Monday, December 15, 2008
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Kelly's Personal Reviews
These are items that I use and that I like..Fekkai sheer hold Hair spray
it does not smell like alcohol, does not leave
your hair stiff, you can still comb it afterwards and definetly you will not have those white particles of residue when it dryes up.
Urban Decay eye shadow Primer
smooth this primer all over your eye lid before your eye shadow and you will have no ugly creases afterwards. I have oily skin and it works for me.
Urban Decay eye liner-Black -ZERO
very creamy, glides easily, perfect for smudging and for smoky eyes look.
Bare Minerals
like I mentioned I have oily skin and this line of product worked for me. I would not apply a whole lot but just enough to even up my complexion. My skin looks natural and not as oily as it looks when I use non mineral make up.
Vaseline-cocoa butter- VITALIZING GEL BODY OIL
perfect for those outdoor summer nights. It will leave your skin smooth and with a beautiful glow. DO NOT PUT ALOT OF IT because you will look like candy. It is clear colored so it won't stain.
USES OF ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is a miracle drug of nature that helps in curing many ailments and diseases. It has been used for centuries in helping heal burns, bruises and cuts. Diabetics benefit greatly from aloe vera when used to cure any topical burns they get from their diseases. Besides being used as a medicinal plant, it has many cosmetic benefits in providing for skin care.
Another use of aloe vera is as an effective pain killer. The acid found in the Aloe Vera plant helps to fight pain. Aloe vera is also known to produce about six different types of antiseptics that help kill many viruses causing diseases, molds, bacteria and funguses. In fact, since aloe vera is used in skin care, many people use it to treat acne and to help with skin blemishes. Another unexpected, but great use of aloe vera is its usage to treat baldness. It is generally used for treating burns, cuts and bruises.
Many people use aloe vera as a beauty restoring agent too. It is interesting to learn that when using aloe for burns and cuts, you tend to get a soothing feeling on contact as the fatty acids in the aloe vera tend to interact with the burn to kill harmful bacteria. In addition to this, Aloe Vera helps in expelling worms, heals blisters, headaches, coughs, works as a purgative and is effective in curing cough.
Though there are over 240 different types of aloe, only four of them are used for their nutritional value. Aloe vera is so useful, that you find about 75 nutrients, 200 active compounds, 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 20 minerals in a single leaf of aloe vera. The aloe vera plant resembles desert lilies and is used in numerous products like skin lotions, moisturizers, sun screen creams and burn gels.
An important use of aloe vera lies in the rapid reduction of the burning sensation of any kinds of burns. This is why it is quite useful and effective to immediately apply Aloe Vera gel in any type of burns. It helps in reducing the pain of the burn and also helps in rapid healing of the wound. Aloe vera is also very effective in offering protection against sunburns as it offers the skin protection against the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Another use of aloe vera lies in its action in relieving digestive problems. It offers great comfort to those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, ulcers and even indigestion. It is very effective in treating constipation too. However as it is a strong laxative, aloe vera juice or gel has to be mixed with a fruit juice to act as a safe, and effective laxative. Aloe vera works as a mild anesthetic and is quite effective in providing relief from swelling, pain and itching. This is because aloe vera has the capacity of increasing the flow of blood to the area of a wound, and in the process, enhances fibroblasts.
It is an undisputable fact that there are many health and cosmetic uses of aloe vera. And this is the reason why it is necessary to have a bottle of aloe vera juice handy to provide relief from health and cosmetic problems.
VISITOR COMMENTS on "Aloe Vera Uses":
Another use of aloe vera is as an effective pain killer. The acid found in the Aloe Vera plant helps to fight pain. Aloe vera is also known to produce about six different types of antiseptics that help kill many viruses causing diseases, molds, bacteria and funguses. In fact, since aloe vera is used in skin care, many people use it to treat acne and to help with skin blemishes. Another unexpected, but great use of aloe vera is its usage to treat baldness. It is generally used for treating burns, cuts and bruises.
