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African or Ghana black soap for natural skin Whitening, Repair, Glowing and Acne treatment.

African black soap, known as ose dudu in Yoruba language is a kind of soap originating in West Africa. It is most popular in Ghana (called Ghana soap or Ose Ajase) and among the Yorubas in Nigeria. Black soap is made from the ash of plants such as cocoa pods, plantain peels, shea tree bark and palm tree leaves. The collected plant matter will be dried under the sun and then roasted under a low heat until it all turn to ashes. The best of the soaps should be dark brown and not black. The black soap will then be added on heat to coconut oil, palm oil and shea butter and turned well to form a paste which will be molded into shapes and left to cure for two weeks before use. Various kinds of herbs, whitening/lightening powders, oils serum etc  can be added to black soap for various uses, depending on skin type/tone. It is easy to mix with herbs and spices for all skin types. Black soap is the most natural soap for babies. Black soap can be used in various skin recipes, ranging from glowing,
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Glowing oil for glowing skin

There are various kinds of oil that work perfectly for different skin purpose. Healthy skin is a must and we see all sort of products tagged ''glowing'' in the market. In order to clear the doubts in your mind, i decided to bring here some lists of skin oil that work well on the skin and brings out the glow without the use of strong lotions and creams. List of glowing oil Monoil  oil Rosehip oil Flaxseed oil Grapeseed oil Avocado oil Olive oil Coconut oil Argan oil List of essential oils Essential oils are plant based oil. They're extracted from plants. Lavender oil Peppermint oil Lemon oil Lemongrass oil Myrrh oil Frankincense oil Chamomile oil Rosemary oil Nutmeg oil Palmorosa Patchouli Cypress oil Carrot seed oil These listed oils cannot be used without carrier oils. List of carrier oils Sweet almond oil Grapeseed oil Coconut oil Olive oil Apricot kernel oil Borage seed oil Evening promrose Sunflower oil Choose fro
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Natural pink lips in one step.

Many factors can lead to dark and chapped lips. Habits like smoking can gradually change the original bright colour of your lips to an unattractive dark lip. Pink lip balm has flooded the market due to a high demand. Here, i will teach you how to make your own natural pink lip scrub and pink lip balm. These recipes save a lot of money and time. Natural pink lips 1tbs brown sugar 1tbs honey Mix well and apply the scrub on your lips.Gently massage for 1min and leave on for 5minutes. Rinse off with water. Repeat 2-3 times a week. 1tbs sweet almond oil 1/2 lemon juice Mix together and apply on your lips overnight. Repeat every night for 3-4weeks. *Here is another method : Use your wet toothbrush to exfoliate your lips gently, after brushing. This simple process make blood to flow around your lips, it makes your lips soft and pink. Try these simple homemade chemical free scrubs at home. To buy your skin care products and raw materials, contact So Dainty Beauty World
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How to make simple organic whitening cream.

Whitening cream have so many various recipe with the materials ranging from organic to inorganic. This recipe here consist of organic materials. You will need the following : 200ml floral water 2tbsp emulsifying wax 1tbsp beeswax 1tbsp sepi white powder 1tbsp snow white powder 10drops essential oil of your choice (i use lavender) 15ml glycerine Method: In a double boiler ( a big pot with water up to 1/4 of the pot on fire with a heat proof bowl or jar placed inside the pot), combine your waxes in the heat proof jar or bowl and melt. Stir as it melts. Melt your whitening powder inside the floral water. After the waxes have melted completely, remove from heat, stir and let cool a bit. With a hand blender or whisker, slowly pour in the water mixture in the oil mixture and blend. Add glycerine, your essential oil and blend. Add preservative. Add fragrance and blend to a creamy consistency. Do not blend or whisk for too long. Cream becomes thicker as it cools down. Sc
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How to make organic skin whitening cream

Organic natural skin whitening recipes for both organic and inorganic. As Africans, pigmentation is a common problem among us. The production of melanin in our systems and the very hot weather, most especially in Northern Nigeria has called for the need of skin bleaching recipes and products. Here you will find all whitening recipes that suit your skin tones/type. All the recipes here have been tested on humans with excellent results. No reaction on the skin. The result is a gradual skin rejuvenation and whitening. Check recipes below.  Skin Lightening Cream  2tbsp e-wax 1tbsp beeswax 60ml carrot oil 60ml aloe Vera oil 1tbsp stearic acid 1tbsp vit B powder also known as nicotinamide 1tbsp sepi white  1tsp Glutathione Powder  10 drops of any choice of essential oil  Preservative PROCESS Melt the waxes and oils in a double boiler. Allow to melt and put down. Mix powders with little water and add to the oil mixture. Let it cool to a stand.(It can be put in the fri
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How to measure your ingredients in organic skin care

