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Beauty Solutions With Hydrosols at Home
Flower waters are also known as hydrosols and make a beneficial cost effective addition to homemade skincare products. Use these light aromatics as facial toners or incorporate in skin treatments.
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Cranberry and Grape Face Mask
A fresh fruit face mask is simple and quick to make at home. Cranberries are one of the highest antioxidant rich fruits which combine with vitamin, nutrient and mineral rich grapes perfectly on skin.
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Homemade 2 in 1 Eye Make-Up Remover and Eye Cream
A 2 in 1 eye product that removes eye make-up and doubles as an eye cream can be yours. With less toxic ingredients this recipe uses only 3 ingredients - Coconut Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil and Lavender EO.
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Deluxe Whipped Body Cream Recipe
A rich luxurious body cream that leaves your skin wanting more. Free of synthetic fragrance it is naturally scented with rosehip oil and the sexy ylang-ylang essential oil. Read on for the recipe. . .
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Aromatic DIY Gift Ideas Using Vanilla Beans
Simplicity is key for utilizing aromatic vanilla beans as interesting and unique gifts in DIY vanilla extract, sugar and salt. These ideas are perfect for vanilla fans everywhere in 4 easy recipes.
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Homemade Flu Busting Vapor Rub for The Family
Keep the flu at bay by making your own vapor rub that all the family can safely use. With the essential oils peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary this effective combination makes a little pot of magic.
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Vanilla and Coconut Body Moisturizer
For a tropical scent make this versatile and fragrant rich body moisturizer with warming vanilla and yummy coconut. With no artificial flavors or fragrance it is pure indulgence you can make at home.
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DIY Matte Nail Polish
One of the hot new looks is wearing matte nail polish. Here are three easy quick alternatives to the store bought options every cosmetic brand is now including in their range. Save money and have fun!
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How to Make DIY Aloe Vera and Lavender Hand Sanitizer
This toxin and alcohol-free hand sanitizer offers both antiseptic and antibacterial properties. This easy and quick recipe uses four ingredients that you and your family can benefit from safely.
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Vanilla Bean Body Scrub
The lingering scent of vanilla is alive and well in this gorgeous body scrub using vanilla beans and not a synthetic option. Making your exfoliating scrub is healthier, cheaper and more beneficial.
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Best Houseplants for Purifying Air
Choosing the right houseplants will rid your home or office of harmful toxins. Certain plants have the ability to purify the air, and with NASA backing up this fact, here are my top 10 (plus more) tips.
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Effective Wood Cleaning With Essential Oils
Keeping your wooden furniture clean, nourished and shiny is something easily accomplished at home with these effective homemade recipes. Whether wooden mushrooms or antique tables read on for recipes.
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How to Make Flavored Toothpicks
Flavored toothpicks are available to buy, but you can make them at a fraction of the cost using essential oils such as lemon, peppermint and nutmeg. Read on for a step-by-step recipe with information, tips and more!
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Invigorating Ginger and Lime Body Scrub
A fresh body scrub using ginger, lime, olive oil, cucumber and sea salt to leave the skin super soft, supple, rejuvenated and re-energized. With a wealth of benefits for glowing skin, check it out!
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Home Remedies For Removing Age Spots
Removing or fading age spots can be done in your own kitchen using versatile accessible ingredients. Ingredients for home remedies include lemon juice, castor oil, olive oil, dandelion sap and onions.
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The Toxic Dangers of Cosmetics Uncovered
Do you know what you are putting on your skin? Unfortunately there are many dangers lurking in our cosmetics which can have serious health implications. Here are 9 toxic ones that are commonly found.
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Effective Kitchen Cleaning With Essential Oils
Cleaning house with less chemicals sounds good right? Read on to find easy to make kitchen cleaners from appliances to floors with essential oils and some basic ingredients for the heart of the home.
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Homemade Anti-Aging Lotion Bars With Frankincense and Patchouli
Lotion Bars are quick and easy to make at home with a few incredibly beneficial and versatile ingredients. including Frankincense and Patchouli. Soft, supple and more youthful skin is a recipe away!
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Effective Bathroom Cleaning With Essential Oils
Bathroom cleaning is a pleasure using basic ingredients such as vinegar and baking soda teamed up with natures best essential oils. Here are a selection of chemical free bathroom recipes and tips.
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Homemade Lemon and Lavender Cuticle Cream
Dry flaky nail cuticles will be a thing of the past with this nourishing cuticle cream. Homemade with Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E Oil , Lemon and Lavender. Pure Luscious!
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Homemade Blueberry Beauty Solutions
Blueberries are one the richest sources of antioxidants in fruits or vegetables, it is confirmed. Apart from major health benefits they may be used in homemade skin care recipes to rejuvenate skin.
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Homemade Perfumed Body Powder
Making a perfumed body powder is simply done with a few kitchen cupboard classics rather than spend a fortune on a store bought brand. Be unique and create your own signature scented dusting powder.
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5 Skin Care Recipes Using Fresh Mint
Using mint in homemade skin care recipes does not have to mean peppermint or spearmint essential oils. Fresh mint works in a range of varied recipes so read on for some simple but effective ideas.
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Homemade Coffee Scrub for Caffeine Addicts
Even if you are not a caffeine addict you will love using this coffee scrub on the skin and quickly become addicted to it, with gorgeous coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar and cocoa powder .
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Nourishing Pumpkin and Honey Face Mask
A simple face mask utilizing pumpkin, the seeds, honey, cream and a touch of spice will leave your skin feeling and looking a million dollars. Nourishing, softening and moisturizing, this mask rocks.
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Luxurious and Rejuvenating Facial Serum Recipe
A homemade facial serum does not have the high end price tag of commercial brands. What it does have is skin rejuvenating qualities from nutritional carrier oils and essential oils that really work!
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Pumpkin and Coconut Oil Hair Mask Recipe
Pumpkin is a super healthy food, and combined with coconut oil, it can be powerfully beneficial for soft and shiny hair.
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Homemade Grapefruit, Green Tea and Witch Hazel Astringent
If you have an oily or combination skin you will love this easy astringent recipe made from scratch in your own kitchen using grapefruit, green tea and witch hazel. Treat your skin to a fresh approach
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Oatmeal, Lime & Honey Exfoliating Cleanser
Oily or combination skins will reap the benefits from this freshly made cleanser. With a gentle exfoliating action this cleanser contains oatmeal, lime, honey, nuts and is good enough to eat!
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Soothing Cucumber & Coconut Milk Skin Toner
Make your own skin toner easily with fresh ingredients. Designed for dry skins, it contains cucumber, coconut milk and coconut water and is soothing and hydrating. Read on for full recipe and more . .
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Hydrating Cucumber, Apple & Pear Face Cleanser Recipe
A fresh face cleanser full of premium skin nutrients. Make this easy one with honey, yogurt, apple, pear, cucumber and mint which provide hydrating and cleansing properties and is good enough to eat.
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Fresh Mint Lip Gloss
For a sleek fresh natural looking lip gloss then try this easy recipe using soothing mint, nourishing almond oil and emulsifying beeswax. This luscious lippy product may be worn alone or over lipstick
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Beauty Solutions From The Past
The past holds the key to some very unusual beauty secrets of women from many different cultures. Some were deadly and life threatening and some have stood the test of time. Here are some bizarre ones
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Homemade Beetroot Lip Stain
If you have never made a lip stain then step this way for a natural, quick and effective stain using beetroot powder. If a hint of color floats your boat then this easy lip stain recipe is for you.
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Avocado, Olive Oil and Patchouli Hand Softener Recipe
An intensive treatment which utilizes fresh avocado, olive oil, sugar and fragrant patchouli essential oil. Soft supple and super smooth hands are the result after a 3 day homemade rescue treatment.
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DIY Minty Fresh Toothpaste Recipe
Tired of paying a fortune for products that contain ingredients I have never heard of, here is a minty fresh toothpaste recipe easily made at home. Ingredients include coconut oil and baking soda.
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Easy Citrus and Vinegar Everyday House Cleaner
Cutting down on all the household cleaners we use daily is the way forward. All those chemicals need to be kicked to the curb. This is a quick and easy solution using white vinegar and citrus peel.
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Homemade Rose and Lavender Body Lotion
Learn to make this nourishing rose geranium and lavender body lotion a luxurious homemade indulgence.
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Lavender, Honey, and Clay Face Mask Recipe
A deep cleansing face mask is an essential beauty treatment and may be easily made with gorgeous, skin-friendly lavender, honey, and green clay coupled with witch hazel and aloe vera.
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Pomegranate, Lemon, and Green Tea Facial Peel
No need for a chemical facial peel with this DIY recipe that contains natural fruit acids and high levels of antioxidants and can easily be made at home. Pomegranate, lemon and green tea are all you will need.
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How to Make Lipstick at Home
Making your own lipstick is quick and easy at home. Using natural ingredients Beeswax, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil as the base you may customize your favorite lipstick shades naturally and safely.
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Easy Sugar Scrub Recipe
This shows you how easy it is to find suitable ingredients in your kitchen for a sugar scrub. By utilizing what you have there is no need to dash to the store. Beauty solutions at your finger tips!
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Homemade Bronzing Powder
If you love having that sun-kissed look you will love this homemade bronzing powder which is quick, easy and costs a fraction of any commercial brand on the market. Read on for the recipe with tips.
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Homemade Pineapple, Honey and Almond Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Bring a taste of the tropics into your homemade skin care routine with fresh pineapple, sweet almond oil and honey.This gentle exfoliating scrub removes dead skin cells leaving our skin rejuvenated.
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Rejuvenating Under-Eye Serum
Who needs botox or eye lifts when we have natures very own rejuvenating oils readily available? Here is a simple, no nonsense homemade eye serum using 3 oil ingredients; Baobab, Jojoba and Carrot.
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Homemade Facial
If you have ever had a facial you will know how relaxed it makes you feel. Your skin is glowing and feels soft and supple. Doing a homemade facial is equally beneficial and easy to do with recipes.
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Homemade Herbal Facial Steams
Doing a regular facial steam at home does not have to cost you a single cent. Growing your own beneficial herbs means you have a ready supply of fresh ingredients that may be dried for using later.
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Coconut Milk and Hyssop Facial Mask Recipe
This cleansing, clarifying face mask uses French Green Clay, the herb Hyssop and Coconut Milk. It is designed to draw out impurities, toxins and grime from the pores while leaving the skin hydrated.
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Essential Oils That Cause Sun Sensitivity
Certain essential oils including many citrus oils may cause phototoxicity or sun sensitivity resulting in skin irritations. So what does it all mean and how may you still reap the benefits of citrus?
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Homemade Mascara Recipe
If you ever wondered if making mascara was possible then wonder no more. Here is an easy recipe using 4 ingredients that really do work at separating, coating and conditioning the eyelashes.
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Homemade Signature Face Moisturizers
Making your very own signature moisturizer is made simple here. With 4 ingredients beeswax, carrier oil, floral water and essential oil, you choose the best ones suited to your skins type and needs.
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Homemade Grapefruit Face Mask and Scrub
Read on for two homemade recipes using grapefruit. A grapefruit face mask and luscious sugar, salt, and grapefruit peel body scrub will revitalize and invigorate your face and body.
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Beauty Tips When Travelling
When travelling remember less is more and leave all the big bulky beauty products at home. Utilize gorgeous exotic fruits, herbs, spices and oils grown locally instead. Beauty tips with a difference!
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8 Remedies and Relief for Sunburn
Sunburn is a dangerous skin problem. Find helpful home remedies to help cool down the burn, prevent further moisture loss, reduce swelling and redness, and give you much-needed relief.
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Homemade Remedies for Pimples
Here are 8 quick and simple homemade remedies for pimples using everyday ingredients from the kitchen. No need to reach for the over the counter solution with zit zapping ingredients on hand already.
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Infused Olive Oil Hair Conditioner
What better to use on your hair than a hot oil treatment of infused olive oil? Here are three easy to use recipes for hair conditioner for your scalp and hair with infusing ideas and alternative oils.
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Homemade Shampoo Using Coconut Milk and Castile Soap
Make your own homemade signature shampoo using 2 basic ingredients, coconut milk and castile soap. If you ever wanted to make your own hair shampoo, look no further for a cheap and versatile recipe.
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Cucumber and Aloe Vera Eye Gel Recipe
Here is a quick, easy and inexpensive eye gel recipe you can whip up in your own kitchen using cucumber and aloe vera gel. Say goodbye to under eye puffiness, dark circles, dehydrated skin and more.
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Cool Ways To Use An Ice Cube Tray
Ice cube trays are extremely versatile and useful for a whole host of things. Here I have selected over 30 cool ideas you may never have thought of as possible for an ordinary ice cube tray.
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Detoxifying Face Balm Moisturizer Recipe
This face moisturizer balm is ideal for all ages who find themselves with a combination skin. Includes skin loving essential oils such as carrot seed oil and black pepper combined with vegetable oils.
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5 DIY Cooling Sprays for Face and Body
Stay cool during the hot summer months by whipping up one of these easy DIY sprays using natural ingredients found right in your kitchen.
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Homemade Cherry Face Mask Recipes
Cherries are a small fruit with huge benefits not only to our health but when applied topically on the skin. Here are seven easy fresh cherry mask recipes using everyday edible ingredients to make.
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Homemade Carrot and Mango Butter Face Cleanser
A super easy face cleanser to make in your own kitchen using gorgeous skin loving mango butter, carrot seed oil, jojoba oil and more wonderful ingredients to gently remove makeup and cleanse skin.
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Easy Homemade Face Toners and Tonics
Face toners or tonics go hand in hand with cleansers and moisturizers history dictates to us. Here are 4 easily made recipes for creating your own homemade, inexpensive and beneficial face toners.
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Minty Chocolate Lip Balm Recipe
What better combination than peppermint and chocolate for a lush homemade minty chocolate lip balm. Full of nourishing, smoothing and softening properties for the delicate lips, this combo is a must.
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Homemade Sunscreen Recipe
Sunscreen is a must for us all and making your own homemade one is easier than you may realize. Many natural oils and butters contain SPF which make homemade recipes a natural choice free of chemicals
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DIY Hair Treatments
Making your own hair treatments are easy to do and will be so much more beneficial for your hair and scalp. No more bad hair days when DIY treatments are in your cupboard and fridge, here are 9 treats
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Refreshing Foot Soak and Massage Oil Recipe
Tired, aching feet can be brought back to life with a simple homemade refreshing foot soak to detoxify the feet and provide therapeutic benefits. Follow by a nourishing easily made foot massage oil.
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How to Make Whipped Body Butter
Treating your body to a nourishing, hydrating body butter is easily made. I have step by step guidelines on how to make and whip up a delight for your skin using a few ingredients your skin will love!
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How to Diffuse Essential Oils
Essential Oils have many beneficial uses when diffused into the air. There are a variety of ways in how to diffuse your favorite oils and introduce fragrance into your home, work space or car easily.
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Equipment for Making Homemade Cosmetics
Making homemade cosmetics does not require specialist equipment, in fact many of your everyday cooking utensils are all that is needed. Here I have identified useful equipment to consider in advance.
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Easy Homemade Perfume Recipes for Women
Many women love perfume, and being able to make your own homemade signature blend is easy with these simple recipes. Essential oils are nature's own perfumes with additional therapeutic benefits.
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Anti-Aging Serum with Vitamin C and Camu Camu
This is a fresh potent recipe to make your own anti-aging serum which will rival commercial brands. Rich in Vitamin C it includes Camu Camu from the Amazonian Rainforest which is a superfood for skin.
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How to Make Lavender and Patchouli Body Wash
making your own body wash is easy and quick which you can custom blend with you own favorite scents. Here is an inspired recipe with gorgeous lavender and patchouli oil packed with skin care benefits.
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Best Homemade Mouthwash Recipes
Mouthwash is easily homemade and the best option to choose. Here are 7 homemade mouthwash recipes using everyday ingredients that are more beneficial to your oral hygiene and health than store bought.
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Homemade Sensual Solid Perfume Recipe For Women
Making your own sensual solid perfume is easily accomplished and will cost a fraction of designer perfumes. Homemade perfume with essential oils is an ideal signature fragrance recipe idea for women.
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Homemade Eye Cream With Coconut Oil and Vitamin E
Making a homemade eye cream that is beneficial to the delicate skin around the eye is made easy here with two ingredients: coconut oil and vitamin E.
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All Natural Homemade Mouthwash Ingredients
Making your own chemical free all natural mouthwash is simplified here with a look at many natural and safe ingredients to choose from. Homemade mouthwash is more beneficial than store bought brands.
