make up tips for woman who wear glasses

There are different techniques that you can use when you are applying make up ,you should take into account the way that the lenses on your glasses make your eyes appear , where does the light hit and where is there shade?to others the eyes may appear smaller on near sighted wearers and far sighted lenses make them appear larger.some frames can make the eyes appear to have dark circles because of the shadows that are casted through the lense ,you can use a concealer for this salmon or pale pink lightens the bluish colour under the eyes ,to help prevent smudging on the nose use a podwer over your make up here or using a mineral foundation will help with this problem .some times if you wear eye liner on the top lid this can look strange when wearing glasses ,were as if you apply it to the bottom lid only it will balance out this is because of the angle that the lense alllows light through.when wearing mascara the lenses can sometimes rub it off or make it look uneven ,to avoid this follow the same rule as eyeliner and emphasise more on the bottom lashes , and just add a little to the top .
when you apply blusher suck your cheeks in and apply the blush to the sunken parts of your face to make the natural cheek bone stand out , this can sculpt the face so that the glasses arent always the main focus .
check your make up in different lights to ensure it is even then check with your glasses on , using a magnified mirror can be great for applying makeup after you take your glasses off ,and having a light can also help .

colours to use on the eyes vary from person to person , light golden and nude colours may seem plain but really stand out when you put your glasses on as seen in this video tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22xzIBLZxsY

and for a more night time look have a look at this video .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeT7CsUdEsk&feature=fvw

i have added some of the make up used in these tutorial ie the cream shadows to our online store for all of you woman who wear glasses to give you a proper look at how to do these steos easily  .this store is at the bottom of the website pg 9 onwards is all the make up listed

stretch marks

stetch marks are a problem that most woman will get during their life at some stage , especially if you have lost alot of weight or had a baby .
this is caused when the elastin and collegen breaks down in the skin
we way not be able to banish them completely but using some of these treatments can make them look almost invisable .
mix these ingredients together
Mix these together:
 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1/2 Cup Aloe Vera Gel
10 Vitamin E Capsules, Drained
 5 Vitamin A Capsules, Drained
Place in the fridge and use twice or more a day. Rub into skin untill fully absorbed.
This works wonders on your skin. Make sure that all the ingredients are 100% natural.
100% cocoa butter stick s really are fantastic ,not lotions or oils but the actual stick is really great for lightening the colour of stretch marks and making them smaller it is also great for preventing them .
all items listed here can be bought in our online store at the bottom of the webpage

dark circles

dark circles can be hereditory but there are other causes too like lack of sleep ,not drinking enough water ,lack of vit e in the diet or iron . many people also dont know that dark circles can be linked to allergies also .
here are some things you can do to combat dark circles .

this is one of the best home treatments for dark circles under the eyes, mix a paste with one teaspoon of tomato juice ,half teaspoon of lemon juice,a pince of tumeric powder and a pinch of gramflour ,apply to the under eyes and leave for ten minutes you can do this daily and wash off as normal with luke warm water ,be careful not to get the product in your eyes and always make this paste fresh as keeping it will not have the same effect .try taking vit e  , and apply almond oil to the area every night  ,drink plenty of water ,try to get min 8 hours sleep . if none of these methods work for you after a few months id advise you to get an allergy test done as it could be something very small in your diet that is causing this problem .

