It has been so long since I have done any DIY!! Anyways, I mentioned in my hair diary that I have been using an hair oil cocktail. So, let me share the recipe with you. Now, it does have some not very easily available things. In fact, I have them on hand right now but even I have no idea how to procure them once they run out. IngredientsMustard oilCamphor oilClove oilOil of WintergreenMethodYou simply mix all of them, right? Ok, so, let me explain all of them. Mustard oil is the base … [Read more...] about The Oil Cocktail {DIY}
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Clove and Camphor Oil for Hair {DIY}
Ok, I have to say that I am not liking not spending time on my blog but honestly it is becoming difficult for me to concentrate and I am losing inspiration. I am literally forcing myself everyday to think on what I want to write. I wanted to post today but due to huge workload, I could not do it. Anyways, try and try until you succeed. Now, lemme come to my hair care routine. Well, as you have noticed, my skin and hair care regimes are all on hold so all those series will start once I really get … [Read more...] about Clove and Camphor Oil for Hair {DIY}
Banana Peel for Acne {DIY}
I had long back mentioned that banana peel is amazing to get rid of dry skin and dark spots and blemishes but my hubby contributed or lets says attested that banana peel helps with healing acne as well. If you rub the inside part of the peel on the pimples/acne, unless its cystic, it gets healed within a week along with the scar!! So, you might wanna check it out!!Have you used banana peel on acne?Related Posts:Face Cleanup at HomeTurmeric infused Almond OilMom's Oil … [Read more...] about Banana Peel for Acne {DIY}
Face Cleanup at Home {DIY}
Ok, this is just a DIY and is not supposed to mimic the parlor cleanups. I just randomly followed this routine one day and totally loved it so sharing it with you. You can do this when you think you can do with a little bit of pampering. I have already shared all the DIY's in this post on the blog.IngredientsFace WashHomemade Body PolishDeep Cleansing MaskNourishing MaskFace TowelMethodWash your face and neck thoroughly to remove all grime and dirt. If makeup is already there, remove it properly … [Read more...] about Face Cleanup at Home {DIY}
From the Archives : Use ginger to get rid of acne {DIY}
PS: Everyone has been asking me about how to get rid of acne so this is an old and a very useful post on the same topic. Hope this helps :)Ginger is a very useful spice. And, it has great anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties along with its astringent properties which comes handy when you are dealing with a stubborn problem like acne. Acne can come in form of pimples, outbreaks or even worse. So, let us discuss what all you can do from ginger.Ginger is great as a drink every day. Yes, it is … [Read more...] about From the Archives : Use ginger to get rid of acne {DIY}
From the Archives : Turn your regular shampoo into a homemade herbal shampoo {DIY}
Today, I would be sharing with you a recipe which I have been using for long for my hair and believe me, it has done wonders. I no longer believe in buying hair products according to your needs like a hair fall shampoo as a solution to hair loss or a damage repair shampoo for a heat burnt hair. I have got rid of these things using simple home remedies and I would suggest you to practice them regularly to see quick and long lasting results. You can use tomato repair the dry dull hair or fenugreek … [Read more...] about From the Archives : Turn your regular shampoo into a homemade herbal shampoo {DIY}
Turmeric infused Almond Oil {DIY}
This was a DIY I have done like almost an year back. But, I did not share it because I wanted to try out the oil and wanted to report back the effects. So, let's have a look at the ingredients.IngredientsAlmond oil - 100mlTurmeric - 1 tbsp Saffron - a pinch of strandsSpices (nutmeg + cinnamon + cloves) - 1 tbspMethodPut all the ingredients in a glass bottle/jar and leave for a month undisturbed. Shake the bottle once in a day and if possible leave in direct sunlight for an hour or two … [Read more...] about Turmeric infused Almond Oil {DIY}
From the Archives : Softening your skin starts from your bath {DIY}
Taking Bath is the best way to unwind yourself from a hectic schedule. You can turn your bathing experience into an invigorating one by adding certain ingredients which help your body to relax and also relaxes your mind both your body and mind to relax. Some ingredients which can be added to your bath water and their effects:Salt: Relaxes the tensed muscles, makes your skin smooth, detoxes the body, relaxes tired feet, improves circulation, prevents skin disorders, purifies the pores and removes … [Read more...] about From the Archives : Softening your skin starts from your bath {DIY}
From the Archives : Aloevera for Hair : a quickfix {DIY}
As you all know, I swear by aloevera anytime of the day for hair. This was a tip I had found works really great when I had been at home and was trying out aloevera gel on my hair. I realized that applying aloevera gel is really messy but the gel dries off after a little while leaving really soft and really shiny hair. The best part is you can use the aloevera gel on the not-freshly washed hair to give it bounce! It can be applied everyday as well and you can use essential oils as well. … [Read more...] about From the Archives : Aloevera for Hair : a quickfix {DIY}
Mom’s Oil {DIY}
I remember talking about this oil sometime last year and many of you had asked me the recipe for this. I did not really talk about the DIY since then because I did not have the recipe and I was not sure how good it really was.But, this time when I went home, I made sure that I get the recipe from mum and also try out the oil so that I can actually share it with you with its amazing benefits!! And, it has been ages since I have done any DIY and I am really glad to do it.First, I am sorry I do not … [Read more...] about Mom’s Oil {DIY}