Archive for the ‘Beauty & Health’ Category
HFMD
Darren’s childcare centre has reported 5 cases of hand foot mouth disease. Unfortunately, 2 of the kids are my friend’s children.
It concerns me as occurence of these cases become more regular in the Centre. I remember the last case was reported just before Chinese New Year. This time no letter was issued to parents except for a notice at the main gate. This raises my concern because the notice gets easily unnoticed and grannies/grandads and maids might not be able to comprehend the notice which was worded in English.
I have given my feeback to the Centre and expect the Centre to keep all parents informed and updated through letters as it has later promised. I strongly think this is a case that definitely cannot allow saving in effort to print letters.
The Food Coach
Darren seems to be uninterested in food recently. His eyes light up only when he sees potato chips, french fries, biscuits and of course his favourite apples.
While sourcing for interesting food recipes, hopefully to find something to improve his appetite, I visited http://www.thefoodcoach.com.au.
Must say that it is a very informative site and found many interesting recipes, and tips and tricks of food selection there. It features videos on how to choose a fresh apple, avacado and many others. This knowledge is definitely very useful to me especially when I have to do my weekly marketing.
Will remember the tips learned and try some of the recipes there.
The Wonders of Honey
Since 2 years ago, we started the habit of drinking honey. Besides the good taste, I read that honey can do wonders in many ways like being a great immuncity system builder, does magic for skincare and natural remedy for some health conditions (eg. cough, hair loss, heatiness, bad breath). We mainly use it in making drinks, whipping up delicious dishes and even with plain bread.
Much more interesting facts about honey can be found at http://www.benefits-of-honey.com
I extracted some easy DIY honey face masks for Anti-aging skincare (for different skin types).
1) Dry Skin
Avocado & Honey Face Mask
Get ready:
Get ready:
2 tablespoons of avocado flesh
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
Mixtures:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender, or mash by hand in a bowl.
Application:
Use your fingers to spread the mask over your face and neck and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer, before removing.
Honey and Egg Mask
Get ready:
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond oil
1 tablespoon yogurt
Get ready:
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond oil
1 tablespoon yogurt
Mixtures:
Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until it becomes sticky and thick.
Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until it becomes sticky and thick.
Aplication:
Apply the mask to your face for 5 minutes and wash face thoroughly with a mild facial soap. Honey stimulates and smoothes, egg and almond oil penetrate and moisturize, and yogurt refines and tightens pores.
2) Tired Skin
Almond Yoghurt Honey Mask
Get Ready:
Get Ready:
6oz plain yoghurt
¼oz finely-crushed almonds
2tsp honey
2tsp wheatgerm oil
¼oz finely-crushed almonds
2tsp honey
2tsp wheatgerm oil
Mixtures:
Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Application:
Apply and massage the mixture into skin. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes.
3) Normal Skin
Apple Honey Mask
Get Ready:
1 Apple, cored & quartered
2 Tablespoons Honey
Get Ready:
1 Apple, cored & quartered
2 Tablespoons Honey
Mixtures:
Put the apple pieces into a food processor and chop. Add honey and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Application:
Pat the mixture onto your face with a light tapping motion, tapping until the honey feels tacky. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse.
4) Oily Skin
Honey-Papaya Mask
Get Ready:
1/3-cup cocoa
three teaspoons of heavy cream
1/3-cup ripe papaya
1/4-cup honey and three teaspoons of oatmeal powder
Get Ready:
1/3-cup cocoa
three teaspoons of heavy cream
1/3-cup ripe papaya
1/4-cup honey and three teaspoons of oatmeal powder
Mixtures:
Mix and apply on your face.
Mix and apply on your face.
Application:
After 10 minutes, wash your face with warm water.
Carrot Face Mask
Get Ready:
2-3 carrots
4 1/2 table spoons of honey
Get Ready:
2-3 carrots
4 1/2 table spoons of honey
Mixtures:
Cook the carrots and then mash them up. Mix the carrots with honey and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Cook the carrots and then mash them up. Mix the carrots with honey and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Application:
Apply gently to the skin and wait for ten minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Carrots are known to be rich in vitamin A and C. They are also rich in potassium. Vitamin A and C are antioxidants. Honey contains sugar, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids.
5) Sensitive Skin
Banana and Honey Mask
Get Ready:
1/2 mashed banana
1/4 cup oatmeal, cooked with milk
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon honey
Get Ready:
1/2 mashed banana
1/4 cup oatmeal, cooked with milk
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon honey
Mixtures:
Mix ingredients together.
Mix ingredients together.
Application:
Massage onto face in a slow, circular motion and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with tepid water.
6) All Skin Types
Honey and Lavender Facial Mask
Get Ready:
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 drops lavender essential oil
Get Ready:
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 drops lavender essential oil
Mixtures:
Mix the ingredients, dampen your face with warm water, and smooth on the honey and lavender mixture.
Application:
Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.
