TIP: Look at ingredients for length and key words instead of trusting claims on the label. With so many beauty products and brands out there, it’s hard to know to know what is actually good or bad for your skin.
Some ingredients are known to have harmful effects on the body and should be avoided. Another…
TIP: Add a couple drops of peppermint oil or a peppermint leaf for an extra cooling effect!
Now that summer is near, here is a recipe for a mask to keep your skin hydrated and cool.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or one stalk of a fresh plant…
TIP: Try and gradually replace your cups of coffee with cups of tea. If it is caffeine you need, choose a green tea which has caffeine and many antioxidants as well! Don’t need caffeine but need a warm drink or that coffee taste? Consider herbal teas without caffeine or…
TIP: Do not ever put hot water on the crown of your head. Try to avoid this area if you blow-dry your hair or use a cooler setting. Protect your hair and scalp from the elements. Severe cold weather or hot sunshine can dry your hair out. Use extra conditioner,…
TIP: No matter what skin type you have, make sure to keep the area under your eyes supple and moist at all times. There are many under eye creams on the market, but the most affordable and effective way to do this is to apply a little olive oil under your…
TIP: Look into homeopathic remedies that you can take to keep your body balanced as you go through time zones. The quickest ways to land into your ‘new’ time zone is to eat at the proper time in the new destination and to sleep after sundown. Avoid…
TIP: Invest in an air purifier which you keep in your bedroom. The more concentrated time you spend in clean air the less severe the reaction during daytime exposure. If you choose to not do this, make your living space…
I was at the market yesterday in search for new goodies and saw Bionaturae Bilberry Fruit Spread & Sour Cherry Spread on the shelf. Not a grain eater, I had to come with something creative besides a slice of toast to…
TIP: Blood-Orange & Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (Sugar-Free)
12 oz bag of organic cranberries the juice from 2 blood oranges seeds from 1 organic pomegranate 1 tsp organic vanilla extract zest from 1 orange 1/2 tsp powdered Stevia or to taste
Add the cranberries, stevia and blood orange juice to a pot. Stevia is very sweet so add…
TIP: A scalp massager is a spider shaped tool that is great to use for releasing tension in your head and bringing relaxation quickly. It also helps to add volume to your hair. You can find a variety of brands online and in selective beauty supply stores.