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Facial masks Herbal Remedies for Beautiful Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:13:00 +0000

Skin care is a part of our everyday life and facial masks an help us with that. Let's face it, our skin shows signs of aging first. Aging is individual for everyone and depends on many factors such as: genetics, lifestyle, general health and work conditions, and climate. All of those factors take their toll on our skin.
Do not wait for the first signs of aging to appear; start caring for your skin as early as possible. This applies to both women and men alike.

Home-made masks for the face are good because it takes just minutes to prepare them,they are cheap and they give wonderful results. Facial masks should be used regularly, at least once a week, for the best results.
Some people choose just few skin care products and stick to them; some people like trying new and different ones. It does not matter as long as it makes you happy. However, remember that some ingredients may cause allergic reactions. Consult your doctor or do a skin test before using any new beauty product.
Facial masks that clean and revitalize skin and tighten pores:

• Add 3-5 drops of lemon juice to a beaten egg white and spread it over the face and upper part of the neck. When first layer dries up apply second one. Keep for 15-20 min and wash off with lukewarm water.
• Beat 1 egg white to thick foam and add ½ tsp of honey, ½ tsp of fresh milk and ½ tsp of lemon juice. Mix well and add a little bit of flour to make it thicker. Apply to the face and keep on for 20 min. Wash off facial mask with cool water without soap.
• Combine 2 tbsp of water, 2 tbsp of alcohol and 100 g of warmed up honey. Keep the mask on for 10-12 min. Wash off with lukewarm water.
• Combine 1 tbsp of honey, 1 egg, 1 tsp of dried and crushed chamomile flowers and 1 tsp of chopped fresh mint. Apply to the face and neck. Wash off after 15-20 min with warm water.
• In a blender mix 1 tbsp of instant nonfat dry milk, 1/2 of peeled cucumber and 1 tsp of plain yogurt. Apply to the face and keep for 20 min, rinse off with lukewarm water.
• Combine mashed banana, 1 tbsp of honey and small amount of orange juice. Apply the mix to clean face and keep on for 15 min. Rinse off with warm water.
• Mix together 1/2 tsp of honey and ½ cup of pureed cucumber. Apply to your face and leave for 30 min, rinse with lukewarm water.

Facial masks that bring color to pale skin:

• Combine 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of orange juice. Mix very well and apply to clean face. Keep the mask on for as long as possible, but no less than 30 min. Wash off with warm water.
• Whip 1 egg white with 1 tbsp of sugar. Keep on your face no more than 15-20 min. Repeat few times a week.

Facial masks that whiten skin, soothe and smooth wrinkles:

• Combine 1 raw egg yolk with 1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of glycerin. Apply to the face and keep for about 2 hours. Wash off with lukewarm water. Keep the rest of the mix in fridge for no more than few days. This facial mask can be repeated 2-3 times a week.
• Mix together 100 g of sour cream, 100 g of vodka, juice of 1 lemon and 1 raw egg yolk. Whip and keep in the fridge under tight lid. Apply on a clean face, neck and hands before bed. Wash off in the morning with warm water.
• Carefully combine 1 whipped raw egg white, 1tsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of grated lemon peel and 2 tsp of oats. Mix well and apply to the face. Keep for 10 min. To remove this facial mask soften it with wet cloth and splash your face with cool water afterwards.
• Blend together 100 g of honey and juice of 1 lemon. Apply thin layer to the face and keep on for 15 min. Wash off with warm water (no soap).
• Mix together 2 tsp of oat flour, 1 raw egg yolk and 2 grated carrots. Leave on your face for 20 min; wash off first with warm then cold water. Add 20 drops of lemon juice and use this facial mask as whitening.
• Put 2 tbsp of yarrow grass and 2 tbsp of chamomile flowers in 750 g of boiling water, cover tightly and steep for 45 min. Wash your face twice a week, every time preparing fresh extract.
• Combine 1 tbsp of linden flowers, 1 tbsp of crushed fennel or parsley and 1 tsp of crushed sage or oak bark. Add 2-3 cups of boiling water and divide everything in half. One half of liquid should be 35-36° C and the other half-24-25° C. Use both halves in rotation to wash your face. Start with hot liquid and end with the cool one. Do it 2-3 times. Repeat the procedure twice a week.

Anti-aging facial masks:

• Mix together 1 tsp of honey, 1 whipped egg white and 2 tbsp of flour. Apply to a clean face and keep for 10 min. Wash off with lukewarm water.
• Mix 1 tsp of honey, 1 whipped egg white and 2 tbsp of flour. Apply to a clean face and keep for 10 min. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Winter facial mask:
Peel 1 lemon, pick out seeds and mash it with fork. Apply rich cream to your face and cover it with thin layer of cotton (or cotton swabs).Distribute mashed lemon evenly over cotton. Apply new portions as old one dries up. Keep on for 10-15 min,remove and again apply any facial cream.
Facial mask for sensitive skin:
Put 1 tbsp of dry rose petals or sage in 2 cups of boiling water and steep till liquid cools down a little and becomes comfortably warm. Keep compress on your face for 2-5 min.

Home Beauty Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:11:00 +0000

Everyone wants to look their best and as beautiful as they can. Many of us spend a lot of money on branded beauty products and on numerous visits to the beauty parlor. There are a number of simple beauty treatments that we can use with things that are easily available in our homes. Here are a few home beauty tips that you can try using things from the kitchen without any extra cost.

To remove puffiness from the eyelids, massage a drop of very fresh castor oil on to them.
To cool your eyes, make eye pads using thick slices of cucumber. Another option is to use cotton pads soaked in cold milk. Lie down and place them on your closed eyes and relax for a while.
Putting a drop of rose water into each eye just before you sleep can also refresh you eyes.
To prevent your lips from chapping, use hot water fermentation on your lips and then apply a mixture of vaseline and honey. Apply this mixture about three times a week.
To prevent your lips from drying you can use a ground mixture or rose petals and milk butter.
To delay age spots on your hand, use a piece of lemon and rub all over your hand, before washing. This will delay onset of age-spots.
If you have no time to shampoo your hair before going out, then brush 1 tablespoon of talcum powder or corn flour through your hair. Try this out first when you are not in hurry to make sure that it works the way you want.
To prevent hair loss you should have a biotin rich drink. Blend bananas with honey, yogurt and low fat milk. Drink this for a few weeks.
While blow drying and setting your hair, blow-dry at hot on the roots of the hair. Roll your hair inwards or outwards at the ends. To improve the setting make sure the ends are evenly rolled in or rolled out. Heat the hair for a second and then let it cool. This process of setting the hair will last longer and make your hair look beautiful.
To condition your hair, after shampooing your hair take some conditioner on your palm and rub it with both hands. Apply from the hair shaft moving downwards. Do not apply on your scalp. Rinse your hair after 5 minutes.
To add extra shine and glow to your hair add 2 tablespoons of malt vinegar. Use it as a last rinse and towel dry your hair.

