Aspirin face mask: DIY BHA peel

The aspirin face mask is a cheap and easy BHA you can make yourself.

What is a BHA ?

BHA is a chemical peel (exfoliator) that deep cleanses the pores, and sloughs off dead skin cells. It is oil-soluble, and so it penetrates into the sebum-filled pore and exfoliates the dead skin cells built up inside the pore. So, it is perfect for oily skin with whiteheads.

Warning: BHA (and aspirin in general) should be avoided by pregnant and nursing women.

How to make the Aspirin face mask:

1. Crush 2-3 aspirins (the normal kind, not the ones that fizz in the water).
2. Add a tiny bit of yoghurt. The yoghurt temporarily lowers the ph of the skin, letting the acid work better. 
3. Apply it on the face. 
4. Those of you with fragile capillaries and spider veins: be gentle, you are not allowed to scrub !
5. Wash off after around 20 mins.

Remember: after this face mask, as after any kind of acid treatment, sunscreen with a high SPF is very necessary !!! Acids peels off dead skin cells, which in turn reveals fresher skin, which in turn lets the UV rays penetrate deeper.... which may lead to aging of the skin, discolourations, and other problems !

Photo: shine on by franklumix

    

Move over AHA and BHAs, PHA is here !

    PHAs are the next generation of Hydroxy Acids in skin care, much gentler but just as effective. PHAs are chemical exfoliants, moisturisers and antioxidants.

  What are Hydroxy Acids, you say ? Heard of AHAs and BHAs ? These chemical exfoliants are used to treat acne, wrinkles, discolourations, and to give the skin a glow. Even if you have never heard of them, chances are your anti-aging or acne product contains Hydroxy Acids. The well-known aspirin face mask is actually a BHA.


  What's the big deal about PHAs ?
    PHA are as effective as AHAs and BHAs, but gentler: they can be used for all types of skin, also if you have fragile capillaries, psoriasis and other skin problems.
    PHAs not cause UV sensitivity. So they can be used even in the summer, and without a strict sunscreen regimen.
    PHAs are supposed to not penetrate the skin as deep as AHAs or BHAs, and this makes them safer: for example the PHA Gluconolactone gets a score on 1 on Skin Deep.

For whom are PHAs ?

• Sensitive skin, dry, photoaging, problems with capillaries, atopic dermatitis, acne.
• For those that don tolerate AHAs (or just want something gentler)
• For those who want to try acids in the summer, but are not too disciplined about using sunscreen.

   What do PHAs do ?

• They loosen the top layer of dead skin cells, leaving the skin smoother. This helps with discolourations and small acne scars. (I explained chemical exfoliation here). 
• At the same time they are supposed to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, so they help to keep the skin thick and fight wrinkles. They strengthen the lipid barrier of the skin. 
• PHAs help the products that are used after it to penetrate the skin better.
• They moisturise, and help to smooth away fine lines. 
• They calm flareups, and help with healing of acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis and melasma.
• PHAs help with broadened capillaries, making them smaller.

My experiences:
      I never tried AHAs because of stuff like this. I did the aspirin mask a couple of times, but then felt really bad after exposing my face to sunlight (I haven´t found a sunscreen that I like yet). Also, I try to avoid anything that might irritate my fragile capillaries and give me more redness on my skin. When I read about other people´s successes with acids, I felt a bit like I was missing out. So when I read about PHAs, I was all "finally something for me !"
    I have used this diy PHA toner since a few weeks. It's only 6% PHA, so it's pretty gentle. It's meant to be used every 2 days, at night. The ingredients are Rose Water, Gluconolactone, Urea (moisturiser), Lactic Acid (conserves the Urea) and Licorice Extract.
    6% is pretty low acid content, so I wasn´t expecting dramatic results. My skin tone has evened out -- less discoloration from the sun and redness caused by broken capillaries. It causes my skin to go slightly pink, but doesn´t pinch like a typical acid would. It´s also lightly moisturising. I´m pretty satisfied, and looking forward to trying out higher concentrations of PHA.


DIY notes
    PHAs need to be at minimum 5% strength and the pH of 3-4. If you get hold of a PHA, you can mix it with Rose water (it has the right pH). The other ingredients of the toner I am using are nice extras, but not necessary. Try searching in the online diy-cosmetic stores for Polyhydroxy Acids (also search for names like Lactobionic acid, Galactose, Gluconic acid, Maltobionic acid, Gluconolactone)

BUYING IT
     Neostrata is the brand that has created the PHAs (I think ?) Anyway, they seem to be the only brand on the market with skin care products with PHAs.

