- theSkimm
This is my absolute favorite guilty morning pleasure right now! Before theSkimm, the first thing I would do as I roll out of bed in the morning is check for updates on my snapchat or scroll through my instagram news feed. Now, I open my mailbox to get the scoop on all things relevant and current; theSkimm is a daily email newsletter aimed at millennial women, available at 6 a.m Mon- Fri, that breaks down all the current news information in a very quick and witty way. It is super convenient and time-efficient for anyone like me who wants to stay in the know but either doesn't have time to read the news or ,let's be real, just finds it a bit boring to read several news outlet sources at once. Email is the most convenient way to get all our daily information, especially as college students since we actually have to check our email at least once a day. Since theSkimm targets reaching an audience of younger women, it definitely grabs my attention because it is written in the format of friends giving each other the daily scoop. As a biology major, I don't have much time to 'dib & dab' in other subjects and topics such as politics, religion or even finance but I do try my best to be well-rounded at all times and that's certainly one thing theSkimm has given me easier access to. I'm a bit more confident speaking on topics ranging from politics-finance. For those who would love to give theSkimm a try, sign up here and let me know what you think!
- Origins Charcoal Mask
I recently started using this mask about two weeks ago and I am loving the results with my skin so far.For one, I don't have the best diet, I pretty much eat any and everything (except bananas). Secondly, I'm not a fan of drinking water, which i'm pretty sure contributes plenty to my constant break outs. As a huge fan of skin care and basically anything skin-related, I've been constantly searching for different products and remedies to take care of my skin. Prior to trying it, I've seen very positive reviews on this Origins face mask and i'm glad I got around to trying it. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin-purifying, analgesic and moculytic properties.It contains Myrtus communis leaf water (myrtle) which is considered an astringent since it can be used to cleanse the skin. This is super helpful for oily skin which normally contributes to very bad acne. Other ingredients include Bentonite, which is a natural skin care product that can open up and clean facial pores in an effort to eliminate pimples (here's a link to my previous post using bentonite clay which is also a very good mask and can be used in natural hair). Kaolin which is a mineral used for its absorbent properties that aids in absorbing oil secreted by the skin and removing impurities. Activated charcoal,which has been used all over the world in emergency trauma centers for poisoning and drug overdoses.It aims to trap toxins and chemicals by the chemical process of adsorption, which is the chemical reaction where elements bind to a surface which has a negative electric charge and causes positive charged toxins to bond with it. Also, propylene glycol sterate which is a lubricating ingredient that moisturizes, softens and provides a barrier to hold in moisture. I'm impatiently awaiting my 1 month mark of using this product to do a before and after comparison and see how much better my skin looks!
- Cross-body purses
Hello weekend! Nothing says freedom more than leggings and a cross body bag. I went from not being a 'purse lady' at all, to loving over-sized (probably overpriced as well) bags to falling into the trend of cross-body purses. I recently made one of my favorite purchases after searching for a cross body bag all month. I randomly went into Ann Taylor sometime last week while roaming and fell in love with the cross body purse pictured. 1)The color- it helps that this is the exact color I was hoping to find. For some reason everything I have right now is either mint, teal or aqua. My favorite color of all time. 2)Space- this purse has just enough space for carrying all my necessary things with me, and the double sides are handy since I can perfectly organize my mess. 3)The price- original price $98.Sale Price- $30. How does one resist that?
