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I am a great believer in Karma, but just what is it? Karma comes from the Sanskrit and ancient Indian Language with the underlying principal that every deed in our lives will affect our future life. For example, if we treat others badly during our lifetime we will have negative experiences later on in that lifetime or in future lifetimes. Likewise, if we treat others well we will be rewarded by positive experiences.

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ASTRID BROWN
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Tuesday 12 May 2015

BEAUTY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS







Astral Original







Astral has been around for decades 60 years in fact and I can remember my mother using it. It's not got fancy ingredients and it's pretty uncomplicated and basic but that's the beauty of it. Astral works, its great as a moisturiser but can be used as a cleanser and I cover myself in it before I go to sleep and I wake up with lovely soft skin, even rough dry heels and elbows disappear. It's so inexpensive I bought a huge 500ml pot recently and it was only £8. It may have been around for a while and other skin products have come and gone, but this is a classic and it just works.

http://www.astral-cream.co.uk






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Tuesday 17 February 2015

A BEAUTY PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION "BALANCE SYNAKE VENOM EYE CREAM"







A beauty blog today and I can't rate this highly enough and I don't recommend anything on this site unless I've tried it myself.


In winter I often suffer from eczema around my eyes due to cold winds and drying central heating. The skin around the eyes is very thin and fragile and easily damaged and because of this steroid cream cannot be used in this area. Other creams suitable for eczema are too heavy and would cause puffiness. I had forgotten I'd bought this some months ago and was looking for something to soothe the skin around my eyes and if you suffer from eczema you will know the skin takes on a thickened scaly appearance. Well I tried this I noticed an immediate improvement, the puffiness started to disappear, two days later my skin was no longer dry and scaly and the overall colour around my eyes improved immensely. It can even be patted around the eyes over make up, it's marvellous.

I obtained mine on Amazon but I'm sure you will be able to obtain it elsewhere as well, but here is the link none the less. CLICK HERE






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Monday 13 May 2013

BEAUTY THIS TIME, SLEEK MAKE-UP

I thought it was time I did a beauty blog so here we are. Now firstly I never advertise nor recommend anything on this site I have not used myself so today I am doing a post on Sleek make-up. I am very impressed by the whole range of colours available both in eyeshadows, blushers and lipsticks but most of all by the colour range of foundations to cover all ethnic groups from the palest Swedish blond to the darkest African lady and everything in between. The products I've used to date are foundation, i divine eyeshadow compacts, blusher, eyeliner and I will be writing more on this fantastic range at a later date. Sleek.com ship worldwide and are inexpensive and are excellent quality

AVAILABLE IN 30 SHADES
 The beauty of Sleek make-up, pardon the pun, they do testers in a range of colours so you can be sure to find a shade and product that suits and there's enough product for two or three applications.

THE TESTERS ARE INEXPENSIVE AT £2.99 

The eyeshadows are fantastic and very long lasting and each compact in the 'i divine' range contains a carbon black shadow for eye lining. My favourite is the 'au naturel' compact as it's great for everyday and suits everybody and the darker shades take you from day to evening, in fact it's the only eye shadow you'll ever need. I use this myself all the time now, I just love it and Sleek make-up is inexpensive and they have a huge range of single shadows as well as their compacts. The compacts below retail at £7.99.
'Au naturel' matt and shimmering shades
'Show stoppers' Sleek's most popular shades

Make up


Friday 19 October 2012

DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?


Now a month ago I blogged about this product (22nd September 2012) 
Anew PRO Line Corrector Treatment with A-F33.

I did say I would let you know how I got on with it, well 4 weeks later I have noted a dramatic improvement on the skin on my neck. After all I am 55 and it was getting a bit crepe like well I have to say not any longer, it's firmer and smoother. As for my face, I can't say I've noticed any difference, but I will keep on using it and report back. Remember though all this product can achieve is an improvement in the Epidermis as its not a medication it CANNOT be absorbed into the Dermis. Since wrinkles begin in the Dermis, it is NOT going to effect an improvement in established wrinkles, the best is can do is plump up the epidermis and stimulate cell turnover in the epidermis, the active ingredient 'Retinol' will help remove dead skin cells revealing fresher cells underneath. 


I will keep you posted but if you have a dry crepe-like neck, it sure will improve that, as for wrinkles, I'm afraid not.


Anew PRO Line Corrector Treatment with A-F33

PREVIOUS BLOG 22ND SEPTEMBER 2012 (4 WEEKS AGO)

The jury is still out on this one as this is the first day I've tried it so I will follow up my findings on this product but its light and disappeared into my skin and doesn't have a greasy feel. I'm lucky to  have been blessed by good genes as I don't have many lines for my age and they are not deep, it helps having an oily skin, though when I was younger I cursed it however it's paying benefits now.

