Blog Posts by {by} Sasha | CrowsFeetCupcakesAndCellulite.com

So, we gals are all slaves to a skin care regimen of some sort and 99% of us aren't looking to add more steps to it. Recently, I decided to reevaluate my skin routine and had a friend recommend a skin toner. Hmmm. At this point, I'm vaguely familiar with toner and have never used it religiously. I had heard it "evens out" skin tone and can even help "tighten pores." My first thoughts: Argh…should I be using toner in conjunction with my other skin care products? Great, one more step to add to my list (insert eye roll here). So, I decided to set out on a mission to determine if toner is a worthy skin product…or a waste of time…

What Is Toner…Toning, Exactly?

There must be hundreds of toners on the market. In fact, just about every major skin care brand sells one. But…what is toner, exactly? Think of it as a skin rebalancer…resetting your skin's pH levels. Since I failed science, I decided to go to a knowledgeable source (my Dermatologist) and get the scoop. In short, she

{by Sasha}

For some reason, when Friday rolls around I switch to "cocktail" mode (I tend to drink wine during the week). There's something so Sex In The City about a cocktail (my personal fav: a Cosmo made with Greygoose L'Orange. I heart you, L'Orange Cosmo). But by the end of the weekend, my skin often looks like I have a mild case of Chickenpox. So, do I have to become a teetotaler or can I be a part-time lush and still have a clear, blemish-free complexion come Monday? The answer is yes…and no. Per my research, I found that it entirely depends on the person. Alcohol can cause some to break out like it's your first year of high school (due to things like hormones, dehydration, and sugar levels) while others are totally unaffected. I, unfortunately, fall into the first group (insert sobbing here). So what's a girl to do? Well, for starters, a good wash is a must (while you might be tempted, DON'T go to bed without washing that gorgeous face of yours, ladies). A tried-and-true

{by Sasha}

Ok, ladies…I'm about to change your world. We all want nothing less than a smooth, dimple-free backside and would give our eye teeth for it! Dimples on the face are cute…but on our other cheeks…mmm, not so much. It's hard to believe that cellulite plagues 90% of women (and 10% of men…go figure). But not to worry. If you've got five minutes, $5 bucks, and a firm grip, your bum is on the road to smooth city. Run, don't walk, and get yourself a body brush.

A Brush For My Backside?!?

Yep, that's right. By vigorously "brushing" the areas you want to be smoother (tush, thighs) you're essentially "waking up" or stimulating and speeding up the lymph system…pummeling those fat pockets! The key is to do it "dry"…so, before you jump in the shower, take your body brush and vigorously brush your problem areas in a circular motion! You can find a body brush just about anywhere…Target, Wal-mart, Ulta, Amazon - for somewhere in the neighborhood of $5 to $10 bucks. (I