Organic Living and Beauty Tips

So you have dry and damaged hair and nothing seems to fix it. Well today i'll give you my very own hair protein mask recipe which will not only bring shine will also strengthen your hair. Here is what you'll need: 1 whole egg 2 tbsp yogurt   Mix them together to make a paste then apply it directly on your hair and scalp. Make sure to apply completely on full hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes then wash with cold water and use any shampoo. You'll get the saloon type hair protein mask results. Good luck trying it people.

Remedies for Dry Skin Dry skin is a common problem during winter time. Dry skin can lead to early aging and wrinkles. That's why you need to take good care of dry skin by applying moisturizers regularly. Aloe Vera gel Take some Aloe Vera gel and apply it over your face for about 30 minutes. This will have amazing affects on your skin.   Your skin will look soft and vibrant even during winter season. Olive Oil Olive oil can soothe and condition dry skin all over your body. Take  equal amounts of olive oil and brown sugar. Make a mixture and rub this homemade scrub on your dry skin in circular motions for a few minutes. Take a shower and then apply a light moisturizer. Egg yolk paste Make a face pack with egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of milk powder. Mix the ingredients well and apply it over your face evenly. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash with simple tap water. Honey Honey is considered one of the best natural moisturizers, it...

Chapped lips in winter is one of the most common beauty issue. Natural ways to cure Chapped Lips: Natural Oils:   Natural oils such as coconut oil, olive oil or mustard oil are good for moisturizing . Rub any of these oils on dry lips and rinse off. Sugar and Honey:   Take two teaspoon sugar and one teaspoon honey. Mix them well and put onto chapped, dry, flaky lips. Rub off with warm water after about 10-20 mins. You'll see the results instantly. Cucumber: Take a  cucumber slice and rub on the dry areas of lips. It'll soothe them down. Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has a number of benefits on skin. Take  a aloe vera leaf and lather the lips with the juice.  Milk Cream: Fresh milk cream is an excellent skin softener and it has the ability to elimination the dead skin. Leave cream milk drops on the lips for ten minutes. Afterwards, rub the remaining traces of milk cream from the lips with cotton dipped in lukewarm water. That will hasten healing. ...

Maintaining a healthy  skin during winter time is very important. Today i am going to share some easy to follow natural methods to make skin glow in winter. Skin Glow in Winter Almond Oil Method Almond oil is one of the best  home remedies for glowing skin in winters . It helps in moisturizing your face. Massage the face and hands with almond oil. Keep it on over night and you'll have the softest skin in the morning. Honey and Egg White Method Honey and egg white pack will also help moisturize the skin . Take an egg white and add some honey to it. Make a paste and put it on the face. Wash it off after some time. This is also very effective for wrinkles. Curd Method Curd is a natural moisturizer.   Massaging the face with curd will help removing the dryness in skin. Do this once in fifteen days to get radiant skin and healthy looking skin. Cucumber Method Cucumber works wonders for the skin. Take some cucumber juice and put it on the face. Leave it o...

Today i am going to share the most effective and the healthiest way to get rid of few pounds quickly. CABBAGE SOUP DIET Cabbage soup diet is one of the most well known and effective way to lose weight in a short span. But remember this diet should only be followed for 7 days with a diet plan. Here is how it works: Day 1: First day of this diet starts with the variety of fruits. On the first day you must only eat fruits along with the cabbage soup. You can eat whatever fruit you like except bananas . Have cabbage soup for every meal. Day 2: Second day of this diet is a Vegetable day. You can chew on raw or steamed fresh vegetables along with the soup the whole day.  Day 3:   Mix Days one and two, eat all the fruits and vegetables you want along with the soup the whole day.  Avoid Baked Potato. Day 4: Forth day is a banana day.   Bananas with Skim Milk. Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you wo...

Taking good care of your skin during summer time is very important. Please follow some easy to follow Home Remedies below. Lemon and Aloe Vera: Lemon is one of the best citrus fruits that have rich medicinal and cosmetic benefits. Take some  lemon juice and mash the aloe vera leaves. Mix them properly to make a paste. Apply this onto the tanned area of the skin and let it dry. Rinse it off after 20 minutes and you would get a glowing soft skin. Milk and Banana: Mash up a banana, add some milk int it. Mix them together to create a paste and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. Banana’s are rich in Vitamin A, B, and E, which are proven to be anti-aging wonders. Egg white and Honey: Mix egg whites with 2 tablespoons of honey and blend them together. Apply to your face, and after the mask has completely dried, rinse with warm water. Egg whites tighten pores, reduce redness & acne, balance oils and brighten your skin. The honey moisturiz...