It's claims:

Gel lotion formulation with patented+ A-F33 for Avon's ultimate in fighting fine and deep wrinkles. 30ml. Our fastest wrinkle fighter EVER +U.S. patent All cosmetic product results are achieved with continued use.

I'll let you know if it's claims stand up, it's active ingredient appears to be Retinol.





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Saturday 22 September 2012

A BEAUTY BLOG 'AVON PRODUCTS' FOUNDATION AND ANEW PRO LINE CORRECTOR


A beauty blog this time, I'm always looking for new products to try especially if they are inexpensive as I don't believe you have to pay a lot for products. At the moment I'm trying a couple of Avon products and before you knock this company, they have been around a long time and their cosmetics have come a long way. You don't have to find an Avon representative either as you can buy directly online.

The first product I'm trying is this one.

Avon Ideal Flawless Matte Mousse Foundation

I'm using the shade "nude" this is a good colour match for me in fact it was difficult to tell where I had applied it. It's a very light foundation and gives light to medium coverage and has a matt finish, It's also very easy to apply and doesn't feel sticky or just sit there as some mouse foundations I've tried in the past and I'm impressed by it. It's very reasonably priced even at it's full price as it's on offer just now at half price.

The other product I'm using is this one

Anew PRO Line Corrector Treatment with A-F33

The jury is still out on this one as this is the first day I've tried it so I will follow up my findings on this product but its light and disappeared into my skin and doesn't have a greasy feel. I'm lucky to  have been blessed by good genes as I don't have many lines for my age and they are not deep, it helps having an oily skin, though when I was younger I cursed it however it's paying benefits now.

It's claims:

Gel lotion formulation with patented+ A-F33 for Avon's ultimate in fighting fine and deep wrinkles. 30ml. Our fastest wrinkle fighter EVER +U.S. patent All cosmetic product results are achieved with continued use.

I'll let you know if it's claims stand up, it's active ingredient appears to be Retinol.

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Wednesday 11 July 2012

MOISTURISER, ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER USED

A beauty blog today

I don't recommend anything I've not tried and this product is from Aldi, now just because it's from a budget supermarket it doesn't mean it's a cheap nor inferior product. Over the years both as a consumer and as a beauty therapy lecturer I have used both professional and top end market products, but I have to say I am now using this moisturiser and I love it. Most moisturisers for my age group are very oily and still having oily skin I want a product that will deeply moisturise my skin without leaving me like an oil slick, this product from Aldi suits me perfectly. Don't dismiss other great buys from this store either, it does sell some other great products too.






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Friday 6 July 2012

BEAUTY TIPS 'WONDERFUL ARGAN OIL'

A beauty blog this time as this site is holistic i.e mind body and spirit and aimed to create beauty inside and out.

I discovered this fantastic oil from my friend Dony a lovely Italian lady who gave me the link to SIMPLY ARGAN I had started using the oil on my skin and its a fantastic product but have now started using this on my hair and anything that makes my hair easy to manage is a miracle product to me. I had been using expensive branded serums on my hair, as when I wash my hair it resembles a sheep dragged through a car wash, but this oil is much better and of course a fraction of the price as a few drops goes a very long way. For once I didn't look like a blow dried sheep! It's rich in antioxidants that wonderful Vitamin E well known for its repair and anti ageing effects. It doesn't leave the skin or hair oily either as it is not a mineral oil.

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INFORMATION IS FROM 'SIMPLY ARGAN'


Argan Oil Benefits and Information

Argan Oil is a very rare and precious oil which has been used for centuries by the Berber tribes of Morocco. Its secret properties, which have enhanced the beauty of Moroccan Women for thousands of years, have in more recent times been discovered in other European countries such as France, the centre of the beauty world, where it is now well known for its cosmetic benefits. 

Think of Argan Oil as food for your skin. You will be well aware of the need for your body to be nourished with vitamins and minerals. The same is true for your skin which, in the modern age, may suffer deprivation of its natural oils and nutrition because of environmental stresses and the over use of makeup, which in turn deprives your skin of the necessary levels of collagen and hydration. 

Argan Oil is extremely rich in vitamins (particularly vitamin E) and is unrivalled by any natural and manmade product in providing its unique blend of natural oils, minerals and fatty acids. Simply Argan helps repair damaged and maintains healthy skin, protects against free radicals and nurtures hair, nails and lips.

Argan Oil is renowned as the natural anti-ageing cosmetic product. It is rich in freulic acids, eight essential fatty acids, carotenoids, anti- oxidants, sterols, saponins and polyphones. It also contains very high levels of vitamin E which is essential for the skin. It even contains Squalene which has been reported to protect against skin cancer . It is this unique blend of natural, rare and essential components that makes Simply Argan work wonders, maintains your body’s radiance and turns back time! Simply Argan works by nourishing and moisturising your skin with pure unadulterated Argan Oil, containing absolutely no artificial colouring, preservatives or perfumes. 

