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Due to its many health benefits, evening primrose oil is widely used as a natural remedy to treat various skin and hair problems, relieve pain, reduce the symptoms of certain diseases or even help with weight loss. If you want to find out more about evening primrose oil, keep reading this post because here we tell you all about its benefits, contraindications, what it is used for and how you can take it to make the most of its properties. Take note! What is evening primrose oil This oil comes from a herbaceous plant known scientifically as Oenothera Biennis, but better known as evening primrose or primula. It is native to North America, but in the 17th century it spread to other areas such as Europe, mainly for decorative purposes. Later its numerous health properties were discovered and it was then that it began to be used as a home remedy for healing wounds, scars and other problems. Evening primrose is a wild medicinal plant that often grows along roadsides and highways. Its flowers are yellow in colour and its miraculous oil, so popular, is extracted from the seeds when cold pressed. Properties of evening primrose oil Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids, especially linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid, which form part of the Omega 6 group. These fatty acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body, but as we do not synthesise them, they must be included in the diet through foods such as nuts. Below, we will tell you in more detail about all the health benefits of these acids that you can find in evening primrose oil. We recommend you take a look at our article on the properties of tea tree, as it has very similar benefits to evening primrose oil. Benefits of evening primrose oil Combats premenstrual syndrome: one of the most popular uses and benefits of evening primrose oil is that it combats the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. If you are a woman, it can help reduce bloating, aches and pains, and even depression or mood swings from PMS. Soothing and moisturising properties: rich in vitamins E and F, this oil helps to soothe and moisturise the skin, making it a perfect natural treatment for dry skin or skin with certain problems such as atopic dermatitis or eczema. It prevents heart disease: it can help regulate vascular pressure, reducing the chances of suffering a heart attack. It also increases the size of blood vessels, preventing blood clots and therefore related diseases such as thrombi. It also reduces levels of bad cholesterol. Antioxidant properties: it is considered a good natural remedy to combat the signs of premature ageing. Anti-inflammatory properties: another of its most prominent benefits is that evening primrose oil is used to relieve pain. It can also help protect the stomach from irritation caused by some gastrointestinal diseases and fights diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Helps to lose weight: this oil has a satiating effect that can reduce appetite. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and helps to eliminate it more quickly. This is why you can include it in your diet, as long as it is also accompanied by a good exercise routine. By the way! Check out this post with the best strength training to do at home. Contraindications In terms of contraindications or possible side effects on health, evening primrose oil is not recommended for the following groups of people: Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Epileptic persons. People taking anticoagulant drugs or who have coagulation problems. People with mental illness. Similarly, if you are going to use this oil on a regular basis, we advise you to consult your doctor. What is evening primrose oil used for? For hair Evening primrose oil is high in nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, making it a perfect ally in the fight against dry scalp, hair loss or the appearance of dandruff. This ability to strengthen the hair makes it a highly sought-after ingredient in the manufacture of shampoos and hair products. For the skin As mentioned above, evening primrose oil has properties that help to soothe and soften the skin, making it a perfect natural treatment for dermatological problems. This is why this oil is widely used in cosmetics and beauty for the manufacture of creams and other products that combat acne, dermatitis, blemishes, redness and other skin problems. You can also apply this oil directly to the skin on your face or body. To do this, spread several drops on the skin and massage the area until it is completely absorbed. How to take it? If you want to take the oil orally, you can do so in capsules that you can easily find in herbalists, cosmetic shops or pharmacies. You can also prepare an infusion with the branches and leaves of this plant. Although it is not the oil, you can also benefit from some of its properties. To do this, chop the leaves and stems (preferably dried) and add them to a pot of boiling water. Let it steep for a while and you will have your infusion ready, which will serve as a home remedy to treat cold symptoms or other gastrointestinal problems.

