Need to update your wardrobe but low on $$$$?
Here is a great way to get some new clothes and get rid of your unwanted stuff.
Swapping with others online can be major fun.
I once swapped $1 necklace for $45 wallet.My latest swap was two wallets,total of $10 for a new 4mb MP4 player that costs $145 at my local electronics store.
Here are a few popular sites for swapping:
Bigwardrobe
What's Mine Is Yours
Makeupalley
Care to Trade
Bookmooch
Barterquest
Swap It Now
Swaptree
Rehashclothes
Ioffer.com also lets you swap your stock with other users.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS
Here are a few homemade facial masks that will have your skin glowing:
1.Avocado Carrot and Honey mask This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.
2.Rose Oils and Honey Facial mask
1.Avocado Carrot and Honey mask This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 carrot, cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons honey
2.Rose Oils and Honey Facial mask
Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.
-
2 T Honey
-
2 T Sweet Almond oil
-
5 drops essential oil of Rose
-
1 drop Vitamin E oil
Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.
Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.
3.Kelp firming mask
his mask treatment will help to soften and firm your skin at the same time. 3 T Yogurt 1 tsp. Organic Powdered Kelp 1 tsp. Honey Place 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt into a small dish. Add the powdered Kelp, stir well. Add the honey and stir until all three ingredients are blended into a smooth consistency. To use: Cleanse face, apply the mask all over face, neck and shoulder area. Massage lightly (the Kelp acts as beauty grains to promote exfoliation). Leave on for about 5-10 minutes. Remove with a warm washcloth. Use a tonic or hydrosol on a cotton ball for complete removal. Apply your moisturizer as usual. Kelp contains iodine, so those with iodine allergies should not use this mask. 4.Yogurt and Honey mask 1 T Yogurt 1 T Honey To Make: Add the two ingredients together and apply to a clean, moist face. To Use: Pat this mask onto the skin for a moisturizing, penetrating, hydrating, soothing application that will also help to clear up skin problems. 5.Apple and Wheat Gem facial mask
This apple facial mask recipe combines apple sauce and wheat germ into a rejuvenating mask that will make your skin feel refreshed and gives you that “glow”. The wheat germs serve as a gentle exfoliator and the apple sauce nourishes your skin. Not only will this mask leave your skin soft and glowing, the mask also smells great.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Applesauce
- 1 Tbsp Wheat Germ
Directions
Pour the apple sauce in a small bowl. Add the wheat germ and stir them together into a paste. Spread your apple facial mask gently over your clean face. Allow it to soak in for 15 minutes, then gently wipe the apple mask off. Rinse your face with plenty of warm water. Gently pat it dry with a soft towel.
Give your skin a chance to dry out completely, then apply your favorite facial cream.6.Egg White & Oatmeal Mask for Oily Skin
Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal
- teaspoon olive oil
- fresh lemon juice
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Apply to your face and relax with a book for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
NONI THE MIRACLE FRUIT
I first found out about Noni when I came to Costa Rica.After reading about it online,hearing the news,I gave it a try.
I didn't have any serious health problems but can personally vouch for the energy,weight loss and anti-aging part.
After just two months taking half the recommended dose and skipping days,I saw for the first time in my life smooth skin when I looked at the mirror.
Over one year passed since then and I am Noni addict for life.
This is what I've learned about Noni:
When choosing a Noni product make sure the maker of the product is certified with at least two reputable agency.The best are USDA,NOP and CCE.
Call the agency,ask if the company have any complaints against them.
Aged 8+ weeks Noni make the most potent products.
Location really doesn't matter.There is no difference between Hawaiian Noni and Costa Rican Noni,except the prices...
If you don't like drinking juices,the capsules are excellent alternative.Research showed that the effect is 98% identical.