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How to Make Homemade Eau de Cologne for Men
Refreshing Eau de Cologne is easy to make at home with natural essential oils. Here I have three recipes for men inspired by the first homemade cologne, so read on for recipes, tips, and more!
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How to Create a Homemade Rosemary and Eucalyptus Deodorant
A homemade deodorant is tons more beneficial and cost-effective to use. Rosemary and eucalyptus make an ideal essential oil combination to keep body odor at bay. Read on for a recipe and information.
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Homemade Lemon and Lime Hand Scrub
This lemon and lime hand scrub is one homemade skin essential suited for men and women. Often neglected our hands will be rejuvenated into being smooth and soft with sugar, olive oil, lemon and lime.
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Easy Homemade Hand Cream Recipe
Ever thought of making your own lavender hand cream? Chemical free, all natural hand cream recipe will give you a wonderful luxurious hand treat that leaves your hands soft, supple and moisturized.
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Homemade Shaving Cream
An easy to make homemade shaving cream for men and women which will leave your skin in tip top condition using natural chemical free ingredients. Recipe includes Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Rosemary.
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Dragon Fruit Pitahaya Fruit
The exotic Pitahaya commonly known as Dragon Fruit is one of the most unusual fruits of the world grown on cacti. Here is an introduction to Dragon fruit, benefits, how to eat them and some recipes.
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Frankincense Essential Oil Skin Care Recipes
The ancient oil Frankincense or Olibanum is a resin collected from one of species of Boswellia trees. Frankincense essential oil has many uses for health, mind and body including skin care recipes.
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How to Use Essential Oils and a Base Oil to Make a Dilution
Knowing how to dilute essential oils with base oil is important. Widely used in beauty products and in Aromatherapy they have excellent therapeutic benefits to mind and body. Read on to learn more .
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Easy Homemade Mouthwash
Mouthwash is important in maintaining good oral hygiene and surprisingly easy to make at home. Here are 4 easy homemade mouthwash recipes to keep your breathe fresh, gums healthy and teeth clean.
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Jujube Tree
Not to be confused with the candy jujubes, the jujube tree and it's fruit have been around for centuries. It has been used in many traditional cultures for medicinal purposes and health benefits.
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Top 10 Carrier Oils for Homemade Beauty Products
Did you know that carrier oils (base oils) are present in the majority of homemade beauty products? Here are the carrier oils that made my top 10 list.
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How to Transform Bar Soap Into Body Wash
Being able to turn an ordinary bar soap into a body wash is something you can easily do in your own kitchen. Soap has been in existence for centuries and soaps such as Castile are ideal to transform.
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How to Host a Girls' Spa Party
Planning your own girl's spa party at home is fun to organize. Here I show you how to host one including spa invitations, homemade spa treatments, party themes and recipes to compliment the party .
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Breadfruit Tree
The Breadfruit Tree is grown in over 85 countries and dates back some 3,000 years. One of the most useful trees grown in tropical regions breadfruit is an important food source for many cultures.
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Cherimoya Tree
Cherimoya or Chirimoya trees produce the most delicious fruit which tastes of banana, pineapple, papaya, coconut, passion fruit and mango. Step into the wonderful world of Cherimoya fruit facts.
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Pumpkin Spice Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Recipe
Pumpkin spice is a wonderful blend of aromatic spices that make great homemade lip gloss and lip balm recipes. Often reserved for Thanksgiving, here are some recipes incorporating everyone's favourite flavour, pumpkin spice.
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Wedding Makeup for Beginners
Wedding Makeup or specifically Bridal Makeup does not need to be done by a Make Up Artist when following my Wedding Makeup for Beginners guide with tips on preparation, products and best application.
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How to Make a Body Spray Using Homemade Scented Lotion
You can easily make a DIY body spray using a homemade scented body lotion. Applying both products is a great way to make your fragrance last longer.
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How to Get Body Painted
Body Painting has been around for centuries. Here is a guide how to get body painted from one who has been painted. Controversial maybe, this art form of painting the body is now respected globally.
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Strawberries and Cream Facial Mask Recipe
Treat your skin to a strawberries and cream homemade facial mask and you will reap the benefits. Strawberries are powerful antioxidants and rich in Vitamin C which are essential for a healthy skin.
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Different Uses for a Coconut: Trees, Leaves, Husks, and More
To say there are quite a few different uses for a coconut is a huge understatement. There are hundreds of uses for this fruit of the palm tree. Every part of the plant has a purpose.
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How to Make your Cosmetics Last Longer
There are many ways to prolong your cosmetics so read my top tips on how to make your cosmetics last longer that will ultimately save you money. Start stretching your cosmetics and reap the benefits.
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Ugli Fruit Tree
Have you heard of Ugli Fruit? Ugli is the trademark name of The Jamaican Tangelo Fruit under which it is sold. The first Ugli Fruit Tree was discovered over 80 years ago and is still delicious today.
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How to Correctly Apply a Face Mask
An introduction to the different mask types, how to correctly apply your face mask and how to remove it . This effective and beneficial face treatment should be part of your weekly skin care routine.
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Homemade Oatmeal and Egg Face Pack Instructions
Oatmeal and eggs combine together to give a skin busting mini face lift. This homemade face pack using oatmeal and an egg results in a face mask that may be tweaked to suit different skin types.
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How to Harvest, Prepare, and Eat Prickly Pear Cactus
Learn how to harvest, prepare, and eat the wonderful prickly pear cactus, also known as nopal. The prickly pear is not only tasty and nutritious but it is also used in a variety of beauty products, as well.
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Creme Blush Recipe
Creme Blush gives a soft dewy natural look to our complexion. Easily made at home creme blush is an incredibly popular form of blush so read on for recipes, tips and comparisons with powder blush.
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Fruit Lip Balm Recipe
A Homemade Fruit Lip Balm is so easy to make and much more beneficial for our lips. Here is an easy Fruit Lip Balm recipe packed with skin loving ingredients and fruity flavoring from essential oils.
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Great Home Spa Treatments
Making your own home spa treatments is so doable. Using many great ingredients commonly found in the kitchen or in the garden, here are a variety of my homemade spa treatments to treat yourself to.
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Rambutan Fruit Nutrition Facts and Recipes
What is Rambutan? Have you heard of them? These lychee-like fruits are one of the most exotic in the world. This article is a guide to Rambutan fruit, its nutritional benefits and some recipes.
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Puglia, Italy (Take It From a Local!)
Puglia is one of the lesser-known Italian regions, but it is not to be missed! Here are the top 10 reasons you should visit this area.
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How to Have Moist, Lush Lips
Luscious lips and most definitely hot lips are easily achieved with my beauty tips on how to have moist lush lips. Avoid dry cracked lips and instead have a pair of sexy soft lip smackers all year.
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How to Stop Acting Like a Tourist when Visiting a Foreign Country
Some useful tips and ideas for how to stop acting like a tourist when visiting a foreign country. Deciding to visit a particular country or countries is half the work now how to reap the benefits.
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Wild Violet and Dandelion Bath Tea Recipe
Wild violets and dandelions are often considered weeds. However, they are edible and full of surprising health benefits. When combined, they make the perfect bath tea recipe.
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Beauty Recipes with Turmeric
Turmeric has long been used in beauty recipes in Asian culture and has amazing benefits to the skin. Read on for beauty recipes with turmeric including anti-wrinkle treatments for the face.
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Homemade Jojoba Anti-Wrinkle Solution Recipe
Making your own homemade jojoba anti-wrinkle solution is quick and easy to make. One of the most beneficial ingredients for our skins, jojoba oil is particularly effective for mature aging skin.
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How to Moisturize Your Skin Effectively
Tips on how to moisturize your skin effectively with a guide to the skin types and how to identify them. No matter what your type of skin it needs a moisturizer or hydrating cream and protecting daily.
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Exfoliating Foot Scrub Recipe
An exfoliating foot scrub is a treatment all our feet need. Our feet often get forgotten but they need to be kept in tip top condition. A foot scrub is easy to make at home using natural ingredients.
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Hot Spring and Summer Makeup Trends
The latest spring and summer makeup trends for 2013 are a real mixture from fresh no makeup looks to neon matte lipsticks. Bushy brows are back in fashion as are the swinging 60's and jeweled eyes.
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Candy Flavored Lip Gloss Recipe
Treat yourself by making a candy flavored lip gloss which is sure to be a hit. With at least 100 flavors available to choose from, your lip gloss recipe won't be short of tasty candy flavors.
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Quick and Easy Beauty Tips
Here are my top quick and easy beauty tips covering all the great tips and tricks of the trade I have used as a Make up Artist and Beautician. Tips include makeup, homemade products and men's beauty .
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Papaya & Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask Recipe
A papaya & pumpkin facial exfoliating mask is full of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and skin beneficial enzymes which make this homemade facial mask recipe extremely beneficial for all skin types.
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When Should You Throw Out Your Makeup?
Have you wondered when you should throw out your makeup? Is there a right time? Many women have a pile of makeup products that they keep on using but is it harmful? Read on for guidelines and tips.
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Ripe Mango Refreshing Face Pack Recipe
Making your own mango face pack using a ripe mango is easy and quick to do . Mangoes are extremely refreshing and beneficial to the skin and will leave your skin feeling soft, supple and moisturized.
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How to Administer a Facial Massage to Yourself
Administering a facial massage on yourself is a quick treatment you can easily fit into your daily beauty regime. With benefits including improved circulation, increased muscle tone and a brighter complexion, it is well worth doing. With roots in both Eastern and Western philosophies and...
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How to Get Your Face Ready to Apply Makeup
Before you apply makeup you need to get the skin ready which means skin care. This does not have to mean using many different skin care products, especially when it is for every day makeup. Read on to find a simple but effective skin care routine you will easily fit into your daily schedule and...
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Rosewater and Lemon Face Wash Recipes
Making a rosewater and lemon face wash takes no time to make and will give you excellent rejuvenated skin. You may also want to make your own rosewater using rose petals, so read on for a face wash recipe, how to make your own rosewater, and some great homemade beauty recipes.
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Homemade Aromatherapy Cleanser Recipe
Homemade skin cleansers are easy to make using Aromatherapy ingredients. Essential oils have many beneficial uses in Aromatherapy, particularly in skin care and massages. Aromatherapy cleansers may use a couple of different essential oils or they may use more depending on the skin type and are...
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How to Use Oatmeal and Yogurt to Remove Blackheads
Making a homemade blackhead remover is cheaper, more natural with no chemicals added, and quick and easy using oatmeal and yogurt.
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How to Choose a Creative Romantic Gift
Choosing a creative and romantic gift is a great way of personalizing gifts. Unique gifts will be more meaningful to those receiving them and you do not need to be super creative in order to give them. Read on for some romantic ideas that will help get the creativity juices flowing.
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How to Dry Homegrown Lavender
Lavender has many uses in the home. Here is a quick, step-by-step guide to drying lavender to make oil, soap, insect repellent, or sachets.
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Basic Facts about the Canary Islands
The Canary islands lying just off the coast of Morocco are actually governed by Spain. This group of volcanic islands that experience all year round sunshine have much to offer visitors from world recognized natural attractions to stunning beaches and nightlfe. Read on for some basic facts on Isla...
