Cellulite is no news to many women and men alike in today’s world. It is characterized by unsightly dimpled or ‘orange textured’ skin, which is formed as a result of excessive old fat deposits under the skin of the butt, thighs, back of hands and stomach. Although cellulite affects mainly overweight people, many slim people also complain of having cellulite too! Below, let’s look at some of the causes of cellulite: What Causes Cellulite? Some of the causes of cellulite are poor lymph circulation, being obese/overweight (for skinny fat people who have cellulite, it’s usually the areas with excess fat that Continue Reading
DIY Body Scrub with Shea Butter (Whipped Recipe)
Looking to pamper your skin without dishing out a lot of $$$? Then you’ve landed on the right page! I’m going to show how to make a luscious DIY body scrub with shea butter & just a few other kitchen staples and your skin will look like you’ve just stepped out of the spa! Ingredients ½ cup unrefined shea butter (get it here) 1 tbsp olive oil (get it here) ¼ cup raw sugar (get it here) 1/3 cup brown sugar (get it here) 7 drops of essential oil of choice How to Make a DIY Body Scrub with Shea Butter Method Place your shea butter in a large bowl and using a hand mixer, whip Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Mix
Shea Butter and Coconut Oil – A Heavenly Union Shea butter and coconut oil are a match made in heaven! Both are highly moisturizing ingredients that have many benefits for skin and hair. By combining these two star items, you can be more economical as well as enjoy the benefits of both of them, all in one go! Here are the reasons you should consider mixing shea butter and coconut oil together: → Vitamin E: Shea butter and coconut oil are rich in Vitamin E, which is an important vitamin dubbed as the “Skin Protector”. Vitamin E protects the skin from damage from external toxins such as car exhaust, air pollution Continue Reading
Shea Butter for Eczema Treatment | How it Helps + 3 Ways to Use it
With its unique blend of emollients such as linoleic, oleic and palmitic and stearic acids, shea butter is not only a super moisturizer but also a healing substance that has long been used to treat a variety of skin and hair conditions. These include: chapped skin, dehydrated hair, ring worm, skin rashes, itchy scalp, thinning and sun burned skin, among others. Only recently has it been used in other parts of the world to successfully manage psoriasis, eczema , rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions. What Makes Shea Butter a Good Option for Eczema Treatment? Shea butter has a very high healing Continue Reading
10 Brilliant Beauty Benefits of Almonds for Skin, Hair & Nails
Do you love munching on almonds? Then you’ll be more than happy to read these 10 beauty benefits of almonds for your skin, hair & more! Almonds are one of the healthiest tree nuts! They are nutrient-rich, filled with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. These nutrients boast a long list of health benefits including promoting heart health, fighting off diabetes, minimizing the risk of Alzheimer’s and much more! But did you know that almonds also have brilliant beauty benefits?! They are rich in certain nutrients including Vitamin E, calcium, potassium, fiber and healthy unsaturated fats that Continue Reading