Saturday 26 February 2011

COCONUT HAIR MASK

EVER FANCY A LONG, STRONG LUSTRE HAIR?? HERE IS A TRADITIONAL TIPS FROM THE FAR EAST..OF COURSE FROM MY HOME COUNTRY..MALAYSIA..

WHAT YOU NEED ....

A BOWL OF COCONUT MILK MIX WITH WARM WATER
A HANDFUL OF BUNGA MELUR/JASMINE.

AFTER WASHING YOUR HAIR TRY TO POUR BIT BY BIT THE COCONUT MILK JASMINE CONCOCTION ONTO YR HAIR FOR 35 MINS .. WASH AND DRY

Saturday 12 February 2011

GALVANIC FACIAL

Galvanic facials use a direct galvanic electrical current to introduce water-soluble substances through the skin's surface in an effort to improve ingredient absorption and moisture retention. Galvanic facial treatments are best offered for spa–goers with dry, dehydrated skin, though it also aids in treating those with oily complexion due to its effective removal of congestion.

Why get a galvanic facial?
Spa-goers can bring new life to their skin with a galvanic facial. This particular type of facials isappropriate for most skin types, whether oily, normal, or dry. It boosts the effectiveness of any skin treatment, and because water-soluble substances are presented to the skin, it increases the skin’s ability to absorb, allowing the active ingredients of the facial as well as skin products to penetrate deeper. If you have a dry complexion, or if your skin is in desperate need of hydration, a galvanic facial treatment is a good choice because it increases moisture retention. Also, if you have problem skin, this treatment is beneficial because it’s targeted at eliminating clogged pores and reducing oils that can lead to acne.

The benefits to receiving a galvanic facial are numerous. Along with hydrating the skin, this facial is said to counteract complexion dullness brought on by ageing or stress, eliminate sebaceous blockage and congestion (major causes of blemishes), increases circulation, and create a healthier glow. Galvanic facials are also a good
anti-aging treatment for those who want a fresher look because they are non-invasive and aim at tightening and firming the skin and softening lines and wrinkles, resulting n a plumper, smoother look.

Good to know
Having a galvanic facial is a painless procedure, though some people say they experience a slight tingling sensation. Because there is no downtime necessary, spa-goers may opt for this facial treatment during their lunch hour. Galvanic facials are not for everybody, including those with heart conditions, pace makers, braces, and those who have undergone major metal dental work. 

Galvanic treatments are not just categorized as a facial service. They can also be used for the entire body, mainly the hips, arms, thighs, and stomach, to target cellulite reduction, improve firmness, and increase circulation.

MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE

WHATT???? IS THERE ANY FACIAL IN IT TOO?

NO - LAH..

Myofascial Massage Guide

Get balanced with Myofascial release...Used to help those with injuries or chronic pain that can be attributed to the injured muscle fibers that cause the tightening and shortening of the fascia, the thin tissue that surrounds every muscle and organ in the body, Myofascial releases are great for athletes.

SO...WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE
Myofascial release is stretching of the fascia, the thin tissue that covers all the organs of the body. This tissue covers every muscle and every fiber within each muscle. When muscle fibers are injured, the fibers and the fascia surrounding it become short and tight. All muscle stretching, then, is actually stretching of the fascia and the muscle, the myofascial unit. This uneven stress can be transmitted through the fascia to other parts of the body, causing pain and a variety of other symptoms in areas you often wouldn't expect. Myofascial release treats these symptoms by releasing the uneven tightness in injured fascia. Feedback from the  body tells the therapist how much force to use, the direction of the stretch, and how long to stretch. Only small areas of muscle are stretched at a time. Sometimes the therapist uses only two fingers to stretch a small part of a muscle.  Feedback that the therapist receives determines which muscles are stretched and in what order.

