Skin-hair care the natural way

Freckles /Sun spots/Age spots

2019-07-07T04:22:00.000-07:00

Freckles or Sun spots

As they say, girls can kill to get flawless skin that actresses and models have. Well, there is no need to kill anybody when home remedies can do the trick for you. If you’ve had too much sun exposure then you can most likely blame that for those dark spots, known as hyperpigmentation. But here’s the thing, it’s not just external factors that cause those frustrating dark spots on your face and body. Aging, pregnancy, prescription medication and hormonal imbalances are some of the other culprits.

Freckles/Brown spots are tan or light brown spots on your skin. They’re made of clusters of skin cells that contain the pigment melanin. Unlike moles, which are raised, freckles are flat. Freckles aren’t painful or harmful.
No one is born with freckles, even though they may be genetic. They’re triggered by sun exposure.
On exposure to ultraviolet radiation from both natural and tanning lights, the melanocytes increase the production of melanin, and the skin tends to get darker and tanned. This production and deposition happen to provide further protection against the sun rays.
Sunscreen won’t get rid of existing freckles, but it helps prevent new ones. You should wear sunscreen year-round, even when it’s cloudy.
The dermatologists offers these tips:
• Sunscreen should have an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Apply sunscreen to bare skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors.
• Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Best Home Remedies to Remove Freckles on Face

Use Amla to Get Rid of Freckles

Amla and Water – Take 1-2 tsp of amla powder and add enough water to it so that a paste can be formed. Apply it evenly on the affected parts of the skin and wait till it dries completely. Wash off with plain water.

Re-apply this amla face pack twice in a week for effective results. Optionally you can add a pinch of turmeric as well to increase its efficacy.

Amla and Milk Powder – Alternatively, take 2 tsp each of amla powder and milk powder in a bowl. Add required amount of rose water or aloe Vera gel and mix all the ingredients to get a smooth paste.

Apply on thoroughly cleansed face, and then massage in circular motion. Keep it on for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with fresh water. Repeat twice in a week to see significant reduction in freckles.

Banana in home remedies to remove freckles

Banana and Rice Flour – Mash one ripe banana and add 2 tsp rice flour and also 4 tsp cold milk to it. Mix together and prepare a paste. Apply an even layer of that on the affected parts and then let it dry completely.
Wash off with plain water. Repeat 1-2 times a week.

Banana and Mint – In a blender, put a handful of fresh mint leaves and make a paste. Add the mint paste to a mashed banana. Mix together and then apply it on the freckled skin.

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off with plain water. Repeat thrice in a week.

Banana Peel – Simply take a banana peel and rub the white side of the peel on the affected parts for a couple of minutes. Let it sit for few minutes and then wash your face with plain water. Do this once daily.

Banana and Guava – Combine together the pulp of banana and guava. Apply the resultant mixture on to the freckled skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.

Rinse off with water and repeat every day. Guava contains lycopene, which is highly beneficial to treat any kind of skin pigmentation.

Lighten Freckles with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar and Water – In a bowl, dilute some apple cider vinegar with equal amount of water. Apply the solution onto the affected area of the skin. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off with luke warm water. Repeat twice every day.

apple cider vinegar for freckles

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey – Add one tsp honey to one tbsp apple cider vinegar. Apply the resultant mix to the freckles and then let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Use luke warm water to rinse off. Repeat daily.

How to use eggplant in home remedies to remove freckles

Cut a slice from fresh eggplant. Ideally the slice would be 1/4 inch thick. Rub one slice on the freckles in circular motion. Let the juice get absorbed by the skin.

Take another slice and then rub on the skin. Let the juice sit on the skin for 10-15 minutes and then wash the face with fresh water. Repeat everyday.

Treat freckles using lemon juice

Lemon Juice – Extract the juice from half of a lemon. Apply the lemon juice directly on the freckled skin with a cotton ball. Let it sit on the skin for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with plain water.

Repeat this treatment daily for best results. You can use diluted lemon juice, in case you have sensitive skin.

Lemon Juice and Honey – Alternatively, you can combine lemon juice and honey to treat the freckles on the skin. Take honey and lemon juice in equal part and mix together.

Add a pinch of salt and then apply the mixture on the freckles. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with plain water. Repeat every day.

Lemon Juice and Yogurt – Add two tsp lemon juice to two tbsp of plain yogurt. Mix together and also apply it directly on the freckles. Let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with plain water.

Lemon and Sugar – Cut one lemon in half and sprinkle some sugar on one half. Gently rub this on the freckled skin in circular motion.

Keep doing this for couple of minutes or until the sugar granules dissolve. Then wash the face with plain water and repeat 2-3 times in a week.

Use aloe vera gel to treat freckles

Aloevera and honey

Aloe Vera Gel – The best way to treat freckles is by applying aloe vera gel. Apply the gel directly on the freckles and then massage for couple of minutes. Let it sit for next 10-12 minutes and also rinse off with plain water. You can also use this as an overnight treatment.

Aloe Vera Gel and Honey – Mix together one tsp aloe vera gel, one tsp milk and half tsp honey. Apply the resultant mixture onto the affected parts of the skin and massage gently.

Leave it on for 30-40 minutes and wash off with plain water. Repeat every alternate day. This combination of aloe vera, milk and honey is very effective to control melanin production and lighten the freckles on face.

Aloe Vera Gel and Papaya – Add a tsp of mashed papaya to some aloe vera gel and mix together. Apply the mixture on to the freckled skin and then let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with plain water. Repeat 3-4 times in a week.

How to use turmeric in home remedies to remove freckles

Turmeric and Water – Here is a simple remedy to treat freckles using turmeric. Take half tsp turmeric and make a paste by adding some water to it.

Apply it on to the freckles and then massage for couple of minutes. Let it be on the skin until it dries completely. Wash off with luke warm water. Repeat everyday.

Turmeric and Amla Powder – Add two tsp lemon juice to two tbsp of amla powder and one tsp turmeric powder. Mix together and then apply the mixture on the freckled skin.

Let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes and dry naturally. Rinse off with plain water. If you have dry skin, replace lemon juice with rose water.

Turmeric for sun spots

Turmeric and Lemon Juice – Take one tsp each of turmeric powder and baking soda. Add one tbsp corn flour and two tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Mix everything and then prepare a paste. Apply it on the freckles. Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and wash off with plain water. Use twice or thrice in a week.

Turmeric and Gram Flour – Mix together one tsp gram flour, a pinch of turmeric powder and some milk to make a smooth paste.

Furthermore, apply the mixture on the freckled skin and let it dry. Gently scrub it off while removing. And wash the face with plain water. Reapply 2-3 times per week.

Use yogurt in home remedies to remove freckles

Plain Yogurt – Take a couple of tbsp of fresh, plain yogurt and apply it on the face. Massage in circular motion while giving special attention to the freckled areas. Leave it on the skin for 20-25 minutes and then wipe off with a soft wet towel. Splash some water on the face. Repeat daily.

Yogurt and Tomato – Take one medium sized tomato and cut it into small cubes. Put the tomato cubes in the blender and make tomato pulp. Add one tsp each of yogurt and honey to the tomato pulp and give it a good mix.

Apply it on the freckled skin and then allow it to sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with plain water and repeat at least twice in a week.

Yogurt and Lemon Juice – The combination of yogurt and lemon juice is a very powerful home remedy to get rid of freckles on the face and other body parts. Simply take 2 tbsp of fresh yogurt and also mix it with juice of half of a lemon.

Apply it directly on to the freckles and then massage in circular motion for couple of minutes. Let it sit on the skin for another 10 minutes. Wash off with plain water. Reapply every alternate day.

Baking Soda For Freckles

Mix baking soda and castor oil together till it forms a paste and apply on the affected skin.Keep it on for half an hour or so and then rinse it off.

Apply Papaya to Lighten Freckles

Papaya extract – Cut one papaya in small cubes and put them in the blender to prepare papaya pulp. Apply the pulp on the freckled skin and then allow it to sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with normal water. Do this daily for faster result.

