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After a full day spent working or tending to the garden, there’s nothing better than a hot bath — except, of course, a hot bath enriched with fragrant bath salts. While there are many commercially prepared bath salts available, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare your own blend at home. In a large bowl, mix to combine: 6 parts coarse sea salt; 3 parts epsom salts, to soothe tired muscles and reduce inflammation; and 1 part baking soda, to soften waters and alleviate skin irritation. Add a few drops of essential oils, and combine. Add a few drops of food coloring, until you achieve the desired shade. If you intend to present the bath salts as gifts, be sure to store them in a stoppered and labeled container to keep out moisture.

After a full day spent working or tending to the garden, there’s nothing better than a hot bath — except, of course, a hot bath enriched with fragrant bath salts. While there are many commercially prepared bath salts available, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare your own blend at home.

In a large bowl, mix to combine: 6 parts coarse sea salt; 3 parts epsom salts, to soothe tired muscles and reduce inflammation; and 1 part baking soda, to soften waters and alleviate skin irritation. Add a few drops of essential oils, and combine. Add a few drops of food coloring, until you achieve the desired shade. If you intend to present the bath salts as gifts, be sure to store them in a stoppered and labeled container to keep out moisture.

Here’s my recipe (I modified the Honey.com recipe a bit since I didn’t have as much beeswax and I had apricot kernel oil instead of sweet almond oil).1.5 ounces beeswax3 ounces apricot kernel oil1 tablespoon honeyMelt the wax and oil in the microwave, stir in the honey, and pour into tins or other containers. When I made it there were some tiny honey globules that didn’t mix in, but I made the recipe in a glass measuring cup with a spout, so I just didn’t pour that part into the tins. *can be used as cuticle cream or lip balm.

Here’s my recipe (I modified the Honey.com recipe a bit since I didn’t have as much beeswax and I had apricot kernel oil instead of sweet almond oil).

1.5 ounces beeswax
3 ounces apricot kernel oil
1 tablespoon honey

Melt the wax and oil in the microwave, stir in the honey, and pour into tins or other containers. When I made it there were some tiny honey globules that didn’t mix in, but I made the recipe in a glass measuring cup with a spout, so I just didn’t pour that part into the tins.

*can be used as cuticle cream or lip balm.

effyehbeauty: Beauty tip: I totally just improvised this hair mask from things I found around my house because my hair was feeling all dried out and it worked like a dream I just had to share it with you all! I added the insides of one kewi fruit, a good dash of milk, two teaspoons of set honey, two teaspoons of olive oil, around half a cup of oatmeal and 2 drops of lime juice to my blender and wizzed it up to form a slightly runny paste. I then applied the mixture to my hair and left it for a good 20 minutes before rinsing it then shampooing (twice to get it all out) and conditioning it. MY HAIR HAS NEVER FELT SO SOFT! It is so glossy and shiny and amazingly soft!  If you guys hive this a go please message me and let me know how it works out for you? Hair mask

effyehbeauty:

Beauty tip:

I totally just improvised this hair mask from things I found around my house because my hair was feeling all dried out and it worked like a dream I just had to share it with you all!

I added the insides of one kewi fruit, a good dash of milk, two teaspoons of set honey, two teaspoons of olive oil, around half a cup of oatmeal and 2 drops of lime juice to my blender and wizzed it up to form a slightly runny paste.

I then applied the mixture to my hair and left it for a good 20 minutes before rinsing it then shampooing (twice to get it all out) and conditioning it.

MY HAIR HAS NEVER FELT SO SOFT! It is so glossy and shiny and amazingly soft! 

If you guys hive this a go please message me and let me know how it works out for you?

