Beauty tips

beauty tips

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We can provide various tips on make up, skin care, cosmetics and about beauty products at our website that emphasize on the natural beauty. a little care of skin, hair and the body and apply the appropriate cosmetics. Natural products are also very beneficial in enhancing the beauty of an individual.

whitening can b done by following ways

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Whitening can be done by following ways

Apply the mixture of sandalwood paste and rose water on your face daily.

Make a fine paste of grinded almonds and rose water and apply it on neck and face. This brings glow on the face.

Soak the raw potatoes for ten minutes in cold water. Rub these slices over face, neck and hands.
taking care of white skin

The sun, is the environmental factor that is most harmful to the health and appearance of the skin. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause permanent damage to the skin. It can cause the skin to sag, lose elasticity and form wrinkles. Severe sunburn can even cause skin cancer.

Sunscreen and foundation protects the skin against the damaging ultraviolet rays. It also shields your face from direct contact with dirt or pollutants in the air and helps the skin against loosing its necessary moisture.

Sunscreen's come in lotions and creams. A sunscreen with the sun protection factor (SPF) of number 10 can block most of the sun's ultraviolet radiations before it can damage the skin. The SPF number indicates the length of time, the product will protect the skin. Sunscreen's should be applied at least 10 minutes before you go out in the sun.

brown spots n frackles

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Brown Spots and Freckles

1) Apply odorless castor oil or vitamin E nightly.
2) Apply lemon juice as a bleach to the spots
3) An old folk remedy for freckles: Dissolve some suger in the juice of one lemon. Apply mixture to each freckle with a camels hair brush!!!!

Natural product for skincare

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natural products for skin care

Castor Oil Relieves itching; fades brown spots; eyelash treatment

Chamomile Tones all types of complexions

Cocoa Butter Cleanser; dry skin moisturizer

Arrowroot Dries up blemishes

Avocado Moisturizes

Barley Anti-blemish; refines pores; retards wrinkles

Beet Moisturizes

Tincture of benzoin Natural preservative for creams, lotions; chapped skin

Bicarbonate of Soda Water softener

Borax Skin softener; cleanser; bleach; emulsifier when mixed with other ingredients

Bran Tightens large pores; combats dryness

Carrot Sloughs; moisturizes

Corn Syrup Humectant - holds moisture to skin

Cornmeal Refines pores

Cornstarch Natural thickener for creams, lotions, masks; body powder

Cucumber Reduces under-eye puffiness; reduces wrinkles Dandelion Moistens dry skin

Egg Conditions; whites best for normal and oily skin; yolks for dry to normal skin

Egg White Adds silkiness and tightens

Elderberry Blossom Moistens dry skin

Epsom Salt Anti-blemish

Fennel Combats wrinkles

Fuchsia Soothes

Gelatin Thickener for facial masks

Glycerine Moisturizer; softener; emollient

Grapefruit Tightens large pores

Herbs Baths; facial steams; creams; lotions

Hollyhock Dried petals provide emollient action; moistens dry skin

Honey Refines pores; tightens skin; moisturizes; retards wrinkles; anti-blemish

Lanolin Moisturizer; softener;

emollient Lard Moisturizer; softener; emollient

Lavender Soothes

Lavender Water Softens; smoothes

Lettuce Conditioner

Lime Acid; astringent

Marigold Dehydrates - can help reduce excess body fluids

Marjoram Eases tension

Mayonnaise Cleans; moisturizes

Milk (including whole, skim, buttermilk, cream, sour cream) Refinespores; soothes all skin types; cools sunburn

Mint Stimulates Mud (including clay, fuller's earth) Large pores; oily skin; wrinkles

Nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans): Scrub to refine pores, combat wrinkles, blackheads and

dryness

Oatmeal Soothes, heals, relieves itching

Oils

Dry skin: almond, olive,peanut

Oily skin: corn, safflower, sunflower, sesame

Any skin type: avocado, coconut, wheat germ

Okra Dried leaves provide emollient action

Orange Water Softens; smoothes

Pansy Soothes

Papaya Tenderizes; removes dead surface cells Pineapple Cleans; tones

Plum Anti-blemish

Potato Reduces under-eye puffiness

Rolled Oats Softens skin

Rose Has an astringent effect on oily skin

Rose Water Softens; smoothes

Rosemary Muscle stimulant; tightens skin

Sage Tones oily skin

Salt Invigorates

Strawberry Tones oily skin; anti-blemish

Tapioca Tightens skin; refines pores; aids sunburn and windburn; demulcent - soothing to inflamed skin

Tea Soothes sunburn; reduces eye puffiness; revs circulation

Thyme Invigorates

Tomato Unclogs pores

Turnip Reduces redness and blotchiness

Vinegar Refines pores; cleans; softens; aids blemishes, itchy skin, and sunburn

Wheat Germ Refines pores

Whole Wheat Flour Thickener for facials

Witch Hazel Reduces eye puffiness; deodorant

Yeast Used in masks for oily or blemished skin

Yoghurt Cleanser; bleach; for normal and oily skin

Oily skin

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Diet is not the alone factor, hygiene is also important factor for healthy skin. The most important factor is the cleanliness. Face should be washed regularly with warm water and soap removes oil, sweat, dirt and bacteria. Blackheads are formed by collection of oil and dirt.
Lack of vitamin A shows blackheads and white heads. You might have the deficiencies from iron, iodine and vitamin B, which plays important role in producing beautiful skin. Vitamin B1 helps in blood circulation and vitamin B2 deficiency can cause brown pigmentation and liner spots on skin. So these vitamin should be taken for healthy skin.

tips for oily skin
You should wash your face as many times as you can.

You should avoid eating fried and cheesy food.

Apply on your face a mixture of cucumber juice and lemon juice mixed in the same proportion.

Apply a mixture of rosewater, lemon juice and multani mitti on your face and after it gets dry remove or wash it off.

Make a mixture of 1 spoon curd,1 spoon tomato juice, 1 spoon multani mitti, 1 spoon honey and little amount of kapur. Apply this mixture on your face.

Take a mixture of apple juice and drops of lemon juice and apply on your face. Wash this mixture from the face after 10-15 minutes.

Rub your face with ice-cubes and you can also try ice water mixed with lime juice and wash the face with this mixyure

Milk and Honey Cleanser:

Mix 1 tsp warm honey with 1 tablespoon milk or cream. This recipe should be prepared fresh each time.

Honey Mask(For Oily & Blemished Skin)

Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey into skin. Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.

hair care

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Hair care

if you simply must wash your hair every time you shower, so be it. Shampoo and condition your hair, but do without the blow dryer during the warmer months. Twist your hair up and secure it to your head with a hairpin or some bobby pins. Try a sexy style with some little claw clips or pull your hair back into a classic braid. Remember, the more you wash your hair and the more styling products you apply, the greater the amount damage to ur hairs

hairtips

-massage yougurt on ur hair half an hour before wash ur hair for silky n shiny appearence

-massage egg on hair before washing them it will work as a conditioner

-Massage the Scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help for growth of hair.

-Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.

-Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.

-Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.

-Avoid dyes. Use mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent.

-T-ake a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.

-Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.

-After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently. Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends. -Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.

-Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.

-Never go out in the sun without having your head covered.

-Stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky.

-Never wash your hair with very hot or very cold water.

-Learn to relax. Hair loss can happen because of stress. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C and E.

-Add iron and minerals in the natural form in your diet.

-If your hair is oily, cut down on fried food and fat. Drink plenty of water.

Conditioners:

Egg Conditioner

1 egg yolk

1/2 tsp olive oil

3/4 cup lukewarm water

Beat egg yolk until it is thick and light colored. Slowly drizzle drops of oil into egg, beating well. Slowly add and beat the water into the egg mixture. Transfer mixture to a container. After shampooing, massage all conditioner into hair and leave on for a few minutes before thoroughly rinsing.

Protein Conditioner

Beat 1 egg white until foamy.

Add to 5 Tbsps plain natural yogurt.

Apply to hair in small sections at a time.

Leave in for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Split End Treatments

1) Mix 1 tsp honey with 2 Tbsps olive oil, then beat in 1 egg yolk. Massage on hair in small sections. Wrap head with shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo.
Dandruff

1) Make an infusion of 1 ounce each of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups of water. Let steep for 24 hours, then use daily as a hair rinse.

Shampoos:

Nana's Egg Shampoo

1 large egg separated

3 Tbsp castile soap

In a bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Blend in yolk followed by the castile soap. Wet hair with warm water. Massage half the egg shampoo into scalp. Rinse well then massage remaining shampoo into scalp. Leave on hair about 1 min. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Egg Shampoo

1 egg1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp castile soap

1/2 cup water or herbal tea

Drop of fragrant essential oil of your choice (optional)

Combine all in blender and whip until smooth. Shampoo with mixture using warm, not hot water for the shampoo and rinse. Store any remaining shampoo in the refrigerator for use the next day.

Herbal Shampoo

1/4 cup of your favorite herbal tea, strongly brewed

8 oz liquid castile soap

Add soap to tea. Stir over low heat until well blended. Store in a capped bottle.

eyecare

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Modern life puts a lot of stress on our bodies and eyes are among the first things to suffer. But it doesn't have to be this way. Learn simple things you can do for your eye health and your eyes will feel and look much better in only a few days
Vitamins A, B and C is very essential for the good care of the eyes. Carrot, celery, parsley, spinach etc contain a large amount of vitamin A. 8 to 10 hours of sleep is a must for bright eyes.
For eye care : Splash the eyes with cold water. Apply cotton wool pads, soaked in warm milk, witch hazel, weak tea solution or rose water on the eyes. Press gently and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.

