nail polishes by butter london

I have just confirmed my interest in a fabulous nail polish range from london,which I happened to find in the shopping mecca of coffs harbour.I have read about the range in magazines,I saw it on my recent trip to france & its im sure its probably widely available in Australia.The range contains no formadehyde,toluene,or pthalates & has a decent range of colours.Essentil health in coffs harbour carries the range.Its fantastic to know these beauty products are available if your trying to cut down on your use of chemicals,especially  chemicals on the skin& body.

    by Fiona Horsley

DIY beauty treatment for hands

Our hands take a bit of a beating as they`re always exposed to the elements,water & continual use.
Some people are born with naturally smooth looking skin on their hands, long elegant fingers &  a healthy nail bed. Some like myself were born with very dry hands, crooked fingers & not so elegant nail beds.But thats ok,there are treatments that work really well on everybody`s hands to re-hydrate  & exfoliate,soften cuticles & revive the overall look & texture of the hands.For those who are fortunate enough to have fabulous looking hands,this treatment is still for you as it will help keep them that way & they will stay looking   fabulous into  eternity

                BROWN SUGAR SCRUB

                Mix brown sugar into olive oil & massage/scrub into the hands,fingers & over each individual
                cuticle.Massage over backs of hands really well up to wrists.
                 Rinse off in warm water,place a pair of kitchen gloves on your hands & wash up dishes in really
                 hot water.This helps the olive oil residue to absorb into the skin giving a deep oil treatment.
                 After you remove gloves,moisturise entire hands in a really good quality,heavy duty hand cream
                 or balm.If you are so inclined,at this point you could very gently push back cuticles with
                 an orange stick then  massage your cream into each cuticle.

    I would love any feedback or questions regarding  any aspects of skincare,beauty therapy,aromatherapy,or the beauty industry at large. Thankyou.
            
                   By Fiona Horsley
        

DIY beauty treatment

I have tried & tested the following recipe for gentle skin exfoliation.I have seen excellent results with my clients as well as my own skin.This treatment is designed to gently exfoliate old, dead skin cells effectively.It is a diy,at home treatment for ALL skin types that is easy,inexpensive & works.
 You will need:
                         organic natural yogurt
                           fresh lemons
                          besan flour (chickpea flour available indian grocery stores)

Use roughly 1 tablespoon of yogurt,1teaspoon flour & mix with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon.(give or take on the measurements-just experiment).Apply to entire face,neck & decolletage as a face pack/mask & leave on 5 to 10mins.Rinse off with warm water then splash with cold.This is an ideal skin pick-me-up before a night out or just when you feel your skin needs it,but can also be uesd once a week incorporated into any skincare routine as part of maintaining healthy fresh skin.Age is no barrier I have seen women 60+ get a fabulous result with their skin from this recipe.
 I would love feedback & any results or questions are most welcome.
   by Fiona Horsley

beautytalk: Skin care tips for winter

beautytalk: Skin care tips for winter: "I have tried & tested the following to combat what i call winter skin: * Drink a litre or 2 of water each day make it warm to hot water & ..."

Skin care tips for winter

I have tried & tested the following to combat what i call winter skin:
 * Drink a litre or 2 of water each day make it warm to hot water & add freshly squeezed lemon juice to your first glass upon awakening.
 *drink green tea & other herbal blends to your hearts content.
 *take salmon oil or other fish or vegetable oil caps as a daily supplement.
 *massage skin with organic olive oil for dry skin,jojoba or organic virgin coconut for oily skin,then use a moisturiser AS WELL.(Leave out extra moisturiser or drop the oil if you are exceptionally oily or you break out.)
 *Add essential oil of lavender into your daily moisturiser,& or into the oil blend.Use a drop of lavender straight onto the skin for pimples,blackheads or dry patches.
  Enjoy winter skincare,luv f

Skin care in winter

In the winter months with cold winds,indoor heating,lack of adequate air ventilation etc.the skin can suffer with extreme dryness.This can lead to fine lines,redness, a tight feeling to the skin etc.To combat the problems,try the following:

beautytalk: beauty tip

beautytalk: beauty tip: "LAUGH - Out loud and often! Then massage oil into your skin for a few minutes using figure 8 movements."

beauty tip

LAUGH - Out loud and often! Then massage oil into your skin for a few minutes using figure 8 movements.

beautytalk: skin care in winter

beautytalk: skin care in winter: "During winter our skin can become dry & sensitive due to the whether conditions,colder temperatures,etc. The skin may start to feel uncomfo..."

beautytalk: skin care in winter

beautytalk: skin care in winter: "the cleansing & exfoliation of the skin is as important in winter as it is any other time of year. The cleansing step is a very underestima..."