Makeup Hygiene #2

     This post is a continuation of my previous article, Makeup Hygiene #1. In this writeup, I will be sharing with you info on how to keep your makeup applicators, makeup products, and tools clean.

    Please just follow up.

Eye shadow/ Powder/ Powdered foundation/ Blush/Bronzer
    Spraying these products with alcohol before each use might sanitize them but can also ruin them overtime and shorten their lifespan. Use sterilized spatulas to scoop products from their containers especially the cream-based products and place them on clean sterilized pallets to work with instead of double dipping. Avoid applying this products from their containers with your fingers instead make use of brushes and makeup applicators.


Makeup products with pumps ( foundations, concealers, lip gloss)
     Makeup products with pumps are usually pressed out onto pallets or the hand for application. Make sure the pallets are clean and sterilized. The hands too should be washed properly and cleaned and/or sanitized. That's why , hand sanitizer is a must have in your beauty bag ( not only during Ebola epidemic.. Looks). That was by the way sha...

Sharpener/Eyelash curler/ Reusable strip eyelashes/ Spatula /Spooley/ Tweezers ...
   To clean, dip a cotton wool/pad into alcohol and use it to clean the makeup tools. Let it evaporate to be effective instead of wiping clean with cloth.

Beauty Blender/Sponge
     Makeup-build up in beauty blender gives a less-than perfect makeup application. They also pick up skin oils, cells and bacteria.

How to clean
    1. After each use, rinse makeup sponge with warm water. Squeeze out excess water. Pat dry on clean towel/cloth. Air dry or dry under the sun.

    2. If you use makeup everyday, once a week, wash with a mild shampoo or organic soap. Rinse well with excess water. Squeeze out excess water and dry.
Discard the sponge after a month.

Powder Puff/ Blending Wedges
Use these once or twice and dispose. Buy  them in bulk, it cost less and its affordable.

Brush
   1. In keeping makeup brush clean, the rule of the thumb is to clean makeup brush after each use.

How to clean
    To clean after each use,spray alcohol lightly on a paper towel or preferably damp wipes (I use baby wipes ). Rub the brush bristles along the surface and remove excess makeup.
Note: Do not dip your brush into alcohol because, the brush will dry out and get bad really quick.

  2. Thoroughly clean your brushes once a week if you wear makeup everyday or once in two weeks if you do not.

How to clean
      To thoroughly clean your brushes, use mild shampoo, organic soap or brush cleaner.

      First, wash off excess makeup from your brushes with lukewarm water.

     If you are using a liquid form of the cleaning agent,
1. Apply a small amount of it to your brush and gently lather.
2. Rinse with excess lukewarm water.
3. Gently Squeeze out excess water.
4. Pat dry on clean cloth or towel. Leave it on flat surface to air dry.
   
      Another way is to add a small amount to a bowl of water (about 1tbsp of the liquid cleaning agent  to 1Cup of lukewarm water). Then swirl the brushes in the water, and follow the process above 2-4.

    If you are using a solid form of the cleaning agent, rub the bristles along the bar, after wishing off excess makeup with lukewarm water and gently lather. Finish up  by doing the above process 2-4.

Note: Take care not to let the water get into the handle especially this applies to wooden handle brushes. Moist handles breed bacteria and also shortens the life of the brush.
   Discard brush, if the bristles start to fray or fall out.

Lipstick
    To disinfect lipstick, dip it in alcohol of for about 10 seconds and wipe off gently so as not to break your lipstick or better, allow the alcohol to evaporate. I do use isopropyl alcohol to disinfect, that one used in hospitals.

Eye pencils/ Lip pencils
    Sharpen the pencil before each use to remove the old layer and expose the new inner layer. To avoid contamination, do not wet the tip with saliva or water.

Eye shadow applicators/Eyeliner applicators
Disposables are better, since they get clogged with products easily.

Mascara wand
Having a good number of disposable mascara wand in your beauty bag prevents overuse of one. Dispose after use.

Cotton buds
Dispose after each use. After all , they come in so much quantity.



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Natural Hair Expo in Port Harcourt the Garden City

I stumbled on the above advert on their Natural Hair Experience BBM channel.. This has been what I longed and waited for.