You have probably heard many times that "carrots are good for your eyesight". However, it is much more than that, as carrots are one of the foods with the most health benefits. In this post we wanted to delve a little deeper into all the properties of this vegetable. We are sure that if it is not yet part of your diet, with what we are going to tell you below you will reconsider. And also, discover the properties of fennel and the benefits of avocado oil to complete your diet and have an enviable health ;) Nutritional value of carrots Carrots are rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron and iodine. In addition, they also stand out for their vitamins and low calorie content. This is the nutritional value of 100 g of carrots. Water: 88.29 g Carbohydrates: 9.5 g Protein: 0.93 g Fat: 0.22 g Fibre: 2.7 g Calcium: 32 mg Iron: 0,4 mg Iodine: 6.50 mg Magnesium: 12 mg Sodium: 68 mg Potassium: 320 mg Phosphorus: 34 mg What vitamins are in carrots? Carrots are rich in vitamin A, B, C, E and K. How many calories are there in carrots? Carrot is one of the lowest calorie foods, although depending on how you eat it, these calories can vary. For example, cooked carrots, because they have less fat and more water, have fewer calories than raw carrots. To give you an idea, while 100 grams of raw carrots have approximately 40 kcal, 100 grams of cooked carrots have 30 kcal. Still, in both cases this is a very small amount, so it's perfect for incorporating into a lot of recipes. Are carrots fattening? Carrots are not fattening. It is one of the healthiest foods and should be a must in any diet due to its low calorie count and low glycaemic index. If you want to consume as few calories as possible, we recommend eating it cooked. However, if you want to take advantage of all its vitamins, it is best to eat it raw because cooking destroys most of its vitamins. Properties and Benefits of carrots As you probably already know, carrots are very good for your eyesight. But in addition to this, they can also boast other health benefits. Good for the eyes Its antioxidant properties prevent the appearance of cataracts and protect the retinas, preventing macular degeneration. It also serves to increase visual acuity and combat the symptoms of photophobia or hypersensitivity to sunlight. Its consumption is also a good remedy for treating conjunctivitis or sties. Strengthens and cares for tooth enamel Eating raw carrots strengthens teeth and stimulates the blood supply to the mouth, preventing bacteria from sticking to the teeth. The fluoride in these foods prevents tooth decay and keeps tooth enamel in good condition. Diuretic effect Thanks to its high water content and its diuretic effect, the consumption of carrots reduces the chances of kidney stones. It also helps to break them down when they are already formed. Digestive properties Carrots are also high in fibre, which repairs the intestinal flora and helps to cleanse the body of impurities. This makes it a perfect home remedy for intestinal disorders and stomach pain caused, for example, by stomach ulcers. Cardiovascular properties Another health benefit of carrots is that they help stimulate blood flow and prevent plaque in the arteries, so regular consumption of carrots will help your heart health. Energy source Their high potassium and phosphorus content makes them an ideal home remedy for combating tiredness or exhausted minds. In addition, it is also a food that can be very useful for controlling nerves. Antibacterial properties Thanks to its antibacterial properties and high flavonoid content, you can apply carrot slices to your external wounds to prevent them from becoming infected and help repair the skin more quickly. Strengthens nails and hair This is one of their most famous properties. Thanks to its beta-carotene content, which in contact with our body is transformed into Vitamin A (this vitamin repairs cells damaged by external agents), carrots are the best remedy for strengthening and revitalising nails and hair. In this way, you will prevent hair loss and keep it shiny and soft. Prevents ageing As mentioned above, carrots have antioxidant properties that fight free radicals, so eating this vegetable can be very good for delaying the signs of ageing and boasting smooth, youthful, wrinkle-free skin. In addition to these properties, carrots have many more health benefits, so they are, without a doubt, a food that you must include in your diet. Juice, mashed, raw, cooked... the recipes in which you can enjoy it are endless. What are you waiting for?

