Now I know I'm not the only person who suffers with a constant cold, and it gets worse as the seasons get colder.
Here are my tips on keeingp you uncontested and Healthy this coming autumn and winter.
Foods for beating and helping your immune system:
Cranberries, these little bad boys are great for the respiratory system.
Dates, good for fighting problems with the respiratory system.
Lemons and limes, these are excellent for colds coughs and sore throats.
Mushrooms, these little guys help support your immune system.
Radishes, help to clear sinuses and sore throats.
Lentils, have a great source of minerals, muchly needed.
Mackerel, yet again strengthens the immune system.
Oysters, great for the immune system.
Salmon, immune system again.
Chicken, helps to break up mucus during a cold.
Feathered game (partridge, quail, pheasant and duck) helps support the immune system.
Right sometimes frequent colds can be a sign of a deficiency, so a great vitamin for this is A, Retinol and Beta- carotene and vitamin C. Also frequent colds can be a result of less phytonutrients so taking Bioflavanols and plant sterols.
So that's one half of the post the next half will be up tomorrow with help from essential oils.
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Growing your eyebrows out
So this has to be a topic many of us struggle with I know I do, for many years I over plucked my eye brows and I'm only just realising I do not want tiny wispy things as I get older. But here's the thing I can not bear the thought of them looking un kept and nasty so I have some little tips for you I recently learnt.
Leaving your eye brows to grow will result in some hairs growing in odd places now it's okay to pluck one or two of these.
Brushing your eyebrows up gives them more of a fuller look.
Adding a gel, pencil and powder into your eyebrows helps create shape (investing in a brow kit is a great idea, I got mine free with Cosmo and it is amazing the tweezers are the best I have every used)
To cover up the stray hairs as you grow your eyebrows out use a concealer and cover over any hairs growing and set with a finishing powder, now the trick with this also defines your eyebrows so it draws more attention to the eyebrows then anything growing around them.
And this little bundle of information I learnt at a beauty counter 😊
Once your eyebrows are as thick as you like go have them professionally shaped by either threading or waxing.
(iv never had them threaded my little sister has and they looked amazing)
And that's it
🍁🍃🍂 so the autumn weather is coming in and it's my favourite season cozy jumpers and thick clothing.
I thought I'd pop a picture in of my snack I had yesterday. Yes it was yummy
Leaving your eye brows to grow will result in some hairs growing in odd places now it's okay to pluck one or two of these.
Brushing your eyebrows up gives them more of a fuller look.
Adding a gel, pencil and powder into your eyebrows helps create shape (investing in a brow kit is a great idea, I got mine free with Cosmo and it is amazing the tweezers are the best I have every used)
To cover up the stray hairs as you grow your eyebrows out use a concealer and cover over any hairs growing and set with a finishing powder, now the trick with this also defines your eyebrows so it draws more attention to the eyebrows then anything growing around them.
And this little bundle of information I learnt at a beauty counter 😊
Once your eyebrows are as thick as you like go have them professionally shaped by either threading or waxing.
(iv never had them threaded my little sister has and they looked amazing)
And that's it
🍁🍃🍂 so the autumn weather is coming in and it's my favourite season cozy jumpers and thick clothing.
I thought I'd pop a picture in of my snack I had yesterday. Yes it was yummy
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
What are your basic skin care routine items ?
So i have been buzy ! For once, I have been creating a CV and cover letter for a job I am applying for, lush has been one of my all time favourite skin and hair shops ever besides it being a completely natural shop, against animal testing and reducing their carbon foot print what is there not to love ? Lush where I live has the most amazing staff on hand and they are so kind and just to be able to get a Christmas job with them would woo my heart...anyway
-cough- yes let's beging
Cleansers ? What are they and what are their purpose ?
