Aloe Vera Skin Care Recipes Homemade
Kevin Pederson
1. Silky Aloe Vera Skin Care Body Lotion
1 cup Aloe Vera gel 1-teaspoon lanolin 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil 1/3-cup coconut oil 1/2 to 3/4 ounce beeswax 3/4 cup almond oil 1 ½ teaspoons essential oil Use a blender (or food processor) to mix the Aloe Vera gel,lanolin, & vitamin E oil. Microwave coconut oil & beeswax in a glasscontainer on high 30 seconds, and stir. Repeat heating in 10-second blocks until fully melted. Stir in almond oil, reheating if necessary. Run blender
or processor at low to medium speed, and then pour in melted oils in thin stream. As the oil is blended in, the cream will turn white and blender'smotor will start to grind. As soon as melted oils are added and you'veachieved mayonnaise-like consistency, stop the blender; add essential oil and pulse-blend. Do not over blend. Transfer cream to glass jars while still warm - the lotion will thicken quickly. This lotion really absorbs well and leaves no residue on skin. This recipe makes two cups.
2. Oats & Aloe Vera Exfoliant for your skin
1 tablespoon finely ground oats 1 tablespoon finely ground almonds 1-teaspoon honey 1-tablespoon Aloe Vera gel Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed. Apply to face and neck skin after cleansing and before toner is applied, using gentle circular motions. Rinse well with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face. Follow with facial mask.
3. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Healing and Soothing
(Great for sensitive and dry skin, especially after sun bathing) Ingredients: -3 TBS pure and certified organic aloe Vera juice -1 drop Helycrisum essential oil -1 drop Rose essential oil Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following "healing
and soothing" aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil: -1 drop Neroli essential oil -3 drops Lavender essential oil
4. Aloe Vera Skin Toner
Soak a cotton pad with pure aloe Vera gel and use it to freshen your skin and remove excess oil. Use daily, following with moisturizer. This is especially good for normal and oily skin and is a great overall toner.Dilute the gel 50/50 with spring water if you have sensitive skin. You can also use the juice of a leaf from your aloe plant. Cut off the amount you are going to use, and put the remainder of the leaf in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. The leaf will keep for about 3 days.
5. Floral Aloe Vera Gel
1/2 cup Aloe Vera gel (available in most natural food stores) 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1 tbsp. dried calendula flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1. Mix together the aloe Vera gel with the lavender and Calendula flowers in an ovenproof glass container, then heat the container gently by sitting it in a hot water bath on the stovetop. 2. Let the mixture cool completely, and then pour it through a clean, fine strainer (to remove all of the solids) into a clean container.
6. Exfoliating Foot Mask
1/2-cup oatmeal 1/2-cup cornmeal 1/2-cup coarse salt 1/2 cup unscented body lotion 4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel in a large bowl, combine all ingredients.Slide feet into mixture and rub, beginning at toes, working up to heel and ankle. Do one foot at a time, rinsing in a separate bowl of warm water.
7. Exfoliating Aloe Vera Face Mask
4 Tbsp. Pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp. Honey 4 tsp. Cornmeal 2 tsp. Aloe Vera gel 2 tsp. Pineapple, diced 1 tsp. Green tea 1/2 tsp. Sunflower oil 6 drops frankincense essential oil (optional) 4 drops cinnamon extract (optional) Directions Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In blender or food processor puree pineapple and place in medium-sized mixing bowl. Add
pumpkin, honey and aloe. Mix well. Stir in sunflower oil, green tea and cornmeal. Discard the remaining green tea. Add frankincense and cinnamon. Stir. Apply small amount of pumpkin mask to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck.Massage in circular motions gently buffing skin. Repeat. Apply more product as needed. Leave a thin layer of pumpkin mask on face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid or cool water and pat dry with soft towel. Follow with appropriate moisturizer. Store remaining mask covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Benefits: Pumpkin enzymes dissolve dead skin cells while the cornmeal sweeps them clean. Honey has antimicrobial properties as well as moisturizes and softens. The result is a beautiful glowing complexion.
Use this mask as often as you like.
Kevin Pederson has been managing a number of natural home remedies websites,such as http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com , which have a lot of information on home based natural cures for some of the most common illnesses.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Natural Health Spa Treatment
Homemade Spa Treatment: A Natural Health Spa Treatment at Home! by Ashley Green
After a week of hard work, pamper yourself with a special spa treatment that you can easily do at home. Here's what you can do
A spa treatment at home serves as an excellent choice to give yourself a lavish treatment for a day and make yourself feel like a queen/king, who deserves to be treated in a special manner. Read further to learn about do-it yourself home spa..
Trying out home spa ideas can help a great deal in rejuvenating you and that too without spending loads of money. For a home spa massage, you don't really require any special equipment like massage table. All you need is to use your creative imagination to set the mood for relaxation. Life becomes beautiful if you know how to enjoy life and cherish its every moment.
Setting the perfect atmosphere for relaxing your body is very essential, otherwise there is no point taking so much pains. Enjoying the home spa massage with your partner would be a fantastic idea, not only to recharge your energy but also to add some spark to your love life.
Random Tip:
Keep your mobiles switched off, while you spa treatment is going on.
Put on some light, soothing music to further enhance your relaxation. Dim lights or candles are just perfect for the spa treatment.
You can prepare the spa by lighting candles around the bathtub. Stress relief and scented candles really help to unwind. Start filling the bathtub with tolerably hot water. Put about a tablespoon of shampoo, shower and bath gel and stress relief mineral bath salts. Adding rose petals can be very soothing and relaxing.
All these ingredients help to relax you. After this get into the bathtub and just enjoy the spa in your bathroom.
Ask your partner to give you a good body massage and you also do the same. The atmosphere should be very peaceful and calm, so you and your partner should speak softly.
Meditate for some time, so as to experience a complete relaxation of mind, body and soul. Close your eyes and perform breathing exercise. First inhale the air, hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale the air out. Concentrate while breathing, release the tension and let your worries flow out.
The bathroom is an ideal place for a spa and its proper designing is something that is capturing the attention of the people. They are getting more particular about choosing quality design hydro- therapeutic showers and tubs, glass tiles etc.
So try out these home spa ideas and get lost in the beautiful, peaceful world, where you can completely relax yourself.
Random Tip:
Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour, 1 /4 tablespoon of orange peel powder, 1 tablespoon beaten yogurt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix the ingredients well and apply the paste to your face and neck. Let it remain till the skin starts feeling a little fry and then rub your face with your hands till it glows. Wash your face first with warm water and then with cold water. This will remove all the blemishes. - your ultimate natural beauty mask.
About the Author:
Ashley Green For Natural Skin Care Articles Directory your complete and most comprehensive family guide on Skin Care.
After a week of hard work, pamper yourself with a special spa treatment that you can easily do at home. Here's what you can do
A spa treatment at home serves as an excellent choice to give yourself a lavish treatment for a day and make yourself feel like a queen/king, who deserves to be treated in a special manner. Read further to learn about do-it yourself home spa..
Trying out home spa ideas can help a great deal in rejuvenating you and that too without spending loads of money. For a home spa massage, you don't really require any special equipment like massage table. All you need is to use your creative imagination to set the mood for relaxation. Life becomes beautiful if you know how to enjoy life and cherish its every moment.
Setting the perfect atmosphere for relaxing your body is very essential, otherwise there is no point taking so much pains. Enjoying the home spa massage with your partner would be a fantastic idea, not only to recharge your energy but also to add some spark to your love life.
Random Tip:
Keep your mobiles switched off, while you spa treatment is going on.
Put on some light, soothing music to further enhance your relaxation. Dim lights or candles are just perfect for the spa treatment.
