SPOTLESS GLOW

Dark spots! A serious beauty spoiler. Dark spots can drag ones self esteem to the lowest point if not put in check. In as much as most people hide thier black spots under coats and layers of high definition (HD) powder,concealer and foundation, the moment they clean that face. BAM!! Reality check. At this point i give the credit to innovative and creative minds that invented make up for flawless perfection. For me the joy is still not complete if i am not seeing my face spotless because some days you will not just be in the mood to wear all them make up. You might just want to keep it simple and cute.
                 No one feels confident and happy enough when they have black spots all over thier face. :( . The most annoying black spots are the ones left behind by acne...well not to worry i have good simple and radiantly helpful remedies and recipes for you. ;) get ready to have your complete glam on. *giggle*Heeheehehhe
                 Now first things first,you have to wash your face three times(3x) or at least twice a day (morning and night). This is very important if you want to reduce free radicals that aid spots to remain permanent or do i have to say more?
                  Secondly, if you are prone to acne, you will need to break the pinching and peeling habit. If you have to press ur face ensure that you are carrying out the proper routine with clean hands. Never pinch or peel acne as this will only make the scar and spot very difficult to eliminate or even permanent. I am not going to elaborate more on this black spot issue as my hyperpigmentation recipe  "STUBBORNPIGMENTATION" will help eliminate blackspot perfectly. I am just giving tips to aid in proper treatment of black spot.
                     More so, while treating acne and black spots, avoid foundation! The response i get whenever i say this to anyone who is asking for my advice on how to treat acne and eliminate black spots makes me laugh all the time. They go, "wow! How do you expect me to go around with black spots all over my face?". I mean i get the embarassment but the truth is you cannot! I repeat, you cannot get rid of black spots if you continue to clog your facial pores.
                     Finally, before i rest my case. One mistake most people make is expecting spots to disappear in one night. This expectation is why most people switch from one product or treatment to another. You gotta chill!! At least be patient for 28 days while using a product, be it natural or synthetic. I will be posting more recipes for reducing and eliminating black spot soon. Fingers crossed. Stay radiant! ;)

PHOEBE REBIRTH (DARK EYE CIRLCLES )

Hello beauties, mmmph! It feels so good to be back! I have this big smile on my face and you guys put it right there. I have not been posting, yet my view crowd has increased tremendously. Thank you so much guys. We are sure going higher beauties, phoebe radiance have got new effective radiance recipes for you all.
            so how have you been treating that body? Do you get enough sleep? Do you carry out routines that are beneficial to your body and blood circulation? These questions  brings us to the point at the moment. Do you know that 7 out of every 10 males or females, have dark eye circles? Having dark eye circles only tells that one has neglected their entire body system. Dark eye circles is a way the skin signals one that it needs  attention.
             Now, lack of sleep causes blood vessels to dilate, causing  the look of dark circles. There are other causes of dark circles;
        -Mental or physical stress
        -Ageing
        -Excessive dryness
        -Unhealthy diet
        -Use of harsh chemicals around the
           the eye

Treating dark eye Cirlcles;
               Get enough sleep. When is enough really enough? When you no longer feel tired. Not everyone requires the same  amount of sleep. Get the amount of sleep your body needs. If your body doesn't  respond to sleep when you have time to sleep, don't  worry, just keep your fingers crossed as i will be sharing tips and tricks to find sleep.
                 Eliminate anything that gives you stress mentally or physically. Set your priorities right. Not everyone can be a superman or superwoman. Do what you can at a given time. Always remember to take a break, chill, breathe and carry on. Do one thing at a time. If you feel overwhelmed, break up your list of tasks into bite size pieces. Stress will make you look older. As it forces your skin collagen  to break and loose elasticity easily. Stress kills! Need i say more?
                   Eat right, eat more fruit. Outer beauty will only appear when you have practiced beauty within. Vitamin C is always very present in most fruits this aids in fading dark circles. Eat apples, they don't call them love apples for nothing. Eat more tomatoes for potassium and vitamin A.
                 Moisturising is one very important tip to include in your routine. Excessive dryness causes ageing and all the dull appearance of the skin  that comes with it. Now, night time is the best time to moisturise, as you will have to retire to your bed, get some sleep. At this time your skin and your whole body, goes into repair mode. It so absorb all the moisture and keeps it locked in.
                   Avoid the use of harsh chemicals around the eye. When doing your facials, avoid applying your cosmetic products on the eye circles. There are very mild products  that are used for the eye circles, but i will recommend you go all natural  when dealing with your eye circles. Below are good recipes used to fade dark eye cirlcles;

TIP 1
-peel and slice half cucumber
-peel and chop one potato (Irish)
-crush them together to make a paste
-press the paste on a sieve to extract juice
- Dip cotton pads in the juice, place them on ur eyelids, making sure they cover the entire dark patch.
-leave for 15-20 minutes and wash gently.

