(ALL TYPE SKIN)
Ingredients:
almond-2tsp
rose petals or powder-1tsp
fuller's earth-4tsp
crushed nutmeg-1tsp
Mix all ingredients with rose water $ keep them aside for 10 minutes.
Steam your face for about 5-10 minutes.Apply the above mixed face pack $ leave it for about 20minutes.
Do this twice a month to have a clear $ beautiful skin.
Oatmeal Face Cleanser
Oatmeal is nourishing to the skin and is used in many parts of the world as a beauty aid.
3 tablespoons oatmeal
2 teaspoons witch hazel
And a few drops of water
You want to dampen the oatmeal first then add the witch hazel. Then add the water to make it moist. Apply to your face with an upward and outward circuler motion. Rinse with lots of warm water. This recipe is good for all kinds of skin. If you have dry skin add a little oil. You can also add a mashed bannana for more nourishment.
Lemon Face Mask
This lemon astringand exfoliant properties, making it a natural choice for oily skin
4 tablespoons clay
2 teaspoons lemon pulp
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons water
2 drops of jojoba oil (optional)
Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Then apply your moisturizer and do not forget the sunscreen.
If you are in a hurry just use lemon juice and water in equal parts and then let dry. Wash off with cool water.
Wayne'rs homemade skin care recipe face is
4 oz Shea Butter
4 oz Jojoba oil
When I'm flying in open cockpit airplanes there is a lot of wind.
For a body butter I will add
1 oz beeswax
3 teaspoons of an essential oil.
I don't like essential oils in my face butters.
EYE CARE
Your eyes reflect your physical as well as your emotional health. If you are tired and run down they look dull and red; if your liver is upset they have a yellow look to them.
When making preparations for the eyes always sterilize your utensils. Use fresh decoctions of herbs, not infusions when making eye baths. The herbs should ideally be simmered for about 20 minutes.
Two herbs that I use are Fennel and Chamomile
Fennel is an ancient remedy for strengthening the sight, and used as an eyewash for soreness, tiredness, infections of the eyes.
Chamomile also makes a good antiseptic eyewash.
When it is allergy season, I take the time to make up these washes.
Farmer's Kitchen Secret Mask
2 egg whites, chilled
1/8 teaspoon cornstarch
Whip the egg whites until they form peaks; then slowly add the cornstarch. Apply the mixture immediately to your face, leaving it on for 20 minutes, then rinsing it off. This is very effective for tightening the skin for a smoother face and youthful look.
LIP BALM"S
My first homemade skin care recipes face try was making skincare products was lip balms or you can also call them lip butters.
Start with 4oz of shea butter, 4oz of sesame oil (for the UVblock) or you can use 4oz of sweet almond oil, 1/2 oz or 1 tablespoon of beeswax.
Melt these together and then add 2 teaspoon of essential oil. We like tangerine and cherry.
Put into small jars or fill into lip balm tubes. Make a great stocking stuffer.
Women in Puerto Rico roll the seed of a avocado over their face for thier homemade skin care recipes face.
AVOCADO FACE SCRUB
Herbalist Greta Breedlove came up with this natural homemade skin care recipes face utilizing the seed of the avocado. It makes a moisturizing face scrub, especially for dry skin. Let an avocado dry a few days until you can remove the skin easily. Chop, then pulverize in a blender or food mill. Moisten with a little milk and smooth over your face, throat.
AVOCADO FACIAL CLEANSER
One egg yolk, beaten until light and frothy
1/2 cup milk
1/2 avacado, peeled and mashed
Beat the mixture with a fork until you have a thin cream or lotion consistency. Apply with cotton balls as you would a cleanser.
Every womans Guide to
Ageless Natural beauty
by Sally Freeman
I got the avocado homemade skin care recipes in her book. When looking for natural skin care information. I found this book early on and have gone back to it over and over.
One more AVOCADO homemade skin care recipes face tip from "CAPTAIN SALSA"
He thinks the best thing for the face is a smile.
With his recipes at Great-Salsa.com I'm sure he has an avocado recipe that will do just that:)
Well my two boy's Ben and Cam will not eat their Carrots. As for Wayne'r I can take them or leave them, that is cooked. But carrots are rich in vitamin A and make a wonderful facial. You will need 1 or 2 cooked mashed carrots, 1/2 teaspoon wheat germ oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons honey and 2 drops geranium oil, you can leave out the geranium oil if you want. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and right on to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes the rinse off with cool water. This recipe is good for teaching the kids to clean up the kitchen and gives you a reason to stay in the kitchen to make sure it is done right. Best of all, you get a FACIAL!!!
Corn Flour Based Facial Scrub
When used as a base to make facial masks, corn flour is an excellent ingredient if you're dealing with oily skin. Corn flour picks up oil from the skin and traps it, leaving the skin moisturized but with diminished oiliness and shine free.
This mask is extremely easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons of corn flour 1 egg white
Mix this two and apply on the face. Wash off after 15 minutes or until dry. While washing, use circular motion so that you can exfoliate the skin and help the circulation of its deeper layers. First apply warm and then cold water.
* Normal, combination skin, oily and blemished skin
Mix one egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, a teaspoon olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice until smooth. Spread on your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 min then rinse with lukewarm water. Few drops lemon juice will help to reduce blackheads while egg white will leave your skin feel “tight” after this mask application.
* Dry skin
Mix one egg yolk, a teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil. Spread over your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 min then rinse in lukewarm water. You can add more olive oil if you still feel dry on your skin.
* Dry and spotted skin
Mix dry oatmeal (you may grind it in a blender), honey and plain yogurt to make a paste. Spread it over your face and neck, leave on 15 – 30 min then rinse with lukewarm water. You may add a little salt and olive oil to make an exfoliating mask or scrub for your bocy dry skin area.
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All about eyes
Palma Kolansky for Neiman MarcusBring out your soulful beauty by enhancing your eyes. Whether your eyes are big, small, round, narrow, or deep set, all eyes will be on you when you give them a touch of glamour. Doing up the eyes is a great place to play with makeup, so have fun!
Always apply a highlight shade under the eyebrow and in the tear duct area. This creates at an open, bright-eyed look. Younger women can choose shadows or creams with shimmer; older women should stick with sheer, matte colors like vanilla. Highlight shades include: light pink, white, vanilla, gold, iridescent, and champagne.
For a natural day look, you can stop with Step 1. For a little more definition, apply an eye shadow shade across the lid and a slightly darker one in the crease. Blend well; no ‘stripes.’
Apply a dark liner to the lash line of the eyes. You can use a pencil, shadow, or liquid depending your desired effect. Liner enhances a full-lashes look to frame your eyes. The closer to the lash line, the more natural the effect.
Mascara is a must on top lashes. If you tend to smudge the lowers, skip it underneath. Curling lashes first makes a huge difference on straight lashes. Curled lashes=more drama.
When choosing colors, use shades opposite your eye color. Contrast really makes the eyes stand out.
Don't overdo it. If you are doing a strong or bright lip, use minimal eye makeup. For a classic look, apply the highlight shade, a taupe shadow across the lid, a dark line along the lashes and finish with mascara.
For a sexy, smoky look on larger eyes, rim the inside with a black pencil.
When using cream shadows apply only on the lid and not into the crease so the color does not become a creasy, greasy mess.
Splurge on brushes. Blending is so important when using eye shadows and having good brushes makes all the difference. I buy some of my faves at art supply stores as well as makeup shops.
If loose shadow falls under the eye when you are applying shadow, wipe away with a sponge dipped in a little foundation. It’s the perfect eraser.
Creating radiant skin
Palma Kolansky for Neiman MarcusRadiant skin is the key to beauty. When skin appears flawless, everything else sparkles. Even if your complexion has issues, you can still achieve a luminous glow by using the right products–for your skin type–in the right places.
Dry Skin
For dry skin, use a liquid or cream foundation; tints or powders create drier-looking skin. For sheerer coverage, dip your sponge in a little moisturizer first. Blend well, including over the eyelids, into the hairline and a little down the neck. Then use a pink-toned concealer under the eyes and a foundation-shade concealer on trouble spots.
Next, apply a liquid or cream shimmer in a highlighting shade like pale pink, bronze or pale gold on top of the cheekbones. With more mature skin, be sure to avoid putting shimmer near lines around the eyes. If you choose a bronzer shade, try a little on the temples, forehead and chin for a sun-kissed look. Stay away from shimmer powders.
Dust a sheer translucent powder only on the t-zone. This will leave your cheeks looking dewy fresh. You can dust a little powder under the lower eyelid using an eye shadow brush; too much powder under the eye area looks cakey. A light touch will just prevent eye makeup from running.
Oily Skin
If your complexion is oily, use an oil-free foundation or tint. Apply sparingly to face and follow with a translucent powder. (Colored powders will streak on oily skin.) If you want to create a natural glow, don't powder the tops of the cheekbones. Stay away from cream to powder foundations as they tend to smudge and discolor during the day when mixed with your skin’s natural oils.
If you want to apply a powder shimmer after your foundation, sweep a light dusting on top of your cheekbone with a fan brush. Skip the shiny nose, forehead and chin areas.
Finish by applying translucent powder with a puff all over the face. Carry blotting papers with you for touch ups throughout the day.
Combination or Problem Skin
For combination or problem skin, stick with the liquid foundations with a silicone base. These look great and stay put all day. For blemishes, I like to spot conceal rather than cover the entire face with suffocating foundation. For spot concealing use a small-tipped concealer brush and dip it into a bit of foundation mixed with a little oil-free concealer. Dab on the spot and lightly blend with the brush.
For combination skin, find the shimmer formula that works best for you and apply to tops of cheekbones. If you have problem skin, use the powder version only on unblemished areas. Shimmer highlights; so avoid putting a light-catching spotlight on pimples.
Use a light translucent powder. Heavy powders are passé. Let your skin glow and breathe. For a quick oil-free fix, use blotting papers. They work better than powder on problem skin because they remove the oil without smothering the skin.
Money saving tips
If you have a drawer full of half-used lipsticks, don't throw them away and buy more. Take a pillbox and dig out the lipstick colors and put them in each square. You’ll have a great carrying case and palette to create new colors like the pros do.
You can use a great lipstick color as a cream blush. Choose lighter shades and blend on after foundation but before powder.
No need to buy one shimmer highlighter shadow for the eyes and another for the face. A single shade serves both purposes.
When your mascara is dry and not applying well, run it under hot water for 5 minutes. Good as new.
Brow gel is a waste of money. Use regular hair gel on a brow brush or old toothbrush for the exact same effect.
For a whiter smile, brush teeth with a bit of baking soda.
Instead of expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. Just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions.
Q-tips work just as well as brushes. However, for really good, inexpensive brushes, visit your local art supply store.
Vaseline is one of the best eye makeup removers ever.
When your favorite shadows or blushes break, don't throw them away. Put the remains in empty film canisters and use them like loose powders.
Different looks for different times
Makeup not only makes you look and feel better but it also can enhance moods and feelings. When different occasions arise, it is fun to create a whole new and more dramatic you. For birthdays, parties, holidays or even a romantic evening we can play with makeup to make our faces a little more special. Sexy evening eyes, bold party lips and holiday sparkle skin will change our look from sweet to sensational! Everyone can create an exciting new look for an event and here are just some ideas to play with.
Smokey, sexy eyes and barely there lips. Everyone can achieve this look no matter how large or small the eyes are.
Ruby lips and subtle eyes.
Spring skin with romantic flushes of rose.
Sparkling shimmery skin and moist neutral lips.
Edgy lined eyes and a strong mouth.
Hollywood glamour.
Summer bronzed skin with a coral mouth.
Fancy lashes.
Bright bold colors on one chosen feature.
Day to evening wow! This is the most common look since most women tend to go from the office to a party or dinner. To take your daytime look to the next level, just add a darker lip color, a bit more blush and highlight, and finish by lining the eyes with a black pencil.
Breaking old makeup routines
Have you fallen into a makeup rut? You know you want a new look, yet return to the same old routines? Change can be challenging. But switching gears and emphasizing your best features in new ways can be positively thrilling. Not to mention gorgeous.
Let’s start by tossing these tired tactics overboard…
Covering up freckles—Freckles are fantastic! Let them show. A lot of models and actresses I work on have freckles and love them. They keep you looking young and fresh.
The matte look—Using powder to matte down your face is as dated as the beehive. To control shine, use oil-control lotion, blotting papers, or sheer blotting powders. Or just powder the T-zone area. Look clean, not cakey.
Over-lining the lips—Lip liner abuse is the biggest sin I see. Never use liner to draw on big lips unless you’re in a stage show. And don't use liners darker than your lipstick or gloss shade.
Concealer gone wrong—Don't apply concealer before the foundation; you’ll just wipe it off when you apply foundation. And don't use a shade much lighter than your foundation; that highlights rather than conceals.
Finding your foundation shade—Never use the back of the wrist to test foundation shades. Always use the chest area.
Heavy eyeliner—Using heavy liner is only okay if you're trying to create a look for the evening (like the cat eye), otherwise it is better to gently smudge liner only into the lash line for a more natural effect.
Matching eye shadow to eye color—Get greater impact by choosing colors opposite your eye color. The contrast brings out your eyes. Using the same shade as your eye color will only make you look like you're wearing too much eye shadow.
Bland blush—Using dull blush colors makes you look muddy. Instead choose bright shades and apply them on the cheekbones with a big blush brush for a flushed effect.
Contouring—Again, unless you are in the theatre, use highlights instead. Contouring is almost always noticeable and it is time we embrace the different shapes and lines of our faces and focus on using makeup to enhance, not recreate.
Plucking gone wrong—We used to think that a thin arch was best, and the butchering began. Put the tweezers down. Modern brows are groomed, natural and soft.
GET A FRENCH MANICURE AT HOME!
This is easy, and we advice you do the manicure at least once a fortnight (if not every week).
For the French manicure:
. Take lukewarm water in a small tub.
. Add 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide
. Add any shampoo for formation of foam.
. Keep your hands in the solution for at least 10 minutes.
. Optional: Now pat dry your hands and bleach them and once again keep your hands in the solution.
. Clean your nails
. Then remove the dead skin with cuticle cutter
. Finish by pat drying the hands and applying hand cream/lotion.
. Massage for from elbow downwards for 5 minutes.
CUTICLE CARE
Trimming the cuticles is a big no. Your cuticles is live skin that protects the nail, and cutting them can lead to injury and infection, apply cuticle remover and push back the cuticles gently with a pumice stick in small circular motions before painting the nails.
THE TRUE GIVEAWAY OF AGE IS IN YOUR HANDS!
They say that no matter how much you maintain yourself, the true giveaway of age is in your hands. So why not groom them as you do the rest of your anatomy?
We give you some tips on how to keep your nails healthy and well manicured so that you can give the beauty salon a miss for want of time or even money!
Know your nails.
. Brittle nails: Include skimmed milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, fish and sprouts in your diet to increase your protein and calcium intake.
. Broad nails: This one is a must try. Try leaving a very narrow strip on either side, devoid of polish. This gives your nails a longer, narrower look.
. Long nails: Apply a white frosted nail polish on the under side of your nails and increase the appeal.
. Short, stubby nails: Lighter coloured nail polish can make your stumps look longer and sleeker!
Quick Tips.
. Don't peel off chipped nail polish, as this can result in removal of the protective layer of the nail. Instead use a nail polish remover to get the job done.
. Instead of your usual nail cutter, try using nail clippers for cutting nails. This way your nails will tend to crack or split less.
. For Cleaner, whiter nails, just rub a slice of lemon under your nails and voila, you'll see the transformation.
ADD GLAMOUR TO YOUR EYELASHES
If your lashes are thin and sparse, do not despair. You can make them appear thicker and darker with skillfully applied make-up. A little practice is what you need. But, first things first – take good care of your lashes to protect their natural beauty. Actually the main function of the lashes is to protect the eyes, but they also help to enhance their beauty.
• Remember to use a Eye makeup remover enriched with camomile at night to remove eye make-up, with a gentle touch.
• Once a day, apply a little castor oil on the lashes. This is said to thicken and darken them. For eyelash make-up choose good quality mascara. Roll-on mascara is easy to apply. You should also have a small brush, to brush out the lashes, after applying mascara.
• Be sparing when you apply mascara - too much of it will make the lashes stick together.
• Use a hand mirror, looking downwards into it. Application is best this way.
• Apply it in two or three light coats, using upward strokes for the upper lashes and downward strokes for the lower ones.
• Brush out the lashes and then apply the second one.
• After applying the final coat and letting it dry, brush out the lashes to separate them.
Soap is bad for your skin.
Older formulas contained animal fats and vegetable oils. Newer soaps are formulated to be milder and some contain moisturizers that don't dry out your skin. Clean skin is better than dirty skin.
Shaving your legs will make your hair grow in thicker.
You have as many hairs as is genetically determined, regardless of whether you shave them.
Drinking a lot of water leads to beautiful skin.
While drinking water is necessary for our bodies, too much will only result in bloating and too many trips to the bathroom.
Split ends can be repaired.
The only way to rid of split ends is to cut them off and prevent them in the future with good hair care.
Dry skin causes wrinkles.
Not true. Most wrinkles are caused from the sun.
You can wash acne and pimples away.
Scrubbing too vigorously will increase oil production and only aggravate the condition.
The sun clears up blemishes.
While the sun will temporarily dry out pimples, it interferes with healthy skin cells. This can cause a worse breakout a couple days after sun exposure.
Stick to one brand and line of products.
This beauty myth was probably put out by cosmetic manufacturers who want to keep customers loyal to their brand.
You don't need to use sunscreen on a cloudy day.
The sun's UV rays penetrate clouds and can still damage your skin.
Natural ingredients are non-allergenic.
Whether it's a natural or chemical ingredient, if your allergic to it, you'll see a reaction.
Chocolate and greasy foods cause acne.
No one food has been proven to cause breakouts. If you find a correlation, quit eating that particular food.
You can shrink the pores on your face.
Your pore size is genetically determined. Pores may appear larger by bacteria and dead skin cells. Retin-A and alpa hydroxys are designed to break up these materials and bring the pores back to their original appearance.
Exercise Myths
Muscle can turn to fat.
Muscle and fat are two different tissues and cannot convert into the other. Decreased physical activity reduces your muscle tissue and your metabolism.
You can spot reduce.
You can't lose weight in any particular place before another. Your weight will first come off from the last place you put it on.
Teen Skin Care Tips
Teenagers have different skin care and make-up needs than mature women. At what age should a teen begin a skin care regimen? Skin care should actually start when they are preteens, as early as the age of 10 or 11. Hormones start to kick in and blemishes may begin to appear.
As you mature, your skin care needs will change, as your skin does. Pay special attention to what products you are using and if there are any undesirable affects taking place. What makes your skin look radiant one month may cause blemishes and break-outs the next.
Moisturizer
At an early age, a light moisturizer may be called for -- but do not use heavy creams made for dry skin. Choose a product that is formulated for light skin care maintenance and does not block your pores.
