Monday, April 8, 2013

Spring Forward With Fresh Makeup

Did you know your makeup has a shelf life? Follow these FDA guidelines to keep your makeup collection updated and fresh.



  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • EYE SHADOW should be replaced every year
  • FOUNDATION & CONCEALER should be replaced every four months
  • LIPSTICK should be replaced every year
  • MASCARA should be replaced every four months
  • BRUSHES should be washed every two to three months

Loren and La La Launch Motives Cosmetics in Puerto Rico


Loren Ridinger, Creative Director of Motives and Motives for LaLa were in Puerto Rico for the official launch of Motives Cosmetics and Motives for La La and it went fabulously. Market America the parent company of Motives are flying high, expanding globally, and now we are in Puerto Rico! ChristianNatalia, Maria and even Zukreat flew in from London to be there as well for the event. "It was a pleasure talking with so many wonderful people in Puerto Rico about our award winning product line and how you can become financially free, all through your love of makeup. It’s the business of beauty!"




 To check out the makeup line, click here. And don’t forget you can learn more about Market America


What do you think, Beautiful? Love, Something Beautiful

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

DIY Homemade Coconut Oil Remedies and Benefits

 Coconut oil is natural ingredient which is from the solid oval shape coconut fruit produced by the palm tree.

coconutoil

Many refer to the fruit as “the tree of life” because of the rich vitamins and minerals found in the coconut!

The coconut oil is derived from the coconut (no there’s not chocolate in it!) and is a solid appears crystalline white fat.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

  • Prevents premature aging of skin
  • Repairs damaged skin tissue
  • Wards off sun damage
  • Helps bring back youthful appearance
  • Helps prevent yeast infection in skin
  • Aids in removing dead skin cells
  • Helps eliminate plantar warts / athlete’s foot (when mixed with garlic)
  • Helps keep connective skin tissue strong and supple
  • Protects against liver spots on skin
  • Helps reduce chronic skin inflammation
  • Soothing for wounds
  • Combats wrinkles, skin discoloration, wrinkles
  • Assist in treating psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
  • Reduces roughness or dry skin scaling
  • Soothing for chapped or irritated lips
  • Firms, softens, smooths and moisturizes skin
  • Helps prevent acne, herpes and warts
  • Softens hair
  • Conditions scalp
  • Helps get rid of dandruff
  • Has an antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property
  • High in anti-oxidants
  • Contains health promoting nutrients
  • Protects against arthritis, heart disease, cancer and diabetes
  • Aids in digestion
  • Strengthens immune system
  • Stimulates metabolism
  • Helps yield a fluffy lather in soap
  • Improves thyroid function
  • Escalates energy levels
  • Has an anti-viral property
  • Has stress relieving aroma

Dr. Oz  also supports the 3 most powerful health benefits of coconut oil.

1. Loose weight
2. Treat skin conditions and
3. Ulcers

3 DIY Coconut Oil Beauty Recipes
It is best to use organic coconut oil, though it cost a little bit more, it’s well worth it, especially when you are taking care of your skin, and or consuming it. Wouldn’t you agree?
There are so many DIY Coconut Oil remedies for all types of skin care conditions and maintenance. Here I focused on 3 specific remedies.

Coconut Oil Body Scrub
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
Coconut Oil Body Butter
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
  • Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
  • Whip on high speed with your KitchenAid mixer whisk for 6-7 minutes
Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment
  • Section off hair
  • Warm 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil and massage into hair, beginning at the ends or wherever driest
  • Leave for 30 minutes and shampoo as usual
Coconut Oil Body Scrub
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
Coconut Oil Body Butter
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
  • Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
  • Whip on high speed with your Kitchen Aid mixer whisk for 6-7 minutes
Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment
  • Section off hair
  • Warm 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil and massage into hair, beginning at the ends or wherever driest
  • Leave for 30 minutes and shampoo as usual
Source My Fashion Cents, Take Care Dry Skin, Dr Oz,