Autumn Makeover

Bored on a Friday night, itching for some makeup on this blank canvas. So here you go... before and after!

Sincerely,

Tracy Wish

DIY Hair Mask

First attempt in a homemade hair mask! Had some avocados left in the kitchen and an article on homemade hair mask recipes that's been nagging in my mind for sometime. 

With all the fuss in improving the hair appearance - in addition to a daily hair care routine many ladies use a weekly treatment mask as well. This avocado hair mask aims to smoothen out brittle ends and add an extra silky shine to your precious locks. Avocados complimented with olive oil and an egg yolk all contain fatty acids that forms a natural conditioner to increase shine. 

Convinced to try yet? Here it goes

1. Ingredients : 

1 avocado

1tbsp olive oil

1 egg yolk

2. To make : 

combine avocado, egg yolk and olive oil. 

2. To make : 

mash well to get a creamy paste

3. Apply : 

Damp hair ( opens hair cuticles to absorb conditioner better). Apply the gross green paste! Go Shrek. 

3. Finish off : 

Leave for 20 minutes. Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner like normal. 

The final results were pretty alright. Split ends did fall off my hair when the avocado was applied unto it! This hair mask does remove part of your split ends - interesting. 

After washing it off, my hair felt slightly silkier - though not as silky as I'd expect it to be. I can't say if it improves the hair shine drastically unless it is done weekly and results are observed in the long run.On the plus side though, adding honey to the hair mask makes it a soothing hand mask and even after a day, I still feel the moisture in my hands. Do you have avocados lingering around?

Disclaimer : Results vary depending on hairtype and skintype. 

Sincerely, 

Tracy Wish

Lovin your Body (skin-wise)

Many times we focus on our face, only to neglect the body. A beautiful glow from our body skin speaks volumes as well. There are a couple of steps to maintain the moisture of our body each and every day : 

1. Shower using alcohol free body wash - that suits your skin type

2. Use a body scrub once or twice a week. It exfoliates away dead skin and allows better absorption of products after. Cheaper alternatives are nylon net scrubbies. Don't scrub too often though! It can dry skin.

3. Dry out with clean towel.

4. Apply body oil or lotion. 

5. Apply firming cream.

Recently, I've been using Alqvimia Shape Reducer Body Elixir and Alqvimia Cleopatra Body Oil. In Malaysia, these products are sold at beauty salons (as I know so far). They are made out of natural ingredients which are a plus! 

From experience I noticed natural ingredients do not make your skin overdependent on it. There is this weird thing with products not made from natural ingredients - they make your skin extra dry when you stop using them. Ever noticed hands that always use hand cream and how it gets extra dry without it as compared to hands which don't use hand cream? Anyway.

When I first opened the bottles, there was a whif of seductive + musky + vintage scent. The Cleopatra Body Oil makes the skin so velvety and sensual. Just a few drops is enough for the whole body. Following the oil, I applied the firming cream on particular areas making it smell lovely too.

The results are pleasing! Within a week my skin regained its moisture levels. Within 3 weeks, I noticed my butt and thigh areas becoming firmer with less cellulites. These products are great help in a dry climate and a busy cellulite-causing routine.

That glowing body starts from young - it starts from a proper skincare routine at this moment. 

Big thanks to Joans Parlour de Beaute (location : Taiping town center, Perak, Malaysia) for recommending them =) 

Disclaimer : Results of products may vary as they are dependent on skin type and climate.

Sincerely, 

Tracy Wish

http://www.alqvimia.com/en/home.html

Take a breather : preview on my favourite coffee places in Melbourne

Its been sometime - yes guilty as charged. What have I been up to you wonder?

Well occupied with work (uni assignments) and taking a lazy breather during those free times. Whenever there is time- I'd catch up with friends over a cup of coffee (moccha or chai. not a pure coffee kinda person) or brunch. Here is a preview about my favourite coffee places/ brunch spots in Melbourne. Those from around here would immediately recognise them! Upcoming posts on more soon =)

Note: Top to bottom : Kere Kere, Lot 6, Proud Mary

Sincerely, 

Tracy Wish