DIY Tea Bags Eye Treatment

Did you know that the antioxidants in tea can be highly beneficial to your skin especially the delicate skin around the eyes?  Tea tightens the skin while the caffeine is highly effective in reducing the dark circles and puffiness.  Try this at home eye treatment to improve your appearance and dump the appearance of tired looking eyes, or black circles.

DIY Tea Bags Eye Treatment

1. Take two green tea bags and place them in warm almost boiled water, let them steep for about 10 seconds.
2. Wrap them in plastic wrap, glad wrap or place them in a freezer bag.  Leave them in the fridge for about a half hour or the freezer for about 15 minutes.  Remove after they are completely cooled.
3. Lay down and relax, gently place the cooled tea bags over each eye for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips:

• Enjoy the benefits of this DIY homemade remedy for tired dark puffy eyes.
• Tea bags are full of antioxidants which soothe the skin.
• You will notice best results if you continue using tea bags on a regular basis.
  
  
  
  
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  Smiles, Paula
  
  
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DIY Seaweed Facial Mask

I love sushi topped off with a slice of yummy ginger.

I often enjoy salmon, snow crab, and avocado wrapped

with seaweed and rice.

Seaweed is great to eat, and it is also wonderful for your skin

because it is packed full of rich vitamins and minerals.

The essential vitamins and antioxidants in seaweed include:

A1, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E, K, pantothenic acid,

folic acid, ascorbic acid, niacin, and beta-carotene.

This is why I add it to my handmade Mucky Seaweed Soap,

and other skin care recipes.

Seaweed is also known to help repair damaged skin cells,

helps protect the skin from free radical damage,

fight skin inflammation and irritation.

Because of its nutritional properties,

and the 54 trace elements found in seaweed,

this amazing ocean wonder has been said to

help slow down the aging process of the skin.

Seaweed also protects the skin from harsh everyday elements.

The minerals in seaweed help release toxins from the skin,

making it great for detoxifying, or as a natural exfoliant.

I am sure that you would love using rich seaweed on your skin

to rejuvenate, prevent wrinkles, hydrate, and brighten your skin.

I am sharing with you a simple rejuvenating facial mask recipe,

I hope that you will give it a try.

DIY Seaweed Facial Mask

1 Tablespoons of Sea Kelp Powder

2 Tablespoon of Warm Water

1 Tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gel

A Few Drops of Honey

5 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

Place the seaweed into a small bowl, add warm water and mix.  Add aloe vera gel, honey and stir until well mixed.  Mix in about 5 drops of Rosemary essential oil to cover up the fishy smell.  Feel free to add more water or clay, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.

Apply the seaweed mask to your face, leave on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water and soft cloth.  Use this seaweed mask up to twice a month as part of your typical skin care routine.

My face feels SO soft and refreshed after I use this mask.

Beware, that you kind of look like a swamp monster with this mask on your face.

Do you use seaweed in your normal skin care routine?

Smiles, Paula

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DIY Blueberry Face Mask

I believe in the power of feeding your skin,

just like you feed your body with healthy food.

I have truly found that I have everything I need, it is right

in my own kitchen to help keep my skin beautiful and healthy.

I love blueberries,  I often enjoy them on my oatmeal and yogurt.

Did you know?

Blueberries are packed with powerful antioxidants

that are wonderful for the skin.

Antioxidants target free radicals,

which can wreak havoc on your skin.

By using this fresh blueberry face mask, you’ll improve

your skin tone and prevent signs of aging.

It smells super yummy, when applied to your face.

DIY Blueberry Face Mask

Ingredients:
8 to 10 Blueberries
1 Tablespoon of Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
Instructions:
Mash or blend the blueberries, then stir in the yogurt and lemon juice.
Directions:
To use, after cleansing, spread the entire mixture over your face and neck.  Leave on for about 15 minutes, then rinse well with warm water and pat your face dry.
Tips:

• You can use frozen blueberries.
• Blueberries tighten the skin, and reduces lines or wrinkles.
• Blueberries are known to Improve skin tone, texture, lines and give one a younger appearance.

Thanks for following along with me on my journey exploring

wholesome living, nourishing foods,

and natural alternatives to skin care.

The wonderful thing is that all of my DIY recipes

are made for just pennies on the dollar.

Don’t you just love being frugal?

Smiles, Paula


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DIY Bubbly Bath Salts

The holidays are quickly approaching, and I love giving homemade gifts.

How about whipping up some amazing Bubbly Bath Salts.

They make perfect holidays gifts.

Package this Bubbly Bath Salt in fun containers,

along with a washcloth, and tie with a ribbon.

This do it yourself recipe combines the fun of a bubble bath

with the relaxing muscle power of bath salts.