A heavy moisturizer will probably wreak havoc and cause pimples. Try using a light moisturizer only once a day, before bedtime. Any more often than that is probably be overdoing it.
Pimples and Blemishes
Acne is a #1 skin care concern for teens. Keep your face and hair clean, wash your hands frequently, and keep them away from your face. There are many products available on the market today for acne prevention and cures, and they are much more effective than years ago.
Once you begin experiencing problems, take action to avoid lifetime scarring. You can go to the Blemishes Page to find out how to get rid of pimples, preventative maintenance and how to reduce the appearance of blemishes once they appear.
Make-up Tips for Teens
Most teenage girls begin wearing light make-up around the ages of 12-13 as they become more aware of their appearance. As a teen, your make-up should look natural and enhance your facial features. Don't overdo it, this will only make you look silly. With a few simple, inexpensive products, you can play up your finest features -- and look great!
Keep your make-up light for school. You don't need to use make-up on every facial feature you have! Mix and match to find out what looks best on you.
For parties, you may want to add a little more make-up to enhance your features. Make sure you blend it in well with your fingers or a cosmetics brush and check it in bright light when you're finished.
Foundation
Foundation for teens is not necessary. While it can clog your pores, it will also look overdone. Skip the foundation and use a concealer on your blemishes only. Lightly dust on some loose powder over your entire face to even out your skin tone, control oil, and set the concealer.
Freckles
Don't try to hide your freckles. You may not appreciate them, but they are part of you. Exposure to sunlight makes freckles darker so avoiding the sun and using a sunscreen will keep them in check. As you get older, they can fade -- and then they won't be an issue.
Eye Make-up
You may not be interested in eye shadow until you're a little older. If so, that's great. When you do begin wearing it, keep it light and use any trendy metallics and sparkles sparingly. They can flake off into your eyes and cause irritation. Eye shadow does not have to match your eyes, however earth tones (tan, brown, gray) are very complimentary to blue, brown and hazel eyes.
When you begin using mascara, brown works best for both blondes and brunettes. Black is probably too harsh, especially in the daytime. If you think brown isn't dark enough, try brownish-black.
Waterproof mascara may be necessary for sports and outdoor activities in warm weather. It stays on longer and doesn't run -- but it's harder to take off. It's best to keep make-up to a minimum and you won't have to worry about undesired smearing.
If you're going to use an eyeliner, a pencil liner looks more natural than liquid liner. Learn to apply it with a steady hand for straight lines, and blot it with a tissue if you get it on too dark.
Blush
Liquid and stick blush are popular choices for teens because they glide on smoothly and blend in well. Pinks and peaches compliment almost any skin tone. Apply to the apple of your cheeks and blend outwards, towards your hairline.
Lips
For luscious lips, lip gloss does the trick. If you want to add some color to your lips for a nighttime look, try a lipstick in a sheer color. For extra shine, put the lip gloss on over your lipstick. Always have lip balm handy for chapped lips.
General Makeup Advice
As with any make-up, blending is the key. Check your make-up in daylight if possible and don't be afraid to swipe off any access with a tissue. For additional tips, check out our Makeup Tips page.
If you ever experience any skin irritation, quit using make-up immediately until you find out what the problem is. Consult your dermatologist for the best remedy.
Tips on how to apply Eyeliner in three easy steps
Select a light color base shadow. Using a shadow brush, sweep it across your entire lid, from brow to lash line.
To apply eyeshadow: Use a long handled brush and use your hand or a cuff to hold it. Watch out for dark colors because they can can end up looking too theatrical.
Use a medium-toned shade to cover your lower lids.
Then blend eye shadow by stroking the lid gently with an eye shadow brush. Don't use your finger'you could wipe off the shadow entirely.
High quality powder eyeshadows can be used wet for heavier application by dampening your applicator a little.
Lighter shadows help the bigger while darker shades make them look smaller. For bigger eyes, sweep a light shade over lid and darker shade on the outer corner of the lid and the crease. Outline the eyes using the eyeliner on the outer side of upper and lower lids while tapering a bit on the outside the eye to elongate it. Dab a white or cream shadow in the middle of the brow bone as a last step.
Use a cosmetic puff and a little pressed powder to tone down heavy shadow. Shake any excess powder off the puff, then press it gently on your lid.
To add definition to your eyelids, apply a medium-toned shade across the lid and brow bone and dust the under brow area with a light highlighter shade. Use a very fine pencil liner of natural color to line the upper and lower lash lines.
Eyeliner Application Tips
When using an eye pencil, open your mouth slightly to relax the eye muscles. It will make lining a lot easier without having to pull or tug at your lid.
Apply eyeliner as close as possible and even into the lashes to avoid the white line you sometimes get when liner and lashes don't connect.
DO NOT put on mounds of eyeliner because you will look like a raccoon
What You Need:
2 tablespoons of dried lavender (available at floral shops or personal product stores)
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Oatmeal, finely chopped or ground
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the lavender and yogurt, then stir in oatmeal until mix has the consistency of a spreadable paste. If the mixture will not be used immediately, store -- covered -- in a refrigerator for up to a day and bring to room temperature before using.
2. Include these directions when giving the face mask mixture:
Pull back your hair. Wash your face and pat dry. Spread the mixture over your face, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Lie down and relax for about 10 minutes, during which time the mask will tighten. Remove the mask by rinsing with tepid water.
If your eyes are: Blue Try: Brown and rose. Warm shades contrast the coolness of blue eyes, making them stand out. Apply from lashlines to creases and top with black mascara.
If your eyes are: Brown Try: Green and gold. Both shades will pick up the colored flecks found in brown eyes. Choose a slightly shimmery texture, and apply from lashlines to browbones, blending well.
If your eyes are: Green Try: Lavender and mocha. Purple shades contrast your color, making eyes look dramatic; warmer shades of mocha complement green, giving a natural effect. Wear mocha for day, lavender for night, and top both with brown mascara.
If your eyes are: Hazel Try: Deep green and pale yellow. Depending on your mood, choose a shadow shade that matches different flecks in your eyes. For a twist, apply shadow, then line eyes with the same color, using a liner brush dipped in water.
Anyone-Can-Wear-'Em Shades: Charcoal, chocolate, black. (Tip: Since they can look heavy on the lid, use these colors as liners to complement any shadow hue.
Skin tone is so important in choosing the right makeup, but you may be wondering just how to go about identifying your own skin tone. What should you look for? What if your skin tone seems neutral but has areas of mild discoloration or redness? The good news is that identifying your skin tone need not be difficult.
A simple method of determination is to consider whether your skin burns or tans when exposed to sun:
1. If you tan easily and do not burn, your skin's natural melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color) level is higher, and you most likely have a yellow-to-olive undertone.
2. Those who burn and either tan minimally or not at all have significantly less melanin, which results in a pink, bluish-red, or ruddy skin tone. In addition, look for telltale signs: a ruddy skin tone has obvious signs of redness or is one that tends to flush easily. Some neutral skin tones fall into this category, particularly if rosacea is a factor.
3. If a yellow (usually referred to as "sallow") tone is predominant, you'll notice that a foundation, concealer, or powders with too much yellow will make skin look worse, not better.
4. Olive skin tones tend to look somewhat ashen or gray, from the combination of the natural yellow undertone everyone has and the greenish hue that’s unique to olive skin of any depth.
5. Neutral skin tones are those with no obvious overtones of olive, sallow, or pink.
These categories hold true for all women, including women of color; your underlying skin color will always relate to one of these skin tones. You may have been told that you are a particular “season” and your wardrobe and makeup colors should be a specific undertone, either cool (blue or pink tones) or warm (yellow or sallow/olive tones). Unfortunately, the rampant misinformation surrounding skin tone can be misleading when it comes to choosing your most flattering makeup shades.
The question of determining skin tone comes into play most often when shopping for your ideal shade of foundation. When you’re testing foundation shades, it is critical to identify your overall, exact skin color and find a foundation that matches it, regardless of how ashen/olive, sallow, or pink it appears on the surface. The goal is to use foundation to neutralize whatever overtones are present with a neutral- to slightly yellow-toned foundation, thus matching the skin’s natural undertone. Why a slightly yellow undertone? Because skin color, more often than not, always has a yellow undertone: that’s just what the natural color of melanin tends to be. For the most part, regardless of your race, nationality, or age, your foundation should be some shade of neutral ivory, neutral beige, tan, dark brown, bronze brown, or ebony, with a slight undertone of yellow but without any obvious orange, pink, rose, green, ash, or blue. Adding those shades to a foundation is never flattering and can look obvious and contrived.
There are a few exceptions to this guideline: Native North American or South American women, a tiny percentage of African-American women, and some Polynesian women do indeed have a red cast to their skin. In those instances the information about neutral foundations should be ignored. Because their skin has a slightly reddish cast, they need to look forfoundations that have a slightly reddish cast to them—but that’s only a hint of brownish red, and not copper, orange, or peach.
But regardless of these skin tone categories, when it comes to foundation, trying it on and making it sure it matches your skin exactly (especially in daylight) is the best way to get a color that looks like you, not like you’re wearing foundation or, even worse, a mask.
