dimanche 19 décembre 2010

Homemade Facial Mask

Homemade Facial Mask for damaged skin

Here I am suggesting you a facial mask for a damaged or tired skin. This homemade facial mask can rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Almond oil, honey, rose water and rose petals are used in this face mask. Almond oil soften and nourishes your skin. Honey moisturizes your skin.

Homemade Facial Mask Rose-Honey
Soak few petals of fresh rose flower in 2-3 tsp. rose water. Allow it to soak for three hours. Then mash it with a spoon. Add more rose water if needed. Then add 1tsp. honey and 1tsp. almond oil to it. Mix well. Keep it in refrigerator for 15 min.

Wash your face and apply this homemade facial mask on face and neck. Run your finger tips on face in a circular motion. Continue for 10 min. and allow it to dry for another 15 min. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Tissue dry and pat facial skin to get a fresh feeling.

You may be interested:
Face mask for sun burn
Face pack for pimples
Antiseptic face pack
Oily skin mask

Homemade facial mask and packs are simple and safe. I hope you will find pleasure using this homemade facial mask at least once in a week.

Homemade Remedies for clear skin

Today we are going to see homemade remedies for clear skin. Not only for face, for all over the body. To get a clear skin the best way is take care of your skin. Normally we used to try for clear skin only on face. While taking care of to get a clear skin on face just extent it to the whole body. There are lots of homemade remedies for clear skin. Today I give you a simple easy to do homemade remedy.

Homemade Remedies for clear skin ingredients: You may be knowing about milk baths and its benefits. Yes milk can give a soft skin and a supple texture. The milk can be used in many ways for our skin to get the natural beauty. Here you are getting a skin treatment with milk-honey-oats. For this you need one cup of fresh milk. Milk with cream not removed. And 1/4 cup of oatmeal. Then you get one tsp. honey.

Homemade Remedies for clear skin how to prepare: Cook the oats in the milk. Boil it till it becomes a loose mix but not watery. Allow it to cool and add honey and mix well. Normally you know when the milk cools down the cream layer will come up. Use this layer to spread over face.

Homemade Remedies for clear skin how to apply: Wash the whole body and cleanse well. Then apply the milk oats honey bath pack all over body. Give simple rub through out body. For an added advantage you can mix original sandal wood powder or turmeric powder also. Wait for 10-15 min. and wash it off and take a whole bath. This time do not use soaps. If needed use green gram powder very lightly to cleanse.You can use homemade remedies for clear skin once in a week and be happy.

mercredi 24 novembre 2010

Aloe Vera Beauty Care

Aloe VeraImage by Powerhouse Museum via Flickr
Aloe vera can be used to care your skin and hair.

I have a feeling that there is no other plant that has discussed as Aloe Vera. Yes, because it has lot of benefits. Now everybody become aware of aloe vera uses in beauty care/skin care - especially for acne. It has got a large variety of uses. It is proved the anti-inflammatory properties. Also it is having antioxidants contained in it. And also it is called as a “miracle plant”, because it is used for burns and sun burns also.

Even we can make a drink out of it. This helps to cure stomach burning feelings related to ulcer. But some may not like to drink fresh aloe juice. Some may feel discomfort after drinking. If you are using aloe vera as a drink mix with some fruit juices. It is said to be beneficial for good blood circulation. Pregnant women should avoid using it.

Yes it has got moisturizing effects. It is used to cure sun burns. It is a Natural Sunscreen.

Aloe can be used for hair care. Mix aloe vera gel and lemon with your shampoo. Apply it for 15 minuets. and wash as usual.

If you have an aloe plant, remember to squeeze juice from inside the thick leaf. Better to avoid the thick outer layer. If you can get fresh aloe gel without any other ingredients also good. Yes you can plant aloe vera in your courtyard.

mercredi 10 novembre 2010

Homemade Pack for itchy scalp

Homemade Pack for itchy scalp or scalp bumps

Let me tell you the itching on the scalp may be of various reasons. Sometimes it may be due to dryness on the scalp. Or may be due to the food you ate. Itchy scalp can be because of acidity also. Here are some homemade packs for itchy scalp that can be applied generally.

