Indian Gooseberry for Glowing Skin
April 29, 2010 by Lleonn
Filed under Anti-aging Skin Care Tips And Recipes, Skin Care
Indian Gooseberry for Glowing Skin
The many health benefits that come hand in hand with Indian Gooseberry can be mostly attributed to the incredible high content of Vitamin C that is found in the berry. Due to its richness of Vitamin C the berry alone has the ability to fight all kinds of free radical damage which can be beneficial in a number of ways, such as reducing the signs of aging and preventing hair loss.
St. John’s Wort Oil for Scars, Sunburn and Wounds
March 23, 2010 by Lleonn
Filed under Oils and Herbs
St. John’s Wort Oil for Scars, Sunburn and Wounds
St. John’s Wort Oil has been used for centuries as a way to heal and treat all kinds of wounds, scars, and burns, in a natural, safe, and effective manner. The ointment itself originates from the Greek Island of Kea where an ancient method is used to turn it into healing oil by hand.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Strawberry Facial Mask
February 12, 2010 by Lleonn
Filed under Anti-aging Skin Care Tips And Recipes, Facial Scrub and Mask Recipes
Chocolate and Strawberry make a Great Food Combination. When you talk about Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Strawberry are two foods that lovers would not want to ignore. Did you know that Chocolate and Strawberry are Aphro Foods? They are not only good to eat but also help you both connect well.
I am on a diet these days so I don’t snack on Chocolates often but using it as a facial mask is a guilt free pleasure. I often combine chocolate with fresh fruits and essential oils to make it a more powerful Facial Mask.
Honey Facial Mask For Different Skin Concerns
December 7, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Acne Treatments, Facial Scrub and Mask Recipes
Honey and Tea Tree for Acne
Take one teaspoon Honey and mix 2 drops Tea Tree Oil, apply it on your face and rinse off with lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes, followed by a splash of cold water. Doing this twice a week can help reduce acne.
Honey and Olive Oil for Dry skin
Winter is making our skin dry and rough so why not moisturize it with the ingredients that are natural and wonderful. Mix a teaspoon Honey with 1/3rd teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and apply. rinse off with lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes, followed by a splash of cold water. You can use this recipe everyday to get soft and supple skin.
Why “Me” Time is Essential
November 1, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Guest Posts, Oils and Herbs, Others
Aromatherapy
Guest Post Written By Robin Adler of Toxic Beauty Blog
Stress is something most of us have to deal with on a daily basis. This is undeniable! But… the important part is how do we reduce it? One of the keys to youth and beauty is learning ways to relax and release stress. How do you do it? One of the best ways is by taking a warm bath and adding bubbles to it but be careful! Many commercial bubble baths are filled with toxic and chemical ingredients which do much more harm than good. The solution is an essential oil bath.
Benefits Of Aloe Vera For Skin And Hair
October 24, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Acne Treatments, Anti-aging Skin Care Tips And Recipes
Skin and Hair Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe plants have been used for thousands of years as a natural way to heal the body, prevent problems, and soothe skin. There are more than 200 varieties of these desert lilies, but Aloe Vera is by far the most popular and the easiest to find. It contains a dizzying array of minerals, vitamins, amino acids, natural sugars, anti-inflammatory agent and enzymes. This combination gives this miracle plant healing properties that simply cannot be denied. Let’s take a look at some of the skin and hair benefits of aloe vera.
Tea Tree Essential Oil For Acne
October 13, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Acne Treatments
Spirit of Nature Tea Tree Essential Oil
Treating Acne with Tea Tree Oil: Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Acne
Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of a plant that is native to Australia, the Melaleuca Alternifolia, and can rejuvenate skin in natural fashion and reduce the appearance of acne. This powerful essential oil can be found within a number of household products, such as toothpaste, shampoo and lotions, yet many people are unaware of just how beneficial it can be.
10 Best Budget Beauty Tips
October 9, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Bath And Body Recipes, Facial Scrub and Mask Recipes
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How to use household items (even leftovers!) to look gorgeous on the cheap |
 Does your tight budget make even drugstore beauty products a luxury? Don’t fret. These bargain beauty tips will show you how to turn kitchen leftovers and more into everything you need to look great. Bonus: these tips all use natural ingredients — good for you, good for the earth! |
6 Wonderful Skin Benefits Of Cucumber
October 7, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Facial Scrub and Mask Recipes
Skin Benefits of Cucumber
Natural and Easy Skin Benefits of Cucumbers
Cucumber has been known for years as being a healthy snack and a part of a healthy diet, but there are also a number of skin benefits of cucumbers that we can and should start taking advantage of. Listed below are few notable skin benefits of cucumbers that you can start benefiting from today.
1. Cucumbers can Reduce the Appearance of Dark Circles
Cucumbers have the ability to quickly, safely and easily help reduce the appearance of dark circles. The abundance of antioxidants and silica within cucumbers can rejuvenate the skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth after just 5 or 10 minutes of use.
