GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2017

Brew Yourself a
Bath
We’re pretty water-themed so far.
But that’s how we earthlings
do it!
Taking a bath is super relaxing,
relieving the stress that wears on
your whole being, including your
skin.
Take your bath to the next level by
brewing a big, strong (I like where
this is going) pot of tea and adding it
to the water. Of course, make sure the
water isn’t too hot before you jump in
(is this a necessary disclaimer?).
This way, you can enjoy the benefits
of herbs from head to toe! Try the
following teas in your bath:
• Chamomile
• Echinacea
• Fennel
• Yarrow
Tone Your
Tresses
Hair rinses are easy
to make and can
be used regularly to
nourish your scalp,
soften, and add subtle
color to your hair.
Brew a large pot of tea,
let it cool, then rinse
your hair with it after
you shampoo. Leave
on for 20 minutes and
condition as usual. Try these:
• Black tea or coffee
to deepen color and add subtle
reddish tones.
• Chamomile lightens hair
and soothes the scalp.
• Rosemary cleans the hair.
Maybe adding an extra step to
your shower routine doesn’t
sound too appealing. Another
option is to simply add some
ingredients to your shampoo.
natural hair
If you have brown hair, add cocoa
powder and cinnamon to your
shampoo to deepen your color. You
can add honey to your shampoo to
lighten hair, but make sure to wash it
out thoroughly!
white teeth
Whiten Teeth
with… Charcoal?
You can use this black powder as
a teeth whitening treatment. Add
it to your toothpaste or put it directly
on your toothbrush (do this over the
sink to avoid a mess). This treatment,
a couple times a week, will draw out
impurities from your mouth and
lift stains off your teeth for a whiter
smile!
If this totally freaks you out, try oil
pulling (also known as “kavala” or
“gundusha,” is an ancient Ayurvedic
dental technique that involves
swishing a tablespoon of oil in
your mouth on an empty stomach
for around 20 minutes. This action
supposedly draws out toxins in
your body, primarily to improve
oral health but also to improve your
overall health)
natural eyelashes
The Other Hair
We religiously condition our
hair but mercilessly ignore
our eyelashes. What’s up with that?
We’re here to promote equality for
all hair.
Swipe a gentle oil or organic eye
cream on the tips of your eyelashes
and over your eyebrows at night
to keep them silky soft. This is
especially important if you haven’t
yet switched to a natural mascara!
Make sure to keep your brows well
shaped to frame your face. If plucking
isn’t your specialty, try waxing or
threading to stay looking gorgeously
groomed.
Think Pretty
Just kidding… kind of. Thinking
good thoughts and maintaining
positive thoughts and intentions
will truly make you more beautiful.
Sadness wears on us, physically as
well as emotionally.
Delight yourself by surrounding
yourself with beautiful things. Keep a
vase of flowers in your room, diffuse
delicious and relaxing scents like
neroli throughout your house, and
adorn your house in decorations
that inspire and please you. Wear
comfortable clothing that makes you
feel confident, keep your spaces clean
to prevent confusion and distress,
and pay attention to how the foods
you eat make you feel.
What do you do to enhance your
beauty naturally? We will love to
hear from you!