Simple ways to take care of your skin

Skin, a largest body organ, is not only for wrapping the other sensitive body organs (heart, liver, etc) but also for playing the role in biological life process. Epidermis which is the outmost layer of skin constantly renews itself with new cells. Formation of new cells and its quality depends on both what we feed ourselves as well as what touches our skin. Skin unlike other organs is exposed to the outer world and so we should take extra care to keep it fresh and active all the time. Effects of our mood can be quickly seen on the skin as it is closely connected with our nervous system. Hence our skin glows when we are happy and turns pale because of depression. Exam tension or interview anxiety or fear about how the conference meeting would end shows clearly on the skin.

                  
 
Actually it is a vicious circle. Our emotions, beliefs, thoughts and life style can either make or break our skin. Skin problems like acne, psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis cause the emotional disturbance further affecting the skin. It goes round and round. Skin problems do irritate us and is the major cause of inconvenience. However don’t allow your physical visible problems affect psychological terms. Instead try to find out the problems and resolve them.

• To tackle it we need to understand and try to resolve the conflicts, fears and depression in life in the positive way.

• Take care of biological needs - eat the balanced diet, keep your body hydrated, exercise, treat yourself with new clothes once in a while, take a break from work and go for the picnic.

• Build your emotional health – nourish your family and friends with love, respect the elders, protect the young ones, socialize with positive minded people. Discuss the problems faced with the knowledgeable person and strive for the solutions.


 
• Surpassing the ill-feeling’s like anger, revenge, etc is another cause of depression which ultimately speaks out loudly to the world in the form of pale skin tone. On the other hand, choosing to shout and throw all the reactions like slapping etc, would lead to red angry puffy face. Both outward and inward anger are harmful. Fulfilling the fundamental emotional needs helps in the long way to deal with anger and anxiety in life.

• There is a thin line between what we need and what we want. To live the stress free life, identify this line. Set up the boundary and limits. Follow them religiously.

• Understand the purpose of life with yoga and meditation. It helps in reaching the inner you and will make you aware of your deepest needs.

• Taking proper rest in this hectic life cannot be ruled out to maintain the youthful skin. Sleep for 8 hours a day. Take a power naps as and when you require.


 
• Choose the products that touch your skin carefully and the ones that suit your skin tone – Make Up, Body Lotions, Skin Creams, Moisturizer, Sun-screen, etc.

Be healthy and develop self esteem. Hear what your skin tells you, concentrate on the needs, provide them what is required and see with the smiling skin how all the problems run away.
 
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How to make BB Cream at Home?

BB creams hit the Asian beauty industry in late 2011 - early 2012 and since then has been a huge hit. You can call it Blemish Balm, Beblesh Balm, Blemish Base or Beauty Balm.

What is BB Cream?

BB Cream is basically the mixture of 6 essential beauty products - Moisturizer, Serum, primer, concealer, foundation and sun-block. The beauty product manufacturers combine these beauty products in the secret ratio to form the BB cream for different skin types. It won't be wrong to say that BB cream is a multi-tasker product for beautiful skin.

According to Wikipedia, Dr. Christine Schrammek is the creator of BB cream. The BB cream came into existence in Germany in 1960. Dr. Christine was looking for the product which can take care of the skin of the people who has gone through the facial surgery. She developed the product popularly known as BB Cream especially for her patients who used it post facial surgery.

                  
 
Why BB Creams are hit in beauty industry?

As BB Creams play a significant role of protecting your skin from harmful UV rays in addition of hiding the spots to give you the perfect moisturized glowing skin.

Secondly, you don't have to worry about multiple products. It won’t be wrong to say that BB Creams are all-in-one beauty product and you are done within 2 minutes by using it. Saves time in this fast paced world. What else we need?

In other words, BB Cream:

- Hydrate and moisturize the skin
- Protect skin from UV Rays
- Cover the blemishes / dark spots
- Perfectly tint the skin and make it even toned
- Make it radiant, smooth and young looking skin

How to choose the BB Cream:

Like any other beauty products, BB Cream should also be chosen according to your skin type and tone. If you are oily skin beauty, choose a matte touch BB Cream. Most obviously a moisturized BB cream should be chosen by the dry skin beauties.

The colour of BB Cream should be one tone lighter to your skin tone. However, the problem is BB cream comes in limited shades. Finding the perfect shade according to your skin tone is really a task. Hence I am here listing down here a simple to make BB Cream at home.


 
You will need:

- 4 tbsp face moisturizer
- 1 tbsp Serum
- 1 tbsp Concealer
- 1 tbsp sunscreen
- 2 tbsp foundation (liquid)
- 2 pumps primer
- 2 tbsp powder

Method

- Combine all the ingredients in the bowl and mix well for 5 - 10 minutes.
- It should be little creamy in consistency. Else add the powder if too liquid or moisturizer if too thick.
- Pour it in bottle and store it at cool place
- Use home-made BB Cream that is custom made for your skin tone as and when required to look and feel your best

How to apply Home Made BB Cream

- Clean your face with the face wash to remove any dirt if any
- Pat dry your face with soft clean towel
- Take small amount of BB Cream on your palm.
- With the help of the fingers apply the BB Cream on your face as dots. Make sure you apply on all parts of your face viz forehead, nose, cheeks, chin, front side and back side of the ears and neck.
- Blend the dots of bb cream; pat the cream with your fingertips in the circular motion to give you perfect glowing skin. Be sure to blend it in upward / outward motion.


 

 
Please note, if you are darker skin toned, add a bit of foundation in the BB Cream while applying it to cover the imperfections.

Make the BB Cream at home, and let us know the result via comments.

