DIY Body Wrap {Hello Summer} I Heart Nap Time | I Heart Nap Time - Easy recipes, DIY crafts, Homemaker. Thanks for stopping by! To get our newest post make sure to subscribe or like us on facebook or pinterest. Hello Sweeties! This is T.J. from Sugar Blossoms and I’m so excited to be here today to share this DIY body wrap with you! School is out and I’m ready for summer but I have a problem: I don’t like how I look in a bathing suit. I’ve been working on losing weight but the fact that I’ve had 3 children has left me with a less-than-stellar stomach . . . if ya know what I mean. Today I’m bringing you a wallet-friendly version of body wraps. Here’s her “secret recipe” for DIY Body Wrapping. Lotion (it’s best if it contains something from the ocean: seaweed, kelp, mud.
It’s a simple process! Step 1 – Apply a thick layer of lotion to the area you want to target. Step 2 – Wrap the ENTIRE area with your plastic wrap. Step 3 – Now wrap the area with a long bandage of some kind, anything that will keep your wrap in place. Secure it well and you’re ready to hit the sack! Freedom_3_by_themajesticcarnival-d60z4lg.jpg (1003×796) 1 teaspoon sea salt or sugar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil Mix together, then spread on area and rub gently prior to showering. Wash off before shaving. By exfoliating the area, you can help eliminate excess dead skin that could be c. DIY Microdermabrasion Tricks Straight From Your Fridge - BES Skincare Reviews.
When I think of baking soda, I usually think of grade 5 science projects which included vinegar…and a huge mess to clean up afterwards. I had never even thought that it could be used as a DIY microdermabrasion trick. Until now. I bet it’s safe to say that most of us ladies have baking soda in our fridges, just hanging out in the back absorbing food odours and whatnot, but as I was cleaning my fridge I noticed a little somethin’ somethin’ that caught my eye. A recipe for an at-home microdermabrasion recipe that I had NEVER even noticed before! So naturally, I decided to give it a go. Hold Up! We’ve had some people ask what the consistency of the baking soda mixture is meant to look like.
So here’s the video for your viewing pleasure: DIY Microdermabrasion: From the Fridge to Your Face The recipe is simple. Scrub your face in a circular motion for a few minutes, then rinse off with warm water, and pat dry. Et voila! What Now? How To Make Your Tan Last Longer: 3 Golden Rules | Top Beauty Brands Reviewed. Ever wondered how some girls tend to keep their color for what seems like an age? Well I’m about to show you exactly how to make your tan last longer. The great thing about these techniques is they’re so simple to apply and have been proven to be effective on EVERY girl. It also doesn’t matter what type of tan you have. What I’m about to show you will work on all of the following: Spray tanSun tanTanning lotionSolarium tanAnd any other that I may have missed!
Rule #1: Exfoliate Like Crazy! No matter how you’re going to go about getting your tan on, exfoliating beforehand is a must! And I don’t just mean giving yourself a gentle scrub, I mean doing the following two steps: Step One: Start Off With A Dry Scrub There are a lot of benefits to scrubbing your skin with a dry brush before getting into the shower. Stimulates blood flow helping to remove toxins that interfere with skin cell generation.Removes dead skin cells allowing newer cells to absorb color.Reducers cellulite! My Healthy Life Now. The Many Benefits of Aloe Vera . . . The Medicine Plant. Back in June of this year a reader of this website named Karen left this comment: “I used to suffer from HORRIBLE hives (brought on by work stress) and it took 2 years of expensive medication, creams, lotions, quitting my job, etc…to finally discover relief: ALOE VERA!
That’s right, the stuff used for burn relief has so many other uses and because it is not as popular as it was 30 years ago, it’s time to make it popular again. Some of it’s uses are identified by TLC (see”40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera”) and as they state “… it doesn’t hurt that aloe vera produces at least six natural antiseptics, which are able to kill mold, bacteria, funguses, and viruses. In fact, the plant is so powerful that researchers and scientists are looking into its potential as an AIDS and cancer-fighter.” Aloe Vera was my skin saver and it would make a great future post/topic.”
I completely agree Karen! Let’s explore some of them shall we??? Here are my favorites from that list: Pretty impressive list huh? Amazing Witch Hazel…The Medicinal Marvel With The Funny Name. At the risk of, yet again, oversharing…I just HAVE to share ONE MORE THING that relates to the medical procedure I had done last Friday. I’m well aware that this isn’t necessarily the stuff of “polite conversations”…but I feel like I would be remiss if I didn’t share the “real life” stuff with all of you, as well as the “good stuff”. Actually, if you think about it, getting a colonoscopy IS good stuff if you’re doing it because colon cancer runs in your family and as a result of the procedure you were given a clean bill of health!
:-) That’s a VERY good thing in my book. Anyway…I’m getting a little off track. Perhaps I’m stalling because the thing I want to talk about is ummm….errrrr…..rather delicate. So let’s just dive right in shall we? Prepping for a colonoscopy is AWFUL! So….this “cleansing” that must take place is hard on one’s system…not to mention one’s posterior. Here is what I did: Facial Cleansing Acne Treatment Scars & Stretch Marks Soothe Diaper Rash Bags Under The Eyes Bug Bites. DIY Mineral Veil Makeup. Hello everyone! This week I decided to make my own version of Bare Minerals Mineral Veil. Back when the mineral makeup craze hit I jumped on the bandwagon and fell in love with this product. Mineral veil is not designed to alter much on your face but to, as the Bare Minerals website states: "Minimizing lines, absorbing oils, and softening your complexion, it gives you a flawless finish that's too good to miss...
