Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. Spider veins are smaller, red, purple and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. Spider veins are easily visible through the skin as well. They are also most often… Continue reading
Category: Skin Care
Botox may dumpen your ability for sensitive skin
Botox injections may do more than smooth your wrinkles and limit your facial expressions. These popular injections may also dampen your ability to feel emotions. The study findings appear in the journal Emotions. Botox injections were the No. 1 nonsurgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2009, according to statistics by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic… Continue reading
Care for body’s skin with the nature
Almonds – A Treatment for Hands Soft kid gloves 1 C Almond meal 1 T Comfrey root, PO (Powdered) 1 T Parsley, PO Some Honey Some raw Egg 1 tsp. Tincture of Benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer) Quantity: Makes about 12 beautifying hand treatments. To Make: Mix the herbs and Almond meal together and… Continue reading
Make at your home masks for beautiful face
SharAmbrosia Honey Almond Scrub This is a Honey Almond scrub with a Peppermint twist! This product will exfoliate your skin to help make it smoother and softer. 4 T Almond meal (sometimes called Almond flour) 2 T Jojoba oil 4 T Honey 5 drops of Peppermint essential oil In a 4 oz cobalt or amber… Continue reading
Natural beauty – homemade masks for face
Rose Cream for Day Use 6 fl. oz. Almond oil 2 oz. Beeswax 1 heaping tsp. anhydrous Lanolin 1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater 2 tsp. Zinc Oxide rubbed into a smooth cream with 4 fl. oz. Almond oil 10-20 drops oil of Rose Quantity: Makes enough for about three 4 oz.… Continue reading
Beauty from the natura – natural facial masks
Kiwi Facial Cleanser (for dry or oily skin) 1 kiwi fruit 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt 1 tablespoon orange water 1 tablespoon apricot or almond oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds 2 drops orange (or your favorite citrus) essential oil Puree the kiwi fruit in a food processor until liquid. During processing,… Continue reading
Beautiful from the nature – all natural and homemade facial masks
Aphrodite Apple Mask 1 T Applesauce 1 T Wheat Germ To Make: Purée apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to form a paste. To Use: Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes. Tone then moisturize. Avocado Carrot Cream… Continue reading
His majesty the Lemon – care for hair and skin
Even though we go out in the market to get the most appropriate beauty products for ourselves, sometimes we just have to look in our own homes for a better solution. To our very own surprise we may find it too in our own backyard. We are talking about the tiny lemon. For ages this… Continue reading