How to prevent and minimize eyebags

Sometimes we all get unwanted eyebags and it seems that no matter how much coverage we put on, there seems to be no escape from hiding them.  The appearance of eye bags can make people look fatigue and older than they really are.

Although eye bags can be hereditary there are some ways to minimize eye bags.  Here are a few different approaches to prevent them.



1. Get enough shut eye. 

2. Avoid high consumption of water and sodium before bed time.  Water retention and salt inake incline the chances of causing your skin to swell. 

3. Try to refrain from devouring cafffine, alcohol and cold drinks especially prior to sleeping.  It's ideal to drink warm or room temperature liquids before bedtime.

How to Diminish eyebags

1. The most common remedy to depuff undereye swelling is placing a slice of cucumber over each eye.  You could also try slices of potatoes.

2. Place two teaspoons into the freezer for at least 30 minutes.  Remove them from the freezer and place each teaspoon onto each eyelid for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the swelling has lessened.

3. Soak cotton balls into a cup of ice cold water.  Squeeze out the water and while lying flat place one cotton ball over each eye.


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A Simple Guide To Healthy Eating

Eating a healthy diet doesn't have to be hard. The most important thing the body needs is carbohydrates which should primarily come from fruit and veges.  A smaller portion should come from whole grains such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, and cereals such as bran and granola.  Next is protein which can include meats, eggs, soy or tofu products, beans, and nuts.  Then after proteins are your calcium and dairy sources such as cheese, milk, and yogurt.  Finally, your body needs a small amount of healthy fats such as olive oil, avocado, peanut butter, ect. which have omega-3 and omega 6 oils.


A healthy diet is made up of natural products which are foods that haven’t undergone any refining or processing such as white sugar, white flour, pastries, fast food, processed snacks, almost anything in a package.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are the most important staple of a healthy diet. And the best fruits and vegetables are those grown locally in your area, organically, and in season.


Frozen veges are the more nutritious option over canned.  Keep in mind, how you prepare your vegetables also attributes to their nutrient value. Foods lose vitamins and nutrients when exposed to heat; so eat as many raw fruits and vegetables as possible and steam them if you prefer them cooked.


If you are aiming to lose weight, you'll want to simple carbohydrates in sweetened drinks, potatoes, bread, pasta and rice for a few weeks to get your system used to the changes.  This should cut down on your cravings and give you a kick-start to losing weight.  When you do reintroduce these items make sure they are in their most natural or whole grain state. Try hot or cold tea sweetened naturally instead of soda or coffee. Try cutting our caffeine all together if possible or to just once per week. When you crave something sweet, go for fruits and yogurt.


Here are some sample meals to help you get started.


BREAKFAST
*Raisin bran, mueslix, or granola with organic fat free or soy milk and fresh fruit or small cup of juice
*Whole wheat toast, bagel or rice cake with peanut butter or nutella
*Egg white omelet with ham and veges
*Organic oatmeal with green tea or small cup of juice

LUNCH
*Salad with lime and olive oil dressing
*Salad with cucumbers, avocado, chicken and light dressing
*Turkey sandwich on whole wheat with veggie crisps
*Raw veggies with hummus and pita bread
*Vegetable soup
*Veggie sandwich on whole wheat bagel with cream cheese
 SNACKS
*Celery, apples, and carrots with peanut butter
*Nuts such as peanuts, brazil nuts, macadamia, cashews, pecans, and walnuts
*Cheese
*Yogurt

DINNER
*Curried vegetable stir-fry with brown rice
*Baked or grilled fish with asparagus and brown rice
*15-bean chili and cornbread
*Salad with grilled chicken
*Black beans and brown rice with spinach
*Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables


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The Perfect Eco-Friendly Kubuki Brush

I discovered the perfect makeup brush.  It's inexpensive, eco-friendly, functional, sleek and it's performance is superb!  Because this brush is retractable it is beneficial in 3 ways.  You can use it to swipe on concealor, brush on blush and also use it to apply a full coverage powder or bronzer.

It's an all in one brush and simple to use!  All you need to do is retract the brush a third, or halfway or all the way down to achieve all of it's functions.   Since the brush retracts back into it's casing it is mess-free and is unlikely to contain bacteria like most brushes do. This brush is also compact so it can easily fit in your purse for women on the go.

Click here to buy yours.  It is also available at Walgreens and Target stores.


Check out this review for EcoTools Kabuki Brush!

Sugar Crush Body Scrub Review

Tis' the season to be jolly!  But with this season's cold air, your skin may be feeling the Winter blues. Winter cold and wind can do damage to our delicate skin.  During the cold months our skin tends to become dry and ashy and they thirst for moisture.

To give your skin the treatment it deserves do it a favor and give it a good scrub at least once a week.  It will help your skin glow, feel soft and smooth even during Winter.  Afterall, you want to look ravishing from head to toe even underneath those clothes.

We love this wonderful, inexpensive body scrub because it left our skin feeling extremely exfoilated, smooth and refreshed. With the smell of lime and brown sugar, you will leave the shower feeling delicious!  So treat yourself to a little early Christmas present this year and put this one on the top of your wishlist.  It will leave your skin feeling silky and absolutely radiant.  Click here to get yours!


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