Tips on intimate beauty

Every woman deserves an area in her home that is entirely her own.

If you do not have the space – begin to create one. It will be your own laboratory, where you can establish a home “spa”.
This area will be the one place and space you will use to store your own ideas and creations and try some of the tips that I will share with you.

Make your own toothpaste
Believe it or not I have come into contact with some inventive beauties and some real out-of-the-world individuals.
Did you know that there are some models that use bathroom cleansers to clean their teeth? They use them under the false guidance that it can whiten their teeth. I can tell you now that they will simply wear the enamel away – it’s a dangerous practice.

Burned toast
It may sound strange, but burned toast is effective in whitening teeth. Pound a couple of slices into a powder and add a few drops of peppermint oil. The charcoal in the toast is the magic ingredient.

Hydrogen peroxide
Mix one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and one teaspoon of baking soda. Brush your teeth with this mixture once a week. But be careful not to swallow! This formula will reduce tartar and remove coffee and tea stains.

Salt
Mix three tablespoons of baking soda with two tablespoons of salt for a safe and natural cleanser for teeth.

Instant mouthwash
Tea wash: Boil a strong cup of mint tea. Make it cool down and rinse.
Honey and clove rinse: Mix ? cup of honey with one teaspoon of ground cloves. This mouthwash can be thinned down if desired.

The feet
This is one abused part of our body. We should be caring for our feet as it carries our weight! So it important to let those footsies receive proper pampering.
Make sure you wear the proper shoe size. When buying a heel higher than an inch, go up a half size bigger. There’s some natural swelling that occurs that necessitates advancing at least half a size in order to accommodate the toe area.
This is one time when smaller is not attractive. A tight shoe bulges the foot out, not to mention what it does for the wearer’s expression.
A larger shoe actually gives the foot a longer, more graceful line.
Use an antiperspirant on your feet. The foot contains more sweat glands than the underarm area. Don’t waste precious money on expensive foot powders and other foot remedies. Not only is this cosmetically important but it is the key in keeping bacteria at bay.

Change shoes
Never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Give them at least 24 hours to air out.

Soak your feet
At least once a week, steep four tea bags (purchase an inexpensive brand as they normally contain more tannic acid) in two cups of boiling water for at least five minutes.
Add two cups of cool water. Soak up to 30 minutes. Do not use herbal teas as this will cause proteins in the skin to bond. This thickens the skin and blocks many of the sweat pores.

The healthy breasts
WEAR A BRA!
The chest muscles don’t provide enough support to go braless, no matter how small your breasts. Keep your weight constant. YO-YO dieting can cause the breasts to sag.
When trying on a bra, lean way over to make sure your breasts fit snugly and comfortably in cups.

Exercise in a proper bra
If your breasts feel tender after a workout you’re probably not wearing a sports bra.
A sports bra should be made of material that prevents sweat from gathering underneath and between the breasts.
Make sure that the straps don’t slip while running or jumping.
Perspiring can collect in the cleavage and especially under the bust. Keep the area dry by dusting the breasts with talcum powder before dressing up. Should you find yourself “pouring out” of your bra, choose a style with more support at the sides and underneath.

Bathing
The beauty benefits of bathing are many. Use this time to restore your energy. Keep your water warm, rather than hot. A too-hot bath will leave you feeling dehydrated and strips the skin of moisture.
Tie a tea bag under the faucet so that the water will run through the bag. Use your favourite herbal teas, which will scent the water and you. The aroma will relax and invigorate you.
Toss a tablet of Alka-Seltzer in your tub and your bath will fill up with tiny bubbles, skin softeners, and other good things.
Soften water and your skin to silken elegance with a splash of baby oil.

Great home tips!
Make the maid go on a holiday or when she is on day-off blast the stereo, clean, and exercise at the same time.
Choose underwear that matches your skin tone. Don’t try to match your clothing.
Keep an Aloe Vera plant in your house. Break it open and use it to heal sunburn. Apply it to your face as a refresher.
Grow parsley for fresh breath.
Keep cucumbers for emergency eye compresses.
Stock up on baking soda. Use it to soothe your skin in the bath. Brush your teeth with it. Clean your jewellery.
Rely on lemons to remove stains on teeth, soften hard skin on elbows and knees, and rinse your hair.

Bloating problems
If you have a tendency toward excess bloating, don’t chew gum, sip through a straw, or drink from a bottle.
That causes you to swallow air, which goes to your stomach.
Opps! I got so excited again and went on writing as if there is no tomorrow….
We will be tackling more of this wonderful topic on intimate beauty next week!