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DIY Sea Salt Shampoo Recipe – Clarifies and Adds Volume

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DIY Sea Salt Shampoo Recipe – Clarifies and Adds Volume

This DIY sea salt shampoo is an exact dupe/replica of Lush’s Big Sea Salt Shampoo and I am absolutely in love! But at almost $30 a jar, I seriously cannot justify paying that much for something I know I can make! What’s great about this DIY sea salt shampoo is that it works just as well as Lush’s sea salt shampoo or any other shampoo that contains sodium chloride and it will seriously only cost you a couple of dollars! And don’t worry, the ingredients are super easy to get!

Homemade Sea Salt Shampoo

You’ll Need:

  • 14 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 cup organic unscented Castile soap
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons carrier oil of your choice (coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, etc…)
  • 10-15 drops of essential oils (optional)

About Oils:

Carrier Oils: It’s important that you choose a good oil – this will be your base oil. You can choose any natural oils from coconut oil, to avocado oil, hazelnut, olive oil, etc. Just make sure to pick out a super rich, moisturizing oil as salt can be drying!
Essential oils: Add whichever essential oils you like, or make a combination of your favorite ones. For hair growth, use peppermint essential oil. For dry hair, use lavender essential oil. Those with oily hair should use tea tree oil.

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and mix well.
  2. Scoop out in a clean jar or a recycle Lush pot and put it to good use!
  3. Suggested usage: use it as you would any other shampoo, just make sure you don’t use it more than 1-2 times a week!

Benefits of a Sea Salt Shampoo

  • Deep cleans hair. Hair feels clean and healthy after just one use.
  • Removes product buildup. Over time, hair tends to get gunked up with hair product, and regular usage of a sea salt shampoo can clarify and cleanse hair.
  • Exfoliates. Gets rid of dead skin cells, which means a healthier scalp and faster hair growth.
  • Adds texture and volume. Add massive volume to hair by using a salt shampoo once or twice a week. Those with thin hair can greatly benefit from it!
  • All natural. Making your own shampoos and other beauty products ensures that you’re using only natural, cruelty free products. Commercial products are often laden with chemicals and other unsavory ingredients. Read More……………..

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3 Ways to Get Fuller Lips Without Injections

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3 Ways to Get Fuller Lips Without Injections

In recent months, soft, plump, healthy lips have become a highly sought-after facial feature. In fact, in a study coordinated by Allergan, “21% of women who received dermal filler in 2016 did so in their lips.”1 Dozens of makeup and skin care brands offer lip plumpers and lip enhancers designed to soften and volumize your pout with just a swipe. There’s also been an increase in the popularity of lip injections and augmentations in recent years.

Read on for everything we’ve learned about how lip plumpers work, tips for getting quick one-off results versus long-term steps you can take, plus some interesting stats from skin care brand SkinMedica, who has developed a new product based on their own studies.

First, we had to know: Where did this trend toward fuller lips come from?

While certain social media queens can take some of the credit, the desire for full lips is rooted in psychology. Studies like “Strategies of Human Mating” reveal that humans find females to be most physically attractive when their appearance signifies health, fertility and reproductive value. Essentially, women who look healthy and youthful—with “full lips, smooth skin and lustrous hair”—are often seen as the most appealing.

Of course, beauty is subjective; not everyone is attracted to full lips, and not everyone wants them. But if full lips will give you the look and confidence you want, here are some of the different ways to get there (arranged from quick fixes to longer-lasting results).

1. Quickest way to get fuller lips? Fake it with makeup (plus a few other tricks).

If you just want to plump your lips for a day or night, you can instantly create a fuller, more defined look with a makeup trick or two. Here are some of the techniques beauty bloggers swear by:

  • Exfoliate your lips before applying lip products. This helps boost blood flow to your lips and removes dead skin that could be making your lips look dull and unhealthy.
  • Beauty blogger Michelle Phan recommends using a microneedle face roller on your lips to stimulate collagen production and instantly give your lips a little boost. Be sure not to apply too much pressure, and always follow it with a lip moisturizer.
  • Add a dab of highlighter or concealer on your cupid’s bow (the indent above your top lip) to make your lips appear fuller. Take it a step further with a bit of bronzer under the center of your bottom lip to add depth and contrast. (Be sure to blend!)
  • Top your lipstick with a touch of lip gloss (just in the center). It will help create the illusion of a fuller pout.
  • Get familiar with lip liner. You can use lip liner to slightly overline your lips for a subtle volume boost. Lip liner is also great for contouring your lips. Choose a color that’s a shade darker than the lipstick you plan to wear to enhance the final result.

