One major beauty secret is that one should always remove their makeup after a long day this is due to removing any excess oils and dirt on the face, which clogs up the pores and in turn get us to break out which let's face it, none of us want to endure. However, something equally as important to prevent pimples is washing your makeup brushes regularly, this is something that many don't follow religiously or don't even realise at how much of an effect it has towards our skin. If you had to zoom in and see how much dirt accumulates onto the brushes you will make it part of your beauty routine in a flash. I wash my brushes every Sunday (or I try to at least) - I used to buy the Mac cleanser for makeup brushes which cost £12 and work's just fine. Sure it's not the thing that cost the most, but considering how frequently we should be cleaning our brushes it's not long after we will be running out and having to buy another bottle. This is why making an at home cleanser, which does the job just as well if not better in my opinion (judge for yourself) - is pure of ingredients and leaves your brushes looking & feeling amazing! Why not make your own - it takes a second to combine everything together - these three simple ingredients are definitely in your kitchen right now perhaps the white wine vinegar might be the one that might be a question mark, but it has so many beneficial uses which I will save for another day - that you need to make it a staple on your shopping list. 

Here is a small preview of  a before and after washing my brushes with this homemade cleanser. 

BEFORE: 

Only after snapping this picture did I truly realise - just look at how much dirt is on the middle brush in the before picture! The last time I cleaned my brushes was last week - imagine if you don't clean your brushes for LONGER!! (which has frighteningly been the case before)

AFTER: 

The aftermath is amazing, it leaves the texture of the hairs so soft, it really cleans and removes the stains of the makeup products. I really am happy with the result and I know you will be too. 

YOU WILL NEED: 

Just add your second and special ingredient: white wine vinegar.

There you have it: you can do it there and then before cleaning your brushes. It's super effortless and super effective. 

As you can see this brush is covered in bronzer, this is right before giving it a clean. 

It  has removed all of the product and has brought my brush hairs back to it's natural colour.  

I let my brushes soak for a good minute. This is to make sure that the brushes gets to soak into the liquid.  

Ahhh Sundays. 

For me the perfect definition of a Sunday spent in style is relaxing and having a beauty session and just letting go of the manic days that we encountered. The week can be rather stressful and sometimes we don't always get chance to give ourselves some proper TLC. I for one, work most weekend so my Sunday get's created on any other day I do have off that week so if you're in the same boat as me doesn't mean you can't get to appreciate the Sunday feeling just the same. We all need a day of rest, the day we choose is up to us. 

When it comes to having time off, we usually have other chores and errands that get put at the top of the list but taking care of ourselves should be a major priority as it not only helps physically but also with our mental state even if it means zoning out and giving yourself 30mn/hr to yourself. It could be anything from meditating, reading a book, taking a bath, doing a hobby that you enjoy and don't often get a chance to do. For me it's  brewing fresh coffee and having a small pamper session it really helps me unwind and I feel good in the process - it's the best feeling to just relax sometimes and know that time isn't rushing you and you have nowhere to be. 

I usually go to boots and buy lots of different face mask sheets, nose strips and exfoliation creams for days off and in turn it always adds up to so much £££££. Despite, the money I actually came to realise that it's not only cheaper to make your own, but even healthier as there are no unwanted nasties, and so many variations to creating your own for your specific needs. I decided to go ahead and create a coffee scrub. As I prepare fresh coffee a few times a week I always have ground coffee used and fresh on hand, so this scrub is perfect as I get to make further use of my coffee grounds. Caffeine in coffee benefits the skin immensely, and I had gone through the advantages of drinking coffee in my homemade cappuccino post that you can click and recap here. However, for those of you who don't drink or like the taste of coffee this scrub is ideal for you as you can still take in more or less the same perks (if not slightly more) by incorporating coffee into your beauty regimen other than your diet. 

I then store my mixture in a small container with a tight sealed lid to keep it fresh. This allows me to return to it more than once and to have it on hand for whenever I do need it ready and good to go however, I wouldn't keep it stored for too long it's always easy to return and make it fresh so keep it for a week max. I recommend it in the morning, after a workout sess. the smell of coffee hits the spot nicely!

Look at the beauty of a 2-in 1 - - I'm getting to enjoy my black coffee whilst pampering myself.  

Granted it might not be the most appealing of colours, but considering it is a homemade scrub - the scent and texture just make up for it's appearance! 

TIP: I recommend dry bushing in a circular movement before hopping into the shower and applying the scrub. This will give an added boost to the results. 

I hope you guys give it a go and see how amazing your skin feels afterwards! Let me know how you get on and what your fave scrub is!

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