recipe # 7 : Healthy Hair Secrets

By: John Socratous
Ever wondered why some people have luscious hair that is shiny and never looks out of place, and why you don't? A healthy hair makeover is surprisingly not too hard to achieve.

All you need to do is learn a few healthy hair secrets and try a little home maintenance.Onwards…Great Hair Starts With a Good Cut A professional haircut will ensure that your hair is free from damaged and spit ends and will make your hair look healthy.

Seeing a professional will also give you the opportunity to get the right cut for your hair type and texture. Follow up visits which include regular trims will also guarantee that your hair will look and feel its best.Healthy Hair Is Hydrated Hair Drink plenty of water. Water not only hydrates your skin and body, it also hydrates your hair.

Product Overload Don't use too many products. Product overload will weigh your hair down and make it look tired and greasy. Remember this rule: One product to style and one product to finish with.Heat Styler Hazard If you use a heat styler such as a hair-dryer, straightener or curling iron, then make sure to apply a heat protection product first.

Heated stylers can zap your hair of moisture and leave your strands frizzy and hard to manage.Sleeping Beauty When you are sleeping your body is working its hardest to repair damage, including any hair damage, so plenty of sleep is a must. To further help your hair achieve its healthy best, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. This will stop your hair from rubbing as you sleep and will control fly-aways.

Moisture Madness Try an intensive conditioner once a week to keep your locks moisturized and to keep your hair soft. To get the best from your deep treatment, apply it to your hair then cover with plastic wrap or a plastic shower cap and leave for ten minutes before rinsing out. This will add heat and allow the treatment to penetrate. For a deeper condition, wrap a warm towel over the plastic wrap.

Product Placement Choose the right products for your hair. If you've styled with the right products for your hair type and washed with the right shampoo then your hair should be naturally shiny and manageable. If it's not, see your stylist and get an expert opinion on what will work best for your hair.Balanced Eating Eating a well-balanced diet which is full of healthy proteins and lots of vitamins will keep your hair glowing. Not to mention your skin and your waistline!

Recipe # 6 : Scented Salt Scrub

I have provided lots of bath salt recipes for your gift list, but what if everyone on your list prefers showers instead? Bath salts would not be a welcome gift, but a salt scrub certainly would. And it is just as easy to whip up. Here's what you need.

- 3 cups of salt. You will want different textures so choose a combination of fine to course. These will be layered, so keep them separated.

- 1 T. cosmetic grade glitter

- enough light oil to cover the salt
- food coloring or drops of soap colorant

- Layer the three salts into a decorative jar. - Combine the oil with the glitter and the coloring agent. Stir to combine. - Pour into jar until the oil reaches the top of the salts.

- Tightly close lid and you are done.

Directions for use...

Scoop out salt mixture and apply to damp skin, using circular movements. Rinse throughly. All the dead skin cells have been washed down the drain, leaving soft skin in its place

recipe # 5 : EGG WILL HELP YOU

Homemade beauty recipes containing eggs are good for people with oily or combination skin that suffers from large pores or skin that needs some extra firming. Egg yolks are made up of mostly albumin, which has a drying effect on the skin and also makes a film that tightens pores. It may cause dry skin to flake and peel. Egg whites work in a similar fashion, by narrowing the pores and tightening the skin. For beauty recipes with egg, always use the highest quality eggs available. Organic eggs from free-range grain fed chickens are the best choice for your skin.

Egg and Honey Skin Firming Mask

Mix one egg with one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Cover your face with a layer of the mixture and let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then cool water. The egg tightens the pores and tones the skin. The honey moisturizes and softens while treating acne and cleansing the skin.

Egg White Under-Eye Treatment

This treatment is meant as a quick but temporary eyelift to be worn under makeup to look fresh for an audition, pictures or special evening. Whip up an egg white until it is foamy. Apply one thin layer of the egg white under the eyes to firm bags. Apply an additional thin coat over the first for better coverage. Use foundation makeup as usual. This egg white eyelift should last for several hours.

Egg Yolk Hair Conditioner

This conditioner is a great choice for oily hair. Beat one egg yolk. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and beat the mixture again. Add one cup of water and mix thoroughly before coating your hair. Rinse with cool water to avoid cooking the egg.

