FOOD FOR FACE

FOOD FOR FACE 

TEA 
Steep a pair of Earl Grey teabags in boiling water, run them under a tap and place over eyes for 10 minutes before night out.

Use four bags of chamomile tea. Leave them to steep for 5 minutes then hold your face over the bowl.

Freeze cooled chamomile tea in an ice-cube tray. When set, remove cubes and run over your face.

Soak some gauze in cooled green tea and apply on skin the way you would a toner.

OLIVE OIL 

Heat a cup of olive oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Massage onto dry areas of your skin.

Heat enough olive oil to fill half a small clothes basin. Soak your hands in the oil for about 10 minutes, followed by the feet.

Use it as a conditioner by leaving warmed olive oil on your hair for 15 minutes before shampoo.

Remove all traces of mascara by dipping an overused mascara wand into some olive oil and use it to apply on your lashes the way you would mascara.

CUCUMBER 

Chop up a cucumber and drizzle a few drops of lemon juice in the mixture. Apply on your face.

Soothe tired eyes by cutting two rounds and place them on the eyelids.

Rub down hot skin with a mixture of chopped cucumber, olive oil and plain
yoghurt.


LEMON 

For sparkling teeth, mix one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda and half teaspoon of salt. Use like toothpaste - once a week.

Lighten the skin and smoothens rough edges of elbows and knees. Cut a lemon
into two halves and rest your elbows in each half for 15 minutes. Or squeeze juice of lemon and apply on your knees.

TOMATO 

Peel a tomato and chop it finely before spreading on face. Work as an effective cleanser and gentle astringent to tighten pores.

ORANGE 

Squeeze juice of an orange and mix with a tablespoon of plain yoghurt. Apply on face, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off after 10 minutes and splash face with cold water.

POTATOES 

A great way to get rid of dark undereye circles. Run a large potato in a blender.
Squeeze the pulp to get rid of excess juice and form two patties from it. Place the patties over your eyes and keep them there for 10 minutes.

APRICOTS 

Pound the kernel and add body lotion to blend into smooth paste. Use it as a
gentle exfoliator for face. Note the pip is the rough "seed" and the ivory kernel is what you need when split open the pip.

MAYONNAISE 

Massage mayonnaise into your hair after shampoo. Leave it on for a few minutes
before rinse off. You can also use mayonnaise as a lip mask. Leave it on for 10 minutes before removing with cold water.

AVOCADOS 

Mash a ripe one and use it as a facial mask; rinse off after 10 minutes. To get rid of puffy eyes; use a linen cloth, make a "moneybag" filled with mashed avocado. Dab it gently on eyes.

GINGER 

Chop ginger and mix it with body lotion for a facial scrub. Avoid the sensitive eye area.

MILK 

Soak a cotton pad with cool fresh milk and press it gently all over your face. Besides protein to feed your face, it gets rid of dirt thoroughly.

Chill a cup of milk in the fridge before pouring the contents into a clothes spray. Use it like a spritzer over inflamed skin.

Warm a bowl of milk in the microwave for half a minute and pour contents into a clothes basin. Soak your feet for half an hour and then give it a good hard brush to remove dead skin.

TURMERIC 

Mix two teaspoons of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of honey with just
enough warm water to make a thick paste. Spread the mixture all over your face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with water.

SUGAR 

For a three-in-one pre-bath treatment; blend two tablespoons of brown sugar with
one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and two to three drops of olive oil. Rub the paste over rough areas like the knees and elbows. Citric acid from the lemon
unclogs the pores, skin-polishing sugar gets rid of surface dirt and olive oil moisture the skin.

CHERRIES 

Run about 10 unripe cherries in a blender. Mix the juice with a tablespoon of dry oatmeal and use as a five-minute facial mask.

For the body; mix cherry juice with a tablespoon of sea salt and massage over
damp skin.

HONEY 

Dilute one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of water then heat it in the
microwave for 10 seconds. When it's cooled, apply on your lips and leave for 10 minutes.

To dry out pimples, pour out a teaspoon of honey into a bowl. Dip a cotton bud into the honey and apply on the spots.

EGGS 
For a temporary facelift, use just the eggwhite. Mix it with a tablespoon of honey
and spread over face and throat in an upward motion. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Whisk egg yolk with a tablespoon of olive oil and leave on your hair for a few minutes before your shampoo. It makes a great hair conditioner.

PAPAYA 

Mash half a ripe papaya with two teaspoons of honey. Apply to areas of face that
are prone to wrinkles such as between the brows and along the sides of the nose. Leave on it for 10 minutes.

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HEALTH AND DIET TIPS

Here’s the diet tip of the month. It’s easy and it really

does work. You’ve probably heard the ads on TV and the

radio, touting products which "magically" allow you to

lose weight by taking their supplement right before going

to bed. They may work but they are expensive and you

have to keep buying their products on an ongoing basis.

