Masks Application are one of the oldest beautifying treatment. All it needs for a beautiful, glowing, fresh skin is put it on preparation, leave it ten to twenty minutes, the wash off. There are many different types of face masks - having a nourishing, healing, cleansing and an astringent lotion. Making masks from natural ingredients is easy to do and can be very effective.
And the good news is that you can make these wonder facial masks at home easily. One of the most important things to remember while using a mask is to relax. Here are a few simple home made face masks.
Homemade facial masks for All Skin Type
Mask 1. Milk Mask
This is one if the simplest and cheapest mask. Damp some cotton wool with milk and rub it on the face.
Mask 2. Egg Mask
Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. This facial mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.
Mask 3. Cleansing Face Mask
Mix the following ingredients into a paste, apply and leave it for 15 minutes.
1 tablespoon powdered brewer's yeast
1/2 tablespoon yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon carrot juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
This mask is suitable for all types of skin, particularly if they feel tired and look sluggish or spotty. If the skin is very dry add more oil, and if very oily leave it out. The yogurt cleanses the skin thoroughly and fruits juices provide vitamins and minerals.
Face Packs for Dry Skin
Mask 1. For Mint face pack you will need one teaspoon of mint powder, One tablespoon of yogurt and One tablespoon of multani mitti.
Soak both multani mitti and mint powder in the yogurt for 20 minutes. Then mix them well by beating and apply on your face for 15 minutes. Leave it to dry for some time and then wash off with lukewarm water.
Mask 2. For Egg face pack you will need Egg yolk of one egg, One teaspoon of milk powder and Half teaspoon of honey. After beating egg yolk properly, mix milk powder and honey to it. Continuously beat again to obtain a medium thickness mixture. Apply it on the face and wash off with lukewarm water.
Avacado Face Mask: Avocados make excellent face masks for dry skin. They boast 14 minerals as antioxidant vitamins E and A. To prepare a face mask, mash up avocado, add a touch of sweet almond oil and smooth the mixture over your face, keep it on for as long as possible to nourish and soften the skin.
Face Packs for Oily Skin
Mask 1. Tomato Mask : For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Mask 2. For Potato face pack you will need One teaspoon of potato juice and One teaspoon of multani mitti. Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries and wash off with lukewarm water.
Marie Antoinette's homemade facial mask: This mask is effective for all skin types, but the witch hazel and lemon can be harsh on dry skin. For preparing this face pack you will need the following ingredients - 1 egg, Juice of one lemon, 4 tbsp cup non-fat dry milk powder and 1 tbsp witch hazel. Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well. Alternatively, you can blend them together by using a fork or a wire whisk. Apply the mixture to your face, neck and chest and allow it to dry for around 15 minutes. Use the remaining cream as a cleanser to remove the mask. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
Honey Cleansing Scrub: Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.
Gentle Oatmeal Face Mask: A good face mask for oily skin, this recipe is sufficient for one treatment and must be applied as soon as it is mixed. Mix 15 ml/1 tbsp runny honey and 1 egg yolk together in a small bowl, then slowly stir in enough (60 ml) oatmeal to make a soft paste. Smooth the mask in to the skin of the face and neck and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.
Face Masks Application Tips
Your skin can change with the seasons. Skin that becomes oily in the hot summer months can become drier in winter and in central heating. So take your skin's quirks into account when choosing your mask.
Cleanse your face before applying the chosen face mask. Afterwards, rinse with warm water and than apply moisturizer.
Most face masks should be left on the skin for between 3 and 10 minutes. For the best results, read the instructions carefully.
If you have combination skin, use two masks - one suitable for oily skin and one for dry skin. Just apply each one to the area that needs it.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
HEALTH TIPS
HEALTH TIPS
To avoid diseases like hepatitis and Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.
For tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area.
Have a mixture of gingelly oil and egg, for 3 days, for menstrual disorders.
You will get a great relief from menstrual pain , if you have a gooseberry daily.
Boil the leaf of Malabar nut, squeeze its juice and add egg white. It subsides cough.
Eat the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough.
Have the mixture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough.
For a good relief from cough, mix equal quantities of basil juice, honey and ajwain juice and drink on an empty stomach.
Are you suffering from urinary infection? Drink a glassful of water with a pinch of cardamom powder.
Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.
Have a mixture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold.
If you have bad breath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.
Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
For nagging cough and chest congestion, boil 3 cups of water with 2 fresh betel leaves and 4 crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. Strain and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey.
For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
For minor rashes on the skin.. add few basil leaves in your bathing water before you bathe.
To get a fair baby, Mothers can drink saffron added to milk during pregnancy.
For fever and cough of children, give some honey mixed with water.
The juice of carrot and tomato, mixed with a little honey is good tonic for children.
A teaspoon of the powdered pomegranate skin taken with water early in the morning will not only purify the blood but also will serve as a good de- worming agent
Chewing raw guava leaves is an excellent quick fix for diarrhoea
If you are suffering from acidity, drink a glass of water with a piece of jaggery dissolved in it, after meals.
Drink basil water everyday, it helps in keeping throat infection and cough at bay.
For good Health
Add vegetables and fruits in your diet chart.
Drink 12-16 glass of water daily.
Avoid excess eating of fried things.
Try to buy meat which contain less fat.
Avoid excess sugar in tea and coffee.
Slice vegetables into big pieces, so that it won't loose vitamins.
To avoid diseases like hepatitis and Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.
For tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area.
Have a mixture of gingelly oil and egg, for 3 days, for menstrual disorders.
You will get a great relief from menstrual pain , if you have a gooseberry daily.
Boil the leaf of Malabar nut, squeeze its juice and add egg white. It subsides cough.
Eat the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough.
Have the mixture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough.
For a good relief from cough, mix equal quantities of basil juice, honey and ajwain juice and drink on an empty stomach.
Are you suffering from urinary infection? Drink a glassful of water with a pinch of cardamom powder.
Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.
Have a mixture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold.
If you have bad breath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.
Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
For nagging cough and chest congestion, boil 3 cups of water with 2 fresh betel leaves and 4 crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. Strain and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey.
For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
For minor rashes on the skin.. add few basil leaves in your bathing water before you bathe.
To get a fair baby, Mothers can drink saffron added to milk during pregnancy.
For fever and cough of children, give some honey mixed with water.
The juice of carrot and tomato, mixed with a little honey is good tonic for children.
A teaspoon of the powdered pomegranate skin taken with water early in the morning will not only purify the blood but also will serve as a good de- worming agent
Chewing raw guava leaves is an excellent quick fix for diarrhoea
If you are suffering from acidity, drink a glass of water with a piece of jaggery dissolved in it, after meals.
Drink basil water everyday, it helps in keeping throat infection and cough at bay.
For good Health
Add vegetables and fruits in your diet chart.
Drink 12-16 glass of water daily.
Avoid excess eating of fried things.
Try to buy meat which contain less fat.
Avoid excess sugar in tea and coffee.
Slice vegetables into big pieces, so that it won't loose vitamins.
KITCHEN TIPS
KITCHEN TIPS
For soft Dosas, add some boiled rice to white gram and rice, while grinding.
Put some neem and turmeric pieces or garlic flakes in the container where you store rice or grains, in order to keep away insects.
To adjust salt in curries add roasted rice powder.
If the curd is too sour, add 4 cups of water to it. After half an hour, remove the water collected on top.
When you cook dal add some refined oil or garlic. It will reduce gas trouble.
Keep rice flour and basin in a polythene cover in refrigerator when you want tem stored for a long time.
Add some vinegar in the boiling water before steaming potato.
For crispy dosas, add a teaspoon of tur dal gram) and some fenugreek seeds while soaking rice
Add a pinch of corn flour to the jar of salt to prevent it from getting damp.
While chopping raw bananas and potatoes, put the pieces in a bowl of water to avoid it from turning black.
A bay leaf added to the flour container will keep the flour free from moisture.
To peel garlic flakes easily, wash and soak them in cold water for about an hour.
Green peas will retain their original colour, if you add a pinch of sugar while boiling.
Leafy vegetables will remain fresh longer, if wrapped in news papers when you are storing.
If you don't have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk.
Apply some oil on the sides of the vessel in which you boil milk, in order to avoid it from overflowing.
After extracting butter from milk cream, add a little milk or curd to the residue and boil. You will get soft 'Paneer'.
For thick cream, cover the milk vessel with a thin muslin cloth and refrigerate over night.
Barley powder will increase the taste of meat and vegetable curries.
You can make tasty chappathi by mixing equal proportion of wheat flour and barley.
While boiling eggs, put a hole with a pin on the rounded portion of the egg so that the shell won't break when boiling.
Keep boiled eggs in cold water for 5 minutes, this will make removal of the shell easier.
Cut boiled eggs with a knife dipped in hot water to avoid breaking.
Boiled eggs will last longer, if you store the shelled eggs in a bowl of cold water in a refrigerator.
If the bread is too soft to cut into pieces, hold the knife close to a flame and then slice the bread with it.
If you need only the egg white, for storing the remaining yolk, cover the yolk with water or milk and keep in a cool dark place. Just drain off the liquid before using the yolk.
Add a little powdered lemon rind to puddings or deserts to avoid the smell of egg.
If you want to make crispy potatoes or banana chips, sprinkle salt water over them while frying.
Soak almonds in warm water for a minute, if you need to peel them quickly.
If a curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mix with cumin powder.
Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach, it will retain its green colour.
Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking.
To make the 'poori' more tastier, add one tablespoon semoline for each 100g wheat flour.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda while mixing the dough for 'chappathi' to make it soft.
For making soft sauce, add some paneer.
Adding turmeric will help pickles from getting spoilt.
For soft Dosas, add some boiled rice to white gram and rice, while grinding.
Put some neem and turmeric pieces or garlic flakes in the container where you store rice or grains, in order to keep away insects.
To adjust salt in curries add roasted rice powder.
If the curd is too sour, add 4 cups of water to it. After half an hour, remove the water collected on top.
When you cook dal add some refined oil or garlic. It will reduce gas trouble.
Keep rice flour and basin in a polythene cover in refrigerator when you want tem stored for a long time.
Add some vinegar in the boiling water before steaming potato.
For crispy dosas, add a teaspoon of tur dal gram) and some fenugreek seeds while soaking rice
Add a pinch of corn flour to the jar of salt to prevent it from getting damp.
While chopping raw bananas and potatoes, put the pieces in a bowl of water to avoid it from turning black.
A bay leaf added to the flour container will keep the flour free from moisture.
To peel garlic flakes easily, wash and soak them in cold water for about an hour.
Green peas will retain their original colour, if you add a pinch of sugar while boiling.
Leafy vegetables will remain fresh longer, if wrapped in news papers when you are storing.
If you don't have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk.
Apply some oil on the sides of the vessel in which you boil milk, in order to avoid it from overflowing.
After extracting butter from milk cream, add a little milk or curd to the residue and boil. You will get soft 'Paneer'.
For thick cream, cover the milk vessel with a thin muslin cloth and refrigerate over night.
Barley powder will increase the taste of meat and vegetable curries.
You can make tasty chappathi by mixing equal proportion of wheat flour and barley.
While boiling eggs, put a hole with a pin on the rounded portion of the egg so that the shell won't break when boiling.
Keep boiled eggs in cold water for 5 minutes, this will make removal of the shell easier.
Cut boiled eggs with a knife dipped in hot water to avoid breaking.
Boiled eggs will last longer, if you store the shelled eggs in a bowl of cold water in a refrigerator.
If the bread is too soft to cut into pieces, hold the knife close to a flame and then slice the bread with it.
If you need only the egg white, for storing the remaining yolk, cover the yolk with water or milk and keep in a cool dark place. Just drain off the liquid before using the yolk.
Add a little powdered lemon rind to puddings or deserts to avoid the smell of egg.
If you want to make crispy potatoes or banana chips, sprinkle salt water over them while frying.
Soak almonds in warm water for a minute, if you need to peel them quickly.
If a curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mix with cumin powder.
Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach, it will retain its green colour.
Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking.
To make the 'poori' more tastier, add one tablespoon semoline for each 100g wheat flour.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda while mixing the dough for 'chappathi' to make it soft.
For making soft sauce, add some paneer.
Adding turmeric will help pickles from getting spoilt.
HOME TRICKS
HOME TRICKS
While washing silk sarees add a little lemon juice. The colour won't fade and it will give a glossy finish.
To remove the marks in furniture's, scratch with the paste made from ash of cigar and vinegar.
Cleaning the furniture with shoe polish will lend an excellent sheen to it
The furniture becomes more bright and shiny if it is cleaned with the cloth dipped in strong tea.
Apply some wax or soap on the sides of the drawer for easy movement.
The furniture becomes more shiny if it is cleaned with mixture of olive oil and vinegar.
The gold will become more brighter if it is cleaned in pumpkin juice.
To remove the stain of wine from cloth clean that portion with the cloth dipped in soda.
To remove the stain of henna from the cloth, dip the cloth in warm milk for half an hour and wash with soap.
To remove ink stain from clothes, rub the area with a cotton bud soaked in eau-de-cologne.
While mopping the floor add two teaspoons of salt to the water to keep flies at bay.
To remove stains from utensils, add bleaching powder in a tub of water and dip the utensils before washing with detergent.
Used mosquito mats is an excellent blotting agent.
To keep a vaccum flask clean and odour free, fill up half the flask with vinegar, hot water and pieces of egg shell.
If two stamps stick together, keep it in a freezer for some time and peal them out.
Vinegar is an excellent cleanser for glassware.
To prevent silver fish from attacking your clothes, keep a few 'kalonji' seeds tied in a muslin cloth in your cupboard.
Soak your silver articles in tamarind water for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water, if you want them to shine like new.
To remove mud and mud strains from clothes, rub the affected area with potato stock and wash it with water.
To remove the tea stains from the vessels, take some water and add 2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate and boil it. After some time, wash the vessel with detergent.
To remove lipstick stain, apply Vaseline on that portion and wash it with soap after some time.
To sharpen a sewing machine needle, stitch through a piece of sand paper.
Keep the water in your flower vase odourless for along time put a piece of charcoal in it.
Rub toothpaste over the fine scratches on glassware. It acts as a slight abrasive and smoothens out the area.
Soften hardened shoe polish with a few drops of white spirit.
Instead of scratching off candle wax from an object, hold the object close to a flame or some source of heat for a few seconds till the wax melts away.
Clean dust particles and dirt from your steel or iron sieve by holding it over the fire for some time. After the grime burns to soot and falls off, wash with soap and water. Your sieve will look better and shine like a new.
To soften a tight leather shoe, apply some curd on their inner surfaces at night.
'Agarbatti.' ash can be used to clean silver and brass articles.
In order to keep away the termites and insects from your bookshelves, keep few pieces of sandalwood.
Hardened glue becomes soft and useable again if you add some glycerin and warm water to it .
To remove the stains from white foot wear, soak a small cotton wool in nail polish remover and rub briskly on your foot wear.
Use a few drops of after shave lotion to get rid of a stubborn dirt from shoes.
Clean the silverware with dry ash or common salt for shiny appearance.
To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes and wash it in running water.
Put some bits of lemon peels in the pressure cooker while cooking, the cooker will remain white inside.
To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor, clean it with a little kerosene.
Nail polish remover is excellent for removing stains from bone china.
Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
Add a little water to used tea leaves and used them to clean glass and window panes for sparkling results.