Coconut milk-Fenugreek Pack
Squeeze the milk from fresh grated coconut. Take 1/2 cup of coconut milk and add 2tsp. fenugreek . Apply this pack on scalp and massage vigorously. Wait for 20-30 min. and wash it off. Repeat daily for one week. This homemade pack is a good remedy for itchy scalp.

Coconut milk-Neem leaves pack
Make 1tsp. paste of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves. Add 1/2 cup of fresh coconut milk. Apply this pack on the scalp and massage well.

Coconut oil-Lemon juice
Add 1tsp. fresh lemon juice to 2tsp. coconut oil. Apply this on scalp and give thorough massage. Wait for 25 min. and take a bath. Try any one of these homemade pack for itchy scalp.

dimanche 11 juillet 2010

Homemade Shampoo Hibiscus

Homemade Hibiscus Shampoo

Hibiscus leaves were used not only as homemade shampoo; it acts as a good hair conditioner also. Hibiscus flowers also can be used. In India there will be at least one hibiscus plant in the garden as it is a flowering plant. There are so many types of plants with different colored flowers. Anything can be used as a homemade shampoo + conditioner. It is an instant product to be used immediately.
hibiscus plant
Here is a typical recipe to make homemade shampoo.
Ingredients:
Hibiscus leaves – 5 to 10
Hibiscus flowers – 1 or 2
Green gram flour – 3 tsp.
Coconut oil – 1 or 2 tsp.

How to prepare the homemade shampoo
If hibiscus leaves are not available buy Hibiscus powder. Get few leaves and flowers of hibiscus and add green gram flour. Crush it by adding one cup water. Crush it till you get a loose viscous liquid. You can feel the sudiness of it. Sieve it and get the liquid in a bowl. Now you can add coconut oil or olive oil as your choice.

You have to use this homemade hibiscus shampoo now. Bath in normal water. Apply the homemade shampoo all over hair and scalp. Finger through out hair and rub gently on the scalp. After this rinse hair well. Then blot hair with a towel, do not rub vigorously. Or allow to air dry.

Those who have sinus or cold, please avoid using this at that time. You can use it after few days.

See your hair silky shiny with a great fall. You can try this homemade shampoo once in a week minimum to get good result.

dimanche 13 juin 2010

Red Sandal Face Mask

Homemade Red Sandal Face Mask/pack

Red sandalwood powder is an amazing product that can be applied to get even skin tone to your face. It can clear out mild scars on the skin. If you have different color patches then red sandal face pack/mask is a gift. It increases the beauty of your face. Today we can discuss about a homemade red sandal face mask.

Red Sandal Face Mask



The ingredients used this face pack are red sandalwood powder, green gram flour, neem powder, honey and fresh milk. Red sandal powder helps to remove marks and gives good skin tone. Green gram flour is used as a base but simultaneously it is a natural scrub. Neem has got natural anti-fungal property. Honey here helps skin tightening thus reducing the appearance of mild wrinkles. Fresh milk is added here to get nourishment to skin topically.

How to prepare red sandal face mask
Take two tsp. green gram flour. Add 1/2 tsp. red sandalwood powder and 1/2 tsp. neem powder. Add 1/2 tsp. honey and mix well. By adding fresh milk make it a paste. Red sandal face mask is ready.

Wash your face and apply this pack on face and neck. Those who are with dry skin apply a little almond oil on face before applying this mask. Fist you can do a mild massage also. This is to exfoliate the dead skin cells. Leave this mask for 25-40 min. Then wash it off. Sometimes for those who are with sensitive skin may get irritation due to the aromatic property of sandalwood.
So first try it on the inner wrist of your palm. Apply this red sandal face mask once in a week minimum.

mardi 4 mai 2010

Blemish skin masks

Blemishes on skin

Blemishes are particular marks or spots on the skin. It may be because of different reasons as of boils, pimples, acne, itching, rashes or some other skin problems. Sometimes it may appear too dark and may decrease the charm of face.

