Whether applied to your face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. Used either as a night cream or daily moisturizer, it is best applied to damp skin, when water can help reduce any feeling of greasiness. Recommended for normal/combination skin, dry/damaged skin and mature/aging skin.
Olive oil has been said to be good for:
Mother's Love Soap
Mango Butter is similar to cocoa butter and shea butter in texture but different in terms of its fatty acids content. It is rich in antioxidants and Vitamins A, C and E. It has minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium. Not just this, mango butter is also rich in omega 6 fatty acids like stearic, oleic and linoleic acids which make it an excellent emollient. The butter has a sweet and nutty fragrance and is solid in room temperature. Rubbing it between your fingers or on the skin dissolves the butter and spreads it well all over the skin. It can be applied directly on the scalp and the hair.
Benefits of our Mango Butter
Mango Butter Benefits for the Hair
Mango Butter Benefits for the Skin
Mango butter is a natural alternative to skin creams and body lotions - it does the job of moisturizing the skin better. It has regenerative properties that help in skin exfoliation and soothing sun damage.
Kokum butter promotes elasticity of the skin and stores damaged skin. Heal fissures of the lips, hands and soles of feet. Helps regenerates skin cells & reduces degeneration of skin cells. Kokum Butter has excellent emollient properties and very high oxidative stability.
Benefits of Kokum Butter for the Skin The excellent emollient properties of Kokum Butter make it one of the best candidates for dry skin treatment. Simply apply a pea sized amount on your dry skin and you will find the dryness vanish in a matter of seconds since the butter gets absorbed into the skin really fast. It works very well as a lip balm to prevent chapped and dry lips.The antioxidants in the butter helps in the regeneration of cells and regular use helps prevent wrinkles.
Rather than buying a store bought cream which has other chemicals and artificial perfumes in it, you can use our Head 2 Toe Love Butter to pamper your skin. It can be used both on the face, body and in hair.
Who says you need to purchase already made trail mix? I always end up picking out stuff I don't enjoy eating so I decided to make my own. While I was at the DeKalb Farmers Market I picked up some dry fruit and nuts. This mix is made up based on my likes. Remember this is a eyeballing kind of recipe which just means you'll add as much or as little as you like.
Enjoy and don't eat it all at once!
What's in our "Head 2 Toe Love" Triple Butter? Aside from everything you need; well our Triple Butter is made up of premium and loving ingredients such as avocado oil, castor oil, coconut oil, kokum butter, mango butter and shea butter. These particular ingredients were hand picked for their ability to be multi-purpose. This allows our butter to truly live up to its name "Head 2 Toe Love." It's multiple use covers your hair, face, lips and body. For such uses as:
Seals in moisture when applied to washed, conditioned hair while still wet
Here are our favorite ingredients:
Avocado Oil contains a number of essential fatty acids, including high quantities of monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is a major component of Avocado oil and features countless benefits such as reduced risk of cancer. Oleic acid also helps prevent microbial infections and inflammation. Avocado oil is rich with vitamins A, D & E making it ideal for aging skin and boosting collagen production
Uses: facial moisturizer, sensual bath, skin and scalp care, and facial mask
Benefits:
Coconut oil is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals which are good for the human body. However, coconut oil usage is not limited to hair; it is used in the preparation of soaps and creams. Coconut oil is revolutionizing the world of health & beauty and more research proving the effectiveness of it's natural properties.
Skin- skin benefits greatly from coconut oil especially if you suffer from skin conditions like dandruff, eczema or dermatitis. It acts as a cleanser and moisturizer helping to hydrate dry skin and soothe pain from burns and rashes. The oil is packed full of antioxidants that help heal your skin and stop infections from growing. So whether you have cracked skin from psoriasis or a burn from exposure to the sun applying raw coconut oil can be soothing and keep your skin glowing and young looking. It works well for moisturizing the body, face, lips and feet. Also relieves itching, good for all skin types and doesn't go rancid.
Hair- helps in the toning of hair, it's use can reduce protein loss in both damaged as well as undamaged hair seeing that it is rich in lauric acid. Conditions hair, prevents dandruff, retains moisture, and protects against lice, boils on scalp, gray hair and baldness. Gives relief from scalp sweating, effective hair conditioner and good styling oil adding shine and luster, reduces scalp inflammation, hair growth, detangles, and tames frizz. Hair, like skin, is prone to sun damage and coconut oil is a natural sunscreen, with an SPF of 8.
Oil Pulling- has been known to remove bacteria in the mouth, holistic remedy for bleeding gums, whitens teeth, soothe soar throat, heals cracked lips, holistic treatment for jaw problems like TMJ, improves breath, and prevents plaque, gum disease, cavities and gingivitis.
