Smashing Pumpkins

Each fall, we all go nuts for everything pumpkin, indulging in flavored coffees, pastries, and cocktails, lighting candles, and spicing up our home decor with vibrant orange hues. Pumpkins seem to be synonymous with autumn, a perfect complement to the moments of cozy relaxation we crave as the weather cools down.

So, I think everyone can agree: pumpkins are awesome! Here at Moko, we love the big orange squash for more than just its delicious taste and aroma. Pumpkins are also highly beneficial to your skin, hair, and overall health, especially during the dry, cold winter months.

Pumpkins are chock-full of all kinds of healthy goodies - vitamins (A, C, and E), minerals (zinc, potassium), and antioxidants (leutin, xanthin, carotenes). They also work as an excellent natural exfoliant and humectant (meaning it moisturizes and helps other products absorb) that's gentle enough not to irritate sensitive skin. This combination makes pumpkin a natural powerhouse for your complexion, with anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and acne control benefits.

Photo: Whitney Hubbard/ moko

Knowing all the amazing things that pumpkin can do, we had to find a way to feature it in our skincare services at Moko. And so we introduce The Smashing Pumpkin Mask, a soothing, restorative treat for stressed skin (and psyches) made from locally-sourced, organic, gluten-free ingredients. The 30-minute service includes a gentle cleanse before the warm mask is applied, along with a relaxing hand massage with warm jojoba oil while you soak up all the benefits that pumpkin has to offer.

So while you're sipping those lattes and lighting candles, think about pumpkin for your skin this season as well. Give Moko a call to find out more about what pumpkin can do for you. 215-922-6656


* The Smashing Pumpkin Mask is available for a limited time only. A great gift for someone special.

How to Treat Hair Loss With Noni Fruit

Noni plants including plants from the family coffee-copy (Rubiceae) is a plant area that has many benefits for health. Noni fruit is also nutritious treat hair loss and smooth texture.
How:

     Choose a ripe noni, cut into pieces and then crushed in a blender.
     Combine duck egg yolks and stir until it resembles a mask.
     Spread herb on the wet hair after shampooing.
     Let stand 10 minutes.
     Rinse the hair until it is completely clean.

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How Natural black hair With Aloe Vera

Apply mucus found in aloe vera shampoo every will. After applying aloe vera, wait a few minutes then rinse. You can also create a mask of aloe vera to help accelerate rambuat discolor. As for how to make aloe vera mask and wear it as follows:

•      Take some aloe vera leaves and wash thoroughly.
•      Cut the edges of the leaves and split into two until the mucus seen.
•      Wet your hair like a regular shampoo would, better use of water hangga.
•      Rub the slime on the scalp and hair until Valentine, until evenly distributed.
•      Massage the head with the tip jar and let stand for 15 minutes.
•      Maskertersebut Rinse with clean water until it is completely clean.
•      Routinely wear masks, and see the results.

How Natural black hair With Papaya Seed

Papaya fruit offers not only delicious taste and sunlit color, but it is a rich source of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; vitamin B, folate and pantothenic acid, and the minerals, potassium and magnesium, and fiber. Together, memberitkan healthy cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.

Various benefits of papaya, among others: papaya can tighten the breast, fight heart disease, the ageless, slimming and can discolor hair quickly. And here's how black hair with papaya seeds. Papaya seeds contain glucoside cacirindan karpain known to discolor hair.

How to make:

•      Papaya seeds roasted until dry, then mash until smooth,
•      After that squeeze and strain.
•      We will give a little water is used, then apply to hair with a massage.
•      Allow to dry, then wash

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How Natural black hair With rice straw

Straw is a natural substance known maker of shampoo shampoo straw, known as a shampoo stimulates hair penghitam very powerful, not only that, the straw has been used by puter-princess-palace KDI royal palace in Java for a long time. Additionally, blacken rambuat with straw also has benefits such as healthy hair, smooth, and makes hair dandruff free.

Then there is no harm in a Natural way to blacken mambut using rice straw you do this, to get black hair and healthy, like puter-princess palace. Do the following:

•      Take 1 bunch of rice straw, then put into a pan or vessel of clay, and bake until everything is burnt to ashes.
•      After that, pour water into the container and give the juice of 1 lime fruit.
•      Stir until smooth. then embunkan in the open air for 1 night
•      Take a clean water present on the surface, then use to wash it (without using shampoo anymore).
•      Do it 3 times a week. the hair will look healthy, black and shiny.

