#sea salt exfoliate

[naturalhandcraftedsoap]

What is The Best 5 Cold Process Handcrafted Soap for Exfoliation?

Grandma’s Natural Handcrafted Soap with added textures like oatmeal or ground coffee, salt, and leaves can gently exfoliate your skin, making it smoother and silkier by removing the surface layer of dead skin. Exfoliating twice a week may be sufficient. Younger skin can handle more exfoliation, while older skin may be drier and more delicate. 01. Coffee Soap Exfoliate your skin – New skin cells…

[familythings]

Have You Tried Washing Your Face with Salt Water? Discover the Benefits!

Have you ever considered washing your face with salt water? This simple practice might just transform your skincare routine! Saltwater has been celebrated for its healing properties for centuries. Many people believe that using a salt solution on your skin can provide benefits similar to those of seawater. From reducing excess oil to soothing irritations and fighting acne, the advantages of…

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Discover the Magic of the Keys Salt Scrub: Your Gateway to Tropical Bliss

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How to Use The Keys Salt Scrub

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4 DIY Lush Body Scrubs to Try This Summer

4 DIY Lush Body Scrubs to Try This Summer   Lush is easily the most famous brand when it comes to natural, organic beauty – but did you know you can actually re-create many of their recipes at home? Here’s a bunch of DIY Lush body scrubs to try out this Summer!     Do you want to literally glow up overnight using the Light Feminine method? Click here!     Hey, pretty people!   Lush is, without a…

[honeytonedhottie]

refresh, reboot shower routine⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🧖🏽‍♀️🧁

WHATS A REFRESH REBOOT SHOWER? ;

a refresh reboot shower are the kind of showers that u take that act like a reset button. i personally love them especially when i feel like i have so much energy pent up and i can channel it into doing something positive for myself.

ROMANTICIZE ;

something important to remember while taking a refresh reboot shower is to be PRESENT. thats what makes these showers different. instead of doing ur normal shower routine, or ur everything shower routine, this is the REFRESH REBOOT shower routine.

take time to feel the water on your skin. make sure its to the exact temperature that you like. smell the products that ur putting on ur body and bask in how yummy they smell. feel the soapy foam beneath ur fingers, wash every inch of urself HAVE FUN.

GUA SHA IN THE SHOWER ;

sculpt that beautiful face. gua sha is good for so many reasons. its good to reduce puffiness and swelling and its amazing for ur lymph nodes. do a full gua sha routine and watch how amazing u feel.

EXFOLIATION ;

exfoliation feels like (at least for me) like im shedding an old skin and revealing a new one so its a MUST for a refresh and reboot shower. so before the shower do some dry brushing for the softest skin then go in with a body scrub.

i rly recommend the tree hut scrubs or you can make your own with this simple body scrub recipe. so first off decide if ur doing a salt or a sugar scrub and i'll briefly explain the difference here.

sugar scrub ; deposits minerals into the skin, gentle exfoliation, hydrates the skin, helps draw water into the skin, less abrasive, smoothens and brightens the skin.

salt scrub ; eliminates toxins, gives a rosy glow, anti aging abilities, provides minerals vitamins and nutrients, tones and restores the skin.

to make a sugar scrub simply (1/2 cup of coconut oil + 1/2 cup of granulated sugar + 15-20 drops of essential oil of choice)...💬🎀

hot tip ; if u want to make it more scented you can even use a couple drops of a body wash along with the essential oil

to make a salt scrub simply (1 cup of sea salt + 1/4 cup of a carrier oil + 10-20 drops of essential oil of choice)...💬🎀

CHANGE UP THE SCENT ;

if u have a signature scent that you do a lot of the time, try and go for a different scent. im a hygiene junkie so i like to have a variety of different soaps to use, even though i almost always stick with the basics (smelling like a yummy cupcake) unless i want something different. changing up the scent can be refreshing so if you feel like it'll be refreshing for you, try and go for a different scent for a couple of days.

DOUBLE CLEANSE ;

if double cleansing isnt something that u do on a day to day basis then its perfect to do in ur refresh and reboot shower. wash ur body first with a bar soap (preferably something unscented or organic)

doctor bronners soaps work good too if u dont have a bar soap that u like. after using the bar soap go in with a liquid soap (ofc following the scent guide in the previous section) that way you can feel even more squeaky clean and refreshed.

[n1pp]

The Everything Shower

01. Pre-Shower

For an everything shower go from top (hair) to bottom (body). Do some prep before getting into the shower.

1: massage the roots of your hair with hair oil.

2: use hairmask on the ends of your hair.

3: clip your hair up and let it sit.

02. Shower

Shower time - get in and wash your hairmask off.

1: shampoo the scalp.

2: condition the ends of your hair.

Use a scalp massager while wasing your hair.

Wash your body with gentle soap, then exfoliate with a sea salt body scrub. Scrubbing before shaving helps get a closer, cleaner shave.

03. After shower

Put a soft fresh robe on, get cozy and move on to the after shower care - do your nails and don't forget to use nourishing oil afterwards.

Scrubbing and shaving might leave your skin sensitive and bare - use a moisturising cream.You can go for a high-end branded product, or you can go for the best stuff - baby products.Mom's best-kept secret. Do your facial skincare at this step.

Finally, change into fresh pyjamas and set the right atmosphere. Enjoy!

[mistressmxggot]

Chapter 7- ✰ The World Kneels to the Medardas ✰

"𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀"

Tags: Degradation, whipping, collars, strap on

~The feeling of not wanting to leave the bed happened too often in this place. The darkness of the covers were protecting you from the outside, protecting you from her. Her lips were all you could think about. Did it really happen? It didn't seem real, or maybe you just didn't want it to be real. This had to be a manipulation tactic. You still weren't sure what her motivations were. Did she want something from you or did she just want something to play with?

The blanket beneath your hands stuck to your skin, sweat building up from the constant squeezing. Your body stung from the internal and external heat around you. You were waiting to hear Viv. She would be here soon, unfortunately.

Ambessa was an enigma. You were over always being confused and hot and annoyed and turned on and angry. The biggest problem was you didn't want to go back. You didn't want to go back to Malik, to the brothel. Babette and Sevika were the only parts you missed. The guys at The Last Drop were nice, sorta, just creepy. You missed the comfortable company. Viv was alright. She was a very nice girl. She reminded you too much of this place, of Ambessa. The thought of her was interrupted by her soft knocks.

"Come in. I guess," your shaky voice muffled by the blanket.

The sound of the door creaking open cut the silence. She padded over to the side of you, the sound a glass was followed by the door shutting. Weird. She usually spoke to you in the morning. You squeezed your eyes shut with annoyance. Oh god what now?

You slowly peeled the blanket from above you, sunlight stinging your eyes. Something felt off. Well everything always felt off here. It felt as if something bad was going to happen. You hoped you were just still embarrassed and paranoid.

Viv was at breakfast, she was just quiet. You talked to her, she answered. She wasn't particularly cold or dismissive, just odd. You hoped it was just you.

The morning was spent drawing in your room. The solidarity is what you needed. After lunch, Ambessa passed you on your way to the library. Her face was bare of makeup and her hair was wet. She must have come out of the bath. She hadn't passed you one glance. She looked happy. She might have had someone with her. God, why did you care?? It was none of your buisness anyway. Your eyes stayed glued onto her as she passed. You had promised yourself you wouldn't care or you would at least pretend, and you were failing at both. You needed to spent time for you.

The library was quiet and it eased your agitated mind. The books you dabbled in created a stack onto the table next to you, none having been finished. Whatever you tried, the thought of her seemed to always overpower it. A bath would do you good. You needed to take time just for you because you were worth it. You weren't an extension of her. You were your own person, with your own life, and your own thoughts. Viv had prepared everything for you, including all the products.

The steaming bath was filled with baby pink foam and sea salt and it was exactly what you needed. The bath warmed your muscles and softened your skin. You decided on shaving. It wasn't that annoying and it felt good to be smooth. You just wanted to pamper yourself. The bath lasted very long, promting you many times to almost fall asleep. It had to have been hours of relaxation and shaving and washing and exfoliating. You just sat on your bed, in your robe. You weren't thinking about anything in particular. For once, your mind was "empty".

