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Simple & Quick Remedy for Under Eye Puffiness T aking care of the appearance of your eyes is essential in looking fresh and awake.  Under eye puffiness, can make you look tired, exhausted, and older than you years.  Although this homemade remedy isn't a permanent fix, it is a quick and simple temporary fix. Ingredients: Cucumber Directions: Cut the cucumber into slices and place two slices over your eyes.  The cucumber should cool your eyes.  Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes.  You can accompany this with a face mask if you have time.  Relax and enjoy! -- Don't Miss  Other Home Remedies : Teabags for Dark Under Eye Circles Use Potatoes to Remove Dark Under Eye Circles Tip of the Day! Milk as a Makeup Remover

Virgin Coconut Oil at 76 degrees and below is solid and white in color Coconut Oil & Avocado Face Mask C oconut oil is an oil with many healing properties.  It is rich in Vitamins A and K.  It is a great moisturizer as well because it helps your skin retain moisture.  If you are struggling with dry skin that loses its moisture quickly, then this homemade Coconut Oil and Avocado dry skin treatment is the one for you.  As with any homemade mask, make sure that you are not allergic to coconut oil if you haven't used it on your face before.  Do the same with avocado, although you should not have any allergic reaction.  You will warm up the coconut oil so that it is in liquid form instead.  Organic coconut oil is a white solid at room temperature. Honey is an all natural astringent and toner.  It helps your skin retain its moisture and since honey is also an antiseptic, it clears your upper layer of skin from acne causing bacteria.  Use this...

Healing Beer Bath B eer is not just for drinking!  This tasty liquid is also great for your skin and hair .  The miracle ingredient in beer is hops.  Use this healing beer bath to draw out your impurities, clean out your pores, and help you relax. Hops helps to exfoliate the skin by getting rid of the dead cells in the upper layer.   The yeast in the beer contains B vitamins which help purify and renew your skin while keeping moisture in.  Also, beer yeast helps aid in getting rid of acne causing bacteria while helping with the elasticity of your skin.  The warm water of this healing bath motivates your pores to open and stimulates your circulatory system. Ingredients: 2 cups of beer (any kind will do) 1 warm bath Directions: Draw a warm bath and add the 2 cups of beer.  Relax in your bath. :) Beer spas have become a trend in Europe.  Hopefully it catches on soon here in the US! Enjoy! -- Don't Miss  Other Home Remedies : Beer Hair Treatment...

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Strawberries & Cream Face Mask N ot only are strawberries delicious, they are really good for your skin!  These bright red, berries are full of juicy goodness.  Strawberries are especially rich in Vitamin C and ellagic acid.  Ellagic acid is an antioxidant that when used topically can help protect your skin from damaging UV rays from the sun.  UV rays are one of the main causes of aging!  They cause premature wrinkles which makes your skin age before it should. The heavy cream used in the strawberries and cream face mask is used to bring all the ingredients together cohesively.  It also helps give your skin clarity and smoothness because it acts like a cleanser.  The lemon juice in this face mask works as an astringent to help reduce the size of your pores and clear them of any dirt and bacteria. The strawberries and cream face mask that will help protect your skin from damaging UV rays while refreshing ad cleansing your skin. Ingredients: 1/2 cup...

Moisturizing Avocado Face Mask for Dry Skin A vocados have benefits and are a great food and source of Vitamins C, E, and D.  These properties make Avocado Face Masks great for people with dry skin that has especially been exposed to sun.  They are also a good source of potassium as well as the minerals, copper and iron.  The Avocado Face Mask is also a great mask for those of you that have developed red skin due to dryness!  The healing properties of avocado help to reduce swelling, dryness and redness.  So, if you're suffering from skin that just seems starved for moisture, vitamins, and minerals, or if you're just looking for that healthy glow on your skin, then the Avocado Face Mask is the home remedy for you.  Ingredients: 1/2 ripe Avocado  Few drops of lemon juice 1 tbsp yogurt Read on to make the Avocado Face Mask below: Directions: Take the avocado and mash it with a fork until it is mushy like a paste.  You will then add a few drops of ...

