Winter Skincare Guide for Glowy Mermaid Skin

WINTER SKINCARE GUIDE FOR GLOWY MERMAID SKIN

Hi mermaids!

Welcome to my blog, and thank you for being here. Before we dive into it, I think it is not only necessary but mandatory to share some stuff, information, and advice, so that I make everything I share with you clearer, and I help you to avoid common mistakes when looking for tips, skin care products or things to do on social media to help your skin feel and look better.

When it comes to self-care avoid just doing what is trendy or popular in social media because of the incredibly high amount of fishy "beauty hacks" that have no factual evidence as to how they can help you, their purpose, the functionality. It is insane how we have all this information online, and some still decide to make up the most mind-bending stories to share them as heartful advice for the thrill of fuck us over. I've been there, I mean, I have been in the position of the deluded, the fool, the DIY'er that tries funny stuff filled with hope, who hasn't done that, right? I tried some when I was a teenager, and I even burnt my chin out one time, but that's another story. I mean, using toothpaste as an acne treatment or glue as a "pore strip" or "blackhead removal" method is plainly stupid. Been there, done that!

The thing here is that some of you keep watching those "Trendy Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Try" kind of videos, believes in those cringy TikTok’s about how to take care of your skin when everyone has different skin concerns like sensitivity. Shares blogs and Instagram captions, swearing that those "miracles" work, to then decide to try them out just for the sake of it. I can imagine your guardian angel, after a long ass day of work, looking at you with such disappointment. Can't relate!

Ladies, it's 2021 already, we have to stop putting weird stuff and ingredients that we don't know how to pronounce on our skin, let's skip them from our diets, like, do you honestly believe that apple cider vinegar is going to "detox" your hair and make you lose weight?

The disinformation all over the internet from people that admit not knowing what they're talking about is one thing, BUT, when the one person playing this game is a trusted beauty influencer, it's a fucking different one, an issue. Big companies expect us to act as the pawn all the time, the worst part being the marketing words they try to trick you with, to sell you the excuse that you are using a 100% natural and organic solution to all your problems, scamming us with ''green beauty'' yet again. So, let me get this clear, we have to stop putting crap in our bodies, like, please. And hey! I am not saying that everything is a false advertisement, but we must be honest with ourselves: 

THERE'S A LOT OF CRAZY SHIT ONLINE!

The fact that there are people that make them look like they work just for views and likes is nasty, in my opinion, and should be reported for ruining other people's lives, because YEAH! I think that if you give someone advice, and they accidentally damage their skin, you are -ruining- their life. And before someone comes for me trying to say things like ''but look how great their skin, hair, teeth are’’ know that we all are different, with distinct skin types and incomparable skin conditions. Some people can literally use a toilet cleaner with dish soap and baby oil as their skincare routine, and their skin will look just fine, but that does not mean that we are going to be -fine- if we follow that regimen, okay. As an influencer of any type, you can totally be apart of collaborations and still give your honest opinion about a service or a product. After all, that is what the followers are expecting instead of your sold voice. That is why we all should read more, learn more, and try less. Thanks!

So, yeah, let us be mindful of the ingredients in our skincare and haircare products. If you can consult a professional dermatologist, nutritionist, and of course, your PCP too, before you try anything risky, by doing so, you will avoid a lot of pain, bad skin, and #BadHairDays once and for all to start living your best life. Once you have basic knowledge and professional recommendations in mind, it will be difficult for you to *fuck-up* again, while you will also gain the confidence to try out things and stick to whatever works best for you.

