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You can use any oil you want, but I find the best oils for skin are light ones:

• jojoba oil bcs it is more of a wax and absorbs quickly

• apricot kernel oil

• argan oil

• almond oil

• possibly a bit of avocado oil and olive oil

And you can use any essential oil you like, my top recommendations are rose geranium, patchouli, lemon grass, orange blossom, luban, grapefruit, lavender (and if I was rich then sandlewood and rose).

I don't usually measure my ingredients, but roughly that is what I usually mix: Mix 100ml of a those oils mentioned above and add these essential oils:

- 1 drop orange blossom

- 2 drops patchouli

- 3 drops grapefruit

- 7 drops rose geranium

Make sure the essential oils are 100% pure and not the fake ones like lavendin or alcohol ones (they end with -ol like geraniol that are just a compound of the essential oil and can be synthetic).

I also add a homemade greentea oil (cold extraction of fermented greentea made with 50% castor oil 50% olive oil) and a tiny amount of black seed oil.

Btw if you have dry skin you might want to look into Omega3 supplementation it helps with that. You can take high-quality fish oil.

Always spray your skin with rosewater first, this makes the application much easier, so you'll need less oil and hence it will absorb quicker into the skin.

An extensive hammam routine takes 2-3 hours, so you might be wondering "why even bother doing all of that every week?". Well, bcs it is 100% natural and will really help you with all the skin issues like: discoloration, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, scars, ingrowns or razor bumps and dry skin.

Yes, if you stay consistent you can actually get rid of stretch marks, I guarantee you that 100%. This is how it will progress: imagine on white skin a deep purple stretch mark, it will first lose it's colour and turn pink then brown and then over time the pigmentation will completely fade away and it will return to the original skintone again. The skin will also become tighter (the earlier you treat a new stretch mark, the better it will disappear). Then, the only trace that will remain, is a fine white line bcs that is the tissue-deep damage, but it is barely visible and depending on how big the stretch mark was, you won't even feel a difference in skin-texture (ofc that also depends on the bodypart).

After the hammam your skin will feel tingly and it will slightly sting but nothing painful, just a bit uncomfortable if you have sensitive skin (body masks reduce the discomfort greatly). But that is good, bcs that's when the skin repairs itself, it's similar to the concept of microneedling, except way better for the skin and without any risks.

Do this hammam routine the day before you remove your bodyhair, or if you are not accustomed to it, you might need to add another restday. That's one of the steps to prevent ingrowns or strawberry skin btw.

Furthermore, bcs of the lymphatic fluid drainage and massage during the hammam, things like spiderweb veins, cellulites and overall your skin texture and appearance will improve over time, you just have to be patient and stay consistent.

Lastly, it makes your skin super soft and supple. You'll feel fresh and smell good, so it is definitely worth the effort.

I have been seeing alot of summer glow-up posts and preparing for the bridal season etc. But there is sth that alot of people fall for, and that is the quick-fix mentality. How many brides were pushed to try a new treatment whether that's laser hair-removal or a chemical hair treatment right before their wedding, whilst they weren't fully informed about the possible side effects and ended up with laser burnmarks or chemical burns on their scalp 😞. And not to forget products that directly affect your fertility and harm your hormonal health. I believe it is so important to give people the chance to make an informed decision and so that includes being aware of possible risks and sideeffects.

So that's why my next posts will all focus on natural and effective beauty treatments especially routines and recipes like the hair serum post, inshaa Allah. Bcs I believe it is much better to establish your beauty routine already now and to make it a habit, so that you don't have to try anything new before your wedding and can more easily keep it up in your daily life.

So, I hope the brothers in the sub won't get too annoyed and fed up with it. And sisters, let me know if you have any specific wishes and maybe you want to share your tips as well 🌷.

I know it heavily depends on the country, but all the men I know who went straight into business or blue collar jobs after school, were getting married young and those that stayed in higher education are still not married or got married very late. Is that per Qadr, or an active decision?

Should women not expect muslim male collegues of that age demographic to persue marriage during their studies? What do you think?

Ps.: I know every individual's situation is unique, but that's why I am asking here to read some personal insights.

BarakahAllahufeekum

We will be going through a youtube playlist and then post our notes under the designated post, inshaaAllah.

