Did you know that ......

You burn more calories sleeping than watching TV.

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Keto Diet: What is it?

The keto diet short for ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and other low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

Ketosis is a metabolic process that occurs when the body does not have enough glucose for energy.

So it breaks down stored fats, resulting in a build-up of acids called ketones within the body. 

So what sort of food can you eat on a keto diet? Well .........

Basically lots of fat and protein but good fat. To find out which fats are good and which are classed as bad see http://junesecrets.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat.html

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Don't Settle For 'Almost Right'!!! You Can Get The Right Shade For you.

So if you're like me its very difficult to get foundation that exactly matches your skin tone. I end up having to buy two shades of foundation  and mixing them to together to get my perfect shade. I never manage to get it just right but I get it almost right.

I tried many different brands from House of Tara to MAC to Bobbi Brown to Nars to Sleek and even some whose names I struggle to pronounce. I do try the product out at shop and even have it put on my face but somehow somewhere when I get home they suddenly don't match.

 Anyways back in October I went to a makeup class by Urban Decay to learn how to apply smoke eye makeup. The teacher was great but after 3 failed attempts I just respected myself and accepted that applying my black eyeshadow and then my eye pencil in one shade was not so bad. But the journey and my money wasn't wasted as I was introduced to something called a foundation adjuster that has literally transformed my makeup and ,I am not even exaggerating, set me free. 

A foundation adjuster is a pigmented liquid than can adjust the colour or shade of your foundation. They come in various colours although why anyone would need a red, purple or green colour adjuster is beyond me. Personally I think all you need is white, to make foundation lighter and dark brown to make it darker. That's just my humble opinion. 

To my surprise though most of the big makeup brands don't offer foundation adjusters, I called them all, talk about missing a trick. Anyway after much research I narrowed it down to two main brands that I would trust....

Illamasqua £36 per 30ml

The first one is the Ilamasqua skin base mixer (this is the brand I used in the makeup class). It's a little pricey at about £36 (approx. 14,000 Naira) per 30ml, but as you only used a drop or two each time it should last a long time. It comes in a variety of colours including white, amber, terracotta and chestnut.

The different shades available

The second one and my personal favourite and one I use daily is the Body shop shade adjusting drops. These come in only 2 shades lightening and darkening (simple!). The price of this one is recession conscious at £10 (approx. 3,900 Naira) per 15ml. I just use one drop in my foundation and 'hello perfect foundation shade'. I have been using mine for about 4 months now and still have a quarter of the bottle left. I got the 2 shades but only very occasionally need the darkening shade when I get over zealous with the lightening shade. I find its easier to lighten the foundation that darken it. In other words

Body Shop adjusting drops £10 per 15ml

if you're between two shades of foundation get the darker one and then lighten it. The more drops you add the lighter it gets and a little goes a very long way so use very sparingly. It should not change the quality of your foundation. Mine doesn't changed the quality of my MAC matchmaster. My friend has used it with her NARS but I haven't tried any other brands. Please let me know if you do.

I should say that foundation adjusters are just that, they adjust your foundation and are not meant to substitute it. They should not be used on their own but always mixed with your foundation.
If you would like to get your hands on of these see www.nuerasshoppingmall.com

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Keto Diet: Lets put it to the test

So it's a new year and my new year's resolution is new healthier me which means I'm going to enjoy myself more, worry less and yes reduce my waistline by several inches. So been hearing a hit the Keto Diet and decided to try it.

What is Keto Diet? Well it is basically a low carb high fat and protein diet. Recently scientists have discovered that cutting out fat from out diet is actually making us fatter not thinner, I bet in a few years they will find evidence to say the opposite,  but for now fat is not your enemy.

Currently weighing 79.6kg with a waistline of 37"

I am looking forward to this challenge especially if it helps me achieve my goal of slimming down but I am a little weary about whether going on a high protein diet is a wise decision in this economy.  But I currently weigh 79.6kg as shown and my waist is generous 37". For my height I should weigh below 70kg and my waistline should be below 33" otherwise I am risk of developing high blood pressure ( so the doctors says) ...... so desperate times call for desperate measures.

Anyways follow my progress and let me know your experiences with the Keto diet.

Peace Out

Your Girl

Laura

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Beauty Hack: How to get rid of dry cracked heel

Pumice Stone

Have you ever sat down and stared at your feet and noticed that the heel is cracked and dry and looks disgusting? So you try rubbing feet on stone like at our grandmother and mum taught or you get a pumice stone but whilst these help to remove the dead skin they don't remedy the cracked heel.

 

Well fear no more because these home remedies will solve your problem:

The first one is the oil remedy

Olive and sesame oil are great sources of vitamin E and moisturizes the skin well.

Every night before bed massage Olive or sesame oil on your heels, put on a pair of socks then go to bed and in the morning they will be softer. You can also use coconut oil for this hack.