     I´m hoping that PHAs will get more popular and that a lot of products with them will be available soon.

Photo by helloninaelisabeth

Sources:
Skin911
Skincare-news

Skin Care Basics: Cleansing

    If you were to do only one thing for your skin every day, cleansing would be it. A lot of grime collects on our skin throughout the day (unless you live in an unpolluted paradise), and of course there are remains of skin care products and makeup that need to be cleaned off. Here is my guide to cleansing:

    I have divided cleansing into three kinds: makeup removal, basic daily cleansing, and once-in-a-while deep cleansing. and have suggested some products to use -- of co

Remember that the goal isn't to have squeaky clean-skin that has been stripped of all its natural oils! That skin will react by either drying up or over-producing sebum.

* Makeup Removal: 

    It's very important to remove makeup before doing the actual cleansing, otherwise you're just smearing it all over your face. Most makeup (with the exception of mineral makeup) is a burden to your skin at night. You can do remove your makeup before bed or even as soon as you come home -- try to be dilligent with it. After removing makeup you will still need to do your regular cleansing.
You can use: makeup-removers are often rather harsh (Michelle Phan reported how the melt the plastic containers they are stored in in factories), so I suggest oils instead. Massage a plant oil into the skin, and wipe it off with a cotton wipe dipped in warm water -- it removes absolutely everything! Also: micellar solutions, really effective (most drugstore brands carry micellar cleansers). For lazy days when you are about to commit the sin of falling asleep with your makeup on, have some baby wipes handy. Be sure to choose unperfumed ones, without alcohol.

* Daily cleansing:

    Removing the grime that has collected during the day, remains of yesterday's moisturiser as well as excess skin oils is key to having healthy skin! You should cleanse your skin every evening, make it a part of your before-bed routine.
You can use: any cleansing product that is free of sulfates and alcohol, micellar water, cider vinegar and water solution, DIY almond cleanser,
    If your face feels very greasy in the morning, cleanse it as well. If it is sweaty or only lightly greasy, a wipe of toner is usually enough (use any alcohol-free toner, a hydrolate like rose-water, a DIY vinegar-based toner or even water kefir).

* Deep cleansing: 

    Very important for those that have problems like blocked pores, acne, or live in a very polluted environment -- in this case you should deep-cleanse 2-3 times a week, otherwise once a week is usually enough.
You can use: first, some kind of exfoliant to remove dead skin cells: for most I recommend a gentle scrub, for sensitive skins or fragile capillaries I recommend these forms of exfoliation.
Then to draw out dirt from within the pores: a clay mask (clay that you mix yourself with water is usually better than the ready clay masks which contain too many unnecessary ingredients), the oil cleansing method, facial steaming, or the aspirin face mask. Follow deep cleansing with a moisturiser, or even better: a rich moisturising masque.

Example beauty routine:

If you don't have a beauty routine yet, you can try doing something like this:

Morning: wipe face with rose water.
Evening: cleanse skin, follow with rose water (it re-balances the pH level of the skin).
Once a week: deep cleansing.

    Of course my product suggestions are not exhaustive -- there are many products and DIY methods out there. Basically, steer clear of SLS and other sulfates as well as alcohol as they are drying and strip the skin of its natural oils. Correct cleansing should clean the skin without drying it out or disrupting its natural moisture production. Also, don't look for moisturising ingredients in cleansers -- that's what moisturisers are for. I recommend looking on review sites before buying a product -- search for one in your country, it will be one of the best things you will do for your skin. Makeup Alley, Wizaz KWC  (PL) and Pink Melon (DE) are what I use, as well as googling for reviews on forums.

    It might take a bit of trial-and-error to find out what works best for your skin,

  Over to you: what are your favourite cleansing products? What does your cleansing routine look like? Don't forget to mention your skin type.