Blemish skin mask / Skin mask for blemished skin


Here are some homemade remedies for skin blemishes. Choose a suitable tip and try. Sometimes it may take continued usage. Still it can give a solution to blemishes or at least it can reduce the appearance of it.

Mix one ripe and chopped tomato with one tsp. lemon juice and 1 Tsp. oatmeal. Make it a thick paste. Apply to the affected areas on the skin, cheeks, forehead and chin. After 10 min. rub it off from skin using warm wet cotton or cloth.

A mixture of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric, lemon juice and a tsp of curd. Apply this on the skin.

Grate potato and fill in a cotton cloth and take out juice from it. Add lemon juice and honey. Apply this on affected skin.

Make a paste of neem leaves with water. Apply on the area very lightly like a thin film. Wash it off after 10 min.

Make a paste of lemon peel and orange peel by mixing it with rose water or curd water.Apply this on face.

Almond powder, honey and lemon juice is a fine remedy for skin blemishes.

dimanche 2 mai 2010

Back Acne Home Remedy

Home remedy for back acneBack Acne Home Remedy
I am getting enquiries asking about home remedies to clear the back acne. This is affecting ladies and gents as well. Back acne is similar to acne on face. On face we have to care about the product we use. But for back acne no need to worry about that. Bit if unattended it can become puss producing.

Back acne home remedy
There are so many homemade herbal remedies available to treat body acne. But the neem I found very effective to cure back acne. In villages the neem tree is seen in the front yard of houses. It is believed very good to get the fresh air from neem leaves. It will purify the atmosphere or it will keep the air healthy.

Homemade back acne pack
How to make this pack. If you can get fresh neem leaves get few bunches of it. Or you can buy neem herbal powder. For leaves pluck the leaves and put it in a mixer/grinder and add some water. Make it a paste and add a pinch of turmeric powder. Mix well. As a whole it should be a medium loose paste.

Clean the body well. Towel dry and apply homemade back acne pack on the back of body. Leave it for 20-25 min. Then wash it off. This back acne home remedy you can use it daily for one or two weeks or till the back acne disappears.

mercredi 7 avril 2010

Homemade Protein Pack for hair

Homemade Protein Pack for hairHomemade Protein Pack for hair

To keep the good health of hair, a protein pack once in a while is good. If your hair is in healthy condition it will not be affected by dandruff, hair loss etc. Homemade protein pack will give a healthy look for hair and it give hair growth.

ingredients:
Egg- 1
Green gram flour- 1/2cup
Orange juice- 5tsp.
Cucumber grated- 5tsp.

Take 1/2 cup green gram flour in a bowl. Add grated cucumber to it. Mix with orange juice. Now add one egg and mix well. Homemade protein pack is ready. You have to use it instantly, means do not keep in fridge.

How to apply
If your hair is not clean, shampoo hair in the evening and apply this pack next day morning. Do not apply this pack on wet hair but hair must be clean. Apply a little oil on hair. Then apply this homemade protein pack all over hair. Leave it for about 25 min. Then wash it off.

The effect of applying a protein pack takes place when you repeat it three times minimum. But applying this homemade protein pack once in a week is advisable.
posted by: Geetha

samedi 30 janvier 2010

Carrot Apple Juice Recipe

Carrot Apple Juice Recipe

You all know about carrot juice benefits. Here I am only emphasizing it because it helps skin beauty if taken regularly. In my earlier post I explained how you can use carrot to make face mask. This mask gives amazing result. But in my experience drinking carrot juice gives immediate results in the next day.

