Healthy Skin

Sun Oil by recipe of our grandmothers

August 14, 2015 by Amy Brown

This recipe was created at a time when there were no modern sunscreens, and people then were also exposed to the sun.
In a glass bottle with a wide aperture or slightly larger jar put a few carrots, a few chopped green walnuts, very few lavender flowers, and also can be added a few flowers of sage. The bottle has to be filled with approximately 60-70 percent of these contents, then put the extra-virgin olive oil to its top. Left the mixture in the sun light for 20 to 25 days, shake it a little each day and eventually fine-strained through several layers of gauze.

Olive oil has a natural protective factor of 2, which is negligible protection for today’s radiation, but with carrot and walnut it has naturally bigger factor, so they significantly raises the safety factor of our oil, and also nourishes the skin. Carrots are rich with beta-carotene and vitamin A, and are also used in modern sunscreens because it rejuvenates the skin and slows down its aging, prevents photo-sensitivity and accelerates tanning.

Lavender and sage are great for skin care, have anti-inflammatory effect on acne, burns, wounds and the sage, salvia officinalis, also reduces cellulite. In addition, these ingredients give a wonderful aroma oil.

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FAST technique for getting rid of cellulite – ready for the summer!

August 8, 2015 by Amy Brown

Cellulite is every woman nightmare! How could it not be when it makes the skin like orange peel. But do not despair!

There are many successful methods and preparation for its elimination, but today’s post is for a very fast technique for removing cellulite!

We present to you a method called “dry brushing”.

Why is this method proved to be one of the most effective in removing cellulite?

The expert, Dr. Carla Hutchinson explains, “When you apply this massage technique on the area of skin with cellulite, you actually accelerating its successful removal.”

And here’s how this method works:

First and foremost you should have a brush (the ideal would be if it is harder) for massaging cellulite. These can be purchased in all well stocked shops of cosmetics.

There are many different shapes, materials and design, the most important thing is the brush you buy is just for that purpose because it is specially designed to massage the skin with cellulite.

Here’s what you should do to solve cellulite:

Every day before you shower, take brush in hand and massage the entire body, paying most attention of course to the region where the cellulite appear. It should not be massaged less than 5 minutes.

The movements are circular, counter-clockwise and slow.On the area where you have cellulite bring a little more attention, detail massaging every inch of skin.

Why it is recommended that this massage works on dry skin?

The answer is simple: to remove dead cells from the skin (and thus prepared for the bath and lotions after bathing) and to encourage better blood circulation in your skin. This circulation is crucial because it helps the formation of new cells in the dermis and epidermis.

Also, due to the circulation, your pores will open and later when you put various lotions and preparations will aid in efficient absorption of their nutrients under the skin.

But how the massage itself helps in removing the cellulite?

The answer lies in the temporary “swelling” of the skin, resulting in that it removed its swelling layer cellulite.Of course, this is instant removal of cellulite, when you are somewhere in a hurry and you have to quickly hide it.

Another great advantage of this is that cellulite massage helps improve circulation of the legs (which as we have said helps regenerate cells and creating new ones), tightening the skin and absorb the lotion. So it is in any case worth it to apply this method every day.

But if you apply this method regularly (every day) will solve the cellulite problem permanently!

Flax Seed Drink – For Losing Weight and Healthy Skin

July 7, 2015 by Amy Brown

Flax seed contains numerous beneficial components, including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and fiber which normalize the work of the intestine.

This kind of seeds cleanses the body of toxins, normalize metabolism, lowers levels of blood sugar and reduces appetite. In doing so, absorb certain ingredients of the food you consume, cleans the intestines and also fill the body with lecithin.

Flax seed contains the fatty acids, which activate the fat tissue in the body and helps its melting. That is why this is the ideal nutritive that will help you to successfully lose weight.

This flax seed beverage has huge range of positive effects on the entire organism, and that will help you to lose excess weight in a healthy way without dieting and fasting, as well as to maintain the desired weight without yo-yo effect.

Recommended by many nutritionists, this drink is also very healthy and particularly useful for people suffering from gastritis, stomach ulcer, chronic fatigue and hemorrhoids, and it helps in the treatment of cystitis.

Preparation

Pour 1 liter of freshly boiled water on 3 tablespoons flax seed. Leave to stand overnight. It is best to use a thermos. If not, use a pot or container with a lid. Strain it the next morning. You will get a little thick mucous, but tasty drink that you should drink. Optionally you can sweet the drink with honey. Do not throw away the seeds after you strain, put them in the meals during the day.

Consumption

Consume the strained beverage throughout the day; 3-4 times a day in 150 ml; half an hour before a meal.

Prepare the drink each evening for the next day. Do not make a stock, as it must be consumed freshly prepared.

Consume the flax seed drink for a 10 days, after which you take a break of 10 days, then you continue (with the same intervals) until achieving the desired result. Also drink a lot of water during the day!

With regular consumption, you will also notice positive changes on the skin, which becomes strong, tight and elastic. During weight loss, the skin will not become lax, even better – from the effects of the drink the cellulite will disappear.

Contraindications

Despite all the useful properties of flax, there are contraindications that can occur with its consumption. This drink is not recommended for consumption in the following cases:

– If you have liver problems (if you do not have a serious disease you can decrease the dose and be under strict control)

– If you have kidney stones (flax seed actively extracted kidney stones but that process should be kept under medical supervision)

Chia smoothie – food for healthy skin

May 13, 2015 by Amy Brown

Smoothies meal cups are always a good idea. They contain a lot of healthy and fresh foods and therefore are easily digested. Their nutritional value is so high that it makes great food for breakfast or dinner.

Chia seeds which are called “super foods” are a real sensation lately. It is the richest botanical source of omega 3 fatty acids, richer than fish oil, help in the fight against free radicals, improve the health of your skin, and most importantly of all – gives a fascinating feeling.

This seeds contain 30% more antioxidants than blueberries, and chia oil is also rich in protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, molybdenum, zinc and niacin.

Despite all the other benefits offered by this seed, chia seeds are also great as a remedy for skin diseases. Therefore, in recent times it has been used in the cosmetic industry as an epochal discovery for skin care.

Having all these benefits in mind, we offer a simple smoothie recipe that will give you energy for the whole day, and will tremendously affect your skin.

Smoothie with chia seeds, banana and strawberries

• 1 banana

• 2 teaspoons of chia seeds

• 3-4 fresh strawberries

• 300 ml of fresh milk or yogurt, optional

Mix all these ingredients in a blender, and in less than 2 minutes you’ll prepare a healthy and tasty chia meal in a glass.