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DIY Avocado face mask & benefits

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TADAA!!! all brand new

I'm so in love with Avocado!!!!! It's perfect to your skin and hair too. Perfect for those who have dry skin , sensitive skin, stressed skin and it will gives your skin moisturized, smooth , soft and hydrated too. I

What I use :

Avocado , Vitamin E , raw honey, aloe vera gel, extra virgin olive oil , and lemon

Mix everything together put it on your face and wait for 15 min then rinse it out with cool water.

Keep doing this once a week =)

Avocados when applied as face masks nourish our skin naturally without the aid of chemicals. If you believe in natural home remedies to replenish your face skin, then Avocado is best. Avocado is useful for skin care, particularly for dry, red, itchy, rough skin in cold, winter and humid environment. Avocados are rich source of essential nutrients that soothe and moisturize your facial skin. It contains vitamins B and E and amino acids. Topical application of homemade avocado face masks will give your face skin numerous beauty benefits.

Here are best Avocado facial masks with their beauty benefits on the skin.

How to make Avocado Face Mask

Avocado and honey face masks

Homemade Avocado, honey mask is a skin hydrating face mask, perfect for cleaning and moisturizing the facial skin. Mash a ripe avocado and mix it with one tablespoon of honey. Avocado has vegetable oil which is ideal for dry skin. Honey will help your skin to look young and supple. Spread a thin layer of this easy and quick face mask made at home and let it be for 20 minutes. Now, wash it off with lukewarm water.

Honey is gentle astringent and extremely moisturizing. The combination of avocado and honey in this homemade face mask will refine the pores, tightens the skin, retarding wrinkles and aging spots.

Avocado and Cucumber face mask

This Avocado and cucumber face mask is best remedy for acne treatment. Avocado and cucumber when mingled, they help clean out skin pores and avoid acne breakouts.

Take 1/2 cup of avocado pulp and mix with two tablespoon of cucumber juice. Clean your face and then evenly apply the avocado mask over your face. You can also place the cucumbers slices over your eyes. Lie down for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash the mask off with lukewarm water and pat it dry.

Cucumber Face Masks at Home | Cucumber Benefits on Facial Skin
Cucumber face mask is one of the most admired masks in beauty applications. It has been topically applied as facial mask from years because of numerous cucumber benefits on face skin.

Avocado and Oatmeal Face mask

If your skin is dry to an extent that you feel itchiness because of dryness and roughness, then try this avocado and oatmeal face mask prepared at home. Oatmeal in this homemade mask will heal, soothe and relieves your itching problem. Avocado, which is a good source of vitamin E and full of natural oils will hydrate and moisturize the dry skin naturally. All you have to do is to blend avocado pulp and cooked oatmeal in a bowl and when mixed apply to your face skin. Left until it get dries. Wash off your face. Avocado and oatmeal face mask will take 15 to 20 minutes

Avocado and Yogurt face masks

DIY avocado and yogurt face mask is beneficial in cold winter months, when facial skin needs extra moisture due to dry and humid air. This face mask is also useful for the people who have extremely dry skin. Beat a teaspoon of organic yogurt and mix it with avocado pulp. Yogurt has the enzymes which easily exfoliate the facial skin with natural cleansing and bleaching. Avocado and yogurt both will help your rough skin to get soft and hydrate.

Avocado, egg white and lemon juice face mask

You must try this avocado, egg white and lemon juice homemade face mask to reduce oil and acne from your face skin. Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C, perfect for oily skin as it has natural astringent properties. Eggwhite is suitable for normal to dry skin. Here is the procedure to make avocado, egg white and lemon juice face mask to prevent acne.

Beat the egg white until frothy. Take out the avocado pulp and mash it. Mix it with egg white and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply a thick layer and leave it on face for 20 to 25 minutes.

Homemade avocado face mask will turn dark quickly, so it is recommended to store your extra facial mask in an air tight container in the refrigerator. As now, you are aware of the best DIY avocado facial masks. So, pamper your skin at home with numerous beauty benefits of Avocado.

Source : http://nehasadana.hubpages.com/hub/Homemade-Avocado-Face-Masks-and-its-Benefits-for-Facial-Skin

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From long braids to short braids ( Protective style )

My natural hair 2:22 AM

I felt so much better that I cut them off. The first of my reasonable wasn't because I didn't like the hair is was because bottom line I love having long braids and to be able to style different style.

And I'm that kind of person that I love to change all the time with the same braids, but I couldn't do ponytails, up dos and many more. That pisses me off at the same time it was for in my case, although, I could do it the ponytails and everything my head or should I say my neck was in pain, and I started to get a headache too.

Hear me out if you have any kinds of protective style you much tell the person who is making your hair to not braid it too tight. If you are in pain just like the minute the hair is done.... TAKE IT OFF!!!! YOU ARE HURTING YOUR HEAD, AND YOU WILL GET A LOT OF SHEDDING. I HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE AND IT'S NOT FUNNY AT ALL. EVEN DOE IT LOOKS NICE AND ALL IT DOESN'T MATTE TAKE IT OFF!!! And if the hairdresser still doesn't get your point don't let her or him braid your hair in the future.

I have never ever experienced this one before, so this is my first time having these issues. The hair was always bored and at the end I couldn't take it anymore. Of course I have those braids for a reason, and I didn't want it to take it down so quickly either so I let my friend cut for me and yea this is the result of it. I love it!!! It's so much easier now.

The problem is not about my hair is all about the extension, it was too light, slick and everything that was I bought it, but how many packs are going to buy to get kind of style that you want? I will not buy this extension ever again (it's called Rastafari braids) even doe was super cheap and everything. In my head, I have nine packs.,.... I know right, I usually don't have that much at all. I definitely learn my lesson LOL.

Have you guys every experience being in pain while you have braids, weaves, wigs or... lace front if has experience before please share your experience.

Keepinitreal my sistas

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How to shampoo your hair on dry protective style (DIY)

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How do to your own moisturizing lotion /cream

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Box braids Protective style

My natural hair 6:04 PM

Hey everyone

Yes, I remove my twist because of my situation. I let a friend of mine do my hair for me. Before she stared to braid my natural hair. My hair was already protected from the same process, if you guys missed it here is the link http://lizllizzielife.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-prepare-yourself-to-protective.html.
We use 9 pack for this hair LOL that's prove how thick my hair has become LOL , for somehow I couldn't sit still my ass. It has been long time since I sat with my ass on the floor and someone braid my hair.

Actually it wasn't really my friend that suppose to braid my hair for me and I thank God that she did it anyway because the last hair dresser never show up ( I know right ) super wired. I send a message to her and call her too but she didn't answer... what kind of hair dresser is that?? We booked the time and place everything was done until that day wasted all my time for this hair dresser and she never show up. I was really disappointed and pissed OFFF. So I told to my girlfriend Rachel about and then she let her girlfriend that I know let her do it for me at last. I did my hair on spring break this time I got it exactly what wanted long with braids.

I expected my hair to take more then one day to get it done because of the thickness of my hair. I was surprise that she finished my hair so quickly but at the same time she was quick and slow. But it was good anyway she didn't quick finish all of it because she got some other things to do, so me and Rachel braided the half of the rest. I don't know how long I will have this braids maybe for two months maybe.

The only reason why I did my protective style was because I want to have low manipulation plus I want my edges to grow back again.

I used my moisturizing hair lotion spray bottle to moisturize my hair with my mix oil every day. I'm very happy at the end because last the hair was good but....u know I didn't like it at ALL but braids are most saver than twist but I will do twist again.

Yeap that's it =)

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My spring break is over ....=(

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Chemical to avoid to your natural / 10 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID PUTTING ON YOUR HAIR! Part 2

Hair Care 1:28 PM

I want to guys to know that these are those chemicals that can happened if you use it to your natural. If you have it anyway some chemical in the ingredients and if the products works for you then I suggest that you stick to it. Because it's not all are products that can works for your hair.

