Archive for February, 2010

We all love to relax in a steaming, scented bath and of course everyone wants to be assured that they are pampering themselves with products that are good for them! Scinboutique provide some great natural and organic products to treat you skin, relax your body and make every bath super special…

Jo Wood Organics have two bath oils, both with 97.5% Organic Ingredients. The ‘Usiku Bath Oil’ is totally decadent, inspired by the sensual steam rooms of a Moroccan harem, this highly concentrated and deeply aromatic bath essence combines the soothing, relaxing properties of cedarwood and vetiver with cardamom and ginger to warm the heart and lift the spirits. Basking in the heady vapours of this oil will leave a gorgeous fragrance on your body for the rest of the day and will leave your skin feeling ultra-nourished.

The ‘Amka Bath Oil’ is pure luxury in a bottle. The Amka aroma is more floral than the Usiku range and is the lighter of the two aromas. This concentrated, restorative bath oil contains a blend of only the highest grade organic essential oils. It combines the healing properties of Persian rose otto with reviving Egyptian jasmine, and includes neroli from Comoro Island and bergamot from the Mediterranean coast for their bright uplifting effect. Add two capfuls to running water to revive your body and perk up your spirits.

If you want to shed the troubles of a busy day and unwind, then try This Works ‘Deep Calm Bath and Shower Oil’. This soothing, grounding fusion of vetivert, lavender and chamomile will bring the world to a standstill. This Works’ lavender is grown at high altitude in France and chosen for its high quality and fragrance. The soothing, antibacterial properties are combined with strengthening and emotionally balancing vetivert, wild chamomile and nourishing, pure coconut oil. Add one capful to a full bath or apply to body before showering. You can even apply a drop to your pulse points or massage anticlockwise to solar plexus to aid relaxation.

On the other hand if you need a boost of energy then the This Works ‘Energy Bank Bath and Shower Oil’ is for you! This exotic fusion of ylang ylang, patchouli and geranium will give you renewed vitality morning and evening. This Works’ uses high quality essential oils used for this reviving bath product including, sensual ylang ylang, geranium sourced from China, rosemary – to stimulate the mind, grounding sandalwood and pure coconut oil.

The Taer Icelandic ‘Glacier Bath Oil’ is 100% natural, uplifting, soothing, detoxifying and smells amazing. Take time out and immerse your body in the aromatic glacial water to rejuvenate and indulge. Glacier Bath Oil cools, invigorates and de-stresses both the mind and the body. This highly concentrated blend of essential oils ensures you only need 2 capfuls for an opulent milky bath, the heat of the water allows the therapeutic oils to fill the air. Sweet Birch takes care of aching muscles with its anti-inflammatory properties and also soothes and softens the skin. Spicy Fennel helps increase circulation and disperses water retention. Refreshing Peppermint combats mental fatigue, stimulates and increases mental agility, as well as easing headaches and migraines. Finally, Fir needle helps to balance the nervous system, uplift your spirits and, teamed with Fennel helps to combat muscular aches and signs of cellulite.

The Laidbare ‘Chamomile Bath Soak’ has marshmallow, apricot and jojoba extracts to revive mind, body and soul. Chamomile is an all round skin healer, soother and calmer. Marshmallow and apricot extracts are known to be super softening, smoothing, hydrating and conditioning. Jojoba is a valuable skin oil, rich and nourishing, and holds in moisture. Pour under warm running water for a truly delightful tub full of bubbles!

Hannah Walker
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Feet may be the most abused part of you body, constantly suffocating inside of shoes, holding up the weight of your body and often forgotten in skin care treatments. There are numbers of foot care products on the market, however they are very expensive and contain harsh chemicals and artificial perfumes. Instead, try pampering your feet with natural home remedies that are gentle, effective, fun and affordable. Read follow materials to learn how to care for feet with natural home remedies.

As the common cold, there doesn’t seem to be a fast solution for athlete’s foot. The fungus thrives in the warm, moist environment of shoes and on locker room floors. Most of time you don’t need expensive long-term treatments. You can make a home remedy for athlete’s foot that will make those itching, burning footsies happy once again.

First you’d better prepare some supplements such as lime, strawberries, olive oil, kosher salt, ground almonds, almond oil, and essential oil (lavender, rosemary or geranium).

Step1 Cut limes in half and then gently massage the juice into your feet, calluses and between your toes for five or ten minutes before rinsing with warm water. A simple and affordable foot care remedy, lime will help combat athlete’s foot and foot odor and will leave your feet feeling soft and supple.

Step2 Mix eight strawberries,2 tbsp. of olive oil, 1 tsp. of kosher salt and 1/2 tsp. of finely ground almonds. Mash the ingredients into a paste to create an exfoliating foot care cream. Massage the paste into your feet, rinse and dry.

Step3 Try to moisturize your feet and heals with a few drops of almond oil after showering to prevent dry, cracking skin. Almond oil absorbs deeply into the skin, can help relieve aches and pains and is often used as a relaxing agent in aromatherapy. Always purchase small amounts of almond oil and store it in the refrigerator, as it goes bad faster than other oils.