TIP 2
Using tomato, lemon juice, tumeric powder, and gram flour:
-Crush 1tomato ( press it on a sieve to    extract juice)
-Add half tsp of lemon juice (you can extract it yourself)
-Add a pinch of tumeric powder
-Add 2tsp gram flour and mix properly  for a homogeneous  mixture
- Apply on dark circles
-Wash it off after 15 minutes.
Remember not to carry out these routines if you are sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients.
                   Do you feel stressed and need to talk to feel better? Do you need some more clarity on all i have shared? Would you be needing a facial routine? Do you need someone to prescribe good skin care prouducts for you to look more radiant?
You can call +2348175765922 or send an email to omaanwadike@gmail.com
And yes! A mobile spa is available. ( to only those in lagos Nigeria for now pls. Thanks. Bye for now.

STUBBORNPIGMENTATION

Hello guys! :D...i know! I know! I have been MIA. Well, some personal stuffs took me off. Never the less my lovelies, hope you ve been keeping it  radiant? ;). Let's get down to business. Hmm something recently caught my attention. A lot of women are battling seriously with this very self esteem impeding skin problem. I noticed that every five women i come across in a day, 3 at least have this dark patch around the eyes or just one the corner of the eye. This is hyperpigmentation at its best. One self esteem killer. One that makes women hide thier skin under layers of foundation and concealer just to feel confident. I could go on and on...lol.

                 I think what get's to me the most is the whole misconception about hyperpigmentation than the hyperpigmentation itself. A lot of people believe it is as a result of bleaching and can only be your problem if you are light skinned. I totally disagree. I carried out my own research on hyperpigmentation too and guess what! A lot of dark skinned people have it too. The only thing is that its not that noticeable when its little on a dark skin. Hyperpigmentation occurs as a result of skin defence mechanism. The skin secretes melanin whenever it feels threatened by damage of any sort. Well this post is to profer solution and corrrect the whole misconception. The following  are some causes of hyperpigmentation;

*Too much exposure to the sun/ ultra violet rays.
*Use of harsh chemicals on the skin (this may any substance that doesnt go well with ur skin type).
*Stress. Oh yes! Stress strains the skin and cause it to age faster. So you need to relax.
*Smoking. I don't have to explain what smoken does to the collagen in ur skin right? Cause we are all aware but still smoke anyways.
       
           No lies, on my road to finding an effective treament for hyperpigmnentation, i discovered that hyperpigmentation is the most stubborn skin patch to eliminate, as it is caused by a natural skin protection mechanism. Let me not bore you with all them experiment talks. Long story short, after all the very expensive and time consuming therapies i tried the most effective is actually very simple and not even time consuming. But the question is can you be faithful and patient enough? Well, just follow my lead.

       To treat hyperpigmentation, all you need to do is get the following;
*1bottle of honey
*1pack/tin of powdered milk (full cream is prefered).
Thats all you need. Easy to get right? I know :D. You might be thinking a bottle of honey and a pack/tin of milk is too much, but no. You will have to be consistent.

PROCEDURE.
* Pour little amount of milk on ur palm,
*Add 4 drops of honey to it,
*Add few drops of water and mix till you get a homogenous paste.
*Apply paste immediately to the affected area around the eye. You can leave this facial mask on the face as long as you want but not less than 15minutes.
*Rinse off with warm water and you are good to go.
         This recipe works for all skin types. Do this and watch that very embarassing dark patch disappear. Cheers! :D. Stay radiant!!!

BENEATH PERFECT!!!

       Hello!!!, :). My very faithfuls! This article may seem like i'm digressing from our usual but no. Remember i'm here to give tips on how to achieve flawless beauty :D. This blog entails all that can improve beauty from the inside to your very alluring physical appearance. Through all my studies on how to serve you best, i realised that no matter the number of articles i write, giving several recipes on how to attain a flawless skin, no doubt a flawless skin improves ones self esteem but it's not complete if one is broken on the inside.
           
             A lot of people, who you would assume "have it all" with regards to only that which the eye sees are broken on the inside. You dont need to have it all in life to be complete neither do you have to be poor to be broken. There are many people driving in a porsche, sitting in a hot tub and contemplating sucide. Pro football players, models, actors and chief executive officers are at thier wit ends. Most are stressed and empty, hurting and vulnerable.

                Lots of men and women out there are on a quest for perfection which i must say is very toxic. Nothing has to be perfect. Take a break! someone inside needs to be heard and be filled with affection. Attend to you, your soul, your heart,you need fixing! This you i'm talking about is the broken impoverished you that have been suppressed with a fake smile, successful career and all the perishable good things of life which you will leave behind one day.

                   Dear woman; i know you have been hurt a countless number of times that you feel your broken heart can never be mended and become whole again. Being broken or hurt is not necessarily the result of a broken relationship. It could be the abuse as a young girl child which you suffered. It could be the strong negative words planted in you by loved ones who you look up to. Yes,i know! But you have to let go. Forgive, dust yourself and look all these negativity in the face and say "i will go on".