Cough Remedies

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:09:00 +0000

"A cough, also known as tussis is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound.
Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of substances that are irritating the breathing passages. A cough is usually initiated to clear a buildup of phlegm in the trachea. Coughing can also be triggered by a bolus of food entering the trachea rather than the esophagus due to a failure of the epiglottis. Frequent or chronic coughing usually indicates the presence of a disease. Provided the patient is a non-smoker and has a normal chest X-ray, the cause of chronic cough in 93% of all patients is due to asthma, heartburn or post-nasal drip. Other causes of chronic cough include chronic bronchitis and medications such as ACE inhibitors. Coughing can happen voluntarily as well as involuntarily." (Wikipedia)

Home Remedies for ACNE

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Toothpaste:
Tooth paste also works in a same way, it should be applied before bed time and be washed early in the morning, you will notice less swelling and redness.
Honey and Cinnamon:
Honey and Cinnamon pastes are widely used for getting rid of acne.
Salt Water:
Warm salt water can also be used to wash your face each day, since it will get rid of oil and dirt, but won’t irritate any existing acne you may have. You can follow your saltwater treatment with a splash of cold water on your face, along with an oil-free moisturizer if you have dry skin.
Watermelon:
Watermelon pulp, strawberry juice, and even smashed up papaya works great on acne, and can have your skin looking amazing after only a few days of use.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is considered as the top alternative to over the counter acne medications. It is a most popular home remedy for acne. Aloe Vera can be applied in liquid form to the facial area, it will remove excess oil and heal your acne. Mixing in freshly ground orange peel can make it even more effective.
Vinegar:
Vinegar can also be effective against acne. Dampen a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and apply it to your pimples, leaving it on overnight. It also balances skin pH.
Lemon:
Squeeze the juice out of fresh lemons or limes. Apply the juice directly on your acne scars using a cotton ball. Let your skin soak up the lemon juice for a while before washing it off with water.
Sandalwood:
Mix sandalwood with a few drops of rosewater to make a paste. The sandalwood and rosewater paste can be used as a facial mask and can be directly applied on the scarred area. Leave the paste on for more than an hour.
Mint:
Take a few mint leaves and crush them. Tie these crushed leaves in piece of muslin cloth and extract juice. Use it all over your face. It's a very good home remedy for acne scars.There are tons of other home remedies for acne. You can make different masks with the help of fruits and vegetables. Olive oil, sunflower oil and rosehip oil is very effective for acne cure.

More Home Remedies for Acne
• Apply lemon juice and rose water in equal amount with a cotton ball and leave for half an hour and wash. Repeat this remedy for 20-25 days.
• Mix 3-4 drops of lemon juice in 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal. Apply on face, leave the paste for 10-15 minutes and wash.
• A good home remedy is the egg yolk mask which removes the excessive oils from your skin. Apply the egg yolk with a cotton ball to oily spots and leave this on your face for 15 minutes to 20 minutes and wash with cold water.
• Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and apply this on acne to prevent acne.
• Take small amount of ground almonds and honey and make a fine paste. Gently massage this paste on your face with a hot washcloth and then rinse with cold water.
• Make a fine paste from sandalwood and black gram. Apply rose water on the face before applying paste. Now apply paste over the whole face and leave it overnight. Clean your face clean with cool water in the morning. Sandalwood has a cooling effect and it does a great job of reducing skin inflammation and irritation because it.
• Mix 1/2 cup mashed apple, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 slightly beaten egg white and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a fine paste and apply to your face for at least 15 minutes to 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.
• Mix honey and cinnamon powder into a fine paste. Apply on the acne pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for 2-3 weeks, pimples will disappear forever.
• Make a fine paste of turmeric powder with neem leaves. Apply on acne. Wash it off after 25-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

10 Simple Beauty Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:21:00 +0000

It is simple to look and feel more beautiful starting today. You can even put away your pocketbook because these tips are free.
1. Smile... it will brighten your day and others around you will feel your energy.
2. Stretch... cats know that total body stretch does wonders. Follow their example and roll up slowly out of bed and stretch gently. (For more tips on stretching here is a great book: AM/ PM Stretch for Health.)
3. Exercise... at least 20 mins of any continuous activity will boost your energy level and reduce bad stressors. You don't even to pay a membership fee. The key is continuous like a 20min walk or even mopping your floors. You will look and feel better.
4. Drink water. No other liquid is quite like it. Clear your system. 8 glasses are recommended daily. Your skin will radiate.
5. Rest... you need to take breaks during the day and sleep at night. Takes breaks away from work space to keep fresh and focused. Make sure you are getting sufficient sleep at night since your body regenerates while you are sleeping. If you are constantly letting your mind wonder make a conscious decision to put away thoughts till morning. It is amazing how good your subconscious mind listens to your conscious mind (so be careful what you tell yourself)
6. Do good. When you do something for someone else without expecting anything in return you benefit in ways unimaginable. (the key is don't expect anything in return)
7. Exchange... the money you spend on junk food for food that will enrich your body and soul. Start with a simple plan of exchange. Because some think healthy foods cost more, find out your spending pattern by making 2 lists:
. foods you like that are healthy that you normally don't buy
. foods you like that are "junk food" that you normally buy
calculate the cost of the 2nd list then use this amount to fund your "healthy" purchase. (of course you have to say bye-bye to the "junk food")
8. "Stop and smell the roses". Look for good in everything. This is a toughie because most of us are "trained" to look for faults, errors, shortcomings, defects, etc. Begin with yourself. List all your assets (not just physical). Then realize all the good in being you. Move on to other things around you. Work on this consciously every day till it becomes a habit. There is something good about everything and everyone. Once you realize this you will be finding good everywhere without even trying.
9. Learn... something new every day. Pick up a book. or search online. Learn to do something you have always wanted to do. You can even start for free by researching online. Search the subject and start stimulating and enriching your mind today.
10. Reward yourself. Set financial and personal goals and tag them with rewards for accomplishing them. (this one may be something special you have always wanted to do. and not necessarily a purchase.. But if you have done all the above maybe go ahead and splurge a little. You deserve it!

