NATURAL HAIR: HOW I MOISTURIZE MY HAIR AND SCALP: PRODUCTS I USE ON CLEAN AND 4-5 DAY OLD HAIR!

(L-R): Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Spray Bottle with Water, Some of Marguerite's Magic, Shea Moisture's Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave in Conditioner, Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Wide Tooth Comb (Curl Kit box)


When I feel like my hair is dry and could use some love, these are the products I use to moisturize my hair and scalp.

Clean Hair: I usually use 'Some of Marguerite's Magic and Coconut Oil after I've washed my hair. With my hair in sections, I finger detangle first. Then I take a dime size amount of coconut oil, work that into the section and comb my hair. After that I use SMM, which has shea butter in it to further moisturize my hair and scalp. Once that is done, I create a two strand twist and continue with the other sections.

4-5 Day Old Hair: Starting with one two strand twist, I unravel it and spray a bit of water on my hair. This helps me detangle it better, and makes moisturizing my hair easier. I then finger detangle, followed by using the wide tooth comb. After that I take a little bit of Shea Moisture's JBCO Leave-In Conditioner, and I work that into that section. Using the JBCO, I take the tiniest amount and massage that onto my scalp. I re-twist and continue with the same process until every section is complete. 

How do you moisturize your hair?

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WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT!

Remember that when things don't happen when you want them to, it may not be the time for them to happen just yet. Everything will fall into place when it's suppose to. Take one day at a time. Live in the present, not the past nor future. You can't control what happened, or what will. You can control what you do in the moment. That's what matters!!

Now that I'm about to begin on this new chapter, I'm remember about how far I've come. I may not be where I want to be, but I've come a long way from where I once was. God always has a better plan than I do for myself! I may not always understand, but I'm thankful to the opportunities I've been given, as well as the opportunities I didn't get. 

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SKIN CARE ROUTINE: PRODUCTS I CURRENTLY USE!

I just finished my skin care routine, and I took a moment to look at my skin. I've always had ups and downs with acne since I hit puberty. At 25, I unfortunately still battle with it from time to time, so I've been trying to figure out how I can get rid of my acne. I've tried different skin care products and acne systems like Proactiv. I found Proactiv to be WAY WAY WAAAAAAAY too harsh on my skin!! I've used Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, Oxy, Biore, etc. They work..at first, but then my skin becomes use to the products and it stops working on my skin.

Now I'm at the point where I'm like "Ya know, maybe I should research some natural ways to treat my acne, and ways to try and get rid of it". Now that I'm natural, I've opted for more natural products due to a lot of "bad" ingredients many hair care products have in them. 

LIGHT BULB MOMENT!! WHY NOT JUST RESEARCH THE PRODUCTS I USE ON MY HAIR TO SEE IF I CAN USE THEM ON MY FACE!! 

CLEANSE

My sister recently picked up a this Olay Fresh Effects Product up from the store. It's the Shine Go Away Cleanser that came with a really cool brush. It's a cute little exfoliating brush that is perfect for my T-zone. I don't really use the cleanser much, but I use the brush to cleanse my skin. I still use my Biore black cleansing face wash; however, it's a lot better when you use the brush. I switch up between that and the Fresh Effects face scrub. I alternate so my skin doesn't get use to the product too quickly. I am in the market for a new product, but until I use those up, I won't be purchasing anything else just yet. 

TONER/SPOT TREATMENT

THE MVP PRODUCT I USE AT THE MOMENT FOR TREATING PIMPLES QUICKLY:

ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR!!!

• Has both antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which act to remove bacteria in the skin and cleanse acne prone areas. 
• Naturally balances the skin.

ACV is such a great product for many uses! Check out my blog post here to learn how to use this lovely product: http://beautyenthusiastmue.blogspot.com/2015/08/health-beauty-benefits-of-apple-cider.html  I was too impressed of how effective this was on my pimple that I got that day. Usually, my pimples last a couple days..unless I pick them (I KNOW I SHOULDN'T..BAD HABIT..TISK TISK). I diluted it in some water because it is very strong. Within the hour, my pimple shrunk half the size from what it originally was. I screamed and shouted with excitement because I have never had a product that was this quick! Even using white toothpaste isn't as effective as Apple Cider Vinegar is. 

I not only use this as a spot treatment, but it's great as a toner as well. I just ended my cycle, which was hell and my skin is looking vibrant and clearer already. I looked in the mirror and was like "Damn, my skin is looking better already!" It hasn't entirely rid my skin of blemishes and pimples, but it is beginning to make a difference, and I'm loving the results already. 

ACNE SCARS

With acne comes scars, and boy do I have them! I wish I knew about ACV when I started puberty because my skin would be in way better shape. I've been a "picker" over the years, and it shows. My next step was to research some more products I had, and see what I could use on my skin. I was watching a YouTube video (as always), and heard about this oil called Rosehip (seed) Oil. I had never heard of this oil before, but I decided to do some research on it. *PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RESEARCH PRODUCTS BEFORE USING THEM* I did see some articles on the pros and cons of this product, but I decided to give it a shot and test it out. I also purchased this on Amazon (they get all the money): http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Rose-Seed-ounce/dp/B0014UAHQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439191246&sr=8-2&keywords=rosehip+seed+oil. 

When I first tried this product, I didn't know what to think. To apply, I cleanse my skin and moisturized it. Then I used 1-2 drops and used the press and padding method to apply the product. I've learned that products really get into the skin when you're using this method, and not rubbing it into the skin. 