Why get a myofascial release treatment?
Myofascial release therapy is a technique designed to soothe clients with soft-tissue ailments. Through a combination of stretching and massage, therapists work to relieve tension in the fascia. Myofascial release can address health complaints such as TMJ, chronic back pain, headaches, strains, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Good to know
Most patients are surprised by how gentle myofascial release is. Some patients fall asleep during treatment. Others later go home and take a nap. Most patients find myofascial release to be a very relaxing form of treatment.
Myofascial release is not a traditional massage. Unequal muscle tension can compress nerves and muscles causing pain; myofascial release techniques are used to equalize muscle tension throughout the body. Progress is measured by a decrease in the patient's pain and by an improvement in overall posture.

HEALTHY ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE SERVED WITH CAESAR SALAD


NAMPAK SEDAP TAK?? JOM NAK MAKAN DULU..NANTI KITA UPLOAD RESIPI..HEHEHHE..

MANDI KEMIRI FOR MATURE SKIN - adapted from Sophie Benge' book

IF YOUR SKIN TENDS TO BE A BIT ROUGH AND LEATHERY, YOU'LL GO NUTS FOR A MANDI KEMIRI, WHICH LITERALLY LEAVES IT GLOWING AND FEELING LIKE SILK. THE PALE ROUND BUAH KERAS OR KEMIRI OOZES SO MUCH OIL THAT WHEN CRUSHED, IT BOTH EXFOLIATEA AND DEEPLY MOISTURIZES THE BODY.

INGREDIENTS :

10 PIECES CANDLENUTS
A FEW SHAVINGS GALANGAL OR GINGER.

GRIND THE NUTS COARSELY IN APESTLE AND MORTAR AND ADD GALANGAL OR GINGER. RUB GENTLY OVER THE ENTIRE BODY AND THEN RUB HARDER WITH THE PALM OF YOUR HAND. THE NUT OIL EXTRACTS DIRT FROM THE SKIN'S PORES SO THAT WHEN THE SCRUB SLOUGH OFF WITH RUBBING, THE GRANULES, WHICH STARTED OUT AS A TAUPE COLOR, HAVE TURN DARK WITH DIRT.

RINSE UNDER THE SHOWER. IF YOU LIKE THE OILY FEELING ON THE SKIN, WHICH IS NEITHER HEAVY NOR CLOGGING, DONT USE SOAP. ENJOY THE LINGERING NUTTY AROMA.

Friday 11 February 2011

THE BENEFITS OF CANDLENUT

CANDLENUT??WTH IS THAT?? APA TU?? CANDLENUT ALSO KNOWN IN MALAY AS BUAH KERAS.. (ERRKKK..KENAPA TAK PERCAYA KE?) BUAH KERAS YANG ORANG BUAT MASAK OPOR TU...NAMPAK SORANG TU TERPINGA PINGA JER.. OK LET ME UPLOAD THE PHOTO..OK TU HAA..KAT SEBELAH GAMBO NYER..I THINK U CAN REMEMBER THIS..USE TO MIX TOGETHER IN SOME LOCAL DISHES AND CURRRIES, THIS BUAH KERAS ALSO KNOWN AS BUAH KEMIRI.

SO..WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF BUAH KERAS TO OUR SKIN..? THE NUT'S SOFT AND OILY CONSISTENCY MAKES IT A WONDERFUL SCRUB INGREDIENT. IT ALSO ACTS AS SOAP, BECAUSE..WHEN RUBBED OVER THE SKIN, IT DRAWS OUT IMPURITIES AND AS PROOF, CHANGES FROM CREAMY TO DIRTY IN COLOUR.. ( LOOK LIKE DAKI YOU KNOW..)

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS JUST GET SOME HANDFUL OF BUAH KEMIRI, POUND IT WITH MORTAR AND SCRUB ON YOUR SKIN..FEEL IT..ISNT IT INTERESTING..