SOME BODY PACKS FOR BEAUTIFUL NECK

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:11:00 +0000

mix methi leaf juice and besanflour to a fine paste,apply the pack on the neck,wash after 20 minutes.
Add salt and turmeric to lime juice,apply it over neck and back,it acts as scrubber.
Use body brush with smooth bristles at least once in a week,it helps to remove dead cells and dirt on the body
Aloevera,turmeric besan flour mix all these and apply as pack from neck to shoulders,after it dries remove it with cotton dipped in hot water.
Don't through left over starch liquid from cooked rice,to this add chikpeaflour and apply on back,when completely dries ,remove the pack when layers come out.
Tomato and cucumber pieces when applied on neck and the body it will act as tan removing agent

KITCHEN MEDICINE FOR SOLVING MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Lot of causes effect menstrual cycle,the most important are pollution,stress,and dieting.............................using birth control pills give more trouble for improper menstrual cycles.We can solve this problem using kitchen items.

Chop ginger into very tiny pieces,and boil in 1 glass of water.Take this juice after having lunch
Add cilantro to a cup of decoction and have it
Clean the Neem tree stem with water,then boil it in water then strain it.Use thrice a day
Have black grape juice once in couple of days.

TIPS FOR PRETTY HANDS

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Add 2 teaspoons of oatmeal powder , 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon glycerin to 1 cup of water then apply as pack for both hands,then wash after 30 minutes
Add milk , honey to boiled and mashed potato and apply as pack to hands and wash after 30 minutes
Mix rice flour and butter milk make paste and apply all over the body,then take bath after 30 minutes

HEALTH TIPS

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Ginger helps in digestion,so add ginger to your food every day
Experts say add lemon juice to ginger kashayam and drink ,it helps in good digestion
To cure throat infection,add turmeric to hot milk and drink
When suffering from severe tooth ache apply clove oil on the affected area,it gives fast relief

Tips with Honey

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Honey is a natural sweetener ,it has lot of nutritional values.If used daily it keeps health in good condition
Use honey as sandwich spread for kids,it provides more energy
1 table spoon of honey gives 64 calories,when eaten the sugars in honey are converted into glucose
Fructose in the honey slowly dissolves in the blood and gives good energy
It maintains BP level in the body
Honey has more calories than sugar which helps to dissolve excess fats in the body
Mix lemon juice or cinnamon any one in the honey and eat 1 spoon,it is a good tip for weight loss
It contains Vitamins like D ,A ,C and K along with Folic acid and beta- carotene
It reduces bad cholesterol in the body,so mix cinnamon powder and honey and take 2 teaspoons every day,with in 1 month their will be a change
Honey gives good health resistance power
Honey if take every day then it also increases white blood corpuscles
Make tea with 3 cups of water,by adding 1 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.And divide this into three cups,and drink 3 times in whole day.A good beauty tip for fresh skin and to avoid wrinkles
Mix a teaspoon of honey in hot milk and drink before sleeping

Useful Tips For Skin Care

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Skin care tips you should know

• Sun Protection: Sun plays a major role to deteriorate your skin. You need to protect your skin from the sun in order to prevent the aging of your skin. The sun is largely responsible for wrinkles, dry skin, and blotchy pigmentation; thinning of skin, skin texture, skin dullness, thinning of skin and some other sun related diseases that can make your skin look older.

• Avoid Smoking: This tip is mostly for men as large population of the people into smoking are men. Smoking is directly responsible for yellow and wrinkled skin. Many scientist have suggested that nicotine present in the cigarette has the same influence on elastin as sunlight.

• Maintain your fitness: With age its quite possible that extra weight can accumulate under the skin, neck or cheeks giving the skin an older look. In order to improve the appearance of your skin you need to have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. You need to have at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday.

• Smile can do wonders: Your face tends to conform to the position or expression that you carry most of the time. If you often frown or get angry your skin is more likely to develop wrinkles between the eyes, lines at the corner of your mouth or other lines that add your frowning expression. In order to avoid such a phase all you have to do is just smile. A Smile can do wonders for your skin and help keep you looking younger.

• Skin Care: Taking care of your skin is very important. You need to wash your face immediately after you had an outing in the sun. Scrubbing your skin dry can help you get rid of the dead cells which could lead to rough skin.

• Sleeping positions: Sleeping on your face can cause sleep wrinkles. Also avoid sleeping in one position for the major part of the night as this could crease your skin. You need to have at least 8 hours sleep everyday.

BEAUTY WITH VEGGITABLES AND FRUITS

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:12:00 +0000

Natural products help not only improving your beauty but also don't have any side effects,so try to use fruits,and vegetables for more results

CARROT:

Rich in Vitamin A and mostly used in making Nourishing cream's and Face Masks.
Mix Carrot juice with milk and apply all over the body wait for 30 minutes and take bath,It makes skin fairy
This pack reduces swelling of the puffed eyes
This pack helps to reduce acne on the faceBANANA:
I got this tip from Ayurveda book,people who has lot of watts can use the inner whiter layer of banana skin and can be applied overnight on the watt,and covered with plaster.if you do it regularly slowly it will detach from the skin.
For shiny skin use the banana paste along with yogurt and apply it as face pack,it reduces acne.
To reduce pigments on hands rub with banana skin added with olive oil or honey or coconut oil(only one of this is used),then you get good results on hands and face.
take a teaspoon of fully riped banana and mix with honey,use this as face pack,it tightens the skin.let it rest for 20 minutes then wash with tap water

BARLEY:

We all know barley is healthy,mix teaspoon of barley powder with water and apply it as face pack,let it rest for 20 minutes,wash face with water.it helps to harden the skin.

