Amazing Face Oil Found in Household Cupboards
Last week I was talking to one of my girlfriends who told me about an oil her mom is using on her face. She’s told me how wonderful her mom’s face looks and feels. Her mom herself, has commented on how soft it feels and youthful it looks. Needless to say, she’s only been using it for a couple of months.
Interestingly enough, she started using this oil only because her regular facial moisturizer ran out and needed something quick. What is this amazing oil that rejuvenates your skin by making it soft and youthful looking? I’ll give you a big hint, I’m sure most of you have it right now in your kitchen cupboard. Well it’s none other than your regular, olive oil! Amazing huh?
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Olea europaea or Olive oil as most of us know it by, has amazing components not only for cooking but for moisturzation of your skin. High in oleic acid, protein, minerals, vitamins makes it is a good skin cell regenerator. So it comes as no surprise that this oil would rejuvenate her mom’s skin.
bluebasins knows about the benefits of olive oil that we’ve used it in some of our natural skin care.
Read more about benefits of olive leaf extract.
Enjoy your skin naturally!
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Has anyone used Olive Oil as their daily moisturizer? What are your thoughts? Please comment below.
Getting Through the Wednesday Hump
So it’s the afternoon of hump day Wednesday and how do you feel? Are you excited for the weekend or are you in the, “I don’t even have the energy to think that far ahead?”
Well, for some of us, it’s the day where we can almost taste the weekend and be energized for it!
But if your not feeling like that and are feeling a little tired, I’ve got a great ‘pick me up’ recipe to get you through the afternoon and even the next morning!
Rosemary, cinnamon and peppermint are great essential oils for that mid afternoon pick me up. Just put one drop each in a handkerchief and inhale slowly. The invigorating aroma will help give you that second boost you need to get through the afternoon. You can also use it in an all over body scrub to get your blood circulating and energy levels up by adding our Energy Body Shampoo to your scrub.
Try it out. Let us know!
Enjoy!
Sanitize Your Office Space
It’s Monday and many of us are at our offices. While sitting at your desk, take a good look at it. Are you noticing that it maybe a bit dirty with a coffee or food stain here and there or maybe even a “What is that?”
Well instead of using water to clean up that mess, you can sanitize your office area with some cleansing essential oils and this natural recipe below.
The essential oils which will be used in our recipe are not only excellent for cleaning your environment but also brightening your Monday mood! Lemon, tea tree and grapefruit or orange as well as any of the citrus oils are excellent cleansers.
So here’s what you’ll need:
- One empty 3oz spritz bottle
- Essential oils listed above of your choice
- Water
- Rubbing alcohol
Open the spray bottle and pour in 2 oz of water. Then pour in 1/2 oz of rubbing alcohol. We’re leaving room for the essential oils and to shake the bottle.
Now pour in several drops of the essential oils you’ve chosen to a max of 7 drops. ie lemon, orange and tea tree with the ratio of 3-3-1 respectively. Close the bottle and shake.
Start by spraying your desk and doorknobs then wipe off with a clean paper towel. Be very careful with your computer equipment and phone as to not spray them directly with the solution. Try spraying a paper towel first then wiping.
You can also use this same solution on your hands as a hand sanitizer!
Happy cleaning!
Floor Wash
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Did you know that you can create your own natural floor wash! Here’s an easy recepie:
Mix in a bucket to use on the floor. Smells great! |
Stressed out? Try these oils
Stressed out a home, work or with life? Use these oils to bring back the balance:
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Geranium: emotionally balancing. |
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Rose: aside from its lovely intoxicating, floral aroma, rose oil is known for its balancing effect on female hormones and its ability to calm the mind. |
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Clary Sage: used to help as an antidepressant |
Put one drop of each oil on one facial tissue, cup between your hands and inhale deeply. This should help you regain your balance.
Enjoy!
Majoram for headaches…
Did you know that marjoram is great for headaches.
Marjoram essential oil is anti-spasmodic which can relieve muscle pain, cramps, headaches, migraines and stiffness.
Just put 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil like Sweet Almond with a few drops of Majoram essential oil then rub onto the back of your neck and shoulders.
Do not use if pregnant and avoid use while driving or drinking due to its sedating properties.
All Natural Vegetable and Fruit Wash
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There are a lot of vegetable washes out there, but did you know that you can make your own! It takes only three ingredients of which I’m sure you all have at home:
- Water
- Lemon
- Vinegar
Instructions:
Step one: Uncover spray bottle.
Step two: Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice.
Step three: In a spray bottle, mix 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Step four: Pour in the lemon juice.
Recover spray bottle and mix all ingredients. You can now spray you fruits and vegetables with your natural wash. Remember to, after spraying, leave on for 5 minutes then rince.
Enjoy!
Refresh your face with this cucumber-yogurt mask
Yesterday I noticed that my facial skin did not look up to par. So I decided that I would use an old fashioned recipe I know with the base ingredient of cucumbers. Now even though I’ve know of the wonders of cucumbers, such as its cleaning and cleansing properties which helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple, I’ve never really tried it till last night.
So here’s what I put in my mask:
Recipe:
1/4 seedless cucumber
2 tbls plain yogurt
1/2 tsp honey
Directions:
- First cut two slices of cucumber and set aside. These will be used to rest on your closed eyelids.
- Dice up the remainder of the cucumber and place in a food processor to blend. Blend till it becomes saucy like texture
- Pour into a bowl and mix yogurt and honey completely.
- Take some out of the bowl and smear gently on face, covering face completely.
- Lie down and place the two cucumber slices on closed eyelids and rest for 20 minutes.
- Rinse!.
When you rinse you will see how radiant your skin looks. While I rested, I played some soothing music to deepen my relaxation. Instead of water for my rinse, I used some cold chamomilemy tea to close my pores and extend my treatment. My face looked wonderful.
Try this recipe tonight and leave your comments!
Papaya facial mask
This fabulous fruit, the papaya offers anti-oxidants, rich in essential fruit enzymes, large quantities of carotene, vitamin C and A. For skin care it has both preventative and restorative properties. Papaya is also an excellent aid to helping with skin disorders such as acne.
Papaya provides a “natural” face lift while brining about a wonderful, natural and rejuvenating glow to the skin
Papaya facial mask
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ripe papaya, skinned and seeded
- 1 beaten egg white
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Preparation:
Simply mix all the ingredients together. Carefully, so you don’t touch the eye area, apply the mask on the face and leave on for 20 minutes.Rinse well and pat dry.
Use Cucumbers for Puffy Eyes
Did you know that cucumbers contain a highly beneficial ingredient that when place on your swollen eyelids, puffy eyes and eye bags reduces that swollen look.
To use: Easy. Simply cut thin slices and place them over your eyelids, then sit back and relax for a few minutes while it works it’s magic.
Another good vegetable secret which helps to lighten dark under eye circles are potatoes. Wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyes dark circles for 15-20 minutes.
Enjoy!
