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apple cider vinegar is a relatively new thing to me. i found out about it on the blogosphere and bought my first bottle a few months back - i'm sure it was in some sort of haul video this last summer. but anyway, i first purchased it with a mind to use it on my hair, as i'd heard that this helps strip product build up and make your hair shinier. but after several repeat attempts, i still have not managed to make ACV work for my hair. i think my shampoo is just TOO good! ha ha. so, i have been experimenting with using it on my skin. with really great results actually! which is why i thought it only fair to pass my information on to you guys ♥ firstly, if you want like 400+ positive reviews on it, check out the MUA boards, which completely rave about this for all sorts of things. and the acne.org boards for their shining reviews on using this for clearing your skin. my own personal experience with this has been somewhat interesting. i started by using it as a direct spot tre...

this article popped up on my bloglovin reader and i thought you guys might be interested to read it... Radiant Skin 101 talks about the causes of breakouts in relation to diet. and i must say that i find this all totally true! since summer i've put sugar and milk back into my diet, by accident and laziness - not purposefully. and my skin has been breaking out like mad. i'm cutting it back out again now, and i'm already seeing much improvement... so please do read the article and follow it's advice ♥

i have to start by being really honest. i am not a great exerciser. there. you have it. i don't think i have ever grasped just how important it is though - maybe that's been the problem. when i was at school i actually did pretty well - once exercise was no longer compulsory i joined the nearest gym - which i loved. you could run for ages whilst watching MTV, relax in the pool and steam rooms after a good session of cross training. and actually when i look back at photos of myself at that time... Exhibit A: i don't remember having any problems with my skin. i never worried about it - i was one of the 'lucky' few who didn't have a battle with acne or spots. i always thought it was just good complexion - and a pretty good diet that did it. then when i went to uni i got more and more interested in healthy eating and food, and i ran every other morning throughout my first year.  Exhibit B: and now, although my skin is OK, it's nothing in comparison to what it wa...

this homemade facial scrub is ridiculously easy to make , and incredibly simple and pure . i was trying to think of a scrub ingredient that wouldn't be too abrasive, and harsh on my skin - something that would even out the skin tone but not aggravate it...and finally i came across the idea of using ground almonds. i adore cooking with them, so we've always got some in the cupboard... i mixed 1 teaspoon of raw honey with 2-3 teaspoons of ground almonds , just with my finger - but you can use a spoon if you want to be a tad more hygienic. i put it in an empty neals yard jar (the blue glass ones which really are exceptionally beautiful) and it keeps for a really long time, although you'll probably use it up within two weeks. i used it a couple of times, and i felt cleansed and moisturised as soon as i rinsed it off. it smells delicious as well, and it can be as cheap/organic as you choose it to be. i filmed a video with my brother about this homemade facial scrub which is p...

hiya! i hope your day is beautiful and the sun is shining...it's raining here with me at the moment, but i'm not letting it get me down ♥ i just wanted to mention to you all that i have started a formspring account where you can all ask me questions, and even post them anonymously if you want... here's the link: http://www.formspring.me/alissaevelyn i will be doing a q&a video soon, as it's been requested a few times, and i thought it might be nice for you all to get to know a little more about me. so go ahead and ask a question, it can be anything, random, intelligent, personal...be creative and ask questions you really want to know answers to.

hello lovely readers! so, i hope this is interesting to you all, i hope that some of the information is new, and helpful to all of you. i think most people can relate to this, as almost everyone has breakouts from time to time. and if you keep getting them in the same area, then this could totally help you! if you haven't seen the skin breakouts video yet, then don't forget to check it out. if you know the cause of your breakout, then you might just find the cure... basically, chinese diagnosis / face mapping would highlight that a breakout in a particular area is a sign of a particular organ not functioning as well as it could. so, here is my diagram showing which areas correspond to each other: and here's a more detailed analysis of how you can help each organ to function better: bladder - reduce the amount of sugar you eat, increase the amount of water you drink! digestion - cook simple, nutritional food with clean ingredients, eat green leafy vegetables before a big m...

skincare should not be expensive. in fact, i've been trying to stop spending so much money on products lately, instead i've been attempting to buy things only when i need them, and to make sure i really research everything i buy so that my money doesn't go to waste. it's partly because it's way more environmentally friendly to only buy just what you need, and not have to throw out too many packages in the rubbish. plus, organic products go rancid far quicker than chemical ones, so you don't end up putting horrible smelling things on your face if you only buy what you will actually use. here's some of the products i have spoken about in my latest video, with a bit more explanation and how tos: cleanser - i am addicted to expensive cleansers. dr hauschka cleansing milk got me on the path to organic skincare, and really showed me how much better natural products are for your skin. so, i've never really tried any other cleansers. but today i ordered some 100...

i am starting a healthy living series on my youtube channel, which i'm really excited about. it'll cover a wide range of different things, and i've created an introductory video to let you all know about what you should expect and how you can get involved. but here's a little something i created on wordle  to show you the sort of things i'll be talking about in the upcoming series:

so here's some answers to some questions, plus a few tips for you all when it comes to waxing: "i decided to wax my underarms myself i applied cold wax there and kept a cloth on it and tried to yank it in the opposite direction....oo its too scary and too painful but the hair didnt come out with the cloth...my underarm hair is about an inch long...shud i trim the hair before waxing..and also what type of cloth shud i use for waxing plz help" - when it comes to waxing underarm hair, what you want to do is make sure that the hair is no more than one centimetre long, or the wax won't be able to grip the whole hair, which it must be able to do in order to pull it out from the root properly. so, i would recommend you wax your underarm hair every few weeks, as soon as they are about 1/2 cm they should be ok to wax. if you continue to wax at these intervals, not only should you see a reduction in the amount of hair that grows back, but you won't then have the problem of ...

so i did my next beauty therapy course: waxing! it was a weird thing to learn about but not too difficult to do. there were loads of new things i learnt about, and so i wanted to give you guys the opportunity to ask anything about waxing you want ... and i will answer it in the next post. have a fab day!

i absolutely adore this stuff!!! in fact this is the perfect lip balm, and i'm going to be super upset when i finish the tube. i got it the first day i was in oz last year, and i've been using it ever since. it's just amazing value for money, and there's only one ingredient in it - fermented papaya. i don't think there's anything better, actually I may make this my number one product of the whole of 2009 (and probably 2010)!

this is something extremely important, and is a very natural, healthy thing. A nice hot bath. It cleanses and detoxifies naturally, and is a great remedy for skin ailments. basically, i can totally tell the difference between when i've been having quick showers and when i've had long soaky baths. my skin is smoother, cleaner and in much better condition after baths than showers i find. i know some people find baths a bit gross, but i know there's nothing more relaxing after a long day at work. some people find it even better to light candles and have mood lighting, but given i don't have such a luxurious bathroom with space for candles or fancy lighting, i just fill my bath really deep, lie back and close my eyes. sometimes i'll put music on, but most of the time i just appreciate the silence. i never take a bath if i'm in a hurry, i think that would be the most unrelaxing thing a person could do. also, it sets your mind wrong, if you associate baths with speed ...