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Blackhead Misery & Solutions

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blackheadsMost of us have experienced a Blackhead or two.  I once ‘popped’ one and the next day I had a huge red bump on the top of my nose.  Needless to say, I was not happy.  It took almost a week before the sore spot healed.  I did not do that again. Below are suggestions for getting rid of blackheads without damaging your skin.

  • In order to prevent the appearance of blackheads you should follow a strict skin care regime. Daily skin cleansing is essential. Wash your face at least twice a day using oil and alcohol-free formulas. Exfoliate three times per week apply the exfoliator in circular motions to all affected areas, normally the nose, forehead and chin. The exfoliation encourages a newer, smoother skin surface by helping to unclog pores, prevent further breakouts and diminish blemishes and pigmentation spots.Source: How To Get Rid Of Blackheads | The Beauty Book
  •  Most people have them and no one wants them. Check out this link for natural remedies.  Source: How to Banish Blackheads

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The Beauty of Apple Cider Vinegar

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apple cider vinegarWith all the fancy (and expensive) beauty and health remedies available to us these days, I am wondering how many of us know about Apple Cider Vinegar.

Did you know it is a fantastic remedy for an itchy scalp?  Or, that it helps to unclog your hair follicles? It can be used to give your hair shine and much more?  What have you purchased lately to help you with these issues? If you are suffering from Hairblues/Hairloss you most certainly want to try some of the recipes given at this website: Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair Health

The next time you are considering  a pharmaceutical solution for a health issue pick up a bottle of apple cider vinegar then  take a moment to check out some of the remedies available.

13+ Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more applications. Its wide-ranging benefits (rivaling the number of uses for tea tree oil and other nifty natural helpers) include everything from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms, and some people have turned to apple cider vinegar to help with health concerns including diabetes, cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol, and weight issues. Read on for more reasons to keep apple cider vinegar handy in your pantry. Source: Apple Cider Vinegar: 13+ Health Benefits | Reader’s Digestcanstockphoto9808096

Check out this vinegar rinse for your hair. The rinse will leave your scalp feeling refreshed and ‘squeaky’ clean.
Just Natural’s Vinegar Rinse Cleanser in conjunction with a sulfate-free shampoo is an ideal method for cleaning the hair and scalp without robbing them of vital nutrients and moisture, while ensuring that the hair is freed from product build-up, residue and excess oils. Source: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar | Just Natural Hair & Skin Care

 

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Holiday Makeup Tutorials

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I searched the www and found a beauty blog, which has great ideas and product suggestions for making up your eyes. In addition, you can find videos which guide you through how to apply your makeup.  It’s definitely worth visiting and learning some new techniques to help you get to the holiday party with your makeup looking its best!

  • The two sets here are called Light of the Party ($59) and Greatest Glitz ($49), and they’re both very well balanced, with a good mix of mattes and shimmers, cool and warm tones, and shades for everyday makeup and evenings on the town. If you like traditionally pretty looks of the kind that celebs like to wear on the red carpet, I think you’ll really like them both. Source: Tarte Holiday 2015 Collection Highlights – Makeup and Beauty Blog

Happy Holidays!

Beauty, Causes of Hair Loss

Looking for Hair Loss Solutions

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canstockphoto14539757Anyone dealing with hair loss knows that it is a continuing conversation.  Sufferers of alopecia, who have no remedies for lost eyebrows, lost eyelashes, and balding are always open to suggestions and remedies for this condition.  It is a welcoming fact that now women (and men) feel comfortable enough to wear their heads bald as ‘beauty’ statements.  However, many other alopecia victims remain uncomfortable.

I am often on the www looking for and researching topics I find useful and interesting. Recently, I was told about a product called neuHAIR.  This NEUHAIR2product promises to: 1) provide nutrients to the hair and scalp, 2) deliver thicker hair, 3) give the hair volume.  The cost: $150.00 .  The company stands by their product and gives you a 90 day guarantee return policy.  neuHAIR also has products for eyebrows and eyelashes.You can read more about it  by clicking this link – neuHAIR

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To learn more about how to manage/prevent hair loss use the links below:
https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-loss-treatment-for-women

https://www.webmd.com/beauty/thinning-hair

I hope this is helpful 🙂

Beauty

DIY: The Perfect Summer Pedi | LaMuse Beauty

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flower feetWe can’t have too much information to help us put our summer look together.  Once again I’ve found some good suggestions for you. Check out what LaMuse Beauty has to say about pedicures and save some money at the same time.