      In all the events held and that will hold in Port Harcourt this year , Kinky Hair Redefined Natural Hair Expo is exceptional. It is the first of its kind in the garden city. The largest gathering of all naturalistas and natural hair lovers in the Southern part of Nigeria.

   Its open to both male and female. There will be lot of freebies, discounts. Yes, I  said, Freebies with smiles. Also get ready for workshops, talk shows, hair modelling and product exhibition. This is the exciting part- product exhibition- lots and lots of products. Its will also be easy for you now to get to know salons that provide your natural hair care products and services.

Date: 9th April 20016
Time: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Entree fee: #1000


For more contact : 07063112509

Hope to see you there!!

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INTENSIVE PRACTICAL TRAINING!!!!

Grab this opportunity NOW!

Learn to make various designs of
* Fascinators
* Hatinators   in Millinery.

Extra
Learn how to tie gele
*Butterfly gele
*Ayaba gele
*Take-a-bow gele
*Turban gele

All materials for the training will be provided except scissors, gele and hanging pegs. So come with them. Students will go with their finished works.

Date: 23-24 April 2016

Time:
Sat:  9am - 5pm ...  15mins break
Sun: 1pm - 5pm ....

Venue:
Crystal Pef Beauty Lounge
Shop CW2 ... No.10 Rumuokwuta, Adaodum Shopping Complex, NTA Road beside Finger licks fast food. Portharcourt, Nigeria.

Price: #10,000 naira

Special  Offer
Any participant who refers one other person to register for training will be given the tools of the art FREE.

Payment should be made to this account:
Bank: Zenith bank
Account number: 2009386194
Account Name: Anyele Agnes

After payment, text your details to 07065191596
Text this way.. (Your name), (Your phone number),  (State of training) (Training),(Teller number)
Eg. (Oluchi, 0803*******, Portharcourt Training, 9988760)

Please, you must come with your teller to the training for identification.

ENUGU, BENIN TRAINING COMING UP!!

For more enquiries, call / whatsapp 07065191596 ......BBM Pin 58FF9974

Organized by Whitney dezigns

Please, more info on subsequent training on millinery will be posted on my tutorial blog here

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How Do I Know My Skin Type?

To successfully maintain good skin care and beauty routine, you should know your skin type at any time since it is subject to change with growth, diet and weather change.

The basic skin types are

*Oily skin
*Dry skin
*Normal Skin
*Combination skin
*Sensitive/Reactive Skin


To determine your skin type, you can observe the face for features and/or carry out a test.

Oily Skin
An oily skin produces much sebum so has oiliness all over the face even shortly after having a bath. It is quite undesirable since you will have to dab your face many times in a day.
It has large pores and its prone to breakouts, pimples, blackheads and blemishes.
The good thing about this skin type, is that it hardly ages and wrinkles because the oil keeps the skin plump and thicker.


Dry Skin
Dry skin produces less sebum and so it is usually ashy and grey with fine lines and wrinkles , that appear too.
If not properly taken care of, dry skin is rough and forms flakes.
Dry skin ages faster.

Combination Skin
Combination skin is usually oily on the T-Zone, that it the forehead, nose and chin) leaving the other parts dry. It does experience changes with the weather.
It breaks out occasionally.

Normal Skin
Normal skin is not too oily or too dry. It has an even skin texture. It hardly breaks out.

Sensitive/Reactive Skin
This skin is prone to rashes, redness and breakouts with weather change, product change. Sensitive skin can be either dry or oily.


Test to determine skin type
All you need is a oil blotting paper

Directions
Wash you face and pat dry
Leave your face plain without applying anything for about 3-4 hours.
Clean your hand and make sure its dry.
Using the oil blotting paper, dab each area of the face separately ( forehead, nose, cheeks, chin). Also make sure you are not sweating before the dabbing.

You will notice oil absorbed by the any blotting paper that is used on an oily area or none for areas without oil.

The above picture of what my test looked like after about 3-4 hours. It just confirmed how oily the skin on my face is.


Skin Type Testing Machine
In Spas, skin type testing machine is common. Its an automatic faster way to test ones skin type. They are placed on the skin and they have indicators they gives results from auto skin analysis.


Go see a Skin Doctor 
A skin doctor is also in a better position to tell you what your skin type is. A skin doctor a professional in skin care like a dermatologist, esthetician, beautician.


Skin Change
Skin types do change for most people, depending on the air and humidity levels. For example, an oily skin can become dry in winter, harmattan or dry season.
As we age, the sebum production rate also is affected by hormones and body metabolism.

So what's your skin type now? 

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Makeup Hygiene - A must-read for everyone who wears makeup!!

   As long as you wear makeup, you must take makeup hygiene seriously. I find it shocking when I hear or see how ladies handle their makeup products. Quite embarrassing to share. So I am not gisting that part ohh.

   From interviews and discussions, i found out that the reason is more about not being informed and it-does-not-really-matter attitude. No matter what the reason might be your makeup will be making your skin down instead of making you up.

   Are your already having reoccurring breakouts, pimples or acne each time you makeup, aside from the fact that you might be allergic to your makeup, makeup hygiene is something you should reconsider.

   Save this post and check it up anytime you need some reminders.

Makeup Hygiene 101- A general overview

1* Store makeup products in a cool, dry place. Do not keep your makeup products in humid/damp areas like your bathroom or in hot places like by Windows, in cars under the sun. This also implies that you do purchase your makeup products in stores where the heat of the day is minimal and does not beat the products.

2* Make sure to close your makeup containers tightly after each use and when not using it.

3* Keep your makeup tools clean. A detailed writeup on this how to keep your makeup tools clean will be next on this series. So stay tuned.

4* Remember to wash your hands and/or sanitize your hands  before you make up.

5* Do not forget to makeup on a clean face. So clean your face off sweat and dirt and then start your makeup for the day.

6* Clean your makeup cases and bags frequently and when necessary. They accumulate dirt, makeup products and bacteria overtime.

7* Discard makeup products if it smells badly, has water on top, changes color or loses its consistency or becomes hard and difficult to apply.

8* Avoid testers in makeup stores. They accumulate various kinds of  microbes/bacteria from hundreds of people. If you have to, then do so in stores that use disposable applicators and also disinfect their testers. This also means you should not share makeup products even with your sisters without cleaning it in between.

9* Never add saliva or water to makeup products. Eg. Mascara, Eyepencils. Etc

10* Double dipping is another aspect in makeup that is most times overlooked. Instead of double dipping, use spatulas to scoop products from original containers and place on clean pallets to be uses. You should be more concerned if you are working with more than one client.


Reason why makeup hygiene is a MUST

Once makeup products are opened, they become susceptible to germs and bacteria which breeds and builds u. These microbes get transferred to our skin and cause skin problems like acne, pimples, dark spots and infections like eczema and others.

Next on this series, is how to properly keep makeup applicators/products clean Makeup Hygiene #2 .

If you have questions or comments, it is welcomed. Do so in the box below.


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DIY - These hair masks came to my rescue!!

   I was absolutely amazed at the quick results i had using these hair mask therapy. I guess i will have to tell you all about the story after introducing you to the hair masks. Its easy to make and with affordable natural kitchen ingredients.

1. Egg Hair Mask

Recipe
1 egg white
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp honey
1 tsp coconut oil

How to use it

First shampoo your hair and rinse out shampoo with cool water.
Mix all the above ingredients together well.
Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp carefully.
Cover hair with shower cap for 1hr or more.
Rinse  hair thoroughly with water and squeeze out dripping water.
Take another small amount of coconut oil and moisturize into scalp and hair.
Air dry or tie hair with a cloth until it dries or style it and leave to dry.

2. Coconut oil Hair Mask

Recipe
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Shea butter (melted)

Procedure

Massage your hair with the sheabutter and leave it on overnight.
Shampoo your hair the next day.
Mix the remaining ingredients together and apply to your hair and scalp.
Cover hair with shower cap and leave for about 1hr.
Then wash off hair with cool water.
Squeeze out excess water.
Moisturize hair with coconut oil.
Air dry or tie hair with a T-shirt, satin pillow case or style on damp hair.


How often can you mask hair?
Once a week or twice a week depending on the extent of hair damage.

Note: Keep hair moisturized in between the mask.

