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How to treat yourself to a pedicure, with step-by-step instructions....

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A Natural Pedicure There are few things more luxurious than a good pedicure. Here's how to treat yourself to a pedicure, with step-by-step instructions.  This regimen will keep your feet bareably beautiful for three to four weeks—and give you an excuse for some serious pampering. 1. Kick off to an uplifting start by filling a basin with warm water and adding a tablespoon of almond or olive oil, plus two lemons cut into half-inch slices. Soak your feet for 15 minutes. 2. Take your right foot out of the water and remove any previous nail polish. 3. If necessary, trim your nails with a toenail clipper, cutting straight across to prevent ingrown toenails. 4. File toenails in one direction. Don't see back and forth or use a metal file—both moves can cause splitting. Double-sided, cushioned emery boards are best. 5. Massage the bottom and sides of your foot with pumice to remove dead skin and increase circulation. 6. Rub lo

For a Long Shiny Hair....

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Natural homemade hair conditioners using banana, milk and honey Take 1 mashed banana  Add 1 egg Add 3 tbsp milk Add 3 tbsp honey Mix well Apply on hair and scalp Wash off with a mild shampoo after 30 min. Natural homemade hair conditioners using eggs and olive oil Take 2 eggs Add 5 tsp olive oil Mix well Apply this on the scalp Leave it for 30 min Wash off with mild shampoo After washing the hair, allow them to dry naturally. Use hair dryer only after the hair is mildly damp.  Comb hair regularly and gently.

Natural homemade face masks for Normal Skin.

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 Face Masks for Cleansing and Fairness  The skin type is considered normal, when there is a right oil and moisture balance Use natural face masks to get a glowing and a healthy skin Natural face masks using banana, yogurt and honey Mash half a banana Add 2 tbsp of yogurt Add 1 tbsp of honey Mix well  Apply on the face, taking care to avoid the eye area. Leave for 15 min. Wash off with cold water. Natural face masks using yogurt and orange  Take 1 tbsp of yogurt Add one fourth of an orange juice Mix well Apply on the face,  taking care to avoid the eyes  Leave for 5 min and then wash it off.

Natural Face Mask For Acne Scars

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Lemon Juice and Egg Whites for Acne scars. Even after you stop the breakouts, acne scars can remain. To even your skin tone with a natural toner.   Mix together equal parts of lemon juice and egg whites in a cup. Apply the mixture like a mask and leave on for 20 minutes . Wash it off with normal water.

Facial Steam For Curing Acne

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From refreshing facial steam  opens pores, loosens dirt and moisturizes skin deep beyond the surface.   Boil four cups of water, add in a few drops of lavender and essential oils and pour into a glass bowl.  Drape a towel over your head and place your face 8 inches above the hot mixture.  Keep your head under the homemade tent for 6 minutes.  When you’re done, wipe down your face using an astringent, then splash in the cool water.  Do this once or twice a week.

Homemade Natural Face Mask for Anti-aging Effect

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Homemade Carrot Mask for  Anti-aging Effect. Let’s put these antioxidants to good  use - this DIY carrot mask is for   mature skin, using carrots to slow  down the skin’s aging process and keep it hydrated. 1  Peeled, boiled and mashed carrot                         (leave till cooled down) 1 Tablespoon olive oil Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave  on for 20 minutes.  Wash away with lukewarm  water.  

Natural Homemade Face Mask for Skin Refreshing

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Carrot Mask for Skin Refreshing  2 peeled grated carrots         (best to grate in a food   processor for a finely grated result) 2 tablespoons potato flour          (not   to be confused with potato starch...) 1 egg yoke Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave  on for 30 minutes.   Wash away with lukewarm  water and follow with a cold water wash.  

Homemade Face Mask for Skin Redness

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  Carrot face Mask for Skin Redness 1 peeled, boiled and mashed carrot (leave till cooled down)   1 peeled, boiled and mashed potato (leave till cooled down)   1 tablespoon ground oatmeal   Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave on for 30 minutes.   Wash away with lukewarm water.

Homemade Face Mask for Glowing Skin

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Natural Carrot Mask       This recipe works to even out skin tone and give  dull  skin some much needed glow.  2 peeled, boiled and mashed carrots    (leave till cooled down)    1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice  2 tablespoons honey   1 teaspoon olive oil do not add olive oil if you have oily skin    Mix all ingredients together with an even mixture   consistency should be like a good mashed potato  not lumpy and not too mushy.   Apply to  clean facial skin and leave on for 30 minutes.   Wash away with lukewarm water.