Papaya and Lemon Juice – Prepare papaya pulp following the same method described above. Mix that with half tbsp lemon juice. Apply it on the freckled areas and then let it sit on the skin for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with normal water. Reapply once in every 2-3 days.

Buttermilk for sun spots

Dip a cotton swab in buttermilk and apply it on the affected area. Wash your skin after 15-20 minutes. If your’s is oily skin or acne prone skin, mix a little lime juice or tomato juice to the buttermilk before applying it to your skin.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is believed to contain effective anti-aging properties, and is often used to reduce the appearance of age spots.

• Massage a drop of pure sandalwood essential oil directly onto the age spots.

• Alternatively, you can mix a pinch of sandalwood powder with a couple of drops each of rose water, glycerine and lemon juice. Apply this paste onto the age spots and leave to dry for 20 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.

Onion juice

Onion juice is very useful i lightening the sun spots.Extract onion juice and add drops of lemon .Instead of lemon curd can also be used.Apply on affected area and then rinse it off followed by a sunscreen.

Home remedies are safe to use but can take time.Have faith and belief that you will be cured and it will surely work.

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Thick eyebrows

2019-07-04T05:38:00.001-07:00

How to grow thick eyebrows

This topic was really asked a lot on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sskinwow/ methods to grow thick eyebrows.

Thin eyebrows are generally due to genetic conditions or light hair growth on body or hormonal problems.

Thick eyebrows look beautiful and there are no one night methods but slowly and steadily the methods followed shows improvement with no side effects.

DIY eyebrow growth serum

Few drops of castor oil,I capsule of Vitamin E capsule,aloe vera gel. Mix all these till the consistency becomes as of serum.Apply on brows daily after taking bath .It is loaded with essential vitamins ,is non toxic and aids in hair growth.

Castor oil

The oil is loaded with fatty acids,antioxidants ,proteins and vitamins which are essential for hair growth.Apply castor oil on roots of brows and rinse off with warm water after 30 min .Avoid it getting in the eyes as it can irritate the eyes.

Coconut oil

It is bestest oil one can apply on hair as it is loaded with vitamins and minerals but is the mild oil of all.It has proven to be least irritant and allergic.

Apply this oil on eyebrows and sleep overnight.Wash your face no extra rubbing on brows required.

Onion juice

It contains lots of sulfur, selenium, minerals, B vitamins and C vitamins which are very good for hair growth. This aids faster and denser growth of eyebrow hair. Sulfur improves the production of collagen tissues required for proper eyebrow growth.

Squeeze the juice of onion and apply with hands or Q-tip on your brows.Keep it for 20 min and then wipe it off with cotton dipped in diluted lemon juice.

Egg

Egg has maximum proteins and hair are made of keratin proteins.Apply egg yolk on brows and wash when yolk dries out.Repeat this method once in 3 days.I personally use this method and have seen lot of improvement.

Petroleum jelly

petroleum jelly for eyebrows

It retains moisture on the hair and helps in giving fuller growth to brows.Apply on the brows ,lightly a soft massage and sleep. Apply very less quantity as it can soil your pillows!

Aloe vera gel

It is a natural gel loaded with multivitamins and promote growth of new cells.Apply gel from fresh leaf and massage gently on the brows.

It can be applied many times during the day as it dries and get absorbed fast.

It aids in thick and voluminous eyebrows .

Not only applying but good diet also aids in growth of thick and healthy brows.

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Eat Biotin rich food:

It includes salmon,eggs,peanuts and avocados,carrots,beetroot.

Avoid makeup/Creams/Lotions

Makeup has chemicals which cause roots to clog and suffocate.

Drink water

Drinking water removes toxins and enhances natural hair growth .It regenerates new healthy cells and make inside of body healthy .

Avoid over plucking

It will lead to tension in the follicles and they get disturbed as it is painful and brain sends signals to the body as a trauma.

CLAY MASKS FOR BLEMISHES

2017-03-28T05:48:00.001-07:00

Clay Masks for Blemishes

For all clay masks use wooden utensils ,spatula and avoid metal containers to keep clay's properties effective.

There are three phases of a clay mask. First is the damp phase where your skin sucks in the beneficial minerals from the outside. Second is beginning of the dry phase, which exercises your capillaries and promotes blood flow as the mask cools and contracts. Third is the dry phase, which sucks out moisture from the surface of your skin, leading to dehydration and irritation. Not only does skin then feel dry, tight, and sometimes itchy, but when you offset it by slathering on extra face cream, you’re just smothering your freshly cleansed skin.

Bentonite clay mask

1 Tbsp bentonite clay
2 Tbsp oats
yogurt
3-4 drops of tea tree oil

Mix all the ingredients and apply on the skin. Add in water if the mixture is dry.Do not use metal utensil to mix bentonite clay.Apply the mixture on the skin and wash it with milk or warm water.It is antiseptic and cleans skin and pores.Oats can be replaced by baking soda and apple cider vinegar can also be added.

Mix the two and apply on clean skin

Fullers earth clay mask

2-3 Tbsp fuller earth
4 tbsp yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp almond oil

Mix all the ingredients and apply on skin.Fuller earth lightens the skin tone and honey and yogurt replenishes skin and kills the bacteria.

Kaolin clay mask

2 tbsp of kaolin clay (china clay)
1 tbsp of aloevera gel
3-4 drops of jojoba oil
water as required

Mix all ingredients together and then apply.Don't Let it dry too much and rinse when moist.

Apply good face oil or cream on skin after clay mask to give that polished glow to your face.Clay masks should not be repeated more than three times in a week .

Daily habits that are ruining our skin

2016-11-02T02:57:00.002-07:00

We love ourselves but at times unintentionally we end up ruining our skin,hair..At times dermatologist also dont find it important to mention but coming from a family of dermatologists I feel sharing these tips will help.

1)Sleep- How to ?

How you sleep is a major factor in your skin forming wrinkles.Talking about beauty sleep which is really a no-cost way to refresh the skin but how you sleep really matters.Sleeping on sides or on your tummy ceases the blood flow and leads to accumulation of blood and fluid. That is the reason for waking up in morning with swollen face. Repeatedly sleeping on same side or on stomach may eventually cause wrinkles, so if your face is puffy next morning or you have crease lines on your face check your sleeping position.

The best way to sleep is on your back, on neat pillows as pillow covers accumulate dead skin and dirt and your face sleeping partner may be the cause of your sudden breakouts.Silk pillows are better option as they feel soft but I have heard that amino acids in them get absorbed in skin and is beneficial...which i am not sure!

So Its a good idea to sleep watching your ceiling fan .

2)Applying Night creams

Every skin doesn't need a beauty creme to be applied at night until unless one is suffering from medical conditions like pigmentation, rosacea or dryness. Whole day skin is loaded with makeup and stuff, at night washing with mild cleanser is enough.Allow the skin and the pores to breathe.If dryness persists or there is still an urge to apply creme, do not go for expensive complicated cremes just because they advertise good.You are in a way paying for their advertisement cost.Coconut oil comes to rescue to all types skin people..if your skin is oily or dry or you are fighting wrinkles apply coconut oil mixed with aloevera gel and sleep with a happy skin.

Alternatively almond oil applied with a capsule of vitamin E is equally good.If your skin has had enough layers of application during day and that is not avoidable ,just clean with a mild cleanser and apply a light moisturizer .Applying oil like jojoba oil , coconut oil , olive oil,almond oil acts as a cleaner for the skin and prevents wrinkles making skin look soft and supple.

3)Take care of hair to keep skin clean

Your hair accumulates dust and grime throughout the day and we unlike our face do not wash them everyday.Hair have oil and dirt on them which when come in contact with our skin causes bacteria transfer from hair to skin and results in breakouts .

What can we do:Tie your hair loose at the back so that the oil produced naturally on scalp or even applied oil should not transfer to skin.At times before going for an outing at night we apply hair products like hair spray,mousse, hair gel but do not wash or clean our hair like we clean our face at night.These products can be handled by hair for a night as they are meant for them but if they penetrate in facial skin, it might react and cause acne or zits.

