Day 98- Detox Bath

I saw this pin about a detox bath and I was super skeptical.  People were commenting about how much it made them sweat and how good they felt after doing the detox bath.  I knew that it was complete BS and I was going to prove it. The pin said that it was the cure of the common cold.  It seemed unbelievable.  But it was as good as it said it was going to be.

1. Run a hot bath. It opens pores and prepares body for cleansing.

2. Add three pints of hydrogen peroxide (3%). This oxygenates the body and helps purge toxins. It’s also antibacterial and antiviral. (I only used a little less than one pint.  Three seems like overkill.)

3. Add two ounces of ground ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory that increases blood circulation and helps promote the elimination of toxins through sweat.

4. Soak for about 30 minutes.

5. Drink lots of water.   You need to replenish what’s being pulled out of your system.

I thought that people were just sweating from the hot water. The first minute I was soaking in the bath, I wasn’t sweating at all.  I was laughing at how ridiculous this was, but then it happened.  All of the sudden sweat was pouring down my face.  I’m not talking like a little glistening sweat.  I’m talking about full on I-just-ran-a-marathon sweat.  I don’t think I have ever sweated so much in my life.  And I was just sitting in the bathtub.

It was unbelievable how much I was sweating. It was in my eyes and running down my face. I didn’t make it the full 30 minutes.  After about 15, I had to wash off the sweat.  It was beginning to annoy me.

I was getting over a cold before I started this. I was blowing my nose and coughing.  Since my bath about 5 hours ago, I haven’t coughed or blown my nose.  I don’t know if it is a cure for the common cold, but it definitely helped mine.

Day 97- Workout While Watching TV

I was on Pinterest and saw a pin about a 30 minute workout that you are supposed to do while watching TV.  I had a lot of energy today, so I decided to do this in addition to my normal workout.

The workout:

You need 5 to 8 pound dumbbells, a pillow, and a TV. 

While watching a 30-minute TV show, complete 10 to 15 slow and controlled reps of each of the exercises- weighted lunge, victory press, torso twist, one-arm row, incline push-ups, abdominal curl, and one-legged squats.  You should be able to finish all seven exercises before the commercials start.

During commercial breaks, do cardio such as run in place or fake jump rope.

Repeat the circuit until the end of the show (about three times).

Do this workout three times a week on nonconsecutive days.

I did this today and it went well.  I finished my exercises before the commercial breaks.  I liked it because I could watch TV without feeling lazy.  Try it out.

Day 96- baking soda and orange juice mask

I stumbled across this pin about an orange juice and baking soda facial mask to help get rid of blackheads.  I have a weakness for face masks, so I had to give it a try.

You mix 1 tbsp. of orange juice and 1 tbsp. of baking soda.  If needed, add more baking soda to make it a thicker paste.  I added too much baking soda to mine.  It was really thick.

Smear the paste on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes.  Note:  It will tingle and itch.  Resist the urge to scratch and find something to keep your mind off of the strange feeling coming from your face. Don’t talk much.  If you move your face as the mask dries, it will start to crumble.

After 20 minutes, wet your finger tips and scrub your mask in a circular motion to exfoliate.  Then, rinse.

Your skin will be a little pink from the mask.  I would recommend using a toner and a good moisturizer after the mask.

I was surprised about how good my skin felt after I took the mask off.  Yes, it was a little pink, but it was smooth and soft.  It was nice to know that all that terrible itching was worst it.  I was going crazy trying not to scratch my mask off. 

I recommend this one.  It’s great.

Day 95- measurements

I saw this on Pinterest and couldn't believe it.  I can never remember how many cups are in a gallon or things like that.  This is a great way to remember gallons, pints, quarts, and cups.

 I wish someone would have taught me this years ago.  It's so simple.  2cups in a pint, 2 pints in a quart, 4 quarts in a gallon.

  I don't think I will ever forget it now.

Day 94- Argo

I saw this movie poster on Pinterest.  I went to see the movie, Argo.  It was amazing.  One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.  I highly recommend it.  Everyone's positive comments about the pin were right.  It was such a good movie.  I can't even believe it.  I really want to see it again.  Seriously, this is a must see for all Americans.

Day 93- Sailor's Knot Braid

I saw this pin about a four strand braid called a sailor’s knot.  I had never heard of or seen it before.  It was surprisingly easy once I got into the rhythm of it.  It looks more complicated that it really was.  I love that it makes a very unique braid. 

You take the hair and divide it into four sections.  Number them from left to right- 1,2,3,4. Put 1 over 2 and 3 over 4.  Then, put 1 over 4.  Renumber them from left to right and repeat.

I found a picture that shows it.

http://pinterest.com/pin/144818944238426064/ 

Day 92- cover acne scars with makeup

I have some acne scars.  It seems that no matter what I do they always show through my makeup.  I have tried everything I can think of doing.

I saw a pin about how to apply makeup to cover acne scars.

Steps from the pin:

1.Face Wash: Before applying any makeup product to your face, wash your face with lukewarm water or acne face wash and dry it by gently patting with a soft towel. Don’t rub or swipe your face skin as it may irritate acne.

2.Anti-shine: If your face or some parts of it (such as near the nose) get oily, apply anti shine product on it. Anti-shine products prevent your skin from getting oily.

 3.Primer: Apply makeup primer to smooth the fine lines. Even though makeup primers are not very often included in a woman’s makeup routine, they can be extremely useful for those having acne or scars. A makeup primer fills the skin and makes it smooth preparing for actual makeup. For instance, sometimes foundation may make your acne even more visible if applied on uneven skin, thus if you use a primer, foundation is likely to be smoother. Primers also help your makeup last longer, as they usually contain waxes, polymers and silicone.

 4.Foundation: Next apply foundation matching your skin color. You can use your fingers or a stippling brush to apply the foundation. However, make sure to apply the foundation patting and not wiping or rubbing your skin. If your acne is really too much, you can use a lighter tone of foundation for the first layer and then apply another layer with a slightly darker tone of foundation.

 5.Concealer: After fully applying foundation, apply concealer again by patting and blending it in with fingers or a warm brush. Tip: Green tone of concealer hides the redness of acne, however yellow is also just fine. If you are using a green tone, apply the concealer before applying foundation.

 6.Face Powder: The next step is applying face powder. For best results work with two types of powders: light and setting. First apply the light tone with the help of a 134 powder brush going in triangles. Blend it in well. Then apply the setting powder (preferably oil-free).

 7.Fix Plus Spray: Grab a fix plus spray, hold it at about 14 inches far from your face, close your eyes and spray at your face.

 8.Face Blush: You can apply face blush if you like to finish up your makeup.

I tried these steps this morning.  What happened?  There was no difference.  In fact, I think that my scars were more noticeable.  By the end of the day, it looked like I wasn’t even wearing any makeup.  This did not work at all.

Does anybody know any good tips for covering acne scars.