I used to use ORS moisturizing hair lotion , it was not all natural and it has Petrolatum in it but I works for my hair so I stick to it. That was when I lived in Sweden and the product was really good plus it was really thick and creamy which it last more then I thought it would be but the prize was a little bit to high for me.

Will I use ORS moisturizing hair lotion it again in USA? Yes , of course if the prize is not too expensive then yes.

1. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substances natural qualities). Isopropyl alcohol is found in hair color rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac. Natural hair reacts very badly to alcohol and this ingredient should be avoided at ALL costs. It will dry your hair out and break it off. According to A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, inhalation or ingestion of the vapor may cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, narcosis and even coma.

2. MINERAL OIL & PETROLATUM:The best baby oil is made from almonds. But the oil which being sold as baby oil is 100% mineral oil. Mineral oil is a derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin and hair just like plastic wrap. The skin’s natural barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture Factor (moisture and nutrition). The skin’s ability to release toxins and wastes is impossible through this “plastic wrap,” which can promote acne and other disorders. It further hinders normal skin respiration/transpiration by keeping oxygen out. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age. Holding in large a mounts of moisture in the skin can “flood” the biology and may result in immature, unhealthy, sensitive skin that dries out easily.

Petrolatum - A petroleum-based grease that is used industrially as a grease component. Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral oil.
Honestly, this stuff belongs in your engine, not on your hair. Regardless of "Well, my Grandma used vaseline on her hair and it grew ", the bottom line is this stuff is bad. It was bad for Grandma and it is bad for you. Period.

3. PEG: This is an abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEG’s are often used in caustic spray on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEG’s contribute to stripping the Natural Moisture Factor, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.

4. PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG): As a “surfactant” or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most industrial applications.

5. SODIUM LAURYL SUFATE (SLS) & SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES): SLS is used in testing labs as the standard ingredient to irritate skin. Used as detergents and surfactants, these closely related compounds are found in car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Yet both SLS and SLES are used more widely as one of the major ingredients in cosmetics, toothpaste, hair conditioner and about 90% of all shampoos and products that foam. They are used in personal-care products because they are cheap. A small amount generates a large amount of foam, and when salt is added it thicken to give the illusion of being thick and concentrated. (SOME OF THE NITROSATING AGENTS ARE: SLS, SLES, DEA, TEA, MEA). Shampooing the hair with a product contaminated with these substances can lead to its absorption into the body at levels much higher than eating nitrite-contaminated foods.

Mark Fearer in an article, Dangerous Beauty, says, “…in tests, animals that were exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, along with depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death.” According to the American College of Toxicology states both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children’s eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties.

It is possibly the most dangerous of ad ingredients in personal care products. Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens, which causes the body to absorb nitrates at higher levels than eating nitrate contaminated food.” According to the American College of Toxicity report, ”SLS stays in the body for up to five days…” Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste,”
Studies show its danger potential to be great when used in personal-care products. Toxicity - A serious problem with these chemicals is that they may be contaminated with NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), one of the nitrosamines and a potent carcinogen, according to a 1978 FDA report.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)- SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating than SLS, but may be more drying. Both SLS and SLES can enter the blood stream. They may cause potentially carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with other product ingredients. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. Contains ether.

6. CHLORINE: According to Doris J. Rapp, M.D., author of Is This your Child’s World? exposure to chlorine in tap water, Showers, pool, laundry products, cleaning agents, food processing, sewage systems and many others, can effect health by contributing to asthma, hay fever, anemia, bronchitis, circulatory collapse, confusion, delirium diabetes, dizziness, irritation of the eye, mouth, nose throat, lung, skin and stomach, heart disease, high blood pressure and nausea. It is also a possible cause of cancer. Even though you will not see Chlorine on personal care product labels, it is important for you to be aware of the need to protect your skin when bathing and washing your hair.