                      You have built this very concrete wall around the broken pieces of your heart not to let it go ever again. But life doesnt work that way because your broken soul still has a negative effect on you that steals the light of feminity from ur eyes. You have to let yourself heal and in order to adjust, you have to let your vulnerability show. It took a longtime before i realised that i should be able to show emotions and sometimes i would let myself be vulnerable just to feel real emotions. You will have to learn to forgive others and most importantly forgive urself (as many would take it out on themselves for making mistakes), the truth is you are born to make mistakes and not to fake perfection with a broken soul.

                 Women are a valuable and indespensable part of God's plan. A broken woman will always make a broken home if she doesn't heal before taken in as a man's wife. A whole woman! In bed she is sensual; in prayer she is spiritual; in business she is shrewd. She is resourceful, vibrant woman with ingenuity and self esteem. She is complete. My point exactly is no matter how beautiful and flawless you appear physically, if you are impoverished on the inside, you will still not be so attractive.Yes! Because as ironic as it is, even the broken man wants a whole woman. He wants something from her which he does not posses himself. Ah, the double standards of the law of attraction are so unfair, yet it is true. Know this; a man, friends, power,success and sex cannot fill this void you feel as a broken woman. Look for God. Yes, you may not call him what i call him but he is the absolute of all you need to be whole again. He can be anyhow you want and need him. ;).

                   Dear man, i love your strong masculinity. I love your sense of wanting to protect and provide for your woman. Words cannot express how women adore you. You hide so much beneath all the responsbilties placed on you by nature and God. Beneath the shinning armour is a soul that longs to be touched, that seeks loyalty,that seeks to be loved even when your emotions and flaws are obvious. You want to be hugged and still be assured of love and loyalty and not seen as weak. You are broken and lonely. You are on a continous quest to find wholeness, to be complete. I'm not just speaking to the single man. I'm also speaking to the man that is lost in his his relationship or marriage. Who cannot even let his vulnerability show to his patner. Most men because of these void flip from one woman's bed to another all in the search for satisfaction. But i tell you sex, money and power will never give you that satisfaction. You have to learn to communicate your need and weakness its okay to be vulnerable sometimes. I know many men have been robbed just because they let thier guard down. But it is no use to remain vague all to protect you. You do not have to remain outwardly successful and impoverished just because you have been robbed of optimism. I understand that you have become hard to convince so you trust no one. But hey let your guard down not to the devil but to feel real love and the grace of God. So dare to love, find your path through mistrust and betrayal and mend your broken soul again! Peace.
   
                Still wondering why i wrote this particular post? Well, its simple. A beautiful soul allows a flawless skin glow extraordinarily.Thanks :D.

BENEATH PERFECT!!!

       Hello!!!, :). My very faithfuls! This article may seem like i'm digressing from our usual but no. Remember i'm here to give tips on how to achieve flawless beauty :D. This blog entails all that can improve beauty from the inside to your very alluring physical appearance. Through all my studies on how to serve you best, i realised that no matter the number of articles i write, giving several recipes on how to attain a flawless skin, no doubt a flawless skin improves ones self esteem but it's not complete if one is broken on the inside.
           
             A lot of people, who you would assume "have it all" with regards to only that which the eye sees are broken on the inside. You dont need to have it all in life to be complete neither do you have to be poor to be broken. There are many people driving in a porsche, sitting in a hot tub and contemplating sucide. Pro football players, models, actors and chief executive officers are at thier wit ends. Most are stressed and empty, hurting and vulnerable.

                Lots of men and women out there are on a quest for perfection which i must say is very toxic. Nothing has to be perfect. Take a break! someone inside needs to be heard and be filled with affection. Attend to you, your soul, your heart,you need fixing! This you i'm talking about is the broken impoverished you that have been suppressed with a fake smile, successful career and all the perishable good things of life which you will leave behind one day.

                   Dear woman; i know you have been hurt a countless number of times that you feel your broken heart can never be mended and become whole again. Being broken or hurt is not necessarily the result of a broken relationship. It could be the abuse as a young girl child which you suffered. It could be the strong negative words planted in you by loved ones who you look up to. Yes,i know! But you have to let go. Forgive, dust yourself and look all these negativity in the face and say "i will go on".

                      You have built this very concrete wall around the broken pieces of your heart not to let it go ever again. But life doesnt work that way because your broken soul still has a negative effect on you that steals the light of feminity from ur eyes. You have to let yourself heal and in order to adjust, you have to let your vulnerability show. It took a longtime before i realised that i should be able to show emotions and sometimes i would let myself be vulnerable just to feel real emotions. You will have to learn to forgive others and most importantly forgive urself (as many would take it out on themselves for making mistakes), the truth is you are born to make mistakes and not to fake perfection with a broken soul.

