Home Made Stretch Mark Body Butter

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Looking for an inexpensive way to get rid of or prevent stretch marks?This is home made body butter combines many skin healing ingredients which will help you reduce stretch marks easily and effectively. They are used separately, but can you guess what happens when you combine their powerful health benefits?

Aloe vera is amazing in:

• treating sunburns
• soothing irritated skin and skin allergies 
• treating stretch marks, aging spots, acne and scars 
• hydrating and rejuvenating skin 

Olive oil is rich in vitamin e and antioxidants. Both effective against stretch marks.

Coconut oil is used as:

• natural moisturizer that slows skin aging 
• lotion for dry skin 
• antibacterial and antifungal agent 
• oil that gives skin a natural glow 

Rose Hip Oil
This oil is extremely effective against stretch marks. It has the ability to heal and lighten stretch marks and scars. Due to its content of trans-tenoic acid it firms the skin, lightens stretch marks, and keeps the skin well hydrated

Cocoa butter - It’s a high quality emolient, very moisturizing for skin.

YOU WILL NEED

To make this magical gel you need:

• 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel, not juice 
• 1/2 cup organic coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup olive oil 
• 1/4 cup Rose Hip Oil 
• 1/2 cup cocoa Butter 

PREPERATION

• Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
• Tranfer it to a blender and Mix the ingredients for 2-5 minutes until you get a homogeneous mixture. Add in a few drops of essential oil.
• Transfer your cream in a glass container with a lid and keep it at refrigerator . Now the consistency of this mixture can either be very liquidy or soft cream,in either cases it stays equally effective, so dont worry if your turns out liquidy.

HOW TO USE IT
Apply it onto your skin, same as you do with any body lotion. But, it is more efficient when applied after showering, because your skin is moist and the pores are open.

Until next time

Stay Gorgeous

Ma'As Salama

L’Oreal Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer Face Lotion 50+ Review

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Let me start off by saying that you should be wearing sunscreen daily no matter what your skin tone is.  we CAN’T forget about the harmful sun rays that can damage your skin. With the use of sunblock preferably SPF 30 or over, your skin can be protected from any skin cancer/damage!And today I m reviewing the L’Oreal Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer Face Lotion 50+.

The Body Shop English Dawn White Gardenia Ramadan Collection Review

The Body Shop has came up with many Ramadan collection sets,which I posted about all of them here. I picked up some of them so I'll be reviewing each of them.
Today, I'm reviewing the Ramadan Collection set of . English Dawn White Gardenia.

Nail trends you need to check out in SUMMER

                 


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Nail polish has undoubtedly become a major accessory,and could be a reasonable act to keep you stylish and trendy. The shade on our fingers and toes is almost as important as the outfit, and it can easily pull together any look, or give your ensemble an extra pop. I’m a fairly simple girl when it comes to nail polish, but here are my favorite colors and tips on incorporating a fresh manicure into your outfit. There are literally thousands of hues, and not to mention designs/styles of painting, which make it so hard to pick just one.

DIY Anti-Cellulite Skin Polish

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Today's post is about skin care.

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A skin polish is a popular body treatment that exfoliates and hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. Skin polish is primarily a treatment for the skin -- sort of like a facial for the body. It should not be confused with a massage.

Today,I'm posting about a skin polish that you can simply make it at home,by using one ingredient.What if I tell you, that coffee too can be used a natural scrub.Well, Yeah you heard it right! I am talking about your favorite- coffee. Amazed?

OATMEAL USES FOR BEAUTY

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Oatmeal isn't just the yummy healthy breakfast you can enjoy but is also a very powerful food items that can be used in Homemade beauty recipes! You can find Oatmeal as a key ingredient in many body moisturizers, shower gels and much more and one point in similarity is that you would see all as contributing to 'Moisturizing'. Here are 8 ways to spice up your beauty DIY using Oatmeal!
1. Treatment of Acne:
Cooked oatmeal is a great natural remedy for treating acne. For this purpose, boil some oatmeal till it softens and let it cool for 15 minutes. Apply it on the affected area and rinse off after 10 minutes. This will absorb and remove excess oil and bacteria from your skin and exfoliate dead skin cells, thus helping to combat acne.

