Tuesday 2 October 2012

Winter Skin Spa !

Hello!

Winter‘s stale indoor heat, low humidity, cold temperatures and windy conditions all take a toll on your skin. Dry, dead skin cells build up, oil imbalances cause an increase of clogged pores and wrinkles seem all the more pronounced.

Beat the winter beauty blues with these easy skin care recipes that use common kitchen ingredients. Of course, try to buy organic and local whenever possible!



Soup to Nuts Facial Scrub
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber (do not peel)–soothing, natural exfoliant
  • 1 teaspoon pineapple juice–toning, exfoliating
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda–ph balancer, gentle cleanser
  • 2 whole eggs–clears blemishes, tightens skin, helps with wrinkles
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt–hydrating, probiotic treatment
  • 2/3 cup ground almonds–natural exfoliant

Puree the cucumber until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend on medium-low speed for 1 minute. Apply to moistened face in a gentle, circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.





2. Nourishing Hydration Masque
  • ½ avocado (peeled & pitted)–moisturizing. vitamin-rich
  • 3 seedless grapes–tightening, toning, antioxidant
  • 1 egg–tightening, hydrating and adds protein value
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise–nourishing
  • 1 teaspoon honey–anti-blemishes & anti-wrinkle
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda–ph balancer, gentle cleanser
  • 2 teaspoons apple juice–exfoliating

Puree the avocado and grapes until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend on medium speed for 45 seconds. Apply evenly to face & leave on for 10-15 minutes.




3. Intense Hydrating Face/Body Lotion
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil–great natural hydrator
  • 1/3 teaspoon shea butter (found in natural food stores)–moisturizer
  • 1 teaspoon apple juice–exfoliating
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice–tonic
  • 1/3 teaspoon coconut oil–source of vitamins and rich nourishers

In a small saucepan, slowly heat ingredients together until warm.
Remove from heat and let cool. Note: oils and juices will separate.
Pour into small bottle and shake prior to use.
 Apply to face in circular massaging motion until thoroughly absorbed

New Hairstyles for your Face Shape!

 Hello!

Here are a feew hairstyles for you , see what suits your face shape the best !



Jennifer Lawrence1. Round   

Long layers that start below the chin lengthen round faces. Jennifer Lawrence’s subtle layers also help to keep her strands from falling flat. Her wispy bangs add body as well.










 

Julia Roberts2. Oval 


Oval faces can look very long, so it’s best to get a hairstyle that softens it. A center part like Julia Roberts’ opens up the middle of the face and draws attention away from the jawline. However, be aware that flyaways can look more pronounced with a center part, so be sure to use a flyawayer tamer .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lea Michele3. Square  

Square face shapes can be harsh if they are not paired with a flattering hairstyle. Wearing your hair long and straight like Lea Michele’s softens the square angles, as well as her long layers and piecey bangs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Miley Cyrus

4. Heart  
 
We seriously have been crushing on Miley Cyrus’ new bob. It brings focus to her cheekbones and also fills in the area around her narrow chin, a feature that is very pronounced in heart face shapes. To add body, use a round brush and spritz with volumizing spray .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10 Sexy Lip COlours!

Julianne Moore
Hello!

Here are some really hot colours for you to try on your lips to grab the attention ! Stay sexy ;)



1. Julianne Moore    

Whoever said redheads couldn’t rock fuchsia didn’t see Julianne Moore at the premiere of her HBO film, Game Change. With a simple black and white gown, Moore paired her look perfectly with a hot sorbet  pink lip color.
 
 
 
Jennifer Freeman

2. Jenifer Freeman   

 
Pale purple is a surprisingly sexy color for the season because it gets  darker hues from winter  –a color that could work day or night.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kourtney Kardashian

3. Kourtney Kardashian  

 
Barbie pink seems to have gotten a bad rap over the years, but at a recent event in L.A., Kourtney Kardashian showed everyone just how to wear the color. To complement her uber-feminine outfit with braids and frills, the reality star wore a peachy, Barbie pink lip shade.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hannah Simone

4. Hannah Simone 

 
Hannah Simone sported what is seemingly becoming the most popular lip color of the season: coral red. The New Girl star paired her lipstick with a white top and long lashes, really allowing her lips to steal the show.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kate Bosworth

5. Kate Bosworth 

 
Finally, the perfect transaction colour! Kate Bosworth rocked a pink lipstick with plum undertones recently, adding color to her face without going too bold.

Beauty Recipes! :)

Become A Kitchen BeauticianHello!

Get in side your kitchen and make your own recipes...not for cooking, ladies, ..for your beauty treatments !  Time to ditch the expensive parlours ;)


1.Whip up your Shampoo!


Use lemon or apple cider vinegar as a shampoo. They have the same acidic level as your hair so they help to rid your strands of product buildup.

    Make Your Own Two-In-One Rosy Tint
  •  Just mix the juice of one lemon or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a cup of water.
  • Apply all over hair in the shower and comb through.
  • Rinse hair and then condition as usual.

2. Two in one Rosy Tint : 


If there is only one ingredient you use, have it be beets. You can use the vegetable for a subtle pop of color on your lips and cheeks.
Just cut a small piece of raw beet and use the juice inside. Because they are translucent, they work on any skin tone!
 
 
 

3.  Your own Signature Fragrance:

Concoct A Sugar Exfoliator
Who said you need an expensive fragrance?
Make your own with organic vanilla extract.  Blend with any essential oil and carry in an atomizer. Use a dark bottle because it protects the liquid from the light.
 
 

 

4.  Sugar Exfoliator: 

 
We all know that too much sugar isn’t good to eat. But when used on the skin, it is the perfect exfoliante! 
  • Lather your face with a cleanser and a handful of sugar.
  • Rub in circular motions to polish and smooth away dirt and dead skin cells
 
 

Mix An Avocado Hair Masque

5.    Avocado Masque!

. We like it best in our hair because it stimulates growth and hydrates dry ends.
 
  •  Just mix one mashed avocado, the yolk of an egg and a tablespoon of olive oil,
  • then slather it over your scalp and the rest of the hair.
  • Place a plastic shower cap over your head and use a blow dryer to heat up your hair for a few minutes.
  • Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse and then shampoo and conditioner hair.