Honey and Aloe Vera anti aging serum

 If you are a regular reader of this site. You would have noticed this site is about healthy natural safe alternatives to products that works.Today I want to share a serum that is left on the skin overnight. But the effects will have you amazed. It treats blemishes, wrinkles fine lines while leaving your skin radiant and visibly smoother and soft. Interested to know what this serum can be?

Feel free to check the honey face mask that will have you in awe here

Once you tried it you will make it regularly. You will notice an improvement in a very short time. If not overnight. Your friends will notice the change and "yes" they will ask you what is your secret. So the ingredients/ 

Ingredients

1 Teaspoon raw honey

1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera gel

Half teaspoon cucumber seed oil. If not available feel free to change to your favorite alternative. Just as good.

1 Teaspoon glycerin

And off course the container. Please make sure it is sterilized.

Start by adding honey in a bowl that you will be using to mix the ingredients. When you see the honey has become more liquid, add the Aloe Vera. Make sure to mix it thoroughly. Next add the oil. And last add the glycerin. Mix it thoroughly to make sure everything is combined well. After that pour into your container that is sterilized. Leave it for 3 hours before use to make sure it infuse properly. 

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How to use

Before going to bed. Make sure to apply this anti aging serum on freshly cleansed face. Leave it on overnight. Rinse face as normal. Dry skin gently. Follow your normal facial routine. You should notice your skin is very soft. Radiant and fine lines minimize. 

I follow this as part of my beauty routine. So I am sharing a highly effective serum that will have your skin feeling pampered and loved.

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Making your own ocean bath salts.

For most people bath time is about more than a cleansing routine. It is the time to either get ready for a busy day or to unwind from a busy day. So why not take this time to destress and unwind. Just imagine. Scents that can unwind. Soothing sounds and warm to hot water feeling your body relax after a busy day. Sounds divine. Doesn't it? So let me share the bath salt recipe you can make.

Ingredients. 

1 cup baking soda

1 cup Epsom salts

2 tablespoons glycerin

4 drops vanilla

3 drops of your favorite essential oil. 

Or 3 drops Jasmine fragrant oil

4 drops blue food coloring.

Start by combining all the dry ingredients. Add the coloring next. Then the scents. Make sure to break up any clumps that is developing. You should keep mixing till you have a powder that can be considered semi fine. Now last add the glycerin and mix it well into the rest of  the mixture. Put everything in a seal-able container. 

Use as needed with your bath water. Enjoy your soothing and refreshing bath time. And the best part about this. You can make it again whenever you need it. You can even make it as a gift.

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Avocado and banana foot mask. Ideal for dry cracked feet and heels

Winter time we wear boots or shoes that makes us feel warm. But as some parts of the world start to embrace Winter, other parts of the world is getting ready for the Summer season. Which means wearing cooler clothes. That includes a change of shoes for most. So I ask. If you look at your feet right now, does it show signs of neglect or well pampered feet. If you are one of the millions that feel you need to take time to pamper your feet. Then here is a nice DIY foot mask. Ideal for dry skin or dry cracked heals.

Truth is most of the time we ignore our feet. Yet our feet plays a vital role in our lives. Where ever we want to go. Our legs and feet has to take us there. Most of the time we don't give much thought to it. We only start to think about our feet when we start having problems. So let's start taking care of our feet too. With that being said. Lets discuss another great home remedy. A great foot mask that needs only two ingredients and your time. Your feet will thank you for the time well spent.

 Best thing about this home remedy? You know exactly what goes in your foot mask. Oh there is another good thing. You only need two ingredients. 

Avocado and banana foot mask

Half of an avocado

1 banana ripe

Method

Make sure to blend the ingredients nicely. Making sure that it is a nice creamy mixture. Apply the mixture all over your feet and make sure to remember your heels too. Covering your feet properly. Leave it on for 15 minutes or if you prefer you can leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash your feet after the time passed with warm water. Just nice lukewarm water. Never hot water! You can do this daily if you prefer. The result will be well nourished skin. Skin that is soft and heels that will be very soft.

Why does this home remedy work?

Avocados are well known to be great for dry skin so its not surprising that it can be used for a foot pampering session. As it also contains numerous vitamins essential oils and good fats. It is a real treat for your skin.

Banana is also known to be the ideal moisturizer. So it will leave your skin smoother and much softer. 

Don't be surprised if you find this foot treatment mask as part of a dry skin face mask. That is how beneficial it is for your skin. In fact it may even be part of a hair mask home remedy too. Yes the wonders of nature.

