Who doesn't ring in the new year with some Champagne? If you are like me, prosecco is your drink of choice all year round. At around 80 calories a glass, it's significantly less than a glass of red wine which weighs in around 150 calories. Polyphenols, antioxidants found in champagne, reduce the damage free radicals can do to the body, possibly helping lower blood pressure and prevent heart problems. Not only is a glass of bubbly heart healthy and low calorie, it's also amazing for your skin.
Champagne contains several ingredients that benefit the skin. Resveratrol is potent antioxidant that can act as a shield against skin damage and provides serious anti-aging benefits. Polyphenol helps reduce skin inflammation and skin redness. Tartaric acid helps balance out discoloration and can brighten your skin.
So what can you do with this year's leftover bubbly? Some of you may be laughing and thinking "what leftover bubbly?" I can't say I disagree with you either. If you don't have any leftover, go buy a cheap bottle. Most liquor stores also sell the single splits.
Champagne Detox Face Mask
Ingredients
1/2 cup champagne
2 tbs. half and half (or plain yogurt if you don't have half and half)
4 tbs. powdered Bentonite clay (or any face clay)
Glass bowl
Non-metal mixing spoon (you shouldn't use metal with Bentonite clay)
Directions
Measure out 4 tbs of powdered clay into a glass bowl
Pour in 2 tbs of half and half (or yogurt)
Mix with clay until clay is moistened
Add ½ a cup of champagne or enough until the mixture is creamy and soft
Apply the mask immediately and allow mask to dry for 15 minutes
Rinse your face with warm water to remove
Discard any remains as this mask won't store well
Mimosa Body Scrub
Ingredients
1 tbs coconut oil
1 cup of sugar
1/4 cup champagne
6 drops orange essential oil
Directions
Pour 1 cup of sugar into a bowl
Add 1 tbs of coconut oil (right out of the jar, not melted) and mix in
Add about 1/4 cup of champagne or enough to give you the consistency you like
Store in an air tight container for up to one week
Drink up ladies and cheers to 2018!
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These little scrubbers are amazing. They are oval, palm-sized, silicone pads with bristles on one side and a suction handle on the other side. The idea is to slide the handle between your middle and first finger so you can massage the bristle side into the skin. You can use your normal face wash or even an exfoliant with the scrubber. It's very gentle on the skin and can be used daily. Because they are made of silicone, they won't grow bacteria. This is huge because most sponges or brushes we leave in the bathroom never fully dry, which is a breading ground for bacteria. Since the handle has a suction cup, you can stick it right to the tile in your shower. To clean them, wipe with alcohol or throw in a cup of boiling water. They are perfect for travel since you can fold them and they dry quickly. I have seen them everywhere. I got mine at TJ Maxx and paid $4.99 for the 2-pack. Sephora sells one for $6, Amazon has them and I heard Walmart sells them for $1 (although when I went to Walmart I couldn't find them). I highly recommend these. My face feels very soft after I use it. I definitely think these scrubbers provide a more thorough clean than simply using your hands.