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How to Find Good Quality Makeup Affordably
Do you wish you knew how to find good quality makeup brands affordably? It is very possible to buy your favorite Mac foundation or Bobbi Brown lipstick at reduced prices with a few pointers. Quality brands do not have to mean expensive so read on to see my top inexpensive makeup brands you may have...
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How to Apply Makeup on Kids
Kids have long had a fascination with makeup and love it when mom applies makeup on them. How to apply makeup on kids requires a little thought on products, application and just what is sensible. Ultimately it is up to parents to decide so this is a guide to applying simple makeup, looking at the...
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How to Quickly Remove Eyeliner Mistakes
When you wear eyeliner it is important to know how to quickly remove any eyeliner mistakes that can happen to the best of us. With many different forms of eyeliner including liquid eyeliner and kohl pencil available commercially, avoiding panda eyes, smudged lines or blobs of product on your face...
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How to Apply Loose Powder Eyeliners
Applying eyeliner in loose powder form is easy, and using existing eyeshadow colors is a great way to save cash. Eyeliner should not be feared, yet it is by many women; here are some well-chosen tips and advice for painless application.
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Frosted Rose Petals Recipe
Turn your rose petals into a tasty and decorative dessert addition. This easy recipe uses two ingredients readily available in the kitchen. It looks great and is totally edible.
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How to Make Homemade Layered Lip Gloss
You have heard of lip gloss but did you know of a layered lip gloss? Homemade layered gloss is easy to make and a great way of recycling old lipsticks, eyeshadows or even blush. With only a few ingredients this recipe makes a great cost effective alternative to store bought lip gloss and a great...
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How to Make Perfume Fragrance Last Longer
Making your favourite perfume last longer is easy to do by applying some simple guidelines and tips.
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Almond Face Mask Recipe
Did you know that you can make a face mask out of almonds or almond oil? Here is a recipe to make one. It uses readily available ingredients!
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Nettle Plant Tonic Recipe
Nettle or Stinging Nettles make a powerful and beneficial tonic that is hard to beat. Growing wild nettle plants are available free of charge to make up into teas, infusions and tinctures that benefit the entire body. A great way to kick start the new year is to have a rejuvenating nettle detox so...
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How to Make Sweet Smelling Herbal Potpourri
Making potpourri at home is easy to achieve. potpourri is a wonderful infusion of fragrance combined with natural ingredients including sweet smelling herbs, flowers, spices and dried fruits that come from your own garden or kitchen cupboards. Having year round potpourri is very doable where you...
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How to Light a Candle Safely Without Getting Burned
Knowing how to light candles safely and avoid burning yourself is one part to candle care. Candles if not properly maintained or looked after will cause fires, its a fact with the frightening fire statistics to prove it. Read on for how to use candles wisely, tips and best methods to light a candle...
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How to Make a Homemade Shower Gel Salt Scrub
Combining a shower gel and salt scrub together in one product is an easy-to-make skincare product. A sea salt shower gel scrub is suitable for all skin types and will greatly improve the texture, tone and clarity of your skin.
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Banana Scrub Recipes for Face and Body
Bananas are rich in antioxidants and are an excellent ingredient in body and face products. Here's how to use them in delicious, nurturing scrubs.
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Lip Scrub Recipe to Recondition Dry Lips
Do you suffer from dry or chapped lips? A weekly homemade lip scrub will help recondition and soften your lips. You only need a few kitchen cupboard ingredients.
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Recipe for Making Your Own Citrus Lip Gloss
Fancy one of the citrus fruits as a flavor in an easy to make lip gloss recipe? Here I show you how to achieve your own quick and chemical free lip gloss that makes an ideal gift for family, friends or even as a party or wedding favor. These easy to make recipes are moisturizing and nourishing with...
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How to Use Household Spices as Air Fresheners
Homemade air fresheners using spices, fruits and herbs are easy to make at home. By using household ingredients it is possible to have wonderful long lasting scents wafting through your home that are bound to be a talking point with guests! For some fantastic air freshener scents that are all...
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How to Participate in a Secret Santa
Secret Santa is a gift giving and receiving tradition that many families, workplaces, and groups choose to adopt. Read on to find out the different ways to participate in this game.
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How to Hide Gray Hair Naturally
Hiding gray hair is easy when you make your own hair colors or hair rinses. Read on to find out how you can achieve success with common kitchen ingredients.
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Olive Oil Moisturizer Recipes for the Face and Body
Did you know that olive oil is one of the best moisturizers and natural skin care products you can use? Olive oil is a wonder product that has been by Mediterranean women for thousands of years. Find out more about its benefits in this article.
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Homemade Cucumber Face Wash Recipe
Here is a cucumber face wash recipe that is cost-effective, chemical-free, and suitable for all ages, sexes and skin types.
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Lavender Bug Repellent Spray Recipe
Have you ever considered making your own DIY lavender oil mosquito repellent? These homemade natural bug sprays are effective for the whole family in preventing insect bites such as mosquitoes, horseflies and gnats.
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How to Find Unique Handbags/Purses for Fashion Accessories
Here's how to find handbags and purses that will turn heads and make you feel good. This fashion accessory is a must if you want to create trends instead of following them.
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How to Get Beautiful Eyelashes and Eyebrows With Castor Oil
Are you longing for thicker, longer eyelashes? Beautiful eyelashes and eyebrows can be yours using castor oil nightly. Read on for step-by-step instructions to beautiful eyelashes and brows.
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Cocoa Butter and Jojoba Skin Products
In need of a good moistruizing skin product which will leave your skin soft, supple and smooth? Cocoa Butter and Jojoba Oil are the perfect skin combination you can use at home in your own homemade body butter. Read on for information on the benefits of Cocoa Butter and Jojoba, an easy recipe you...
