Natural Eye Makeup Remover - DIY

We all know one of the most important things in maintaining healthy skin is to take off our makeup before bed at night. But, most makeup removers are completely full of chemicals, and sometimes using just face wash and water doesn’t quite do the trick. So, what can you do? Make your own all natural make up remover. It’s inexpensive and so easy to make!

What You Need:

1. a container with an airtight seal (glass or plastic)
2. 1 cup of water
3. 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
4. 1 tablespoon of your favorite all natural or organic liquid face soap (We love Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash.)

How to:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the water until it’s just boiling. This is to remove any impurities in the water. Let it cool for a few minutes, so that it’s still warm, but not too hot to handle.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the warm water. Coconut oil is solid, but the warm water will cause it to turn into a liquid, which is what you want. Stir to combine.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of liquid face soap. Stir again.
4. Let the mixture cool and pour it into your container.
5. That’s it! You’re ready to use your makeup remover!

The best part is that the coconut oil leaves your skin so soft and not at all greasy. And it smells awesome!

This recipe has a shelf life of about 6 months.

 

After the mixture cools, the oil and soap will separate from the water. This is normal and nothing to worry about. Give it a gentle shake and it’ll mix right up.

Take a pill:
Models take biotin and Viviscal for more luscious hair like it's their job. And it kind of is. And it kind of works. Certain supplements really do promote hair growth, and the B vitamin biotin is one of my favorites. You would have to take 5,000 micrograms (some pills contain that amount) a day for about three to six months before you'd notice a difference.
Less is more:
It doesn't take that much effort to make all that hair look good. In fact, you can get away with blow-drying just your volumizer-coated roots as long as you mist the ends with a texturizing spray, such as Sally Hershberger Glam Waves.
Prevent split ends in your sleep:
Satin and 600-thread-count Egyptian-cotton pillowcases create less friction than ordinary cotton ones, so your hair will be less likely to tangle or break when you toss and turn. Another option: Tie your hair into a loose loop on the very top of your head with a scarf or scrunchie.
Give it a boost:
Long hair is heavy. Without a volumizer, the roots will fall flat. After every shampoo, massage an apricot-size dollop of lightweight mousse (we like Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydrocream Whip) into the roots while they're damp to give hair some lift without turning it crunchy even if your hair is thick and you've never needed to use a volumizer before.
Avoid topknots:
Sorry, but when you've got a ton of hair, a big knot isn't proportional to your face. The ideal spot for a bun or chignon is at the nape of your neck anything in between there and the crown looks matronly.
Dry shampoo and dry conditioner:
Yes, dry conditioner is a thing and you'll be happy that you know about it on day three of a blowout. Your ends start to look dry right around the same time your roots get oily. Spritz a dry conditioner, like Oribe Soft Dry Conditioner Spray, over your length but never the crown, and focus on the ends to make them shiny and soft.
As for dry shampoo, it's a lot easier on hair than cleaning the old-school way, which strips away natural oils along with dirt. Mist it on your roots and massage it into your hair with your fingertips. Then do the same thing on the pieces around your face. Long hair is so heavy that it gets weighed down easily, and the dry shampoo will also add volume.
Care for your scals:
Scalp treatments may sound clinical (and a little gross), but massaging a serum (like Kérastase Initialiste) or even a shampoo (try Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy) that contains essential oils, such as avocado and coconut, into your roots a few times a week will nourish the scalp, creating the right foundation for healthier, stronger hair with less breakage.
- See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/10-tips-for-getting-longerthicker.html#sthash.FUhH2KGA.dpuf