Step4 In the end, add a few drops of essential oil to almond oil for a relaxing foot remedy anytime of the day. Rosemary, lavender and geranium essential oils not only smell fantastic, they also help to relieve tired aching feet. Add five drops of your chosen oil to ten teaspoons of sweet almond oil. Carry your oil with you and apply whenever your feet need a break.

To prevent future recurrences of athlete’s foot, be vigilant about keeping your feet clean, dry (try a hair dryer to get in between those toes good), powdered, and in protective shoes when visiting public areas where the fungus may be lurking. If your athlete’s foot persists after trying a few home remedies, see your doctor.

sunshine
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Living in Colorado and being a gardener has been rather stressful in the past few years, as this state has been undergoing a rather severe drought. The city is imposing watering restrictions which are not giving enough water to lawns and plants. I’ve had to renovate my garden to make it more water efficient. Now, because of the techniques I’ve employed, I’m the only one in my neighborhood with a garden that isn’t completely brown. So if you live in an area that is going through a drought or if you just want to save water, I suggest you use some of these techniques as well.

First, I took out all my plants. The soil I was using didn’t retain water very well, so I had to water about twice as much as necessary in order to get it to actually absorb into the roots. If you have this same problem, you can fix it by loading the soil up with lots of compost. This not only prevents water from escaping, but encourages the plant’s roots to be healthy and able to survive more.

Once I was done optimizing the soil for my new low water consumption plan, I was ready to replace all my plants. I decided that the placement of all my plants would reflect the amount of water necessary to keep them alive. All the plants that don’t require much water I placed in on one side of my garden, and then just progressed in the amount of required water to the other side of the garden. As a result of my new arrangement, I don’t have to waste water on plants that don’t need it as much.

The installation of a drip irrigation system was another move on my part that reduced the amount of water I needed to fully water my garden. The great thing about these systems is that they constantly drip into your plants, so that every single drop is absorbed. With traditional watering systems, usually the roots get too overwhelmed with the sheer amount of water in the soil. Thus, lots just seeps right past. This is all taken care of with the drip system.

If you still seem to need more water than you can supply to your garden, you might consider which plants you could replace with less water dependent plants. If you want a good shrub that doesn’t use up more than its share of water, look for Heavenly Bamboo. It is not only tolerant of droughts, but looks rather decorative in any garden. Herbs such as rosemary are useful in preparing meals, and are rarely thirsty.

If you’re trying to find flowers that will still be lush and beautiful despite the lower amounts of water, look for penstemon varieties like Garnet, Apple Blossom, Moonbeam, and Midnight. You can attract hummingbirds and butterflies with varieties like Cosmos and Yarrow. The best part about all these plants is that they don’t look rugged and withstanding, but they sure are. Your neighbors wont be saying “Look at them, they downgraded their plants just to withstand the drought. What chumps!” Instead they will be marveling over how you keep your flowers so beautiful in the midst of the watering regulations.

One of my favorite drought resistant plants is the Lavender plant. I could go on for pages about it. A large group of Lavender plants looks unbelievably gorgeous in your garden, and hardly requires any water to flourish. Pineapple sage is another personal favorite. It is a 2+ foot shrub that smells strangely of pineapple. It’s another major attracter of hummingbirds, and the leaves are also useful to add taste to drinks.

So if you are in the position I was, and you’re dealing with a drought and perhaps watering regulations, I suggest you try some of the things I’ve mentioned. Even if you’re just trying to conserve water or be generally more efficient with it, I think you’ll still be able to benefit.

Josiah Smart
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/create-your-garden-for-that-drought-season-746850.html

How facial ozone steamers make ozone to unclog the pores of your skin?

This question helps you understand the most common skin abnormality, THE ACNES. Yes, red inflamed pimples spoiling the beauty of your face. Your face, a weapon to conquer the hearts of million should remain perfect and blemish free and applying steam is one such way to do so.

What did the pretty looking women with glowing skin do in the olden days? They made use of a kettle of hot boiling water to provide a vent to the pores of their skin for a deep and appropriate cleaning.

However, standing in this present century, you no longer need to follow such antiquated procedures. Now is the age of full size facial steamers.

These steamers are available in various colors and styles and are easy to carry.
Even small hand held models of steamers are available in the market.

The specialty of dream facial steaming machine

This particular variety of facial steaming machine has three basic functional options , aromatherapy, herbal and ozone. The ozone-steaming machine makes use of internal ultra violet light and the boiling process in order to produce steam.

How does ozone treat your skin?

1.It makes use of ozone steam to moisten your skin texture
2.It whitens and purifies your skin
3.It promotes overall and easy blood circulation
4.It accelerates skin metabolism
Facial ozone steamers loosen the dirt – clogged in the pores of you skin.

The dirt comes with sebum, the oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands of the skin.
The ozone variety of steam is also capable of increasing cell oxygenation. However, the steam when combines with natural aroma and herbal therapy excellently treats your skin blemishes leaving your skin soft and glowing.