Now, let me start talking about winter. Although the drier climate and indoor heat may have already done their part on all skin types -emphasis on dry and sensitive- there is still time to get serious about a daily routine to ensure a hydrated, glowing, healthy complexion. First thing first, you should never confuse apparently clearer skin with healthier skin. Moderately cold temperatures could be satisfactory for your skin's health because it constrains blood vessels in the skin. This makes the vessels less prone to redness if you have sensitive skin because cold reduces blood flow; but like everything in life, you shouldn't overdo cold temperatures on any skin. Every skin type reacts differently in every weather, but all of us experience similar symptoms during the winter. For Dry Skin Types, the skin looks dull, flaky, tight, sometimes patchy, and prone to wrinkles. If you have this skin type winter is your worst enemy, because of low humidity, high winds, and cold air that strips your skin off the little to no moisture that you normally have, giving you the chance of getting a winter rash and other harmful conditions. For Oily Skin Types, the face appears to be softer because it tends to produce less oil and sebum in the winter, leading to fewer breakouts, but that doesn't mean that it is healthy underneath. Pores can become enlarged, and dead skin cells may accumulate during this time. Sensitive Skin Types have the worst time with cold air and lack of humidity, because they can develop conditions like redness, cystic acne, rosacea, ratches, eczema; sensations like itching, burning, inflammation, just to mention a few. I still to this day don't understand why the term ''Normal'' still exists, I mean, normal is not a condition, what is normal?! really. But since it is still included in marketing as the perfect skin that apparently no one has, let me include it here: Normal Skin Types tend to experience dryness, acne, and redness, which can be treated lightly in order to get their glassy looking skin back to nor-mal *insert annoyed emoji here*. Lastly, we cannot forget the skin type that has it all: Combination Skin Types, if you happen to have this skin type, you're likely to experience all of the conditions above separately or at the same time all year round, but in the winter is when your skin battles the most, especially with annoying and painful acne breakouts, with scarring and dry patches simultaneously.

So unfair...

Reflexión de Verano

Llevo varios días ya, quizás semanas, yo la verdad no sé bien que tanto tiempo tengo reflexionando sobre mi vida y lo afortunada que he sido; no sabría distinguir si sea por el trabajo, las responsabilidades, mi vida social, de pareja, las horas que se van mientras uso el celular (al cual cada vez le dedico menos tiempo, e incluso le he prestado tanta menor atención, que casi lo pierdo varias veces en los últimos meses) etcétera, etcétera, no me ha dejado ni darme cuenta del paso del tiempo... Y no busco echarle culpa a nada, porque nosotros somos los responsables de elegir nuestras prioridades, pero ¡wow! Si que he dado un cambio en como me veo a mí misma, en como veo a los demás y aprecio las pequeñas cosas muchísimo más que antes. Cada vez me aprovecho más todo y lo comparto menos, me unto mis momentos felices y me los restriego por todo el cuerpo, ¡uy! Que rico. En fin, muchos de mis hábitos han cambiado, y aunque extraño muchas cosas del pasado, de mi vida, más específicamente de mi vida de pareja con David, nuestras aventuras y tiempo libre, el ir a la playa casi todas las semanas, los paseos en motocicleta; el llevarnos a Sandy a casi todos lados, el podernos ir de vacaciones a Las Terrenas cuando se nos pegaba la gana (y teníamos dinero, por supuesto), ¡ay! Y el poder hacer el amor en los montes, en la playa, en los ríos, en el carro... Yo solo me río, porque me estaba desviando un poco del tema, pero ya me entendieron, hay cosas que extraño, pero igual pienso que todo tuvo su momento y lo tendrá nuevamente.

Todo lo que hemos vivido y lo que está pasando en nuestras vidas actualmente (y estoy hablando en general, incluyéndote) es solo parte del proceso y debemos agradecer hasta lo que no entendemos y especialmente los golpes más duros, porque la verdad, esos son los que nos hacen crecer, madurar y moldearnos como mejores personas, para estar listos para recibir las bendiciones que están en camino.

Es increíble y un tanto triste, por decirlo así, como muchas veces no nos damos cuenta de lo afortunados que somos por tener la vida que tenemos, de nuestras virtudes, de nuestras bendiciones, lo más mínimo realmente, eso a lo que no le prestamos atención; las pequeñas cosas, a veces intangibles a las que no le tomamos fotos y las subimos a las redes sociales, esas cosas que no contamos, de las cuales no solemos hablar con nuestras amistades, las que no se dicen con emoción cuando nos preguntan como estamos... esas cosas, situaciones, momentos, emociones, miradas, incluso canciones, que así como en las películas están sonando en el fondo, mientras vivimos, todo eso que hace de nuestra historia una mucho más interesante, son las que han tenido protagonismo en mi vida últimamente, y aunque a veces me dejo ahogar por todo eso que se vuelve inexplicable, doy tantas gracias a Dios, de que las noto más y puedo sacarle mejor partido a mi favor, ya que estoy siendo mucho más feliz con lo poco, considerando de que cada día tengo muchísimo más bendiciones de todo tipo, incluyendo físicas y materiales y ya nada de eso se siente como una necesidad.