To remove stains from vessels, rub it with a wet cloth dipped in baking soda.
To remove stains from brassware dip it in tamarind water for some time and wash it and then polish it using brasso.
To remove tea or coffee stains from steel cups clean it with salt water.
To clean non stick pans easily, pour some warm water into it and keep it for some time and then wash it with any detergent.
To remove the smell of masala form mixi, put few pieces of dry bread and powder it.
While washing silk sarees add a little lemon juice. The colour won't fade and it will give a glossy finish.
To remove the marks in furniture's, scratch with the paste made from ash of cigar and vinegar.
Cleaning the furniture with shoe polish will lend an excellent sheen to it
The furniture becomes more bright and shiny if it is cleaned with the cloth dipped in strong tea.
Apply some wax or soap on the sides of the drawer for easy movement.
The furniture becomes more shiny if it is cleaned with mixture of olive oil and vinegar.
The gold will become more brighter if it is cleaned in pumpkin juice.
To remove the stain of wine from cloth clean that portion with the cloth dipped in soda.
To remove the stain of henna from the cloth, dip the cloth in warm milk for half an hour and wash with soap.
To remove ink stain from clothes, rub the area with a cotton bud soaked in eau-de-cologne.
While mopping the floor add two teaspoons of salt to the water to keep flies at bay.
To remove stains from utensils, add bleaching powder in a tub of water and dip the utensils before washing with detergent.
Used mosquito mats is an excellent blotting agent.
To keep a vaccum flask clean and odour free, fill up half the flask with vinegar, hot water and pieces of egg shell.
If two stamps stick together, keep it in a freezer for some time and peal them out.
Vinegar is an excellent cleanser for glassware.
To prevent silver fish from attacking your clothes, keep a few 'kalonji' seeds tied in a muslin cloth in your cupboard.
Soak your silver articles in tamarind water for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water, if you want them to shine like new.
To remove mud and mud strains from clothes, rub the affected area with potato stock and wash it with water.
To remove the tea stains from the vessels, take some water and add 2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate and boil it. After some time, wash the vessel with detergent.
To remove lipstick stain, apply Vaseline on that portion and wash it with soap after some time.
To sharpen a sewing machine needle, stitch through a piece of sand paper.
Keep the water in your flower vase odourless for along time put a piece of charcoal in it.
Rub toothpaste over the fine scratches on glassware. It acts as a slight abrasive and smoothens out the area.
Soften hardened shoe polish with a few drops of white spirit.
Instead of scratching off candle wax from an object, hold the object close to a flame or some source of heat for a few seconds till the wax melts away.
Clean dust particles and dirt from your steel or iron sieve by holding it over the fire for some time. After the grime burns to soot and falls off, wash with soap and water. Your sieve will look better and shine like a new.
To soften a tight leather shoe, apply some curd on their inner surfaces at night.
'Agarbatti.' ash can be used to clean silver and brass articles.
In order to keep away the termites and insects from your bookshelves, keep few pieces of sandalwood.
Hardened glue becomes soft and useable again if you add some glycerin and warm water to it .
To remove the stains from white foot wear, soak a small cotton wool in nail polish remover and rub briskly on your foot wear.
Use a few drops of after shave lotion to get rid of a stubborn dirt from shoes.
Clean the silverware with dry ash or common salt for shiny appearance.
To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes and wash it in running water.
Put some bits of lemon peels in the pressure cooker while cooking, the cooker will remain white inside.
To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor, clean it with a little kerosene.
Nail polish remover is excellent for removing stains from bone china.
Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
Add a little water to used tea leaves and used them to clean glass and window panes for sparkling results.
To remove stains from vessels, rub it with a wet cloth dipped in baking soda.
To remove stains from brassware dip it in tamarind water for some time and wash it and then polish it using brasso.
To remove tea or coffee stains from steel cups clean it with salt water.
To clean non stick pans easily, pour some warm water into it and keep it for some time and then wash it with any detergent.
To remove the smell of masala form mixi, put few pieces of dry bread and powder it.
Must-Have Skin Care Products for Winter
Must-Have Skin Care Products for Winter
Winter time is the most dreaded time for some people due to its chilling temperatures, uncontrollable snowfall and just its plain old cold and bitterness. Winter weather can have a major effect on the skin and lips and not in a good way either. You can just forget about facing winter alone, especially if you have acne, eczema, extra dry skin or any other type of skin condition that will not get along with the weather. Luckily there are winter skin cares products that will help you winterize your body and protect your skin from being chapped, brittle, cracked and dry.
If you follow some healthful tips and pick up some products that are essential for the winter, you can be out in the snow building a snowman or having a snowball fight while still protecting your skin with these most needed skin care products that will protect your body in the winter.
Top 7 Must Have Skincare Products for Winter
1. Lip Balm
Don't leave home without this cool moisturizer for your lips that will give your lips a nice feeling after application. Regular chap stick just won't do lip balm has special agents that create a nice finish and makes your lips stay moist and wet all day long and helps prevent from cracking and chapping lips. Burt's Bee brand is some of the best recommended lip balm you can have for the winter.
2. Skin Moisturizer
Moisturizer is just not for the face anymore, but for the whole entire body especially for the winter. You can get a great result if you use oil based moisturizers since they have a warming effect that will feel warm on your skin.
