Lube it up!

"Sex is better when it's wetter".....i love that quote from Dr Rachel.....my answer to that is Preach!!!

Sunday evening....we're all relaxed and looking forward to the week ahead...or not...lol....let's talk about some products that will help us relax even better #wink#. Today i'm talking about the different kinds of lube out there to make that time between you and your special someone sexier. Every sexually active female adult needs to have a bottle in the night stand....you just never know when you'll need it.

We have silicone based lubes and water based lubes...both have their advantages and disadvantages. Silicone based lubes stay slicker and a girl stays wetter longer....the disadvantages though is that they stain sheets and are just a little more expensive.

Water based lubes have a water base and will help you get slippery down there but will not last as long as a silicone based one....the advantage is that it'll come off the sheets if it's spilled. The disadvantage though is that you might have to keep reapplying.

Personally, i love to use my Astroglide natural because i feel less "messy" down there....if you get yeast infections frequently, be sure to look for a lube that's glycerine free.

For the more adventurous types there are other types of lubes out there, for instance there is a his and hers lube that gives a warm intense feeling when partners use it together....the sensation is fantastic....there are also lubes that can be used to stimulate, the slight tingling burn helps to create the feeling of arousal after a few minutes.

Always look out for authentic products when buying anything concerning your body.

Disclaimer: These are my personal views, be sure to check with your doctor always and practice safe sex #widegrin# .......Happy Chillaxing people......Ciao

The art of Detoxification

Detoxification is definitely an art, coz you have to understand your body type to know which of the numerous detox programes will be right for you. Detoxification is simply cleaning the blood, this is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestine, lungs, lymph and skin, but when this is compromised impurities are not properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.....you can minimize this part.

You will know you need a detox when you start to feel unexplained fatigue, sluggish elimination, irritated skin, allergies, infections, bloating, eye bags, etc.

Basic ways to detox

• Water: It is advised to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day....but with a detox you will have to have gallons of water...make sure there's always a loo close by so you don't embarrass yourself...i normally start my detox during the weekend, coz the first and second days are usually the most difficult for me.
• Green Tea: This is packed full of antioxidants...it washes away toxins from the system and it contains antioxidant called catechins which also help to increase liver functions...i have this in the mornings coz when i take it at night i never sleep well...the oolong tea is also a good one.
• Cleansing Spices: A major cleansing spice for me is garlic coz i use it all the time...it is one of the best detoxifying foods around....i suggest you use the odourless  capsule forms, unless you want your spouse to run away...lol...others are cinnamon....i sprinkle this in my oats, others are turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, fennel and rosemary.                                                                                          
• Fruits: Limes, oranges,grape and lemon...i have this lemon drink that i do....i dilute lemon with  warm water most mornings...it gives me life, i just sip it while dressing up...and i also recommend grape juice, it curbs your appetite while detoxifying your body too. Vitamin c is highly recommended in any detox program (citrus fruit acids).
• Omega 3 oils: examples are hemps, avocado, olive, flax seed, fish oils etc....this lubricates the intestinal organ walls allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil and then eliminated by the body.

• Green food/Veggies: Make sure to drink a lot of this....i tried the spirulina drink and it's really good.....other examples are spinach, alfalfa, chard, aragula, barley, wheatgrass....even our bitter leaf veg....very bitter but they give chlorophyll that boosts your digestive tract.

Now as a productjunkii....hehehe.....let me tell you all i have used

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar: I take this everyday...when i just started taking it, i had to close my nose and swallow it quickly because of the smell...you could also dilute with water or honey, it also helps to curb appetite...i recommend this to everyone.

Living Bitters: This helped me a lot after my NYSC...i was filled up with all kinds of toxins from camp, though i lost weight but....i'm sure you don't want me to go into details about all of that...phew....it really helped to clear my system and keep things moving again.

Guarapad anti toxin Pad....ehm...i was given this as a gift by my uncle who always tells me i use myself as a guinea pig...lol...he asked me to try it while he waited to see if i'll collapse....lol....well i didn't collapse and i had it placed under my feet all night, in the morning it had turned black and i felt lighter and energetic ....so it worked for me, but i haven't used it again.

Maple syrup diet (Master cleanse) or Lemon detox diet...omg...this was actually supposed to be a weight loss regime....i got hooked on this when i watched dreamgirls and saw how trim Bey looked...i did my research on it and i did it for 8days... oh lawd...i almost died coz this drains you, mentally and physically...if you can handle it, you could try but i'm never doing this detox ever again...it consists of lemon, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water, you also have to drink salt water and tea....after doing this though i felt detoxified....my skin was clear, my hair, everywhere was glowing...after a while though my weight came back, so i recommend it as a detox and not a weight loss program....coz really the only way to lose weight is to diet and exercise.