A cleanser can come in many forms from cleansing lotions to be taken off with a pad to a face wash to be removed with water, a cleanser is something which removes the first layer of dirt and pollution from your face, they are a mixture of lotions, milks, waters, creams, Soapless cleansers and a one you may not of heard of a completion or cleansing bar. A cleansers purpose is-
Removing dead skin cells
Surface pollution dirt and grime from everyday life
Excess natural secretions this is sebum and perspiration
Stale makeup (guilty).
When using a cleansers they should be easy to use, economical (if you like that way) and have a pleasant feeling on the skin, also when reading the back of your cleanser make sure you understand the words.
Ingredients typically found in cleansers, water, olive oil, stearic acid, glycerol, chloroxylenol this is an antibacterial agent.
Eye makeup removers are quite simple and easy to use what they are is a lotion, water, cream they remove specifically eye makeup, make sure they contain oil as this helps break down and dissolve eye make up and some waterproof mascaras.
Exfoliants an exfoliant is an enhanced deep cleanser with small partials to help remove stubborn dirt, they improve the texture and appearance of your skin, and help to peel off the first layer of skin, the purpose of an exfoliant is like I said to deep cleanse and to remove dirt.
Toners, toners are a liquid form which can be applied directly to the face or a cotton pad, or sprayed onto the face, there purpose is to remove traces of cleansers, restore the PH balance of the skin
And to freshen the skin.
Moisturisers, a mostiriser is a protective barrier against your skin and the outside world it also help mostirise and keep the skin supple, a mostirisers purpose is to protect the skin like I said, to replace, hold and attract moisture to the skin
To even out the skin texture
To provide a smooth base for makeup, it acts as a barrier between the make up and the skin
Some newer mostirisers contain natural moisturising factors (jojoba) which mimic the complex substances of the skin cells and also contain sunscreens
Typical ingredients, liquid paraffin oil, castor oil, almond oil, stearic acid, carnuba wax, triethyl amine, collagen, elastin, water and glycerol.
Fact, the first part on your body to show signs of ageing is your neck so using an extra product to help keep the skin on your neck healthy and supple use a neck cream look for a neck cream with a firming agent.
Specialised products skin care with active ingredients such as essential oils.
-cough- yes let's beging
Cleansers ? What are they and what are their purpose ?
A cleanser can come in many forms from cleansing lotions to be taken off with a pad to a face wash to be removed with water, a cleanser is something which removes the first layer of dirt and pollution from your face, they are a mixture of lotions, milks, waters, creams, Soapless cleansers and a one you may not of heard of a completion or cleansing bar. A cleansers purpose is-
Removing dead skin cells
Surface pollution dirt and grime from everyday life
Excess natural secretions this is sebum and perspiration
Stale makeup (guilty).
When using a cleansers they should be easy to use, economical (if you like that way) and have a pleasant feeling on the skin, also when reading the back of your cleanser make sure you understand the words.
Ingredients typically found in cleansers, water, olive oil, stearic acid, glycerol, chloroxylenol this is an antibacterial agent.
Eye makeup removers are quite simple and easy to use what they are is a lotion, water, cream they remove specifically eye makeup, make sure they contain oil as this helps break down and dissolve eye make up and some waterproof mascaras.
Exfoliants an exfoliant is an enhanced deep cleanser with small partials to help remove stubborn dirt, they improve the texture and appearance of your skin, and help to peel off the first layer of skin, the purpose of an exfoliant is like I said to deep cleanse and to remove dirt.
Toners, toners are a liquid form which can be applied directly to the face or a cotton pad, or sprayed onto the face, there purpose is to remove traces of cleansers, restore the PH balance of the skin
And to freshen the skin.
Moisturisers, a mostiriser is a protective barrier against your skin and the outside world it also help mostirise and keep the skin supple, a mostirisers purpose is to protect the skin like I said, to replace, hold and attract moisture to the skin
To even out the skin texture
To provide a smooth base for makeup, it acts as a barrier between the make up and the skin
Some newer mostirisers contain natural moisturising factors (jojoba) which mimic the complex substances of the skin cells and also contain sunscreens
Typical ingredients, liquid paraffin oil, castor oil, almond oil, stearic acid, carnuba wax, triethyl amine, collagen, elastin, water and glycerol.