3. Sunscreen Protection
Yes that is right sunscreen is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer. Lather up with sunscreen 30 minutes to an hour before you hit the outdoors, just because it is winter it does not mean the sun does not shine. Some people have different skin types where they are more sensitive to sunlight, so sunscreen should be a daily part of your skin winter care.
4. Body Scrub
Preferably a body scrub with exfoliant, since the cold can take a toll on your skin causing it to be extra dry and brittle it is recommended that you use a strong body scrub with exfoliants that can smooth out that dry skin.
5. Body Butter
This is much thicker than lotion and it soothes the skin as well as reconditions the skin and haves your entire body moist and smooth all day long.
6. Petroleum Jelly
It is essential to have for your skin in the winter that you can use for those hard to moisturize places like your elbows and feet. You can use petroleum jelly on your hands as well. Petroleum jelly or Vaseline works so well that you may not even need lotion.
7. Face Cream
Our faces are the most exposed to the winter weather, no matter how much we bundle up some of our face has to be exposed to the weather conditions, so we can see where we are going. So to protect your skin a night renewing face cream would be ideal to protect your face in the winter.
Winter time is the most dreaded time for some people due to its chilling temperatures, uncontrollable snowfall and just its plain old cold and bitterness. Winter weather can have a major effect on the skin and lips and not in a good way either. You can just forget about facing winter alone, especially if you have acne, eczema, extra dry skin or any other type of skin condition that will not get along with the weather. Luckily there are winter skin cares products that will help you winterize your body and protect your skin from being chapped, brittle, cracked and dry.
If you follow some healthful tips and pick up some products that are essential for the winter, you can be out in the snow building a snowman or having a snowball fight while still protecting your skin with these most needed skin care products that will protect your body in the winter.
Top 7 Must Have Skincare Products for Winter
1. Lip Balm
Don't leave home without this cool moisturizer for your lips that will give your lips a nice feeling after application. Regular chap stick just won't do lip balm has special agents that create a nice finish and makes your lips stay moist and wet all day long and helps prevent from cracking and chapping lips. Burt's Bee brand is some of the best recommended lip balm you can have for the winter.
2. Skin Moisturizer
Moisturizer is just not for the face anymore, but for the whole entire body especially for the winter. You can get a great result if you use oil based moisturizers since they have a warming effect that will feel warm on your skin.
3. Sunscreen Protection
Yes that is right sunscreen is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer. Lather up with sunscreen 30 minutes to an hour before you hit the outdoors, just because it is winter it does not mean the sun does not shine. Some people have different skin types where they are more sensitive to sunlight, so sunscreen should be a daily part of your skin winter care.
4. Body Scrub
Preferably a body scrub with exfoliant, since the cold can take a toll on your skin causing it to be extra dry and brittle it is recommended that you use a strong body scrub with exfoliants that can smooth out that dry skin.
5. Body Butter
This is much thicker than lotion and it soothes the skin as well as reconditions the skin and haves your entire body moist and smooth all day long.
6. Petroleum Jelly
It is essential to have for your skin in the winter that you can use for those hard to moisturize places like your elbows and feet. You can use petroleum jelly on your hands as well. Petroleum jelly or Vaseline works so well that you may not even need lotion.
7. Face Cream
Our faces are the most exposed to the winter weather, no matter how much we bundle up some of our face has to be exposed to the weather conditions, so we can see where we are going. So to protect your skin a night renewing face cream would be ideal to protect your face in the winter.
SKIN CARE
SKIN CARE
Cleansing
Cleansing is the first essential step in your daily skin care routine.
Cleansing the face 2-3 times a day; is adequate for normal skin. If your skin is oily a more frequent cleansing i.e. 4-5 times a day is necessary. If your skin is dry it is best to avoid frequent washing and you may have to use a suitable oil-based cosmetic cleanser instead of soap, which has a dry effect.
There are several alternatives to soap and water cleansing. Cleansers can be in the form of creams, milks, lotions, gels and liquids. All are, a mixture of oil, wax and water which have been formulated to suit different skin types. A cotton -pad dipped in fresh milk available at home, is an equally effective cleanser.
The right way to apply cleansers and creams on your face is in an upward and outward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged or pulled. Leave the cleanser on for a minute or two so as to loosen the dirt and make up. Remove it either using a cotton wool or with a tissue paper, again using an upward and out ward movement. Finally rinse with water.
Masks
Basically all face masks have some sort of a cleansing action. Various ingredients are used in the masks, depending on the skin type. Clay, form an important constituent of many face masks. They help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful.
Fullers earth is a special type of clay often used in face packs. It contains aluminium silicate. As it dries on the skin, it absorbs the superficial dead cells and blots up any excessive oil on the skin. It is therefore excellent for an oily skin but should not be used on dry skin. Kaolin is also a fine clay which has been used for tummy upsets because it absorbs toxins from the system. It removes grime, oils and dead cells. Kaolin is also best for oily skin and best avoided for dry skin.