Juices: i love this part...it's a blend of so many fruits...i do this often, right now i'm having kale, pineapple, mango, apple and a teaspoon of honey....mmmmm...love this. 

When detoxifying you cut out alcohol, cigarette, sugar and processed foods,  and also try to relax, get enough sleep, have massages and use a steam room/sauna....have body treatments that'll help your body get rid of toxins faster. 

Please note that you should also always consult with your doctor first before embarking on any of these detox programs....and let me know which one worked for you....Ciao

Rihanna's new collaboration with M.A.C

Rihanna has a new range of red lipstick and lipglass with the cosmetic giant M.A.C and 100 percent of the sales price goes to the M.A.C AIDS Fund....The new Rihanna shade will hit stores on feb 3.....we'll definitely do a review on it here.......

Check out some of the pictures from the photoshoot...... 

Ageless Beauty

Yesterday, the 16th of January was Sade Adu's birthday...sorry I missed it here....who can guess how old she is.....55....can you believe that!!!!...She looks really good for her age....Happy  Belated Birthday Sade Adu......

Top Beauty Procedures

Beauty Procedures to try out at least once in your life time

Having and maintaining beautiful skin is no small feat....i say this because the list of beauty procedures i'm going to list out now, i've done all except one #coversface# the money i spend on Skincare could have easily gotten me a mansion in Ikoyi...lol....but really, i think every woman should try out some of these beauty procedures at least once.....because as we age our skin sheds cells more slowly...we have more dead cells on the surface of our skin resulting in that dull dehydrated look....we need to have some procedures done to help encourage cell turnover.....some of these procedures i will never do again but at least i've tried and i can  give my review on it.....

Microdermabrasion...i've had this treatment about a zillion times now, it's actually a very deep exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest and hands....many spas offer this treatment, It's actually a treatment that i book for when i want to test out a new spa...and i've finally settled for my fav therapist for this treatment, anywhere she goes i follow...lol... she starts off by removing my make up with a gentle cleanser, then she uses the microdermabrasion machine to blast my skin, it feels like air being blasted...very cool air with a small powerful vacuum continuously, in upward movements across my face and neck to smooth and remove dead cells....she finishes off with a serum and a glorious head massage...the results are immediate, my skin feels smooth and is glowing  and it gets even better everyday for about 2weeks when another session is needed.... about 6 treatments are needed in a 2 week interval to see a major difference..... 

Laser Skin Resurfacing removes skin layer by layer with precision...the new skin cells that form during healing gives the skin a tighter, younger looking surface....for me this is the best treatment i've ever had and i had it in a spa in Lagos....the physician cleansed my face and covered my eyes to protect it from the intense light...so i really didn't see much, but i could feel the machine going across my skin several times....didn't feel any pain or discomfort...i could have easily fallen asleep....the only downside for me is the price....too expensive...but the results were fantastic, very even skin tone, invisible pores, firm.... i looked like i just got back from a spa retreat....too fresh #widegrin#.....

Chemical Peel...i had my first and only chemical peel in a dermatologist office in Dubai....damn i still remember the feeling, the doctor's assistant cleansed my face with a gentle face wash and patted it down with toner....the doctor applied some clear paste like substance on my face with a wide brush and told me to let him know when i start to feel any stinging.... i told him not to worry i have a high threshold for pain....and then it started, first a little tingling in about 10min and in 15mins it felt like my face was on fire....i wanted it off...his assistant held a fan up to my face to calm it down coz the doctor insisted i stay for at least 20mins...the burning feeling was so intense i thot of running out of that room..... and I also thot that for sure my face would be all burnt out when the peel was washed off....finally his assistant cleansed it off but that didn't help, i had to go to the sink to wash my face properly with some water and face wash...phew...looking in the mirror i expected to be all red and burnt, but i wasn't at all...finally he applied some sunscreen and advised i  don't go under the sun for two days...i experienced some peeling for about 2 days and noticed how smooth and soft my face got...he recommended the chemical peel coz i had terrible acne at that time, the results were fantastic...my acne dried up and spots all disappeared and i promised myself never to let acne take over my face again so i wouldn't ever have to do this treatment again....

