Posts Tagged ‘Natural Beauty Products’

Budget Beauty Find: Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil

Monday, December 14th, 2009

When it comes to cosmetics and beauty products I have many favourite brands as opposed to just being loyal to one brand. Every company/product has their “specialty”. I just wanted to share a wonderful discovery that I made recently.  I’ve been trying to incorporate more natural products into my beauty routine and I found something that I LOVE. Organic, cold-pressed coconut oil. I am really in LOVE. I use it as a body moisturizer, lip moisturizer and hair moisturizer (plus I am learning to use it in the kitchen). It’s super moisturizing and nourishing without being greasy. A little goes a long way so use it sparingly. It is a great alternative for butter and it can stand high cooking temperatures plus it helps prevent stretch marks. It’s so useful. I know I’ve said it before but I LOVE this product! And the best part? The price. I bought mine at an organic supermarket for under $10. Why buy the super expensive, synthetic department store product when there is a natural and more affordable alternative? I’ve used organic extra virgin olive oil (also wonderful!) before but I was not too crazy about the smell on my skin. I prefer the exotic, delicious, coconut smell. It reminds me of the sun and beaches.

organic cold pressed coconut oil

The current brand that I use is the Coconut Oil by Activa. I am so adding this to The Cheap Girl Beauty Picks. What are some of your  favourite natural products?

Homemade Budget Beauty Tips from Diane Irons

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Homemade Budget Beauty Tips from Diane Irons

At home beauty treatment Budget Beauty Diane Irons

BLACK HEAD REMOVER

Combine 1/4 cup of boiling water, tsp of epsom salt and 3 drops of iodine. Apply with a cotton ball

when water has slightly cooled

SPA BODY TREATMENT

Mix 2 cups of plain yogurt and  2 tsp of honey. Apply to face and body and leave on for about 15 minutes

DEEP TREATMENT HAIR MASK

Mix mashed bananas with almond oil. Leave on hair for about 15 minutes and shampoo off.

CELLULITE TREATMENT (TEMPORARY CURE)

Apply warm coffee grounds to problem areas.

SEAWEED WRAP

Apply all over body, place plastic wrap over seaweed and roll with a rolling pin.

OILY SKIN TONER

Take the pulp of a tomato and mash it up and apply on oily areas. Leave on for about 15 minutes then rinse.

NAIL POLISH REMOVERS

Apply a bit of OFF mosquito repellant on nails to remove polish.

BRUSH + PANTYHOSE + PERFUME

Insert pantyhose over brush, spray a bit of perfume and brush over hair. This will revitalize hairdo, refresh

hair and get rid of excess oil.

SKIN REVITALIZER

While taking a bath, Take old cut oranges and insert it inside an old pair of pantyhose.

Tie around faucet and let the water drip for an aromtherapy experience.

PIMPLE REDUCER

Combine 3/4 of warm water with 1/4 tsp of table salt. Use a gauze pad to apply to the problem spot.

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* Diane Irons is a former model and author of:

The World’s Best-Kept Beauty Secrets

Teen Beauty Secrets: Fresh, Simple & Sassy Tips for Your Perfect Look

911 Beauty Secrets: An Emergency Guide to Looking Great at Every Age, Size and Budget

Diane Irons’ 14-Day Beauty Boot Camp: The Crash Course for Looking and Feeling Great w/ one Audio CD

Beauty Secrets From Around the World

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Beauty Secrets From Around the World

Beauty tips from Brazil, China, Spain, France, Norway, India and Puerto Rico.

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Beauty Secrets from Around the World

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