#benefitofkemiri #benefitofcandlenut #spatreatment #traditionalbodyscrub #kemiriscrub #candlenutscrub

HEALTHY SEAFOOD TAPAS

OK..LET SNEAK A PEEK AT OUR FRIDGE..WHAT DO U HAVE..HEHEHE..NI KIRA MASAK UNTUK MENGHABISKAN BAHAN DIDAPUR SEBELUM TOP UP NGAN RATION BARU MINGGU INI. SO KALI NI KITA MASAK UDANG DENGAN PARSLEY AND GARLIC. OH YESS... A BIT CHILLI-LAH.. I AM ASIAN..CHILLIES ARE LIKE THE PRAYER BEAD HAHHAHA...COMPULSORY...!!

THE INGREDIENT :

PRAWNS
GARLIC (GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH BUT ALSO PRODUCE BODY ODOUR)
PARSLEY LEAVES..HAA..TAK DE PULAK..DAUN KARI PUN BOLEH LA JANG OII..
CHILLI POWDER

PRAWNS SHOULD BE FRIED WITH PEPPER AND A BIT SALT. LETAK TEPI AND THEN BOLEH PREPARE THE SAUCE. FRIED GARLIC WITH SOME OLIVE OIL TILL SLIGHTLY BROWN. ADD HALF CUP WATER, KALAU BANYAK UDANG YEA..BANYAK LAH NAK TARUH AIR ..BUT KEEP IT NOT SO CAIR NANTI HILANG RASA N INTENSITY.  ADD CHILLI POWDER, BUNCH OF CHOPPED PARSLEY LEAVES,,ADD PRAWNS, TASTE IT WITH SALT N PEPPER IF NEEDED. JOM MAKAN.......

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE ON JAMU AND HERBAL TONIC

NEED SOME REFERENCES ON HERBAL TEA OR JAMU..HERE ARE SOME BOOKS...


THE JAMU BOOK IS VERY COMPREHENSIVE WITH RECIPES, ORIGINS, TYPES AND HISTORY OF JAMU. EXCELLENT BOOK TO KEEP IN HAND. ALSO THERE IS A BOOK THAT I RECOMMENDED AT THE CORNER OF THIS PAGE- SPA ASIA BY SOPHIE BENGE IS ALSO GGOD FOR REFERENCCE IN THE FUTURE.

Thursday 10 February 2011

HERBAL TONICS

HERBAL TONICS OR JAMU IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SUCCESS STORIES OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY, YET IT IS VIRTUALLY UNKNOWN OUTSIDE OF ITS ORIGIN COUNTRIES SUCH AS INDONESIA AND MALAYSIA. JAMU IS TOUTED AS THE ANCIENT ELIXIR OF LIFE AND DESPITE THE LACK OF SCIENTIFIC PROOF SUPPORTING ITS BENEFITS, MANY WOMEN SWEAR BY IT EFFECTIVENESS WITH UP TO 80% OF THESE COUNTRIES POPULATION BELIEVED TO DRINK A GLASS OF JAMU DAILY AFTER RECITING A MORNING PRAYER.

ORANG KATA MAKAN JAMU NANTI AWET MUDA, CERGAS SELALU, SUBUR DAN MUKA BERSERI..(MUKA KARAN LA TUU EKK...) SELAIN JAMU KUNCI FOR THE WOMEN, JAMU JUGA DIGUNAKAN UNTUK MENGHILANGKAN SELSEMA, ANGIN MEDU DALAM PERUT. MUNGKIN JAMU TU RASANYER PAHIT OR MIGHT LOOK LIKE TAIK KAMBING KANN...TAPI PERCAYALAH HASILNYA DAPAT DILIHAT DALAM WAKTU YANG SINGKAT.

TO THEM WHO DOES NOT LIKE THE SMELL, THE TASTE OF JAMU, HERE IS ONE RECIPE OF HOME MADE HERBAL TONIC...

WHAT U NEED :
 SCREWPINE LEAVES/DAUN PANDAN
GINGER AROUND TWO INCHES
STARANISE /BUNGA LAWANG

BOIL ALL OF THE INGREDIENT AND DRINK IT WITH HONEY OR PALMSUGAR.