The second is the over ripped banana.

Take an over ripped banana that is almost black and soft to touch. Just mash it up and apply it to you heels.

Leave it on for 15-20 mins then wash it off with some warm water. If you suffer from severe cracking mash an avocado with the banana as it contains essential oils.

The third and final hack is the lemon juice.

Wash your feet in warm water and dry. Then add lemon juice to 1 teaspoon of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and rub the mixture onto your feet concentrating on your heels. Leave it on overnight and then wash off in the morning. As the mixture is a little sticky I advise you wear a pair of socks.

Lemon and Vaseline mixture

The acidic properties of the lemon juice will soften the rough cracked heels whilst the Vaseline will nourish and moisturise them.

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Beauty hack: Got dark underarms, elbows and/or knees?

Are you tired of looking down at your underarms, knees and elbows and finding that they are a different (darker) colour to the rest of your skin?

If your answer was “YES!”  then these healthy, natural beauty hacks may come in handy. Make sure you aren’t allergic to any of the following substances.  

The first one is the lemon hack. It is very simple. All you need is a lemon and a knife and in just three easy steps your knees will become brighter. For this hack also make sure you have no cuts or soars on your knees so that it is painless.

1.    Firstly cut the lemon in half

2.    Then apply it to your knees or elbows or underarms for 5- 10 minutes

3.    And repeat it everyday until you notice a difference

CUT -APPLY-REPEAT      EASY!

For other uses of lemon visit http://junesecrets.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/7-beauty-uses-for-lemons.html

The next hack is using baking soda and milk.

MILK & BAKING SODA

1. Put 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl

2. Pour in 50ml of milk

3.Stir them  in together until you form a paste

4. Apply it to the areas you want to treat

5. Wait until it dries and then wash off. Repeat daily until you get desired result.

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Naturegrove Organics

Naturegrove Organics takes its entry into the Nigerian market of recent and it’s already making waves among the organic products in Nigeria.
We are into the production of organic products to help us live and maintain our skin and health in the most natural way possible.
Our success is due to the quality of our product which are 100% natural and purely organic.
Even our newest addition of African shea butter whipped with coconut oils is soft creamy and it’s excellent on your skin and hair.
A trial will simply leave you astonished! 
Highlight of our products:                 
Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut oil: Our coconut oil is made from coconut fruits and the oil is said to be much better than chemically processed moisturizer on our body and hair and even groundnut oil when consumed orally to the health.
Our Process; The Fermentation Method: This is the best method that help retains all the natural nutrient and power of coconut oil. It is the method that help preserve the antioxidant properties in coconut oil.
We hand pick matured coconuts from the local market here in Nigeria, then break the coconuts; cut into smaller pieces and blend. The number of coconuts needed is dependent of the quantity of oil we want to make. We blend the nuts until it turns into creamy whitish water, then take a sieve or cloth and separate the fibre from the milky water. The creamy whitish water is then placed in a container and left over night. By the next morning, the water would have separated and the oil settled on the bottom of the container; we carefully scoop out the top particles on the container, and we have our coconut oil.
The oil is then filter severally to get our pure unrefined and undiluted virgin cold pressed coconut oil for your use.
Uses and benefit of coconut oil: The uses are numerous and cannot be totally mentioned in this write up. It has about 101 uses to will be mentioned briefly.

                   In summary 4 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

• Contain Nutrients for Building Body Immune System-: Research has shown that coconut oil contains a type of fatty acid known as lauric which helps to build the body immune system to fight against diseases and antibodies in the body.
• Used for Cooking-: The saturated acid found in coconut oil can be easily broken down into absorbable bits; which is why most people prefer using the oil to cook than other saturated oil like the groundnut, palm and melon oil.
• Weight Loss-: Anybody trying to shade some excess weight is encouraged to take more of coconut oil. This is because the oil contains nutrient that helps to increase the body metabolism rate and to break down food faster for the body to easily absorb.
• For External Use-: Coconut oil is applied on the skin to make it look smoother and softer; it is also used to clear stretch marks.

