Naturally You
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Just in case you were wondering....
I have moved to
I know i have been neglecting this blog but life has been hectic with giving birth to baby D, starting a full time job and quiting cause i realised i needed to be home with the kids.
I have moved to wordpress cause i realised that i have lots of other intrests and i cant manage one blog let alone two. So check out my new blog when u have time :)
Regards
Mayya ¶ 4:06 PM 0 Comments
I know i have been neglecting this blog but life has been hectic with giving birth to baby D, starting a full time job and quiting cause i realised i needed to be home with the kids.
I have moved to wordpress cause i realised that i have lots of other intrests and i cant manage one blog let alone two. So check out my new blog when u have time :)
Regards
Mayya ¶ 4:06 PM 0 Comments
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Goodbye Stretch Marks...
Each one of us at some point in our lives will have to deal with the stretch marks. Many of us see it as something dreadful and we try our best to avoid getting any, cause lets be honest once they make thier apperance thats it...they may fade but you always know they are there...
"Stretch marks are the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth (common in puberty) or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy). Although the skin is fairly elastic, rapid stretching of the skin will leave permanent stretch marks. Stretch marks are generally associated with pregnancy, obesity, and can develop during rapid muscle growth from regular exercise".(Taken from Wikipedia)
Many people swear by Palmer’s cocoa butter cream but it doenst work for everyone! True it helps but its known that its in the genes, so ask your mum if she got stretch marks when she was pregnant…if she answers No then consider yourself one of the lucky ones as you might not have to suffer (however u might still get it) ….if she answers Yes then you have something to look forward to :P
With my first pregnancy I asked my mum and she said she never got stretch marks when she was pregnant with my bro and I..so I didn’t get any stretch marks with my first pregnacy either…but with Dania’s pregnancy I did…although I made sure to apply the cocoa butter cream but I guess it helped but didn’t prevent them…
Anyway so now that I have them I want to get rid of them lol…but naturally. Olive oil is great not only is it good for your insides but for your outside as well. The best type of Olive Oil is the Extra virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) because is the least processed and retains the highest nutrient value.
Anyway what I do is I simply rub olive oil after my shower, the marks are starting to fade…and I cant believe it! They seem to be disappearing right before my eyes!
For many ppl who have stretch marks know what they look like when they start but for thoes who don’t they start off as dark red squiggly lines and gradually fade into light silvery streaks..
Here are pictures for a better understanding (pics taken from the web)
I have liked the EVOO so much that I have substituted it for my regular cream and use it as a moisturizer. Its very effective, makes my skin glow and feel ever so soft and lasts a looonnnggg time..and can be used for many other things as well…
Let me know how u go and if you have other uses for EVOO pls do share…
"Stretch marks are the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth (common in puberty) or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy). Although the skin is fairly elastic, rapid stretching of the skin will leave permanent stretch marks. Stretch marks are generally associated with pregnancy, obesity, and can develop during rapid muscle growth from regular exercise".(Taken from Wikipedia)
Many people swear by Palmer’s cocoa butter cream but it doenst work for everyone! True it helps but its known that its in the genes, so ask your mum if she got stretch marks when she was pregnant…if she answers No then consider yourself one of the lucky ones as you might not have to suffer (however u might still get it) ….if she answers Yes then you have something to look forward to :P
With my first pregnancy I asked my mum and she said she never got stretch marks when she was pregnant with my bro and I..so I didn’t get any stretch marks with my first pregnacy either…but with Dania’s pregnancy I did…although I made sure to apply the cocoa butter cream but I guess it helped but didn’t prevent them…
Anyway so now that I have them I want to get rid of them lol…but naturally. Olive oil is great not only is it good for your insides but for your outside as well. The best type of Olive Oil is the Extra virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) because is the least processed and retains the highest nutrient value.
Anyway what I do is I simply rub olive oil after my shower, the marks are starting to fade…and I cant believe it! They seem to be disappearing right before my eyes!
For many ppl who have stretch marks know what they look like when they start but for thoes who don’t they start off as dark red squiggly lines and gradually fade into light silvery streaks..
Here are pictures for a better understanding (pics taken from the web)
I have liked the EVOO so much that I have substituted it for my regular cream and use it as a moisturizer. Its very effective, makes my skin glow and feel ever so soft and lasts a looonnnggg time..and can be used for many other things as well…
Let me know how u go and if you have other uses for EVOO pls do share…
Labels: DIY, Olive Oil, Stretch Marks
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
When i first started this blog i intented for it to be about using all things natural to bring out the natural beauty in you hence the name Naturally You. However i have found another passion which is makeup, i mean its only natural i am a woman after all..and there are great tips out there and wonderful people who share thier personal tips and techiques for looking fab! So be prepared for some posts on makeup ....you have been warned!!!
