hydration

Cold infusions to stay hydrated this summer

3 julio, 2019 by Admin

With this heat and the strong summer sun it becomes very easy to feel dehydrated, which is why it’s important to constantly drink water. However, sometimes water can become very boring if it’s the only drink we have, and soda-like drinks aren’t exactly helping our diets either. So a great option to break out of this water routine is combining it with cold infusions. They are absolutely delicious and super healthy for us!

Cold infusions can be amazingly refreshing and they are full of great properties for our health. It’s the best option to handle days of intense heat! You’ll see how you won’t want to drink anything else anymore. Take care of yourself, and enjoy doing it.

Green tea with blueberries

This infusion, besides being super healthy due to the amount of antioxidants it contains, is also amazingly delicious. It is very refreshing and is full of flavour. You only have to boil a couple of green tea bags together with some blueberries.

Once you’ve done so, and the given time has passed, let it cool down. You can choose to either put it in the fridge or throw in some ice cubes. Either way is fine. And that’s it! You’re ready to enjoy your own cold infusion.

Ginger and chamomile tea

Take a chamomile teabag and a ginger root and put them to boil. Then, let it cool down in the fridge. Next, choose the citrus fruit you prefer and make a nice juice out of it. Lastly, mix all of it and add ice, ¡and you’re done! This one is great because both the chamomile and the ginger have incredibly positive properties, plus, you’ll love the flavour of it.

Mint and blackberry

This cold infusion is super easy to make as you won’t even have to boil the ingredients. Simply introduce a handful of blackberries and some mint leafs into a jar and pour some water in it. Let is sit for various hours, and there you have it. You can add some ice cubes if you wish it to be colder.

This option is great as the mint gives off a very refreshing feeling, while the blackberries are sweet, meaning you won’t need to add any extra sugar. This way, we take care of both our diet and our taste buds.

Green tea, mint and cherries

This infusion is super tasty: you’ll love the freshness of the mint combined with the tastiness of the cherries. Plus, green tea has many great properties and help us with our «detox» plan.

Start by cutting the cherries in half, but remember not to get rid of the pits. Put them in a jar and add the rest of the ingredients on top: mint leafs, tea bags and water. Let the mix sit in your fridge for 12 hours. Once the time’s up, strain the mix and serve in glasses with ice cubs. Now you have the ideal infusion to stay hydrated this summer!

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Face masks that cover all of your wants and needs

26 junio, 2019 by Admin

We all like to take care of ourselves from time to time, especially after a stressful week or a tiring work day. «Self-care» has been a concept to often come up lately, and we are totally up for it!

Unfortunately, we can’t always afford a trip to the spa, which is why it’s a great idea to turn your own home into a relaxation sanctuary. A little pampering is never too much to ask!

Facial masks for your needs and wants

One of the best ways of giving ourselves some self-love is with face masks: they always seem to leave us feeling extra relaxed and renewed. And besides making us feel so good, they are super enriching for our skin.

Given each one of us has a different skin type, it’s important you dive into it a little bit and take a look at what skin type you personally have. Also, find out what benefits you wish to obtain from a face mask.

Do you suffer from dry skin and you’re looking for a mask that provides hydration? or are you instead looking for an exfoliating one? We give you a variety of masks so that you can choose the one that suits you best. Go ahead, and treat yourself!

1. Exfoliation with honey and almonds

If you desire a smooth skin that’s free of imperfections, this is the mask you are looking for. You will only need 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 almonds. Mix the honey and the almonds, and then add the lemon juice.

Once you have made the mix, apply it to your skin and massage it swiftly into your skin with circular movements. Let it sit for approximately 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

2. Say goodbye to wrinkles

For this face mask we will use both parts of an egg (the yolk and the egg white), but separately: each will have a different function. Thus, the first step for this mask is separating both parts. Once you’ve done this, add 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of milk to the yolk. Churn these 3 ingredients intensely.

Then, churn the egg white. This part you will apply to the contour of your eyes and to your neck. The yolk mix will go on the rest of the face, just like a regular mask.

Let is sit for 10 minutes, and rinse off with warm water. We recommend you repeat the process if you want to obtain better results. You’ll immediately see an improvement in your wrinkles!

3. Hydrating oil

You’ve probably already heard about how good oils are for your skin. Well, for this mask we are going to use the most basic oil there is: olive oil. Apply it to your face and neck and let it sit for approximately 20 minutes. You’ll see your skin glow up! It’s great for hydration.

4. You’ll go bananas for this mask

If you have an oily skin complex, this is the mask for you. Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of honey and a ripe banana. Once you see the mix has become an even paste, apply it to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse off with cold water. You’ll immediately feel your skin is more balanced and you’ll feel super relaxed!

5. Coriander vs. acne

Many of us have suffered, or still suffer from acne, which is why we have decided to add this mask to the list. This way you’ll be able to easily fight off those annoying pimples we always want to get rid of.

Mix half a cup of milk with one cup of flour and fresh coriander. Once you obtain a more or less even paste, apply it to your skin and let it sit for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with warm water.

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