qtmeztiza
12th Feb '08 Tue, 22:10
Homemade facial mask for oily skin
mix 1 tbsp soft, unsalted butter and 1 tbsp calamansi juice in a bowl, use fork and beat well. apply to face and leave on for 10-15 mins...remove with a wet, warm towel..
for the scrub (face and body)- use oatmeal with olive oil, or white refined sugar with olive oil for the face and salt w/ oil for the body or use evap milk with lemon/calamnsi for my face
eggwhite mask for the face
use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)-as antiperspirant-trust me it works plus it is very safe bec it doesnt contain fragrance..
for foot spa....do this before going to sleep.
soak your feet in a hot water with calamansi juice for 15 minutes...then use papaya soap all over your feet...scrub the soles with loofa...rinse with warm water...massage with petroleum jelly all over both feet...wear a cotton pair of socks and remove it in the morning.
Soothe tired, baggy eyes!
Apply a cold, used tea bag, preferably herbal tea, to your eyes...leave on for 10 mins, remove and wash the area with cold water.
Trouble getting sleep?
Massage ur calves for 3-5 mins...this helps loosen up tight leg mucles that often contribute to troubled sleep.
good firming mask:
mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over the face. Leave on for 10-15 min. Rinse
Instant body scrub...
Add a spoonful of sugar to a medium sized bottle of liquid bath soap. Use 1 tsp salt for heavier exfoliation.
To Relieve Bloating
Ingredients:
1 cup boiled water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.
Stretch Marks
Caused from pregnancy, rapid weight loss and even growth spurts. No cream in the world will completely eliminate stretch marks, only fade them which helps quite a bit. Stretch marks do fade in time on their own.
One recommended way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks is to lift weights, it will help to tighten the surrounding skin making it appear smoother.
Now for some secrets:
#1. Before washing face or doing facials, open your pores for a deeper cleansing and better absorption of vitamins. Simply hold a warm wash cloth over face for a few minutes.
#2. It is just as important to close your pores afterward. End your treatment by rinsing with cold, cold water. This will keep unwanted stuff out by shrinking your pores. Smaller pores means less blackheads!
#3. Never scrub eyes to remove makeup. THIS IS BAD. I strongly recommend using eye makeup remover. Cheap brands do not work. Find one that is good for you. Mary Kay, I think is best. Very gentle and very effective.
#4. For dry flaky lips: try scrubbing with a warm wash cloth. Afterwards apply balm. For long lasting lipstick, this trick is guaranteed to work. Lightly apply foundation with a sponge to lips. Line and color with lip liner. Then top with moisturizing lipstick or balm. Depending on top coat, it won't rub off on him. This trick also creates picture perfect lips.
#5. Stained front teeth? Baking soda gets the toughest coffee stains out of mugs. As bad as it tastes, it works just as well on teeth.
#6. Lotion after every shower/bath. Most moisture is lost within 2 hours after bathing when our bodies pores are open. Water base lotions are best.
#7. Using mashed avocado in your home made face mask REALLY WORKS! Don't forget to steam your face first. Leave on for at least 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water and enjoy your instant results. Brings great color to your face and helps with breakouts.
#8. For shinier, stronger hair: rinse out conditioner with as cold of water as you can stand. This will close your hair shafts and helps prevent your hair from splitting.
#9. Egg whites are very good for your skin. For a nice foamy egg mask try this. Separate whites and yolks. With an electric mixer beat egg whites on high until fluffy like whip cream. This will take a few minutes. Then simply apply to face. Rinse off after a few minutes.
#10. A little lemon juice in your water is a great way to cleanse from the inside out. Be careful though. Too much water is not good for you. 3 glasses an hour, as somebody mentioned is a little unnecessary. That's 36 glasses in just a 12 hour period. You don't want to drown yourself. Just a few a day is good.
#11. To reduce the look of cellulite before hitting the beach or pool line your bathroom floor with newpapers. Take some caffenated coffee grounds and moisten them. Scrub your rear and thighs with the coffee grounds. Rinse off in the shower and slather your butt and thighs with a shimmery lotion. This helps even out the complexion and make imperfections not stand out. Cellulite is caused by the lack of circulation and estrogen. Be sure to rub your problem spots down extra well when applying lotions.
madami pang susunod.. =]
mix 1 tbsp soft, unsalted butter and 1 tbsp calamansi juice in a bowl, use fork and beat well. apply to face and leave on for 10-15 mins...remove with a wet, warm towel..
for the scrub (face and body)- use oatmeal with olive oil, or white refined sugar with olive oil for the face and salt w/ oil for the body or use evap milk with lemon/calamnsi for my face
eggwhite mask for the face
use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)-as antiperspirant-trust me it works plus it is very safe bec it doesnt contain fragrance..
for foot spa....do this before going to sleep.
soak your feet in a hot water with calamansi juice for 15 minutes...then use papaya soap all over your feet...scrub the soles with loofa...rinse with warm water...massage with petroleum jelly all over both feet...wear a cotton pair of socks and remove it in the morning.
Soothe tired, baggy eyes!
Apply a cold, used tea bag, preferably herbal tea, to your eyes...leave on for 10 mins, remove and wash the area with cold water.
Trouble getting sleep?
Massage ur calves for 3-5 mins...this helps loosen up tight leg mucles that often contribute to troubled sleep.
good firming mask:
mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over the face. Leave on for 10-15 min. Rinse
Instant body scrub...
Add a spoonful of sugar to a medium sized bottle of liquid bath soap. Use 1 tsp salt for heavier exfoliation.
To Relieve Bloating
Ingredients:
1 cup boiled water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.
Stretch Marks
Caused from pregnancy, rapid weight loss and even growth spurts. No cream in the world will completely eliminate stretch marks, only fade them which helps quite a bit. Stretch marks do fade in time on their own.
One recommended way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks is to lift weights, it will help to tighten the surrounding skin making it appear smoother.
Now for some secrets:
#1. Before washing face or doing facials, open your pores for a deeper cleansing and better absorption of vitamins. Simply hold a warm wash cloth over face for a few minutes.
#2. It is just as important to close your pores afterward. End your treatment by rinsing with cold, cold water. This will keep unwanted stuff out by shrinking your pores. Smaller pores means less blackheads!
#3. Never scrub eyes to remove makeup. THIS IS BAD. I strongly recommend using eye makeup remover. Cheap brands do not work. Find one that is good for you. Mary Kay, I think is best. Very gentle and very effective.
#4. For dry flaky lips: try scrubbing with a warm wash cloth. Afterwards apply balm. For long lasting lipstick, this trick is guaranteed to work. Lightly apply foundation with a sponge to lips. Line and color with lip liner. Then top with moisturizing lipstick or balm. Depending on top coat, it won't rub off on him. This trick also creates picture perfect lips.
#5. Stained front teeth? Baking soda gets the toughest coffee stains out of mugs. As bad as it tastes, it works just as well on teeth.
#6. Lotion after every shower/bath. Most moisture is lost within 2 hours after bathing when our bodies pores are open. Water base lotions are best.
#7. Using mashed avocado in your home made face mask REALLY WORKS! Don't forget to steam your face first. Leave on for at least 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water and enjoy your instant results. Brings great color to your face and helps with breakouts.
#8. For shinier, stronger hair: rinse out conditioner with as cold of water as you can stand. This will close your hair shafts and helps prevent your hair from splitting.
#9. Egg whites are very good for your skin. For a nice foamy egg mask try this. Separate whites and yolks. With an electric mixer beat egg whites on high until fluffy like whip cream. This will take a few minutes. Then simply apply to face. Rinse off after a few minutes.
#10. A little lemon juice in your water is a great way to cleanse from the inside out. Be careful though. Too much water is not good for you. 3 glasses an hour, as somebody mentioned is a little unnecessary. That's 36 glasses in just a 12 hour period. You don't want to drown yourself. Just a few a day is good.
#11. To reduce the look of cellulite before hitting the beach or pool line your bathroom floor with newpapers. Take some caffenated coffee grounds and moisten them. Scrub your rear and thighs with the coffee grounds. Rinse off in the shower and slather your butt and thighs with a shimmery lotion. This helps even out the complexion and make imperfections not stand out. Cellulite is caused by the lack of circulation and estrogen. Be sure to rub your problem spots down extra well when applying lotions.
madami pang susunod.. =]