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"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09410637408830790715"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinw98N1LY4v8SvYbQE7_w8QZkoJjgkTZuMxaLciiTGhqEIOsYZtOXCNr7YQTC05lz_vPv4_jABDfn8oJ2giVQ_04s9i77G94gU9ZaprRtLepq-xmeSbo8krD2DNsPoZT0\/s113\/ACS_0224.JPG"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"3"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"5"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400672302414468518.post-6772108513896108675"},"published":{"$t":"2018-08-29T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-08-30T17:56:20.251-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tips and Tricks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Few Ways I Like To Relax"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVroYiwUDNI\/W2N3nkuZiMI\/AAAAAAAAF94\/XA-cDZIM_Dk-dgS5uKmEmwt-lsx9785TACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2025.PNG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVroYiwUDNI\/W2N3nkuZiMI\/AAAAAAAAF94\/XA-cDZIM_Dk-dgS5uKmEmwt-lsx9785TACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2025.PNG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLife, as hectic as it may be at times I always try to take a step back, breath, and try to relax. When I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed there are some things I like to do in order to recharge myself and let go of any stress I have trapped\u0026nbsp;inside. A lot of it is super easy peasy and even a little time by myself to regroup helps a lot. I am here today to share some of my favorite fun self-care ways that I like to do to unwind and relax.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Listen to some of my favorite music. The Lana Del Rey albums are some of my absolute favorites, especially when played on vinyl!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u0026nbsp;Go to the bookstore. This is a favorite thing I love to do. Nothing like a quite bookstore to help relax me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Read a book, new or old. I really enjoy rereading some of my favorite books.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Pamper myself with a favorite face mask.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Go on a walk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Enjoy a cup of my favorite coffee or tea!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Work on a blog post. I love to write and writing always helps relax me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Call a friend or family member to catch up with and help take my mind off things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Indulge in some dessert.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Take a nice long bath and I never forget to use a bath bomb from Lush! Give Twilight a try, the lavender will definitely help you relax.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n- Cleaning, it's so therapeutic for me to get things cleaned and organized.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Watch some videos from my favorite YouTubers to forget about the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Give or treat myself to a manicure and pedicure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- Light some of my favorite candles throughout the house and watch a movie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhere any of these helpful? I would love to know some of the ways you like to relax?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hQsuNUUl5ME\/W2N9_t36gCI\/AAAAAAAAF-E\/lrAxFM9xMoMja9-KEcSXLCH12xonZTz3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dfgdfgcx.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"77\" data-original-width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hQsuNUUl5ME\/W2N9_t36gCI\/AAAAAAAAF-E\/lrAxFM9xMoMja9-KEcSXLCH12xonZTz3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dfgdfgcx.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/feeds\/6772108513896108675\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2018\/08\/a-few-ways-i-like-to-relax.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/6772108513896108675"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/6772108513896108675"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2018\/08\/a-few-ways-i-like-to-relax.html","title":"A Few Ways I Like To Relax"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Juliana "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09410637408830790715"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinw98N1LY4v8SvYbQE7_w8QZkoJjgkTZuMxaLciiTGhqEIOsYZtOXCNr7YQTC05lz_vPv4_jABDfn8oJ2giVQ_04s9i77G94gU9ZaprRtLepq-xmeSbo8krD2DNsPoZT0\/s113\/ACS_0224.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVroYiwUDNI\/W2N3nkuZiMI\/AAAAAAAAF94\/XA-cDZIM_Dk-dgS5uKmEmwt-lsx9785TACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_2025.PNG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400672302414468518.post-5131049030512615444"},"published":{"$t":"2018-08-24T06:00:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-08-24T06:00:03.782-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Skin Care"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tips and Tricks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How-To Get Rid Of A Blemish"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PGYzF9VMcX8\/W32vIISKOwI\/AAAAAAAAGCg\/uyUbBxSg-k8E5f1isDXfABPyYbaMomRNACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/phonto.PNG\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PGYzF9VMcX8\/W32vIISKOwI\/AAAAAAAAGCg\/uyUbBxSg-k8E5f1isDXfABPyYbaMomRNACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/phonto.PNG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the past, I have talked a lot about skincare, my skin care specifically. I have shared products, tips, and tricks that worked for me. It doesn't matter if I'm using the best skin care items or eat the cleanest, breakouts still happen. I felt it was necessary for me to create this post to solely touch on the products that eight out of ten times work miracles on my skin. This doesn't mean that it works miracles on me every single time though. This post was also highly requested a while back (over a year ago, oops) on a day when I shared a Snapchat video of a rather large to be honest, blemish I had on my chin. I shared a step-by-step of the items that I swear by, and the next day I showed the end result of a pimple that had pretty much vanished.