Artifact Girl

STRAWBERRY FACE MASK

Did you know there is such a thing as 'Winter Acne"?

Many assume acne happens in the summer, where you're skin tends to be more oily. That's actually not the case. Your skin needs to sweat it out and staying active helps pump in oxygen to the skin. Your skin will produce more oil if it is too dry which will only clog pores.

The cold winter chill keeps our windows and doors closed, traping the dry air in the room. From time to time make sure you air the room well so that the air is replaced with fresh air. 

Nourishing your skin well during this season is very important. I have tried a strawberry and honey mask to help prevent future breakouts and to moisturize my skin. 

What you'll need:

1 large strawberry (or 2 medium strawberries)

1 tablespoon of honey

a mortar and pestle

a fork

a small bowl

Wash and slice the strawberries. Mash the strawberries as much as you can. You can even use a hand blender or blender if you're making a bigger quantity. Place the mashed strawberries into a bowl and add the honey. Mix with your fork. You can apply this mask on with a brush, cotton pad or even with your hands. Wait for about 10-15 minutes and wash it off. Make sure to moisturize your skin!

You'll feel refreshed!

I hope you enjoy!

Love,

Artifact Girl xo 

WINTER HAND SCRUB

Brrr! It's cold out there!

I don't know about you, but my hands are feeling so rough and dry these days. I have to admit I don't moisturize my hands as often as I like. I'm always using my hands and constantly washing them...so I  figure applying moisturizer isn't worth it, since I have to wash my hands soon after! I thought I'd give my hands a little pampering today ;) 

I like keeping things simple...go into your kitchen and find:

1. Honey

2. Coarse sea salt (The one I had was too coarse, it hurt! Use a smaller grain)

3. Lemon juice (If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use the bottle OR any acidic fruit: orange, lime, kiwi, grapefruit, papaya...)

Add about a 2 heaping spoons of each ingredient and mix with your hands. Use the mixture as if you were washing your hands with soap. I used coarse sea salt and it hurt a lot...but a smaller grain is not painful at all! 

Wash off the mixture with luke warm water...and immediately your hands will feel amazing! 

Enjoy!

Love,

Artifact Girl xo

DIY CANDY CANE MOCHA!

I hope you are having a fantastic new year!! 

Now that the holidays have passed us by, everybody must have boxes and stockings full of left over candy canes. I have found a perfect recipe to make your very own Peppermint Mocha using left over candy canes! 

Let's get started!

What you'll need:

a mug

a stir spoon

a mortar and pestle

1 pouch of hot chocolate powder

1 cup of hot brewed coffee

1-3 mini candy canes (more the sweeter & mintier)

Unwrap the candy(s) and grind them well into a powder, if you can't get all the crumbs, don't worry about it, it will melt in the hot coffee. Add the candy powder into the mug, add in the hot chocolate powder and finally pour the coffee. A quick stir with your spoon and you're good to go! 

There you have it, you're very own Candy Cane Mocha!

Enjoy!

 

Love,

Artifact Girl xo