According to hair expert Dr Williams he also recommends not to tie your too tight at back as it can cause recession in your hairline.

4)Toners not necessary

Beauty regime that we all follow is Cleansing , Toning and Moisturizing.Cleaning with soaps would leave the residue in skin so they were replaced by good mild cleansers which are sufficient to clean and maintain the natural PH balance of skin.

Toners include alcohol which dries the skin with overuse and can be a cause of acne in oily skin and paraben found causes allergic reactions.Toners help in returning skin to natural ph balance but using it everyday suppresses the acidic content of the skin which is useful in prevention of bacteria attack which results in pimples,zits.More of alkaline content in skin leads to wrinkles,lines and sun damage.

Exfoliate skin regularly, apply moisturizer, sunscreen , exercise and stress free healthy routine will take care of skin.Skin has its natural process of curing itself, old cells die and new form and the quality of cells forming largely depends on your lifestyle,what you eat,what you think and external application of products is a mere add-on to the whole process.

So do not skip that daily walk or exercise routine but you can skip products to be applied to your skin.

5)Avoid waxing your face

A very debatable topic whether waxing is a better option than shaving but one fact is true as per dermatologist is that hair never grows thick or coarse in either of the procedures but waxing tends to disturb the hair follicle if pulled strongly which can lead to acne,scarring and serious infection.

Waxing helps in removing hair from face specially side locks but also pulling of skin welcomes acne and breakouts in skin.Pores get opened and are more prone to bacterial infection. Used spatula in salons used for waxing further aggravates the problem. Ice compression immediately followed provides relief ,but every time pulling off hair like this causes wrinkles,sagging of skin,damage of skin cells,change in skin color ,ingrown hair,bumps and rashes.
Immediately after waxing avoid going under sun and before waxing consume an anti allergic.
Skin shaving and bleaching is considered a better option as in shaving dead cells are removed but it has to be done more regularly than waxing. Dont worry one will not grow thick beard or mustaches cause skin shaving doesn't make hair grow thick.It makes one look more radiant ,dead cells are cleaned and make up too looks flawless .Shaving also helps in preventing wrinkles.Supporters claim that regular face shaving can mimic the dermaplaning effect by not only exfoliating the skin, but also stimulating collagen production and softening fine lines over time.

These all are temporary way of hair removal and for permanent removal from serious hair problem one should opt for lasers.

6)Air-conditioning

Air conditioning is an existence in every construction.But sitting for long hours in air conditioning room tends to dry the skin, cause irritation,eczema,dry lips and scaly skin .Sudden change in temperature from cold to outside temperature when getting out of room or car also leads to stress in skin as it is unable to change itself from the temperature variations.As we cannot avoid situations but we can take preventive measures to avoid creasing of skin.

Even if one is not feeling thirsty sipping water at regular intervals will help.Apply lip balms and cremes to keep the face moist.Keep a bowl of water in the room so that water is used from bowl and moisture content is maintained in the room.Use room humidifiers.

7)Your phone is gross

Your phone or ur best friend but your daily usage of phone is a havoc to your skin!We are not discussing about the harmful radiations but your phone is a storehouse of germs.Make up,our continuous chats and sweat and where we keep our phone at times in jeans pocket,purses ,cases which are carrying bacteria results in Breakouts on skin ,acne or nasty rashes .To avoid this problem phone should be cleaned by rubbing alchol and if it is in a case do change the case regularly.

WRINKLES are also a contribution of mobiles! DR.Frank a dermatologist adheres with this fact that reading small fonts on the screen regularly and squinting leads to wrinkles and formation of crows feet around eyes.

Bending your neck to check the phone and surf on it leads to pain in neck shoulder ,so next time reading the phone bring it parallel to your face,your neck will thank you.

Pleasure talk and official talk leads to warming up of the phone or heats the phone which is equivalent to sunburn.It increases the melanin production and causes dark spots.Long conversations if are not avoidable use handsfree or bluetooth.

8)Over washing face throughout the day is hazardous

For most people washing and cleaning and scrubbing becomes an integral part of the routine as they feel these things if not practiced daily will make dirt sit and clog our pores,leading to breakouts.Skin cleaning products have become the most important commercial market and using chemicals in products ,selling it with great advertisements, it is actually making one fall to prey of their idea of ruining skin then reapplying their products to get that shine and glow back(which never happens)and we become a part of that vicious circle.

Nature has provided our skin with natural barriers in form of natural oil which our skin extracts to absorb right ingredients and block dirt and pollution settling on.

Everyone is born with natural face oils that protect and take care of the skin on their own. When the face is constantly cleansed and scrubbed with skin care lines, the chemicals in the products strip the skin of its natural and essential oils. Because the basic oils are reduced, the skin reproduces and creates an excess amount of them. The oversupply of oils often cause skin to become greasy which creates breakouts.

So more you wash your face and make it dry more oil skin will produce to make it moisturized and imbalance in natural cycle of skin replenishment will occur which leads to then breakouts!Oily skin doesnot mean you need to keep skin dry and feeling stretched.Moisturizer is very important as skin top layer naturally moisturizes your skin but applying moisturizer reinforces that barrier nature has given to keep water in. remember moisturizing is not adding oil but adding water to skin!

So one should not wash face at all during day?

If you have removed makeup properly at night and applied good skin oil to avoid dryness,then in morning simply splashing your face with water would do. Skipping those toners and astringents will bless your skin specially acne prone skin.If u cant avoid it try alcohol free solution like witch hazel,glycerin and rosewater,apple cider vinegar as toner.

Throw that soap and strong face washes which are very smartly advertised for dry skin,oily skin ,normal skin,bla blah ...and use honey,oatmeal or oil to clean your face.Starting such a routine will definitely confuse your skin for 2-3 days as it will eventually realize its normal course of action to produce right amount of oil .

Cleaning skin with oils like jojoba oil,coconut oil,olive oil will make skin supple.They are best makeup removers without chemicals and allergens and in long run if skin is moisturized properly will help in preventing ageing as well.

Nature has all the right ways to heal us just a bit of external help required if a problem is major,but just entirely taking command in your hands and dependency on external products weakens the natural functioning of body,affects the immunity and we become slave of outside world.Love and respect your body.

9)No milk please

Glass of milk that you have been drinking before going to school , during teenage and adulthood compensating for the body requirement of calcium may be the hidden cause of breakout,acne or pimples .

Milk - even organic -- contains its own hormones which are injected to animals during pregnancy and milking and growth factors that are absorbed into the bloodstream. These hormones progesterone and estrogen have androgenic effects that can cause acne in women. Dairy products are also pro-inflammatory, which means they can worsen acne issues , accelerate aging, says dermatologist Nicholas causes cancer .
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Milk contains lactose which is hard to digest leading to bloating,indigestion resulting in imbalanced system which reflects on skin in form of pigmentation and breakouts,So find your calcium in other forms like almond milk( recipe shared),soy milk sardines,broccoli,soy,nuts ,tofu,green leafy vegetables.

Cut dairy products from your diet for 2 months as cell life span is of 120 days and if there is change in skin texture,breakouts .Try introducing one dairy product at a time slowly and see if skin was sensitive to a specific dairy product or not.

Milk consumption leads to breaking of bones and osteoporosis. Studies(link) have showed that women consuming milk regularly are more prone to bone fractures as consuming animal protein has more calcium leaching effect than promoting. On average we consume 30% of total calcium found in yogurt,milk,cheese and twice the calcium found in green vegetables like kale,spinach,carrot and other plants.

ALMOND MILK Ingredients

1 bowl almonds
1 teaspoon salt
5-6 pitted dates
stevia
vanilla essence

Cook Time

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Ready in: 20 min Yields: 3-4 cups

ALMOND MILK Instructions

Soak 1 bowl of almonds overnite with salt.
In the morning wash the almonds and put it into blender with 5-6 cups of water depending on the consistency of the milk as you want.
Strain the mixture in cheese cloth or kitchen towel .Pour the clear liquid back to blender and add dates or stevia or artificial sweetener, I personally recommend adding dates as it also adds to nutrient value of milk as dates are high in magnesium ,potassium,Vitamin D,vitamin B12.
Pour the milk in a jug and store in refrigerator for a week.
Pulp of almond which is obtained after sieving can be dried in oven and then grinded to make a powder.It can be mixed in cake recipes bread recipes , soups or stew.

