That’s the beauty of it!

Sometimes I have to look at my children for inspiration.  The following are pictures of my youngest daughter applying her Mineral Makeup Eyeshadow in the most colorful way!

She used Sage and Pink Diamonds as a bottom liner.
Pink Diamonds and Sea Glass Blue on the top lid.
Now why didnt I think of that?  Share your creative pictures with us!

 

Written by DeAnna Nelson from Mineral Silk Mineral Makeup

Here are some helpful hints on ingredients to look for when purchasing products for the skin around the eyes.

For Puffy Eyes 

• Cucumber extract and Witch Hazel to tighten skin and absorb excess fluids.
• Caffeine, Cats claw, coffee extract, grape-seed extract, tannins, or tea for mild blood vessel constriction.
• Allantoin, alpha-lipoic acid, calendula, chamomile, comfrey, licorice, milk thistle and vitamin B to reduce swelling.

For Under Eye Bags

• Tea to diminish excess fluid
• Vitamin A to boost Collagen
• Vitamin C and E to help block collagen-degrading enzymes & sweep up free radicals.
• Cucumber, Oatmeal, persimmon or witch hazel to tighten skin.
• Yeast extract to limit free-radical damage and promote cell renewal.

For Dark Circles

• Vitamin K or green Tea (which contains vitamin K) to fortify blood vessels; vitamin A, which bolsters vitamin K activity.
• Vitamin C or Vitamin C rich Carrot, grape seed or rose hip extracts to help strengthen and repair tissue.
• Kojic acid to inhibit melanin production

For Crows Feet

• Evening Primrose, Jojoba and Sesame oils to hydrate skin and maintain flexibility.
• Aloe to speed healing.
• Antioxidant vitamins A,C and E to help fight free radicals and sun damage.
• Hyaluronic acid to help boost the absorption of vitamin C.
• Allantoin, alpha-lipoic acid, calendula, chamomile, licorice, milk thistle, tea or vitamin B to reduce inflammation.

For Crinkled or Crepy Eyelids

• Almond, apricot kernel, Castor or grape seed oils for light moisture.
• Aloe, antioxidants and vitamin C to promote healing.

Written by DeAnna Nelson from Mineral Silk Mineral Makeup

Flax-Seed for Hot Flashes

Just a few spoonfuls of flax-seed daily could cool hot flashes in  menopausal women, suggests a small study from the Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology.  After eating about 4 tablespoons of crushed flax-seed each day for six weeks, the studies 21 members had a 50 percent drop in hot-flash frequency and showed improvements in mood and muscle pain.   A source of plant-based estrogens, flax-seed shows promise as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for hot flash relief, notes lead study author Sandhya Pruthi, M.D.

The high fiber seed may also protect against heart disease and some types of cancer, according to dietitian and The Flax Cookbook Author Elaine Magee.  Since your body cant break down the whole flax seed, grind it first (in a coffee grinder) ans stir 2 tablespoons into yogurt , smoothies, soups or salads twice a day.  You can also add ground flax-seed to your favorite muffin or bread recipes.

Written by DeAnna Nelson from Mineral Silk Mineral Makeup