Wednesday 9 February 2011

JUICE THERAPY

BOTH FRUIT AND VEGGIES ARE IMPORTANT SOURCES OF ANTI OXIDANT VITAMINS AND MINERALS WHICH ZAP FREE RADICALS, THOSE HARMFUL MOLECULES THAT DAMAGE CELLS AND CAUSE PREMATURE AGEING AND SUCH CONDITIONS AS CANCER, HEART DISEASE, ARTHRITIS AND DIABETES.
ERKK--OKLAH CUKUP2LAH PERENGGAN PERTAMA CAKAP OMPUTIH YEA..KALO TAK TEGO NANTI MELERET2 LAH CELOTEH OMPUTIHNYER..


ANTI -OKSIDAN YANG ADA DALAM BUAH BUAHAN DAN SAYUR SAYURAN NI TERMASUKLAH VITAMIN A, C, E, SELENIUM, SILICA DAN LAIN LAIN LAGI. JUS STROBERI BAGUS UNTUK PENGHADAMAN, MENYINGKIRKAN SEGALA TOKSIN DIDALAM BADAN. ELOK JUGA DICAMPUR SEGENGGAM DAUN PUDINA UNTUK RASA LEBIH SEGAR. MM..JANGAN CAMPUR TAU..LEBIH LEBH LAGI UNTUK ORANG PEREMPUAN. CUKUPLAH DENGAN SUHU BILIK ATAU PUN BUAH2AHN YANG DIAMBIL DARI PETI SEJUK. JANGAN TAMBAH AIS, NANTI KEMBANG SEGALA URAT2 ARI, TAK AWET MUDA. ORANG TUA2 KATA KALAU URAT ARI2 TAK DIJAGA NANTI MUKA TAK BERSERI, TAK AYU GITU..



JUS LOBAK MERAH YG DICAMPUR BERSAMA SECAWAN SELERI, SEINCI HALIA DAN EPAL JUGA BAGUS UNTUK KULIT LEBIH CEKANG, MENINGKATKAN KADAR METABOLIK DAN JIKA ADA KULIT TERLUKA ATAU TERBAKAR, AKAN CEPAT SEMBUH JIKA DIAMALKAN 7 HARI BERTURUT DISAMPING MENGAMBIL  BEBERAPA BIJI LECITHIN SEHARI. TAPI AWAS YEA, ORANG PEREMPAUN JANGAN MINUM JUS LOBAK MERAH KETIKA DATANG HAID..TAK BAGUS.

Tuesday 8 February 2011

COFFEE SCRUB

ADA LEBIH SERBUK KOPI KAT DAPUR YANG ALMOST EXPIRED?? JOM BUAT COFFEE SCRUB...SCRUB BAGUS UNTUK MEMBUANG SEL SEL KULIT MATI, MELICINKAN KULIT, MENCERAHKAN KULIT (BUKAN PUTIH MACAM MICHEAL JACKSON TAU...)

SO..BAHAN YANG BOLEH DICAMPUR UNTUK MEMBUAT COFFE SCRUB NI IALAH PARUTAN LOBAK MERAH. MULA..BANCUHKAN SERBUK KOPI TADI DENGAN SEDIKIT AIR SUAM..MULAKAN EXFOLIATE (PROSES MENYENTALLAH TU...) DARI KAKI HINGGA KE ATAS BADAN.

BIARKAN SEKETIKA SEBELUM MELUMURKAN PARUTAN LOBAK MERAH TADI KE ATAS KULIT.  BILAS DAN MANDI SEPERTI BIASA...KEMUDIAN SAPU BODY OIL SEBELUM KULIT BENAR2 KERING SELEPAS MANDI.