Spider veins: part III -- the do's

RECOMMENDED FOR SPIDER VEINS (TELANGIECTASIA) :

• Use very gentle cosmetics: hypo-allergenic ones and those meant for sensitive skin 
• Face packs of red clay for oily skin & pink clay (mixture of red and white) for dry skin face masks are meant for sensitive skin as well as spider veins. Both are tightening, and the red one prevents breaking of blood vessels. Mix with mineral water or a favourite (fre from alcohol denat) toner, you can also add a bit of olive oil. Do not allow the mask to dry completely, moisten it from time to time, or it may irritate the skin and make it sensitive to the sun. Don't use more often than one a week.

• Algae face mask calms skin with dilated capillaries.

• Peeling with BHA acids such as the aspirin face mask.
• Look for products meant for sensitive or hypoallergenic skin. These are usually free from alcohol, perfume, SLS and other irritants.

COSMETIC INGREDIENTS

• Vit C -- gently repairs blood capilleries, and helps them to regenerate. 
• Vit K -- speeds up the healing of broken capillaries, regulates the process of blood clotting
• Witch Hazel (hamamelis) gently tightens, and is anti-inflammatory, soothes skin with spider veins.
• Ginko bibloa makes the capillary walls more elastic, and improves blood circulation.
• Vit PP repairs capillaries, removes spiders.
• Calcium is another ingredient that strenghtens capillaries.
• Arnica extract & chesnut tree extract strenghtens & helps repair capillaries, aid blood circulation, prevent swellings, decreases redness
• Rutin lessens the fragility of capillaries. Is used orally as well as topically.
• Wild myrtl flower extract tightens capillaries, prevents breaking

PS.  Vit C, calcium, rutin, chesnut extract and arnica extract should not be taken all the time, since they can interfere with other treatments. More on this later !

SUPPLEMENTS:

• Vit C in food or as supplement. Helps capillaries to regenerate.
• Vit B2
• Omega-3 rich food, or supplements: 1-2 tbs per day.
• Zinc helps tissue repair. Not more than 50 mg daily.

                                                                           More on those here.

FOOD:

• Raw food has shown to help clear up spider veins ! *read this*

OTHER:

• Flat shoes (for spider veins on legs)
• In a beauty salon, it is best to cleanse the skin with ultrasound, since the skin doesn't have to be heated up.
• Feet up for at lest 30 mins every day (for spider veins on legs)

Photo: Tranquility by eyecatcher

This post is a part of the spider veins & broken capillary series:

* Spider veins -- part I: symptoms & causes

  * Spider Veins part II: the donts
* Spider Veins problems part III: the dos 

How To Get Rid Of Acne + How Food Intolerance Causes Skin Problems

   "I am 19 years old and ever since I hit puberty I've had chest acne. I've done a lot of different things to try and treat it (applying acne medicine (multiple different types), keeping it clean, oil papers to keep the oil off, stop touching my chest/bust area) but it never goes away. Is there anything you would recommend or am I just, sadly, stuck with it?"

   This query popped into my mailbox a while back. The advice I have is not really specific to chest acne but is relevant to any kind of acne.
    You are definitely not stuck with acne! You definitely can make it go away, but it will take some trial-and-error to find the right solution. Acne is a symptom rather than an issue and can have many different reasons, so there is no one single cure for everyone.

   The most common reason of acne are food intolerances. Once a doctor explained to me that skin problems are not skin diseases, rather they are symptoms of dysfunctions of organs, a view that is supported by Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    Our food today is often quite difficult to digest -- we have never eaten so much processed stuff, sugars, diary, gluten; and we have never ingested to many chemicals as we do now. Very often the body freaks out at some point and is overwhelmed, and develops and intolerance or allergy. What exactly causes the problem varies from person to person, so you will have to analyse your diet and try to eliminate the problem.

   A very common culprit could be sugar, processed food or over-fried fatty food. I have breakouts after chocolate, a guy I know gets back acne from soft drinks.
    Diary intolerance is also closely linked to acne. If you do have serious problems digesting lactose, you probably have digestion problems, stomach aches, bloating. Ask your doctor for a lactose-intolerance test. However is your diary intolerance is mild, you just have to try giving up diary for a while and see whether your skin clears up.
    Do read up about the Paleo way of eating. People who eat like that usually see a huge improvement in their skin.

   Though diary and sugar are the most common causes of skin problems, there are two other food groups that can also mess up the skin: meat and gluten.