Filler Injections...also called Dermal fillers are injected to fill the deep lines between your brows and the lines from your nose to your mouth {nasolabial folds}....it is pure hyaluronic acid which is a natural substance that is normally produced by the body....it's what gives skin it's fullness and volume....and yes i've had this treatment #coversface#....i had it when i lost so much weight and my face had that gaunt look with my smile lines looking too deep...it's also called nasolabial folds....so a physician suggested i could get dermal fillers to cover it and it actually worked....it was a very simple procedure... the physician put on some numbing cream around the area and i waited for about 10mins for the area to go numb so i don't feel the pain....and  he injected the fillers in...he put in the same quantity on both sides so they  are even....he advised i come back and repeat after 6months.....don't think i need to for now though coz i'm better now at taking care of my weight and skin....it's mostly a fluctuation in weight that causes that.....

Botox.....this is one i haven't tried yet but i know i will....not anytime soon though....it is injected to temporarily paralyse muscle activity....they work by blocking the nerves that contract muscles, softening the appearance of wrinkles.....

Let me also include some other beauty procedures that I think are just a waste of time and money.

Vampire Facial

Laser Liposuction

The stem cell face lift

We could also fight the signs of aging by always applying sun protection, not smoking, pampering our hands...always have a hand cream in your handbag....eat salmon for smooth skin, exfoliate at least twice a week, wear sunglasses, use retinol, whiten your teeth, drink lots of water and always exercise....incorporate these gradually into your lifestyle and it will become part of you.....Ciao

Crowning Glory

During my recent visit to the U.S i found out a lot of people were rocking their natural hair....which is the latest trend in afros, dreadlocks and all kinds of short hair styles...and after a while of dreading the cut, i finally gave in and joined the bandwagon, considering the fact that #conditionmakecrayfishbend# fixing a weave or braiding your hair in the U.S, could cost you from $100 and above for some rubbish fixing or braiding....i also have friends around that rock the natural look so it was a not so difficult switch.

I still love my weaves and braids....definitely having some done when i get back...but for now I'm loving and learning how to rock our handrail hair and what's underneath....also got some styles that is easy to pull.

First of all I'm sure everyone knows the basic...wash your hair twice a week or three times if you're like me that goes to the gym often, with the right shampoo according to your hair type, always read the labels {i hear they're some fake shampoos around, i'll do my research and let you all know on the next productfakers}...always use a conditioner and also a deep conditioner every other week...a leave in conditioner is good for coarse hair, i never use that coz i have fine hair...it'll make it go limp....style naturally avoiding too much hot combs, curlers, straighteners etc

The dreaded part for me is trimming...it's absolutely necessary, to avoid split ends...you could colour your hair to get a different look sometimes, i colour mine in chestnut or blonde, when i want to appear fierce...lol...but always take breaks and use the right products.

Foooodddd #widegrin# i love food....eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, drink loads of water, especially if you exercise and don't forget your supplements, look out for vit c, iron, zinc, omega 3 fatty acids and biotin...i also recommend natural oils like shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, lavender oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and castor oil....peppermint oil is very good for dandruff....these oils can be mixed up and used......you'll start seeing the results from about 6-7 weeks, be patient, consistency is the key.

There are so many really good products that I'm using currently and loving the way my hair feels....Carol's daughter range of products and sulphur 8 on those itchy days. In Naija we have Caretimes, Gentle touch and Dr Miracle, which I have used and are also very good. You all should see my hair now, it's amazing!!!

My next topic on hair will be on weaves like the brazillian, peruvian, indian, mongolian, etc ....lol..{we need a naija one soon oh!}how to spot an original and a faker.....in the meantime lets all enjoy our Crowning Glory......Ciao

MakeUp Artist to follow on Instagram

Hello fellow productjunkii's ....I'm sure you're all tucked in and dozing....I can't seem to fall asleep,and when this happens I go to instargram to check out pictures of beautiful people....I can never seem to get enough of looking at beautiful faces and hair and all that stuff...let me share with you some of where I get my inspirations from.....I hope this doesn't keep you up at night though like it does to me.....



 

Banksbmpro

Beatfacehoney
 

Beautycookstudio

Kemikings

Mamzabeauty

 

stellasaddiction

jideofstola

Shomya

Joycebonelli
Makeup artist to the Kardashians and Nicki Minaj



Ashunta Sheriff
NYC based makeup artist, Brand Ambassador, glowing skin creator

 

Porschefabulous



Renny Vasquez

 



I'm sure you agree with me.....if not, tell me who you follow on Instagram that I should look out for....going to sleep now #yawns#......Ciao