Beauty Supplies

There is little out there that wipes away traces of stress quite like the thought of spending a day at the spa with your girlfriends, indulging in facials massages and perhaps even a luxuriou manicure. But trips to the spa can add up eventually and leave your wallet feeling lighter than it should feel. Rest assured ladies. There’s an easy fix and it may surprise you that you’ll find it tucked away in your cupboards and fridge. We’ve compiled some popular, tried, tested and true at-home spa treatments that you can whip up (quite literally) with what you likely have already at home.

Face Masks:

Hydrating:
Mix equal parts cooked oatmeal, full fat yogurt and two tablespoons of warmed honey for the ultimate hydrating mask. Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Don’t have oatmeal? Mix two tablespoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey.

Oily skin:
Mash one ripe banana with one tablespoon of honey. Add a few drops of lemon or grapefruit and apply for 20 minutes. Remove with warm water.

Body Scrub:

After your brew your morning coffee, take the cool coffee grinds and mix with one cup of sugar and ¼ cup of olive oil. Use as you would any other body scrub in the shower. If your coffee didn’t give you the kick start you were looking for, this will.

Hair:

On your next day off, give this a try. In a small bowl, warm up some olive oil (but make sure it isn’t too hot). Massage into your tresses all the way down to the ends. Keep in for as long as you can stand and wash your hair as you normally would. The result? Super shiny, smooth hair.

Extending colour treatment for dark hair:
For dark hair, rinse with strong coffee.

Beach waves:
Add one tablespoon of sea salt to one cups of warm water. Dissolve the salt crystals and add to a spray bottle. Spray over partially dried hair and dry naturally for loose summer waves.

Hands and Feet:

Pre-manicure/pedicure:
Try soaking your hands and hard working feet in warm milk for 20 minutes to keep them soft and exfoliated.

With more time, add the juice from half a lemon to a ¼ cup of milk and a ¼ cup of water. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and one tablespoon of olive oil for a relaxing foot soak.

You cannot do anything about the birth date written in your birth certificate nor can you prevent your next birthday from happening. Men and women everywhere need to face the reality and effects of growing old. This does not however mean that you cannot do anything to slow down its effect on your body and particularly on the skin. The good news is however, is that you can do something to slow aging process without the necessity of going under the knife for cosmetic surgery.

Yes, there are now a lot of methods and techniques to choose from which could aid to slow aging process for both men and women. In many cases, people who are conscious of countering the tell tale signs of growing old, try to face it head on. This means that instead of fixing the sagging and wrinkling of the skin, many now prefer to slow down the aging process even before the signs shows on the body and the skin.

To slow aging process there are three basic things to consider….

First, is on how to respond to the changes that would inevitably occur to your once flawless and supple complexion? Well, as to this two things should be taken cared off, and they are:

• Getting the proper nutrients and care to keep the skin and body strong and healthy. As to this it is important to remember, the following tips:

1. Eat a well balanced diet.
2. Get enough vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C.
3. Avoid foods that are oily, salty, processed, with artificial sweetness and has a lot of fats.
4. Have enough fiber in your daily menu.
5. Eat foods that are rich in anti oxidants, such as dark colored berries. These are good for help in slowing down the aging process, as well as great protection from the development of cancer.
6. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
7. Do not over eat and try to monitor your weight.
8. Drink enough clean water everyday. This means at least eight glasses a day.
9. Stop smoking. According to many studies on the effect of smoking. Smokers tend to develop early the following; wrinkle and lines, gauntness and off-color complexion. This occur since smoking causes he blood to flow slower to the body.

• Keeping a healthy and happy disposition/attitude towards life. This can better be achieved, through:

1. Getting enough rest and relaxation. This is to allow the cells to repair itself and regenerate.
2. Finding a hobby you like and enjoy. This is to find an out let from the everyday stress one encounters in life.
3. Exercise regularly. Most wellness, programs or slow aging process techniques would often include having a regular exercising regimen. This is because exercise not only promotes wellness of body, but also of wellness in both body and spirit.

What we have discussed are just a few of the practical things one can look into to slow aging process. In the end of the day where health and wellness are concern, the best would still be to try and maintain a sound and healthy body. After all a healthy and happy person is always a beautiful person, regardless of age.

For the ultimate natural all round healing potion, try Honey. Thanks to Cleopatra’s milk and honey baths, Honey has become a favorite with one and all to be used in beauty regime. Beside Cleopatra, there were other beauties from the past, who swear by honey being an indispensable ingredient in beauty treatments.

Pollution, dirt, and other chemical agents in the air make the skin lose its ability to retain water, making it look dry, wrinkled and aging the person bit earlier. The natural hydrating and antioxidant properties of honey trap and seal the moisture, rejuvenate the skin, cleanse the complexion leaving it soft and supple.

Honey in its purest form is suitable for all skin types’ even sensitive skin. Beauticians suggest using honey abundantly for radiant complexion. Skin care products like baths, shower gels, face creams, skin lotions, moisturizers, body scrubs and even newborns products contain pure honey.

Treat yourself to some simple natural skin care remedies with honey at your home:

¼ cup of honey to your bath keeps your skin soft and supple.
Dry skin = 1 tsp honey, vegetable oil each and ¼ tsp of lemon juice. Pat it on dry areas of your skin, leave for 10 mins and rinse with water.
Make a moisturizing mask with 1 tsp of honey, 1 egg yolk, ½ tsp almond oil and 1 tsp yoghurt. Apply on your face, neck and other parts of your body. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. You skin will feel moisturized and polished with tightened pores.
For the silky-smooth skin, mix ¼ cup of honey and 3 tsp of rosewater. Apply to face, neck avoiding sensitive areas around the eye. Massage well and rinse with lukewarm water and enjoy the sensation of an all different skin.
Open the pores on your face by place a cloth dipped in warm water. Smear honey on your face for 20-30 minutes. Rinse first with warm water and then cold water to close the pores.
Indulge your skin with the paste of 1 tsp of honey, 1 egg white, 1 tsp glycerin and flour. Smooth it over your face, throat, leaving it on for 10 minutes and then washing it off with warm water. Your skin will feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
4 tbsp of whole milk powder and 2 tbsp of honey make an excellent baby bath.

