Homemade Eye Serums and Creams? YES Please!!!!

We have since discovered the joy, fun and benefits of crafting our own personalized body care products using herbs and other natural ingredients that nourish, pamper, cleanse, and protect the skin and all of this can be done without using irritating or harmful chemicals. 

Yamerra provides offerings that are all natural and nutrient-rich in essential oils and fresh herbs that will embolden the skin to greater heights of radiance! In conjunction with our eco-luxury skin and hair offerings, you can always make and use natural skin and hair remedies on-the-spot that are just divine! 

In just minutes, you can whip up dozens of organic treatments that will make your face radiant, your skin glow, your hair shine, and your hands and nails beautiful. From head to toe, you'll find the perfect treatment for every part of our body, whether you're looking for a relaxing bath blend, a stimulating facial mask, a natural bug repellent, an anti-aging eye serum and nutrient-rich creme, or a sensual body cream. Our new craze at Yamerra is to make our own fresh, natural Eye Serum!!!! We have shared 3 different blends that are restorative, soothing and strengthening, with anti-aging natural ingredients and properties:

Ultimate Eye Serum Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Grape Seed Oil

1 teaspoon Cranberry Seed Oil

1 teaspoon Pomegranate Seed Oil

1 teaspoon Carrot Oil

Pomegranate Seed oil carries high moisturization, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are excellent for skin regeneration and repair

Directions:

Combine oils and store in a one-ounce glass bottle with a dropper top.

To Use:

Apply 1 drop of the oil to your finger and gently smooth the oil around eye area at night. Less is more!

Anti Aging  Eye Serum Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ounce Jojoba oil
5 drops Rose essential oil

5 drops Chamomile essential oil

Rose oil carries restorative power to heal the skin, especially scars and blemishes.

Directions:

Combine essential oils with Jojoba oil and store in a one-ounce glass bottle with a dropper top.

To Use:

Apply 1 drop of the oil to your finger and gently smooth the oil beneath your eye and onto the area just beneath the brow bone. Do not apply oil directly to your eyelids.

Cucumber Eye Gel

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. aloe vera gel

1 tsp. fresh cucumber juice

¼ tsp. cornstarch

1 Tbs. witch hazel

Freshly pressed cucumber juices, with sunburn healing properties, and helps to tighten open pores.

Directions:

Mix together aloe, cucumber and cornstarch. Heat until just boiling. Remove from heat source and stir in witch hazel. Stir well and allow the mixture to cool completely. You should have a clear, jelly-like cream. Spoon into a small clean jar. To use: Dab a small amount under your eyes and be careful not to rub or pull the delicate skin under your eyes.  Keep in cool place.
We trust that these natural eye serum blends will help strengthen, soothe, restore the skins radiance and balance. Try them! Let us know how they work for you.

Love,
Maryam 

Did You Know?

Yamerra has a NEW Location carrying our products. For all our Beauties in New York, there is a HUGE sale going on there too: 

Eco-treats for skin and hair at Majory Warren Inc on East 9th Street!

WHERE: 
Marjory Warren Inc
309 East 9th Street,
(Between 1st and 2nd Avenue)
NY 10003
12a-8p
            
The fun and earthy boutique carries women's clothing and one-of-a-kind accessories. Yamerra fit it in quite naturally in their collection of gems and beauty offerings found at the cozy and welcoming location on East 9th Street.

Fun and earthy, with one-of-a-finds, skincare, jewelry and clothing!

Marjory Warren is a very well know women's clothing store migrated from the Madison and 88th. Carrying popular brands such as Flax, Tianello, Snoskins, Citron, URU, Wallaroo Hats etc. It is now run by Chris Warren, always helpful and with a great eye! Stop by, check it out! Browse their gift items, Eco-luxury beauty and jewelry without any high pressure sales team in a relaxed, fun and unpretentious environment. Go visit! Don't miss the Yamerra Specials!!!!