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2. Removes Dryness:

Oats are effective in fighting dull, flaky dryness as it becomes gelatinous in water, thus forming a fine protective film when applied on skin. Besides, this cereal is effective in addressing dry skin symptoms like itchiness, rashes, scales, peeling etc.

To get rid of dryness you can make a facial mask by mixing a smashed banana with a cup of ground oatmeal and adding some lukewarm milk. Stir it properly to make it smooth and apply it all over your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. This will help in replenishing the skin moisture, thus keeping it soft and hydrated.

3. Skin Moisturizer:

It acts as a natural moisturizer by removing the dead skin cells. It contains beta-glucan that forms a fine film on your skin as well as penetrates deep into the skin to provide much needed deep moisturizing to your skin. Besides, it enhances wound healing and shallow abrasions and improves collagen deposition and activation of immune cells within the skin. You can add a cup of milk, two cups of oats and a tablespoon of honey to moisturize your skin as well as relax your body.*

4. Relieves Itchiness:
Oats have anti-inflammatory properties and are suitable for all skin types. They are clinically effective in healing dry and itchy skin. Oats ground into powder can be mixed with warm water to form a thick paste and applied over itchy skin to get immediate relief form intense itching. An oatmeal bath is also effective in healing a number of skin conditions including dry itchy skin. Thus, oatmeal can be used in curing neurodermatitis, a skin disease characterized by itchy or inflamed skin.

5. Skin Lightening:

Oats are known for their skin lightening effects as well as improving the skin tone and texture and smoothing out blotchy areas. It is increasingly used in cosmetology in various skin care products such as body scrubs, soaps, exfoliation creams and general body lotions of reputed brands.

6. Treatment of Poison Ivy or Chicken Pox:

Oatmeal has been used for thousands of years for treating eczema, poison ivy, insect bites and skin infections due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-itch properties. For relieving the itchiness caused by poison ivy or chicken pox or even sunburn, grind oats or oat flour into a fine powder and pour it into a cheese cloth. Tie it around the bath tub faucet and squeeze out water periodically to have a tepid bath. You can also rub the pouch on the itchy skin.

7. Natural Cleanser:

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Oats contain natural cleansers that can remove dirt and oil from the pores without causing irritation, thus leaving behind soft and silky skin as well as reducing pore size. Instead of facial scrubs, oatmeal can form part of your skincare regimen as it is effective in getting rid of dead skin cells that build up in the pores. 

Oats can be soaked in water to prepare oat milk which is a natural toner and cleanser. You can store this milk in a bottle in your fridge and apply it on your face with a cotton pad after face wash to smoothen and soften your skin. 

Oat bran bath is also effective in cleansing your skin and pores. Place ½ cup of oat groans or rolled oats in some cloth and tie it to make a small bag. Place it in your bath tub and press the bag until the oatmeal milk comes out. This can be used on your body or face instead of soap for mild scrubbing.

8.Dry Shampoo

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Here's to another great beauty use of oatmeal! This product is excellent at reducing the aspect of dirty hair. If you're a gorgeous blond, this might be the perfect solution for removing excess oil. You should brush a light oat powder over your locks. Thus, you'll get to soak up the excess oil and restore your scalp's health. Plus, oatmeal is also thought to be a great remedy for itchy scalp. If this description sounds familiar, you should definitely use this great natural product. You'll be pleased with its great beauty benefits!

9.Odor Remover
Removing odors might seem one of the most surprising uses of oatmeal because not everyone knows about this practice. Some people recommend taking an open container and adding a bit of oatmeal in before placing it in your fridge to neutralize odors. Furthermore, you can also use this product to line ashtrays as it is believed to be able to neutralize the smell of smoke.

10.Modelling Clay

Are you ready to find out about another interesting use of oatmeal? You should know that oatmeal can turn out to be a great nontoxic modeling clay! Don't be afraid to explore your creativity.

Want to know some amazing face masks to treat acne, or want to have a smoothing masks for dry skin. Check it out HERE...

Until next time

Stay Gorgeous,

Ma'as Salama

10 Manicure Ideas using a SHARPIE

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I am loving all Sharpie manicures these. I am starting to see them pop up all over pinterest and I can’t get enough. The very best part is that if you mess up you can take it off with rubbing alcohol (before a top coat) so you don’t have to use nail polish remover and completely take off your polish. I have seen a variety of awesome ones using Metallic Sharpies orAssorted Color Sharpies.

