Good Tip Guide....

This is a 'tip' from my Dr that I was so amazed about, I wanted to share it with you.

I am hoping that you will add into your comments any good tips that you have discovered!

I had a problem recently with my hair!

I had noticed a red patch...even more worrying was the change of the hair in this patch...much lighter in shade. I can see the greys are coming, but this bit looked very odd.

I kept putting off a visit to the Dr...

After a while I knew I should go and after telling the Dr everything...he looked and said it is nothing to worry about...it is seborrhecc dermatitis well that was a relief!

...from which fungal infections can occur because a lump of skin rather than a single layer comes away all at once, this allows germs in and this is all it is.

He recommended Coconut Oil and Aspirin!

He prescribed a special cream with these ingredients as will as coal tar and soft paraffin, to use for few weeks and another cream to use on any inflamed skin.

I wanted to check out Coconut Oil on the Internet and was amazed at this wonderful oil - that I heard nothing about before.

It is both anti fungal and antibacterial.

I also checked out Aspirin too - amazing!

I am now a big fan of this oil and have bought it as a virgin oil for cooking and the pure oil in a jar (this one has no taste or smell) as a hair conditioner, facial and body moisturiser. Saving literally pounds!

Having used it for almost a of couple weeks now, I can honestly say I am a convert.

I am so pleased with the results.

Skin feels stronger and hair is shiny and soft. No spots either!!!

My nails have also appeared to have benefited with all the use. It is wonderful for feet - especially if you have a fungal infection.

The dogs have a rub down with a little and have lovely shiny coats - it is also claimed it repels nasties!!

Why have we not heard more about this oil.

This is the Virgin Coconut oil which smells ever so slightly of Coconut and is a fairly clear liquid when warm. It solidifies as it cools into a white paste - which melts wonderfully as you touch it!

It also claims to help speed up the metabolism....so may help with weight loss! well it must be worth a go.

I have started cooking with it and dare I say! have eaten a teaspoon in the mornings...it tastes ok. So I will give a few weeks and see if I do lose any weight!!!

I will keep you informed.

This book coconut-connections.com/healing_miracles.htm from Amazon goes into Coconut Oil and it uses in great depth. Yes it is a saturated fat and
Coconut Oil – is A Good Oil http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/features/cocgood.html

This made me think that this may a perfect opportunity to have a Good Tips Guide post.

So please leave a good tip you want to share.

I am sure many if you have a book similar to this one...brimming with great tips.

Here are a few more of mine..

Forget those expensive stain remover sprays...good old Fairy Soap is just as good as it has always been...

This green Fairy bar of soap is gentle and yet amazing at getting stains out.

I rub it onto the stain with a warm water and them pop into the machine.

I have being trying very hard not to resort to Biological Powers as I have seen how damaging they can be to skin...

The modern day Fairy Tab....

On the subject of cleaning...I have used this product a couple of years ago and was not impressed.

I have recently given in another go as it has The Good Housekeeping recommendation....

I started with just Washing-up liquid...I love it..no more sore hands!

Since then I have used nothing else but have tried many more of their products and been impressed with the improvement and how well they clean and smell...the Toilet Cleaner smells so much nicer.....more natural...then other harmful products that I had been using.

If you use only the egg yolk - freeze the white in a re-sealable bag and keep adding unused whites until you have enough for a meringue...... allow to defrost at room temperature.

Cut open an onion when painting with oil eggshell...it helps to absorb the smell of the paint.

Finished at long last....only a few more curtains to go ! my new pelmet is up and I am very pleased with it....so very easy to make...being a heavy linen it did not need to be lined....great.....it softly filters the bright sunlight comes into the kitchen in the mornings....
I machined on a lovely ribbon...one of the ones that are on my sidebar.

Have a great week all and remember to check out the Coconut Oil!

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Beauty Secrets And Things That Make Me Feel Good

I want to share a few of the things that make me feel good.

I love this little book of Make-up and magic potions for your face and body!

The packaging adds a real touch of 50's glamour to your make-up bag.

First thing is Soap.

I have been brought up with Pears and was a Pears Baby.

Plonked on the kitchen drainer as a baby by my sister - 16 years older than me - and given a wash down with Pears! I remember this so clearly as I really did not look forward to it.

She would have to sing to me and that kept me happy and quiet!

Hand creams.....lots of....

and this one by The Sanctuary can only be described as

'delicious' ...

the liquid soap to match has all gone!

Olive Hand wash.

This really does soften hands that do dishes and gardening !

Lovely sweet smelling soaps...not be used...only for smelling! Johnsons Baby Talc and more Lavender in the form of Bath Oil.

For my hair.

In the shower I keep my own special shampoo....when I can afford it!

This product is very gentle and smells gorgeous.

Otherwise it is one of these in the shower basket!

Cath Kidston Fans We Are!ok well some of us...!
Just going into one of her shops excites me. It brings back childhood memories.
Picnic's and Summer Holidays by the beach in a caravan or tent.
I could buy everything in this shop!
This is my toilet bag and make-upbag.

While out shopping with my daughter Katie, we had a little browse at all the lovely items on the Benefit section.
I had a peep into the mirror and omg...puffy eyes...too much blogging!
I tried a little of this cream and wow...I can promise I did feel it working.
I was convinced and bought myself a tube.
Just the packaging is enough to temp me anyway!

Hand cream again and this one is for me only.
A beautiful Lavender cream that softens and soothes!

I tend to look a bit pale in the Winter,
so a little brush across my cheeks of this lovely blusher and I have a healthy glow!
And Bad Girl Mascara....this one as it does not seem to clog and goes on nicely.

I have used all brands from the cheapest to the unbelievably expensive.
I have very dry and sensitive skin.
I am using this at the moment, it was recommended in a TV programme as it came out best and good value - you only need a little so it goes a long way.

Eve Lom
I was told to use this every week.
It is a lovely smelling thick sludgy green cream.
Full of natural ingredients and will exfoliate gently.
You get a little white muslin cloth to wipe it all off and this also helps with ridding your face of the dead skin cells.
Gorgeous stuff!
Always, always moisturise your body - all of it !
This great smelling cream is so good you cannot wait to rub it in after a shower or bath - yummy.

A nice little glass pot for my cotton wool.

And at the end of the day, this cream to clean your face before bedtime.

In the bath.

Sanctuary bath crystals and a think muddy cream that heats up on application!

Wonderful stuff!

Bedtime with my Roberts Radio and my pile of books.

A lovely Lavender filled pillow by my head.

Give it a little squeeze and it releases its wonderful aroma.

Night night.....

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