How Traditional black hair With Pecan

It has long been known to discolor hazelnut hair and thicken hair. Because pecans contain minerals, such as phosphorus and magnesium are good to thicken and grow hair. Pecan can also reduce hair loss.

How:

•      Take 20 seeds pecan.
•      Rinse and mash roughly.
•      Transfer to a pan without oil.
•      Heat the frying pan.
•      Stir until the hazelnut oil out.
•      Take the walnut oil.
•      Apply the cold hazelnut oil on the scalp until blended.
•      Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
•      Then wash as usual.

Perform hair treatment using hazelnut oil three times a week to get a thick and beautiful hair

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The Essentials of Oils

If you cringe at the thought of putting oil on your face, it's probably because you equate oil with greasiness and acne. But natural oils are extremely beneficial to your skin, and are especially useful as the weather starts to turn cold and dry. 

High-quality, refined oils are balancing and replenishing, promote elasticity in the skin, and won't clog pores.Since the molecules of essential oils are so small, they absorb very easily and penetrate deep, which means they have a much stronger effect than creams. And a little oil goes a long way - smooth a few drops on your face, neck, and decolletage after cleansing, and through the ends of your hair the night before you shower. You can even add a a little oil to your regular moisturizer for an extra boost of hydration.

We're oil addicts at Moko. Our Intelligent Nutrients Anti-Aging Serum is a deliciously scented blend that includes argan, geranium, carrot, and ylang ylang oils, among others. We also love John Masters Organics Pomegranate Facial Nourishing Oil, which mixes pomegranate with olive and rosewood, and has a pick-me-up aroma. And John Masters Organics 100% Argan Oil is a highly refined and luxurious treat for both hair and skin. 

If you're still hesitant, or want a little guidance on how to incorporate oils into your skincare routine, come by to ask us questions and sample a few drops of our highest-quality organic options.

face mask to create a fresh, youthful and glowing.

ingredients:
- 2 medium size Carrots
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Eat 1 tablespoon olive oil

Processing Method:
Steam the carrots until tender, then mash to form a cream.
Add honey and olive oil and stir until a smooth paste. If it is too rough, add a little olive oil.
Clean your face with warm water, then apply mask evenly, avoiding the eye area. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Rinse your face with warm water to clean, dry with a clean towel.
For maximum results, use this mask you can do once a week. You can see the face of a fresh, young and glowing.

Seeing Red

If you've ever considered going ginger, there has never been a better time. Red is big this fall, and with tons of hues to choose from, there's something for everyone in this hot color spectrum. We've put together a little redhead photo inspiration for you to help you choose your favorite look...

A few things to know about going red: fiery hues can fade faster than other tones, so regular maintenance - both at home and in the salon - are a must. You might benefit from a tinted shampoo to refresh your tone (just like lavender shampoo for blondes, there are similar products for redheads). And because all color processes are drying, be sure to rehydrate for softness, shine, and strength. John Masters Organics Lavender Avocado Intensive Conditioner is perfect for daily use, and won't weigh down fine strands. For a more intense treatment, try their Honey and Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor line. And their Shine On doubles as a moisture mask and styling product.

If you're thinking of taking the plunge, save some photos of shades that you like, and schedule a time to talk to your stylist about what will work best with your skin tone and hair type. Moko's consultations are free, so give us a call and talk to a stylist about your own red transformation! 215-922-6656

Braids

They're everywhere. Starlets, fashion bloggers, runway models, and average Joe's alike are going postal for plaits. And with good reason - braids are easy, versatile, instant style. Have you gone one day too long without washing? A braid can fix that. Got a wedding out of town, far far away from your stylist? A DIY braided up-do will save the day. Are you too busy for a blow out, but you don't want to look like a slob? Weave a braid into that mop and you're good to go!

Have you been dying to try this trend, but don't know where to begin? It's true, some of the gorgeous braid photos you see on Pinterest are a bit too complicated to pull off with only two hands. So we've collected a few totally do-able braids for you to try on yourself at home.

Fast, easy, and feminine, an over-the-shoulder braid will pull your look together in a time crunch. Going to an Olympic watch party? Try a tight, athletic Katniss-inspired rope. Want to look effortless while running errands? Pull on the plaits to make a softer, thicker braid. And if you've got a layered cut, like Minka Kelly below, allow the ends to stick out for an artfully disheveled look.  

 

Looking for a quick way to pull your hair up? Try a braided bun. It's so simple: pull your hair into a ponytail, then braid the length and coil into a bun. Secure with bobby pins, spritz on a little hairspray, and you're done! For a more dressed-up take, try coiling an over-the-shoulder braid into a bun to one side of your head, and tug on the pieces to soften. 

 

Braiding small sections throughout your hair creates a youthful, boho vibe. Dab pomade on the ends to help hold loose braids together, or pin strands into place for a little more control. To put you pretty complexion on display, braid a section next to your face and tuck it behind your ear.

Pin a plait across your crown like a headband. Create a braid that starts behind your ear, work in the direction that you want the braid to lay, and pin into place. If you're feeling experimental, replace the traditional weave with a rope braid (it's as simple as twisting two sections together).

Adding a braided detail to a do-it-yourself updo will turn a simple style into something special. Draw attention toward your face by choosing a section along your hairline. Create two braids on either side of a center part, or part to the side and make one braided strand. And if your hair is long enough, try wrapping the braids into the back of your style.

Ready for something more challenging? Experiment by dividing hair into braided sections, and pinning them around your crown. For Ashely Olsen's milkmaid braid, secure pieces on top of your head. Or take a cue from Nicole Ritchie's self-styled look and create something artfully careless. As with any braid, tugging pieces loose will create a deliberately messy look and camouflage mistakes.

Don't forget the bonus of braiding: those pretty, natural-looking day after waves. Sleep in your style, and spritz on a lightweight product like John Masters Organics Sea Spray for texture without the weight. 

And for more ideas, check out our Pinterest board Bangs Braids Brows, which we've loaded up with idea photos to inspire your style.

 

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If you're looking for a tutorial on braiding, or just want to be styled by a pro, come see us at Moko on First Friday, August 3rd from 6:30-8:30PM. We'll be demonstrating braids on site all evening, as well as offering bang trims and brow consultations (all for free!). So grab your girls and head on over - we'll braid your crew and send you out to gallery-hop the night away in a chic new braided style!

Brows

If you aren't convinced of the importance of maintaining your brows, consider this: they say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Don't you want a chic set of drapes over your most important facial feature?

At a loss on how to style your brows (yes, you can style them!), or even choose the right shape to complement your look? We've got you covered with gorgeous photos and helpful tips that will bring you up to the minute on the best brow trends of 2012.

Thick 

Strong brows are bold, feminine, and eternally stylish.
Still recovering from over-plucking? Dab aloe vera on your arches
to stimulate new hair growth. Doutzen Kroes, Hilary Rhoda, Keira Knightley,
and Camilla Belle all have stunning thick brows.

Messy

Brush up brows with a mascara wand spritzed with hair spray
for a youthful and romantic or artfully grungy look. Wearers of the wild hair include
Lily Collins, Natalia Vodianova, and Arizona Muse.

Dark 

Contrasting brows are mega-popular in magazine editorials. Steer clear of Groucho
Marx territory by sticking to your natural shape, and choosing a color carefully.
For guidance, see Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce, or Agyness Deyn.

Groomed

For a perfectly groomed arch, use brow wax to shape and shine, and never over-pluck.
Brow glamazons include Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Jessica Lowndes, and Hayden Panettiere.

Bleached   

Edgy and bold, light brows will allow your facial features to take center stage.
This is not a DIY project - always leave bleaching to a salon professional.
Chanel Iman, Lara Stone, Claudia Schiffer, and Rooney Mara have all worn the look well.

Made Up 

Treat your brows like an accessory with bright color, unique pencilling,
or a sparkling applique. See recent runway shows by Chanel,
Balenciaga, and Alexander Wang for ideas.

If you like what you see, but aren't sure what works best for you, come by and see us at Moko on August 3rd for our First Friday event, Bangs Braids Brows. We'll be offering free brow consultations to help you make the right decision, as well as complementary braiding and bang trims. Come hang out with us, and let us update your look!