Extensively, here are 101 uses that our coconut oil can be used for
1.  Skin Moisturizer. Use coconut oil instead of your regular lotion. You will soon feel its healing and refreshing powers.
2.  Face mask. Make your own mask. Mix a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of coconut oil. Apply on your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash your face with water afterwards.
3.  Reduces wrinkles. Applying coconut oil on your wrinkles will improve the texture, soften your skin and rehydrate it.
4.  Puffy eyes. Applying some coconut oil around your eyes before bed will reduce puffiness.
5.  Conditioner. Put 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a container (small). Place the container into a bowl with water that is warmer than 76 degrees and the oil will soften. Apply it to wet hair and rub it well. Comb your hair to spread the oil. Leave it work for an hour then shampoo your hair and remove the oil.
6.  Against dandruff. Use the oil in the same way as described for a conditioner above.
7.  Prompts hair growth. If used on a daily basis coconut oil reduces breakage and strengthens the hair.
8.  Protects the hair from the Sun. apply some coconut oil on your hair in the morning to protect it from the sun.
9.  Detangles hair. Apply some coconut oil on a wet hair and few minutes later comb your hair.
10.             Shaving cream. Coconut oil makes the hairs straight and this is especially useful for those with dry
11.             Aftershave. It heals the skin from razor burn and soothes it as well.
12.             Lip balm. It moistens cracked or dry lips. It also protects from sun damage.
13.             Body scrub. Take a half cup of coconut oil and melt it. Mix it with 2 or 4 tablespoons of sugar (brown or white) and pour it into soap molds or muffin tins. Store it in the fridge so that it can solidify and then isolate it from the mild. Use this to scrub your body. Wash your body afterwards.
14.             Exfoliates the face. Make a mixture of baking soda and coconut oil in a ratio of 1:1 and apply ion the face. This will clean your skin from dead skin cells and any dirt.
15.             Exfoliates the feet. Mix coconut oil and sea salt in a ratio of 1:2 and scrub your feet’s soles with it.
16.             Exfoliates the lips. Make a mixture of 2 teaspoons of sugar (white or brown) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to soften your lips.
17.             Removes makeup. Apply some coconut oil on your face. Massage it gently and then wash your face. It will remove your make up without irritating your eyes or skin.
18.             Highlights cheekbones. Apply some coconut oil on your cheekbones and highlight them.
19.             Lotion. Mix a cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar with lid and put it in a saucepan with water and boil it until they melt. Add a teaspoon of vitamin E oil after you remove the jar for the water. Stir until the oils are mixed and then pour the oils into molds. Let them dry and remove them from the molds.
20.             Deodorant. Put ½ cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar. Put it in hot water and melt it. After it is melt add ½ cup of arrowroot powder, three tablespoons of baking soda and one teaspoon of Vitamin E oil. Pour into molds and let it cool.
21.             Massage oil. Its antioxidants and moisturizing powers are great for the muscles.
22.             Softens the elbows .Rub some oil on your dry or cracked elbows.
23.             For cracked heels. Regular use of coconut oil prevents cracked heels.
24.             Treatment for nails and cuticles. Rub some oil on your cuticles every night prior to going to bed.
25.             Reduces stretch marks. Regular use of this oil can reduce stretch marks.
26.             Clean your mascara brush. Soak your brush in coconut oil and clean it.
27.             Eyelash enhancer. Apply some coconut oil and enhance your eyelashes.
28.             Removes wax from the skin.
29.             Lubricant. Use it as a lubricant but be careful not to use it with condoms.
30.             Reduces varicose veins. Coconut oil reduces varicose veins.
31.             Reduces cellulite. Apply this oil on the problematic area and you will notice improvements.