When it came time for dinner, you prepared yourself to see her, although that always seemed impossible. You bullied a single piece of a bean, pushing it around your plate. Hunger always disintegrated when she was with you. You glanced at her a couple times. Her outfit seemed more...revealing tonight. It was a layed back gown, showing her arms and legs. Eat your food, don't focus on her.

In your night gown, you layed in bed, staring at the wall. You head was buried in the crook of your elbow as your feet nervously shook. Your thighs brushed together. You had to get out of here. You squirmed and twisted. It was always at fucking night you lost your mind. You shot up from your bed. You had to take a walk.

You left your room, the hallway mostly dark. This hallway was giving you flashbacks to that night. Rictus watched you pass her room. You slowed and then came to a stop. Weren't you going to go for a walk? You came to her door, glancing at Rictus. He looked back at you, eyes unreadable. You hurried past her door again and all of the sudden you were back, staring at Rictus. He looked back at you, eyes unreadable. The door to your bedroom slammed shut, your body slumping against it. Soon you were back in the hallway and then you were at her door once more. Rictus didn't look at you this time. You couldn't tell if he sighed or not.

"Don't judge me!" You whisper yelled at him and stomped towards your room.

Your bedroom door looked oddly similar to Ambessa's door. Rictus looked at you once more. This was ridiculous. You were supposed to be taking a walk. You were supposed to not care. Just masturbate and go to bed. But that isn't what you wanted. You whimpered and squeezed your eyes shut, head laying in your hands. Don't do this. Don't fucking- You knocked on her door. You waited and waited, your foot shaking. This was a bad idea. Go to bed. The door unexpectedly opened, her annoyed face infront of you. Your eyes ran over her body. You looked at her large biceps and her large hands, her plump lips and breasts, her thick thighs and wide hips. She giggled, your staring flattering her. Her head tilted and she moved to the side, letting you inside. You stood in the open doorway as she returned to her bed. She looked back to you, eyebrows raised.

"Yes?"

You slowly closed the door, your eyes looking back to her. She was lounging on her bed, and you approached her. You stopped nervously a couple feet away from her, not taking your eyes off of her.

"Do you want something?"

You gulped. She stood, taking long, heavy strides towards you.

"Sit."

And you did, the bed sinking underneath you. Her knuckles brushed against your jaw, her thumb finding it's way to your lips. You sucked her thumb in, keeping your eyes on hers. Her eyes held amusement, but also maybe pity? Disdain? She pulled her thumb from your mouth and forced to you stand.

"Follow me."

She fetched a key from her drawer, leading you out of her bedroom. Your anxiety hiked and your breath quickened as she stopped at the other forbidden locked door. What were you thinking? This was a terrible idea. She unlocked and opened the door, shame taking over you as your stomach coiled and you felt like folding into yourself. The room was filled with every nightmare you ever had, but they weren't exactly "nightmares". The walls were covered in chains, ropes, whips, and paddles. The tables are what really surprised you. They were filled with dildos of different sizes, vibrators, which many you couldn't even imagine how to use them, and collars. The size of some of those dildos made you doubt if you were even still alive. Y'know, maybe she had killed you and you were just in Hell. It had to be Hell. There a literal cage in the right corner of the room. It had to be for a human, it was far larger than a dog kennel, and you swallowed hard.

"We'll start small, teach you obedience."

She grabbed a collar and a whip. She was truly insane. The more time went on, the more she showed you, the more you began to regret your decision. After she had closed and locked the door, the two of you returned to her room. Viv had passed you two and you had quickly averted your gaze. You didn't to see her facial expression, it was too humiliating. She stopped you after you entered her room, keeping your back glued to the door with her body so close.

"Pull your hair back."

You slowly lifted your hair, holding it up for her. She hummed and smiled, locking the collar around your neck. It was red with gold accents, solidifying her claim onto you. You weren't exactly sure why you were doing this. You were horny yes, but you couldn't tell if that was what you wanted to satisfy. This realization made you squirm uncomfortably. She stepped back from you.

"Kneel."

Her thick voice was laced with lust, her eyes hungry. You sighed, begging eyes looking at her. You obeyed and dropped to your knees. The two of you just looked at eachother, you at her feet, her looking down onto you. You felt yourself pulse with need. You were so wet. She left you there and sat on the foot of her bed, clutching the whip.

"Come."

Your breath wavered. You felt lightheaded. Anger flashed through her eyes as you stood up and began towards her. She closed the distance and roughly pulled you backwards. Your knees stung as she forced you onto all fours.

"Ow!" You hollered when she smacked the whip against your rear.

She grunted in response. Again she was at the foot of the bed.

"Come."

Oh here we go. She wanted you to crawl to her didn't she? You were such an idiot for this. You sighed and kept your eyes to the ground, coming towards her. She groaned loudly, making you stop nervously. She pulled you back again, shoving you again to the ground.

"Look at me, and come."

The whip hit you five times, irritating you. Get out of this fucking room. Instead you crawled to her, eyes staring at hers. You sat between her large thighs and waited.

"Hm. Good. Stand and go sit onto the bed."

She came to where you were sitting and softly caressed you neck and jaw.

"Open your mouth."

She leaned down and spit into your mouth, a smile on her face. It made you moan aloud, your fingers playing with your nightgown. You greedily swallowed.

"Do you want this little lamb?"

"Yes please Ms Medarda." You answered a little too quickly and your cheeks grew red.

"Hm." Her eyebrows knitted in disapproval.

Two of her thick fingers yanked at your collar, pulling you roughly towards her.

"Do not call me by my name. It's Ill-mannered coming from an undercity whore. It will be mistress, understood?"

Her vile words should have angered you, but you knew they didn't the way you pulsed.

"Yes M- mistress."

"Good."

She gazed at you, her eyes holding some sort of approval or pride. It was probably pride.

"Kneel."

You sunk to the spot between her legs, and she sat onto the bed. Your heart beat faster and you uncomfortably shifted between her legs. She slowly removed her night gown and there she was. This was the last first time you saw her like... naked naked. She was just as beautiful as you imagined. Her entire body was so built. Her thick thighs ran into her large calves and hid her slick folds, covered in curls. You wanted to taste her so bad. Her tight abs moved with her breathing and you gawked at her breasts. You just wanted to touch her. Her hand grabbed at you hair and pulled. She pushed her hips out towards you, thighs spreading open. God you wanted this so bad. This was the best decision you had ever made. Your tongue ran over her slit and you moaned into her. All you could do was shove yourself further into her, sticking your tongue into her soaked hole. She sighed loudly and you continued to eat her. She was sweet and ripe like a delicious fruit. You wanted to do well for her, you wanted to make her feel good. As much as you despised it, you wanted her approval so bad. The suction of your lips around her clit made her groan and it egged you on. Your nails were digging into her thighs and you were practically shaking.

"God you needed this so bad didn't you little lamb?"

You hummed into her cunt and she laughed at you. Her arrogance, her body, the way she talked, it all made you more wet. You wanted your body on hers, this just wasn't enough. She stood up and pushed you into her, roughly fucking your face. She was soon cumming, moans rolling out of her mouth.

"Fuck yes. Oh god fuck."

You continued to suck, eyes squeezed shut with content and pure joy. The sweet juices that poured out of her were quickly sucked up by your greedy mouth. You drank her, your body tingling with happiness and want. She pulled her folds from you and you whined. This made her happy.

"I knew you would be the perfect toy." She laughed at your desperate face.

"This is the best meal you've ever eaten, nothing like the filth you can get where you're from."

God you were so horny. Every dirty comment she made just made it worse and that made you embarrassed. The embarrassment just made you more horny and this was a viscous cycle. You wanted to hate her, you truly did.

Viv's soft and familiar knocks were at the door. You quickly covered yourself behind her large leg. She glanced at you with a smirk on her face.

"Come in."

Oh lord. Oh no. Ambessa please don't do this. Viv slowly creeped inside and she looked at you. There was luckily no judgment, but her gaze held something else. She grabbed your jaw to turn your eyes to her.