1. Metallic Gold Sharpie

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2. Black Sharpie Designs

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3. Birds

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4. Valentine’s Sharpie Nails

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5.Tuxedo Nails

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6. Silver Sharpie Pollka Dots

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7. 2-Tone Stipple Manicure

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8. Pink Striped Nails

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9. Leopard Print

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10. Gold Sharpie on Black

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LUXURY LOTION BARS RECIPE

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What is a lotion bar?

It is a soap-hard manifestation of moisturizer ,in easy words its a moisturizer in a solid form, which looks like a soap but works as a moisturizer.
you can make yourself that doesn't go bad and doesn't contain any chemicals and stuff like that.
And lotion bars are super easy to create.
They are super moisturizing as they are all natural, plus there solid form makes them super easy to store and travel with. So, here is how to make it

YOU WILL NEED:

1 part shea butter
1 part Almond Oil
1 part Olive Oil
1 part beeswax
1200 IU vitamin E (1 lg. capsule) per every 6-8 oz. other oils
essential oil/Perfume Oil (optional)
- You can alternate beeswax with cocoa butter

HOW TO MAKE IT:

Melt shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler or small pan in larger pan of water on the low heat setting of the stove. Stir in all the oils and vitamin E and essential /perfume oil (optional). Pour into mold(s) and allow to cool. Pop out of mold if desired or leave it in a dish and scrape off a little as needed.
Note: Shea butter can occasionally become grainy. To avoid this, use just enough heat to get your ingredients to melt. Once your ingredients are blended, cool your mixture quickly by pouring into shallow container(s) in a cool room or popping it into the fridge to cool (not the freezer).

To use: Let the warmth of your hand melt a little of the bar and rub into dry skin–hands, feet, elbows, etc.
Yes, it’s oily at first. It’s REAL. And it does absorb in.
You can also add in colors and fragrances to make it even more creative.
Hope this was helpful.
Till next time Ma' as Salama...

Stay Gorgeous,

VICTORIA SECRETS LAUNCH IN RIYADH,SAUDI ARABIA

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    Victoria Secrets has announced the opening of its first full assortment store in Saudi Arabia. These two new stores in Riyadh would be opening their gates for buyers at Granada center on 6th Dec,2014 and the other one in Kingdom Center on 20 Dec,2014. 

   But you have seen Victoria Secrets stores already ,so whats special to be in the news. Here the thing. Only a limited range of the bathing and makeup collection is already retailed in KSA but now in the new stores, the stores will feature their world acclaimed inner wear collection for which VS is famous world over along with also popular fragrances, VS fantasies body care and their PINK beauty products.

VS PINK is line which is takes its inspiration from young women naming it PINK..It targets the teenage college and university .The collection features colorful and playful designs for innerwears,sleep/lounge wears.

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Victoria’s Secret, is a part of US fashion chain Limitedbrands, has a number of full assortment stores in retails hubs across Gulf already , including Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar. Victoria Secrets is one of the most glamorous lingerie line in the world, whose fashion walk every year is one of the much awaited ones. Along with that the company features a full line of fragrances with some very popular ones like Bombshell, Heavenly,Victoria Secrets Angels and the new addition scandalous. The company also features some amazing body butters,lotions, makeup, and accessories.
Riyadhians , do check out the nearest VS outlet and the professional staff will help out pick what will be the best and most complementing for you. Happy Shopping.

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GLYCERIN EYELASH CONDITIONER

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You will need:

-- Egg yolk -1

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-- Glycerin -1 Tbsp.

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How to use it

   Take the egg in a bowl and separate out the egg yolk in a separate bowl, you just need the yolk for this. Now in the egg yolk add 1 tbsp. of glycerin and mix it well. Now, take a cotton swab and dip into this mixture and apply it on your lashes. Leave it to dry for 1 hour and then wash it off with cold water.

For best results do this at least thrice a week. This conditioner not only prevents breakage but also promotes shine and adds incredible volume to the lashes. Glycerin is an excellent conditioner, it works to add moisture and shine to the lashes.  Egg yolk being very rich in omega 3 and Vitamin E it protects lashes from going brittle and promotes healthy thick lashes.