Anti-aging- has an impressive anti-aging property. By increasing your body’s antioxidant levels, coconut oil can help stop the damage to your skin caused by free radicals. Use over long periods of time can give you a tighter, firmer and younger looking skin, and fine lines can be drastically reduced. The oil has a detoxifying effect thanks to the effect that the oil has on your liver.
Reference for more information: http://dailyhealthlifestyles.com/20-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil/
Shea Butter is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF-6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and other nutrients necessary for collagen production. It has been used in Africa and other countries for many years to improve skin and hair. It is a thick and intense moisturizer which is great applied directly to the skin.
Benefits are:
Moisturizing Scalp and Hair- Seals in moisture conditioning the scalp, alleviating dandruff and providing overall protection from harsh climates. It has been known to remedy dry skin and protects skin's natural oils therefore making it great for individuals with eczema.
Reduces Inflammation- A study in 2010 found that due to its natural properties it has anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive effects. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20484832)
Skin Smoothing and Anti-Aging Properties- Aids in the skin's natural collagen production. Many people with long term use report skin softening and strengthening, as well as wrinkle reduction as it helps with tissue cell regeneration.
Relieves Wind, Sunburn, and Dry Winter Skin- it's moisturizing quality penetrates deep into the skin helping by offering more moisture to skin that has encountered windburn, sunburn, and cracking from winters harshness.
Reduces Stretch Marks, Scarring and Cellulite- having healing properties and hydrating qualities it reduces the appearance of stretch marks and scarring.
Prevents Diaper Rash for Babies- due to its anti fungal and anti-inflammatory properties it helps to fight off yeast.
Other benefits it has been known for- healing burns, protecting skin against free radicals, use with psoriasis, restores skin elasticity, fade dark marks and scars, prevents bumps after shaving, calms irritated skin, and relieves joint pain.
***** Remember to always consult a physician when introducing new products even when natural and organic as skin has sensitivities and shea comes from a nut therefore if you have or could unknowingly have nut allergies it may irritate the skin.
Kids not eating those bananas fast enough or maybe like me you bought a bunch thinking you'd make 2 banana puddings for Thanksgiving and was too tired to make it to the second one, lol. Well it gave me the opportunity to make this recipe that I've wanted to try my hand at for years. I doubled the original recipe and ended up with a loaf, a pan of mini loaves, a pan of muffins (1-12ct & 1-6ct). So if you want to make as much as I did you'll need to double this one as well
Ingredients :
So as you see I made putting the nuts in optional and left it out of the description because I personally hate nuts in my food and my daughter doesn't like nuts of any kind in or out of food. Don't worry whatever you decide as the receipe will be a hit either way.
Directions: Depending on the kitchen gadgets you will be using this will determine your process. Your bananas need to be pureed to start. If you're using a mixer you'll still need to puree the bananas in a blender or food processor.
Are you getting enough water?
Are 8 glasses of water really necessary?
Don't really care to drink a flavorless beverage?
Are you getting headaches, catching craps or maybe your urine doesn't smell or look so good?
If you have asked yourself or someone you know any of these questions this article is for you or maybe you'd just like to know some great ways to increase your health and wellness and I'm here to help get your healthy on. Our bodies depend on water for survival as the organs, cells and tissues need it to operate. Your water intake affects your bodies temperature and the lubricating of your joints. It is important to drink water because your body is mostly made up of it or should I say it is most of your body weight.
On a daily basis you lose water through such things as going to the bathroom and sweating. If you are concerned that you are not drinking enough water then try observing your urine; if it is consistently colorless or light yellow, you are most likely staying well hydrated. Dark yellow or an amber-colored urine could be a sign of dehydration. A good rule of thumb for getting enough water is to take your body weight and divide it by 1/2 (Ex. you weigh 180 lbs. divided by 2 = 90 ounces of water daily)
Reasons to Increase Water Intake
*For best results combine with 12-16 ounces of water
For more information try some of the links below:
Every woman wants sexy smooth legs and here is how you can get that beautiful look. Coconut oil has so many benefits and for those who know me personally; I'm known as the "Coconut Nut" as I'm nuts about it. My children hear me talking to someone and they say shaking their heads "she thinks coconut oil is good for everything". Well what isn't it good for? Just for today we're just gonna talk about those gorgeous legs we want to enhance.
Coconut oil is a natural way to moisturize your skin and can also be used to shave your legs. Yes I have tried this personally and it is how I shave my legs. Some benefits of using this method; helps to prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn. I've added a recipe found on Midget Momma. All you need is 2 ingredients to give you a little aroma therapy; note you do not have to make up the cream you can simply rub the coconut oil on your legs. The cream gives a thicker application which will cut down on you nicking yourself with your razor. However I know sometimes we need to cut a few steps for time value. You will rub the cream on your skin, shave and pat dry.
Vanilla Coconut Shaving Cream
Directions:
