Make Your Own Natural Body Lotions

Create your own homemade lotion, you will have natural ingredients that will provide nourishment to your skin, make it soft and give it a healthy glow.




Jasmine, Lavender, Vanilla, Body Lotion-





Take 1 teaspoon of Cocoa Butter and 1 teaspoon of Beeswax, melt it in the microwave or pot for a few seconds, blend in 1 teaspoon of Coconut and 1/4 of Apricot Kernel Oils, over low heat, take a bowl, put the mixture in a bowl, pour in 1/4 cup of Distilled Water, 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera Gel, and 1/2 teaspoon of Vegetable Glycerin. Whisk it for 5 minutes, then add in 5 drops of Jasmine, Lavender, or Vanilla Oil, pour the lotions in a bottle and let it cool.




Rosemary, Peppermint, Grapefruit Body Lotions-




Mix together a 1/2 cup of Virgin Olive Oil and a 1/2 cup of Distilled Water. Add in 1/4 cup of Vegetable Glycerin, 4 Gel Caps of Vitamin E Oil, mix and add in 7 drops of Peppermint, Rosemary, or Grapefruit Oil. Blend together for 2 minutes.





Store your lotions in a dark place. You can add in any Essential Oil that you'd like. Pick the scents you want.

*Create Natural Healthy Lipsticks*

Create your own chemical free Lipstick. These recipes will give your lips a natural look, while leaving your lips looking healthy and feeling soft.





Natural Red Lipstick~




Mix together 2 tablespoon of Olive or Coconut Oil, 1 tablespoon of Grated Beeswax and heat it up in a double boiler or microwave until melted. After add in 1 teaspoon of Natural Red Food Coloring into the mixture, mix it together well while. If you want more color add in more Red Food Coloring. Pour the mixture into a clean lip gloss container or small container with a lid, let the lipstick to cool. You can apply the lipstick to your lips your finger or lipstick brush.



Natural Pink Lipstick~




Heat up a mixture of 2 tablespoons of Sweet Almond or Olive Oil, 1/2 oz of Beeswax in a double boiler or microwave until melted. Remove from the heat, add in 1 tablespoon of Beetroot Juice and 4 drops of Peppermint or Coconut Oil, stir together well and pour the mixture into a lip gloss jar or container. Let the lipstick cool and use with a lipstick brush or your fingers.




Natural Sheer Lipstick~




Melt 2 ounces of Beeswax in a double boiler until melted, then add in 2 ounces of Grape Seed Oil, 1 oz of Wheatgerm Oil, 4 teaspoons of Lip Safe Mica, stir the mixture well, let it sit until it thickens a little. Pour the mixture into a clean container or jar with a lid. Let it cool and use with finger or lip brush.







Get creative and Enjoy!

~Create Some Natural Massage Oils~

Make your own soothing and relaxing massage oils.







*Lavender Calming Massage Oil*



Lavender is calming, helps with Insomnia, burns, nervous tension, respiratory infections, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, and much more!



Use a Base Oil first Sunflower or Grapeseed Oil, pour 1/8 cup into a clean, sterilized jar or plastic bottle, add drops 5 of Lavender Oil, and add in 2 drops of Frankincense Oil to rejuvenate your skin or Eucalyptus Oil. Put a lid on the jar, move the jar around lightly with your hand to mix and use when your ready.



*Natural Rose Massage Oil*



Rose Oil improves circulation, strengthens, your immune system, and more...



Pour in 1/8 of Almond Oil as a Base Oil in a clean jar or plastic bottle, add 3 drops of Chamomile Essential Oils, add 5 drops of Rose Oil, put your lid on, lightly mix it around, use when ready.



*Hand .&. Foot Massage Oil*




Peppermint provides relief of stress, pain, relaxing and has many other benefits.



Mix 1\8 of Olive Oil, 3 drop of Chamomile Oil, and 5 drops of Peppermint Oil in a jar or plastic bottle, lightly mix with lid on, use when ready.



*Face Massage Oil*



Mix 1\8 of Grapeseed Oil or Almond Oil, with 5 drops of Jojoba Oil or Lavender, 1 drop of Wheat Germ Oil, mix the jar lightly with the lid on and massage your face after a good wash.



Never store your massage oils by heat, light, moisture or air. Store them in a dark area.







Relax and Enjoy!

*Make Your Own Natural Bath Salts*

Creating bath salts can be very fun. Soaking in them can be very relaxing and soothing.


Before soaking in bath salts with essential oils in them, if you have High Blood Pressure, are Pregnant or have any medical concerns consult with your Physician first.






Soothing Lavender Bath Salt~



Mix in 2 cups of Epsom Salt, 5 drops of Eucalyptus Oil and 15 drops of Lavender Oil.






Soothing Peppermint Bath Salt~



Mix 8 cups of Epsom Salt, with 4 cups of Kosher Salt, 8 tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil, 40 drops of Peppermint Oil, 6 tablespoons of Dried Herbs - Lavender, Rose, or Calendula)






Energizing Citrus Bath Salt~



Mix 1/2 cup of Dead Sea Salt, 8 drops of Sweet Orange Oil, 4 drops of Lemon Oil, 6 drops of Tangerine Oil, and 4 drops of Grapefruit Oil.






Tension Bath Salt~



Mix 2 cups of Dead Sea Salt, 1/2 of Baking Soda, 6 drops of Bergamot Oil, 6 drops of Sweet Orange Oil, and 3 drops of Lavender Oil.







Moisturizing Coconut Bath Salt~


Mix 3 cups of Epsom Salt, 2 cups of Baking Soda, 10 drops of Coconut Oil.









-How To Create Your Bath Salts-



In a bowl, add the drops of the Essential Oils to the salt and mix them well, store it in a glass jar. Let the bath soaks sit for 24 hours before using.



-How To Use Bath Salts-



Add in 1/2 cup of the Bath Salts to warm running bath water, mix it around good to ensure that the salt has dispersed well or you can add the bath salts just before getting in the tub.

*Pamper Yourselves In A Relaxing Bath*

Taking a relaxing bath is excellent for our health, mind, and skin. Baths relax our muscles, lower blood pressure, helps get rid of tension, make us happy, takes away any body pain we have, helps eliminate stress. Hot baths raise our heart rate and temperature, that lets our bodies get rid of toxins.


Baths calm our mind, detoxify, stimulate circulation throughout our bodies, and moisturize our skin. Before doing any bath that will detox your body, speak with your doctor if you are pregnant or have heart conditions.




Relax With An Herbal Natural Detox Bath~



Run hot water in your tub, add 2 Tablespoons of Sea Salt and 10 drops of an Lavender (relaxing), Clary Sage ( or any Essential Oil you like. Soak in the bath for 15 to 20 minutes.



Natural Oat And Sea Salt Bath Soak~



Add to your warm bath while running, 1 cup of Powdered Oats, 2 cups of Sea Salt, 1 cup of Epsom Salt, 3 tablespoons of Vanilla Extract, 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Coconut Oil.



Moisturing Natural Bath Soak~



Run warm water, pour in 2 cups of Whole Milk and 1/2 of a cup of Honey, mix it with your hands in the water and relax.



Natural Calming Bath Soak~



You can use Essential Oils like Rosemary, Peppermint, Lavender, add in 10 drops. Add Rose Petals, brew 1 cup of Herbal Tea such as Green Tea or Chamomile, strain and add it in your running bathwater.



Natural Relaxing And Soothing Bubble Bath~



While running your warm bath water, pour in 1/2 a cup of Lavender Liquid Body Soap, 1 tablespoon of Honey, 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil, and 1 Egg White.



Natural Skin Conditioning Bubble Bath~



Add in 3 drops of Olive Oil, 1 cup of Sunflower Oil, 1/2 cup of Lavender Liquid Body Soap, and 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract or Coconut Extract.



So Relax, Listen To Music, Read A Book Or Magazine! Enjoy!

Natural Ways To Keep Your Gums And Mouth Healthy

Keeping your mouth clean and healthy is an important part of having a healthy body. I wanted to give some tips to take care of your teeth, gums and mouth naturally.



Natural Mouthwash-



-Mix together 1 drop of Chamomile Oil, 1 drop of Mint Oil, 1 drop of Tea Tree Oil, 1/8 cup of Distilled Water, 1/4 cup of Witch Hazel, 1/4 cup of Aloe Vera Juice in a clean jar or container, shake the mix very well, cover the jar or container, let it sit for a 1/2 an hour, refrigerate for 24 hours and use for 2 weeks. When using mix 2 tablespoons with 1 cup of warm water.



- Mix together 5 ounces of Vodka, 4 ounces of Water, 1/2 an ounce of Vegetable Glycerin, 1/2 an ounce of Powdered Myrrh Gum, 5 drops of Cinnamin Oil, 5 drops of Clove Oils, store in a clean jar or container for up to 2 weeks. Mix 2 tablespoons with 1 cup of warm water and goggle.



- Mix together 1/4 teaspoon of Baking Soda, 2 ounces of Water, 1 drop of Peppermin Oil, and 1 drop of Tea Tree Oil, in a clean jar or container, shake well, store for 2 weeks, use 2 tablespoons mixed in with 1 cup of warm water.



Natural Ways To Whiten And Remove Stains From Your Teeth-



Mix together 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda, 1 pinch of Salt, 1/2 teaspoon of Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinager, goggle for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse your mouth out.



-Crush a Walnut and apply it on your teeth, this will help prevent your teeth from stains and yellowing.



-Eat lots of fresh crunchy fruits and vegetables which will naturally scrub teeth clean.



Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Canker Sores-



-rinse your mouth with Salt Water, Echinacea Tea or Aloe Vera Juice.



- Squeeze some Aloe Vera Gel on cotton swab-Q-tip, then dab it on the sore to dry it out, use 2 to 3 times a day or as needed to soothe the pain.



- Put Powdered Alum directly on the sore to soothe the pain and cure the sore.



You will find all of these tips very helpful!

Ladies 100% Natural And Organic Beauty Products And More...

A lot of skincare and beauty products contain harsh ingredients and chemicals in them, which can end up irritating or damaging the skin. A lot of commercial soaps out here in the market today are actually bars of detergent and are made with synthetic ingredients rather than natural ingredients.


Our soaps and beauty products have natural ingredients such as, natural Glycerin which is produced when fats (natural oils) and sodium hydroxide (lye) are mixed together in precise ratios and temperatures.

Glycerin is a natural moisturizer and cleanser for our skin. We have skincare products mixed with Shea Butter, Coconut, Lavender, Tea Tree and other Natural Essential Oils.



We have Natural Whipped Body Creams, Lotion, Lip Balms, with many different scents, Deodorants, Mineral Makeup, Scented Candles, and more.



Right now, I am using our Pear Whipped Body Cream which smells amazing, Orange Cream Lip Balm (moisturizing), Peppermint and Tea Tree Foot Balm (Peppermint Oil excellent for the skin and feet, Tea Tree Oil excellent for skin and nails), Shea Butter Moisturizing/Shaving soap, and our Lavender Massage & Bath Oil.







Beauties! I am a Woman of my word and as a Natural Beauty Consultant, I love the products I sell!



You can check out many other products at http://naturalbeautysoaps.net/dizaqueen

Ladies! Give Yourselves A Hot Hairdo For Spring-Summer 2013

Beauties Spring and Summer are around the corner!



I wanted to share with you some fabulous latest hairstyle ideas that I love from Uk Hairdressers.



*Short Styles*























*Medium Styles*



















*Curly Styles*























*Long Styles*



















*Glamorous Styles*























*Plaited Hairstyles*



















*Ponytails And Updos*



Attending a wedding, have a date, or special event... I love these hairdos!

























A New Do A New You!

~Beautify Your Hair Naturally~

There are a lot of natural ways to get healthier hair, without having to spend a lot of money on hair products in the stores. You can prepare your own at home with natural ingredients.



We've all heard that Biotin works wonders in aiding in hair growth. Well it's true!

Biotin is a water soluble B Vitamin and is also known as Vitamin H. Biotin is essential for good bodily health, healthier skin, nails, and hair. It helps promote growth in nails and hair.



Some foods that are naturally rich in Biotin are, Carrots, Cabbage, Spinach, Broccoli, Whole Grains, Almonds, Walnuts, Chicken, Eggs, Oatmeal, Strawberries, Milk and other dairy products, Raspberries, Some Fish, Onions, Cucumbers and Cauliflower.



Also there are some easy hair recipes you can make naturally to give your hair strength, life, and excellent health.



Almond/Olive Oil Hair Treatment For Healthier Hair And Hair Loss-



Mix together Almond Oil and Olive Oil, apply the oil to your hair and scalp, leave it on for 15 minutes and wash your hair with cool water.



Mayonnaise Conditioning Hair Treament-



Apply Mayonnaise to your hair while wet, comb it through your whole head, cover your hair with a plastic shower cap, leave it on for 30 minutes or 20 if you have a warm hair dryer to sit under, rinse it off with cool water.



Aloe Vere Gel Leave-In Hair Treatments-



-In a bowl, mix together 4oz of water, 4oz Aloe Vera Gel, 10 drops of Jojoba, Coconut or Almond Oil Directions: Add water and aloe vera gel to a small bowl and stir lightly with a spoon. Pour the mixture into a clean Conditioner or Spray Bottle and shake it well. Use twice a day without rinsing. It will give your hair a healthy look and soft feel.


-Mix together in a bowl, 1 cup of Distilled water, 2 Teaspoons of Aloe Vera Gel, 4 drops of Glycerin, pour the mixture into a Clean Conditioner Bottle or Spray Bottle, shake well. You can use this as a leave-in conditoner.



Avocado Hair Treatment For Healthier Hair-



-Mash 1 Avocado, add an Egg Yolk, 1 teaspoon of Wheat Germ Oil, apply the mixture to damp hair, massage into your hair and scalp, leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.



-Blend together 1 Banana, 1Avocado, 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil. After shampooing your hair, Apply the mixture to hair and scalp, put a shower cap on your head, leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.



Natural Way To Grow Your Hair-



-Mix together 1/4 cup of Wheat Germ Oil, 1/4 cup of Aloe Vera Gel and 1/4 cup of Coconut Milk, leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.


-Apply Fresh Coconut Milk to your hair, leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.


Some Good Oils for hair are Rosemary, Emu, Peppermint, Avocado, Jojoba, Coconut, Tea Tree, Lavender, Olive Oil, Sweet Almond, Basil Oil, and Burdock Oil.



Try these tips at home to get your hair healthier and stronger.

Natural Simple Facials For A Girls Night Or Spa Party

I thought I'd share with you some fun, healthy, and natural facials to do for a Spa Party or A Ladies Get Together.These facials will exfoliate and nourish your skin.






*Natural Exfoliating And Moisturizing Avocado Face Mask*



Mash up 1 Avocado, 1 Banana in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of Plain Yogurt, apply mask to the face, leave it on for 10-15 minutes, rinse with cold water and pat dry with a towel.



*Natural Exfoliating Oatmeal Face Mask*



Put a 1\2 cup Of Oatmeal in a blender, to grind it up, after mix the Oatmeal in a bowl with 1\4 cup of Plain Yogurt and 2 tablespoons of Honey. Apply the mask to the face, leave it on for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water, then pat dry



*Natural Banana And Honey Face Mask*



Mash 1 Banana in a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of Honey, apply the mask to the face, leave it on for 10 minutes. rinse with warm water and pat dry.



*Natural Moisturing Avocado Mask*



Blend 1 Avocado, mix with 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil, apply it to your face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.



*Natural Avocado Face Mask For Oily Skin*



Mask 1 Avocado, mix it with 1 teaspoon of Fresh Lemon Juice, and 1 Egg White, apply it to the face, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and then cold water.



Enjoy!

Simple Natural Face Masks To Lighten And Brighten Your Skin

I wanted to share with you all some wonderful, simple, easy to make face masks to help tone the color of your skin, while also giving your face a natural beautiful complexion.



~Lemon And Honey Mask~ Cut up a small fresh Lemon in half, squeeze the juice of the 1/2 of Lemon in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of Honey, mix the mask together, apply the mask to your face, leave it on for 15 minutes, and rinse it off.



~Cucumber And Lemon Mask~


Put 1 Fresh Cucumber in a blender, make sure it's mashed up well, after mashing the Cucumber, add squeeze 5-6 drops of fresh Lemon Juice, and 1 tablespoon of Baking Soda. Apply the mask to your face, let the mask stay on for 15 minutes, use a cotton ball to rub the mask in gently after the 15 minutes, rinse your face with warm water, and pat your face dry.



~Honey And Yogurt Mask~


Mix together in a bowl, 2 Tablespoons of Plain Yogurt, 1Tablespoon of Whole Milk, 1 tablespoon of Honey, 3 drops of fresh Lemon Juice, and 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil, apply the mask to your face, allow it to stay on your face for 15 minutes, rub the mask off your face gently with a warm wet wash cloth.



~Banana And Milk Face Mask~



( Lightens Freckles) Mash up a half of a Banana, mix the Banana with Milk 1/4 of a cup, make a paste, apply it to your face, leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.



~Spinach Face Mask~



Boil 1 cup of Spinach or cook it in the microwave for 5 minutes, let the Spinach cool down, remove the Spinach from the water, add 1 tablespoon of Fresh Lemon Juice, mix it around gently for a few seconds, rinse your face twice with water before applying, put the Spinach on your face while lying down, leave it on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.



*Natural Tips To Get Rid Of Age Spots*



Castor Oil- Rub the oil on your skin where you see age. Do this twice daily,morning and night. You will see results in about a Month.


Aloe Vera Gel- Rub Aloe Vera Gel on your age spots twice daily.



*NOTE* Before doing a face mask, wash your face really well with a good Natural Face Soap. After pat your face dry and add a good Natural Moisturizer Vitamin E Oil or Coconut Oil, which ever you choose.

More Natural Lip Balm Recipes

Create your own lip balm or gloss with healthy natural ingredients that will moisturize and keep your lips soft.




Lipstick Lip Balm-



2 Teaspoons of Beeswax

8 Teaspoons of Sunflower Oil

10 Drops of Essential Oil ( Lavender, Tea Tree, Coconut, Rosemary) any oil you prefer.

1/4 a Teaspoon of Lipstick, red or any color you choose.


Warm up the Beeswax and Honey in the microwave until melted, mix together add in Oil, add in Lipstick, put it in a container, let it sit for an hour, it should be ready to use and put a lid on it.



Lavender and Honey Lip Balm-



4 Tablespoons of jojoba, almond, or olive

1 Tablespoon of Beeswax

1 teaspoon of Honey

1/4 a teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil

6 drops of Lavender Oil, Rose Oil, or Coconut Oil ( if you add Coconut Oil you can add in 1 teaspoon of Cocoa Powder if you like)

1 teaspoon of colored Lipstick any color you want.


Warm up the Oils, Beeswax and Honey in a bowl, until melted, stir until the mix is melted, stir in Oils, Vitamin E Oil, Cocoa Powder, and Lipstick.Transfer the balm into your lip balm jar quickly, let is sit for 1 to 3 hours.



Shea Butter and Peppermint Lip Balm-



1 teaspoon of Beeswax

1/4 a teaspoon of Jojoba Oil

1/4 a teaspoon of Shea Butter

2 drops of Peppermint Oil or any flavored oil you like


Heat up the Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, and Shea Butter in the microwave until melted, add in your Peppermint Oil or flavored Oil, mix well and put into a sterile container or jar. Let it sit for a few hours



Lip Balm To Moisturize-




1 teaspoon of Olive Oil
1 teaspoon of Avocado Oil
1/2 a teaspoon of Beeswax
1/2 a teaspoon of Shea Butter
3 drops of Vanilla Oil or any flavored Oil you want


Heat all the ingredients in a bowl, except the Vanilla Oil over double boiler or microwave until, Remove from heat if you using a double boiler, and add in Vanilla Oil, mix together and pour into a container to cool for a few hours.



Tea Tree and Coconut Lip Balm-



1/2 a teaspoon of Beeswax
1 teaspoon of Coconut Oil
1 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil
2 drops of Tea Tree Oil


Melt the Beeswax in the microwave until melted, add in Coconut Oil, put it back in the microwave, stir until melted, add the Vitamin E Oil and Tea Tree Oil and mix in together, pour it into your container or jar and let cool. Note: For color you can use food coloring.

Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks And Cellulite

Stretch marks are common during pregnancy, but can occur when weight is gained. It happens when your skin is being overstretched.


There are some natural ways to prevent them and make them fade.


Use Loofa sponge in the shower to help your skin to become more flexible during any skin stretching.


After the shower you can use a good natural moisturizer such as Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Lavender Oil, Cocoa Butter, Jojobo Oil, Grape Seed Oil or Vitamin E Oil and massage it for 5 to 10 minutes.


*Natural Tips To Fade Away Stretch Marks*


Mix 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil and Coconut oil and massage it on your stretch mark twice daily for 10 minutes.


Mix 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil and 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice apply it twice a day.


Lemon For Stretch Marks-


Cut fresh Lemon in half and rub the pulp side on your stretch marks, leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel. Or you can leave it on and after it dries massage Extra Virgin Olive Oil for 10 minutes.


*Natural Tips To Get Rid Of Cellulite*



Make sure to drink plenty of water and exercise.

