Homemade Facial Mask

Today's cosmetic counters are flooded with countless facial masks; masks that cleanse, masks that nourish, masks for the young, masks for the old, masks for dry skin, masks for oily skin, masks for normal skin and so on and on and on. So, with so many available masks why am I here to suggest that you make your own cosmetic facial mask? That's easy. The reason I suggest that you make your own cosmetic facial mask is due to the fact that it is easy, it will always be fresh without additives or preservatives and it is much more economical. Furthermore, chances are that your kitchen is already stocked with the ingredients and tools that you need for the process, so there will be no need to go out shopping. And one more issue that is always a decisive factor for me and it may be for you as well; you always know exactly what has gone into the mask you make yourself, whose hands have touched it and whether or not it was prepared under the same hygienic conditions that you personally approve of.

Having said all that I did so far, it is my turn to ask you a question. Why not treat yourself to a homemade facial mask? It's a facial indulgence you will enjoy and it will leave your face moisturized, exfoliated and glowing with health. Try it once and you will, no doubt, be hooked for life.

Let us take a look at a few of my favorite homemade facial masks:

1. Honey and Avocado Face Mask. Is your skin dry? Exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize it with the following nourishing products:
- 60 grams of ripe avocado flesh
- 25 grams of fresh orange juice
- 5 grams of pure acacia honey
- 5 grams of molasses
- 5 drops of chamomile essential oil

Combine all the ingredients by hand or a blender. Add more orange juice if the mixture is too thick and, using your fingers, apply to your face and neck. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

2. Oatmeal Face Mask. This face mask will not only purify your skin but it will also give you a sense of peace and relaxation.
- 1/2 cup of oatmeal
- 1 whole smashed ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup of pure honey

Mix mashed avocado with honey and continuously add the oatmeal. Apply to your face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes before washing it off with warm water.

3. Peel-Off Mask Recipe. This mask will peel off your blackheads and possibly your whiteheads as well. If you have "sensitive" skin, rinse it off instead of peeling and do not use it in the midst of an acne flare up.

- 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoons of cold milk
- 1 egg white
- Vitamin E Oil (from a capsule or a bottle)

Mix the unflavored gelatin with the cold milk over a very low flame until it melts. Remove from the flame and set it aside to cool. Add the egg white and mix until it becomes smooth and let it cool further. Apply a thin layer over your entire face, omitting the tender skin around your eyes. Wait for it to dry for approximately 30 minutes and peel off gently. Then rinse your face with lukewarm water and apply the vitamin E oil.

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Battlefield - Bad Company Singleplayer Review

I have played through the game on both normal and hard difficulty and I can say that it makes for great fun.

The game begins with your introduction into the squad, the scene shown in the demo. The player then goes on to fight enemies referred to by the AI squad as 'Russians!'. What war is being fought remains unclear to the player throughout. But that is irrelevant, because the player and his squad are interested in getting the gold off of the mercenaries that they encounter. This makes for an interesting story, that no war games/shooters have.

I found the first few levels of the game quite dull and monotonous on normal difficulty. The destructible environment was a novelty at first but that soon wore off. However at a turning point, the game becomes far more enjoyable, and I'm not entirely sure why - the novelty factor of the destructible environment comes back too. I worked out that it was at the point that I picked up a sniper rifle for the first time. But I believe the gameplay and other aspects became more involving because it was slightly better paced. I soon got to drive tanks and other vehicles too which could only have helped. The latter 3 quarters of the story are thoroughly enjoyable, and I was constantly surprised by the huge sandbox environment, which was fully accessible to the player, and all the previously destroyed areas were exactly as I left them when I revisited.

The gameplay is very good. The aiming of guns is exactly how it would be done in real life, so it gives a realistic feel. The game is very forgiving in the respect that whenever you die you merely respawn at the last save point. Everything that you killed before your death remains dead. This is pretty useful, and keeps the game flowing really well. But at times you feel it is a little unrealistic for the enemy to have the same squad of men that they just killed run back up the hill. The other thing is the unlimited use of the health injector. That meant that staying alive was a lot easier. But saying that, I must have died about 20 times due to enemy tank shells or RPGs. The members of your squad are indestructible, which does help - if they died it would get annoying.