 If you tried this wonderful foot mask. Let us know how it worked for you. Feel free to comment below or contact us. We always appreciate hearing from our readers. 

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Almond honey bubble bath

Taking time to just unwind and relax seems to be a little more evasive as life gets busier. But why should taking a time out with a luxurious bubble bath be elusive? Now you can make and create your own bubble bath. Or feel free to share it with others. As a gift if you prefer. Either way you will love the feeling it leaves on your skin. Truly a worthy pampering session.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon glycerin

Half (1/2) cup honey

Half cup (1/2) of your favorite liquid soap (gentle)

1 tablespoon almond extract

Method

Add all ingredients together and stir it gently. Now pour it into a container with a seal able cap. Use when you want to take a relaxing bubble bath

Because of the almond and honey. You are truly giving some tender loving care towards your skin. Try it and discover the amazing relaxation you will feel.

This is one of many DIY bathing articles. Check it here. Feel free to search for any other one that may be to your liking. I hope this article inspire you to create a little magic in your life and home. Please share so others can benefit from it too.

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Sugary spice bath

Taking time to just relax after a busy day is very important. But what if you can create your own bathing mixture to add to your bath water? To feel relaxed refreshed and revived. Tempted? Best thing about this mixture. You probably already have everything needed to create this mixture.

Ingredients

Half cup baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Half teaspoon ginger (ground)

Quarter teaspoon cloves (ground)

Method

Mix all ingredients together. Make sure it is thoroughly mixed. Place in a dry and clean container. Every time you take a warm bath. Add two tablespoons of this mixture

This is without any doubt a very spicy bath mixture. It will have you feeling fresh and relaxed too. Try it and see for yourself

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Sore muscles. Try this bath soak

Having sore muscles can be much more than just painful. It can affect how we do everything. Mobility can be affected. We do everything slower, much slower. So why wait for it to recover if you can make this home made bath soak for sore muscles.

Best thing about it. It is made at home and considered safe. You need only 4 ingredients and off course a container. This is a dry mixture so best to make sure it can not be in contact with any moisture.

Bath mixture for sore muscles.

Ingredients

Half cup milk powder

One cup Epsom salt

One cup sea salt

Half cup baking soda.

Method

Mix all the ingredients together and use it when you want to take a warm relaxing bath. Epsom salt works wonders for sore muscles. So don't be surprised when the aches seem to disappear. 

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Peaches and creme bath

Peaches and cream. It sounds like part of a delicious dessert. But now it is used. Not as part of a feast for your taste buds. But as a pampering session for your skin. Yes here it is used as a perfect combination for a relaxing bath. As seen I post a lot of bathing DIY posts. Because the truth is mostly bath time is meant for pampering too. We tell ourselves we don't have time for many things. No time is maybe the one thing most can agree on. So when it comes to unwinding from a busy stressful day. Spoil yourself by taking a few minutes extra.

Ingredients

3 eggs

Quarter cup olive or almond oil

Half cup yogurt

Three quarter cup cream or full cream milk.

1 cup apricot or peach juice.

1 Teaspoon witch hazel

Method

Start by adding all the ingredients in a blender at a low speed. Add the cream or milk last. It must be stirred in gently. Pour it into a container that seals properly. To keep the mixture fresh always leave it in the fridge. Shake it before each time you use it. All you need to do is add half cup to your bath water. 

Please note

It makes enough for six times. 

It must be used within two weeks. 

Always shake it before each use.

Now here is something that will have you feeling fresh and fruity. Just think about the smell of peaches or apricots. Enticing, isn't it? If you like this recipe you will want to share it with your friends too. And because of the oil and cream your skin will be soft moisturized and nourished.

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Honey bath for soft skin

Sometimes you don't need a lot of items to get the results you want. At times one item alone can be enough. The answer is easy and simple. Want to know more?

A silky fragrant bath that will leave you wanting more. And the best part. Your skin will be soft. You will feel pampered.

You can consider just adding a quarter cup of honey to your bath water. It is simple yet your skin will feel luxurious. So why not try it. It will become a part of your beauty routine. And not even you will stop touching your skin Amazed at the result of soft skin. Amazing isn't it? Simple yet effective.

Try it and you will want to know what other wonderful ways there is to consider.

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Cleopatra's favorite bath mixture

If you ever wondered what Cleopatra used as part of her favorite bathing ritual. Today I am sharing what she considered as a vital part of her beauty routine. She was famous for her beautiful skin. So consider it and see if you love it. It may become a vital part of your bathing ritual too.

Ingredients.

