Skin-Hair care the natural way

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..

Dark Elbows

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.

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 earing fibre 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,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 urself 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 deodrant try applying baby powder . It will really help.

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 a 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 and 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 strawbeery 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!

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 stomache is healthy as bacterias 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 odour 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.

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.
When drink it with lemon and warm water it cleanses the system and makes it reflect on the skin.

Read the 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 aplied for dry scaly skin.

When your skin burns accidently 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 yoghurt and apply .Ideal for all skin types.

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

Apply only honey and orange juice to suntan areas to ffight that suntan.

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

Try all these to make your skin glowing and radiant and healthy too!

Not only this eating honey is equally good as it brings strength and glow inside and outside.

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 foot!

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 glycerine is also added.Put in a spray and spray on dry foot to fight that odour!!

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 a 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 and massaging 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.Works wonder!

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

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

Lip Care

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

Lip dryness can be caused in any weather cause it is generally due to the defieciency 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 ang giving them that pink shine.

Milk creme applied on lips is also a great ointment.

Tomato pulp or cucmber juice appled is also good to lips.

Eat grean lefy vegetables as it will fasten healing process.

Apply glycerine or castor oil on lips.

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

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.

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 colour .Apply for 15 min and then wash.

Beetroot juice mixed with glycerine 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 colour!

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 have a glow.The inner feel makes a 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.

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 you have cause the skin is still in process of eliminating the toxins.Wash yourself regularly so that one removes those toxins that are released.After few weeks you will see the difference yourself.

Besides one should keep skin clean by washing it regularly 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.
Here are few listed below which can be really useful for all skin types:

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 ones available in market.
After scrubbing steam your face.
Then remove blackheads.
Apply a face pack.

This regime cleans your face and helps in preventing occurence of pimple
Taking care for glowing and healthy skin are:

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 brings 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 odour have alum mixed in water or tomato juice.See your body fresh and odour 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 clean from body odour.

Drink warm water mixed with honey ,lemon juice .It will bring you in shape and clear your body and skin.

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 ways.

Applying 20 ml sugar to 100 ml water and one tbspn 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.Doit twice a week ,a great exfoliating mask too!

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.Adult acne,teenage acne in short acne are disturbing.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 atleast 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 benefitted by all this and it has seriously changed my life too!

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 ingrediants 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 lavendar 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 ocassion apply chalk powder or toothpaste on it to soothen its effects.

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 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,yoghurt,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 promptes growth and prevents greying if 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.

Any comments or suggestions or any recipe can be mailed to me by clicking the envelope sign.

Whiteheads

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

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.

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.

Any comments or suggestions or any recipe can be mailed to me by clicking the envelope sign.

Summer Sunburns

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

In summer season 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 yoghurt 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 and then wipe slin with that water.An excellent cleanser and heals suntan.

To fight tanning of the body apply lactocalamine 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 exposuro get relief from heat!

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 the mask and apply a moisturizer depending on the skin type.

All masks listed below are suitable for normal skin.

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

2008-04-07T22:41:00.000-07:00

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 the 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.

1tbspn dead sea salt 2tbspn 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.

Scrub of salt,honey and lemon juice is beneficial.

Neem laves 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.

The best way is to breathe in fresh environment,exercise,good diet and avoid stress.Any suggestions or Queries will be welcomed.

Fight Wrinkles

2008-03-17T23:29:00.000-07:00

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 Exfoliating Scrubs

2008-03-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

A healthy skin needs mild scrubbing to remove the dead cells.This practice also promotes regeneration of new healthy cells.Scrubbing should be done softly so that you don't harm your skin with it.
Use these easy made home-scrubs without side effects to give your skin a newer healthy look and a lovely charm!

TIP: After scrubbing apply ice on face followed by moisturising lotion to close the pores and bring the glow!
Acne-prone skin should be handled carefully with less of scrubbing.

Sugar-Oat Scrub

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup almond oil/olive oil
2 tbspn oatmeal
1 tspn nutmeg

Mix the contents and store in air-tight jar.Apply once a week .This scrub is combined with moisturizing effects too!

Flour-Soda Scrub

1 tbspn baking soda
2 tbspn gram flour

Mix the contents with appropriate water to make a thick paste and apply on skin .Wash with cold water followed by moisturising lotion.

Sweet-Citrus Scrub

2tbspn white sugar
2 tbspn orange juice
1tbspn mango pulp/grape juice
1/2 tbspn coconut oil

Mix the contents and apply on skin gently in circular motion.After drying rinse off and see the change!