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Budget Beauty Tips for Moms

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Budget Beauty Tips for Moms

Who says you need oodles of cash in order to look great? Here are a few easy-to-follow beauty tips for moms with a budget. Use these to put the fun back into your beauty regimen.

Don’t let a tight budget stop you from pampering yourself. Moms deserve to indulge in a little mommy beauty after all the hard work they put into caring for the family and housekeeping. If you want to give yourself a relaxing facial or have your digits looking clean, read on for some beauty tips that cost next to nothing. These beauty tips on a tight budget work just as well as beauty out of a bottle!

1. Easy-to-Make Milk Hydrating Mask

Forget rushing out to buy a commercial face mask, and make one right at home. Take two tablespoons of milk, another two tablespoons of honey and apply the mixture on your face and neck. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash off with cold water. Follow it up with your regular moisturiser and feel the difference!

2. Oatmeal Face Scrub

An oatmeal face scrub is another budget product that’s easy to whip up. It will exfoliate your skin without drying it out. It’s a lot gentler, unlike many commercial products. Take one to two tablespoons of oatmeal and mix it with half a teaspoon of honey and two to three tablespoons of milk. Scrub it onto your face and leave it for five minutes. Wash it off and slather on some moisturiser.

3. The Wonders of Coconut Oil

This natural and affordable oil is a regular fixture in many households. If you don’t have any, get a bottle of pure coconut oil and watch it give you plenty of bang for your buck. You can use it as a cleanser to remove your make-up or as a moisturiser. You can also use it as a hair oil. You’ll be hard pressed to find anything else that’s so multi-functional, which is why we’ve included it in our list of beauty tips.

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DIY hair Banana mask recipes

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DIY hair Banana mask recipes

Fresh bananas are rich in nutrition, and they taste and smell great, too. But did you know that bananas can give your hair a boost in texture, thickness, and shine?

Bananas contain silica, a mineral element that helps your body to synthesize collagen and may make your hair stronger and thicker. Bananas also have antimicrobial properties that can heal flaky and dry scalp, relieving dandruff symptoms.

Banana has become a popular ingredient in homemade hair masks meant to condition and soften your hair.

DIY hair mask recipes

Here are some recipes to get you started with using banana masks on your hair.

Banana and egg hair mask

This simple two-ingredient hair mask is particularly good for encouraging hair growth and sleek, glossy hair. Egg proteins were found to give hair growth a jump-start.

You’ll need:

  • 1 or 2 ripe bananas (or more, depending on your hair length)
  • 1 egg
  1. Start by peeling and mashing the bananas between your hands before putting them, along with the cracked egg, into a blender or bowl.
  2. Mix until the mixture has an even texture and consistently.
  3. Apply to your hair, paying special attention to your scalp and any split ends.
  4. Leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Rinse thoroughly out of your hair. Use lukewarm water to avoid “baking” the egg into your hair strands.

Banana and honey hair mask

Honey is rich in antioxidantsTrusted Source that can condition your scalp, and also promotes healing of dry and irritated skin. This mask is great for dandruff as it will infuse moisture and antioxidants into your hair.

You’ll need:

  • 1/2–1 tbsp. honey, depending on the length of your hair
  • 1–2 ripe bananas
  1. Start by peeling and mashing the banana between your hands before putting into a bowl or blender, along with the honey.
  2. Mix until the mixture is an even texture and consistency.
  3. Apply the hair mask, paying special attention to your scalp and the roots of your hair.
  4. Leave in for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Rinse hair well with lukewarm water before using hair conditioner or cream rinse for added softness.

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How to Clean Makeup Brushes The Right Way

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How to Clean Makeup Brushes The Right Way

If you’re one of those people that hasn’t cleaned their makeup brushes in way too long of a time (guilty), this is for you! Cleaning your makeup brushes shouldn’t be a chore, and it really isn’t! Just like you clean your linens or your dishes, your makeup brushes deserve NEED to be cleaned too! In fact, your makeup brushes hold more bacteria than you think, and every time you run that brush against your skin, you’re spreading that bacteria which can lead to a slew of different skin problems such as acne, blackheads, and irritation. Learn how to clean makeup brushes the RIGHT way and get into the habit of doing it once a week!

