Some Causes of Insomnia

April 29th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

Caffeine. For some situations, drinking a moderate amount of caffiene seems to have no effect until you do it for several days.  If you can’t sleep and are not particularly anxious, think of how much caffienated drinks you’ve been having, including cola, tea and coffee.  Drinking less caffiene should fix the problem.
Sugar. Having a midnight [...]


Removing Chlorine from Your Hair

April 25th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

After swimming in a chlorinated pool, rinse your hair with club soda as these will counter the adverse effects of chlorine.  You can also rinse your hair with clear water, and use a shampoo containing sodium thiosulfate afterwards.  This ingredient removes the odor and color of chlorine from your hair, which is important as chlorine [...]


Plucking Your Eyebrows with Tweezers

April 21st, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

There are many different ways to remove stray eyebrow hair.  Some women use wax, but this is tricky because it’s difficult to achieve an accurate shape.  The most common method is using tweezers.  If you want to get rid of your stray eyebrow hairs and achieve the perfect eyebrow, follow these tips.
Start from the inner [...]


Taking Care of Your Hands

April 18th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

The condition of your hands depend on how well you take care of them. Most people don’t usually bother doing so until the palms of their hands become rough and calloused, or until a nail is cracked. You can take care of your hands by massaging them every now and then to stimulate [...]


Shampooing Your Hair Properly

April 15th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

When you shampoo your hair, you wash out and remove other impurities from your scalp and hair. To do this properly, brush your hair and remove the tangles before you start shampooing. This will prevent your hair from breaking or falling off due to tugging. It’s better to use warm water rather than [...]


Homemade Facial Recipes

April 12th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

Here are several facial recipes you can try yourself and do at home.
Crush half a banana and add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of honey. Place the mixture on your face and leave it on for ten minutes before wiping away gentle with a damp washcloth.
For a [...]


Benefits of Honey

April 8th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

It used to be that honey was a kitchen ingredient used as a substitute for sugar. Today, honey is an ingredient in many cosmetics due to its medicinal properties. This amber liquid contains fructose, glucose, minerals, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium chlorine, and vitamins B1 to B5. Honey is used to treat anemia, allergies, exhaustion, and [...]


Preventing Whiteheads

April 8th, 2008 by Kurt Wilde

Whiteheads are a mild form of acne caused by a build up of oil, dead skin, and sebum. They’re tiny white spots that form when a skin pore closes up and traps bacteria underneath the skin. They grow on different parts of the face but are usually spotted on the cheeks near the [...]