Posts Tagged ‘quick tip’

17
Mar
2010

Sometimes when we’re swamped with work and don’t have the luxury of indulging in a nice long bath, hair can get oily if not washed for several days. Ive heard that if you don’t shower for 30 days your hair/scalp will start to clean itself. I don’t really know how that works and don’t think anyone would be willing to wait that long to find out if this was true. Haha.

A easier, and much quicker, alternative to keeping your hair matt and oil-free during busy periods is to apply baby powder at the roots of your hair. The powder works to absorb the excess oil from your scalp to keep your hair baby clean!

Dust an appropriate amount on your scalp at the roots, massage gently and then, shake the remaining powder off.

If you choose to use a scented baby powder, not only does your hair get oil-free, you get a hint of a fragrance along with it too!

Remember to thoroughly dust off the excess powder from your head when you’re done though. You don’t want to look like your hair is growing out white! Well, only maybe when you’re trying to look like Einstein.

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2
Mar
2010

To keep your skin healthy and smooth, scrubbing should be an important part of our beauty routine. Because we perspire all the time, dirt and dust can get trapped on the skin surface making it dull. Body scrubs help exfoliate the dirt and grime to reveal the new skin underneath! So just like we scrub away dead skin on our faces, we should do the same for our bodies!

Most scrubs have fine or rough particles in them that work to exfoliate the dead skin on the surface. A lot of them are also beautifully fragranced. Some come with moisturing properties. So other than removing the unwanted dead skin cells from your body, the scrubs help moisturise and keep new skin underneath soft and supple.

To keep your skin looking beautiful and smooth to the touch, scrub no more than twice week from neck to toe. You don’t want to overscrub and bruise tender skin. While you’re scrubbing, dont be shy to give yourself a massage. Remember to scrub those often neglected areas like your elbows, knees and heels! You’d be amazed what a scrub once a week can do for your overall skin condition and your mood.

Some recommended products:
Body Shop – Olive or Papaya Body Scrub
Origins – Incredible Spreadable Scrub

What body scrub do you use? I never used to like the Olive Scrub from Body Shop, but now it’s one of my favourites. I find it so rejuvenating. If you don’t use a body scrub, you totally should start today!

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4
Feb
2010

I’ve been told on more than one occasion, by people of all sorts, how white my teeth are. They ask me if I use any whitening products or if I do anything special treatment. But the truth is, when I was sponsored a teeth whitening service 2 years ago, the dentist told me he couldnt do much for whitening my teeth because they were already so white! I kid you not. Imagine my disappointment then. Haha.

But anyhoo, although I dont actively TRY to whiten my teeth (I think if I try any more they’re going to turn transparent), it’s still always good to have whiter teeth. Lol.

I’ve read from various sources about how strawberries whiten your teeth naturally, and I am a BIG fan of strawberries. Instead of using chemical bleaching agents why not go natural? The juicy, fleshy part in strawberries contains malic acid which does wonders in removing stains.

I never noticed the effect till I was eating strawberries one day and checked my teeth afterwards in the mirror. Hey, waddaya know? My teeth DID look whiter and brighter after just munching on them as an after dinner treat.

You can choose to cut 1 strawberry and rub the fleshy part across your teeth as a quick teeth whitening fix before going out. But I personally prefer eating a handful of strawberries as dessert.

Eating a handful of these juicy babies once a week will not only keep your teeth looking whiter but also provide a whole host of vitamins in your diet!

Try it and tell me if it works for you too!

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