A great manicure and pedicure can really set your mind right for the week. Personally, I get my fingers and toes done professionally because I live in NYC and it’s utterly convenient — and cheap. But there are times when your budget and your proximity to a good salon may … Read more
Ingredients 2 Chunks Fresh Pineapple 1 Ripe Papaya 1/2 tsp. Honey Directions: Mash together pineapple (cut into 1/2 inch squares), 1/4 papaya and 1/2 teaspoon of honey. Apply to skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite moisturizer. Why This Mask is … Read more
1. Celebrity approved I admit it. I’m a sucker for any Hollywood treatment preferred by the stars. The 50 minute version of the HydraFacial is a must for red carpet regulars Kate Winslet, Beyonce and Eva Mendes. After having met Eva earlier this year – I would try ANYTHING this … Read more
Just a few bad habits — watching TV, eating potato chips, having a sugary soda at lunch or staying up too late at night – can add up to a steady creep of pounds over the years. Consultant Nutritionist from Pakistan, Ayesha Abbas, believes that apart from the inactive lifestyle … Read more
Frozen cubes of watermelon juice, basil and camphor which acts as a toner. So the next time you come from outdoors just rub a frozen cube on your face and feel the freshness. Things you’ll need: 1/2 glass watermelon juice 4-5 basil leaves A pinch of camphor Method: Mix all … Read more
Clear acne If you’re looking to get rid of pimples, a 5 percent solution of tea tree oil works just as well as the top drugstore acne remedy, benzoyl peroxide, according to Australian researchers studying their native resource. Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil with 20 to 40 … Read more
Want to keep your complexion smooth and youthful? Take a look at your plate. What you leave off of your plate is sometimes just as important as the food you’re putting on your plate when it comes to nutrients that can affect your complexion. Put your best face forward (and improve … Read more
You could lose over 40 pounds per year making these simple changes to your diet. Swap your soup Instead of dishing up a cup of cream of broccoli soup, which has 180 calories and 7 grams of fat, choose a bowl of chicken vegetable soup instead. You get just 75 calories … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a steam to bring oxygenated blood to the skin’s surface. You can spend $100 or more for an hour-long spa facial that includes a steam or you can place your head over a teapot. I first learned about teapot facials several years ago from my frugal friend … Read more
One organic beauty staple you’ll find in all the organic beauty books and Websites is apple cider vinegar.There’s simply nothing better to add shine and life back into your limp locks. Apple cider vinegar can be used daily or just a couple times a week to remove product build-up on … Read more
Many foods contain naturally occurring substances that bring on sleep; here are some of the best choices to help you settle down for a quality rest. Walnuts Walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, a sleep-enhancing amino acid that helps make serotonin and melatonin, the “body clock” hormone that sets … Read more