Just a bare veil of minerals that lock makeup in place and give your skin airbrushed perfection" Well now that I am recent college grad and new career woman, I am always looking to cut corners on my budget and makeup is always sooooo expensive! Well thanks to my best friend Pinterest, I was able to find inspiration to make my own. First, here are all your ingredients, all of which I found at Walmart in less than 5 minutes.
Then add 1 teaspoon baby powder However, I did find a 1/4 teaspoon so I added a 1/4 teaspoon of cocoa powder. And here is your final product from both sides. DIY bronzer: mix cornstarch, cinnamon, cocoa, and nutmeg until desired shade. Natural and great for your skin. | Wedding Day PinsWedding Day Pins. 30 out of the ordinary beauty tricks by BellaMummaVillage Voices. Making Homemade Deodorant: {Easy Recipes. Making deodorant is not only cheap & surprisingly easy, natural ingredients can be used that will cut back on harsh chemicals coming in contact with your skin. To store the cream versions, small glass or plastic jars work well. If solid/stick versions are preferred, find them online (even eBay) by searching for “empty deodorant tubes” (or containers).
Containers can also be salvaged from purchased products by cleaning them out really well. Here are a couple different recipes to get started with. I have also listed several more homemade options that I’ve handpicked from around the net (both creams and sticks) that include items such as cocoa and shea butter, bentonite clay, a variety of essential oils (lavender, lime, etc.) and more. Powder Version: 1 part baking soda 1 part cornstarch tea tree Directions: Combine well.Put into a shake box with a puff.Apply daily or as needed. Updated notes: The general tea tree/ratio is about 10 drops per 1 cup of total mix.
Petroleum Jelly: This one’s easy!
Hair. Eyes. Nails. Does PINTEREST KNOW EVERYTHING? If you haven't read about why we do these posts, check out the explanation in our first "Does Pinterest Know Everything? " post. So Pinterest told me that if I braided my hair and then used a straightener on those braids, that I would end up with these beautiful waves. So naturally I click on the picture to see a tutorial and I just end up on an image. No tutorial. Here is my hair before, completely straight. Split all of your hair into two parts and then braid each part and secure with a hair tie of your choosing.
Take one of the braids and twist it tightly away from your face. Place the straightener around the twisted braid and instead of just pulling the straightener down... Twist the straightener in the same direction the hair is twisted. This is what the braids looked like after being "straightened. " When your hair has completely cooled, pull out your hair ties and run your fingers through the braids to release them. This is a front view of my hair. -Fast and easy -Inconsistent.
Creative-black-white-beauty-photography-1.jpg (550×826) Fresh Face: What Your Acne Is Telling You | ulookhaute.com. Have you ever heard of face mapping? If not, it’s pretty much the key to unlocking the mysteries behind problematic skin. Thanks to the combined knowledge of dermatologists who have analyzed skin behaviors and ancient Chinese medicinal methods there is a smarter way to interpret and treat skin imperfections by way of “face mapping.” Face mapping is a type of skin analysis that explains why and how certain areas of your face are connected to other parts of your body.
If you ask me, it's pretty amazing stuff... Why do you break out in some areas and not others? Think of your blemishes as X’s on a map that is your face. So, what are your breakouts telling you? Using the face mapping method to decode what’s going on with your body is both incredibly informative and very extensive if you ask me. Zone 1 & 3: Bladder & Digestive System — Improve your diet and drink more water. Zone 2: Liver — Try cutting back on alcohol, heavy food or dairy.
Have you heard of face mapping before? P.S. DIY Peel Off Mask – Blackhead Removal. Post from: beautytips4her.com Please LIKE Beauty Tips 4 Her On Facebook so you don’t miss a post, giveaways and announcements. Many times I went to a beauty salon to have a highly trained professional apply an expensive mask, then patiently waited for breathtaking results. It’s hard not to think about the fact that you might get ripped off, and if the results don’t meet your expectations, this seed of doubt will only grow.
It took me quite a while to take matters into my own hands, because my misconceptions about making peel-off masks at home got the better of me. It is neither complicated nor expensive to make such a mask, and some of the most effective ones require nothing more than a few tissues and an egg white. I didn’t expect the first experiment to work, so when I saw the blackheads on the tissue after removing it, I felt like discovering plutonium by chance. Before using this routine, make sure to clean and steam your face to open up the pores and allows effective pore cleansing.
25 Amazing Homemade Face Mask Recipes. Why pay for a store-bought face mask when you can use basic ingredients found around the house to make your own homemade face masks and scrubs? In this article, I share my most popular recipes for 6 different skin types. You'll be able to find the ingredients for these recipes in your kitchen and they cost pennies compared to ones you'll find in the store. The key is to use face masks formulated for your skin type.
Masks should stay on for 10-15 minutes. I love washing masks off with a steaming hot washcloth. I run a washcloth under hot water, squeeze out the excess water and then press to my face for a full minute. I then gently wash off the mask in a circular motion. Check out my Basic At-Home Facial to get the full benefit of these facial masks. These Masks & Scrubs Work for All Skin Types While some homemade face masks and scrubs work best on oily, dry or sensitive skin, I've pulled together a list of 9 amazing masks and 8 scrubs that work on all skin types. Oily, Acne-Prone Skin. How to Remove Very Deep Blackheads. Go hippy with homemade henna. 20 Beauty Uses of Vaseline - A Girl's Best Friend.