                 Women are a valuable and indespensable part of God's plan. A broken woman will always make a broken home if she doesn't heal before taken in as a man's wife. A whole woman! In bed she is sensual; in prayer she is spiritual; in business she is shrewd. She is resourceful, vibrant woman with ingenuity and self esteem. She is complete. My point exactly is no matter how beautiful and flawless you appear physically, if you are impoverished on the inside, you will still not be so attractive.Yes! Because as ironic as it is, even the broken man wants a whole woman. He wants something from her which he does not posses himself. Ah, the double standards of the law of attraction are so unfair, yet it is true. Know this; a man, friends, power,success and sex cannot fill this void you feel as a broken woman. Look for God. Yes, you may not call him what i call him but he is the absolute of all you need to be whole again. He can be anyhow you want and need him. ;).

                   Dear man, i love your strong masculinity. I love your sense of wanting to protect and provide for your woman. Words cannot express how women adore you. You hide so much beneath all the responsbilties placed on you by nature and God. Beneath the shinning armour is a soul that longs to be touched, that seeks loyalty,that seeks to be loved even when your emotions and flaws are obvious. You want to be hugged and still be assured of love and loyalty and not seen as weak. You are broken and lonely. You are on a continous quest to find wholeness, to be complete. I'm not just speaking to the single man. I'm also speaking to the man that is lost in his his relationship or marriage. Who cannot even let his vulnerability show to his patner. Most men because of these void flip from one woman's bed to another all in the search for satisfaction. But i tell you sex, money and power will never give you that satisfaction. You have to learn to communicate your need and weakness its okay to be vulnerable sometimes. I know many men have been robbed just because they let thier guard down. But it is no use to remain vague all to protect you. You do not have to remain outwardly successful and impoverished just because you have been robbed of optimism. I understand that you have become hard to convince so you trust no one. But hey let your guard down not to the devil but to feel real love and the grace of God. So dare to love, find your path through mistrust and betrayal and mend your broken soul again! Peace.
   
                Still wondering why i wrote this particular post? Well, its simple. A beautiful soul allows a flawless skin glow extraordinarily.Thanks :D.

MAGIC TOMATOES!!!

Tomatoes are BEAUTIFUL!! :D. Note that i spelt beautiful in capital letters :D. I am so excited and confident to share this recipe for preparing a proper tomato mask as it is miraclous:D. During all my skin treatment researches using natural God given substances which are very active in improving the conditions of the skin. I have gotten extremely good results and extremely bad ones too. But one of the amazing thing is that at the times my results were not so cool i still found ways to reverse the bad results and restore my skin back to exactly how i want it.
      
           Tomatoes are one of my magic fruits. Yea they are. They are magical because of thier very wonderful and effective benefits when eaten or applied topically. The application of tomato paste/juice topically helps in the elimination of acne. Hold up!  Don't go thinking you have tried it all and your acne ain't vanishing. The question is, how faithful and patient were you while treating your acne? I'm not gonna give the acne attitude lecture. Not today. Tomato mask benefits includes tightening of open pores, treating of sunburn, balancing the pH of the skin and most of all gives you a wonderful skin stone despite your skin colour. Have you ever wondered why tomatoes still retain thier colour inspite of any weather condition they are exposed to? Tomatoes are my own super food too. As much nutrients and antioxidants it provides when consumed is the same as that which it will provide when applied topically on the skin. Its health benefits are innumerable.

            You would agree with me that most men and women battle with sun burn and hyperpigmentation in some parts of thier body especially on the face,which they find very embarassing. Though there are so many concealers foundations and powders that one can use to cover them up temporarily, it still affects one's self esteem.  As much there are so many make overs, sometimes you just want to look all natuaral and be confident, and have no sun burn or hyperpigmentation patch on you face to worry about. Getting sun burn or hyperpigmentation is not just by using creams which is the first tjing that comes to mind the moment u see those dark patches on someone' s face. Foundations and powders with heavy metals contained in them can cause hyperpigmentation. If you decide not to use any form of cosmetic on your skin and go bare, your skin can still get burnt on exposure to your surrounding. Utraviolet rays from thw sun is no respecter of the skin no matter what you apply on your skin. I could go on and on but to cut my very long story short, this post will be most beneficial to people who intend to make thier hyperpigmentation vanish, make sun burn scars disappear, reduce acne bumbs, reduce fine wrinkle lines on the face and give thier face a perfect radiant tone :D. So relax and enjoy one of my best skin repair recipes.

           Here my darlings are the things you will need to make this perfect cheap and less time consuming  facials.;)... You will need;

*1 medium-size ripe tomato.
*1 handful of green beans (you can skip if you have allergy).
*1tbsp of powder milk (butter milk)

(1). Slice the tomato and place the chunks in a small cooking pot. You can skip the boiling part and just blend it directly. Any method works perfect. The natural acids found in tomatoes make a gentle natural astringent, helping to clean the pores. Tomatoes are so rich in antioxidants which help regenerate skin, giving your face a healthy and younger look.

(2). Add a handful of green beans to the pot and cook untill soft. Green beans are high in zinc, a vitamin which is known to heal damaged skin (hyperpigmentation).

(3). If using the boiling method, mash the tomatoes and green beans until smooth (you can blend). Add one tbsp of sour milk or butter milk. The lactic acid found in sour cream or butter milk will soothe and soften dry, itchy skin. Milk acts as a moisturising ingredient while at the same time tightening wrinkle and refining pores.

(4). The best part! :D. Wash your face with warm water and pat dry. Apply the still warm face mask evenly to your face and neck and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Gently rinse the mask off with warm water and path dry with a towel. Finish! Very simple. Well pretty hurts if you want a perfect skin,give it time;). Stay fresh and remain radiantly beatiful :* cheers!

YOUR FEET SPEAKS:

Did you know...that a baby's foot is made up of almost entirely of cartilage? They will harden as the feet grow. Many people i know have issues with the appearance of thier feet. They say you can always tell a woman's age and all the places she has been to by looking at her feet...hahahaha. This is total misconception well packaged. For this reason (false) women use all sort of foot and hand creams which i feel will cause more harm on the long run than good.why spend money on perfumed foot and hand creams?... Don't answer that... I will share some cool less stressful tips for complete elimination of ugly feet issues. Fingers crossed :D.
               For your feet to look less wrinkled and youthful,,,pausefirst! Ugly feet has nothing to do with age, if you dont take care of your feet,it will look old and wrinkled...some of these tips might seem old fashioned to some of you but who cares if one gets the required stress free result? I am old fashioned like that. lol.
        
*Firstly, keep a pumice stone handy so you can put it to what it does best on those heels as you step out of the shower.

*use few drops of essential oil when having a foot bath!

*pamper your feet and watch it look youthful everyday. Treat yourself with a pedicure. You don't even need to wait till you go to a beauty home  to have a proper pedicure. You can use my old fashion method (yea call me old fashion) with just hot water, salt and soap solution :D. Allow your feet to soften by dipping it into the solution and allowing it to absorb the solution for about 10 - 15minutes,then scrub with your pumice stone.Appreciate the supple and radiant result of a youthful looking feet.

*Try a foot massage every night (not necessarily). This is not vain but relaxing and rejuvenating. It doesnt cost much,you can massage your feet with just shea butter (ori) every night and enjoy the long term beauty and healthy benefits. Everyone wins :D.

*If your ankles and feet are swelling, its a sure sign of you holding fluids.Try to avoid sitting for long periods, cut down your salt intake as this has other health benefits. Try walking a distance everyday.

*stilettos are beautiful and yes they do make you look sexy, however you should avoid long walks while you have them on. Infact i call stilettos "expensive arthritis".lol.               One should always wear sensible shoes. Ha! Fat chance,right? Seriously what about a compromise? Wear sensible shoes when you are coming and/or going from work and keep the heels in a tote bag...

*One of the tricks i used in treating my extremely dry feet... I would lather on a layer of cocoa buttet or shea butter to each foot, slipping my feet into little nylon bags and pull on a pair of oversize socks. Leave on overnight while sleeping and when awaken the next morning my feet will feel smooth silky and soft. Who has time for old fashion stuffs? When you can buy a good feet cream? The question is, does it heal your dried feet or just gives you a temporary comfort? Why not solve the problem once and for all even if it's using an old fashion method and save money. Hehehehh...

*Finally add milk to a foot bath for softening the feet...
       
           If you have any questions send an email, omaanwadike@gmail.com. There is also a group on facebook: beautylovers by phoeberadiance...cheers!

10 STEPS TO RADIANCE

In order to have that wonderful radiance in your everyday life, all you need are very simple and effective tips... In this post i am sharing some very simple beauty and healthy tips which are not expensive or time consuming but will definitely yield visible and effective result. Enjoy :*.

#1
This is my best:D and i so love to share it...
Make it a habit to add lots of fruits as part of your meals. Take fruits without adding any salt or sugar to it. Eat wide variety of fruits and dark vegetables and feel the difference in your skin...
       This is the best anti-aging prevention and remedy. Yea! I know and i have seen it work effectively. We all want stuffs that will yield result in seconds lol. Things that work that way always have short lived benefits... Nothing good comes easy so start preventing the wrinkles now.

#2
     Have a habit of drinking 2 glasses of water early in the morning. Drinking water early in the morning will bless you with radiant and healthy skin. So you see the best things in life are free :D. This is one very good and easy tip to keep up with, so start drinking water and radiate beautifully.

#3
     Applying moisturizer after a warm face wash or a warm shower is one of the best remedy for aging and keeping wrinkles away for a very long time. Hehehehe we all love to look youthful. Moisturizing helps to restore the oils that our skin has and helps to keep the skin hydrated. This tip is most effective at night when one is about to retire for the day.

#4
     A mix of glycerin, lime juice and rose water when applied as a paste at night, it will help you get rid of pimples and black heads. Be sure to massage in order to enable good absorption into the skin and then wash off after 15 - 30minutes.

#5
     To remove dark circles around the eyes, make a paste with coconut oil and castor oil. Rub this with your finger till the oil is absorbed.

#6
    Cut cucumber slices and keep it on your eye lids (you don't have to wait till you go to a spa. Lol.). This will reduce stress and puffiness around the eye, absorbing the fluid by means of osmosis. I do this a lot as i have under eye bags and it works wonderfully.

#7
     A cucumber and milk mix is a good anti-stress massage paste. Try this and thank me later ;).

#8
     A good remedy for chapped lips; use hot water fermentation method and then apply vaseline with honey or your prefered chap stick/lipbalm.

#9
      An equal amount of cucumber juice and lime juice will help improve your facial complexion. Apply them to your face before taking a bath, wait for at least 10minutes. This can serve as a quick spa before that special date ;).

#10

     Eat less calorie foods even ice cream and cold drinks, shakes should be avoided... Wash your face at least four times a day.
  
       keep up the good looks people. You can send in any questions you have to omaanwadike@gmail.com...you can also follow up on beautylovers by phoeberadiance on facebook... Cheers!

First mistake most people make in managing DIABETES

Over the years i have lost loved ones (family and friends) to unfriendly and incurable diabetes. :(. I wish i knew then what i know now i could have been able to help. Never the less i know this post will help as many as possible. Amen! :). Diabetes is an unfriendly friend that will never go away once it comes your way but never worry for it can be silenced and properly manged. All you have to do is follow my directions and you will be fine or able to help a loved one. The idea i am going to be sharing is one which i have seen work effectively.:)

            There are two types of diabetes ie the type1 diabetes which was known as the juvenile-onset diabetes. It is refered to as juvenile because it usually develops in children and young adults. It is caused by an auto-immune reaction where the body's defence attack the cells that produce insulin... Patients diagnosed with type1 diabetes are usually insulin dependent. This is a rare kind of diabetes... The type2 diabetes is the most common. It is refered to as the non-insulin dependent diabetes or the adult-onset diabetes. It accounts for 90% of all cases of diabetes. In this case the body does not completely stop producing insulin rather the body cannot respond properly to the insulin produced. This type2 diabetes can remain undetected for many years, pls always check your system from time to time this will help you detect any anormally and not just diabetes.

              In time of all my observations i have come to note that a major mistake patients diagnosed with type2 diabetes make is the complete cut off of carbohydrates. Carbohydrate is a major nutrient which the body needs to produce energy. It is the fuel of the body if you ask me. Most diabetic patients i ve seen that cut off carbs from thier diet look very old with very pale and sagged skin no matter their age. This change occurs within 2-3 weeks of this cut off. I don't wanna bore you with my plenty stories. lol. Here are some steps to managing diabetes type 2:

step1: WATER THERAPY
          As far as i am concerned water is the most beautiful thing that happened to all living things. To carry out this therapy be sure that where you can ease your self is available. This is an act of dedicating 3hrs of your everyday life to drinking water and urinating freely. For those working in offices it can be managed trust me (ur health first). As water is a blood purfier it will help reduce the amout of sugar in ur blood stream with ease.

Step2: EAT A LOT OF VEGETABLES &fibers
           Beautiful vegetables :D. I call it it beautiful because vegetables contain vitamins and antioxidants which gives our skin that radiant glow it needs. Despite the beauty it gives it goes on to purify the blood, cleans the kidney of all the unwanted toxins responsible for the improper response to the insulin produced. Some examples of these vegetables are: pumpkin leaves (ugu as its locally called), scent leaves (nchanwu), utazi leaves,etc. Fiber is important because it helps you feel full and help ur digestive system to work properly. Fiber can reduce the absorbtion of sugar.Vegetables should be part of ur daily meal for its benefits goes a long way in managing diabetes.

Step3: BALANCING CARBOHYDRATE
             Like i said before, cutting off carbohydrate is a major mistake. Yes i know that carbohydrate is broken down to glucose and it can cause the blood sugar to rise but this doesnt mean you should cut it out of ur diet completely. Some carbohydrates have great health benefits. Remember it is said that the brain needs sugar to function properly. For example whole-grain foods and fruits provide you with fibers vitamins and other nutrients you need (will share more examples of healthy carbohydrates on facebook).