The world of perfume is a big one and I'm sure there are still many words that you don't know. In the glossary below, we take a look at some of the most commonly used terms in perfumery so that you can learn a little more about this wonderful universe that we love so much. Take note! DIVAIN Perfume Dictionary In the DIVAIN perfume dictionary you will find the most commonly used terms in perfumery. Discover them all and become an expert in this world. Essential oil Essential oil is an aromatic substance extracted from different plants, flowers, fruits, spices or woods. Although various processes can be used to extract the oil, the most common are distillation and cold pressing. In the following post we show you which are the best essential oils used in the manufacture of the most addictive fragrances. Cologne The cologne is notable for having one of the lowest concentrations of essential oils on the market. This concentration is between 1% and 8% depending on the brand. Its duration is more volatile than other compositions such as perfume or eau de parfum. Eau de Parfum (EDP) or Eau de Parfum (Eau de Perfume) The eau de parfum or eau de parfum is a term used to designate those olfactory compositions that have between 16% and 18% of essential oils. EDP is between perfume and Eau de Toilette (EDT) in terms of scent concentration. They are a good choice if you want to go for a long-lasting, yet economical scent. Our EDP DIVAIN-155 will surely conquer your heart with its great elegance. Try it! Eau de Toilette (EDT) or Eau de Cologne The term Eau de Toilette or Eau de Toilette refers to formulas with a scent concentration between 8% and 15%. Their price is cheaper than perfumes and Eau de Parfum. The duration of the scent is also shorter. If you want to go into detail, take a look at our post on the differences between the terms: perfume, cologne, EDP and EDT. Gourmand The term "gourmand" in perfumery is used to classify sweet perfumes designed for those with a sweet tooth. Aromas with edible and irresistible notes such as honey, chocolate or caramel. They are warm and are often combined with other base notes such as patchouli. Visit our article with the best sweet perfumes and delight yourself with their delicious scents. Layering Layering is the art of combining existing fragrances to create totally new and personalised ones. At DIVAIN we invite you to discover this technique through our Layering Set collection that includes two perfumes and a vaporiser so you can create unique scents and live sensory experiences from another world. Raw material Raw materials in perfumery are all those natural or synthetic ingredients that are used in the manufacture of a perfume. When several raw materials are combined, a so-called "chord" is formed, which can be simple or complex, depending on the number of notes that are mixed. Nose When we talk about the Nose behind a perfume, we are referring to the creator of that fragrance: the master perfumer. The one who is capable of endowing a scent with a unique personality and creating indescribable sensations in people through each note that composes it. Without a doubt, for us, the most beautiful profession in the world. Olfactory note This is the name given to each of the different scents that can be distinguished in a perfume. In general, a perfume is a set of olfactory notes whose combination gives rise to a unique aroma that characterises it. There are three types of notes that can be recognised in a fragrance: top notes, heart notes and base notes. Headnote The top notes that make up a perfume are the ones we smell first and therefore the first to fade over time. And although they only last a few seconds, they are quite important if you want to make a good first impression. It is very common for top notes to be citrus, fruity or green. Heart note When the top notes evaporate, the body of the fragrance is followed by the middle or heart notes. These are essential and tend to be mainly floral and spicy notes. They take several minutes to develop on the skin and can linger for hours. Base note These notes are the most intense and therefore the ones that last until the end. They are perceived after the heart notes and usually bring depth to the perfume. They are heavy notes such as woods or resins. Three of the most commonly used ingredients for fragrance bases are amber, vanilla and tonka bean. Perfume This term is used to refer to the olfactory composition that has a high concentration of essential oil of between 20% and 30%. Thanks to this characteristic, its aroma is very long-lasting and intense. Scent pyramid The olfactory pyramid is a representation of the different types of olfactory notes that make up a fragrance. This structure is divided into three parts: top notes, heart notes and base notes. Sillage The term "sillage" or "trail" is used in perfumery to define the olfactory trace left behind by a person who has applied perfume. As soon as the perfume is applied to the skin, the sillage will be higher than after a few hours. Steamer A vaporizer is a container in which you can take your favourite fragrances with you wherever you go. At DIVAIN you can buy your vaporiser in mini format. It fits perfectly in any bag and you can refill it as many times as you want.

