DIY Acne Mask

(Photo Courtesy Of: *Acne Remedies)

Almost everyone I know that’s my age, including myself is fighting acne. We all hate it, and we all want it gone. Have you been breaking out due to stress, or maybe hormones? I've found the perfect mask for you! 

What you will need:

• One Apple (I used red, not that it matters)
• About three tablespoons of honey
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Blender
• Small container (to put the product in)

*Quick Tip: This apple honey mask works best when it’s fresh. In other words, do not keep in refrigerator to apply later.

Start off with cutting up your apple into about one inch chunks, then add to blender.  Next, add your honey and blend!

This was where I made a mistake. As you can see below, I blended far to long, making my mask at thin as water. Speaking of water, I also added half a cup to my mixture! 

*Quick Tip: I highly recommend to just use the ingredients above for an easier application. In other words, don’t use water!

My Mixture:

My consistency was way too thin and I had a terrible time trying to put it on. :/

Anyway blend for a short period of time until the mixture has combined, but is still chunky. Then pour into your container and it is ready to use! Apply with either clean hands, like I did, or a clean paint brush.

*Quick Tip: Wash your face before applying mask for better results.

Let the mask sit on your face for about ten minutes. It feels very soothing and your skin will feel squeaky clean when you wash it off!

Now you're probably wondering, how does this mask work? Well, honey has anti-biotic properties, which stops bacteria growth and the apple's grains have glycolic acid which works as an exfoliation, cleaning your face and clearing up the skin's pores. Together, they fight to minimize acne!

*Quick Tip: Still want to know more about how apples and honey are good for your skin? Click Below:

Apple Health Benefits for Skin 

Honey Health Benefits for Skin

Use this mask about once or twice a week to keep acne from appearing, or just use whenever you're breaking out. This mask is amazing for the skin and I love what it does for me! I hoped you enjoyed my mask and please comment below telling me how it worked for you. Also, please vote on my poll so I know what you guys would like to see! Thanks! :)

DIY Hair Growth Treatment

(Photo Courtesy Of: ALEXANDRA DALUISIO)

Last summer, I dyed my hair ombre. As I was getting this done I also had my damaged ends cut. Turns out I had 6 inches of damaged hair from heat styling with no heat protecting. I hated how short it was.

My hair literally right when I got into the car from the salon:

Anyway, I wanted my hair to grow back, and I wanted it back fast. So I started searching hair growth treatments. Most things I found were up to fifty dollars, which I knew I wouldn't have after paying for the salon and heat products. I decided to research certain ingredients that are really good for hair growth, like maybe foods I could start eating.

I learned that to get longer hair you have to start at the "root" of the problem, aka, your scalp. You start with your scalp because most people have scalp inflammation without even knowing it! That is leading to slow hair growth.

So now you're wondering, what does my scalp need? The answer, sulfur. The juice in an onion has tons of sulfur which your scalp needs to create blood flow and to open your blocked pores, making your hair grow faster! 

I know what you're thinking, eat an onion?! Don't worry, I have created a treatment that only involves you applying it to you scalp and not your mouth.

So to create this easy treatment all you're going to need is:

• Half an onion
• Blender, cheese grater or juicer (I went with the cheese grater)
• Small container with lid to hold your new product

*Quick Tip: I used a red onion, but a white onion, or any other kind of onion will work!

So now that you have your ingredients that were probably in your home, you are going to grate your onion into your container. When I was doing this, I cried like no other!

*Quick Tip: Need some onion cutting tips? CLICK HERE

Once your done you should have small chunks of onion, or what I thought looked like purple applesauce. It should feel more like a liquid between your fingers. That’s the juice, or in other words, what our scalps need! I’d say I did about three tablespoons but you should vary between two and four tablespoons depending on how thin or thick your beautiful hair is.

*Quick Tip: Apply out of the shower!

So once you have your treatment all you have to do is dab your finger into the juice and rub all around your scalp.

*Quick Tip: Massage your scalp about three times a week for best results.

Then wait between thirty minutes to an hour! I kept mine in for about forty-five minutes. Then wash your hair and you're done! Store the rest of your treatment away. I’ve been doing this one to three times a week and have been getting amazing results!

*Quick Tip: The smell will come out after washing your hair.

I hope you liked this, please vote on my poll! :)

DIY Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

(Photo Courtesy Of: Yeni Konu)

If you have read my "About Me" page, you will know that I am obsessed with Starbucks, it's a bad addiction. If you ask any of my close friends you will know that one of my favorite things to get is the Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino (I know, one of the worst drinks you can get). Anyway, I have spent way to much money on Starbucks and I am tired of giving in to their expensive drinks. So I have decided to create this yummy drink of my own!

What I used for my delicious drink:

• One cup of milk

• Between two and three tablespoons of chocolate syrup (I ended up using melted chocolate chips)

• Half cup of chocolate chips (I used semisweet)

• Between one and one half cups of ice

• Blender

• Spoon

• Cup

• Straw (Optional)

• Whipped Cream (Optional, I did not have)

So I started with adding the milk and chocolate syrup to the blender and lightly stirring with a spoon. Then I added the ice and chocolate chips and blended until I couldn't hear any big chunks of ice breaking anymore. After that I poured my mixture into a cup. If I had whipped cram or syrup I would have topped it off with that.

Quick Tip: Want to see some of Starbucks secret drinks that you need to try? These drinks are amazing and cannot be found on the menu! CLICK HERE to check out this interesting video!

Apart from no garnishing, the drink tasted exactly like the five dollar ones I purchase in Starbucks. I am so happy I found this drink and plan on not going to Starbucks as much. Please comment below and let me know if you would like to see more DIY Starbucks drinks because I have a lot more ideas! Also, please vote on my poll so I know what you guys want to see more of! Thanks! :)

My Heavenly Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino: