Homemade Beauty Recipes

You may want to use natural stuff that are free from chemicals and all the unnatural ingredients. You can easily make your own beauty recipes at home using the things that are already there in your kitchen, but some beauty recipes need some kind of herb leaves that can be found on your local stores or online.

I hope you find the beauty recipes that you're looking for here.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Free Beauty Samples

Free Beauty Samples: What They Are and How to Find Them

Have you heard of free beauty samples before? If you have, have you been requesting them whenever you come across free sample offers? If you haven’t, you may want to think about doing so, as there are a number of benefits to requesting free beauty samples, a few of which are briefly touched on below.

One of the many benefits of requesting free beauty samples is that they are free. Many times, you don’t even have to pay for the cost of shipping. Depending on who the free sample in question is being offered by, the product manufacturer or the retailer in question will ship the free sample to you free of charge. When you look at it that way, what do you have to lose by requesting free beauty samples?

Another one of the many benefits to requesting free beauty samples is the products that you can find available. For starters, free beauty samples come in a number of different sizes, but you are often only given a free trail size. As for the actual free beauty sample, you will find that there a number of products for you to choose from. For instance, free beauty samples often include makeup, perfume, skincare creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and so forth. No matter what you are looking for, in terms of a beauty product, you should be able to find some form of that product type available as a free sample.

Speaking of what you are looking for, that leads to another one of the many benefits to requesting free beauty samples. Requesting free beauty samples is relatively easy to do. In fact, you have a number of different options. One of the best ways to go about requesting free beauty samples is by using the internet. When using the internet to find free beauty samples, you will want to think about performing a standard internet search. You may want to visit the online websites of beauty product manufacturers, as well as beauty supply stores, as they often have free sample request forms on their websites.

You can also use the internet to find free beauty samples by visiting websites that are regularly referred to as freebie sites or free product sample websites. These websites are often in message board formats so that internet users can share free product samples that they come across online with others. What is nice about visiting a free product sample website is that you will not only find links to free beauty samples, but a wide range of other sample types, including books, movies, food, pet products, and baby products.

It may also be a good idea for you to visit one of your local beauty supply stores on occasion. While it is more common to find free beauty samples online, many beauty supply stores also offer free beauty samples to their customers or even those who just enter the store. Since not all retailers offer in store free samples, you should not count on receiving them, but if you happen to be in or around a local beauty supply store you may want to look to see if they have any free beauty samples available for taking.

Perhaps, the greatest benefit to requesting free beauty samples or taking one when you find them in store is that you never really know what you may end up with. Product manufacturers and retailers often offer free samples on their new products; therefore, it is likely something that you haven’t already tired before. In that case, you may be pleasantly surprised with the free beauty sample that you requested, whether it was perfume, makeup, or a skincare product. In fact, you may be so pleased with your recently acquired free sample that you decide to buy the full size product from then on out.

In addition to sending you a free product sample, it is common for a product manufacturer or a retailer to also include money-saving coupons with your free sample. This is nice because should you like the product in question, you may want to buy the full sized product and your coupon may come in handy if and when you decide to do so.
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Blackheads Treatments (herbal recipe)

Homemade beauty recipes
Blackheads are normally appear on your nose and  I hardly see on any other part of your body. Below is the recipe for getting rid of those blackheads for your beauty treatment.

Homemade - Blackheads Treatments (herbal recipe)


1.4 cup (50ml) parsley
Juice the parsley in a juicer or blender.

How to do it
1. Prepare a basic herbal facial steam.
2. Generously apply the parsley juice and pulp to the areas on your face that are prone to blackheads, avoiding the eyes.
3. Steam your face with the parsley juice on it.
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Easy Facial Mask

Homemade beauty recipes
Facial mask has been proven to not just help refine your skin but also reduce or even eliminate breakouts such as pimples. Breakouts normally happen when your skin get oily, so this mask will help in getting rid of access oil in your skin.
This is another important homemade beauty recipes that you need to keep with you if you want clear skin.

Homemade - Easy Facial Mask

1/4 cup (50ml) of fruit juice.
1/4 cup (50ml) of herbal infusion tea.
1 packet of unflavored gelatin.

To do it
1: Pour the liquids into an oven proof glass container.
2: Add the gelatin, and stir to dissolve completely.
3: Gently heat the mixture in a double boiler for 1 minute, while stirring constantly.

To apply
1: Spread a small layer over your face and let dry.
2: Peel it off and rinse with cool water.
3: Pat until dry.

This makes 1 treatment.
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Homemade Shampoo

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 Have ever thought of making your own shampoo at home? I had always wanted to but just don't know how until I found this homemade shampoo recipes.
I think some of you may find that the shampoo in the stores have a long list of ingredients that you don't really know what they are. You  may be allergic to some of the ingredients but you just cant figure it out because of the chemical names they use. As for me I am very particular about the ingredients of any thing that I eat and use.

