Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Natural Facial Scrubs and Exfoliators

Sugar & Spice Face Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon almond oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbs ground oatmeal
1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients. Scrub face with mixture 2-3 minutes then rinse

Lemon Sugar Face Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

juice from 1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbs table salt
add sugar until thick but not dry.

Instructions:

Apply to damp face and let sit 2-3 minutes, then scrub gently using circular motions.Rinse well with warm water Leaves skin smooth and soft, and the lemon helps to "brighten" complexion.For best results, follow with avocado honey moisturizing mask.

Sugar Facial Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

3 tbs Milk
About 2 cups white sugar
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 tbs honey

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients till it's not runny( more sugar may be needed...apply to dry face, in a circular motion wash off with warm water then cold water pat dry.....Do Not Heat, store in the refrigerator.



Natural Home Facial Cleansers

Lemon Exfoliating Cleanser

Ingredients:
Lemon juice
Baking Soda

Instructions:
Might feel a slight burn. Great for acne. Mix 2 tbs baking soda. Slowly apply lemon juice 1 drop at a time. The mixture will foam and fizz. Add enough juice to make a thin, loose paste. Apply to skin in a circular motion then rinse with a warm water, smooth, clear skin.

Exfoliating Oily skin  Facial Wash

Ingredients:
1 tsp powdered skim milk 
1 tsp honey
few drops of apple vinegar

Instructions:
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Apply to skin in a circular motion for a minute or 2. Rinse with a warm cloth and water.

Applelicious Acne/Oily skin Cleanser

Ingredients:
1 tbs apple juice
2 tbs milk
1 tsp honey

Instructions:
Blend ingredients in a small bowl. Apply to skin in a circular motion then rinse with warm water.

Strawberry Acne Face Cleanser

Ingredients:
strawberry yogurt or
1 strawberry
2 tbs plain yogurt

Instructions:
Apply to skin in a circular motion for a minute or 2. Rinse with a warm cloth and water. Great for oily skin as well. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015






Pretty Bohemian Fashion



Humidifier:

1.- Although it’s typically a go-to when you’re feeling stuffed-up and gross, humidifiers are also the ultimate moisturizers and hydrators for your skin. These steamy devices are great at keeping your skin supple, especially in the winter months when the air is dry and windy. Leave your humidifier on as you sleep and you’ll be waking up to lovely hydrated skin, it brings new meaning to the term "beauty sleep."
2.- . Silk Pillowcase
Consider this an excuse to splurge on fancy new pillowcases! Silk does wonders for your skin and your hair! Because it’s a natural material, it’s hypoallergenic (good!) and it’s also packed with amino acids (really good!). Did we mention it absorbs moisture and adjusts to all temperatures? (Really, really good!) That means your skin won’t be sticking to a sweaty pillowcase and accumulating pore-clogging oils, while your hair stays soft and static free as you sleep.
3.-  Water Purifier
Shower time is one of the most important steps in your skincare routine. Showering the right way can mean the difference between dry, brittle hair and hair with mega shine! Unfiltered, hard water contains tons of chlorine and toxins, which can really take their toll on your skin and strands. This is why water purifiers in the form of showerhead filters are HUGE. These little bad boys help improve hair and skin hydration and increase shine and manageability.
4.-  Baby Powder
Why should babies have all the fun? Indulge in your inner infant and do a little beautifying! Baby powder is great for absorbing oil and it can also help step up your lash game! Get faux lashes without the “faux” by dipping a cotton swab in baby powder and coating lashes after applying mascara (after). Then apply another coat of mascara and, voila! thick lovely lashes will magically appear.
5.- Coconut Oil
If Mother Nature had a beauty store, coconut oil would be her star product. Loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients, coconut oil is the ultimate moisturizer for your skin and hair. Use it as an overnight hair mask or as a moisturizer for your face and body. You can also mix it with a little sugar and you’ve got yourself a scrub!

Source: makeup.com




Sunday, May 17, 2015

3 simple fixes for shiny skin

. Use a toner.
"Its astringent ingredients, such as witch hazel and alcohol, can eliminate the accumulation of sebum—a.k.a. oil," says David J. Leffell, a professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. Dab toner over the T-zone after cleansing, morning and night, or once a day if skin feels tight. Try Kiehl's Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion.
. Prime with milk of magnesia.
What!? Yes. It helps control oil all day and extends the wear of makeup. After your morning cleansing, pour a bit on a latex makeup sponge and smooth it on your face, avoiding the eye area. Let dry. (It will appear chalky.) Top with foundation and powder as usual.
3. Carry blotting papers.
To de-shine during the day, it's crucial to remove sebum before mattifying with powder. Otherwise you'll create a cakey texture, says Gilbert Soliz, a makeup artist for Marc Jacobs Beauty International. Try Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets.

Source: Real Simple

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Home Hair Growth Treatments

Hair growth treatments are one of the #best ways to prevent thinning, shedding, and breakage; to ensure optimal hair growth; and to prevent potential hair loss. But, aren’t treatments and products that promote fast growth expensive? Well, yes, but you don’t have to buy them! In fact, there are a lot of awesome growth treatments you can make in your own kitchen using essential oils, herbs, and even #fruits and veggies!

Curry Leaves with Coconut Tonic
Praised and expensive, Indian hair is often said to be worth more than gold and, given the price range of most extensions, weaves, and wigs, not to mention the price of upkeep, it most certainly is! How can that be? Well, Indian ladies know the secret and it has #everything to do with a plant most of put in food! Curry, that awesomely tasty spice, actually does wonders for hair growth, so in order to experience the benefits of one of the best traditional hair growth treatments yourself, see our recipe #below!

Recipe: You’ll need to get fresh curry leaves and some coconut oil. Boil these two together until the black residue starts forming, then harvest this residue and apply it to your hair. Use it twice a week to replenish your hair, help it #grow faster, and even fight gray hair! You don't want to fry the leaves, just boil them a bit and then harvest the black stuff.

Do it twice a week
Recipe by Jelena Jovanovic



Love this outfit!