"Go sit there, and stay." She motioned to a spot by the wall with finger.

You went, cheeks red and eyes on the floor. "Vivian come here sweetness."

What? Viv shut the door and came to Ambessa. They looked at eachother and Ambessa's hands roamed her waist. Are you fucking kidding me?

"Have you missed me sweetheart?"

Viv laughed. "Of course Ms Medarda."

Frustrated shame sat in your throat. Viv kissed Ambessa and her hands ran over her breasts. Her fingers tweaked and pinched her nipples. This was so frustrating. Why did she get to touch her? How long has this been happening? The things Ambessa said began to make you angry.

"Go fetch my favorite and come back." Ambessa handed her the same key to the room and they smiled at eachother.

Vivian left you two alone again. She didn't even pay you a glance. She just rested on her bed like you weren't even there, like she didn't just come all over your mouth. You let out a loud sigh that demanded attention. She just looked at the door, face unmoving. Vivian returned with a strap on. You glared at her yet she didn't even look at you. What were all those conversations you had? Was everything a lie? You should leave the room. Maybe you were being dramatic. Ambessa wanted you, not her. Right? Vivian slipped on and tightened the strap onto her hips. This was new.

Ambessa layed back onto her bed, thighs spread open. She finally looked to you.

"Come here."

Vivian sat onto the bed and you crawled next to her, still looking at Ambessa.

"Suck. Get it ready for her."

You glared at her, dumbfounded. She gave you a warning look and grabbed her whip.

"Do you need another lesson on obedience?"

You sighed loudly and looked at Vivian. She had a smug smile that made you irritated. Just get it over with and you and Ambessa can be alone. You crawled between Vivian's legs, gaze averted from the both of them. You sucked the strap into your mouth. The shame only got worse, and you began to question your entire life. You growled when Vivian pushed your head further down and you slightly gagged. She shouldn't be touching you, Ambessa should. She pushed her hips forwards a couple time and then pulled you mouth off, spit falling down your chin. You looked to Ambessa with watery eyes. She looked back with half lidded, a smirk on her face.

"Go back to where you were."

You returned to your spot by the wall, much to your disapproval. Vivian crawled to Ambessa and positioned the strap to cunt. Did you have to fucking watch this? She slowly slid in and Ambessa grabbed at her arms. You began to dissociate. Her loud moans filled the room, mocking you. Clapping is also what you heard and they talked to eachother. She probably came or whatever, you just wanted Vivian out of the room. Angry was an understatement to what you felt for her. You watched her leave the room and turned back to Ambessa. She was slick with sweat, panting hard, eyes closed. So....uhm...

"You can go now."

...

"What?"

She tossed the key to the collar towards you, along with the whip.

"Go put this back, and go."

You felt your chest get tight. She had to be joking. She opened her eyes and looked at you, clearly annoyed.

"Go on."

You stood up, your legs weak. You shakily held the key and left the room. There was a knot in your throat and your eyes burned. You stared at the floor, the walk to that dumb room felt so long. The key was left in the keyhole when you arrived. You yanked the collar off and threw it onto the table with that stupid whip. You hurried back to your room and you just couldn't hold it. You began to cry. It wasn't particularly sadness, it was anger and shame and embarrassment and betrayal. You were horny and frustrated. Again you were angry under the covers. You hated her. You humiliated yourself. She humiliated you. You were so beyond stupid.

The ceiling was your TV for the entire next morning. You didn't eat breakfast. No one had came for you and you were glad. If you saw Vivian, you would have torn her head off. And again, you heard knocking.

"Vivian for your own safety, go away."

Someone else entered, another girl. You scoffed at her.

"Hi miss. I'm here to invite you to dance."

"I'm not in the mood."

She sighed. "Vivian is not around. Come with me. It will be fun."

Y'know what sure. This bed wasn't making you feel any better, but dancing always did. You quickly threw something comfy on and followed her. You didn't talk to her or ask her anything. It just wasn't worth it. No more making friends here.

Finally, peace. You danced with her for hours. She was nice enough and alot more professional than Vivian. Laying on your back, you slowly breathed in and out. You would get out of here. You were going to leave, you didn't care what she said. It was decided. Tomorrow you would pack and use the left over money she gave to get home. This had gone on for far too long. You didn't want to run in circles anymore. You turned your head to the entrance of the dance room and there she was again, just like before, watching you.~

You. Always. Masterlist.

Ik i said this would come out sooner. I just love lying! I promise these next 2 chapters will be good. Still not the climax yet. More is to come (literally)

Taglist: @maaaaaaaaaaari , @ivorydevil , @trizxyp , @ambessaswifey , @randomstuffthatdontmakesense , @simplyxwwww , @last-dropsevi , @vffantasy, @fruitfulfashion , @trexsuit , @youngtastemakerfart

Lmk to be added.

[violet-hearth]

Salt Scrub

Salt scrubs are a great way to incorporate physical cleansing into your routine - they help exfoliate, reduce inflammation, and improve blood circulation whilst also having the cleaning and protection qualities of salt, dried herbs, and oils. The recipe is easy, cheap, and quick making it one of the most accessible recipes I have.

Salt scrubs are not recommended for people with skin conditions or sensitive skin, and salt can dry out your skin so be sure to moisturize after use. As a rule of thumb, you should not use a salt scrub more than 1-2 times a week.

General Recipe:

1 cup of sea salt

1/4 cup of carrier oil

10-20 drops of essential oil

1 tbsp of herbs such as lavender, rose or chamomile and/or vitamin E oil (ensure they are crushed well)

In a bowl, stir together the salt and oil

Add the essential oil and herbs

Store in a sealed glass jar in a cool location until ready to use

To use a salt scrub, apply to damp skin in circular motions gentle for 20-30 seconds before rinsing well.

Weekly Cleanse Scrub

1 cup of salt of choice

1/4 cup carrier oil (jojoba, almond, vegetable, sunflower etc.)

10-20 total drops of lemon balm, tea tree, witch hazel and lavender

0.5 - 1 tablespoon moon water

1 tablespoon of dried lavender and lemon peel (optional)

1 tablespoon vitamin E oil (optional)

Venus-Inspired Salt Scrub

1 cup sea salt

1/4 cup of almond oil

1 - 1.5 tablespoons castor oil

10-20 total of drops of the following essential oils: rose, lavender, cedar wood and ylang-ylang or a attraction/love oil

1 tablespoon of dried rose petals

1 tablespoon vitamin E oil

As always, adapt the recipes as needed for what you have and to your own practice <3

[newtonsheffield]

Read the take on Anthony going from his six espresso shots to stealing Kate’s strawberry lemonade because he likes the softer things in life and couldn’t help but think how goofy it would be for him to get into skin care when they’re dating because Kate has a skin care routine and also because his skin needs to always glow and be soft like a baby’s bum. Like him actually stealing her routine or telling her she’s not teaching him enough.

Oh Anthony just looking at Kate putting on a face mask like

“You can um… put one on me if you like.”

Kate chuckled, “Do you need your pores to be smaller?”

Anthony pursed his lips, “It just… it looks like it feels nice. And it smells nice and your skin is always so soft and… yeah.”

Kate smiled, kissing his cheek gently before she disappeared into the bathroom. Anthony peered over the back of the couch. “Babe? If you think it’s weird I don’t-”

“It’s not weird.” Kate reappeared, a headband dangling from her finger. “We just need to keep your hair out of the way.”

She sat on his lap, tugging the headband over his head holding his hair back from his face. She dipped her fingers into the mask spreading it gently on his skin.

“This is going to be so good for your T-zone.”

“Do I have a T-zone?”

“You do. You could probably benefit from a little bit of moisturizer as well.”

“Okay.”

“We can find you something tomorrow.”

“Yeah, okay.”

Kate hummed as she finished, “I know you keep using my shampoo.”

“It makes my hair feel nice!”

“I know,” She hummed, “It’s nice, hey?”

“It is nice. This is nice. I like just… I like spending time with you, like this.”

Kate let out a satisfied noise, “Yeah, me too.”

It becomes something of a routine for them, sitting on a Sunday night with their clay masks on while they watch TV.