Hair mask

Vanilla Olive Oil Sugar Scrub 1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar 2 cups Turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw) 1 Tablespoon honey 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract (or your favorite essential oil) Directions: Combine the two sugars in a bowl and mix to incorporate. Add olive oil and stir. Mix in honey and vanilla. Store in an airtight jar and enjoy! * This is a coarse scrub, if you would like a more gentle scrub you can substitute brown sugar for the turbinado sugar. * Always exfoliate before shaving to prevent irritation and achieve a better shave. * You may add more olive oil to your jar after packing if you desire a different consistency. * Oil will settle in the jar so stir before using. * I do not recommend using this scrub on your face. It is intended for use on the body only.

Vanilla Olive Oil Sugar Scrub

1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar
2 cups Turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract (or your favorite essential oil)

Directions: Combine the two sugars in a bowl and mix to incorporate. Add olive oil and stir. Mix in honey and vanilla. Store in an airtight jar and enjoy!

* This is a coarse scrub, if you would like a more gentle scrub you can substitute brown sugar for the turbinado sugar.
* Always exfoliate before shaving to prevent irritation and achieve a better shave.
* You may add more olive oil to your jar after packing if you desire a different consistency.
* Oil will settle in the jar so stir before using.
* I do not recommend using this scrub on your face. It is intended for use on the body only.

As many of you (hopefully) know, the FDA has been getting pretty serious with sun protection over the past few years. New regulations for over-the-counter sunscreens are changing the way SPF is packaged, labeled, and presented to you. Why? Because sun protection is one of the most important steps we can take to protect the largest organ on our body. “There’s an epidemic happening in skin cancer and sun care,” explains Deborah S. Sarnoff, M.D., Senior Vice President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “For one, people are living longer. Statistically speaking, the older you get, the more prone you are to skin cancer.” But it’s a problem for the younger generation, too—Jersey Shore and the “tanning mom” scandal all remind us of how bronze-oriented a generation we are, and tanning beds are some of the worst offenders.  Add a thinning ozone layer (thanks, chloroflurocarbons!) and generally more exposed fashion trends, and you’ve created a catalyst for a wide range of skin-related issues, most notably, skin cancer. Melanoma and skin cancer are the most common form of cancer in the United States, with over two million diagnoses annually. “UV light also causes exponential aging—if you’re not going to listen to the cancer side, at least look at the aesthetic effects,” adds Susan Weinkle, M.D., president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The FDA’s proposed regulations on sunscreen labeling attempt to both educate and elucidate—finally taking the confusion out of buying a bottle of SPF. Originally set to go into effect this June, the FDA recently announced that it will give sunscreen manufacturers until December 2012 to make the necessary changes (smaller companies get even more time). “It’s a challenge,” comments Dr. Weinkle on the delay. “You want manufacturers to speed up the bottle redesigns in time for summer, but on the other hand, you don’t want them to rush—they’ve got to cover the bases.” We briefly went over the new sunscreen guidelines last year, but with 2012’s summer sun already blazing, here’s a quick reminder of the most important things to look for as you scan your bottle of SPF. 1. Look at the SPF number. The FDA is banning manufacturers from labeling their products with a numerical SPF value higher than 50. Why? Because the amount of incremental sun protection you receive with a higher spf isn’t worth the added cost. “SPF 30 covers 97% of UV, SPF 50 covers about 98%—do you really need an SPF of 75 or 100? Not necessarily,” explains Dr. Sarnoff. “When you allow the numbers to go up, it becomes a contest among manufacturers—and the product cost rises for consumers.” Stick to the 30 to 50 range for all skin types, and you’ll be golden! 2. Look for the words ‘Broad Spectrum.’ According to the FDA’s new regulations, any bottle labeled with ‘Broad Spectrum SPF’ protects against both UVA and UVB light, and has passed the FDA’s broad-spectrum test. This applies to sunscreens SPF 15 and up. Since no product can effectively block out 100% of all UV light, no manufacturer can label their sun protection product as sunblock. From here on out, it’s all sunscreen. 3. Look for water-resistant keywords. Sunscreens are no longer allowed to claim waterproof or sweatproof, and cannot claim to provide sun protection for over two hours. Only the term “water resistant” may now be used on labeling. Labels must include the duration of water resistance provided by the product in two time periods: 40 minutes or 80 minutes. “I recommend 80-minute formulations for sweating and swimming,” advises Dr. Sarnoff. “Spray formulas are a great idea for kids playing outdoors, but make sure you adequately cover the skin.”