Step4: EXERCISE
            The kind of exercise i am talking about here is one that includes reading. Yes you ll get to know why i have included reading. Once you eat carbohydrate your sugar level goes up. But exercising helps balance it out and keep it in a healthy range. Doing some sit ups, squatting (yes o squatting.lol), jugging, yoga etc will not just give you that perfect tummy, butt , or body shape, it uses up sugar in the body and that definitely helps regulate blood sugar. Now here is why i included reading, for some old people or physically challenged persons that may not be able to do some of these exercises, reading is a way of working the brain and as the brain is working sugar is being used up.
             If you have questions you can send me emails omaanwadike@gmail.com or you can join the group on facebook; beautylovers by phoeberadiance. I hope i ve been able to help...will share more with time cheers! :D

"VAGINA"

"Vagina" oh! Yes it is what you are thinking exactly. I was in a sit out with friends and you know when girls come together nothing is left unsaid.lol. While we were gisting the word "vagina" popped up and a lady sitting close gave me the "have you lost it" look and shook her head.hahahhaha i could only imagine the countless thoughts of judgement that ran through her mind. Well i didnt care cause the "vagina" is a part of my body just like my hair,skin and any other part of my body that makes me a complete and beautiful woman. The fact that we are ashamed of the word "vagina" is absurd. The vagina, if u ask me is a blessing from God to women and even men (if you know what i mean).hahahahhhaha.

               Avoiding the word and the way people cringe when they hear the word "vagina" motivated me to write this post. It's almost like a taboo to mention the word "vagina" especially in the presence of some very "righteous" people but hey its just a part of the body. This post is to reduce the negative representation of the word "vagina" and also an awareness of how important the vagina is to the health and confidence of women and why they should not be ashamed to say the word "vagina". Thousands of women have suffered and are still suffering from the negative effects of being too ashamed and embarrassed to talk about any strange anormally they observe from thier "vagina".

              Child bearing is one of the major reasons why i think the "vagina" is a blessing from God and we shouldnt be ashamed to talk about it. Come to think of it the best pleasure that a woman can ever feel comes from the use of her "vagina". Amen!sisters. The three erogenous zones women have are situated in the "vagina", which are: the clitoris, G spot and the opening of the cervix.

          This case of being too embarrassed to talk about the "vagina" by women has done more harm than good. Its so easy for men to talk about the penis and masturbarion without feeling shame. I think women should be proud of thier "vagina". How do you intend to correct a faulty vagina if you cannot talk about it. A faulty "vagina" can affect your confidence and how you feel about yourself. Even in terms of relationship, if you don't communicate to your patner about what feels good or what's not okay to do down there, then the sex is bound to be boring.
  
           A healthy "vagina" promotes safe sex and orgasm.safe sex is very good for you and your patner as its benefits includes: reducing the risk of breast cancer, lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, helping your sleep.etc

           With this post i hope i have been able to pass a positive message and aid your confidence in talking about your very beautiful "vagina". You are a woman and your "vagina" makes you. Peace!!

ELIMINATE DARK EYE CIRCLES, SPOTS AND PATCHES

Vitamins as science defined are essential nutrients that the body needs in order to perform and develop properly. For me i ll define vitamins as the tiny little shimmers you need to give you the "glow". Glowing for me is feeling healthy and looking healthy with a radiantly beautiful skin. Vitamins are abundantly present in a lot of food and drinks we consume. Fruits and vegetables are major sources of all kind of vitamins such as; oranges,pineapples,cucumber, etc. Fruits and vegetables are also rich in antioxidants which are very very beneficial to having a radiant skin. I will hint more on antioxidants and thier benefits in my next post.:) fingerscrossed.

              However,lots of vitamins have been shown to be very helpful when taken by oral means or by applying them topically on the skin. Vitamins such as vitamins A,B,C,E, and K.Vitamins aid the production of collagen which is responsible for a youthful and radiant look.;). One of the first steps to actually having a wonderful skin is keeping your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water. Yes! You hear that everyday but the question is "have you taken your time to try it out?". It does not just hydrate your skin but aids your entire system to function properly such as; good blood circulation and proper digestion process. Secondly i'd say avoid the sun as much as possible. Sun blocking and drinking of plenty water are two important steps to having a good skin.

          I am going to be sharing with you a perfect skin freshening :D milk/cucumber/lemon or lime juice recipe. This recipe is very reach in vitamins and antioxidants which you need for your extra complexion glow. And also getting rid of dark circles around your eyes.

CUCUMBER.
           Cucumber is very acient. It is widely known as a home remedy for eye circles and bags. This is due to the instant cooling effect it provides. It also works as an astringent and tend to lighten dark patches on the skin. Cucumbers are very safe cause it has been proven that they have the same pH as the human skin. Its ability to increase blood flow is why it is used for eye bag and puffiness treatment.

MILK.
             Milk is very delicious. I love milk not just for its taste but because i can use it for beauty therapy.:). Cleopatra an ancient queen of Egypt "bathed" herself in milk. This simply indicates that milk is also an acient ingredient in beauty therapy.hehehhe. The lactic acid in milk reduces the pigmentation of the skin and tones your over all skin complexion. Milk works wonders on spots and dark patches.

LEMON/LIME JUICE.
              Lemon/lime juice is a very good exfoliating agent and brightens the skin colour without irritation or burn when used with precautions.lime juice is very rich in antioxidants which are essential for the skin.

