Sunday, July 7, 2013

Diy Body Scrub

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A lot of us by now know the essence of exfoliation and use it too but I got to find out that most people exfoliate just their face and leave out their body.

 When you notice your skin isn't really glowing as it should be, if it has this dry ashy look, if your skin is lacking that soft, smooth feel then you probably need to exfoliate your body.

 You could go to a cosmetic store and pick a scrub that is suitable for your skin needs but at the same time, it could be fun creating your own custom made body scrub.

 Things you'l need:

 an empty jar
sugar (dry skin) salt (oily skin)
1 lemon fruit
pure honey
extra virgin olive oil (Evoo)
vitamin e oil

 Method
in an empty jar, mix the above ingredients to form a thick paste, make enough quantity to go round your body and don't worry if you make excess you can always store it in the fridge.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Skin FAQ

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Q; I have been experiencing extreme dry and patched skin. How can I get a smooth silky skin?
A;   Dry skin is a condition whereby the skin is unable to retain 

sufficient moisture. A range of factors are responsible for this skin 

condition such as frequent baths (more than 3 times daily), harsh 

soaps, use of cosmetic products containing alcohol etc.






 The transition from Dry to Supple skin does not occur in a day and

 there are also certain things you must include in your regimen.
  • Use thick, greasy, heavy moisturizers to help keep the skin surface moist
  • Ensure you moisturize while your skin is still damp after shọwer
  • Avoid any form of harsh soap, go for soaps such as dove, olay, basis etc
  • Use soap free cream cleansers
  • If your skin becomes itchy, try not to scratch so as to avoid leaving a patch, instead apply moisturizer on the spot to help soothe it
  • Eat healthy, include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet, take water and have adequate rest and exercise.


I hope you had fun reading this, please contact me.
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Monday, July 1, 2013

Q and A

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Q;
What can I do to get rid of dark circles under my eyes?

A:
Under eye circles can add decades to your age, the puffiness and the discolouration can really create an ugly sight which gives us the creeps. 

Certain things are responsible for this condition which I list as follows;
(a) Heredity; some people inherit the gene of thin or fair skin around the eye and such people might not be able to escape dark under eye circle
(b) Habits; excessive consumption of alcohol, cigarette and caffeinated drinks also cause this
(c) Age; As we grow older, our skin becomes thinner and once the skin around the eye is thin, hyper pigmentation comes in.
(d) Sleeplessness; Another common factor is when an individual doesn't get enough sleep or doesn't maintain a proper sleeping position.

There are natural ways by which this issue can be addressed such as placing cold cucumber slices on the eye area for a while, cold potato slices also help as well as placing refrigerated tea bags on it. I advice green tea bags should be used instead of black tea because green tea contains anti inflammatory sibstances.
Another natural help is to sleep on an extra or two extra pillows to help blood flow.
For cosmetic remedy, there are eye lid surgeries as well as laser treatments which I would advice for very serios cases and there are also a number of eye serums out there, you can try out a few till you get which rememdy works best for you.

Finally I will advise you to get adequate daily rest, excercise your body, avoid sitting in front of a computer for a long time or staying too close to your TV set and above all drink lots of water.

Till my next post...... Luv y'all



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Monday, June 24, 2013

Knowing your skin type

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A lot of us load our dressing table with different cosmetic brands that do not match our skin type. The resultant effect is such that we worsen the condition of our skin by using the wrong products for it.

For instance, someone with extremely dry skin using an alcohol base astrigent just because her friend uses it and its nice. The friend probably has oily skin and it works fine on that but it would increase the dryness of the skin of the other friend using it.

I have put together this 5 groups to help find your niche as well as enlighten us on this subject and as usual please feel free to contact me or leave a message if you are not clear on anything. 


    • (Group A)   You constantly have flakes on your skin, even after layers of foundation and powder, its mostly as if something always needs to be peeled. 15 minutes after washing your face, it feels dry and also looks dry, sensitive to sun, cold, wind and other weather conditions, break outs are very rare except in cases of allergy or irritation. Early signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. This skin type is also fine and thin with almost invisible pores 

    • (Group B)   You can see obvious shine on your skin each time you look in the mirror, the pores on your skin are large and visible. Black heads and blemishes abound. frequent breakout cases and sometimes the skin has a dull appearance.Your skin mostly feels fine after washing with soap and becomes oily a little time after that. It feels great after you use a toner and very oily after you use a heavy moisturizer.

    • (Group C)   when you look in the mirror, the skin looks smooth, no obvious shine, pores dry or coarse look. 15 minutes after you wash with a cream cleanser, your skin still feels smooth to touch. Your skin rarely breaks out and rarely has allergy reactions, break outs may only occur some days to menstrual cycle. Skin looks great after applying a heavy moisturizer.

    • (Group D)   You have areas of dryness and visible shine on the skin surface. the forehead, nose and the chin (T zones) have oily feel while the cheeks and jawline have dry and flaky feel. The oily areas of the T zones  feel greasy and experience break outs while the dry areas exhibit all the features of the dry skin.

    • (Group E)   You always have to battle with inflammation, tingling and feeling of tightness after washing your face. break outs and other allergic reactions as a form of reaction to certain products. signs of eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis are always present on the skin.

If you fall within Group A then you most likely have dry skin. Group B is oily skin. Group C is normal skin. Group D is combination and Group E is Sensitive skin 
I would be picking these skin types one by one to show us how to manage each skin type and get good results
 


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Sunday, June 23, 2013

that Aloe Vera Plant

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We are probably all tired of hearing and reading about this plant by now, well I feel your pain because I was like you too at a time.


 Some years back, the hype was really great and I remember I got a pulp from my neighbour's aloe vera pot, tried it on my face for about two days and felt it wasn't really worth everything I heard or read about it.




