HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIPS

(a) Puffy Eyes

Slices of cucumber applied to eyes are soothing for puffy eyes.

(b) Soothing Swollen Eye Lids

Raw potatoes cut in rounds applied morning and evening removes swelling.

(c) For Healthy Eyes And Skin

Ripe cantaloupe melon is an excellent source of betacaroten – eat plenty of it.

Drink plenty of clean, filtered water (at least 6-8 glasses) every day. Water is essential for keeping your skin hydrated and for eliminating toxins through the kidneys and colon.

Eat fewer foods that tend to clog up your digestive system. Some of these foods are red meat, dairy foods, refined foods, fried foods and foods that contain hydrogenated oils or fats.

(d) Skin Protection

Regardless of the amount of melanin or pigment in our skin, long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays can put us at a higher risk for melanoma (skin cancer). Protect yourself by wearing hats, sunglasses, and light coloured clothing to reflect the sun’s rays. It is very important that you wear sun block. Check your skin regularly for any unusual spots or growths.

(e) Mascara

Mascara needs to be replaced every four weeks as it is easy for bacteria to settle in it and this can lead to eye infection or irritation.

(f) Dry Soles on feet

If you have extra dry skin on the soles of your feet, first soak and wash thoroughly in warm soapy water, dry carefully, especially between the toes, rub a generous amount of baby oil or olive oil over your feet, paying attention to the dry soles. Wrap each foot in a plastic bag and secure with tape. Sleep with your feet wrapped overnight and in the morning your soles will be much softer.

(g) To keep your fingertips white, clean underneath nails regularly and soak in lemon juice with a little warm water.