How to make Carrot Apple Juice at home










ingredients: 1/2 kg fresh carrot, 2 apples and 1tsp lemon juice. Salt or sugar if you like.

Cut carrot and apple into small pieces. Put it in a mixer/grinder and mash to get crushed well. Add little water if needed. Sieve it to squeeze the juice. Add sugar and salt. Put crushed ice to serve chilled.














I know you all know how to make this. The thing is that drinking carrot juice is really effective for those who give importance to skin care. This will make your skin smooth, clear and supple. So I am happy to suggest you carrot apple juice.

lundi 11 janvier 2010

Wedding Facial at home

Wedding Facial at home

If you are preparing for a special function, here is the hack. Suppose you want to attend a wedding function of your best friend. But you don't have time to visit a beauty parlor to prepare for the function! Don't worry, here is the short cut to do a wedding facial at home. Using this tip you can become gorgeous in the function.

How to do a wedding facial at home
You can do this wedding facial either one day before the function, at the evening time or on the wedding day. First thing you can do is an instant cleansing. For this take a ripe tomato and cut a small piece. Top or bottom piece is better. Clean the face with water and move the tomato slice over the face. Do it in circular motion in clockwise direction. Continue for about 5-7 min. Then wash the face.

Next thing to do is applying a suitable pack. You can select any pack from my earlier posts. Here I am suggesting an easy one for this occasion. Add 3tsp. chick pea powder, add 2tsp. milk powder and orange juice to make a paste. Now you apply this pack all over the face and neck. Leave this face pack for 10-15 min. and then wash it off with cold water.

Here is an additional tip for you to become gorgeous on the wedding day: If the function is on the next day morning drink two glasses of orange juice or carrot juice(or a mix of both) before going to bed. If the function is on the next day evening drink the juice on the function day morning. This will add a charming to your skin. As I used to tell every time try to avoid acidic food on these days. Also fried fish and meat. These are all small things we may not count. That is why people asking you on the functions 'why you are looking dull' etc. So take care of that.

In the morning on the wedding day do the tomato cleansing once more. It will take out any dark coloration on the skin. It will lighten the pigmentation. After 10 min. wash the face with cold water. Now you can apply make up. If you have sunscreen lotion you can apply it. Try to avoid direct sun exposure.

This weeding facial at home is meant for an instant clean up and always better to go for normal facial and other thing by visiting your beautician.
Wedding Facial at home posted by: Geetha

Body Bath for Skin Care

Bath for skin care

Bath is an effective beauty therapy for the proper maintenance of skin. If you are using soap, do not take very hot water. It will damage oil glands. Fresh lukewarm water is best for taking bath.

In case of any skin disease use a medicated, disinfectant soap. Ordinary soaps are not disinfectant. In summer take bath twice a day, to wash off sweat and grease. Use of soap should be discontinued in case of dry skin, in winters and in advanced age. Bath can be taken in running water, standing water in tubs, under shower or with steam.

Sandalwood paste keeps the body mildly fragrant and refreshed throughout the day. For this take sandalwood powder, mix rose water and make a paste and apply in thick coat. Leave it for 15 min let it dry then take bath.

To lighten a dark complexion a simple home remedy is this; take oat flour tied in a kerchief or napkin dip it in unboiled (raw) milk and rub on the body twice a week. Slowly skin acquires a lighter tint. For unwanted hair scrub with gram flour.





Steam bath
Steam bath is effective for reducing fat but has no practical utility as it does not clean the skin. Very hot steam may leave an adverse effect on the heart. Blood vessels expand permanently due to steam and sweat glands become overactive.

Sun bath
Rays of the sun are a rich source of vitamin D which strengthens the body with calcium and phosphorus. But if there is hot climate long exposure to these rays is harmful. Face and head should be covered while other parts of the body could be exposed. Too much exposure can activate the brain adversely. It can cause wrinkles and falling of hair. it is advisable to drink one liter water with a lemon or two squeezed in it.