Organic Living and Beauty Tips

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 ...