At times, keeping up with the daily regiment of being a woman in today’s society can be tough. We would all love to wake up looking like Yoncé, but we must admit that we all have those days that are not so Insta-worthy. Today, you’re in luck. Here's this week's reveal of four of my favorite beauty secrets that keep me at 100 on a daily basis.
1. Olive Oil
Olive oil. Not only is it my favorite oil to cook with, but
it’s also been my go-to since day one. I may have to accredit that to the
Armenian genes. Olive oil to Armenians is like Windex to the Greeks in "My
Big Fat Greek Wedding." We dab a little olive oil on literally anything, and it
makes a world of difference. Really though, olive oil makes eyelashes and
eyebrows longer and darker (not that my culture really needs that), but if you
wipe olive oil on your eyelashes and eyebrows before bed every night for a
week, you are guaranteed to see a exceptional difference. This is no Kylie
Jenner BS, and no surgery necessary, olive oil really does the trick. It’s also great
for conditioning hair
(especially for those annoying dead ends), preventing hair
loss, firming and toning skin, and curbing your appetite. Who knew that glass
bottle that you lather your veggies in could be such a versatile beauty tool?!
2. Johnson & Johnson's Shea & Cocoa Butter Gel
Johnson & Johnson is coming in clutch not only for a baby's bottom, but for us too. If you’re ever in the need for an after-sun cooling gel, and you don’t have an aloe plant sitting around, go for the cocoa butter gel by Johnson & Johnson. It soothes sunburns like no other and serves better than any lotion on the market. We all invest in the expensive razors and the shaving cream, but the job doesn’t end there! Your pores will thank you later if you use the cocoa butter gel after a shave. Not only that, it also makes you look sexy, glossy and smells incredible.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
All right, all right, I get an earful for honing in on this beauty tool. My friends claim that ACV smells like feet, and okay, I’ll admit it, it kind of does. BUT it works wonders, so I could never kick it to the curb. Not only does ACV prevent acne, it also eliminates acne overnight. It also lightens up all those annoying dark spots where previous breakouts left their marks. If you thought they’d be there forever, think again. ACV also burns fat off of those annoying love handles. We should all love and appreciate our womanly figures, but out of any place on the body, love handles are by far the most difficult to shed. I take one tablespoon 30 minutes before breakfast and one tablespoon 30 minutes before dinner, and I can’t even express how powerful its effects are. ACV keeps your metabolism at a skyrocketing rate all day long. Give it a try and be consistent, otherwise you may not see how truly amazing the results can be.
4. Coconut Oil
I’m in love with the coconut oil. Many of you thought that this wonderful nut was a fad, but it’s a trend to stay! Coconut oil must be incorporated into each and every one of your diets and beauty routines. Coconut oil is a real, unsaturated fat similar to avocado, which means it literally melts fat off of your body. Add it to a smoothie, or a piece of toast in combination with working out regularly! Coconut oil is also a lifesaver to many other components of our bodies. It strengthens nails and cuticles, prevents wrinkles, whitens teeth (better than Crest whitening strips!), soothes eczema breakouts, works as a makeup remover, and provides the closest shave you will ever witness, so skip out on that shaving cream!
It’s difficult to believe that four products you would usually find in your pantry actually solve some of the biggest beauty dilemmas. Save your precious time and money and start incorporating these four amazing products into your lives! It’ll take you from zero to 100 real quick.
