DIY DIVAS Watermelon Mask

Watermelon juice contain a variety of important health benefits and beauty of the chemical constituents. Watermelon of these nutrients, easy absorption by the skin, for the facial skin, have the effect of moisture, nutrition, sun protection, whitening.Skin beauty Effects: removal melasma, add Water, sedation
Method 1: cut the white watermelon skin in to 2 mm thickness slice, use the watermelon skin gently massage the face, with the effect of ease sedation and add water.
Method 2: The whole watermelon, wash clean, peel the green skin, and then cut of the white skin into slice, then apply to the face and arms, about five minutes change the new watermelon skin, a total of four times, and then rinse off with clean water.

My favorite cutting the watermelon slice in to 4 cubed chunks and mashing it with or fork or spoon until it becomes smooth. Then apply to the face for a about 20 minutes and then rinse off.

My Latest Obsession!!!

There is nothing like fresh breath. As I was walking down Grand Ave in St. Paul yesterday I decided to walk into one of my favorite places The Garden of Eden. I was browsing and came across this toothpaste. It was kind of pricey but worth it at small tube will run you about 7.00 Marvis Toothpaste. Check it out! Great for late nights and early mornings.

This weekend was "very different"( Tamar voice) for me I faced alot of challenges in places and relationships that I have not explored in ages. Each day of the weekend I faced a situation or person that I put in my "I don't want to deal with it box". I had to stop and think about what it meant and try to come to peace on my terms of course but when I got home Sunday, I began to think about the beauty of it and the gift of peace facing those people, places, and things. To my surprise I got up lighter in Monday and thanked God for his grace and mercy and wrote about it. I'm sharing with yall over my cup of Skin Detox by Yogi Teas. www.yogiproducts.com or at your local coop and whole foods store.

Beauty is integrity, love,kindness, and simplicity. Beauty transcends the physical and focuses on the spellbound. Beauty is the brave of heart and not the faint of heart, It does not react out of fear and does not hold grudges. Beauty is a soft hand and a warm stroke. Beauty is a helping hand and a kind word. Beauty is generous never greedy. Beauty is peace filled and not based on what is happening. Beauty is that UN- speakable joy that fills your heart and bleeds out into your family, friends and community. Beauty can be complex but understated and to understand beauty is timeless and age can never tarnish it.

Nails

Right now I am in love with Vegan Nail polish. Something about the finish and the shades thrill me. My favorite is "Swagger" by Ginger and Liz. It has a nice finish and pops on any skin tones. It can be found at www.gingerandliz.com. I admire and support this company because the company was started and the brainchild of two women of color.

Some salons have not caught on or offer an alternative for those who want to have an all natural and chemically free polish. Here are some alternatives to add to your collection.

Zoya Nail polish can be found at Vizi salon in Uptown, Minneapolis or http://www.zoya.com/.

Another honorable mention is Sparitual Nail Polish line and the shade Its Raining Men. This line can be found at any Juut Salon and at www.sparitual.com.

What I'm Loving For Summer

Just a couple of my picks for summer to keep your skin shine free in the warmer months.


A colorless pressed powder formulated with unique oil blotters that help control shine. It offers a matte finish without leaving a powdery residue. This is a life saver if you don't want to wear color. The cosmetic puff that it comes with is thin so I use a portable brush and buff my face when I notice that I have shine. You can find this at your local Walmart and at www.blackopalbeauty.com
















Vintage Product:

Mint Julep Masque is the original natural home treatment to help dry up pimples, rinse away blackheads and shrink enlarged pores. Simply apply Mint Julep Masque to your clean face and neck. As it firms and hardens within minutes, it draws out impurities from your pores. After the masque is removed, your skin will feel clean, refreshed and smooth. Even for individuals who are fortunate to be free of skin problems, Mint Julep Masque is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on the face and neck. You can find this at Walgreen's and or www.queenhelene.com

Mac Fix + can be found at your local Mac Store or counter in Macy's and or other fine department store, and at http://www.maccosmetics.com/

An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up!

I love to use this to after I have applied my finishing power or pressed powder. I find that it gives me a natural finish and perks up my skin. I now don't use powder if I don't have this handy. I love this so much I carry It around in my purse.

Enjoy the summer and let me know what your using to keep your skin fresh for summer.