Homemade - Shampoo

2 tablespoons (30 ml) dried
1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond or apricot kernel oil
2 drops essential oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid castile soap
1 cup (250 ml) spring water
1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh herbs


To do it
1: Place herbs in a clean 10 ounce (284 g) glass jar with a lid.
2: Boil the spring water and pour over the herbs.
3: Cover and let steep for 10 to 20 minutes.
4: Strain the liquid castile soap and almond or apricot kernel oil and mix completely.
5: Add the liquid castile soap and almond or apricot kernel oil and mix completely.
6: Scent with essential oil and mix again.
7: Bottle the solution in a plastic container with a spout. This can also be placed in a clean recycled shampoo bottle.
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Bad Breath Recipe

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 When we wake up in the morning, we tend to have bad breath due to sleep. But, I heard some people have bad breath even they are awake.  Teeth cavity may be part of the cause. Anyway below is the natural ingredients recipes for your beauty care.


Homemade - Bad Breath Recipe
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lavender 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) peppermint 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water

Method
  1. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Put the herbs into a clean glass jar.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the herbs and let steep for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain the solution.

To apply
Simply Gargle

This makes 1 treatment.
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Acne Treatment Recipe

Homemade Acne Treatment Recipe
Homemade - Acne Treatment Recipe


In most cases acne is caused by hormonal changes that take place during menopause or adolescence. Diet can also be very important to your acne. Try to avoid foods that are very fatty. Foods such as dairy produce, chocolate, alcohol, and coffee. Instead be sure you eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
You can try a herbal tea made from dandelion root, burdock, cleavers, and echinacea to cleanse the blood.
To help regulate and hormonal problems, women can try chaste berry used daily.

Method
  1. Steam your face for five to ten minutes to clean the pores with hot infusions of lavender, camomile, or thyme.
  2. Rinse your face with honeywater, rosewater, or a dilute infusion of marigold tea to tone and close the pores.
Do this every day until the skin starts to heal.
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Deodorant Recipe

Homemade Deodorant Recipe
 Homemade deodorant? Hmm....I can save so much money if I can make one myself. Even more with the natural ingredients that's what I have been looking for.


Homemade - Deodorant Recipe
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh thyme

Method
  1. Place fresh thyme and orange zest into a jar.
  2. Pour the apple cider and vinegar over the herbs.
  3. Cover the jar with a non-metal lid.
  4. Steep the mix for 2 weeks, shaking daily.

To apply
  1. Take two cotton balls.
  2. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the vinegar over the two cotton balls.
  3. Rub the soaked cotton balls under each arm.

This makes about 4 ounces.
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Red Hair Dye


 Many people today like to change their hair color once in a while. Why not go for natural ingredients this time. I love brunette, blonde and black too. But below is a red color hair dye. If you can't find the herb leaves mentioned below, try to google them and buy them online.

Homemade Red Hair Dye

  • 1/4 cup dried Calendula flowers
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) red henna
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) boiling water
  • Rubber gloves
  • Plastic bag large enough to fit over hair and scalp

Method
  1. Powder the Calendula petals in a spice mill.
  2. Sift the powdered herbs into a glass or a porcelain bowl.
  3. Never use anything metal with henna, it will affect the color.
  4. Pour boiling water over the powdered herbs in the bowl.
  5. Form a thick paste by mixing the ingredients together.

To apply
  1. Use the regular shampoo and rinse your hair.
  2. Use rubber gloves while applying the henna to your hair using a plastic or wooden spoon.
  3. Try to avoid applying the henna to your scalp.
  4. After the Henna covers the hair, massage the henna mixture to the hair ends.
  5. Cover the hair with the plastic bag on top. Secure it with a hair clip or a cloth clip.
  6. Remove the henna that might have inadvertently slipped onto your face or stuck to your hand or clothing.
  7. Let the mixture set for up to 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. Use warm water to rinse your hair thoroughly until the water runs clear.
  9. Follow this up with a regular shampoo. Rinse well with cool water.

This makes 1 treatment.
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Monday, June 13, 2011

Top 10 skin care tips

Top 10 skin care tips
Top 10 skin care tips

Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. The list of skin care tips has been restricted to 10 because anything more that that would not only be difficult to remember, but also shadow the more important skin care tips. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are:
  • Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tip. This is important because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type of skin they cater too.
  • Drink a lot of water. This will not keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of your health (and in turn your skin). It might seem a bit awkward to some, however, this is an important skin care tip.
  • Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times everyday). A very effective skin care tip that helps in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of your house (and hence exposed to pollutants, dust etc). This skin care tip also advocates the use of Luke warm water for cleansing (hot and cold water, both, cause damage to your skin)
  • Be gentle, after all it’s your skin. Don’t scrub/exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, don’t apply too much or too many skin care products. A must-to-follow skin care tip.
  • Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tip. Don’t let your skin get dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break, leading to a rough and unattractive appearance. Use moisturisers, emollients. Moisturisers work best when applied while the skin is still damp.
  • Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck. A small but important skin care tip.
  • Use sunscreen to protect yourself from sun’s harmful UV radiations. You can use day-time moisturisers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV radiations are known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
  • A bit of exercise and good sleep are essential too, not just for skin care but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of exercise can cause your skin to slack. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.
  • Treat skin dilemmas with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin dilemmas. Consult your dermatologist before you go on to use a skin care product (lest you do end up harming your skin even more).
  • Beat the stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, however, sometimes stating the obvious is essential too (and hence this skin care tip found its place here). Yes, stress harms skin too. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good sleep.
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