   I was on the phone with my dad, who became a vegetarian back in the times when it was considered unhealthy and even dangerous. A friend of his had heavy acne on his face and was always embarrassed because of it. My dad persuaded him to try a meat-free way of eating, and the guy's acne disappeared. The guy stuck to being a vegetarian and was quite grateful to my dad.
   Gluten intolerance: I am not sure if it might cause acne per se, but I know that it can cause other issues. A friend of mine had hands with pretty bad dermatitis, and she tried out eating gluten-free and her hands are now healed.

   Do analyse what you eat and what could be affecting you. If something jumps out (obviously eating too much sugars, or feeling bad after eating a certain food), try removing completely it from your diet for a month. If nothing jumps out, you will have to do a bit of trial-an-error. Remember that two weeks is a minimum here, because the body takes a while to get used to changes.

   Stress is also a huge contributing factor to skin issues. If you can't get rid of the cause of the stress (for example ending a toxic relationship), or learning to manage it better (for someone overwhelmed by their daily tasks it would be reading a book on time management); try learning to cope with it better: exercise, EFT, meditation and yoga are just some suggestions.

Topical solutions:

  Here some effective ways to deal with acne. Everyone's skin is different, so what may instantly work for one person may not work on another. It may take some trial-and-error to find what works for you:

* Switch your laundry products, especially if you are using scented ones.
* Don't over-do it with the cleaning. Aggressive cleaning makes the body produce even more oils. Use a gentle soap (something for sensitive skin) or even an intimate cleanser like the Facelle (they are gentle and pH neutral).
* Try a light moisturiser after cleansing. Keeping the skin moisturised will help to cut down the body's oil production.
* Try applying cider apple vinegar on it: start with 3:1 water to vinegar, and work your way up to 1:3. Wipe on with a cotton ball at night.
* Try applying tea tree oil on the problem areas.
* Clay masks work really well for some people. I especially recommend bentonite or green kaolin clay.
* Try taking vitamin B
* Try BHA (Salicylic Acid): something with 2% salicylic acid (soap, face cleanser or cream -- search among drugstore products), or try the DIY aspirin face mask.
* Try AHAs: if nothing else worked, AHAs might be the solution. Look for pharmacy brands for products or make your own. Start with mandaleic acid or lactic acid which are gentler, and start with low concentrations. 

Finally some common sense advice:

* Don't touch the skin in the problem area
* Drink plenty of water
* Wear cotton or other breathable fabric
* Keep the bed sheets clean!

  If nothing works, you might have go to a dermatologist. On this note, I want to mention that hormones are a common cause of acne, so you might still outgrow yours. If you are on birth control, trying another brand of pills often works.


   Do any of you have any tips for getting rid of acne -- products or techniques that worked for you? Do share in the comments.

How To Prevent Ingrown Hair When Epilating

Here is a question about ingrown hair I got in my inbox:

" I have been using the epilator for 3 years now, but i keep getting ingrown hair, the little thin hairs coil up and settle into a bump and I HATE IT, I changed my epilator to one for sensitive skin and still no use, I exfoliate and moisturize all the time :(
I hate shaving and waxing takes a lot of time that I can't afford; please can you give me some advise?"

    Hey, thanks for writing in! First of all, it's great that you tried switching your epilator. I used to have an ancient epilator that I bought as a teen, and when I recently switched to a new one I had way less ingrown hair.

     From my experience and research, there are a couple of things you can do to minimise ingrown hair: epilate correctly, moisturise the skin, exfoliate, try something anti-bacterial, and chemical exfoliation.

Use the epilator correctly

     If you're not epilating the right way, the hair follicle gets pulled into an unnatural position, causing the new hair to grow in the wrong direction. A lot of us epilate in horrible little jerky movements, learned from the first days of epilating when everything hurt like hell. The correct way to do it is hold it at a right angle to the skin and drag it in a slow, steady movement.

Exfoliate

    I really recommend a DIY coffee scrub, it's one of the most effective body scrubs out there. Just take used coffee grounds, mix with a moisturioser and scrub. The coffee grounds exfoliate way more thoroughly than many scrubs on the market.

Moisturise intensively

     Keeping the skin soft is key. But it's also pretty important to stick to simple, natural stuff. Nothing with mineral oil, as that blocks the pores. Plant-based oils are the best, as well as plant-based butters. I love a mix of jojoba, wheatgerm and olive oil, with a dash of essential oil.

