Update: Beauty Bits New Skin Routine

Hi guys, 

So on my last blog on my skin routine i told you all that I had been using EmerginC and Dermalogica products, now in my quest to my best fit - I found the brand Kiehl's.

I had heard about this brand a while ago but was reluctant to switch from my comfort zone, but i took the plunge and went for it. It is probably Day 10 now since I used it and the results so far have been promising. 

My skin is reacting well to my cleanser and toner. The cleanser that I have is Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser (Blue tube) this is for normal-oily acne prone skin. It goes on so light weight and foams up so much which I love because you don't have to use more then a pea size to get full facial coverage!

Next I use my Toner, It is the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner (Bottle with white lid). What I love about this product is it alcohol free and it is the only toner that doesn't sting my face! It's made from whole flowers and pure extract! (the flowers petals are actually inside the bottom!!) 

Probably one of my favourite new products is my Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions: Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment,  This product is for the reduction of blemishes and helps the skin to repair and heal. Unlike other scar and acne clearing products it has not dried out my skin or caused irritation. It can be used all over your face which is great! 

Next, is my Moisturiser this one my sister brought home and Its great, its the Macro Skincare Essentials Natural Vitamin E Cream . Now it may not be ideal for everyone but I haven't had dry skin since i started this product and Its Vitamin E cream so it helps protect and repair the skin which is good for me  because I have acne scars. 

And finally, my eye cream although I don't encourage an eye cream so young this is more of a preventative measure, living in Australia and in such harsh climate's its important to protect your skin and help hydrate and repair what damage has already been done. My eye cream is the Kiehl's Abyssine Eye Cream with Survival Molecules and Corallina Extract. It is so smooth and creamy on application, in the morning my eyes are fresh and hydrated which is great! Makes waking up better! 

So, thats my new and improved skin care routine, I'll update my skins progress in the coming weeks 

I hope this helps, and If you have any other skin care treatments or routines share them with me! 

xox

Healthy Yummies

Goodmorning All!

This morning for breakfast I decided to give myself a health kick and attempted to fill myself with something delicious but nutritious! 

Below I have shared a photo of a supplement - 'Vital Greens' that has been stored away in my pantry for months, hidden from any human contact...

 Due to one very bad experience with it I was determined to never try it again. 

For those who have tried it I'm sure you know what I mean, but for those who haven't (lucky you) it's a green powder that is created from 76 vital vitamins, minerals, super foods, antioxidants etc. AND it isn't that yummy... 

But today I gathered all my strength, courage and creativity and made myself a super smoothie! (pictured below also)

In my smoothie I put, 

About 3-4 large Strawberries cut up in small cubes, 2 full teaspoons of Vital Greens, low fat milk, a decent spoon full of ice-cream.. (hehe), about a tablespoon of black chia seeds, about 2-3 big spoons of low fat yoghurt and a squish of honey.. 

Wahlaa! 

Now, I was still very fearful of the outcome, BUT! Its not bad at all.. 

this little blog entry, was something that I have found to be useful to me in actually finding a great way to make yuck supplements taste great. So, thanks :)

I believe that you can use this recipe with other supplements etc. So go on now, there is no excuse :)

So stay FAB. 

Im out 

x

Healthy Yummies (Breakfast Edition)

Goodmorning/Goodafternoon dolls!

When living healthily a key factor in reaching success is to be sure that we get a healthy, nutritious & yummy breakfast (because lets face it, breakfast options can be quiet bland, and undesirable).

I can't exactly admit to eating breakfast religiously but I can say that I recognise a difference in the quality of my day when I do. 

Being Winter and having a increasingly busy lifestyle between tackling work, uni, family commitments and squashing in a social life (and being so very lazy...), I find it so hard at times to motivate myself to eat each morning.. (which is crazy because if you knew me, you would understand how much I can eat and how much I LOVE food) 

 I mean it takes forever to get ready and then before you know it I'm practically running down the street for the bus and on the verge of being fired. 

So... breakfast for me is a time risk.. haha..

But, I have come to realise all its benefits and so can you! And I can help...

Put away those bland and lifeless cereals that claim to be 99% fat and sugar free - because lets face it they aren't. Throw out those breakfast diet cookbooks!

I have some simple and easy breakfast ideas, that are yummy, satisfying and healthy. 

1. The simple Museli, Greek Yoghurt and Fresh Berry combination. (my breakfast this morning, pictured below). I know it doesn't seem as enticing as bacon and eggs but I find that greek yoghurt's bitterness and strawberry sweetness compliment each other and my stomach agrees. It easy and simple and goes down well.

2. A Spinach Omelette, I dont know what it is about eggs and spinach but they make me happy! I get so full and satisfied from this meal I'm not hungry for a long time and it fills you up with all this goodnes. 

It made Popeye strong and cartoons wouldn't lie to us, right... 

3. Salmon, Avocado, Philadelphia on Toast. This meal is quiet fancy. Salmon is full of "the good fats" which is always nice to see, Avocado is full of "good oils" and philadelphia is all natural and has 60% less fat then butter or margarine (I'm sold...) 

On an Ending Note, I find that mixing chia seeds with all my meals keeps me fuller for longer and eating a handful of almonds keeps me satisfied. Thats if you are hungry all the time and want to decrease your consumption, which is what I'm trying to achieve. Because my PT boyfriend recently told me that Consumption must balance out with our energy expenditure, which shocked me but if you trying to tone up and live healthy i found it a really assisting tip. 

Lately I have also been trying to drink a glass of water with lemon first thing in the morning to wake up my systems and flush me out (sort of like a mini morning detox). Ill let you know how it works out for me. 

I hope that was helpful, because I never knew breakfast could actually be interesting either until I gave it a go. 

So stay FAB my Ordinary people 

And Im Out. 

xxx