Third cup cream or milk

Third cup honey

Method

All you have to do is add to the running bath water. Relax enjoy and feel the luxurious feeling of being pampered.

Your skin will feel rejuvenated, soft and well pampered. You may not want to get out of the bath. Yes you may decide to never leave your tub again. So see why she was famous for this bath. And why you will be famous for it too.

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Lavender and milk bath mixture

As seen I love sharing DIY (do it yourself) ideas for bathing time. Maybe because I know it is useful and it give a sense of pride. Or maybe because I know it can be the perfect gift. But then again for most people this time is also used to unwind from a very busy and maybe stressful day. So here is another great recipe that you can consider.

Ingredients

Lavender essential oil. Just 2 or 3 drops

One cup powdered milk 

Method

Just mix the ingredients and pour into a container that has a tight lid seal. See the benefits of using it at bath time. Plus the fragrance of the lavender will truly calm your mind. Now the pampering has begun. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy your bathing time.

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Bath salts with a fruity flavor

This seems to be a strange recipe for bath salts. But as unusual as it is. It may just be intriguing enough to consider. Whether it is meant as a gift or just a pampering session. See and test it yourself.

Ingredients

3 Packets Unflavored Kool-Aid. That means no sugar. It can be any flavor that you prefer. You can use three different types of Kool-Aid if you prefer.

Method

If you use only one flavor Kool-Aid you can mix the Epsom Salts and Kool-Aid. Place it in a container that seals.

If you use three different types of Kool-Aid you can mix a quart of Epsom salts with 1 packet of  Kool-Aid. Repeat till ll three different packets are mixed in separate bowls. Now pour into your preferred container revealing beautiful layers when you pour each bowl of the Epsom salts and Kool-Aid mixture. You can even end it with a nice bow and give it that stunning appearance. It is up to you.  

It is truly an unusual way to make bath salts. But then again it can be fun too. Why not get your kids involved and keep an eye on them as they do it. It is a fun way to use family time. And they learn something that they will be proud of for a very long time.

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Herbal bath salts mixture

It is a known fact that herbs can affect our moods. It can improve our moods to help us relax. It can do many more things too. So when it is time to take a time out just to relax. Consider this recipe. So with that in mind you can make your own bath salts using your favorite herbs.

Ingredients.

2 cups baking soda

1 cup oatmeal that is finely ground

2 cups sea salt

2 teaspoons of your favorite dried herb. Also finely ground.

Method.

Mix everything together using your food processor. Each time you want to use it. All you have to do is take a few table spoons full with running water. 

Now relax and enjoy your pampering session while taking a bath. The benefits of your own mixture. 

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Honey and Vanilla bubble bath

Vanilla just has the ability to make a house feel like home. So when you consider it as part of your bathing routine. You may just feel at home, relaxed as well as pampered. Combine that with the benefits of honey and you have a well nourished skin too.

 So if you want to give a nice gift or just want to pamper yourself. Why not try this foam bath. It will nourish and moisturize your skin. But don't take my word for it. Try and see for yourself.

Ingredients

One cup oil

Half cup liquid soap

Half cup honey

One tablespoon vanilla extract (pure)

Method

Mix all the ingredients together. Pour into a bottle that has a lid that will fit tightly. Shake each time before use. Only use a quarter cup with bath water that is running. It should last at least 8 times.

I hope you like this home made foam bath. You will want to make more the next time. As it leaves a lasting feeling of well nourished feeling on your skin. 

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Refreshing spray for your face

Did you ever consider that sometimes you may just need that feeling of a refreshed face. So what can be done? You can consider this recipe made at home. It is a truly revitalizing feeling. As well as refreshed. Best thing about it? You know what is added. And you can make this mixture in minutes.

Ingredients  

Witch hazel

Distilled water

Orange blossom essential oil 

Water melon cut into pieces

Please note

Always use essential oil sparingly. 

As it is very strong and concentrated. 

Which means few drops only!!!

Instructions

Put the watermelon into liquidizer or juicer

Pour the liquid through a strainer. Now mix the witch hazel with the liquid.  Orange blossom essential oil for dry skin. Dilute with distilled water. Pour the mixture into a spritz bottle (spray bottle) Keep in the fridge. When ever you use this spray it gives a refreshing feeling to the skin and keeps your skin clean as well as balanced 

I find this spray truly refreshing. I hope that you will agree. But the added benefits is a clean refreshed face. As well as give a hydrated feeling on your face. Try and see for yourself. 

