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Homemade Masks To Treat Yourself In Confinement

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Now we finally have some time to dedicate some care to our bodies. These homemade masks, to treat yourself and make it out of confinement with smooth skin and shiny hair. Furthermore, since these hard time require hard measures, confinement is not so bad. I mean, we have more time to relax, and we can use a part of it to work on self-care. Since we know how important is treating your skin and strengthening your hair, through natural ingredients straight out of your kitchen. In addition, we show you how to use the same product for various masks (Skin and Hair), so you can save the rest for food also

Here are few ideas for you to help you kill that extra-time in confinement, which doing something beneficial (and let’s be real, something you’ve always wanted to do, but just never found time for it.)

Avocado Mask To Repair Your Hair

Reinforcing the strength of your hair is almost necessary nowadays. Due to the high use of styling tools, pollution, and hair dye, it’s normal for hair to get damaged. In addition, sulfur found in shampoos is also highly bad for your hair, and if you shower frequently, adding masks to your routine is a must.

Avocados on the other hand, are full of omega-3 fatty acids. This helps strengthen and incredibly repair your hair. All you need to do, is use a spoon to smash a half peeled avocado. Then, add some olive oil and honey, and apply it to wet hair with your fingertips. Let it set for 10-15 minutes, and wash your hair.

Avocado And Honey To nourish Your Skin

With the other half of avocado, and 1/4 blended cucumber, create another mask, but this time for your skin. Avocado’s nutrients will nourish your skin, and prevents excess sebum that can lead to spots. Cucumber on the other hand, is 90% water, which hydrates you skin to keep it glowing. After you try this homemade mask, you will notice how you skin will feel more clean and fresh.

Egg White And Lemon Mask To Get Rid Of Greasy Hair

Furthermore, more products from your groceries that are great for homemade masks, are eggs and lemon. By simply mixing some lemon juice and egg white (you can eat the yolk) as it’s high in protein enzymes that help remove excess oil. In addition, lemon is a natural antioxidant, and will deep-clean your scalp to avoid dandruff and any residues left from your hair products.

Minimise Enlarged Pores With Eggs, Honey And Lemon

Finally, staying at home and not getting any Vitamin D may lead to causing some changes to your skin. if you are struggling with enlarged pores, this home remedy is effective, and quick. In fact, you will just need the egg white (again), some lemon juice (again) and some honey if you still have any left from the previous mask. Then, mix all ingredients together, and scrub your face and body with it in the shower. The lemon has the ability to tighten skin tissues, while eggs and honey will boost your skin’s moisture levels.

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How About Using Coffee To Have a Smooth Skin?

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Have you ever thought about using your leftover coffee to have a smooth skin? Well, it is no shock to anyone that coffee has several anti aging, cellulite and skin benefits. Moreover, natural remedies have become crucial in self-care routines. For that reason, we explain to you why and how to use coffee for a smooth skin (that also smells very good.)

Benefits Of Coffee On Your Skin

Drinking coffee in addition to keeping you awake, can also boost your metabolism and energy. However, caffeine is not only good for your body only, but also for your skin. Health experts have been recommending it as a skin treatment. In fact, coffee is filled with antioxidants that include phenols, which reduces skin damage. According to the American Chemical Society, coffee surpasses tea and wine in terms of antioxidants.

How To Make An easy Coffee Scrub

Several brands already offer exfoliants and bath works that have a coffee base. However, there is nothing better than preparing your own coffee scrub to have a smooth skin, right inside your kitchen.

You will need 2 tablespoons of an essential oil (coconut, olive, Almond or Argan), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and your desired quantity of coffee. Finally, add some of your shower gel and mix together until it turns into a paste.

Opt For Natural Ingredients

Once you try this simple coffee scrub, you will notice how much smoother your skin has become, and since the first use. Furthermore, natural ingredients provide a healthier option for our skin and hair care. Sometimes, that dried up part of avocado could make up a great base for a nutrient hair mask. Also, honey and essential oils allow you to create your own products.

Opting for preparing your own skin-care products using natural ingredients, will help you avoid chemical induced damages on your body for the long run.

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3 Ideas For Easy DIY Bath Bombs

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Taking a shower is one the most relaxing activities we can do for free. Moreover, sometimes, the body and mind need more than just a regular shower. And who doesn’t like a nice bath with nice-smelling bath bombs. If you want to save some bucks and still have an awesome bath time, check these 3 ideas for easy DIY bath bombs, that Nifty enables you to make from scratch.

