After a long-winded, stressful day, one of the best things to come home to is a long, warm bath. Now did you know that you could actually make yourself an herbal beauty bath by using some herbs and bath salts? Just 20 minutes of soaking in an herbal beauty bath rejuvenates your mind and body, while helping you unwind at the end of the day.

Mainstream skin and hair care products are laden with many chemicals that more and more women are turning to the idea of natural beauty. Natural beauty refers to the practice of using only organic ingredients for your skin and hair. We have outlined a few tips when choosing natural beauty products for smooth, glowing skin and healthier hair:

Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is what holds our body together. Cucumbers are effective when used for various skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.

Common rashes are often called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin; they involve changes in the color or texture of the skin including skin redness or inflammation. Common rashes are also known as skin lesions, Rubor and Erythema. Skin reactions are more common today due to many new fabrics in use. Some of the body rashes affect the whole body (termed as a generalized), where as others appear on discrete areas of the skin. Skin rashes can be self limiting … » Read More

Women with medium to darker complexions know that makeup can often present challenges that cosmetic brands and beauty stories don’t always address. “Women of color disproportionately spend money on cosmetics, yet often aren’t spoken to,” says makeup artist Sam Fine, who is known for his work on African-American celebrities like Vanessa Williams and Tyra Banks – and is also the author of “Fine: The Basics of Beauty.”

The proprietary combination contains skin-firming agents, elasticizers, and skin hydrators. One of the ingredients used is Matrixyl or Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3 (Striadril), which stimulates collagen production. This ingredient has a long shelf-life and does not cause skin irritation as do many other anti-aging products. For wrinkles, Strivectin anti wrinkle cream is to be applied twice a day to clean, dry skin. For stretch marks, it should be used three time daily. Massage the cream into the targeted area with a circular … » Read More