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[13 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 14 views]
Strawberry Acne Mask

Why buy acne products when you use strawberries? Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid which is found in most over-the-counter acne medicines, according to Janice Cox, the author of “Natural Beauty at Home.” This is Cox’s recipe. The yogurt is great for soothing skin.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup strawberries (fresh, not frozen please)
1/4 cup sour cream or non-flavored yogurt
Preparation:
Mash together the strawberries and yogurt or sour cream. Spread on face and wash after 10-15 minutes.
From: about

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[12 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 7 views]
Mango Yogurt Parfaits

Ingredients:
* 2 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cubed
* 3 cups low fat vanilla yogurt
* 6 tbs low fat granola
Instructions:
Puree 1 mango and spoon equal amounts into 6 clear plastic cups. Top each with 1/4 cup yogurt. Spoon cubed mango over the top, saving a few pieces for garnish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup yogurt and reserved mango. (Recipe may be made ahead at this point. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.)
Top each serving with a tablespoon of granola just before serving.
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Beauty Tips, Body Care, Skin Problem »

[4 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 168 views]
Oatmeal and Yogurt Face Mask

This face mask is suitable for all skin types and is super simple to prepare. It will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:

1 tbsp oatmeal, finely ground
1 tbsp live, organic yogurt (skip the flavored stuff)
A few drops of honey

Preparation:
Add the yogurt to the oatmeal in a small bowl and mix together.
Warm a few drop of honey. To do this, warm a spoon under hot water for a minute, then add a few drops of honey to the spoon.
Stir the honey into the yogurt and oatmeal mixture.
Apply the …

Beauty Tips, Skin Problem »

[24 Apr 2011 | No Comment | 665 views]
Orange Yogurt Facial Mask

This facial mask cleans pores and nourishes. If you are feeling sluggish, this is perfect mask for you.
Ingredients
1 tsp plain yogurt
Juice of 1/4 of an orange
Steps
1 Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The

Food, Health, Parenting »

[5 May 2010 | No Comment | 395 views]
9 super foods for the mom-to-be

From the earliest stages of pregnancy through the nine months that follow, your growing baby depends on you for shelter and nourishment. Amazing growth is occurring. In just the first trimester, your baby will grow from a single cell to an easily recognizable fetus approximately 3 inches long comprised of billions of cells. As your baby grows, your blood volume increases, your uterus will expand and you will go through changes that might feel like they are taking all the energy you have.

Beauty Tips, Hair Care »

[30 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 449 views]
Yogurt Hair Conditioner

If your hair is dry or has the frizzies, yogurt can be a great beauty aid for you. It isn’t a difficult task to create homemade yogurt hair conditioner, and there’s more than one way to do it. All of the approaches bring your hair more shine and manageability.
Instructions

Mix 4 tablespoon of plain yogurt and one whole egg to create a highly moisturizing homemade conditioner. Shampoo as usual, and then massage the yogurt-egg mix into your hair. Leave the mixture on for 5 to 10 …

Beauty Tips, Body Care, Food, Health »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,425 views]
Nosh Yourself Gorgeous with These 9 Beauty Foods

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we’ve put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out…
Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. “Berries are amazing,” says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They’re loaded with vitamin …

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[1 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 1,232 views]
8 Foods You Should Eat Daily for Optimum Health

1. Spinach – It may be green and leafy, but spinach is also the ultimate man food. This noted biceps builder is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Bonus: Folate also increases blood flow to the penis. And spinach is packed with lutein, a compound that fights age-related macular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or ½ cup cooked per day. SUBSTITUTES: Kale, bok choy, romaine lettuce FIT IT IN: Make your salads with spinach; add …

Beauty Tips, Body Care »

[6 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 210 views]

Pamper your face with an easy to make green apple and yogurt face mask.
Things You’ll Need:
* 1 green apple
* 2 oz. natural unflavored yogurt
* 2 Tbs. honey
Step1
1.Peel,core and quarter a green apple.
Step2
Blend apple,yogurt, and honey in blender or food processor until smooth.
Step3
Chill in refrigerator until cold.
Step4
Pat on face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse and enjoy smooth soft skin.
Source: Fashionpk.net

Beauty Tips, Skin Problem »

[16 Nov 2005 | No Comment | 207 views]

It never fails. Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the face invaders, they’re back and larger than life! Suddenly, you feel like an alien, and the only thing you want to do move…to another planet. But wait! Instead of waging war on you skin by blasting blemishes wit supersonic zit creams and harsh scrubbing, take the kinder, gentler approach, just like the women from the past who made good use of everyday items like fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals for enhancing their beauty. Grandma’s recipes obviously work, …