“I can’t go out.” Anthony sighed to Simon and Ben, hands on his hips. “It’s Sunday.”

“That’s… never stopped you before?” Ben chuckled. “Old man, Anthony.”

“No it’s… I have a routine on Sundays!”

Simon raised his eyebrows, “What happens on Sundays?”

“I just…” Anthony tutted. “If you must know, it’s face mask night! And I don’t want to miss it! Look how small my pores have gotten! And I’ve been using moisturizer and it smells like peppermint and I use Kate’s Lush shampoo and conditioner! It has sea salt in that exfoliates my scalp and I like it!”

Ben and Simon stared at him in shock, before finally Ben put his hands on his hips. “I have noticed you’re glowing and I actually think it’s rude of you to keep this to yourself! I want to glow!”

“Yeah why don’t you want us to glow?!”

“I didn’t know you wanted to!”

[generalsdiary]

the amethyst siren

Dr. Ratio x Aventurine

warnings: vague injury description, blood

word count: 2.6k

description: in this chapter, Aventurine makes it back to land and Veritas struggles to find his footing (Chapter 1)

a/n: life got in the way and this chapter took months for me to get to it unlike the planned few days... sorry- hope the ones who stuck around for it like it! also shoutout and thank you to my beta reader ^^ (@tayzzyronth-ao3)

Chapter 2: The Village

Another prison for his body. Another captive of the humans. He swam himself into this one.

After dropping Kakavasha off, Veritas couldn’t help but linger. Couldn’t help but make sure the human made it safely to the shore.

Underestimating his own injuries Veritas swam to the edge of the village and laid on the ocean floor under a cliff, succumbing to the pain. Color drained from his face, energy leaving him due to no food consumption. His vision filled with shadows, looming to take his consciousness away and put him to sleep.

No one saves the savior.

Aventurine was exhausted and hungry, with dried salt itching his skin and providing some healthy – and unwelcome –exfoliation. Despite this, he pressed on, drenched, walking through the gravel street towards a large house on top of a cliff. ‘Property of the IPC’, according to the kind people that were willing enough to indulge the questions of his whereabouts. How lucky.

It was a large luxurious white mansion with wall-length windows and a tall fence. Reminding Aventurine of a prison, if said prison had a pool beside it. Ironic.

Aventurine typed a code on the large metal door which slowly opened. A warm shower and a cup of ramen later, he was as good as new. His phone was soaked, to say nothing of his nearly-ruined clothes. At least the rumble of the washing machine proved to be a soothing white noise he needed; a reminder of his regular life, taking his mind away from the accident and near-death experience.

The various gold necklaces and bracelets were actually the first thing he took off. The smell of fish scales, seaweed stuck between the loops of the chains, and salt which accumulated under the simple ring bands; it all added to the feeling of overheating. Not to mention that usually, he couldn’t stand the reminder of such bounds on his body. An all too familiar feeling urged him to take everything off, as the feeling does every day he gets home. The overstimulation choked him.

The golden watch was undoubtedly broken beyond repair – it would be easier to just buy a new one.

He found some clean clothes to wear. They were hardly to his preference, but beggars can’t be choosers.

A plain white button-up, a few sizes too big, made him look like a lover that stayed the night over after a passionate evening. Soft pants, blue boxers, white slippers, and the ‘outfit-of-the-day’ was complete.

There was some comfort in not needing to shine and reflect light like a diamond. Aventurine believed this must be how healthcare workers felt after taking off their white coats and dark blue scrubs; suddenly no one stopped them to answer questions and people weren't looking at them expectantly. A form of freedom.

Taking off the clothes of a flashy rich man for the simple ones, ones not meant for performing… Although he still unbuttoned too many buttons. He told himself it was for comfort, but perhaps it was more for the situation if someone came to the door and he had to perform, to use his ‘assets’…

Although, true comfort would mean not buttoning up the shirt at all.

At sunset he made his way carefully down the cliff and back to the sea. The combination of the slippers and the gravelly road down proved to be tricky in descending by foot. Upon reaching the area where the waves kissed the large rocks he sat down.

Mentally, he was preparing to keep the existence of the siren a secret until his death. He still couldn’t help but take a few moments to cherish the memory of him in his mind before he locked it away. Some people exist with the power to read his thoughts, to steal his secrets away from him, but he swore to himself he would never endanger Veritas like that, which meant he could never let his mind wander through those memories again.

Aventurine reached out with his hand into the water. The secret spilled from his lips in a flutter of whispers for the first and final time, “Thank you for saving me. You didn’t have to and I–” he exhaled,  “…I got lucky enough you chose to do so. May you get home safely, Veritas…”

Aventurine had spoken those words to offer himself peace of mind and heart, certain that he was alone, with no one near enough to hear it, especially not Veritas, so his heart nearly burst out of his chest when he felt a hand grab his.

It was Veritas, looking beyond sick, grasping his hand and feebly raising his head out of the ocean. He had somehow heard his words, and out of pure delirium and a survival instinct that ignored his fears, swam up to the surface.

“I will die,” the siren rasped, “I cannot treat my wounds. I’m… I can’t find my way back.” His voice broke.

“How–” He cut himself off, his face changing to one of shock and worry. Veritas was in no state to answer his questions. Feeling the adrenaline rush to his head he provided a hasty solution, “there’s a salt pool on top of the cliff. I can try to carry you there- I’m sure I can provide you with some first aid and I can show you what our maps look like- surely that can be–“

Veritas interrupted him with a weak voice, barely a whisper, struggling to use his lungs with a raspy inhale, “Where on the cliff?”

Aventurine felt dumbfounded, he pointed in a general direction he recalled the big pool being on top of it. Not a moment later Veritas dove under the surface all the way to the sandy bottom. With every ounce of strength he had left in him he swam up, sending pulsations of underwater waves with his tail, and leaped out of the ocean.

Aventurine gasped, stuck between heartbeats, paused between breaths. Only after he heard a splash, what if showed the wrong way, how was he supposed to know the siren would do this, did his mind stop yelling at him. Despite his tired body, he ran up the cliff, back to where Veritas landed.

The tension left his sore muscles when he saw Veritas had made it safely. He was on the bottom of the pool, curled up. The only sign he was alive.

Aventurine ran up inside the house to get a first aid kit and with the same haste came back. The luxury of searching for a random piece of bathing shorts is not what he had. Fully clothed, he stepped into a pool, the white shirt sticking to his torso in an uncomfortable manner. He ignored it.

Aventurine placed his arms around the siren’s torso and pulled his heavy body towards the steps that led into the pool. As soon as it got to the point of pulling at least his upper body out of the water, Aventurine felt truly how heavy his species was.

A set of grunts later, along with the line of sweat developed on his forehead, the siren’s torso rested on his lap. Aventurine had no practice in medicine, so his first course of action was… well, to freeze and stare. Veritas’ chest wasn’t moving. Did he even have lungs? If so, they were not working.

In panic, he shook his shoulders, “Veritas-“ And his chest rose in a sharp inhale. So, he does have lungs.

The dazed siren opened his eyes, “A-allow me… I’ll take out the… glass shards and… wood pieces..” and passed out.

As the sun drowned in the sea, spilling an array of purple and orange shades, Aventurine now at least had a guideline on what to do.

It was messy work. Blood and stained tissues surrounded the two, along with big chunks of glass and smaller pieces of timber. He did the best he could. He hoped he got everything out before he applied, with shaky hands, messy stitches which he wrapped up with the white cloth and then his own shirt to secure it even more.

Aventurine knew Veritas would stay in the pool hence the extra pressure on the injuries wouldn’t hurt. Medicine would be in order, but he didn’t know how it would react with anatomy different from his own, nor was he familiar even with what type of drugs would be useful for a human in this case.

With most of that done he hesitantly pushed Veritas back under the water's surface.  It felt… wrong. It felt like he was drowning him.

The blue gills opened and closed signifying consumption of oxygen. Good. With heavy hesitation and worry eating at his inside like a small creature that scratched the bones of his ribcage as if it was an actual cage, he left Veritas as such and went back inside.

His hands felt dry from the latex gloves and all the rubbing alcohol he used the clean up the blood off the tiles. Where does he even throw such materials? The normal trash was probably a bad option.

