Monday, July 29, 2013

How to videos

Make it at home videos will make your job easier when trying diy for the first time. 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Strawberries facial treatment



What can be more delicious in strawberries season to taste the amazing red fruits ( this of course if your're not allergic) .
In case you didn't know, strawberries are food for skin as well, they are a great scrub, thanks to the moderate acidity. And containing salicylic  acid, strawberries are great for black spots and acne. And they have an illuminating and energizing effect on the skin.
To make a facial strawberry mask, you need only strawberries and a fork.



Beer shampoo



Beer, whether fresh or not, expensive or cheap is a remarkable hair treatment, giving the hair texture, elasticity and shine. Beer shampoo is excellent for dry hair, damaged hair and even curly hair. It reduces the weakness of the hair, giving it a fresh and shiny look. The hop in the beer calms the scalp and helps with hair growth.
So, rather than throwing that beer which is not fresh, away, use it for your hair beauty.


Nature's miracle cures - the cucumber!



The cucumber contains Vitamin C, helping in skin irritations and reduces inflammations. Also cucumber juice is a great source of silicon, which improves skin's quality.


As usual, here are a few ideas to use the cucumber for your daily skin care routine:

Honey treatment for your skin



In addition to the well known benefits of using a natural honey mask, I present an active cosmetic derivative from honey, which is 'honey powder' or powdered honey.
Powdered honey is in fact dehydrated honey, stabilized with maltodextrin to avoid forming lumps.
Powdered honey is an ingredient used in making soaps, facial masks, exfoliates, bath salts, body lotions, bath bombs, etc. As an idea, you can use powdered honey to sweeten that homemade lip gloss or lip balm.
As a natural moisturizer, the honey keeps the moisture of the skin being an essential ingredient in hydrating skin products. The honey has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties, and ideal ingredient for mix skin, sensitive skin and acne skin.

Here are some ideas to use powdered honey for homemade skin care:


Monday, July 8, 2013

Rhassoul clay masks



Rhassoul clay originating from Africa is very rich in traces of silicon, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and    sodium, one of the most valuable treasures for the comfort of the skin. Thanks to the high composition in minerals, astringent and absorption properties, Rhassoul clay is highly efficient for cleansing, detoxification and general treatments for skin conditions. Clinical trials showed that Rhassoul clay is efficient for skin elasticity, clogged pores, removing dead skin cells, oily skin, improves the clarity of the skin. It can be mixed with water or yogurt for a facial mask but it can also be used for hair shampooing, just as it is or mixed with the shampoo.




Effervescent bombs for relaxing baths


The effervescent bath bombs are relatively easy to prepare at home.








Ingredients:


Sunday, July 7, 2013

Homemade first aid kit




If you prefer to use homemade remedies for diverse problems that can come up during travelling, here are a few useful suggestions. Most of them have more uses helping with more affections you wish to prevent or treat when you're far from home.




Relaxing perfumed oil







A combination of natural essences with a relaxing and calming effect, ideal in times of stress and depression.








Exotic and creamy liquid soap





If you want to alternate the classic aromas of natural or bio liquid soaps, here is an idea for a quick and easy liquid creamy soap, with an irresistible scent.









Hammam Recipes


Oriental mask for a healthy hair

  • 5 tbsp Rhassoul clay
  • 2 tbsp Argan oil
  • neroli water or Damask roses - just enough to form a paste

Homemade lip gloss





Nothing easier and ideal if we give in a few minutes and natural ingredients, of course.







Remedies for a beautiful skin, straight from your cupboards!





If you don't want expensive sessions to maintain your skin healthy and gorgeous, or you simply don't want to use all those products that you know contain harmful ingredients, you can discipline yourself and make your routine at home, with most ingredients already there, in your cupboard!








Saturday, July 6, 2013

A natural solution for hair rinsing

A classic blend nicer than plain vinegar dissolved in the rinsing water. Use after shampooing and conditioning hair.



Ingredients:

50 ml of rose floral water
50 ml apple cider vinegar
50 ml infusion (tea), rosemary and nettle, cooled

Shake the container thoroughly, mix the 3 liquids, pour on the hair, rub well and leave for a few minutes. Rinse your hair again with water. 

Apple cider vinegar home remedies


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What does apple cider vinegar contains?
Water and organic acids, acetic acid prevails, also prop-ionic acid, lactic acid, pectin, enzymes, plus small quantities of amino acids. This cocktail of organic acids and enzymes is a very powerful stimulant of digestion and metabolism, with exceptional effects for body detoxification. However, apple cider vinegar has other qualities, including:



Making aromatic vinegar at home




Aromatic vinegar can be easily prepared at home, used not only in cooking, but also for cosmetics.







Thus, you can prepare vinegar with :