About the story
In the first few years I left home to tertiary institution, I got so busy and stressed  out often with academic life. I paid no proper attention to hair until I left with dry, dull colored scanty hair. The worst awakening was a big hair fall at the center back part of my hair that looked like an empty space of dry land in a bush. I felt disappointed in the fact that I couldnt take care of my hair well myself. I worried about how Mom will feel about this when i return home after school sessions.

  Then I remembered that natural hair therapy does work wonders. So i started natural hair therapy which includes the above mentioned hair mask. I was surprised how fast my hair got restored within a few months.

  I promised to be more careful from then on. Here is a picture of what my hair looks like after masking with coconut oil mask, then twist rolled, and allowed to dry overnight for heatless curls.

Do you have hair tips you will like to share with us. Please comment in the box below.

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DIY- Learn to Make Simple Gorgeous Beaded Bracelets and Earrings.

    I realized that craft DIY tutorials is a broad section on its own that requires to be separated from this blog. So I created a NEW BLOG on Jewellery making, Craft work and DIY ideas. Click Here.

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Beauty DIY - How Do You Get Rid of Your Acne?

Acne and pimples are pains in the ass. They keep popping up unexpectedly and make you feel you have no control over them. So annoying.
  Are you spending your small fortune on luxury products to fight acne? You really do not need to. Right in your kitchen are recipes that can clear your acne naturally and they are easy to make and not time consuming.
  I wish i knew about this recipes some years ago. Anyway, better late than never.

The key ingredients in the recipes are Honey, Lemon juice and Egg white.

What are the benefits of these ingredients?

Honey
Honey has antiseptic, antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties. It also has antioxidants that fight off free radicals which causes aging. Honey keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized.

Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is known to be a great astringent that kills acne-causing bacteria. It also acts as skin toner, reduces discolorations from blemishes and acne scars. Its a natural skin lightener.

Egg white
Egg white is great for skin tightening to help reduce large pores, where acne causing bacteria breeds. It also repairs skin tissues and reduce wrinkles.

Here are the recipes:

No.1 Lemon-Honey facial scrub

Ingredients
Lemon (you can choose to chill it a bit).
1tsp honey

Directions
Cut the lemons into half.
Drop the honey on the halt-cut lemon.
Rub the lemon and honey on your face in circular motion avoiding the ey area. You can rub over lips too.
Leave it on for 10 minutes.
Wash off with cool water and pat dry.

*This scrub is top on the list of scrubs effective against acne. Use it often and your acne, pimple and dark spots will disappear.


No.2 Egg White Face Tightening Mask

Ingredients
1 Egg white
1tsp lemon juice
1tsp honey

Directions
Mix the egg white with the lemon juice well.
Add the honey and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mixture on the face from the chin upward to the cheek and forehead avoiding the eye area and mouth. You can protect your hairline too.
Then relax for 15 minutes or more to allow the mixture to dry.
Gently wash off with lukewarm water. All the particles still come off gradually so be gentle to your skin.
Pat dry.

These mask will leave your face smooth and glowy.

How often can you use this?
Once or twice a week.

Note: Cleanse your face first to remove the sweat, dirt and grime before using the scrub and mask.

For me
Once in a week, I do the lemon-honey facial scrub after cleansing my face with coconut oil, unless am trying out something else new. Depending on how I feel, I do the egg-white masking immediately after the scrub or the next night.  I feel good when I see good results. I can wear my skin comfortably nowadays to work from Monday to Friday without makeup. Its like a miracle.. People who know me few years back do commend my new improved look.

Extra
Resist the temptation to touch your face frequently because the palm always picks up a lot of dirt and microbes. So when you touch your face often, you drop them there. God knows they ain't there to do any good.
Additionally, get a good skin care routine (cleansing, toning, moistyurising) and eat healthy.

Read also
#What You Need to do if you want to Stay Beautiful.
#DIY - These hair masks came to my rescue.

If you tried this, I will like to know. Share with us which recipe works for you in the comment box below.

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Glowww With Pride!!!!

   I understand that our lives these days are so busy that there is no time to even sit and eat. Most, eat on-the-go. But there are important things in life too that need our daily attention. Taking care of our body is one. Our skin is our first suit. Any other covering is second.