Another ingredient of some of the masks is the peeling or the exfoliating agent-these remove the top layer of dead cells from the skin, leaving behind fresh youthful skin. Oatmeal and bran are the commonly used peelers. Oatmeal is obtained from oats which is rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E
Also added to many masks are natural ingredients-cucumbers, curds, lemon juice and Brewer's Yeast. It restores the acid / alkali balance of the skin. Advertisement
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Freshening
The skin care products include cosmetics like skin fresheners, toners and astringents which basically contains alcohol and water. These products are used after cleansing the skin to freshen and tone up the skin, they also restore the acid/ alkali balance of the skin. Having cleansed, wipe away any last traces of dirt or oil with a skin freshener or toner (cleansing milk) which suits your skin type. Non alcoholic freshener are for dry and sensitive skin. Those with alcohol (astringent) are for oily skin. People with combination skin should use toner and astringent.
Mosturising
Regular use of a suitable moisturiser benefits your skin. The moisturiser not only replaces the water lost from the skin but also prevents its loss to the surroundings. It protects the skin against the drying influences of the environment such as the effects of the sun, cold and heat. Tinted moisturiser are very helpful under foundation. It always keep the make up moist.
A moisturiser is particularly helpful for dry skins. Oil free moisturisers can be used for oily skins.
There are two types of moisturisers: Oil - in water emulsions and water -in -oil emulsions. The moisturiser you select should suit your skin type. For normal skins, a water based moisturiser containing a little oil is suitable. Sensitive skins and dry skins need moisturisers having a high oil content.
Protecting
The sun, is the environmental factor that is most harmful to the health and appearance of the skin. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause permanent damage to the skin. It can cause the skin to sag, lose elasticity and form wrinkles. Severe sunburn can even cause skin cancer.
Sunscreen and foundation protects the skin against the damaging ultraviolet rays. It also shields your face from direct contact with dirt or pollutants in the air and helps the skin against loosing its necessary moisture.
Sunscreen's come in lotions and creams. A sunscreen with the sun protection factor (SPF) of number 10 can block most of the sun's ultraviolet radiations before it can damage the skin. The SPF number indicates the length of time, the product will protect the skin. Sunscreen's should be applied at least 10 minutes before you go out in the sun.
Cleansing
Cleansing is the first essential step in your daily skin care routine.
Cleansing the face 2-3 times a day; is adequate for normal skin. If your skin is oily a more frequent cleansing i.e. 4-5 times a day is necessary. If your skin is dry it is best to avoid frequent washing and you may have to use a suitable oil-based cosmetic cleanser instead of soap, which has a dry effect.
There are several alternatives to soap and water cleansing. Cleansers can be in the form of creams, milks, lotions, gels and liquids. All are, a mixture of oil, wax and water which have been formulated to suit different skin types. A cotton -pad dipped in fresh milk available at home, is an equally effective cleanser.
The right way to apply cleansers and creams on your face is in an upward and outward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged or pulled. Leave the cleanser on for a minute or two so as to loosen the dirt and make up. Remove it either using a cotton wool or with a tissue paper, again using an upward and out ward movement. Finally rinse with water.
Masks
Basically all face masks have some sort of a cleansing action. Various ingredients are used in the masks, depending on the skin type. Clay, form an important constituent of many face masks. They help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful.
Fullers earth is a special type of clay often used in face packs. It contains aluminium silicate. As it dries on the skin, it absorbs the superficial dead cells and blots up any excessive oil on the skin. It is therefore excellent for an oily skin but should not be used on dry skin. Kaolin is also a fine clay which has been used for tummy upsets because it absorbs toxins from the system. It removes grime, oils and dead cells. Kaolin is also best for oily skin and best avoided for dry skin.
Another ingredient of some of the masks is the peeling or the exfoliating agent-these remove the top layer of dead cells from the skin, leaving behind fresh youthful skin. Oatmeal and bran are the commonly used peelers. Oatmeal is obtained from oats which is rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E
Also added to many masks are natural ingredients-cucumbers, curds, lemon juice and Brewer's Yeast. It restores the acid / alkali balance of the skin. Advertisement
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Freshening
The skin care products include cosmetics like skin fresheners, toners and astringents which basically contains alcohol and water. These products are used after cleansing the skin to freshen and tone up the skin, they also restore the acid/ alkali balance of the skin. Having cleansed, wipe away any last traces of dirt or oil with a skin freshener or toner (cleansing milk) which suits your skin type. Non alcoholic freshener are for dry and sensitive skin. Those with alcohol (astringent) are for oily skin. People with combination skin should use toner and astringent.
Mosturising
Regular use of a suitable moisturiser benefits your skin. The moisturiser not only replaces the water lost from the skin but also prevents its loss to the surroundings. It protects the skin against the drying influences of the environment such as the effects of the sun, cold and heat. Tinted moisturiser are very helpful under foundation. It always keep the make up moist.
A moisturiser is particularly helpful for dry skins. Oil free moisturisers can be used for oily skins.
There are two types of moisturisers: Oil - in water emulsions and water -in -oil emulsions. The moisturiser you select should suit your skin type. For normal skins, a water based moisturiser containing a little oil is suitable. Sensitive skins and dry skins need moisturisers having a high oil content.
Protecting
The sun, is the environmental factor that is most harmful to the health and appearance of the skin. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause permanent damage to the skin. It can cause the skin to sag, lose elasticity and form wrinkles. Severe sunburn can even cause skin cancer.