Cupcake Bath Bombs

To create this piece of art, you will need baking soda, Epsom salt, corn starch, and citric acid mixed together. Then, add vanilla extract, coconut oil and purple coloring little by little to the mixture. Finally, put the mix into cupcake paper and let it chill. In order to prepare the frosting, mix in a seperate bowl 3 tea spoons of merengue powder, water and powdered sugar. Use the mixer until you reach the same frosting mixture you would usually put on cupckakes. Decorate the cupckakes, add sprinkles if you want, and let it set for about 10 minutes.

Geode Bath Bombs

To prepare bath bombs inspired by geode form, first, mix in a bowl Citric acid with Epsom salt, baking sodaand cornstarch. Use a spoon to remove gently, then add coconut oil and water while removing the mix. Finally, add soap dye and an essential oil of your choice.

In seperate small bowls, add Epsom salt with few drops of soap dye and keep removing it. Prepare the first layer with the latest mixture, then keep adding layers from the mix you prepared first. Make sure to press with your thumb after every layer, and start with lighter colors. At the end, refrigiate it for 3 hours and start your soothing shower.

Black Dragon Bath Bombs

Use the same mixture as in the previous bath bombs. Then, prepare a spray bottle and fill it with 4 TSP of coconut oil. Then, add black soap dye. Moreover, shake the bottle until the color is one. Spray the mixture slowly while removing until it all picks up on the black color of the soap. You can then take any shaped mold you want, put the mix into it, and then refrigiate it for two hours. Once you take it out of the freezer, take off the mold, and you are set to go.

Photos: Nifty

Tips To Break The Habit Of Biting Your Nails

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Do you often find yourself biting your nails, and can’t stop? Although this habit is due to a variety of reasons, such as stress, boredom, and even genetics. However, it’s still something we must stop doing ASAP. If you are looking for simple ways to help you out, we have prepared for you a list of tips to break the habit of biting your nails.

Think About The Consequences

First, and aesthetically speaking, biting your nails makes them look horrible. In addition, this bad habit leads to the nails growing in a weird looking shape.

Second, medically speaking, it’s unhealthy to bite your nails. Usually, nails are a hotbed for germs and bacteria, and putting your fingers in your mouth often can lead to sickness. Last but not least, bitting your nails also damages your teeth and ruins your smile.

Try Coating Them with Special Nail-Polish

It is now possible to buy special nail-polish, designed for people who bite their nails. Experts have come up with a »bitter tasting polish» that makes you disgusted when you try to bite your nails. This awful tasting formula discourages many people and helps them quit.

Keep Cutting Them Short

When you keep trimming your nails short, you don’t have anything to bite on. Therefore, make sure to keep your nails short and clean. If you are a manicures lover, you can get add the good looks to the list. This trick will definitely help you stop biting your nails.

Keep Your Mouth Busy

Most of us resort to biting our nails in uncomfortable situations. Stress, boredom and even fear. Try keeping a chewing gum for when you feel the urge to bite on something. By keeping your mouth busy, you deviate towards using another method as your »stress ball»

Listen To Your Body

It’s super important to understand your triggers. Biting your nails is a habit, urging from the issues of your inner self. Recent research therapists found out that perfectionism‘s quite a common cause. If you’re trying to stop biting your nails, give the old fashioned ways a try. Either through meditation to release the stress, or simply through understanding the psychological problems you are going through.

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Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally With These 3 Home Remedies

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Dandruff is very annoying and sometimes, even embarrassing. This naturally-caused problem affects over 50% of people, according to recent findings. Causes of dandruff vary, and it could be for hormonal reasons as well as external ones. For example, if you stress very much then your body responds with dandruff. sometimes, even changing your shampoo or conditioner can cause scalp irritation, and consequently, dandruff will appear.

RevistaCachet is letting you know that there are some simple, natural home remedies to get rid of dandruff. Check them out!

Use Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is well-known for it’s multiple health benefits. It’s good for skin, for hair and even for food. It helps improve skin hydration and prevent dryness, which cause dandruff. This oil is also used to cure Eczema and reduces inflammation and itching. It should really always be on your counter just in case!

Apply Tea Tree Oil

Used in the past to treat several types of illness. Tea tree oil comes from a plant called Melaleuca alternifolia, and is known to have powerful anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, it’s completely effective at fighting the specific strain of fungus that can cause both seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Start by applying few drops of tea tree to your regular shampoo, because oil directly on the scalp can cause inflammation or rashes.

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera is a rich source of vitamins, which are beneficial in promoting healthy and shiny hair. The anti bacterial benefits of aloe vera help to treat clogged hair follicles and also facilitate hair growth. The enzymes present in aloe vera offer deep cleansing benefits for our scalp. They also help eliminate dead skin cells and dandruff .The anti inflammatory properties of aloe vera also help in healing the damage caused to scalp by constant scratching.

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