The avocado boom is real. A few years ago, this exotic fruit was a rarity, not at all easy to find in most greengrocers and markets. I do not eat now. Due to the rise of the healthy lifestyle, it is increasingly present in our lives, as well as its oil, which also has a lot of uses and properties. Do you want to discover them? Well, don't stop reading!

Money comes and goes. This is a universal truth, it’s accurate but painful sometimes. The effort you put into earning money (for most of us human beings) and the pace in which it disappears again. The truth? And although it can be difficult to cut in your costs, it is necessary if we want to have some money left at the end of the month. Of course, we can always adjust it a little less if we have a good mattress or when our expenses are reduced. The idea appeals to you, right? Well then, don’t skip the little details in today’s article, since we are going to explain to you the best tricks to save money every day. 11 infallible tricks to save money in and around your house without even noticing We will give you a lot of tricks, but don’t worry. it is not necessary to follow all of them to the dot, to be able to save a good amount of money. Compare prices and make good use of promotions It is not a waste of time, it is an investment. We could end up saving a lot of money (more than you can imagine) if we compare prices in different stores. On top of that, a lot of them, most of all the supermarkets, tend to have promotions and discounts on a regular basis. That’s why it is a good idea to take a closer look at their website before actually buying a product. If you are not really enthusiastic about searching the web for deals, you could choose to use one of the online price comparers. And it is also very important to know the market well, seeing which products satisfy the same need and choosing the one that has a much more affordable price. As for example, in the case of original perfumes vs. equivalence perfumes (if you don't know what they are, see here what similar perfumes are). You can save a lot of money by buying an item that is very, very similar to the original but at a much lower price. Use a part of your income to put on your savings account on a regular base If you have a stable income, the best way to save money is by opening a savings account in which, every time your wage arrives, you automatically transfer a percentage of the amount of money. That way you’ll be sure you won’t spend it. 10%, 20% or 30%, the more the better of course, but the most important thing is that you make the step. We recommend that you don’t start transfering big amounts of money that you might up needing after all, this will work in a discouraging way. It is better to transfer little amounts and to base that on the amount of money you earn and spend. Take a closer look at the conditions of your bank account Not all banks have the same conditions, so we recommend that you inform yourself very, very well and that you compare different banks before opening your savings account, and that, if you already have one, you read the fine print again (eventhough it sounds really boring, we know). You may discover clauses with which you don’t agree and it is more beneficial for you to place your money elsewhere. If you decide to open a savings account like the one we have discussed in the previous point, make sure you are not penalized if you need to withdraw the money for any unforeseen event. Even if you have to have more willpower not to resort to it for whatever reason, it will give you peace of mind. Everyone knows that expenses come at the worst and most unexpected moments. Before spending, think twice about it Thinking twice about things is not usually highly recommended, but there is always an exception that breaks the rule. And it is that in the field of home economics, there is nothing like thinking a couple of times before buying something. Think carefully if you really need something, if you are going to give it a good use, if it is a priority object or service or, on the contrary, you can survive without it. In short: before spending, think with a cool mind. Only then will you be able to really save money. Eat before doing your weekly groceries It may seem like a joke but it isn’t. When we go to the supermarket with an empty stomach, everything looks delicious and we are more likely more likely to end up buying stuff that we in the end won’t consume. A full stomach will be your faithful companion during the weekly groceries. See it as a challenge Did you know that one of the best tricks to save money is to create a challenge for yourself. Who doesn’t like to surprise himself? You could be more or less of a competitive type but the feeling of becoming better today than yesterday is a feeling everyone would want to have. Put saving goals for yourself, but don’t forget to be realistic to not frustrate yourself. For instance, “from here on in six months I would like to have saved X euros” or “every month I would like to set X euros aside from my regular bank account”. Careful with your credit card The credit card is a sword with two sides. You can pay almost anything with it, even the smallest amounts, so we use less and less money in cash, since the card is much more handy. But everything that