Tonight, I noticed that one of the scars I had is beginning to lighten up a bit. I don't use this everyday. I try to use this every other day or so. It is a strong product so be very careful with this. *BONUS: THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE GOOD FOR YOUR HAIR AS WELL. I NEED TO RESEARCH A BIT MORE BEFORE USING IT, BUT IF IT'S TRUE..WIN WIN!!*

MOISTURIZER 

Sweet Almond Oil is my current moisturizer for my skin. I've tried other moisturizers, but they either sit on my skin, or break me out. My skin absorbs this oil well, and it doesn't clog my pores. I purchased mine from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/solutions-Sweet-Almond-Moisturizing-ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439190692&sr=8-1&keywords=sweet+almond+oil, but they do have the cold press version on this site as well. I put this on my skin after I used the apple cider vinegar. 

I do use Jojoba Oil, and Avocado Oil on my skin, but Sweet Almond Oil is the best light moisturizer right now. 

I'm hoping that using these products, my skin will continue to improve. I'm not expecting overnight success, though I'm literally seeing it. I'm changing my lifestyle, so my skin will begin to reflect that; eating cleaner, working out, drinking more water, etc. 

I hope you found this blog post helpful. I'm not a doctor, that's why I encourage you to research these products. My skin type is different from yours, so what works for me may not work for you. If you have struggled with acne yourself, and no longer do, I'd love to know how you got rid of your acne. 

Nisha <3

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Health & Beauty Benefits of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR!!

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 THIS IS THE ONLY ACV I REALLY LIKE! RAW AND UNFILTERED!!------>

My love for Apple Cider Vinegar began many years ago, but I only used it for one thing. I first started using ACV the day after my cycle would end. I found it to be a great way to get my PH balance back, and it left me feeling GREAT! In the past couple years, I've learned that you could use this amazing product for multiple uses. I started doing my research more and more on apple cider vinegar, and how I could get the most use out of it. Hopefully, you'll find these to be useful for you and/or you use it for other ways that I didn't mention. 



HAIR
During my transition year, I did a lot of research on natural hair, and discovered that many used ACV to cleanse the hair. When I use shampoo, it tends to leave my hair feeling very stripped, and dry. I quickly opted out of using a shampoo on my hair when more new growth began to grow out of my scalp. I learned that using ACV helps to clarify your hair, and it leaves your hair feeling soft. The way I use acv is by pouring 1 part acv into a spray bottle, and pouring 1-2 parts water into the bottle. I shake it up a bit and then spray on my hair. I gentle massage it on my scalp to lift the product buildup, leave it in for about 5-6 mins and then get in the shower. After I thoroughly rinse it out, I follow up with conditioner and do the rest of my routine. I clarify my hair once a month now, and cowash every two weeks. 

SKIN
I have had the on and off battle with acne, which is why I'm slowly changing my lifestyle to help with that. The more I research about the ingredients in products, the more I look to natural ways to combat my acne/scars. Through my research, I learned that some people use Apple Cider Vinegar as a tone for their acne. I've tried this a couple times, but never to really see a difference. I did use it on my skin before I went to sleep last night, and the size of the pimple on my cheek is beginning to decrease. I'm going to try this for the next 6 days, and see if there's a decrease in my acne. *NOTE: This in combination of drinking more water, cutting out sugar (all the good crap), etc. I'm about to end my cycle, so my skin is beginning to calm down again.* I 1/2 cap of ACV and place it into a bowl. Then I use water to dilute it a bit because it is very strong. I use a cotton ball, or toilet paper (not ideal, but if I don't have a cotton ball) and dip it in the solution. Use this like you'd normally use toner, allow to dry then continue with your skin routine. 

PH BALANCE
Have you ever tasted Apple Cider Vinegar? IT DISGUSTING!! But it's beneficial to the body. My little sister and I had a contest to see who could drink it and not freak out! Needless to say, we both tapped out! Despite the taste, ACV is great to drink daily for digestion along with other great benefits. One of those benefits being Ph balance. Along with my 7 day challenge to use it for my skin, I'm going to drink a cup of 1 cap full of ACV and a cup of water. I tried it yesterday, and it wasn't that bad. I think the more I drink it, the more I will get use to it...HOPEFULLY! 

EARACHES/INFECTIONS
Unfortunately, I suffer from having earaches/infections from time to time and it's terrible. It really puts a damper on my mood, and leaves me feeling like I'm going to die. I blame my brother for stabbing a Q-tip in my ear when I was younger. Now It's just something that happens every now and then. Sometimes I get 'Summer's Ear' in the shower, and it takes forever for the water to come out. Up until last night, I would use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean my ear out, which helps a little bit. Going to the store and purchasing medicine is a close second when I feel like that isn't working. I was sitting on the computer and decided to search 'apple cider vinegar for earaches'. Surprisingly, ACV helps with that too! All you need to do it take 1 part of ACV and 1 part water, sit a cotton ball in the solution and put it in your ear for 5 minutes. I kept mine in for a little bit longer. After I took it out, my earache pain decrease a lot more. I had a slight irritation today, but it's not compared to how I felt last night. I'm going to try this again, and hopefully in a couple days, my earache will go away. 








MORE USES FOR ACV------>

ACV AND MY HEALTH JOURNEY

I'm becoming more and more simplistic when it comes to products I use. I've always been one to Google "home remedies for _____" because I don't like a lot of the ingredients in products. If I can't pronounce it, I don't need it in my body/skin. My health journey is all about using things that are good for my body, mind and spirit. As I stated before, I'm slowly making that change in the foods I eat, and the products I use on my skin and hair. 

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