Cucumber for Wrinkles C ucumber is a fresh and naturally cleansing astringent, especially on hot days and in the summer.  You can use cucumbers daily to freshen up your face and remove the appearance of fine wrinkles.  If you have a problem with shine, then this homemade remedy is perfect for you! Ingredients: 1 cucumber Directions: Take a cucumber and juice it.  Apply the juice directly all over your face and then rinse off.  If you do not want to juice your cucumber, cut it in a few pieces and rub over your face liberally. Enjoy wrinkle and shine free skin! -- Don't Miss  Other Home Remedies : Face Mask for Blemished Skin Lemon Juice as a Toner Cucumber for Under Eye Puffiness

Manuka Honey in Your Skincare Routine I f you have been doing research on homemade skin care then you may already be familiar with manuka honey.  Manuka honey is produced in Australia and New Zealand.  For honey to be considered manuka honey, it has to have a manuka pollen count of at least 70%.  It is also important to know how the honey was processed and packaged as some processes may cause honey to lose it's beneficial properties. Honey contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide, a proven antiseptic and the unique manuka antiseptic and antibacterial properties are quantified using the UMF which stands for "Unique Manuka Factor." You may have seen the UMF symbol on honey based skin care products.  Not all manuka honey has a high enough UMF.  That being said, remember, manuka honey with a UMF rating is not the same as Active honey. Manuka honey with an "Active" number is not the same as manuka honey with a UMF rating.  So, when you are looking for...

Face Mask for Blemished Skin T here are many products out there that claim to cure and treat blemish skin--and some do--while others fail to deliver their claimed results. So, what exactly is blemished skin?   Skin blemishes are commonly known as spots or discolorations on your skin.  They are commonly formed by whiteheads/blackheads and acne on your face and are usually a result of improper care such as picking and scratching.  Acne is caused by your pores getting clogged by your natural oils and then infected with bacteria which gets worse with these habits.  Other causes are external such as pollution, which is why it is so important to wash your face at least twice a day: once when you get up in the morning and once before going to bed at night. Use this homemade face mask to clear up your blemished skin and nourish it at the same time.  You will get clearer skin with continued treatment and care! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rolled oats (or more--enough to m...

Lemon Juice as a Toner L emon juice is a great, inexpensive alternative to expensive facial toners.  Use this lemon juice toner before you apply your moisturizer or makeup.  The lemon juice acts as an astringent which motivates your pores to close and your face to tighten resulting in smoother skin.  Toners are extremely important to use because they balance your pH level, clear away any last bits of bacteria, and close your pores (which prevents your moisturizer, dirt, etc. from clogging your pores right after you wash).  Cold water also works as a great astringent. Ingredients: Lemon Juice. ( Buy pre-squeezed lemon juice here. ) Directions: After washing your face, apply a small amount of lemon juice onto a cotton swab and wipe over your face.  You might feel some tingling.  Leave it on for only 10 minutes and then rinse off with cool or lukewarm water. You do not  want to use hot water here because you want to make sure your pores stay closed and t...

Peach Face Tightening Mask I feel peaches generally get ignored as an "everyday" fruit--unlike bananas, apples, and oranges--which is unfortunate because they have been around for centuries and have plenty of beneficial properties! In lieu of this, I'm going to give you a short summary on peaches--don't worry, it's not long (or boring): Peach aka "Persian Apple" was first introduced to Europe after Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but was originally cultivated in China.  And, apparently, it was one of the most favored fruits of kings and emperors. That's it! :) You're probably wondering what makes peaches good for your skin? Peaches are equipped with Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are essential in the creation of collagen in your skin.  They are excellent for your skin whether they are consumed orally or placed on top of your skin directly. When directly applied to your skin, the peach juice helps to reduce blemishes and wrinkles, unclog po...

All Natural Makeup Remover R ecently, I ran out of my makeup remover.  I would probably not be considered a survivalist by any means because I only buy things when I absolutely run out of them! So, what's a girl supposed to do? Well, I committed the number 1 make up no-no.  I went to bed with my makeup on.  Most of it smudged off by the time I woke up, leaving me looking like a raccoon.  My skin felt like it had a layer of dirt on it and like it didn't get a chance to "breathe" at all during the night.  It felt horrible! (and, to be honest, didn't look so great either!) If you find yourself like me and out of makeup remover, you don't have to commit the makeup sin!  Just go to your kitchen pantry and look for grapeseed oil.  Yes. I said oil. Grapeseed oil is great for your skin because it is so easily absorbed and contains a very high amount of linoleic acid which is basically a fatty acid that is essential for your skin and your skin's cell membranes....

Coffee Grounds in Scrubs Let me start off by saying, coffee is great (in oh so many ways): Add coffee grounds (ground up coffee beans) to your hand and face scrubs and masks.  Coffee grounds are great for exfoliating your skin!   You can easily find a bag of coffee grounds at your local grocery store or here .