Many people use aloe vera as a beauty restoring agent too. It is interesting to learn that when using aloe for burns and cuts, you tend to get a soothing feeling on contact as the fatty acids in the aloe vera tend to interact with the burn to kill harmful bacteria. In addition to this, Aloe Vera helps in expelling worms, heals blisters, headaches, coughs, works as a purgative and is effective in curing cough.
Though there are over 240 different types of aloe, only four of them are used for their nutritional value. Aloe vera is so useful, that you find about 75 nutrients, 200 active compounds, 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 20 minerals in a single leaf of aloe vera. The aloe vera plant resembles desert lilies and is used in numerous products like skin lotions, moisturizers, sun screen creams and burn gels.
An important use of aloe vera lies in the rapid reduction of the burning sensation of any kinds of burns. This is why it is quite useful and effective to immediately apply Aloe Vera gel in any type of burns. It helps in reducing the pain of the burn and also helps in rapid healing of the wound. Aloe vera is also very effective in offering protection against sunburns as it offers the skin protection against the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Another use of aloe vera lies in its action in relieving digestive problems. It offers great comfort to those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, ulcers and even indigestion. It is very effective in treating constipation too. However as it is a strong laxative, aloe vera juice or gel has to be mixed with a fruit juice to act as a safe, and effective laxative. Aloe vera works as a mild anesthetic and is quite effective in providing relief from swelling, pain and itching. This is because aloe vera has the capacity of increasing the flow of blood to the area of a wound, and in the process, enhances fibroblasts.
It is an undisputable fact that there are many health and cosmetic uses of aloe vera. And this is the reason why it is necessary to have a bottle of aloe vera juice handy to provide relief from health and cosmetic problems.
VISITOR COMMENTS on "Aloe Vera Uses":
SKIN CARE--- natural products
Arrowroot Dries up blemishes
Avocado Moisturizes
Barley Anti-blemish; refines pores; retards wrinkles
Beet Moisturizes
Tincture of benzoin Natural preservative for creams, lotions; chapped skin
Bicarbonate of Soda Water softener
Borax Skin softener; cleanser; bleach; emulsifier when mixed with other ingredients
Bran Tightens large pores; combats dryness
Carrot Sloughs; moisturizes
Castor Oil Relieves itching; fades brown spots; eyelash treatment
Chamomile Tones all types of complexions
Cocoa Butter Cleanser; dry skin moisturizer
Corn Syrup Humectant - holds moisture to skin
Cornmeal Refines pores
Cornstarch Natural thickener for creams, lotions, masks; body powder
Cucumber Reduces under-eye puffiness; reduces wrinkles
Dandelion Moistens dry skin
Egg Conditions; whites best for normal and oily skin; yolks for dry to normal skin
Egg White Adds silkiness and tightens
Elderberry Blossom Moistens dry skin
Epsom Salt Anti-blemish
Fennel Combats wrinkles
Fuchsia Soothes
Gelatin Thickener for facial masks
Glycerine Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Grapefruit Tightens large pores
Herbs Baths; facial steams; creams; lotions
Hollyhock Dried petals provide emollient action; moistens dry skin
Honey Refines pores; tightens skin; moisturizes; retards wrinkles;
anti-blemish
Lanolin Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Lard Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Lavender Soothes
Lavender Water Softens; smoothes
Lettuce Conditioner
Lime Acid; astringent
Marigold Dehydrates - can help reduce excess body fluids
Marjoram Eases tension
Mayonnaise Cleans; moisturizes
Milk (including whole, skim, buttermilk, cream, sour cream) Refines
pores; soothes all skin types; cools sunburn
Mint Stimulates
Mud (including clay, fuller's earth) Large pores; oily skin; wrinkles
Nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans): Scrub to refine pores, combat wrinkles, blackheads and dryness
