In Love With My Tea Tree Shampoo!

I feel like my hair changes with the seasons. In the winter, my scalp feels dry and tight, and in the summer, my hair feels dry. I feel like I can never keep a steady shampoo that I can use year round throughout the weather changes. It all came to a halt when I was looking around Trader Joes with my mom a few months ago. I would have never thought Trader Joes had a beauty section. Knowing me... a beauty section at any store is just something I refuse to pass up. That's where I saw it- Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle shampoo. Before you think "Shampoo? From Trader Joes?!" let me give you some background. Since Trader Joes is known for selling natural and organic foods, I thought the shampoo from there would be the same way. I looked at the bottle, and I was right. It contains all organic botanicals and no sulfates. Sulfates are bad for your hair! Sulfates strip your hair of its natural oils and can actually make your hair look dull and dry. Sulfates are just not beneficial to your hair whatsoever, so avoid please! (Shoot for sulfate free conditioner as well.) Sulfate free is the way to go. 

Tea tree is amazing for your hair. It naturally cleanses your hair of dandruff and promotes beautiful hair, so it's a must. It leaves your scalp feeling tingly and refreshed after you use it... it feels like it's really working. Ever since I started using Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle shampoo, my hair has felt noticeably softer and my scalp is less prone to being dry and having dandruff. Most tea tree shampoos on the market are pretty pricey, that's why I fell in love with this shampoo. It was only $4! Straight from Trader Joes, "All of these refreshing products are made for us with organic botanicals, including tea tree oil, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, and thyme. Their scent is energizing, and their effect on your hair and skin is rejuvenating." 

Make the change for your hair and switch to all natural, sulfate-free products. Your hair will look healthier and so much more beautiful! 

Tea tree & happy hair,

Daniela

Protect Your Face From Pimples With The Right Sunblock

Since the warmer days are coming up (at least for me) preparing my summer's worth of sunblock is super important. I was just in Puerto Rico last week for my spring break, and I definitely got some sun. I love, love, love the sun. Loving the sun comes with consequences, though, because it comes with premature aging, skin cancer, and also pimples! Even though having a pretty, bronzed face looks good, it doesn't look so good when you have pimples along with it. The sun can actually cause pimples, ESPECIALLY when you use the wrong sunblock for your face that can clog your pores. If you are acne-prone or have sensitive skin... this post is for you. Read on.

When it comes to facial sunblocks, always use one that is meant for the face. If you are acne-prone, you want a facial sunblock that is non-comedogenic, oil-free, and hypoallergenic. If you can't find one that says non-comedogenic, it usually just says "doesn't clog pores" on the bottle. That works too, but not 100% of the time. Stick to the reliable "non-comedogenic" word. It is always your best bet. Making sure your sunblock is oil-free is essential too, because the oils in the lotion can make your skin greasy. When your face gets greasy, it can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Hypoallergenic helps your skin from getting irritated and getting a reaction from the ingredients in the sunblock.

I always like to have a SPF 15 and 30 facial sunblock in the summer. I use 30 in the beginning when my face is just starting to get color, and then 15 when I want to just deepen my tan. If you are very prone to getting sunburn, go up to 40 or even 70. Whatever you prefer.

I really like Coppertone's facial sunblocks. They are usually oil-free and the bottle says that it won't clog your pores. Stayed tuned for posts about my favorite sunblocks for my skin, and my not so favorites. 

Enjoy the sun and stay pimple free!

Daniela