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Face masks for different skin types

We all know how important it is to feel and look good. A home made facial mask is a good pick me up that can be seen and felt within minutes. So with that in mind I am sharing tried and trusted facial masks for different skin types.

Dry skin

Take one banana. (Not too ripe) Make it fine with a fork that it can be applied to skin. Add a table spoon honey. Mix together and apply to freshly cleansed face. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with luke warm water and apply your favorite moisturuser.

Normal or combination skin 

Take three table spoons honey. Add two tablesppons lemon juice. Mix well so that it makes a paste. Apply to freshly cleasned face. Leave on for twenty minutes. Rinse your face with luke warm water and apply your favorite moisturuser.

Oily skin

Take two egg whites slightly mixed, add one table spoon honey with one table spoon fat free milk powder to create a paste. Apply to skin that is freshly cleansed. Leave it for twenty minutes. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and apply your favorite moisturizer.

These are simple basic face masks that is suitable for different skin types. So if you are looking for a quick effective face mask that works. Why not choose the one that is ideal for your skin type.

I find that it is effective for my skin type. The result is amazing. Fresh clean skin that shows it was pampered. I hope this works for you too. Please share so others can benefit from this article too. 

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Waxing the good the bad and the home made recipes

Today I want to talk about something that many feel they will never consider. It is frowned upon by many. Yet those who do this as part of their beauty routine will praise the effectiveness of it. Painful? Yes. Effective mostly.  Facial hair, arms legs back and hair on many other parts can be removed by using this method But many will feel they will stick to their preferred ways of dealing with unwanted hair..  It is an opinion from the one person the next. But it is best only in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing. I am talking about waxing. Many are not sensitive to waxing. But for those who are sensitive to waxing. It is best to use other ways to get rid of unwanted hair

Waxing is an effective way to deal with unwanted hair growth. For 6 to 8 weeks there is no issue about hair growth. Hair growth will be thinner. So many consider it as an ideal way to deal with unwanted hair growth. First the home made waxing recipes. There is a variety of ways available. It is about personal preference. 

Please read the full article before you want to do it you do not have experience about waxing.

Sugar wax

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 or 2 drops tea tree essential oil (optional)  

Place everything together in a saucepan. Put the pan with the mixture on the stove. Medium high heat is best temperature for melting the ingredients. Keep stirring the mixture. Please know that sugar can burn fast. The intention is to melt the sugar. You are looking for a consistency that is syrup in appearance. It should be golden brown in appearance. Remove the mixture from the stove. Pour into container that can handle high heat. Leave the mixture to cool for two hours before you want to use it. 

Honey wax

• 1 cup white sugar, granulated
• 1/4 cup honey
• Juice of half a lemon 

Put all the ingredients in saucepan. Stir everything. Again remember that sugar burns easily so stir frequently.  Keep doing that till everything has melted. There should not be any sign of sugar granules. Remove the mixture from the stove and leave it to cool to room temperature. 

Waxing method

Use cotton fabric cut into strips after applying a thin layer of wax over freshly washed skin. Rub with your fingers to make sure everything spreads evenly. Always apply wax in the direction of hair growth. Never the opposite. Leave it to harden on skin. Now take the side of the strip and quickly remove the strip from your skin. Pull the opposite direction of hair growth.  

Word of caution

In the hands of a novice it is very very dangerous. So get information about safely waxing or ask a friend that knows enough already to help. Make it a girls hangout. If the wax mixture drips easily. Do not attempt to use it. The only thing you will experience is painful burns on your skin. And it can be very serious. Depending on how hot the mixture is. So if you are a first time user. Please first and most. Be careful. Do not burn yourself. Not only is it painful. It is also very dangerous if the burns are severe. Find a friend that has experience. Or find information to avoid burning yourself.

How to deal with waxing burns.

If it is minor burns. This will be effective. By minor burns I mean some redness and swelling that may occur. For more severe burns find medical help.

First apply an ice pack. Do not directly apply ice cubes onto skin. Wrap ice cubes in cloth or towel. Something that will avoid freezer burns. And leave it on for a few minutes. Apply Vaseline over the area as it protects skin from becoming infected. This is only effective it is some minor burns. If you find that you have severe burns you should seek medical attention. Do remember that skin that has burns are prone to infections. You will deal with redness and swelling for a few days but your skin will heal. 

With that said I hope that this article not only helps those who are considering waxing but it also saves those who do know how dangerous waxing can be if you do not know what you are doing. Please use this methods safely. Or keep using your preferred methods of dealing with unwanted hair.  