Bangs Braids Brows - First Friday, August 3rd from 6:30-8:30PM at Moko
55 N 3rd Street between Market and Arch

Bangs

What's not to love? Fringe is making a huge comeback for fall, and with so many lengths, textures, and styles to choose from, you have no excuse not to hop on the bandwagon. We want to help you choose the right fringe for your face, so we surveyed the trends and put together a collection of our favorite bangs for the season.

The Heavy 

Versatile and trendy, this model-off-duty favorite will draw attention to your eyes.

Abbey Lee Kershaw, Zooey Deschanel, Irina Lazareanu,
and Katie Holmes all wear a thick bang.

The Baby

Channel your inner Betty Page with a retro baby bang, a la Rosario Dawson,
Katy Perry,or Shannyn Sossamon. Or, cut them just above the brows for
a look with less impact, like Rashida Jones.

The Side-Swept

Pretty brows and eyes will pop with a side bang. Think of it as a 'one-shoulder dress'
for your hair. Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone, Carrie Underwood,
and Keira Knightley look lovely with a side-swept style.

The Grow-Out

This trendy boho-chic style that looks amazing even if you're not actually trying to grow them out. See Alexa Chung, Nicole Richie, Ashley Olsen, and Sienna Miller for ideas.

The Asymmetric
For a unique look that will set you apart from the crowd, try an asymmetric bang.
Hayley Williams rocks an edgy version, while Haley Bennett
and Christina Aguilera opt for a softer angle.

To style bangs, blow dry straight out of the shower while they are still very wet, and brush them in the opposite direction that you want them to lay for added body (side-to-side if you wear them straight forward.) Try flat-ironing just the top layer of hair for a boost of shine, and finish with a dab of product on the ends to help hold the style and add texture.

Talk to your stylist about the look you want to customize your fringe to fit your face shape and hair texture. Our stylists recommend bang trims every 4-6 weeks. Resist the urge to do it yourself! There's no reason to scrimp - at Moko, clients receive free bang trims. So leave it to the pros!

If you're thinking about taking the plunge, come by and see us at Moko on August 3rd for our First Friday Event, Bangs Braids Brows. Consult with a stylist, or have your bangs trimmed, free of charge! We'll also be providing complementary brow consultations and hair braiding. Bring a friend, stop by, and get styled!

Bangs Braids Brows - Friday, August 3rd from 6:30-9:30PM at Moko
55 N 3rd Street, between Market and Arch

Hair Chalking

Have you heard of it? 

Celebrities, designers, and fashion bloggers everywhere have been playing with this cheap, do-it-yourself, non-permanent way to experiment with the pastel hair color trend. 

We were first inspired when one of our employees came in with a fresh color streak in her bangs. We had to try it out for ourselves, and quickly got our hands on a box of rainbow chalks from the art supply store around the corner.

We had so much fun chalking each other that we decided to put together a couple tutorials, so that you can learn how to chalk your own hair at home. 

Chalking can be done dry or wet - dry chalking works best on light hair colors, and can be brushed out easily. Wet works best if you have dark hair, or if you would like your chalk color to last a few extra days on light hair. It will stay in your hair until you shampoo. 


Choose which type of chalking you'd like to try, and follow one of our tutorials below:

Dry Chalking

 

And you're finished! It's really that easy!

If you have light hair, and you want your chalk color to last until your next shampoo, you might want to try the wet chalking technique, demonstrated below. 

Adding water to the chalk dust will create a dye - too weak to stain dark hair, but strong enough to color lighter hair for a few washes. If you're feeling bold, go for it! Otherwise, be sure not to wet your light hair when you're chalking, and try to brush as much chalk out of your hair before you shampoo. 











Wet Chalking

Take our advice on a couple points:

You might want to use a pair of gloves and lay down a towel or some newspaper, because chalking can get very messy (as we learned the hard way).

Go easy on the styling products. Chalk mixed with gel or pomade will become very greasy and can rub off on your clothes or skin.


Chalk pastel can stain your clothes, so be extra careful if you have long hair. Brushing the excess chalk from your hair will help keep things spic and span.

Chalk pastels can sap needed moisture from the ends of your hair. Don't chalk too often, and be sure to condition your hair! We recommend John Masters Organics Lavender and Avocado Intensive Conditioner - it will leave your locks soft and replenished, without adding weight.

Chalked hair looks amazing when styled! Play with braids and buns, or add curls. Heat can help lock in the color without staining your hair, so consider running a curling or flat iron over your chalked sections.


Have fun! And if you like your results, send us your photos at mokobeauty at gmail dot com

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If you live in the Philadelphia area, we'll be hosting a First Friday event on July 9th from 6:30-8:30PM, and will be offering hair chalking demonstrations all evening! Come by if you'd like us to chalk your hair for you! We'll even be selling packs of our favorite colored chalks for you to take home!

Characteristics of Healthy Hair

As a teenager often times we want to color your hair yourself and manipulate our hair with a variety of styles, model, color and straightening or curling. Change-change hair styles fit the trend is very popular with some people they even dare to take the risk of damage to the hair. in fact as to whether the characteristics of healthy hair? Many people argue about the characteristics of healthy hair, but after reading some articles about hair and health I can say there are seven characteristics inherent in a healthy hair. Well, see well.

Hair texture soft

For the first I can say that healthy hair has a soft texture soft texture is characterized by hair easily move according to head movement. Daily hair care, arrangement and chemicals can slough off the edge of the cuticle of the hair shaft.

Sparkling

This time the luster, sheen of hair that often occurs because the outer layer of the hair reflects light which illuminates the hair, treatments and chemicals used in everyday life that are not cleaned will prevent hair luster, so rinse thoroughly when shampooing. Addition of chemicals can damage the hair. Hair damage can cause hair to swell and reduce the sparkle.

Hair Loss in

Hair loss is natural to happen, every day normal people will lose 50-100 strands according to the American Academy of Dermatology. When a person experiences loss of more than 100 strands per day it is considered unhealthy and the main cause is stressed one of these and many other causes.

Elastic

This means that elastic hair is not easily broken hair when combed. According to Hair in Men's Health Spotlight Magazine, among others, this is caused by poor diet, vitamin deficiencies such as iron, biotin, and protein.

Not tangled when wet

Very dry hair combed though it would be difficult even when wet, this is due to damage to the hair cuticle. To overcome these problems is by using a conditioner that is designed to coat the hair shaft and smooth the hair cuticle so easily combed.

React to the humidity.

The water content in the air will make straight hair tends to fall. Unhealthy hair will swell when exposed to moist air. Will form the curly hair, coarse and dull.

Hair grows according to the cycle

On a healthy scalp, a hair can last between 3-5 years to grow. While on the scalp pores, the regeneration of hair growth will occur on average up to 20 times. Then the hair will grow and increase the length of approximately 12 mm within a month. If allowed to continue to elongate, hair length will reach 107 cm, only then fall out and new growth at the same pore.

9 How to Maintain Healthy Hair

1. CLEAN HAIR REGULARLY

In order for the hair and scalp hygiene maintained, at least try to clean the child's hair every other day. Instead, activities for children do not wash your hair too long. One or two minutes was enough. After that, rinse thoroughly. Hair hygiene can help to smooth the blood circulation to the scalp. The hair is clean also helps reduce stress and help the metabolic network in order to keep growing and developing normally. Head lice were not given a chance to live. Fragrant hair, clean and fresh.

While the baby, washing can be done once or twice a week. Remember, the baby's hair is not too dirty, but do not spend a lot of sweat. Baby hair is not as much as an adult hair. Once a week clean the scalp using baby oil then wash immediately.

2. SHAMPOO CHOOSE THE RIGHT

It is recommended to buy a good quality shampoo that can remove the oil, the head scales, and make the little hairs become more weak, easily combed, and do not wrinkle. There are many choices of shampoo for children. As for the baby, look for the active ingredients do not irritate the eyes and do not trigger allergies.

3 Think about the SELECT COMB

Use a gap-toothed comb or hair brush that is not sharp. Comb baby’s hair gently. If not, any-one how little hair damage and even loss. Make your hair combed this event as a platform to show compassion and to attach.

Hair health is closely related to the selection of the proper comb. Unfavorable comb will easily cause hair damage or loss. Avoid buying a comb made of nylon because of the risk of causing the hair to break easily. Although it looks stylish, made of metal combs can also damage the hair. Do not forget to clean the brush from the rest of the hair that stuck. Wash with warm water until clean. For baby, always use a soft baby comb.

4. Haircut

Cut hair regularly. In addition to keeping up appearances, short hair also allows parents to keep the hair clean. Hair cutting is also useful to the ends of hair to remain healthy, not branched, brittle, or dry. Even for infants, parents can shave a child within a certain time. In addition to the baby's scalp hair and easy to clean, new hair will grow more dense and black.

5. Consumption of nutritious foods

Healthy hair requires good nutrition. Inadequate intake of protein and vitamins can make hair loss, dullness, redness, dandruff, and eventually fall out. Remember, vitamins and nutrients play a role in supporting the strength and health of hair. Vitamin B complex, for example, if the intake is less able to cause dull hair, dandruff is also flourishing. While vitamin C can maintain the strength of the hair roots. Remember the roots of the hair plays a role in the overall hair health. Through akarlah, all nutrients are absorbed and distributed to the hair. Also at risk for iron deficiency cause hair loss. Sulfur was also instrumental in giving luster to the hair. The content of these nutrients can be found in fish, eggs, and others. While fat plays a role in maintaining hair strength, in addition to hair luster.

For infants, it is advisable to consume breast milk exclusively. This is because breast milk is rich nutritional content, cannot be matched by infant formula or other nutrients.

6. BOUND HAIR WHEN EXERCISE

Exercise is good for health. However, the activity is also potentially damaging to the hair. If long hair, tie and clamp up. Make sure the hair does not impede the movement and sight of children. The use of a headband or headband can also be a solution. In addition to stylish look, his hair was more awake. When using a head covering or a bandana, choose one that quickly absorb sweat so it does not accumulate on the scalp. Remember, sweat dry deposition can damage the hair roots.

7. Stay away from SUNLIGHT

Sun can damage the hair. That is why, when traveling in the hot sun, try to wear a hat or umbrella. Keep your hair protected from the sun.

8. Wear CLOSING TIME SWIMMING

When swimming, wear hair coverings after wetting the hair entirely. Finished swimming to remove chlorine wash hair that sticks to the hair. If possible wear without a rinse conditioner before you get into the pool.

9. BE CAREFUL when drying

Drying with a towel can be a cause of hair damage. Rub wet hair with a towel to make strands of hair matted and easily entangled in the threads in the towel, so that interested and easily broken, damaged the cuticle, the hair and split ends. So, just pat wet hair with a towel, and then sorted according to the direction of hair growth. Indeed, this is rather time consuming, but worthwhile for the child's hair.

How To Remove Acne And Acne Used

How to Eliminate Acne - Acne is a skin disease caused by excessive oil glands so that the hair follicles clogging the pores and skin inflammation husband's dance that we call blackheads. If not addressed then it will turn into blackheads acne or acne is stubborn.

The cause of acne is as yet unknown. But in general there are several factors that cause a person to acne that is, genetic or hereditary factors, depression, stress, hyperactive sebaceous glands, excessive hormonal activity, and the bacteria that settle in the pores.

How to get rid of acne should be patient, should not be arbitrary because the skin is a sensitive area. Many methods are used to eliminate acne would damaging your skin. We recommend you familiarize your skin first before taking action to eliminate acne.

Divided into three types, namely skin, dry skin, normal skin and oily skin. Has a dry skin scaly characteristic, a bit rough, not bending or sagging, not corpulent fat production. Normal skin has a characteristic soft, moist, pores look large but it does not look that looks natural. Oily skin has a characteristic shiny, has many active oil glands, large pores look like an orange skin and oily skin is often exposed to potentially acne.

Then how do I get rid of acne and acne scars in the form of black spots that came afterward? The following are ways you can use to remove it which I quoted from Legal.

How to Eliminate Acne Diligent cleansing, washing the face can remove dirt and bacteria that attach to the skin as well as raise the skin cells that have died. Use pH-balanced soap or sulfur soap, do not use regular soap or baby soap.

Use a scrub twice a week. Also apply lotions or acne acne cream acne on the area.