I think there is no one would like the dry skin which looks bad and yourself will not comfortable. Here are some benefit tips of natural cures for dry skin.

1: Dab on olive oil.
When it comes to strategies for natural dry skin care, Gabriel swears by olive oil, an amazing multitasker. It instantly grooms dry cuticles, works wonders on hands and elbows, removes makeup, and soothes and conditions itchy, dry skin all over the body. ”When your skin feels extra parched, you can dab a thin layer of organic extra-virgin olive oil under your moisturizer for an extra dose of antioxidants and good fatty acids,” adds Gabriel.

2: Try natural exfoliants like yogurt, papaya, and pumpkin.
You can find plenty of options for natural dry skin care in your kitchen, or in the produce and diary aisles of your supermarket. Yogurt, especially the plain Greek variety, makes an excellent cleanser with a mild exfoliating action that will remove dry skin and leave you feeling refreshed and comfortable.
To add some oomph, try making Pecnikov’s Greek Yogurt and Papaya Enzyme Conditioning Mask for Face & Décolleté: Mix ½ cup of Greek yogurt with 3 tablespoons of mashed-up papaya, and apply to skin.
Pumpkin enzymes are at play in her Pumpkin & Cinnamon Mask for Face and Body: mix one can of pumpkin and a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Leave either mask on face or body for 5 to 15 minutes.

3: Make a homemade skin scrub.
Economical and effective, a combo of sugar and any oil you may have around the kitchen makes a rich, nourishing body scrub for dry skin, according to Gabriel.
Simply mix equal amounts of fine brown sugar and oil, and rub on using light circular motions.
For an extra dose of vitamins and minerals, add a tablespoon of honey. Pecnikov adds lemon juice to her recipe.
Make sure to shower thoroughly afterwards!

4: Harvest the healing power of honey.
Honey is a time-tested cure for chapped, cracked lips, according to Gabriel.
Apply a little organic honey in the evening and wake up to smooth, yummy lips. This trick also works to soothe cracked heels and rough elbows.

Some of us face the problem of having sensitive skin. There are a number of products available in the market to care for sensitive skin, but, caring for sensitive skin means a lot more than selecting the right kind of skin care products.There are several options available to care for sensitive skin. Natural skin care methods have proved to be very effective to care for sensitive skin. These products provide the right path to skin care and they do not cause any sort of irritation to the skin.

You can follow these natural remedies for sensitive skin care:

Jojoba and almond in oil form are very good for your skin.
A mixture of oatmeal and grapefruit are very effective to care for your skin. So, you can apply a paste of them on your skin to remove acne and blemishes.
A fruit mask is very effective for sensitive skin.
Cucumber and curd are cool in nature and they are very effective to remove the acne and blemishes from sensitive skin.
Take care to look at the ingredients that form a part of any cosmetic product, before you purchase it. Try and avoid ingredients that cause irritation on your skin.
Green tea is very effective to care for sensitive skin. This product has very effective anti-inflammatory properties that help your skin soft and supple.

Face scrubs are very good as they slough away dead cells and give a glow to the dead and lifeless looking complexion. Take care not to use a scrub when you have angry looking pimples on the face. A scrub can at times aggravate the situation. To make it easier use the scrub under the category of your skin type. The same with face packs. Use only what is suitable to your skin. Though the homemade packs are very gentle and will not cause any harm, do keep in mind, any allergies you may have.
For Oily Skin
1. After a bath, and as a base for make-up use some diluted lime juice. Dab it on very lightly on the face. Wait for 10 minutes before using foundation or make up.
2. Diluted buttermilk is also dabbed on the face and left on the face for 10-15 minutes before any other application.
3. While preparing for a night out or a very special party, rub a cube of ice all over the face. Let it dry and then use make up.
4. Slice an apple very thinly. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up extra oil and also helps to close pores.
5. Take 1/2 a cup of rice flour, and 1/2 a cup of mashed ripe papaya. Add the juice of 1/2 a lime. Wet the face and gently massage the face with the paste. Always do the neck also.
6. Take 1/2 cup of green gram powder, add 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Add enough water to make a paste. Use it to scrub the face gently. Wash with cold water. Do not use soap after the treatment.

Some Masks for Oily Skin
1. Soak 4-5 almonds overnight. Next morning peel and make a very fine paste. Mix 1/2 a teaspoon honey in this and apply. Wash after 20 minutes.
2. Take 1 tablespoon of fullers earth or multani mitti and 1 teaspoon rose water. Soak the mud for a while with very little water. When it is moist and pliable add rose water and mix. Apply on the face for 15-20 minutes. Let it dry and gently wash.
3. 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon honey. Mix both together and apply with a brush. Wash after 7-10 minutes.
4. Mix 1 tablespoon orange peel powder with 1 tablespoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon lime juice. Apply and leave for 10 minutes. Wash.
5. 2 tablespoons corn starch, 2 teaspoons margosa leaf juice, 2 teaspoons sandalwood powder and 2-3 drops of olive oil. Mix. Apply with a brush. Let it dry well. Wash with cold water.
6. Take 4 tablespoons mint paste and grind fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup ripe papaya pulp, 2 teaspoons gram flour and 1/2 limejuice. Mix and apply. Wash after 15 minutes.