 Now, I wonder why I came to that conclusion because I did not even know what aloe vera was supposed to do for me at that time, coupled with the fact that my skin had little or no challenges. 



In present times, one of my most treasures possessions include the pot of aloe vera in my balcony.


 I hardly go a day without including aloe vera gel in my skin care regimen.

aloe Vera as it concerns the skin.

 




Aloe vera has been known to soften dead skin cells and aid its removal leaving the skin smooth and bright. It has anti oxidant properties and boosts skin's cell renewal process, in other words aloe vera helps to slow down the aging process




It contains anti bacteria properties which fight against bacteria and anti -inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation. 



 Due to this numerous properties found in the aloe plant, it can be used as a good moisturiser, as an after shave by men since it has the ability to treat cuts sustained during shaving.



 It can also be useful in the treatment of acne, reduce visibility of stretch marks, improve the skin's natural firmness etc.
Pulp gotten directly from the aloe vera plant can rubbed on the skin and washed off after about 20 minutes, the pulp can also be used to mix facial masks or added into body wash jars for a moisturizing effect.

There are processed aloe vera gels sold in stores which has also been found to be equally good, but I would still advise us to cultivate at least a pot of this magic plant in our garden.



 
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Friday, June 21, 2013

Why Extra virgin Olive oil?

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I could pass for a ''write-a-tive'' and not a talkative that's because once I begin writing, I never want to stop till I see its becoming way too much, this explains why I have two blogs and why I literally fill up every space with my never ending write ups. It makes me happy though to see that writing has become my identity, after all the pen is mightier than the sword so i'm kinda proud of it...........
Today's all about the much talked about magic oil EVOO. at the mention of this oil, my eyes always roll because its something that has become my friend more than any other cosmetic product.
The many wonders of EVOO include acne treatment, scar and blemish control, excellent moisturizer, reliable lip balm, fantastic hair conditioner etc.




I would concentrate on EVOO for acne prone skin today. 
I have always had to answer this question time and again which is why would you ask some one who is battling with oil on her skin, acne, acne scars and all to go ahead and apply some form of oil on that same skin again?



Various estheticians and  cosmetologists would give you different reasons for this, some would say it''s based on the theory of oil dissolves oil, others would say the EVOO is a non comedogenic oil (not pore clogging) I would like to mention a few things that would provide adequatae answers to this question.
This magic oil contains antibacterial properties and we know that bacteria goes a long way in encouraging acne growth on the skin, it cleanses deeply by penetrating into the pores to loosen dirt that might clog the pores hereby leading to break out. It is also loaded with antioxidants. 



 Some other uses of EVOO include; 


it can be used in place of shaving cream and gives a soft silky feel, used to relief dry scalp, make up remover and face moisturizer etc



How to use EVOO in your acne battle




place your hand in a bottle of EVOO and rub it lavishly on your face in circular motion. leave for about 25 mins, place a clean wash cloth into a bowl of hot water, wring out and place the wash cloth directly on your face, leave it on the face till the wash cloth cools out and then remove to repeat the step again, this second time, rub the wash cloth all over your face to remove dirt, make up residue and excess oil, do this as many times as you can and then take a little oil to rub on your face and go to bed if its in the evening or apply your make up if its in the morning. You can do this once every week, I won't advice you to do it more often because steaming your face every time can damage it, however, you can rub in evoo everyday after washing your face. The method of cleansing your face with evoo is called the oil cleansing method (OCM) and it's one of the best methods for getting rid of acne.

Buying the right EVOO;

 

do not buy evoo that has used more than a year on the shelf, check the shelf life on the bottle before you purchase.

 cheap olive oil will not work be sure to purchase original evoo 

Keep bottle away from direct sunlight as light can weaken the properties causing it to loose effectiveness on time. 




 After reading this, you may have questions, please don't hesitate to ask, I am always here to answer.
Sorry this post is lengthy so I would not be able to include any side tip today...... till my next post
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Olay Quench Body Lotion

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I got a message from 18 year old Shade asking me to please review this product because she was contemplating getting it and needed expert advice. This is actually a product I love hence the eagerness to do a review.




First things first thanks for considering my opinion worthwhile and I promise to do my best to touch on all major things about olay quench body lotion.






I will start by saying olay is a brand name with credibility, they have over the years stood the test of time which is a great quality to look out for when considering actual purchase of any brand. 





Olay quench is majorly directed at dry, cracked skin. its a form of rescue for people with dry skin who desire that soft, silky feel and really, after a few weeks of continous use, the difference becomes noticeable.






It also has this shimmery effect after use that gives an overall appearance of soft, silky, glowing skin (don't you just love this?) 

The ingredients include;

 

 

 


 Vit E, vit B3 and Shea butter which are excellent skin moisturizers and provide the needed protection from the harsh weather conditions.

Its a product I will repurchase over and over again though I do not really have dry skin but its good for my normal skin

My advice:

 

 


 please be careful in purchasing this product if you experience mild to serious case of body sweat during the day as this may aid it, asides this please feel free to purchase as many bottles as you wish. 
once again thanks for writing to me about this product and I hope you and other readers have found this review helpful.




 Till my next post.........



Side tip:


 Whipped Shea Butter

 Here's introducing another DIY moisturizer that I fell in love with.

 We have problems having to smooth out raw shea butter on our body and then the smell too (eeewwww) so here's how to do it better.

 Things you'll need;

Raw unprocessed shea butter, hand mixer, any body oil of your choice, (vit e, castor oil, almond oil, extra virgin olive oil EVOO, and others)

put your shea butter into a bowl and use the hand mixer to mix thoroughly, when you achieve the desired texture, add in your oils and pack neatly in a sealed container. 


Voila, you have your self-whipped shea butter for use as body or hair moisturizer. 






 
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