This recipe is a two for the price of one deal. It’s a mask and a scrub. super easy to make and it’s for most skin types. (People with skin conditions probably need to use products designed for their skin condition. Post on it’s way!)
This mask/ scrub is soft and hydrating. All you need: (more…)
- Posted on March 11, 2010 @ 13:44
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This is a really nourishing mask for combination, oily or normal skin. I always keep an aloe plant in the house for burns. As you probably already know, I’m extremely accident prone. If you have a plant just split one of the leaves and scrape out some juice. Otherwise you can pick up a bottle of the pure stuff from your local heath shop. (more…)
- Posted on March 9, 2010 @ 13:00
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My latest obsession with natural skincare is leading me down strange paths. Lately I have been enjoying the benefits of Bicarbonate of Soda.
I have been experimenting with foods and other natural things in my kitchen making my own skincare products. I came across the tub of Bicarbonate of Soda in the back of the press, I used it once to make scones. It occurred to me that my grandmother used this alot despite the fact she didn’t cook. She uses it for cleaning and for sorting out throat infections etc.
I decided to look into it further. Turns out that Bicarb is actually quite wonderful. (more…)
- Posted on March 6, 2010 @ 19:17
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This recipe makes a rich moisturising scrub. I think it’s particularly good for dry or sensitive skin. Instead of using salts or sugar, the almonds in this scrub exfoliate the skin gently. The cucumber soothes any inflammation. All you need is
- 110g Ripe Avocado
- 40g Ground Almond
- 110g Cucumbers
Whip the advocado and cucumber together in a blender, add the almonds and smooth into a puree. Massage into damp skin to slough off any dead skin. Rinse and pat the skin dry.
I make this every once in a while whenever I fancy a gentle body exfoliator.
- Posted on February 18, 2010 @ 19:41
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Ah the dreaded under eye bags. There isn’t a one stop way to get rid of them, unless they’re from diet, tiredness or dehydration. But there are ways to help improve their appearance. I think it’s worth bearing in mind that your eye bags look much worse to you than to anyone else! But here’s a little herbal help along:
- 200ml Boiling Water
- 1 tbsp dried Chamomile (you can use chamomile tea)
Chamomile is great for soothing puffy, tired eyes.Pour Water over Chamomile, cover and leave for 25 minutes. Strain it and then pop it in the fridge. Soak a few cotton pads in the tea and place over your closed eyes and relax for ten minutes.
I like to do this the day after the night before (although there haven’t been many of the those lately which is good for the eye bag situation)
- Posted on February 17, 2010 @ 11:30
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If you’re sick of spending your hard earned cash on expensive creams and fancy taking a stroll down the natural route I have just the thing. I made myself a batch yesterday and my skin in soaking up the goodness as we speak (while I scoff banoffee)
This recipe makes a moisturising oil for normal skin. You only need three ingredients:
- 7 drops Lavender Essential Oil (high quality)
- 3 Drops Geranium Essential Oil (High quality)
- 30ml Jojoba Oil (more…)
- Posted on February 11, 2010 @ 23:15
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This is a simple way to soothe sensitive skin. This bath is great for dry, itchy skin. It will also soothe a rash.
- 10 Drops Chamomile Essential Oil (or Lavender Essential Oil)
- 200g Rolled Oats (more…)
- Posted on February 7, 2010 @ 19:42
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