Sunscreen and foundation protects the skin against the damaging ultraviolet rays. It also shields your face from direct contact with dirt or pollutants in the air and helps the skin against loosing its necessary moisture.
Sunscreen's come in lotions and creams. A sunscreen with the sun protection factor (SPF) of number 10 can block most of the sun's ultraviolet radiations before it can damage the skin. The SPF number indicates the length of time, the product will protect the skin. Sunscreen's should be applied at least 10 minutes before you go out in the sun.
MANICURE
MANICURE
The word 'manicure' is derived from the Latin word 'manus' (meaning -hand) cure (care).
Purpose of manicure
Prevent hang - nail formation.
Prevents nail damages like splits, tears, and fragile tips.
The accompanying massage of the hands improve and increase the blood circulation, suppleness and flexibility of the hands and wrist.
Discourages wrinkling of the skin on the hand, which is one of the first body part to show the sign of aging.
Implements
Nail cutter
nail filer
Orange stick
Cuticle pusher
Nail brush
Material
Acetone
Liquid soap or shampoo
Oil or cream
Warm water
Antiseptic lotion
Nail polish
Procedure
Remove the old polish with acetone using cotton
Shape the nail using nail cutter and nail filer
Dip and soak the hands in luke warm water to which liquid soap or shampoo is added
Wash the hand with cold clear water and then wipe fingers with a soft towel
Clean the nail using orange stick and cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion
Buff the cuticle with some cream
Push the cuticle back gently using cuticle pusher
Massage the hands for five minutes
Apply the first coat of nail polish
When the first coat is dried and hard apply the second coat. Do not dab but stroke in on with three even strokes starting at the base and sweeping up to the top
Allow to dry thoroughly in between the coats
The word 'manicure' is derived from the Latin word 'manus' (meaning -hand) cure (care).
Purpose of manicure
Prevent hang - nail formation.
Prevents nail damages like splits, tears, and fragile tips.
The accompanying massage of the hands improve and increase the blood circulation, suppleness and flexibility of the hands and wrist.
Discourages wrinkling of the skin on the hand, which is one of the first body part to show the sign of aging.
Implements
Nail cutter
nail filer
Orange stick
Cuticle pusher
Nail brush
Material
Acetone
Liquid soap or shampoo
Oil or cream
Warm water
Antiseptic lotion
Nail polish
Procedure
Remove the old polish with acetone using cotton
Shape the nail using nail cutter and nail filer
Dip and soak the hands in luke warm water to which liquid soap or shampoo is added
Wash the hand with cold clear water and then wipe fingers with a soft towel
Clean the nail using orange stick and cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion
Buff the cuticle with some cream
Push the cuticle back gently using cuticle pusher
Massage the hands for five minutes
Apply the first coat of nail polish
When the first coat is dried and hard apply the second coat. Do not dab but stroke in on with three even strokes starting at the base and sweeping up to the top
Allow to dry thoroughly in between the coats
how to maintain a beautiful skin
Here are some practical tips on how to maintain a beautiful skin without spending too much :
Skin Care Tip 1) Drink lots of water. Drinking around eight glasses a day can cleanse your system and hydrate your skin.
Skin Care Tip 2) Eat balanced meals. A healthy diet will help you achieve blemish-free skin. Try to eat in moderation and include more in fruits and vegetables.
Skin Care Tip 3) Get enough sleep. Make sure you get enough sleep. Around eight hours should do the trick, you will look so much better minus the dark circles and eye bags.
Skin Care Tip 4) Exercise regularly for healthy skin. Exercise helps rid your system of toxins aside from keeping your body trim and toned and fit.
Skin Care Tip 5) Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Always use a sun protection cream or lotion while going outside in sun. Sun rays can damage the skin and can result into wrinkles, pimples, acne etc. skin problems.
Skin Care Tip 6) Heathy Diet. Diet is also of vital importance and no skin can be healthy without proper nutrition. Try to avoid too much of carbohydrates, sugar, fried and greasy foods, cakes and alcohol which can cause blemishes and blotchiness on the skin's surface.
Skin Care Tip 7) Reduce stress. Relax and take things in stride. You'll look younger and more beautiful when you feel good inside.
Skin Care Tip 8) Eat Vitamins. Vitamin A aids circulation and a lack of it shows in drying, scaliness and weakness of the epidermis. Vitamin B is recommended by many dieticians to clear the skin of spots and as an aid to healthy hair. Vitamin C is necessary to purify and vitalize the blood stream.
aloe vera is used for softning the skin.
Skin Care Tip 1) Drink lots of water. Drinking around eight glasses a day can cleanse your system and hydrate your skin.
Skin Care Tip 2) Eat balanced meals. A healthy diet will help you achieve blemish-free skin. Try to eat in moderation and include more in fruits and vegetables.
Skin Care Tip 3) Get enough sleep. Make sure you get enough sleep. Around eight hours should do the trick, you will look so much better minus the dark circles and eye bags.
Skin Care Tip 4) Exercise regularly for healthy skin. Exercise helps rid your system of toxins aside from keeping your body trim and toned and fit.
Skin Care Tip 5) Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Always use a sun protection cream or lotion while going outside in sun. Sun rays can damage the skin and can result into wrinkles, pimples, acne etc. skin problems.