banishing bad odours

Foot odour
this is caused by bacteria reacting with the humididity from your shoes or socks ,try using shoes or footwear with breathable materials like canvas inside or leather ,and cotton socks .
how to treat this problem?
you may or may not have heard this one but tea is actually great for temporarily reducing or even banished odour from the feet , make a pot of tea adding 7 normal tea bags not herbal tea and steep your feet in a basin of the tea for approx 10-15 minutes at night ,dry off properly . tea contains tantic acid which temporarily inhibits bad odours , do this three times a week if needed.
secondly sprinkle zeasorb (over the counter product you can purchase this in our online store at the bottom of the page ) into your shoes every morning to absorb sweat ,stopping the bacteria multiplying causing odour .
Bad breath
this comes from the throast and back of the tongue so simply scraping the tongue wont get rid of this problem , you probably brush your teeth and use mouth wash all the time yet still suffer from bad breath ,bad breath is caused by sulpher compounds (this happens when bacteria is deoxegenated ,ie why we get bad breath after having our mouth closed for a long time , using alcohol based mouth wash causes this also , eating onions and garlic as we all know causes bad breath this is also because these food contain sulpur compound too .
how can i help this ?
you can help this problem by still using the same routine of brushing daily ,make sure you floss and odour gets trapped inside the gaps in the teeth,instead of using alcohol based mouth wash ,buty one which has chlorine dioxide,use morning and night , drink water throughout the day to keep the mouth oxegenated .doing these small things can dramatically improve if not banish bad breath .
Sweating
some people suffer alot with sweating this can cause embarrasment for alot of people , if the problem is extremely bad i would advise you to consult a doctor as it could be a number of things like over active thyroid or you may even need your sweat gland tied although this is only in severe cases ,botox is also available for this problem .
how do i treat it ?
Simple , towel dry under your arms at night before bed and apply Drysol by patting it over the area ,wash the solution off in the morning but Dont add more deoderant leave it clean and apply drysol again at night , if you dont see an improvement you may think about consulting your gp.

note : all of these products are in our online store at the bottom of the website .

Eye brow shaping

Eye brow shaping is actually quite easy once you know how ,here are some simple steps to follow to create the perfect eye brow shape for your face .
Refer back to the picture  to follow guidelines easily .
firstly you will need a cuticle stick/pencil/anything that is long and slim and same width the whole way down, you ll also need a light coloured eyeliner for marking your measurments .
now your almost ready , stand in front of the mirror .
Step1line the cuticle stick up with the outside of your nostril see(A) on the picture ,holding the stick against your face ,line up with the inner tear duct on the eye as seen in pic A ,and follow on up to the eyebrows. Mark brow with pencil and tweeze any hairs that go past this line in this case to the left of the picture .
Step 2looking directly into the mirror straight ahead ,holding the stick in the same place on the nose ,angle the stick to the right lining it up with the outer line of the pupil ,this
 will then point the stick to the highest part of your brows ,thus showing you where your arch should be located,mark this with your pencil again ,always tweeze in the direction of your hair growth not against as this can distort the follicle making the hairs grow back in all different directions , to tweeze a nice arch gradually tweeze a fine amount of hairs while taking a few more along the way as you get to your arch this will make the brows higher thus opening the eyes more ,remember never over pluck , only spend a few minutes on each brow.
Step3holding the stick still in the same position at the nose ,move the top of the stick further to the right (depending on which eye your working im just using the picture as an example)this time stopping at the outer corner of the eye refer back to diagram , mark the brow with pencil again and this time tweeze anything to the left of the mark this is to show the lenght in which your brows should be .

Remember apply bonjella if your find tweezing too painful ,leave for a few minutes ,wipe and tweeze painfree :)

spring/summer 2010 pallets

The colours of this years colour pallets are as follows

Givenchy are bringing out pale skin tones with peach cheeks ,violet on the eyes subtly and peach lips ,the purpose of their spring/summer collection is to make the colours stand out from the white canvas ,other colours you can expect to see from them are violets,peaches,pastel mauve,peachy and rose pearlesent colours for the cheeks and eyes.

you can expect to see pale invigorating pink PINK IMPRESSION and a deeper pink ROSE IMPRESSION . all young and fresh colours .

nail polishes for spring /summer  2010.

You can expect to see all the neon summer colours coming back in ,for the perfect beach look .colours are all seen below and will be a must have again this summer ,

Skin care &choosing creams for your skin type and age

this can be difficult for alot of people as there are so many different products on the market nowadays .
Here are some simple steps to follow on buying the right creams for your skin type .
What skin type am I?
this is pretty simple ,If you suffer with spots you have oily skin ,if it is only on certain parts of the face then you have combination skin (a mixture of oily and dry)even oily skinned people get flaky skin this can be confused as dry skin , flakes on the skin are dehydration so your skin could be oily dehydrated in this case .drink plenty of water and apply mattifying moisturiser after you cleanse and tone your face to prevent further dehydration,( mattifying moisturisers contain no oil ).use gel cleansing washes and alcohol based toners with no oils.
If your skin is tight after you wash your face and you have tiny fine lines and closed tight pores ,rarely suffer from spot s, then your skin is dry , treat this by cleansing with face CREAM not lotion or gel ,use an oil based toner ie rose oil and water . moisturise with moisturising cream not lotion these creams are alot thicker giving your skin extra moisture .
If your skin goes red or pink and is sensitive to alot of products then you have sensitive skin ,
using natural products from your health shop is best for this
and normal skin is recognised by few of us, lol but for those who are lucky to have it, they will have perfect skin ,no spots ,no blemishes.
when you are in your teens lotions are light and enough for the skin but as you get older you should start looking for thicker creams instead of lotions. These should be used from the age of 25 upwards to prevent premature ageing ,neck cream is also advised (use this on the chest also )
Best products and home made treatments for each type of skin
normal skin 
Joboba oil mixture
six table spoons joboba oil , one tbls vit E oil, 2 tbls beeswax, 8 drops of rose essential oil , 2 tbls rose water ,one tbls aloe vera (purchase all of these in a health shop as you only need a small amount for each mixture they will last you months if not years )
first mix all oils together except essential oil , add besswax also (put bowl over another bowl of boiling water ) and mix until wax is metled .
remove and allow to cool ,add rosewater aloe vera and mix well , then finally add essential rose oil mix thoroughly and pour into a glass jar with airtight lid .
dry skin
most oils are great moisturisers, purchase pure coconut oil or olive oil (mix together if prefered ) from your health shop and apply all over the face after cleansing ,leave for ten mins then wipe off excess with a damp cotton pad . when having a bath take advantage of the steam and apply your moisturiser all over your face leave till you get out and wipe off excess again , this will push the oils deeper into the skin as the steam opens your pores .
oily skin
homemade moisturisers really arent great for oily skin but ask for a mattifying one when buying one from your store ,and always tell them you have oily skin when choosing any creams ,lotions or make up .using a honey mask at night or in the morning helps keep away bacteria prone to cause spots on oily skin , simply heat up a little honey so its easier to spread and apply all over a clean  face ,leave for ten minutes and rince with warm water.
for all skin types
use glycerine and honey
mix three table spoons of glycerine to one spoon of honey when making mixture , apply daily and leave on all day if you dont wear make up or if you do apply at night and leave on the skin till morning.dont put this mixture in the fridge as honey goes hard ,airtight jar or tub is fine .

blackheads gone but left with open pores ??

unfortunatly open pores are extremely hard to get rid of , it svery frustrating when you remove unsightly blackheads but are then left with a gaping hole .
this can be almost as difficult to treat as acne .
after a little research it seems Azelaic Acid is the best treatment for tis , i have found a pharmaceautical name for this "SKINOREN" this is a gel for the skin used on rosacea and acne , this product is presribed by a doctor so visit your gp for prescription .
homemade toner for oily skin
Alcohol and alum toner .mix one table spoon of alcohol (buy from your chemist say it is for your skin)+100 gms of distilled water and a tablespoon of lemon juice , mix together and leave in an air tight bottle in the fridge ,use this every morning after you wash your face using a damp cotton pad . apply mattifying moisturiser , oily skin people should not use oil based creams , try gel cleasers for cleaning the face and if you dont want to mkae your own toner buy alcohol based ones with no oil. and mattifying moisturisers .

doing these steps every morning and evening will prevent the pores from getting blocked up again , if the azelaic acid does not close the pores consult a dermatologist for treatment .