How to Clean Makeup Brushes

This DIY makeup brush cleanser is super easy and cheap to make, but best of all, it’s extremely effective! There really is NO need to ever go out and purchase a makeup brush cleaner because making your own is easy peasy!

Ingredients:

  • two parts anti-bacterial dish soap
  • one part olive oil

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix in two-part anti-bacterial dish soap with one part olive oil.
  2. First, wet the brush, and then dip it (bristle side down) into the soap mixture.
  3. Make sure to coat the brush thoroughly and then use your fingers to gently squeeze and massage the brush until no more makeup runs out.
  4. Rinse the brush under lukewarm warm until no more soapy residue comes out.
  5. Hang your brush to dry with the bristle side down or lay the brush onto a paper towel.
  6. Let air dry for a day or two.
  7. Repeat with remaining brushes.
  8. Some brushes may need a double cleaning depending on how dirty they are.

Knowing how to clean makeup brushes is super important because it can prevent breakouts and skin irritations, not to mention your brushes will slide on much better and give you a better application!

  1. In a small bowl, mix in two-part anti-bacterial dish soap with one part olive oil.
  2. First, wet the brush, and then dip it (bristle side down) into the soap mixture.
  3. Make sure to coat the brush thoroughly and then use your fingers to gently squeeze and massage the brush until no more makeup runs out.
  4. Rinse the brush under lukewarm warm until no more soapy residue comes out.
  5. Hang your brush to dry with the bristle side down or lay the brush onto a paper towel.
  6. Let air dry for a day or two.
  7. Repeat with remaining brushes.
  8. Some brushes may need a double cleaning depending on how dirty they are.

Knowing how to clean makeup brushes is super important because it can prevent breakouts and skin irritations, not to mention your brushes will slide on much better and give you a better application! Read more

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#KitchenBeautyDiaries: Use Tomato For Clear Skin

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#KitchenBeautyDiaries: Use Tomato For Clear Skin

#KitchenBeautyDiaries: Use Tomato For Clear Skin

Tomato contains a lot of Vitamin C and antioxidants. It works as a natural skin bleaching agent when applied. It also reduces any dullness, pigmentation and dark spots. Tomato pulp being antifungal and antibacterial helps fight against acne. The acidity in tomato helps balance the skin’s pH levels as also reduces excess oil and dirt. The natural astringent property in tomato helps reduce pores. The fruit stimulates the formation of elastin and collagen, thus helping do away with wrinkles. It also helps soother inflamed skin and reduces any redness caused by sunburn.

Use It Right

To reduce oiliness and open pores: Cut a tomato in half and rub it all across the face. You can do this daily.

To brighten dull skin: Take one tomato and make a pulp of it. Add two teaspoons of Fuller’s earth and one teaspoon of fresh mint paste. Apply the mix to the face and let it dry out. Wash it with lukewarm water and pat dry.

To de-tan: Add a teaspoon of honey to the pulp of one tomato and mix it well. Apply all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes before washing it off.

To reduce sunburn: Squeeze out the juice of half a tomato and add two tablespoons of plain fresh buttermilk to it. Mix well and apply it all over your face. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with cool water.

As an exfoliating cleanser: Take two whole lemons and cut them into quarters. Keep these in a bowl along with two ice cubes, 20 clean mint leaves and two quartered tomatoes. Keep the bowl in the freezer for an hour. Take this out and blend this to make a paste. Add five tablespoons of granular sugar to this mix.

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How to Get Rid of Underarm Bumps – 5 Natural Ways

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How to Get Rid of Underarm Bumps – 5 Natural Ways

Trying to find out how to get rid of underarm bumps? We’ve got 5 all natural ways for you!

If you suffer from razor burn on your armpits, you know how unsightly and painful it can really be. Constant shaving of the armpits leads to ingrown hairs which in turn leads to irritation, bumps, and itchiness. And if you don’t exfoliate and detoxify your armpits on a regular basis, this problem can only get worse.

Today we’ll show you how to get rid of underarm bumps the natural way so you don’t have to be afraid to lift your arms up or wear a tank top ever again!