You can use a Natural Dry Brush. Brush all over your body for 10 minutes before getting in the shower. Stroke away from your heart. This will detox your body, remove any cellulite, get rid of dead skin, strengthen your immune system, tone your muscles, stimulate circulation and provide your body with other great benefits. Take a cold shower after. (clean your brush once a week) speak to your Doctor first before dry brushing if you have any medical conditions such as High Blood Pressure, eczema or any others.


Coffee Scrub For Cellulite-


mix 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 Avocado, 1 cup of Brown Sugar, and 1 cup of coarsely grinded Ground Coffee Beans. Scrub the areas that have cellulie, leave on the scrub for 20 minutes and rinse.


Apply Grape Seed Oil After.



Coffee Beans can be used for stretch marks also. Grind up the Coffee beens,mix it with water, rub it on your stretch marks for 3 minutes, and then rub it off with a warm wet towel or wash cloth.

Natural Skin Care Tips For Men

Razor bumps are small or medium sized bumps that are caused due to irritation when shaving. When the strands of your hair curl back, that causes the razor bumps to grow.


There are definitely some natural ways to prevent them, stop the irritation from becoming worse and get rid of them.


Before shaving exfoliate your skin with a Loofah sponge for about 5 minutes gently.


Homemade Exfoliating Scrub For Men-


Mix 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda with 1 tablespoon of a liquid soap for exfoliation.


Always use a clean razor. Try to get rid of the old razors.



You can apply Olive Oil before shaving to protect your skin.



Now you can make a natural shaving cream such as...


Put 4 tablespoons of Olive Oil in a bowl and place it in the microwave for 25 seconds, mix in 1.5 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda. Reheat the mixture up again in the microwave for about another 25 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of Castile soap.


Mix ingredients in a blender for 2 minutes or with a whisk for 5 minutes or until it turns foamy.

(Note) When the cream becomes liquified shake it up to make it become foamy again.



Always remember to shave in the direction of your hair growth.



After shaving you can apply the following...


Apple Cider Vinager which has antibacterial properties in it. Take a cotton ball, put a few drops on it, and dab it gently on your skin.




Witch Hazel. (works really well) It helps prevent Razor Bumps and Ingrown Hair. You can dap some on your hands and apply it to your skin or use a cotton ball to apply it, after shaving.



Aspirin Face Paste-



Mix a paste of 4 uncoated Aspirin with a few drops of water (make sure paste is not too dry) apply it on your skin for 10 minutes, apply the paste morning and night, gently rub it off with a damp warm cloth. This will reduce any swelling on your skin.



Apply Aloe Vera gel to effected area or Tea Tree Oil twice a day if you notice any irritation for 3 to 4 days.



Lemon Juice can fade the dark spots and marks left behind from razor bumps. Apply the lemon juice to only the dark spot or marks, twice daily with your hands or cotton ball gently until the dark spots fade away.



NOTE: some methods may sting a little, but you all are Men you can handle it! These tips work really well.



Natural Face Masks For Men-



Oily Skin:



Mix 1/2 a cup of cooked Oatmeal with an egg white, 1/2 a cup of mashed Apple (blended) and1 tablespoon of fresh Lemon Juice, make a paste, allow Oatmeal to cool for a little, apply the paste to your face, leave it on for 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a wash cloth and rinse with lukewarm water.



Mix 1 mashed Tomato with 1 tablespoon of Oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice, apply it to your face, leave it for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water.



For Acne:



Mash 1 cup of fresh washed Strawberries, apply it to dry skin, leave the mask on your face for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.



Clay Mask Recipes For Oily Skin:



Mix together 2 tablespoons of Powdered Green Clay, 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera Juice, 1/2 a teaspoon of Jojoba Oil, and 1 drop each of Bergamot Essential Oil or Grapefruit Essential Oil and Lavender Oil, leave it on for 15 minutes then rinse.



Aspirin And Lemon Mask To Treat Pimples-



Use 2-5 Aspirin, crush the aspirin into small pieces, place the Aspirin in a a bowl, squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh Lemon Juice (per 3 Aspirin) make a paste (you can add 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil for dry skin) use this as a face make or pimple treatment by applying it on the effected area, allow the paste to dry, remove the paste with a wet, warm washcloth, dipped in Baking Soda, after it's all removed you can apply Coconut Oil.



