Want to keep your complexion smooth and youthful? Take a look at your plate. What you leave off of your plate is sometimes just as important as the food you’re putting on your plate when it comes to nutrients that can affect your complexion. Put your best face forward (and improve … Read more
When it comes to looking your best, upkeep costs like makeup, hair care, skin care and spa treatments can cost a pretty penny. American women spend an average of $7 billion a year on cosmetics and services each year, according to a 2008 study by the YWCA. Luckily, the price … Read more
Start lowering your blood sugar today with these quick fixes. 1. Go for a walk right after lunch. A brisk walk not only helps you shed pounds but improves your body’s sensitivity to insulin. 2. Listen to music you love for 15 minutes. Without distractions. It’s one of the simplest … Read more
Ingredients 1 tbsp of Jojoba Oil ¾ cup of Honey 1 tbsp of Vanilla or Orange Oil (or any oil of your choice) 1 cup of Sugar 1 cup of Sea Salt or Kosher Salt Preparation Mix together the dry ingredients first and then add oil and mix again until … Read more
It’s all in the food presentation: These simple finishing touches can transform basic dishes into something special. 1. Stockpile your stand-bys. Keep a box of canape cups in the pantry for unexpected visitors. Add a dollop of pesto, or any kind of dip, and half a cherry tomato for instant … Read more
Regularly exfoliating your face helps get rid of dead skin cells (which dull your complexion) so your skin looks smoother and brighter. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of fresh cream 1 cup of white sugar 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup of ground almonds 2 tablespoons olive oilDirections: Mix all ingredients … Read more
Another day, another facial treatment product with a triple-digit price tag. Or a soap that costs more than a monthly cell phone bill. Or a shampoo that promises to solve all of life’s problems — all for the price of a nice bottle of wine. (One would argue that the latter … Read more
We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are the ticket to improving overall health, clear skin and bright, youthful complexions. What you might not know is that some foods can actually prematurely age your skin. Sugar: Sweets and refined carbs raise your blood glucose levels, which interferes with the normal … Read more
Scorching heat of Summers demand extra special skin care. Dont forget to pamper yourself with the best available recipes. Ingredients for Mango,Honey & Sugar Scrub: 1 Ripe, Organic Mango 1 tbsp. Honey 1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Sugar in the Raw Directions: Mash up 1/2 mango with … Read more
While you can buy wax kits in any drugstore, cooking your own sugar wax over the stove can save an extra few dollars on the wax itself. Here’s how to make it… Prep Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients of Sugar Wax: 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon water … Read more
You may remember that your mother and grandmother used to chastise you about hiding a sweet under your pillow to eat in bed. Of course, you were terrorized by threats of going to the “dreadful” dentist. Those who did not heed the warnings of our older heads would end up … Read more