dry skin on knees and body

Dry skin can be frustrating for most woman so i have put together some causes and solutions to these problems below.
Dry skin ,contact dermatitis and  psoriasis .
contact dermatitis would be recognised mainly after you ome into contact with something you dont normally use like creams etc . this will look like a small rash but should not last very long . if you notice this stop using new body cream etc and see if it clears up or if your using new washing powder or shower gels .if it still doesnt clear up attend a dermatologist or gp .
Psoriasis is like an extra layer over the skin in patches ,it can occur in only one place but it would look flaky and raised from the skin , best treatment for this is UVB rays , this is a treatment yo can get done in most skin clinics . the uvb penetrates the skin slowing down the skin growth process and with this treatment the skin may get worse before it gets better . visit a dermatologist if you think you have psoriasis . not steroid creams can harm the skin further over time and dry them out more so try to stay away from these were possible.
Dry skin can be itchy ,slightly flaky and stings sometimes when you apply something to the skin ,
to relieve dry skin from knees and elbows purchase unrefined sesame oil from your local health store , make sure it is unrefined as is this is better for the skin and lasts a number of years , this  product is very cheap so it wont break the bank .
Before you get in the shower (about 20 mins before hand ) heat a little oil in a pan (a few table spoons ) and apply to the areas needed , rub in and leave for about ten minutes , shower as normal .if the areas are extremely dry i would do this every day until you notice a vast improvement , apply a thick moisturiser all over the body  before bed too to keep the skin moist , my favourite is vaseline intensive care for extra dry skin (white bottle ) stay away from dove products including shower gels and hand washes or shampoos as these cause dry skin problems .if you can use natural body washes and shampoos which can be bought in your health stores that would be even better .
Dry skin all over the body , drink water everyday regularly (4 pints) add lemon or cordial if prefered .
smoking is also a contributary factor in dry skin , follow the steps above with sesame oil this can be applied all over the skin on the body twice a week to prevent dry skin  .

when bathing use a few table spoons of olive oil in your bath to keep the skin soft and lock moisture in , and always moisturise id reccomend vaseline intensive care for extra dry skin .
shea butter is also great for a moisturiser, scrub once or twice a week(depending on how bad the skin is ) using my honey and sugar scrub(this is in my archive).The sugar granules scrub away dead skin cells leaving the skin smooth and honey is a natural antiseptic and also has many nutrients great to keep the skin soft .

pimples on neck and jawline .

There are several different types of acne, jawline acne is in many ways the most irritating. This is because it frequently appears in adults who thought their "teen days " were behind them. "What causes acne outbreaks along the jawline?" there is no single jawline acne cause. There can be many factors, but one thing is certain - jawline acne causes pain and embarrassment to the person suffering with it.

Jawline acne most frequently occurs in women who are in their twenties and is symptomatic of adult onset acne or cystic acne. In this case, acne develops primarily on the jawline, cheeks, back, buttocks and chest.This type of acne is different than the "teenage acne" you experienced in  school in that unlike milder forms of acne that occur closer to the surface of the skin, cystic acne affects the deep tissue. In addition, a bacterial infection could be attacking the deep tissue beneath the surface of the skin.If not treated, this can lead to scarring.One possible cause of jawline acne is your regular hormonal activity. In addition, some studies link dairy products to acne because they contain hormones. If your hormonal activity is the culprit, birth control pills are often an effective acne treatment. If you suspect dairy products are triggering your outbreaks, try avoiding them and see what happens.
Check Your Cosmetics Too
Another common jawline acne cause is moisturizers that are too rich or hair products that contain silicone - both can clog your pores. In this case the solution is obvious - look for oil-free products and hair products that do not contain silicone.
Treating your jawline acne is not as simple as buying the latest acne lotion - the painful red lumps that occur along the jawline, chin, and neck do not respond well to the traditional acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide.
Why avoid milk products?

The reason that milk products cause acne is because milk contains hormones that "turn on" oil glands. The cows that give the milk are pregnant and milking most of their lives. These hormones are not injected into the cows - they are natural hormones that cows make during every "menstrual" cycle, but during pregnancy these hormones are produced continuously at high levels and so are found in all cows' milk
Is lactose-free milk or "organic" milk okay?

No. Lactose intolerance has nothing to do with acne, and "organic" simply means that the pesticides and insecticides the cows are exposed to in their food are less toxic than usual.
What are the options?

There are two ways to handle dairy restriction.
The first (and simplest) is to just stop consuming all milk, cream, cheese, ice cream, butter, sour cream, cheeseburgers, pizza - anything that contains or is made from milk. It is best to avoid "anything that comes from the south end of the cow".
The second way is to find dairy-like substitutes for whatever you are missing. Soy products are the most convenient and include substitutes for milk, creamer, chocolate milk, ice cream, cheeses of various types and even butter substitutes. Goat milk and goat cheese are possible alternatives, but also are not hormone-free and should probably be avoided until we know for sure what hormones they contain.
How long do I need to do this?

