It’s very easy to make your own natural mosquito repellent. These natural products will effectively repel mosquitoes, but they require more frequent reapplication (at least every 2 hours) and higher concentrations than DEET. Because of the differences between types of mosquitoes, products that contain multiple repellents tend to be more effective than those containing a single ingredient. As you can see, natural repellents tend to be volatile plant oils.
Below are some simple yet efficient homemade face masks that you can make and use in minutes.
Mask 1.
It works wonders – Grate an apple finely and then add about 4 tablespoons of honey. Mix it well apply it to your face wait 10 minutes and rinse.
Mask 2.
You will need:
Below are some simple yet efficient homemade face masks that you can make and use in minutes.
Mask 1.
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Mask 2.
You will need:
2 oz/60g ripe avocado flesh
Nothing can make you look young and youthful like a glowing skin.
While some are lucky enough to be born with good family genes, just as many struggle with cosmetics and skin care products to try and achieve the same.
Though glowing skin is easy to visualize, it can be a very tough task to accomplish.
Besides lots of patience, you also need a strong determination to maintain a glowing skin.
Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a type of citrus that is native to the Philippines. It is also known as calamondin, Panama orange or acid orange. It is very sour hence its popularity as souring agent for sinigang and sawsawan (dipping sauces). It is also one of the more common backyard … Read more
Coffee afficionados – keep those spent grounds after the cuppa! Use them to exfoliate and revitalise your face with this inexpensive, natural and effective facial treatment. Suitable for all skin types, although those with dry skin should include a moisturiser post-treatment.
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60 ml) used coffee grounds
1 egg white
Have you ever calculate how much money you have spent for beauty purpose in a month or a year? $200? $500? or maybe $1000 or more? Maybe it’s time for you to stop wasting too much money by trying some cheaper beauty products which also will bring you the same … Read more
We have so much lurking in our kitchen cupboards that can really help our skin, if we only knew, we could save so much money and time.
Here is a list of natural ingredients bought at supermarkets and health food shops that benefit the skin.
Almonds- exfoliate, soften, smooth and are a source of vitamin E.
Apple Cider Vinegar- Similar pH to our skins surface
Banana-soothes sensitive skin and moisturizes
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This lemon face mask has astringent and exfoliant properties, making it a natural choice for oily skin specially in summers.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons clay ( fuller’s earth or Multani mitti)
2 teaspoons lemon pulp
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons water