Sleeping Beauty

I’m AWAKE. Wide awake. I really can’t blame anyone but myself, I did nothing but sleep and drink tea and eat sugar all day, so I sort of saw this coming. Anyway, I figure, if I can’t sleep, BLOG. and since i'm up while everyone else is sound asleep. I think we should discuss sleeping beauty tips. :)

Wonderful things happen to your body while you sleep. Damaged cells (including skin) are repaired, your brain is recharged while you rest, your immune system is revitazlized but sometimes, you need an occasional boost in the T.L.C department, especially after daily battles with enviromental monsters like air pollution, stress, the suns rays and of course,Time.

Here are some things you can do to care for your skin before bed.

Want to be the fairest one of all? Start by being fair to your face. What kind of Princess has clogged pores? to start taking care of that, YOU MUST remove all of your makeup before retiring to the royal chambers and getting your beauty sleep. Wash your face with a cleanser for your skin type, but be please be gentle. Harsh rubbing will only irritate your skin so use a soft washcloth or your bare hands. Then use a good moisturizer. Bedtime is also the perfect time to use wrinkle-fighting creams with vitamin A or retinol. Using it during the day can make your skin sensitive to the sun.

Acne. The evil witch of the skin who curses us with a zit. Bacteria and oil cause breakouts (and no, having acne does not mean you're dirty), you should treat pimples at bedtime with a good product containing an antibacterial ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, those ingredients can dry up those bad boys while you sleep. If you have no acne treatment available, then the old school way to treat them is with a dab of toothpaste (not gel), it can work. Of course, if you have chronic acne problems, visit a dermatologist. Most importantly, resist the urge to pop! it can spread the bacteria and cause even more breakouts. (trust me, I KNOW)

It's also important to treat your lovely hands and feet. Do you know a Princess with dry, rough hands and gross looking feet? I DONT, all the disney princesses seem to be following all the hand and foot treatment routines (Kate Middleton looks like shes on top of it too!). Pretty hands and feet are trademarks of a true princess. You can prevent chipped nails and untamed cuticles by rubbing them with olive oil, vitamin E oil or sweet almond oil before you sleep. To soften rough hands and feet, put on petroleum jelly, cocoa butter or shea butter and if you want to take an extra step, wear cotton gloves and socks to bed.

Please rest your pretty head on a good and comfortable pillow, a good pillow is key to having a good nights sleep. Try satin pillowcases too!. The satin fabric lets your hair sweep across the pillow, which keeps your lovely mane looking fresh in the morning. =)

Want those perfect kissable Briar Rose lips? Your Prince Charming wouldnt want to wake up to his sleeping beauty with a morning kiss when she has chapped lips. So, to prevent that from happening, at night, remove dead, flaky skin by lathering lips with petroleum jelly and gently scrubbing them with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Afterward, cover lips with petroleum jelly or a moisturizing lip balm to keep them irresistible. MWAH!!!!

Those are my insider tips for all you beauty geeks out there. Follow it and you will be just as happy as Jalissa and I are in this OH SO sexy pic.

Time to count some sheep and get some shut eye.Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for me. Goodnight my gorgeous friends. Makeup tutorial videos will be coming soon. I promise.