Skin Care Tip 6) Heathy Diet. Diet is also of vital importance and no skin can be healthy without proper nutrition. Try to avoid too much of carbohydrates, sugar, fried and greasy foods, cakes and alcohol which can cause blemishes and blotchiness on the skin's surface.
Skin Care Tip 7) Reduce stress. Relax and take things in stride. You'll look younger and more beautiful when you feel good inside.
Skin Care Tip 8) Eat Vitamins. Vitamin A aids circulation and a lack of it shows in drying, scaliness and weakness of the epidermis. Vitamin B is recommended by many dieticians to clear the skin of spots and as an aid to healthy hair. Vitamin C is necessary to purify and vitalize the blood stream.
aloe vera is used for softning the skin.
PEDICURE
PEDICURE
Pedicure is the care of the feet, legs and toe nails
Purpose of pedicure
To keep the feet in good condition and to make the skin soft and smooth.
It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin and the leg and foot muscles
It discourages foot ailments.
Implements
Nail cutter
Nail filer
Cuticle cutter
Cuticle pusher
Nail brush
Orange stick
Pumice stone
Foot scrapper
Two basins large enough for foot bath
Materials
Acetone
Liquid soap or shampoo
Luke warm water
Antiseptic lotion
Oil or cream
Nail polish
Foot powder
Hydrogen peroxide
Procedure
Remove the old nail polish using acetone with lotion
File the nails and cut the nails if necessary.
Place both the feet in Luke warm water containing liquid soap and hydrogen peroxide.
Clean the foot using nail brush, foot scrapper and pumice stone.
Remove the foot from the basin and clean thoroughly using a soft towel.
With a cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion and with the help of an orange stick apply the lotion under the free edge of each nail
Buff the cuticle to soften the cuticle
Loosen the cuticle back gently
Massage the legs for five minutes
Apply the first coat of nail polish and allow it to dry and then apply the second coat
Pedicure is the care of the feet, legs and toe nails
Purpose of pedicure
To keep the feet in good condition and to make the skin soft and smooth.
It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin and the leg and foot muscles
It discourages foot ailments.
Implements
Nail cutter
Nail filer
Cuticle cutter
Cuticle pusher
Nail brush
Orange stick
Pumice stone
Foot scrapper
Two basins large enough for foot bath
Materials
Acetone
Liquid soap or shampoo
Luke warm water
Antiseptic lotion
Oil or cream
Nail polish
Foot powder
Hydrogen peroxide
Procedure
Remove the old nail polish using acetone with lotion
File the nails and cut the nails if necessary.
Place both the feet in Luke warm water containing liquid soap and hydrogen peroxide.
Clean the foot using nail brush, foot scrapper and pumice stone.
Remove the foot from the basin and clean thoroughly using a soft towel.
With a cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion and with the help of an orange stick apply the lotion under the free edge of each nail
Buff the cuticle to soften the cuticle
Loosen the cuticle back gently
Massage the legs for five minutes
Apply the first coat of nail polish and allow it to dry and then apply the second coat
Beauty Tips Advice for Skin
Beauty Tips Advice for Skin
boil 8 cups of water. put in 2 table spoons of dark organic honey, slices of cucmber and 2 tea bags of green tea. Let sit over night in a container, then wash with a face cloth to feel refreshed. Excellent Beauty tip and facial mask for complicaited skin. Suggested by Fuddy
Mix some brown sugar and milk...apply to face and leave on overnight....it will leave your skin really SMOOTH!
to glow your face you can keep fresh tamarind paste on ur face. Tip by vijju
well all i do for my under eyes is after washing face don't put moistutizer you first put on a new alternative intensive eye cream under my eyes in the morning around they all over the face and under eyes put NATURAL glow FACE daily moisturizer. By Madoka
my very best beauty tip is to drink alot of water and get a good night sleep. By Ogla
To have nice smooth skin, get an avacado and rub it on your face. Leave it on for 10 - 15 minutes. Then, wash it off with cold water.
boil 8 cups of water. put in 2 table spoons of dark organic honey, slices of cucmber and 2 tea bags of green tea. Let sit over night in a container, then wash with a face cloth to feel refreshed. Excellent Beauty tip and facial mask for complicaited skin. Suggested by Fuddy
Mix some brown sugar and milk...apply to face and leave on overnight....it will leave your skin really SMOOTH!
to glow your face you can keep fresh tamarind paste on ur face. Tip by vijju
well all i do for my under eyes is after washing face don't put moistutizer you first put on a new alternative intensive eye cream under my eyes in the morning around they all over the face and under eyes put NATURAL glow FACE daily moisturizer. By Madoka
my very best beauty tip is to drink alot of water and get a good night sleep. By Ogla
To have nice smooth skin, get an avacado and rub it on your face. Leave it on for 10 - 15 minutes. Then, wash it off with cold water.
Lip Care
Lip Care
You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips
Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips
Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
Eye care
Eye care
Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.
Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.
Body care
Body care
Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs
Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.
Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.
For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.
For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.
Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.
Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs
Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.
Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.
For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.
For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.
Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.
For pimples
For pimples
Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face .
Mix thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil. Apply on the face.
Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face.
Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face .
Mix thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil. Apply on the face.
Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face.
For Black Spots
Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time
Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time
For Glowing skin
A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.
Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.
Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.
Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.
Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.
Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.
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