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Makeup Craft Ideas for Teens
Teenage girls love makeup so why not show them some great makeup craft ideas at home. Makeup is expensive so here I have put together some of the top must have color cosmetics, teenage girls love. They are all easy to make, take little time and could be great gift ideas for them to make for friends...
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How to Make Cucumber Spa Water
Ever thought of making your own cucumber water? Here I show you how easy it is to improve simple tap water by introducing cucumber, lemon and mint to make a highly flavoured and beneficial spa water. Read on to find out the benefits of the ingredients, an easy recipe and alternative suggestions to...
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How to Use Honey in Bath and Spa Treatments
Honey, the nectar of the gods, is a food that is ideal for your bath and spa DIY treatments. Beneficial from top to toe, honey is a natural skin softener that is suitable for all skin types. You can still have your facials, waxes, body treatments and hair pampering in your very own spa for a...
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How to Make Lavender Oil
Did you know that lavender is the most versatile member of the mint family? Learn how to make your own lavender oil at a low cost with only two ingredients!
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How to Make Strawberry Scented Beauty and Cosmetic Products
Strawberries pack a powerful punch when it comes to health and beauty benefits. Strawberry scented Beauty and Cosmetic products are easily made at home, very quick to make and are chemical free. Read on for recipes and useful information on strawberries in facials, pedicures haircare and body care...
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How to Make a Tomato and Sugar Facial Scrub
Combining the exfoliating benefits of sugar and the antioxidant-rich tomato creates the ideal facial scrub. This DIY scrub can be made at home with just two ingredients and only takes a few minutes to apply.
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Chocolate Facial Mask Recipe
Chocolate is an ingredient rich in benefits to the skin, contrary to popular belief. Using it in a DIY facial mask leaves the skin soft, supple, toned and much much more so read on to find easy to make chocolate face mask recipes for different skin types. Your skin will thank you!
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DIY Apple Facial Cleanser Recipe
Apples are an excellent DIY ingredient for homemade facial cleansers. Skin cleansing is part of our daily life and making your own is not only saving you money but is more beneficial to your skin. Read on to find out the benefits of using apples and Apple Cider Vinegar as cleansers with recipes for...
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How to Make Your Own Sandalwood Bath Salts
Sandalwood Bath Salts are so easy to make at home. They take little or no time in making, are using natural ingredients and smell gorgeous. Sandalwood is a rich, warm woody scent suitable for men and women who enjoy a long leisurely soak in the bath. Read on to find out all the benefits of bath...
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How to Make Your Own Scented Hair Gel
Making your own scented hair gel could not be easier and requires only a few ingredients. Homemade gel is cost-effective, healthier for your hair and can be scented with your favourite essential oil. Read on for two great recipes, tips and benefits.
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How to Start a Christmas Memory Book
A Christmas memory book is easy to start and will capture all those special and unique memories. A memory for many is a precious gift and where better to hold onto it than a memory book specifically for the Christmas holiday season? Here I introduce you to my family memory book and show how easy...
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How to Make Paste Shampoo From Fresh Hibiscus Flowers and Leaves
The exotic hibiscus flower and leaf have many benefits and uses. Read on to find out how to use this beautiful flower as a natural, cheap and highly effective shampoo.
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25+ Gifts You Can Make Yourself
Making a gift for a loved one, friend or colleague does not need to be difficult. Being creative in gift-giving does not require special skills, so step this way and get some great ideas that will not break the bank and will get the creative juices flowing.
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Japanese Gardens Kildare Ireland
An introduction to the Japanese Gardens in County Kildare, Ireland. Designed over a hundred years ago, these beautiful gardens, said to be the best in Europe, are part of The Irish National Stud.
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How to Make a DIY Makeup Brush Cleanser
Here are some great DIY homemade cleaners for makeup brushes that work! Clean makeup brushes are essential for creating a flawless application. Looking after them is vital, so here I give you some homemade cleanser solutions that will not break the bank.
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Sabras Cactus Fruit
The Sabras Cactus Fruit is also known as Prickly Pear, Cactus Pear, Tuna and Indian Fig to name a few. How did it get the name Sabras?Read on for information on this extraordinary Fruit of a Cactus Plant that not only tastes great but has many health benefits.
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Cactus Characteristics, Types, History, and More
Cacti are a vast family of plants known for their incredible ability to survive the driest conditions. Learn more about the unique characteristics of cactus plants.
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How to Save Money Without Cutting Back Your Shopping
Ways of saving money on our shopping are there if we look. Saving does not have to mean we are cutting down on our actual shopping. Here I show you some tried and tested ways that will make the difference to your spending.
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How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
How many of us keep our kitchen knives sharpened? All chefs will tell you how important and essential it is to cut, slice, dice or chop with a sharp knife. Here I show you exactly what is involved and how to achieve razor sharp kitchen knives, that will reward you ten fold.
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What are Heirloom Flower Bulbs?
Antique or Heirloom Bulbs give gardeners of today a direct link to the past. Becoming increasingly popular with home gardening enthusiasts, this is an introduction to Heirloom Flower Bulbs,what varieties are available and some fascinating facts on the history of the popular Spring and Fall...
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How To Organise Your Wardrobe Using Merchandising Tips
Organising your wardrobe does not have to be a labour intensive ordeal. Here I will show you, with a step by step guide, how to create order out of chaos using merchandising skills and tips I have acquired from working in the fashion industry.
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Italian Customs and Traditions: La Passeggiata
The most important part of the day for Italians is the old custom, tradition and ritual that lies in taking a walk. La Passeggiata should be experienced when in Italy.
