Ancient egyptian beauty tips

1.Dead sea water
 Dead sea water contains 35% minerals per litre which enable you to have the perfect flawless skin. Cleopatra traveled to the dead sea to build a spa.

 2.Milk
 Cleopatra also famously bathed in milk. Milk contains alpha hydroxy that enables silky smooth skin.

3.Aloe vera
 Aloe Vera moisturizes and smooths skin.

4.Honey
 Honey is excellent for hydrating the skin.

5. HALAWA 
It exfoliates the skin and removes all the dead layers.You can use it if you are tanned and wish to return back to your natural color .HALAWA is purchased from pharmacies in the middle east or it can be home made.

6.Clay .
Ancient civilizations regularly used clay to heal diseased or damaged skin as they discovered it had many healing properties. Staying clean was incredibly important to the Egyptians who would often mix clay, ash and oil together to form soap.

7. Olive oil
Olive oil has been considered sacred for many years and was used to anoint the kings and athletes of Greece. It was often referred to as “liquid gold” and was used by the Ancient Greeks as a moisturizer and a natural sunscreen

8.Almond oil
Almond oil was found in many Egyptian products and was used throughout the classes. Both pharaohs and their workers use to rub this natural ingredient into their skin to keep them looking young. The vitamin E found in almonds worked to rid draw out harmful toxins and rid the body of free radicals. These days we can opt for Botox or microderm abrasion, however, almond oil is still found in many new cosmetics.

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Shea butter

The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is the source of Shea butter. The traditional use of the butter is to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks, and to ease a variety of skin irritations, such as psoriasis, eczema and sunburn.

source ;  greenliving.nationalgeographic.com.

One of the the best and naturally occurring products found in nature is Shea butter. Over the years the usefulness of Shea butter has been discovered and made into lots of beauty products that are can be found in the beauty and cosmetics stores.

Its good for all skin types.

The qualities of Shea butter are;

1. Reduction of stretch marks
2. Reduction of scars
3. Helps eczema and sunburn
4. It helps softens and conditions leather and wood
5. Its used in beauty products because it's a moisturizer, 
6. Restoration of skin elasticity
7. Great healing qualities of cuts and burns without scarring

They are available as active ingredients in a wide range of products and brands

Launch of Semiloge Couture

Yaay! The day has finally come.
My friend Banke Oniru is officially launching her clothing line today.
" Semiloge Couture"

This invitation only event is taking place at
The African bar ,
Oriental hotel,
Victoria Island ,
Lagos
26/08/2012 ,
by 3pm.

Its going to be the fashion event of the season.

She has created a line of exquisite "ready to wear" clothes for your inner diva.
Her passion for beauty and style has made her a much sought after designer.

Banke Oniru

 
Lots more pictures coming soon...

Fashion DONT'S 3

“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
Coco chanel

11.DONT WEAR 2 different patterened pieces,
     One should be plain and the other patterned.

12.DON'T wear 2 flared pieces.
     Either your top is fitted & the bottom is flared or vice versa
     (especially plus sized bombshells).

13.  Please DON'T let your bra straps show.
       That's waay too much information!

14.DON'T wear inner wear as outer wear,
    except of course you are Beyonce.....

15. DON'T EVER leave your house without looking at the mirror,
      it never lies to you.

My sunday beauty treatment

I always look forward to Sunday because its my only day off work!
Its also my weekly beauty treatment day.Yay!
I also hate going to the salon so it works out fine.
 
My Sundays starts with (putting on the tv, eating and sleeping);

1. Shampoo;
    I have a colored natural hair, so i use dove therapy (color repair therapy).
    My hair always feel soft and manageable afterwards.

    
2. Conditioner
    I use dove therapy (color repair therapy).
    The repairing serum helps repair and treat my hair. 

3. Deep conditioner;
   I use organics hair mayonnaise or cholesterol (for at least one hour ).

   
4. Face to face peel off mask;
    The facial mask cleans the dirt and oil from my pores.
    My face always feels clean and fresh afterwards.

5.  Eden apricot scrub;
     It removes the dead cells

6. St Ives renewing body polish;
    The natural sugar crystals, collagen and elastin extracts gently exfoliates and cleanses my skin.
    It leaves my skin bright and renewed for a radiant and irrestinbly soft skin

7. L'oreal deep facial cleanser
    This is actually good to use daily ( though i don't ) .
    It removes the makeup, oil and dirt from my face.


8. Ocean therapy, deep sea spa care
    Its a deep moisturizer.

   After i have finished i feel as good as new and my skin glows all through the week.
   You can subsistute any of the products with other brands.

    For more information send an email to peggyzplace@yahoo.co.uk , 234-01-8401858

Hair care

Your hair is your crowning glory.

Stop hiding it under weaves or braids!

There are lots of things you can do to give it sheen and bounce. Nourish your natural hair and you would see the results in no time. Find the best products for your hair type.

For chemically treated hair its even more important to put a healthcare regime in place. It could be natural or organic products. Not everyone should relax their hair, sometimes texturizing it would be just fine. Its also wise to visit a good hairdresser.

Basic rules for all hair types;

1. Shampoo and condition you hair at least once a week.
2. Invest in the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
3. Moisturize with hair oils, creams and moisturizers.
4. Try to minimize the addition of chemicals such as relaxers and color.
5. Go easy on the braids! It breaks your hair mercilessly.

6. Deep condition with cholesterol or hair mayonnaise at least twice a month.

7. Do not comb or brush wet hair. It would break the ends.
8. Allow your hair breathe periodically. Don't fix or braid or anything.
9. lastly, love your hair and you would see it thrive.

Natural beauty products

Beauty is skin deep 

1. Honey

• Its a great cleanser. Mix 2 tablespoon of honey , lime juice and 4 tablespoons of yogurt. Apply to your face and then rinse.
• It removes dead skin cells.
• It can be used as a mask by adding milk and applying.
• Its an excellent moisturizer when added to the bath.

2. Aloe Vera

• It relieves itching, swelling and pain.
• Its used as an antibacterial and anti fungal treatment.
• It increases blood flow to wounded area.
• It stimulates the healing process.
• It is an excellent skin moisturizer.
• It relieves scratches, stings and insect bites.
• Can be used to treat allergic skin conditions.
• Its greatly Improves complexion and skin tone.

3. cucumber

• It helps to soothen and soften the skin.
• Its helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis.
• Cucumber juice improves the complexion and health of the skin.

4. Apple cider vinegar

• Apple cider vinegar can be used to rinse your hair after shampooing .It adds healthy body and shine.
• It regulates the skin by acting as a toner.
• Its an excellent personal spa massage for hands and feet.Rub apple cider vinegar on them.
• Add a cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath and soak for 10 minutes to relieve sunburn.
• Apple cider vinegar can help remove stains from teeth.
• For daily weight and pH balance maintenance, add apple cider vinegar to water and drink daily.