5 DIY Beauty Treatments of the Stars
A few weeks ago I filmed an E! News segment on DIY Beauty Treatments of the Stars and it aired last week, but I have yet to see it! I'm trying to obtain a copy of the clip, but for now, in case you missed it too. Here’s what your favorite A-listers have reported they mix up straight out of their own kitchens and use to make their hair shine, bodies super soft and teeth whiter.
Jessica Alba refrigerates a bottle of mint tea and spritzes it on her face to liven up her skin. You got it, peppermint tea not only relaxes your mind and body, but it also hydrates, tones and awakens dull skin.
DIY: Brew a bag of peppermint tea and let it cool. Pour the tea into a spray bottle and refrigerate. If you place it directly into the refrigerator when it’s hot it will spoil. Your brew can last up to two weeks.
Catherine Zeta Jones keeps her teeth pearly white by eating an apple after every meal so they look polished, but her real trick to making them sparkle is by using the pulp of strawberries, which contain malic acid and serves as an astringent to lighten surface stains.
DIY: After you brush, mash up a ripe strawberry until it turns white. You’ll see the substance change form. Spread it onto a clean toothbrush and scrub your teeth in a circular motion to polish. Rinse with warm water.
Juliana Margulies creates her own super sweet body scrub with sugar and body oil.
DIY: Take one packet of sugar and mix it in a bowl containing one tablespoon of oil. Believe it or not, that’s enough for to exfoliate your whole body! Make sure to rub the scrub in circular motions all over your body to rid any dead skin cells. Upon stepping out of the shower, make sure to moisturize within five minutes while your skin is still damp.
Snooki revealed that she exfoliates her face with clean cat litter, which of course I wouldn't recommend! Try this sanitary way instead with products from your kitchen.
DIY: Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your everyday facial cleanser and rub it in circular motions to rid dead skin cells. The baking soda creates a paste and is a very effective natural exfoliant.
Claire Danes makes a foot mask with cucumbers to soothe and moisturize her tired feet.
DIY: Take 2 whole cucumbers, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil and pureeing them in a blender. Then divide the mixture into two plastic baggies and slide each of your feet into each bag and massage the cucumber mask into your skin. Leave them on for about 10 minutes. The cucumber is extra refreshing and reviving for tired toes, the lemon helps exfoliate and the olive oil deeply moisturizes for super softness.
Get Holiday Party Ready in A Flash
Tis' the season. Let me tell you. With the holidays approaching I haven't had a chance to breathe! Normally work events slow down a bit, but this year, it seems every brand wants to have new launch events and holiday parties this season and on top of it, I have so many parties with my friends and family! I haven't been able to breathe since Thanksgiving! I'm sure you're feeling quite the same way between shopping, entertaining and party hopping. Because of all of the madness I've had to cut the corners on my primping this year and do a lot of it myself. Thank God for good DIY products. Here's what I've been doing, it can save you too!
L’Oréal Paris Root Rescue 10 Minute Root Coloring Kit , $7.99
I haven't had a second to make a salon appointment during the week and they've been totally booked on Saturdays so this came to my rescue and it only takes ten minutes. Not only did it do the job matching my color but it was really easy to use for the every day girl (like me) because the applicator allows for precise control. The best part – it only takes ten minutes!
Lancome Flash Bronzer Body Gel, $33
Well it is December, but that's no excuse for me to look absolutely see through! I can literally see the blue veins on my hands. No lie. So of course, once again it's self tanner to the rescue! I've been using this Lancome body gel at night before the day of a party so I wake up glowy. It leaves a natural, subtle glow instead of a very tan look, which is perfect for this time of year.
Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Chrome Pen, $7.79
Of course I get mani's regularly, but you'll notice I always complain about them chipping within two days, so no - they don't last me through the week. When I need a quick DIY fix this is my go-to. I love the Chrome color for the holidays because it mimics the minx mani and the best part – it dries in a flash!
