Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub

During the winter I struggled with the embarrassing problem of having dry hands. The dry winter weather has wreaked havoc on my skin in general, so I decided enough was enough. Since many of us are on a budget, I decided to use whatever I have in my pantry to make a simple, easy to use lemon sugar scrub for your skin. You should already have most, if not all, of these items in your kitchen pantry already. If not, these items can be found at your local grocery store for less than $20.

Coconut Oil Hair Treatment

Coconut oil has been used for years in India and the Philippines as a hair treatment.  Other oils such as olive and grapeseed oils are really good for your hair especially for deep conditioning purposes.  However, if you are looking for a hair oil treatment that you don't need to wash out, then coconut oil is the one you are looking for.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne

Over the past years a lot of advancements have been made in facial skin care arena.  When you walk into a beauty store you are bombarded with all sorts of acne washes and creams.

Each one of these acne solutions, creams, washes, and or sets claims to combat your acne within a certain time frame and promise drastic results.  While these creams and washes may work great for a lot of people, there are a lot of people who cannot buy these acne products because they are either too expensive, or they they just don't work with your skin.

Tomato Yogurt Fresher Skin Formula

Shed your dead skin cells!  Our skin has a layer of dead cells that are bound together by a "glue."  Exfoliation is the key in maintaining a fresh and clean complexion and shedding your dead skin cells.

Simple Turmeric and Milk Face Mask

Turmeric is probably not the first thing you think of when you hear the words "face mask."  I just used this face mask myself.  I had a few minutes to relax and decided to whip up a turmeric and milk concoction and was very pleasantly surprised.  I had been reading about the healing powers of turmeric for some time now and the results are very encouraging for the people like you and me!  Read more about the healing powers of turmeric here.

Virgin Pina Colada Face Mask

Pina Coladas are absolutely delicious.  They are comprised of pineapples and coconut milk.  So, you may be wondering what makes these two ingredients great for skin?

To start, coconut milk is high in fat.  The dirt and oils in your pores are mainly fat soluble so this makes coconut milk a great natural cleanser.

At Home Sunless Tanning

With summer fast approaching, an important issue comes up for some of us: to tan or not to tan?  Limited exposure to the sun is always encouraged because in the long run, constant exposure to the UV rays from the  sun cause fine lines and wrinkles to appear sooner and start to run deeper.

Sugar Almond Oil Body Scrub

Summer season means bikini season!  Just like you wouldn't wear old clothes to a new school year, you shouldn't wear your winter-dry skin to the beach!  Exfoliating your skin will give your body a fresh and more polished look and feel.

Simple Honey & Rolled Oats Face Mask

This is one of my favorite homemade facials to make because I always have some rolled oats (uncooked) that have already been through the processor in a jar ready to be mixed with the next ingredient.

Top 5 Mother's Day Head 2 Toe Homemade Spa Recipes

This is a great way to pamper your hard-working, caring, and loving mother on Mother's Day!  These are the top 5 head to toe treatments that will leave your mother feeling nourished, relaxed, and all over special.  Make the day even more special by spending some time with your mother and do these homemade treatments together! That will definitely put a smile on her face.  Remember, since these are homemade, the recipes should cost you little to nothing so it's a great Mother's Day gift idea if you're strapped for cash.

Honey & Almond Oil Homemade Face Mask

Moisturizing your face is essential for preventing wrinkles and fine lines from appearing later on.  You should start taking care of your skin at a young age.  Of course, the last thing you want to do is risk putting harsh chemicals on your skin so you can start with this homemade remedy.

Life's A Peach: Revitalizing Face Mask

Peaches are really good for your skin which is why they are used in many cosmetic and skin treatments.  They contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are imperative in the creation of collagen in your skin.  Applying peaches topically helps your skin tremendously because peaches help unclog pores, smooth fine lines, and revitalize your face.

Moisturizing Honey & Egg Face Mask

Do you have dry, tired looking skin?  If you're suffering from skin that doesn't retain moisture and is consistently dry then this moisturizing honey and egg face mask is the one for you! (If you're looking to nourish your skin for it to be more supple, then this mask will also work).

Tip of the Day! Use Club Soda for Smoother Hair

Club soda can not only be used as a refreshing drink, but dumping some of this stuff onto your hair is beneficial too!  It rids your hair of dirt and any left over residue leaving your hair cleaner and brighter looking.  So, if you're suffering from frizzy hair, this could be the solution for your stubborn locks. 

Chocolate Face Mask

The first thought that came to mind when I heard about the chocolate face mask had everything to do with images of acne popping up all over my face.  I mean, we have been thoroughly led to believe that chocolate (oh, that delicious stuff of my dreams) equates acne.  Some of us experienced chocoholics have even been through, what we believe, was a chocolate induced acne attack on our faces.

Turmeric Could Help Prevent Heart Attack

A new study suggests that turmeric could help prevent heart attacks after surgery.  Curcumins, which give turmeric the yellow pigment it is known for, could help ease surgical risks when used in conjunction with traditional treatment. (You can read more about turmeric's healing properties I wrote about by clicking here.)

During bypass surgery, the heart muscles and surrounding muscles weaken due to a lack of blood flow which then can lead to the patient having a heart attack.  The use of curcumins for cancer therapy is already being tested.

Olive Oil and Yogurt Hair Conditioner

If your hair is in need of a deep conditioning treatment consider this homemade hair mask before making an appointment for a salon or altogether just giving up on your hair.  There is hope!  Hair needs just as much nourishing as the rest of our body.  We tend to pay more attention to our faces and our body than we do our hair, and because of that reason, many of us are left with what used to be shiny hair, but is now just a mess.

Tomatoes & Rolled Oats for Brighter Skin

Tomatoes are great for your skin because they contain Vitamins A, B, C, and E.  They also have anti-aging properties as well which help protect your skin against free radicals such as pollution and cigarette smoke.  Tomatoes are also known for their blackhead removal ability and help rejuvenate your skin cells leaving your face looking fresh and clean.

Tip of the Day: Milk Makeup Remover

When I first heard that milk could remove makeup, I was a bit hesitant to believe it because there is a billion dollar industry out there that caters to this very kind of thing.  Could it be that the inexpensive, natural, and non-chemical makeup remover is right there in my fridge? Yes. It's true!  The milk actually removed my makeup.

Red Grapes & Flour Facial Mask for Energized Skin

Grapes contain antioxidants such as flavonoid, resveratrol, and tannin.  (Tannin is what gives wines the "dry" feeling when you drink it).  These antioxidants are great for your skin and are also good skin whiteners.