Here’s how lose you can do it for free. Don’t eat carbohydrates

for at least five hours before going to sleep. Drink

an 8 ounce glass of water before you go to bed. You will

lose weight by following this regimen and it won’t cost

you anything.

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Braids & Twists Hair Care Tips for

􀂾 Hair should have 3 to 4 weeks of new growth prior to braiding.

􀂾 Spray braids at scalp area with Better Braids.

􀂾 Twisted hair should be shampooed and conditioned every two

weeks.

􀂾 Do not leave braids in longer than two months.

􀂾 After removing braids leave undone overnight and oil the hair with

jojoba or coconut oil.

􀂾 After you take the braids out, get a protein and set the hair

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DO & Hair Care Tips

􀂾 Do have the proper hair analysis to determine the right products for

your hair texture.

􀂾 Conditioning is mandatory every time you have a chemical.

􀂾 Allow a six-month interval or three inches of new growth between

application of a relaxer and a permanent wave.

􀂾 If your scalp is sensitive to chemical service, apply oil to the scalp.

􀂾 Advise your stylist of any medications you are taking (specifically

tranquilizers or diet pills) before a chemical service.

􀂾 Do have your hair shaped or ends trimmed after every chemical

service to avoid split ends.

􀂾 Do sleep on a satin pillow case-cotton robs the hair of moisture. Or

wrap your hair in a silk wrap.

􀂾 Do rinse out chlorine and salt water after swimming.

􀂾 Do cover your hair when spending time in the sun.

􀂾 Do shampoo your hair after a workout or strenuous exercise. The

salt from perspiration will erode your hair. If you work out more

than once a week consult your stylist for your particular needs.

􀂾 Do cover your hair when you go in the sauna. You can leave your

hair uncovered in a steam room.

􀂾 Do use conditioning shampoos and creme conditioners on natural

hair and very dry hair.

􀂾 Always maintain a balanced diet with exercise for a healthy head of

hair.

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Hair Care Tips & DO NOT

Do not apply chemicals to your hair without a consultation from a

professional stylist.

􀂾 Do not brush, scratch or shampoo hair and scalp before any

chemical service.

􀂾 Never apply a relaxer and a tint on the same day or week.

􀂾 Do not re-apply a relaxer before six weeks has elapsed. Do not

re-apply permanent wave before eight to twelve weeks has

elapsed.

􀂾 Do not use the so called “no lye relaxer”. In the long term, they will

damage your hair and your child’s hair too!

􀂾 Do not press and curl chemically treated hair. Stop allowing blow

and go salons to use irons on your hair.

􀂾 Never blow dry wet hair. Towel-dry your hair first. Apply setting

lotion or leave in conditioner. Then sit under a dryer until all

moisture is absorbed. Allowing hair cuticle to close. Then you can

blow dry your hair on a medium setting.

􀂾 Never use sponge rollers-they will absorb all the moisture and

conditioners from your hair.

􀂾 When sleeping do not place rollers where your head will touch the

pillow. Stress caused by the roller will tear and weaken the hair.

Set the top of your head. Wrap your hair around your head or pin

clip your hair.

􀂾 Do not use plastic brushes-natural or boar-bristle brushes are best.

􀂾 Never wear a plastic cap to bed if you have a permanent wave, your

scalp and hair will become rancid.

􀂾 Do not wear wool scarves or hats without a silk lining.

􀂾 Do not use tight uncovered rubber bands on your hair.

􀂾 Do not add dead hair, synthetic hair or wool to your hair. Every

head of hair has potential with the right treatment. Find out what

yours is before you do more damage!

􀂾 Do not have a chemical service after the seventh month of

pregnancy.

􀂾 Do not use any chemical on your hair before any major surgery.

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EAT BETTER

Try to drink a glass of water (8 ounces) several times a day,

especially during and after exercise.

u Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables! Include dark green leafy

vegetables like collard greens and spinach several times a

week. They are very good sources of vitamins and minerals.

u Choose several servings a day of foods made from whole

grains, such as whole-wheat bread and whole-grain cereal.

u Eat citrus fruits, melons, and berries often. They are high

in vitamin C.

u Choose skim or low-fat milk products most of the time.

u Go easy on the fats and oils of butter, margarine, gravy,

and salad dressing.

u Trim the fat from meat; take the skin off of poultry.

u Have cooked dry beans and peas from time to time

instead of meat.

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Natural Hair & Care tips u Condition your

Natural hair is strong, healthy and beautiful. It can be styled to

flatter your face, your hair texture, and your daily routine

Condition your hair every week with a moisturizing

conditioner or hot oil treatment.

u Treat your hair and scalp with a light conditioning oil every day.

u Protect your hair when you swim by wearing a cap. If you do

not use a cap be sure to shampoo or use a cream rinse after

every swim session.

u If you choose a close cropped style, be sure to trim your hair

every 4 to 6 weeks.

