Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Skin benefits:

Shield your skin from free radical damage with Obagi Professional-C Serum, 15 Percent Strength for a bright, glowing complexion.

Cellex-C Advanced C Serum is another great choice to combat signs of aging.

Moisturize and even out skin tone with Colorescience Chocolate Mousse Foundation Primer. Perfect for oily or acne-prone skin, this primer soothes inflammation and hydrates the skin.

Before bed, smooth on Bliss Sleeping Peel Serum to minimize wrinkles, lines and age spots caused by free radicals.

Natural Skin Care:

• absorbing harmful UV light that can lead to skin cancer
• and by increasing blood flow to the skin

Benefits Of Eating Dark Chocolate:

• Dark chocolate prevents heart ailments, lowers blood pressure, and improve blood flow.
• Many people believe dark chocolate works as an aphrodisiac. It contains a chemical called phenylethylamine which may be responsible to give a stimulating feeling in many individuals.
• Skin treatment with dark chocolate is the latest craze. It is used as a skin softener in cosmetics. It is due to the cocoa butter used in dark chocolates.

 

Benefits Of Strawberry For Skin

Homemade Strawberry Facial Mask

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 very ripe, medium size strawberries
• 2 teaspoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon honey

Procedure Rinse the strawberries and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. In a small bowl, mash fruit with a fork. Add cream and honey, mixing well. Apply immediately and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse of with lots of warm water.

Clay Mask

• Clay helps to draw out impurities from pores. clay face mask image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.com
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  Mix 1 oz. green clay with 3 tbsp. distilled water, according to Essential Oil Recipes. Add 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin, and a mixture of essential oils. You can add 1 drop of geranium, grapefruit and/or juniper essential oils.
• Cleanse the skin. Combine this treatment with steam. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over rosemary to release the herb's natural oils and aromatics. Use a towel to keep in the steam, and sit over the bowl for five to eight minutes. This steam will open and cleanse your pores without drying.
• Gently apply the clay mixture to your face using a soft-bristled paintbrush. Spread the mixture over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Allow the mask to dry for 15 minutes. Wash the mask off with warm water.

Strawberry blemish mask
Ingredients
A handful of strawberries
A teaspoon of heavy cream.
Preparation
Using a blender, mash the strawberries first.
Add heavy cream to it until the mass is consistent.
Apply it on the face and neck and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
Using a wash cloth, remove the mass and then wash the face well with cold water.
Strawberries are a strong antiseptic. They have Vitamin C in them as well as folic acid. Strawberries thoroughly cleanse the skin and remove excess oil and impurities.

Ten Tips to Reduce Stress and Lose Belly Fat

1. Do Cardio: Cardio exercises burn fat all over your body. This is the way to reduce belly fat. There is no such thing as spot belly fat removal.

2. Eat at least 4-6 small, well-balanced meals each day to properly maintain the sugar levels in your body and ensure you are getting all the essential vitamins and minerals you need.

3.Drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day to flush the toxins out of your system.

4.Drink your tea: There are many benefits to drinking green tea. One of which is the boost in metabolism that you get from it. This helps your body burn more fat even when resting.

5.Avoid alcohol, which has an impact on the sugar levels in your body.

6. Get plenty of sleep every night because when you are tired, you tend to feel more hungry.

7. Engage in activities designed to help you relax, such as yoga or meditation.

8. Watch less television - statistics show that up to ninety percent of people who watch television an hour or more each day fail at their weight loss goals.

9. Avoid crash diets which could increase your stress level and actually cause the production of additional cortisol, alleviating any potential weight loss you may have been able to experience.

10. When you feel really hungry, choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods, like oatmeal and fruit, which keep insulin levels even to control blood sugar and your hunger.

Fruits for Healthy skin

Oranges are rich source of Vitamin C. It prevents constipation. They work as cleansers and improve the skin and supports the immune system. Carrots have vitamin A and are very good for the eyes. They are one of the richest source of beta carotene. Carrot juice if taken in the morning on an empty stomach is very beneficial. It develops immunity. Prevents premature aging. It has anti-cancer properties. Beetroot is very good for anemic persons. It does wonders to your  skin. It purifies the blood and is rejuvenating. Grapes are effective for constipation and gives relief  in piles. It prevents dryness of skin and it purifies the blood. Its juice can be applied on wrinkles under the eyes. Pineapple juice is very rich in vitamin C. It also contains Vitamins A&B. Taken with honey it is effective for sore throat. Tomatoes contain iron and is rich in vitamin A. Recommended  for  those who want to reduce their weight. It combats cancer as it has a high amount of antioxidants. Watermelon cools our body and are excellent cleansers. Cucumber cools our body and is very good for those who want to lose weight. They work as astringents, cooling and brightening agents of the skin. It can be used in natural face packs also. Lemons protect your heart, control your blood pressure and is excellent for the skin and hair. Works as a bleach for the skin. Lemon juice mixed with warm water and honey can be taken daily the first thing in the morning to have a clear complexion. It can be taken for weight reduction also.

• Apples relieve constipation and reduces cholesterol and removes toxins. Apple pulp can be used as a face pack.
   
• Bananas contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and carbohydrates. They are rich in potassium. They make an excellent face pack especially for dry skin. Add a few drops of olive oil or honey to banana pulp and use as a face pack.
  
  
• Papaya is good for the skin. It gives relief in case of constipation and it combats cancer. Papaya cleanses the body completely. It delays aging of skin. Raw papaya juice if applied externally helps to cure pimples and also reduces wrinkles.
  
  
• Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C. It  increases the body's resistance against diseases. It has medicinal properties and is excellent for the skin and hair. It rejuvenates our body. One or two gooseberries (fruit preserved in honey) can be taken daily.
   
• Garlic is a very powerful antiseptic.http://www.vivamagonline.com/Health.html It helps to delay aging and restores tissue. It reduces high blood pressure and is good for the blood and heart. It has many other medicinal uses also. Include garlic (raw or steamed) in your diet as it has antibacterial properties and helps to improve the health of the skin

Tips For Glowing Skin

Natural Tips:

1.Eat a healthy diet which should include lot of fruits, vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices. Use honey instead of sugar for juices.

2.Drink 2-3 glasses of warm water the first thing in the morning which will prevent constipation and therefore will have an effect on your skin or you can  take a glass of warm lemon juice with a tsp of honey.


3.Steam your face once in a week to remove dirt from your face. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil or neem leaves to the water. After steaming, splash cold water on your face and pat dry. This is an effective remedy for blackheads also.

4.Mashed papaya applied on the face clears marks on your skin and the skin will look bright.

5.Carrots, oranges, beetroots does wonders to your skin.

6.Cucumbers work as astringents and cools the skin. It also lightens the skin tone. You can add a little cucumber juice to your face pack. It is  also an anti tan pack. http://www.vivamagonline.com/Beauty.html It lightens freckles, smoothes wrinkles and is a natural bleach.