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Feeding face masking for sunburnt skin

You know when it is summer and you end up with a face that shows that you were in the sun for too long. Your face, neck nose cheeks or even forehead usually can be tell tale signs of such painful occurrences. Now here is face mask that is especially idea for that time. It helps to soothe sun burnt skin as well as repair it. While at the same time giving much needed nutrients too.

If you want a face mask that is made with only two ingredients. 

You can check it here

Honey and lemon juice face mask

This mask is ideal for radiant skin. 

Also effective in helping to lighten dark spots naturally.

Feeding face masking for sunburnt skin

5 ml Bulgarian yogurt

5 ml Honey

5ml Lemon juice

1 Avocado ( ripe)

5 ml equals one teaspoon

Mix everything together. Put in the fridge and leave it for 30 minutes before you want to apply this facial mask on your freshly cleansed face. There is no specific guideline as to how long it should be left on your face. You can decide. But please that does not mean leave it on overnight!  

Another great mask that you can read about.

This one is great for wrinkle free skin. 

Wrinkle free skin facial mask

This face mask is good for sun damaged skin as well as being very nutritional. But the best part of this mask is the fact that it is meant too help for sun burnt skin. Yogurt is one of the most effective ways to help repair skin that has been exposed to sunlight for too long. Honey is a very known ingredients on this site. Because of it's wonderful attributes. And lemon juice is good for many reasons. One of them being a natural way to lighten skin. Avocado is great as it nourishes and nurtures skin. But by combining the ingredients. You have a face mask that is soothing after being exposed to the sun for too long.

Want to know how honey can improve your lifestyle or health? Feel free to read about it here.

No doubt you will wonder why you never thought about it. Till now

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Witch hazel and rosewater facial toner

If you want a DIY toner for your face then you can consider this.

It is best used for normal skin as it gives a tight feeling to your skin. While at the same time helping to restore as well as balance ph levels. 

Ingredients

4 tablespoons lemon juice

4 tablespoons with hazel

4 tablespoons rosewater

3 drops lavender essential oil

Method

Pour all ingredients into a clean bottle

Shake well  before using the toner

Apply with cotton ball after you cleansed your face

Try this and see for yourself.

This facial toner is really refreshing.

I hope you liked this.

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Refreshing footbath

Today I am sharing another favorite from my personal collection. This time the focus is on tired feet. So with that in mind I am sharing a recipe that is excellent as a refreshing footbath. Best thing about this. You only need 4 ingredients. And it works. How great is that. Relaxing and taking a time out. But at the same time giving your feet a refreshed feeling. 

Ingredients

Handful mint leaves

5 twigs rosemary

200ml milk

10 drops peppermint oil

Method

Heat the milk and add the rosemary and peppermint leaves. Take the milk mixture of the heat just before it reaches boiling point. peppermint oil. Take a wash cloth and place it in this mixture. Wrap the washcloth with the mixture around feet. Leave it for 10 to 30 minutes. Afterwards apply your favorite moisturizer.

You may consider this lotion that is home made. Afterwards you will be amazed how good your feet feels. Consider it and see for yourself. 

This lotion is refreshing and will revitalize tired feet

Once you try this you will find that it will become a favorite. I love this and I am sure you will too.

For another way to to help relax tired feet feel free to read about it here.

Pampering your tired feet

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Revitalizing body mask and scrub in one DIY

This scrub can also be considered a body mask as it is nutritional for your skin. We all know how important moisturiser is. So why not have that wonderful facial mask effect all over. This I consider a mask and a scrub in one. This DIY scrub comes from my personal collection that I am sharing. I hope you like it.

Why is it good to exfoliate? 

Do you know what makes it so beneficial? Feel free to read it. 

So with that in mind let me share this DIY scrub. Decide whether on not you would consider this as a favorite in your collection. Your favorite diy home made mask.

Ingredients

5 strawberries cleaned

2 heaped table spoon yogurt

1 egg

80gram almond (ground, fine) 

1 teaspoon baking soda

Process

Mix ingredients together in a blender. To create a paste that can be applied all over your skin. Apply it on damp skin. Using circle movements apply all over skin. Going in the direction of your heart.  

Strawberries cleanse and hydrate skin. 

While almonds stimulate circulation and is an excellent scrub at the same time.

It is also good because it removes old cells and shows fresh younger skin. Which is one of many ways to fight the aging process. Want to know about other ways? Feel free to read it.

Effective ways to fight the aging process

So there you have it. Simple diy recipe that you can make in minutes. You will feel refreshed and your skin will look clean. But I also feel it leaves that glowing effect.

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