Moisturizing Banana & Honey Face Mask B ananas have been used for centuries in a variety of ways because of their many benefits.  Of course, one of the most common uses of bananas is that they are consumed as food.  Banana leaves and pulp are commonly used in cooking and for eating.  Plantains are a type of banana that are starchier and harder and cooked.  The more common yellow banana's pulp is consumed raw and the skin is then thrown away, although the skin is edible. Some alternate uses of bananas include the use of bananas in skin care.  They are a great source of potassium, Vitamin C, and fiber.  These vitamins and minerals are excellent for your skin because they go deep down and nourish your skin with what it's been thirsting for. Sometimes lotions and creams just don't have the ability to moisturize the type of dry skin we have.  It can be extremely frustrating for adults and adolescents alike.  However, using natural fruits and veget...

Teabags for Dark Under Eye Circles D ark under eye circles and puffiness are a common problem these days.  The causes may be age and hereditary.  However, lifestyle factors can have a huge affect on the circles and puffiness under our eyes.  Constantly cheating yourself of sleep, not working out, and eating unhealthy salty snacks are some of the many causes of puffiness and under eye circles. Remember to drink lots of water: about 8-10 glasses a day.  Keeping your body hydrated is one of the easiest ways to avoid water retention and puffiness. You can use any type of tea bag (black, green etc.) but chamomile are best for puffiness.  You can buy them here. Ingredients: 2 tea bags (one for each eye) Directions: Apply one tea bag to each eye.  Make sure you're lying down or the tea bags will fall off.  You may as well turn on some music and relax for ten minutes.  After ten minutes, take off your tea bags and wipe off your eyes. Make sure the tea ba...

H ere's some humor to brighten up your day :) I saw this funny Photoshop parody video on a friend's facebook site and couldn't help sharing this.  I agree with the thoughts behind the video shoot: The person behind this shoot was watching infomercials one night and a commercial came on for some sort of a miracle cream came on where they compare two photographs side by side to show consumers the before and after affects of this miracle cream. Of course, it was clear that it had been through Photoshop.  True, we already knew this was happening, but this is still entertaining nonetheless. Check out my top 5 favorite lines from this parody. Enjoy! Top 5 of my favorite lines in this video that had me literally laughing out loud: "My skin feels like plastic!" "Maybe she's born with it!" "Nuhhh I'm pretty sure it's Photoshop" "Pro-pixel intensifying fauxtanical hydro-jargon microbead extract featuring nutritive volumizing technology....

How to Treat a Cut / Wound with Turmeric Powder W e've all been there.  That moment we cut our finger on some sharp object or another in our homes and then wonder where all the band aids have gone.  The last thing you want to do is run out of your house clinging your finger to your chest as your drive to the closest Ralphs pharmacy to buy a first aid kit.  The best case scenario, of course, would be to have some band aids in your home in case of an emergency like this.  However, if you don't have those available, you might just have what you need in your spice cabinet!   I can tell you this works because I used it myself.  However, keep in mind that if you should still seek medical help if your wound is bad and I'm in no way saying I'm an expert.  Now, that the mumbo jumbo is over, let's get to the fun..er..useful part! Ingredients: pinch of turmeric (depending on how big your wound is) but if you need a number it's 1/4 tsp for you math lovers :) Dire...

Quick Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne S pring is here, and it is time to start clearing up your the skin you've been hiding under all that makeup! A lot of people have been turning to homemade acne treatments lately.  It may be because the price of other cures are steep and the economy isn't doing so great right now, or it could be because of the recent shift towards adapting to a more "green" lifestyle. Whatever the reason may be, it is a problem that has an easy quick to make, homemade solution.  Oatmeal masks are an easy, inexpensive way acne treatment/homemade solution. Ingredients: 2 cups of rolled oats water Directions: Take the oatmeal and run it through the blender so that it becomes a powder. Add warm water to the oatmeal powder to make a paste. Apply this mask to your face for about ten minutes and then rinse off with warm water.  Pat dry. Enjoy! Remember, different treatments work on different skin types, and the secret is finding the one that works the best fo...

