Benefits of Shea Butter

Did you Know That?

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Shea butter is made from the shea nut. It is a multipurpose item and therefore can be used on your skin, hair and face!

• It evens the tone and clarity of your skin.
• It moisturizes dry and rough skin.
• The skin and hair absorbs shea butter unlike synthetic ingredients.
• It works wonders as a sealant and therefore keeps hair moisturized and healthy.
• It also works well as a styling product, due to its ability to hold hairs or fix curly styles in place.
• It works as a natural sunscreen for the hair and skin.

How does Vitamin A, AHAs and Retinoids prevent Wrinkles?

Did you know that? 

• Vitamin A can help diminish the depth of wrinkles.
• Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs or 'fruit acids') improve the skin's appearance by speeding up the shedding of old, dead cells from the skin surface.
• Retinoids are chemicals that make the skin produce new cells more quickly, making it thicker and more compact.

Random Beauty Facts of the Day

• According to Harris Interactive, 70% of men and 57% of women shower daily.
• The average bra size today is 36C. Ten years ago it was 34B. 
• (Maybe this should be a health fact, just saying!)
• One in 500 humans has one blue eye and one brown eye.
• City dwellers have longer, thicker, denser nose hairs than country folks do.
• A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day.

Random Beauty Facts of the Day

• Americans spend more than $5 billion a year on cosmetics, toiletries, beauty parlors and barber shops
• The Giant African cricket likes eating human hair
• The ancient Egyptians used copper and lead ore to create the world's first cosmetics
• The average person grows up to 6 feet of nose hair
• The origin of the word cosmetics comes from the Latin word Cosmetae, which was used to describe the slaves during Roman times whose function was to bathe affluent Romans in perfume
• In Pre-Colonial Peru, the Incas washed their children's hair with urine to fight against head lice

(Facts from Factsurf.com)

Random Beauty Facts of the Day

• The average woman uses her height in lipstick every 5 years.
• Sociologists have found the worse the economy, the longer the women's skirts are and the better economy, the shorter the skirt.
• Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
• One in 500 humans has one blue eye and one brown eye.

How to clear up Dark Circles Naturally

Did You Know That? There are natural ways to clear up dark circles under your eyes

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• 1 tsp Tomato pulp
• 1 pinch of Turmeric powder 
• ½ tsp of lime juice
• 1 tsp of flour.

Make a paste and apply gently. Leave it on for 30 minutes and gently remove with moist cotton pads.

Almonds & cucumber juice also help to fade dark circles and puffy bags.

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Flawless Eyes, Eyelashes & Complexions

4 Random Beauty Tips
Did you Know That? 
Achieving a flawless look can be super easy! Just follow these easy tips:

• For clump-less eyelashes touch your mascara brush to a clean tissue, then apply your mascara, to minimize bumps and blobs
• For eyelashes that never end, hold your mascara wand to your lash line and blink into the brush, so that your entire lashes will be evenly coated, and the tips of your lashes will have an extra layer of mascara.
• For a saturated eye shadow look spritz your brush with water before applying to your lids, the moisture will intensify the shadow shade.
• For an even complexion, apply foundation with a brush and then blend with a makeup sponge.

ENJOY :-) 

How to relieve sunburn naturally

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Did you know that? There are many natural remedies & tips about dealing with sunburn

• The hottest hours of the day are between 10 A.M and 2 P.M.
• Try to avoid staying outside for long periods during these hours
• To treat sunburn, put cold water on to the burn.
• Aloe-Vera gel and tea tree oil are effective at treating sunburn also.
• Yogurt, skim milk and Vitamin E have also been known to aid sunburn
• Avoid using products that contain alcohol and mineral oil on the burnt are for at least 3 months.

Which Ingredients in Cosmetics cause Cancer?

Did you know that? At least one-third of all beauty/cosmetic products contain ingredients that have been linked to cancer.
Here are some ingredients to avoid:

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         ~ Synthetic fragrances are usually labeled fragrance or parfum
            on beauty products.
         ~ They often contain phthalates which mimic hormones within
            the endocrine system.
         ~ Parabens are used as preservatives in beauty products. However
            they disrupt hormones in the body.
         ~ Ureas can release formaldehyde and are used in many
            beauty products.

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Here are some beauty tips:

• Shaving your armpits when they are dry causes irritation. Use water & shaving cream to avoid razor bumps.
• To get rid of the flaky, dead skin try exfoliating your lips with a toothbrush and use a natural, moisturizing lip balm to keep it smooth. 
• Wash your face with warm water to open your pores and get rid of the dirt on your face.

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Beauty Facts & Figures

• Teenagers spend an average of $80 on themselves each week.  
• Women (ages 12-24) buy more haircare, skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances than any other age group
• In the United States, more than 845,000 persons are employed in the beauty industry
• There are over 310,000 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons and nail salons in the U.S., employing more than 1.6 million professionals.Between 1999 and 2003, the total number of salon professionals grew by 24 percent, and it's still increasing today.

Random Fact of the Day - 7.26.11

~  Second to bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body.
~  The longest human beard in history is 17.5 feet. 
~  The owner of this beard, Hans N.Langseth was born in Norway in  1846.
~  The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger.
~  In Serbia, fresh garlic rubbed on bald spots to stimulate new hair growth. 

Natural Facial Mask

Did you Know That? Fruits and vegetables are really good for your body but they work wonders for your skin, too! Recently, we made a face mask with these ingredients:

• 1/2 banana
• 1/4 papaya
• 1 whole small tomato                  
• 1/4 cucumber                   
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp of honey
• 5 drops of lemon juice
• 1/8 cup of water

Random Fact of the Day- 7.15.11

• If Barbie were a real person, she would be 6' 0", weigh 100 lbs., and wear a size 4. 
• Her measurements would be 39"-19"-33" and she would have to walk on all fours due to her proportions.