Choosing Makeup Colors to Work with Your Skin Tone
A look through any fashion magazine is great for figuring out what colors work best with your skin tone. Redheads with fair to medium skin tones like Susan Sarandon, Nicole Kidman, and Julianne Moore tend to wear corals, salmon, browns, ambers, bronze, and other earth tones. Blondes with fair skin to medium skin tones like Gwyneth Paltrow, Paris Hilton, andKirsten Dunst favor a range of pink shades. Brunettes with fair to medium skin tones like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Garner are often seen in light rose and soft red shades. Women with dark brown hair and fair to medium skin tones like Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock, and Penelope Cruz wear more vivid shades of rose and cherry. Black hair and deeper skin tones such as Halle Berry and Angela Bassett wear soft natural tones such as nude pinks, soft browns, and pale corals. It is also easy to see that there are exceptions to the rule and as a change of pace all kinds of color combinations (not to mention changes in hair color) are typical. In other words, choosing color can be as diverse and versatile as changing your clothes. To be safe, stay with the basics listed above, but in truth, anything goes as long as it is worn in balance and the colors work together.
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Cosmetic Tip to use Eyeliner
Select a liquid liner instead of regular pencil eyeliner, to prevent smudging in the crease of the lid for a woman with deep-set eyes. Liquid liner does not smudge as easily
Cosmrtic Tips to get a glow
Who don’t want a rosy glow to face? Select a gel blush or cream in a rosy shade of pink to create a more natural and healthy look, instead of selecting a powder. Gels or creams are more transparent and blend smoothly – rub it on the apples of your cheek and blend up towards the eye for a glowing complexion.
cosmetic Tip using Mascara
Some times mascara may flake-off or smudge on your face?. Apply a thin cost of mascara to top lashes only. Then run an eyelash brush through lashes to prevent clumpy mascara build-up.
Cosmetic Tips on manicure
Need a fast fix for unpolished nails? File nails into a square shape, buff them to create a bit of shine and apply a clear coat of polish. Next rub in cuticle oil around the edges of the nail and moisturize your whole hand. It takes less than 15 minutes and will give your appearance a polished look.
Fix tired feet
Pamper your tired feet with a luxurious footbath. Fill a basin with warm water and add a few drops of essential oils. Next place marbles or small stones (found at your local garden centre) into the basin. Run your toes and soles of your feet over the marbles, and relax for 15 minutes.
Cosmetic tip on Eye/lip pencil care
Before sharpening your eyeliner or lip pencil, place them in the freezer for 10 minutes. They will harden slightly and not break when sharpened.
Nail polish know-how
Is your nail polish from last season too thick? Chances are the polish has begun to thicken at the bottom of the bottle. Add a bit of nail polish thinner to the bottle to get the maximum use of your nail polish.
Cosmetic tip on Foundation tester
When picking out a concealer or foundation, always test the colour on the inside of your wrist. The skin there is the most unblemished and will give you a good idea of how it will look on your face.
Extend your foundation
Want to extend the life of your foundation and cut down on heavy concealer? Mix a drop of it with your natural moisturizer to create a luminescent look for your skin.
Curl your lashes
Before curling your eyelashes, heat the curler with a hair dryer for a few seconds. Test to make sure it is not too hot, then apply to eyelashes. The heat will lock in the curl on extra long eyelashes.
Foundation secret
Apply foundation to your face AFTER you have done your eye make-up. This helps you to fix any last minute smudging from mascara or eyeliner under the eyes.
Lipstick trick
Love matte lipstick, but feel your dry lips wreck the look? Apply a lip balm to lips before starting your make-up routine. By the time you have done your eyes and rest of the face, your lips will be moisturized and ready for the matte lipstick.
Cosmetic tips on Manicure
If you have been sloppy applying nail polish, simply soak nails (when dry) in warm water for a few minutes and then rub off extra nail polish gently with a finger.
Free makeup tip How to apply concealer?
Step 1 - Put a small amount of concealer on your fourth fingertip and dot it on, moving from the outside corner of the eye inward, and back out again. The most important and easily overlooked place to put concealer is the inner corner of your top lid. Put a bit slightly below your dark circles to avoid the raccoon-like look.
Step 2 - You can apply concealer over or under foundation, but no matter which way you choose, be sure to blend, blend and blend. If you prefer, use a triangular makeup sponge to blend in a gentle back-and-forth dotting motion. Do not pull or rub; you will stretch your delicate thin skin!
Step 3 - After applying, smile into the mirror and check that it is evenly applied and hasn't crept into the little lines around your eyes. If that happens, blot gently with a tissue.
CONCEALER APPLYING TIP: Some makeup artists swear by concealer brushes, but you may get the best and most even coverage if you apply concealer with your fourth finger. The fourth finger exerts the least pressure, so it doesn't pull on delicate skin and its warmth blends better. Just be sure to pat gently. The fourth finger is also great for applying eye cream and eye shadow, as it gets into all the little nooks and crannies around your eyes.
Free makeuo tip How to apply foundation?
Step 1 - First apply moisturizer to your face.
Step 2 - Shake the foundation bottle well. Dab some into your palm.
Step 3 - Dip in your fingers or a triangular sponge, and dot on your cheeks, your chin, your forehead, and your nose.
Step 4 - Smooth it over your face and gently blend in upward, outward motions, making sure not to forget the side of your nose, under your eyebrows, along the jaw line, blending an inch below the jaw line and chin.
Step 5 - Gently blot the face with a tissue when you are done, to soak up any excess oil. Your foundation should feel light and natural. In fact, if you can feel it at all, you have put on too much.
FOUNDATION APPLYING TIP 1: If your water-based foundation dries out, add a few drops of alcohol-free toner and shake to get rid of clumps. A bit of toner will also make an oil-based foundation sheerer and less oily. (Note: oil-based foundations separate; shake each time before you use them.)
FOUNDATION APPLYING TIP 2: If you have facial hair, apply foundation in the downward direction to minimize the impact of facial hair.
Free makeup tip How to apply makeup powder?
Step 1 - If you use loose powder, dip your powder brush into the powder. Shake or tissue off the excess.
Step 2 - Dust the face lightly in upward strokes.
Step 3 - Wipe the brush on a tissue, and then use it to remove excess powder from your face.
Apply pressed powder with a circular velour or sponge in light, upward strokes. Your velour or sponge won't last as long as powder. If your applicator looks shiny and caked, or if hardly any powder comes off on your face when you glide the velour or sponge across, it's time to wash it or get a new supply. Otherwise, the oils from your skin will build up on the powder to create a shiny, hardened film. In that case, scrape off the surface with a knife, and the powder will be as good as new.
FACT: Sixties model Penelope Tree chopped up silver sparkles in the meat grinder and mixed them into her powder so that she would literally shine.
Free makeup tip Eye makeup-How to apply eye shadow?
Use 3 colors of eye shadow. You can use more but it is not going to make any big improvement.
Dark: This is applied only to the eyelids from the lash line to the crease in the eyelid.
Medium: This is applied from just below the eyelid crease to the brow bone. You can, and some techniques do, shade the entire lid with this medium shade first.
Highlight: This is the lightest of the three and is applied to the brow bone and extends a little past the outer end of the eyebrow. This usually gives a pearly finish.
3 Steps for eye shadow application
Step-1. Apply the medium shadow first. Refer to medium described above. Note: When applying any makeup, make sure all edges are feathered so the colors just fade away gradually. You do not want any distinct lines showing where a color starts or stops. Blend, Blend, Blend...This is real important! We also recommend using brushes for all the powdery makeup applications. Those little foam things that come with most make up just don't seem to give the feel and control that a good brush does.
Step-2. Apply the dark shade to the eye lid area. It is best to start in the middle of the eye lid and work out towards the outside, cover the entire lid. Blend the crease area in well. If you have a thin eye shadow brush you might want to try darkening the crease area with a little more dark shadow, just along the crease though......gives a different type of effect.
Step-3. Apply first coat of highlighter to brow bone. There are many other techniques of applying eyeshadow. You may want to research other techniques, as some techniques are better suited for certain facial characteristics.
Free makeup tip Eye makeup-How to apply eye liner?
First apply eye shadow, then move on to apply eye liner.
Position your lining device. Hold the lining device as you do a pen or pencil. Turn your hand so the applicator tip is parallel to your eyelid.
If you are in the beginning stages of makeup application, do not use liquid eyeliner.....It can get you real upset.....It's kinda tricky....try it later on after you get the hang of things a little. Instead start with an eyeliner pencil.
Step-1. Using an eyeliner pencil, run the pencil above the upper eyelid lashes right close to the lash line. At first it is best to only line directly above where the lashes are growing, do not extend your line too close to the inner corner of the eye, it might not look right. You can play with extending the liner line later when you feel a little more comfortable with eye makeup.
Step-2. When you have finished lining, lightly smudge the line you just drew. Mostly pencils have a foam rubber smudger on one end. Smudging softens some of the harshness the line may have, in other words, blend the line in a little so it dosen't look like a distinct line. A Q-tip works just as well.
Step-3. After you line and smudge, use a small pointy brush and run a coat of the dark eyeshadow over the eyeliner. Do this if the line looks like it stands out too much, it softens it and is a "must do" step for liquid liner.
Free makeup tips Eye makeup-How to apply mascara?
First apply eye shadow, then apply eye liner and then move on to apply mascara.
There are a couple of ways to apply mascara to the upper lashes. The first way is to apply mascara to all of the upper lashes from one corner of the eye to the other, but sometimes this method may look too strong. An alternative and the method that we prefer is to just coat the outer two-thirds of the upper lashes.
Step-1. Use black-brown mascara and a curved brush. You can control the application better using the curvy part of the brush tip and the brush tip will always stay away from the eye socket area that we just finished applying shadow to. Apply mascara 2 or 3 times throughout the makeup session, letting each coat dry before applying the next coat.
