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Showing posts with label homemade skin care remedies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homemade skin care remedies. Show all posts
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Go Green on your skin!
You must be engrossed ], "ok this gurl is a little nuts!" theres many campaigns out there with the Go Green thanggg, but never literally heard of going green with your skin!
Truthfully saying, I am certain, undisputable right when typing those words on the title for this blog, I find its a perfect title for this particular subject im gonna share with you guys, *Blurr?* neways, GO GREEN ON YOUR SKIN WITH GREEN TEA! *you are so Puzzleddd...*
you must be bewildered or stumped, or probably you're thinking "I ain't applying edible stuff on my face, it's just a waste of teabags!"(That is what exactly my boyfriend slams at me each time i start my facial routine!). Trust me u better demit all this I call "gibberish presumptions". dont noe the fact? don't worry, JtV is here!
All the info below is certified years of years of research by scientist till today (Whoooohhhh...!)
Did u Know?
Over the past decade, green tea has developed quite a reputation as a “health food,” as researchers have uncovered a variety of health benefits.
You may be aware that it is good for your body. But do you know that it also shows up as a key ingredient in a variety of skin and hair care products? (Gotchaa, and u were saying? waste of food?) There is scientific research showing that green tea has a variety of beneficial properties when used topically.
Clinical evidence suggests that green tea is packed with health and beauty benefits that you can enjoy whether drinking it or applying directly to your skin. Even the leaves can be used as a gentle exfoliant, guaranteed to give your skin a healthy glow.
Recent research shows that green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals - naturally occurring particles in the body associated with accelerated ageing and an increased risk of major diseases. Exposure to pollution, smoking and excess sunlight increases the number of free radicals in the blood, but the potent antioxidants found in green tea add strong weight to the belief that green tea not only promotes good health but also makes you look younger.
You can make it at home!!!
Natural Green Tea facial scrub / Toner
A natural facial scrub that will detoxify,exfoliate and soften your skin.
Ingredients
- Green tea - Green Tea is naturally high in antioxidants wich protect the skin from free radicals.Clinically proven to protect,improve and repair skin.It has firming power and has soothing effects.Can be used to delay ageing,treat acne . protect and cleanse the skin.
- Sugar - Sugar produces glycolic acid; a natural alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin .Sugar not only makes a great exfoliater but has the power to soften the skin.It contains Glycerin wich has softening effects and brightens the complexion.
Measurements
- Green Tea - 1 Tea bag or 1 Table spoon of tea leaves
- Sugar - 3 Table spoons (white)
Instructions
- Boil half a cup of water and brew the tea until ready.
- in a small bowel put 2 table spoons of sugar
- mix in a spoon full of tea with the sugar
- add one more spoon full of sugar
- the misxture should now be not too watery and not too thick
- using a cotton swab apply the mixture to face and using only fingers gently exfoliate in an upwards motion.
- exfoliate for 2-3 min.
- rinse and pat face dry
- using a clean cotton swab and what is left of the unsweetend tea,apply the tea to face as a toner.
WARNINGS/Tips
- if allergic to any of the ingredients please,do not try
- if your face turns red dont panic. it is normal only due to the exfoliating.it will go away in a minute or two.
- sugar is ruff and your skin is sensitive PLEASE! BE VERY VERY GENTLE WHEN EXFOLIATING!
- for best effects keep tea luke warm
The scrub can be used 2-3 times a week and the toner as much as needed.
Awesome! I'm all done here, hope you will give it a try, besides your skin truly earn it rather the exposure of chemicals that do more harm than good! more to come and more to be astound with my homemade skin care remedies! Cheers...
JtV
Friday, January 29, 2010
Homemade Lip Gloss
How did i started and got this whole idea?
Basically i have really dry and chapped lips, it looks bad and feels bad at the same time. tried many chapped sticks ( even Vaseline ) but the results were not satisfying at all...
Then I was actually going through some skin care research via online and I came accross with some videos, then one cought my eyes of "homemade lip gloss!" I was so eager to know and did more studying on it, was really amaze with the results that i actually found.
Its so natural and you actually noe what really contains in ur lip gloss without any doubts! If you are prone to chapped lips you will love making your own homemade lip gloss because you can add just the right ingredients in amounts that are perfect for your lips.
A good lip gloss can very expensive and often you do not get very much more your money. Learning how to make homemade lip gloss will not only save you money but it will you give the opportunity to make a lip gloss that is unique and perfect for you.
Select Your Base
Most home made lip gloss recipes begin with a base of either Vaseline or Beeswax. If you are looking for extra moisture you will want to use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. When you're just learning how to make lip gloss, Vaseline is a good start; it is not simple to use, and unlike beeswax, it doesn't require any additional equipment. Vaseline and beeswax will give you a slippery smooth lip gloss. A beeswax base will make a lip gloss that is firmer and more of a lip balm. It offers excellent protection from the sun, wind and weather. But seens i have Vaseline at home, i use that instead!