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Homemade Masks for Rough Skin

Before talking on various homemade facial masks that will help in treating the rough skin and convert it to baby type smooth and supple skin, we need to first understand why our skin becomes rough and dry. Main causes of skin becoming rough and dry are lack of hydration of skin, applying harmful chemicals in the form of soaps, cosmetics, dry weather etc. Read this article to know what dermatologists like Dr. Cynthia Bailey, California, and Doctor Laurence BEILLE, Grenoble says about “Why is my skin rough and dry?”
 
It is very much possible to change your skin tone from rough and patchy to smooth flawless glowing tone. However it requires the dedication and regular efforts to achieve the change. Today I am here listing down 10 face packs that are tested to deal with rough skin
 

Sandalwood + Rose Water + Almond Oil: You can bring life to your skin by applying this mixture on your face. Sandalwood is the secret for fairer and smooth flawless skin. For this mix 1 tbsp of Sandalwood Powder in 1 tbsp of Rose Water. Mix well to make the smooth paste. Add few drops of Almond Oil to the mixture. Apply this paste of moist face for 15 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.

 
                  
 

Honey + Papaya: To treat the dullness and dryness you can make use of papaya face pack. Take ripe papaya and mash it with spoon. Once it is mashed properly add 1 tbsp of raw honey. Apply generously on your face and neck. This mixture has the added advantage to give your skin loads of nutrients and thereby making it glow naturally.

 

Almond + Milk Cream: Almond and Milk cream is the ultimatum remedy for dry, rough and flaky skin. Keep 4 – 5 almonds in water overnight. In the morning, grind almond to make the fine powder. Keep the water separately for later use. Mix the almond powder with milk cream. Apply this mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Once the mixture is dried out, apply the water in which almonds were soaked on your fingers. And with circular motion slowly move your fingers on your face to remove the dried almond mixture. Do this for another five minutes. Wash of your face with almond soak water and pat dry to remove the dryness from the skin.

 

Banana + Turmeric Powder + Yogurt: Vitamin and Potassium content of banana helps in smoothening of the rough and flaky skin. When mixed with turmeric powder and yogurt it makes your skin young and refreshed. Like Papaya Mask, mash the ripe banana until smooth consistency is achieved. Add ½ tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of curd and mix well. Apply this mixture on your face to get glowing skin.

 

 

Olive Oil + Curd + Besan: Olive oil has the properties to treat all beauty woes. Olive oil by itself has many properties and helps in moisturizing your skin. In the mixture of curd and besan, mix enough quantity of olive oil to treat your dry skin.

 

Below are few more mixtures that can help in treating the dry and rough skin.
 

6) Egg Yolk + Honey
7) Mayonnaise + Oatmeal Powder
8) Avocado + Coconut Oil
9) Cucumber + Orange Peel Powder + Lemon Juice
10) Tomato + baking soda + Olive Oil

 

 
Do you suffer from rough skin? What different methods you have tried to deal with the dry rough skin problems?
 
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Why is my skin rough and dry?

Many girls in different parts of the world suffer from dry and rough skin. Today, I am going to discuss on why our skin becomes dry, how we can deal with it and treat it. In this article, I will briefly cover the precautions to be taken to keep the rough skin at bay. So let us start with why our skin becomes rough according to dermatologist.
 
Expert voices on why our skin becomes rough and dry
 
Skin becomes rough, according to Dr. Cynthia Bailey (Dermatologist, California), when it loses both water and natural skin oils. She further says that transepidermal water loss (body’s water escaping more easily) and soaps that penetrate deeply into skin withdraws the natural oils results in making skin vulnerable thereby creating it rough and patchy. So as per Dr. Bailey, the main causes of rough skin are lack of hydration and usage of harsh soaps.
 
Doctor Laurence BEILLE, Dermatologist, Grenoble agrees with Dr. Bailey on both the reasons. In addition Dr. Beille says, dry skin is genetic problem as well. He also says excess of anything is always harmful, for eg: too much physical traumas by excess exfoliation, frequent washing, etc also results in dryness and roughness.
 
                  
 
Let us further check if there are any other causes to make your skin rough and dry

 
Causes of Rough and Dry Skin
 
Here are few more reasons apart from what has been mentioned above that are responsible to make your skin rough, patchy and dry.
 

Missing out exfoliation in your beauty regime can result in rough and dry skin.
 

Treat it - Exfoliate your skin once / twice a week. Don’t overdo it. Else as Dr. Bielle said excess exfoliation can also results in making your skin dry.

 

Lack of moisturizing is another reason for rough skin.
 

Heal it - Moisturize it couple of times in a day. Once immediately after bath in the morning and secondly before going to bed.

 

Lack of clean up and dead skin build up on the long run results in rough and patchy skin
 

Treat it - Do regular clean up. It is must to wash your face every time you have sweated a lot. Before going to bed, no matter how tired you are, never forget to remove entire make-up and clean your face.

 

 

As we age, the natural process of replacement of dead cells become less active
 

Heal it - Follow the balanced diet combined with effective exercise routine. It is also important to take good night sleep. Make use of anti-aging treatments to keep your skin refreshed irrespective of your age.

 

Lack of hydration and water intake
 

Treat it - Drink, drink and drink more. Make sure to keep yourself hydrated externally as well as internally. How much water is enough to drink?

