Just because they are cost effective and require less time than it would take you to go to a local cosmetics counter at the mall doesn’t mean that these anti-aging beauty recipes can’t be decadent, luscious and luxurious:

Lighten Circles under Eyes Recipe

To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.

Grape Cleanser Recipe

Grape juice makes an excellent cleanser for any skin type. Simply split one or two large grapes, remove pits and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse off with cool water.

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Banana Wrinkle Fighter Recipe

Banana is wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash ¼ bananas until very creamy. Spread all over face and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.

Facial Exfoliator Recipe

Combine 2 heaping tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp baking soda and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin and rub gently. Pat dry.

Egg & Honey Mask Recipe

Mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg yolk, ½ teaspoon almond oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt. Honey stimulates and smoothes, egg and almond oil penetrate and moisturize, and yogurt refines and tightens pores.

Avocado Facial Recipe

Avocado is a natural rich moisturizer. Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Massage into the face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and gently rinse off.

Tomato Facial Mask Recipe

If you have normal skin it can be enriched by Tomato Facial Mask. First, cut a small sized raw tomato into 2 halves and gently rub both halves on your face in circular motion. Then after leaving it for some time you have to rinse your face completely. Tone and moisturize.

Homemade Refreshing Egg White Face Mask Recipe

Applying egg white mask can really improve your skin tone. First, massage egg white all over your face. Then you have to wait a few minutes and then you can rinse your skin thoroughly. Tone and moisturize. This egg white mask will make you feel that your pores are taut and refreshed.

Natural Peachy Honey Face Mask Recipe

Apart from its great taste, Peachy Honey Mask creates magic on your face. Mash 1 large skinned peach (or nectarine) and 3 tsp honey together. If you do not have a workable paste add 2 tablespoons yogurt. Pat evenly over your face and neck and around your eyes. Lie back and relax. After 10 minutes, rinse well with warm water. Tone and moisturize.

Using homemade skin care recipes can give you the best results over time. So, stay home, stay warm and cozy and enjoy these homemade beauty recipes with ingredients right from your kitchen!

In an ancient Japanese legend the hero Takenouchi no Sukune, lived to be more than 300 years old drinking daily from the waters of a sacred well. Though we may not want to live nearly four centuries, regularly consuming good quality water will have a significant impact on our health.
How much water does one need in order to reap the benefits of water anti-aging? Eight full glasses of water is a standard answer, but the key to appropriate water intake lies in common sense and moderation. You will need more water than the average person if the weather is …read more

Lemon juice is naturally rich with natural sugars and fruit acids. Not only does it bleach darkened or discolored areas, but it also removes dead skin cells. A natural antioxidant, lemon juice helps stimulate collagen production in your skin.
Lemon juice provides lots of health benefits. Here are some beauty tips using lemon juice for anti-aging head to toe greatness:
Get Healthy Nails
Soak your fingernails (or toenails) in lemon juice for 10 minutes. Brush your nails with a nail brush or tooth brush using a mixture of ½ warm water and ½ white vinegar. Rinse with warm water. This treatment helps your …read more

A big part of keep your skin looking young is finding cleansing products that nourish your skin, rather than drying or damaging it.  New Yardley Soaps are vegetable based, all natural beauty bars containing nourishing oils and wholesome ingredients to transform the daily bathing ritual into a therapeutic and indulgent experience. Three selections; Honeysuckle Citrus, Lavender Wisteria and Almond Milk are triple-milled using a highly emollient with a blend of sunflower oil & organic Shea butter and real oatmeal bits to gently cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize, leaving skin with a natural glow and silky smooth.
Embossed with the Yardley London insignia, …read more

Popular in dance studios and gyms, and a hot favorite among celebrities, dance fitness, also known as “beat-based” has become big business. Combining dance and exercise is a great idea. Let’s explore some options:
Ballroom Dancing
Fueled by recent reality TV programs which put well known names through their dance paces, ballroom dancing is experiencing a renaissance all over the world. Practicing ballroom dancing is a heart pumping workout. It may look elegant, but this is no easy option. Enhancing posture as well as balance and flexibility, this is strenuous exercise at its most graceful and fluid.
Belly Dancing
Good for posture and balance, …read more

If the weather is keeping you from making a trip to the store, concoct the following fast fixes from the comfort of home:
At-home solution: Acne Mask

2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon mint leaves
½ unpeeled cucumbers
3 tablespoons chopped watercress

Combine all ingredients until smooth. Apply evenly to face. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse using warm water.
Remember to save a few spoonfuls when you’re almost at the bottom of that Chardonnay to use in this blemish busting mask!
At-home solution: Body Scrub

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup pureed mango
1 cup olive …read more

Unfortunately, aging fabulous also includes the arduous task of keeping all those stray hairs under control. Removing the hair close to the surface of the skin and leaving a rounded tip resulting in re-growth that leaves legs feeling touchably smooth, Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream is the newest fast acting, dermatologist tested depilatory to be added to the Veet product line. It effectively removes unwanted hair by dissolving the protein structure of the hair. Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream is suitable for not only our legs, but underarms and bikini line as well.
The benefits of Veet …read more

Founded by Susan Harmsworth, ESPA is an international spa company that designs, conceptualizes and manages hotel spas in luxury powerhouses such as the Ritz Carlton and Peninsula, as well as esteemed independent properties like Reethi Rah in the Maldives and Gleneagles in Scotland from start to finish. ESPA’s standard is carried over in 55 countries and 150 spas. In addition to creating spas, ESPA has a roster of spa treatments and has developed a line of over 80 body and skincare products in which the effectiveness of the product’s natural ingredients is backed by scientific research.
ESPA International is a front …read more

The Holidays are a time of national excess. Even in the most developed countries there is malnutrition. Aging us rapidly is our typical American diet, which is high in simple carbohydrates–white flour, white salt, and processed food. Adding to our propensity for developing food cravings, we are getting all the bulk without the nutrients.
The easiest way to make sure you are getting more nutrients into every meal is by choosing foods that are loaded with spices. Every time you flavor your meals with spices and herbs, you are literally “upgrading” your food without adding a single calorie. …read more

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Thanks to everyone who entered the Luxtural giveaway.
We selected one random winner from all the comments to receive the Luxtural Mystique Fountain Deep Hydrating Rainy Mist. And the winner is:
Jessica, who commented:
I love Burt’s Bees moisturizer. It feels so silky!
We will contact Jessica via email and the prize will be on its way!