The "No Milk" diet has three phases.
First ( total restriction phase.) It is essential to minimize the production of new plugs in the pores, and this lasts at least six months. This will give you a chance to get the acne under control.
Second  (maintenance phase) and it lasts through all the teen years into the early 20s. During this phase, no dairy is best. you may be able to have a little bit of dairy from sometimes, it is really difficult to tell how much you can get away with. The problem is that it takes months for the plugs in the pores to build back up again, so it takes months to find out if you have exceeded your threshold again. And everyone is different.
Third ( the cautious reintroduction phase), usually possible in the early 20s. But, depending on individual thresholds, some people with acne can never return to dairy.

Try also dapping apple cider vinegar onto the spots daily follow the steps for this on my blog about rosacea .

Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition where the cheeks look flushed ,pink and sometimes have acne break outs ,this condition can often be miss diagnosed as acne or other skin problems . try one of the steps below to help improve your skin condition , it does not normally completely go away but can be dramatically improved .Use apple cider vinegar ONLY when you have the papules and postules.(break out ) It is too drying and it can cause the condition to worsen. Diluting it is a good idea. mix two teaspoons of apple cider, one teaspoon of purified water and add no more than two drops of tea tree oil and dab it on the affected area with a an organic cotton ball. leave it on for about ten minutes or so and then rinse with purified water. Follow with a good mosturizer for sensitive skin and one that contains ingredients known to help rosacea sufferers such as licorice, feverfew, green tea, colloidal oatmeal, lavender, chamomile, calendula, licochalcone, arnica montana,white willow bark, jojoba oil, and many others.Changing your pillow case every 2 nights. use one side the first night, flip the case the next night, then on the third night, replace it with a fresh case. Results: The first 3 days, immediate improvement. The next few days, may go back to usual. In day 8; after you have experimented for a week. you should wake up and for the first time in years, your face should look almost perfectly normal in shade and acne bump s(break out) should dramatically improve.

Prescription antibiotics are often effective and are often prescribed. They can be taken by mouth of applied as ointments or gels.

Sulfur creams for Rosacea (Sulphur Ointments) are very effective and AVOID the problems associated with antibiotic use. They are also often effective when antibiotic treatment has failed.

Proper skin care and avoidance of trigger factors is also important to effectively control rosacea.

This is a list of common trigger factors that may cause your facial skin to flare up if you have

Rosacea:-
High Temperatures, including Spas and Saunas
Spicy Foods
Cold Weather and Winds
Stress
Alcohol
Astringent(like toners anything that closes the pores or alcohol) Cosmetics and Pimple Creams
Creams containing Cortisone
Medical problems: Diabetes will aggravate the condition

The following list of medications will delay healing with Sulphur based facial cream for Rosacea.

So check this list and if any apply to you try to stop them for a few weeks.-
Smoking/chewing tobacco (not a medication but 1 cigarette reduces blood flow by 50% to the skin) it is the nicotine that does it so the nicotine replacement gum and patches also fall into this category Cortisone. Do not use it. It has a very complex reaction in the body that will slow wound healing. Anti-inflammatory medications, e.g. brufen, nurofen, aspirin , ) Note: That aspirin in a dose of up to 100mg a day do not interfere with would healing
Colchicine (a gout medication)

Sun exposure: wear sunscreen and a hat, at least a peaked baseball hat, whenever you are outside and it is sunny

Cleansing your Skin
Avoid Soap.
Use a gentle cleanser that does not dry the skin.A good daily non-drying skin wash for rosacea ,which you can buy at any pharmacy.

Nutritional Supplements

Some Nutritional supplements also help. vit c, zinc,rose hip ,liqourice,apple cider ,rutin and arnica ,lavender,chamomile,green tea
Best cleansers,moisturisers and foundation for rosacea
After looking long and hard for rosacea products i have found some great ones which are extremely inexpensive compared to some products which actually got some really bad reviews .
the ones i have picked have recieved fantastic reviews and have worked on many woman with rosacea .
all products are in my online store at the bottom of this site under rosacea ,i have got a great price for them compared to some of the sites saving you about 25 euro on some products .
CEREVE moisturising cream 18.13 new
CEREVE moisturising lotion 10.99 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/CeraVe%20Moisturizing%20Lotion.html  reviews
CETAPHIL gentle cleansing bar 3.95 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/Cetaphil%20Gentle%20Cleansing%20Bar.html (reviews)
JANE IRIDALE AMAZING BASE foundation 33.99 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/Jane%20Iredale%27s%20Amazing%20Base.html (reviews)

