Organic Living and Beauty Tips

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 ...

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...

HANDS CARE Hands tells everything about yourself, how you take care of your body. Hands are the first part of the body to show your age and need quiet a lot of pampering and care to keep off wrinkles and keep them looking young, soft and beautiful. TIPS: The skin on your hand is thin and delicate , therefore take special care of them. Do not let the skin on hands dry and moisturize them often to keep off the wrinkles. Wear gloves every time you wash dishes or handwash clothing. Use it while you do gardening as well. Put lotion on your hands after you wash them every time to keep mosturized. Sun exposure damage skin so use sunscreen lotion on hands before heading out.   Use a mild pH soap like Dove when washing your hand. Use hand cream often , it p rotects your hands. Get manicure done often that practice good sanitation.   Warm hands are key to better skin and good health. Cold hand...

LIP CARE Everyone wants to look good, and to look good you need to take care of yourself from Tip to Toe . Lip Care is one of those and being the most sensitive part of the body, Lips need more attention. TIPS: Drink plenty of water to keep your lips moisturized. Always apply a natural lip balm to protect your lips. Apply a thin coat of natural balm on your lips before applying lipsticks. Try not to lick your lips or remove the skin with your fingers. It irritates the skin, and slows down any efforts we invest in lip care. Remove your lipstick before going to bed using a herbal cleanser. Make sure you take vitamin supplements. Often, cracks in the corner of the mouth indicate a deficiency of Vitamin B2 . Grind rose petals to a smooth paste and mix it with fresh cream and apply. It cures dry or chapped lips. Massage with chilled milk cream and wash it off after 1 hour. Massage your lips with a little glycerin mixed with a little ros...

Tips for Eye Care Eyes are one of  the most wonderful gift given to us, so we should take care of the eyes. Here are some tips to take care of your eyes: Take diet consisting of fruits and vegetables and full of vitamins to make eyes brighter. Have a good night sleep and give enough rest to your eyes. Wash eyes with cold water to get sparkling eyes .  Soak cotton in Luke warm milk and cover eyes with it for 15 min.  Wear a good quality sunglasses which protect your eyes from UV rays while going out in the sun.   To soothe tired eyes , take cucumber slices and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Now relax completely.  Since the skin around the eyes is very sensitive, take good care and handle it delicately. You can massage your eyes with almond oil using your ring finger without giving much pressure.   If your eye twitches, or your eyes are red and feeling itchy, massage your scalp with curd . ...

ANGER Anger is one of the most misunderstood and overused of human emotions. Anger is a natural emotion that every human and many non-human animals experience. We need to understand that anger is a reaction to an inner emotion and not a planned action. Mild forms of human anger may include displeasure, irritation or dislike. When we react to frustration, criticism or a threat, we may become angry and usually this is a healthy response. Anger may be a secondary response to feeling sad, lonely or frightened. Anger is not just a mental state of mind. It triggers an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to following problems: Backache Headache  Stroke  Skin problems Depression Eating disorders Low self-esteem Moodiness Grief      Rudeness Tiredness Hunger Pa...

Bad Breath Bad breath, medically called "halitosis" can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath develops from the bacteria that are present in our mouth. These bacteria contact with the food we eat and release a foul odor. Basically, all the food you eat begins to be broken down in your mouth. As foods are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing -- even mouthwash -- merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body. WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH? If you don't brush and floss your teeth daily , food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath. Dry mouth also causes bad breath . Whe...