Thursday, October 6, 2011

Color Your Own Hair

Normal colored hair is not the trend now and color treated hair is the game. Going to the salon is expensive and takes much of your time so its better to do things at the convenience of your home. Here are simple coloring tips or you:

Blond..James Blond
Chamomile tea can be use to enhance blond hair.Brew 5-10 bags with 3/4 cups of water. Let it cool naturally or if in a rush, you can add 4 ice cubes to cool it. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and place the mixture in a spray bottle. Spray on your hair evenly until all hairs are saturated. Cover hair in plastic wrap or plastic cap and let it sit for about 30-45minutes. For brighter results, use a heated towel and wrap around the head for about the same time.


Brunette for Fun
Dark color brunettes can use coffee.Coffee is a not just your simple cup of joe but also a great color enhancer. Using brewed coffe placed in a spray bottle, saturate your hair with the mixture and comb it until its evenly distributed. Leave on for about 20-30minutes. Repeat the process if you want to achieve darker result. Rinse well and shampoo. Use mild conditioner to lock in the color.


Bleed for Red
This is the easiest color to achieve. For an orangey, strawberry-blond, reddish mane, you can use carrot juice. Any carrot juice in a can is fine. Place it in a spray bottle, saturate your hair with the mixture and comb it until its evenly distributed. For a much deeper auburn red-tone manes, you can use beet. Do the same process with the spray. To ensure the vivid color, you can use heated towel and wrap around your head for almost 30mins then rinse off with mild shampoo then condition.

I do prefer home hair remedies because they are easily available for us. Its also practical to use and with lesser side effects compared to the chemically based hair dyes.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Breaking Up With Split Ends

Taking care of split ends is more about maintenance than anything else. First thing should be to ensure that your hair is perfectly hydrated and well oiled. Doing this would not only treat split ends but also prevent it from occurring.

Several concoctions are available over the net but here are a few of mine, I tweaked a bit so that it conforms to what I like.

Avocado Split - While hair is damp, mash a ripe avocado in a bowl. Leave on your scalp and hair for about 30-45mins then wash off with lukewarm water. If you do not have avocado (since they are only present in the store when its their season) you can use mayonnaise as a substitute.

Organic Hot Oil Treatment - for this I prefer lavender oil as a hot oil organic treatment. My base oil is lavender oil but you can use jojoba oil. Using aromatherapy by mixing 10 drops of either rosemary or sandalwood can also be done ( I prefer rosemary because of the relaxing smell overnight). Adding the mixture to base oil and rubbing it thoroughly into hair. Some people doesn't like leaving them overnight but I do that so that the oil can penetrate well into my hair follices. Just wash thoroughly with lukewarm water in the morning.

Egg Yolk Therapy - 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of almond oil are the simple ingredients for this. Mix well and apply on your scalp. Better use your fingertips to ensure that the mixture goes into your scalp. Let it sit for an hour and rinse. Wash thoroughly or the egg yolk residue might turn into debris that later on will cause dandruff.

The hair happens to be at its most vulnerable just after a shower, so avoid brushing it at this point instead use a wide tooth comb. Great looking hair can add a very emphatic amount of panache and elegance to almost any appearance. Go on say "goodbye" to split ends, its one relationship worth ending anytime. Hair care treatments need not to be expensive

Friday, February 18, 2011

Protect Your Body From Infections While It Is Still Early With Toenail Fungus Treatments

Dealing with fungal infections on our nails is very easy as long as you take the necessary steps while it is still early. This is because fungi are still susceptible to the many toenail fungus treatments that you can use while there are still minimal in number. Once they have multiplied and has become well established on our nails, it becomes much harder to get rid of them.

The easiest way to prevent fungal infections from getting worse is by using toenail fungus treatments that you see being sold in your local drug stores. These are easily applied on the affected area and infection should start to subside in a matter of weeks.

This method is probably the easiest way to get rid of infections, although there are still other things that you can try. Various home remedies have been used by a lot of people and some became more popular than others as they seem to be more effective.

One very famous home remedy that many people have already used is the application of tea tree oil on the affected area. This can get rid of fungi by leaving a significant amount of the oil on the affected area for a few minutes everyday. Aside from this, you can also try using a strong mouthwash or Vicks vaporrub to prevent the fungi from spreading.

These home remedies are much easier to use as they are already substances that you can find at home. One problem with this is that the may be less effective than the prescribed treatment, so your treatment period may take a much longer time and you will need a lot of these substances before the fungi eventually comes off your nails or skin.

Whatever method you choose to do, it is best to take action as soon as you see an infection on your nails. If you wait until the infection becomes worse, you will have to deal with the many complications that come with it such as having weak and cracked nails, as well as the foul smell that usually accompanies such infections.

For infections that have become really bad, using simple toenail fungus treatments may not work for such cases. You may need to consult a doctor immediately to prevent the further spread of the fungi. The doctor may prescribe really strong drugs just to be able to control the infection and prevent any serious complications from developing.

So if you want to avoid having to deal with serious complications of fungal infections, treat them at once while they are still few with toenail fungus treatments or home remedies. This way, you will be able to save a lot of money as compared to having to consult a doctor and taking in very strong and prescribed drugs.

Having toenail fungus lurking on her toes, Jen is now obssesed in finding a Toenail Fungus Treatment Cure. She really hates her toes right now and she is dying to get her hands on the best toenail fungus remedy.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Organic Body Wash for You

There are so many products out there that you can use as for body wash such as shampoos and soaps. But the trouble with those commercialized and famous brands of body wash is that they contain different chemicals that can be dangerous to our health, since we use body wash daily in our lives. According to certain people, more than 10,000 substances and chemicals are found in personal care products but only 13 percent of them are considered perfectly safe for daily use.

