By Sabah Karimi
Stretch marks occur when the skin has been stretched beyond its natural point of elasticity and skin cells cannot grow fast enough to keep up with the change. The cells become torn and turn into scar tissue, leaving behind unattractive striations that can be red, white or even a light purple. Stretch marks can be removed via cosmetic surgery, but there are several natural remedies that ...
By Victoria Ries
Like all things natural, beauty comes from within--and a thick head of hair is no different. Ensure that you take a complete daily vitamin and drink plenty of fresh water to keep body maintenance and hydration at optimum levels. When the system lacks necessary vitamins and minerals, the body is unable to regenerate tissues--healthy hair follicles included. Follicleanse shampoo is organic based ...
By Shiromi Arserio
Some people steer away from make up because they don't like to look too "done up." However, just because you prefer a natural look doesn't mean you have to go out without any make up. The irony is that a "natural look" can easily be achieved with make up, which rather than looking overdone will simply create the illusion of flawless skin. Prep the skin. To get a smooth, natural ...
By Tricia Goss
Natural, handmade soap was originally made simply because the ingredients were readily available. With time, traditional soapmaking has become a hobby and business for many modern crafters due to its numerous benefits. Soap has been around for thousands of years, with mention of the cleaning product in the Old Testament. Early soap makers utilized fat and ash left over from cooking or sacrificial ...
By Research Chick
True, there are some people who are born naturally beautiful, but the art of natural beauty skin care can be followed by anyone. The shelves of the beauty aisles are full of products that claim to treat many different types of skin problems, but these products are often loaded with chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin and temporarily worsen skin concerns. Your kitchen and bathroom cupboards ...
By Jay Wren
Black hair tends to be more brittle and dry than other hair types and requires a cleanser that will clean, but not strip the natural oils. Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream is an example of a product that is gentle enough to be used daily, as it is sulfate free. In order to keep your Afro in optimum health, take measures to strengthen it daily. Utilize a weekly deep conditioner such as CURL ...
By Judith Williams
Natural body cleansing is a way to clean out your body without the use of harmful chemicals. The two most common detoxification techniques clean the colon and the kidneys. Here are some fact you should know about these methods. Detoxification is clearing toxins from the body by neutralizing them, or by removing build-up of mucus and congestion. A dietary change is required to remove the toxins. ...
By Kimberly Kunaniec
Creating a natural look with eyeshadow can make your eyes look bigger and brighter without looking like you have much makeup on. Many women are intimidated by eyeshadow because they have not learned how to apply it to their best advantage. It's easy to put on natural eyeshadow in a way that enhances your features. You will just need a brush, mascara and three shades of shadow to attain ...
By Regina Paul
Making your own all-natural perfumes hold one great advantage: You don't have to worry about the chemical make-up of your perfume when you make it yourself. Prior to synthetic chemicals taking over the perfume industry, perfumes were made from essentials oils, which are oils that are distilled by water or steam from plants, flowers, roots and even bark. Essential oils have a stronger scent,...
By Kate E
Just like any other type of hair, natural African American hair needs special, targeted care to keep it looking its best. Due to its texture, it may not hold moisture as well as other hair types. It can also be more prone to tangles if it is not treated properly. As in the case of many things in life, a little prevention can protect your hair from major problems. Take the time to care for ...