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Skin Care in Winter

Winter is a great season to enjoy. In winter, skin gets so dry cause of weather change. Another big reason of dry skin is that in winter we try to take less water and replace it with hot drinks like coffee, tea, hot chocolate and this is one of the reason of dehydration in body. So try to take more water even in winter and keep your skin moisturize. During winter, regular lotions and creams aren't even that helpful. So, try to go with the Home Made products which will last long and keep your skin mosturized. Tips: Try to use some cream or lotion which contains glycerine in it. While taking bath, add few drops of any oil in it. This will keep your skin moisturized for a long period of time. Don't use too much heat in your home. Adjusting the humidity in your home can also help to prevent dryness. In winter, take diet rich with Omega 3 and 6. Such as Fish, eggs and milk. Aloe Vera juice is good for the skin. Drink 1-2 glasses of this juice in a day. Aloe

Home Remedies for Fair Complexion

Who doesn't like a fair and clear complexion skin? These days there are lots of products in market for fair and clear skin. But, using natural ways is always a great option than using chemicals. Please find below few Home Remedies for fair Complexion. HOME REMEDIES FOR FAIR COMPLEXION: LEMON JUICE AND CUCUMBER: Mix lemon juice with cucumber and grind them together. Apply the mixture on your skin and let it dry for about 15 to 20 minutes. Do this a couple of times in a week and you will definitely see that your skin is few shades lighter. ORANGE PEEL POWDER: Orange peel powder is an excellent product to enhance your skin complexion. Take dried orange peel powder and mix 1 tbsp of curd in it. Make a paste and use it on your face for fair complexion. ALMONDS: Soak few almonds early in the morning. Peel the skin and grind with 2 tsp of milk in the evening. Apply this paste to face and leave it overnight. Wash your face with cold water in the morning. Repeat this for 15 days to

HomeMade Face Masks and Cleansers

HOMEMADE FACIAL CLEANSERS: To have a perfect and young looking, glowing skin .  We need to take care of it. T he best way is to make your own masks at home. Using all Natural Ingredients.  Kiwi Cleanser: Take 1 peeled kiwi. Add 1 tbsp of honey, almond oil and rosewater. Then add 2 tbsp yogurt in it. Make a paste and apply it on your face for cleansing. Chamomile Cleansing Milk: Take 1/4 cup cream and add 1/4 cup milk in it. Then add 2 tbsp of chamomile flowers fresh or dried. Heat all ingredients together for about 30 minutes, do not allow milk to boil. Turn off the heat and leave it for about 2 hours and then strain. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate. You can keep it for 2 weeks. Fennel Thyme Cleanser: Take 2 sprigs fresh thyme, add 2 tsp of fennel seeds. Mix ½ cup water and ½ lemon in it.Take small thyme leaves off the stem and crush the fennel seeds. Boil some water and add to the thyme and fennel. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the hot mixture. Let it steep

Home Remedies for Wrinkles

Wrinkles are thin lines on skin which shows up by age. There are many other reasons for the appearance of wrinkles. Some of them are sun damage, smoking , dehydration and some medications . Appearance of wrinkles with age is normal , but they don't give a good impact on skin. Some people try to hide them by using many Anti-Aging creams. With time, there has been great advancement in wrinkles treatment. One of them is Botox. Botox is used to treat people with wrinkles. It makes you look younger than your age. But, like every other technology. This treatment has side effects as well. The most common side effect of Botox injections is bruising . Some of the other side effects include respiratory infection, nausea, headaches, temporary drooping of the eyelids and flu-like symptoms. The best of all is to use Herbal Ways to Treat Wrinkles. HOME REMEDIES FOR WRINKLES: 1- Use natural moisturizing creams and lotions regularly. 2- Drink at least 8 glass of water

Home Remedies for Hair Removal

Hair Removal has always been a Big Problem for everyone. Many products have been introduced in market for this issue. But, what is the most effective way of hair removal? And how to use it? that's what i am going to tell you today.   The best way to get rid of facial and body hair is to use natural remedies. Home Remedies to Remove Hair: 1- Waxing : Waxing is the most effective and useful way of hair removal which lasts for a long time. The best thing is you can make your own wax at home. Make Wax at home : Make a mixture of 2 cups of sugar, ¼ cup of water and ¼ cup of lime juice. Heat the mixture until it gets thick brown in color. Later use it for waxing your body or face. Apply the wax on the opposite direction of your hair and pull with wax strip. 2- Bleaching : Lemon is a natural bleaching ingredient . Mix it with the honey and use this mixture to bleach your hair. If you have thin hair, try using bleach which turns them into dull color so it's hard to see.

