Beauty

Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin

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Try these simple tips for naturally healthy, glowing skin.

 

Eat Nutrient Rich Foods

To improve your skin start by eating well.  Eat simple natural foods, fresh fruits and vegetables which include vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Proteins will help to tone and repair your skin, try eating nuts and seeds, foods rich in Omega 3, such as oily fish, walnuts or flaxseeds to help hydrate and moisturise the skin.

Drink Enough Water

Aim to drink 2 litres of water a day to hydrate, tone and moisturise the skin from the inside.

Sleep

The skin renews and repairs itself as you sleep preventing dull sagging skin. Always cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin before you sleep to avoid clogging the pores. Leaving make up on the skin can cause the skin to age quicker. Try adding some olive oil to a cotton pad and massaging it into the skin to gently remove traces of make up and dirt. Follow with a natural toner and moisturiser.

Exercise

Exercise regularly to boost circulation and reduce stress levels which can show on the skin.

If you live in Dubai I offer Yoga sessions or Personal Training at your home, in the park or at the gym

Sun Protection

Always wear sunscreen with a high SPF, even on a cloudy day to protect the skin from UV rays that can lead to ageing of the skin.

Try theses 3 home remedies to improve the skin

Green Apple Mask

Mash 1 green apple and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply to the skin. Leave on for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.  This mask will prevent antioxidants from damaging the skin and help to repair any skin damage from the sun.

Avocado Face Mask

To moisturise dry skin and help the skin glow, try this face mask. Mix 1 avocado with 1 tablespoon of honey, apply to the skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.

Banana Mask

Bananas applied to the skin will hydrate and smooth wrinkles as they contain potassium and other vitamins which are great for healing dry skin. Apply one mashed banana to the skin and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.

 

 

 

 

 

Homemade hair remedies for naturally healthy hair

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You don’t need to spend lots of money on expensive hair treatments, where possible try to use natural products to keep your hair healthy and strong. Using products full of chemicals can not only damage and dry out the hair but can lead to hair loss and also cause premature greying of the hair.

If you need to colour your hair always opt for natural products that won’t strip your hair of it’s natural oils. Check in health food shops or natural beauty shops and chemists for chemical free products.

Try these simple homemade remedies to improve the condition of your hair

 

Hair Growth

Mix a few drops of coconut oil and rosemary oil together and massage into the scalp. Shampoo as usual. Hair will feel soft and shiny.

Aloe Vera Gel

Apply neat Aloe Vera gel to your hair and leave for 20 minute before washing to add moisture for shiny hair.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can be massaged into the hair and scalp before shampooing to improve the condition of the hair, increase hair growth and to help prevent grey hair.

Dry Hair

For dry hair mix coconut oil, honey and a small amount of aloe vera gel together and leave on the hair for 20 to 30  minutes and shampoo as usual.

Deep Conditioner

For a deeper condition to repair and restore dry and damaged hair try mixing 2 egg yolks with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1/2 cup of water. The eggs contain vitamins and protein to rebuild and strengthen the hair. Leave on your hair for up to 1 hour then shampoo as usual. You hair will feel soft and shiny.

Nourishing Shampoo

By using just honey, water and lavender oil you can create a simple and effective shampoo to cleanse, restore and condition you hair at the same time, so there is no need to use a separate conditioner.

Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 3 tablespoons of water, bottled mineral water or filtered water are best. You can lightly heat the honey to make it more runny then add a few drops of lavender oil to the mixture. Other essential oils could also be used. Massage well into wet hair and on the scalp, then rinse well.

 

 

 

Natural Face Masks For Glowing Skin

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Avocado

Avocado’s are rich in vitamins and antioxidants plus healthy fats which help to nourish the skin. Avocado oil can also help to prevent skin damage after being in the sun too long.

Mash up an avocado and mix with a teaspoon of yoghurt and 2 or 3 drops of lemon juice.

Leave on your face for 20 minutes then wash off with cold water.

Strawberry

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants to help protect the skin from sun damage and to help to prevent ageing of the skin. They also contain Salicylic acid to help to remove dead skin cells, tighten pores and help to reduce dark spots on the skin.

Strawberries can also be placed over the eyes to help to reduce puffiness and fine lines.

Mix mashed strawberry paste with honey or rose-water and leave on the face for 15 minutes for soft, glowing skin.

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric helps to reduce inflammation of the skin, it’s great for reducing acne and healing sore areas of the skin. It can lighten the skin and reduce dark spots and also will build up collagen in the skin, this will help to maintain skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles and ageing skin.

Try mixing 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 to 2 teaspoons of rose-water, mix to a paste and leave on the face for 20 minutes then rinse with cold water.

Turmeric can also be mixed with coconut oil to help heal eczema. Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of turmeric powder with 1 1/2 teaspoons of coconut oil and leave on the effected area for 15 minutes.

Cucumber

Cucumber contains Vitamins A, B1 and Vitamin C, helping to hydrate the skin, reduce puffiness, improve dark circles, tighten pores and treat sunburn.

Mash up a cucumber and apply to the face, leaving to dry for 20 minutes.

Banana

Bananas contain a high amount of antioxidants, phytochemicals, B vitamins and zinc along with moisture which is great for nourishing dry and ageing skin. They also help to control oil production, reducing break outs.

Mash up 1 banana and leave on the skin for 20 minutes. For extra moisturization try adding add a teaspoon of honey to the mashed banana.

 

 

 

 

Tips For Younger Skin

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Exercise & Yoga

Exercise pumps blood around the body, helping the skin to renew, giving a healthier and fresher complexion.

Face Yoga

Face Yoga done daily for 10 to 20 minutes can help to prevent and reduce wrinkles, boast the complexion and help to prevent ageing of the skin. It is a natural alternative to surgery and botox with fast results.

Use Sunscreen

Ultra violet light breaks down collagen causing wrinkles and ageing skin.

Drink Water

 Drink plenty of water to help promote cell formation for younger, glowing skin.

 Eat Avocado’s

 Avocado’s are rich in vitamin c which helps to protect skin against ageing and they contain essential fatty acids, which helps to build collagen in the skin. You can apply avocado’s on the skin as a face mask to help nourish dry skin and give a healthy glow.


For more information about my Face Yoga Plan, contact Emma Phillips: Tel:  +971 52 977 9426. Email: [email protected]

Beauty Tips With Coconut Oil

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Unsweetened natural coconut water can be a great way to re-hydrate naturally during and after exercise. Coconut water is high in potassium, magnesium and antioxidants. If you drink coconut water every day you skin will soon look healthier, younger and more radiant.

You can use coconut water directly on your skin to re-hydrate. Place coconut water on a cotton pad then wipe over your face, leave it on for up to 30 minutes and your face will feel smooth, hydrated, radiant and will even plump out fine lines.

Another way to hydrate your face is to place some coconut water in a spray bottle and throughout the day spray onto your face to refresh. You will need to replace the liquid after 24 hours as it will go off because it doesn’t contain any preservatives.

Coconut water and coconut oil make a great facial scrub, mix the water and oil together with some sugar and rub onto your face and neck using a circular motion for about 60 seconds, then rinse with warm water. This will clean and remove dead skin cells for softer, smoother skin.