This is a research by Neil Solomon M.D.,Ph.D. He studied the benefits of noni on 10 000 people.Take a look at the impressive numbers:
Allergy, decrease of symptoms | 84% | |
| Anti-Aging, look better | 78% | |
| Arthritis, lessened symptoms | 81% | |
| Breathing, improved | 77% | |
| Cancer, lessened symptoms | 65% | |
| Depression, lessened symptoms | 77% | |
| Energy Increased | 92% | |
| Heart Disease, decreased symptoms | 80% | |
| High Blood Pressure, decreased | 85% | |
| Kidney, health improved | 67% | |
| Memory improvement | 88% | |
| Mental Acuity, increased alertness | 72% | |
| Muscle, increased body building | 71% | |
| Obesity, loss excessive weight | 75% | |
| Pain, including headaches, decreased | 88% | |
| Sexuality, enhanced enjoyment | 87% | |
| Sleep, improved | 73% | |
| Smoking, stopped | 58% | |
| Stress, helped cope | 72% | |
| Stroke | 57% | |
| Well-Being, increased feeling of: | 80% |
You can give Noni a try here - Nutri Noni is one of the best(well...the best) company in Costa Rica.I had the pleasure to visit their farm and use their products on daily basis.
NUTRI-NONI CERTIFIED ORGANICS
Monday, February 2, 2009
Get Freebies Every Time You Shop
Looking for new marketplace to shop?
There is a great new site online,where you can get freebies with every order.
Bonanzle.com
Every seller have the option to post free listings for grabs with order.Most freebies have no or very low shipping fee.
As of today Bonanzle have over 26 000 members,1074327 items for sale and tons of freebies.
Check out my "cool freebie" pick for today- No purchase needed,blank MAC Cosmetics face chart here:
FREE MAC COSMETICS FACE CHART AT LUXBOUTIQUE
QUALITY MAKE UP FROM $1 - YES! $1
If you are make up addict like me,finding deals on quality cosmetics can be hard.
We can't just walk in any store and buy a lipstick just to have some color.We want more!
My sister-in-law visited from FL 2 weeks ago and gave me a set of Mineral Glow Kit from Elf Cosmetics.
Mineral Bronzed set
One word - AWESOME!!!!
Smooth,lightweight,gorgeous natural color,loved it.
The next step was looking for them online.I found many good reviews and best thing is that their line starts from $1.00
$1.00 Shimmering Facial Whip You Will Love
YES - only $1.00
The only "bump" in my quest of shopping their line is that they only ship to number of countries.
But with prices like that is worth using a 3rd party forwarding company.If you are like me,in a location outside their shipping destinations,just google US address for non residents.
Don't wait and start shopping!
We can't just walk in any store and buy a lipstick just to have some color.We want more!
My sister-in-law visited from FL 2 weeks ago and gave me a set of Mineral Glow Kit from Elf Cosmetics.
Mineral Bronzed set One word - AWESOME!!!!
Smooth,lightweight,gorgeous natural color,loved it.
The next step was looking for them online.I found many good reviews and best thing is that their line starts from $1.00
$1.00 Shimmering Facial Whip You Will LoveYES - only $1.00
The only "bump" in my quest of shopping their line is that they only ship to number of countries.
But with prices like that is worth using a 3rd party forwarding company.If you are like me,in a location outside their shipping destinations,just google US address for non residents.
Don't wait and start shopping!
HOMEMADE REMEDIES FOR THE EYES
1.Undereye Circle Lightener
To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.
To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.
FACIAL EXERCISE FOR THE FACE
Facial exercises or chisel exercises are facial skin treatments with many side benefits. The upcoming interest for these exercise arose from the awareness that facial muscles are not only attached to the bones but also to another facial muscle or skin. As a result when a facial muscle contracts it shortens the face.
Facial exercises pull and push the facial skin to permit more oxygen as well as nutrients to the cells of the skin. As a result the old and damaged cells are whisked away and the face complexion gets better or cleaner. Since facial exercise enables the skin to absorb more moisturiser the wrinkles will be rubbed out within no time. The most advantageous aspect of facial exercises is that they are economical and you can do it absolutely free. Here are the instructions for facial exercises that you have to practice once in a day for a healthy and glowing face.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Move your closed lips in a chewing motion for 20 minutes.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Start puckering your lips in a kissing motion. Repeat this kiss for 10 times and return to the normal position. Again repeat this action 5 times.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Open your lips and hold out your tongue. Try to touch your chin with the tip of your tongue. Keep this position for 10 counts and return to the normal position.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Now move your lower lip to the upper lip as far as possible. Keep this position for 5 counts and return to the normal position.
* Place two fingers at temples on each side of your head. Open and close your eyes rapidly. You can repeat this action for 5 times.