   Beautiful skin does not happen overnight. It requires time and the know-how on  good skin care. Not to leave out, the discipline required at times to carry them out.

     I am going to list out some basic beauty tips you can follow. Read through. Take note of the points. Be conscious of been beautiful as you go about your daily activities. Then you will find out that imbibing good beauty habits comes easier than you thought.

   Below are the beauty tips:

1. Cleanse

Good thorough cleansing frees the skin of sweet, dirt, excess oil and pollution. Cleansing is not just about soap and water. Get a good clesnser that suits your skin, clean without making your skin red, too tight and itchy. Proper cleansing will enable the absorbtion of other skin products.

2. Exfoliate

Exfoliating removes the older skin cells, revealing the fresher new ones. Using an appropriate body scrub, exfoliate once a week or more depending on your skin demands.

3. Moisturize

Moisturizing daily is a must. This keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dryness with its troubles, Eg. Aging. Even an oily skin needs moisturizing.

4. Reduce skin exposure to sun

Lessen your exposure to the sun or hot outdoor weather. When you are outdoors, protect yourself by wearing a hat, carry an umbrella along and do not leave the house without applying a sunscreen. Some makeup products do have SPF for skin protection from sun radiation.

5. Do not squeeze/pick/pop pimples

Picking pimples irritates, inflames the skin and triggers more pimples. When squeezing pimples, the skin structure is disturbed, then dirt, dead cells and bacteria gets into the skin pores, causing dark pigmentation and acne scars.

6. Maintain good hygiene

Clean the skin at least twice a day to clean off the dirt, sweat and grime of the day. The towel used in drying the body should be kept clean too. Make sure the bed and pillows have clean covers that is washed regularly. Wash cloths, innerwears very often , if possible, wear them once and then wash. Wash hands frequently.

7. Drink Water

Drink enough water daily. Take about 7-10 litres glasses of water to keep body hydrated and remove toxins easily.

8. Good lifestyle

An active lifestyle as opposed to a sedentary life is important. Exercise regularly at least 20 minutes each day. During exercise, there is increased for active metabolism of nutrients and energy to all parts of the body including the skin. Reduce stress because stress releases inflammatory chemicals that effects the skin.

9. Good diet

Eat healthy food rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and iron, that nourishes the skin. Eg. green vegetables, egg, fish, pawpaw, avocado e.t.c. Good food helps skin rejuvenation, natural hydrationand improvement in skin texture. Avoid junk food, high fat, greasy snack food, all high-sugar foods. They add more toxins into the body.

10. Sleep well

Have adequate sleep to allow the skin to repair and renew itself.

11. Good skin care therapy

It is advised by skin care professionals that skin care and anti-aging therapy should begin early, at least in early 20's. Find suitable scrubs, cleansers, masks and anti aging products for your skin type. Skin care therapy with natural recipes is advantageous because it has little or no side effects and it is more economical when compared to the chemically based ones.

12. Do not go overboard with skin products.

When you apply too many products at a time or too much of one product at once, the skin gets irritated. If you like to try out different skin products, space the application and observe the effect on the skin. Then you will know whether to drop a product or continue to use. Switching beauty products very frequently can cause harm to skin as new ingredients in the products can irritate your skin and cause breakouts.

13. Do not sleep with makeup on.

Sleeping with makeup on can lead to clogged pores and trapped bacteria, dirt and makeup in the pores that forms acne, blackheads and pimples. So make sure you clean off your makeup before hitting the bed.

14. See your doctor

In cases, where mild cases of acne worsen with home treatment and or you suddenly have serious breakouts all over the face, chest, back and arm, go see your doctor or dermatologist. It goes a long way in not only treating you physically but also relieves you emotionally and psychologically.

15. Avoid bad habits

Avoid bad habits like smoking. Smoking pollutes the skin causing acne and dull skin and early aging.

  If you take care not to break this rules, you will save yourself many skin problems and your skin will be beautiful.


Is there something I omitted, please share in the comment box below.

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Am a coconut oil beauty - I'd Rather Use Coconut Oil to Replace these 15 others !!

   If you have coconut oil, then you can save much space in your beauty bag and money because coconut oil replaces most beauty products with far better results. Follow me as we explore the versatility of coconut oil.

