Saturday 26 March 2016

Homemade Remedies to Lighten Skin

Homemade Remedies to Lighten Skin

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In 1 tablespoonful of yogurt add 8-10 drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply as a night cream. You can add a drop of Lavender or Rose oil to this. Apply on the neck as well. Lemon juice is great for lightening skin, if your skin cannot tolerate lemon juice use tomato puree instead.

Take a small slice of ripe papaya and mash it well with a fork. Add a spoonful of fresh cream or yogurt to this, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice and mix well. Apply on the face and neck for 20 - 30 minutes.


Crush 2-3 fresh strawberries; add a drop of honey to this and a few drops of lemon juice. Leave on the face and neck for 15 - 20 minutes and wash off.

Extract the juice of half an orange - around 2 teaspoons, mix a teaspoon of thick cream or milk powder to this and apply for 20 minutes before washing off.

Apply a thick layer of mashed bananas, leave it on the neck and face for 20 minutes before washing with tepid water.
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Take 1tablespoon of cooked oats - well mashed, to which a teaspoon of lemon juice is added. Let this paste dry on the face before washing off it in a scrubbing motion. It makes the skin lighter and rejuvenated.

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to a tablespoon of gram flour with a few drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply. Wash off in half an hour.

Make a paste with 1 tablespoon of milk powder, half a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply on the face and neck. Wash well after 20 minutes.


The water got from a tender coconut is very good when used to rinse the skin. It removes scar marks and blemishes too. Rinse your face with this water morning and evening – leave it for 15 minutes before washing.

Boil 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds in a glass of water. Cool. Rinse face and neck with this concoction for a glowing complexion.

When you don’t have time for any of the above, halve a lemon and gently rub in a circulation motion on the face, arms and legs. Wash after half an hour.

Eat the Right Vitamins

Eat foods rich in vitamin C as this lightens skin tone as well as maintains suppleness of the skin. Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and gooseberries are great for the skin. Strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, cantaloupes and green peas are good sources of vitamin C.


Vitamin A is also beneficial in keeping the skin healthy, tight and clears up tan and blemishes, foods which contain beta-carotene help by minimizing effects of the sun. Foods rich in vitamin A include carrots, watermelon, papaya and tomatoes. Foods like oysters, egg yolk and non fat milk are also good sources of vitamin A.

Lightening and making the skin look fairer takes very long - a few months. Consistent facials and patience is all that it takes. Added to this, a healthy diet, proper exercise and enough sleep should work wonders.

Wednesday 9 March 2016

glowing face in summers

Glowing face in summer

 

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 10 Simple Tricks To Get Glowing Skin In Summer

Summer is here in full glory and now is the perfect time to flaunt beautiful summer dresses and enjoy the delicious seasonal fruits. But summers also require you to pay special attention to the skin as heat, warmth of sun; hot winds cause severe skin damage. Fluctuation in the weather affects the skin badly which makes the skin dull and rough. This harsh weather not only tans the skin but also causes the pores to get clogged because of excessive sweating coupled with grime and dust.
My skin dreads summer as much as you do. During summers, my skin gets scorched and gives an ugly tan which is very difficult to remove. We must pay special attention to the skin and should adapt the skin care routine according to the season. Here is a list of home remedies for glowing skin during summer,healthy and glowing skin this summer.

How to get glowing skin at home in summer:

1. Water Therapy:

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Nothing works better than water. Water not only quenches the thirst but also helps to flush out the toxins and waste that accumulate in the body. Treat yourself with fluids like fruit juices, coconut water, green tea, buttermilk or just plain water to decrease the heat level and keep the body cool and hydrated. Green tea is high in antioxidants which help to eliminate dead skin cells and the anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic properties in green tea protects against a variety of skin disorders. Fluids also help to detoxify the skin and keep the skin soft, dewy and clear.

2. Food Intake:

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What you eat shows on your face. Do not consume too much of snacks and salty products as salt can have a dehydrating effect on the body. Include high water content fruits in your diet like watermelon, cucumber, oranges and lettuce which will give you nutrients and anti-oxidants.  Include green vegetables in your diet as they help to improve the immune system and decreases stress level in the body. If you are a hard core non vegetarian, please try to control your meat intake. Meat is difficult to digest and also raised the body temperature, which can result in ugly pimples.

3. Sunscreen:

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Always apply a sunscreen which contains high SPF, 30 minutes before stepping out in the sun. Sunscreen not only prevents skin darkening and skin damage but will also protect you from harsh UVA rays that can lead to skin cancer. Reapply the sunscreen every two hour and opt for a waterproof sunscreen. Try to stay indoors during 10 am to 4 pm as the sun rays are harshest during that time and can have adverse effects on the skin.

4. Exfoliate:

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The first step to getting a glowing skin is proper exfoliation. Moisturizer alone cannot give a glowing skin unless it is exfoliated regularly. Exfoliation is necessary to remove the dead skin that gets accumulated on the face and other parts of the body. Use an exfoliating sponge or a massager to scrub off the dead skin from the body. You can prepare a homemade scrub by preparing a paste of oatmeal, milk and besan. Gently rub this scrub in circular movements on the entire body for 3 minutes and then rinse off. Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times a week.

