Monday, 6 June 2011

Natural Beauty Recipes for Smooth Skin

There are many recipes for natural beauty. Discussed below are some of the recipes.
Salt removes dry, flaky, dead skin
Wet your face or any other body part and apply a couple of tablespoons of sea salt, then massage it with a wet washcloth or fingers. After one or two minutes, rinse with cold water to tighten the pores. It is important to do this regularly so that face creams can penetrate.
Carrot Facial Mask
Directions:
Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Beautiful Feet
Every woman wants to have smooth skin and beautiful feet. Well you can achieve this by just taking 1 cup Lemon Juice, Cinnamon (for smell), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup of milk, and water. Apply the mixture on your feet and rinse it off after ten minutes.  Applying this will leave you with legs that are being admired by everyone!
White Nails
To whiten your nails, try using common whitening toothpaste which will take away any stains and shine up your nails.
You can also soak your nails in water with lemon juice or lemon slices. The lemon acts as an astringent and will strip away stains. After the nails are dry you can apply nail polish.
Skin Sauna
A good deep cleansing treat is to give your face a sauna. This is good for a congested skin. It just requires you to fill a bowl with near boiling water and add four drops of each of the essential oils recommended for your skin type as follows;
NORMAL: Lavender
OILY: Lemon and Eucalyptus
DRY: Rose
When applying it place a towel over your head and hold it over the bowl from a distance of about 30cm for a period of around two minutes. This opens the pores and prepares it for a face mask.  Face sauna is not recommended if you have sensitive skin, are pregnant or suffer from asthma.

Wrinkle Remover
 Cut a grape in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. Leave it on for twenty minutes or so and rinse it with lukewarm water and pat dry. Don't forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and increase intake of vegetables rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, celery and spinach.

Facial Skin Care Regime

Which lady doesn’t need to have a better look? To maintain your natural beauty at home, proper facial skin care is mandatory. Here are some of the natural beauty tips that make your skin look healthy.

Cleansing: make it a routine to cleanse your facial skin twice a day. This will help to get rid of dirt and other pollutants which when allowed to clog on the skin making it dull and rough.
 It’s advisable to use lukewarm water to wash your face. Do not use soap for washing your facial skin as it tends to make the skin dry. Using honey to rub your face and then washing it off helps retain the natural moisture of your skin.

Scrubbing: Scrubbing of the skin, is essential to get rid of the dead skin from the surface which tend to hide the soft supple skin below it. It’s highly advised that scrubbing should not be done daily. You should also avoid scrubbing your face too harshly as it may be harmful to the skin. Some natural ingredients for exfoliation include; olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice and sugar granules.

Moisturizing: After every cleansing, apply a moisturizer on the skin when it is still wet. This will help the pores of the skin to hold the water and helps to make the skin supple. During daytime, try to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun by using a sunscreen lotion on all the exposed parts of the skin for proper protection.

Natural beauty secrets should make you feel good about yourself, be happy and content with your skin texture and complexion. We are all going for this or else………..

Sunday, 24 April 2011

Natural Beauty Tips for Modern Women in Kenya

People say that beauty is only skin deep, but I am yet to meet any person who does not value physical beauty. Today the definition of beauty has changed and most women want radiant skin that shines with health. Taking care of your skin is very important as with rising pollution and stress levels, skin ages faster losing its suppleness and elasticity. Although there are many skin care and beauty products available in the market, you can supplement them by using some good homemade beauty treatments. Most homemade beauty treatments use ingredients that can be easily found in your kitchen. Since these products are natural and organic you can be sure that they are not going to harm your skin. Given here are some homemade beauty tips that you can use.

Natural Beauty Tips for Women

There are many homemade beauty treatments for skin of which some are particularly effective. Given below are some of the best homemade beauty tips for women who are looking to have a smooth and glowing skin.

Banana and Honey Mask
If you suffer from dry flaky skin, then a good moisturizing mask will help to combat this. Mash a ripe banana and add two to three tablespoons of organic honey to it. Combine this mixture well and apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 8 - 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Both honey and banana has deep hydrating and nourishing properties that moisturize your skin and makes it smooth and soft. Regular use of this mask will help to keep your skin supple and nourished.
Lemon and Sugar Scrub
To keep the skin of your hands smooth and wrinkle free, you can use lemon and sugar scrub. Take two to three tablespoons of granulated sugar and add the juice of one lime. Mix them and apply liberally over your hands. Massage on the skin with gentle circular motion, until the sugar granules start to dissolve. After a few minutes, wash your hands with cold water. You can use this natural scrub on rough areas like elbows and knees. The sugar granules helps in removing dead cells and the lemon helps to lighten skin.

Potato and Cucumber Mask
this can be used to get rid of  dark under eye circles and blisters. To make this mask, you need to peel a potato and cucumber and grate it. Mix the two together. Lie down and apply the grated potato and cucumber under the eyes. Leave this mask on for 10 - 12 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. This mask will help in fading dark circles and will also reduce puffiness.

