Oil For Your Face (instead of Honey)

A friend recently introduced me to this concoction of oil, almond and castor oil that’s only $1.99 for a 4 oz. bottle (you can find it at CVS) called Aceite 3. She told me she used it to give her hair that extra bit of shine, so when I tried it on my limp hair, it made it too greasy (I found that putting it only on the ends is much better).

However, you can also use this for your face since it’s an all-natural product. Since I ran out of honey in the shower (my man got hungry J) I decided to try this instead. Now, it doesn’t come off as easily as honey does, but it does leave your skin super soft and smooth. It’s a wonderful alternative for honey. Just a thought, but maybe try alternating both just to keep your skin supple. 

Homemade Recipe/Ingredient of the Week: Honey!

     Moisturizing Face Masks:

      1. Honey + Avocado: Put one large, pitted and peeled avocado in a blender with a tablespoon of honey; Pat onto face and keep on for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

      2. Honey + Greek Yogurt + Olive Oil: Mix the Honey, Yogurt and Olive oil together, place in fridge for an hour then apply on your face for half an hour, then wash.

      3. Honey + Egg Whites: Beat an egg white until stiff. Add one teaspoon of honey. Stir together and fluff onto your face; After 30 minutes, splash off with cold water

      Moisturizing Hair Mask: 

      Honey + Olive Oil: Mix honey and olive oil and place in hair for 30 minutes for a natural moisture-packed hair mask.

      Body Scrub:  

      Honey + Olive Oil + Brown Sugar: Mix all together and lather it in the shower so you don’t make a mess!

      Lip Scrub:  

      Honey + Olive Oil + Sugar + Lemon: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, then massage it into your lips. The sugar/rub part is what you should be using to scrub, while you can apply the juice of the scrub to let it sit on your lips for a bit. The lemon juice has properties to help lighten the skin (but it's not immediate and you can skip this step if you want either way). I've used this recipe without the lemon and it still gives excellent results. 

 Don’t sleep on homemade recipes – the Egyptians and Romans all had gorgeous skin for a reason – they used the natural ingredients that they had available and used them for all of their healing properties. I LOVE these masks - they are all sooo silky and leave your face smoother than a baby’s bottom.  Not to mention, it gives your face tons of good oils that is necessary to keep the moisture in your face balanced, therefore giving you that natural ‘glow’ we all crave. 

Vaseline? For What? (Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter!)

So I’ve gotten a request to talk about how Vaseline is supposedly wonderful for your face (and all your other ‘bits’, as my man likes to call them), and how it seriously keeps you looking young way into your old lady days. I’ve used it for years on my lips (don’t make that dirty) before I go to bed and I wake up with soft, supple lips (just don’t do any kissing afterward).

I keep reading that women think that using Vaseline on your face is an old wives tale, and even though my grandma was the one who told me to start using it, I’m here to tell you it works. One woman’s review said, and I quote “JESUS IN A BOTTLE”. LOL. Well, I guess that means it works.

I did a little research and here’s what I’ve found as other uses of Vaseline that we may not know about:

1.  Use it to Seal in Your Moisturizer – at night, do your regular face care routine – face wash, (toner if you use it), serum (if and when you use it – you should), moisturizer, then use a thin layer of Vaseline (please don’t glob it on) to lock everything in. You really can just use it as it’s own moisturizer because it acts as a natural barrier for your skin, therefore letting your skin do it’s thing at night. Either way, use it for a week and see how you like it.

2.  Use it on Your ‘Bits’

- Rub it all over your feet and put socks on – sleep with them on overnight and in the am, your feet will be super soft!

- Rub it on your knuckles, knees, elbows and lips (all of your crackly bits will thank you).

3.  Use it as an Undereye Cream – many women have claimed that using Vaseline under the eyes will keep them moisturized and therefore supple much longer than any other fancy cream. I’m trying this trick tonight.

4.  Mix it with Natural Oils for a Moisturizing Mask – mix Vaseline with coconut oil or olive oil and leave it on the skin before bed. Get a washcloth dipped in warm water (not hot! I don’t care how good it feels!) and wipe off any excess that hasn’t seeped into your face. Guaranteed, your face will feel like a baby’s bum (I used to do this as a teenager with a friend who had awesome skin – I don’t know why I haven’t been doing this religiously!)

5. Use it Anywhere! – all the reviews I’ve read have been women using it for a multitude of purposes, including a thicker all-over moisturizer for the winter to put on their arms, legs, neck and chest (one woman said it helped take away the ‘crepiness’ of wrinkles that was her neck area).

I say let’s let go of our preconceived notions of this product and give it a go. It’s cheap ($4 for a huge tub at Target) and it lasts forever. Use it tonight and leave your reviews here – I want to know what you all think!