Sun tan is a very common problem during hot summer.  If you don’t take enough care from UV rays, you would end up with different shades of darkness at the end of the summer.    Here are some  quick home remedies . Lemon and Aloe Vera Method: This method can be used as a bleaching agent to protect your skin. Take some lemon juice and mash the aloe vera leaves. Mix them properly to make a paste. Apply this onto the tanned area of the skin and let it dry. You need to apply this paste twice or thrice a day to cleanse and  prevent your skin  from getting tanned from time-to-time. Turmeric Powder, Yogurt and Honey Method: Take 1 tbsp turmeric powder and half cup yogurt and mix 1 tbsp honey in it. Make a thick paste by mixing all three ingredients well. Apply this mixture on the dried skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Later, rinse it off with cold water. This would help in moisturizing your skin . Tomato and Lemon Juice Method :   ...

Black heads are more likely to appear on the skin during summer time . They can be treated easily at home by using Natural Tips.  Baking Soda: Baking soda is an effective treatment for blackheads as well as acne.   Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with mineral water to make a paste.  Apply the paste generously on the affected skin area and massage gently. Allow it to dry for a few minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. Repeat this remedy once or twice a week. Cinnamon Powder and Lemon Juice: Lemon juice helps cleaning dead cells and purifies the skin.   Add 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of cinnamon powder together and mix well.  Apply this on your blackheads.  Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash off.   Do this twice or thrice a day. Honey: Honey is good for both oily skin and blackheads. Honey hydrates as well as tightens the skin pores giving you a clear complexion. Apply some pure honey on your face. Leave it on fo...

Herbal Facial Masks: Cucumber and Yogurt Facial Mask:  Take ½ cucumber and add 1 tablespoon of yogurt in a blender. Make a paste out of it, then apply it on the face evenly. Leave it on the face for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with water. Strawberry & Lemon Mask:  This mask is very good for oily skin. Take  1 tbsp of  lemon juice. Add 2 egg whites and 3 tbsp honey in it. Add  1 cup strawberries. Blend them all together. Apply to freshly cleaned face and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry. Avocado Facial Mask:  Mash half an avocado and apply it on the face thoroughly everywhere and let it stay till it dries up completely and then wash it off with warm water. Egg and Almond Facial Mask:   This is  very good for dry skin . Beat 1 egg and add 1 teaspoon of almond oil to it and mix it thoroughly. Apply it on the face evenly and leave it on for around 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off once dried with col...

Homemade Facial Cleansers: Have a  perfect  and  young looking, glowing skin .  Find below the best way to make your own masks at home. Using all  Natural Ingredients.  Honey: Honey can be used daily as a Natural Facial Cleanser. To wash your face with honey, s quirt a small amount of honey (less than a teaspoon) into the palm of your hand. Rub the honey between your palms and then massage into your face. Wash off with warm water.  Make a paste and apply it on your face for cleansing. Kiwi Cleanser: Take 1 peeled kiwi. Add 1 tbsp of honey, almond oil and rosewater. Then add 2 tbsp yogurt in it.  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. Fe...

Sugar scrub: Brown sugar is one of the mildest natural exfoliator. It removes the dead cells, dirt, sebum and impurities from the pores which causes pimples. Mix together 3 teaspoons of brown sugar in 1 teaspoon of honey.  Apply all over the face and scrub gently in circular motion. Once dry after 15 minutes wash off with cold water and pat dry. Lemon and Rose Water: Mix a little of lemon juice and rose water together and apply this mixture on the pimples and leave it on for half an hour. This should be continued for three to four weeks as a natural home remedy . Ice: Ice can be used to quickly get rid of pimples. It helps in improving blood circulation to the affected area, and in freezing the skin pores and removing dirt and oil accumulated on the skin. When used repeatedly on the pimples throughout the day, ice helps reduce swelling and will immediately soothe your skin. Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a f...

Olive Oil Olive oil moisturizes your eye lashes and helps them grow. Simply apply a dime sized amount to a cotton ball and swipe along the lash line. Green Tea Using Green tea to grow your Eye lashes is another effective method. Apply unsweetened green tea to your lashes with a cotton ball. Petroleum Jelly Like olive oil, petroleum jelly is a natural moisturizer. This is one of the best home remedies for eyelash growth. To keep it from being sticky use an eyelash brush. Place the brush in the jelly and coat onto your lashes.  Do this a few times a week to encourage your lashes to lengthen and thicken. Egg white Take some of egg white and castor oil . Use 2 drops from both ingredients and mix them together. Apply this mixture with the lashes brush and leave it overnight. Vitamin E Vitamin E is an excellent anti-aging treatment. Take a few liquid capsules of the vitamin and break them open. Gently apply the vitamin along your lashes. Use an eyelash brush. ...