Topical treatments

     I've heard many good things about using something anti-bacterial before epilating. I have too few experience with this kind of stuff to recommend anything, but you could ask at a pharmacy.
    Also, many people have success with products like ingrow go. So I checked the ingredients of a couple of products for ingrown hair, and it's usually the same pattern: there is something antibacterial (like isopropyl alcohol or witch hazel), some kind of moisturiser (like aloe vera, glycerin or Propylene glycol) and some kind of hydroxy acid (chemical exfoliators that loosen the bonds of the top layer of the skin).
     The interesting thing here are the hydroxy acids: it totally makes sense that they minimise ingrown hair. If you want to try something DIY, the aspirin mask is a great beta hydroxy acid while pineapple and papaya contain alpha hydroxy acids.
     Wait, I got a brainwave: why not try urea? Urea is a great moisturiser, it works like an acid peel and it's anti-bacterial! Here I have written a bit about Urea. You can buy products that contain it (it seems to be in fashion right now), or just buy it separately and mix into your preferred moisturiser. You know what, I'll play along. Spring is coming soon (I hope) and when it gets warmer I'll be epilating often while using urea regularly. I'll be blogging about the results!

    On another note, have you tried sugaring? I haven't tried it myself but it's supposed to be be way easier and faster than waxing.




     I hope this gave you some ideas of things you can try out. And now over to you, my lovely readers. Are you struggling with ingrown hair? Has anyone discovered a trick to prevent ingrown hair? I'd love to know!

About Hydroxy Acids: AHAs and BHAs and PHAs

    Winter is a great time to try out hydroxy acids on the skin, so I would like to explain what these are, how do they work and how you can use them. "Acid" may sound scary and toxic, but did you know that the DIY papaya and the aspirin face masks that are so popular work because both these things contain hydroxy acids? Also -- most anti-acne and anti-aging products contain hydroxy acids, so if you use these you really need to know how hydroxy acids work.

      Hydroxy acids are chemical exfoliators. They make the skin look brighter and smoother by removing the dead cells, and they fight dicolourations of all kinds: age spots, pregnancy mask, remains of breakouts, sun damage. They help with fine lines and acne scars and also stimulate cell renewal. Interested? Read on.

   First, it is important to know the difference between AHAs,  BHAs and PHAs, so that you can choose the right one for your skin.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids aka AHAs:

    They are more powerful than BHAs and are usually used in anti-aging products. They minimize fine lines, help to moisturise the skin, AHAs are water soluble and they cannot penetrate the sebum and cleanse the pores, so they are recommended for dry skin. In lower concentrations the affect only the outer layer of the skin, in higher concentrations they can also work on the deeper layers of the skin.
      The most common AHAs are:

glycolic acid (from sugar cane)
lactic acid (from milk)
malic acid (from apples and pears)
citric acid (from oranges and lemons)
tartaric acid (from grapes)
mandelic acid* (from bitter almonds)

    Side-effects of AHAs include irritation and sun-sensitivity. If you have never used Hydroxy Acids before, start with BHAs rather than AHAs -- ory try out manelic acid
    * Mandelic acid is one of the most gentle of all hydroxy acids -- it does not irritate the skin or cause sun sensitivity. More about it here.

Beta Hydroxy Acids aka BHAs

   There is actually only one BHA -- salicylic acid. BHA is oil soluble, and so are fantastic against skin with blocked pores and acne. It also tightens the pores and It also minimizes fine lines and remove discolourations. It is less likely to irritate than AHAs. Salicylic acid is anti-inflammatory, so it works well against irritation and flare-ups.

Poly Hydroxy Acids aka PHAs

   This is a new generation of hydroxy acids which have all the properties of AHAs but are not as irritating. They don't cause redness or peeling. They are very moisturising, helps with broken capillaries and help the skin to heal. I have written more about PHAs here.