APPLE:

Hair pack- to turn grey hair to golden colour you can use this pack-malt vinegar and apple juice should be mixed in a bowl and apply it as a hair pack,wait for 40 minutes and rinse your hair
Apply the outer layer of apple on hands and legs,it makes skin fairer

APRICOT:

Vitamin A helps in skin rejuvenation,apricot is rich in A Vitamin,it also reduces acne's on skin,and makes skin fairer.most of the lotions and body creams are mad with apricot.

CURD/YOGURT

Apply curd to hair and rinse after 1 hour it acts as a conditioner,it gives life to hair
It also destroys dandruff and makes scalp healthy
If you don't have allergy of fenugreek then combine with yogurt and soak it over night,grind to fine paste and apply as hair pack,it helps in hair growth

CABBAGE:

Rich in vitamin e,apply cabbage juice to your hair,makes hair to grow faster and makes lengthier

CASTOR OIL:

Apply Castor oil to your and tie your hair with a towel dipped in hot water,it makes the scalp to absorb the steam and activates to grow the hair,Do it at least once in 20 days
Apply this oil as mascara daily before going to bed,it will thickens the eye lashes

EGG

Egg white when applied face reduces wrinkles and tightens the skin
it helps in skin bleach, and also reduces oiliness

GLYCERIN:

Helps more in winter,apply as balm to your lips ,makes softer

HONEY:

honey mixed with a tea spoon of lemon juice Acts as a natural bleaching agent
Also makes skin fairy and soft

LEMON:

Rich in Vitamin C and good for oily skin
Pack-lemon juice+honey _chickpea flour+apply this pack for 10 minutes and wash your face
you feel freshness
DIP LEMON SLICE IN SALT AND RUB ON KNEES AND ELBOWS,SLOWLY IT REMOVES BLACKNESS

ROSE WATER

Also Acts as a natural bleaching agent
Reduces wrinkles on the face
If you have dark circles, apply it night and wash in the mornings,do it continuously with in two months you get good result

MINT:

Use mint juice as face pack before going to bed and wash your face in the morning it reduces pimple acne's

OLIVE OIL:

Helps to provide moisture to the skin
Dark skin people can use this as a face pack,it makes skin lighter

SOME FASHIONTIPS FOR LOOK AND APPEARENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:10:00 +0000

Physical appearance can be easily determined by the out fit i.e., the clothes we wear,every one has some dreams for their dress sense and physical appearance but we don't no which one suites us better.Please follow these ideas and make perfection in your beauty and appearance.

First thing is pick the perfect color which matches to your skin colour
Open collar shirts suites better for deep and short necked women, then can use long length jeweleries
Stitched clothes suites better ,so go to tailor and give measurements every time when you buy a new dress material(because body changes from time to time)
Medium physique girls look more beautiful in light weight chiffon clothes,and wear long stripped design clothes
For slim physique cotton clothes and stiff clothes looks good
Fat women look good in deep necked dresses,single step is better while wearing Saree,wear kurthees instead of T-shirts,and simple designed dresses,and avoid using broad necked dresses
Wear high heals when ever you are in a Saree
Wear tight dresses after delivery,it makes your stomach will be fit and shows your physique neatly

Diet Tips for Women

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Once the age crosses 25 start taking care of your body,due to lot responsibilities you undergo lot of stress,it shows effect on your health,so women should be carefully handle themselves.

Walk at least 1 hour once in a day
Take nutritious food
Nutritious food includes lentils,curries,yogurt and soup,reduce oil and concentrate on leafy veggies lentils,bottle guard,cabbage,ridge gourd
Drink more water
Eat only 3/4Th meal,maintain regular intervals for eating,it helps in good digestion
Eat a fruit after having a big meal
Take a glass of water before having lunch and dinner
Eat fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin B and C
Can take up to 2 small cups of tea, because it improves disease resistance powder,but don't drink too much
Have a glass of juice evening, add honey instead of sugar
Eat at least 3 hours before sleeping
Walk slowly for 10 minutes after finishing your dinner
Massage with sesame oil once in a month for over all body and apply body scrub
Sleep at least 8 hours
Obased people should walk or exercise for an hour in a day
Listen to music before going to bed,it reduces stress and tends to give sound sleep

Top 10 skin care tips

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:06:00 +0000

Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. The list of skin care tips has been restricted to 10 because anything more that that would not only be difficult to remember, but also shadow the more important skin care tips. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are:

1. Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tip. This is important because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type of skin they cater too.

2. ‘Drink a lot of water’. This will not keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of your health (and in turn your skin). It might seem a bit awkward to some, however, this is an important skin care tip.

3. Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times everyday). A very effective skin care tip that helps in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of your house (and hence exposed to pollutants, dust etc). This skin care tip also advocates the use of Luke warm water for cleansing (hot and cold water, both, cause damage to your skin)

4. Be gentle, after all it’s your skin. Don’t scrub/exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, don’t apply too much or too many skin care products. A must-to-follow skin care tip.

5. Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tip. Don’t let your skin get dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break, leading to a rough and unattractive appearance.

6. Use moisturisers/ emollients. Moisturisers work best when applied while the skin is still damp.Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck. A small but important skin care tip.
7. Use sunscreen to protect yourself from sun’s harmful UV radiations. You can use day-time moisturisers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV radiations are known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.

8. A bit of exercise and good sleep are essential too, not just for skin care but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of exercise can cause your skin to slack. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.

9. Treat skin dilemmas with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin dilemmas. Consult your dermatologist before you go on to use a skin care product (lest you do end up harming your skin even more).

10. Beat the stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, however, sometimes stating the obvious is essential too (and hence this skin care tip found its place here). Yes, stress harms skin too. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good sleep.

