Homemade Deep Hair Treatment



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A deep hair treatment is a term for deep conditioning hair that has been damaged from overstyling, dying or even the weather. The aim of deep conditioning is to repair dry, brittle and frizzy hair.

 

Getting Started

Check with your salon if you have color-treated hair to make sure none of the conditioning treatments will strip the color from your hair. Trim any split ends before you start.

Olive Oil and Shea Butter

One good home conditioner is warming a mixture of equal parts olive oil and shea butter in a microwave. Be careful not to overheat the oil or it may damage your hair; just get the mixture comfortably warm to the touch. Work the mixture through damp hair, focusing on coating the ends. Place a shower cap over your hair and gently blow-dry on the "cool" dryer setting for 20 minutes. Shampoo after treatment.

 

Egg Shampoo

To treat dry hair, make an egg shampoo with 1 oz. of fresh rosemary, a pint of hot water and an egg. Place the rosemary in the water and steep as you would a tea for about 20 minutes. Cool the water to room temperature then beat in the cracked egg. Massage into dry hair then rinse clean.

Avocado and Mayonnaise

Mix together one small jar of mayonnaise (do not use fat-free or lower-fat versions) with one avocado. Rub into hair until it is coated. Wrap your head with a towel and leave the conditioner on for about 20 to 25 minutes. Rinse out and style as usual.

 

 

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Homemade Pore Minimizers

 

 

 

 

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Baking Soda Pore Minimizer

A simple baking soda scrub will do wonders when it comes to minimizing your pores. Before you use the scrub, however, you'll want to wash your face with gentle soap and water.

After you've washed your face, place 2 tbsp. baking soda in the palm of your hand and add just enough water to form a thick paste. Massage the paste into your face, resisting the urge to scrub, for about 30 seconds. Rinse the paste away with cool water.

You should notice that your pores are smaller almost immediately. After a week of this regime you'll see visible results as your skin becomes clearer and less prone to breakouts.

 

Pineapple Facial Scrub

This incredible smelling facial scrub will not only minimize your pores but will cleanse and soften your skin.

Mix 1/2 cup crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup cornmeal in a small mixing bowl until they are well blended and then refrigerate for 10 minutes. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and mix in 2 tbsp. jojoba oil until well blended.

Gently massage the mixture onto your face, in circular motions. Leave the blend on your face for up to 10 minutes before rinsing it away with cold water.

You can store the leftover mixture in your refrigerator, using it daily, for up to seven days. If you'd prefer to use fresh pineapple or can't find crushed, you can take whatever type you have and process it in a blender until it makes a lumpy mush. If you use canned pineapple, make sure you use fruit packed in water instead of syrup.

 

Pore Cleansing Strips

Pores that are dirty and full of dirt can't be minimized, no matter how hard you try. This recipe will help you to clean out your pores so that your body can naturally minimize them once they are empty.

Gather 1 tbsp. of unflavored gelatin, 1 1/2 tbsp. of milk and a clean cosmetic brush. Mix the gelatin and milk in a small bowl and place it in the microwave on a high setting for no more than 10 seconds. The mixture should be slightly warm to the touch.

Use your cosmetic brush to apply the mixture to your face, especially to problem areas around the nose, chin and forehead. Allow the mixture to dry on your face, 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your cosmetic brush immediately after application.

When the mixture dries it will feel like a stiff film. Peel the film away from your face and take a close look. The dirt and grime that was once stuck in your pores is now stuck to the film. Now that your pores are empty, your body will be able to naturally close them, automatically minimizing their appearance. To help the pore minimizing process you'll need to rinse your face with cold water to encourage contract (or closure) of the open pores.

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