Wen Re-moist Intensive Hair Treatment

I just recently bleached my whole head, and I'm going for WHITE! :) And needless to say, I fried my hair. So I just wanted to do a quick thumbs up for Wen Re-Moist Intensive Hair Treatment. My mom uses the shampoo and she get this in the mail as well... So I figured I would give it a try since I had nothing to lose and I didn't pay for it. ;) Anyway, you're suppose to leave it on for 35-45 minutes, and I didn't even do that! I didn't wait that long because I didn't feel like standing in the shower doing nothing.. it's not my thing. I have shit to do! I did leave it on for a good 15-20 minutes and I can't rave about it enough! It made me hair feel so soft and look so much better. I would definitely purchase this if, for some reason, I could no longer mooch off my mom. ;)

OCM Update: Fail !!

So I haven't Updated in awhile and that's because my skin was slowly getting more and more blemishes! I got too scared to continue the OCM. I gave it up! I went back to my Proactiv and my skin cleared instantly. However; I do still plan on using the OCM for mini facials every once in a while. I just think my acne prone skin needed more help especially in the summer. 
Whenever I run out of Proactiv, I'm going to try the Acne.org formula. I hear its pretty amazing!

HOWEVER; I would not call the OCM a  fail... I failed! I just think I didn't have the balls to stick with it long enough. I folded.

Magazine Nails!

I'm pretty obsessed with nail art lately (even though I have really short nails.) I came across some videos on YouTube showing how to do newspaper nails, which is really cool as well. I then, stumbled upon Magazine nails! Coolest DIY nail art, and so easy!!

Magazine Nails

You'll need:

• White Nail Polish
• Tweezers
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Magazine Clippings
• Clear Top Coat

First you wanna paint your nails white. I use OPI and it's really opaque. Next you want to skim through a magazine and find some clippings you like.. Anything at all; Fonts, little pictures, etc.

Next you wanna take a bowl of rubbing alcohol and dip your magazine clippings into it using the tweezers. I use my hand to place it on the nail only because I feel i have more control rather than using the tweezers. Hold it FIRMLY on your nail. I try to rub as little as possible because I find this sometimes smears the image. Hold there for about 10 seconds and remove. I think that ripping it off quickly like a band-aid gave much better results. I think it helps the ink stay on the nail better. If the ink doesn't transfer as well as you'd like, you can rub it off with some alcohol and it won't remove the white polish! Then you want to apply a top coat. Easy-peasy!

Magazine Nails

It's so neat; I had to share! And the possibilities are endless!!

I don't get magazines anymore, and all I had was some boring one, but I made do! I can't wait to try this with  other magazines!

I was feeling lazy so I didn't do any type of work on my nails prior to this as in removing my ridiculous cuticles (as you can see.) They look kinda crappy but you get the idea... :)

OCM: Update 5 & Peter Thomas Roth VIZ-1000; 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex

So it's been about week using the Oil Cleansing Method...

Not only did I remain my clear complexion with switching from Proactiv, but my skin just looks so much healthier. It's more supple and my skin tone has evened out quite a bit. My blackheads are slowly vanishing.


Peter Thomas Roth
VIZ-1000 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex



 I also wanted to mention that I have been using Peter Thomas Roth's VIZ-1000; 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex around my eyes for some time. The last few days, I have been applying all over my face. Hyaluronic Acid has the capability to suck in moisture from the air and hold up to 1000x its weight. It's really great alternative to ordinary moisturizers. It absorbs instantly, and leaves absolutely no oily/greasy residue. I'm really in love with it. All the added moisture is excellent at keeping skin youthful and preventing premature aging as well!





I still haven't made it to buy my lavender oil; but I still plan on getting that to add to my oil blend.

There's definitely still time for a sudden breakout to occur before I can say the OCM is a keeper...

OCM: Update 4

HMM...
I continue to research the Oil Cleansing Method: Read articles, Watch Vlogs. etc.
I'm realizing that most suggest using 30% Castor Oil at  most. If more is used, you can dry out your skin, which is obviously going to make your skin want to produce more oil and cause acne. I think, though, that my skin is used to being dried out from the Proactiv. I am hoping that with the right amount of moisturizer, I won't have to worry about my skin over producing oil. BUT, maybe that's why my face felt so oily this morning and it wasn't the fact of the weather. 
I've completely stopped using the EVOO: Only because the Jojoba Oil is known to be most like our own oils. The idea is for your skin to realize it's got enough oils and does not need to produce so much. Therefore, less acne. 

Today.. The regimen is obviously helping blackheads to loosen. I can tell because I have a horrible habit of picking at them. And they're not even that bad! I just like to pick.. so bad. Anyway, I can see a few clogged pores, but not anything inflammatory or even considered a blemish.. can't even be seen if it wasn't for my 8x magnifying mirror. I was extremely tempted to just start back the Proactiv tonight. BUT i didn't.

Quick Reminder: The cleansing takes time! You cannot rush through it. You really need to let the cloth sit and open your pores in order for it pull the impurities. The rinsing is also time consuming... wipe face, rinse cloth; Wipe face, rinse cloth; wipe face, rinse cloth.

Another GREAT tip:
Just watched a YouTube video (by vivacious1083) and the girl says she made a toner consisting of 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar : 2-3 parts water.
She says that even witch hazel made her skin too dry. So if you're having that issue, keep this in mind!
You can watch the video>> here <<.


PS I will be posting my other things soon.. I'm just slightly obsessed with my face right now out of sheer terror of this change.

OCM: Update 3

(I've been posting a day behind so this post and the prior post are posted together so I can back on track!)
So, Short & Sweet...

My blemish didn't get any worse and I actually think the Tea Tree Oil is diminishing it already.
I did end up using the OCM this morning because my face felt oily when I woke up. I'm pretty sure it's because the weather is getting warmer and yesterday and today were the first nice days this year.

Still using the same Ratios. I hope it remains the same so I can mix together a pre-blended bottle. I'm just afraid of mixing up a concoction and having to change it. But what I could do is just make it and add a few drops of something extra if needed.

Tonight I applied a teeny weeny drop of Jojoba Oil after the Witch Hazel rather than my actual moisturizer.. Hoping for a clear morning!

:)

OCM: Update 2

I said that I wouldn't post for a few days..  unless I felt a blemish coming on.
: /


Night 2 of OCM:
I noticed a pimple coming... Keep in mind that I have very rarely gotten any pimples when using my Proactiv. This is a bummer, but I'm definitely not throwing in the towel. I'm sure my skin is going to have to adapt to this regimen. And like I said. Others' post have said that the method can take a lot of trial & error to find what makes your skin happy.


Because I felt the pimple coming, I also adjusted my ratios:

• 75% Castor
• 25% Jojoba
• +  drop of Tea Tree

I also used the Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment on the little bugger after the Witch Hazel Toner. My face is feeling slightly dry probably from the increased amount of Castor Oil. (Castor is what really pulls out the dirt & impurities.) So, I went ahead and applied a small amount of my Korres moisturizer. In the future, I think I will try taking an extremely small amount of the oil and patting it on the dry areas until absorbed. I do love my moisturizer, but how wonderful will it be to be free of buying high-end pricey skin care products all together!? Plus, the natural oils are so much healthier than any moisturizer.

Here's a site that's useful in choosing Essential Oils to add to your oil blend. All the oils on this page are great for acne. >> Essential Oils <<
For example, Lavender oil is good for preventing future breakouts! Once I get to my local Vitamin Shoppe, I'll definitely be adding this into my blend! :)