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Beauty: 5 beneficial oils for dry hair

1- Coconut oil A multi-purpose vegetable oil, coconut oil is beneficial for the hair as much as for the skin. It tops our 5 beneficial oils for dry hair because it naturally nourishes, smoothes and scents the hair. It is, along with organic shea butter, one of the leading ingredients for cari ...

23
Aug
2021

Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil: a festive recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil for 4 people: 500 g Jerusalem artichokes a vegetable stock cube a pinch of salt 50 cl of water truffle oil 50 g hazelnut powder half a teaspoon of fleur de sel Preparation The preparation of t ...

08
Dec
2021

Hair: the benefits of castor oil in 5 questions

1- What is castor oil used for? Castor oil is a natural vegetable oil often touted as a miracle remedy for hair, as well as for skin, nails, and eyelashes. This oil, known as castor oil in the list of cosmetic ingredients, has ricinoleic acid as its main active component. This unsaturated fatty ac ...

02
Oct
2023

Hemp in cosmetics: a new trendy ingredient

A beneficial oil Did you know that hemp is one of the trending ingredients in herbalism in the form of relaxing CBD, but also in cosmetics? Specifically, in beauty products, hemp oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the plant is used. Let's clarify right away that this oil from cannabis sati ...

03
Mar
2022

Aromatherapy first aid kit: 5 essential oils to take with you when you travel

gainst stings Mosquito or wasp bites are some of the most common little boo-boos during summer vacation. To remedy this, the first of the 5 essential oils to take with you on your trip is lavender aspic. The Lavender aspic essential oil gets its name from the aspic viper because it is known to ne ...

25
July
2022

Facial care: how to clean your skin properly?

minutes to a beauty ritual that is not as complicated as all that! It is recommended to start by gently massaging your face with a makeup remover oil based on vegetable oils. The makeup remover oil is very effective in removing makeup, including long-lasting shadows and waterproof products. T ...

17
Nov
2022

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

want to make a cure. 2- Aspic lavender for treating blisters. The lavender spica or Lavandula spica is a variety of lavender from which an essential oil with multiple benefits is extracted. Not only is this essential oil an excellent antiseptic, but it also contains: • camphor with analgesic ...

17
Apr
2023

Air Fryer: What You Need to Know About the Hot Air Fryer

its launch, this household appliance was presented as a healthier cooking method since it allows cooking fries and other fried foods with very little oil. Nonetheless, this French innovation did not achieve immediate success. It was not until the 2020s that this healthy fryer was widely adopted in ...

04
Dec
2023

Homemade body scrub: 5 easy recipes with pantry ingredients

coffee grounds scrub. If your skin tends to sag and you have cellulite in certain areas, opt for a toning scrub made from coffee grounds and coconut oil. Among our 5 easy recipes, this homemade body scrub is unique in that it contains caffeine, like most anti-cellulite treatments available commerc ...

25
June
2024

Cashew Chicken: A Chinese Recipe

nion. about ten fresh Paris mushrooms. 1 jar of mung bean sprouts. 4 tablespoons of salted soy sauce. 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or starch. sunflower oil. 100 g of unsalted cashew nuts. Preparation of cashew nuts To make the cashew chicken even more delicious, I recommend toasting the cashews in a p ...

05
June
2007

Beauty: How to Have Beautiful Nails Without Polish?

bowl of lukewarm water before pushing back the cuticles with an orange stick. You can also soften the cuticles by massaging your nails with a special oil or a simple vegetable oil: it can only do them good! This step of the manicure helps to give a prettier shape to the nails and make their contour ...

08
Feb
2018

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

Simply sow the seeds under cover in March-April and transplant the plants outdoors in mid-May. This plant enjoys full sun and slightly alkaline soil that stays cool. Remember to water it regularly if necessary. If your garden is windy, also be sure to tutor the taller varieties so that the s ...

24
Sep
2021

Pancake with chestnut cream: a gourmet recipe

oda 2 large eggs 25 g soft butter 50 cl of milk 1 tablespoon of rum 500 g of chestnut cream a few walnuts some powdered sugar 5 cl of neutral oil or melted butter to grease the crepe pan Preparation of the pancake batter For this recipe of pancake cake with chestnut cream, you need to pr ...

27
Jan
2023

Welsh raisin cakes: a traditional Welsh recipe

ur half a packet of baking powder 65 g of sugar 2 large handfuls of raisins 115 g soft butter at room temperature 2 small eggs a little neutral oil for cooking sugar or powdered sugar for decoration Preparation of the dough 1- In a large container, tumble the yeast with 225 g of flour. Re ...

08
Mar
2023

Healthy snacks: what are the best oilseeds for your health?

A little vocabulary Before we tell you what the best oilseeds for health are and help you choose healthy snacks to snack on when you're craving something, let's start by clarifying what exactly the definition of the word... The word 'oilseed' derives from the Latin oleum which means 'oil'. It th ...

14
Mar
2023

The easiest chestnut cake in the world.

of wheat flour 2 sachets of vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon of baking soda 3 jars of apple and chestnut compote 1 tablespoon of amber rum 5 cl of sunflower oil 1 knob of vegetable margarine for the mold Note: This cake, which is prepared without eggs or dairy products, is suitable for people following a ...

14
Apr
2023

Natural Beauty: 3 flowers good for the complexion

nal plant commonly used in herbal teas. This flower from the Asteraceae family, the same family as the daisy, grows easily in ordinary, well-drained soil in the garden. You can even cultivate it in a pot, provided you water it regularly. But did you know that this small yellow and white flower is u ...

24
Apr
2023

Greasy hair: beware of build up!

r and does not clean them enough, which ultimately makes the hair dull and sticky. In the second case, it is the nourishing masks, conditioners, and oil treatments that unnecessarily weigh down your hair. In summary, it is not always easy to find the right balance to take care of your hair, but it ...

10
Oct
2023

Lice: diagnosis and natural solutions

lice or nits that may be present. It is also necessary to repeat this process daily for the treatment to be effective. The application of vegetable oil (such as olive oil) on the scalp is another natural solution against lice that can be combined with the use of a fine comb. The oil suffocates the ...

28
Sep
2007

The sweet zucchini cake: a deliciously moist cake

ndfuls of raisins. 1 capful of amber rum. 200 g of flour. 1 packet of baking powder. 125 g of brown sugar. 1 packet of vanilla sugar. 2 eggs. 5 cl of oil. a knob of butter for the mold. Preparation of the filling 1- Pour the raisins into a bowl. Add the amber rum and let them soak. 2- Wash the zucc ...

28
July
2010