Aventurine settled for turning on the fireplace and burning every cotton pad and tissue. And the glass parts and the timber. No proof was needed. His clothes? Immediately went to the washing machine. And the pool? What if someone came by? The left hand behind his back clutched a coin tightly, pondering.

Aventurine won’t sleep easy this night. Tossing, turning, tugging onto the roots of his blond hair……

Veritas awoke to no waves. The earth wasn’t pulsating under him with each turn around itself, whispering of the currents’ direction. The oxygen was low, his gills struggled to filter it out. And his body ached. A tugging sensation on his injuries… messily wrapped up. His eyes opened to a semi-darkness. A… cover? Pulled over the oxygen-deficient pool of water…

His mind cleared up and he managed to recall what he exactly did. Veritas condemned himself. Trusting one of their kind? Offering himself into a trap with no way of escaping? He screamed into the pool water which created small waves and trembled in fear against the tile walls. This water has never seen the wrath and desperate scream of a siren. Glassy air filled bubbles flowed from his eyes, the tears of a siren.

Flowing up. Cursing himself. Cursing it all.

“It is just the wind, do not worry, Madam Jade” Aventurine smiled at his higher-up’s glance towards the pool cover moving.

“I’m glad you are in one piece… how unlucky the ship flipped over. And how interesting you made it back to shore.” Her words are nothing but a dance between a snake’s poison and sweet honey.

“Yes, luck is always in my favor, is it not?” Aventurine smiled brightly, gesturing with his right hand. The knuckles of his left hand turned white with how hard he clenched his fist behind his back. “Those fishermen are my life saviors. I shall have to offer some donations to this village as an extension of my gratitude.”

Jade hummed, quietly analyzing, making no comments, and making Aventurine want to squirm under her gaze. He will not crack under pressure, or even dare squirm. This one isn’t about him. This is about someone else’s life. And there was no way in hell he was letting someone become an experiment, a slave like he was. Not if he can prevent it.

“You mentioned you wish to take a leave?” Jade mused.

“Yes ma’am, the shipwreck truly stressed me out, I would require a week or so of vacation. And this village seems… perfect.”

She nods to his words. To anyone’s eyes, it looked like she believed him. The shivers that went down his spine told him otherwise.

The large door hummed as it opened, “…and I shall take the sailboat. To get over my newfound… trauma.”

She hummed, “If it helps you, Aventurine” words coated in a sheen of green glazed gold. Rotten. Demeaning.

The cover slowly pulled off of the pool with a mechanical buzz. Aventurine sat beside the pool with a phone in his hands, showing a map.

Meanwhile, Veritas fought in his head to not threaten the man, to not jump him and strike his claws in the human’s thighs. With a lot of calming inhales, and a swish of his tail he resurfaced. “You called other humans. When will they… take me away?” He spoke through gritted teeth despite the calming internal chat.

Aventurine quickly shook his head, a flash of horror in his eyes, “The woman that came is my superior, she came to check up on me.” Paranoid from her arrival he kept his voice low, hushed, “… She is bad news. We will leave tomorrow at dawn.”

“We? Leave?” Veritas raised an eyebrow in question.

“Here is the map. We are here. I can get you away from the land to somewhere further in, at least closer to your own kind. Your injuries don’t make it easy to swim, I’m sure. So, I will… I will make sure to get you as far away as I can.” Aventurine’s eyes showed vulnerability, honesty, it baffled Veritas. Depending on a man. He had no other option. This was what he had to do.

“That sounds… good. I… I have a request.” It pained him to ask. “Do you have any seaweed? Or… any form of food?”

Aventurine immediately ran off without a word. Why he was so on edge, he himself didn’t even know.

He grabbed some dried seaweed and a can of tuna fish and returned. Veritas made plenty of weird facial expressions and ate without enthusiasm with an obvious crease between his brows from the small frown. The food must have not been to his taste. It was tricky to figure out where he was. The digital map which focused on showing the land proved to be quite challenging in showing where his home might be in the ocean.

It didn’t stop Aventurine from making plans to leave.

The heat from the coffee cup burned the inside of Aventurine’s palms as he observed the dawn’s rising sun. He never was much of a coffee drinker, however when in doubt or rush, it is smart to resort to what humans have been doing for years; getting caffeinated.

Pulling Veritas onto the sailboat was something Veritas himself disregarded immediately. “Given the size of humans and your size, I genuinely doubt you’d be able to lift me or drag me to that machine.”

Veritas got back to the ocean with a risky leap.

The rope tied around his upper body scratched at his wounds, nevertheless, it proved to be a good idea by Kakavasha. Tying up the rope to the boat and around his body meant he could stay underwater and make a swim for it if necessary. Kept him hidden, safe, and somewhat free.

Despite the concerns Kakavasha posed, Veritas made sure to reassure him that he swims faster than the boat so being dragged by it wouldn’t be an issue. The speed will not hurt him. If anything it felt like a tickle he gets when he swims around with some of the slower sirens and mermaids.

The sea tasted nothing like the one of his home. The waves whispered soft lullabies to soothe the poor siren, rumbles, and utters of hushed chants of protection. Worry and pain remained his travel companions throughout the journey, much like worry and anxiety remained Aventurine’s. Did someone see something in the wreckage? Did someone see Veritas leap in and out of the sea? Were they being followed? Knowing Jade it was just a question of time. A question of how much time they have left. How much time he has left to save Veritas. To return the favor.

The water turned a turquoise color as they approached a group of small unpopulated islands. Aventurine needed land to refuel the sailboat with the barrels of fuel he brought onboard. It may also offer a breather in the hours he felt like an escapee. And get rid of his nausea.

[stardust-swan]

The complete masterpost on how to smell like a Princess 💐🧴🌸

ARMPITS

🌸 Long armpit hair traps sweat and the smell can be quite noticeable. Wax or nair off the hair (instead of shaving, which causes dark discolouration), or if you don't want to have completely hairless armpits, trim the hair down short with a small pair of scissors.

🌸 Know the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. Deodorant: stops the smell. Antiperspirant: stops the sweat. Some products may do one but not the other, although most do both.

🌸 Use a men's deodorant instead of women's deodorant. The antiperspirant is much stronger than in women's deodorant. Old Spice makes nice ones that don't smell particularly masculine despite the brand being associated with men. Old Spice Deep Sea smells like sea salt, Old Spice Fiji smells like coconuts, Old Spice Oasis is sweet and slightly vanilla scented, Old Spice Wolfthorn is sweet citrus, and Old Spice Timber smells like sandalwood.

🌸 Apply deodorant after you shower instead of waiting a while.

🌸 Apply antiperspirant at night instead of morning so that it has all night to get absorbed

🌸 Vanilla extract can be used as a natural deodorant. Because it's alcohol based, it kills bacteria and the vanilla scent stays all day.

🌸 Use deodorant as a preventative measure, not a fix for an already-stinky armpit or a replacement for washing.

🌸 Use salicylic acid toner on the armpits. This lowers the pH of your armpits to be inhospitable to odour-causing bacteria

🌸 Hand sanitiser can be used in a pinch (not regularly though as it's bad if you use it too often)

🌸 Washing your armpits with Head & Shoulders shampoo and letting it sit for a bit before rinsing off is really good for getting rid of bad odour due to the zinc in it

🌸 Exfoliate your underarms in the shower to slough off dead skin and deodorant build-up that could be making any products you use under your arms less effective. You can use the same exfoliator you use on your face or body on your armpits.

🌸 To dry your armpits completely, use a hairdryer, apply deodorant, then dry them again. It will make such a difference, as it gets your armpits completely dry, whereas as towel drying alone can often leave some moisture, which is more likely to make you smell.

🌸 If you suffer from excessive underarm sweating, go see your doctor. They can prescribe you an industrial strength antiperspirant which may solve your issue.

CLOTHES

🌸 Don't leave your clothes in the washing machine for too long after they've finished washing, this makes them develop a bad smell. Put them to dry as soon as possible after washing.