A veces nos dejamos abrumar tanto por el mundo, que no nos damos cuenta de lo afortunados que somos por el simple hecho de estar en un lugar en específico en un momento clave.

Y sí, ahora mismo me gustaría estar relajada nadando en una playa de aguas cristalinas con una brisa fresca y el sol bronceandome todo, pero la verdad me siento muy bien por el simple hecho de que estoy sana, tranquila y limpiando mi apartamento, dándole atención a mi hija-perra y lavando nuestra ropa, porque ¡hey! Tengo un hogar precioso que me encanta, una bebé loquita que me hace feliz y me brinda su compañía incondicional y ropa que representa mi personalidad y que me protege y me hace sentir cómoda y me mantiene mi autoestima en el cielo, adonde debe estar.

Y me acabo de acordar de que me mandaron cientos de productos de belleza y cuidado personal que debo organizar y solo un día libre, así que gracias a ustedes por leer, por nadar en este mar y gracias a todas las compañías que me hacen regalitos, ustedes son demasiado cool.

NARS House of Climax

I had so much fun at @narsissist House of climax, that I had to go twice. This type of marketing is simply genius and really connects with their customers in a whole different level. You're not just selling a mascara, as a brand, you are selling an experience, a feeling and a total vibe.

The House of Climax took place at 22 East 2nd Street, NY

I want to feel sexy, powerful and beautiful when I'm doing my makeup, I want to express myself without barriers.

I feel unapologetically beautiful, sensual and bold everywhere I go, all of that with a big amount of toughness and dominancy, and the Climax mascara really matches my way of being and what I like to project.

This mascara is my favorite so far, the packaging is so eye-catching and to be honest, I thought it was an adult toy the first time I saw it in the teaser video, lol. This product emmanes sensuality,  passions, playfulness and elegance. all in one.

Nightmare Machine

From mermaid to alien...✨

For all of us that experienced the Dream Machine, and/or for those who didn't made it, I have good news: The dream isn't over!!!

@inthedreammachine immersed us in colorful dreams and trippy experiences that were totally instagramable and stylishly fun. From their Cloud themed room to their Rainbow Hall that had me breathless, it was truly a dreamy place to play around.

Now they're preparing a whole new immersive installation that wonders through our fears and creepiest nightmares to bring us the best spooky experience for Halloween season. Nightmare Machine is created for anyone with an appreciation for the surreal and eerie. There will be a few surprises for guests, and, some scenes may be too scary for the littlest ghouls. They recommend guests 13 and older join the fun, but age limit is up to parental discretion.

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This immersive installation will be opening their doors from Wednesday, Oct. 3, for a month full of nightmares where the guests can enter a unique experience that'll be selfie friendly and as cool as it was before, maybe even more, who knows. That's why the Nightmare Machine pop-up in NYC is a perfect place to go with your thrill-seeking friends to see the spookiest of Halloween dreams come to life.

Nightmare Machine will run October 3 -31, Wednesday through Sundays from 5 to 10:30 p.m. This Halloween-themed reimagining of the popular Dream Machine experience turns the whimsical wonderland on its head, with a supremely spooky twist.

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A trip through the nine rooms of Nightmare Machine will take you into a labyrinth of the subconscious. Filled with the things you find in your creepiest nightmares. All guests will experience everything from aliens and UFOs, a ball pit right out of hell and every New Yorker’s biggest fear—a room teeming with cockroaches!

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Prepare yourself (and your feed) to explore and share pop-culture rooms, like a space dedicated to creepy clowns, a “Millennial Graveyard” and Clockwork Orange-inspired tunnel that's sure to give you the chills.

The self-guided tour through the creepy, macabre and just plain weird scenes that make up our collective nightmares will last approximately 45 minutes, with plenty of photo opportunities and interactive moments.

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Costumes are highly encouraged to participate in the experience, but no masks or weapons of any kind will be allowed in.

Tickets: $38