buy in our store now (all prices above are in dollars so when converted into euro you save even more)

ingrown hairs

Alot of people suffer from the odd ingrown hair ,these can be easily removed by showering in warm water or holding a warm cloth over the area then sterilise tweezers and pull the hair out sometimes you may need to squeeze to pop the hair out first .
on the other hand some men and woman suffer fom the all of the time in large areas ie the legs , if the skin is bumpy and red it may be follicolitis this is inflamation of the follical , if you want to try to get rid of this take my advice and take a break from shaving and waxing to let the hair grow out for longer , try shaving instead of waxing as this can damage the inflamed area more . I know its expensive but only use your rasor three times any more then this scratches the skin thus inflaming the area and aggrivating it further more ,
so take a break for as long as you can , have a long shower or bath before shaving ALWAYS as this softens the hair , exfoliate at the beginning of your shower and a minute or two before you get out shave with a new blade , always apply tea tree oil or antiseptic to red or inflamed areas to stop infection and apply plenty of moisturiser to the skin .
if you stick to this you should see a big improvement .

Safe removal of black heads

We all struggle from time to time with unwanted blackheads . heres i will explain the safest way to remove them without harming the skin .this same rule goes for white heads .
black heads are simply sebum (sweat) that clogs the pores and solidifies,thus making it hard to remove them .
One way is to get a large bowl of boiled water ,if doing this make sure it is on a safe high surface hold a towel over your head and bend your head over the bowl allowing the steam to hit your face for a few minutes . this can be a bit uncomforatable for some people as the steam goes up your nose and everywhere but if you can do it its the easiest way . leave your face over the steam for about 5 minutes. or stand in the bathroom with a sink full of hot water ,get a clean face cloth and hold over the area for a few minutes then rinse cloth and do the same again ,this can be done a number of times if needs be .
after you have steamed and patted your face for about 5 minutes wrap tissue around your index fingers on each hand and simply put one finger on each side of the black heads and push the fingers together ,you should see them pop out easily ,if after a minute or two they start to get stiff again simple steam or pat your face again for another few minutes and try again.try not to keep going over the same spot if it doesnt come out move onto another one and try the others again the next day . also you can do the same motion with cotton buds if the black heads are in an awquard place i.e the folds of the nose .
applying some tea tree oil afterwards can help clean out the pores as it is an anteseptic but dont worry if you dont have any .
THE RULE HERE IS TO STOP AFTER A FEW MINUTES and try again the next day ,dont keep pulling at the skin as this will swell and may turn into a pimple or scab if you tear or break skin .

scaly blotchy arms ?

so many woman suffer with dry patches of skin on there arms usually on the tops and around the shoulders,tan clumps around these patches and in some cases they stay white in the sun and stand out like a sore thumb , there is a name for this and it is pitiriasis versicolour ( a fungal infection on the skin ) not serious and can easily be treated . go to your chemist and buy nisoral dandruff shampoo this is the only product on the market that has the ingredient to get rid of this fungal infection apart from tablets , simply use this as your shower gel on the arms every day for a week then once weekly o use at night as a cream and wash the next day
one of the causes for this is shampoos having too many chemicals try using natural shampoos this is why the patches usually form around the tops of the arms shoulders and back as it is the lenght of your hair
another MAJOR cause for this and i know because i have had it myself is from using sunshimmer instant tan , so many girls i know use it and have this problem ,so if you do STOP and go for sally hansen instead .
once i completely stopped using sunshimmer for good not even using it once every now and then ,the patches completely dissapeared and never came back , this is something i suffered with and felt consious of for years .stay away from any dove products also as these clog the pores and can take up to 5 months to leave the skin .

bring life back to your skin

Vitamin C as we all know is great for revitalising the skin it revives dull lifesless skin and makes it brighter and gives it a natural radiant glow .
simply go to your health store and buy pure vitamin c capsules . every night before bed burst a capsule with a pin this way the vitamin c is fresh evertime , apply all over the face and leave for the whole night , then rince the next morning .
for optimum results use as part as your daily routine after you cleanse the skin .
best of luck!!

