Why is Shea Butter Good for Skin? Shea Butter is one of the best skin care gifts provided to us by Mother Nature. Originating from the West, Central & East African regions, shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the Karite/Mangifolia tree, which grows up to 60 feet in height. The Mangifolia tree is revered in Africa for its healing properties and the tree has been referred to as the “Tree of Life” since ancient times because all parts of it have medicinal uses. Even the Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra is said to have used shea butter for its valuable cosmetic uses! Nutrients found in Shea Butter & their Continue Reading
Homemade Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask for Acne
Your quick-fix for a nourishing breakfast could actually be the perfect face mask for clearing acne! No doubt most of us love oatmeal and honey for breakfast. I often make a piping hot bowl of this creamy goodness when I need a sweet and filling snack. But now it's time to do whip up a great oatmeal and honey face mask for acne and related acne problems like scarring, blemishes and oiliness. Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant, which can exfoliate even the most super sensitive skin without aggravating acne. Honey is the golden miracle used in almost every homemade face mask. It's got anti-inflammatory and anti Continue Reading
Top 5 Honey Face Masks for Acne
One of the most amazing facts about the golden miracle, honey, is that it never spoils. Unlike most face mask ingredients which need to be refrigerated to prevent them from spoiling, honey doesn't need to be refrigerated. And this makes it a perfect face mask ingredient all on its own! Honey is one of the most nutritious foods on this planet. It contains so many active enzymes and powerful antioxidants that haven't yet been discovered by modern scientists! I've listed out 5 effective honey face masks for acne which use just one other ingredient besides honey. Keep in mind, if you mix something else with Continue Reading
Easy DIY: Avocado Face Mask for Acne
Got a face full of acne? You're not alone! There were many points in my life where I had painful, red & swollen acne on my cheeks and forehead. Of course this was during the time when I hadn't yet thrown out refined white sugar and processed foods - even though I was already getting into nutritious face masks and natural beauty remedies. This is why I firmly believe that to get rid of any sort of acne or skin issues, changing your dietary habits is a key element. But that's a post for another day! One particular night I felt really frustrated looking at the red zits, which were fixed deep inside my cheeks. Continue Reading
Quick & Easy | One Ingredient Face Masks for Fabulous Skin
One ingredient face masks are most effective for those of us who have busy schedules and simply have no time for gathering up ingredients for a beauty spa at home. For one ingredient face masks, you just need one single ingredient to slather on your face, whether it's an overripe fruit which you were just thinking of trashing or that large jar of honey jar that's catching dust bunnies in your kitchen cabinet. Now you know how to put those ingredients to good use! Read on to find out the nutrient content, benefits and little tips on these simple DIY one ingredient face masks! 1. Banana Face Mask When most Continue Reading