Skin Care Routine!

Hey guys,

Firstly I would like to apologise for missing the extra blog post that was meant to be up on Wednesday/Thursday. A lot of personal things have happened this past week which then lead to me not posting, however everything should be back to normal now.

Personally, I don't get many spots (thankfully!) just the odd few like we all get. I don't mind them, im not ashamed when I do get them because they are natural. I also don't like water - call me weird - which also means I tend to always have a spot on my face. Drinking water does help your skin and help reduce the amount of spots one would get and believe me it is so irritating that I don't like water.
Anyway, I thought I would share my normal skin routine which isn't much or professional as I don't actually know much about products or skin. My Sunday posts are supposed to be motivating and inspiring, I hope this helps you want to protect and treat your skin as we need to keep it healthy!

I use the simple range, just because I think this company/brand works for my skin. (I am not saying use this brand because obviously everyone has different skin therefore not every brand will work on the same people...) At night, I use the 'purifying skin lotion' first, this opens your pores which then helps clean your face. I then use the 'soothing facial toner' on some cotton wool balls, which is supposed to take all the dirt out of your pores and also refresh your face. I find that at this step I always feel super clean! To finish I will moisturise with the 'hydrating light moisturiser'. I also find that my face is SO soft after using this. I will also use this is my skin is just feeling dry and it makes all the difference. 

I've found that using them each day and night for a long period of time can make my skin quite oily, this may not be the products however, when this happens I use the 'triple action face wash' in the morning but still do the same as above at night. This says on the bottle that it helps fight spots, I'm not entirely sure whether I completely agree that this helps a lot but in the morning it makes my face feel refreshed and also wakes me up.. Who doesn't need that haha.

I use this once or twice a week (as that is what it says to do in the bottle), I will either do this before my wash shown above or after a shower. This also makes my face feel extremely soft like I can't even describe. I'm not too sure what this does, something important I imagine. I just know my skin approves of this. And I personally really like this product. This isn't a clay mask that you would leave on for 15 minutes but a cream that you apply and leave for 3 minutes which is super handy if you have to do this in the morning. 

And finally one of my favourite products is this, 'the rapid action spot zapper'. Which sounds dramatic and I was quite scared to use it to be fairly honest but it's nothing like that. You just have to roll it directly on where your spot is appearing and should help reduce redness and the spot. For me this does work. Even though on the packaging it says in 4 hours, I don't agree with this completely but it definitely does something and I love it. Again, not all of these products will work for you as we are all diferent but I'd thought I'd share what works for me. It might work for you. I'm aware that this post is boring but I tried. And hey, maybe this has encouraged you to find some products that work for you and help keep your skin healthy. There will be another post either Wednesday or Thursday as I will be back to the 'two posts a week' thing and hopefully you will find it more interesting than this one. 

Please comment any blog post ideas you would like and I will try my very hardest to write it for you. 

I love you all,

Adios amigos!xo

Healthy Habits?!

hey guys,

Look at me keeping this 'two-a-week' thing going! Haha, maybe it'll last, maybe it wont. Any way, the purpose of these Sundays posts is to motivate you ready for the week ahead, (I explained this in a previous blog post) and who doesn't need to be motivated to eat healthily? OK maybe there's a few that don't, but I certainly did.
Last year I lost quite a lot of weight as a result of eating better than what I did and everyone around me noticed. Therefore resulting in better moods and more confidence. Towards the end of each year the fruit starts to lose its delicious-ness, This then lead to me to stop reaching for fruit and grab a chocolate bar instead.

Well now all the fruit is tasty again, I want to go back to the way I was and I'd love it if you would all join me. Personally I'm not just doing this to lose weight but to also be fitter and have a better lifestyle - so this may take some work for me. If some of you reading this make a lot of smoothies please feel free to leave some idea's in the comments!:)
Today I MADE my mum and dad take me to Sainsburry's in order to buy some fruit ready for my breakfast tomorrow (and the following days of course). I bought lots of goodies as you can see in the picture below, there were more things but were irrelevant haha, (no, they weren't chocolate)

If you can see in that picture, there are some plain oats. I add these to my smoothies now as they act as your carbohydrate which makes the meal balanced more but they also make you feel fuller for longer. Just add a small handful to each smoothie and you will be able to tell the difference. Right now, as I am writing this post, I am drinking a smoothie (banana, blue berry, raspberry with yoghurt, milk, ice cubes and oats) and it is the most delicious thing I have ever made. (I use a Breville Blend active blender) Just thought I'd let you know, I will even be nice enough to give you a picture:)

I know this slightly went off topic but I hope you all join me by being healthy. Besides eating better means better moods, and better moods mean better mondays! So what's stopping you?

NOTHING.

I love you all.
Adios amigo's!xo

Dealing with Psoriasis?!

Hey guys, so this is going to be more of an advice post for EVERYONE.. Even me!

Before I get Into my blog post, I will say what it is and, cures and things like that.

'Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.'

The most common places to have the condition are the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. However it can appear anywhere! Some people can get it really bad which can Intefear with their everyday life and some people can have it so it's just red and sore. On the NHS website is says 'Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any age, but most often develops in adults under 35 years old.' I'm only 16 but I started to develop it at 14/15. But even some people can be born with it..It is a long-lasting disease (or condition as I like to say), which can have periods where there are a lot of symptoms then followed by bearly any symptoms what so ever.

Like I said I'm now 16. I have it on my scalp which is in terrible condition, on my elbows, my ears, one of my knees and it is developing on my shoulder. It seems to be getting worse and worse even though I have prescribed creams and liquids. I think I'm going to have to see a skin specialist as my head it really bad. Hopefully they don't make me shave my hair off as it is very long! But if you are someone who thinks that you are developing psoriasis, i found out that rubbing in baby oil after your shower while you are still wet can help calm it until a certain extent. Whether this was just for my skin I'm not sure, but you could always try it. 

I used to only have it on my scalp in a small area about 2cm wide. Then a few months later it is spreading all over my scalp. Scary huh? Anyway, in year 10 I was really worried about showing it. It was quite hidden at the start but as it progressed it came slightly out of my hair line and - I think - became obvious. I didn't used to have my hair up unless I had pe, sometimes if I was in a period with bad symptoms I would just do a side plait/braid to keep it hidden. But why? Why should any of us with this condition or any condition, be ashamed? It's who we are and it was obviously meant to be. I've been told a few people I know have it but that was only when I opened up about it and realised there's more of you out there😊 

Unfortunately there's no cure to psoriasis which kind of sucks.. But there are ways of controlling it such as creams, liquids and even shampoos! I recommend going to a GP if you think you have psoriasis as then they can help you control it as soon as. That way I think it will stay minimal. 

But I want to know, if any of you reading this have or know any one who has psoriasis to comment how you cope and share your thoughts as I do read every comment. There may not be many of you now but If my blog succeeds, hello future readers. 

If anyone wants another detailed version or if you have any questions let me know in the comments and I will certainly write another!

Adios amigos!xo