wash Bag

Have you ever tried doing the laundry and end up missing one (or more, occasionally) sock? I honestly can't count the number of times I have lost a sock and ended up with an incomplete pair, thus after repeating this for some times having had to go out and buy new socks. New socks are lovely, they are; however, I find there are nicer things to spend money on than socks that aren't even worn out but simply missing. Socks aren't fun purchases. 

Small Tip #1 - Vaseline

The pollen season… and admittedly also, the summer flu season is upon us, leaving many (me included) with a really sore nose after blowing it far too many times for it to be good for the skin around the nose, but sadly necessary due to the want of breathing through one’s nose. After blowing your nose many times, you will notice the skin around your nose will start to crack. The cracking, in my experience, is typically very painful.

To avoid this pain – who doesn’t want to avoid pain? – I put Vaseline on the skin around my nose. I know, Vaseline. I promise, it does really work despite the weird feel of it. It does feel weird, but it makes the skin stick and thus not cracking and causing any pain. But remember - put it on the skin before it cracks! If you typically wear foundation or bb cream during the day while having a leaky nose (I don’t really wear any on the skin during the summer time), you can put the Vaseline on after you have removed your make-up or when you are going to bed. That way it won’t interfere… and it really does help.

Vaseline doesn’t cost much and lasts a hell of a long time, so it is in my opinion worth of a try if you a tired of that cracking and painful skin around your sore nose.

Until next time,

Mia ♥