Dark Elbows and Underarms

2011-09-28T05:02:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! This post is dedicated to all my followers who had asked for remedies but i could not answer them due to my unavailability..Sorrry again.

The most common reason for dark elbows is lack of moisturizing and continuous friction caused on them.Also the collection of dead skin cells.So the first and important step is to exfoliate the dead skin with a mask made of gram flour and curd.Rub it gently and massage on the area after it slightly dries.Then apply moisturizer.

Lemon juice is a natural bleach as I keep mentioning so mix it with curd and apply.

Vinegar with water and hydrogen peroxide will also lighten the elbows.

Turmeric,cucumber juice and lemon, mix them together and apply .Leave for 20 min and then wash.

Apple juice with curd is also a great mixture for the purpose.

Coconut oil mixed with oatmeal and milk will help.After removing cover with a hot towel and then later apply moisturizer.

Apply castor oil every night .Massaging with it will help in the improvement of dull skin .

Tomato juice applied with rice flour will also be useful.

Coconut oil with lemon ,leave it for 20 min.Remove it with cold water.
Sugar mixed with aloevera gel applied and rubbed gently also helps.
Baking soda added with olive oil should be massaged every alternate day to see the results.

After the packs moisturize the skin as then only it will show results.

BODY ODOR

2011-03-14T05:39:00.000-07:00

Body odor is caused by certain infections in kidneys,liver or intake of heavy medicines or consumption of alcohol,caffeine and smoking.So to keep yourself free from it try eating fiber food,food containing lot of roughage,fresh fruits and avoid consumption of hydrogenated oils,white flour, refined sugar,red meat and other processed food.Also raw garlic.
Maintaining proper hygiene also helps like taking bath twice a day , wearing clean clothes,not repeating once worn clothes without washing,keeping armpits clean and changing undergarments daily specially in summers and moist weather when bacteria activity is maximum.

Some natural ways to get rid of the body odor is:

Add tomato juice in water and dip yourself in it for few minutes.One can also eat it to treat internally!!

Apply white vinegar dipped in cotton to armpits .

Apple cider vinegar mixed in water is also helpful.

Make a mix of baking soda and lemon juice or vinegar and apply on the armpits to get rid of the smell.

Make a drink of lemon and salt ,drink half of it and rest apply in your armpits and add to the bathing water.

Drinking of sage tea is helpful and also making paste of them and applying on armpits will treat for the whole day.

Turnip juice made by grating turnip and applying on armpits is useful!

Instead of deodorant try applying baby powder . It will really help.

Baking soda a very cheaply priced ingredient is a wonder product for odor. Not only it eats sweat ,kills germ but prevents bad odor.
Apple cider vinegar mixed with warm water to be used to wash the body once a day to remain fresh.

Dry Skin

2010-12-03T05:28:00.000-08:00

I have posted scrubs ,packs and treatment on dry skin but due to demand i am writing a new separate topic on dry skin.Hope it helps my readers.

Before taking bath apply cream mixed with lemon juice for 20 min .It will help a lot.

While taking bath add drops of olive oil in water or tub .That will not dry the skin specially when bathing with warm or hot water.

Apply glycerine mixed with honey .It will also bring glow on your face.

Mashed bananas with milk works great for dry skin .Mixing this with oats is a great inexpensive scrubber.

Alternate nights apply olive oil as moisturizer .

Semolina mixed with cream is also a great pack.

Left piece of bread can be kept outside for overnight and in morning crush it and add milk to form a coarse paste . Apply adding honey to it.

Take Vitamin A and E for dry skin.It will improve the condition.

Avoid taking hot showers as it worsens the condition .

Orange juice mixed with strawberry pulp is a magic.

Papaya pulp mixed with lemon and milk will help a lot.

Try to bathe with lukewarm water and add salt to the water.Believe it will help.

Drink lots of water .

Apply olive oil mixed with aloevera gel at night and sleep to wake up to a supple,soft skin.

Sparkling white teeth

2010-06-26T02:47:00.000-07:00

A beautiful smile is incomplete without beautiful teeth.So why not take care of them as mouth is healthy stomach is healthy as bacteria's in mouth enter the system.
It is advisable not to brush your teeth so many times as regular brushing removes the enamel from the teeth and make them sensitive and appear yellow.

Applying baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is useful for whitening them.

Healthy teeth originates from healthy gums so massage teeth and gums with salt and mustard oil for killing infections and making them healthy.

Neem tree stem chewed is excellent antiseptic and tooth cleaner.

Eating apple or strawberries after meals or generally will help your teeth cleaned properly and naturally.

After any meal gargle teeth with water so that no matter settles on them and stains them.

Brush your teeth with apple-cider vinegar for sparkling smile.

Eating of raw fruits and veggies also help in cleaning them.

Rubbing salt with oil on gums and teeth make them strong and odor free.Can also use turmeric the same way.

Avoid coffee,tea,pastries,sweets,chocolates and never remove stains by rubbing your finger on the teeth.

Drinking green tea and milk is also beneficial for the teeth.

Try to eat apple as a whole rather than cutting with knife.This strengthens teeth and is also a good exercise for them.

Mix dry basil leaves with dry orange peel powder and apply on teeth for 20 min.Then rinse your mouth.

Honey and Skin

2010-05-23T04:05:00.000-07:00

Honey is a very useful ingredient for skin as it best for sensitive skin and has great anti-bacterial effects .It brings glow to skin.
Drinking honey with lemon and warm water cleanses the system and makes skin clear.

Best skin packs made with honey

Honey mixed with oatmeal and creme for dry skin and curd for oily skin added alongwith lemon juice is an excellent scrub for any skin.It is also non-allergic.

Take cucumber juice and filter it.Then add honey into it and keep aside in a glass bottle.After coming from the sun and early morning clean your face with a cotton pad and wipe it.It acts as a great toner and cleanser at the same time.

Lemon juice ,glycerine and honey is a great creme applied to dry scaly skin.

For skin burns add honey instantly ,there will be no boil on the skin.

Honey,egg yolk and almond oil mixed together and applied on the skin is a great skin moisturizer for the skin and gives that instant glow.

For oily skin boil carrot in water and mash them.Then add honey into it and apply to lighten the acne scars and extra oil.

Mashed banana ,salt ,honey and yogurt and apply .Ideal for all skin types.

Cocoa powder and honey is a great skin exfoliate mixed with yogurt. Great recipe to pamper your skin.

Apply only honey and orange juice to suntan areas to fight suntan.

Take bath by adding 4 tbsp honey and salt in water to clean your skin and make it odor free.

Try all these to make your skin glowing and radiant and healthy .

Not only this eating honey is equally good as has anti ageing properties , antibacterial and increases endurance .

I personally have been following the diet and the results are very much seen and effective.My complexion has cleared and I drink 1glass warm water mixed with tbsp of honey and lemon and it has helped me shed weight.

Foot Care

2010-05-18T05:25:00.000-07:00

Foot care is essential as the healthy foot not only enhances beauty but also makes a strong support for the body.

Regular scrubbing ,washing and moisturizing should be made apart of the routine.

Soaking feet in lukewarm water to which common salt is added relieves stress and relaxes body and foot.

Some dips for the feet:

Milk
Lemon Juice
Salt

Add these ingredients in warm water and dip your feet in it for 20 min.Then wipe and apply moisturizer to it.

Olive oil
orange juice
bleaching powder(available with the bleach creme)

Add all of these and soak feet in water ,Then scrub and wipe feet specially between the fingers and apply almond oil and sleep comfortably.

Glycerine
lemon juice
salt

Dip feet in this water and then scrub it with oatmeal mixed with cream .rinse apply talcum and relax.
Sweaty feet!