DIY Bubbly Bath Salts

Ingredients:
6 Cups of Kosher Salt
¾ Cup of Liquid Soap
1 Tablespoon of Sweet Almond Oil
1 to 2 Drops of Jasmine Essential Oil
3 to 4 Drops of Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions:
Stir the soap, oils, and food coloring together.  Evenly pour over the salt, and stir until the salt is evenly coated.  Spread bath salt out in a thin layer on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper, and allow it to air dry overnight.  Pack into a glass container of your choice.
Directions:
To use, pour ¼ cup of the salt under running water while drawing a bath. Relax in the tub and enjoy!
Tips:

• Bathing with bath salts stimulates circulation, and hydrates your skin.
• Use mini jars, create a fun pack of three bath salts in different scents.
• Bath salts can open your pores to purify your skin, cleansing away dirt, sweat, and unwanted toxins.
• Enjoy the full benefits of the aromatherapy powers of essential oils.
• Make some lavender bath salt to relax and ease nervous tension.

Thank you to all of you that have taken the time

to stop by my little piece of the internet.

I hope that you enjoyed your visit and will stop back by often.

Remember, I would love to hear from you, so leave me a comment below.

Smiles, Paula

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October's Giveaway Winner

It is that time again to announce a Winner of my monthly giveaway.

I’m pleased to reveal that the following lucky lady is the winner of a

Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Bundle.

Congratulations!!!

Cynthia Van Camp,

You are a Winner.

You WON a bundle which includes

one bar of handmade Vanilla Grapefruit Soap,

a 8 oz. jar of Vanilla Grapefruit Shea Butter Lotion

and one yummy Lip Balm.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

If you didn't win this one, no worries there are

a bounty of monthly giveaways to come.

Smiles, Paula

DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub

Not only do I love the cooler weather Fall brings, but I love all things pumpkin!
Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ice cream.  This time of the year is filled with all the different pumpkin treats, and I have been stumbling upon all kinds of yummy pumpkin recipes on the internet over the last few weeks.  Today, I am sharing with you a amazing DIY Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub recipe.

DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
1 ½ Cup of Sugar
¼ Cup of Organic Canned Pumpkin
1 Tablespoon of Almond Oil or Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Glycerin
A Light Sprinkle of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Instructions:
Simply mix all of the ingredients together to make this fabulous pumpkin scrub. Spoon your scrub into your container and wha-laa you are done.
Directions:
Once a week in the shower scrub over your body in a circular motion and rinse with warm water. Your skin will feel so soft after this treatment and this scrub smells super yummy.

• Pumpkin is rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can help your skin attain a healthy glow.
• Pumpkin enzymes can soothe and protect your skin.
• Pumpkin is chock-full of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, which are awesome for your skin.

I hope you will give this scrub a try, or make a few for gifts to give to friends or family.
Smiles, Paula

Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Giveaway

Hello everyone, and Happy Thursday!

My week has been full with soap making,

and creating skincare products.

I am eagerly awaiting this weekend,

which is my first craft show of the fall season.

I am heading over to the east coast of Florida to take part in the

24th annual "Autumn in the Park"

at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.

I love the beautiful location of this show under huge shade trees,

near the intracoastal waterway.

Now on to the good stuff,

I have an awesome October giveaway for you!

I am give away a Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Bundle to one lucky winner,

you will feel pampered using these natural goodies.

This collection smells super yummy,

with a warm intoxicating scent of grapefruit, orange and vanilla.

This wonderful bundle includes

one hefty 5 oz. bar of handmade Vanilla Grapefruit Soap,

a 8 oz. jar of Vanilla Grapefruit Shea Butter Lotion

and one yummy Lip Balm.

There are lots of ways to win!

How To Enter:

{ Follow, Comment and WIN }

Follow my Blog and leave a comment on any post

during the month of October.

To win this Vanilla Citrus Skin Care bundle

by Natural Garden Soaps.

{31.00 value}.

One monthly winner is randomly selected on October 31st.

Good Luck!

Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you if you win, I prefer an email address.

PLEASE NOTE: Must be US resident.

Smiles, Paula

DIY Good Morning Facial Cleanser

This gentle natural cleanser exfoliates and soothes, and firms the skin.

Using this homemade cleanser is the perfect way

to say “Good Morning” to the world.

Made with three simple household ingredients, and easy to mix up.

DIY Good Morning Facial Cleanser
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons of Whole Organic Oats
2 Tablespoons of Powdered Soy Milk or Cow’s Milk
1 Tablespoon of Organic Sweet Almond Oil or Organic Olive Oil
Instructions:
Hand crush whole oats or grind in a coffee grinder. Combine all three ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.
Application:
Place a small amount in the palm of your hand, mix with tap water until desired consistency. Then simply rub it on your face in a circular motion.  Leave on your face for about five to ten minutes, or until dry.  Rinse off with soft cloth and warm water.
Storage:
Store in a tight sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Tips:

• Oatmeal is the gentlest way to cleanse your face.
• Oatmeal is inexpensive and a very effective cleanser.
• Natural oats soften the skin, making it super duper silky smooth.
• Milk is a treasure of many vital nutrients, which benefit your skin.
• Milk helps hydrate, alleviate redness, and prevents irritated skin.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by and reading my blog.

I love sharing my knowledge of green skincare,

and random chronicles of my life.

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Smiles, Paula

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