So anyway during these past few days i have been trying some DIY face masks such as the Aspirin Honey Cleanser/Mask which blogged about a few posts ago although i use it regulary but i think i overdid it this time as i did not wait for the aspirin to completely dissolve and did not mix the honey well making the mixture too strong for my senstive skin which irriated it and woke up the next day with very dry and flaky skin around my nose and lips....
So i decided to rub some olive oil to moisturise the areas it did work for but only for a while...so i searched around for a mask for dry skin and found out that Egg yolk is great for dry skin as it is full of protein, vitamin A and fatty acids that can really help smoothen your skin and diminish blemishes. So i tried that i applied the yolk of the egg on my face for approx 15 mins until it dried and rinsed out with warm water and my skin felt so soft and revived and my dry areas were smooth but an hour or so after that my nose felt all dry again...i think i am just going to leave my skin alone for a few days and hope that it goes away soon....
So anyway during these past few days i have been trying some DIY face masks such as the Aspirin Honey Cleanser/Mask which blogged about a few posts ago although i use it regulary but i think i overdid it this time as i did not wait for the aspirin to completely dissolve and did not mix the honey well making the mixture too strong for my senstive skin which irriated it and woke up the next day with very dry and flaky skin around my nose and lips....
So i decided to rub some olive oil to moisturise the areas it did work for but only for a while...so i searched around for a mask for dry skin and found out that Egg yolk is great for dry skin as it is full of protein, vitamin A and fatty acids that can really help smoothen your skin and diminish blemishes. So i tried that i applied the yolk of the egg on my face for approx 15 mins until it dried and rinsed out with warm water and my skin felt so soft and revived and my dry areas were smooth but an hour or so after that my nose felt all dry again...i think i am just going to leave my skin alone for a few days and hope that it goes away soon....
Labels: Aspirin, DIY, Dry skin, Egg, Facial Mask, Make up, Naturally You, Olive Oil, Skincare, Yolk
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
A Mummy once again
Nine days after my last post I gave birth to our 2nd baby girl whom we named Dania. They always say giving birth the 2nd time round is easier and I guess its true. Although I was induced with both girls each birth was unique. With our first daughter I had used drugs only pethedine though (wanted to go as natural as possible) to ease on pain and with Dania I used nothing! Yes nothing all natural!
It’s a wonderful experience and so worthwhile (I know all mothers say that but that’s because its true!)Once they place your baby in your arms u simply forget what you have just been thourgh!
I hope the year 2008 is treating you all well I will be updating soon..so keep checking
Here is a pic of my girls
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It’s a wonderful experience and so worthwhile (I know all mothers say that but that’s because its true!)Once they place your baby in your arms u simply forget what you have just been thourgh!
I hope the year 2008 is treating you all well I will be updating soon..so keep checking
Here is a pic of my girls
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Monday, January 21, 2008
Any day Now
I know that i have been away for quite sometime, i have been busy preparing for the arrival of our 2nd baby. I am now due any day its just a matter of time so naturally once the baby is born i will be away busy being MUM :)
Just wanted to keep you updated and let u know that i have not abandoned the blog. ¶ 7:59 PM 1 Comments
Just wanted to keep you updated and let u know that i have not abandoned the blog. ¶ 7:59 PM 1 Comments
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Home Made Make Up Remover all natural
Almond Oil
Another tip I came across is using almond oil to take off eye makeup. Simply dab some oil on a cotton wool and gently remove your eye make up in single strokes (sides ways for the eye shadows and downward strokes for mascara).
My review
I loved the almond oil it took off my make up but just be careful not to put too much on the cotton ball and don’t rub too hard as the skin around the eyes are very sensitive. You might feel its very oily but don’t worry the oil eventually gets absorbed.
General information on Pure almond oil
It is an excellent emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) and also helps the skin to balance water loss and absorption of moisture.
It is further a great moisturizer, suitable for all skin types, helps relieve irritation, inflammation and itching, and is greatly lubricating. Because the oil does not penetrate the skin overly quickly, it is a good massage medium to use to help spread the oil and essential oil mixture, while still allowing you time to do a good massage before it is absorbed by the skin.
Not only does almond oil help protect the surface of the skin, but it has great value, acting as an emollient, skin soother and softener, while conditioning the skin and promoting a clear young looking complexion. It also helps to relieve muscular aches and pains.
Almond oil is suitable for all skin types, but is especially good for dry or irritated skin.
Benefits
Pure and natural.
Softens and soothes the skin without clogging the pores.
Helps to boost the vitality of the skin.
Nourishes the skin and great as a massage medium.
Source Ageless
Natural Make up remover
I searched the net for makeup removers that you could make at home and wont harm or irritate your skin.
Ok so it took me a while to actually try these out as I don’t usually wear heavy make up. To summaries my look I usually just put on a little lip gloss, mascara and black khol. So in order to try these make up removers I had to have the full face on which is foundation, concealar, powder, eye makeup (the lot!) and I only apply that if there is an occasion such as weddings and such.
