PUMPKIN SPICE ACNE MASK

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Pumpkin Puree (or Canned Pumpkin)

1 tablespoons Greek Yogurt (plain)

1 tablespoon Raw Organic Honey

1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon

Directions:

Mix all ingredients until smooth.  Apply to face (avoiding eye areas) and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

PUMPKIN is packed with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), Vitamin A and C to help to prevent the signs of aging, Zinc in pumpkin seeds is brilliant for acne.

YOGURT contains Lactic Acid that help to hydrate and sooth the skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

RAW HONEY contains gluconic acid, and a mild alpha hydroxy acid that can brighten complexion, even out skin tone, and lighten scars and age spots.

CINNAMON has antimicrobial properties that can help clear mild to moderate acne and even the skin complexion. 

Easy Homemade Laundry Soap

Ingredients:

6 C Borax

8 C Baking Soda

1 C Coarse Kosher Salt

1 Bar Zote Soap (shredded)

1-2 TSP of Fragrance or Essential Oils

Directions: 

Mix all ingredients together and store in a container.  Use 2-4 ounces per wash, depending on load size. 2 ounces for smaller loads and 3-4 for large loads.

Notes:

* Washing Soda maybe used in place of Baking Soda. I personally use Baking Soda because is less harsh.

* Zote soap can be found in the laundry isle and it's a big pink bar with a white and pink wrapping.

* Coarse Kosher Salt is a non-iodized, granulated salt compacted into coarse flakes. This product contains a water soluble anti-caking and water softening agent.

* Can I use in a HE (High Efficiency) Washer?  I have heard from others that it works fine in their HE machines because the homemade laundry soap has almost no suds, which similar to how HE detergents are formulated. I don’t own a HE washer but if I did, I would feel comfortable trying the homemade laundry soap in the machine.

Strawberry Yogurt Honey Mask

2 Tbsp. Fresh Strawberries (cleaned and mashed)

1 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt

1 Tsp. Honey

Mix Strawberries, Yogurt and Honey until smooth.  Apply to face and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Strawberries:  Strawberries contain salicylic acid that removes dead skin cells, minimizes pores and creates a brighter and happier complexion. Strawberries gently refresh and exfoliate the skin, remove impurities, and reduce redness and swelling, and the antioxidants in Strawberries help to repair skin damage and counteract aging effects.

Yogurt: lactic acid and enzymes in yogurt help to hydrate and sooth the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. As a sunburn remedy it soothes the pain and improves redness. When combined with honey, yogurt makes a moisturizing and exfoliating mask, great for softening the face and neck and minimizing discoloration.

Honey: a natural antioxidant and anti-microbial to help protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays, support the skin's ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple. Honey is a treatment of minor can and absorbs impurities from the pores on the skin, making it an ideal cleansing agent.

Avocado Yogurt & Honey Mask

Treat yourself to an avocado facial. Beauty, they say, is only skin deep. Luckily, avocado has moisturizing power to help make your skin more beautiful. For years, people have used avocado as a natural facial treatment, especially for dry skin. It's easy to do in your own home.

2 Tbsp. Avocado (mashed)

1 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt

1 Tsp. Honey

Mix Avocado, Yogurt and Honey until smooth.  Apply to face and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Avocado: rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, fiber, folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, copper and potassium and have been used in treating a ton of skin ailments.  They are known to have a anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Yogurt: lactic acid and enzymes in yogurt help to hydrate and sooth the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. As a sunburn remedy it soothes the pain and improves redness. When combined with honey, yogurt makes a moisturizing and exfoliating mask, great for softening the face and neck and minimizing discoloration.

Honey: a natural antioxidant and anti-microbial to help protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays, support the skin's ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple. Honey is a treatment of minor can and absorbs impurities from the pores on the skin, making it an ideal cleansing agent.

Raccoon Eyes?

Did you sleep with your mascara on?  Use a little vegetable or olive oil on a cotton ball or tissue.  Gently pat around your eyes.  This removes makeup and moisturizes too!

Puffy, Droopy & Under Eye Circles Got’cha Down?

Then it's Tea Time! Have a few Green Tea bags on hand? Soak the Green Tea Bags in ice cold water for about 3-5 minutes. Close the eyes, then place the tea bags over the eye area and relax for a few minutes.

Easy To Make Dog Toys

Because at Anasa, we Love Pets too!

 

Here are some ideas for dog toys that you can make from ordinary household items.

SOCK FULL OF BALLS

1. Stuff 2 tennis balls into a large, clean gym sock.
2. Tie a knot in the sock just above the balls, so the tennis balls are tightly secured at the foot of the sock.
3. For added amusement, use tennis balls with squeakers or bells inside.

SIMPLE ROPE TOY

1. Begin with a sturdy piece of rope about 12 inches long.
2. Tie a knot at each end of the rope.

ROPE-A-DOPE (GREAT TUG TOY!)

1. Choose a sturdy rope of tightly braided material.
2. Wrap a rope around a tennis ball until the ball is fully encased in the rope, leaving a "tail" of about 18 inches of rope.
3. Loop the end of the "tail" and tie a tight knot to create a "handle" of about 4 inches in diameter and leaving about 12 inches of rope between the tennis ball and the knot of the handle.

TENNIS BALL TUG TOY

1. Drill a hole through a tennis ball.
2. Thread a rope at least 12 inches long through the ball. Tie the ends of the rope into a sturdy knot.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be sure the toy you're making is durable enough to stand up to your dog's chewing strength and level of play.
• Be sure any squeakers you add to the toy are safely concealed.
• Avoid squeakers and stuffing altogether if your dog likes to rip apart his toys.
• Steer clear of using any choking hazards in your toys, such as string, ribbons or buttons.
• Always supervise your dog with the toy to make sure he will not destroy it.
• Be watchful for any torn, shredded or broken parts and remove the toy immediately if there are any.

*Courtesy of The Happy Dog Spot at http://www.the-happy-dog-spot.com/easy-to-make-dog-toys.html.

Happy Natural Cleaner Recipe

I can’t emphasize enough the dangers of inhaling chemicals in your cleaning products! They are filled with some seriously heavy duty toxins! Now you can enjoy this easy, cost efficient & uplifting way to clean! (well...the next best thing to hiring a cleaning company)

WHAT'S NEEDED:

Baking Soda

White Distilled Vinegar

Lemon, Lime or Grapefruit Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER:   Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 tablespoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) distilled water.  Then add 15 drops Lemon, Lime or Grapefruit Essential Oil and 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil. Store and keep.  

BATHROOM CLEANER:   Stir 1/4 cup White Distilled Vinegar into 1/2 cup Baking Soda until it makes a smooth paste.  Then add 15 drops Lemon, Lime or Grapefruit Essential Oil and 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil.  

White Distilled Vinegar and Baking Soda are wonderful for cleaning away Lyme, soap scum and hard water stains. Tea Tree Essential Oil is a fabulous disinfectant and Lemon Essential Oil disinfects and kills bacteria!  Lemon Essential Oil along with many other citrus oils (Lime, Orange and Grapefruit) lift your spirits and helps to elevate your mood!