The federal or state government can only have little or no regulatory control over the production of such products that is why we will never know for sure if a certain product contains excessive amounts of dangerous chemicals. Good thing that there is an alternative to these chemical based products. And this alternative may in fact, be a better choice. Organic body washes are now available for your daily use. These products are completely natural and are safer for daily use.

But a person must be wary of some products that claim they are “natural”, always check the label and see if the product has only organic ingredients. Only if a product is 100% organic then it can be considered natural or organic.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Organic Skincare Lasts A Lifetime

Our choice of beauty products is more than what meets the eye; it’s also about how we respect our environment and our bodies. There is a strong suspicion that chemicals are responsible for making our bodies toxic and are responsible for the current overflow of cancer. Toxins are believed to cause damage. It was also being studied and proven that synthetic chemicals cause disruption of hormone production and function. Therefore, it has paved a way for organic skincare to rise into popularity. Organic skincare are proven safer for children, kinder to the planet, healthier to the body and better for our skin. That’s why organic skincare makes much sense.

Natural skincare products perform as well or better than synthetic skincare products. They are far less likely to irritate skin, and they do no come with harmful side effects and dangerous long-term physical risks.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Organic Facial Products

Often times, we take our skin for granted and disregards the need for a good skin care routine. It may be because you are too busy or you feel that there are more important things to spend your money with rather than buying some luxurious pampering items. The skin may not be able to talk and complain for your negligence but it has its own way of showing its bitterness and dislike to your inattention. Acne, white/black heads, spots, blemishes and wrinkles will start to appear and it will take you only a short time before you find yourself spending more money consulting a dermatologist to treat your skin problems.

Do not wait for this to happen to you as prevention is better than cure. Start a good skin care routine as early as you can. The main key for a healthy skin is to keep it clean and protect it from aggravating elements like dirt, smoke and ultra violet rays.

Use facial products like facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, anti-ageing creams etc. in caring for your face. It is advisable to use organic facial products that contain plant based and non toxic natural organic ingredients that are safe and harmless to your skin whatever type you have.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

More Eye Cream Tips!

Eye Cream Product Guide
Jen Hopkins

Everybody has a first time, and not all those are good, especially with cosmetic products. Used the wrong way, could do more damage than good, aging you for a good five years more, exactly the thing you were avoiding. The first few products I tried, wasn’t exactly my best experience, so I learned to do a little more research on the net, my friends, and my doctor, then came up with a more or less harmless way of testing eye creams.

1. Test
Testing may be an obvious initial move for some people, but sometimes, women, and even men get too excited to use a product, they forget that everyone has different skin types, and testing is necessary. Remember that the skin around the eyes are very sensitive, before using any product on it, try it on other skin areas. I read somewhere and would most definitely recommend the skin under the arms, they’re also very sensitive. If it works, move on to the face, and if it’s still good, then proceed to the eyes, and keep close monitoring on it for any negative, or positive reactions.

2. Low Concentration
If available, choose the one with the lowest concentration and use that instead. High concentrations often have bad reactions in that area. If I don’t get anything, I usually proceed with higher concentrations until I get the good results, without the irritation.

3. Specialized versions
The wrinkle cream you’re using most probably has a specialized formula, just for the eyes. Use that one instead. In most cases, the products on that line would have more moisturizer, and is less irritating, just right for the eyes.

4. Discontinue use
If some minor irritation occurs, you can try the healing agents in the market. I use the copper peptide creams, look for it in the ingredients. If the irritation persists, or if the irritation is significant, please do stop. It would be harder to get rid of the lines if more damage is done.


Pre-Eye Cream Kitchen Remedies
By Best Eye Cream

These may not be guaranteed solutions, but I love home remedies on solving skin problems, or just for pure beautifying routines. Some of these tips I got from my friends, those who spend most of their time in the kitchen. If you run out of your favorite eye cream, or waiting for the next delivery, you can't just get through the days without doing anything to maintain your skin's health. These regimens can help assist your eye creams, and the best of all, they're all natural, straight from your kitchen.

Reduce Eye Puffiness - The favorite cucumber to take away the puffiness in the eyes. Get a quarter of cucumber and slice them thinly. Before putting the cucumber on your eyelids, spritz your eyes with water. Allow the cucumber to remain in your eyes for ten minutes while you lie back and relax.

Tighten Baggy Eyes - To tighten the bags under the eyes, slice ¼ raw potato in thin slices, spritz your eyes with water, and allow them to remain on your eyes for ten minutes or more. Basically similar to our puffiness regimen, only this time with a different vegetable.

Reduce Crow's Feet - Crows feet is a bit more difficult to reduce. No more slicing this time. For this regimen, beat 1 egg white until soft peaks are nearly formed. Dab the solution around your eye, along the cheekbone and outer eye area. Allow it to settle and let it remain for 10 minutes. After the specified time, removing the film requires a little more effort than the previous two. Just spray the applied area with water, and then use a cotton ball dipped in cool water, or a soft washcloth to slowly wipe it off. Be careful of the applied pressure, or we may create new lines instead of reducing them.

Thicken Eyelashes - This is a bonus. Not necessarily an eye problem, but will also help with your overall appearance. To get thicker and healthier eye lashes, simply dab a cotton swab with castor bean oil, then apply on the lashes, the oil may be allowed to remain the entire day. Repetition of this will help lashes become thicker, and healthier looking.

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