Anyhow let get to it so this is what I tried:
Milk powder make up remover
You will need
1/3 cup warm water
4 tbs milk powder ( I used full cream Nido)
Jar
Cotton balls
So its pretty straight forward all you do is mix the milk powder with the water and shake it in the jar. You should end up with a heavy milky mixture if you find it too light simply add 1 tbs milk powder or too heavy add a tbs water until you are satisfied.
Dip the cotton ball into the mixture and wipe your face in circular motion and keep doing so until you have entirely wiped you whole face with the mixture got rid of the makeup.
After that is done wash your face with warm water and your facial soap.
I got the recipe for this from Associated Content you can read the article which was written by Donna Daniels here
My review:
I personally liked this makeup remover I felt it got rid of the makeup but was disappointed when it didn’t quite take off my eye makeup. I had to go over my eyes with almond oil after having washed my face.
The benefits
Milk is a natural ingredient that is used in facials. It moisturizes your skin and makes your skin soft and fresh. So this make up remover is good for your skin. This make up remover is easy to use and economical. It is made from ingredients that you can eat so it is safe for your face.
I searched the net for makeup removers that you could make at home and wont harm or irritate your skin.
Ok so it took me a while to actually try these out as I don’t usually wear heavy make up. To summaries my look I usually just put on a little lip gloss, mascara and black khol. So in order to try these make up removers I had to have the full face on which is foundation, concealar, powder, eye makeup (the lot!) and I only apply that if there is an occasion such as weddings and such.
Anyhow let get to it so this is what I tried:
Milk powder make up remover
You will need
1/3 cup warm water
4 tbs milk powder ( I used full cream Nido)
Jar
Cotton balls
So its pretty straight forward all you do is mix the milk powder with the water and shake it in the jar. You should end up with a heavy milky mixture if you find it too light simply add 1 tbs milk powder or too heavy add a tbs water until you are satisfied.
Dip the cotton ball into the mixture and wipe your face in circular motion and keep doing so until you have entirely wiped you whole face with the mixture got rid of the makeup.
After that is done wash your face with warm water and your facial soap.
I got the recipe for this from Associated Content you can read the article which was written by Donna Daniels here
My review:
I personally liked this makeup remover I felt it got rid of the makeup but was disappointed when it didn’t quite take off my eye makeup. I had to go over my eyes with almond oil after having washed my face.
The benefits
Milk is a natural ingredient that is used in facials. It moisturizes your skin and makes your skin soft and fresh. So this make up remover is good for your skin. This make up remover is easy to use and economical. It is made from ingredients that you can eat so it is safe for your face.
Almond Oil
Another tip I came across is using almond oil to take off eye makeup. Simply dab some oil on a cotton wool and gently remove your eye make up in single strokes (sides ways for the eye shadows and downward strokes for mascara).
My review
I loved the almond oil it took off my make up but just be careful not to put too much on the cotton ball and don’t rub too hard as the skin around the eyes are very sensitive. You might feel its very oily but don’t worry the oil eventually gets absorbed.
General information on Pure almond oil
It is an excellent emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) and also helps the skin to balance water loss and absorption of moisture.
It is further a great moisturizer, suitable for all skin types, helps relieve irritation, inflammation and itching, and is greatly lubricating. Because the oil does not penetrate the skin overly quickly, it is a good massage medium to use to help spread the oil and essential oil mixture, while still allowing you time to do a good massage before it is absorbed by the skin.
Not only does almond oil help protect the surface of the skin, but it has great value, acting as an emollient, skin soother and softener, while conditioning the skin and promoting a clear young looking complexion. It also helps to relieve muscular aches and pains.
Almond oil is suitable for all skin types, but is especially good for dry or irritated skin.
Pure and natural.
Softens and soothes the skin without clogging the pores.
Helps to boost the vitality of the skin.
Nourishes the skin and great as a massage medium.
Source Ageless
Labels: Almond Oil, DIY, Make up Remover, Milk
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Aspirin Honey Cleanser/Mask
I am sure many of you have read or even tried this mask, there are so many different ways of making this mask i will show you how i do it.
I found out about this mask from Michelle Phan on YT (aka Rice Bunny), as I am also a makeup fan and hope to be blogging about mineral makeup once I have ordered them as they are not available here .
Michelle has absolutely flawless skin and was i thrilled when she shared her Aspirin Honey Cleanser her blog.
I started using this approx 2 weeks ago and I can honestly say I see a difference, my skin is much softer and looks fresh, I have already gotten raves how glowy my skin looks.
Benefits of the Ingredients
Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other inlammation processes on the skin.
Aspirin contains acetyl-salicylic acid AKA Beta Hydroxy Acid, widely used in cosmetics as it is able to slough off skin cells thus preventing the clogging of pores.