🌸 If possible, use the tumble dryer instead of leaving your clothes to air-dry in winter. If clothes are left for hours and hours and not really drying because it's too cold, they develop a bad mildewy smell.

🌸 Dry your clothes outside in the sun whenever possible

🌸 Use scented dryer sheets (but make sure the scent isn't one that clashes with your perfume).

🌸 An old-fashioned tip is to keep cut up soap and lavender in the same drawer as your clothes. You can just stick a scented soap or sachets with potpourri in the closet with your clothes to make them smell nice.

🌸 In hardware stores, you can buy cedar blocks to put in your closet, which as well as making your clothes smell nice, also keep spiders, moths, and centipedes away

🌸 Add a capful of white vinegar to the washing machine when you're washing your clothes (no, this won't make your clothes smell like vinegar. It kills unwanted scents and helps remove stains).

🌸 Add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, tea tree, or eucalyptus to your laundry detergent (you can add some to your dryer sheets as well). Make sure they're clear, light, essential oils, and not dark resiny ones, as that will stain your clothes. You can put a few drops of essential oils on the bottom of your drawer, right on the wooden part too.

🌸 You can buy special laundry perfumes to put in the fabric softener department. The scent lasts for ages

🌸 Avoid harsh or heavy scented laundry detergent and washing powders. Stick to neutral, light-scented ones

🌸 Wear breathable fabrics like cotton, hemp, linen, and silk. This will make more air circulate around your body. Avoid nylon and polyester.

🌸 Wash your bathrobe once a week

🌸 Spray Febreeze or perfume on the clothes in your closet once a week

🌸 Wash any clothes you haven't worn in a while, even if you're not planning on wearing them soon, to prevent a stale smell. It will make your whole wardrobe smell much better

FEET

🌸 Wear clean cotton socks. Don't reuse worn socks days in a row

🌸 Always wear socks. Not wearing them makes it much more likely for your feet to start smelling bad

🌸 Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day, as this can make odour-causing bacteria grow because they don't get a chance to dry out.

🌸 If you're staying somewhere overnight, remember to bring a 2nd pair of shoes to change into instead of wearing the same pair twice in a row

🌸 Put baby powder on your feet before putting socks on

🌸 Always dry your feet thoroughly after washing, including between each toe. This prevents the development of foot fungus

🌸 Use foot spray or shoe spray

🌸 Scent rises, so spray a little perfume in your shoes or on your ankles

🌸 Pat some glycolic acid on the soles of your feet with a cotton pad each morning

HAIR

🌸 Spray some perfume on your hairbrush before brushing. Grace Kelly swore by this

🌸 Apply dry shampoo the night before instead of the morning of so that your hair has time to absorb it

🌸 Hair absorbs scent a lot, so wash it regularly

🌸 Add a tiny drop of perfume oil into a few drops of hair oil and apply to your hair

🌸 It's obvious, but using a shampoo and conditioner that smells good will make your hair smell good

🌸 Consider using a hairspray or hair mist

HOME

🌸 Change pillowcases and bedding regularly. Oils, sweat and dead skin cells will accumulate if you go too long using the same sheets.

🌸 Open the windows regularly and leave your bed to air before making it once a week. No airflow means your environment will be more warm and sweaty, making it more likely to develop bacteria that makes you smell bad

🌸 Light a scented candle or incense regularly so that your home always smells lovely

🌸 Have multiple towels so you can use a new one each time you shower. Once a towel is wet, germs start growing, which can make you smell. Clean your towels regularly

🌸 Above all, make sure your house is clean. It doesn't matter how many of these tips you follow, if your home smells bad, you'll smell like it. Plus if you bring someone home and your house smells, no matter how good you personally smell, that's the impression they'll have of you. Clean regularly.

MOUTH

🌸 Floss after eating. Food particles trapped in between the teeth can make your breath smell bad. Even if you don't notice it, others will.

🌸 Use mouthwash after eating or drinking. Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol, as they can dry out your mouth, and your mouth should be moist if you want to reduce bad breath.

🌸 Brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper. This gets rid of bacteria that can build up and make your breath smell bad.

🌸 Keep a pack of mints or gum in your bag for after you eat or drink out (avoid chewing gum if you grind your teeth or clench your jaw though - it's not good for overworked muscles that need to relax).

🌸 Brush your teeth morning and night. Make sure to brush the hard to reach places, like the back molars. And brush for at least two minutes.

🌸 Bad smelling bacteria builds up in your mouth if it's dry and saliva isn't being produced, so drink water consistently throughout the day and eat every few hours, even if it's just a small snack

🌸 Take probiotics for mouth health to replace bad smelly bacteria with good bacteria

🌸 It's not too important, but if you're talking at close range with someone, you'll be able to smell if they have a scented lip product on, so if you want, put on a scented lipgloss, lipstick, or lip balm. My personal favourites are Glossier Birthday Cake lip balm and Fresh Rose Lip Treatment.

🌸 Chew a sprig of rosemary or mint after eating, it makes your breath smell clean and herbaceous.

🌸 A Princessy mouthwash recipe you can try is putting 60g of dried rose petals in 240ml of rosewater and heating gently for 2 hours, then straining and adding 180ml of liquid honey. As well as making your breath smell beautiful, it also helps to soothe a sore throat.

🌸 An underrated tip is to gargle with hot salt water to kill bacteria. This is good when you're somewhere without access to mouthwash.

🌸 If you take good care of your mouth hygiene but bad breath persists, you may have tonsil stones. You can extract them by rubbing a Qtip on your tonsil.

SIGNATURE SCENT

🌸 Learn your body chemistry. Get a variety of sample perfumes and see what they smell like after 30 minutes, 2 hours, a day. Scent profiles develop and change over time, and a perfume that smells good at first might not after a few hours. See what smells good consistently.

🌸 Apply Vaseline or a light unscented lotion to the area where you'll be spraying the perfume to make it last longer

🌸 Buy a rollerball of your favourite perfume so you can reapply when you're out and about if the scent of your perfume fades

🌸 If possible, spend money on a high end Eau de Parfum. 1 or 2 sprays will suffice, and the scent lasts all day. Sprays from Bath and Body and Victoria's Secret smell nice and all, but fade quickly.

🌸 Keep in mind that some perfumes may only be suitable for certain seasons. A light citrusy scent may be fine in summer, but confusing in winter

🌸 Scent rises, so rub scented lotion on your legs. If you want you can spray some scent inside your shoes or on your ankles.

🌸 Hot skin areas close to your veins like behind the knees, behind the ears, the back of the neck, and on the wrists are good areas to apply perfume. Currently, it's popular in the perfume community to spray on the stomach and forearms too.

🌸 If you're sensitive to perfumes, a perfume oil could be a good substitute (in former Ottoman countries, perfume oil is more popular than spray perfume).

🌸 Less is more with perfume. Never overspray. It's better for the scent to subtly creep up on people than to overwhelm them. Perfume should be intimate, a beautiful association people make with being close to you (isn't it a lovely idea that nobody will know that your hair smells like rose hair mist until your lover buries their face in it, or that your neck smells like Hypnotic Poison until your lover leans in to kiss it?)

🌸 Be aware that people may have sensitivities or allergies to perfume if you're going to be in an enclosed space, for example on an airplane, a cinema, or an office cubicle. It's okay just to smell clean rather than of perfume (Kate Middleton and Megan Markle don't wear any perfume at official state events for that reason).

🌸 Don't be afraid to ask other people about their opinions on your perfume. Of course, it's important that you like your perfume, but everyone else around you will have to smell it too. Some perfumes have associations that you may not necessarily want to portray. For example, Victoria's Secret perfumes are often associated with teenagers, and Chanel No.5 is often associated with grandmas. If you love them, you do you, but just keep this in mind if you're wary of creating certain associations with yourself.

🌸 Choose moisturising and hygiene products that go well with your signature scent. For example, vanilla or cocoa butter moisturiser with a perfume in the gourmand family of fragrances.

🌸 In the same vein as above, you can also choose moisturisers that add dimension to your signature scent, like making a floral perfume smell more summery by using a coconut moisturiser, or making a vanilla scent smell more Christmassy by using a peppermint body wash and lotion.

