Cooling cucumber slices are a classic beauty trick to soothe puffy eyes. But did you know that cucumber is also a great toner for skin?! In this article, we’ll see how to make a homemade cucumber toner! Beauty Benefits of Cucumbers I love snacking on cold salted cucumbers on a hot summer’s day! They’re so cooling and refreshing for the whole body. When applied topically, they also offer a lot in the beauty department! Check out some beauty benefits of cucumbers below: Cools tired hot skin Soothes sunburn Relieves bug bites Naturally tones skin Firms aging skin Hydrates skin Makes skin Continue Reading
DIY Mayonnaise Facial Mask
Grab your jar of mayonnaise and whip up this luscious DIY mayonnaise facial mask for your skin! This mayonnaise facial mask is best suited for people with dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. If you have oily or acne prone skin, then you might want to skip this mask because it’s pretty heavy! Benefits of Mayonnaise for Skin Mayonnaise is one of the things you will be surprised to know has a ton of beauty benefits! It is a silky smooth product mainly made of up of eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and xantham gum. Here are the benefits of mayonnaise for skin: Lubricates dry scaly and Continue Reading
How to Make Ginger Capsules at Home
Yes, you can learn how to make ginger capsules at home by yourself – it’s easy! Why Ginger Capsules Are Good for You Ginger is one of the oldest herbs known to man. This wonder root is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has an array of healing compounds. Some of the health benefits of taking ginger everyday include: Heals chronic diseases Reduces chronic inflammation in the body Eliminates muscle pain and nerve pain Treats headaches and migraines Alleviates menstrual pain Prevents heart disease Reduces risk of cancer Reduces nausea in pregnant women Strengthens digestion Continue Reading
Adverse Side Effects of Aloe Vera & How to Make Aloe Vera Gel Properly
Is it possible to be allergic to aloe vera? Yes. Read my allergic reaction to aloe vera and how I overcame it. For some people aloe vera can have side effects if not prepared properly. So learn how to make aloe vera gel properly to avoid irritation. Does Aloe Vera Allergy Exist? They say it’s next to impossible to be allergic to aloe vera, since aloe vera itself has potent anti-allergen effects! But for me, a fateful few minutes with aloe vera on my skin led to a crazy battle with full body itchiness that lasted well over 3 months. It’s a lesson I’ll never forget. I had taken a long while without Continue Reading
How to Get Rid of Keratosis Pilaris on Arms & Legs (Strawberry Skin)
I know how to get rid of keratosis pilaris on arms and legs naturally because I had it and now I don’t! For years I never wore shorts because I'd be made fun of for having strawberry legs. But now I use these remedies for strawberry skin as part of my regular skin care routine and now my skin is noticeably soft and smooth, bump-free! Keratosis Pilaris on Arms When I was a kid, I had terrible keratosis pilaris on my arms and I didn’t even know what it was! It never bothered me until I got made fun of for having chicken skin! From then on I became conscious of my ‘ugly’ arms and it contributed greatly to Continue Reading