The awesome thing about pedicures is you don’t have to pay a professional, you can totally do it yourself. You have both hands at your disposal, so you don’t have to deal with the manicure struggle of painting your non-dominate hand. There are so many gorgeous pastels and bright new polishes this season to play with. Whether DIY pedicures are weekly events or something  you do when you’re feeling particularly girly, you can get a salon quality look from your own bathroom.  Click the link for more tips -via DIY: The Perfect Summer Pedi | LaMuse Beauty.

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I hope this is helpful 🙂

Beauty

Summer Hair Tips!

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sun damage pic for post I love the summer, beautiful beach water, fire flies, surfing!
However, what summer can do to your hair is cause for concern.  I searched around for some tips on what you can do to prevent damage.

Just as the sun damages your skin, it can damage your hair, too. Saltwater and chlorine also take a toll on our tresses. The not-so-pretty outcome: A few weeks into summer, hair that was shiny and easily managed looks and feels fried.

Fried hair isn’t just a figure of speech. Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, a New York dermatologist, says the ultraviolet rays of the sun actually “cook the hair shaft.” The damage is most obvious when we see color-treated hair becoming faded, bleached, and brassy. Even hair that isn’t colored will suffer from sun-induced stress. Those UV rays dry out hair and rough up the normally smooth cuticle, or outer layer, of the hair shaft. via Summer Hair Care – Keep Your Locks Looking Great.summer hair

  • Once you’ve found the right cut for your texture,  a few of the right products—applied at the right time—is all it takes to create a terrific style. via The Best Summer Hair Products.

I hope this is helpful!

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Diet & Beauty… Are These Two Related? Does It Matter?

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vegetablesHow many of you believe that what we consume, what we put inside of our bodies,  also contributes to what we manifest externally? For example, if you eat too much salt, does it show up as puffiness around your eyes?

The questions about what we are consuming in terms of real nutrition remains mostly a mystery to many of us.  Did you know that you can buy a bottle of dill pickles, which do not have any dill in it? What do those descriptions on the back labels of food that we buy really mean? Maybe we need to get “food-educated”!

  • Fooducate is a personal grocery advisor, helping people make healthy food choices for their families. Fooducate’s nutrition app is available online and for iPhone and Android mobile devices.via About Fooducate | Fooducate.

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Kelleemudiva’s Beauty Blog | All Things Women Love

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canstockphoto13252072[1]I truly enjoy discovering new blogs and I am delighted to share Kelleemudiva’s Beauty Blog with you.  As we celebrate Black History Month; I am confident that you will find new ideas on this blog to enhance your beauty regimen.

 

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In honor of celebrating phenomenal contributions to the African-American community, I wanted to recognize those, who in my opinion have made a significant contribution to how we interpret black beauty and how it translates into the beauty industry.  The black community spends 9 times more than any other ethnic group on beauty and hair care products in the United States (African American Consumer Report 2013), yet the beauty industry fails to offer a range of product options to meet black consumer needs.  I would like to recognize Vloggers and Bloggers who have spent years on the web offering their insight on how to utilize products to meet our needs while encouraging us to embrace our beauty. via Kelleemudiva’s Beauty Blog | All Things Women Love.

 

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Use SPF in Winter Too!

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 Everyone knows wearing sunscreen in the summer is important, but many forget that even in the winter our skin is exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays. If you’re like me you think, “but I work in an office and am inside all day, why wear sunscreen?” Well, Dr. Marsha Gordon, St. Ives Consulting Dermatologist, has thankfully made me rethink this notion. Dr. Gordon says that although “the amount of ultraviolet radiation produced by ordinary fluorescent lighting is very small, in winter we are still exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. We are exposed during our commutes because UVA penetrates window glass, in our offices and homes if they are sunny and we are exposed even more if we enjoy snow sports because of the reflection added by the snow.” She emphasizes that this cumulative UV exposure is what causes photo aging (exactly what we don’t want!), so it’s important to protect our skin (face, neck, chest, anything exposed) everyday. via SPF in Winter Too, Your Skin Will Thank You! – Beauty News NYC – The First Online Beauty Magazine.

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Organically Beautiful

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canstockphoto1007021How many of you are thinking about using beauty products that are organically produced? Does it make a difference? How can you know if a beauty product is truly organic?  Below are a few things Julyne Derrick, Beauty Expert had to say:

  •  A bottle marked “organic” must contain 95 percent organic ingredients, but those marked “natural” or “made with organic ingredients” may still contain the bad stuff. 
  •  Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database is all you need to find out what beauty products are safe, and which ones get a poor rating.
  • Extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, olive oil and really, any sort of oil, work great to hydrate skin both on your face and body.

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