Beer Hair Treatment W hat better way to celebrate your hair on this day than with beer?  Yes, I said beer!  Beer lovers rejoice!  Beer has many beneficial properties that make it popular as an ingredient in many homemade remedies. Beer is basically composed of sugar, hops and malt.  Hops and malt are proteins which help damaged hair: Hair damaged by chlorine, sun, chemical processing, etc.  The sugar in the beer helps close your hair's cuticle which in turn helps reflect more light and helps give your hair the sough-after appearance of "shiny" hair. Sponsored Links Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment 3.4 Oz Bottle with Blue Box Amazon Price: $40.65 So, what kind of beer do you use?   Don't shell out massive amounts of money to get high quality beer for this.  Any type of beer lower quality (beer pong beer) will do because of beer's basic composition of sugar, malt, and hops.   You should make sure that your beer is flat before you start the beer hair trea...

homeremediesblogger.blogspot.com Rolled Oats & Bananas Face Mask H ere's a quick and easy way to freshen up for the weekend!  Kick off those work shoes and get to relaxing! Bananas and oats are great ingredients for your skin, and after you have had an extremely long week, your skin is fatigued and could definitely use a boost. Also, if you're anything like me, the last thing you want is to have to go through a long routine or the salon to fix your tired skin. This is where the DIY homemade recipe comes into play. This is a really simple, easy, and all natural banana and oatmeal scrub. You will need four easy to find kitchen items for this scrub and then you are ready to start mixing! Using bananas on skin for anti inflammatory, and moisturizing purposes is an ancient practice. The antioxidants and potassium found in the pulp of the banana are also good for treating skin ailments such as warts and acne. Ingedients: 1 ripe banana 3 tsp rolled oats 2 tsp honey 2 tsp milk Di...

Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Treatment for Naturally Shiny Hair W inter and in-door heaters and air conditioners can leave your hair dry and wrecked with dullness and frizz.  This leaves your hair looking and feeling stressed out.  And, let's admit it, if we don't feel like we look good, we don't feel as great as we could! Thankfully, there is a way to get your hair shiny and healthy again, naturally!  This item should be in your pantry if it isn't already because there are at least ten other uses I can think of where Apple Cider Vinegar can be used throughout your house (and on you). Use this apple cider vinegar rinse and you will be happy you did!  Apple cider vinegar balances out the pH level in your hair because it is acidic.  It is a great cleanser and effectively removes dirt and oil from the scalp.  That plus the fact that apple cider vinegar is a great conditioner as well helps rid your scalp of dandruff. Moreover, the reason apple cider vinegar is rec...

DEFINITION : ONE WHO PRETENDS TO BE A FRIEND BUT IS ACTUALLY AN ENEMY Webster's dictionary:  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenemy )  Bad Friends Are Bad For Your Health! (Toxic Friends) I thought this was interesting and deserved its own post because of the adverse health affects toxic friendships can cause in an individual. There was a new study released by UCLA earlier this month that states that toxic friends can actually be bad  for your health: "with negative social experiences had a higher level of inflammatory proteins that can lead to heart disease, depression, and cancer when compared to than those who noted fewer negative experiences." I guess the old saying "keep your friends close and enemies closer" can be considered outdated and bad for you.  .. So, what exactly is  a toxic friend?  There are apparently several kinds, but the gist of it is, if your friend makes you feel like shit when you are around him or her then chances a...

Turmeric's Healing Powers T urmeric is a spice that has been around for centuries.  It is commonly used in Eastern cooking, especially on the Indian sub-continent.  Turmeric is actually a plant in its original form as it is a part of the ginger family.  You would be able to tell by just looking at it. The more common powder spice form is made by boiling and then drying the plant, which is then ground into a mustard yellow powder.  The color has actually been used to help color mustards. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agents making it great for skin care.  In fact, it is used in the beautification process of brides in India and Pakistan: a turmeric paste is made and applied on the entire bride’s body and then washed off.  It is believed to help even out skin tone and help soften the skin.  Recently, Japan has conducted research that suggests that turmeric helps sooth inflamed joints as well.  It is known to also be useful in treating...

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Coconut Oil for Bruises If you're an easy bruiser like I am, then you will be ECSTATIC about this!  Coconut oil is great for helping reduce the appearance of bruises.  Not only the appearance, but it actually helps to regenerate the bruised tissue. (Just another one of coconut oil's great benefits!)  Remember to apply ice to your bruise right away to help reduce any discoloring from your bruise. Just apply directly on bruises: Massage the oil in an outward motion from the center of your bruise.  A bruise is basically what you can see when your blood vessels right under the skin burst.  The various colors of the bruise is the blood from these vessels that has been displaced and is in various stages of recuperation. Coconut oil's healing properties help heal the bruised tissue and skin.   Remember, coconut oil is in liquid form if warm and hardens a bit when it's cool. Another reason you should keep coconut oil in your pantry, right? Happy healing! Buy Coco...