You can prepare the spa by lighting candles around the bathtub. Stress relief and scented candles really help to unwind. Start filling the bathtub with tolerably hot water. Put about a tablespoon of shampoo, shower and bath gel and stress relief mineral bath salts. Adding rose petals can be very soothing and relaxing.
All these ingredients help to relax you. After this get into the bathtub and just enjoy the spa in your bathroom.
Ask your partner to give you a good body massage and you also do the same. The atmosphere should be very peaceful and calm, so you and your partner should speak softly.
Meditate for some time, so as to experience a complete relaxation of mind, body and soul. Close your eyes and perform breathing exercise. First inhale the air, hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale the air out. Concentrate while breathing, release the tension and let your worries flow out.
The bathroom is an ideal place for a spa and its proper designing is something that is capturing the attention of the people. They are getting more particular about choosing quality design hydro- therapeutic showers and tubs, glass tiles etc.
So try out these home spa ideas and get lost in the beautiful, peaceful world, where you can completely relax yourself.
Random Tip:
Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour, 1 /4 tablespoon of orange peel powder, 1 tablespoon beaten yogurt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix the ingredients well and apply the paste to your face and neck. Let it remain till the skin starts feeling a little fry and then rub your face with your hands till it glows. Wash your face first with warm water and then with cold water. This will remove all the blemishes. - your ultimate natural beauty mask.
About the Author:
Ashley Green For Natural Skin Care Articles Directory your complete and most comprehensive family guide on Skin Care.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Protect And Improve Sensitive Skin
How To Protect And Improve Your Sensitive Skin ! Submitted by: Claudia Budu Ph.D
TelBari Inc
Sensitive skin shows continuous hyperactivity to environmental factors and exhibits a reduced tolerance to frequent or prolonged use of cosmetics and toiletries. The skin displays signs of irritation such as erythema, desquamation or discomfort such as itching, burning and stinging. These conditions are becoming even more pronounced after exposure to dry and cold climates. Sensitivity can also increase with age. It has been reported for example that the skin gets more sensitive in women at the beginning of menopause.
Many ingredients usually included in cosmetics such as dimethyl sulfoxid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, propylene glycol, lactic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium benzoate, cinnamic acid, sorbic acid are potential irritants. Formulations, in which a beneficial constituent is involved, can be detrimental for the skin in certain conditions. For example, a formulation containing a small molecule such as acid hydroxy acetic (AHA) with a lower pH can provoke sensations of tingling, itching or irritation when applied to sensitive, unhealthy or inflamed skin. Such reactions can be triggered by uncontrolled release of the acid, fast penetration into the skin and low pH.
The moisturizers, which enhance the barrier function of the skin can protect against different irritants. Therefore, choosing a good moisturizer is one of the most important steps for a healthy skin.
Natural constituents such as: essential fatty acids (linoleic and gamma linoleic acids), vitamins, minerals, high percentage of water and water like ingredients are the basic stones for providing skin regeneration and nourishment. Humectants, such as glycerin have an important role in retaining skin moisture and support the elasticity of the skin. Antioxidants, such as protoanthocyanidins found in grape seed oil for example, are particularly helpful in stabilizing the collagen structure, which held tissues together. Other antioxidants such as, beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium are beneficial for overall protection against environmental condition and UV rays. And finally, the least chemicals in a cream, the least chances of irritation and adverse affects it has when applied onto the skin.
By using natural and organic skin treatments, you will receive the same beneficial effects to your health as you would eating an organic food. Natural products are easily assimilated through the skin, easily metabolized as they are recognizable molecules and the surplus is easily discarded. However, the skin adjustment to the natural regimen is not a rapid process and it doesn’t occur with one application. It is a long term commitment, which substantially increases your skin health and rejuvenating power.
You certainly may choose the shortest way of becoming suddenly perfect, by covering skin imperfection with makeup, or by choosing a strong synthetic cream, which might show you 5 years younger but usually with side effects.
In conclusion. Give your skin the same attention as your inner body. Nourish it and protect it as you would nourish and protect your whole body. Don’t wait until is too late to change to a natural cosmetic regimen.