Styles

1)Crops

2)Locks

3)Nubian knots

4)Twists

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Stylish Healthy & Hair

Working out makes you feel good and is good for you. You

want neat and stylish hair because it shows a positive self

attitude and makes you feel good about the way you look. Are

you afraid to exercise until you sweat because your hair may

“go back”? Some women report that hair concerns keep them

from exercising. You can be fit and keep a beautiful hairstyle

too by protecting your hair and then keeping it healthy.

You can prevent sweat damage to your hair during exercise

by controlling moisture and salt buildup. Salty buildup causes

your hair to break, shed, become dull, or become dry.

Wash your hair with a mild,

pH-balanced shampoo at least

once each week to remove

salt buildup.

u Condition your hair every

week with a moisturizing

protein conditioner. A good

conditioner disappears when

you rub your hands together.

u Avoid over-processing! Limit

your use of blow dryers and

curling irons.Remember: if you have a scalp problem, you may want to

check with a dermatologist.

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Wet Pack Sheet

When bathing is impractical, consider the full wet sheet pack.
This is a procedure in which the whole body is wrapped in a wet sheet, which in turn is rapped in a dry blanket for regulating evaporation. The blanket should be spread on the bed with its edges hanging over the edge of the bed. The upper end should be about eight inches from the head of the bed. Then spread a linen sheet wrung out in cold water over the blanket so that its end is slightly below the upper end of the blanket.
The patient should lie on the bed sheet with his shoulders about three inches below the upper edge. The wet sheet should be weekly wrapped round the body of the patient, drawn in, tightly tucked between the legs and also between the body and the arms.
The sheet should be folded over the shoulders and across the neck. Now the blanket should be drawn tightly around the body and tucked in along the side in a similar manner, pulling it tightly. The ends should be doubled up at the feet body.
A Turkish towel should be placed below the chin to protect the face and neck from coming into contact with the blanket and to exclude outside air more effectively. The head should be covered with a wet cloth so that the scalp remains cold.
The feet should be kept warm during the entire treatment. If the patient's feet are cold, place hot water bottles near them to hasten reaction. The pack is administered for half an hour to one hour till the patient begins to perspire profusely. He may be given cold or hot water to drink.
This pack is useful in cases of fever especially in typhoid and continued fevers, and benefits
those suffering from insomnia, epilepsy and infantile convulsions. It is useful in relieving chronic cold and bronchitis and helps in the treatment of rheumatism and obesity.

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water Drink if you have high blood pressure.

Persons with high blood cholesterol level should drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water every day as regular drinking of water stimulates the excretory activity of the skin and kidneys. This in turn facilitates elimination of excessive cholesterol from the system.
Regular drinking of coriander (dhania) water also helps lower blood cholesterol as it is a good diuretic and stimulates the kidneys. It is prepared by boiling dry seeds of coriander and straining the decoction after cooling.

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Comfort for Chapped Hands

Comfort for Chapped Hands
Professional Tip: Apply VittoSoin nourishing
repair cream on the hands. Dip hands in ParaSol
apricot paraffin from Gala. Cover with plastic
bags and paraffin mitts. Leave on for 15 minutes.
Remove the paraffin and massage hands with
some more VittoSoin cream.
Home Tip: Exfoliate your hands with Exoderm
purifying exfoliating gel once a week and apply
VittoSoin nourishing repair cream every morning
and evening.

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Hand Care

Hand

Beautiful, well kept and dedicated hands are very important. Hands speak a lot of thing about you and your personality. Dressing up in fancy suit is useless when you do not take care of your hands and feet. Pay proper attention to your hands and treat them properly as they are the important part of your existence.

• Beautiful and gorgeous hands are important so here are the some beauty tips to keep your hands beautiful:
• If the skin of your body is thin and well kept then take special care of them.
• • Apply sunscreen lotion before going out side.
  • Create a mixture of glycerin, lemon and few drops of rose and apply it every night before going to your bed on your hands.
  • Four times in a day moisturize your hand.
  • One time in a week use face exfoliate on your hands.
  • For the dry hand after washing your hands with soap, wet them again. Pour some salt on your hand and scrub them under water.
  • For greasy hand washing your hand with soap dry them and apple some cornmeal on hands and rub them.
  • Use gloves while working in kitchen, garden and during driving.
  • Protect and avert your hands from aging and abuse.
  • Some hands are sensitive and they are damage from weather changing so protect you hand from this.
  • Protect your hand from sun.
  • Use daily protective barriers on your hands.
  • It is necessary for the beautiful hands that nails should be beautiful and healthier. For this take proper diet rich with vitamin and mineral that will ensure the healthy nails.
• Massage your hands with olive oil every night to make your hands soft.

 

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