Some Home Made Beauty Tips and Remedies to look Beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:24:00 +0000

We all want to look elegant slim and fit. You need to exercise regularly to look good. To look good, you need to eat good food as well. You can eat many beauty foods which will enhance your beauty.
Here are some foods which can enhance your beauty:-
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar do have in it many healing benefits that makes the skin very soft and supple and helps in activating dead skin cells.
• Carrots: Carrots will help in maintaining the outer layer of the skin in preventing premature aging. It works as Retin A.
• Cheese: You will need to eat cheese on regular bases which helps to prevent bacteria from growing in the mouth and prevents cavities.
• Citrus Fruits: Fruits and juices should be the integral part of your daily diet.
• Garlic: Helps to fight wrinkles and restores tissues.
• Nonfat Yogurt: Helps to keep your smile white and your teeth cavity-free.
• Sweet Potatoes: Full of vitamin A.
• Tomatoes: Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
Some useful Beauty Tips
Summer Care: You should wash your face with water after every 2 hours in order to avoid the grease on your skin.
Hair Loss: In a thin vessel, boil 250 ml of mustard oil. Then, add 60 Gms of heena leaves. After boiling, store this mixture in the bottle. Massage hair regularly with this oil to prevent hair loss.
Anti-Wrinkle: Mix juice of cucumber and white of 1 egg and add a teaspoon lemon juice and a teaspoon of vodka and apply this on your face for 10 minutes.
Pimple-pimple: Do apply tomato pulp for an hour every day.
For glowing skin: Mix equal quantity of almond, glycerin, lemon juice and rose water. Apply on face for a night.
Skin Tonic: Mix 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp honey and a pinch of turmeric and apply for half an hour.
Caring Carrot Mask: Mix grand carrot with one spoon of honey. Apply over the face for 15 minutes.
Punch of a Pineapple: Mix mashed pineapple with juice of an orange or a lemon and also add wheat flour. Apply this mixture on the face and neck for 30 min.
Ravishing Radish Touch: Mix mashed radish with one spoon of vinegar and along with one spoon of lemon juice and one spoon of honey.
Healthy Honey treat: Mix honey with the white of an egg along with grated potato. Apply this paste on the face .
Some more tips:-
• Mix some drop of vinegar and water. Wash your face with it.
• Avoid using soap
• Avoid scrubbing your face as it can cause your skin to break out.
• Use natural deodorants as much as possible
• Drink lots of water
BLEMISHES TIPS
• Mix olive oil and quarter teaspoon of lemon. Apply on the blemishes, and after 15 min wash off
• Grind a spring of mint leaves, and add a teaspoon of rose water to it. Apply it at night and wash in the morning
PIMPLES TIPS
• Smear a little camphor lotion on the pimples daily.
• Apply mint juice on the pimples. Allow to dry before washing off.
• Use sandalwood paste with undiluted cucumber juice on pimples.
• Dab a little starch paste on pimple
• Rub skin with orange peel or half a potato.
WRINKLES TIPS
• A piece of papaya pulp with a dash of cream helps in fighting wrinkles.
• Massage with glycerin and honey.
• Mix rose water with mashed banana
FAIR COMPLEXION TIPS
• Rub potato on your face.
• Rub tomato on your face.
• Wash face with rain water.
• Mix lemon and cucumber juice and apply on the face
• Take a paste with almonds and rose water and apply for 10 minutes on the face.
ELBOWS
• Rub elbows with olive oil
• Cut almond in half and place your elbows into each for 15 minutes.
• Rub baby oil on the elbows smoothens them.
HANDS TIPS
• Rub cornmeal in between soapy palms to give hands a friction bath.
• Lemon juice mix with rose water and glycerin makes an effective hand lotion.
• Apply baby oil before sleeping.
• Apply almond oil on dry skin.
FEET TIPS
• For cracks on feet, apply a thick paste of turmeric and castor oil for 30 min before bathe.
• Make a paste with a ghee and pepper and eat it
• Take onion juice mixed with honey for a month for soft and smooth feet.
• Rub glycerin on tired feet at bedtime.
• Rub feet with Vaseline for a smooth skin.
• Massage feet with Castor oil every night

Homemade Beauty Tips----Easy homemade beauty tips.

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:21:00 +0000

One can go and buy the prestige products in the market suitable for him or her. But time is not always sufficient and even when they did, shopping simply wasn't fun. So, here are some remedies that you prepare at home at your leisure time to beautify yourself.

Cleansing:
Make your face a clean canvas before applying colors. Milk protein is the best known natural emollient. It smoothens the skin surface, soothes dry patches and pampers the skin, giving it its natural nourishment. It goes deep into the skin, gently removing all traces of grime, makeup and dead skin cells. One should wash the face twice daily with milk and positively before going to sleep. Overnight unclean skin leads to clogged pores. The excess oil secreted by the oil glands attract dirt and impurities which, combined with dead skin cells, tend to clog the pores. The trapped sebum forms a block in the skin pore and when viewed from the skin surface, they appear as dark black spots.
Also, drinking at least 8-12 glasses of water per day helps to flush out toxins, whose level in the body, if raised, leads to the formation of acnes and bad body and mouth odor. High fiber diet also helps to remove toxins. Remember, concealing yourself under makeup doesn't keep you beautiful for long.

Moistening:
Feel rejuvenated and soft like morning dew. Honey and coconut water are well known for their beneficial effects on skin apart from uses in medicine. Also, milk creamer and almond oil have got skin nourishing formula. These being suitable for all skin types, when massaged all over the body with special care on hands, feet, elbows, knees and other rough, dry areas, act as a continuous, complete source of moisture replenishment and retention, by putting back lost moisture and preventing further moisture loss, thus giving a silky smooth feel.

Toning:
It is important for your skin to be toned as it refines the surface pores to prevent excess oil secretion thus giving the skin a healthy glow. Natural rose water, prepared by boiling and bottling the water extracted from rose petals can be used over a month if the bottles are refrigerated. Feel spring fresh at no cost!

Anti-ageing:
It is never too late to start looking young. To revive skin stuck in a rut, simply massage hands, face and body once a day before taking bath with almond or coconut oil. Message gently, with circular motions, wait 4-5 minutes, then step into the shower. The daily massage with oil along with sandalwood powder removes fine lines and firms the skin. Take special care and use the index and middle fingers to gently tap on the eye area. Do not pull or rub vigorously, since the eye area has the most sensitive and fragile skin.