* Close your eyes and look down and up. Repeat this facial exercise for 10 times. After this stretch your eyebrows for 5 counts and come back to the normal position. You can repeat this action for 5 times.
* Look straight with your eyes wide open and relaxed. Now look up, down, left and right by keeping your head still. Repeat this action for 10 times.
* Frown as much as possible while trying to bring your eyebrows over your eyes. Then lift your eyebrows as far as possible while opening your eyes as far as possible. Repeat this action for 5 times.
* Lie down on your bed and hand and hang your head on the edge looking at the ceiling. Now, lift your eyebrows as high as possible and open your eyes wide. You can repeat this exercise 10 times.
* Wrinkle your nose as far up as possible while flaring your nostrils. Keep for a count of 10, relax and repeat 5 times.
* Smile as broadly as possible, without opening your lips, keep there for 5 counts and when relaxing start puckering your lips in a pointed kiss. Repeat this action for 10 times.
* Have a relaxed smile with your lips closed and then suck in your cheeks towards and on to your teeth. Hold this position for 10 counts and repeat 10 times.
* Pout your top lip, turning the corners of your lips upwards and move your cheek muscles towards your eyes. You should at this stage try to get your top lip touching your nose. Keep in this position for 10 counts, relax and repeat 5 times.
You can see the obvious improvement in your face only after two weeks. Within six to nine months you're looking five to ten years younger than you were before starting to exercise! It's so much fun to have a natural skin care, and look younger with these simple exercises.
Facial exercises pull and push the facial skin to permit more oxygen as well as nutrients to the cells of the skin. As a result the old and damaged cells are whisked away and the face complexion gets better or cleaner. Since facial exercise enables the skin to absorb more moisturiser the wrinkles will be rubbed out within no time. The most advantageous aspect of facial exercises is that they are economical and you can do it absolutely free. Here are the instructions for facial exercises that you have to practice once in a day for a healthy and glowing face.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Move your closed lips in a chewing motion for 20 minutes.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Start puckering your lips in a kissing motion. Repeat this kiss for 10 times and return to the normal position. Again repeat this action 5 times.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Open your lips and hold out your tongue. Try to touch your chin with the tip of your tongue. Keep this position for 10 counts and return to the normal position.
* Sit in a chair and tilt your head back. Look at the ceiling by pursuing your lips. Now move your lower lip to the upper lip as far as possible. Keep this position for 5 counts and return to the normal position.
* Place two fingers at temples on each side of your head. Open and close your eyes rapidly. You can repeat this action for 5 times.
* Close your eyes and look down and up. Repeat this facial exercise for 10 times. After this stretch your eyebrows for 5 counts and come back to the normal position. You can repeat this action for 5 times.
* Look straight with your eyes wide open and relaxed. Now look up, down, left and right by keeping your head still. Repeat this action for 10 times.
* Frown as much as possible while trying to bring your eyebrows over your eyes. Then lift your eyebrows as far as possible while opening your eyes as far as possible. Repeat this action for 5 times.
* Lie down on your bed and hand and hang your head on the edge looking at the ceiling. Now, lift your eyebrows as high as possible and open your eyes wide. You can repeat this exercise 10 times.
* Wrinkle your nose as far up as possible while flaring your nostrils. Keep for a count of 10, relax and repeat 5 times.
* Smile as broadly as possible, without opening your lips, keep there for 5 counts and when relaxing start puckering your lips in a pointed kiss. Repeat this action for 10 times.
* Have a relaxed smile with your lips closed and then suck in your cheeks towards and on to your teeth. Hold this position for 10 counts and repeat 10 times.
* Pout your top lip, turning the corners of your lips upwards and move your cheek muscles towards your eyes. You should at this stage try to get your top lip touching your nose. Keep in this position for 10 counts, relax and repeat 5 times.
You can see the obvious improvement in your face only after two weeks. Within six to nine months you're looking five to ten years younger than you were before starting to exercise! It's so much fun to have a natural skin care, and look younger with these simple exercises.
TOMATO TO FIGHT SIGNS OF AGING
We all know tomato is good for us,but now there is proof that can make us look younger.
The finding is based on a research by boffins at the universities of Manchester and Newcastle, who found that adding just five tablespoons of tomato paste to the daily diet can improve the skin’s ability to protect against harmful UV rays.
