Yours Truly, Ciera: January 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Fresh & Clean

Coconut oil is magic.
here are a list of beauty uses for it:

Cheekbone Highlighter - Apply a small amount on cheekbones over makeup.

Shaving Lotion - Close shave and a moisturizer at the same time.

Facial Scrub - Combine coconut oil with Himalayan crystal salt and apply to face each night. Washing it off is optional.

Body Scrub - Combine coconut oil and sugar. Check out this DIY Sugar Scrub recipe.

Makeup Remover - Healthier, stronger and longer eye lashes are just a bonus!

Homemade Deodorant - You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simple deodorant recipe.

Homemade Lip Balm or Lip Gloss - Apply directly or create a flavored version with this simple lip balm

Stretch Mark Preventer During Pregnancy - This safe, healthy oil can be applied multiple times each day to help moisturize your stretching skin.

Massage Oil - Coconut oil is the perfect choice for a massage oil. Not too greasy and with a relaxing scent.

Body Moisturizer - Apply directly after showering.

Fade Age Spots - Rub on hands or other areas daily.

Sunburn Care - A great moisturizer to use after you've gotten a bit too much sun.

Facial Moisturizer - After you wash your face, massage a light layer on your skin.

Mix in Bath Water - Melt about 1/4 cup in the microwave and add it to your bath water and soak.

Tanning Oil - Put in a spray bottle and bring to beach. Spray on to keep skin moisturized.

Dry Feet Treatment - Mix with salt to form a foot scrub.

Elbow Rub - Helps manage the dry skin on your elbows.

More ways to use coconut oil

And the list goes on & on...

I have been using coconut oil as a moisturizer for my face and body, and my skin has never felt better!

I wash my face with this face wash by Peter Thomas Roth and I seriously cannot go a night without using it.

After washing my face with this I put coconut oil all over my face as my nightly moisturizer.

This specific coconut oil is made for skin & hair.

Xo.

Said to be the most important meal of the day. Yet, people go without eating it every single morning! If you're like me, then skipping breakfast is just never an option. I love breakfast foods. (Especially the sweet ones) So since I love breakfast so much, I've been doing a search on meals that are not only healthy and tasty, but also going to fill me up and give me energy.

I saw a couple recipes on Pinterest, and took some of those ideas and made my own recipe.

Here you go lovelies.

Chia & Banana Oatmeal.

Seriously thee most delicious/healthy meal!

Here is the recipe for you all to try it yourself..

Ingredients:

1 cup steel cut oatmeal

1 1/2 cup almond milk

2 tbsp. honey

1/2 banana slices (more depending on how much you like bananas)

1 tbsp. stevia

Handful of Chia seeds (these are my favorite part, so I put a lot on)

Sprinkle of brown sugar

Steps:

Heat stove top to medium heat and add almond milk into a saucepan. Once the milk begins to boil, add in the steel cut oats (any type of oats will work). Then add the honey & stevia, and mix it into the oatmeal. Continue stirring, until the oats are your desired texture. Pour into bowl and add the sliced bananas on top of the oatmeal. Sprinkle the brown sugar and chia seeds all over. (Then I sometimes add a tiny bit of whipped cream on top, as pictured)

...and wallah!

You've got a yummy breakfast.

Xo.