healing acne scars naturally

There are so many products sold over the counter ,some cost a fortune but go back to basics and natural remedys and see the difference in your skin .
purchase pure vitamin E capsules from your health store (not vitamin E oil ) as this can lose its goodness everytime it is opened . if it is in a capsule you have it fresh everytime ,simple wash your face as normal pin a hole in a capsule and apply all over the face at night when going to bed .rince in the morning .Vitamin E is renowned for its natural and powerful healing and repair propertys.this can take time as with anything so make it part of your routine daily .

painful tweezing eyebrows?

now i have an easy solution , have a baby ? maybe not but you can buy bongela in your local pharmacy for 4 euros and this will last you months , simply apply a little bongela over the eyebrows and leave for a minute or two .... THEN TWEEZE till your hearts content . no pain at all .

for those of you who dont know bongela is a gel used for numbing babies gums when teething .

keep your natural colour and prevent going grey

this method gradually bring s your natural hair colour back if used correctly ,

firstly simmer a half a cup of dries sage and two cups of water for half an hour ,leave the mixture soaking for several hours ,apply all over cthe hair and leave until it has all dried in ,rince and dry ,do this weekly until you have reached the desired shade,then monthly to maintain your colour ,

you can also make sage and rosemary tea by doing the same as above and leave mixture in the fridge ,strain pour into a spray bottle and spray on the grey areas leaving or massaging in for ten minutes then wash hair as normal .

quick and easy hair treatment

the price of hair treatments breaking the bank ? you need not worry about it anymore ,so many of these treatments contain alcohol (i know ) this dries out the hair further so below is a cholesterol mask for fantastic shiny soft hair .

If you have a dryer GREAT if not put two towels on a hot radiator ,then grab some mayonnaise from the fridge and massage it all over your hair ,once massaged in thoroughly wrap cling film around your head to prevent dripping ,after you have done this take a hot towel from the dryer or radiator and wrap in around your hair for ten minutes ,then add the other towel and leave for another ten minutes ,shampoo and rinse as normal .

do this once a month to keep a beautiful shine on your hair , if you have very damaged hair you can do this once a week ,and if your hair is naturally oily just apply to the ends of the hair .

easy effective body scrub

scrubs are used for removing dead dry skin cells to reveal new fresh ones , scrubbing can also help improve cellulite and fine line's over time .
Ingredients

half cup of sugar
about 8 tablespoons of honey
simply mix the sugar with the honey and add honey untill it is a paste like solution , this can be kept in a jar for use again .
when you use your scrub ,dampen skin on the body step away from the shower head so that the mixture does not get wet as this will dissolve the sugar , rub into the skin in circular motions and rinse .
you will immediatly notice a big difference in your skin ,it will be softer and refreshed .

Aspirin face mask

how does this work
Aspirin is a form of beta hydroxy acids which are found in many face creams BHA works by exfoliating the skin removing the dull layers of dry skin to reveal new fresh skin ,over time BHA can dramatically improve blemishes and skin tone .
If you are allergic to aspirin do not use this and if you are allergic the BHA'S or have really sensitive skin .
ingredients
dissolve two dissolvable aspirin in a table spoon of warm water ,apply mixture to the skin avoiding eyes allow to dry for about ten minutes and gently massage into the skin in circular motions ,this should feel like exfoliating ,once you have done the whole face rince off with tepid water and pat dry .
make sure you apply moisturiser afterwards as BHA'S can be drying on the skin .

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natural teeth whitening

As we all know many teeth whitening products are either too harsh ,dont work or too expensive so here are some recipes for success to get the bright smaile you ve always wanted using simple ingredients that you have lying around the house .strawberrys and baking soda

simply mash strawberry and a little sprinkle a little baking soda for more intense whitening ,apply to your toothbrush and brush as normal ,leave for ten minutes and rince with water , about 15 minutes later brush your teeth thoroughly as if the strawberry acid is left on the teeth for too long this can damage teeth over time .baking soda can also be used mixed  with  white vinegar , the same routine applies .