Ever paint your nails black but when you take off the polish your nails look like they have yellowed? This is actually pretty common if you do not use a base coat because dark polishes actually stain your nails, making them look yellow after the polish is gone. Or at least that’s what the lady at the nail salon told me years ago! Typically after I paint my nails with a dark color I wait a few days before I paint them again to reduce the stain left on them, until I saw this little pin on Pintrest.

I tried to follow the link but it lead me right back to my own home page on Pintrest. Weird right? Well since the link didn’t work I don’t know where this originally came
 from, but here is my spin on how to whiten up your nails
 after removing a dark nail polish.

What you will need:

Small dish
1 Tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
2 Tablespoons baking soda
Combine ingredients in small dish and stir until you have created a paste. (this looked a lot like my baking soda face mask)

Apply paste to each nail and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. Leave on for more time if your nails are really stained and a short amount of time if they are not so bad. I wouldn’t exceed more than 7 minutes because you will risk drying out or corroding surface of your nails.

Wash hands and nails thoroughly with warm water and soap to remove all paste left on nails. Moisturize nails, hands, and cuticles with lotion or hand oil. Allow to dry fully before painting nails again.

This is pretty cool and worked well for me! I definitely will use it when I try to go from black polish to french tip.

Aloe Vera is a miracle plant that is renowned for its use in skin care treatments and homemade remedies. The gel found within the Aloe plant contains high levels of beneficial minerals, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, and anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agents. This powerful combination of natural ingredients is what gives Aloe its immense healing abilities.
By using Aloe Vera daily you can help fight against the signs of aging by reducing fine lines and wrinkles leaving your skin looking and feeling younger. Aloe Vera is an extremely effective moisturizer making it perfect for the treatment of dry and flaky skin; it relaxes and hydrates the skin while also speeding up the skins natural healing process. It is also a highly effective remedy for the prevention and removal of pimples and can be found as the active ingredient in many over-the-counter acne treatments.
Fresh Aloe Vera Preparation
To start with you will need to collect the outer, older leaves at the base of the Aloe plant. Wash the stalks then slice down the length of the leaves to expose the gel inside. Scrape the clear gel from inside the leaf and strain through muslin cloth to remove the lumps.

If extracting Aloe Vera gel yourself is too much trouble, or if you don’t have access to the Aloe plant, then you can buy some of the gel online. Take a look here for the best priced and highest quality Aloe Vera gel.

Hydrating And Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face Mask
1 tablespoon of powdered seaweed (kelp)
½ tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
½ tablespoon of honey (preferably raw)
1 capsule of vitamin E
A few drops of essential oils (e.g. Tea tree, lavender or rosemary oil)

Combine all ingredients together and mix well, squeeze out contents of vitamin E capsule and add to mixture. Apply mixture to face, throat, and neck. Leave on for approximately 20-30 minutes. Rinse using warm water.

Seaweed powder helps detoxify the body removing impurities and nourishing the skin by restoring it with essential nutrients. It also stimulates blood circulation leaving your skin with a healthy glow.

Raw honey contains many essential vitamins and minerals that also help replenish any lacking nutrients in the skin.

Altogether, with the medicinal properties of Aloe Vera and the incredible beauty benefits of honey, vitamin E and kelp, makes this one homemade face mask that you should definitely try.
Have you ever tried this before? Are you going to try it now? Leave a comment sharing your thoughts and experiences with Aloe Vera.

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It’s important to stick with a strict skin routine- even during the 
summer. I recommend using a mask once a week to revitalize the skin. There are tons of recipes out there for DIY facials, but my favorite involves combining one egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. Just leave the mixture on your face for 10 minutes and rinse it off. It’s a great mask for most skin types.

For oily or acne-prone skin, try a mask that will help soothe the skin. Take one ripe banana and blend it with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Leave on for 15 minutes.
If you have dry skin, mix half of a mashed avocado with 1/4 cup of 
honey for a mask that will add tons of moisture to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes.

Sliced strawberries, grapes and cucumbers act as natural toners to tighten skin and shrink pores. Just rub the slices over your skin after cleansing. Oily skin? Try sliced lemons to reduce shine.
For a simple exfoliator, blend together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey and 1/2 cup of sugar.

This is a perfect scrub for the face because it gets rid of dead skin cells and re-hydrates the skin at the same time. You should use this 1 to 3 times a week depending on how sensitive your skin is

Have some milk in your fridge that’s about to expire? Add it to a bath along with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil. Milk is a natural moisturizer that can do wonders for your skin and the olive oil will make skin super soft. You can also add the milk/olive oil combo in a bowl with warm water to soak your hands or feet before giving yourself a DIY manicure or pedicure.





Exfoliating is important, especially if you want to try a self-tanner this summer. You can use the same sugar scrub from above on your whole body, but if you want something different try a salt scrub. Combine 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Add a few drops of an essential oil in your favorite scent or get creative by adding the zest of an orange or lemon for a fresh and citrus-infused smell.

Although we’re big advocates of sunscreen here at CF, sometimes the inevitable happens: the dreaded sunburn. While aloe gels and lotions can be a lifesaver, they’re are more natural ways to relieve a sunburn. You could buy the real deal- an aloe plant- or add a tablespoon of baking soda into a quart of cool water. If you want to try the latter, just use a washcloth to apply it to the sunburned areas. Also, you can help prevent peeling by applying vinegar to the skin.

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