Home Remedies for BlackHeads

BlackHeads Treatment At Home Blackheads are dark bumps visible on the surface of the skin. While they are medically harmless, their appearance can be embarrassing. Blackheads are most common on the face covering the forehead, nose and chin.   Treatment: Exfoliating can clear your skin from blackheads, use a good facewash or scrub on daily basis. Lemon and Milk: Lemon is well known for cleansing purpose. Warm a cup of milk and mix few drops of lemon in it. Use this mixture to wash your face. Due to anti-oxidant quality of both these ingredients you'll see a visible reduction in the amount of blackheads. Use it on daily basis for a week.   Cornstarch And Vinegar Mixture: Cornstarch and vinegar is a commonly used home treatment for blackheads. Pour ¼ to ½ cup of cornstarch into a bowl and add vinegar slowly while stirring. Add the vinegar until the mixture forms a thick paste. Apply the mixture to the blackhead affected areas on your face and leav

DARK CIRCLES

Home Remedies for dark circles Dark circles can be effectively diminished somewhat with home remedies.  Please be cautious when applying anything to the sensitive skin around the eyes. If you accidentally get a few drops of lemon juice in your eye, not only will you have dark circles, you'll also have an unsightly, staring, bloodshot eye, too. The skin around the eyes is very sensitive so don't rub, scratch or exfoliate enthusiastically. Now, onto the remedies for dark eye circles ! Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday. Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, especially for people having dark circles under their eyes. Almond helps to remove dark circles and is an excellent "skin food". Close your eyes and cover your eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.  Grate a cucumber , squeeze

Home Remedies for Anti Aging

Everyone has to face aging with time. No one likes the fact of having wrinkles on skin. Your skin becomes more sensitive and thin while you get old. To take better care of your skin, please find below Home Remedies for Anti Aging. HOME REMEDIES for ANTI AGING When talking about anti aging, Coconut is the best ingredient. Coconut Milk can help your skin have a glowing effect.  Aloe Vera is a great Anti Aging herb. Use aloe vera gel to remove wrinkles. Honey can be used to get rid of wrinkles around eyes. Avocado really helps to give you a young and fresh look because of its oily nature. Simply apply either the pulp or slices of avocado on your face and your skin. Castor Oil is another useful substance in treating wrinkles. Apply castor oil on your skin, it makes your skin softer and removes wrinkles. Few drops of lemon juice on your skin can help keep away aging marks on your face. The oldest and most affective remedy is to drink plenty of water.

Skin Care with Olive Oil

Olive oil is the most popular and ancient fruit. Not only the skin , it's very useful for your body as well. Using it in cooking keeps you healthy . See below i am going to tell you some home remedies about use of olive oil. Skin Care with Olive oil Olive oil provides a smooth and radiant complexion. Olive oil has high levels of Vitamin A and E, both of which have antioxidant qualities. Which acts as Anti-aging. Olive oil helps maintain elasticity of skin. Olive oil is a Natural Moisturizer. It also speeds the healing of minor cuts, acne scars, and wounds. Apply olive oil with few drops of rosewater 10 minutes before bathing on whole body. It Moisturize your skin. Once a week exfoliate your skin using sea salt mixed with olive oil. Use a soft cloth to apply the salt blend in small circles over your whole face. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. This removes old, dead skin and leaves your skin looking younger and fresher. Olive oil is a Natural Conditioner, it h

Home Remedies for Dull Skin

Dull Skin is one of the skin problems. It is usually caused by improper skin care and intake of unhealthy diet . Frequent usage of cosmetic products also cause this problem because they contain chemicals that can irritate and damage your skin. Get Rid of Dull Looking Skin: Cleansing is the first step. Make sure you use a face wash at least twice a day to keep your skin free of excess oil and dirt. While cleansing, use gentle movements as this relax your skin and refrain from rubbing too hard. Gently dab the skin with a soft towel to dry it. Do not use cosmetic facial scrubs , since they contain more chemicals which can damage your skin. Moisturizer is the key to healthy looking skin . Use a moisturizer after you wash your face to keep your skin soft and smooth. Home Remedies for Dull looking Skin: Make a paste of walnut shell powder, lemon and papaya. Apply it on your face. After 10 minutes rub it like a scrub. This will remove the dead skin of the face and your skin will g

Messy Bun

  Messy Bun in Fashion Buns are always in fashion, weather it's summer or winter time. Buns are common in all age of females. Usually, girls make buns to look more trendy and cool. There are many kind of Hair Buns. But, the most common of all is Messy Bun. Which is easy to make and looks very cool. How To Make A Messy Bun Find below step by step guide of how to make a Messy Bun: 1- Start with the clean hair. Apply a mousse or hair gel. Remember not to use too much and start at the ends. 2- Take a wide comb and comb all your hair backwards. Smoothen your hair with your hands and apply a hair spray on the crown. Again, brush your hair and smoothen it. 3- Bend down so that all your hair is flipped forward. Get all your hair in hands and make a high ponytail. 4- For a low bun secure the ponytail at the nape of your neck. For a higher bun secure the ponytail higher on the back of your head. 5- Smooth out any bumps by running your fingers in hair. 6- Use an elastic

Home Remedies to Straight Your Hair

S traight H air have become everyone's wish these days. Girls are ready to get it done on higher prices using tons of chemicals and flat irons, which do nothing but damage your hair. I believe straight hair do look good and they give a nice and elegant impression on your face. To help you fulfill your desire without having to waste money on different products, i have written below few H ome Remedies To Straight Your Hair At Home. Straight your Hair at home: Condition Your Hair: In order to prevent the hair from becoming frizzy, use a good quality conditioner after you wash your hair. This is something a lot of people don’t think to do. There are many conditioners available in market, go with the one which has natural products. Coconut works the best. Blow dry: One of the best tip for straight hair is to blow dry. As hair dries, it tends to curl up. This is a direct result of the water content and the chemical bonds existing in the hair fiber proteins.

Home Remedies for Thicker Hair

Thick and Beautiful Hair are woman's beauty. Beautiful and gorgeous hair draws everyone's attention. To help you get Thicker and Healthy looking hair, i have written below few home remedies. Home Remedies for Thicker Hair: Massaging the scalp helps increase the blood flow and stimulate the follicles.  Massage olive oil into your scalp and leave it overnight. In the morning, wash it off with a mild shampoo.Olive oil helps in getting clean hair.  Brushing the hair often, increases the blood flow. The most widely used method of thickening hair is rubbing the Aloe Vera Gel onto the scalp . Extract aloe vera gel from a couple of leaves. Mix the gel with an egg. Apply the mixture to your scalp every two weeks. Mix some almond oil with fresh aloe vera gel and massage it into your scalp. Rinse after sometime for a cool feeling. A regular scalp massage with warm coconut oil is also supposed to make hair stronger and thicker. Place flax seed in a container o

Aloe Vera and Skin Care

Aloe vera is a nature’s gift to human beings. Aloe Vera is a well known herb that acts on your Skin, Digestive System, Hair and Nail in tremendous ways.  These four factors play a major role of your physical appearance. General Skin disorders indicate the problems in Digestive system and this problem is mostly due to the improper life style you are adopted. Aloevera increases the activity of the fibroblasts in the tissues so it produces more collagen and elastin fibers in the body which reduces wrinkling. Aloe Vera is used in many skin care products because of its ability to stimulate healthy cell growth and repair damaged tissues. Use of Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera gel is used to cure acne , it is enriched with Vitamin E, amino acid, and polyscaahride which reduces inflammation and helps to kill the bacteria. Aloe Vera is also useful to reduce the acne scars . Aloe Vera is a great Natural Anti Aging remedy. Aloe Vera is beneficial for cracked and dry skin. Aloe Vera makes the skin sm