 

Environmental factors like skin exposure to sun, low humidity etc also makes the skin rough
 

Heal it - Cover your face before moving out in sun. Using sunscreen daily is compulsory irrespective of whether you are indoor / outdoor

 

Low quality soaps and cosmetics
 

Treat it - Make use of soapless without foam clean ups. Check out with your dermatologist the best suited cosmetics and beauty products according to your skin type

 

Chronic skin conditions like exzema, rosacea, chicken skin, etc also makes skin rough and dry
 

Heal it - Check out with your dermatologists for the best possible way to treat your skin.

 

 

Usage of hot water while bath also results in making skin dry and rough
 

Treat it – Make use of lukewarm water. Extreme cold or hot water is strict no-no.

 
Dry skin is often thinner and is more vulnerable to wrinkles. It wrinkles faster because it is less resistant than properly hydrated skin. Hence it is important to take care of your skin on the regular basis to keep the age related problems at bay.
 
In the next article, we will discuss How to change rough skin to smooth and clear skin with homemade packs? Till that time let us know - Do you suffer from dry skin problems? What remedies you have adopted? Which one remedy was the most successful one?
 
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Seven conditioner mistakes - Are you saved from these?

Are you doing these seven conditioner mistakes?
 
We all know that conditioner is very important to maintain the health of hair and to add that extra shine to it. Knowingly or unknowingly we sometimes handle our hair in such a way that, it not only affects the health of the hair but also results in more hair break down.
 
One of the research on hair washing behaviour show 43 percent of women do not apply conditioner at all. Out of 67 percent those apply conditioner, 76 percent apply conditioner in incorrect way while 81 percent of women do not properly remove the conditioner.
 
These shocking revelations show the need of spreading the knowledge of how important is it to apply conditioner and the correct ways of using it.

 
Let us first start looking at why it is important to apply conditioner: Due to the dust, pollution and washing hair with chemical based shampoo results in dryness in hair. Main purpose of conditioner is to get back the lost moisture of the hair. Maintaining the moisture of hair helps in making hair more manageable and smooth in texture. The main advantages of using conditioner after every hair wash are broadly:
 
                  
 

Advantages of using conditioner
 
1) Preventing hair breakage and tangling
2) Make hair soft and smooth
3) By smoothing the cuticle makes each hair healthy
4) Enhances the condition of the hair
5) Hydrate dry hair ends thereby removing dullness from the hair
6) Increase the life of each hair

 
Choosing correct conditioner according to your hair type is as important as applying conditioner on hair. Out there you will find the variety of conditioners in the market. Manufacturers produce conditioner for each and every hair type.
 

Use Conditioner according to your hair type
 
Beauties with thin hair can use volumizing conditioners, while the dry and damaged hair beauties should go with extra moisturizing conditioners.
 
You should opt for balancing conditioners if you have oily hair type. Extra Moisturizing Conditioners are strict no-no for the ones who have oily hair type
 
Conditioners containing shea butter or nut oil are good for the curly hairs
 
The most difficult hair type is when you have the oily scalp with dry hair ends. Most of the people living in hot areas have this hair type. Also during summer season people tend to fall in this category of hair type. If you have oily hair with dry and damaged ends, apply regular shampoo on your scalp to clean the area and apply moisturizer at the hair end to make it smooth. Avoid the conditioners having silicone as it is supposed to damage the hair.

 

 
Common mistakes while using conditioners
 
Now, we know why the conditioner is important to use and the type of conditioner for each hair type. Let us now move ahead to see what are the common mistakes people do while applying the conditioner
 

1) Not squeezing water before applying conditioner: You should never apply the conditioner on water dipping hair. Before applying it squeeze the water completely from your hair.

 

2) Not using the proper quantity of conditioner: Quantity of the conditioner does not depend upon the dryness of the hair. You just require one tsp for the shoulder length hair. If you sport the long hair, take maximum of 1 ½ tsp for entire hair. Applying less or more will damage your hair.

 

3) Not applying conditioner on all the hair strands: Make sure you apply the conditioner on all the hair strands equally to ensure that each and every hair gets the required portion to strengthen itself.

 

4) Not applying conditioner for the required time period: It is important to rest your hair in conditioner for at the least fifteen minutes. After applying conditioner, wrap your hair in the shower cap. Rest for fifteen minutes and then go for the usual wash.

 

5) Not washing it properly: It is important to clean the residue completely after the required period of time. Sometimes due to hurry or laziness, we tend to not wash the conditioner completely from our hair. This results in damaging the hair. Hence it is important to ensure that before stepping out of the bathroom, you must clear your hair from the conditioner completely.

 

6) Conditioning only ends of the hair: Sometimes, it is important, moreover for dry hair girls, to apply conditioner on the scalp. However oily hair beauties should avoid applying conditioner on scalp completely. Conditioner should be properly applied not only on the ends but also on the middle part of the hair.

 

 

7) Not washing the back properly: Once your hair is completely washed from the conditioner, it is important to roll your hair in the bun / take it in front to ensure the back gets cleaned properly.

 

To reap the benefits, use the conditioner that’s right for your unique hair and avoid brushing your hair when wet.

 
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Healthy & Beautiful Face – Do you find it difficult to maintain?

Healthy skin is the dream of every girl. A beautiful and a healthy face build up your overall personality. As you take care of your health, taking care and grooming your face is also equivalently important to have a positive and long lasting impact. Each and every part of your face adds up the value.10 Most Simple and Effective Tips for Beautiful Young Looking Skin
 
Tips for Healthy and Beautiful Face
 

1. Drink lot of water: Human body is made up of small units called cells, similarly our face skin is also made up of cells. Cells are made up of water and loss of water will result in loss of hydration, which in turn will result in dry and flacky skin. A dry and flacky skin makes you look older than your age. So drinking good amount of water which results in hydrating your skin and in making your skin glow naturally.How much water is enough to drink?

 

2. Moisturize your skin: Sometimes drinking water is not enough to hydrate your skin, the reasons may be progression of age, any health issue, taking medicines for long period of time, or long term illness , weather changes, etc. During this period you have to moisturize your skin by externally applying moisturizers. Eating fruits rich in water like watermelon, papaya, orange, etc. will also help to hydrate your face skin.How to eat fruits the right way

 
                  
 

3. Do regular cleanup of your face: Regular cleanup of the face adds to the radiance of the skin. Everyday our face is exposed to dust particles and if the same is not removed regularly it causes many skin problems like acne, which turns down the radiance of your skin. Also before going to bed it is very important to clean up all the make-up and set it free to make it breathe naturally. For regular cleanup you are not required to take beauty parlor appointment every time. You can do your cleanup at home with easily available items. Homemade Facial Masks for Glowing Skin
 
a) Cleaning your face with a cottons swab dabbed in milk (non-boiled) will help you to cleanse your skin.
 
b) Applying a curd and honey face mask will help you cleanse your skin and also nourish and moisturize your skin naturally
 
c) Rubbing a crushed cucumber will cleanse and tone up your skin
 
d) Applying a face mask of curd and cucumber will help you to cleanse and nourish your face.

 

4. Shaping up the eyebrows: The length, shape and thickness of your eyebrows can make or break the look. Before giving a shape to your eyebrow, draw and try different shapes of eyebrow with an eyebrow pencil and then go for the most suited shape. Use a good eyebrow pencil to give a final touch-up for a perfect shape of the eyebrow.

 

 

5. Eyelashes: The thickness, length and health of your eyelashes determine the beauty of your eyes. Nourishing the eyelashes increases the life of an eyelash. To nourish and moisturize your eyelash apply almond oil or castor oil to the eyelashes. Applying a petroleum jelly also moisturizes your eyelashes. Always apply the oil or petroleum jelly with the help of an unused mascara brush. Do not rub your eyelashes, as it may lead to breaking of eyelash.

 

6. Retain the beauty of your eyes: Eyes are the most delicate part of your face, taking care of your eyes will enhance the beauty and radiance of your face. Nourishing and moisturizing your eyes will give a good health to your eyes. Keeping a slice of cucumber on your eyes will moisturize your eyes naturally. For healthy eyes, eat fruits rich in Vitamin A, avoid direct contact with sunlight, chemicals and smoke. Avoid using a PC or smart phone screen for long time.Food to keep your eyes healthy and beautiful.
How to keep eyes beautiful and attractive naturally?

 

7. Healthy Lips: After eyes the most important and attractive part of your face is your lips. As your age increases your lips may turn dry. Maintaining the moisture of your lips naturally improves the health and beauty of your lips.
 
a) Scrubbing the lips with Sugar and honey will help to remove the dead skin of the lips.
 
b) Massaging with olive oil will nourish and moisturize the lips.
 
c) Applying tomato paste will help you to regain soft and pink lips.
 
d) Avoid harsh cosmetics on lips.
 
e) Do not apply lipstick for long time on lips.

 

 

8. Nose: Nose is the most prominent part of your face and nose is the 1st part of your face which is affected by the environment. Blackheads and whiteheads are most common problems which affects the beauty of your nose. Blackheads and whiteheads can be avoided if you scrub your nose with soap foam and sugar regularly. Take care of your nose as it reflects your personality.

 
Bottom line: Nourish and moisturize your face naturally for natural beauty. Love and care for your face and your face will make others love you.
 

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5 Effective Ways to Hide Pimples?

Getting the pimple is annoying. Moreover, it is irritating if you get on the special day – be it best friend’s wedding or the college re-union, a birthday party or going out with your date. Sometimes even though you take good skin care before the D-Day, the blemishes pops-up just a day before leaving you tensed and dry.
 
Well, however now there is nothing to worry. As today, we are going to highlight the different ways to hide pimples for hours to keep you look refreshed and enjoy your special day with your loved ones.
 
Cheat Sheet: Hide your pimples
 

Don’t ever fret out: Often times when we see the pimple, especially before the D-Day, chances are we try to banish it out with the nails or otherwise. Hold that temptation by all means. Beauty experts across the world sure on to avoid the same, at any cost. In the long run, it not only spoil’s your skin but increase the chances of re-occurrence of pimples. First rule is – “Don’t be harsh to your skin. Love your skin.” Loving your skin and yourself makes you happy and adds a natural glow to your face.

 
                  
 

2)Apply Right Ingredients: If you have got that unwanted pop-up on the day before, you might want to try these grand-ma’s recipe.
 
Apply enough tooth-paste (not the gel based, the real tooth paste) on the blemish and cover it completely. Let it dry for 15 to 30 minutes and then wash with cold water. Toothpaste, as confirmed by top dermatologist, helps in drying out the part of the skin where it has been applied. However avoid this if your skin is too sensitive.
 
Make the paste of baking soda mixed with water and apply on the affected area. Splash cold water to remove the dried mixture and pat dry with clean towel.
 
Before brushing your teeth, apply the morning spit on the affected area. This morning spit contains many natural ingredients that help in fading out zit naturally.
 
Apply ice on the affected area. The cold effect of ice helps in reducing the swelling and redness. It also helps in flattening the pimple to the greater extent.

 

 

3) Hide with make-up: If all the above remedies fail, yet do not worry. The right make-up will put in place all the zits.
 
Dab the cold water / ice on the face couple of times before you start applying make-up. Pat dry with clean towel.
 