INGREDIENTS:
*Two spoons of butter milk or which ever is available to you.
*A half lemon or lime.
*A half cucumber

RECIPE:
1. Grate the cucumber or you can blend it until you have a consistent and smooth paste that will stay on your face without running.lol.
2. Add the milk and then squeeze in your lemon/lime juice. Mix properly to have a good homogeneous pulp.
3. Spread the paste gently and equally with your finger tips on your face and neck.
4. Now lie down, relax and leave the mask for 10 - 15 minutes. Then wash it off with warm water and a clean towel. Finally you can apply your very good moituriser, this way you seal your skin to keep the water inside.

            Making and using this mask will brighten up your day and make you feel like you had a luxurious spa treatment right at home.

              spots and patches on the face can be embarrassing and even lead to low self-esteem. But hey! Thats why you have PhoebeRadiance to render possible remedies to boost your radiance. STAY FRESH!!! ...you can follow on twitter @phoeberadfirst ;).

A birthday wish for Richardson Akpotive...

"Birth" is a noble memorable moment in life. If one is remembered and shown love on thier birthday by all those who love them, it is one of the best things that can happen to them on that paticular day each year. Birthdays are special days of everyone's life and it is celebrated with special people and remembered by special people.
         
           On the 6th day of october Richardson akpotive is going to be a year older so i have decided to write this as a birthday gift. Heheheheheh.

               Richardson Akpotive fondly called "Richie" by family and friends is from Orhughworun in Delta state Nigeria. Presently resides in bristol in the United kingdom. His date of birth falls under the horoscope sign called "Libra" which implies that he is a smooth talker and has a pretty face.lol. Loves to be surrounded by art, culture and beauty in a soft harmonious environment.

                 Richie is an amazing person. He impresses with his very good sense of humor (funny guy). He is one who takes his future and job seriously. He is very good at all he does. He is one humble and non-discriminating successful guys i have come across. He is a very focused young man which is a common trait in his family. Yea. He is good looking too i'm sure this will impress you ladies. Lol. He is a sweetheart and loved by all both friends and family.

           So Richie as you add another year here on eartht i'd like to wish you simple human happiness, i wish you harmony that comes when all the components of life are balanced. I wish you a year full of pleasant little trifles and joy that gives one strength to make great achievements, reach one's goals.  I wish you a very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, all the best hon . I am looking forward to your 150th birthday heheheheh. Cheers!

Tips for a younger and radiant look

Bananas are very delicious snack to eat but also does wonders to your skin as well.:D. Bananas soothe dry skin, irritated and inflamed skin when applied topically to the skin. Even the most sensitive types of skin can handle this mix as long as you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the mix.
            Banana has been beneficial in fighting acne due to its very high potassium content which when applied to the skin, will suffocate and prevent the bacteria in cells. It promotes the healing of blemishes and burn more quickly. This mix have many anti-bacterial properties which will reduce swellings and infections from all sorts of skin issues, including eczema and even painful bites.
                Banana, lime juice, cucumber,honey mix is a wonderful moisturizer that prevents wrinkles. The banana in the mix,i have explained its purpose in the mix above. The honey makes sure the moisture from the mix stays in your skin and also improve collagen production which is responsible for the youthful appearance of your skin. The lime juice exfoliates the skin. This mix will make your skin feel extra rehydrated, nourished and vitalized.
                  Ingredients:

* half cucumber
*half banana
*two tbsp of honey
*two squeezes of lime juice.

                   Recipe:

1. Warm up the honey until it becomes liquid (not too hot) by heating in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water. Put the banana in a food processor and mash or mash manually. Add the liquid honey and lime juice, mix until you have a good workable substance.

2. Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck.avoid contact with the eyes.

                 This tip should work wonders for those who want thier skin really fresh. Note that this is not one of those bleaching agents or chemicals that will work in one night. It requires dedication. Dont wait until you start seeing fine lines and wrinkles that will scare you later. Hit me up with your comments or you can reach me by email if you have personal questions you would want to ask, omaanwadike@gmail.com. Spend less and look even fresher.;) . Enjoy the mix to the fullest because you and your skin will love it. #STAYFRESH. :*

                  
         

PHOEBERADIANCE

As a freshly graduated CHEMIST, now is the time to compile all the knowledge i have gained over the past five years to a relevant career.One thing i did learn after aquiring my chemistry credentials is that i never wanted to be a chemist. Nor do i want to spend the next four to five years advancing in the field, at least not yet. But i want to use my knowledge and brilliant ideas to improve beauty and life style.
          
            A seemingly unexpected bloom of interest in my love for beauty and lifestyle. It began when i started using some natural substances on my skin in combination with some very good synthetic products and saw the wonders they could perform, giving me a radiantly beautiful skin and solving some of my skin problems without me having to spend much. ;-)

              Chemistry thread weave through out the world of beauty and lifestyle. From it i have noticed many lessons that relate to the trends and practices common in beauty and lifeztyle. In order to maintain radiance and glamour. I am not here to lecture you on chemistry but to give insights on how to take away that big burden that makes you think you are not beautiful enough to stand out.;-) . *fingers crossed* bye for now.