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Have Tired Eyes? I love anything that has to do with cucumbers on my eyes they are so refreshing and very relaxing.

CUCUMBER EYE GEL #1

Ingredients:
1/4 large cucumber
1 ounce aloe vera gel

Puree the cucumber in a blender (leave a little pulp), strain the mixture into a glass bowl until you have at least 2 ounces. Spoon in just a tad of the pulp from the strainer). Add the aloe vera to the cucumber puree in the bowl and mix lightly. Pour into a clean, sterilized container. After cleansing face, stir mixture gently and apply with a cotton ball to undereye area.  Avoid the eyeball. The shelf life of this product is very limited by the fresh cucumber. It should be used within a few days, and kept refrigerated between uses.

CUCUMBER EYE GEL #2

1 Tbs. aloe vera gel
1 tsp. fresh cucumber juice
¼ tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbs. witch hazel

Mix together aloe, cucumber and cornstarch. Heat until just boiling, about 1 minute in microwave. Remove from heat source and stir in witch hazel. Stir well and allow the mixture to cool completely. You should have a clear, jelly-like cream. Spoon into a small clean jar. To use: Dab a small amount under your eyes and be careful not to rub or pull the delicate skin under your eyes.  Keep in cool place. Makes 1 oz.

Quick Fixes for Tired Looking Eyes

I realize I'm no beauty queen but for crying out loud I hate waking up with tired eyes. It's obvious to everyone what kind of not so restful night I had. The older I get the more I have them too. There are some days I wake up and have a bright glowing face but other times I must mask the ugly tiredness. 

1. White eyeliner

I saw this trick being used on an MTV Show a long time ago and I was hooked right away. It actually works. I think green corrects redness if that is a problem. I also have some white concealer that I use too. This worked to open and brighten her eyes. This is an easy instant makeup trick for tired eyes. It's cheap and easy. Try it out.

2. Undereye Concealer

Apply a concealer just a shade or two lighter than the rest of your face. I recommend speaking to a makeup consultant at a department store for help. Choosing the right concealer is important in covering up dark under eye circles. A shade too light can make you look like you have eye bags, while a dark shade will only enhance under eye circles.

3. Preparation H

While concealers work to reduce dark under eye circles, it's often hard to fix puffy eye bags. An old but well known treatment for puffy eyes is Preparation H. Yes it's butt medication for hemorrhoids but it works. It helps to tighten skin and when applied under the eyes, it effectively reduces swollen puffy eyes. Give it a try.

4. Cold Spoon

Another great tip to reduce puffy eyes is a cold spoon. Simply take a spoon from your kitchen and run it under cold water. Once you feel the metal is cold place the spoon on the puffy area for at least 60 seconds. Voila! Puffiness gone. An even better idea is to have a spoon already stored in your refrigerator or freezer for emergency puffy eye fixes. Ahh, the wonders of home remedies!

Have You Wondered This Before?

I'm always amazed at the many uses for our every day products. such as Apple Cider Vinegar...
Have you ever wondered what all this weird smelling stuff can be used for?

It's good for repairing damaged hair!

Vinegar removes residue to restore your hair's natural shine. Vinegar treated hair will also be less likely to tangle.

Mix one-third cup of apple cider vinegar with one quart water.

Rinse hair with this solution after shampooing.

So why does vinegar work so well? Because vinegar removes scaly build-up and residue from hair shafts and closes the cuticles. Vinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin.

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I don't even has curly hair but the ends of my hair get some serious fuzz after I use the blow dryer...


Frizz Control Hair Gel


Mix 1/3 pure aloe vera gel to 2/3 distilled, warm water. Pour into a spray bottle and mist hair. Scrunch hair, or sculpt curls with your fingers and let air-dry. Bye-bye frizz.

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I Love the smell of this one!

COFFEE BODY SCRUB
2 cups of coarsely ground coffee
1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt
2-3 T massage oil

Mix all ingredients together. Take a hot shower to moisten your skin and open your pores. Using wide, circular motions, rub the coffee exfoliant onto your skin with strong, even pressure. Shower off, pat skin dry, and apply a thin layer of your favorite body lotion.

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This smells so yummy!

Coconut Body Custard
This lotion will heal and restore lost moisture because of he fatty acids in the coconut milk. Plus the decadent smell will whisk you away to an island retreat.

-¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 cup unscented body cream
-2 drops vanilla extract.

Mix well and use within 5 days.

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All about our hair this week! I can't wait to try these today..I love the smell of lemons.


Lemon Hair Shine


You can use this mixture to completely remove all unwanted dullness. You will feel as if you just left the salon! Shake together ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup lemon juice. Massage into scalp and wrap a warm towel

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I love the clean feeling from this toner. I think the witch hazel and lemon juice is a good combo!

Citrus Toner
Vitamin C is a