1. Hair Conditioner
Coconut oil strengthens the hair and it is said to be one of the best hair conditioners. All you need to do is massage it into scalp to the tips of your hair after shampoo. Leave it on for 20minutes. Then rinse out with water.

2. Body moisturizer
Coconut oil is rich in healthy fatty acids that hydrates and softens the skin. Take a small amount and apply over the body especially the dry areas like the elbow, knees and heels.

3. Hand cream
Coconut oil has antibacterial, antimicrobial properties , so it is active against germs. Rub a small amount of coconut oil after hand wash. You can add it to your liquid hand soap for triple action - cleanse, disinfect and moisturize.

4. Cuticle Oil
Coconut oil can soften the cuticle and lubricate the nails. After using chemical-based nail products like nail polish remover, you can moisturize the nail and cuticles and nullify the harsh effects of the chemicals. This will strengthen nails and prevents it from becoming brittle and breaking easily. Massage it into the nails and leave on for sometime to sink into the nail structure before finishing up your manicure and pedicure. Coconut oil is also antifungal so it can prevent nail fungus infections.

5. Sunscreen
The antioxidants in coconut oil prevents skin damage and calms sensitive, inflamed sunburn skin. It can also tone and in skin color. The vitamin E in the oil bolsters skin UV protection and slows aging. Just apply it all over skin before going outdoor in the daylight. You can even apply on face before makeup as natural SPF. Just use a small amount.

6. Shaving Cream
For people with sensitive skin, coconut oil is the best alternative to chemical laden shaving products that irritates skin. This oil soothes the irritated skin and moisturizes dry skin after shave. It also treats eczema, acne, pimples that is common on and around chin.

7. Face Cleanser
Coconut oil is suitable for all skin types, even oily skin. It contains medium chain fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid that deep cleanses the skin pores and protects the skin from acne-causing bacteria.
  Read also how to properly use coconut oil on face.

8. Foot Cream/ Callus Remover
Coconut oil breaks down dead cells, softens and lubricates the skin. To soften the foot, rub the coconut oil on it and cover with soaks. Leave it overnight to a softer feet the next day. To remove calluses, soak feet in water mixed with coconut oil. Then scrub softened feet with pumice stone. Wash of and pat dry. Moisturize with coconut oil.

9. Eye Cream
If you have under-eye dark circles from sun radiation, you can get rid of them with coconut oil.  Coconut oil contains vitamin E and antioxidants that prevents skin sagging and slows aging. Rub a small amount of the oil  under the eye with you little finger regularly for 2 weeks. There will be manifest reduction in the dark circles.

10. Lip Balm
For instant relief from dry lips, rub a bit of coconut oil on lips to moisturize the lips. For chapped lips, scrub oil moistened lips with very soft brush and coconut oil to remove the dead cells revealing the fresher, smooth lips.

11. Makeup Remover
It is easier and economical to remove makeup with coconut oil. It can remove the dirt, grime , all kinds of applied makeup products. It effectively cleanse the skin and unclogs the pores.

12. Massage Oil
Massage your body with coconut oil to soothe your tired muscles. Remember to clean your body before massage.

13. Face Primer
If you have dry skin, try priming your face with a tiny amount of coconut oil before apply makeup. The thin layer of applied oil will prime the face and form a barrier between the makeup and your skin. Hence, protecting your skin and allowing smooth application of the makeup.

14. Hair moisturizer
Coconut oil's triglycerides and fatty acids and vitamins can revitalize dry damaged hair. Use it regularly as hair moisturizer. It is also a good detangler and tames hair frizzes.

15. Stretch Mark Cream
Coconut oil can stimulate collagen, skin tautness and elasticity. So rub it often on stretch mark will keep the connective tissues strong and reduce it.

I know you might be surprised at what great beauty package , coconut oil is.. Yes it does all this! Just try it !

Make sure to use original virgin coconut oil. Cold-pressed coconut oil is also an alternative. If you are having a hard time finding a good coconut oil,

Buy here:
 Click here to view different brands extra virgin coconut oil and prices.

What are you using coconut oil for? We will love to know. Share with us in the comment box below.

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Naturally Luscious Lips.