🌸 Don't mix scents that don't go well together. It will smell confusing if you use a warm vanilla sugar lotion with a musky perfume.

🌸 Don't overload on too many strongly scented products, it's overwhelming. If your perfume is very strong, use a lightly scented or unscented lotion.

🌸 It's okay to have more than one signature scent. The perfume you wear at the office doesn't have to be the same perfume you wear at parties, which doesn't have to be the perfume you wear relaxing at home.

🌸 It's also okay to have no signature scent, and just pick a perfume that fits your mood on a given day

🌸 Try and find a perfume that matches your lifestyle. If you're a minimalist, pick a fresh, light scent, such as Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. If you love to bake and adore the smell of vanilla, sugar and buttercream, try a gourmand perfume, like Dior's Hypnotic Poison or Ariana Grande's Cloud. If you live an outdoorsy lifestyle, try a woody scent like Santal 33 by Le Labo. Your scent should match your vibe, if you're not naturally a party girl or a chic lady, don't try to fake it with perfume, it will just be confusing.

🌸 Don't pick a perfume you don't personally like just because someone else recommends it, like wearing a scent you find grandma-like just because someone said it will make you smell Old Money. You're the one who has to smell it all day

🌸 Spray a little perfume on your hair and wrists before going to sleep to feel soft, pretty, and luxurious, like a Princess or an Old Hollywood star

🌸 A tip from exotic dancers is to spray perfume right after showering, moisturise, then spray the perfume again to really lock in the scent

🌸 Read books like The Secret of Scent by Luca Turin, Fragrance and Wellbeing by Jennifer Peace Rhind, and Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman to understand the science of scent and what smells great from the point of view of a perfume expert.

🌸 If you want free samples, try e-mailing a perfume house saying you've seen a promo of their perfume and would be interested in a complimentary sample (send your address too). Usually they read lots of complaints, so they'll be glad if they can make someone happy (this may not always work with every perfume house though). You can also go to a quiet counter at a boutique and ask for samples of a perfume you want, even tell them that you're young and can't afford much and they'll give away lots.

🌸 Science has shown that women are much more sensitive to musk scents than men, so lesbian/bi ladies may want to consider trying a musk scent while on a date. And as for men, they prefer lily of the valley, as well as gourmand scents like vanilla, cinnamon, and oddly, pumpkin and lavender together. [Source]

YONI

🌸 Take probiotics

🌸 Wear cotton underwear. Avoid tight underwear and underwear with dye if possible.

🌸 Sleep without underwear. Letting your yoni breathe is great for achieving an attractive smell

🌸 Don't clean your yoni with regular soap. It can throw off your pH, which can cause yeast infections and a bad smell. It's generally okay to use soaps specifically formulated for your vulva, or gentle soaps like Johnson's baby soap or Dove sensitive.

🌸 Drink natural 100% pineapple juice and cranberry juice, or buy pills with those respective ingredients in the health store. Even if you don't want to drink it all the time, drinking cranberry/pineapple juice an hour before intimacy will make you taste sweeter.

🌸 Instead of using scented feminine hygiene products (which are bad for you), change your pad or tampon regularly. Switch to menstrual cups if possible, as there will be no smell at all (whereas the pads and tampons themselves will start smelling bad if left for too long).

🌸 Rub some roll-on deodorant in the crevice where your inner thigh meets your vulva. It develops its own B.O smell (like a leg pit). Deodorant improves the smell immensely.

🌸 Make sure your partner has clean hands/a clean mouth before touching you sensually. Also, use a condom if possible, as ejaculate inside of you can mess up your pH balance

🌸 Use Dripsticks for post-sex clean-up

🌸 Boric acid suppositories after your period help rebalance microbial flora

🌸 Use a little water to rinse after you pee. You can buy a peri bottle for postpartum to make it easier

🌸 Make sure to only wash your vulva, not inside the vagina. The inside is a self-cleaning oven, and douching or even just inserting a finger with soap is bad for it. Avoid the inner, pink parts of the labia too.

🌸 Make sure there's no discharge build-up in your pubic hair

🌸 Clean well in-between the folds and under the clitoral hood so that sebum doesn't get trapped

🌸 Make sure not to scrub too hard, as it can make soap get somewhere it shouldn't or irritate a sensitive area

🌸 Use a hairdryer to dry after showering if you don't have the time to towel off till you're completely dry. It will stop you from feeling swampy and sweaty down there.

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🌸 Keep feminine hygiene wipes, hand sanitiser, mini deodorant, mini dry shampoo, mini mouthwash, rollerball of perfume, scented hand cream, etc in your bag to freshen up during the day

🌸 It's obvious, but shower at least once a day. If you're having unusually hot weather or live in a warm climate, take a couple of quick showers throughout the day.

🌸 Use a very strong soap on your yoni, armpits, and feet, and scrub your armpits/feet very well as they retain scents.

🌸 If you sweat a lot during the night, take a light shower in the morning to get rid of the smell of stale sweat

🌸 Before your regular shower gel, use an antibacterial soap. It will kill bacteria that can make you smell bad.

🌸 Useful websites: Fragrantica, R/Perfumes, R/Fragrance, Parfumo, R/FemFragLab

🌸 Take parsley pills. It's like an internal deodorant. And fenugreek pills make you smell sweet like maple syrup

🌸 As well as on your armpits, put deodorant under your breasts as well, and anywhere else you may sweat a lot from (if you're spraying in the crease between your thighs and abdomen, make sure you have underwear on).

🌸 If you tend to sweat under your breasts a lot, you can buy cotton breast liners that absorb sweat on Amazon

🌸 If you're doing all that you can to prevent body odour but it persists, talk to your GP or dermatologist. You may need an antiperspirant stronger than what you can buy in shops, a PanOxyl wash, or even botox injections in your armpits

🌸 A tip from Marie Antoinette is to wear perfumed gloves

🌸 Don't eat too much onions, garlic, eggs, dairy, alcohol, processed foods, red meat, fast food, or vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli. The smell will seep through your skin (a little is fine, of course). And eat plenty of leafy greens.

🌸 Eat more fruit 🍎🍇🍍🍒🍓

🌸 Drink mint tea in the morning

🌸 An obvious tip, but hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drinking more water will help you sweat less. Plus fragrance doesn't last as long on dry skin

🌸 Avoid drinking too much alcohol or smoking cigarettes

🌸 Take chlorophyll supplements

🌸 If you tend to suffer from a sweaty face, wear a waterproof mascara and keep a setting powder on you

🌸 Most important tip of all: Stay hygienic! You need a good base for any of these tips to work. Spraying perfume and applying scented lotion on an unclean body is like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound.

🌸 And of course you don't have to use all of these tips (if anything, you'll probably end up creating a toxic fume cloud instead of a beautiful scent). Just find a few that work for you and incorporate into your routine.

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The Little Things/Drabble/How They Care✨

One Piece

Luffy: He would bring you your favorite food and make sure you never go hungry! Always having a snack for you in his pockets, just making sure you’re happy 🍱🍙

Zoro: Never too far away. He would always be there to protect you, like a loyal and strong guardian. 🗡️💪

Sanji: He would cook you the most delicious meals and shower you with endless compliments. He wants to make sure you always feel loved😍🍳

Usopp: He would create unique and handmade gifts just for you, filled with his creativity and love. Just to bring a smile to your face.🎁✨

Nami: She would take you on exciting adventures, exploring new places and making unforgettable memories. ⛵🌴

Chopper: He would be your personal doctor, always making sure you're healthy and happy. Kissing anything that hurts to make it better.🩺🐾

Robin: She would share her vast knowledge and wisdom with you, teaching you new things every day. Reading you passages that remind her of you.📚🌸

Franky: He would build you cool gadgets and inventions, making your life more convenient and exciting. Doesn’t want you to lift a finger if he can help it🔧🚀

Brook: He would serenade you with beautiful music and make you laugh with his witty jokes. You’re the prettiest when you smile and he wants to keep you smiling always.🎵😄

Jinbe: He would be your calm and support whenever you need to vent , always offering a listening ear and wise advice. Will always be there for you when you call🐟🤝

✨🌊 Introducing our One Piece inspired Soap! Smells of Sea Salt & Sage and made with Apricot seeds to exfoliate the skin🌊✨

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Explore the Benefits of Mango Coconut Salt Scrub

When it comes to self-care, nothing beats the refreshing and indulgent experience of a high-quality salt scrub. Among the myriad of options available, the Mango Coconut Salt Scrub stands out as a top choice for those seeking a luxurious, tropical escape right in their own home.