Next - Get Creative!
Using Vaseline or beeswax as your base, add ingredients for flavor, extra moisture, aroma or whatever you want to try to turn a generic homemade lip gloss into a one of a kind for you. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Here is a Really Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe
Honey Lip Balm
1 tsp Vaseline / beeswax
1 tsp of honey
2 tsp almond oil
Melt the Vaseline / beeswax in the microwave. Heat the ingredients in small increments of time so as not to overheat. Combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend completely. Pour into a small pot and let cool until set.
Mint Lip Gloss
Melt 1 Tablespoon of Vaseline or petroleum jelly in the microwave as in previous recipe. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint to taste. Pour in pot. Let cool and set.
Other ingredients to try:
Cocoa powder
Flavored Drink Crystals
Kool-Aid
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Coconut Oil
Vitamin E
Crushed Rose Petals
Aloe Vera
Adding oil base ingredients will add moisturizing properties to your home made lip gloss. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera will promote healing and add anti-inflammatory properties. Mix up a lip gloss that is exactly what you need right now. You can always make something different next time!
So far i have tried cocoa powder, sweet almond oil and aloe vera! Love it so much, in fact i stop buying expensive lip gloss out there! now totally love my lips!
in fact its a great way for yummy Kissable lips! haha...!
^JtV^
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Chocolate face mask recipe for soft & nourishing skin
This chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer that leaves your skin soft and glowing.
before I give u the ingredient, i definitely would like to brief on the containing in chocolate and how is it related to the skin :-
Known about since the times of the Mayas and the Aztecs, chocolate has a special place in our nutrition. It is filled with tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, neurotransmitter that is thought to regulate mood.Recently, a very popular massage offered in beauty salons is chocolate massage. It is one of the most gentle and relaxing
available. Not only is it beneficial to the skin, it helps stabilize your mood by initiating serotonin release. It is very rejuvenating and helps you feel more at peace, happy, and relaxed.I have also heard of chocolate body wax, similar to honey based honey wax. What makes it effective is sugar present in it, that makes it sticky and able to adhere to hairs. Due to fatty acids present in cocoa, the skin becomes soft and nourished.Cocoa powder, which is what chocolate is made of, is a wonderful and powerful antioxidant. It protects and frees the skin from free radicals, that cause significant damage to skin layers. It is a mistake to think that chocolate causes acne. Although chocolate has been blamed as one of the causes of acne, this has not been scientifically proven as of yet. Actually, dermatologists say that what causes acne in people who consume chocolate is milk that is added to it, not the chocolate itself. it has free radicals present, and is far from detrimental so don't let a little myth stop you from consuming this divine treat :)
Back to chocolate face mask recipe...This cocoa recipe has many variations. It might as well be called cocoa powder facial mask recipe as you really need cocoa, not chocolate to prepare it. But you must agree, for the sake of skin care, chocolate mask sounds so much more appealing.
Chocolate face mask recipe
Ingredients
1/3 cup cocoa1/4 cup of honey2 tablespoons of heavy cream (sour cream will work as well)3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder
Preparation
Mix all the ingredient until the mass in consistent. Apply on the face, gently massaging it so that oatmeal can start exfoliating the dead skin cell layer. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
In case you are wondering...
there is a reason oatmeal and honey are added to this mix. Similar to its use in body scrub recipes, oatmeal it is recommended for sensitive skin, but can be used in preparation of facial masks for any skin type, as well as for preparation of facial exfoliants as it is gentle on the skin, yet highly powerful.
Honey on the other hand, is a great anti-bacterial agent, deeply cleanses your skin, and opens up clogged pores.
Now that you know all these benefits of chocolate, not only can you be guilt free while eating it, you can prepare an excellent chocolate face mask recipe and aid to your skins youthful look and nourishment.
^JtV^
Homemade Skin Care Recipes and Remedies -Intro-
Like I promised u with my earlier post... I share with you all the natural skin care recipes, tips, and remedies I have collected so far and i guaranty u with the most satisfying results ever!!!
They are inexpensive...
Some of them cost as much as one egg and teaspoon of honey (or sugar in case of anatural face lift recipe) or as in non surgical facelift recipes, as much as fruits used every day. You can't get that price at a beauty parlor! Using these recipes, you can address issues such as excessive sweating, cellulite, or acne while staying on a budget.
When you buy a big brand name cream, do you really know what it is made of?
When you prepare a do-it-yourself recipe, you know the result it will give you. Simplify and get more efficient results while knowing exactly how and why it has an effect that it has.
Home remedies and skin remedies have been around for centuries. Made with ordinary ingredients and plants, they yield extraordinary results!
Check out my next post... something chocolatyyyyy! yummy my favorite!
^JtV^
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