FOUR AU NATUREL
DO-IT-YOURSELF BEAUTY TIPS
By Lyndsey Lovelady
Ours is a fad-crazed culture of fanatics obsessed with the latest trends, irritating the not so compulsive until our
thoughts turn to philosophical sabotage. “If a planker falls from a tree limb does anyone care?” However, one trend
worth an open-arm reception has more and more people going “au naturel.” Organic, whole food markets are popping
up in towns across the country, and hobbies such as natural herb gardens are growing in popularity. Not only can
eating organic foods make you to feel better on the inside, natural foods can help you look better on the outside.
OLIVE-HONEY HAIR MASK
Dr y, brittle hair can break off leaving your mane as frizzy
as Sarah Jessica Parker’s circa 1985 so without further
ado.
“ I present to you the homemade hair
conditioning repair mask! ”
WHAT YOU NEED:
One tablespoon of honey and three tablespoons of olive oil for
medium length hair. For short hair, divide the recipe in half. For long
hair, double the recipe.
WHAT YOU DO:
Combine both ingredients into a microwavable bowl and heat for
30 seconds or more. The hotter the mask, the more healthy your
hair will appear. Remove from microwave and mix thoroughly. Wet
hair and squeeze excess water from hair with a towel. Pour the hot
mixture onto hair starting at the ends working your way toward
the scalp. Thoroughly coat hair, cover with shower cap and leave in
mixture for 30 minutes. Now just rinse, shampoo and repeat.
NATURALLY WHITEN TEETH
Why spend $20 on whitening strips when you can whiten
your teeth with products you probably have in your medicine
cabinet?
ROSE PETAL TONER
This natural alternative to astringent toners soothes your skin
and leaves you smelling like a rose.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Organic roses or petals, pure filtered water, Witch Hazel, vitamin E, a
pinch of sea salt, a drop of glycerin, rose essential oil, rose hips.
WHAT YOU DO:
Combine Witch Hazel, one-half cup of water, rose petals and rose
hips. Bring to a simmer and turn off the heat. Cover and steep the
solution for four to five hours. Cool and apply the solution to your face
with a cotton ball.
DIY MAKEUP REMOVER:
Good luck finding a remover that doesn’t use harsh
chemicals to remove makeup. Better yet, do-it-yourself
and make your own with natural ingredients!
WHAT YOU NEED:
extra-virgin olive oil, Aloe Vera Water or filtered water, an empty 20
ounce water bottle, cotton pads.
WHAT YOU DO:
Fill bottle three-quarters full of water. Pour a little less than one-half
cup of the Olive Oil into bottle of water. Seal bottle and shake mixture
thoroughly. Immediately soak a cotton pad with solution. Close your
eyes and gently press the pad against the eyelids. Remove the pad after
a few seconds swiping away from the eye toward the ear. The makeup
will break down and remove with ease. BRH&F
WHAT YOU NEED:
One tablespoons of baking soda and three drops of hydrogen
peroxide.
WHAT YOU DO:
Blend mixture in small bowl and use as toothpaste.
HEELS: How High is Too High?
These babies have been around for centuries and still have not lost their allure. High
heels. Shoes with amazing powers.
Among women, high heels create instant
self-confidence and poise. They make your
legs look longer and slimmer changing your
posture, accentuating your curves making you
appear taller and thinner. There are styles for
every outfit, every occasion, every mood. Peeptoe. Platform. Stiletto. Strappy.
It is hard to resist all those fashionable
styles and colors. Men love them, too, mainly
because they find them feminine and sexy.
So it is settled. Women and men both love
high heels. But is it a good idea to wear them
on a regular basis?
The answer is no.
Any woman who has worn high heels will
tell you it is a challenge to keep your balance
and your pride intact. One wrong step can result
in a twisted ankle or an embarrassing fall. Even
if you have mastered the high-heel strut, longterm wear can result in bunions, blisters, foot
pain, hammertoe, back aches and knee pain.
Women are never going to kick off their
Christian Louboutins for good so enjoy them,
but be smart. Do not trade beauty for health.
On those occasions when you know you will
be wearing high heels for several hours, tuck a
pair of ballet flats into your purse for occasional breaks. And once that wedding party or
special date is over, go home and treat yourself
to a nice, long soak in hot, soapy water.
Give those feet a rest before you dress
them up again.
Fall 2013 brhealthandfitness.com
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