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow I know that breakouts are everyone's worst nightmare unless you were blessed with perfect skin then I am very jealous! The products I'm going to share have worked very well for me, but I have to throw this out there, it doesn't mean it will work for you since everyone's skin is different. Alright, now that I got that quick disclaimer out of the way I won't make you guys wait any longer. Here is my how-to guide on how to get rid of a blemish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VsfJ2EyMglQ\/W32xrxuBkjI\/AAAAAAAAGCo\/gLkMgs-TS8gjjAhldFP9Fil5UYBHR4WRACLcBGAs\/s1600\/10257_eradikatecleanser_hero.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"386\" data-original-width=\"1104\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VsfJ2EyMglQ\/W32xrxuBkjI\/AAAAAAAAGCo\/gLkMgs-TS8gjjAhldFP9Fil5UYBHR4WRACLcBGAs\/s320\/10257_eradikatecleanser_hero.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOne product I always recommend to anyone who struggles with acne is a treatment cleanser dedicated to acne prone skin. The cleanser that I was using at the time that really helped with my breakouts along with keeping my breakouts at bay was the \u003Cu\u003EKate Somerville Eradicate Daily Cleanser Acne Treatment\u003C\/u\u003E. If you read my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2018\/06\/my-drunk-elephant-skin-care.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDrunk Elephant Skin Care\u003C\/a\u003E then you already know that I no longer use this cleanser but you can read more on that over on that post if you're interested. The Eradicate acne treatment contains sulfur which is great to draw out impurities from congested pores. When introducing powerful ingredients to your skin like this, it's best to gradually add it into your routine by using it once a day every other day. This way your skin can slowly adjust to it. The consistency of this cleanser was a soft whipped texture that felt so gently on the face. It's a powerful cleanser but also helped calm any redness\u0026nbsp;on my face. I loved using every last bit of it because it honestly did help keep my breakouts to a minimum along with other great benefits; pore minimizing and reducing oil in the skin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlright, if you're a dedicated reader of mine then you have already seen me talk about this \u003Cu\u003EAztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask\u003C\/u\u003E \u003Ci\u003Emultiple\u003C\/i\u003E times on my blog. I have raved so many times how amazing and strong this mask is, and it's so cheap compared to other masks on the market. (Less than $10 at Whole Foods.) Depending on my mood and in the state my skin is in I like to apply this mask all over my face or as a spot treatment. This is one of those powder masks that you have to mix in with either water or apple cider vinegar. I use the apple cider vinegar and would suggest you use it also. Apple cider vinegar has great benefits to\u0026nbsp;the skin on its own but it makes mixing in this mask much better than with water. When this mask begins to dry and harden you will feel your face pulsate. Don't worry it's nothing painful, but I find it to be really neat that I can actually feel it working. I usually leave this mask on anywhere from 15-20 minutes. Once I rinse it off my face is usually red but once again, no worries it's normal and it passes. Immediately after rinsing and patting my face dry I go in with a face oil. I try to use this mask at least once a week to make sure I rid my skin of impurities and dirt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe \u003Cu\u003ESunday Riley U.F.O. oil\u003C\/u\u003E if by far my holy grail facial oil! At this point, I have been using it for over a year and I have also repurchased it. I was without it for a few weeks and I realized I couldn't be without it. I use this oil all kinds of ways. Every other day I use 3 drops in the morning, other times at night. I usually switch off with U.F.O. and my Drunk Elephant products. Whenever I notice a pimple starting to form I immediately use one drop and concentrate it in that specific spot. This usually helps prevent it from getting any bigger, on some occasions, it even has helped make it disappear. The U.F.O. oil was made for people who struggle with ance or anyone with a face really. It does such an incredible job ridding my skin of breakouts, it's a miracle in a bottle. A few friends of mine that I've suggested this to are always telling how much they too love it. I was never a fan of using it in the daytime since it is an oil and I have oily skin. I want to skip adding any excess oil that may ruin my makeup but I have realized that this oil doesn't mess with the wear of my makeup. It is a drying oil and looks great underneath products and you can even add a couple of drops to your foundation. I don't do that though, I simply add it to my SPF in the mornings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLastly, this is yet another product that has stuck with me and my skincare routine for years now also another product I have mentioned multiple times here on my blog. The \u003Cu\u003EMario Badescu drying lotion\u003C\/u\u003E is the best spot treatment I have ever used. This guy comes in a clear bottle with a liquid on the top half of the bottle and a pink powder at the very bottom. Don't shake the bottle! That is how you're supposed to use it. Grab a Q-tip and dip it all the way to the bottom, and carefully lift up. Then dap the solution on any break-outs you have and you can leave that on your skin overnight. This is yet another miracle in a bottle product! Even though this drying lotion doesn't always make a breakout disappear overnight, it has helped diminish the size of the blemish. I also like using this on spots where I see a pimple starting to rise up. Many times when I do this it makes the blemish go away or at least not get any bigger in size.