Just kidding. There are way more than two. Or you could be a totally beautiful person and never know these two secrets. Anyway, these are two very important things to me at this particular point in my life, and I’ve gotten a lot of requests to explain how and why I use them the way I do!
1. Rosehip Seed Oil
Purpose: I use rosehip seed oil as my moisturizer, scar remover/healer, acne prevention + treatment, ph balancer, anti-aging, pretty-much-everything product. I’ve stopped using facial cleansers because I noticed they were stripping my skin, and I was really only using them to prevent breakouts – which rosehip seed oil does. It’s the only skincare product I use, and I no longer need foundation/concealer. I do use Mac Face & Body Foundation for special occasions, important meetings, nights out. It’s lighter than their other foundations, and lets my skin breathe.
How often to use: I should probably apply it every morning and evening, but it’s really either/or. I recommend using it faithfully for 2-3 weeks if you’re trying to correct a dry skin issue or breakouts. I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW you’ve been told your whole life that oil = breakouts, but that’s not true! : )
How to use: Rinse your face with lukewarm water. Pat dry. Squirt 2-5 drops in your hand and use your fingertips to rub it into your face and neck. It’s SO light (not heavy, like coconut oil) that you can use a lot and your skin will absorb it all. If applying foundation/concealer after, I recommend waiting 5-10 minutes, but I’ve put it only directly afterwards when I’m in a rush. If you’re all like but oh mah gawd I need to exfoliate and how will my skin be clean without my bottle that says Cleanser on it, just rub your skin gently with a washrag or shower brush while you’re in the shower a couple times a week and you’ll honestly be fine. It’s water and rubbing that carries away dirt + bacteria, not chemicals.
What brand to get: I’ve used AuraCacia and Simplers Botanicals. So long as the bottle you find IS NOT FOR AROMATHERAPY, or mixed with other products, it should be fine.
What the heck are rosehips: Rose plants make fruit! I know right? I had no idea. They look like this and are the little fruit/seed pods of roses. They are packed full of Vitamin C, lycopene (anti-oxidant), Vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and other things that work as anti-inflammatories.
Where to purchase: Your local health food store, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or online. Here’s some on Amazon that’s only $11 and it’s what I currently use!
But I have sensitive skin: Yes, exactly. That’s why you should be using a single, pure ingredient – and not a mixture of synthetic things.
2. Suave Dry Shampoo
Purpose: Add volume and texture. Enables you to stop washing your hair every single day (bad for it) but not look gross. I have a lot of other tips for hair (particularly long, thick hair) over here on this other post too!
How often to use: Wheneverrrrrrr
How to use: Only use on dry hair. Hold the nozzle about 1-3 inches from your hair and practice spraying in short, sweeping bursts along your roots. After spraying, rub it in with the palm of your hand. I usually work my way around the crown of my head just so I get good lift and volume (and soak up all the oil) from all directions. Some people wait to put this in until Day 2 or Day 3 (whenever their hair gets oily) but I do it on Day 1 frequently to help add volume immediately.
What brand to get: I’ve tried a lot of $30-$40 bottles of dry shampoo and Suave’s $3 dry shampoo really, truly is the best I’ve found.
Where to purchase: CVS, Target, Walgreens, Amazon.
But not showering is gross: Okay you can SHOWER, you just don’t have to wash your hair every single time. <3
using this uncomfortable picture of myself to show the glow + health of my skin after switching to rosehip seed oil. do not be a creep and use this as the photo with which you pin this blog post thank you lulz
@laurendubinsky your recommendation of the @SuaveBeauty dry shampoo has changed my life.
— Britainy Beck (@BritainyBeck) February 28, 2014
@laurendubinsky I don't want to get my hopes up or anything, but I've used rose hip seed oil for 4 days and it's fixing everything!!!
— Hannah Mendenhall (@ImmerWachsen) December 27, 2013
What is the difference between rosehip oil for aromatherapy, carrier oil, and the one that you discuss?
Thanks:)
I’ve been using rosehip seed oil for about three months now, and it’s amazing. I love it.
I’ve tried a few dry shampoos before, but I can’t get over the smell. How does the Suave brand smell? Other brands are just so overwhelming, and the smell tends to linger in my hair all day long.
How long will the AuraCacia (from amazon-1oz) bottle last when using 2-5 drops everyday?
thanks heaps 🙂
Basically erika you need to shut your fucking mouth before i come to your house and hang you in your own fucking basement. take your family hostage and fucking rape every mother fucker in the place.
I will be checking out the rosehips oil today! I also have had great duccess with Dove dry shampoo, found at the same locations as the Suave. Also around $3. It’s goooood stuff!!