Egg and Banana Protein Mask

This recipe blends softening and rejuvenating chickpeas with banana to reduce puffiness and redness and egg to tighten pores. Blend 4 tablespoons of chickpea flour with one banana until it forms a paste. Beat one egg and add it to the mixture. Apply to the face and neck for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Egg White and Oatmeal Acne Treatment

To dry out stubborn acne, moisturize the face and close the pores, use an oatmeal and egg white mask. Beat one egg white into foam and add oatmeal powder until it forms a paste. Apply to the face and let it dry. Rinse with warm water, and then cool water to seal the pores and finish the treatment.

recipe #4 : how to use honey as a facial

Honey and egg make a moisturizing, nourishing and tightening facial mask. Add a few drops of essential oil and you've got a real treat in store. For oily skin, use just the egg white. For dry skin, just use the egg yolk. Use the whole egg on normal skin types. Here is an easy recipe for a honey/egg facial mask to help shrink pores on the face and neck, while also smoothing and brightening the skin.

Things You'll Need:
1 Honey
2 Egg
3 Apple cider vinegar
4 Lemon essential oil
5 Lavender or bergamot essential oil
6 Steps

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Step One
Beat the egg yolk or egg white in a small bowl. If you want both the tightening and moisturizing effect, beat the whole egg until it is well combined but not frothy. Hand beating is better than using a mixer or egg-beater. Add 1 tsp. honey and 1/4 tsp. of vinegar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

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Step Two
Add one drop of lavender essential oil to the mixture for dry skin, one drop of bergamot essential oil for normal to oily skin. Combine well with the egg-honey mixture, making sure the oil is incorporated.

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Step Three
Apply to cleansed face and neck. Leave the facial on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

Tips & Warnings :

To make honey easier to pour, hold the container under a warm water faucet for two to five minutes or let stand in a pan of warm water.
Honey never goes "bad." If it has become crystallized, simply under the jar under hot water for several minutes or submerge in a pan of hot water. Do not microwave honey. It can become too hot too quickly, destroying some of its natural enzyme action.
Use raw, unfiltered honey for the most potent results. Honey labels will say "raw" if the honey has not been processed. Also, most dark colored honey is raw and unfiltered, and also contains a higher concentration of nutrients.
Discard any unused portion of the mask. Do not keep it for a second application, since it will deteriorate quickly and lose effectiveness

recipe #3 10 Beautiful Skin Tips

By: Lara Velez

Sunscreen - Protect your skin from the sun. Use at least as SPF 15 sunscreen, and avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10pm and 3pm.

Drink Water - Water is one of the best things you can put into your body...and it's calorie free! The more you drink the better your skin will look!

Catch some Z's - Poor sleep is a disaster for your skin. Try to get at least 6-8 hours sleep each night.

Toss It - Replace old sponges in your compact every 3 months or so. Replace the whole compact if not used within 6 months. The average shelf life for make-up is 6 to 12 months.

Oily Skin Tip - To reduce the appearance of oily skin, cut a lemon into wedges. Rub some all over your face. Leave it for about 15 minutes, rinse with cold water.

Pimples Be Gone - Crush a clove of garlic apply the juice to your daily> It is said to reduce pimples.

Naked Skin is Best - Forget make-up. Go natural as often as possible. After all, make-up is one of the leading causes of clogged pores. And, we all know that clogged pores leads to pimply skin!

Don't Forget the Hands - Make sure that you put sunblock on those hands. Your hands really reveal your age. Make sure to moisturize them daily, and do weekly hand treatments (alpha hydroxy works good).

Wash - Be sure and wash your face twice a day. And NEVER go to bed with your make-up on. For every day that you sleep in your make-up, you have aged your skin FOUR! Also, be sure to exfoliate your skin at least every other day.

Moisturize - After you wash that beautiful skin, moisturize it. Use night cream before bed, and face cream during the day. Make sure you take care of your eyes as well. When you do wear make-up, be sure and put a good moisturizer underneath!

Applying these simple skin care tips are sure to help you have beautiful skin!