The anti-ageing properties of Argan Oil are well documented with its unique blend of properties restoring the skin’s lipid layer and thereby improving the skin’s health and beauty. Free radicals are eradicated from the body by the oil’s natural anti-oxidant properties which are essential in protecting the skin against the rigours of today’s society. 

Argan Oil is obtained from the kernels of the Argan tree which is now virtually only found in the Argan forest of South West Morocco, a tiny area in world terms.

How to Use Argan Oil

Simply Argan should be massaged into the skin, hair, nails and lips as a matter of routine. It is non greasy and absorbs well into the skin.

Only a small quantity about 2-3 drops is required which should be warmed in clean hands and gently massaged into the required area in an upward and outward circular motion on the skin with the fingertips, with care taken in applying around the eyes and other sensitive areas.

Simply Argan Oil is fantastic as a moisturiser and night cream!

For a luxury bath about 2-5ml of Simply Argan should be a added to some water before the bath is fully filled to ensure an equal consistency in the water. 

For stretch marks, eczema, chicken pox, acne, psoriasis, scars, inflammation, arthritis and joint pain massage more generous amounts into affected areas. 

For dry and damaged hair, or to reduce frizziness and improve the natural shine of your hair, simply rub a small amount into the hair starting at the roots and massage to the ends. Leave on for about 30 minutes and then shampoo out on either wet or dry hair. For damaged or very dry hair you can leave it on overnight. (I used it as a serum on wet hair, spreading a few drops warmed in my palms and spread through wet hair before blow drying. No more Sheep Hair!)




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Sunday 1 July 2012

RECOMMENDED BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Now it's been a little while since I've written about beauty but today I am recommending a few products.

The first one is strip lashes I discovered this site recently and I cannot recommend their products highly enough.

http://buyeyelashes.co.uk/en/

The prices are fantastic and the eyelashes are great. Now I wear lashes a lot and have done for years plus I have used many different products having been a college lecturer teaching beauty therapy and these are my favourite strip lashes. Priced at £1.99 you cannot go wrong, if you take care of them you can use the same pair dozens of times and I'm not joking the adhesive I am using is non latex and it doesn't clog up the lashes and ruin them and again available here


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The price for the adhesive is only £0.99 and a little goes a long way.

This is one site I have bookmarked and will be returning to again and again.

The other product I am recommending is from Mac Prep+Prime line filler I think this is one of the best products I have come across and a lot cheaper and safer than Botox. Having said that prevention is better than cure if you take care of your skin by not smoking and staying out of the sun, drinking plenty of water and balanced diet and watching stress levels you will minimise wrinkles, at £15 it's well worth it as you only use a tiny amount and pat it into the lines over make up





A primer used post-foundation, pre-makeup to camouflage, soften and relax expression lines and wrinkles. Applies as a dense cream: dries to a transparent, smooth, natural matte finish. With ongoing use, clinically proven to help rejuvenate your look.


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PSYCHIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PSYCHIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE TO FORECAST THE FUTURE AND OTHER QUESTIONS?

I am often asked various questions pertaining to the spirit world and various aspects of the psychic, here are some of them: I will in time feature more questions and answers as this webpage evolves

Q. Is a psychic or medium a fortune teller?
A. It may surprise you to know psychics and mediums are not fortune tellers
Q. Is it possible to forecast the future?
A.Well not 100% and this is because of free will.
Q. What is free will?
A. Free will is YOUR right to decide what you want to do about a situation, it is a choice
Q. How does free will affect a situation?
A. Well before we incarnate as Spirit in a human body, we decide on what experiences and challenges that will benefit our spiritual growth. However we are given the choice (free will) as to whether we go through with the experience or challenge. In effect we are allowed to change or mind.
Q. So are you saying we all know what lies before us?
A. Well in a way we all do. Remember we are 'Spirit' in a human body and your spirit does retain a memory but it is deep in our subconscious. This memory is retained deeply for a reason to help us fulfill our experiences and challenges we ourselves chose. However it is also at this deep level so we are not so aware. If you knew what lay before you would you go through with it? Probably not but we still retain this memory deeply and this reflects in our Aura.
Q. So what is the Aura?
A.The aura is The Aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds living bodies, this includes people, animals, plants and crystals and is composed of several layers that are constantly moving. The Aura links us to whats known as Universal energy i.e. that is all the knowledge in the Universe past, present and future. It is on this aura that psychics are able to tap into and access your past, whats going on in the present and the possible future and I say possible specifically if your goal or desire is dependent on other people, for remember every person involved in a situation has free will.