Beauty Rules For Red Lipstick this Winter

Beauties, A lot of us would love to wear the knockout red lipstick but we may feel uncomfortable or a bit wary. We can all play "The Red Lipstick Game" and here are some tips, tricks and rules of thumb to guide you! Wear that red pretties - and wear it with confidence xx

Use Liner
Choose a shade of red that matches your lipstick. It'll emphasize the color, prevent it from bleeding into lip lines, and help the color last longer! 

Test Color on Lips
If that's not possible, dab the lipstick on the pad of one of your fingertips, which has lots of blood vessels — the color is closest to the actual hue of your lips.

Sample Berries
A bright red lip is definitely a look, so if you're hesitant about committing to full-force scarlet, try a berry hue: One with blue undertones will have the same smile-whitening effect as a classic red would. Don't be shy - When you don't want to fully commit to hot reds, you can enjoy Berry hues!


Avoid Gloss
A red gloss won't have the same coverage or intensity of pigment as a lipstick. It may appear red on your lips, but it won't change the look of your teeth. 

A great place for inspiration for colors: www.darkskinredlip.com - That's all I have for now Beauties. Enjoy wearing your "Reds!!!xo
Maryam

FLASH SALE IS BACK and BETTER!!!!: Yamerra Luxury Green Tea Hair and Body Oil

Darlings!

We highly recommend that you try Yamerra's Rejuvenating Luxury Green Tea Hair and Body Oil, with healing Moringa TODAY. We are offering a long-lasting 2oz jar that will last about 6-8 weeks of everyday use (shelf-life: 2 years).  It is highly restorative for scalp, hair and skin and can be used form head to toe!

It helps to strengthen the skin and hair, reduces dander and itchiness and helps remove scars and blemishes. It is nutrient rich, its primary ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, jojoba oil, pure Green tea, fresh Moringa, Rosemary and Vitamin E. 

Yamerra's Green Tea Hair and Body Oil in 8oz

                                                    2oz Jar for  $25.00

ORDER BETWEEN AUGUST 25TH, 2013-AUGUST 31ST, 2013 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!

Reveal Your True Beauty: A Celebration of YOU at EDRIS Salon.

Hello Beauties!

EDRIS Salon Featured in ELLEBEAUTY

My friends at EDRIS and me are inviting you to join us at their Ultra Fabulous Salon to discover ways to Embolden yourself to greater heights of beauty. 

Lift the veil and discover your true beauty with Resident make-up artist Curtis Quinntin Phelps formerly “Ask Quinntin” of Bergdorf Goodman.

Yamerra Loves EDRIS: 35 West 20th Street

Jamilah Naima Curry styled at EDRIS for CFDA 2013

Dare to join us for an honest conversation in a beautiful Zen environment. Walk away with an in- depth knowledge of your own true beauty, and how to apply it to your everyday life . 

Pickup profound personalized beauty tips, plus on the spot beauty assessments for a lucky  few.

Yamerra will be in attendance and we promise Special Eco-friendly Treats from our line of nutrient-rich skin and hair product for the first 25 guests!!!! Come join us, and be on time - Treasures await. See you there?

Wednesday July 24
6-8 pm
$25 cover
Please RSVP limited space
beauty@edrissalon.com 

Did You Know About These Natural Remedies for Uneven Skin Tone?

Beauties, 

We have received quite a few inquiries about how to care for an uneven skintone as uneven skin tone can make you look tired, older and unhealthy. Skin complexion can become uneven due to slowed skin cell turnover, darkened areas caused by pigmentation, decreased blood circulation, dry or oily skin and acne and other inflammatory skin disorders. We have gathered a list of natural ingredients that will help to even out your complexion and help the restore the skin's natural balance.

Oatmeal Cleanser

Use a coffee grinder to make finely ground oatmeal; combine it with water to make a gently exfoliating face scrub. Add oatmeal to yogurt to make a cleansing and skin-brightening face mask.

Lemon Toner

Even out skin tone, remove excess oil and speed up natural exfoliation with a homemade lemon skin toner. Combine a few drops of lemon juice to equal parts distilled water and witch hazel in a clean bottle. Shake well and apply with a cotton pad; leave the toner to dry on the skin. The witch hazel is a herbal antibacterial cleanser to prevent acne and the lemon juice contains citric acid to exfoliate the skin lightly.