To cure sweaty foot remain away from stress.
Wearing of proper fitted shoes with cotton socks also helps in such situation.
Avoid wearing shoes made of rubber and synthetic material.
Wash shoes regularly and sun-dry them.

Home remedies:

Used tea-leaves and tea bags boiled in water and add lime juice to it. soak your feet into it.

Baking soda mixed with salt will also help and fight infections.

Ginger crushed and boiled in water will help.

Make a spray by crushing dry orange peels,lemon peels and dry rose petals to which glycerin is also added.Put in a spray and spray on dry foot to fight that odor!!

HAND CARE

2010-05-15T02:58:00.000-07:00

Healthy hands reflect a lot about the personality of a person,be it a boy or a girl.Well moisturized and clean hands are good not only to look at but also for proper hygiene.

It is important to always cover your hands when doing brittle jobs like gardening,ploughing etc.
Always moisturize your hands after washing with a proper hand lotion.
Intake of vit C in diet is apt for healthy skin.
When working in kitchen ,to get rid of foul smell from hands rub a lemon slice on it .
Massaging with olive oil is one of the best solutions.Glycerin mixed with lemon juice is the best home made lotion.
At night before retiring rub your hands with almond oil which keeps hands supple and soft.
After washing hands rub it with salt before the last rinse ,excellent for taking out the dead skin of hands.

PACKS FOR HAND CARE

Glycerine, lime juice and tomato juice applied as a paste works wonders.

To bleach hands rub boiled potato boiled in milk.Can also dip hands in water in which potatoes were boiled.

Honey,orange juice and oatmeal rubbed on hands is an excellent moisturizer.

Mix egg yolks,sunflower oil and china clay to rub on hands.It is a glowing pack and this pack can be applied to the whole body before shower once a week.

Milk creme , crushed almonds and egg yolk applied,dried and rinsed clears ,tightens skin and brightens hands.

Corn flour and curd mixed and applied makes hands and nails strong.

Oats mixed with honey and milk to be rubbed inside and outside the hands,clears the dead skin and makes skin soft and glow.
Mixture of Glycerine,Rosewater and lime juice prepared and refrigerated can be kept foe a week.Apply this mixture on hands and feet every night and see the tone of skin improving.If one has normal skin it is an excellent night creme for winters.

Lip Care

2010-02-26T03:02:00.000-08:00

Lips care

Lip dryness can be caused in any weather cause it is generally due to the deficiency of vit B,folic acid ,water and iron.So supplement your diet with folic acid tablets,plenty of water and juices.

Dont lick your lips as it will worsen the condition and make them dark in colour. Apply good quality lip balms.

Take care of applying any allergic component to your lips which can be present in your lipsticks or mouthwashes.

Apply aloevera juice mixed with honey on your lips for healing them and giving them that pink shine.

Milk creme applied on lips is also a great ointment.

Tomato pulp or cucumber juice brings moisture and add fullness to lips.

Eat green leafy vegetables as it will fasten healing process.

Apply glycerin or castor oil on lips.

Take rose-petals dry in shade and then crush them.Add to it milk and make a paste and apply to make them rosy red.

Begin your day by drinking 1 or 2 glasses of water, and follow the general rule of eight glasses per day.

Another great tip is drinking a glass of warm water before bed to stay hydrated throughout the night.

Dark lips

Dark lips are caused by deficiency of vitamins or heredity or exposure to sun.

Applying a good sunscreen before moving out in sun and indoors will take care of the situation.Yes lips also need to be protected from sun so apply lip balm or lipsticks which has sunscreen in them.

Lime juice,honey and glycerine applied for several weeks helps in lightening the color.

Paste made of lemon juice since it is a natural bleaching agent,curd and honey applied for half an hour will work!

Milk and salt applied on lips also bleaches the color .Apply for 15 min and then wash.

Beetroot juice mixed with glycerin is a perfect cure! Also use carrot juice and coriander juice.

Stop smoking ,drinking a lot of tea-as they are the potential disorders for darkening the lips!

Almond oil applied overnight will help giving moisture and lost nutrients to the lips.

Apply coconut milk to the lips and skin .Gives instant glow and color.

Ingredients

Mix sugar and oats and rub on skin to take out dead skin.Then apply moisturizing lotion.

Before brushing or after brushing scrub the lips with toothbrush softly.This removes the dead skin from lips.

Brown sugar and honey mixed and applied on skin works for softness and improvement of color.

Mix together enough turmeric and milk to create a paste. Next, lightly dampen lips and exfoliate gently with tooth brush. Add turmeric paste and let sit for 5 minutes, then scrub off gently again. Follow with your favorite lip balm and you're done!

Home made lip balm

1 Tablespoon Yellow Beeswax Pellets

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Lemon: 5 drops Pure Lemon Essential Oil

Instructions

Wash your hands and all of your equipment thoroughly.

Place the beeswax pellets in a small glass bowl and microwave on high power for 45 seconds.

Add the coconut oil to the bowl, and return to the microwave for another 45 seconds.

Continue to microwave in 30 second increments until everything is completely melted.

Add the essential oils and return to the microwave for another 15 seconds.

Using a syringe, fill each lip balm container as full as you can without overflowing.

If it starts to harden before you're finished filling the tubes, return the glass bowl to the microwave for 15 seconds to keep it melted.

Once it solidifies (about 5 minutes) add to the tubes and enjoy!

Glowing skin in summers

2009-12-12T21:22:00.000-08:00

Hi!
I really want to share how we can be friends with our skin.Our skin answers to what ever we do.Its the only organ which shows results to all our activities.
You try for yourself that when we are in stress our skin becomes dull and when we are happy we glow.The inner feeling makes great impact on skin.
Why do expecting mothers glow?Not because their baby is making them glow but the feel of becoming a mother ,the happiness makes them glow.If u are happy you need not go to parlours for great skin or buy expensive skin care products.Healthy mind and healthy body does the major work.

You exercise and your body becomes active.Blood circulation improves and you will see that for the first few days your skin will be more prominent with scars or marks or pimples cause the skin is still in process of eliminating the toxins.After few weeks you will see the difference yourself.

Besides one should keep skin clean by washing it and for sensitive skin a big advice ----- Avoid parlours and facials there as your skin only needs your touch and your natural packs. One can prepare inexpensive packs at home which are a great nutrient to the skin and are more beneficial,toxic free.

Cleanse your face atleast once a week by following this regime:

Wash your face.

Apply a scrub.It can be homemade (either oatmeal mixed with curd ) or baking soda and honey.

After scrubbing steam your face.

Apply a face pack.

Complete by moisturizing

This regime cleans your face and helps in preventing acne,breakouts.It can be followed thrice a month.

Applying of almond oil on skin helps in removing itching and moisturizing your face.

Fresh apricot juice helps in removing scars and blemishes.

To fight pimples apply fresh garlic juice and lemon juice for quick relief.It will pinch but will show results.

Apply papaya pulp which will polish your skin and make it blemish free and glowing

Castor oil is said to slow down ageing of skin and prevents wrinkles.

Great moisturiser for all skin types is mix cucmber juice with lemon juice and aloe-vera juice.Aloe vera juice is readily available in leaf of the plant.It is a jelly like substance.This mixture does wonders for the skin.

Applying of raw potato on face fights scars caused by acne .

Apply curd mixed with fullers earth on the skin to make the skin clear and glowing.

Tomato juice mixed with honey acts as an astringent and clears your skin.

For a natural scrubber mix gram flour with milk and turmeric .Allow it to dry then rinse off by rubbing it in circular motion.

If you suffer from acne sit in sun for some time as it helps killing the bacterias.

For a freckled skin applying of curd and lemon juice helps as they are natural bleaching agents.Eat as much food containing vitamin C and avoid sun.

To avoid bad body odor have alum mixed in water or tomato juice.See your body fresh and odor free.

Honey and milk mixture is cleopatra's secret for glowing skin.

For spots on the face apply boric acid mixed with lime juice to fade the spots.

For puffiness in eyes tie potato slice in cloth and place it in on your eyes .

A quick mask is to apply 2 tbspn household starch mixed with milk to give skin a clear and firm look.

