Saturday, December 4, 2010

How to Get 150 At-Home Facial Recipes

Today I am going to write a review about an ebook with a bunch of at-home facial recipes that I purchased a month ago called Naturally Skinsational. This book is written by Sue Dolan, an instructor and researcher for the Skin Care Resource Center. Since it's an ebook, you get to download it right away after you pay for it, and it also comes with a money-back guarantee.

Naturally Skinsational is a fun DIY recipe book that encourages people to create their own skincare regimen using organic natural products. I bought it because it has 150 recipes that are supposed to be cheap and can be done with ingredients that are easy to find. The book also comes with a guide to help starters like me create a step by step skincare routine. I paid about $20 and got the two ebooks plus recipe cards.

If you want a better idea of what I'm talking about, I found this youtube video of the author on a Fox News morning show making a couple of her recipes:



I like the book because it has step by step instructions on what foods to buy and how to prepare them for the recipes. Mixing the ingredients together is actually kind of fun! I let my little sister help me in making my own skin care treatment and we had a good time together.

Another good thing about the book is that it lets you can mix and match ingredients. The author shows you how to experiment with her formulas. She gives lots of tips with each recipe, and there is a glossary at the end of the book that tells you what each ingredient can do for your skin.

One recipe that I really liked is called a "Skin Enriching Mask" made out of honey, an egg yolk, olive oil, and yogurt. You just whisk the ingredients together and leave it on your face for about 15 minutes. It was easy to make and left my skin feeling very soft.

The only negative feedback I could give is that you do have to put some time aside to make the recipes. I love the feel of the fresh ingredients, but when you buy a skin care product from the store, you can use it any time without even thinking. You do need to plan a little to use this book.

Overall, I'm glad I bought it and I am going to try out a lot more of the recipes. If any of you own the book, I'd love to hear what you think about it! Or let me know if you have other at-home facial recipes that you like. Leave me a comment below.

Click here to give yourself younger looking skin with 150 homemade facial recipes

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Katy you're a firework

Who doesn't recognize this famous american singer -songwriter, Katy Perry? I think everybody does even my 4-year old niece, Patricia.

Her name sounds louder after releasing her third single FIREWORK from the album Teenage Dream. I am not really a fan of this girl until listening to firework. I love it, the lyrics are inspirational which is very unlikely for her to make. and you should watch the video it's great! I have been listening to it for 2 days now and clicking the replay button for the nth time.

I also found out that this pop singer-songwriter was a Christian singer known as Katy Hudson before. Good thing she changed her name into Katy Perry, perhaps to avoid confusion with the famous actress Kate Hudson.
If you haven't heard my current favorite song Firework then  click the play button, listen and enjoy!





Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in

Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that tehre's still a chance for you
Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road


Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on slet your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on slet your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em goin "Oh, oh, oh!"

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon



Thursday, November 18, 2010

I can't wait for this! BRAVE.ADVENTURE.TRUE STORY.

Who doesn't love this guy?

Dear Kurt,

I love you and you know that. I love your songs and the way you deliver them is ohhhsam. Although I don't agree to everything you say and do, but I am with you on this.


Today I affirm : I am beautiful and confident. I don't need to be somebody else than myself to prove my worth.

xoxo

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Love her.

How to Minimize Dark Undereye Circles


I woke up this morning disappointed because I have dark under eye circles. Even if I slept for 8 hours last night, I still look tired, old and unhealthy. I have also seen a number of friends who have the same problem as mine. They also complain about having dark circles and always asking how to avoid it and what product to buy that is effective in eliminating the dark circles.

What causes dark under-eye circles?
Dark circles are associated with lack of sleep, stress, allergies, your diet, and it can also be hereditary. Good thing there are a lot of products on the market today that claim to reduce under-eye shadows. If you find eye creams expensive, do not worry because we also have many natural DIY home remedies that will give the same result as the expensive eye creams on the rack.

Home remedies for dark circles.


Did you know that potatoes have starch? And studies have shown that applying thin slices of raw potatoes under the eyes for 15 minutes can tighten and minimize dark pigments. Yes, this is true. So go and start feeding your ender eyes with potatoes now.

Cliché as it may sound you should never skip the famous cucumber slices. There must be a good reason why this remedy has been around for so long now. Apply thin slices of cucumber to the eyes for 5 to 10 minutes. It will not only lighten your under-eye circles, but also soothes and cools the eyes.

Used tea bags, green tea bags are my favorite. We all know that tea bags have caffeine known to reduce swelling and diminish puffiness. It also rich in antioxidant that is beneficial to the skin. Place the cooled tea bags over your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. You will notice an instant improvement in your eyes after using. Do not forget to squeeze out the tea bag to avoid the tea to get in to your eyes.

Products that will help minimize dark under-eye circles.
Concealer is usually the go to product for this problem. Especially when you are always busy to prepare for our DIY remedies. When choosing a concealer look for one that diffuses light. This will give you a brighter, fresher look.

Invest on eye creams containing vitamin K and religiously apply the product. This will help rehydrates the eye area. You can also mix eye cream and concealer during the day to keep the area moisturized at all times.

For a quick fix, apply eyeliner on the lower lid of the eyes. Pick the one with light color. I use peach and sometimes baby pink because it makes my eye instantly brighter and the color gives me a more natural look.


Tuesday, November 2, 2010

New Kid on the Block

Hello Readers!

This is my first post and I'm not gonna make it long for now! I just want to share a youtube video of my favorite Incubus song Stellar. I know right? There is something about the song that makes you feel like I do. =)



I am actually listening to it while enjoying my strawberry yogurt mask. The Halloween season just made me so stressed out thinking about costumes and attending parties. Now that 'tricks and treat' is over I think its time to give my face a good mask.

                                               Woman with a Fruit Facial Mask