Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept Car

The Chrysler ecoVoyager concept is a battery and hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger vehicle displayed at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show.

With power primarily supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack, the Chrysler ecoVoyager’s wheels are driven by an electric motor. The electric motor develops 200 kilowatts (268 horsepower), giving the ecoVoyager a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 8.8 seconds. A regenerative braking system helps top up the battery during deceleration.

The ecoVoyager concept uses a small hydrogen fuel cell to extend the range for occasional long trips. Using the hydrogen fuel cell, the Chrysler ecoVoyager’s total range is greater than 300 miles, with only water exiting the tailpipe.

The styling of the Chrysler ecoVoyager is not the most exciting, but it’s mono-box shape is well executed and practical, providing the maximum amount of interior space for the occupants.

The ecoVoyager’s four individual chairs are contoured for personalized comfort. The seat framing is exposed, with under-seat storage drawers. Front seats have individual cantilevered, adjustable armrests containing the window controls and heat/massage switches, while individual rear-seat armrests fold into the cabin back panel. With the ability to store six 20-ounce bottles, the floor console dividing the rear seats accommodates hot or cold beverages.

Create Your Own Facial Masks

Treat yourself and your skin to some TLC. Give yourself a facial.
It’s not only good for you, if feels great too. You can make a facial from ordinary kitchen goods. Here are some recipes which are inexpensive to make and you probably have the ingredients right in your kitchen. A homemade face mask is a mixture of natural ingredients mixed together to make a mask for one’s skin at home itself. The face mask should be made according to one’s skin type. First of all there lies the need for one to recognize one’s skin type. Like for e.g. if one’s skin gets sticky, oily, itchy etc when one goes out in the sun it means one’s skin is oily. A homemade mask will take you no more than a few minutes to put together, and once you have the basic ingredients ready in a jar you can have your own instant facial mask ready for use. The best thing is that the mask is tailor made especially for you.

Normal, combination skin, oily and blemished skin
Mix one egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, a teaspoon olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice until smooth. Spread on your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 min then rinse with lukewarm water. Few drops lemon juice will help to reduce blackheads while egg white will leave your skin feel “tight” after this mask application.

Honey Mask Recipe
The best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week.

Egyptian facial mask
A little egg, a little milk, a little olive oil and you have the makings of an ancient mask. Grape cleanser-split 2-3 grapes and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse with cool water. Massage into the face and neck . Leave on for 15 minutes and gently rinse off.

Dry Skin Mask
mix 1 tsp. of butter in 1 teaspoon of water. Apply it thoroughly into all the dry areas and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Another facial mask is oatmeal facial mask-take 2 tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp baking soda and add water to make paste. Apply to face and all over the skin and rub gently. Do not apply any type of facial mask just before a special occasion, the reason for this is the drawing power of the mask can flush the skin.

Moisturizing
Moisturizing morning and evening with a natural moisturizer hydrates, moisturizes and protects the skin from daily pollutants.
For a moisturizing and nourishing mask, blend a mashed banana with white cosmetic clay and apply.
For normal skin, mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and apply it on your face. Clean it off after 20 minutes.
For dry skin, use a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey; it is a very good moisturize and cleansing agent.

Banana-Avacado Mask ingredients 1/2 over-ripe banana ,1/2 over-ripe avocado ,2 Tbsp unflavored full-fat yogurt and 1 tsp olive oil ,Mash banana and avocado, combine with other ingredients, and mix well. Apply liberally to face and neck. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Lighten circles under eyes Recipe-to lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream. Ingredients 4-5 very ripe med-size strawberries ,2 tsp. heavy cream and 1 tsp. honey. Puree strawberries, cream and honey together in a blender. Apply to your face evenly. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.

Strawberry Mask
4 to 5 very ripe, medium size strawberries
2 teaspoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon honey
Rinse the strawberries in lukewarm water, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. In a small bowl, mash the fruit with a fork. Add the cream and honey, mixing well. Leave on for 20 minutes
People with sensitive or sunburned skin might find the strawberries irritating. Test on a small patch of skin first to assess your skin’s reaction.

Cucumber delight
Mix into a blender a combination of one mashed banana, and half of cucumber. Drop in a tablespoon of honey and half a cup of lemon juice. Spread over the face and rinse off after thirty minutes.

Acne Remedies at Home

Home remedies for acne may worked well for some people, but not for others. The correct vitamin and mineral supplementation can improve home remedies for acne. One of the most important things to remember if you suffer with acne, is to drink plenty of water. One of the methods which is used to calculate how much water you should drink per day is to, divide your body weight by half, and then drink at least that amount of water in ounces. Along with this, it is essential to do some daily exercise, as this will bring oxygen to your skin cells, resulting in healthier skin.
Here are some of the home remedies for acne that you can undertake as listed below:

• Before going to bed, put a little toothpaste onto your pimples. This will help to reduce swelling overnight.
• Using warm salty water, wash your face twice daily, to leave your face oil free.
• Use fenugreek leaves mixed to a paste every night on the face for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
• Strawberry leaves can be placed onto the acne as the alkalinity helps to reduce swelling.
• Massage the face with the skin of a lemon before washing with warm water.
• The use of fresh mint juice is a good overnight remedy for acne.
• Crushed garlic cloves dabbed on to the face once or twice a day can help acne, even though it is one of the more smelly options.
• Steep 2 to 3 teaspoons of dried basil with a cup of boiling water. Leave for 20 minutes and apply to the skin with cotton wool.
• One of the best acne home remedies is to grind orange peel with some water to a paste and apply to the affected area.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in 1 teaspoon of finely ground cinnamon power and apply to the acne.
• Place mint juice and turmeric together and apply to the acne. Leave it on the skin for 30 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
• Use corn flour mixed with an egg white. Place it onto the face and allow it to dry completely for approximately half an hour. Once it is dry, dip your hands into warm water and give your face a massage and wash it off. This will help to reduce acne and give you smoother skin.
• One eastern approach to acne home remedies is to mix a paste of tender neem leaves together with turmeric and applying to the affected area.
• Grind nutmeg with milk and apply to acne.
• Using 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon on cinnamon powder, make a paste. Apply this to the skin before sleeping and wash it off the following morning with warm water. This should be repeated for a minimum of two weeks.
• If you have swelling acne, then apply the juice of a raw papaya, including the skin, onto the affected area.
• Place the pulp of ripe tomatoes onto acne for at least one hour.
• Using honey as often as possible is a great acne home remedy. This is because honey actually kills bacteria.

Fresh fruit and vegetables should be included in your daily diet, along with raw nuts, sprouted seeds and wholegrain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice.
Foods to be avoided are strong tea and coffee, pickles, fizzy drinks, candies, processed foods and a large amount of meat, until your skin condition has improved.