Apple Cider as Protector of the Skin

Katrina Bowden

There are many types of vinegars available, but apple cider vinegar is more suited to skin care. It helps restore the acidity of the skin, which protects it from infection. Cider vinegar softens the skin and is a useful beauty aid for the hair and scalp.

BEAUTY RECIPES

To freshen and hydrate the skin and to remove any remaining dirt, soap, or cleanser, add 1 tsp. (5ml) of cider vinegar to 1 cup (240ml) of water. Mix thoroughly and use as a toner after cleansing the skin. Keep refrigerated in a sealed jar and use within a week.

The natural pH balance of the hair can be upset by piped water and shampoos. Use cider vinegar to help restore the pH balance and the condition of hair. Add 2 tbsp. (30ml) of cider vinegar to 1 quart (1litre) of warm water and use to rinse hair after shampooing.

To relieve dry, itchy skin, add 1 cup (240ml) of cider vinegar to your bathwater. To strengthen weak, brittle nails, soak them for 5 to 10 minutes in enough cider vinegar to cover the nails. Avoid broken skin.     

Beautiful Women

Woman to Woman

Welcome to my Beautiful Body

You are beautiful. Beauty is not just an outer appearance. It. is a complete harmony from within that can be felt and sensed by others from the way you present yourself. If you know you are beautiful and it comes from within other will see it too.

 The beauty that comes from within when you feel good about yourself. The way you carry yourself, head up or down, droopy or sparkling eyes, frown or smile. This all comes from within. How you feel about yourself reflects to others. It will not matter if you have the most fabulous body, beautiful face and shiny hair if you look down when you see people or never smile, you will not come off as beautiful.

Your true inner beauty will shine through no matter what your outer appearance is. You can be beautiful straight out of bed with your hair a mess and no makeup just by the way you feel. Your eyes are the window to your soul. As long as you believe you are beautiful you will portray a natural beauty from within.

This Blog focuses on natural and simple beauty and how to achieve it. You can achieve it by making your own beauty preparations. Homemade preparations are natural, simple and economical to make. You decide on the ingredients you want to use - many of which can be found in the average kitchen. A remarkable number of everyday items, such as yogurt, eggs, and honey, can be put to good use on the skin and hair. Vegetables, fruits, waters and oils all harbour a range of beneficial nutrients.

The condition of your skin changes from day to day. Making your own beauty preparations mean you can easily adapt to daily needs without having to purchase new products.

By means of regular blog posts we will discuss all fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial for body beauty and can be used as main ingredient to beauty remedies.

Here is the first installment!

Bananas

This tropical fruit is full of vitamins and minerals that encourage a healthy skin tone. Bananas can be mashed easily to a paste for use on the skin and hair. With a high vitamin- C content, bananas promote the healing of acne and blemishes. Cut bananas turn brown very quickly but this does not hamper their effectiveness.

Recipes

For dry skin

To rehydrate dry skin, thoroughly mash enough bananas to make 1 tbsp. (20g) Blend with 1 tsp. of liquid honey and smooth all over a cleansed face and neck, avoiding the eye area.

Relax for 20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.

For hair

To untangle and nourish dry, frizzy, brittle hair, mash enough bananas to make approximately a ½ cup, depending on the length of your hair. Mix in enough grape seed oil to make a smooth paste.

Apply to the hair and cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Leave for one hour.

Wash with a mild shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Can be used as often as once week.

Engela