Why Choose Mango Coconut Salt Scrub?

Mango Coconut Salt Scrub combines the invigorating scent of ripe mango with the creamy essence of coconut, creating a fragrant experience that transports you straight to a sun-soaked beach. This scrub is not just about a delightful scent; it offers a range of benefits for your skin, making it a must-have in your skincare routine.

Benefits of Mango Coconut Salt Scrub

Exfoliation and Hydration: The natural sea salt in the scrub effectively removes dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion. Coconut oil, rich in fatty acids, helps to moisturize and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple.

Refreshing Scent: The sweet mango and creamy coconut blend provides a calming and refreshing aroma, perfect for a spa-like experience at home. This delightful fragrance can uplift your mood and add a touch of tropical luxury to your routine.

Natural Ingredients: Featuring natural sea salt and coconut oil, the Mango Coconut Salt Scrub ensures that your skin is treated with pure and effective ingredients. It’s an excellent choice for those who prefer products free from synthetic additives.

How to Use Mango Coconut Salt Scrub

To get the most out of your Mango Coconut Salt Scrub, follow these simple steps:

Wet Your Skin: Wet your skin in the shower or bathtub first. This facilitates a smoother exfoliation of your skin.

Apply the Scrub: Take a generous amount of the scrub and gently massage it onto your skin using circular motions. Concentrate on areas such as the elbows, knees, and feet that require more exfoliation.

Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse off the scrub with warm water, and pat your skin dry with a towel. Enjoy the smooth and refreshed feeling.

Moisturize: For enhanced hydration, follow up with your favorite moisturizer to lock in the benefits.

Versatility and Convenience

The Mango Coconut Salt Scrub is designed with versatility in mind. Its various sizes—from a full 12 oz jar to convenient travel sizes—make it easy to incorporate into your skincare regimen whether at home or on the go. Plus, its gentle yet effective exfoliation makes it suitable for all skin types, ensuring everyone can experience its luxurious benefits.

Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself or searching for the perfect gift, the Mango Coconut Salt Scrub offers a blend of luxurious scents and skin-nourishing benefits. With its natural ingredients and delightful fragrance, it provides a tropical retreat for your skin. Indulge in the ultimate self-care experience and let the Mango Coconut Salt Scrub transport you to a blissful escape. Elevate your skincare routine with the indulgent touch of Mango Coconut Salt Scrub—your skin will thank you!

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Cleopatra's beauty secrets

Sugaring- A natural hair removal that has been said to been practised by Cleopatra herself to keep her skin smooth and hairless which was considered the beauty standard in Ancient Egypt.

Dead Sea Salt- It is believed that Cleopatra used to frequently exfoliate with fresh dead sea salt to achieve soft skin.

Milk Bath- Hippocrates wrote that she used sour milk from 700 donkeys to bathe in. Milk in general contains lactic acid which mildly exfoliates the skin.

Royal Jelly- She used Royal Jelly from bees to moisturise the skin

Rose water- She used rose water to purify her skin as well as a scent and perfume to air around her

Aloe Vera- She rubbed Aloe Vera on her skin every day for smooth and soft skin. It also was believed that the plant was from Gods and could cure anything from baldness to insomnia.

Green Malachite- She used the bright green malachite paste on her lower eyelids and lapis luiz stone on the upper eyelids_(warning do not do this if u dont want to become blind xx)

Shea Butter- It is said Cleopatra kept jars of unrefined Shea butter for her smooth skin

Oils- It is said she used different oils from Moringa Oil to castor oil on her skin to fight aging from fine lines to wrinkles

Clay Mask- She used clay masks as a beauty treatment which could draw out impurities from the skin

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The TF2 Mercs as LUSH Soaps

Part 2 of this post.

Scout - The Rush (Scent: Geranium and rose. Gives you a rush to help you wake up and run around in the morning.)

Soldier - Honey I Washed the Kids (Cover yourself with the scent of honey.)

Pyro - Charcoal (Scent: Rosewood and sandalwood. Good for a deep clean to purify yourself.)

Demoman - Sea Vegetable (Seaweed, salt, and lime. Feel like you are sailing on the ocean.)

Heavy - Alban Arthan (Scent: Fir needle and chamomile. A soap made to celebrate the winter solstice.)

Engineer - Sandstone (Scent: Citrus. A multi-tasker soap to help polish your skin. Contains sand as a natural exfoliator.)

Medic - Fresh Farmacy (Scent: Calamine and chamomile. A soap with cooling and calming properties to help sooth your face.)

Sniper - Outback Mate (Scent: Eucalyptus leaves, mint, and lemongrass. A soap designed in homage to the water currents of Australia.)

Spy - Ro's Argan (Pronounced "Rose Again." Made with crushed rose petals. A fancy soap for a fancy wash.)

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Mari’s selfcare routine! Yay!🦋🪽🌱✨💦🌊🌬️🫧🥒

A glimpse at my selfcare routine that’s rooted in holistic practices and authentic adulthood wellness practices

I love to oil my hair to help it grow and stay healthy. So the night before wash day I’ll take my Batana oil and section off my hair rubbing it into my scalp. I’ll use a scalp scrubber to gently stimulate my hair follicles and do this for about 10 minutes.

I’ll sleep with a silk bonnet and leave it over night for best results (as instructed)

The next day I’ll wake up and hop in the shower do my entire full body routine: I take my sugar scrub from doctor teals and use my scrubbing glove. I like to exfoliate my entire body after I’ve shaved and really focus on the top of my feet, they’re itchy at night and I walk a lot so they need extra care

I use the coconut milk shampoothie shampoo and conditioner duo usually opting out of a leave in because they’re so good together on their own

I use native body wash in the sugar cookie scent (it’s not my fave I will changing it soon after I use it up)

I really love an essential oil shower by putting drops of peppermint or lavender oil where I stand, and let the aroma hit me from the steam (it’s incredible)

*on days I don’t feel like shaving or I have day 2 hair and it’s still clean I’ll take a quick shower to clean and exfoliate my body and then prepare a mineral epsom salt bath, lavender is my favorite. I think dr teals is great!

When I’m out of the shower I wrap my hair in a microfiber towel

I like to do a netty pot to clear my sinuses and it feels incredible lol

Since it’s winter my skin is more prone to dryness so I like to combine coconut oil with my body lotion which is the Method coconut rice milk one; it smells like a sugar cookie

I brush my hair in the shower and part it and section it off so it’s ready for my mousse: the aquage voluminous mousse is life changing

I usually IF (intermittent fast) then make my green juice to help gut health and skin functions

After I’m done doing an IF I’ll eat low fat greek yogurt with granola, nuts, honey and some dates on the side and do a really great HIIT workout with about an hour of walking

I love having tea throughout the day mostly spearmint with a little bit of honey.

My all time favorite midafternoon snack is a date stuffed with goat cheese and flakey sea salt drizzled with some honey dear god it’s heaven

Also love a good smoothie as an afternoon snackie: frozen mixed berries, yogurt, crushed ice, either coconut water or milk depends on the mood, a spoon of honey and blend

I love doing my makeup on days where I need an extra boost!

I like to cook myself a nice meal maybe a big pot of soup or pasta depending on what I need

I make sure to journal and write my feelings down and watch my favorite shows and movies

Get a sweet treat like chocolate

Also this is what works for me as a working 28 year old. I have to say this because all bodies function differently and I made the effort to eliminate junk food and careless snacking. I believe in intuitive eating habits and nourishing my body with whole foods and cutting back on added sugar. This lifestyle really works for me and I’ve noticed how much more energy I have and my skin and gut health has significantly improved with weekly juicing:) best investment ever. I do not use it to lose weight. Lots of vitamins and hormone balancing nutrients reside in fruits and veggies!!