Add salt in water before bathing .It will relax you and make you feel fresh.

Drink warm water mixed with honey ,lemon juice .It will bring you in shape and clear your body and skin.
Jojoba oil mixed with aloevera gel also brightens the skin and fades away the marks.

Facial hair

2009-06-14T00:26:00.000-07:00

The very common method of removal of unwanted facial hair from skin is bleaching which is not that dangerous but regular use do impose negative effect on the skin.Natural remedies to remove facial hair are many but they require patience and not only they serve one purpose they also benefit the skin in many other ways like acting as an exfoliate mask help in reducing blackheads.

Applying 20 ml sugar to 100 ml water and one tbsp lemon juice in the direction of hair growth and rinsing slowly will help in facial hair removal.Twice a week.

Make a scrub by adding curd in gram flour and add lemon juice.Rub slowly when dry and repeat every week.A sure shot remedy for hair removal.

Lemon is known to be a natural bleaching agent ,but never use lemon juice raw on your skin.Mix it with curd or honey and apply in the direction of hair.When dries remove it .It will bring glow as well as improve your hair visibility.

Take egg whit add corn flour and sugar till it makes a thick paste.Then apply on the skin and when it dries peel it off gently. Do it twice a week ,a great exfoliating mask too.

Take dry lemon peel powder,orange peel powder(dry the skin of orange and lemon in shade and then grind to form a powder)milk or cream.Form a paste and apply it on the skin ,half dried start removing it in circular motion .

Oatmeal and curd with rosewater applied and after it dries rub slowly with a cotton cloth to remove it.

Chickpea flour added with turmeric and milk also improves the complexion and reduces facial hair

Acne-blemishes

2008-10-27T02:11:00.000-07:00

Acne is one of the problems that disturb all ages.Not necessarily it will come with age ,instead it is found in all group of ages. Acne not necessarily occurs in adolescents but acne attack can happen at any age depending on the eating habits,lifestyle,hygiene,hormonal imbalance,medications,reactions to drugs etc.The best cure to this problem starts with your diet.As I say what you eat shows on your skin.

Maintaining a healthy diet and an exercise routine is a must and the difference is automatically seen.Exercise improves circulation and brings glow to your face.
Initially you will feel that your face has started showing more scars but that is an indication that your skin is taking out toxins.You wash your face regularly and after a couple of days you will see the difference!Diet is a crucial element in curing acne.

Avoid starch,have as much fluids as possible so that your system clears ,drink at least 8-10 glasses of water and eat as much as fresh fruits,juices ,avoid packed food available in market,avoid junk food,cut down on coffee intake.These things you might have read everywhere but here I am someone who have been benefited by all this and it has seriously changed my life .

Word of caution-please do not buy and apply creams available in market just on your friends advice cause that can be a hell for your face .Keep your face untouched as much as possible and keep it clean and wipe with clean towels and sleep on clean pillow covers.Cleanliness and hygiene is important.

Here are some of the tips to help you fight with acne and remove scars produced by them.
Kindly avoid ingredients to which your skin reacts;

Tip:Always apply ice on skin before applying make-up.

Apply fullers earth with curd .This paste is a best healer.

Take one teaspoon of black pepper to which add sandalwood powder and mint leaves.Apply it for 10-15 min .Then wash with cold water.Helps fight infection.

Mixture of groundnut oil and lime juice makes skin clear and moisturizes also.Carrot juice applied daily fades scars.

Take cucmber juice ,add aloe-vera gel and few drops of lime .Excellent tonic to cure acne and make skin glowing.

Garlic applied to skin fights infection of acne and does not produce spots.Eating them also purifies blood.

A paste made of fenugreek leaves applied on face alternatively removes scars and helps preventing acne.

Dab tree oil or lavender oil for persisting pimples.This will not clog your pores and will not make your skin dry.

Turmeric mixed with sugarcane juice helps curing acne.

Mixture of saffron and honey fades away the scars.

If a pimple bursts out before an occasion apply mint paste or vicks vapour to reduce visibility and redness.

Take baking soda not powder and mix with water.When the mixture dries out wash it and see the change.

Take basil leaves and mint leaves.Boil them and cool them .Whenever you feel pimples bursting apply the mixture with cotton ball .It relaxes and gives a cooling effect to the skin.

Buy some sea-salt from the market and apply it on the skin with water.Helps fighting acne.

Applying of egg-white on the skin is a useful tonic for fighting acne.

Take basil leaves,mint leaves dry them and in powdered form apply on skin with rosewater.

Drink coconut water to fight acne and apply the rest on face.

Apply calamine lotion on pimples.

Apply paste of nutmeg,black pepper and apply on acne.

Cinnamon and honey applied are best antiseptics.

Check the face-masks that are suitable for oily skin

Grey Hair-Treatment

2008-09-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

Grey hair can be caused due to hereditary factors or improper care .
To deal with them apply:

Apply amla(indian gooseberry) paste on the scalp every alternate day.

Massage lemon juice with almond oil to promote healthy hair.

Mix Henna with castor oil and lemon juice and apply for an hour before washing.Then apply shikakai or reetha powder to wash.

Take black tea without milk and add 1 tspn of salt.Cool it and apply on hair as a rinse and do not shampoo .

Make a paste of henna powder,yogurt,basil leaves,fenugreek leaves ,coffee water and apply on hair.Then wash after 1 hour .

Make a paste of tea- boiled water and carrot juice and apply on hair.

Cucumber juice,carrot juice and spinach juice when applied on hair promotes growth and prevents graying of f hair .

GREY HAIR REMEDY

Eating foods that are rich in biotin is also an effective home remedy for grey hair. Regularly intake foods with biotin can slow down the growth of your graying hair. Foods rich in biotin are tomatoes, walnuts, soybeans, yeast, carrots, goat’s milk, cow’s milk, almonds, oats and cucumbers.

Curry leaves are very effective in promoting black hair.Boil some curry leaves in coconut or sesame oil and apply on your scalp and hair length.Consumption of curry leaves is equally beneficial as it promotes melanocyte activity which produces melanin. South indian people add curry leaves in mostly all dishes and dips and they have the record of slowest graying of hair.

Dark under-eye circles

2008-08-27T21:10:00.000-07:00

Under eye dark circles are either hereditary or due to lack of sleep or lack of exercise.To cure them check these remedies:

Apply cotton balls dipped in cucumber juice for dark circles and puffiness.

Grated potato or potato slice is also effective.

Apply nutmeg mixed with milk.

Moisturize the area with good under eye-creme.

Mash banana and apply on the whole face.

Apply cold tea bags under eyes.

Avoid direct sun rays.Either wear sun glasses or apply good sunscreen.

Apply almond oil overnight.

Apply turmeric mixed with milk to see the difference.

Eat fresh vegetables and vitmin c rich fruits.

Cut cucumber slices and keep on eyes.

Mixture of cold cream with addition of rosewater and vitamin d tablet applied under eye provides moisture and relaxes eyes.

Mash carrot and apply it in the eyes.

Dandruff

2008-08-27T01:32:00.000-07:00

Dandruff are white flakes on scalp which can be treated with simple products.

Always keep your hair clean and moisture free.

After head bath with a herbal shampoo dilute vinegar in mug of water and apply as last wash.

Apply warm cocunut oil with lemon juice on scalp and keep it overnight.

Add a pinch of salt to curd and apply on scalp.

Avoid using blowers to dry your hair instead dry them naturally(maybe standing under sun for 10 min.It helps fight infections on scalp too!).

Never tie wet or moist hair.

While sleeping in air -conditioned room keep a glass of uncovered water so that it doesnot dry your hair totally.

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Whiteheads

2008-08-26T00:38:00.000-07:00

Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones, are a form of acne caused by skin pores clogged with trapped dirt, sebum and dead skin. They mostly appear on the nose, cheeks, temples and forehead.

They are similar to blackheads but appear as small white or yellow bumps as they form under the surface of closed pores.

The remedy to fight whiteheads is:

Keep skin clean as bacteria attacking on skin leads to whiteheads.Maintain a clean facial hygiene and wash face regularly and wipe it.Drink lots of water and fresh juices to keep skin hydrated and to flush the toxins.