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Guide to Fuchsia Fruit
Did you know that all fuchsia plants produce berries? Not only that, they are all edible fruits. Wow, it was certainly news to me, and fuchsia have been one of my must-have plants for years.
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Where To Find Free Gardening Containers
Have you ever wondered where you might get free gardening containers outside of the home? Here I show you some great places to try including online websites. Thinking outside the box, I will also provide some interesting and surprising container solutions for the gardening enthusiast.
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The Best Bathroom in The World - Kawakawa Bay of Islands NZ
The Hundertwasser toilets are a world class example of Art, Architectural brilliance and Ecology all in one show piece. Kawakawa near the Bay of Island in New Zealand (NZ) has become a major tourist destination because of this artistic masterpiece.This article gives you an insight into the world's...
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Funny Tennis Jokes and Quotes
A look at the funny side of Tennis with Quotes and Jokes from players, past and present. Tennis has had many legends through the years with funny one liners and tennis jokes that have been memorable.
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50 Recycled Container Gardening Ideas
Ideas for gardening containers are all around us in the home. With a little imagination you can recycle common and not so common household items and have unique containers. Here are my top 50 ideas which will save you money and are sure to add interest to any space.
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Great Customer Service Quotes Interpreted
There are many Quotes on Great Customer Service that could act as mission statements for many Businesses today. Mahatma Gandhi is one such contributor whose words speak truth, wisdom and understanding of what Great Customer Service truly is. Here I have shown why his Quote has a place in modern day.
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What Being Irish Means (humor)
So what does being Irish mean? Here is a humorous look at a fictional course taking enrolment for students looking to learn what being Irish means in time for St Patricks Day. You have been warned!
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The Rescue Of An Abandoned Labrador Dog
The abandonment of pets tragically is something many are familiar with seeing the world over. Rescue centers are full to capacity with dogs and cats in particular. Pet stores are even seeing abandoned animals left outside their premises. This is our story on how we rescued Coco and gave her a...
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Driving Rules And Regulations - How I Got Caught Out
The rules and regulations for driving vary in different countries. All are expected to be adhered to and yet drivers continually break the law. Have you ever been guilty of speeding or parking illegally? Did you feel hard done by? Here is an account of this author's run in with the local police.
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Hubpages Ace Hubbers My Rhyming Tribute
3 Months spent with HubPages. A humourous rhyming tribute to HP, the community and my followers.
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Cell and Mobile Phone Uses; Wacky, Weird and Wonderful
The world of Cell phones or Mobile phones is forever changing. For example,the iPhone of today will be a relic in 10 years. This is a humorous look at the cell phone through Words, Art, Photos and Images because love them or hate them, they are here to stay.
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Alberobello Italy - A Guide To Transport Options
Wondering how to get to Alberobello in the Puglia Region? Where are the nearest airports or Ferry Ports? Do trains and buses go there? Alberobello is easily accessible for all types of travellers with different itineraries and budgets. With it's close proximity to the coast and being centrally...
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Alberobello Italy - Places To Visit For Day Trips
Alberobello in the Puglia Region, is well situated to explore and visit places nearby for day trips. This article offers an insight into what makes this area and surrounds so unique and inspirational. My highlights include the cave dwellings of Matera, the breathtaking caves of Castellana Grotte...
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Alberobello Italy - Trulli Trulli Scrumptious
A trip to the Puglia Region of Italy would not be complete without visiting the world famous Trulli of Alberobello. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Trulli are unique to this area of Italy and Alberobello was the first town in The Valle d'Itria area to have these unusual dwellings.
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Lecce, Italy - What To See And Do
Lecce is a magnificent Italian City in the Puglia Region. Not widely known outside of Italy, it is commonly called "Pearl Of The Baroque" due to the incredible architecural splendour here. Highlights include the Basilica Santa Croce and the Roman Amphitheatre. Having first been introduced to this...
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Lecce - Italy's Best Kept Secret
An introduction to Lecce in the Puglia region of Southern Italy.Commonly known as the "Pearl of the Baroque" and the "Florence of the South", this town has escaped mass tourism and truly is Italy's best kept secret . . . until now!
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Top 80 Irish Slang Words and Phrases: The Gift of the Gab
Ever wondered just what the Irish are talking about? Wonder no more. Here is a guide to the most popular Irish slang words used today in everyday speech.
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Driving Tips and Advice For The New Licence Holder - Behind The Wheel of Your Automobile
An insight into your first years driving after you have passed your test. As a new licence holder, here is what to expect, practical tips and advice to help you stay safe as a new driver through some words of wisdom from one who has recently been there.
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A - Z of Europe's Hot Spots . . . . . . An Alternative Guide
Ever fancied going to somewhere that bit different, obscure and unusual? Then join me on a trip around Europe to some lesser known gems worthy of recognition, in an A-Z guide to travel hot spots.
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Eros Ramazzotti-The Man And His Music
Italy's top singing sensation, popular all over European non-english speaking countries and also extremely well known in South America due to songs being recorded in Spanish.Has dueted with many world reknowned singers and musicians including Tina Turner, Andrea Boceilli and Carlos Santana.
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Santorini Greece or Heaven . . . . Your Choice!
A magical island in Greece, Santorini has risen out of the ashes of a sleeping volcano.Filled with beauty and character.A place everyone should visit and I guarantee you will want to return to. Her is a guide to what makes Santorini such a special part of Greece.
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Living With Epilepsy - Push Your Boundaries, Follow Your Dreams
A true story of living with epilepsy on a daily basis. Overcoming stigmas associated with Epilepsy. My story of facing Epilepsy and following my dreams to play sport, travel and learn to drive.