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo there you have it, my step-by-step on how I get rid of all my blemishes. Have you used any of these products I mentioned? Also, please let me know if you decide to try out any of these products. I would love to know your thoughts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z52Cx9w3BVE\/W32zNglhwAI\/AAAAAAAAGC0\/qMmouFlwgjAx-ydFUyRD30uk-HZEWbpNgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/frsfv.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"52\" data-original-width=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z52Cx9w3BVE\/W32zNglhwAI\/AAAAAAAAGC0\/qMmouFlwgjAx-ydFUyRD30uk-HZEWbpNgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/frsfv.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/feeds\/5131049030512615444\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-get-rid-of-blemish.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/5131049030512615444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/5131049030512615444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-get-rid-of-blemish.html","title":"How-To Get Rid Of A Blemish"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Juliana "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09410637408830790715"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinw98N1LY4v8SvYbQE7_w8QZkoJjgkTZuMxaLciiTGhqEIOsYZtOXCNr7YQTC05lz_vPv4_jABDfn8oJ2giVQ_04s9i77G94gU9ZaprRtLepq-xmeSbo8krD2DNsPoZT0\/s113\/ACS_0224.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PGYzF9VMcX8\/W32vIISKOwI\/AAAAAAAAGCg\/uyUbBxSg-k8E5f1isDXfABPyYbaMomRNACK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/phonto.PNG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400672302414468518.post-4574030073747804877"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-17T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-01-24T07:30:58.233-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tattoos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tips and Tricks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How I Keep My Tattoos Bright"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--o6QTRGsYug\/WWKcxkNhn1I\/AAAAAAAAEuY\/chqzPc_2MdEjEKZKch_2wQt6G_hfeIZpACLcBGAs\/s1600\/image1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1203\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--o6QTRGsYug\/WWKcxkNhn1I\/AAAAAAAAEuY\/chqzPc_2MdEjEKZKch_2wQt6G_hfeIZpACLcBGAs\/s1600\/image1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI'm constantly getting questions regarding my tattoos from who does my work, whether it hurt, and what they mean. The most common thing people tell me is how bright and vibrant my tattoos look. I take such pride in trying to maintain the appearance of my tattoos and today I wanted to share with you some tips and tricks. Some of these steps may seem pretty obvious or maybe even something you'd never think of. They are very easy and I swear by them. I don't do this routine on a daily basis, I do this one to two times a week especially in warmer months. Let's start!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pShbSFxZ_GY\/WWU7QeW7zrI\/AAAAAAAAEvI\/z3gqt5f2rkIHyST4FK15Dna-ZsXPYkPkQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5051.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1203\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pShbSFxZ_GY\/WWU7QeW7zrI\/AAAAAAAAEvI\/z3gqt5f2rkIHyST4FK15Dna-ZsXPYkPkQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5051.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EExfoliate\u003C\/b\u003E: The first step I like to take when it comes to my tattoos is to exfoliate my skin. Exfoliating your skin helps get rid of dry and dead skin you may have. I've been using Lush's Dark Angels face and body cleanser to exfoliate my skin. I've talked about this product countless times so I will skip going into detail in this post. I enjoy that this scrub is very gentle on the skin and it also brightens the skin. Perfect for my tattoos. When I'm in the shower and exfoliating my body I like to focus the scrub on areas where I have tattoos. For the most part my arms and legs. Once I'm done with this step my skin feels incredibly soft and I also notice that my tattoos look a lot more colorful. If I'm not using the Dark Angels cleanser, I've been also using a sugar scrub from B\u0026amp;BW but this one I find to be a little harsher. It's been about a month that I included this step into my routine and I'm so pleased with the result. I also consider this exfoliating step as a prep for this next step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EShave\u003C\/b\u003E: I know some people may find this weird but I like to shave most areas where I have tattoos, such as my arms, knuckles, and legs. I've always been one to shave my arms pre-tattoos because I don't like the look of having any hair on my arms. Now with tattoos, I don't like having \u003Cb\u003Eany\u003C\/b\u003E hair on them even more. I don't have dark hair, it's more of a golden blonde but I feel that it covers up my tattoos and makes them look a little ashy, darker, or dusty. With shaving my tattoos I feel that it brightens up the tattoos right away because there is no hair to hide them. A simple step like this I feel makes such a difference. I like using D'Fluff from Lush, you guys already know haha. I like this shaving cream because it's filled with moisture and that's ideal for my sensitive skin. Anything that really hydrates and moisturizes my skin especially if I'm shaving is exactly what I need since shaving can irritate my skin, especially in warmer months when I'm shaving one to two times a week. Any moisture enriched shaving cream is very good for hydrating your tattoos as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-20wLZyHbA4g\/WV-msIsboJI\/AAAAAAAAEss\/eYoR9GBOVi8ihGaMKihJYNOybeJNJV3VwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/31ZZxim6yIL.