Category Archives for "Health & Beauty"
October 11, 2008
Natural Skin Products: Homemade Body Lotion
If you’ve ever looked at the back of a bottle of body lotion and wondered why you couldn’t recognize any of the ingredients, you’re not alone. Some of them are downright scary – and not suitable for your skin. Try this recipe for homemade body lotion that features only naturally healthy ingredients. Ingredients: 1 cup […]
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October 11, 2008
Skin Home Remedies – Body Scrub
This sugar scrub recipe, complete with oatmeal, might sound like your favorite hot cooked breakfast cereal! These ingredients are lovely to your body on the outside too. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons rolled oats 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons aloe vera 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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October 11, 2008
Natural Skin Products: Homemade Eye Makeup Remover
Run out of eye makeup remover? Use this in a pinch. Use organic oils, if you have them, for a completely natural skin product. Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon castor oil 1 Tablespoon light olive oil 2 teaspoons canola oil
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October 11, 2008
Skin Home Remedies: Dry Elbow Skin Treatment
photo credit: Rob Qld If the skin on your elbows is dry, flaky and dark, try this all natural treatment to exfoliate. Ingredients: 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup water 3-4 drops of Peppermint essential oil
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October 11, 2008
Hair Home Remedies: Home Treatment for Chlorinated Hair
photo credit: grilled cheese If you’ve spent a little too much time at the pool and it’s taken a toll on your hair, use this recipe to restore your hair’s moisture. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 eggshell’s worth of olive oil 1 peeled cucumber, quartered
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