Apply the thick blanket of a concealer exactly on the middle of the zit. Make use of pointy cosmetic brush to apply the coat of concealer. Spread it all over the pimple to effectively cover it completely. Be careful enough to not to break it.
 
Apply the layer of foundation on your face. If your skin is too dry, try applying a bit of moisturizer before applying foundation.
 
Then apply the dab of powder over the concealer, keeping the affected area in focus, in order to hide the zits.

 

4) Drink enough of water: Drinking enough water helps in flushing out the toxins from the body thereby helps in keeping the skin clear.How much water is enough to drink?

 

 

5) Be Confident: Never get yourself upset for such a small pop-up. And never try to make a mountain out of a molehill. Have confidence in yourself. Just a small pimple will not hinder in your happiness. You are more beautiful than you ever think. In fact you are the perfect gem. Go for it girl. Love yourself and play confidently. The world outside is waiting to meet you and share the feeling of happiness with you.

 
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Homemade Facial Masks for Glowing Skin

Homemade Facial Masks for Glowing Skin

Beautiful glowing skin is not difficult to get. You just needs 30 minutes time everyday to make your skin supple and smooth like a baby skin. Follow the face masks on the regular basis for three months and you will feel the change. Moreover, the compliments that will be pouring in will keep you motivated to use the masks on the regular basis.

 

1) Instant Glow Face Mask: You can use the instant glow face mask once in a week. If you are suffering from the acne problem, this particular mask can prove to be very useful in removing the marks that pimples leave out on the face. To make the instant glow face mask you would require

                  
 
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Few Lemon Drops

Wet your face with the warm water.
Apply the instant glow face mask in the circular motion
Leave it for 20 - 25 minutes
Once it dries out, wash it with warm water and pat dry.

 

2) Rich and Pure Face Mask: As the name suggest, the rich and pure face mask, is one of the purest form to give your skin the glowing look. In this mask, the ingredients used are full of good properties that helps in removing the impurities and dirt from your skin. In fact, when used on the regular basis the rich and pure face mask will help in making your skin lighter as well. To make the rich and pure face mask you need


 
2 tbsp milk cream
Few Saffron Strands
1 tsp almond powder
1 tsp dried orange peel powder
1 tbsp honey

Apply on your face the rich and pure face mask thrice in a week to get the better results. You can use the same procedure as mentioned above with regards to applying of the rich and pure face mask on face and neck area

 

3) Cool Face Mask for Glowing Skin: This particular face mask is the best face mask to be used in summers. Cool Face Mask for Glowing Skin not only helps to make your skin glow but also gives you the cooling and relaxing effect. To make the cool face mask for glowing skin you require

2 tbsp cucumber juice
2 tbsp watermelon juice
2 tbsp yogurt
Quarter Banana Mashed
1/2 tbsp oatmeal
Lemon Drops


 
Mix all the ingredients and apply on your face and neck for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. You can use the cool face mask for glowing skin once in a week.

 
External factors like drinking enough water, having nutritional food at regular intervals and proper rest are the important factors which cannot be ruled out in any case.

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Home Remedies to Cure Dandruff

Home Remedies to Cure Dandruff

Dandruff is the most common problem faced by almost every citizen across the world. Dandruff occurs due to dry scalp and the dead skin comes out causing irritation. When we try to overcome the irritation using our hands, white snow like flakes comes out and the more we try to remove the dandruff the more the dead skin generates and comes out and it spread across the hairs.

In many cases, people think shampooing the hairs every day will solve the issue. But daily use of shampoo further dries up the scalp because many shampoo contains lauryl sulfate as the soap takes all the oil out from the skin and makes it further dry. So as soon as the hair dries up after shampoo, we may feel more dryness and visible dandruff. Get Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

There can be many causes of dandruff, but it mainly occurs due to growth of fungal infection on the scalp and is an infectious condition.

                  
 
You may complain that you got the dandruff back after following these tips. I totally agree with you. May I ask you a question?

1) Did you follow this twice a week
2) Did you changed your shampoo to Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
3) Are you still following the practice or you just left after following it for 3 to 4 weeks

Trust me, it takes 6 to 8 months to cure dandruff completely. Following this practice improves your hair condition and makes it soft and silky. So continue following all these practices.

Follow these homemade tips to cure dandruff

1) Oil Massage : Almond Oil has high content of fatty acids that prevents the scalp from getting dryer. Massaging helps in loosening of dead cells and fungus around the scalp that lead to dandruff. Fatty acids kills the fungus that generates dandruff. Its a general theory, oil massage your hair and keep it over night. Get up in the morning and shampoo it to clean up the hair. Almond oil is a natural coolant which spreads itself into a protective layer over your scalp and prevents the roots of the hair from being exposed to chemicals. Get Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil For Hair Growth


 
2) Egg + Curd : Take 1 whole egg. Remove egg yellow yolk part from it. Add 3 tablespoon of curd. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 lemon. Mix all the things thoroughly. Do not blend it. Mix it using a spoon, the way we mix egg omlet. The paste should not be extreme thick. Apply the paste on the hairs. Since this is not extreme thick, it will easily flow down the scalp. Keep this for 45 minutes. Once it half dries up, clean your hairs with cold water. Do not use warm water as it will further open up pores and makes hair weaker. Use cold water and clean up all the paste. Apply Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

3) Aloe Vera : Aloe Vera is the most useful product for hair growth, to bring the moisture in the hairs and prevent the scalp from getting dryer making it dandruff free. Aloe vera contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which help a lot in keeping a check on dandruff. Take some aloe vera gel and apply it on your scalp for around 30 minutes. Later, wash your hair with some mild shampoo.