How to Get Rid of Underarm Bumps the Natural Way

#1. Aloe Vera

Alove Vera is one of the most soothing and healing plants you can use not only for cuts, but also for irritated skin such as bumpy armpits. Its soothing properties reduce irritation, pain, and redness. This is a great alternative for anyone with sensitive skin, as aloe vera is naturally healing.

#2. Cold Compress

Just like a cold compress works to reduce inflamed areas, it also works to reduce redness, itchiness, and bumps. When hair grows, it pushes out of the skin, which can sometimes lead to ingrown hairs and irritation. A cold compress can soothe the area and prevent future ingrowns.

  • Wrap a few ice cubes in a cotton towel.
  • Apply the towel to the affected area and hold for 2 minutes.
  • Remove and re-apply for another 2 minutes.
  • Repeat the processes as needed.

#3. Coconut Oil

The complex fatty acids and vitamin E in coconut oil work to soothe and moisturize irritated areas. Make red bumps disappear with the soothing and moisturizing properties of coconut oil.

  • Take 4 tbsp of coconut oil and using a cotton ball, apply to the armpits.
  • Let sit 10-15 minutes or even overnight.
  • Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
  • Repeat daily until rash has dissipated (about 1 week) Read more

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Homemade Lemon Facial Cleanser With Honey

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Homemade Lemon Facial Cleanser With Honey

This homemade lemon facial cleanser requires only two simple ingredients: honey and lemon! If you’ve never thought about making your own homemade facial cleanser, you should seriously consider it! Commercial cleaners are packed full of unnecessary, and sometimes harmful ingredients that can irritate and dry out the skin.

Even worse, some of these store-bought face washes contain chemicals that are not beneficial to the skin. That’s why we always recommend making your own cleansers, toners, masks, and anything else related to skincare. To see our entire collection of homemade skincare products, check out our DIY Beauty section! Homemade Lemon Facial Cleanser

Lemon Facial Cleanser

You’ll Need:

  • 2 tsps raw, organic honey
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (preferably organic)

Why The Lemon Facial Cleanser Works:

This lemon facial cleanser works on many different skin types including oily, acne prone, dry, and aging skin. Because it contains lemon juice though, we advise anyone with sensitive skin against using it as lemons can further irritate the skin. Today, we will show you 3 different ways of using this lemon facial cleanser: as a cleanser, a spot treatment, or as a face mask.

Raw, organic honey has incredible healing abilities and can cure even the most stubborn of acne if used on a regular basis. Honey is also a natural anti-septic and able to cure other skin ailments such as rosacea, blackheads, whiteheads, and dark spots. On top of all of that, honey is also a natural moisturizer so those with dry skin can benefit from this immensely!

Lemon juice acts as natural cleanser and toner. Because of its acidic properties, lemon juice can erase blackheads, dark spots, skin stains, and also naturally lighten the skin due to its bleaching properties.

You can use this facial cleanser every day, or apply it as a mask 2-3 times a week in order to see results.

Lemon Facial Cleanser:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the honey with the lemon juice.
  2. Stir into well incorporated.
  3. Wet the skin, and apply as you would any other cleanser.
  4. Rub in slow, circular motions, and rinse the lemon face wash off with warm water.
  5. Pat dry and follow up with a moisturizer.

Lemon Honey Spot Treatment:

This lemon honey spot treatment will target acne-prone areas. Leave on overnight to treat breakouts. Honey fights off bacteria and lemon juice lightens dark spots to give you clearer skin!

  1. In a small bowl, mix the honey and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture directly to pimples, dark spots, and acne scars.
  3. Leave on overnight.
  4. Rinse off with warm water in the morning.

Lemon Honey Face Mask:

This is a great face mask for those who don’t have a lot of time. Simply apply the mixture to cleansed skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. The honey will fight off dirt, impurities, and bacteria, all while hydrating skin. Lemon juice will brighten and exfoliate the skin, leaving skin glowing and clean.

  1. Mix lemon juice with honey in a small bowl.
  2. Use your fingers to gently massage the mask onto your face in slow, circular motions.
  3. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
  5. Follow up with a light moisturizer. Read more 

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Female Body Hair

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Female Body Hair

Body hair can seem like more of an inconvenience than anything else. After all, add up the minutes and you’ll find that you’ve probably spent hours (if not days!) shaving your legs. And between the nicks and the ingrown hairs, dealing with your body hair can feel like a battle. But it doesn’t have to be—especially once you learn more about it. Here’s what you should know.

