Summer: Skin Must Haves

It is already scorching hot here in Doha and I had geared up for the long summer days.

These are some of the products that I am loving.

They keep blemishes, pimples, dryness and other skin issues at bay this season.

It is good to have tan lines but not skin cancer.

Protect your skin by using sunblock.

Don’t forget to put moisturizer on your face and neck.

Have the habit of washing your face and moisturize your body once you get home or before going to bed.

If you can use Tea Tree Oil with water to clean your face, better, or you can also use a toner with Tea Tree Oil to keep the blemishes away.

Applying lotion or body butter at night also helps to keep the skin healthy.

What are your skin must haves this season?

Body Butter Overload

The Body Shop had a sale about two weeks ago.

Their body butters are on 50% off so I had taken the chance.

I bought some of which I think will last for months already.

What I love about Body Shop’s Body Butters are the scents that they have and the healthy feeling that they leave on the skin.

Since the weather here in Doha are extremes: extremely hot and cold, I have to rely on lotions and creams to keep my skin hydrated.

Have you ever feel the itchiness whenever your skin is soooo dry?

That’s what I am avoiding as when it happens, I have red patches all over my skin that’s why I use body butter (aside from lotions) nowadays.

Body butters are creams that are being applied to the skin to help lock in moisture.

They normally come with shea, mango, cocoa and even coconut.

I got papaya, cranberry and passion fruit from Body Shop.

Aside from keeping the skin moisturized, body butters contain vitamins, have high levels of antioxidants, effectively softens the skin and is way affordable compared to other creams available in the market.

So, let us butter up and kiss dry skin goodbye!

Let's Have A Cup!

Do you also prefer to sit and sip a cup of coffee then talk about stuffs: life, career, some serious matters, trivial things and a whole lot more?

Well, I do.

Drinking coffee somewhat gives me a calming feeling, boosts my energy and awakens my senses.

Coming from the place where brewed coffee is really abundant, a cup starts my day.

Today, there are lots of coffee shops that offer different varieties of coffee drinks, hot or cold.

But where did coffee originated from?

Coffee was first discovered in the region of Ethiopia and was later propagated in other regions as Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Africa.

It comes from the coffee beans which are normally green and turns red when it is already ripe and is ready for harvesting.

Years before, I used to help my late grandmother to harvest coffee beans.

After harvesting, the beans are then taken and are set for drying under the sun.

Once dried, the beans are put into something like a big mortar and pestle.

The beans are separated from the skin and are now ready for roasting then grinding.

Wallah! We have the coffee powder and we can start brewing and enjoy our cups!

A recent study from Harvard University had concluded some health benefits from drinking coffee.

It was found out that drinking coffee does not increase the blood pressure.

Based on their studies, coffee drinkers were 50% less prone to get liver cancer than the non-drinkers.

People who drink coffee are less likely to get diabetes.

So, shall we go and have a cup?

Scented Candle

You are most welcome, Mrs. Fields!

Are you always craving for something sweet?

Try these cookies by Mrs. Fields which are also sold in Subway stores.

They are sweet, crunchy and are always freshly baked.

A good way to satisfy the sweet tooth!

Delicioso!

Pandesal at Kape

It's always good to wake up with a steaming hot cup of coffee and pandesal for a quick breakfast!

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