The eyes are a very delicate part of your body, not to mention many people’s favorite feature. Women tend to apply the most makeup to the eyes, to enhance their color and make them really pop. This is always a tricky task because the eyes are very sensitive. Whether you get in eyelash in there, or you’re having trouble with your contacts, the last thing you want to do is irritate your eye. You can’t cover a bloodshot eye with makeup after all! When it comes to applying makeup to the eye, it’s important to take a lot of care when choosing what types of products and makeup’s to use. You should take the time to look for nontoxic eye shadows, eyeliners and mascaras. It’s crucial to make healthier choices about the kinds of cosmetics you use on your face, especially the ones that you use daily and apply directly to your skin, or around sensitive areas like your eyes. Different types of products work differently on various skin types and in different seasons. For example, mineral makeup works more effectively in the summer than in the winter. The Food and Drug Administration suggests to always keeping your eye makeup clean to ...

Superfoods are foods that we don't always remember to include in our diets, that are full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to live healthy lives. Check out some superfoods that you should remember to include in your diet. Adzuki Beans Adzuki Beans are smaller than black beans, have a red/brown color, and are full of nutrients. These beans have some of the highest levels of protein and lowest levels of fat of any type of bean out there. Not to mention, these beans have high levels of fiber, B vitamins, potassium, zinc, manganese, and iron. They promote regular bowel movements, help lower cholesterol and are a great source of energy. Hemp Seeds Hemp seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 is made up of 3 acids: DHA, EPA, and ALA. ALA can also be found in flax seeds and chia seeds. Hemp seeds have more protein than both eggs and milk and they are easier to digest. Grapefruits Grapefruits have monoterpenes, which clean out carcinogens in the body. Grapefruits also have both vitamin C and folic acid. Fenugreek Fenugreek is an herb that is often used in the Mediterranean part of the world. Fenugreek reduces cholesterol, menopause symptoms, menstrual ...

Between the spices in your spice rack and the vegetables in your vegetable bin, there are probably more than enough ingredients at home for you to make your very own beautifying facemask or scrub. Check out some recipes that you can try out at home: Nutmeg and Cinnamon Face Mask Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory abilities so it's great for calming the skin down when it gets red from marks left behind by pimples or acne. Cinnamon is a natural exfoliate and has antiseptic abilities. Combined with honey, cinnamon can work to calm skin down. The ingredients you'll need to make a nutmeg and cinnamon acne face mask are: * 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg * 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon * 1 teaspoon of honey To make a nutmeg and cinnamon acne face mask, combine all of the above listed ingredients into a thick paste. Apply the mixture to your face and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse the mixture off with warm water, and apply your regular moisturizer afterwards. Pumpkin Foot Scrub A pumpkin foot scrub is great for dry feet because pumpkin is very soothing and moisturizing. The ingredients you'll need to make a pumpkin foot scrub are: * 1/4 cup of cooked or canned pumpkin puree * 1/4 ...

Yogurt is a product that has a variety of uses besides being eaten for breakfast. It's great for a variety of health reasons and can be used as an ingredient in beauty products. Have you ever wondered exactly what yogurt is? Yogurt is created when lactose is fermented by any of the following bacteria's: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Enterococcus faecium, or Streptococcus thermophilus. From the fermentation process, a lactic acid is yielded which turns milk into yogurt and gives it its tangy taste and thick texture. The yogurt cultures provide yogurt with the qualities that make it a healthy product. When you purchase yogurt, look for a label from the National Yogurt Association that says "Live and Active Cultures." This label indicates that the yogurt product has a minimum of 100 million active cultures per gram of yogurt. Also be sure to look out for organic yogurt and buy large containers to save on packaging. Check out some of the reasons why yogurt is a wonderfully versatile product: Yogurt helps to battle lactose intolerance. Consuming yogurt with live cultures has shown to improve lactose intolerance in individuals who are unable to absorb lactose, making yogurt a superb alternative to milk. Yogurt helps ...

Working out is a big part of many people’s lifestyles. If it’s a big part of your lifestyle, why not look for ways to make it a more eco-friendly experience? Lots of gym gear is made from plastic, including some of the clothing. It may not be possible to avoid all plastic when it comes to gym gear, but whatever you can do to minimize how much you use, the better it will be for the environment. Fortunately, the exercise industry is all about taking care of the environment. Therefore, there are a number of products on the market for people looking to incorporate their eco-friendly lifestyle into their workouts. Start out by getting yourself an eco-friendly gym bag. Most stores will sell polyester (which is a form of plastic) gym bags. Try using a reusable shopping bag for your gym items instead of investing in a new bag. While some reusable shopping bags are made from polyester, at least you aren’t purchasing a new bag. You can always spring for a bag made from recycled materials when you are ready to purchase a new bag. Instead of getting a wet bag to hold your bathing suit, you can always just ...