1. Certain areas are more vulnerable to ingrown hairs.

Anyone who’s groomed her bikini line knows that it’s a hotspot for ingrown hairs. It happens for two reasons. First, “the hairs there may be curlier than underarm or leg hair, so when they start growing, they may curve back under the skin instead of coming straight out,” says Jessica Krant, MD, a dermatologic surgeon at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York in NYC. Secondly, your bikini line endures constant friction and pressure from clothing, which can keep the hairs from growing straight out (as they should) and force it back into skin.

2. You’re probably shaving your underarms in the wrong direction.

In terms of safety, the best way to shave your underarm hair is in the direction of hair growth — and for most people, that’s in an upward direction. But most people have their own preferences and, for the most part, that’s totally fine. “Shaving against the hair growth makes it easier to get a smooth result, but has an increased risk of ingrown hairs,” explains Dr. Krant. If ingrowns are a regular issue for you, try swiping your underarms post-shave with Bliss Ingrown Eliminating Pads.

3. Nicks are no big deal.

Nicks are annoying, but that’s mostly it. No matter where it is, you can treat it like you would any other cut. “Rinse it fully and keep pressure on it for several seconds to a few minutes to make sure it’s not actively bleeding,” advises Krant. If it’s a deeper nick or in a sensitive area, dab a little petroleum jelly on it and top it with a bandage until it heals.

4. Shaving does exfoliate your skin.

You can skip the body scrub when you’re planning to shave your legs. “Shaving does exfoliate skin because the blade scrapes off outer layers as you go,” says Dr. Krant. “But it’s important to be gentle with this.” If you’re too razor-happy, you risk over-exfoliating, which can cause dryness and irritatio

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The Ultimate Guide To Skin Tightening

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The Ultimate Guide To Skin Tightening

Skin tightening refers to the use of various procedures and products that make the skin tighter and helps in the reappearance of more youthful-looking skin. There are so many skincare products and surgical procedures which are available in the market, but the result may vary depending upon the procedures we adopt.

There are two proteins collagen and elastin, which are mainly responsible for keeping our skin smooth, tight and free from wrinkles. But, due to some factors like age, sun damage and exposure to harmful pollutants, collagen production is affected, making our skin weak, loose and saggy.

How To Tighten The Skin?

Loose skin can be frustrating and may lead to various complications. It’s very easy to develop loose skin, but highly difficult to reverse it. We can improve our loose skin by cosmetic surgery but there are various other methods available which too are highly effective and do not involve any medical procedures and don’t have any side effects.

Firming Products

There are various face skin tightening creams and firming creams available in the market, which helps in improving the appearance of loose skin. However, their result is not long-lasting and it is preferred to use such creams that contain retinoids because they prevent the release of free radicals and stimulate collagen production.

Supplements

Certain supplements are even considered helpful for treating loose skin. Collagen supplements, vitamin c supplements and gelatin help in boosting the synthesis of collagen in our skin and thus delaying the age-related changes occurring in our skin.

Weight Loss

The subcutaneous fat present beneath our skin, makes our skin appear loose and saggy. So, to get back your firm and tighten skin, it is highly necessary to lose weight and excessive fat present in our body.

Skin Tightening Home Remedies

There are various home remedies for skin tightening available which can help us in improving the texture of our skin and preventing saggy skin.

1. Massaging coconut oil on the face and neck regularly is very efficient in treating loosened skin. It goes deeper into the layers of the skin and moisturises the skin cells. Antioxidants present in it helps in protecting our skin cells from the harmful free radicals.
2. Applying witch hazel solution with the help of cotton balls on the face helps in tightening the skin pores and makes our skin firm. It even inhibits the activity of enzymes that degrade collagen and elastin synthesis in our skin.
3. Egg white face mask is also a very used home remedy because egg white is rich in albumin and can improve skin elasticity and flexibility. It helps in rebuilding skin layers and brings the glow back.
4. Aloe vera gel contains a variety of phytochemicals, that ensure optimum growth of skin cells. It protects the skin from sun damage and even hydrates it.
5. Applying lemon juice on your face and washing it with lukewarm water after some time, is an excellent home remedy for treating saggy skin. It even boosts the collagen synthesis in our skin.

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