4) Curd + Olive Oil : Curd as explained earlier, acts as a moisturizer. Mix olive oil with curd and apply on the hairs 1 hour before wash. Olive oil makes the hairs lustrous and smooth.


 
5) Apple Juice + Garlic Paste + Curd : Take out the liquid from crushed apple and add it to garlic paste. It would be extreme thick. Add some amount of curd to make it half thick and apply on the scalp. Keep it for 30 minutes and wash it with Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

6) Reetha : Reetha is a wonderful home remedy for treating dandruff. Apply a paste made of water and reetha powder on your scalp. Keep this on for 2 hours and wash properly with a good shampoo.

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Homemade Facial Masks for Dry Skin

Homemade Facial Masks for Dry Skin

During the cold season, most of us feel the itch and rough skin. Its important to apply moisturizers to the face in order to keep it fresh and alive.


 
Applying cold creams comes with some harmful effects in the long run. We should go for natural face masks made at home using the fruits, vegetables, curd, honey, turmeric, etc.

1) Papapa + Honey + Curd : Papaya naturally comes with a bunch of vitamins and essential acids that makes the skin extremely smooth. Use fresh papaya around 100gms and make a paste of it. Mix 1 T of curd and bit of homey in it. Mix it thoroughly and apply it on a face before shower. Keep it for 15 minutes or till it gets dryer. Clean with a lukewarm water. Get more Curd Face Packs

                  
 
2) Egg + Honey : Egg as we all know how important is for a healthy living and building up of muscles. Raw egg contains natural protiens that energizes the face and make it bright. Take 1 egg white and remove yellow yolk part from it. Mix 1 T of curd and honey. Mix it thoroughly and apply. Make sure to wash with cold water. Avoid warm water on egg mask as there are chances that it may get boiled up.

3) Banana and Yogurt Mask : Take hald a banana and 2 T of curd in a blender. Make a uniform mixture. Spread the mixture onto your face and leave it for 20 minutes, or until it dries.

4) Egg White + Olive Oil : 1 egg white without egg yold, 2 T olive oil and 1 T apple cider vinegar. Leave on for 15 minutes. Never try this on an oily face due to oil content. This also helps in removing pimples. Get more Face Packs To get rid of Pimples

5) Heavy Face Mask : 100gm papaya, 3 T Curd, 1 egg white without yellow, 2 T honey and 1 T lemon juice.

6) Apple + Cucumber : Half Cucumber + Half Apple in a blender. Blend in thoroughly. Add 1 Egg white and half spoon olive oil. Apply and leave for 20 minutes.


 
Follow above practice twice a week for glowing skin and face without pimples.

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Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil For Hair Growth

Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil For Hair Growth

Its a general theory, oil massage your hair and keep it over night. Get up in the morning and shampoo it to clean up the hair.

But which oil is most beneficial for faster hair regrowth, to give lustrous hairs, remove dandruff permanently, reduces hair fall. Answer is Almond Oil

                  
 
Almond Oil comes in two categories :
1) Sweet Almond Oil
2) Bitter Almond Oil

Sweet one is considered the best by most of the people as it helps in achieving all the benefits mentioned above in 3 months if followed regularly.

Almond oil is derived from the kernel of almond seeds.

Benefits of the same :


 
1) Soft and Shiny Hair: Applying sweet almond oil overnight and washing your hair with Shampoo in the morning makes the hair soft and shiny in nature. The practice must be followed twice a week with a gap of 2 days in between.

2) Removes Dandruff: Almond Oil has high content of fatty acids that prevents the scalp from getting dryer. Fatty acids kills the fungus that generates dandruff.

3) New Hair Growth: Regular massaging your hair with oil and cleaning in the morning helps in opening the pores enabling the oxygen flow and helps in growing up of new hairs.

4) Prevent Scalp from Chemicals: Almond oil is a natural coolant which spreads itself into a protective layer over your scalp and prevents the roots of the hair from being exposed to chemicals.

5) Removes Dead Cells: Massaging helps in loosening of dead cells and fungus around the scalp that lead to dandruff. Since almond oil is very light, it forms an outer layer on the hair shaft, strengthening the existing hair which helps in preventing hair loss.


 
6) Acts as moisturizer: When we shampoo normal oil, it gets completely removed from the scalp. But almond oil has special property, it helps in sealing the moisture once shampoo is applied. Hence it maintains and increase the shine in the hair.

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Eyebrow Threading vs Waxing

Eyebrow Threading/Threaded Eyebrows vs Waxing Eyebrows, Which is better?

 
Perfectly groomed eyebrows is the dream of every girl. The properly arched eyebrows makes the face more beautiful. Eyebrows is the first thing which can either make or break your appearance. It is very important to keep your eyebrows in shape to give the lasting effect on the onlooker.
 
Threading and Waxing are the two most popular methods used to give the shape to eye brows. But of these options mentioned, which one is best? Which is better in terms of giving shape, less painful and to give a perfect arched look? Let us examine.
 
Threading: In this method, a person make use of cotton threads around the fingers, adjusted in the scissor shape, removes the extra hair from eye brows. Waxing, on the other hand, applies wax in the direction of hair growth and with the help of the wax strips the hair is removed.
 
                  
 
Both the ways has proved to given the desired results of giving the shapes to your brows. But is one better than other?
 
Threading better than waxing
 
1) Threading has been proved to give the most desired and identical shapes to the both sides of brows.
2) Threading helps in giving the shapes as desired by the person
3) Threading can be used by the sensitive skin types as there is no application of any substance on the part of the skin. People allergic to wax should certainly avoid using wax to arch the eye brows
4) Threading is the most hygienic method to remove the extra hairs. Used threads does not help in removing the hairs. Hence every time the threading artists has to use the fresh thread to remove the extra hairs of eye brows.
 