32.             Bath oil. Heat one cup of coconut oil and remove it from the heat 2 minutes later. Add 15 drops of some essential oil. Stir it well and pour into molds. When it cools put one mold in the water and allow it to dissolve.
33.             Tattoo moisturizer. Apply some coconut oil on your tattoo.
34.              Cooking oil. This oil withstands higher temperature compared to every other oil.
35.              Grease pans.
36.              Coffee or tea creamer. You need to blend 2 cups of hot coffee, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
37.              Sweetener. Use this oil as a replacement for sugar.
38.              Butter replacement. Coconut oil is the healthier alternative.
39.             Smoothies. Blend together  1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ cup strawberries, 1 tablespoon of powdered cocoa, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin, ¼ coconut oil and 2 cups of coconut milk.
 40. Salad dressing.
 41. Mayonnaise. Mix four egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice,   one teaspoon of mustard and 2/3 cup of olive oil and 2/3 cup of coconut oil. 42. Prevents freezer burn.
 43. Preserves eggs. Coat the eggshell with coconut oil to preserve the eggs. 44. Popcorn topping. 45. Removes greasy food from dishes.
 46. Fights inflammation. It has capric acid and lauric acid and they reduce inflammation.    47. Heals wounds and cuts.
  48. Promotes weight loss.
  49. Controls the appetite. A spoonful of coconut oil prior every meal will reduce your      appetite.  50. Freshens the breath. It has antibacterial properties that kill mouth bacteria responsible for bad breath.   51. Aromatherapy
  52. Increases energy. It has medium-chain triglycerides which provide your body with energy.    53. Improves the immune system.
   54. Improves blood circulation.
   55. Supports the thyroid function.
   56. Relieves constipation.
   57. Improves the bones’ health.
   58. Combats arthritis. Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties.    59. As a treatment for yeast and fungal infections.
   60. As a treatment for haemorrhoids.
   61. As a treatment for Athlete’s foot.
   62. As a treatment for toenail fungus.
   63. Reduces the cholesterol levels.
   64. Prevents cold sores.
   65. Soothes sore throat pain.
   66. Treats cough.
   67. Repels insects.
   68. Helps with bug bites.
   69 Soothes the swelling and pain of a bee sting.
   70. Soothes sunburn
   71. Relieves eczema
   72. Relieves poison ivy itch.
   73. Relieves chicken pox itch.
   74. Offers relief from acid reflux/heartburn.
       75. Soothes toothache.
       76. Can be used as a toothpaste.
       77. Mouthwash
       78. Removes the wax from ears
       79. Eliminates moles and warts.
       80. Fight allergies
       81. As a treatment for an ear infection
       82. Prevents nose bleed.
       83. Prevents the occurrence of lice.
      84. As a cream for nipples.
      85. Boost the nursing.
      86. Prevents morning sickness
      87. Prevents or reduces tears to the perineum.
      88. As a moisturizer for a baby skin.
      89. Prevents diaper rush.
       90. As a rust remover
        91. Helps to unstuck a zipper.
        92. Removes gum form shoes, carpet or hair.
        93. As a lubricant for kitchen appliances.
        94. Polishes the furniture
        95. For fixing squeaky hinges.
        96. It can make your plants shiny.
        97. Eliminates soap scum
        98. Makes the leather shinier
        99. Cleans the leather.
        100. It can help you remove a ring.
        101. Removes snow from shovels.
Shea butter Whipped with Coconut oil: This is our second product: Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colored and nutty, smoky scented natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree. It is often referred to by its French name as ‘karite tree’ which originally means the tree of life. The tree got this name due to its exceptional healing properties. It’s a supreme natural moisturizer with exceptional healing properties for the skin. Unrefined Shea butter is by itself ready for direct application to the skin without any need for further processing.
Mixing it with other ingredient such as essential oils, you can make it more appealing and convenient for particular application.
Except as a superior moisturizer, she’s butter is used to treat various skin problems including: eczema, dermatitis, stretch marks, dry skin and hair, insect bites, psoriasis, acne, cracked skin, itchy skin, muscle fatigue and tension, rheumatism, arthritis, sunburns, skin allergies and rashes, scars and dark spots, skin blemishes and wrinkles.
Our Shea butter was sourced from the local market in Nigeria and whipped with our virgin cold pressed coconut oil for more efficiency and effectiveness.

Uses and benefit of Sheabutter:

·       Shea butter protects the skin from drying out

·       Shea butter offers protection against sun exposure

·       Use it as a lip balm

·       For baby care

·       Shea butter helps smooth out wrinkled skin

·       Shea butter helps reduce or prevent stretch marks formation during pregnancy

·       Shea butter can reduce skin inflammation

·       Shea butter can be used as a hair softener

·       It can be used as massage oil for the scalp

·       Shea butter can protect your hair from UV rays and environmental pollutants

·       Shea butter gives pain relief

·       It can give relief from cold and sinusitis

·       Shea gives relief from insect bites

These are the two products we have available in the market for now, we hope to come up with more organic products as soon as we can.
With these two product available in the market, we have been able to engage a few of Nigerian job seekers as either as a distributor or a market.
Our enlightenment programme has also reduced the reliance of some of Nigerian citizen on imported or chemically processed moisturizer. Nigerians now buy our organic product and use it either directly or as ingredient in missing their own organic body cream, hair cream or as baby diaper cream. We have also created more market for farm produce as we source our coconut and sheabutter from farmers in Nigeria.
And most importantly, our product is in line with the current policy of Nigeria government with the “buy naija grow naija’’ tag so as to improve our economy.

GET THESE PRODUCTS IN THE UK, USA OR OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES  VIA www.nuerasamp.com.

THANK YOU.


BY: Akinsanya Funmilayo Ogunyinka
Founder/CEO
Naturegrove Organics

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A Must Have For Every Woman Single, Married And Inbetween........

Get yours today at: https://www.jumia.com.ng/junes-secrets-tio-balls-296194.html in Africa and
www.nuerasamp.com everywhere else

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Medical Tests Men Need In Their ....

20s

Sexually trandmitted disease (STD) check including HIV, chlamydia, Testicular self exam, vaccine boost including hepatitis A&B, meninigitis and tetanus-diphteria and acellular pertussis (Tdap), Dental exam

30s

Cholesterol level check, Waist size check (this is when the pregnant man syndrome starts in most men), Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check, Dental exam

40s

Eye exam, Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check, Heart disease check, Dental exam, Waist size check

50s

Prostate cancer screening, Colonoscopy (unpleasant but necessary), Hepatitis C vaccination status, Dental exam

60s

Vision test, Bone density check, Abdominal aortic aneurysm check, Dental exam, Mental agility

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