Sea Salt and Almond Oil Scrub: Add 1 cup of the sea salt and 1/2 cup of the Almond Oil. Make a paste out of it and apply on your body Rinse it off after 15 minutes. This scrub would bring natural glow to your skin. Honey and Walnut Scrub: Mix 3 tbsp of raw milk, 2 to 3 walnuts and 2 tbsp of honey. Grind this mixture to make a thick paste and apply it on the skin. This scrub will help cleanse and honey will help in moisturizing your skin. Oatmeal and Strawberry Scrub: Take 1/4 cup of oats, 4 to 5 fresh strawberries and 2 tbsp milk. Mash the strawberries and mix the oats in it. Then add milk in it to make a thick paste. Now gently massage the scrub on your skin. This scrub will smooth and soften your skin. Citrus Salt Scrub: Take 1/2 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup olive oil and  1 tbsp citrus lemon juice. Mix them all together. Rub on the skin while in the shower and rinse it off. This will give you a clean and refreshing feeling. Peppermint Scrub: Take 1/4 ...

Baking Soda and Lemon: This may be one of the most common and effective teeth whitening home remedy. Take a small bowl, mix a pinch of baking soda with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon . The mixture should bubble slightly. Using a cotton swab, wipe saliva and excess plaque from your teeth before brushing on the mixture. Leave the mixture on your teeth for a minute before gently brushing it off with a toothbrush. Banana Peel: Use banana peel to whiten your teeth. After you are done eating banana. Take banana peel and gently rub it on your  teeth for a minute and two. Repeat this method twice a week and your should see effective results. Strawberry:  Strawberry has natural whitening ingredients. Mash some strawberries and rub this mixture on your teeth. The acids in the strawberry work to polish and whiten your teeth. Try this remedy about once a month. Olive Oil:  Another effective and safe method to getting your teeth white is to apply o...

Nothing is more effective than a Natural homemade Sun Block.   Here is what you will need: 1/4 cup  oil  ( Coconut, olive, almond or grapeseed ) 5 teaspoons  Zinc Oxide   1 Tablespoon  Beeswax  (This makes the sunscreen  waterproof ) 3 Tablespoon of natural  aloe vera gel 2 tablespoons  Shea Butter 1/2 cup   water 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil 10 drops  Grapefruit Seed Extract   Method: Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a larger glass jar.  Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat. Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water. As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into the jar. Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.

Apple and Honey Method: Grind 1 apple and add 4 tbsp of honey. Mix well and apply this mixture on the face. Rinse it off after 10 minutes. This would leave your skin soft and clear naturally. Egg White Method: Prepare a mixture of egg white, grapes and lemon. Apply this paste over your face and wash it after 15 minutes. Lemon has been found as a natural cleanser, egg-white helps in tightening the skin and grapes helps in providing soft touch to the skin. Coconut Milk Method: Apply coconut milk on the skin. The coconut oil keeps your skin moisturized and will not make your skin oily. Papaya and Watermelon: Fruits like papaya and watermelon can be rubbed on the skin to cleanse skin naturally and remove excess oils from the skin . Clay Mask: Clay masks remove the excess oil from the skin. Not only is the excess oil removed, the clay mask tighten up and closes the pores.  Orange Peel Method: Dry some orange peels . Take those dried orange peel and make a po...

Cinnamon and Honey:   Take   about 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder and add it to the honey. Mix them to make a paste. Apply it to the blemish and leave on for 20 minutes. Apple cider vinegar:  Take some p ure apple cider vinegar and mix it into water. Dip  a cotton ball into vinegar and apply it directly to the blemish. Leave on for at least 10 minutes or overnight.  Make sure to use a moisturizer afterwards to keep your skin hydrated. Milk and Honey:   Take   1 tsp of plain yogurt or milk and   1 tsp of honey. Mix them   thoroughly and  apply the mixture with a cotton pad. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes then rinse it off. Tomatoes:   Try rinsing your pimply face with fresh tomato juice . Leave this on for an hour before washing.  Rosewater and lemon juice:   T ake 1 tsp rosewater and 1/2 tsp lemon juice and apply to the blemishes . The rosewater will sooth and help repair the skin, while the...