Do not squeeze pimples by hand, as if mixed with the bacteria will cause infection.

To remove black spots after acne facials you can do, it is an effective way to prevent acne recurred. Facial has the advantage of the traditional ways in eliminating acne. Perform routine once a week.

The concept of skin health must consider three factors, namely, human skin, the natural environment and their own cosmetics. For maximum skin care, you could use a face mask. Hopefully on the way to remove acne can be useful.

the importance of breakfast

Had breakfast yet? Breakfast was as an energy source you know and be able to maintain a healthy body. Breakfast is not just to eat the rice you know, it could also eat bread or eat the fruit, which is more important to not fill an empty stomach. Empty stomach is not good for the body, the body becomes weak, lethargic and do not mind what they are doing the same concentration.

Breakfast is really good for the body you know. Provide its own energy after breakfast. How busy you spent made to refuel the body for capital activity for the body. The benefits are many that really started the morning with breakfast.

Their benefits breakfasts are:

1. Giving Strength.

After fasting all night and start to lose the sugar in your body that makes it more sluggish, sugary breakfast can add energy. Sugar is a source of energy absorbed from the carbohydrates you eat.

2. Give Fuel Your Brain To Increase Concentration

Breakfast provides the fuel for the brain to improve the ability in problem solving and memory. Eating breakfast improves the ability to think and keep to stay in top mental performance. Good concentration can make the activity run smoothly.

3. Help lose weight.

Skipping breakfast keeps your body remains in a state of 'hunger' will make you eat a snack that gives your metabolism a boost. Healthy breakfast food will enhance the ability of the body in fat burning, and the breakfast also improves energy levels as the body's metabolism throughout the day.

 4. Adding Nutrition and Energy.

Breakfast can provide nutrients and energy to make the body healthy and strong to perform activities throughout the day. Food will provide nutrients such as iron, vitamins and fiber obtained from the food you eat. Energy after a meal will provide its own power to make it more healthy body.

Thus, the benefits contained in the body loads right after breakfast. While still healthy, do small things to be a good habit to keep your body healthy. Keeping better than cure.

This is the basic feature of a Healthy Body

Healthy or not a person can not be seen from the size of either thin or fat body. There are basic characteristics of a person who has a healthy body. What are the signs?

Body size is generally determined by how many calories are in and out, so there could be a sign of whether a person is healthy or not. While a healthy body is determined by an appropriate diet, physical activity and a sharp mind.

Here are the signs of a person if-bodied, as quoted from Livestrong, Sunday (9/11/2011), namely:

1. Vital signs showed a normal

When the blood pressure, pulse and body temperature measured would indicate a normal rate. A healthy body typically has a blood pressure around 120/80 mmHg, respiratory around 12-18 breaths per minute, pulse rate between 60-80 per minute and body temperature between 36-37 degrees Celsius.

2. Have enough energy to perform daily tasks

A healthy body will help a person maintain his energy level. When a person is getting proper nutrition, adequate sleep and exercise regularly then your body will have enough energy to perform all daily tasks.

While the usual problems such as fatigue is usually caused by sleep-deprived condition of the body, while the energy level changes occur suddenly should consult with your doctor to find out the cause.

3. Condition of the skin, hair and nails

Some signs of health can sometimes be seen from the skin, hair and nails. This is because each of these parts requires the level of nutrients such as protein and high iron in order to work optimally.

If nutritional intake is less then the skin will look dull and dirty, brittle nails or hair brittle and susceptible to damage or loss. If the condition is try to pay attention to diet is doing.

4. Had a keen mind

A healthy body will make a sharp mind. When intake and body get the right lifestyle, the brain will work better because they are highly correlated.

Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help maintain healthy brain tissue, whereas the DNA sports physical activity helps slow the mental decline due to increased blood flow to the brain.

Melissa's Fun Skin Care Tips

Rice Water


The simple act of boiling rice for dinner can help you brighten your complexion!  Rice water contains high amounts of PABA, a natural form of sunscreen and Ferulic acid, a protection boosting antioxidant.  Allantoin, a chemical compound which retains moisture and encourages repair is also present.  Simply splashing the cold water onto your face and letting it air dry will leave you toned and radiant.