TelBari Inc
Sensitive skin shows continuous hyperactivity to environmental factors and exhibits a reduced tolerance to frequent or prolonged use of cosmetics and toiletries. The skin displays signs of irritation such as erythema, desquamation or discomfort such as itching, burning and stinging. These conditions are becoming even more pronounced after exposure to dry and cold climates. Sensitivity can also increase with age. It has been reported for example that the skin gets more sensitive in women at the beginning of menopause.
Many ingredients usually included in cosmetics such as dimethyl sulfoxid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, propylene glycol, lactic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium benzoate, cinnamic acid, sorbic acid are potential irritants. Formulations, in which a beneficial constituent is involved, can be detrimental for the skin in certain conditions. For example, a formulation containing a small molecule such as acid hydroxy acetic (AHA) with a lower pH can provoke sensations of tingling, itching or irritation when applied to sensitive, unhealthy or inflamed skin. Such reactions can be triggered by uncontrolled release of the acid, fast penetration into the skin and low pH.
The moisturizers, which enhance the barrier function of the skin can protect against different irritants. Therefore, choosing a good moisturizer is one of the most important steps for a healthy skin.
Natural constituents such as: essential fatty acids (linoleic and gamma linoleic acids), vitamins, minerals, high percentage of water and water like ingredients are the basic stones for providing skin regeneration and nourishment. Humectants, such as glycerin have an important role in retaining skin moisture and support the elasticity of the skin. Antioxidants, such as protoanthocyanidins found in grape seed oil for example, are particularly helpful in stabilizing the collagen structure, which held tissues together. Other antioxidants such as, beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium are beneficial for overall protection against environmental condition and UV rays. And finally, the least chemicals in a cream, the least chances of irritation and adverse affects it has when applied onto the skin.
By using natural and organic skin treatments, you will receive the same beneficial effects to your health as you would eating an organic food. Natural products are easily assimilated through the skin, easily metabolized as they are recognizable molecules and the surplus is easily discarded. However, the skin adjustment to the natural regimen is not a rapid process and it doesn’t occur with one application. It is a long term commitment, which substantially increases your skin health and rejuvenating power.
You certainly may choose the shortest way of becoming suddenly perfect, by covering skin imperfection with makeup, or by choosing a strong synthetic cream, which might show you 5 years younger but usually with side effects.
In conclusion. Give your skin the same attention as your inner body. Nourish it and protect it as you would nourish and protect your whole body. Don’t wait until is too late to change to a natural cosmetic regimen.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Avon ANEW CLINICAL Eye Lift
This product is great! The gel and cream work well on the respective top and bottom lids. I noticed a significant difference in the overall appearance of my eyes....lines were much less noticeable after 3 weeks. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that the gel has a tendency to feather off if you wipe it or apply shadow over it.
Not a biggie for me as I rarely wear shadow. If I do, then I just reserve the gel for nighttime application.
Product Description
The first-ever dual eye treatment, give yourself an instant lift! Upper Eye Gel: with Dimensional-Lift Technology is formulated to strengthen from the inside out by boosting collagen and elastin production. Skin is lifted and tightened to help visibly diminish sagging and drooping.
Under Eye Cream: with Derma-Refine Technology is formulated to accelerate cellular metabolism. Puffiness, dark circles and crepiness are visibly reduced.Instantly, the Upper Eye Gel delivers lift and the Under Eye Cream visibly reduces under eye shadowing.
After 1 week: 91% of women said the eye-lid area looked and felt firmer with the Upper Eye Gel*; 87% of women saw less puffiness with the Under Eye Cream*. After 4 weeks: the Upper Eye Gel helps reduce sagging and drooping**. The Under Eye Cream visibly reduces dark circles and crepiness**.Dermatologist-tested. Hypo-allergenic. .66 total fl. oz.*Based on women who expressed an opinion in a consumer-perception study. ** Based on a dermatologist-supervised clinical study.
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