Step-2. This first coat of mascara is a light coat. Pull the mascara wand from the tube and lightly wipe the wand across a tissue to remove some of the excess mascara. Now either throw that tissue out or put it at a distance from your work area. Also check your fingers for stray mascara. Mascara can be really messy and can cause you a lot of aggravation, so know where every little bit is at all times!
Step-3. There are several methods regarding how much mascara each lash receives. This is the vertical application, from lash root to lash tip. One method coats the entire lash from root to tip. Sometimes this method may not be desirable. Another method is to not start the wand right at the lash roots, but start about a quarter of the way up from the lash roots and mascara to the tips. The method which you should prefferably use, should coat the full length of each lash hair. With this method you want to start at the lash roots and as the lash brush travels up the lash hairs you want to kinda wiggle the brush back and forth just a little. The wiggling gets the mascara fully around each hair.
Step-4. Right after the first coat of mascara is applied, put the wand back into the mascara tube, pick up a lash comb or an old cleaned off mascara wand and run the bristles carefully through the still wet lashes. This will separate them nicely. You will probably need to do this more than once to get the hair seperated.
Free makeup tips How to apply blush?
Blush warms with the heat of the body to a more intense hue, which is one reason to apply it very sparingly.
Step 1 - First, throw away the brush that comes in the compact; it's too stiff and small to create a natural look. Use a good blush brush.
Step 2 - Grin like a fool into the mirror, to see where the apple of your cheek appears.
Step 3 - Dip your blush brush into the powder, shake off the excess, and brush it lightly over the apple of the cheek, moving toward the ear, with short, up-and-down vertical movements.
Step 4 - Then blend it in with one soft horizontal stroke on top of the vertical strokes, and blot a tissu on top to remove the excess, or cover lightly with powder.
Step 5 - If you're feeling particularly washed out, you can brush a light stroke of blush across your forehead up by your hairline or just above the brows where the sun would hit your face. (But don't overdo it.)
If you use a cream or cheek gel, dap a tiny bit on the apply of each cheek and gently rub it in with your fingers. (It's best to start with too little and layer on more later.) Make sure to blend very, very well. Many makeup artists use a sponge or brush to apply cream blush, as well as foundation and powder to help blend it. Take a tiny bit on the tip of the brush or sponge and stroke upward gently.
Free makeup tips How to apply lipstick?
1. First prime your lips with a good base of foundation and powder to remove all color from your lips.
2. Outline your lips with a lip pencil - The same shade or just a shade darker than your lipstick, Define the center curve on the upper lip with two precise strokes.
3. Continue the line of the upper lip, keeping your mouth closed and relaxed. Use short strokes, as they are easier than a continuous line.
4. On the lower lip, work form the center to the corners.
5. Work some lipstick into a brush and fill the outline of the lips. Work gradually towards the outline, don't cover it with a lipstick.
6. Open your mouth wide and brush the color into the corners, so that there are no unfinished edges.
7. Blot with a tissue paper.
8. Touch up with some more color. For a more natural look for the day time, blot again lightly with a tissue, but if you like the shimmer on your lips for the evening, do not blot after the final application.
TIP: You may also use the tip of your lipstick to outline your lips and then fill them. Remember not to use the tip to fill the lips.
Free makeup tip outlines each and every aspect of a step by step make up.
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/free-makeup-tip.html#name1
http://www.makeup411.com/km.htm
a-d oinment and tea bags is good to temporarly releive under eye bags ....vaseline helps dry skin fast.....toothpaste dabs help temporarly relieve redness.Witch hazel gets rid of black heads (the ones on nose)and Less is More..=0)
Gloss is much prettier than lipstick and do not over do it.Translucent powder is great for a glowing effect.
First get your skin in good condition, there are some good cheap skin care out there, people worry about make up first but you are wasting your time trying to get your make up to look good when your skin is not in good condition. Secondly you need to know what colours are best for you, Hair and eye colour makes all the difference when applying make up. it sounds boring but when your skin is at its peak then you will see it was all worth it.
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For your finger nails :
It's always great to have your nails freshly manicured
and taken care of!
So do your self a favor put warm water in a bowl, mixed with warm olive oil for 10 to 15 minutes, while massing your hands push your cuticals back.
The olive oil works amazingly, It helps your nails to grow strong & long =)
After you've done that, Wash your hands and put your favorite lotion on!
( This treatment applies for your toe-nails as well! )
-Remember Vitamin E is great for your skin & nails!-
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For your skin tone & definition in your face,
Be sure to always choose a foundation that fits
your skin tone as naturally as possible!
If you have trouble finding one that is almost
exact to your skin tone,
Don't be afraid in asking someone
for a little help & their opinions!
Usually it will help if you
have someone else's thoughts upon the matter!
Another thing that works so great,
Is when you get out of the shower,
Wash your face and get it clean,
Then put a little sugar in a cup or bowl,
Add a tiny bit of water and stir it around with your finger...
Take the sugar and apply it all over your face,
Rub it in with a circular motion....
After your finished...
You can then rinse & pad your face dry!
If you use the sugar method,
It will work, It will keep your skin so soft and exfoliates your skin like magic! It leaves your skin with little oil, as well as hardly no pimples at all!
I love it, I do it all the time!
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If you'd like to make your smile whiter without getting it done
professionally....
First off just brush your teeth daily, but when brushing be sure to use baking soda! Do it once or twice daily.
You can also use colgate whitening tooth paste that helps a lot!
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For your lips ... Always keep some type of lip balm on them,
Especially durring the winter months, If your going to the beach and it's really windy, Always remember to bring lip blam! Chapped lips are actually very unattractive! Keep your lips juicy and soft.
You can always use sugar on your lips just
as I said with your face! It feels so good on your lips!
You can also put Vitamin E on your lips,
It looks like shiny lip gloss, and it stays on
for a decent amount of time while leaving your
lips soft, silky and plump.
I use it daily as well... And the best part about it is,
Is that it's totally natural!!!
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For your legs,
Always be sure to pay great attention to your legs,
Make sure you taking care of them and your skin...
Waxing is great for the legs, But it's a rather painful
process, So I'd reccommed using Nair products!
It works great, You just spread it around on your
area's that you wish the hair to be gone and rinse it off!
Your hair stays gone for about 2 or 3 days as well!
Shaving just becomes a pain in the rear-end sometimes!
=)
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For your hair,
It really helps if you put leave in conditioner in for just about
any hair types.... I highly recommend not using any type of hair iron. It will kill you hair, It's absolutley terrible!
Always keep your hair trimmed, With no split ends!
Split ends aren't attractive at all .... trust me!
Another trick I know that is for rather dry hair,
Wether it is curly or straight, long or short...
If your hair is dry, then this little trick will work just great to solve that problem....
You have to wash your hair as usual,
But be sure to wash it with warm water...
After it is washed, Get a small towel that you
can wrap around your hair, And wet it down with warm water.
Take vedgtable oil, or olive oil & wrap the damp warm towel around your head, Leave it there on top of your head for 10-15 minutes, This will moisterize the hair, And give it more body! After you've waited 10 or 15 minutes, Wash the oil out, And put in leave in conditioner, Style your hair as usual!
(( NOTE : Always remember, That if your hair is exposed to a little too much sun, It can damage your hair, So if you are going out doors somewhere, be sure to wear a hat some of the time to protect your hair from breakage and split ends! ))
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For your clothes,
be sure to get colors that accent your skin tone & hair as well!
Make sure that your make-up matches your clothes as much
as possible ... And espcially if you wear lots of make-up!
It's almost spring time,
So go with spring out fits to blend in with nature.
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For your make up ...
A lot of people will actually put a light lip gloss
on their eye lids, and then put some eyeshadow on
top to make the color last longer instead of fading!
It also helps if you curl your eye lashes,
With an eye lash curler. But just so you are aware...
Eyelash curlers actually ware out your eyelashes,
And make them fall out much sooner than they should!
It's a natural process for your eye lashes to fall out,
But if you force this process, it will be really bad for your eyelashes!
But if you do wish to curl them,
Make sure you heat up your eyelash curler before
you put them up to your eyes and curl it.
=)
Also remember, your eyebrows make out your entire eye,
So make sure that you are shaping your eyebrows to best fit your face! Don't let them get all long and bushy! Eww. Who actually likes to look a bushy eyebrows?
So If you can't or haven't ever shaped your own
eyebrows ... then go to a salon and have them
do it for you! Trust me, It's a wonderful look when
your eyebrows are trimmed and cute looking!
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A day at the spa is always fun,
But sometimes some people can't afford
to go to the spa every day!
So do it at home,
And here's how you treat your self to a great relaxing day,
You take a nice hot bath, With soothing soaps & candle light... Wash your body, Shave where you'd like that'd way your skin is soft and smooth on places like your legs & such... After taking a bath, Then you rub your favorite oil on your body, and then you put your favorite mud mask on your face, Get two cucumbers and chop them into two slices, Relax put on some music, and put the two slices of cucumbers on your eyes. give your self a manicure, and enjoy the time.
The cucumbers actually take out toxins in your skin,
And they eliminate any bags that you may have under your eyes!!
(( Potatos do the same thing, But I prefer cucumbers! lol )
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Always remember to use some type of lotion to
keep your skin warm, soft and silky!
Oatmeal is great for your skin,
You could even use oatmeal for a facial mask if you wanted!
Eat healthy, It makes you look, Smell, and feel a million times better!
