Wednesday, 25 February 2015

HOMEMADE BERRY LIP BALM

Ingredients required



  • 1 raspberry
  • 3 blackberries
  • 1/2 spoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 pomegranates seeds
  • spoon
  • small jar
Method of preparation

step 1:
with the help of back of spoon, mash raspberry and blackberries.
step 2:


squeeze the juice of individual pomegranate with the help of your index fingers and thumb over the bowl of raspberry and blackberry mixture.

step 3:  

add olive oil to it and stir well.

step 4:
 strain the mixture in a small jar.


How to apply?

apply on your lips with the help of your fingers. refrigerate it for 5-7 days.

SPARKLING FLOWER-SCENTED COCONUT OIL SUGAR SCRUBS

Homemade spa gifts using edible ingredients are simple and rewarding to make. The special flower-scented sugar scrubs are also unexpected and eye-catching thank to the brilliance of baking sugars. Colors and floral scents can be matched.


Ingredients

  • ½ cup Coconut Oil
  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons Sparkling Sugar (larger granule decorative sugar), colored or white
  • 2 tablespoons Sanding Sugar (small granule decorative sugar) or Granulated Sugar
  • Flower-scented Essential Oils; start with 20 drops and adjust to your scent preference as needed
  • Supplies: Jars with lids, gift tags, instruction tags

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil and sugars. Stir together using a sturdy mixing spoon or wooden spoon. If there are larger pieces of solid coconut oil use the back of a wooden spoon to break them apart.
  2. Add the flower essential oil and mix fully.
  3. Spoon the sugar scrub into a container, add a final sprinkling of Sparkling Sugar and seal. Note: if the process of blending the coconut oil and sugar has significantly softened the coconut oil, the container may be placed in the refrigerator to allow the mixture to become more solid. Store sealed at room temperature.


Thursday, 19 February 2015

BRIGHTENING BEAUTY MASK RECIPE

Skin looking a little blah ? you can make this incredible all natural skin treatment right in your kitchen with items you may have on hand. To get you started  here is one do at yourself home beauty recipe-a skin brightening green tea and coconut oil mask with groundnuts, avocado oil and lemon juice.

Green tea-gets rid of toxins
Avocado oil- rich in vitamin B
Oats- reduce inflammation
Lemon juice- offers antiseptic, anti bacterial properties and exfoliates the skin
Coconut oil- offers moisturizer and nutrients for the skin


INGREDIENTS:

green tea- 1 cup (boiled and cooled)

oats- 1/2 cup
avocado- 1 tablespoon (oil or mashed)
coconut oil-1/2 tablespoon (may omit if oily)
lemon juice- 10 drops

DIRECTION:

mix all the ingredients together to a paste, apply evenly on the face. let it sit for 10-15 minutes, remove it with washcloth and lukewarm water.


FREQUENCY:

do it twice a week, prior to bedtime, and use your favorite moisturizer.


Sunday, 8 February 2015

HAIR MASK FOR DRY AND DAMAGED HAIR

Using a flat iron or hair dryer can damage hair.pollution and sun also damage your hair.restore the life of your hair with this easy hair mask recipe.it makes your hair soft and shiny within few minutes.






This mask is great for anyone with dry and damaged hair.it is instantaneously moisturising. the quantity of the mask depends on the length of hair.

INGREDIENTS


  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 egg


DIRECTIONS
  • mix well
  • apply generously to dry hair
  • let it sit for 15-20 minutes
  • shampoo and condition hair as normal