   Dream lips? Luscious lips? You can definitely have them. Don't bother about its enemies - weather changes, dehydration.

  With good diet, constant hydration by drinking enough water daily and proper care, your lips can be naturally beautiful. Proper care involves exfoliation and moisturizing. Regular exfoliation gets rid of dead cells on dry chapped lips.

  Lipscrubs are super exfoliators. There are a good number of lip scrubs in the stores. But you can make your own lip scrubs. Homemade lip scrubs are as perfect as or even more than those expensive ones.

Let me share with you some superb ones.


Cucumber lip scrub

What to do
Slice cucumber.
Rub the lips gently with the sliced cucumber for 5minutes.
Then wash off with cool water.

The cucumber softens the lips and gradually sloughs off the dead cells as you scrub, leaving you, soft, smooth, lightened color lips.


Coconut Oil Lip Scrub

What you need
1tsp coconut oil
1/2tsp honey
1tsp granulated sugar

What to do
Mix all the above ingredients together
Massage your lips gently wit the mixture for about 3mins. Leave it on for 5mins.
Wipe off with damp soft cloth.

#Honey is a natural preservative so you can store the remaining mixture in a small container with cover in a refrigerator and use it for about a week.


Lemon juice lip scrub

What you need
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1tsp honey
1tsp granulated sugar

What to do
Mix the ingredients together well.
Apply the mixture over the lips.
Massage gently for 1min and leave it on for few minute.
Wash it off.

This lip scrub exfolites and also gradually gets rid of lip pigmentation if you use it regularly.

Vaseline lip scrub
All you need here is Vaseline and soft bristled brush
Dip the soft brush into the Vaseline.
Brush the lips gently with the Vaseline for 2minutes.
Wipe off excess.

This is one quick easy way to get soft, smooth lips.
Try it at night before sleep and wake up the next morning with a WOW lips.

If you will like to go the extra mile, try   Blissfully Buis DIY Lush Lip scrub


Did you try any of these? I and our readers will like to know.

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An Amazing DIY Teeth Whitener You Need to Try

   
   In ancient times, you will agree with me that there were no toothbrushes. All present commercially branded toothpaste and toothbrushes came with civilization.You wonder how they kept their teeth white and clean?

From my read

    Activated charcoal was among other things the ancient people used. The practice dates back thousands of years.

What makes Charcoal effective?

   Activated Charcoal is 100% alkaline, which means it has negative charges and this attracts like a magnet the positive charge, binding it. This action is what makes it effective for use in expelling ingested poisons in emergency cases; reducing teeth stains of coffee, wine and cigarette. The alkalinity of the charcoal makes it unfavorable for bad bacteria to flourish thereby killing it.

   I attest to the amazing goodness of charcoal in the whitening of teeth. I get lot of compliments for my white dentition. Secret? I remember as a little girl growing up with my siblings we had charcoal sessions with my mom. It was not only fun but effective.

This is how we did it.

Things to use

Activated Charcoal ( powdered)

Chewing stick or soft toothbrushes

Procedure (with chewing stick)

1.Chew the ends of the chewing stick to form soft bristles.

2.Dip the chewed soft part of the chewing stick in the powdered charcoal.

3.Rub on teeth ( Yes! Your mouth will be black and messy , that's the price you pay, lol). Do not swallow. Spit out.

4.Repeat the process and clean all parts/corners of your teeth.

5.Rinse mouth with water to remove all charcoal particles.


Procedure (With toothbrush)

1.Wet the toothbrush or spread toothpaste on the toothbrush.

2.Then dip into charcoal and  go through the same procedure above  2- 5

Taadaa!! Your teeth will look whiter and shine clean.


Extra

Activated charcoal and salt combination is another amazing combination we did for teeth whitening. I am not surprised because if baking soda (or bicarbonate soda) can whiten the teeth then charcoal-salt combo will do better. Charcoal is carbon and salt is chemically, sodium chloride. Therefore, the chemical combination of charcoal and salt should give something similar to sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).

Note: Activated charcoal is a mild abrasive and excessive use is not good for the enamel of teeth. Therefore use it for a few days and give a break.


"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword" - John Ray.

 Keep Smiling!!

Can you give it a try? I will love to hear your experience and tips too.

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