Oatmeal Soothes, heals, relieves itching
Oils Dry skin: almond, olive, peanut
Oily skin: corn, safflower, sunflower, sesame
Any skin type: avocado, coconut, wheat germ
Okra Dried leaves provide emollient action
Orange Water Softens; smoothes
Pansy Soothes
Papaya Tenderizes; removes dead surface cells
Pineapple Cleans; tones
Plum Anti-blemish
Potato Reduces under-eye puffiness
Rolled Oats Softens skin
Rose Has an astringent effect on oily skin
Rose Water Softens; smoothes
Rosemary Muscle stimulant; tightens skin
Sage Tones oily skin
Salt Invigorates
Strawberry Tones oily skin; anti-blemish
Tapioca Tightens skin; refines pores; aids sunburn and windburn;
demulcent - soothing to inflamed skin
Tea Soothes sunburn; reduces eye puffiness; revs circulation
Thyme Invigorates
Tomato Unclogs pores
Turnip Reduces redness and blotchiness
Vinegar Refines pores; cleans; softens; aids blemishes, itchy skin, and
sunburn
Wheat Germ Refines pores
Whole Wheat Flour Thickener for facials
Witch Hazel Reduces eye puffiness; deodorant
Yeast Used in masks for oily or blemished skin
Yoghurt Cleanser; bleach; for normal and oily skin
Avocado Moisturizes
Barley Anti-blemish; refines pores; retards wrinkles
Beet Moisturizes
Tincture of benzoin Natural preservative for creams, lotions; chapped skin
Bicarbonate of Soda Water softener
Borax Skin softener; cleanser; bleach; emulsifier when mixed with other ingredients
Bran Tightens large pores; combats dryness
Carrot Sloughs; moisturizes
Castor Oil Relieves itching; fades brown spots; eyelash treatment
Chamomile Tones all types of complexions
Cocoa Butter Cleanser; dry skin moisturizer
Corn Syrup Humectant - holds moisture to skin
Cornmeal Refines pores
Cornstarch Natural thickener for creams, lotions, masks; body powder
Cucumber Reduces under-eye puffiness; reduces wrinkles
Dandelion Moistens dry skin
Egg Conditions; whites best for normal and oily skin; yolks for dry to normal skin
Egg White Adds silkiness and tightens
Elderberry Blossom Moistens dry skin
Epsom Salt Anti-blemish
Fennel Combats wrinkles
Fuchsia Soothes
Gelatin Thickener for facial masks
Glycerine Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Grapefruit Tightens large pores
Herbs Baths; facial steams; creams; lotions
Hollyhock Dried petals provide emollient action; moistens dry skin
Honey Refines pores; tightens skin; moisturizes; retards wrinkles;
anti-blemish
Lanolin Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Lard Moisturizer; softener; emollient
Lavender Soothes
Lavender Water Softens; smoothes
Lettuce Conditioner
Lime Acid; astringent
Marigold Dehydrates - can help reduce excess body fluids
Marjoram Eases tension
Mayonnaise Cleans; moisturizes
Milk (including whole, skim, buttermilk, cream, sour cream) Refines
pores; soothes all skin types; cools sunburn
Mint Stimulates
Mud (including clay, fuller's earth) Large pores; oily skin; wrinkles
Nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans): Scrub to refine pores, combat wrinkles, blackheads and dryness
Oatmeal Soothes, heals, relieves itching
Oils Dry skin: almond, olive, peanut
Oily skin: corn, safflower, sunflower, sesame
Any skin type: avocado, coconut, wheat germ
Okra Dried leaves provide emollient action
Orange Water Softens; smoothes
Pansy Soothes
Papaya Tenderizes; removes dead surface cells
Pineapple Cleans; tones
Plum Anti-blemish
Potato Reduces under-eye puffiness
Rolled Oats Softens skin
Rose Has an astringent effect on oily skin
Rose Water Softens; smoothes
Rosemary Muscle stimulant; tightens skin
Sage Tones oily skin
Salt Invigorates
Strawberry Tones oily skin; anti-blemish
Tapioca Tightens skin; refines pores; aids sunburn and windburn;
demulcent - soothing to inflamed skin
Tea Soothes sunburn; reduces eye puffiness; revs circulation
Thyme Invigorates
Tomato Unclogs pores
Turnip Reduces redness and blotchiness
Vinegar Refines pores; cleans; softens; aids blemishes, itchy skin, and
sunburn
Wheat Germ Refines pores
Whole Wheat Flour Thickener for facials
Witch Hazel Reduces eye puffiness; deodorant
Yeast Used in masks for oily or blemished skin
Yoghurt Cleanser; bleach; for normal and oily skin
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