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Cold infusions to stay hydrated this summer

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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

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

Ginger

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

Blackberry mint

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

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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Save Your Makeup Look This Summer With This Secret

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You’ve just spent half an hour doing your makeup for a night on the town, complete with the perfect cat eye, when five minutes later you can already feel your face melting off. You haven’t even left your damn apartment, let alone entered a hot and sweaty bar… Ugh!

Summer can be a serious struggle when it comes to looking your best, but we’ve got the secret to keeping your face looking flawless all night long: setting powder.

All Setting Makeup Is Not Alike

You’ve probably already heard of a setting spray, which is a polymer-infused liquid spray to keep your makeup intact, however adding an extra layer of liquid to your face is not what you want to be doing in the summer. Talk about a sweaty, sticky situation…

Grease Free Is The Way To Be

That’s why setting powder serves as a real savior this summer. Instead of spraying on, this powder is delicately applied on top of your foundation with a powder brush. The ingredients are packed with oil-absorbing minerals, so your makeup is never greasy and stays put in the heat. While it’s especially useful during the summer time, given its grease-reducing properties, it is also a great makeup tool to have in your arsenal year round if your skin tends to be oily or combination.

Look Younger In Seconds

In addition to absorbing oil, setting powders enhance your makeup look by blurring fine creases and lines to make you instantly look younger. This way, you avoid getting the dreaded makeup that cakes and builds up in your wrinkles. No shame in having them, but that doesn’t mean you have to highlight fine lines for everyone to see!

Woman applying makeup with a brush, with smooth skin.

Setting powder is also great for reducing the appearance of your pores. This way your skin looks smooth and soft all day long.

A Versatile Addition To Your Makeup Bag

It’s safe to say setting powder is a very versatile product, because you don’t need to apply it to your whole face for it to be effective. Just a few dabs on common problem spots along the «T-Zone» is enough to make a big impact on the durability of your makeup look. So long sweaty, hello sexy!

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How To Save Your Sun Damaged Hair

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Going swimming and hanging out all day at the beach: super fun. The tangled and brittled hair that results from all the chlorine and salt build up afterwards? The complete OPPOSITE.

Fearing the damage that may come from giving yourself a much needed day-cation shouldn’t be holding you back from enjoying your summer. However, if you feel like your strands needs a serious boost from all the fun in the sun, we have these five foolproof ways to save your damaged locks.

Hydrate Hair with a Treatment Mask

Woman getting hair washed in a salon with a treatment mask.
Face of relaxed young Latin American woman enjoying hair washing in salon. Hairdresser washing hair of woman with shampoo

The combination of sun, salt, and chlorine is sure to dry out even the smoothest of strands. If you often go swimming, a deep treatment mask is essential to use at least once a week in order to prevent dry split ends and an overstressed scalp. Packed with natural oils and extracts, there’s a perfect mask for all hair types to make sure your strands are silky soft this summer!

Boost Shine With An Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Jars of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Fresh apple juice close up shot

Apple Cider Vinegar has many nutrients and minerals that help with digestion, but did you know this health food is also incredible for your hair? ACV helps with restoring the pH balance, so it leaves your hair shiny and dandruff-free. After washing your locks, mix some water with a few tablespoons of ACV to massage into your scalp and leave in for a few minutes. Rinse out when done and you should see the glossy results after a few uses.

Supplement Your Diet To Heal Hair

Bottle of supplements.

Hair growth and health starts from the inside, meaning what you eat can have a great impact on hair’s strength and appearance. Eggs are the ultimate power food for your locks, with proteins keratin and biotin to ensure both strength and shine. If eggs aren’t your thing, berries, sweet potatoes, and a list of other foods are great sources of nutrients for your tresses. If you find you aren’t getting enough necessary proteins and vitamins vital for hair growth, you may want to consider a supplement to help combat deficiency.

Cut Back On The Heat

Woman using hair straightener.

We don’t mean your outdoor time spent in the sun (although you should be careful of that too, for your hair AND skin’s sake)! We mean heat stylers like straighteners, curlers, and hair dryers. While it’s common knowledge that heat stylers can cause serious damage, their effects amplify if your hair is already dead and dry from the sun. Instead of grabbing for the straightener, try doing an alternative no-heat-needed updo, like braids with a conditioning treatment or a messy low bun. Stylish and healthy!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Bowl of Olive Oil for Hair Mask.

Yet another all-star health food on our list that doubles as a wonderful treatment for your hair. Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used either as a leave-in Mask or Hot Oil Treatment, both of which give your hair a powerful boost thanks to the many vitamins found in EVOO. This trick is best for when you have time to lounge around the house, as the treatment is most effective when left-in for a minimum of 30 minutes. Finally an excuse to watch that latest series on Netflix and beat the heat (indoors)! You and your hair will be happy with the results.

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