is comfortable is dangerous, we lose the control on the money we spend. We do not tell you to stop using you card completely, but what you should do is take a look at the amount of money you spend with your card at the end of the day. In that way you will get extensive control of your spendings, avoiding being out of control and wasting money. Think in the long term If you are a bit of a shopaholic, you love spending and can't really stop, think about the future. Even if things are going well for you now (hopefully that is the case) you never know what might happen, since life is a raffle, for both good and bad. And since you probably want to retire as soon as possible, the best thing you can do to achieve it, is to have a good mattress so that living with less income does not pose a problem. Save. Your "me" from the future will be eternally grateful to you. Keep an eye on your light, water and gas costs Controlling the variable costs of your home is one of the best ways to save money. Here is a list with things you could do to achieve it: Change normal lights for LED Turn off the lights when you leave a room Unplug appliances or electronic devices when you are not using them (when they are on stand-by or plugged in, they still consume a lot of energy). Take advantage of cooking more than one dish when you have to turn on the oven anyway, since it is one of the most expensive appliances. Also avoid opening the door so that the heat does not escape, unless it is strictly necessary. control of the thermostat. Make sure that in winter it does not rise above 20º and in summer it does not fall below 25º. And it is that each grade matters, because for each one of more, the invoice can increase up to 8%! As you can see, we are talking about little changes in your habits, but they can make a great difference. On top of saving money, you are doing a good deed for the planet and you are using less energy and resources. Only positive things! Become a registered customer at the stores where you buy most Most of us will have a wallet with over a thousand and one customer cards, which will end up being lost or you end up having so many that in the end you no longer know where you are a member and where not from. But really, if you visit a store regularly, it will be very profitable for you to accumulate points for each purchase. You will see what joy you get when you see that you have earned enough points to be able to exchange them for free products. Consider product prices as product units We’ll explain ourselves. When you want to buy a pair of 30 euros pants, do not think that 30 euros are not going anywhere, but think for that same amount you can buy almost 30 packages of rice or pasta. Making these comparisons will help you get a good feeling of the actual value of things and will help you control your spendings. Write down each and everyone of your expenses No matter how little the amount is, it all adds up. Write down all the expenses you have and divide them in categories to be able to identify where your money ends up at the end of the month. By doing so, you can determine in a simpler way what type of expenses you should cut. If you follow these tricks to save money at home, you will see that, step by step, little by little and without realizing it, you manage to reduce your monthly expenses significantly. Little efforts that will definitely be worth it, since there is nothing like sleeping peacefully without worrying about your financial situation. And if you are a perfume lover, don't worry; you already know that thanks to DIVAIN, having to save does not mean having to give it up

The 6 fruits with more proteins perfect for a vegetarian dietFruits are considered a great source of healthy nutrition, high in vitamins and minerals and they provide a large number of benefits to our body and our health. In addition to this, there are many types of fruit that have a high nutrition content due to them being a source high in protein too. In this article we will tell you about the health benefits of six fruits which contain a good amount of protein and are perfect for your vegetarian or vegan diet.

Popcorn is one of our favourite foods to eat between meals and whilst watching a good film. But is popcorn healthy? Can this snack be part of a healthy diet and how many calories are in Popcorn?The answer largely depends on how much popcorn you eat and the way you prepare it, or what you have with it or on it. Below we are going to tell you in more about the benefits of eating this food, what it can do for your health and approximately how many calories it contains, depending on how you prepare it.

Beards are more fashionable than ever. Hipster fever is here to stay. And it is enough to take a walk to realize that more and more men (both young and old, although especially the former) choose to wear beards. They provide masculinity and completely change the expression and features of the face, which is why they are usually very flattering.

Korean is in fashion. You could already see it in our article about him korean makeup, and today we repeat it again. But this time, focusing on the field of skin care. The Korean facial routine is getting all the attention in the Western world, and it is not for less, because its results are incredible.