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
Top 3 Milk Powder Face Mask Recipes for Radiant Skin
Why Milk Powder? Milk itself has been used as a powerful skin cleanser and beauty enhancer since ancient times – Cleopatra was known for her infamous milk baths that kept her looking youthful and captivatingly beautiful. Today, not all of us have the time or luxury to fill up an entire bathtub with milk and have a deep relaxing soak. But what we can do is to atleast treat our faces to some milky goodness. Now why milk powder rather than milk itself? Well, the thing about milk powder is that it all its water content is completely evaporated and only the solid material is left behind. This means that milk powder Continue Reading
Nourishing Avocado Hair Mask Recipes for Gorgeous Hair
Ancient Egyptians were the first people to use the amazing avocado as a natural moisturizer and conditioner for dry hair. This silky butter fruit is rich in essential fatty acids, such as oleic acid, that nourish and lubricate dull hair strands, thereby strengthening them against breakage. The Vitamin E in avocados will promote circulation in the scalp, treat & repair dry and damaged hair, heal the hair shaft, prevent split ends and hair breakage. An avocado hair mask is not just for people with dry/frizzy hair. Combining avocado with other powerful hair-boosting ingredients will create nourishing hair Continue Reading
Watermelon and Yogurt Face Mask for Acne
Find out how to make a yogurt watermelon face mask for acne in the post below! Watermelon is not just a huge fruit filled with water and natural sugars – it also contains a host of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids which are the building blocks of collagen! It is rich in moisture that cleanses & hydrates oily acne prone skin. Coupled with the anti-bacterial yogurt, this yogurt and watermelon face mask for acne helps fight off acne causing germs as well as remove dirt & grime stuck deep within the pores. The cooling properties of these two ingredients soothes and calms acne Continue Reading
Deep Hydrating Avocado and Yogurt Face Mask Recipe
The avocado and yogurt face mask combination provides deep hydrating and moisturizing properties that will surely leave you with super soft and silky skin! Coupled with full fat yogurt, this face mask is designed to plump up and water dry withering skin. I’ve seen some avocado face mask recipes calling for 1 whole avocado, mashed up for just your face alone. Yet truth to be told you would only need 1 teaspoon of avocado! In this post, I’ll show you how you can make a simple homemade avocado and yogurt face mask recipe without being wasteful at all! Let’s first check out the juicy benefits of avocado and yogurt Continue Reading