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Many of us women have the opportunity to come to Jummuah over the summer. Idk how it is for different countries, but in moroccan culture it is not very common for women to join Jummu'ah prayer. However, my father is now okay with me going with him and my older brother bcs they now go to this huge mosque that has a beautiful and big prayer complex as the women's area so that sisters don't have to walk through the men's section.

I know that most of us don't come across any fellow muslims of the opposite gender in daily life and so I have heard that some brothers would appreciate it, if we came to Jummuah prayer.

When I go with my older brother and father, I wait for them to pick me up and we walk back to the car together. They know what I am looking for in a husband and are open to talk to potentials for me. But would you as a man actually use this as a way of introduction, if you have no personal connection to the woman's wali?

Ps. I used to be too shy to go to the mosque, but I don't let myself get shamed anymore, so don't tell me 7shouma or 3aib.

Many of us women have the opportunity to come to Jummuah over the summer. Idk how it is for different countries, but in moroccan culture it is not very common for women to join Jummu'ah prayer. However, my father is now okay with me going with him and my older brother bcs they now go to this huge mosque that has a beautiful and big prayer complex as the women's area so that sisters don't have to walk through the men's section.

I know that most of us don't come across any fellow muslims of the opposite gender in daily life and so I have heard that some brothers would appreciate it, if we came to Jummuah prayer.

When I go with my older brother and father, I wait for them to pick me up and we walk back to the car together. They know what I am looking for in a husband and are open to talk to potentials for me. But would you as a man actually use this as a way of introduction, if you have no personal connection to the woman's wali?

Ps. I used to be too shy to go to the mosque, but I don't let myself get shamed anymore, so don't tell me 7shouma or 3aib.

إلى تستمتعون بقراءة الشعر ،أين تقرؤونه؟؟ لأنني أريد تحسين لغتي و كيحمقني الشعر بزاف. 🫰❤️ خصوصا قصائد رومانسية أو أي شعر عن جمال الحياة 🌱 ولكن قصائد لبنات الحلال🐣 ،الله يرد لكم

It can be a poetry collection completely in arabic, but it would be even better if there is an english or german translation included. Or maybe you know any channels or websites that have poems. I love romantic poems like love letters or just poems about the beauty of life. Nothing blasphemous or indecent though.

Thank uuu 🫒

بارك الله فيكم

Assalamaleikum Ladies, are there any sisters here, who would like to become MODS? Basically, I just need more people, in case my account gets deleted, so that the sub still has moderators.

Pls comment below, BarakahAllahufeekum 🌸

"Things that are quick and easy to make. I find the biggest caveat of eating healthy is the preparation time for someone with a very busy schedule". (Copied 👆 from the comment section).

That's a topic we definitely have to growd-source guys, bcs here is where I often fail at, as well 😅. I have mostly nuts and dried fruit at home, but they are so high in calories or spike your insulin that they aren't exactely the best snack when you're trying to slim down. Most things I can think of are made from nuts and super high in calories, like nut-chocolate bars, homemade nutella, nut energy balls, homemade cakes and cookies...

- I think puffed chickpeas and lentils work really well, or even popcorn when it's homemade. For example they sell chickpeas/lentils puff waffles in most organic stores. Some are even covered in chocolate 👀.

- Or when you mix SKYR yoghurt or other milk products with pure vanilla powder, honey and a raw egg yolk, it tastes really good, you can also add strawberries.

- homemade jello. You just need pureed fruit like frozen berries, add honey, fresh lemon and powdered gelatin to it, warm it on the stove and than pour in a container and then refrigerate. You can also make it with coconut cream, tastes really good. Also, have u heard of apple marshmellows? They taste good as well, but are a bit more time consuming bcs you have to whisk the mass into that foamy texture.

- banana with peanut butter, roasted pistachios and honey. Calorie bom b 🫠.

- potatoes with thuna, olives and onion. Seasoned with vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and cumin powder. But, does that count as a snack??

- cucumber with sun dried tomatoes. Or mozarella with basil and tomatoes. Is that a snack???

- also I really like dried meat and liver pate to snack on 😅.

Edit:

- Also kale chips are super yummy, if you manage to not burn the edges. Key is to pat them dry completely.

- and dates filled with ghee and nuts, covered in chocolate. Or just in a pan a layer of dates, then a layer of peanut butter, melted chocolate and coarse sea salt