It is a powerful ingredient that cleanses skin and treats the the cause of acne.
It is pretty cheap and almost everyone has it around the house.
Rose water is astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, and can be used as a facial cleanser or as a toner
Honey check my post on Honey
“Why does it work? 
4) Before applying the mixture I cleanse my face with rose water by soaking a cotton pad with rose water and going over my face.
5) Start applying the mixture on your face. Make sure you avoid the eye and nose areas (specifically nostrils!) Apply and spread the entire mixture on your face. Leave it on like a mask for 10 MINUTES.
**Btw i am on the look out for any homemade recipe for a Toner and Moisturizer please let me know by commenting on this post or emailing me at mayya.hamoud [at] gmail [dot]com
I found out about this mask from Michelle Phan on YT (aka Rice Bunny), as I am also a makeup fan and hope to be blogging about mineral makeup once I have ordered them as they are not available here .
Michelle has absolutely flawless skin and was i thrilled when she shared her Aspirin Honey Cleanser her blog.
I started using this approx 2 weeks ago and I can honestly say I see a difference, my skin is much softer and looks fresh, I have already gotten raves how glowy my skin looks.
Benefits of the Ingredients
Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other inlammation processes on the skin.
Aspirin contains acetyl-salicylic acid AKA Beta Hydroxy Acid, widely used in cosmetics as it is able to slough off skin cells thus preventing the clogging of pores.
It is a powerful ingredient that cleanses skin and treats the the cause of acne.
It is pretty cheap and almost everyone has it around the house.
Rose water is astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, and can be used as a facial cleanser or as a toner
Honey check my post on Honey
“Why does it work?
Aspirin is actually a form of Beta Hydroxy Acids or BHA’s, which are found in many skin creams and work by exfoliating the dull, dead layers of skin, revealing fresh new skin underneath. Over time, BHA’s can help clarify skin tone and promote healing of blemishes. However, do not use the aspirin mask if you have a sensitivity to BHA’s or if you have very sensitive skin, or obviously if you are allergic to aspirin!”
Why does it work? taken from Essential Day Spa
To make the mask you'll need
Why does it work? taken from Essential Day Spa
To make the mask you'll need
Rose Water
Aspirin (3 or 4 tablets)
Honey
Alcohol free toner
Moisturiser I use Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle cream (until I find one a natural one that I can make on own)
Pictures of Aspirin, Honey and Moisturizer are from Michelle’s blog linked above
Steps
1) Take around 2-3 tablets of aspirin *if u can find coated then simply dissolve them in a few drops of water, if not then I crush the tablets (it should be grainy not powdery) instead then add a few drops water.*
2) I would suggest adding drops of water at a time to get the right consistency you don’t want it too runny as you still have to add honey!
2) I would suggest adding drops of water at a time to get the right consistency you don’t want it too runny as you still have to add honey!
3) Add a 2 squirts of Honey onto the aspirin. After wards, mix the mixture until the aspirin is coated with the honey.
4) Before applying the mixture I cleanse my face with rose water by soaking a cotton pad with rose water and going over my face.
5) Start applying the mixture on your face. Make sure you avoid the eye and nose areas (specifically nostrils!) Apply and spread the entire mixture on your face. Leave it on like a mask for 10 MINUTES.
As you are washing it off, take advantage of the grainy texture of the aspirin and LIGHTLY exfoliate your skin. This will get the dead skin cells off your face, and polish your skin to leave it glowing
After having dried your face dab some toner on a cotton ball and wipe your entire face in a circular motion. The toner will not only take off the gunk that the cleanser left behind (like makeup and dirt) but it will also constrict the pores, making them appear smaller and less visible. Finally apply moisturizer on your face and VOILA you’re done.
I use this mask once a week as I have sensitive/combination skin type.
As I mentioned earlier in my post you can add other ingredients such as yoghurt, which is good for dry skin, you can search the net there are lots of different ways but this is the one I tried and works for me and hope you find one that works for you.
After having dried your face dab some toner on a cotton ball and wipe your entire face in a circular motion. The toner will not only take off the gunk that the cleanser left behind (like makeup and dirt) but it will also constrict the pores, making them appear smaller and less visible. Finally apply moisturizer on your face and VOILA you’re done.
I use this mask once a week as I have sensitive/combination skin type.
As I mentioned earlier in my post you can add other ingredients such as yoghurt, which is good for dry skin, you can search the net there are lots of different ways but this is the one I tried and works for me and hope you find one that works for you.
**Btw i am on the look out for any homemade recipe for a Toner and Moisturizer please let me know by commenting on this post or emailing me at mayya.hamoud [at] gmail [dot]com
Labels: Aspirin, Cleanser, Facial Mask, Honey, Review, Rosewater, Skin Care Routine
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