Yogurt Mask

A yogurt mask for a healthy even-toned complexion contains lactic acid which helps to remove dead skin cells to fade pigmented marks on the face and brighten overall complexion. Use yogurt alone on the face to cleanse and dissolve oils. Simply apply as a mask, leave on for 30 minutes and rinse off with warm water. To reduce excess oils, mix finely ground chickpea power to a spoonful of yogurt and apply as a mask.

Honey Moisturizer

Honey is beneficial for all skin types and has natural anti-bacterial, cleansing and hydrating qualities. Use honey as a mask to heal, moisturize and balance dry skin. Also try a mask made with honey, mashed avocado and finely ground oatmeal to soften, heal and cleanse dry, itchy skin. The avocado contains Vitamin E and natural oils.

Olive Oil Treatment

Inflamed, red skin patches on the face can be caused by dry skin, minor eczema, sun sensitivity and harsh skin cleansers. Soothe inflamed and irritated skin by gently applying olive oil or flaxseed oil to the affected area. The omega-3 fatty acids in these oils have anti-inflammatory properties and add moisture to alleviate skin redness.

Hope this helps beauties! Remember, less is more- Don't over do it when it comes to your skin. If trying any of the hoe remedies listed above, go for "balance and enough" on application- and try to stay away from applying in excesses!

xo, 

Maryam

Affordable Eco-Friendly Ways to Maintain Your GLOW and Beauty, Naturally!

Beauties, 
We love trying all of the new products and potions that come our way, but sometimes we like to go classic with homemade, natural beauty treatments. Fancy treatments for hair, skin and nails are undoubtedly luxurious, but sometimes the best beauty fixes can be found in your home!

We want to share 3 of our favorite GO-TO natural, homemade beauty remedies that actually work:

1. You've probably heard of using toothpaste to dry up zits.. It also works great when you use it to scrub the yellow stains off your nails that can result from wearing nail polish. Just put some toothpaste on an old toothbrush (we chose this all-natural Tom's formula that is made without sulfates — meaning that it won't dry out your cuticles!), and scrub away at clean nails. Your nails will look so fresh and so clean-clean that you can go without lacquer and still look polished. 

2. If you've noticed that your skin has lost its usual brightness and luster, squeeze some fresh lemon juice onto a cotton pad and apply to skin. 

Lemon juice is an acid, so it can act as a toner for dull skin. It has exfoliating properties, so it can help brighten the look of the skin. But, it can also be very drying, so make sure to rinse it off after ten minutes or so. 

3. Apple cider vinegar removes clumpy residue in hair from product buildup. It also works excellently as a natural detangler. When used regularly in your natural hair care routine, apple cider vinegar can revitalize your hair, leaving it soft and smooth. The vinegar also works by closing the cuticle of the hair and makes your hair super shiny!

There you go Beauties! As easy as 1, 2, 3!

Xo, 

~Maryam 

BEAUTY Rx: Did You know Eating Grapefruits can make your skin GLOW?

Beauties, 

Grapefruit is one of the many citrus fruits I enjoy for breakfast. It is rich in vitamin C. But the Grapefruit is different from other citrus fruits because it has "lycopene" (big word eh?... yes- I had to look it up too!), a known cancer-fighting chemical. You can also choose to juice your Grapefruit and enjoy it as a liquid. The juice provides the same benefits as eating grapefruit itself. Grapefruit also has unique phytochemicals (a.k.a. bioflavanoids) that help promote skin health and general health.

" A Grapfruit A Day Emboldens the Skin"

You can also enjoy Yamerra's rich blend of Tangerine and Grapefruit from here. It really helps to alleviate conditions such as dandruff, acne and rashes. The Grapefruit extracts found in Yamerra's Be Bodacious Hair and Body Blend can alleviate inflammation. Yamerra's Be Bodacious also helps reduce acne and breakouts. Our blend is also recommended to reduce stretch marks and scars.

