A super-stimulating, super-easy citrus salt glow recipe. This invigorating do-it-yourself body scrub is excellent for shedding that outer layer of dulling, dead skin cells. The orange peel conditions skin and gives the scrub a revitalizing dose of aromatherapy while the salt whisks away dead skin cells to reveal your true inner glow. The essential oil is […]
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DIY Hair: Your Biggest Hair Woes Solved!
Sun, wind, chlorine and dry temps can sap your hair of its vibrance. Kick back with these DIY summer hair beauty recipes! Is your hair dried, fried and green from chlorine? Summer can take its toll on your tresses but never fear … cheap, easy and darn effective solutions are right here! These do-it-yourself masks and treatments can […]
DIY Spa Facial
About the only thing I crave more than a soothing, expert spa facial is a slab of double-fudge chocolate cake drizzled in icing. And because I don’t indulge in either as much as I would like to, I find that creative substitutions keep the cravings in check: Cocoa-covered almonds for a daily chocolate fix, monthly […]
Flippin’ Sweet Pomegranate Body Scrub
A deliciously sweet body scrub for sweetly soft skin. With five times the antioxidants found in green tea, pomegranates are among the superheros of anti-aging. The edible arils pack the tiny seeds and juice that hold the key to super sweet soft skin. This deliciously aromatic pomegranate body scrub gently whisks away dead skin cells […]
8 Ways to Relax in an Hour or Less
Dear moms: This one’s for you! Eight relaxation tips for busy moms and all womankind. As women and especially moms, we often put the needs of others before your own. But that overwhelming responsibility can quickly leave you stressed and tightly-wound. Finding time for yourself is imperative to your sanity. It doesn’t matter if you can only […]
Gaga for Grapefruit Toner
A clarifying home spa toner. If the sunny skies of Florida aren’t in the forecast for your next vacay, get in the jet-setting spirit with this citrusy toner. We got this clarifying skin solution from Miami makeup and nationally recognized beauty maven Miriam Behar. This grapefruit toner gives your complexion an instant wakeup call and brightens […]
Berry Good: Antioxidant Cranberry Facial
A nourishing cranberry facial mask for a clean, bright complexion. Yes, cranberries are delicious and add fantastic flair and flavor to your Thanksgiving table. But did you know that the anti-aging properties of cranberries also help fight against the free radicals that lead to wrinkles and premature aging of the skin? That’s right, and plus, […]
Nirmala Narine’s Purifying Body Mask and Bath Soak
A purifying, skin-softening body mask and bath soak. Host of Veria Living TV’s Nirmala’s Spice World, Nirmala Narine was born in Guyana, South America to parents of Indian descent. Nirmala’s grandfather, an Arya Samaj Hindu Pandit, began teaching her yoga when she was just two years old and entrusted to her ancient Ayurvedic spice recipes, techniques and treatments […]
Monster Mash Pumpkin Mask
Enzymes are the active ingredient in this pumpkin mask to cleanse your inner monster. Packed with vitamins and anti-aging properties, pumpkins contain enzymes that when applied to skin, loosen the bonds that keep yucky dull outer skin cells clinging to the surface. Pumpkin also delivers a burst of nourishing and hydrating botanicals, leaving skin as […]
Ladies Who Lunch Nail Whitener
A cuticle softening, nail whitening home spa remedy for healthy nails. One thing we know for sure: The battery of nail polishes, glues, gels and polish remover can lead to discolored, brittle nails (read this if you don’t believe us). Giving your nails some downtime from polish can be done! Better than a pair of […]
Tequila Shooter Foot Soak
Tequila and lime foot soak for achy, breaky tootsies. Got tequila? Treat tired tootsies to a spell in this invigorating foot soak, complete with a shot of tequila. Both lime essential oil and alcohol have astringent properties to reduce swelling of achy, breaky feet. Lime also soothes and conditions skin. For the ultimate foot cure, […]
Fruity Beauty Home Spa Day Recipes
All-natural, head-to-toe fruity beauty! Yes, you can do this at home! Whip up these easy, inexpensive home spa treatments and enjoy a day at the spa—in the privacy of your own home. Mix up these four easy recipes for a head-to-toe do-it-yourself spa day. Face: Coconut and Sugar Facial Polish Buff away dead skin cells […]
