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Some love cleanses, some love rapid diets, we just love healthy habits.  For life! Healthy nutrition is not a hobby, or a part time job, it is what we should do without even thinking. Eat natural and healthy, and your body will always love you! Your skin, your hair, your core, you name it, will  love you and you will glow inside out if you treat it well. For years. You gotta love yourself, honestly; afterall you only have to spend a lifetime together.

Here are eight popular DIY recipes for homemade natural vitamin waters that actually taste delicious! Let us know which one is you favorite.

Unless mentioned otherwise below, mix all ingredients in a pitcher, and leave the mix in the refrigerator overnight before serving cold.

1) Classic Refresher: Cucumber-Lemon

• 10 cups of water
• 1 cucumber
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf
• 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves

2) Summertime Granite : Strawberry-Lime

• 10 cups of water
• 6 strawberries
• 1 thinly sliced lime
• 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves

3) Digestive Potion : Citrus-Fennel

In advance: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel seeds in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow this mixture to cool down before beginning the rest of the mix.

• 10 cups of water
• lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix)
• a small thinly sliced orange ​
• 12 fresh chopped mint leaves
• the infusion of  fennel seeds

4) Very Berry AntiOX : Blackberry-Sage

• 10 cups of water
• 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed
• 3-4 sage leaves

5) Splash of Summer  : Watermelon-Rosemary

• 10 cups of water
• 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes
• 2 rosemary stems

6) Exotic Freshness : Pineapple-Mint

• 10 cups of water
• 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes
• 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped

7) Thanksgiving Year Round: Apple-Cinnamon

• 10 cups of water
• 1 cup of apple cut into cubes
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

8.) Tropical Bliss : Ginger/Tea

Heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea in advance and let it cool down before you begin the rest of the mixture.

• 10 cups of water
• two cups of the ginger tea
• 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes

Remember for each recipe above: mix all ingredients in a pitcher, and leave the mix in the refrigerator overnight before serving cold. Enjoy drinking pure delicious health at your own convenience.

Sometimes all you need is a sexy pair of shoes to spice up even the simplest look. Try a loose white button down with nice jeans and spiky heels like these ones below. You can also use the white button down and the heels for a boudoir photoshoot with Peekaboo. Earth tones are great for just about any skin tone and hair color. Our make up artist will make you glow for the camera. If you want to add some flash, try a splash of color, just keep the rest neutral to allow it to pop.

However, you can never go wrong with classic black heals. And they would make any outfit instantly sexy. Many of our clients love black heels for their boudoir shoots and we have a few pairs in our studio available for use.

Last but certainly not least, don’t forget jewelry and accessories. Keep it simple if you already have a sassy outfit on, or use them to accentuate that little black dress.  Above all,have fun with your outfits, whether you are going out to a movie with friends, on a romantic date with your man, or to the studio for a sexy boudoir shoot with Peekaboo.

The Peekaboo Portland team would like to wish you all happy Independence Day! Have a great time and party safe this 4th of July!

Here are some of our favorite ways at Peekaboo Portland to have fun while exercising:

Running the dog(s): your own or your hot neighbor’s, either ways 😉

Yoga: we love all types of yoga, but have you tried acro yoga yet? It is a greatly fun partner activity you can do you with your man or your new date.

Kayaking: this has to be the best way to get a gorgeous tan one while having a blast, but don’t forget sunscreen.

Rock-climbing: with the adrenaline running high levels boosting your energy to keep you going and going, your entire body will turn rock-hard in no time after you start doing it regularly. Great way to face any height fears and great exercise especially for adrenaline junkies.

Dance: no much commenting needed here. Just enjoy yourself and see results later!

And yes, sex! Sex is a great exercise, not only to tone your body, but also for your heart and your mental health! So no excuse to ever pass on it!

What’s your favorite way to exercise?

At Peekaboo Portland, we are all about natural and healthy ways to maintain and upkeep your beautiful body. And that is why sunscreen is on the top of our list. It is way better and easier to prevent than to treat. Keep your skin young and healthy with these tips and you can thank us later, when you come in for your boudoir photoshoot 😉

• Wear sunscreen, all the time, everytime, to any exposed skin. No exceptions. Look for natural ingredients in the label.
• Use smart lotions: petroleum-free and water-based ones with natural ingredients are the best because they don’t clog your pores and allow your skin to breath while hydrating it.
• Exercise! Dance is a great way to have fun while you work it. Get active doing whatever you like, to get your blood flowing in order to promote skin cell regeneration which is crucial for long lasting healthy and young-looking skin.
• Drink water, plenty of it. Not only does it hydrate your entire health system but it also flushes out your toxins that will otherwise try to come out through your skin. Not a pretty picture…
• Let your skin breathe; this applies to the clothing you wear. Your skin loves natural fabrics so wear them as much as possible. Think of it as a room with or without windows. Which one would you prefer to be in for hours and hours daily?
• Take your multivitamins. Prenatal vitamins are known to boost your skin, hair, and nail health. Find the ones that you like the best, based on shapes, size, and form, and make them your daily routine so you have no reason to miss taking them.