Make Up Tips

Make Up Tips For Summer Time Summer brings lots of excitements with it, but melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, and supersticky lipstick are not among them. I am going to give some tips to let your make up stay longer and fresh. TIPS: Before you start doing make up, Apply ice packs on face it reduces sweating to a larger extent. Use lighter foundation during summer time.   Avoid using very heavy eye shadows and mascaras in summer. Instead, you should use lighter shades.  It's a good idea to use blush and highlight your cheeks a bit. Your cheeks can be more highlighted with the use of pinks or brown. Keep your lips moisturized and prevent drying and cracking in the summer. Make the maximum use of lip glosses with gentle shades.

Natural Tips to Glow your Skin

Looking beautiful is what every woman desires. A glowing skin is a sign of good health. To get glowing skin below are some tips for you to get started. 1- Drink plenty of water . You need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day if you want to have a beautiful skin complexion. 2- Use a good moisturizer to keep your skin soft. 3- Use facial scrubs about once or twice a week. These scrubs help exfoliate dull looking dead cells to reveal the new layer of glowing skin just below it. 4- Wash your face with facial cleanser regularly and get yourself some anti-aging cream to help prevent pre-mature aging of your skin. 5- Remove make-up before going to sleep. It is important to do or else the skin will dry up and develop wrinkles fast. 6- Avoid being in sun as you may suffer from skin burn. Too much exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can affect the skin. 7- Sleep is another important key to healthy skin . Go to bed early and make sure you get enough sleep ever

OILY SKIN CARE

OILY SKIN CARE Face is one of the most sensitive parts of human being, and face is the center of attraction of every one. Thus, people have to pay special attention to their face and skin. When it comes to skin, oily skin is one of the major issue in most youth . Oily skin is more likely to bring blackheads, skin shine, pimples, zits, rough pores, and other embarrassing blemishes. On the other hand, If you have oily skin, you’re really lucky. The signs of aging will not show on your face as soon as they will on dry and normal skin. This is because the oil works to keep precious moisture locked in the outermost layer of skin regions. However, the care of oily skin can be a frustrating problem. Remember, there is no way to completely prevent oily skin from occurring, but hopefully these tips will help keep the oil and acne under control: Tips for Oily Skin: Wash your face as many times as you can in a day. Wash your face with hot water . It dissolves oil more effectively tha

Leg Care

Every year billions of dollars are spent on expensive creams, lotions, ointments and gels in an attempt to get perfect skin and beautiful legs. BUT, this all can be done easily at home by using home products and following few simple tips. MAKE LEGS SMOOTH and SOFT: T ake hot water in a tub. Put one big spoon baking soda & one small spoon bath oil in it. Dip your legs for 15 minutes in this water, so that hard skin & corns become soft. Take your legs out of water and throw the water away.   Now take out the dead skin with the help of skin filer. Mostly the dead skin is on the heel & on the spherical bone. Pumic stone can also be used to remove the dead skin.   Now apply moisturiser in legs & massage them properly. After so much cleansing, legs will soke the moisturising lotion easily & the skin of that area will not become hard easily. This moistness will make the skin of legs soft & smooth. ALMOND OIL: Massage almond oil into your legs everyday

Herbal Foot Care

HERBAL FOOT CARE A beautiful and healthy feet is true reflection of your personality. Feet are the part of the body that speaks volumes on a person’s personality. In the complete human body feet are the mist strained and worked out part, but inspite of this are the most neglected one also. Lack of proper care for feet result in many problems like corns and bunions, cracks, infections and ingrown nails. You have to regularly take care of your feet. Massaging the feet each night with oil is relaxing and keeps them soft and supple. Herbal Tips: Walking barefoot on rough surfaces or excessive exposure of bare feet to the sun, wind or water causes cracks on the heels and soles, which cause dryness and roughness of the feet. For smelly feet , an alternate day soak in warm water mixed with lavender oil and a pinch of salt, works wonders. It is a nerve relaxant as well. A few drops of vinegar , mixed with 50 grams of curd, when rubbed thoroughly on heels, between toes and all over