Archive Category: 'Beauty & Health'

• Gingivitis Home Treatments & Tips: Although I have quite a fear of dentists, something that’s changed for me as I’ve gotten older is a sincere desire to have healthy teeth that will last me as long as possible. Before, my fear of dentists ruled and that meant my teeth and gums suffered for it. I have a few bad habits that [...]
• Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub: Do you have dry, rough patches on your feet? Here’s a simple treat that you can pamper yourself with while giving your tootsies some TLC. Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub Ingredients: 3 TBS used coffee grounds (fine) 1 TBS flour 1 TBS heavy cream (whipping) 1 tsp cornmeal 1 to 2 tsp olive oil (extra-virgin) 2 drops lavender essential oil 2 drops tea tree oil Directions: In a [...]
• Homemade Honey Bath Recipes: Honey Bath Recipes Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath 1 cup sweet almond oil (light olive or sesame oil may be substituted) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup liquid soap 1 TBS vanilla extract Measure the oil into a medium bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until mixture is fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight-fitting stopper or lid. [...]
• 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks: Before mixing the recipes, make sure that any herbs or oatmeal added are first ground finely (use a food processor if possible). This helps keep the bath “clump free”. Mix the ingredients well, store in airtight plastic containers or sterilized jars (such as mason jars or small & pretty jam jars). Shake the jar well before [...]
• Dry & Chapped Hands Remedies: Homemade Chapped Balm Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup Cocoa Butter 1 cup Shea Butter 1/2 cup Jojoba Oil 1/4 cup Beeswax Directions: If you have a large enough Pyrex measuring cup, place ingredients in that or just use a deep casserole dish of some kind. Loosely cover the top with foil (for steam and moisture to escape). Heat in oven at 180°F for two [...]
• Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes: Herbal bath bags (also known as bath tea bags) make a lovely soaking bath that can be beneficial to your skin, ease stress and help soothe aches and pains. They’re similar to the Shower Spa Bags except these soak in the tub with you, making the bath a luxurious tea spa. If you just need some [...]
• Herbal Steam Facial Recipes: Home steam facials not only hydrate your skin and help clean pores, they’re wonderfully relaxing and a great way to de-stress. It’s a good idea to not overdo steam facials, too many can be harsh for your skin. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 steam facials a week (maximum), less if your skin is sensitive. If you [...]
• Pulse Rate Chart: Resting Heart Rate Age Beats Per Minute (BPM) Babies to age 1: 100–160 Children ages 1 to 10: 60–140 Children age 10+ and adults: 60–100 Well-conditioned athletes: 40–60 *In general, the lower your resting heart rate, the more efficient your heart is and the healthier you are. Target Heart Rate During Exercise Age (years) Minimum–maximum heart rate (bpm) 15 123–164 20 120–160 25 117–156 30 114–152 35 111–148 40 108–144 45 105–140 50 102–136 55 99–132 60 96–128 65 93–124 70 90–120 75 87–116 Formula: 60% – 80% of Maximum heart rate (220) – Age Check pulse [...]
• How To Make Perfume: I’m in the mood to hand out a freebie! Here’s a 28 page report on how to make perfume (pdf). I found this sitting in some long forgotten folder on my computer and saw it came with full rights to distribute as I wish (including give it away free). Since we Tipnuts love “How To” and “Do-It-Yourself” [...]
• How To Make Rose Water: Recipes & Tips: Rose water (also spelled Rosewater) can be used in cooking as well as a rich beauty aid. Try some as a facial toner or astringent, in your bath water or as a facial splash (refresher). Notes on Preparation: Rose petals must be freshly picked and have no pesticides or chemicals used on them. Pick the roses just after the [...]
• Home Remedy For Diaper Rash: In the sunburn remedies post I mentioned a tip about boiling lettuce and using that water as treatment for relief. This same remedy (boiled lettuce water) is a home treatment for diaper rash that was passed on to me, but requires just a few lettuce leaves: Boil a few washed & cleaned dark green lettuce leaves in [...]
• Sunburn Relief Home Remedies – Over 50 Soothing Treatments: This is a large collection of home remedies and treatments I’ve compiled to help with sunburn relief, there are over 50 soothing treatments to review. At the bottom of this post you’ll find some information about signs to watch for when determining if medical attention is needed as well as blister care and signs of infection. Melanoma [...]
• 12 Home Remedies for Nausea: If the cause of nausea is from morning sickness due to pregnancy, please don’t try any of these home remedies until your doctor okays it. Home Remedies for Nausea Ginger: Ginger snaps, Candied ginger, Ginger Ale, 1/2 tsp Ginger powder mixed in glass of water, sip Teas: Peppermint, Ginger, Chamomile, Lemon, Raspberry, Cinnamon. Can also try a tea [...]