Products with Hydroxy Acids

    Most anti-acne and a lot of anti-aging products contain hydroxy acids. Some will advertise the fact on the packaging while others do not. Look for the names of the acids on the ingredient lists.
   It is important to know the concentration of the hydroxy acid in the ingredient -- often it is mentioned on the packaging. If not, look at the ingredient list to see where the hydroxy acid is mentioned. Concentrations of AHAs between 4%-6% are recommended, so if an AHA is among the top three ingredients, chances are that there is enough of it to actually work. However BHAs work better in lower concentrations (0.5% - 2%), so look for it nearer the end of the list. Start with a product with lower concentrations of hydroxy acids, or anything with mandelic acid or PHA -- when your skin has gotten accustomed it or if you feel it doesn't do anything for you, you can upgrade to stronger stuff. Trained cometicians can also do treatments with much higher concentrations of hydroxy acids -- the results are much more visible and longer-lasting. I'm not an expert on such treatments, but I have heard that it is a good idea to train your skin with normal products that contain hydroxy acids first.
    The pH of the product is also very important -- AHAs need to be between 3 and 4.5 and BHAs between 3 and 4 for the hydroxy acids to work. You can test the pH level with a litmus paper (from a pet store or a diy cosmetics store).
     Hydroxy acids need to be absorbed into the skin to work, so skip cleansers which stay on the face only for a few seconds. Toners and moisturisers / creams work much better. I have tried and like Effaclar Duo which contains LHA (an derivative of salicylic acid) -- it's great for acid beginners, and also I have heard great things about Paula's Choice. For more recommendations, check out the reviews on Makeup Alley (or other review sites in your language).

How to use AHAs and BHAs

    Hydroxy acids should be used like a treatment -- for a couple of weeks, after which your skin needs a break. Because hydroxy acids make your skin sensitive to the sun, it is a good idea to use them in the autumn or winter, apply them in the evening, and use sunscreen during the day. If you don't follow these suggestions, the sun will undo all the good work the hydroxy acids are doing and you may even get discolouration. Obviously, you should not sunbathe or go to the solarium when you are using hydroxy acids.
     You may want to use acids every other night, so that the skin gets used to them. On the remaining days use a rich moisturiser, because acids often dry the skin a bit. Often the skin first reacts with a breakout, which should go away soon -- this is normal and a part of the process.
     Don't apply the product all over the face, only on the areas that need it -- for many people this will mean only the T zone. Some might want to use it only on problem spots.
     The skin might be red and pinch after applying a product with hydroxy acids. If it is only slight, wait it out. However if your skin is really irritated, wash the product out. Next time try either on top of a layer of regular moisturiser, or switch to product with a lower concentration of acids.


   Are you interested in trying out hydroxy acids? Or maybe you use them already -- what are the effects? Any products you'd recommend?

souces: Biochemia Urody

Use conditioner as shampoo

To treat dandruff, oily or dry hair, try using a hair conditioner as shampoo. No, don't close this window yet. Just any conditioner won't do. To get it right, read on.

What kind of conditioner ? 

• Zero film formers (ingredients causing product buildup): silicon, polyquaternium, glycerin or liquid paraffin.
• A short & simple ingredient list
• Preferably with glyceryl cocoate, then it works like a gentle shampoo.
• Preferably cheap, since you need to use quite a bit each time.

This is very important, because if you choose the wrong type of conditioner then you'll just get heavy and oily hair.
Tip: a simple way to test your conditioner for "lightness" is dabbing a little on your fingertips, rubbing, placing them under water. If the conditioner washes of instantly, without slickness, then it's probably light enough to use instead of a shampoo !

How to ? 

  The author of this method recommends applying the conditioner on wet hair, and massaging it slowly into the scalp, for a long time. Then, leave it on the hair for a bit.

First time tips:

   Before doing this for the first time, clean your hair thoroughly of silicon and other buildup (unless you have been avoiding that). To do this, the author of the method recommends adding refined soda to the shampoo, and finally rinsing with a solution of vinegar or lemon juice in water. You can also add aspirin dissolved in water (it also nicely massages the scalp).

The first few times washing your hair with a conditioner will bring disappointment, because the scalp is used to harsher products. But after a few washes, the scalp should normalize itself and your dandruff should go away.

How does it work ? 

    Shampoos, especially those with SLS can often be too aggressive.
Dandruff is often just the reaction of very sensitive scalp skin to the chemicals in shampoos.
The harsh cleansing agents can further aggravate the dryness of a dry scalp.
When it comes to oily hair, harsh detergents stimulate the pores to produce more sebum !

Remember, to use this treatment you need to avoid the more "sticky" silicons in your styling products.


♥ More info at the long hair community !
Sources: motowngirl, Laboratorium Urody

Photo by Eternal*Voyageur