Damage from UV rays can not only lead to premature aging, but also skin cancer.
The researchers suggested that the protective effect was due to the antioxidant lycopene that is found at its highest concentration when the fruit has been cooked.
Lycopene has already been linked to a reduction in the risk of prostate cancer.
As a part of the study, 10 volunteers were given around 55g of standard tomato paste and 10g of olive oil daily for a period of three months.
A control group of 10 participants received just the olive oil.
The researchers found that volunteers who were given tomato had 33 percent more protection against sunburn, and higher levels of a molecule called procollagen that gives the skin its structure and keeps its firm.
"The tomato diet boosted the level of procollagen in the skin significantly. These increasing levels suggest potential reversal of the skin aging process," The BBC quoted Professor Lesley Rhodes, a dermatologist at the University of Manchester, as saying.
Ancient Egyptian Cream And Hair Tonic
Here are two great Ancient Egyptian beauty secrets.
Give them a try,you will like them!
Ancient Egyptian Skin Cream:
One Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil
Two Drops of Essential oil of Frankincense
Massage on clean face nightly.
Ancient Egyptian Hair Tonics (to encourage growth) included one or more of the following:
Fir oil, rosemary oil, (sweet) almond oil, castor oil and fennugreek.
Fenugreek was also added to facial tonics.
Cleopatra bathed in milk and honey, (and Indonesian princesses in sheep or cows milk - skin is not rinsed afterwards, cleansing skin with milk is also recommended in Ayurvedic beauty). In Egypt, skin was frequently oiled not just after bathing but throughout the day with almond oil fragrenced with frankincense and myrrh.
Not only hair but nails were dyed with henna in Egypt and other parts of the Near and Far East. Persians believed that henna dyes, which they used to stain both their hair and faces, let them summon the majesty of Mother Earth.
Cleopatra also discovered the benefits of adding 1-2 c of dead sea salt into a bath, the minerals contained in it combat stress and aging.
In Morocco, Olive Oil, (extra-virgin), has long been relied upon as a body moisturizer and hair conditioner (warmed).
In both Egypt and Mesopotamia, lavender, lily, myrrh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, peppermint, rosemary, cedar, rose, aloe, olive oil, sesame and almond oil provided the basic ingredients of most perfumes. Romans used oil based perfumes in their baths. In the Middle Ages in Europe, long hot baths period were considered a beauty treatment.
In ancient Indonesia, hair was rinsed with coconut milk to strengthen and condition it. For bathing, flowers like jasmine, gardenia, hibiscus, magnolia, and rose were added to water. Coconut oil was used to soften skin.
Give them a try,you will like them!
Ancient Egyptian Skin Cream:
One Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil
Two Drops of Essential oil of Frankincense
Massage on clean face nightly.
Ancient Egyptian Hair Tonics (to encourage growth) included one or more of the following:
Fir oil, rosemary oil, (sweet) almond oil, castor oil and fennugreek.
Fenugreek was also added to facial tonics.
Cleopatra bathed in milk and honey, (and Indonesian princesses in sheep or cows milk - skin is not rinsed afterwards, cleansing skin with milk is also recommended in Ayurvedic beauty). In Egypt, skin was frequently oiled not just after bathing but throughout the day with almond oil fragrenced with frankincense and myrrh.
Not only hair but nails were dyed with henna in Egypt and other parts of the Near and Far East. Persians believed that henna dyes, which they used to stain both their hair and faces, let them summon the majesty of Mother Earth.
Cleopatra also discovered the benefits of adding 1-2 c of dead sea salt into a bath, the minerals contained in it combat stress and aging.
In Morocco, Olive Oil, (extra-virgin), has long been relied upon as a body moisturizer and hair conditioner (warmed).
In both Egypt and Mesopotamia, lavender, lily, myrrh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, peppermint, rosemary, cedar, rose, aloe, olive oil, sesame and almond oil provided the basic ingredients of most perfumes. Romans used oil based perfumes in their baths. In the Middle Ages in Europe, long hot baths period were considered a beauty treatment.
In ancient Indonesia, hair was rinsed with coconut milk to strengthen and condition it. For bathing, flowers like jasmine, gardenia, hibiscus, magnolia, and rose were added to water. Coconut oil was used to soften skin.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
