Charcoal Mask!

This is another great use for Activated Charcoal! It is amazing for your skin. It can draw out toxins and bacteria that cause acne. It also is a light exfoliation to exfoliate the dead skin cells that can give your skin a ruddy or run down appearance. I have seen many charcoal masks out there that range from 6 bucks all the way up to 40 or more. This one is great because you only don't need much and it works very well! You can find Activated Charcoal Capsules at any health foods store. I got mine at Natural Grocers. I also mixed the charcoal with Redmond Clay. It's a Bentonite clay you can find at Shangri la. It's about 8-10 bucks for 10 oz and it lasts forever! Bentonite clay is one of my favorite products. It's made from Volcanic Ash. It is also used to detox and draw out toxins. Bentonite clay is also referred to as healing clay because of all the healing properties it has. It can be used on insect bites, cuts, stings, and burns. It's also used to calm skin irritations such as exema or psoriasis. It's also amazing for internal use to detox. I love it. So for the mask you'll need 2 charcoal capsules and about a tablespoon of clay and a glass or wooden bowl.  (You never ever want to mix products in metal bowls or use metal utinsels, they can affect the products ability to draw out toxins.) I always use a small glass bowl and a popcicle stick. First you'll empty your capsules into the bowl. Then you'll add your clay. I always like to mix that around first before I add the water. After I mix it together I SLOWLY add water and mix till it gets a paste like consistency. Make sure you have cleansed your face before you apply the mask so it goes on evenly. After you apply it on your face wait about 20 min or till it dries. It'll turn grey and your face will feel tight. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Your skin will feel so smooth and fresh! Always finish with your favorite face moisturizer!  :)

Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening!

Okay I know what you're thinking. Charcoal can whiten my teeth?! Crazy I know, but it works! This is an awesome way to whiten your teeth and they don't get sensitive! Activated charcoal is similar to common charcoal, To make activated charcoal, manufacturers heat common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal spaces or “pores.” These pores help activated charcoal “trap” chemicals. Activated charcoal is mainly used for medicine. It can help absorb poison and help with digestive issues. Externally though, Activated Charcoal is amazing for your skin. (I have a great face mask I'll show later) But right now I'll show you an awesome and easy way to whiten your teeth! I love whitening my teeth. I have spent so much money on whitening strips. 50.00 a box was so expensive and my teeth always got super sensitive when I used them so it was hard to keep doing it. I decided to find other ways that would do just as good to whiten my teeth. I came across activated charcoal and I started to look into it. Of course I had to try it! So first what you'll need is Activated Charcoal Capsules. I got mine at Natural Grocers in Logan. They just opened up by Al's. It was about 9 bucks. You also need a cheap toothbrush which you can get at the dollar store, toothpaste and a paper towel. First you'll open one capsule and dump  the contents onto the paper towel, then you get your toothbrush wet and dip it into the charcoal powder till it sticks to your brush. Then you brush your teeth like you normally would for about 3- 5 min. This part made me super nervous because my teeth were so black!!! I was quite scared that it wouldn't come off.. haha but I promise it does! :) after you are done brushing, rinse really well and then brush your teeth again with toothpaste to make sure you get all the charcoal off and voila!! You are ready to show off your pearly whites :) I would recommend doing this once a week or so to maintain! Yay!

Court

About me

Hi! My name is Courtney Wiley. I have wanted to do a skin care blog for a while, so I figured I'd start now! Here is a little bit about me. I am married to my husband Chris. We have been married a little over two years now! It's been great!  We also have a 15 month old girl named Harper. She is quite the busy girl. I love being a mom. I am also an Esthetician! (Skin care specialist) For as long as I can remember I have always been obsessed with skin care and makeup. I was always buying the newest products and trying the newest things. It never gets old! When I was in high school I wanted to go to cosmetology school so that I could do more with what I loved,  but doing hair was a little intimidating to me. That's when I heard about Esthetics and I started researching and learning more about it and I loved it! Right after I graduated high school I immediately got enrolled and started that fall! I absolutely LOVED school! It was so fun to actually be learning about things that I am so passionate about. After school I had a few Esthetician jobs here and there but now after having a little one I am mainly doing services for family and friends, but I would love to get in the spa setting again! Over the years I have been constantly learning and trying new things. I always love to find awesome things you can do on a budget, so that's why I started this blog so I can share my tips and tricks with you!! :)