As many of you (hopefully) know, the FDA has been getting pretty serious with sun protection over the past few years. New regulations for over-the-counter sunscreens are changing the way SPF is packaged, labeled, and presented to you. Why? Because sun protection is one of the most important steps we can take to protect the largest organ on our body.

“There’s an epidemic happening in skin cancer and sun care,” explains Deborah S. Sarnoff, M.D., Senior Vice President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “For one, people are living longer. Statistically speaking, the older you get, the more prone you are to skin cancer.” But it’s a problem for the younger generation, too—Jersey Shore and the “tanning mom” scandal all remind us of how bronze-oriented a generation we are, and tanning beds are some of the worst offenders.  Add a thinning ozone layer (thanks, chloroflurocarbons!) and generally more exposed fashion trends, and you’ve created a catalyst for a wide range of skin-related issues, most notably, skin cancer. Melanoma and skin cancer are the most common form of cancer in the United States, with over two million diagnoses annually. “UV light also causes exponential aging—if you’re not going to listen to the cancer side, at least look at the aesthetic effects,” adds Susan Weinkle, M.D., president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

The FDA’s proposed regulations on sunscreen labeling attempt to both educate and elucidate—finally taking the confusion out of buying a bottle of SPF. Originally set to go into effect this June, the FDA recently announced that it will give sunscreen manufacturers until December 2012 to make the necessary changes (smaller companies get even more time). “It’s a challenge,” comments Dr. Weinkle on the delay. “You want manufacturers to speed up the bottle redesigns in time for summer, but on the other hand, you don’t want them to rush—they’ve got to cover the bases.” We briefly went over the new sunscreen guidelines last year, but with 2012’s summer sun already blazing, here’s a quick reminder of the most important things to look for as you scan your bottle of SPF.

1. Look at the SPF number.

The FDA is banning manufacturers from labeling their products with a numerical SPF value higher than 50. Why? Because the amount of incremental sun protection you receive with a higher spf isn’t worth the added cost. “SPF 30 covers 97% of UV, SPF 50 covers about 98%—do you really need an SPF of 75 or 100? Not necessarily,” explains Dr. Sarnoff. “When you allow the numbers to go up, it becomes a contest among manufacturers—and the product cost rises for consumers.” Stick to the 30 to 50 range for all skin types, and you’ll be golden!

2. Look for the words ‘Broad Spectrum.’

According to the FDA’s new regulations, any bottle labeled with ‘Broad Spectrum SPF’ protects against both UVA and UVB light, and has passed the FDA’s broad-spectrum test. This applies to sunscreens SPF 15 and up. Since no product can effectively block out 100% of all UV light, no manufacturer can label their sun protection product as sunblock. From here on out, it’s all sunscreen.

3. Look for water-resistant keywords.

Sunscreens are no longer allowed to claim waterproof or sweatproof, and cannot claim to provide sun protection for over two hours. Only the term “water resistant” may now be used on labeling. Labels must include the duration of water resistance provided by the product in two time periods: 40 minutes or 80 minutes. “I recommend 80-minute formulations for sweating and swimming,” advises Dr. Sarnoff. “Spray formulas are a great idea for kids playing outdoors, but make sure you adequately cover the skin.”

Brightening toner! Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Lemon juice 1 Cup Water 2/3 Cup Witch hazel (can purchase at any drug store) Plastic bottle or jar *For oily skin add 2 tablespoons of alcohol STEP ONE: Mix ingredients in a bottle or jar. STEP TWO: Cleanse skin with facial cleanser and rinse. Repeat. STEP THREE: Apply toner with a cotton pad, sweep upward and outward over entire face and neck. STEP FOUR: Apply moisturizer. Benefits: Witch Hazel: Tightens pores and reduces inflammation. Lemon Juice: Reduces blemishes and lightens skin
Brightening toner!

Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Lemon juice
1 Cup Water
2/3 Cup Witch hazel (can purchase at any drug store)
Plastic bottle or jar
*For oily skin add 2 tablespoons of alcohol
STEP ONE: Mix ingredients in a bottle or jar.
STEP TWO: Cleanse skin with facial cleanser and rinse. Repeat.
STEP THREE: Apply toner with a cotton pad, sweep upward and outward over entire face and neck.
STEP FOUR: Apply moisturizer.
Benefits:
Witch Hazel: Tightens pores and reduces inflammation.

Lemon Juice: Reduces blemishes and lightens skin


Use PVC pipe curling irons and cords Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here’s a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach 5-in. lengths of 2-in.- diameter PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons. Do the same thing with 3-in. pieces of 1-1/2-in.-diameter pipe to hold the cords. Just measure your curling irons to see how long your “holsters” need to be. Let your curling irons cool before you stow them away.

Use PVC pipe curling irons and cords

Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here’s a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach 5-in. lengths of 2-in.- diameter PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons. Do the same thing with 3-in. pieces of 1-1/2-in.-diameter pipe to hold the cords. Just measure your curling irons to see how long your “holsters” need to be. Let your curling irons cool before you stow them away.

Needing to organize your shoes? All you need is pliers and some metal hangers (and if you want to get cute, a ribbon)

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Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo:

1/4 cup coconut milk (Like I said, you can either make your own, or use store-bought)


1/3 cup liquid castile soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)


1 tsp vitamin E, olive or almond oil


10 to 20 drops your choice of essential oils (I used lavender. Next time I think I’ll do something citrusy just for fun. :-)


Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix. (I bought the squeeze bottles above at the dollar store.)


You can keep it in the shower for up to one month…just shake before use.
Use about a teaspoon every time you shampoo.

DIY home made hair mask

1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil

Two ingredients.  That’s it!  Spoon 1 tablespoon of honey into a small bowl and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  Pop the hair mask into the microwave for about 30 seconds, and then mix it up as well as you can.
Get hair wet, but not dripping, pour the hair mask a little bit at a time onto the ends of your hair, working your way up to the scalp.  As soon as you’ve used all the mask and your hair is thoroughly coated, wrap it in a damp warm towel or a shower cap and leave in for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo your hair like usual.

natural deep hair conditioner

one avocado
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Mix all that up, comb it through your hair and cover with a shower cap for about 20 minutes while it penetrates deep into your hair follicles. Rinse the conditioner out with tepid water.  Shampoo, rinse, and you’re all set.

(Source: onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

Sick of your clothes falling off the hangers? Use a hot glue gun to place glue on the hangers to keep them from falling off :)

Sick of your clothes falling off the hangers? Use a hot glue gun to place glue on the hangers to keep them from falling off :)

Traveling tip: When traveling with liquid beauty products put a small piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bottle and then place the cap on. This will eliminate the chance of liquid spilling out when traveling :)

Traveling tip: When traveling with liquid beauty products put a small piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bottle and then place the cap on. This will eliminate the chance of liquid spilling out when traveling :)

