Diary of The Plus-Size Naturalista

Hey guys! Forgive my long absence. I've been very busy with work and other stuff. Hope we all are doing great. People have been asking questions on how they can deal with constant dryness in their hair. I hope this post helps( it's DIY btw, so, have fun!). Does your hair suffer from chemical (relaxer or hair colour), hair tool use (straighteners or blow dryers) or chlorine damage? Does your hair suffer from dryness due to too much heat processing and or chemical dyes? Here are 3 DIY hair masks that can help revive your hair and return it to it’s healthy state. The Oil Mask Coconut oil doesn’t only smell great but it’s also great for hydrating those thirsty strands. Other great oils that are fantastic for moisturising your hair, especially the ends, are Extra Virgin Oil and Sweet Almond Oil. For a great moisturising mask combine 2 parts of coconut oil or almond oil with one part olive oil in a bowl. Apply mixture to your damaged tresses focusing on t...

Hey guys! Trust y'all are doing great. Pardon my long absence, I've been very busy with work and all. So, how many people are following through with the fitness charts I posted? I'd love to hear from you! For those stalling and yet to make up their minds, here's something to boost and "ginger "your zeal: my before and now pictures. Before Now Now Now Now If I could achieve it, so can you! More updates coming soon. Ciao!

Living healthy and keeping fit is not a tea-party at all! The journey thus far hasn't been an easy one, but like I said to y'all at the beginning, determination, discipline and diligence will help you pull through. This month's challenge is tagged #21days because it started on the 10th of January to end on the 31st of January, 2016. This particular challenge is "gangsta" and is only for the strong hearted. Like a wise man once said "if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen! " Below is the chart and the picture demonstrations of all the exercises. Have fun! :) #21days chart (10th - 31st January) BICYCLE CRUNCHES - Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground (pull your abs down to also target your deep abs). Interlace your fingers, and put your hands behind your head. - Bring your knees in toward your chest, and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. - Straighten your right leg out to about a 45-degr...

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile natural oils. The question is what can’t coconut oil do? I love this oil so much that it is permanently embedded into all my beauty regime. There are over a 100 uses for coconut oil but here are some of my beauty favourites. Hair Coconut oil is fantastic for treating dry scalp and dandruff, it sends moisture right through the root. Mix your conditioner with coconut oil when deep conditioning or apply lightly to your roots and massage in to dry or wet hair. It can also be used to tame your frizz for both your hair and weave, just rub a pea size amount in your palm and smooth from midshaft to ends. I don't joke with my daily coconut oil spray (a mixture of coconut oil, water and leave-in conditioner). Works wonders on my hair ;). Dry Skin Coconut oil is great for dry skin as it penetrates the skin deeply. As a “mixologist” I add coconut oil, almond oil and some "Aqua di Gio" to my body lotion and my skin has never...

Have you ever wondered why your under arms become so dark? Well, using razors and deodorants frequently are usually the main cause, but what’s the alternative? You are not going to step out of your house with hairy pits and without using deodorant because that will birth a new problem on its own called BO (Body Odour) or SP (Smelly Pits). So if you are tired of being embarrassed of your dark under arms, here are a few natural tips on how to lighten and brighten your pits so you can proudly wave those arms in the air like you just don’t care. Below are the tips: Milk and Flour Pack - Apply a thick layer of milk and white or wheat flour paste to your underarms. Let it dry off and rinse. This mixture helps exfoliate the dead skin and the milk helps lighten the skin. Coconut oil - Massage your underarms for a few minutes with some warm coconut oil and leave it on for about half an hour. Go for a steam and then have a warm exfoliating bath with a good quality scrub. Doing thi...

I've been getting a lot of questions on where to buy the Beefy Onion Soup Mix, so, I have decided to share a Home-made recipe and I do hope you can try it out. What I love about this recipe is that I didn’t have to look high and low for the ingredients; it's a recipe that contained just dried herbs and spices! Onion Soup Mix 2/3 cup dried, minced onion 3 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons turmeric (optional) 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use. Store this in a dry, cool place. Use 4 Tablespoons Onion Soup Mix anytime u want to make something delicious. You can use this mix for your unripe plantain porridge, yam porridge(diced into small cubes), irish potato porridge, etc. I tried mine in what I call " my veggies ...

There are different types of products for different skin needs and unfortunately a lot of people don’t really know what is good for their skin or their skin type. I do hope this write-up will help you recognise and embrace your skin type. Knowing your skin type is really important, it is practically the most important thing to consider before making any beauty purchases. The more you know about your skin type, the easier it is for your skin to look as normal and healthy as possible. Skin differs in its ability to preserve moisture inside the skin surface and the amount of sebum it secretes and can be classified into four major types – oily skin, dry skin, normal skin & oily combination skin. Among these types, some might experience sensitivity. That is, all skin types can also have sensitive skin. Sensitive skin as the name implies, is a skin type that is sensitive to different things; products, the environment etc. Sensitive skin is prone to redness, itching, dryness, bu...

Hello Ladies! How are you all doing today? I'd like to share these amazing tips with you on how to care for your face. It’s frustrating when your face doesn’t look as ‘on fleek’ as those MUAs on YouTube when you apply your makeup. Even after watching it a billionth time …. Let me ask you this important question,‘ Do you take care of your skin?'  Your face is the first thing people notice when they meet you, so you have to ensure to take good care of it .Buying all the products you see online or see people use isn’t the best way to go about it. The first step to having a perfect base for your makeup application is having a fresh and healthy looking skin free from acne, fine lines and spots.  You have to know your skin type – oily, dry, combination, sensitive , acne- prone and what works best for you , have a skin care regimen you stick to , limit trying out different products everytime . An ideal skin care regimen/ routine should include the following: CLEA...