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http://www.ageless.co.za/herbal_remedies.htm
Aching joints
celery, comfrey, rosemary, St John's Wort
Aching muscles
chamomile, ginger, marjoram, rose-scented geranium
Acidity
chamomile, fennel, mint
Acne
buchu, calendula, chamomile, cloves, comfrey, parsley, rosella
Adaptogen
basil, gotu kola
Aids/hiv
echinacea, garlic, golden seal
Alcoholism
alfalfa, melissa, milk thistle
Allergies
echinacea
Alzheimer's disease
rosemary
Analgesic
buchu, clover, cloves, lavender
Anorexia
cardamom
Anti-ageing
borage, celery, lemon thyme, alfalfa, pennywort
Anti-allergenic
chamomile, echinacea, stinging nettle
Antibacterial
calendula, cinnamon, lavender, marjoram, turmeric
Antibiotic
buchu, echinacea, alfalfa, rosemary, sage
Anti-cancer
clover, lemon, gotu kola, turmeric
Anticoagulant
turmeric, pennywort
Antidepressant
jasmine, lavender, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rose hip, rosemary, St Johns wort
Anti-inflammatory
basil, bergamot, chamomile, clover, echinacea, ginger, lemon, rose hip, rosemary, yarrow
Anti-oxidant
lemon, turmeric
Anti-rheumatic
borage, chamomile, comfrey, gotu kola
Antiseptic
bergamot, calendula, cloves, ginger, lavender, rose hip, yarrow
Anti-spasmodic
anise, basil, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, cloves, lemon thyme,, lemon verbena, marjoram, melissa, rose hip, rosemary, St Johns wort, yarrow
Antiviral
echinacea, melissa, rose hip, st john's wort
Anxiety
lavender, alfalfa, marjoram, mint, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Aphrodisiac
cardamom, ginseng, tribulus terrestris, muira puama
Appetite poor
nutmeg
Arthritis
catmint, celery, clover, comfrey, devils claw, elderflower, ginger, lemon grass, alfalfa, parsley, pennywort, stinging nettle, strawberry, turmeric
Asthma
anise, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, echinacea, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, stinging nettle, turmeric
Astringent
calendula, lemon, rose hip, rosella, sage, strawberry, yarrow
Athletes foot
buchu, calendula, marjoram, gotu kola
Bad breath
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
Baldness
rosemary
Bedwetting
catmint, horsetail, marjoram
Bladder problems
borage, buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, parsley
Bloating
anise, buchu, caraway, chamomile, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, nutmeg, peppermint
Blocked ears
comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
Blood pressure - high
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
Blood pressure - low
rosemary
Blood sugar - lowering
basil, pennywort
Blood tonic
basil, clover, lemon, alfalfa, rose hip
Boils
comfrey, echinacea, corn silk, golden seal, gotu kola
Brain - increasing
pennywort, peppermint, sage
Breast cancer
clover, violet
Breast milk, stimulating production
caraway, alfalfa, stinging nettle
Breast milk, decreasing production
sage
Breath sweetener
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
Broken bones
comfrey
Bronchitis
anise, cardamom, clover, comfrey, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, mullein, violet
Bruises
comfrey, lavender, marjoram
Catarrh
elderflower, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, violet
Chest infection
comfrey, echinacea, lemon thyme, alfalfa, mullein, violet
Chilblains
echinacea, ginger
Chills
echinacea, ginger, alfalfa
Cholesterol, high
basil, celery, fennel, parsley, turmeric
Circulation, poor
ginger, gotu kola, rosemary, yarrow
Cleansing
basil, celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley, stinging nettle
Cold hands
ginger, alfalfa, pennywort
Cold sores
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
Colds
bergamot, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, marjoram, pineapple sage, rose hip, rosella, sage, violet, yarrow
Colic
anise, caraway, cardamom, catmint, chamomile, fennel, lemon grass, lemon verbena, melissa, mint, peppermint, rose hip, strawberry
Colitis
calendula, melissa, mint
Concentration - poor
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
Congestion
buchu, comfrey, ginger, alfalfa, mullein, sage, violet
Coughs
anise, bergamot, borage, buchu, clover, elderflower, ginger, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, marjoram, mullein, rose hip, rosella, violet
Cramps
lemon grass, mint, gotu kola, peppermint
Cystitis
borage, cardamom, goldenrod, corn silk
Decongestant
bergamot, comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
Detoxifier
basil, calendula, celery, echinacea, mullein, violet
Diarrhea
goldenrod, nutmeg, raspberry, rose hip, strawberry
Digestive - assisting
anise, bergamot, calendula, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, lemon grass, lemon verbena, melissa, mint, nutmeg, parsley, peppermint, pineapple sage, rosemary, turmeric
Digestive - problems
bergamot, melissa, mint. oat straw, peppermint, strawberry
Disinfectant
lavender, lemon thyme, marjoram, sage
Diuretic
borage, celery, fennel, lemon, corn silk, parsley, raspberry, rosemary, stinging nettle, strawberry, yarrow
Drug addiction
alfalfa
Dry skin
jasmine, oat straw, pennywort, sage
Ear infection
echinacea, elderflower, alfalfa, mullein
Earache
echinacea, mullein
Eczema
borage, chamomile, clover, elderflower, stinging nettle, turmeric
Edema
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
Energy - to get extra
alfalfa, oat straw, peppermint, rosella, rosemary
Estrogenic
clover, oat straw, sage
Exhaustion
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, rose-scented geranium
Expectorant
anise, borage, comfrey, fennel, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, mullein, violet
Fear
melissa, peppermint, rosemary
Fever
catmint, elderflower, ginger, lemon grass, melissa, yarrow
Fever blisters
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
Flatulence
caraway, cardamom, catmint, lemon grass, marjoram, melissa, mint, peppermint
Flu
buchu, echinacea, ginger, lemon, melissa, sage, yarrow
Fluid retention
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
Fractures
comfrey
Frigidity
anise
Fungal infections
comfrey, echinacea, turmeric
Gastric ulcer
calendula, melissa
Gastritis
chamomile, melissa, oat straw
Gastroenteritis
goldenrod
Gout
clover, fennel, parsley, stinging nettle, strawberry
Grief
lavender, melissa, oat straw
Gripe
anise, cardamom, caraway, melissa
Hemorrhoids
catmint, gotu kola
Hay fever
bergamot, chamomile, elderflower, stinging nettle, violet
Headaches
catmint, ginger, violet
Heart tonic
pennywort, rosemary
Heartburn
anise, buchu, caraway, fennel, lemon grass, melissa, mint, nutmeg, peppermint, pineapple sage
High blood pressure
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
High blood sugar
basil, gotu kola
HIV/Aids
echinacea, garlic, golden seal
Hot flushes
goldenrod, sage
Hyperactivity
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Immune system boost
echinacea, lemon thyme, sage
Impotence
anise, pennywort, tribulus terrestris, muira puama
Incontinence
buchu, cardamom
Indigestion
bergamot, catmint, chamomile, ginger, lemon thyme
Inflammation
borage, elderflower, gotu kola (gotu kola)
Internal bleeding
yarrow
Irritable bowel syndrome
borage, oat straw
Itchy skin
elderflower, stinging nettle
Jaundice
maidenhair fern, turmeric
Kidney problems
buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel, goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
Kidney stones
fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, corn silk, rose hip
Kidney tonic
cinnamon, fennel, corn silk, parsley, rose hip
Leprosy
alfalfa, gotu kola
Liver tonic
basil, cinnamon, gotu kola, st johns wort, strawberry, turmeric
Low blood pressure
rosemary
Menopause
cinnamon, alfalfa, sage, st johns wort
Memory - improving
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
Menstrual problems
alfalfa
Menstruation - irregular
borage, parsley, yarrow
Menstruation - painful
anise, parsley
Morning sickness
chamomile, fennel, lemon, melissa, oat straw
Motion sickness
basil
Mouth ulcers
raspberry, sage
Multiple sclerosis
oat straw
Muscle aches
comfrey, st johns wort
Muscle building
alfalfa, rosemary
Muscle spasms
calendula, cloves, lavender, lemon thyme, nutmeg, sage
Nasal congestion
bergamot, cloves, mullein, violet
Nausea
anise, bergamot, buchu, catmint, ginger, mint, nutmeg, turmeric
Nerve tonic
lemon, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rosemary
Nosebleed
stinging nettle
Oily skin
basil, bergamot, alfalfa, oat straw
Osteoporosis
comfrey, oat straw, parsley, sage
Overactive thyroid
melissa
Overeating
melissa, mint, peppermint
Pain relief
chamomile, cloves, oat straw, st john wort
Pale complexion
ginger
Panic attacks
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Parasites
basil, cloves
Pleurisy
buchu, echinacea, ginger, marjoram
Pneumonia
comfrey, echinacea, mullein
Poor concentration
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
Poor memory
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
Post-nasal drip
clover, maidenhair fern, sage, violet
Premenstrual tension
yarrow
Prostate problems
corn silk, raspberry, stinging nettle
Psoriasis
clover, parsley, turmeric
Rabies
echinacea
Rashes
calendula, comfrey, elderflower
Relaxation
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, rose-scented geranium
Rheumatism
buchu, catmint, celery, comfrey, nutmeg, oat straw, parsley, raspberry, strawberry
Rheumatoid arthritis
gotu kola
Scalp problems
maidenhair fern, rosemary, stinging nettle
Scars
comfrey
Sedative
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, oat straw, gotu kola, st johns wort
Shortness of breath
comfrey, maidenhair fern
Sinus - headaches
mullein, violet
Sinus - blocked
clover, mullein, violet,
Skin cancer
gotu kola
Skin problems
centella
Sore gums
echinacea, sage
Sore nipples
calendula, chamomile, comfrey
Sore throat
elderflower, fennel, lemon, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, pineapple sage, raspberry, rosella, sage
Sprains
comfrey
Stiffness
comfrey
Stimulant
cloves, rosemary
Stomach aches
buchu, fennel, ginger
Stomach - cancer
violet
Stomach - upset
caraway, catmint, melissa
Stress
basil, jasmine, lavender, oat straw, rose scented geranium, st johns wort
Swollen joints
comfrey, turmeric
Tension
basil, cloves, jasmine, melissa, mint, rose-scented geranium
Thrush
goldenrod
Tight chest
anise, bergamot, lemon thyme, mullein
Tired eyes
chamomile
Tonic - general
cinnamon, gotu kola, lemon thyme, rosemary, sage
Tonsillitis
comfrey, echinacea, marjoram
Toothache
cloves
Torn ligaments
comfrey, pennywort
Urinary problems
basil, celery, cinnamon, fennel, goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
Varicose veins
gotu kola, yarrow
Vomiting
bergamot, lemon, mint
Warming the body
ginger
Weak pulse
alfalfa, ginger
Weight loss - helping with
celery, fennel, parsley
Whooping cough
anise, clover
Wind
anise, caraway, catmint, chamomile, lavender, mint, melissa
Wounds
yarrow
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Homemade Facial Masks for dry skin
Mask 1. Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Mask 2. You will need:
2 oz/60g ripe avocado flesh
1 oz/25g orange juice
1 tsp/5g pure acacia honey
1 tsp/5g molasses
5 drops chamomile essential oil
Put all the ingredients in a blender, or mash by hand in a bowl. Add extra orange juice if the mixture is too thick. Use your fingers to spread the mask over your face and neck and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer, before removing. Use a warm flannel to rinse off the mask - this will help gently exfoliate skin as well as clean your face. This mask will keep for a day or two in the fridge if you don't use it all.