Hair caring:
Oil has been known to be the best food for hair. The hair should be oiled at least once or twice a week before shampooing off. Castor oil has been known to thicken hair and is thus responsible for extra hair growth. To boost hair's strength and resiliency, give it life, bounce, shine and clarity from root to tip and to increase manageability and styling, one must condition it, the natural conditioner being lemon juice, honey and tea water. 5 teaspoons of honey or lemon juice or half-a-tea bag in one gallon of water is sufficient to do the trick for shoulder-long hair.

Now that we know something about home beauty tips and tricks, why not try it? Remember, these remedies take time and patience but leaves you naturally beautiful for a longer time which is far better than the short time magic caused by the chemical cosmetics.

No more hiding under thick make-up plasters!

Quick Body Hair Removal Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Quick Body Hair Removal Tips

Removing unwanted hair from the body is a much required and disliked process. In a world where personal hygiene and appearances are given so much importance body hair removal is almost a necessity and not a choice. So what are the body hair removal quick tips that will ensure fairly painless and convenient hair removal.
Body Hair Removal Quick Tips vary according to the method of hair removal that you are selecting:
Laser Hair Removal
This is perhaps the most advance technique of hair removal which uses laser energy to inhibit hair follicles.
1. Choose a reputed laser hair removal clinic and talk to the doctor about various issues such as whether your skin tone is suitable for the process, amount of discomfort involved, etc.
2. If your skin is darker then you may be advised to bleach beforehand the area from where hair has to be removed.
3. Avoid tanning the skin before a laser hair removal session.
4. You are allowed to shave off the body hair before laser hair removal as it is the hair follicle that is going to be treated and not the body hair. So unlike waxing you don’t have to wait for the hair to grow a certain amount before you wax.
5. Mild discomfort may accompany the treatment and can be resolved by the use of a mild antiseptic lotion or gel.
6. The treatment requires a minimum of 2-3 sittings so schedule appointments in advance.
7. Ensure that you use a sunscreen of SPF 15 and higher after you have had laser hair removal.
8. Pay heed to the doctor’s advice and instructions.
Waxing:
This method uses natural wax or that made from sugar for hair removal. The wax is applied on the skin and a strip over it. Then it is massaged on and removed in one quick motion.
1. Pre waxed strips make the whole process convenient and quick. These strips come with ready to use wax sandwiched between and only need to be applied on the area you want to remove hair from rubbed on properly and then pulled off. They make the whole process of waxing neat and not messy.
2. For delicate areas such as the face use facial wax strips only.
3. If you are using wax that needs to be kept at a certain temperature ensure that it is warm enough. The warmth of the wax is conducive to body hair removal.
4. If the skin is red after waxing treating it with ice will reduce the discomfort.
5. Apply a mild topical antiseptic if the painful aspect of waxing puts you off.
6. After waxing apply a non-alcoholic toner preferably one with the healing powers of aloe vera or chamomile.
7. Do not wax on acne affected areas.
Shaving:
1. Use a gender appropriate razor. A razor made for women is styled in a feminine fashion and will help avoid nicks and cuts.
2. Use the razor in smooth and long strokes against the hair, this will reduce any cuts.
3. Afterwards wash the shaved area well and moisturise.
Depilatories:
1. Test the depilatory on your skin a day in advance before use on the rest of the body to ensure that there is no reaction.
2. Wash well to remove all hair and the effect of the chemicals.
3. Moisturise the skin with a lotion that will keep the skin soft and supple.
4. The problem with depilatories is that the hair reappears soon, so have a fixed routine for hair removal.
Electrolysis:
1. Ensure that you make your appointments well in advance.
2. Check if the centre will provide the use of a topical aesthetic.
3. Read up on the entire process so that you know exactly what you are getting into.

BEAUTY TIPS: HOME REMEDIES TO MAKE YOUR FACE GLOW

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:06:00 +0000

BEAUTY TIPS: HOME REMEDIES TO MAKE YOUR FACE GLOW. It's every girl's happiness to have a glowing face. It's a sign of beauty and freshness.

It's every girl's happiness to have a glowing face. It's a sign of beauty and freshness. You can achieve this result with a few steps from home and it's not impossible at all. There are so many things that you can do at home that can help out your complexion. It cost less and you can do it daily instead of getting help with a professional. It could cost more and you can only afford it once in awhile. If you don't have a glowing face, it could do to the fact that you haven't exercise lately or that you are over work and stressed out. If you're sleepy and you have just woke up then you're going to have less than a perfect complexion. A glowing complexion is a result of exercise and strong blood circulation. The pinkish complexion that you see after you exercise is the glow that you're aiming to get. The pink glow is a result of good blood circulation.

The blood circulation provide fresh oxygen to your face and thus more nutrients and vitality to your face and the rest of the body. The glow is pinkish in color because your blood is a red color. When you have a less than glowing complexion, it's a result of poor or slow blood circulation to your face. If you want a natural glowing face without makeup then you just need to do some exercise and the glow will show up soon. If you do this on a daily basis then you can achieve the glow every day and soon your body will adapt to your exercise habit and you will have a glowing face continuously. If you pay attention to your face, you will get a darker complexion if you haven't work out for a long time. The waste product in your body can be in your blood and it can travel to your face to give you a brownish complexion.

The chemical process in your body can show up on your skin and if you exercise then you can get rid of those toxic chemical thereby producing a better complex for you. You must understand that a fresh, glowing complexion comes from regular work outs and healthy eating. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables you would see these colors in your complexion too. I used to eat a lot of salads and I would see it show up on my skin. The first step to a glowing face is regular exercise at home to increase blood circulation and getting rid of toxins in your body. The second step is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Water is very helpful when it comes to hydrating your skin to give you that perfect complexion. You should drink more water than other drinks like coffee or sodas. The third step is to get your colon clean once in a blue moon to get rid of old bacteria and waste products. If you leave these toxins and bacteria to build up for a long time you can get a brownish look on your face. You should aim at getting enough exercise, drinking water, eating fruits and vegetables, clean out your colon and do facials often to have a glowing face.

Home Remedies For Instant glow,black spots,natural bleach.