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"365\" data-original-width=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-20wLZyHbA4g\/WV-msIsboJI\/AAAAAAAAEss\/eYoR9GBOVi8ihGaMKihJYNOybeJNJV3VwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/31ZZxim6yIL.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMoisturize\u003C\/b\u003E: If you have tattoos and you aren't moisturizing them you are basically begging for them to fade. Keeping your skin let alone your tattoos hydrated and moisturized is so important. If you skip this you are letting your skin (tattoos) dry out and when your skin is dry it flakes. This means your tattoos will begin to fade. I'm horrible at moisturizing my body but I try to make it top priority to always moisturize my tattoos. I love using Lush's Charity Pot because it is so hydrating! I love to slather this all over my body especially my tattoos because it immediately brightens the color of my tattoos. Another product I found that intensifies my tattoos a lot more is body oil. For the past two months, I have skipped my charity pot body lotion and have been using this Collagen Vitamin C oil religiously. Vitamin C works wonders for your skin and gives the skin a youthful glow. This oil also helps to brighten and tighten the skin along with helping with anti-aging. I don't like the feeling of feeling sticky or greasy from moisturizer or in this case from an oil. This oil is very fast absorbing and after about five minutes I don't even feel the slipperiness on my skin. I highly recommend that everyone should use an oil to moisturize their skin it really intensifies the color of your tattoos.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESunblock\u003C\/b\u003E: My final step is one I don't even have to mention. I spoke a lot about this in a previous post, but once again if you have tattoos \u003Ci\u003Eespecially\u003C\/i\u003E you need to use SPF. The sun will fade and discolor the appearance of your tattoo. You do not want all that money you spent on them to go to waste especially if you are exposed to the sun long-term. Another thing you might want to think about is if you are the type of person who freckles. I never realized that I get freckles because of the sun. I was never one to have freckles as a child but the older I get I noticed I get a few freckles on my arms when I'm more exposed to the sun. This isn't necessarily a problem except if you have tattoos. Your freckles can bunch with making your tattoo look muddy. I never really put as much sunblock on my right arm since I had barely any tattoos on that arm and my sleeve of tattoos is on my left arm. It was last year when I read somewhere about tattoos and freckling that I noticed my right arm has a lot more freckles than my left. On my Luna Lovegood spectrespecs, I found that I have two small freckles on the blue lens and I don't remember having them before. Now I make sure to apply as much SPF to \u003Ci\u003Eall\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;of my tattoos and of course my entire body that will be exposed to the\u0026nbsp;sun.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-avHqtvlqNHY\/WWKShBcyj2I\/AAAAAAAAEuM\/VR0J6ojQ83U5AyZg57Hl6MGCO2FHtLO9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5094.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1203\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-avHqtvlqNHY\/WWKShBcyj2I\/AAAAAAAAEuM\/VR0J6ojQ83U5AyZg57Hl6MGCO2FHtLO9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5094.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI hope you found how I keep my tattoos looking fresh and bright helpful, and hopefully, you learned a thing or two from this post. I kind of want to start doing more tattoo related posts on my blog leave me some ideas as to what you'd like to see.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mqaaHxeDh3c\/WWtzXzmQP3I\/AAAAAAAAEwU\/j8YmoDNW0WgilFa7kvHsWMsGZgXGBOhkgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fdfd.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"130\" data-original-width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mqaaHxeDh3c\/WWtzXzmQP3I\/AAAAAAAAEwU\/j8YmoDNW0WgilFa7kvHsWMsGZgXGBOhkgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fdfd.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/feeds\/4574030073747804877\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2017\/07\/how-i-keep-my-tattoos-bright.html#comment-form","title":"28 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/4574030073747804877"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/400672302414468518\/posts\/default\/4574030073747804877"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.ohhjuliana.com\/2017\/07\/how-i-keep-my-tattoos-bright.html","title":"How I Keep My Tattoos Bright"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Juliana "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09410637408830790715"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinw98N1LY4v8SvYbQE7_w8QZkoJjgkTZuMxaLciiTGhqEIOsYZtOXCNr7YQTC05lz_vPv4_jABDfn8oJ2giVQ_04s9i77G94gU9ZaprRtLepq-xmeSbo8krD2DNsPoZT0\/s113\/ACS_0224.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--o6QTRGsYug\/WWKcxkNhn1I\/AAAAAAAAEuY\/chqzPc_2MdEjEKZKch_2wQt6G_hfeIZpACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/image1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"28"}}]}});