Take a pill:
Models take biotin and Viviscal for more luscious hair like it's their job. And it kind of is. And it kind of works. Certain supplements really do promote hair growth, and the B vitamin biotin is one of my favorites. You would have to take 5,000 micrograms (some pills contain that amount) a day for about three to six months before you'd notice a difference.
Less is more:
It doesn't take that much effort to make all that hair look good. In fact, you can get away with blow-drying just your volumizer-coated roots as long as you mist the ends with a texturizing spray, such as Sally Hershberger Glam Waves.
Prevent split ends in your sleep:
Satin and 600-thread-count Egyptian-cotton pillowcases create less friction than ordinary cotton ones, so your hair will be less likely to tangle or break when you toss and turn. Another option: Tie your hair into a loose loop on the very top of your head with a scarf or scrunchie.
Give it a boost:
Long hair is heavy. Without a volumizer, the roots will fall flat. After every shampoo, massage an apricot-size dollop of lightweight mousse (we like Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydrocream Whip) into the roots while they're damp to give hair some lift without turning it crunchy even if your hair is thick and you've never needed to use a volumizer before.
Avoid topknots:
Sorry, but when you've got a ton of hair, a big knot isn't proportional to your face. The ideal spot for a bun or chignon is at the nape of your neck anything in between there and the crown looks matronly.
Dry shampoo and dry conditioner:
Yes, dry conditioner is a thing and you'll be happy that you know about it on day three of a blowout. Your ends start to look dry right around the same time your roots get oily. Spritz a dry conditioner, like Oribe Soft Dry Conditioner Spray, over your length but never the crown, and focus on the ends to make them shiny and soft.
As for dry shampoo, it's a lot easier on hair than cleaning the old-school way, which strips away natural oils along with dirt. Mist it on your roots and massage it into your hair with your fingertips. Then do the same thing on the pieces around your face. Long hair is so heavy that it gets weighed down easily, and the dry shampoo will also add volume.
Care for your scals:
Scalp treatments may sound clinical (and a little gross), but massaging a serum (like Kérastase Initialiste) or even a shampoo (try Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy) that contains essential oils, such as avocado and coconut, into your roots a few times a week will nourish the scalp, creating the right foundation for healthier, stronger hair with less breakage.

- See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/10-tips-for-getting-longerthicker.html#sthash.FUhH2KGA.dpuf

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.
1. Start with a rinse:
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair. When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil in your conditioner,
2. If you have long hair, condition first:
Yes, really! If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine.
3. Lather up but only at the scalp:
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape. The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.
Don’t use more shampoo than you need, a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.
4. Be gentle!
Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
Start your lather at the roots.Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure. Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.
Next, Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion.Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.
5. Don’t rinse and repeat:
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient. Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather, in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips:
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner. Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower. The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
7. Finish with a cold water rinse:
Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine. - See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-wash-your-hair-properly.html#sthash.M7ORHh1n.dpuf

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.
1. Start with a rinse:
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair. When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil in your conditioner,
2. If you have long hair, condition first:
Yes, really! If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine.
3. Lather up but only at the scalp:
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape. The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.
Don’t use more shampoo than you need, a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.
4. Be gentle!
Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
Start your lather at the roots.Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure. Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.
Next, Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion.Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.
5. Don’t rinse and repeat:
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient. Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather, in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips:
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner. Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower. The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
7. Finish with a cold water rinse:
Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine. - See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-wash-your-hair-properly.html#sthash.M7ORHh1n.dpuf

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.
1. Start with a rinse:
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair. When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil in your conditioner,
2. If you have long hair, condition first:
Yes, really! If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine.
3. Lather up but only at the scalp:
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape. The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.
Don’t use more shampoo than you need, a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.
4. Be gentle!
Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
Start your lather at the roots.Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure. Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.
Next, Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion.Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.
5. Don’t rinse and repeat:
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient. Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather, in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips:
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner. Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower. The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
7. Finish with a cold water rinse:
Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine. - See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-wash-your-hair-properly.html#sthash.M7ORHh1n.dpuf

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.
1. Start with a rinse:
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair. When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil in your conditioner,
2. If you have long hair, condition first:
Yes, really! If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine.
3. Lather up but only at the scalp:
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape. The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.
Don’t use more shampoo than you need, a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.
4. Be gentle!
Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
Start your lather at the roots.Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure. Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.
Next, Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion.Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.
5. Don’t rinse and repeat:
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient. Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather, in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips:
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner. Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower. The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
7. Finish with a cold water rinse:
Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine. - See more at: http://the-ultimate-beauty-guide.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-wash-your-hair-properly.html#sthash.M7ORHh1n.dpuf