We are no beauty experts here, but what we do know is what looks best naturally and on camera. Our amazing makeup artist does a fabulous job at preparing our clients for their boudoir photoshoot. But it all depends on the base layer of what you can work with. Get your skin healthy not just for what it looks like, but mainly for what it feels like. After all, it is your largest organ, hence biggest part of your body so you ought to love it like you love your self.  Try these tips and let us know if you have your own to add to the list.

Very Berry Skin Beautifier

• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup raspberries

We highly recommend using organic fruit or fruit homegrown in your garden, if possible. Wash all fruit, cut stems, and place them all in a juicer. You can use a blender also for this one, if you don’t have a juicer. But it may make a thicker end result, which makes a delicious dessert alternative. You can add a large orange and a banana to add more juice for mixing and sweeten up the berries. Berries, bananas, and oranges are high in vitamins A, B, C, E and K, among other nutritional values. They are all delicious building blocks for a healthy-feeling and beautiful-looking skin. Serve in a tall glass for drinking if using orange juice, or in a cup to eat like dessert if it ends up thicker than juice.

Green Clean Skin Booster

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 large carrots
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ apple

Wash, cleanup stems, and chop up all ingredients. For this juice you will need a juicer because of the firmer vegetables that would need to be blended really fine in order to drink. Juice all the ingredients and alternate soft ingredients with firmer ones.  Carrots are high in A which helps maintaining skin cells alive, as well as beta-carotene and antioxidants which help prevent skin damage.  Spinach contains high levels of beta-carotene as well, which additionally offers free radical protection converting into vitamin A in the body. It also has vitamins C  & E which are miracle workers for your skin.  Apples are great for smooth skin and are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C. Celery is rich in magnesium, iron, chlorophyll, folic acid, C and also has B vitamins and vitamin E which are all delicious for your skin health. Let your inner goddess shone through with this juice!

Summertime Smooth Skin Refresher

• 1 cucumber
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 large carrots
• 1 apple

As previous, wash, cleanup stems, and chop up all items. Cucumbers are great for you skin whether you ingest them or apply the, directly on your skin. They  are rich in silica which is important for the complexion and skin elasticity.  Leave the peel on  when prepping the cucumbers because most of the silica is in the peel.  If you can’t buy organic cucumbers then it may be best to remove the peel before juicing. Same with the apple. If you have leftover cucumbers, cut them in ringlets and use them on your eyes for a refreshing awaking sensation. This recipe is great for your skin refreshing it and helping it stay silk and smooth. All the beauty vitamins in the ingredients will help your skin feel and stay beautifully alive.

Have fun with these delicious and miracle working juice recipes giving your skin a super healthy boost to glow. Make homemade juices a regular part of your diet in order to see results that stick around. Besides, not only is your skin your largest body organ, but the rest of your body organs will love you as well if you ingest them with all these nutritional goodies. Feel beautiful, look beautiful and let your inner goddess shine!

Miss A’s boudoir photoshoot with Peekaboo Portland was a beauty and flair affair with her youthful and bright presence as the centerpiece. Thank you Miss A for brightening up our blog this week with your beautiful photos.

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Hello Peekaboo beauties!

Here are some of our favorite pantry products you can use for beauty and health recipes! Who knew beauty could be so natural and delicious!

• Honey & cinnamon for overall healthy system, clear skin, and weight management

• Brown sugar & olive or almond oil for natural skin exfoliation

• Potato medallions for under the eyes black circle treatment

• Yoghourt and oatmeal for soft, smooth and refreshed skin

• Banana and avocado for smooth hair conditioning

• Plain yoghourt, egg whites, and honey for glowing facials

• Coffee grounds for smooth flawless skin

• Vinegar for soft, healthy and beautiful skin

• Coconut oil for your skin, hair, and healthy cooking

Have fun beautifying yourself following these tips and prepare yourself for a  glorious boudoir photoshoot with Peekaboo Portland.