A few days back I had hosted a poll about what do you do when you get Breakouts. The choices were: Sit at home, hide with Make up, rely on home remedies or make a change in diet. Not many people voted. But, among those who did, most of them chose home remedies and the other popular option was hiding with make up. So, today, I would be talking about one home remedy which can be used to overcome the breakouts phase and that is using Clay Masks. They are also very useful for reducing the … [Read more...] about Why are clay masks so important in skin care?
Archives for January 2010
A luxurious treat to your body
Today, I would be sharing with you a body scrub which I tried out today. I am exploring cocoa in skin care these days. You might have already read about the Chocolate Mask. Now, comes the turn of a luxurious creamy body scrub which will leave you feeling intoxicated with cocoa aroma and your skin extremely smooth and silky. Ingredients: Cocoa Powder Milk Cream Method: I mixed them both to form a consistent paste. Application: Before going in the shower, I applied the paste on my face and … [Read more...] about A luxurious treat to your body
Chocolate Mask for you skin care
Today, I would be sharing with you a recipe of chocolate face mask. Chocolate has been attributed to have been rich in anti-oxidants. The advantage of these anti-oxidants can be received by feasting on a dark chocolate from time to time. But, a regular feasting on the chocolate can be more harmful for your health and skin altogether. Do not distress. There is another way to get these anti-oxidants to your skin. A nourishing chocolate face mask. Ingredients: Cocoa Powder Honey Method: Mix … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mask for you skin care
Pep up your locks for that special event {DIY}
Today, I am going to share a tip with you to make your locks look great for that extra special event you are going to attend the next day. Mix a shine serum with your deep conditioner in equal quantity and apply it on your hair the night before. Cover your head with a shower cap. And, put a hot towel on your head. This will ensure deeper conditioning treatment. Let it stay for 30 minutes. Wash off thoroughly with cold water to seal the cuticles. Voila, your hair will be shiny and healthy. A … [Read more...] about Pep up your locks for that special event {DIY}
Home made Scrub to get rid of facial hair {DIY}
Today, I will be sharing with you an age old scrub used by Indians. It is pretty popular during the wedding season and suits every skin type. It actually balances the oil production in the skin. Ingredients: (actually everything good for skin) 1. Chick Pea Flour (besan) 2. Green Gram Flour 3. Turmeric 4. Sandalwood Powder 5. Ground Orange Peels (dried) 6. Ground Lemon Peels (dried) 7. Ground Rose Petals (dried) You can add other flowers too according to your choice like Jasmine, … [Read more...] about Home made Scrub to get rid of facial hair {DIY}
Using Turmeric for skin care {Ingredient}
Kasturi Turmeric is the kind used for body application. It is a special kind which is not used in cooking. It is longer, about a finger length, and considerably thinner than the normal turmeric sticks which are short and stout. It does not leave any color on the face or clothes so safe to use. Home Remedies: A pinch of Kasturi Turmeric mixed with milk can be used as a cleanser. Milk has lactic acid which does the cleansing job and turmeric acts as an antiseptic. It also gives an instant … [Read more...] about Using Turmeric for skin care {Ingredient}
Baby Skin Care Routine {Skin Care}
Today, I would be telling you about the baby skin care routine followed by many South Indians. Babies have very soft and delicate skin. So, you have to be extra cautious while taking care of their skin. And, they have under developed muscles and bones too. Therefore, a general routine of their skin and health care is followed: To give strength to their bones and muscles, the new-born are massaged with hot oil (preferably coconut oil) to give strength to their muscles. The babies … [Read more...] about Baby Skin Care Routine {Skin Care}
Lemon juice: drink a glass daily {Ingredient}
Today, I would be talking about the benefits of lemon juice for our body. We are all advised to drink a glass of water with lemon juice and honey mixed in it in the morning to lose weight. Right? Does it really work? Well, it did never work for me. But, I have found other benefits of doing the same. Or, probably a little different. Because, I am pretty lazy so I squeeze a half lemon into a glass of warm water and drink it. I do not bother to mix honey in it as I do not like to take much of sugar … [Read more...] about Lemon juice: drink a glass daily {Ingredient}
Use milk to keep your skin moisturized all day long {DIY}
I will be posting today a tip to keep your skin moisturized all day long. How? MILK. I have already talked about how milk can be used to maintain a shiny hair. Now, lets see how it takes care of our skin. Take some raw unboiled milk along with its cream. Dip a wash cloth in it and saturate well. Apply the milk on your face using the wash cloth. Let it stay for 5-15 minutes till it dries. Then, again dip the wash cloth in milk and saturate it. Start scrubbing your face gently with the wash … [Read more...] about Use milk to keep your skin moisturized all day long {DIY}
Natural Shampoo-cum-Conditioner to increase hair growth {DIY}
Some days back, I had posted about the need of co-washes. Today, I am posting a recipe for a natural conditioner which can be used during a co-wash. Actually, it can also be used as a shampoo. We all know how good is hibiscus for our hair. Yes, you guessed it right. The natural shampoo-cum-conditioner is made from hibiscus flowers and leaves. Method: Soak some hibiscus flowers and leaves (around 5 flowers and 15-20 leaves) in 2 liters of water overnight. Make sure that the leaves are thick … [Read more...] about Natural Shampoo-cum-Conditioner to increase hair growth {DIY}