2009-03-16T00:22:00.000-07:00

Eyes are most sensitive part in our body. Since eyes reflects our mood it is necessary to keep the eyes fresh . here are the recipes for eye gel so that you can use it during the bed time, especially for those working in computers.

CUCUMBER EYE GEL #1
Ingredients:

1/4 large cucumber

1 ounce aloe vera gel
Puree the cucumber in a blender (Ieave a little pulp), strain the mixture into a glass bowl until you have at least 2 ounces. Spoon in just a tad of the pulp from the strainer). Add the aloe vera to the cucumber puree in the bowl and mix lightly. Pour into a clean, sterilized container. After cleansing face, stir mixture gently and apply with a cotton ball to undereye area. Avoid the eyeball. The shelf life of this product is very limited by the fresh cucumber. It should be used within a few days, and kept refrigerated between uses.

CUCUMBER EYE GEL #2
1 Tbs. aloe vera gel1 tsp. fresh cucumber juice¼ tsp. cornstarch1 Tbs. witch hazel
Mix together aloe, cucumber and cornstarch. Heat until just boiling, about 1 minute in microwave. Remove from heat source and stir in witch hazel. Stir well and allow the mixture to cool completely. You should have a clear, jelly-like cream. Spoon into a small clean jar. To use: Dab a small amount under your eyes and be careful not to rub or pull the delicate skin under your eyes. Keep in cool place. Makes 1 oz.

General Eye care tips:
• Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.

• For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.

• Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.

• To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.

• Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes. • Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.

• Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.

• Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.

• Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.

To remove the dark circles try this recipe:

Place a cold, used tea-bag, on each eye daily. Relax for a few minutes. In a few weeks the black circles will be diminish significantly. Please make sure that you do not use a fresh tea bag, as it may leave the tea colour on the skin. It is preferable to rinse the tea bag if it is freshly

2009-03-16T00:11:00.000-07:00

Care For Your Lips

Lips are most sesitive part in our body, also gives a sexy look to our attire. Here are the tips for having beautiful lips naturally.

You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons

Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.

Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips

Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.

Apply emollient balm before putting the color. This is will hydrate your lips and make an even tone.

With a short and light strokes. Use a neutral colored pencil to trace around the perimeter of your lips. After it's done you can use desired color pencil you want to fill in your entire mouth.

To increase the size of your lips use a matching gloss or high shine lipstick. Apply the gloss or lipstick with a lip brush to make sure that color is evenly distributed.

To prevent bleeding dab a translucent powder around the edges of your lips

Beauty-Care for Your Eyes & Lips

Care For Your Lips