Papaya and Milk Exfoliator
this will work well when one is trying to deal with blackheads on your nose and chin and do not want to go for a professional extraction service. Mash half a ripe papaya and add two tablespoons of milk to it. Apply this mixture on your face and rub gently with your fingertips. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which helps to remove dead cells and unclog the pores of the skin. Regular use of this exfoliator can help you to get a beautiful glowing skin free from blackheads and whiteheads.
Avocado Mask for Hair
For revitalizing dull and damaged hair, a good natural conditioner is very helpful. Mash a ripe avocado and add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to it. Combine it well and apply on hair after shampooing while the hair is still it. Now wrap a wet towel that has been soaked in hot water on your head. After 15 - 20 minutes, remove the towel and wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Following a natural beauty regime along with your regular one will help in keeping your skin fresh and beautiful. These health and beauty tips for women are great for achieving a youthful skin and delaying the signs of aging.



Natural Home remedies for Staying Beautiful

People say that beauty is only skin deep, but I am yet to meet any person who does not value physical beauty. Today the definition of beauty has changed and most women want radiant skin that shines with health. Taking care of your skin is very important as with rising pollution and stress levels, skin ages faster losing its suppleness and elasticity. Although there are many skin care and beauty products available in the market, you can supplement them by using some good homemade beauty treatments. Most homemade beauty treatments use ingredients that can be easily found in your kitchen. Since these products are natural and organic you can be sure that they are not going to harm your skin. Given here are some homemade beauty tips that you can use.

Natural Beauty Tips for Women

There are many homemade beauty treatments for skin of which some are particularly effective. Given below are some of the best homemade beauty tips for women who are looking to have a smooth and glowing skin.

Banana and Honey Mask
If you suffer from dry flaky skin, then a good moisturizing mask will help to combat this. Mash a ripe banana and add two to three tablespoons of organic honey to it. Combine this mixture well and apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 8 - 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Both honey and banana has deep hydrating and nourishing properties that moisturize your skin and makes it smooth and soft. Regular use of this mask will help to keep your skin supple and nourished.
Lemon and Sugar Scrub
To keep the skin of your hands smooth and wrinkle free, you can use lemon and sugar scrub. Take two to three tablespoons of granulated sugar and add the juice of one lime. Mix them and apply liberally over your hands. Massage on the skin with gentle circular motion, until the sugar granules start to dissolve. After a few minutes, wash your hands with cold water. You can use this natural scrub on rough areas like elbows and knees. The sugar granules helps in removing dead cells and the lemon helps to lighten skin.

Potato and Cucumber Mask
this can be used to get rid of  dark under eye circles and blisters. To make this mask, you need to peel a potato and cucumber and grate it. Mix the two together. Lie down and apply the grated potato and cucumber under the eyes. Leave this mask on for 10 - 12 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. This mask will help in fading dark circles and will also reduce puffiness.

Papaya and Milk Exfoliator
this will work well when one is trying to deal with blackheads on your nose and chin and do not want to go for a professional extraction service. Mash half a ripe papaya and add two tablespoons of milk to it. Apply this mixture on your face and rub gently with your fingertips. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which helps to remove dead cells and unclog the pores of the skin. Regular use of this exfoliator can help you to get a beautiful glowing skin free from blackheads and whiteheads.
Avocado Mask for Hair
For revitalizing dull and damaged hair, a good natural conditioner is very helpful. Mash a ripe avocado and add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to it. Combine it well and apply on hair after shampooing while the hair is still it. Now wrap a wet towel that has been soaked in hot water on your head. After 15 - 20 minutes, remove the towel and wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Following a natural beauty regime along with your regular one will help in keeping your skin fresh and beautiful. These health and beauty tips for women are great for achieving a youthful skin and delaying the signs of aging.



Look Beautiful without Make up

Wondering how to look good without makeup? The following article suggests some effective tips on looking good naturally.

Tips on How to Look Good without Makeup

Maintain Hygiene!

One of the most important tips on how to look beautiful without makeup is to maintain hygiene. Take bath every day and shampoo your hair regularly. Being neat and clean is an essential step towards looking good.

Drink Water!

Water helps in keeping the body hydrated and the skin moisturized. Moreover, water cleanses the body of all impurities and wastes which can otherwise cause pimples, boils and other skin problems.

Make a Routine of Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing!

Always keep your skin properly cleansed. Invest in a good quality face wash. Preferably, wash your face twice a day, once in the morning, before leaving home and the second time, before going to bed. If you have undertaken any physical activity or you have been out in the sun for long, resulting in sweat on your face, make sure to wash yourself immediately. Face cleansing should be followed by application of a skin toner and a moisturizer which is most suitable to your skin type.

Save Yourself From the Sun!

The sun can damage your skin. It takes this much time for the skin to absorb the sunscreen properly, carry an umbrella and wear a scarf to save your hair from sun damage.

Take Adequate Sleep
Sleep for at least seven to eight hours in the night so that the body gets enough time to feel rejuvenated!