Apply crushed potatoes and after half an hour rub with cold water.

Egg- white mixed with honey when applied is really useful.It worked for my skin type!!

Vinegar mixed with cornstarch is a useful remedy.

Rub your face with lemon skin and water.

Use jojoba oil with green gram flour .It is a good moisturizer and better than market available facial products.

Apply aloe-vera juice twice daily.

Apply cold carrot juice.

Mix rice-powder ,honey and milk.Apply to see the difference.

Mix a little water in one teaspoon of baking soda to make a thick paste.Apply it on the affected area and wash it off after a few minutes.Repeat two or three times a week until you are satisfied with the results.

Mix two tablespoons of yogurt, one tablespoon each of lemon juice and honey, and four tablespoons of powdered oatmeal. You can also add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Dampen your skin and then apply this paste on your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.

Mix together one tablespoon each of sugar and honey. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice.Apply it on your face and gently massage in circular motions.Leave it on for a few minutes.Wipe it off using a wet washcloth and then wash your face.

Diet for glowing clear skin

2008-07-28T20:26:00.000-07:00

What you eat will be told by how you look!You eat junk food and see people with fat deposits on their body and skin.Besides ,skin becomes lifeless with a figureless body.A healthy diet with good fitness regime works wonder.I have actually seen this happen.You need not go to a dietician for you healthyregime.The food from your kitchen shelf offers you so much of benefits that u will not believe.A walk daily can be a good body massager for your whole body.Your diet should include some essential ingrediants like:

Drinking of green tea is really useful as it removes toxins from the body.Drink atleast 2 glass in a day.

Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and feel free from constipation and have a great body and skin.

Eating of orange a day will help you to get vitamin C and help your skin from sunburns.

Drinking warm water mixed with honey ,lemonjuice and salt clears skin and burns fats of the body.

Have aloe-Vera juice available in market.It is a miracle juice and helps your body get off of toxins.

If having oily skin cut your diet on carbohydrates like potato.

Have buttermilk in your diet which is made by churning curd with water as it helps cure indigestion and acidity in stomache.

Eating a fruit a day should be made a rule and then you will see the miraculous effects of it.

Use of garlic,onion and ginger should be essential in diet as it helps fight cancer cells.

Avoid eating of breads as it is hard to digest and increases weight.A good alternative is to opt for brown bread.

Drinking half gram of carrot juice daily for two weeks helps fighting wrinkles .

Avoid microwaves.

Drink 1 glass of carrot juice to increase the blood level.

Exercise daily to remove toxins by sweating.

Vitamin b complex is useful for a blemish free and healthy clear skin.Defiecency can lead to dry hair,wrinkled,face,greasy complexion.They can be taken in the form of tablet or through food sources like pulses,nuts,meat,molasses,wheat,green leafy vegetables.

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Sunburns

2008-05-06T01:22:00.000-07:00

Sunburns are a big problem and to fight them here are certain tips:

Take corn starch and water.Make a paste and apply where there is itching or burns.Let it dry and wash off.

Mash up tomatoes and add crushed ice and apply.

Vinegar applied with honey on the sunburn area is very useful.

Applying of egg-white mixed with sandalwood water proves beneficial.

Application of cold aloe-vera gel is very useful for skinburns.

Use oatmeal mixed with cold milk on the affected area.

Use barley,turmeric and yogurt in equal quantities to get relief.

Before bathing use olive oil or neem oil on body to fight the effect.

Eat plenty of fruits and salads to provide natural vitamins to the body to combat the effect.

Rub mustard oil in the affected area to cut the effect of sunburn.

Cucumber juice or potato juice is also very useful.

Fullers earth mixed with curd or rosewater is great.

Soak rose peals overnight in water or milk .Apply the mashed mixture on skin.An excellent cleanser and heals suntan.

To fight tanning of the body apply lacto-calamine solution in summers which does not only keep skin sun-protected but also acne-free too.

Make ice cubes of tomato juice and apply after sun exposure get relief from heat!

Potato juice mixed with curd and applied on affected area heals it.

Coconut oil mixed with aloevera gel is very helpful.

Cornstarch and water paste applied helps in soothing skin.

Apple cider vinegar and water applied helps in treatment of sunburn.

Honey and milk mixed together will treat the tan and bring glow back on skin.Saffron can also be added .

Face packs for oily,normal& dry skin

2008-04-29T02:06:00.000-07:00

A home made skin pack is useful and beneficial than one sitting at parlour.There are various facepacks as per the needs of the skin and type of the skin.You can pick few from here depending on the ingredients suiting your skin.

Tip: First wash with warm water and then cold water then mask and finish by applying a moisturizer .

TOMATO-LEMON MASK (oily skin)

1 ripe tomato
dry lemon skin
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Grate the lemon skin which is dried and mix all the other ingredients and apply.Wash after 20 min .Ideal for oily skin.

YEAST-YOGHURT MASK(oily skin ,dry skin)

1 tbspn brewer's yeast
1 tbspoon hung curd

Make a thick paste of the mixture and apply for 10 min.suitable for oily skin.

HONEY-LEMON MASK(oily skin)

1 tbspn honey
1tbspn lemon1 teaspoon curd
1 pinch turmeric1 teaspoon lemon juice

Apply the mixture after mixing and see the glow and the blemishes fade-away.

CHOCOLATE MASK(dry skin)

1 tbspn cocoa powder or melted chocolate
1 tbspn creme
1 tbspn oatmeal
1 tbspn honey

Apply the mixture on the skin and wash away after half an hour.It is best for dry to normal skin.

EGG-CORNFLOUR MASK ( all skin types)

1 egg white
1teaspoon cournflour
1 teaspoon of baking soda

Apply on the face the mixture and see your blemishes fade away.

VINEGAR-HONEY MASK (oily skin,dry skin)

1 tbspoon of vinegar
1 tbspoon honey
1 teaspoon cucumber juice
pinch of salt

Apply on the skin to tone it.

CITRUS MASK(oily skin,dry skin)

dry orange skin
dry lemon skin
potato juice
fuller's earth
honey

Mix all the ingredients together in a mixed form and apply on the skin.See your skin glowing and clean.

PEEL-OFF MASK(all skin types)

1 egg-white
1tbspoon sugar
1/2 tbspoon corn flour
Mix them all until it forms in thick paste .Then apply it in outward direction in.After it dries gently peel it .This pack retardes hair growth and makes skin blemish free.

PUMPKIN-EGG MASK(dry skin,oily skin)

Slice of pumpkin
Egg yolk
Milk(for oily skin add curd water )

Mix the contents and spread on the face evenly for a glowing skin.

PAPAYA-HONEY MASK(oily skin,dry skin)

1 piece riped papaya
1/2 teaspoon honey
1tspn milk cream(for oily skin add curd or rosewater)

Mix all these ingredients and make a paste.Apply it for 20 min.

ANTISEPTIC MASK(apt for oliy skin )

2 tbspn fuller's earth
2 tbspn sandalwood powder
2 drops of garlic juice
1 egg -white
rosewater

Mix and apply on the skin .This mask is excellent for acne,blemishes and promotes clear skin.

STRAWBERRY-Cool MASK(oily skin)

mashed strawberry
1tbspn honey
1-2 drops tea tree oil

Spread on face and wash after 20 min.Ideal for problem skin.

CARROT MASK(oily skin)

3 carrots
honey
yoghurt

Boil three carrots and mash them.Then add honey and yoghurt and apply for 15-20 minutes.

SKIN-TIGHTENING MASK(all skin types)

egg white
sandalwood powder
turmeric

Mix all of these and apply on skin in upward motion.DO not speak or move your mouth after applying the mask and wash when dries to see the change!

Natural hair conditioner

2008-04-09T02:11:00.000-07:00

What I feel is the worst enemy of hair is artificial products like conditioners ,sprays,gels etc.These can be substituted with home-made products which will actually bring health to your hair.Here I am writing home-made conditioners for you and hope that it will help you.The products are all from kitchen and no artificial strong ingredients.

