March 2015 - Aleksia Mansaku

March 22, 2015

How to Avoid Spring Allergies

March 22, 2015 0
How to Avoid Spring Allergies
It’s finally starting to feel like the first few days of spring have arrived. I couldn’t be happier that the weather is warming up! It truly inspires me. But one of the only downfalls about the arrival of spring is that along with it comes allergy season. Cue the sneezing, itching, and coughing. Although spring is quite literally in the air, there is no reason you shouldn’t be outdoors enjoying every minute of it. So, today I am sharing three natural ways to survive spring allergy season.

Allergies occur when the immune system mistakes otherwise sneeze-inducing substances like pollen and grass as harmful. “As a defensive move, the body releases histamines into the bloodstream, which are responsible for the inflammatory response in the nasal airways and sinuses. Now that you know why allergies happen, here’s how to avoid them…


  • 1. Eat the right stuff.

I find that turning to diet is usually the answer to solving a lot of health problems in life. For example, my mother, gets allergies during the spring season. She has found that avoiding dairy products all together helps a ton with his congestion. My grandma which is a doctor, also recommends eating omega-3 rich fatty fish (salmon, sardines and mackerel), olive oil, walnuts, flax seeds, dark leafy greens, ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, garlic, berries, and green tea. These foods are all anti-inflammatory, so they will help relieve allergies.


  • 2. Add a little honey.

Eating local honey has also shown to help relieve seasonal allergies. Local honey works the same way as a vaccine: When bees create honey, some of the pollen from flowers they have pollinated rubs off from the bees and into the honey. Therefore, eating local honey is essentially introducing your body to the pollen it is allergic to. The idea is that over time, your body will get used to these allergens and grow immune to them. I add local honey to my smoothies, on top of frozen yogurt, or with fresh berries. I even eat it plain on days when I’m running out the door and I can feel allergies coming on. Just don’t add it into piping hot tea—the heat will kill off all the good enzymes that act as antihistamines.


  • 3. Use a natural sinus rinse.

When allergies create congestion or—even worse—sinus infections, the best think you can do for relief is rinsing out your sinuses. You can go to the store and buy a Neti Pot, which actually works like magic. Or, you can make your own at-home sinus rinse. It will flush out all the allergens and leave you feeling clean and clear. Simply mix natural salt and a pinch of baking soda into purified water. Pour the mixture into a Neti Pot, a Saline rinse bottle, or a glass that has a pouring spout. Tip your head to one side and pour the mixture through one nostril until it comes out the other. It doesn’t sound pretty, but I guarantee your sinuses will thank you.

I hope these tips help you to enjoy the spring weather…flowers, pollen and all!

X.O Aleksia

March 21, 2015

How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

March 21, 2015 0
How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes



Hello my Lovers! I really missed my blogging days! Hope you all are doing fine. Every time of the day I had my blogspot on my mind, believe me. But my day was always full of studying, working and hanging out. Anyway, as you see now I am here to fill the gaps. Let's start with todays' theme post.

I'm sure that every girl, to be more specific, most of female teenagers had tried once to put makeup on her face. Using brushes to apply makeup on our face it's easier and more professional than using our hands for this job. But did you know that you should be cleaning your makeup brushes? I will disclose you the way I do my makeup brushes wash up routine.

Washing your makeup brushes should be a regular part of your beauty routine. When you use your brushes, bits of makeup, oil, dirt, and even bacteria can get trapped in the bristles. So while it might seem basic, skipping this step can lead to clogged pores and pesky breakouts. Not to mention the fact that quality makeup brushes can be expensive. So learning how to properly clean them is one of the best ways to protect your investment.
Luckily, cleaning your makeup brushes is quick and easy. The first step to keeping your brushes clean is picking up a daily brush cleaner and spritzing it on your brushes after each use. Once a week, it’s time for a deep cleaning. (Note that your brushes will need a few hours to dry after a deep cleaning, so I’d recommend washing them after you have applied your makeup that day.)

Here’s the right way to deep clean your makeup brushes…
You will need:
• A shallow bowl
• Gentle clarifying shampoo or baby shampoo
• Your sink
• A lint free cloth

Instructions:
Begin by running your brushes under lukewarm water, rinsing out all of the residual makeup.
Try to focus on the actual bristles while avoiding the part of the brush where handle meets the head, as this can loosen the glue over time
Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a squirt of shampoo, and gently swirl your brush tip in the water. If you need to, you can also swirl the brush in the palm of your hand to work up a lather.
Rinse the brush tip under running water once again. Repeat steps two and three until the water runs clear from the brush,
Use a cloth to wipe your brush clean, reshaping the bristles as you go.
Lay your brushes flat on a cloth to dry.
And there you have it! Your makeup brushes will be as clean a whistle. It’s also worth mentioning that there are specially formulated brush shampoos on the market. A gentle clarifying or baby shampoo will do the trick just fine though.

Thaaaaaaaaat's all! Hope this post helped you, thats the way I do it. I've tried to be clear and very absolute with my instructions. Tell me your experience! Have a great time and see you all soon!

Best wishes,
Aleksia Mansaku.