The graphics are really quite amazing. The fact that the entire environment is destructible makes it really fun to play through. I destroyed many trees because it was fun - at many points blowing a hole in a wall was easier than walking a few steps to the left through the door, again, just because it was fun. As I said above, the player can go pretty much anywhere on the map if they can get there. This means they can swim through rivers etc. Although if you go into the red area on the map then you get shot by artillery after a 5 second warning.

There are loads of different guns that the player can use, just picking them off the ground, or in collectable locations. Each gun has obviously been painstakingly detailed, each having it's own reload animation and sound. The player gets the main weapon, an attachment - normally a grenade launcher or pistol. Then they also get a secondary weapon such as a drill or an air strike designator.

The game has many vehicles. Boats, Jeeps, Tanks and Helicopters are the main types. Each of them are immaculately detailed and have their own benefits. They are also easy to drive. You can repair any broken vehicle using the drill, which is again quite handy - especially when you decide to use it for cover.

The sound in the game is unbelievable. I don't have surround sound, and I was blown away. Each time the wall you were taking cover behind gets destroyed by a shell or grenade, all your senses get dulled, your hearing goes in the way you'd expect after a loud explosion. Gunfire becomes muffled, as do explosions. It adds to the atmosphere a huge amount at those such points. The sound of walls or fences falling down is again very realistic. The mood is often lightened by your squad members banter, and you often get to hear what your enemies are saying. When they shout: 'Sniper! Get down!' because you sniped someone it is very satisfying.

It makes for a brilliant single player experience, with room for a sequel at the end. If you do get it, don't be put off with the slightly boring beginning. I was thinking about trading it in after completion at that point. But since then I have played through the campaign on hard, and the multiplayer is an addictive bundle of fun. So well worth buying.

Score:

Story: 8.0
Graphics: 9.5
Sound:10.0
Gameplay:9.0
Attention to Detail: 9.5

Singleplayer Overall Score: 8.7

Let down by the few stages at the beginning which I felt were a little monotonous, however when played through on hard they are much more of a challenge. Overall, a fun and immersive experience.

This article was written by Daniel Hinchliffe. For more information check out my blog http://x360talk.blogspot.com

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Solar Energy Homes - Need it Badly in This Recession

An increasing number of solar energy homes are popping up around the world. Most people hate getting that huge electric bill each month, but we tend to feel like we have no choice. You've got to have electricity, right? So what other options do you have but to continue to pay exorbitant fees to the electric company?

The good news is that you DON'T have to be tethered to the electric company forever. You can choose to go solar. Not only is solar energy great for the environment, using it will cut your power bills drastically, and even eliminate them in some cases. Some people who are very clever with the use of solar power have even found that the electric company ends up owing THEM money each month, instead of the other way around!

Solar energy was one of the first widely acclaimed alternative energy sources, and it's been promoted for years as the best alternative to traditional electricity. It's got a lot going for it. For one, it's a completely renewable resource. As long as there's a sun, there's going to be solar energy, so you never have to worry about how you're going to power your house when you use it. It's also completely non-toxic and non-polluting. Anyone who cares about the environment will be naturally attracted to the use of solar energy.

However, the thing that attracts most people to solar power is the monetary benefits. In fact, these benefits are what lead the majority of solar power users to build solar energy homes. Solar energy is available to anyone, and can be stored for use during cloudy days. Obviously, if you live in the Arctic Circle, where it's dark for 6 months of the year, using solar power may be challenging during those months. However, you can still benefit from it by using it all summer. It doesn't take much of the sun's energy to power a home, so you'll probably end up with surplus power on really sunny days.

You can actually sell this surplus energy back to the electric company, which is how you can get them to pay you. In fact, the electric company is eager to grab its share of your power, since it costs them less to buy it from you than it does for them to generate it themselves. So, not only are solar energy homes cost-effective, they can actually generate income as well as power. Isn't it time you investigated going solar yourself?

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