For Dry Skin-



Mix 1 Tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast, 1/2 Tablespoon of Plain Yogurt, 1 teaspoon of fresh Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon of Carrot Juice, 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil in a bowl, apply the mask on your face, leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Liebster Award

This little award has been floating around the blog community for sometime. I think its a wonderful idea to help everyone get to know each other and discover new blogs.



I have been nominated by the beautiful Hanzy ReginaPhalange whose blogs can be found here at http://thoughtwithlove.blogspot.com



There are a few rules in place to get things flowing:


-You must link back to the person who nominated you.

-You must state 11 facts and also answer the 11 you received by the person who nominated you.

-The nominee must then choose people with less than 200 followers to nominate and create 11 questions for them.

-And finally tell the people you've nominated about this great little award!



11 Facts About Me:



-I love to dance. When I was younger up until the age of 13 I had taken ballet, tap, and jazz classes.

-I love Katy Perry's music

-I love to cook

- I love eating lemons with a sprinkle of salt

-I love to give myself my own manicures/pedicures and do designs on my nails. Oh and I love glitter polish. :)

- I love swimming

- I am so afraid of heights lol

- I love to sleep with a fan on at night

- If I laugh really hard tears will come out my eyes or I'll snort lol

- I love to learn different languages.

- I love Dophins




11 Questions Hanzy Asked Me:



1) What’s your favorite indulgence? I don't really have one

2) If you could choose one super power to have for one day, which would you choose and why? To be invisible. I think it would be fun to be able to disappear and reappear lol

3) What is the last movie you watched? Man On Fire

4) Do you ever experience hair envy? No

5) Your ultimate all time favorite place to shop online? GoJane. I love everything from the shoes, clothes and accessories

6) Would you rather have no makeup or no hair products for the rest of your life? I wouldn't want to go without them lol but I guess no makeup

7) Whats your dream job? My dream job would be anything that inspires people and makes them feel good about their self

8) Most annoying habit? I can make a certain noise with my eyes, and people say stop! Your eye is going to fall out! Lol

9) Whats your biggest fear? Dying and being forgotten


10) Whats your favorite quote? "Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there's footprints on the moon"

11) Who do you look up to and why? My mom because she is very strong and she is a beautiful person



Now time for My nominees:



Kimberly Romero

Mia Wagner

Kaelyn Hrabak

Ashlie Lynn

Mimmi M

Donna Russo

Faith Miller

Fatma Kamel


There are others but you've all been nominated already ^_^



And my 11 questions to you beautiful people are:

1) What is your favorite song right now?

2) What are your two favorite colors?

3) Who inspires you?

4) What makes you the happiest in life?

5) What are two of your biggest fears?

6) If your friends could think of one word to describe you, what would it be?

7) What did you want to be as a grownup when you were little

8) What is your favorite food?

9) Who today has made you smile?

10) What is your favorite animal?

11) What is your favorite movie?




I Hope you all enjoyed getting to know me a bit better and make sure to check out all the blogs mentioned!

More Natural Tips To Keep Your Lips Healthy And Make Your Own Lip Balm

It's important to keep our lips moisturized especially during Winter time. We want to make sure our lips are smooth, healthy looking, and soft. I am providing some tips to keep your lips nourished and pretty naturally.

Natural Lip Balms-

2 teaspoons of Coconut oil

1 drop of Fresh Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon of Lemon Oil

1 tablespoon of Beeswax

You can add in a few drops of Vitamin E Oil if you'd like.

Put the mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds at a time and stir until the Beeswax is melted (try not to overheat) pour the mixture in a small glass jar. Leave it out for a hour or so, then put on the lid.



4 Tbsp Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil

1 Tablspoon of Beeswax

1 teaspoon of Honey

1/4 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil

7 drops of an Essential Oil Lavender or Coconut (your choice)

Put the Beeswax in the microwave until all of it is melted, stir in the oils then the Honey. Place the mixture quickly in a jar, let it sit for an hour or two. And then you can use.



For Dry And Chapped Lips-

Exfoliate once a week with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Olive Oil and1 teaspoon of Salt. Use your toothbrush to rub the mixture on your lips. Do not scrub too hard.


Warm up some Ghee and apply it on your lips, twice daily.


For Pink And Smooth Lips-


Prepare a mixture of Lemon Juice With Almond oil. Massage it on your lips every night before bed.

And there you have it! Some natural lip balms you can make at home and natural ways that will keep your lips moisturezed and healthy looking.