Make your own body scrub! It’s a great deal quicker and easier than you think, and makes a wonderful gift! This is what you will need: ❀ Apricot and/or Almond Oil and/or Jojoba Oil ❀ Sea Salt ❀ Essential Oils Let the base oil reach room temperature; then mix just a small amount (as much as you would like to ... Read More »
Head lice and nits! Head lice are small brown/grey insects which cling to the hair close to the scalp where they fee. They take 10 days to reach adulthood and they lay eggs which take 7-10 days to hatch. Nits are the white empty shell left behind once the lice has hatched. They look like dandruff. Anyone of any age ... Read More »
Hair care tips……we can all do with a little advice in this department! Boost thin hair with silicone – Thin, lifeless hair is one of the most common hair complaints, yet few women know the best remedy. Heavy conditioners just leave hair limp. A better bet is to use products with silicone, such as dimethicone or cyclomethicone. These coat the ... Read More »
We are all guilty of underestimating the serious damage caused to our eyes and face by UV radiation, so I really can’t emphasize the importance of a good pair of sunglasses enough! UV radiation can cause macular degeneration, cataracts, wrinkles next to the eyes and skin cancer. The sunlight bounces off the water, sand and pavements and can be extremely ... Read More »
Is there a way that you can get yourself bronzed up, without the discomfort or patience it takes to do it the traditional sun worshipping way? Had I been writing this blog a century or two ago then my advice would be stay out of the sun. The Victorian era look was the porcelain white skin. But lifestyles have changed ... Read More »
If your hands are often exposed to water or strong soap, your nails may tend to split, peel, or become brittle. Using a moisturizer and protecting your hands from water may help. If the nails are yellow or white in addition to splitting and crumbling, a fungal infection may be to blame. There are antifungal creams, but they often don’t ... Read More »
All sorts of bacteria, dead skin cells, oils, dirt and debris, and old makeup in the case of the makeup brushes, collect in them, affecting your scalp and your face. Makeup brushes are best when they are soft, as they don’t aggravate the skin, and the cleaner they are, the healthier your skin will be. If you suffer from acne, ... Read More »
Lorraine Cosmetics in the U.K. recently held a competition to find the most naturally beautiful woman in the world. Florence Colgate,18, managed to outshine all 8000 other contestants. All contestants were makeup free and were not allowed to have undergone any plastic surgery. This is where the golden proportions stood out, and the girl with the most perfect face won! ... Read More »
We all need a few quickie hairstyles that can see us out the house in under 10 minutes…..so why not try a cute braid? Works on: Works on: · Medium to long hair · Wavy, curly or straight · Freshly blow-dried or unwashed hair Stuff to have handy: · 1 small clear hair elastic · 4 small bobby pins · ... Read More »
Like the rest of your body, your hair also needs protection from the sun! Cover your hair with a hat or scarf, but make sure you hair is not glued to your head, restricting circulation in your scalp. If you know you are going to be out in the sun for some time and don’t want to wear a hat, ... Read More »
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