may is cancer awareness month! Get 2 spray tans for the price of one! $70 value for only $35! Your risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent when you use tanning beds before the age of 35. Tanning can be addictive. For some people, UV radiation can have a druglike effect; they feel dependent on it and can experience withdrawal symptoms, says David Fisher, M.D., Ph.D. Not only are tanning-bed users more vulnerable to melanoma, they’re also 2½ times more likely to be diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and 1½ times more susceptible to basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either skin cancer at least once. Treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers increased by nearly 77 percent between 1992 and 2006. One person dies of melanoma every hour One in 55 people will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime. Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for young people 15-29 years old. The survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected early, before the tumor has penetrated the skin, is about 99 percent.The survival rate falls to 15 percent for those with advanced disease. The incidence of many common cancers is falling, but the incidence of melanoma continues to rise at a rate faster than that of any of the seven most common cancers.Between 1992 and 2004, melanoma incidence increased 45 percent, or 3.1 percent annually. Melanoma accounts for less than five percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. Survival with melanoma increased from 49 percent (1950 - 1954) to 92 percent (1996 - 2003). Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer for males and sixth most common for females. About 65 percent of melanoma cases can be attributed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. One or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. A person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns at any age. The majority of people diagnosed with melanoma are white men over age 50. One in 39 Caucasian men and one in 58 Caucasian women will develop melanoma in their lifetimes. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a proven human carcinogen. Currently tanning beds are regulated by the FDA as Class I medical devices, the same designation given elastic bandages and tongue depressors. Ten minutes in a sunbed matches the cancer-causing effects of 10 minutes in the Mediterranean summer sun. Nearly 30 million people tan indoors in the U.S. every year; 2.3 million of them are teens. Seventy-one percent of tanning salon patrons are girls and women aged 16-29. Indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors. Remember to ALWAYS wear sunscreen! And to choose a spray tan instead of a tanning bed. Spray tans are perfectly safe with no risk of skin cancer!

may is cancer awareness month! Get 2 spray tans for the price of one! $70 value for only $35!

  • Your risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent when you use tanning beds before the age of 35.
  • Tanning can be addictive. For some people, UV radiation can have a druglike effect; they feel dependent on it and can experience withdrawal symptoms, says David Fisher, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Not only are tanning-bed users more vulnerable to melanoma, they’re also 2½ times more likely to be diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and 1½ times more susceptible to basal cell carcinoma.
  • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually.

  • Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon.

  • One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.

  • Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either skin cancer at least once.

  • Treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers increased by nearly 77 percent between 1992 and 2006.
  • One person dies of melanoma every hour

  • One in 55 people will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime.

  • Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for young people 15-29 years old.

  • The survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected early, before the tumor has penetrated the skin, is about 99 percent.The survival rate falls to 15 percent for those with advanced disease.

  • The incidence of many common cancers is falling, but the incidence of melanoma continues to rise at a rate faster than that of any of the seven most common cancers.Between 1992 and 2004, melanoma incidence increased 45 percent, or 3.1 percent annually.

  • Melanoma accounts for less than five percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths.

  • Survival with melanoma increased from 49 percent (1950 - 1954) to 92 percent (1996 - 2003).

  • Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer for males and sixth most common for females.

  • About 65 percent of melanoma cases can be attributed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

  • One or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life.

  • A person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns at any age.
  • The majority of people diagnosed with melanoma are white men over age 50.

  • One in 39 Caucasian men and one in 58 Caucasian women will develop melanoma in their lifetimes.
  • Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a proven human carcinogen. Currently tanning beds are regulated by the FDA as Class I medical devices, the same designation given elastic bandages and tongue depressors.

  • Ten minutes in a sunbed matches the cancer-causing effects of 10 minutes in the Mediterranean summer sun.

  • Nearly 30 million people tan indoors in the U.S. every year; 2.3 million of them are teens.


  • Seventy-one percent of tanning salon patrons are girls and women aged 16-29.

  • Indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors.

Remember to ALWAYS wear sunscreen! And to choose a spray tan instead of a tanning bed. Spray tans are perfectly safe with no risk of skin cancer!

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For a quick at-home foot scrub, combine oil (olive, coconut, or any other oil you have available) with sugar and scrub those feet. The oil is moisturizing, and the grit of the sugar will exfoliate your feet. Getting someone else to do the scrubbing is even better!

For a quick at-home foot scrub, combine oil (olive, coconut, or any other oil you have available) with sugar and scrub those feet. The oil is moisturizing, and the grit of the sugar will exfoliate your feet. Getting someone else to do the scrubbing is even better!