For normal skin facial, ozone steamers should be applied for six to eight minutes, for oily skin it should be applied for eight to twelve minutes, for dry skin the application of the steamer should be for five to seven minutes and for sensitive skin the steamer should not be used for more than three to five minutes.
Conclusion

The gentle steam of ozone facial steamer will definitely make you look younger and vibrant than ever. The steam makes the skin suppler, smoother eliminating fine lines of wrinkles and making you look ravishingly gorgeous.

The procedure is quick, the procedure is inexpensive but at the same time it is effective and worth your pence.

Robert Sheehan
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A right acne treatment can begin from your kitchen. There are several vegetables and fruits which can be used to cure acne. Some people are not convinced with the effectiveness of home treatments for acne. So first you should know what the actual cause of acne is?

Acne is the result of the lack of vital vitamins like Vitamin E, Vitamin A and Pantothenic Acid. Deficiency in these vitamins leads to the growth of bacteria that clogs the skin oil. This in turn leads to acne. Most of the medicines try to replenish the essential vitamins, which can be easily got by filling your diet with vegetable and fruits containing those vitamins.

Diet containing green vegetables and fresh fruits can do wonder in your efforts to cure your acne. Skin reflects what is happening inside the body. Avoiding junk and processed food to a large extend can be very useful in the treatment of acne. If followed strictly, change in dietary habits can be the best treatment for acne.

Keeping the skin clean is also an important part in the acne treatment. Cleaning the skin with lemon is an effective acne treatment. Lemon is used for several purposes mainly due to the presence of citric acid. The citric acid has several essential properties required to kill the harmful bacteria. Rub lemon on your skin before going to sleep and you will find a clear skin in the morning. Similarly, you can get rid of acne scars by applying tomato slice. Applying garlic on the spots is another effective homemade acne treatment. Mint juice also can remove skin lesions and scars.

Apply a paste of sandalwood and fresh basil leaves on the affected area to get rid of acne naturally. The clogging of the skin oil which leads to acne is caused by particular bacteria. Applying witch hazel after washing of the face and shower can eliminate the harmful bacteria.

Other homemade acne treatments include applying the paste of orange peels. This paste cleans the skin and fights harmful bacteria. Application of raw papayas can also bring relief to acne. Daily application of tea tree oil, coconut oil, lavender oil and jojoba oil before bathing for an hour can reduce acne. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water to flush. Another effective treatment for acne is applying a paste of crushed strawberry leaves.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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Here are excellent Acne skin care products that will give you acne free skin you were longing for. Also read Home remedies for acne at Natural cures website – a health guide to make you and your family fit and healthy.

Nick Mutt
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Six thousand years ago, just as man had started to learn how to farm lands, the importance of oils had already been known to the Egyptians. A papyrus dating back to 1555 BC had been found to contain recipes that could be use for remedy of certain ailments. When the tomb of Tutankhamen was opened in 1922, it was also found to contain jars of oils.

The use of essential oils was clearly documented in the Ebers papyrus which was discovered in 1817. This 870-foot long papyrus dates back to 1555 BC and contains more than 800 herbal recipes for different ailments. They used myrrh extensively in embalming their dead. The Egyptians also grew herbs not just for their oils but also to burn them as part of their offerings to their deities.

Since Egypt had close connections with the Greeks, the use of the essential oils and aromatherapy in general had reached them. Aesculapius was one of the few Greeks who, early on, began to use herbs and oils in treatment of different maladies. Hippocrates even went to Egypt to study the different uses of essential oils.

Not to be left behind by the Greeks, the Romans improved the make-up of essential oils. They imported ingredients from the Arabia and India and used these oils for their baths and for massages. They would also diffuse oils in their buildings.

The Arabs were the ones who were able to refine the distillation process of the oils. They were able to distil alcohol and were able to do away with heavy, oil-based perfumes.

The Aztecs in South America also used herbs and oils for various ailments. They would extract the oils from the numerous plants that grow in their forests.

The interest in essential oils died down during the dark ages. It was re-discovered when Dr. René-Maurice Gattefossé accidentally discovered the healing properties of Lavender oil. It was his research work that started people’s interest in the clinical use of essential oils.

Today, various people swore by the effects of different essential oils – from Lavender to Ylang-Ylang to Chamomile. These oils have helped countless people to heal from wounds, headaches, and even depression.

Rosita Alicea
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It doesn’t have to be a specific perfume or cologne it can be something like deodorant, pumpkin pie, lavender, soap. etc.

when he comes out of the shower and after he shaves

Thanks for all your help!!

What about: Soul Scents or Soul Sense. Or Heaven Scent. Or Karma. Or Angelic Aromas. Or Rainbows End.

There could be a number of names that you could work with for a shop like this. Hope these suggestions help or inspire you to come up with a name. Good luck with your shop.

Now foundation primers come in colors–green, purple/lavender, peach, and what not. I can see that green one will hide redness on the face and that peach will cover dark circles and sun spots. But, I have just no idea how to use the purple/lavender one. Thank you for your help.

These are used to destroy the overuse of drying skin
medium blush overuses. The long long overdone makeup
types use, lavendars and purples in small smears to take
off caked up layer look and still have some makeup cover.

Is it too complicated to do at home?

not at home, use fresh cut cuttings around the house to make it smell good, buy or make mesh bags to place them in but for pure oil just go buy it.