Be Bodacious is nutrient-rich, strengthening and refreshing... Try some!

 Incorporate some power Grapefruit into your diet (permanently) and watch your energy levels rise and your skin start to glow!

Why You Should Have Apple Cider Vinegar EVERYDAY: Health and Beauty Benefits

Beauties, 

I have been struggling with increasing the alkalinity level in my body. Taking only two table spoons of raw Apple Cider Vingear a day together with changing my diet (cutting out processed sugars and products high in wheat content, high carbohydrates and starches, and instead eating high amounts of super foods, vegetables and proteins) has really made a HUGE difference in how I feel and LOOK!

An Apple Day, keeps the doctor way! With Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

you will forget what hospitals look like!

I must admit that I have known about  Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), but have only incorporated it into my daily diet recently – who would have ever guessed that this natural and fermented liquid could be useful for a myriad of health issues?

Over the years, as I have learned more about this natural health aid, I have been amazed at some of the conditions it can be beneficial for. In fact, it is often touted as Mother Nature’s perfect food and is wonderful in helping to maintain the body’s vital acid-alkaline balance. I am referring to the raw, organic, unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar that still has the “mother” floating in it, such as  Bragg Organic  Apple Cider Vinegar.

Only raw organic apple cider vinegar has the actual “mother of vinegar” that makes this vinegar so beneficial to our health. The “mother” is made up living nutrients and bacteria that you can actually see as they settle in the bottom of the bottle like sediment. The “mother” is believed to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

What is in ACV to support it’s reputation for health benefits?

Nutrients Available is ACV:

• Malic Acid – helps in fighting fungal and bacterial infections
• Beta-Carotene-helps in countering damage caused by free-radicals
• Calcium – helps create strong bones and teeth.
• Potassium – helps to prevent brittle teeth and nails, hair loss and sinusitis.
• Pectin – the fiber that helps to regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.
• Acetic Acid – helps to slow down the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals.
• Ash – gives ACV its alkaline property which aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state.

POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF ACV:

Rich in Enzymes & Potassium Supports a healthy Immune System Helps to Eliminate Heartburn naturally Helps to Improve Bowel Irregularity Helps to control weight by breaking down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them Helps with Joint Pain and Stiffness Helps to Clear Up Skin Conditions, boosts radiance Promotes Digestion & ph Balance Helps soothe Dry Throats and Reduce Sinus Infections Helps Balance High Cholesterol Helps to Prevent Against Food Poisoning Helps remove Body Sludge Toxins Helps to Improve Metabolism which encourages Weight Loss Can help to reduce Bad Breath Can be a natural remedy for Diarrhea Potentially helps to reduce the levels of glucose in the blood, thus controlling blood sugar levels Can help alleviate Menstrual Pains Can help reduce appearance of Cellulite

Here are 6 ways to EASILY add it to your diet (unless you are currently eating a diet that eliminates Vinegars):

How to Add ACV into your Diet:

Use it in your Salad Dressings Add a splash to your sauces once they are done cooking (will brighten the flavors) Add a splash to your soups once they are done cooking (will brighten the flavors) Add it to Roasted Vegetables right before eating Use it in your Meat Marinades Make a sipping drink from it (Recipe Below)

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SIPPING DRINK:

Ingredients:

• 2 – 3 teaspoons Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
• 16 ounces Filtered and Purified Water
• Raw Local Honey (to suit your taste)
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks (optional, but a nice flavor enhancer and stirring medium to keep the “mother” suspended)

Directions:

1.  Mix ingredients together in a glass container and sip throughout the day. It is preferable to sip throughout the day, rather than drinking all at once, to help maintain a balanced alkalized state in your body. Always stir before drinking as the “mother” will settle.

Note: You can just barely warm this concoction on the stove if you would like to sip it warm, but do NOT allow to boil or even simmer. The point is to keep the Apple Cider Vinegar in the raw state.

EAT RIGHT. BE WELL. BE BEAUTIFUL.
xo, 

Yamerra