Today's post is all about the Konjac Sponge. This squishy sponge has cemented itself into my nightly routine as a tool to wash my face. You apply your favourite cleanser onto the damp sponge and mush it on your face. If you are looking for a tool that will gently, yet thoroughly exfoliate your skin then this is the tool for you!I will call it squish and it is my squishy!Sorry, I couldn't resist a little Nemo reference.
I found myself in a little bit of a kuffuffle where I couldn't get my head around chemical exfoliates (Yikes) and course, grainy exfoliating creams just seemed to much for my sensitive skin. Of course I do have the clarisonic, but it is also too harsh for everyday use. I then stumbled across this Konjac sponge, and my skincare routine is happier then ever!! There are four different kinds to choose from, and they all differ depending on your skin type. I choose the French green clay one, but I cant wait to try them all!
So many people who are close to me (especially my boyfriend) are aware of my obsession with Coconut Oil. I constantly smell like a baby coconut as I use it for skincare, hair care and for cooking! Its such a versatile product and has really helped my skin over the past year or so. So without further a-due I share with you my favourite ways to use coconut oil.
Make-up Remover - Coconut oil is my go-to makeup remover. I cannot stress how well this stuff melts away all of your makeup and leaves your skin nourished and clear. Coconut oil has a surprising amount of antibacterial properties and works really well as a gentle cleanser. Just massage it all over your dry face and see your makeup lift and melt away. Simply wipe it off with a damp cloth and your good to go! As for my oily skin type ladies, do not fear! Oil cleansers are your best friends, trust me :) Eye Cream and Eyelash Conditioner - Coconut oil does wonders for the fragile and sensitive skin under your eyes. It moisturises the skin and also conditions your eyelashes :) As it is super oily I only recommend it for night time, but by morning your undereye area will glow and your lashes with be nourished and fluttery. Coconut, Blueberry and Chia seed mask/scrub - This is one of my all time DIY face scubs! Is is so easy, so nourishing and super quick to whip up. I just put a good 'blob' of coconut oil, about a tablespoon of blueberries and chia seeds that have soaked in water into a blender. I try not to over blend it as the chuckyness of it can be used to lightly exfoliate your skin. Gently massage the mixer over your face and neck and leave for 10-15 mins, then swip off with a damp cloth. Like a Babies Bum! Hair Mask - Coconut oil is one of the only oils that are fine enough to penetrate the hair. God I hate the word penetrate! I love to add a large scoop of coconut oil, 1 egg, honey and an avocado into a blender and combine until it is a fine paste. Pop it on your hair, focusing on the tips and add any access to your scalp. This mask will soften and nourish the most tired and damaged locks, with NO chemicals or nasties.
The silly season is officially over. I feel as though everyone is pretty poor at the moment, slightly hungover, and in need of some cheaper alternatives to help us look and feel great. I have raided my stash and have gathered my favourite budget makeup buys to help us through our party season withdrawals. Products Mentioned - Maybelline Color Tattoo - Bad to the Bronze // Jordana Blushes - 38 Coral Sandy Beach & 20 Sienna - $2.95 // Bourgois Healthymix Foundation 53 Light Beige // Rimmel lipsticks - Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 07 - 106 & Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Stellar and Luna // Modelsprefer makeup brushes MPA103 Airbrush Buffing, MPA102 Airbrush Contour and MPP120 Crease.