Mask 3. Mash apricots mix it with warm olive oil to form a paste. Apply it on your face and leave it for 10 minutes, then wash off.
Homemade Facial Masks for oily skin
Mask 1. It works wonders - Grate an apple finely and then add about 4 tablespoons of honey. Mix it well apply it to your face wait 10 minutes and rinse.
Mask 2. You will need:
1 egg white
6 drops witch hazel
6 drops lemon juice
Whisk the egg white until it's stiff, and then add the remaining ingredients. Gently apply the mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave to dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.
Mask 3. Tomato Mask: For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.
A clay mask works wonder for oily skin. We recommend this clay mask:
ZIRH Clay Mask
Natural bentonite clay detoxifies and balances the skin's surface by absorbing impurities and excess oils.
Homemade Facial Mask for sensitive skin
Mask 1. Warm a small pot of honey in a double boiler, then test a small amount on your hand to make sure it's not too hot. When warm, apply the honey generously over your entire face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm, then cool water.
Homemade Facial Masks for normal skin
Mask 1. Lettuce leaves are best home remedies for normal skin. Dip two large lettuce leaves in olive oil and sprinkle on them a few drops of lemon juice. Place them on both sides of your face, and then cover them with a paper towel dipped in mineral water. Wipe your face with a cotton ball soaked in warm milk, then rinse with boiled warm water.
Homemade Mud Masks for your face
You can mix Kaolin, Fullers earth or any cosmetic clay with a suitable liquid to form a mud mask. Mix the clay with the liquid to form a paste. Wash your face Pat dry your face Apply the paste on your face Leave to dry Rinse off completely.
Liquids to use:
Distilled Water
Spring Water
Rose Water : For sensitive skin
Witch Hazel : For oily skin
Herbal Tea : To treat your skin conditions
Aloe Vera juice : Read complete benefits here
Egg white : For firming the skin
Egg Yolk : For nourishing the skin
Honey : For attracting moisture to the skin
More homemade facial masks
To loosen blackheads : Combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Firming Facial Masks :
1. Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin and enough flour to form a paste. (Approximately ¼ cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
2. BANANA MASH. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky."
Marie Antoinette's homemade facial mask : This wife of King Louis XVI of France was a legendary beauty. Many believe that this mixture was the secret of her clear and glowing skin - so much so that it's still used as a popular facial treatment in France. This mask is suitable for all skin types, but the witch hazel and lemon can be harsh on dry skin. If you indulge, be sure to use your regular moisturiser afterwards.
You will need:
1 egg
Juice of one lemon
4 tbsp cup non-fat dry milk powder
1 tbsp witch hazel
Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well. Alternatively, you can blend them together by using a fork or a wire whisk. Apply the mixture to your face, neck and chest and allow it to dry for around 15 minutes. Use the remaining cream as a cleanser to remove the mask. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
Honey Cleansing Scrub : Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.
These homemade facial masks will make your skin glow from the inside. So go ahead... try them out and all the best!! Ideal for both men and women of all ages.
Homemade face mask for blemished skin: Take a chopped tomato, 1 tbsp of instant oatmeal, 1 tbsp lemon juice. Blend all ingredients just until combined. Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas. Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask. Leave on 10 mins. Wash with warm water.
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Sensitive skin care - Homemade natural recipes for sensitive skin
CLEANSERS
-Sweet almond and jojoba oil: massage gently, remove with warm cloth
-Papaya: mash and smooth over face, massage gently, remove
TONERS
-Herbal: 1oz dried/3 big handfuls fresh COMFREY, 600ml water. Heat herbs in water slowly, tightly covered. do not boil, remove from heat, infuse overnight. Use as a regular toner. Keep refrigerated, use within 3 days.
EXFOLIATORS
-grapefruit and oatmeal: add 3-4 tablespoons of oatmeal to the juice of a grapefruit. Mix to thick paste. Spread on face and leave on 15 minutes, remove with warm water.
MASKS
-grapes - mashed: cooling, soothing nourishing tonic.
-peach - mashed: soothing, texture refining
-cucumber and yoghurt: mashed together, add clay powder to smooth the mixture. Leave 10 minutes. Remove with lukewarm water. A cooling, soothing and toning mask.
More ideas for homemade facial masks
OILS
-camomile
-rose
How to Control Frizzy Hair
Great, beautiful hair in the morning, frizzy hair by noon. It's a very common hair problem, and a not so easy one to control.
Sound familiar? While there is no real cure for frizzy hair, here are some tips to calm it down considerably. Thick, coarse, wavy and curly hair all have a tendency to frizz, particularly in the summer months when humidity is at it's highest. Use these frizzy hair home remedies to calm the fuzz!
Frizzy Hair Tips
We all know by now that using a conditioner is necessary to control frizzy hair. The trick is to leave the conditioner on for a few minutes before rinsing it out. If you have extra time, try wrapping your hair in a towel with the conditioner on and let your hair "soak" for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse it out.
When you're done, wrap your hair in a towel for several minutes to get out the access water instead of rubbing the towel over your head. Both towel rubbing and brushes lead to hair breakage and make it much more vulnerable to frizzy hair.
Try just putting on some mousse and comb it in. Let air dry and don't run your fingers or a comb through it until it's completely dry. Using a blow dryer in hot weather will probably make the problem worse. If you want your hair straight and that's the only way you can get it that way, then by all means, use the dryer. Just use the cool setting and don't use it every day.
Many shampoos and conditioners are good. however, not all big-name brands are better, they just carry a larger price tag. It's a good idea to use multiple brands. This helps to avoid build-up that will make your hair appear heavy and dull. Don't wash your hair every day. Your natural oils help tame the frizz.
Another way to stop frizzy hair is using a frizz control remedy like Frizz-Ease which is available in department and drugstores. This is not a shampoo or conditioner but is designed especially for frizzy hair. These serums come in small bottles, but a little goes a long way. Try using this over a thin coat of mousse. As a result, your hair will be more shiny and less frizzy.
If you wash your hair in the mornings, you're not going to have time for all of this and you will have to skip leaving it in the towel. Just follow the other steps or consider doing this in the afternoon, so it's dry before you go to bed.
A good cut is the best tactic to prevent control frizzy hair, and you can ask your stylist to use thinning scissors to thin your hair if it is too thick. This should make it much more manageable. Thinning scissors are easy to use and available in stores also, but you need to know how to use them. Sometimes just having it done once at a salon is educational. Watch how they use the thinning scissors and follow the lead next time if you can't afford to go there every time.
Leave-in conditioners that you can spray on will often help dry and damaged hair. You may need to reapply it later on in the day. What works for one person does not necessarily work for the next, because everyone has different lifestyles and climates, so it's trial and error.
Finally, one last tip. Various hot oil treatments for dry and damaged hair can give you some temporary control to frizzy hair, but you'll probably need to use them weekly or biweekly.
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Baking Soda Tips
Did you know? That "Baking Soda" is used for more than one or two things.
I have not personally tested each and every idea here. What I have done is collect what has worked for someone-sometime-and in all probability it will work for you. But use common sense. Conditions and situations are unique. Each and every usage listed cannot be guaranteed. I will let you be the judge of what is useful to you.
Baking Soda tips: beauty, kitchen and more..
Counter Measures
1. Be aware that stains on Formica and other plastic laminates respond best to the bleaching quality of freshly sqeezed lemon juice. Leave the juice on for an half an hour; then sprinkle with baking soda. Scrub with a cloth, rinse, and dry. This process works well for both shiny and dull finish Formicas.
2. Make cuts in a countertop seem to fade away by keeping them clean with a paste of baking soda and water.
3. Remove ink marks from food price stamps on counters with a little baking soda and water paste. It also removes stains left from tea bags, juice spills, and mustard stains.
4. Give cutting boards regular deep cleaning to keep them free from contamination. Spread baking soda over the surface, then sprinkle liberally with vinegar. Let the bubbles do their thing, then rinse with hot water.