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Measurement in skin care is crucial and must be strictly adhered to. Without an accurate measurement, your recipes may flop and you see the whole thing turning out as a mess. Here you will find out about the conversion of grams, ounces, spoons and cups. 1 oz (ounce)  - 30ml/g 2.5g               - 1 level teaspoon 5g                  - 2 level teaspoon 10g                - 2 level tablespoon 20g                - 4 level tablespoon 5 ml               - 1 teaspoon 15 ml             - 1 tablespoon 500g              - 1 lb (pound) 586 ml           - 1 pint 25g (granulated white sugar) - 2 tablespoon 15g (all purpose flour) - 2 tablespoon 43g (honey $ syrup) - 2 tablespoon Measurement in cups, grams and ounces All purpose flour CUPS          GRAMS          OUNCES 1/8c               15g               .5oz I/4c                 30g               1oz 1/3c                42g               1.5oz 1/2c                62.5g            2.2oz 2/ 3c                 83g           
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Herbal Skin Repair

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There are various skin care products (whitening/lightening) that are pack with harmful chemicals. Nigerian market is flooded with millions of skin care products with harsh chemicals in them. The unlucky masses that fall to the wrong products end up with problems like white spots on skin; legs, arms and back, eczema, skin cancer, rashes, burnt and damaged skin and so on. One of the major causes of this increase in fake skin whitening products in Nigeria is the fact that people want magical changes in their skin colours.  Some even want to transform overnight from being black to white, hence, the influx. Organic skin care is gradually taking over the market in order to correct and control the beauty industry. Natural herbal skin treatment is safer and easier to come by. How to avoid fake skin whitening products: Love your skin. Stop looking for a fast track to getting lighter. Use  more of natural products. Be gentle on your skin to avoid having further skin problems. Avoid prod
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Simple healthy skin care tips

You can delay all signs of aging and prevent many skin diseases and problems with these tips we are going to discuss. *Protect yourself from sunlight. One of the ways to care for your skin is to shield yourself from direct sun rays. Too much sun exposure can cause a permanent damage to your skin. Skin problems like wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and skin cancer can be prevented by reducing your exposure to direct rays of the sun. - Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 - Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m and 4 p.m, the rays of the sun are strongest this time. -Cover your skin. Wear clothes that will block the ultra violet rays. *Avoid smoking. Smoking makes your skin dull. It makes you have early wrinkles and look older. Smoking decreases blood flow to your skin, depleting the skin of nutrients that are important for a healthy skin. Smoking also reduces collagen and elastin of the skin. Smoking habit can increase the risk of having skin cancer. * Be gentle in your skin treatme
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Black seeds and its oil for organic skin care

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Black seed also known as black cumin seeds (botanical name Nigella Sativa), is used as a spice and widely used in health and beauty products. Black seeds are rich in essential fatty acid like linoleic and linolenic acuids. Black seed helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and signs of aging. It gives the skin a radiant look. Black seed helps to treat ailments such as asthma, hypertension, heart diseases, meningitis, nausea, diabetes and gladly, skin cancer. Black seed can help to strengthen the immune system, improves a retentive memory. Black seed is a powerful plant, both seed and oil are  good for health and beauty purposes. Benefits of both seed and oil on skin It deeply cleanses the skin pores. It cures eczema, psoriasis and acne. It helps to repair damaged skin. It moisturises the skin. It gives the skin a radiant and youthful look. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines. Interestingly, it helps to prevent skin cancer. Below are some simple home remedies you can
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How to use Turmeric powder for skin lightening and glowing.

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Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice gotten from the rhizome of a plant of the ginger family (zingibraceae). It's botanical name is curcuma longa. Turmeric has a slight pungent taste like ginger, only when used freshly in a large quantity but milder than ginger. Another variety of turmeric is the white turmeric botanically called curcuma aromatica. It tastes like mango, it is not as sharp as the yellow-orange one but has a slightly bitter taste. Curry got its distinct yellow colour from turmeric. Turmeric can sometimes be used as a substitute for saffron. Curcumin, a phytonutrient found in turmeric has been proven to be a powerful anti-oxidant that can support the heart and joint health. Turmeric is the leading ingredient in organic skin care. Hardly is there an African herbal soap ingredient with no turmeric powder. Turmeric widely grows in India and Northern and South-West Nigeria. Turmeric has a very few side effects and are safe to use. Generally, tutmeric is very safe o
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