Fact, the first part on your body to show signs of ageing is your neck so using an extra product to help keep the skin on your neck healthy and supple use a neck cream look for a neck cream with a firming agent.
Specialised products skin care with active ingredients such as essential oils.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
This was taken from a book called the fragrant pharmacy and is a must for any aromatherapist <3
Okay take a simple 1 litre bottle of water.
Next add 8 tea spoons of sugar, giving the bottle a shake next add half a tea spoon of salt and give the bottle another shake. Next add 8 drops of lemon essential oil and shake again.
Here you go a very simple yet effective bottle to keep you hydrated I find adding a drop of lime essential oil is also nice =D
I guess you could do this with an actual lemon and lime... But essential oils are the utter most of the fruit <3
Okay take a simple 1 litre bottle of water.
Next add 8 tea spoons of sugar, giving the bottle a shake next add half a tea spoon of salt and give the bottle another shake. Next add 8 drops of lemon essential oil and shake again.
Here you go a very simple yet effective bottle to keep you hydrated I find adding a drop of lime essential oil is also nice =D
I guess you could do this with an actual lemon and lime... But essential oils are the utter most of the fruit <3
Skin type's dehydrated and mature
Finally ... I feel as though iv been missing this little part of my blog so I'll get down to it.
Firstly dehydrated,
TIP: to see if your skin is dehydrated squeeze your skin on your face around the cheek area and look for fine lines, this is a sure sign your dehydrated. Iv got a drink for you once this is over with.
Okay
Causes: lack of moisture (water) or the incorrect products or harsh products and alkaline soaps.
Characteristics: very fine lines mainly around the eye and jaw area, your skin absorbs creames rapidly. Your face feels tight.
Colour: your skin will just appear normal
Texture: dry, flaky patches.
Cleansers: cleansing lotion this will help remove debris and dead skin cells.
Exfoliator: a simple exfoliant remember white clay.
Toner: freshener/bracer look for soothing agents.
Mostirisers: creams and night creams, a cream is thicker and will last longer on the skin, and using a night cream will help keep your skin plump and hydrated.
Next we are onto mature, now your skin is classed as mature at 25 so taking extra care and time will not only benefit you now but also in the long run.
Causes: collagen depilation and a reduction in cellular metabolism, the menopause as their is a reduction in oestrogen, the post menapause, loss of elasticity and changes in the skins ability to retain moisture. And collagen less resilient.
Characteristics: around the age of 25 you will see lines, crepey, papery appearance finer skin around the jaw. Also a loss of elasticity in the skin and in the tone of muscles.
Colour: dull and lifeless, lack of colour or excess of colour
Texture: thickened skin.
Cleansers: a cleansing cream will be fine as this is a thicket product and will help keep moisture locked in the skin.
Exfoliant: a simple exfoliant with white clay and a peeling cream with clay ingredients.
Toners: freshener/bracer
Mostirisers: creams and night creams
I do hope this helps and we have made it to the last skin type session.
I think next Im going to explain what cleansers and toners and all that jazz are.
Thank you delicate things <3
Firstly dehydrated,
TIP: to see if your skin is dehydrated squeeze your skin on your face around the cheek area and look for fine lines, this is a sure sign your dehydrated. Iv got a drink for you once this is over with.
Okay
Causes: lack of moisture (water) or the incorrect products or harsh products and alkaline soaps.
Characteristics: very fine lines mainly around the eye and jaw area, your skin absorbs creames rapidly. Your face feels tight.
Colour: your skin will just appear normal
Texture: dry, flaky patches.
Cleansers: cleansing lotion this will help remove debris and dead skin cells.
Exfoliator: a simple exfoliant remember white clay.
Toner: freshener/bracer look for soothing agents.
Mostirisers: creams and night creams, a cream is thicker and will last longer on the skin, and using a night cream will help keep your skin plump and hydrated.
