potionprincess

The natural route to caring for sensitive skin.

Published on 2011-04-08 17:49:00

My skin can be really sensitive and seems to really play up in the cold weather in particular,I don't mind paying extra for some so called luxury brand's but what really hacks me off is paying a ton for an it product only to find out I've just blown 60 euro on packaging due to the fact that said miracle product is basically 70% petrochemicals and 30% hype so if I going to be shelling out the bucks it better include some great botanicals,natural butters and oils.Luckily in recent years natural p

Make your own lipbalm recipe with free labels.

Published on 2010-03-08 11:05:00

Long time no blog so by way of an apology -how to make your own lipbalm .I've included cute little labels for your lipbalm pots/tins which you can just right click save and print on sticker paper..I hired  the v v talented louise over at adori to make these for you and they include an ingredient list label for the bottom of your container.Anyway on to the recipe which I got from spirit and destiny magazine ages ago.Ingredients20g/3/4oz natural beeswax5 tsp organic cold-pressed sunf

Pumpkin face mask.

Published on 2009-10-11 10:23:00

 Since halloween  is nearly here and that means loads of pumpkins left over that nobody knows what to do with ,Well I was flipping through a beauty receipe book and lo and behold  a receipe for a pumpkin face mask-problem solved and here it is.1 medium pumpkin cored to remove the stem.4 pineapple chunks.1 tbsp finely ground oats.1 finely ground almonds.1 tsp milk.1 tsp honey.2 drops rose geranium essentialoil.1 drop rose essential oil.Slice the pumpkin chunks into 6-8 pieces

megsmakeup-come join me

Published on 2009-09-16 15:43:00

I know some of you girls are already meg heads but for those of you who arent-yet!!!-here's the skinny.Megs is the most amazing site-probably in the world(no biggin it up here it really is).It works like this make-up obsessed chicks like you and me join up,fill out a teeny profile just screen name,skintype,3 fav products-then you chat away about makeup and believe me there are tons of reviews to talk about-which earns you points which you then redeem for free beauty products-yes you heard free-m

Red lip looks

Published on 2009-08-22 06:21:00

Red lips have been seen on all the catwalks for autumn/winter including Dries Van Noten,Lanvin,Emporio Armani and Alexander McQueen.If your going for red lips for the first time try on a few shades before hand so you can see what type of red suits your skintone.A bold colour is ideally suited to a natural eye and cheek look.Invest in a matching red lipliner as this will create a great base and stop your lipstick bleeding.LipprepExfoliate with a baby toothbrush and some vaseline and then moisturi

Glowing skin juice.

Published on 2009-08-15 15:44:00

From Margo Marone-founder of the organic pharmacy.www.theorganicpharmacy.co.ukThis is the ultimate inside and outside smoothie.Once you've sipped most of the juicescoop the rest out and apply to your skin.Ingredients.4 plums.20 goji berries.Juice of 1 lemon.1 cup of water.1.Stone the plums and chop up the flesh.2.Whizz all the ingredients together in a blender3.Apply the left over mixture to cleansed skin,avoiding the eye and mouth areas.Relax for five mins,then rinse off with warm water.

shelf life of your beauty products.

Published on 2009-08-08 21:17:00

Ever wondered when to toss that mascara.Here's a few general rules.Mascara and liquid eyeliner-You should replace mascara and liquid eyeliner every three or four months.As they are used so close to the eyes they can easily cause infections if bacteria gets into them.You should never use other people's mascara and don't pump the wand in and out so many times as it will introduce air and dry it out.Never add water or other liquid to keep them from drying out.This can cause the preservative to beco

Get clear skin with chamomile

Published on 2009-08-05 13:20:00

If your skin is less than clear right now-here is a suprising cure-Herbalist Douglas Schar,quoted in the doctor's book of Home Remedies(Rodale £20)suggests that you invest in a supply of chamomile tea.In studies German camomile(available in healthshops0has been shown to reduce inflammation and speed wound healing."Drinking chamomile tea will stimulate your immune system,"he says,'and applying cooled tea to your face will improve the health of your skin and pores.Two cups of chamomile per day an

How to buy perfume.

Published on 2009-08-03 14:22:00

As one who has made many the mistake buying perfume(because it suited someone else,before the top notes wore off etc)I was delighted to find these tips on buying the perfume that's just right for you fromLorna McKay advisor and former perfumery buyer at harrods and QVC.1.Dont feel you have to buy.You should never feel under pressure to make an instant decision.The people behind the counter are there to help.If you are unsure,tell them what you normally wear(or what the person you are buying for

BIKINI BODYCOUNTDOWN-TICK TOCK.

Published on 2009-07-25 19:49:00

GLISTENING SKIN.body brushing-this will stimulate your circulation and helps you shed dry skin cells.It's usefull for dispercing cellulite deposites and decongesting the lymphatic system.Ideally,take a bristle body brush once a day and,beguinning at your feet,work up your body in lng,light strokes,always brushing towards the heart.BUFF ITExfoliate once a week with a good body scrub like origins incredable spreadable scrub,the body shop also have some good ones,if you run out just mix some brown