Mayo-conditioner

1 jar of may0nnaise
1 avacado

Mix them properly and apply on hair.For deep conditioning cover your hair with hot towel and keep it for >25 min.
Vinclerine-conditioner

1tspn castor oil
1tspn malt vinegar
1tspn glycerine

Mix all of them and apply on hair .Leave for 20 min and see the effects!

Henna Oily-Dry conditioner

henna
yoghurt
sugar

Mix them properly to make a paste and apply .When dry wash them.Ideal for oily hair and for dry hair apply milk instead of yoghurt.
Rosemary-conditioner

rosemary essential oil
olive oil
honey

Apply on damp hair and cover them by hot towel.
Egg-conditioner

1 tspn baby oil
1 egg yolk
1 cup water

Beat the egg yolk till it becomes frothy.Then mix warm baby oil and water to improve consistency.Apply on hair and wash to see the shine!
Oil-conditioner

1tbspn whaetgerm oil
1tbspn sunflower oil
lemon juice

Warm the mixture and add lemon juive and apply.Also helpful in dandruff problem.
Fruit-conditioner

1/2 mashed banana
1/2 avocado
1tspn yoghurt
1 tspn honey

Mix all of it well adn apply and you will swear for the benefits!
Protein - conditioner

1 tbspn yoghurt
1 egg
honey

Mix till foamy and apply.
Rinse-conditioner

Washing hair with beer is an excellent conditioner.
Rinsing with diluted vinegar(mixed in water) is a great conditioner.

Papaya- conditioner

mashed papaya
vinegar/water

Apply on hair for half an hour and wash away.

Blackheads

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Blackheads are caused by overactive sebaceous glands.They are more prominent with oily skin.They are open codemones and are formed when the pores of the skin are clogged.Never try to pull it out with a plucker or rub them violently with a cloth or apply any wax strips or tape cause these things can lead to scars and blemishes and large sized open pores.

The best way to loosen them is to keep your skin clean and steam your face.Steaming loosens their hold on the skin and then apply a scrubber on the skin followed by a face pack to close the pores.

Apply undiluted lemon juice on the blackheads twice a day.

1tbsp dead sea salt 2tbsp baking soda and water.Apply this on the skin and then rub gently to remove it.

Mix groundnut oil with lemon juice to prevent occurrence of blackheads.

Rub bitter-gourd on the skin to peel them forever.

Mash strawberries and add apple cider vinegar to it.Let it sit for 1 hour and apply the juice on black heads and sleep overnite.Applying this eventually will clean and minimize the pores.

Baking soda and water mixed and applied in circular motion helps in clearing pores and treating blackheads.

Scrub of salt,honey and lemon juice is beneficial.After applying take a clean cotton swab and apply on it.Let it dry for 15-20 min and then remove gently followed by moisturizer.

Cinnamon powder and honey is a great anti bacterial paste.It can be applied to whole face too.

Neem leaves and turmeric paste applied is useful.

Paste made of water and radish seeds are helpful.

Paste of vinegar and corn-starch applied and washed gently.

Fenugreek leaves are a great anti-blackheads herbs.Apply on skin by making paste with water.

Warm honey to be applied on the affected area.

Grind a potato and apply the juice.

Fuller's earth applied with yoghurt is an excellent healer.

Almond powder and rose water applied is useful.Scrub it gently and rinse it when it dries.

The simple mechanism for treating blackheads is opening pores cleaning them and then closing the pores.Closing of pores is the main step which is generally overlooked as the pores if remain open will accumulate dirt and will lead to blackheads again.

Very importantly after applying packs and cleaning the pores close the pores by applying ice or towel dipped in cold water followed by moisturizing the skin.

Fight Wrinkles

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Wrinkles are not connected with old age but with the lifestyle and eating habits of a person too!

Out in sun during peak hours that is 12 noon till 3:00 pm,drinking alchol daily,smoking,stress,not maintaining a healthy care regime for skin,lack of exercise,lack of fluid intake all constitutes to occurence of wrinkles.

Oily skin is blessed with late occurence of wrinkles but all skin types can be wrinkle free by following healthy diet and taking care of the skin.

Below are the home treatments to fight them away.

Tip:Always drink warm water and see your skin never wrinkling.

Make your own anti-wrinkle cream with 1 tea spoon oil and two teaspoon of rosewater.Massage it gently and keep overnight.

Take 1tblespoon of cold milk and add few drops of lemon into it.Apply overnight and wash and dry with towel next morning.It will also help improve complexion.

After bathing use moisturizer or body creme in damp body or while bathing add drops of olive oil in water.

To make a creme anti-wrinkle add vitamin E capsule in any cold creme and apply daily.

Applying of papaya pulp at alternate days will bring miraculous effect.You can also apply papaya honey mask or chocolate mask for your skin.

Make a paste of 1 teaspoon milk creme ,glycerine,rosewater and turmeric powder. Apply on skin for 20 min.

Apply mashed banana with milk and see the lines fade away!

Cold water is effective intreating skin with wrinkles.do not wipe face instead pat dry with hands so that some water seeps into the skin.

Drinking of carrot juice or sugarcane juice is good for skin.Applying on skin is also good.Mango-milk scrub,Walnut-honey scrub,sweet-citrus scrub are also good for fighting wrinkles.

Aloe-Vera juice applied with addition of rosewater is a wonder anti-wrinkle creme.

Tomato pulp with milk or vegetable oil is great anti-wrinkle creme.

Fresh cucumber juice ,radish juice and glycerine can be applied overnite .

Dry milk added with water and glycerine is a good tonic for wrinklrs.

Always apply moisturizer on the skin after cleansing or washing your face.

Olive oil mixed with honey is a anti-wrinkle treatment.

For wrinkled skin a good face wash is one fresh lime juice added to boiled milk with glycerine.

Skin-hair care the natural way

Freckles /Sun spots/Age spots

Freckles or Sun spots

Use Amla to Get Rid of Freckles

Banana in home remedies to remove freckles

Lighten Freckles with Apple Cider Vinegar

How to use eggplant in home remedies to remove freckles

Treat freckles using lemon juice

Use aloe vera gel to treat freckles Aloevera and honey

How to use turmeric in home remedies to remove freckles

Use yogurt in home remedies to remove freckles

Baking Soda For Freckles

Apply Papaya to Lighten Freckles

Thick eyebrows

How to grow thick eyebrows

DIY eyebrow growth serum

Castor oil

Coconut oil

Onion juice

Egg

Petroleum jelly petroleum jelly for eyebrows

Aloe vera gel

Eat Biotin rich food:

Avoid makeup/Creams/Lotions

Drink water

Avoid over plucking

CLAY MASKS FOR BLEMISHES

Clay Masks for Blemishes

Daily habits that are ruining our skin

1)Sleep- How to ?

2)Applying Night creams

3)Take care of hair to keep skin clean

4)Toners not necessary

5)Avoid waxing your face

6)Air-conditioning

7)Your phone is gross

8)Over washing face throughout the day is hazardous

9)No milk please

ALMOND MILK Ingredients

Cook Time

ALMOND MILK Instructions

Dark Elbows and Underarms

BODY ODOR

Dry Skin

Sparkling white teeth

Honey and Skin

Foot Care

HAND CARE

Lip Care

Glowing skin in summers

Wash your face. Apply a scrub.It can be homemade (either oatmeal mixed with curd ) or baking soda and honey. After scrubbing steam your face. Apply a face pack. Complete by moisturizing

Facial hair

Acne-blemishes

Grey Hair-Treatment

Dark under-eye circles

Dandruff

Whiteheads

Diet for glowing clear skin

Sunburns

Face packs for oily,normal& dry skin

Natural hair conditioner

Blackheads

Fight Wrinkles

Use aloe vera gel to treat freckles

Aloevera and honey

Petroleum jelly

petroleum jelly for eyebrows

Wash your face.

Apply a scrub.It can be homemade (either oatmeal mixed with curd ) or baking soda and honey.

After scrubbing steam your face.

Apply a face pack.

Complete by moisturizing