Citrus -Grain scrub

Dried lemon skin
Dried orange skin
Gram flour
Dry almond

Mix the ingredients in a blender and keep in an air-tight container.When use mix with curd or milk if skin is dry and exfoliate.

Almond-Oatmeal Scrub

2/3 cup almonds
1 tbspn oatmeal
plain yoghurt

Mix them in a processor aand add curd to make the consistency thick .Apply on skin.Ideal for acne-prone skin.

Coffee Body Scrub

1 cup coffee
1 tbspn olive oil
1/2 cup sugar

Apply them on clean body to open and clean the pores. Then take warm bath and apply body lotion after it.

Basil-Sandalwood Scrub

2 tbspn oat flour
1 tbspn sandalwood powder
dried rose petals
1 tbspn basil leaves

Mix well and apply in circular movements.Perfect for oily skin.

Rice Flour- Aloe vera Scrub

1 tbspn rice flour
2 tbspn Aloe-vera juice
dried grated orange skin
milk

Apply mixing well on skin .this mask is mild and can be used twice a week.

Mango-Milk scrub

Dry mango skin
1tspn milk-powder

Mix the contents with water to make thick consistency and apply on the skin ,rubbing gently and check the effects!

Walnut-Honey scrub

Dry walnut powder
Honey
Lemon-juice
Rosewater

Make a scrub by mixing all of these and apply on skin to remove dead cells and bring moisture.

Pea-Face Scrub

3 tbspn pea powder
2 tbspn rosewater
1/2 tbspn lime juice

Soak the pea powder in the rosewater for some time.Then add lime juice and blend it in the blender and apply in circulation.It will take out the dead skin and absorb oil from skin.

Wash your hair carefully

2008-02-27T22:06:00.000-08:00

Beautiful hair is the asset of any one maybe a male or female.To maintain them one should be careful starting from minor details.
How to wash your hair

Massage your scalp:before shampooing always give a oil massage to your scalp.This improves your blood circulation as well as makes hair strong.Oil preferrably coconut oil ,olive oil,almond oil or mustard oil is good for hair.Always apply oil in warm state.This also prevents occurence of dandruff.
Shampooing:Nobody can tell the no.of times one need to shampoo.It depends on your routine,texture of your hair and when your hair feels dirty.The point is that one should keep hair clean.The type of shampoo should depend on the hair type .When one changes the shampoo the adaptability is known after 3 washes.
Rinsing:Best way to rinse your hair is with vinegar or lemon juice diluted with water.This eliminates the need of using a conditioner as well as brings bounce to hair.
Washing:Your hair should always be washed in mild warm water.Washing in hot water makes them dry and grey.
Drying:Always dry hair naturally and never use blow dryers until and unless it is urgent.Blow drying makes hair rough and dry.Never comb on wet hair and never tie wet or moist hair.This can lead to hair diseases.
Diet , age ,stress,work activity and many other factors play an important roll on hair growth andtexture.So stay happy , exercise and release stress!

Diet for your hair

2007-02-27T21:59:00.000-08:00

Like skin hair also shows what you eat.Your work environment effects can be minimized by a good and healthy diet.Always take a healthy diet to see your skin and hair take compliments.Healthy diet is:

Drink 8-10 glasses of water.Water not only hydrates your body and skin but also brings shine to your hair .Water requirement can also be compensated by eating fruits,salads.

Protiens should be an essential diet for your skin.It will prevent hair from breaking and will make them strong.

Cheese,fish,milk,cereals are required.

Vitamins are essential for skin as the make them strong and give colour to them.Vit A makes hair stronh and Vit B and C brings colour to them.

Have green vegetables,pulses,carrots,pumpkin,amla,spinach,citrus fruits,strawberries,tomatoes.Daily dose -60 mg.

Fish consumed makes hair strong.If one is vegetarian code liver oil tablets can be taken.

Add curd to your diet .It will check your hair problems.

Eat whole-grains instead for maida.

Vit B complex capsules eaten a day helps from hair-falling.

Take 5-10 soaked almonds daily.

Cut on intake of aerated drinks,fried food ,over-cooked food ,smoking and drinking.

Brewer's yeast,egg yolk's,rice and milk keeps hair follices healthy.

Iodine should be added in the form of iodized salt.Lack of iodine makes hair grey.

Eat a banana daily as it provides magnesium to hair.

Besides diet a regular exercise is must for hair as it provides the blood supply to the scalp making hair strong naturally

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