Next we are onto mature, now your skin is classed as mature at 25 so taking extra care and time will not only benefit you now but also in the long run.
Causes: collagen depilation and a reduction in cellular metabolism, the menopause as their is a reduction in oestrogen, the post menapause, loss of elasticity and changes in the skins ability to retain moisture. And collagen less resilient.
Characteristics: around the age of 25 you will see lines, crepey, papery appearance finer skin around the jaw. Also a loss of elasticity in the skin and in the tone of muscles.
Colour: dull and lifeless, lack of colour or excess of colour
Texture: thickened skin.
Cleansers: a cleansing cream will be fine as this is a thicket product and will help keep moisture locked in the skin.
Exfoliant: a simple exfoliant with white clay and a peeling cream with clay ingredients.
Toners: freshener/bracer
Mostirisers: creams and night creams
I do hope this helps and we have made it to the last skin type session.
I think next Im going to explain what cleansers and toners and all that jazz are.
Thank you delicate things <3
I'm sorry !
So iv been away just about 2 days. Iv been out alot lately and I'm so happy you see I suffer with depression and sometimes I just don't want to leave my house so for about 2 weeks now iv been going too town almost everyday and I'm so happy with my self. Okay so today I got to spend the whole day with my niece she's a little angel ... And a devil but it's been so nice, I do miss my Nephew though <\3 so tomorrow I'm trying 2 recipes
Number one is the nutella fudgesicalls and number two is the caramel salted hot chocolate. Nom. Well that's if I'm in tomorrow I don't think I will be so I'll get round to doing them and then I'll post some pics up <3
Number one is the nutella fudgesicalls and number two is the caramel salted hot chocolate. Nom. Well that's if I'm in tomorrow I don't think I will be so I'll get round to doing them and then I'll post some pics up <3
Sunday, 2 September 2012
I missed a day ! Skin type sensative
Hello again delicate things, I went at for a lovely meal yesterday with the college girls, it was lovely we went to this little Italian restiraunt under the guild hall museum in Carlisle, 3 course meal. Lush. Anyway I diverse.
Sensative skin.
Cause: some reasons for sensative skin here we go, the use of incorrect skin care products, you can inherit sensative skin believe it or not, and you could actually be sensative to product ingredients and an allergic reaction !
Characteristics: you can become flushed easily, burns easily in the sun (sunscreen) rapid change in colour when exposed to temperature change, you age prematurely, your often dry and dehydrated.
Colour: prone to blemishes, you have a ruddy or rosy appearance.
Texture: you may have coarse textured skin, or delicate and fine.
Cleansers: cleansing water and cleansing lotion
Exfoliants: a simple exfoliant with the ingredient white clay. It has a natural enzyme action and acts as a mask as well.
Toner: fresher/bracer, light and gentle, no Alchol chamomile ingredients.
Mostirisers: lotions, such as pure and simple or, anything with no words you can
not pronounce.
I hope this helps and gives you information that can be interpreted and understood clearly.
Have a lovely day.
Sensative skin.
Cause: some reasons for sensative skin here we go, the use of incorrect skin care products, you can inherit sensative skin believe it or not, and you could actually be sensative to product ingredients and an allergic reaction !
Characteristics: you can become flushed easily, burns easily in the sun (sunscreen) rapid change in colour when exposed to temperature change, you age prematurely, your often dry and dehydrated.
Colour: prone to blemishes, you have a ruddy or rosy appearance.
Texture: you may have coarse textured skin, or delicate and fine.
Cleansers: cleansing water and cleansing lotion
Exfoliants: a simple exfoliant with the ingredient white clay. It has a natural enzyme action and acts as a mask as well.
Toner: fresher/bracer, light and gentle, no Alchol chamomile ingredients.
Mostirisers: lotions, such as pure and simple or, anything with no words you can
not pronounce.
I hope this helps and gives you information that can be interpreted and understood clearly.
Have a lovely day.
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