Care for Eyebrows and Eyelashes :
Eyebrows and Eyelashes should be brushed daily with a small brush. Rub eyebrows and eyelashes with olive oil or coconut oil or almond oil to encourage hair growth. For cleansing and nourishment of eyebrows, rub them with a little egg white and rinse it off after 10 minutes.

1) The best overall eye tonic is eyebright (an herb). Make a tea of it and either use the teabags or soak cotton balls or soft gauze in the tea and apply to eyes as a compress while lying down.

2) For puffy and swollen eyes, make a wet compress of 4 Tbsp. freshly grated raw potato. Place on the eyes for about 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

3) To reduce swelling and for bags under the eyes, brew a cup of strong rosehip tea. Soak 2 cotton balls in the tea or use 2 tea bags, lie down and place over the eyes.

4) For dark cirles, cut a fresh fig in half, place a half over each eye.

5) To soothe tired, irritated eyes, cut the end of a cumber into 1/4 in thick slices. Apply a cool slice to each eye.

6) Raw potato slices laid on sore eyes reduces heat and redness.

7) For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while you rest.

8) For tired or bloodshot eyes, soak sterile cotton balls or soft cloth in cold skim milk. Place over eyes for 10 minutes. Rinse entire face in warm,then cool, water.

9) To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Slice one small piece off of a potato, and cut the slice in half. Put each slice under your eyes and leave them under your eyes for 20 minutes.
To soothe your tired eyes place cucumber slices on eye lids while relaxing in a hot bath for ten minutes

To avoid eye strain :
Do not work in dim light

Do not read continuously in buses and trains.

Do not stare too tong at anything without blinking the eyes. Blinking provides lubrications and relief from light.

Do not rub the eyes too hard.

To give momentary relief to the eyes, close the eyes with the palms so that no light can enter. Now open the eyes in the palm cup and stare into this darkness for a minute.

lips care

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*massage pieces of tomatoes on your lips for softness n redness

*You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.

*Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips *Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.

* To make lipstick last longer, use a pressed powder between lipstick coats.

*To slough away flaky lips, gently rub a soft toothbrush over the lips and apply vaseline or a medicated balm.

*Always use lips balms containing SPF protectants.

*can always use your balm as a gloss over your lipstick for extra protection.

Treat for Oily Skin and Dark Patches around Lips!Make this scrub and use daily on your face and around lips.Take 2teaspoon Green Pea powder, 2teaspoon Sandalwood powder, 2 teaspoon Rice powder, 2 teaspoon Almond powder and 2 teaspoon Fuller's earth (Multani Mitti).Take a few drops of Lemon juice and Rose water at a time and apply on you face.When it becomes dry, dab with cold milk and scrub off in gentle rotating movements.Difference can be seen in 10-15 days.

Nail Care

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The nail is made of a hard protein called keratin. A protein is one of the building blocks which make up the body. The nails help protect the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma and also help us pick up small objects. Over the last hundred years, the nails have become more important for cosmetic reasons and less important for protection.

fingernails treatment:-

1) Beat 1 egg yolk in a small bowl. Soak fingernails for 5 minutes. Rinse.

2) Forget the Palmolive Madge! Make a solution of pure castile soap and water in a large bowl, soak hands and nails for about 10-15 minutes

3)Soak the hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to remove dirt. Clean under free edge of nail with orangewood stick.

4) The cuticle is the skin that grows from the finger onto the base of the nail (nail root). We recommend that the cuticle not be pushed back. Leaving the cuticle intact helps to prevent infection of the nail growing tissue.

5) Sometimes nail polish, dirt and bacteria can stain the nails. This can be removed by using a Q-tip or an orangewood stick with a cotton tip. Soak the cotton in 10 parts water mixed with 1 part bleach, then rub the nail where the stain is. This will remove most stains from the nails. Scrub under the nails with a nail brush or toothbrush with soap or bleach solution to remove stains under the nails.

Nail Hardening Scrub:
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil • 1 tablespoon of castor oil • 1 teaspoon of honey • 1/2 cup of shelled walnuts

1.Grind the walnuts until they are in a form of a coarse powder

2.Add to that olive oil, castor oil and honey so it resembles a thick paste

3.Rub the hands and nails

4.Rinse with warm water and pat dry

5.Use this recipe twice a week to see the results.

Castor oil greatly benefits the nails. When olive oil is added, the nails' flexibility is enhanced. Walnuts provide friction that removes the dead skin cells and at the same time replenish the skin’s moisture.

Honey is a wonderful, natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It also has a high concentration of potassium which aids the hand treatment.

Wheatgerm Hot Oil Fingernail Treatment

Soak fingernails in warmed wheat germ oil for about 5 minutes. Wipe off oil, then massage nails. Strengthens weak and brittle nails.
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