• BABE: How To Help Someone Who’s Fainted: Four steps to help someone who’s fainted: B: Roll them on their back (unless they’ve hurt themselves in the fall) A: Make sure their airway is clear and keep it clear (look for gum, sometimes they’ll vomit) B: Check to make sure they’re breathing and there’s a pulse (if not, this is more serious than fainting and call [...]
• The Homemaker’s Fitness Plan: Hate the treadmill? Pilates not for you? Give yourself a daily workout by choosing one chore over and above what you already do daily–one that will improve your home and make you sweat at the same time. Aim for a task that will last a solid 30 to 60 minutes. You’ll want to do these at [...]
• Homemade Arm & Hammer Sneaker Peekers: Fight stinky shoes by making Sneaker Peekers to deodorize smelly footwear. The great thing about this tip is that the baking soda is contained and you won’t have to shake out your shoes before wearing them. Just pop the Sneaker Peeker in the shoes at night and take them out before wearing. Easy! Arm & Hammer Sneaker [...]
• How to Prevent Mosquito Bites: As promised from yesterday’s post for How To Stop Mosquito Bites Itching, I’ve compiled a big list of recommendations and home remedies for mosquito repellent suggestions. A few things to note first: You pretty much have to stop breathing to not attract the attention of a mosquito, a big attractor for them is the carbon dioxide [...]
• Over 40 Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Tips: It’s mosquito season and I have buffalo sized ones zipping around the backyard as I type this. Thanks to their first feast on my ankles tonight and an earlier comment from Kim, I was inspired to dig through every tip I had regarding mosquito bites and relief from the itching. Scritch Scratch. I haven’t tried most [...]
• Quick Tip: Bee Sting Relief: For relief from painful bee stings, try one of these tips: Make sure the stinger is removed then cover the sting area with a dot of mustard. For a home remedy, first make sure the stinger is removed (look for a black spot in the bite area). Make a paste of meat tenderizer and water or baking [...]
• Homemade Toothpaste, Mouthwash & Teeth Whiteners: Breath Fresheners, Chew: Fresh parsley Fresh spearmint or mint leaves Anise or Fennel seeds Coriander Homemade Toothpaste Recipe: 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide Mix into paste then brush teeth Fruity Tooth Whitener 1 tsp baking soda 1 TBS fresh, mashed strawberries Mix into paste then brush teeth Lemony Tooth Whitener Sprinkle baking powder on a lemon wedge then gently rub upper and lower teeth for 1 [...]
• Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe: Uses for Rose Petal Vinegar: Salad dressing or vinaigrette* Facial splash and skin freshener (dilute with water) Headache soother (soak cloth with vinegar, squeeze out, then place on forehead) Shampoo rinse Bath soak (approx 1 cup per full bath) Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups white wine vinegar (heat to near boil) 1 cup rose petals 3 or 4 whole cloves Directions: Gently wash and drain [...]
• Homemade Blackhead Remover Treatment: Recipe for Blackhead Remover 1 TBS Unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 TBS Milk Mix together the gelatin and milk then heat in the microwave for about 12 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir with a wooden stir stick (a clean one!). Generously apply to problem areas on the face. Be careful not to apply too close to the eyes. Let [...]
• How To Make Soap: Today’s feature is from TeachSoap.com with their great resource for making homemade soaps: Soap Making Recipes, Tips, Instructions and more! TEACH SOAP is the premier site for soap making instructions, soap recipes, soap making tips and everything you’d want to know about making soap and other handcrafted products including lip balms, lotions, and more Plenty of information [...]
• Fever Temperature Measurement Guide & Info: Normal Temperature: 99.5 °F (orally) or 100.4 °F (rectally) (Seattle Children’s Hospital) Low-Grade: 38 – 39 °C (100.4 – 102.2 °F) Moderate: 39 – 40 °C (102.2 – 104 °F) High-Grade: > 40 °C (> 104 °F) Hyperpyrexia: > 42 °C (> 107.6 °F) The above found via: Wikipedia. What to do if your child has a fever? Visit [...]
• 11 Easy Food Facials – Homemade Recipes: When mixing food items for facials, make sure to use sterile utensils and containers. Wash hands really well so they’re clean before applying the skin treatment. The First Time Using A Recipe: Apply a bit of the prepared mask to the inside of your wrist before using on your face. You want to make sure your skin won’t [...]