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
50 Facts about Dry Brushing for Beautiful Skin & Lymphatic Drainage
Here are 50 facts about dry brushing that will motivate you to take up this healthy habit! Dry brushing is an age-old beauty and health practice that has been practiced for centuries. It has been used by almost all historical civilizations including the Native Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Ancient Indians, Russians, Turks and the Scandinavians, for various healing benefits. Some of the benefits include promoting proper blood circulation, stimulating & cleansing the lymphatic system. Further, it removing dead cells from skin and helps the body eliminate wastes and toxins. Wow, who knew that simply dry 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
Top 3 ACV Hair Mask Recipes | Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair
Check out top 3 ACV hair mask recipes! Apple cider vinegar surprisingly has a lot of benefits for your hair! Vinegar, especially Apple cider vinegar (ACV), which is a store house of hair rejuvenating nutrients, is the new hair craze for all those obsessed with natural beauty. Raw ACV is simply fermented juice from crushed apples. You might be wondering why anyone would put something so acidic as vinegar on their scalp! But in fact, your scalp and hair will love it! The pH of our hair and scalp varies from acidic to neutral. That means, most chemical shampoos and hair products, which are alkaline Continue Reading
DIY Green Tea Toner for Oily Skin
Learn how to make an easy DIY green tea toner for oily skin with this step-by-step tutorial! Toning is very essential for reducing oily skin after cleansing but why buy expensive toners when you can just make your own natural homemade toner using trusted ingredients? Most store bought facial toners for oily skin contain irritants like witch hazel, alcohol and menthol which can not only severely dry out your oily skin but also aggravate acne and inflammation. What makes Green Tea Beneficial for Oily Skin? Tea leaves have been valued and used in ancient China for so many millennia for their effective Continue Reading