HAIR MASK WITH ALOE VERA & HIBISCUS

RAMBUT PANJANG, LEBAT DAB BERKILAT MEMANG CANTIK..SHAMPOO YANG ADA DIPASARAN MEMANG BANYAK PILIHAN. TAPI SEKALI SEMINGGU ELOK JUGA PAKAI HAIRMASK YANG DIBUAT SENDIRI  SEBAB HAIR MASK YANG DIBUAT SENDIRI DIRUMAH TAK DE PARABEN, TAK DE PABA DAN LAIN2 BAHAN PENGAWET. SO JOM TEPEK KAT RAMBUT, DAH SLALU SANGAT TEPEK KAT MUKA & BADAN KALI NI RAMBUT PULAK YEA.

CARA2 MEMBUATNYA ...

ISI ALOE VERA MESTILAH DIMASUKKAN KE DALAM BLENDER BERSAMA DAUN BUNGA RAYA(HIBISCUS)..TEPEK ATAS KEPALA..ARGHH..SEJUK AND NYAMAN JER..SELAIN UNTUK MENYIHATKAN AKAR RAMBUT, ALOE VERA JUGA BAIK UNTUK MENGHILANGKAN KELEMUMUR. DAUN BUNGA RAYA PULAK MEMPERCEPATKAN PERTUMBUHAN ANAK RAMBUT BARU.

KICK START OF THE DAY

APA MENU DETOX HARI NI? DETOX TU APA ??? ISKH..SAH ..SAH LAH TAK AMBIK TAU LANGSUNG PASAL KESIHATAN AWAK NI..

OKEY..DETOX NI ADALAH SATU KAEDAH MEMBUANG RACUN DALAM BADAN..CONTOH MELALUI BERPELUH,  PERKUMUHAN, BUANG AIR KECIL & BESAR DAN LAIN2 LAGI..OKEY UNTUK MENGGALAKKAN SISTEM DETOX DALAM BADAN BERJALAN LEBIH LANCAR, KENALAH UPGRADE APA YG NAK DIMAKAN..JANGAN LAH MAKAN MC DONALD ATAU SOSEJ WAKTU SARAPAN..

UNTUK MEMULAKAN HARI YANG SIHAT PERLUKAN MAKAN BUAH BUAHAN ATAU SAYURAN SEBELUM MAKAN MAKANAN YANG BERBENTUK PROTEIN ATAU KARBOHIDRAT.

DAH LAH NI UPLOAD GAMBAR SALAD RINGKAS DAN MELIURKAN..KALAU TAK TERLIUR NENGOK GAMBAR NI , NANTI AKU BALING CAMERA NI KE BAWAH..HAHHAHA..

NAK RESIPI LE PULAK ...OKEY NI RESIPI PALING RINGKAS YEA.. 
2 BIJI BUAH OREN - DIPOTONG MELINTANG 
SEGENGGAM ISI BUAH DELIMA @BUAH CRANBERRY KERING @KISMIS HITAM
KACANG PINE ATAU BUAH BADAM
LADA HITAM
GARAM
MINYAK ZAITUN . OLIVE OIL LA TU..NANTI INGAT MINYAK RAMBUT ZAITUN PLAK
DAUN PUDINA YANG DIHIRIS HALUS
HIDANGKAN CANTIK2 DALAM PINGGAN...BON APPETITE!!...

Monday 7 February 2011

Easy Online Shopping

http://www.churpchurp.com/Aileennoura/share/jipaban-cnyvdaypromo?utm_source=social_btn&utm_medium=sharing

MILO GAME

My way of re-energizing my day is a large cup of #MiloFuzeJamPack and playing this crazy addictive game. I want to get the high score to win iPod Shuffle!