Get a Trendy Haircut!
Get a haircut which is suitable to your face cut. A trendy hairstyle can do wonders for your face and change your appearance beyond imagination.

Maintain Positive Body Image!

A smiling face is liked by everybody. So, always greet people with a smile. Be confident, not only about the way you look, but also about the way you feel.

Eat Right!

Take a healthy balanced diet which supplies the body with the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, vitamins and minerals.

Stay Stress-free

Stay away from stress, exercise regularly and undertake activities such as yoga and meditation, these reduce the stress levels to a great extent.

 Follow these tips religiously, for a fresher, gorgeous, new you! 

Natural beauty

How to Be Cute
How to be cute? A question that torments many young hearts!

Young hearts know that being 'cute' is one of the best ways to get noticed.  Then how to be cute is the eternal question that remains to be answered. In this article, we will try and look for an answer to that very query and understand what goes into becoming cute (for you, or for someone special).

Ways to Be Cute

Being cute could inculcate a whole lot of things. Attitude, looks, dressing, mannerisms...the list is endless. Here's how to be cute and flirty with someone that you want to impress, or notice.

Accessories

Find a characteristic style to accessorize with. Look for an accessory that sets you apart. Think of some other accessory you think you can make even cuter and use it to your advantage like glasses or hats.

Dress to Impress

There are some clothes that are sexy - for girls cute outfits like frilly tops, paired with cute skirts always seem to make a mark.

Make your face pretty

Make your face cuter by highlighting your features!  A lip gloss of a subtle color that draws attention to your lips, applying a little eyeliner and a fruity perfume can make you look cute.

Smile
A smile can literally take away the awkwardness of any situation and make you feel warm. And if it's a dimpled smile, you're really done for. If you haven't realized the power of the smile then I suggest you get to it right now.

Beauty Tips for Teens in Kenya

Looking for beauty tips for teens? Then this article is best for you! Teenagers  are exposed to a lot of changes and getting the right makeup becomes a very confusing factor because they are incapable of deciding whether to adopt an independent fashion that will make them look like a grown up or a teen. 

Tips for Teens to Look Beautiful

Staying beautiful is a complete package that your physical appearance and body gestures bring along. If you learn to carry yourself well right at this stage, then you won't suffer from any complexities regarding your beauty. Looking gracious include factors that create a positive impression on minds of onlookers and it's a very normal desire for a girl in her teens to grab everyone's attention. Follow these beauty tips to make yourself look stunning.

Skin Care Tips
  • The external glow of your skin could be enhanced with a plenty of beauty care tips. Follow a natural process at this age and do not experiment with cosmetics that promise to make you fair. This will in the long run enhance the external glow of your skin.
  •  Detoxify your system from within by consuming a lot of fresh foods like vegetables, fruit juices and raw fruits. Reduce consumption of fried foods, fast foods and junks.
  • Keep your face clean by washing it thrice a day. Apply fresh cream mixed with turmeric before going to bed. Scrub your face regularly with ice and watermelon slices. You can also apply a face pack made from honey.
  • Go completely natural while taking care of your body. Massage your body, including your face with olive oil or almond oil before taking bath. You will observe the difference in the texture of your skin after a week. These were some natural ways to improve your natural beauty.
Makeup Tips
  •  Go for nude makeup to stay brisk and beautiful. Your makeup kit should contain lip gloss, loose powder and eyeliner. Never buy makeup that would make you look older than your age.
  • Define your eyes with eye shadow and then use a single brush of makeup on your eyelashes. A black or dark brown colored eye shadow is usually preferred. If you are attending a party then you can experiment with blue tones. Sketch a thin line of eyeliner to brighten up your eyes.
  • Girls in their teens should wear muted and glossy shades. Juicy pink, coral, pale purple and purple are the colors for this age. Keep your lips moisturized by applying flavored balm on it. The natural color of the balms would retain the luster of your lips.
  • Moisturize your face with baby products before going out. Dust a little loose powder on it. You can also apply pure aloe vera gel on your face to prevent sunburns.

The Perfect Hairdo
  • Hair care is an important criterion for looking beautiful. Rinse your hair at least thrice a week with a premium brand of shampoo. Oil your hair before washing and condition it after applying shampoo. This should be your hair care regimen during teenage.
  • Avoid exposing your hair to damaging chemicals and using blow dryers frequently. Rather get a hairdo that will make you look chic and charming. Go for short hairstyles in your teenager. If you have long hair, then opt for razor cut or layers. Curls look naturally beautiful and they render a carefree appeal.
  • Deck your hair with trendy clips having cute designs and prints. As teens you must experiment with colors for your hair accessories. Bright colored bands, hair clips, extensions would perfectly match your age. All these elements bring out the freshness of this age.
Establish a trendy fashion with cool outfits, funky bags and comfy slippers. The magic of natural beauty of this age is something to be treasured. Therefore, be careful with what you do and what you pick for yourself.