7. DEA (diethanolamine) MEA (momoethnanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine): DEA and MEA are usual listed on the ingredients label in conjunction with the compound being neutralized. Thus look for names like Cocamide DEA or MES, Lauramide DEA, etc. These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. . These are commonly found in most personal care products that foam, including bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers. On the show, CBS This Morning, Roberta Baskin revealed that a recent government report shows DEA and MEA are readily absorbed in the skin. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois said “repeated skin applications of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of two cancers - liver and kidney cancers.” John Bailey, who oversees the cosmetic division for the FDA said the new study is especial important since “the risk equation changes significantly for children.”

8. FD & C Color PIGMENTS: Many color pigments cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Absorption of certain colors can cause depletion of oxygen in the body and even death according to A Consumer’s dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Debra Lynn Dadd says in Home Safe Home: “Colors that can be used in foods, drug, and cosmetics are made from coal tar. There is a great deal of controversy about their use, because animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic.”

9. FRAGRANCE: Fragrance is present in most deodorants shampoos, sunscreens, skin care, body care and baby products. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. “Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes,” (Home Safe Home).
For better health try purchasing unscented products and for fragrance, adding a natural essential oil.

10. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA and DMDM HYDANTOIN: These are just two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde-donors). According to the Mayo clinic, formaldehyde can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions and trigger heart palpitations. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, Chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It can also aggravate coughs and colds and trigger asthma. Serious side effects include weakening of the immune system and cancer. Nearly all brands of skin, body and hair care, antiperspirants and nail polish found in stores contain formaldehyde-releasing ingredients.

(Source: nappturality.com)

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Chemical to avoid on your natural hair

Hair Care 1:15 PM

It's really important that we all understand which ingredients we have to avoid to our natural hair , because that can always cost a lot of conditions the reason why the hair is not answering or it's not growing at all. From my experience I didn't care about it at all until I went to natural. I wanted to know which chemical I must stay away from which can be very hard because some of the products in grocery are really CHEAP comparing with all natural products. Every since that I finally learned which chemical I must avoid to putting in my natural hair , and every since that my hair has been more healthier, and thicker then ever.

There are certain chemicals natural black hair does "not like" because they dry hair out or coat hair in a film that makes moisturizing difficult. Some chemicals, e.g. Parables aren't bad for hair as such but have been linked to cancer. Whenever I buy hair products I go for those that are 100% made from natural materials.

These are the chemical you MUST avoid putting to your hair:

Gluten
PABA or DEA (paraaminobenzoic acid and Diethanolamine)
Parabens
Paraffin
Petrolatum
Phthalates
Propylene Glycol
Silicone
Sulfates
"Fragrances" normally refers to synthetic chemicals; essential oils and fruit extracts are best for adding a good smell to hair products

Theses are very important!!!! I recommend this to ALLL HAIR TYPES!!!! Either if your hair is relax or natural. The best way to stay away from it is to find a product brand that is ALL natural. Like Shea Moisture, Alikay Naturals, and many more..... Shea moisture are really good in my opinion because they are 100 % natural no chemical.

This is one of the products from Shea Moisture

And they always put in their products to let you know that there is no chemical, now if you live in other countries you may not find all natural products that all natural but Dark n lovely have got in natural hair products, and also Beautiful Texture always really good. I have used Beautiful texture before . Texture my way is really awesome!!!!

(Source: https://www.nenonatural.com/3/post/2012/12/what-are-the-best-products-for-natural-black-hair.html)

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Final sucess after one year of process

I'm back!!

DIY Avocado face mask & benefits

From long braids to short braids ( Protective style )

How to shampoo your hair on dry protective style (DIY)

How do to your own moisturizing lotion /cream

Box braids Protective style

My spring break is over ....=(

Chemical to avoid to your natural / 10 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID PUTTING ON YOUR HAIR! Part 2

Chemical to avoid on your natural hair

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