 
5) Threading does not have any side effects, irrespective of skin types.
 
Waxing better than Threading
 
1) Threading is the time consuming job. So if time is the concern, opt for the waxing which can in one go removes the ten and hundreds of unwanted hair.
2) Waxing helps in damaging the hair follicles. This means when waxing used regularly, can help in reducing the re-growth of hair.
3) Waxing also helps in removing the dead skin on the applied area
 
So Threading or Waxing?
 
It really depends upon person to person. If you have sensitive skin and can have 10 to 15 minutes to spare, I would suggest to go with threading. Threading is less painful though takes time to give the output. Threading gives the most appropriate shape as compared to waxing. However, in the longer run waxing helps in reducing the re-growth of the hair. Threading, by far, is the most preferred method used by many women. Have you tried both the methods? Which one do you prefer - Threading or Waxing?
 

 

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Besan Face Pack For Oily Skin

Besan Face Pack/FacePack/Face Mask For Oily Skin, Skin Whitening and Glowing Skin
 

Besan (gram flour) not only satisfy your taste buds in the form of yummy pakodas but also helps in keeping your skin free of dirt and gives it the glowing effect. Homemade face masks made of besan or chickpea flour has been the super hit beauty solution inherited from our ancestors. Besan has been reported since conventional times as a fixing to numerous beauty issues. It is economical and is effortlessly accessible in everybody's home. Besan is widely utilized as a part of pre-wedding prepping, its either blended with curd or utilized with haldi and different elements as ubtan. All skin type beauties can use besan with some or the other ingredients to add the sparkle to the skin. Let us now explore some of the time and tested effective face packs for oily skin beauties
 
                  
 
1) Besan and Curd Face Pack: Mix 2 tbsp of besan with 1 tbsp of curd. Mix well to create the smooth paste. Add a pinch of turmeric to the paste and mix well again. Apply this face pack and leave it for 10 minutes or until it dries out completely. Wash your face with warm water and pat dry. This face pack adds shine to face and if used regularly can also lighten the colour of the skin.
 
2) Cooling Face Pack for Oily Skin: This face pack can be used twice a week. It gives, as name suggest, the cooling effect to the skin. To make the cooling face pack you require
 
4 pieces of cucumber
1/2 tomato
Pinch of turmeric
1 tbsp Curd
Lemon
1/2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Besan
 

 
Grind cucumber, tomato in the mixer until smooth. Add curd, honey, turmeric, besan and few drops of lemon to the grated mixture. Mix well to create the smooth paste. The cooling face pack for your skin is ready. Apply it on face, leave it for 15 minutes. Once the mixture is dried, rinse it with cold water.
 
3) Orange + Besan Facepack: This face pack can be termed as best use of waste. After having the juicy orange do not throw away the orange peel. Orange peel has many beauty secrets. Dry it out and make the orange peel powder to be used as and when required. To make the orange & besan face mask for oily skin you require
 
1 tbsp besan.
1/2 tbsp orange peel powder.
2 tbsp curd.
 
Mix besan and orange peel powder with curd and apply on your face. Keep it for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water. This face pack makes your skin glow and keeps away the oil.
 
4) Almond Rich Face Mask: This face mask is the best way to bleach your skin with the natural ingredients. To make this face pack you need
 

 
5 Almonds powder
1/2 tbsp of Besan
1/2 tbsp sandalwood powder
2 tbsp of curd
Few drops of lemon juice
 
Mix all the above ingredients, apply on face and neck. Leave it until it dries out. Almond rich face mask has the property to lighten out the skin tone and gives you the refreshing look. Once it dries out completely, wet your fingers with the rose water and apply on your face with circular motion making the mask separating from your skin. After few minutes wash it off with cold water and pat dry.
 
Which face pack you use that has proved wonders for your skin?
 
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Curd Face Pack for Oily Skin

Curd/Yogurt Face Pack/FacePack/Face Mask For Oily Skin
 

 
You need to take extra care of your skin during the summer season. As in summer, due to harmful ultraviolet rays, the problems like tanning, skin darkening, dryness, etc is a common problem. Moreover, if you have oily skin, you tend to suffer more due to extra sweat during this hot season. Moreover if you have pimples, you feel like hiding away. If you are in this situation, calm down. I have easy peesy ways to resolve the problems
 
Today, I am discussing the simple to make and natural face packs that can be easily prepared from the ingredients available in kitchen. These face packs can be used by normal to oily skin beauties to give the refreshing look. It also helps in healing the pimples and lightening those black unwanted spots that are left behind by the pimples Face Mask for Oily Skin to remove the pimple / black spots (To be avoided by the beauties having pimples)
 
                  
 
1) Rice Powder + Curd: Mix 2 tsp of rice powder with enough curd to make a smooth paste. Apply the mixture on your face, especially on the dark spot areas and leave for 15 minutes or until the mixture is dried. Once it is dried out. Wet your fingers in the bowl of Milk and with the circular motions apply it to your face. Slowly try to wet the face again with the help of milk. After leaving for couple of minutes more wash it with cold water.
 
2) Honey + Lemon juice + Curd: Mix honey, curd and lemon juice and you can apply this mixture before going to bed. Five minutes of this mixture everyday will work wonders in lightening the spots and in giving you the dirt-free skin
 
Face Mask for Oily Skin for beauties having pimples
 

 
1) Curd + Multani Mitti + Rose Water: This face pack is refreshing and will give you the cooling effect which is the much needed in this hot days. You can use this face pack on alternate days for glowing and smooth loving skin
 
2) Besan + Curd: Besan when combined with curd works wonders on oily skin. Add a pinch of turmeric for the cleansing effect.
 
3) Potato + Curd: Dip the potato slice in curd for 30 minutes. Apply this curd on the face till it dries out. This is the best known way to clean up the oils and helps in resolving the tanning problems. Also this will help you to keep the whiteheads at a bay.
 
4) Strawberry + Curd: Grind the fresh strawberry and curd in the mixture to get the smooth paste. This face mask helps in blood circulation and adds the glow to the skin surface. Gently apply on your skin and leave it for 15 minutes to dry. Wash it then with cold water and pat dry. For better results use it thrice in a week
 

 
5) Cucumber + Curd: Cucumber we all know has a cooling effect. Grate one cucumber and mix it with curd. Apply it on face, keep 2 pieces of cucumber on eyes and relax for 15 minutes. Trust me your skin will thank yourself for this cooling and refreshing face pack.
 
Do you have the oily or dry skin? What kind of problems you face during summers?
 
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Curd For Skin Whitening, Fairness, Tanning Care

Curd/Yogurt Face Pack/FacePack/Face Mask For Skin Whitening, Fairness, Tanning Care

1) Plain curd is good to be applied just before going for the bath. Apply plain curd 10 minutes before and allow it to complete dry and wash it with lukewarm water. Curd is a good source of zinc and lactic acid, both aid in lightening the skin tone.

                  
 
2) Quick face pack can be made by mixing OatMeal + Curd + Tomoto. Use half a tomoto and 2 tbsp of curd and oatmeal and apply thick paste on face for half an hour before bath.

3) Make a mixture of Curd and lentil (masoor daal in powdered form). This home remedy is very good face pack for getting fair skin. It may act as a good moisturizer. Use it daily to get results in 15 days.

4) Grind the dried orange peel and mix it with curd to get fair skin tone in 15 minutes.


 
5) Mix cucumber pulp with curd to apply on your skin, and see your skin gets fairer in few days.

6) Mix honey with Curd and a bit of turmeric powder for oily skin.

7) Mix 1 egg yolk, 1 spoon of curd, 1 spoon of honey to make a face pack to make your skin fair as well as tightening the skin.


 
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ToothPaste Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

ToothPaste Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate/Ammonium lauryl sulfate
 

 
SLS free ToothPaste/Toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulphate/sodium lauryl sulphate free toothpaste
 
What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate / Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)?
 

A crystalline salt of sulfated lauryl alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), is the detergent. The main purpose of Sodium laureth sulfate is to produce lather and remove the dirt to make the substance clean.
 
Wikipedia says, Sodium laureth sulfate, or sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. SLES, SLS, ALS and sodium pareth sulfate are surfactants that are used in many cosmetic products for their cleansing and emulsifying properties. Wikipedia

 
                  
 
Alternate Names of Sodium Laureth Sulfate / Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
 

There are many alternate names of SLS like Sodium dodecyl sulfate, A13-00356, Sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, sodium salt, Akyposal SDS, Sodium salt sulfuric acid, Aquarex ME, Monododecyl ester sodium salt sulfuric acid and Aquarex methyl.

 
Sodium Laureth Sulfate or SLES is the common ingredient found in almost all the cleaning products.
 

Few examples are Soaps, Shampoos, Bubble-baths, Tooth paste, Washing-up liquid / dish soap, Laundry detergent, Childrens soaps / shampoos, Stain Remover, Carpet Cleaner, Fabric glue, Body wash, Shave cream, Mascara, Mouthwash, Skin cleanser, Sun Cream

 
Why Sodium Laureth Sulfate / Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is harmful?
 

 

According to EWG Cosmetics Database, SLS is a "denaturant, surfactant cleansing agent, emulsifier and foamer," rated as a "moderate hazard.", SLES, a yellow detergent with higher foaming ability, is comparatively less irritating than SLS. There have been almost 16,000 studies conducted so far about SLS and SLES. The studies have shown that SLS can cause the irritation in eyes and skin apart from organ toxicity / developmental toxicity. It is also connected to have the harmful effect on nero, endocrine disruption and biochemical changes. Some studies have also blamed SLS for cancer related diseases.

 
Why Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used by ToothPaste companies if it is harmful?
 

The main reason of using SLS or SLES in ToothPaste by manufacturing companies is PRICE. Compare to other natural products that helps in foaming, SLS is much cheaper, cost effective and easily available.

 
Should you change your ToothPaste to SLS Free ToothPaste?
 

If you have a sensitive scalp, dry hair and are suffering from the excess hair loss, yes you should change your ToothPaste to SLS free product.

 
Where to find Sodium Laureth Sulfate free ToothPaste?
 

You can find SLS free ToothPaste and conditioners in drugstore, beauty salons or online. Online retailer that carry sulfate free ToothPaste and conditioner Amazon.com, SallyBeauty.com, drugstore.com, ulta.com

 
List of Sodium Laureth Sulfate free Shampoo in India
 

 

The best SLS free in India presently is the Segals Solutions, Khadi & Himalaya. The herbal ones are not only SLS free but free from all harmful chemicals thereby immensely beneficial for your hair.
 
Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Earthpaste Organic Toothpaste
Squigle Enamel Saver
Kids Sls Toothpaste Free
Jason Powersmile Peppermint Flavored

 
All of these are SLS free and contain special herbs and botanicals and hair-rejuvenators and anti-oxidants to give wholesome hair-health.
 
Which ToothPaste you use? Are you satisfied with your ToothPaste? If no, what problems are you facing?

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