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:05:00 +0000

Glowing skin is an indicator of good health and vitality. It is very difficult to maintain a glowing complexion nowadays because of air pollution, stressful lifestyles, lack of exercise and intake of processed or fast foods.Say goodbye to all those expensive beauty creams and instant glow face packs and fish in your kitchen cabinet for some garden greens and natural ingredients that will surely help you. Before following the remedies Drink plenty of water to keep your body well flushed of toxins and wastes.
Include plenty of raw foods like fruits, salads and sprouts in your daily diet.
Make sure to take time to relax as stress can trigger off
many skin problems.
Glowing skin is the owner’s pride and neighbours’ envy
Follow these home remedies and experience a glowing, hydrated and rejuvenated skin. So, why wait, let mother nature heal and pamper your skin with her gifted treasures.

Instant glow for any occasion:
1.Take 2tbsp oats, 2tbsp yogurt, 1tsp honey and powdered almonds. Mix them together to make a fine paste and apply it on your face for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water to get an instant sheen.
2.Drinking the juice of watermelon, apple, carrot and lemon helps fight the free radicals that damage the skin and enable you to get a blemish –free and glowing complexion in a month’s time.
3.Add 1 tsp dried curry leaves to fuller’s earth and make a fine paste. Apply it to the face and leave it on until it completely dries. Wash with normal water. This helps deep cleanse the skin and removes all the traces of pollution and dirt. Using this treatment regularly helps the skin get rid of any blemishes and keeps you glowing and dirt free.
4.Coconut is used in a number of spa treatments and scrubs as a skin nourishing agent. According to ancient Egyptian texts, the famous Queen Cleopatra also used coconut oil as a skin toner or applied it to the skin mixed with lemon juice or camphor. Using a combination of coconut and sea salt helps impart a natural glow to the skin with regular use.
5.Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

For facial dark spots:
1.Milk is a good natural resource for treating dark facial spots. It contains lactic acid. It can be used either in the form of sour milk or buttermilk that has a gentle peeling effect which lightens skin without irritating it.
2.Apply parsley juice mixed with orange, lemon and red carrot juices on your skin gives a lightening effect that works well with freckles and brown spots.
3.Citrus fruits are a great source of natural vitamin. Fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes are rich in Vitamin C which is also a natural bleaching agent. Lemon is considered as one of the most beneficial for treating facial dark spots, especially for freckles and age spots.
4.Apply some lemon juice directly on the spot, either with your hands or using a cotton ball. The citric acid in the juice would work to bleach the spot, remove dirt and clarify your skin.
5.Dry orange skin powder is applied on the skin with rose water is an effective treatment for removing dark spots.
6.Honey is also a natural resource for treating dark facial spots. It has several skin renewing properties. It can be heated and applied alone or mixed with wheat germ for a more effective lightening effect.
7.Lemon juice is used as an ingredient for various treatments for curing facial dark spots. Take lemon or lime juice with various vegetable and fruit masks such as cucumbers and apricots is found to be very powerful for reducing the dark spots.
8.Make a paste of turmeric powder and orange juice. Scrub it on the area that is widely exposed to sun or cold weather. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse it with cold water.
9. Make a face mask of curd and cucumber juice and apply it at least once a week.

Natural bleach:
The use of chemical bleaches makes the skin dry,Try this natural bleach.
Make a paste of the carrot. Squeeze the tomato with your hands and remove the pulp derived. Also squeeze the juice of the lemon, and make a paste of the corriander.Mix all the pastes and pulps.
Start by washing the face using a mild baby soap or cleanser. Tone the face with either readily available toner or use the juice of a cucumber.
If you have exremely sensitive skin, limit in using lemon to only about two or three drops and use a little honey in addition. Mix a little milk in it and see that you get a paste that resembles the consistency of bleach.
Leave this to refrigerate for about fifteen minutes before you apply to the face and neck using either your finger tips, or a brush. Leave on for about fifteen minutes before washing off with water and using mild baby soap if required. This treatment is safe to use as often as once a week.

A Natural Way To Exfoliate

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:00 +0000

A Natural Way To Exfoliate
Sea salt removes dry, flaky, dead skin.
Wet face (or anywhere on the body), apply a couple of tablespoons of sea salt, then GENTLY massage with a wet washcloth or fingers.
Focus on the T-zone and cheeks, but avoid the eye area.
After one or two minutes, rinse with cold water to tighten the pores. It is important to do this regularly, or face-creams will not penetrate.
You can do this maximum once per week.

Fruity Lip Gloss

2 Tbls solid shortening
1 Tbls fruit-flavored powdered drink mix
35 mm film container

Mix shortening & drink mix together in a microwave safe bowl till smooth!
Place in microwave on high for 30 seconds until mix becomes a liquid!
Pour into clean film container, or any other small airtight container!

Place mix into fridge for 20-30 minutes or till firm!

Dark Circles Under Eyes...

To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off the residue and apply an eye cream.

Home made Facial Mask

Face mask for dry skin

1. Take 1 tbsp olive oil and mix with 2 tbsp of fresh cream, leave it on the face for 10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.

2. Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 15 drops of orange juice and 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth and add 1 tbsp of rose water. Mix well and apply on the face, wash off after 10 miuntes.

Face mask for oily skin

1. Mix a tbsp of honey with 1 egg white and apply thickly on the face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes and wash off.

2. Mix 2 tbsp of papaya pulp with 10 drops of lemon juice and leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse well.

3. Take fresh juice of any of the fruits (orange, sweet lime, watermelon or papaya) and apply on the face as a mask. This is very relaxing, it cleanses the skin, closes pores and stimulates blood circulation.

Carrot Facial Mask

Ingredients Needed:
2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Glowing Facial Mask

You will love your radiant skin after using this recipe...

All you need is:
1 tbsp fuller's earth
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp mashed papaya

Mix and put on face for 20 minutes then rinse off.

Honey Facial Mask

Perhaps 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.

Orange Yogurt Mask

Ingredients Needed:
* 1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style)
* the juice of 1/4 of an orange
Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.
* Yogurt will cleanse and nourish your skin
* The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's

Beautiful Feet

Everyone wants to have smooth skin and Beautiful Feet

If you take 1 cup Lemon Juice, Cinnamon (for smell), 2 tablespoons
(or less) olive oil, 1/4 cup of milk, and water you can make a wash that leaves skin refreshed and fragrant (the amount of water does not matter).
If you do not like the cinnamon smell you can replace it with another spice, perfume, or flower petals such as roses.
After you make it, you can put it in a tub were you can soak your feet or body.

