Wednesday, September 21, 2011

With Apple Cider Vinegar (DIY)

Face Toner

1/4 cup of cold green tea
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of water

Optional: lemon juice, cucumber juice, olive oil

Combine all ingredients in a container, you may start with the green tea and then add the water (will just have to make sure that green tea will be cold enough to mix with the apple cider vinegar) and then add the apple cider vinegar. Transfer the mixture to an air tight container and you can place it in the fridge. Apply this on your face using a cotton for 10 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.You can repeat this procedure for at least  a three times a week.

You may add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or cucumber juice to lighten pimple or acne scars.
Or you may add 1 teaspoon of olive oil for additional health benefits and moisture.

Note: You can only use this mixture for only one month of mixing. Then, make again another.


Hair Brightener

1/4 cup of cold green tea
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of water

Just same ingredient and same preparation. All you have to do is to transfer the mixture in a spray bottle. Spray it to your hair during your shower.
Here`s how: Wet hair first, then spray the mixture to your hair and the leave for three(3) minutes. Rinse off with cold clean water, and then you can use your favorite shampoo and conditioner as usual.

Note: You can only use this mixture for only one month of mixing. Then, make again another.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Olive Oil hair conditioner



Hair Conditioning Remedy

If you have the time at home and want to give your hair a spa-like treatment, try these easy remedies...


Olive Oil Hair Conditioning Treatment #1
* Take a 1/2 cup of virgin olive oil and mix with a few drops of lemon juice
* First shampoo your hair using your regular shampoo and rinse
* Apply the mixture all over your hair
* Leave it on for about 5 minutes
* Shampoo and rinse your hair a few times to rid all residue

Olive Oil Hair Conditioning Treatment #2
* Just combine a quarter cup extra-virgin olive oil with the equal amount of spring water.
* Massage the oil into your dry hair.
* Cover the head with a plastic bag.
* Wait about 20-30 minutes and shampoo.
* Finish it off by using a regular hair conditioner.
These simple, fast treatments will cleanse and condition your hair. As an added bonus, you may also like the way it takes care of any dandruff or similar dry scalp problems that you may have.

Dark underarm home remedy

You`ll just need to have four ingredients to get rid of your dark patches. 

Olive Oil
Coconut Milk
Turmeric Powder
Lemon Juice

In a small glass bowl, pour in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix well. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and continue mixing. Then, add the 1 teaspoon of coconut milk. Continue mixing `till well blended. Put in your underarms using an old make-up brush or just your fingers and wait for 15 minutes. Rinse off using a clean water and bath soap. It`s best to do this before you shower or bath. You can do this for at least once a week.
This mixture is effective. It works like a miracle.

Note: Make sure that you wear an old sleeveless because the mixture might stain your clothing.