5. Clean and shine a toaster oven with plain baking soda and warm water. Or try polishing the chrome with a paste of equal parts peanut butter and baking soda. (Creamy Peanut Buttter) We're told your toaster will shine.
6. Clean your Blender by first filling it half full of water. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and one drop detergent. Secure lid and turn on the blender briefly. Rinse clean.
7. Rid hand of odor of onions and garlic by sprinkling baking soda in the palm of one hand. Add jsut enough water to make a paste,rub this paste between your hands, and rinse off.
Under the Counter
1. Sprinkle baking soda inside your rubber gloves. They'll slide on easily, and keep dry, and smell good.
2. Prevent stell wool scouring pads from rusting after each use by storing them in a container filled with a solution of baking powder and water.
3. Keep your in use dish towels smelling fresh by sprinkling baking soda on them and shaking off the excess in the sink before putting them away.
Sink Savers
1. Cut grease and speed up removal of sticky foods on dishes, and utensils by adding baking soda to hot, sudsy dishwater.
2. After washing dishes, soak your dishcloth or sponge in baking soda and water. Swish the sink with the soda solution and then wring out the cloth or sponge, and everything will be sweet and odor free.
3. Use baking soda as a nonabrasive cleaner for stainless steel and sinks, which can be scratched by even some liquid cleaners.
Drain Cleaner
1. Help open a clogged drain by pouring 1 cup of baking soda down the drain and adding 1 cup hot vinegar (heat in microwave) Wait a few minutes before flushing the drain with about a quart of very hot water. Repeat if necessary.
2. Remove hard water stains with baking soda
3. Create your own dishwashing dtergent by mixing 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 tablespoons borax.
4. Before leaving on vacation pour some baking soda down the kitchen drain and disposal(no need to run the water) to cancel any possible future odors.
Glass and Plastic
1. Make good crystal really sparkle by giving it a short soaking in baking soda and warm water.
2. Clean vinegar and oil cruets with baking soda. Shake and allow the baking soda to absorb the oils in the bottle. Rinse clean.
3. Clean Baby bottles with baking soda. No danger of soap residue, and you're combating the possibilty of odor buildup.
4. Fill vacuum and regular water bottles with 1 or 2 tablespoons baking soda and water and let them stand for a while to keep stale odors from collecting - especially those from milk. Swish the solution or sponge out the interiors. A dash of lemon juice will also help wipe out coffee stains.
Coffee Makers - Tea pots
1. Keep any coffeemaker clean by brewing up 1 quart warm water and 1/4 baking soda. Doing this regulary will keep your coffee tasting great.
2. Clean a coffee filter basket or permanent filter by first wetting it,then covering the inside with baking soda. Let it set for a while before brushing it clean with a vegetable brush or old toothbrush to get in the crevices. Rinse well.
3. Clean Corningware teapot by filling it with water to which you've added 1 tablespoon baking soda. Bring to a boil and rinse clean.
4. Remove rust stains and minerals deposits from teapots and coffeepots by filling then with water, 2 tablespoons baking soda and the juice of a half a lemon. Boil gently for 15 minutes. Rinse, Repeat if needed.
Fridge - Freshness
1. Every refrigerator and freezer can profit from an open box of baking soda.
2. Clean your fridge and freezer with baking soda mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda to 2 quarts of water. Cleans and deodorizes.
Disaster Detail
1. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a pan with burned bottom. Turn the heat, add 1/2 cup bakind soda, and let the pan set overnight. It should clean up easily in the morning.
A fire extinguisher - in - a - Box
Keep a large, opened box of baking soda near the kitchen stove to sprinkle on or toss ny handfuls at the base of any flare-ups. If it's an electrical fire, water won't stop it. If it's a grease fire, water will spread it. Baking Soda is appropriate to use for either type of fire.
If food is salvageable, just rinse off the baking soda. It will not hurt the food that was cooking.
If you're not comfortable with an open box, keep baking soda in an attractive jar, canister, or shaker on the counter near the kitchen stove.
WARNING: Baking Soda should be used only to extinguish SMALL fires. Don't use it on fires in deep fat fryers, as the greese could spatter and spread the flames. It is not suitable for a commercial fire extinguisher-or for a call to the fire department.
Keeping Rust at Bay
1. Remove rust from appliances and linoleum floors with a paste of baking soda and water.
2. Make a paste of 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon water. With a damp cloth, wipe this paste onto metal chair or table legs. Scrub lightly with a piece of aluminum foil. Wipe clean with a paper towel.
Garbage cans
1. Neutralize odors in a kitchen garbage can by sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of the can before you insert a plastic liner.
2. Fight odors under your sink by placing an open box of baking soda in the areas that are susceptible to smells.
Handy Dandy Ideas
1. Scrub wooden deck with a mixture of 2 cups baking soda ti 1 gallon water, for a weathered look. This solution may, however affect stains or finishes, so test a small area first.
2. Treat oil stains(baby oil, suntan lotion, and such) on wood decks by sprinkling baking soda liberally on the area. Let it set for an hour or so before sweeping it away. Absorbing the stain may turn the baking soda yellow. Repeat if necessary.
3. Wipe down lawn furniture - especially pieces with plastic webbing-with a solution of baking soda and water before putting it away for the winter. Sprinkle it directly on canvas chairs,hammocks,and the like. Shake off excess and store.
4. Use baking soda paste to remove tape residue on windows and woodwork after you've taken down palstic insulation in the spring.
5. Remove playdough from cement by applying equal amounts of baking soda and water to the area. Scrub with a stiff brush until playdough is removed.
6. Pour some baking soda into garden hose, replace the nozzle, and turn the water on, then spray to wash the grime off white aluminum siding.
Quick Baking Soda Tips
Shower Curtains
Clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry.
Cleaning Bathroom Floors
Leave it up to Baking Soda to speed things up in the bathroom.Baking Soda helps remove the dirt and grime from a bathroom tile or no-wax floor quickly and easily. Mix 1/2 cup Baking Soda in a bucket of warm water, mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor.
Surface-Safe Cleaning
Glub in the tub? For safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile and sinks - even shiny fiberglass and glossy tiles- sprinkle Baking Soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Afterwards, take a nice relaxing bath without the worry of harsh chemicals.
Mouth Cleaning
Clean up your mouth! Baking Soda is a gentle non-fluoride dentifrice that helps keep teeth clean and white. Dip a damp toothbrush in some Baking Soda sprinkled into your palm. Brush as usual and rinse. For a smile that's Cleaner, Whiter, Fresher(tm) try Oral Care products with the proven cleaning power of Baking Soda. Baking Soda does not contain the anti-cavity ingredient fluoride. Use it where water is fluorinated or when a non-fluoride toothpaste is desired for adult use or as directed by your dentist or physician.
Cleaning Brushes and Combs
For lustrous hair with shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
Refreshing Bath Soak
No cell phones allowed! Wash away more than just tension. Add 1/2 cup of Baking Soda to your bath to neutralizes acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. Your skin will feel silky smooth!
Oral Appliance Soak
Don't let odors keep you tight-lipped. Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces, and dentures in a solution of 2 teaspoons Baking Soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. Baking Soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh! You can also brush appliances clean using Baking Soda.
Mouth Cleaning
Baking Soda is a gentle non-fluoride dentifrice that helps keep teeth clean and white. Dip a damp toothbrush in some Baking Soda sprinkled into your palm. Brush as usual and rinse. For a smile that's Cleaner, Whiter, fresher products with the proven cleaning power of Baking Soda. Baking Soda does not contain the anti-cavity ingredient fluoride. Use it where water is fluorinated or when a non-fluoride toothpaste is desired for adult use or as directed by your dentist or physician.
Hand Cleanser
Give yourself a hand with Baking Soda. Forget the harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water, or sprinkle Baking Soda to your liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. Your skin will feel softer too!
Skin Care
Using Baking Soda as an invigorating, yet gentle, facial scrub will leave your skin silky smooth. Great for teen skin and getting ready for self-tanners. Sprinkle a little Baking Soda into your palm and mix into a paste (3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water). Apply in a gentle circular motion then rinse clean.
Refreshing Bath Soak
Wash away more than just tension. Add 1/2 cup of Baking Soda to your bath to neutralizes acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. Your skin will feel silky smooth!
Mouth Freshening
Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized - not just covered up - so get ready to pucker up!
Hair Care
For locks that rock, remember to shake it. Sprinkle a small amount (quarter-size) of Baking Soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. Baking Soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.
Soothing Foot Soak
A great way to start your home pedicure. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of Baking Soda in a basin of warm water and soak your feet. Gently scrub with a paste of Baking Soda. The hardest part is deciding which color nail polish you'll use this week!
Oral Appliance Soak
Don't let odors keep you tight-lipped. Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces, and dentures in a solution of 2 teaspoons Baking Soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. Baking Soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh! You can also brush appliances clean using plain Baking Soda.
Antacid
Spicy food is yummy until it bothers the tummy.Baking Soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion, when used as directed. Always refer to the Baking Soda package for instructions.
Deodorant
Dust Baking Soda under your arms as needed to feel fresh all day. The magic of Baking Soda actually absorbs odors instead of just covering them up.
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For soft skin, rub brown sugar in a circular motion then rinse well. When putting on eye liner, don't put it on all the way along your bottom lash line. Put it a little farther than half way. Here is the recipe for the brown sugar scrub
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. ground oats
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. aloe vera
1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl until you have a smooth paste. Gently massage onto damp skin, and rinse off with warm water. You can triple the recipe for a fantastic smoothing body treatment.
Ground Oats: use rolled oats and a clean coffee grinder or blender to grind the flakes to a fine powder