Next dry your feet or rinse them with water and a MILD soap.

After a few weeks of doing this your skin will be silky smooth.

White Nails

To whiten your nails, try these:
* Use a common whitening toothpaste. Try scrubbing your nails with Pearl Drops, it's just as easy as achieving a pearly white smile and will take away any stains and shine up your nails.
* Soak your nails in water with lemon juice or lemon slices. The lemon acts as an astringent and will strip away stains. Once your hands are dry, you'll only need to put on a couple of coats of a clear topcoat

Skin Sauna

A good deep cleansing treat is to give your face a sauna.This is especially good for congested skin.

You need to fill a bowl with near boiling water and add four drops of each of the essential oils recomended for your skin type.
NORMAL : Mandarin and Lavender.
OILY : Lemon and Eucalyptus.
DRY : Rose and Camomile.

Place a towel over your head and hold it over the bowl from a distance of about 30cm for a period of around two minutes. This opens the pores and prepares it for a face mask. You should not use a face sauna if you have sensitive skin, are pregnant or suffer from asthma

Wrinkle Remover

Green Thompson seedless grapes! It has one of the ingredients in those big time expensive wrinkle creams.
All you do is cut a grape in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. Make sure that you get the "crows-feet" and the lines around your mouth. Leave it on for twenty minutes or so and rinse with tepid water and pat dry.
Repeat every day and before you know it... those nasty old lines will be hard to find!Don't forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. And... eat veggies rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, celery and spinach.
If you can, get 8 hours of sleep every night.

Homemade Face Pack for instant glow

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:07:00 +0000

I want to know homemade face mask recipe to get an instant glow on my face.

Homemade Face Pack for instant glow submitted by Sweety

Before going for any party you sometimes feel that your face looks dull. Here is a facial mask. cut the potatoes & place the slice of potato in a bowl of water apply the starch water of the potato on your face & neck. Your face will glow for the perfect party.

Face Pack for clean skin by sanum

take 2 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp besan , 2 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp haldi/tumeric and mix them all. make powder then keep this mixture in freezer. every night take little powder and rub on your face and wash it. your skin will be clean from every thing.

Homemade Face Pack Recipe

Use a beaten egg white and mixed with 2 tsp almond oil. Smooth over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on 15 minutes, then remove gently with water.
Blend 1egg white, 2 tsp vegetables oils and 1 tsp apple juice. Smooth over the face, then wash off after 15 minutes.
Take one tablespoon of cornflakes with almond oil or milk and grind into a paste. Apply this paste to face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
Mix 1 tsp. of butter and 1 tsp of water. Apply over the dry parts of skin. Leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Mash half of an avocado and smooth over the face. Leave for 10 minutes and then gently remove with damp cloth.
Apply dried neem leaves lemon and dried grounded orange peels and dried pomegranate peels on ur face to get a glowing look. Another good homemade face pack recipe Submitted by Bashneet.
This is great! This face Pack exfoliates and tightens the skin. Use for clear even toned skin.
*1 egg white
*1/2 finely ground apple
*2 tblspoon brown sugar
*1 tblspoon honey
*1 cup dry oats
mix all together and warm slightly before applying to face. Leave for 15 mins then rinse off.

Skin Care Treatments & Healty Food

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:21:00 +0000

Your skin is the largest and most visible organ you have since it covers the entire body. Having attractive, healthy skin starts from the inside and reflects on the outside. The first step towards taking proper care of your skin is to determine what type of skin you are in right now.

Looking both inside and outside our bodies it would seem common sense to reduce the cocktail of chemicals around us whenever possible. They are present in household cleaners, furniture, and pollution from cars. There seems to be no escape from damaging our skin so where do we start? The food that we eat is perhaps the most obvious start or reducing the number of chemicals and pesticides in our bodies. However, for those of us who use them, skin and body care products are another very direct point of contact between ourselves and the world of invasive chemicals.

If you have changed to organic eating habits, you might be wondering about an organic solution for skin care. The cosmetics, perfumes and cleansers that we use contain chemicals that are easily absorbed through skin, or through our lungs when we inhale the perfume. These chemicals then rapidly enter the bloodstream. Should this be a concern?
People choose organically produced foods because they believe these foods are safer. So if you treat your skin with chemically produced substances that have also been proven to affect lab animals in negative ways (even though testing cosmetics on animal labs seems to have reduced), the same negative effects will happen to your skin. Natural or Organic skin care is the care of the skin using ingredients such as herbs, roots, and flowers. They are combined with natural oils and waters. These ingredients do not include chemicals that may be harmful to your body or be the reason of certain unwanted side effects. The body shops founder realised these decades ago and built a multinational company that has recently been sold to L'Oreal.

Which types of food are good for our skin?

Avoid too much fat and grease. A diet full of variety is the most beneficial for our skin. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and minerals responsible for maintaining skin integrity. Protein is also a key player. Some important nutrients are vitamin A and vitamin C. Vitamin A deficiency can cause dry, scaly skin.

Look out for the labels!

Many labels have long lists of chemical names, some followed by the phrase derived from - (some natural substance). This is grossly misleading for consumers who are looking for genuine natural products.

However, the term certified organic is governed by a number of internationally recognised bodies. In Australia the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) is the largest and the Soil Association in the UK. Searching for products with the logo of a certifying body on the label is the only way you can guarantee the organic authenticity and integrity of every ingredient in the product. This can then truly be called a natural product.

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Soothing Summer Body Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:18:00 +0000

1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 teaspoon lemon essential/fragrance oil
1 teaspoon cucumber essential/fragrance oil
1 cup water
Directions:
For a refreshing cool feeling, make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle.
*Note: Dont use if you have sensitive skin, the lemon may irritate it.

For Shiny Locks

noreply@blogger.com (Singhal) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:16:00 +0000

To condition your hair; combine mashed avocado with some coconut milk. Comb it through the hair and let sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing out. You could also blend half a banana, one fourth avocado, one fourth cantaloupe, one tablespoon wheat germ oil and one tablespoon yogurt. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.