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DIY: Peppermint foot scrub

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Hello everyone! Cracked heels , also known as  heel fissures , are a common foot problem, particularly during the warmer months when people like to wear sandals and flip flops.  Some of the causes of  cracked heels  are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. There are several ways to  heal cracked heels at home ( read this );  using a good foot scrub is one of them.  So today I want to share a simple,  3-ingredient recipe  for an  all-natural foot scrub .  Check it out! Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup sugar 12-15 drops peppermint essential oil Method: Place the coconut oil in a medium sized bowl.  Coconut oil melts at about 24  � C (76  � F) - To melt the oil, simply immerse the bottom of the bowl in hot water for a couple of minutes. Add in the sugar and essential oil and stir until evenly combined. Store i...

Six nail care do's and don'ts

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Hello everyone! Healthy nails are essential for any fabulous manicure and pedicure .  However, many women, and men, don�t have the beautiful, healthy nails they could have, simply because they�re making one or more common nail care mistake .  Keep reading to find out what you should and shouldn't do to have beautiful, healthy nails. These are the six most common nail care mistakes ; I also added links to previous related articles:  Don�t use a back-and-forth motion when filing your nails. - Read this:  Tips for strong and healthy nails Don�t over-buff your nails.  - Read this:  Make them shine...with a nail buffer! Don�t trim your cuticles.  - Read this:  Tips for healthy cuticles Don�t forget to moisturise your cuticles.   Don�t skip the base coat.  - Read this:  Three methods to whiten yellow nails Don�t leave nail polish on for too long. Check out the infographic below: Source -  urbanewomen.com Do you make any of the above...