Lip and cheek stain

There's something so appealing and youthful about flushed cheeks and rosy lips. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with a perpetual glow and just-bitten-looking lips.

During my college days I had chronic dry lips. It took forever for the dryness to go away. I used lip balms which kept lips hydrated till it stayed. I began using a concotion of oils for overnight treatment and it helped to a large extent. My love for lip balms remained as they were more convenient to use. People who know me, know my love for lip balms. You'll never find me without one. I have one near my desk at work, my handbag, in bathroom. Can't live without it. Sadly even the tinted lip balms don't satisfy me for the color.



I had a few lipsticks lying around as i hardly use lipsticks cos they dry my lips. I googled for some ideas and came up with a lip cum cheek stain which i'm going to review here. I've been using it for over a month and not missed my lipsticks. I plan to make more in different colors, shall update this page as and when i do.

Note: It's not all natural as the lipstick used here is regular. However other ingredients used are all natural.

Benefits:

• Contains shea butter, olive oil and Vit E.
• Keeps lips hydrated, makes them smooth and supple.
• Just a tint ensures natural stain which doesn't looks made up.
• Can be used on lips and cheeks as well for natural stain.
• Pigmentation can be tuned to requirement. Repeated application for deeper color. Refer swatch. 
• Stays on for more than 3 hours.
• Less chemicals.
• Easy to carry, leak-proof.
• Customised color and consistency.
• Use your unwanted bright lipsticks.

How to use

Step 1: Choose the right stain
Pick a shade that compliments your skin tone. Keep in mind that stain in bottle looks darker than on your skin.

Step 2: Prep your skin
Wash your face with a cleanser to slough off dead skin, which will help even out skin tone. Then, apply a light moisuturizer all over your face.

Step 3:  Apply stain
Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge and smile as you blend the color onto the apples of your cheeks. . Let it dry. Reapply if you need more color.
For lips, apply evenly with index finger. Reapply whenever necessary.

Night skin care routine

We all know we should wash our face at night and remove any makeup before going to bed. But did you know your nighttime routine can affect how your skin looks the next day?

The benefits of a night skin care routine include improving skin tone and color, reducing skin blemishes, and hydrating and rejuvenating the skin. Establishing a night skin care routine will allow the skin to breathe, heal, and restore to a healthy young glow. 

Here is the basic 4-step skincare regime which will help you glow. The products are all natural, organic and home-made.           

Step 1: Cleansing

 If you wear make up, the first step is to use a quality make-up remover to remove make up. You can use the oil based serum here which gently removes make-up. To cleanse face gently massage cleanser into the skin. Wash your face and neck with warm water and rinse off thoroughly. Here's more about the product Cleanser

Step 2: Exfoliate

 It is recommended that you use an exfoliator that will penetrate deeper and help remove blackheads. You should exfoliate only 1-2 times a week; more often can dry your skin. Here's more about the product  Exfoliator

Step 3: Tone

 Using an alcohol free toner will help restore the pH of the skin and remove any remaining oils and makeup. It also helps in minimizing the pore size and making the skin tone even. One can moisten a cotton ball and gently pat the toner over the face and neck.  Here's more about the product Toner.

Step 4: Moisturize
 When you wash your face, you wash away essential oils and moisturizing your skin helps replenish it. Take an extra couple minutes and use a deep moisturizer on the extra dry areas of your body, such as elbows, knees, heels, hands and feet. An all natural serum is a good choice because they do not contain any chemicals or harsh additives. Using serum helps protect collagen, reduce redness and discoloration, and reduces age spots, fine lines, brown spots, and wrinkles Both serums and moisturizers help bring new cells to the surface revealing a smoother and softer complexion. Here's more about the product Serum

Establishing a nightly skin care routine will only take about five minutes of your time.  By implementing a nightly care routine, your skin will maintain a youthful appearance longer as well as staying smooth, soft, clear, and most importantly, healthy.