Leave Your Skin Glowing With This DIY Pumpkin Mask

Fall brings pumpkin spiced lattes and pumpkin pie, so why not treat yourself to an at home pumpkin facial? This wonderful gift from mother nature is rich in vitamin A which helps repair the skin and stabilize the production of collagen. It's naturally hydrating and great for all skin types!

 WHAT YOU NEED

• About 4 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not the pumpkin pie filling with a bunch of added sugar)
•  2 teaspoons of honey
• A splash of milk, buttermilk, or whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. If you used whipping cream try using the electric mixer for a few minutes to really add thickness to your mask. Apply to freshly washed skin for about 15 minutes. I could really feel the hydration in this mask. I will definitely be trying this one again.

Forget the expensive facial. Have your skin glowing using only 3 ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen! 

Say Goodbye to Dry Lips With This DIY Lip Scrub

This is my favorite time of year, but the weather change can be hard on my lips. Without proper hydration the lips can be dry and sometimes even painful. Say goodbye to dry flaky lips with this easy DIY lip scrub!

WHAT YOU NEED:
My favorite part about this recipe is that you only need two ingredients! Even better? They are probably sitting in your kitchen right now.

• Brown sugar- exfoliate without drying out the skin
• Honey- a natural moisturizer

DIRECTIONS:

•  Place two tablespoons of brown sugar in a bowl
• Mix with honey to desired texture
• Place in a lip balm jar or container for storage
• If you want to get fancy decorate the container or even make a label. This natural scrub makes a great little gift, so don't forget to make an extra for a friend!

APPLICATION:
Use once a week to prevent chapped lips. This scrub will seriously leave your lips unbelievably smooth. Using your fingers gently rub the scrub on your lips in circular motions for ten seconds. Don't resist the urge to have a taste =). Rinse with a warm wash cloth and apply your favorite lip balm to lock in hydration. 

Last, but not least prepare to have the most kissable lips ever! <3

3 Reasons Why EVERYONE Needs a Moisturizer

A lot of people (especially men) do not wear moisturizer. Sadly, it's mostly because nobody told them why they need to. Here's why:

IF YOU CLEANSE THEN YOU MOISTURIZE
First off, I shouldn't have to tell you to wash your face everyday but some people need to hear it. It's crucial because cleansing daily allows us to wash away impurities of the face, bacteria and makeup residue. Without cleansing you allow everything to build up leading to clogged pores, pimples, black heads and all that fun stuff! When we cleanse we strip our face of it's natural protective oils and in turn, we need to reapply moisture. Moisture will add a protective layer on the skin protecting it from harsh elements in your daily environment. Now if you're one of the people that wants to tell me " But Katy, I  have oily skin and moisturizer will just make it more oily" YOU'RE WRONG. Oily skin wants to moisturize too!Not wearing it will actually make your skin more oily causing it to break out more.
ITS A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
Really. Moisturizer is an infinite alley of beauty for men and women. Just like our body needs water to keep working, so does our skin.With proper moisture we are allowing our skin to repair itself and slow signs of aging far better than someone without it. As we get older our skin starts to lose it's elasticity causing sagging and wrinkles. Moisturizing will help "lock in" that moisture keeping the skin supple and young. 
MAKEUP APPLICATION
If you don't use moisturizer you can forget about ever loving your foundation. It will never go on smooth or even. Ever. 

Basically, not using moisturizer = you are on a high speed train to the land of wrinkles 
It's important to buy for your skin type so ask a beauty consultant before making your purchase. For all you guys out there who don't want to spend the money... They make VERY affordable skin care for men.Whether it be Target brand or from your local Sephora. Go get it.