As long as you’re not on the verge of bankruptcy like Isla Fisher from Confessions of a Shopaholic and you don’t mind being a spendthrift, you can splurge on that expensive eyeshadow to please the makeup-o-holic in you. Of course, the only difference between you and her would be that you prefer makeup over clothes and shoes. But when the bills hit you like a bus you know you’ve got to stop! This is where you let us come to the rescue because we bring you the most inexpensive ways to make eyeshadow. You can whip up these eyeshadows on […]
5 Recipes to Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash
As people are becoming their skin experts, they are more conscious of the products they use every day. More and more people are hopping onto the ‘all-natural’ bandwagon. In fact, some are ditching all those commercial products like makeup, sunscreens, face cleansers, and shower gels right into the trash! Commercial shower gels or body washes are readily available almost everywhere, from big box stores to corner drug stores. They come in a variety of fragrances, but that fantastic smell is often due to a concoction of chemicals. We may not realize it, but slowly and steadily, these chemicals creep into […]
How to Use Aloe Vera to Get Clear, Glowing and Spotless Skin
Body butters, scrubs and lotions – your dressing area is probably decked up with all sorts of products to help keep your skin healthy and glowing. Wouldn’t you readily trade them all for one single natural ingredient that can help with all your skin care needs? The pollution and impurities in the air are particularly harsh on one’s skin. But the ample amount of chemicals in those products that you use may be even worse. Anti-aging creams, glow packs, sunscreens and a variety of other products pose twice the threat to your skin. The largest organ in the body, your […]
How to Tame Frizzy Hair Fast
Getting all ready for the party only to be shot down by your frizzy hair is an all too familiar scenario for many people. Frizzy hair not only ruins your look but also your mood. If you’re losing the battle against the frizz in your hair, we are here to help you. When moisture is unevenly absorbed in the cuticles of the hairs, their appearance becomes uneven or frizzy. While some people may have naturally frizzy hair, for many the problem comes with hot and humid weather. Dry, brittle and damaged hair is especially prone to frizziness. The plan of […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Fingernails
Dirty and unkempt nails are not only bad for your health, but also your reputation. With dirty nails, innocent gestures like shaking hands or waving hello can easily become unwelcomed and make others cringe. If picking the dirt out from underneath your nails has become a regular habit, it’s time to get on the right track and maintain them properly. A variety of materials can constitute the buildup under your nails. If you’re otherwise pretty good with personal hygiene, then chances are you’re merely harboring the keratin debris from the underside of your nails or dead skin from the nail […]
How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne: 7 Popular Remedies
Tea tree oil is known all over the world for its numerous health benefits, including its acne-fighting ability. This volatile essential oil is extracted from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia, most commonly found in southeast Queensland and the northeast coast of New South Wales. Usually a pale yellow color, this natural oil has potent antimicrobial properties and has been found to be highly effective against numerous strains of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Furthermore, it has strong anti-inflammatory properties that make it an excellent remedy for treating skin conditions like acne, dandruff, skin abscesses, and acne inversa, to name a […]
How to Condition your Hair with Aloe Vera
Jealous of those beautiful models flaunting their long and shiny hair? Well, be jealous no longer. It can soon be you with this miracle ingredient. Yes, you heard it right, the miracle ingredient right there in your garden you had no idea about – aloe vera! Known to Americans as ‘the wand of heaven’ and to Egyptians as ‘the plant of immortality’, aloe vera has been used for ages for its incredible healing properties. Be it your skin, your hair or internal health issues, aloe vera works on it all! While you are aware of the benefits on health and […]
How to Make an After-Sun Spray (3 DIY Chemical-Free Recipes)
Every sun worshipper loves the sun-kissed glow, but you may tend to get carried away. Whether it is taking a nap in the sun or rocking a new swimsuit at the beach, you return home four shades darker. While tanned skin can make you look more toned, if you spend too much time in the sun, you can end up donning lobster-red skin that is certainly not appealing. And no matter how much sunscreen you slather on your skin, staying out in the sun longer than you planned to will leave you with a pesky and possibly painful sunburn. Furthermore, […]
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Gorgeous Hair and Skin
What can apple cider vinegar (ACV) really do for your hair and skin? Well, nothing short of wonders. Now you can finally get that gorgeous mane you’ve pined for along with a healthy scalp and radiant facial skin. Apple cider vinegar is one of those household staples that can be used for just about anything, from health remedies to cleaning hacks and various other odd jobs like trapping flies. Apple cider vinegar can also be part of your beauty regimen for improving the health of your hair and skin. Being alkaline, many conventional beauty products (including most soaps, cleansers and […]
6 DIY Homemade Oatmeal Face Masks for Dry and Oily Skin
Oatmeal has gradually but significantly transformed into magical manna for our health on the inside as well as for our skin on the outside. We could practically begin our day with oatmeal and call it a day right then. How is that you ask? To be in good health on the inside, one needs to eat clean, and many people swear by oatmeal as a superfood that is helping them maintain good health. It is very nutritious, packed with antioxidants, important vitamins and minerals, and fiber. Super healthy for our body! List of DIY homemade oatmeal face masks for dry […]