KHASIAT BETIK & LIMAU NIPIS

OK HARI TU KITA BUAT MASKER TIMUN KAN UNTUK PENCERAHAN KULIT DAN JUGA BAGUS UNTUK SKIN FIRMING.  APA KATA DARI PADA TERPERANGKAP DALAM TRAFFIC JAM TU, KITA TEPEK MASKER BUAH BETIK DAN LIMAU NIPIS NI KAT UMAH JER..SELAMAT DUIT $250 AT LEAST.. YEA LAH KAT SPA KITA BOLEH GUNA SPA FACILITIES..ADA JACUZZI, STEAM AND OTHER RELAXING TOOLS KAN TAPI BALIK NANTI BERHIMPIT2 NGAN BANGLA BAU PAHIT DALAM LRT, TRAP DENGAN JAM NYER MANA ADA RELAXNYER, DUIT MELAYANG, DOUBLE STRESS PUN ADA..HEHE..
gambar ni diambik dari website ticklethy sbb kita tak de camera secanggih dia nih nak tangkap gambar buah.

CARA MEMBUAT MASKER BETIK UNTUK MENGURANGKAN JERAWAT NI..AMBIL ISI BETIK BETIK YANG MASAK RANUM, LENYEKKAN, GAUL BERSAMA AIR LIMAU NIPIS..BIARKAN DI ATAS KULIT MUKA SELAMA 20 MINIT ..JANGAN SEKEJAP SANGAT NANTI ENZIM PAPAIN TU TAK MERESAP PULAK KAT KULIT.

KALAU DITEPEK PADA KULIT BADAN, DAPAT MELEMBUTKAN KULIT YANG KASAR, MEMEBERI SEDIKIT EFFEK CERAH. ( INGATKAN MAK2 KITA DULU KALAU NAK PERAP DAGING BUBUH DAUN BETIK UNTUK EMPUKKAN DAGING, ATAU PURI BETIK UNTUK PERAPKAN DAGING) ..SO MENDER YANG COMPLY LAH DENGAN SPA TIPS NI..BILA KULIT LEMBUT N CANTIK..SEDAP JER NAK PEGANG KANNN..HEHE..

Thursday 3 February 2011

MUKA KETAT??

CUCUMBER MASK

INGREDIENT :                                                                                             

CUCUMBER SLICES
HONEY
CUSTARD FLOUR OR CORN FLOUR TO MAKE IT STICK ON YOUR FACE
EGG WHITE TO BRIGHTEN AND TIGHTEN YOUR SKIN

HOW TO MAKE IT : MIX ALL THE INGREDIENT AND TEPEK ( TEPEK IS A MALAY WORD MEANING PUT IT) ON YOUR FACE. LET IT DRY. ENJOY IT WITH LISTENING SOME SOOTHING MUSIC. IF YOU ARE WEARING MASK , DO NOT WALK AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND DO HOUSE WORK..AYOO..AUNTIE..LATER THE RESULT WILL BE  A OLD SAGGING FACE DUE TO GRAVITY..............

SPA BOOKS

>

SPA TOOLS

NAK TAU APA DIA SPA TOOLS TU?

Spa tools tu adalah alat atau instrument yg digunakan untuk atau semasa spa session. Contohnya spa beauty product - cleanser, toner, cream, spa music cd untuk menambahkan peratus relaxation, strees free, etc. Spa tools juga termasuklah mesin2 beauty macam steamer, ,¨mesoestetic, thermallift dan macam2 lagi

GONG XI GONG XI



BARU BALIK ARRR...
hahaha..semalam baru balik dari Fez..err..Fez tu kat Marocco. Buat kerja untuk my employer Abengoa sa, the solar plant. Sebeno nyer dah huru haraq ni sebab kat Tunisia dah abis rusuhan and my boss tak aku mati konyo, so dia suruh aku balik and dapat lah aku beraya cina dengan hubby aku..

so sekarang adalah kesempatan aku nak mengepost citer pasal spa..my favourite activity.oowh..kat atas tu la gambar dar ahlam..payah nyer nak upload gambar dari video camera..ada sesapa bleh bagi tau..jenuh dah cari dlm file tapi tak jumpa. iskhh..kat dar ahlam boleh buat camping tapi luxury camping ala2 chief of the bedouin. macam kat gambar bawah tu.










Blog Archive