5. Cleansing:

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Cleanse your skin thoroughly twice a day with a good quality cleanser.  Go for a cucumber and aloe Vera gel based cleanser if you have acne prone skin. You can prepare natural and effective cleanser at home as well. Plain yogurt mixed with honey makes a good natural cleanser which not just cleanses but also moisturizes the skin. Apply this to your skin and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse off with plain water.

6. Moisturize:

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No matter what the weather is, never forget to moisturize the face and body. Avoid oil based moisturizer and opt for water based moisturizer and massage gently on the skin to get a soft and smooth skin. The best time of day to moisturize the skin is when you are straight out of the shower and the body is still damp.  Always moisturize your skin at night as it makes the skin glow and defends the skin during sleeping hours.

7. Steaming:

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You can also give yourself a steam therapy once in a week to open clogged pores and remove all the dirt that has accumulated in the skin. Steaming helps to make the skin clearer and softer and works well for all skin types.

8. Toning:


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Toner moisturizes the skin well, balances the pH level, removes dirt, toxins, makeup, gives a clear skin and refreshes the skin. You can make a natural toner yourself by mixing equal amounts of glycerine and rose water. Apply this toner every night and you will notice a reduction in pimples, blackheads and other marks of the skin.

9. Tan:

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You can prepare a homemade mask for tan removal. Make a paste of 2 to 3 almonds, 1 teaspoon of lime juice and 2 teaspoons of milk. Leave this pace pack on the face overnight and wash the face with lukewarm water in the morning. This will not only remove tan but will also give you a healthy glowing skin.
Or you can also apply a mixture of honey and lemon juice in equal quantities, apply it on the face and leave it for 20 minutes. This is one of the most effective and simple remedy for tan removal. You can also apply cucumber juice on the face as it will neutralize and soothe the skin and will reduce the effect of harsh sun rays.
Make a paste using a teaspoon of gram flour, teaspoon of milk and a few drops of lime juice. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly apply on the face and leave the face pack for 30 minutes. This face pack will surely bring glow and radiance to the face.

10. Exercise:


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Exercise helps to get rid of the toxins and gives you glowing skin. Do simple workouts or yoga every morning to feel good and stay fresh. If you feel too lazy to work out, walk as much as you can – you will have more energy, lose those extra pounds and will get fresh and healthy skin. Exercise also increases the blood circulation of the body and promotes supply of blood that gives the skin a natural and healthy glow. This is the simplest answer to how to get glowing skin.

Tuesday 8 March 2016

best home made natural face mask

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10 Amazing Face Packs for Fairer Skin Using Natural Ingredients


Indulge your skin with the nourishing goodness of natural ingredients such as honey, milk, yogurt and fruits and improve skin tone naturally with these DIY natural face packs so that it glows from within.

Honey and Milk Pack

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What better way of natural skin whitening than with the nourishing touch of milk and honey? The benefits of honey for skin and health need no new emphasis and it is undoubtedly the best facepack for dry skin. It is nature’s elixir for all skin problems. Mixing honey with pure milk is probably the best face pack for glowing skin. Honey, being an amazing natural antibacterial agent acts as a perfect natural remedy for acne and pimples. Its capacity to retain moisture in the skin cells helps in moisturizing excessive dry skin and adding a natural glow to it. Raw milk is an excellent skin cleanser that helps in improving complexion. It is said that Queen Cleopatra of Egypt used to bathe in milk to enhance her youth and beauty.

Honey and Milk Pack

Ingredients:

Honey-1 Tablespoon

Raw Milk-1 Tablespoon

Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl and apply on clean face, massage for 2 minutes in soft, circular motion, leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and wash off thoroughly with water.

Potato Pulp and Lemon Pack

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Potato juice and pulp are an age-old home remedy for skin lightening, removing blemishes and improving skin health and is a nourishing homemade facial for oily skin. Being a rich source of vitamin C, it nourishes the skin from within. It works as an effective natural remedy for removing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It helps in improving skin tone and lightening dark circles around eyes. The benefits of lemon as a natural bleaching agent are well known. It helps in cleansing the skin, removing dead cells and impurities and getting rid of suntan effectively. The combination of potato and lemon makes it the best face pack for fairness and tan removal.

Potato Pulp and Lemon face Pack

Ingredients:

Potato-1 Small

Lemon-1

Peel and grate the potato to turn it into smooth pulp, squeeze out the juice of one lemon and add it to the pulp, mix well and apply on clean face, let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

Yogurt and Oats Pack

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This is the best skin whitening face pack that acts as an effective natural remedy for removing suntan, age spots and pigmentation. The benefits of oatmeal for health are well known, but it is also extremely beneficial for exfoliating the skin as well to remove dead cells and impurities and improving the fairness of skin. Natural, unflavored yogurt or sour curd contains high levels of lactic acid and alpha hydroxy acid that helps in moisturizing and exfoliating the skin and make it smooth and glowing. It helps in preventing the breakout of acne and pimples, and its mild bleaching properties helps in correcting skin discoloration and age spots.

Yogurt and Oats Pack

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Ingredients:

Yogurt-2 tablespoons

Oats-1 Tablespoon

Whisk the yogurt in a glass bowl and add the oats to it, mix well and apply on face, neck and arms, massage using soft motion on face, neck and arms for 5 minutes, leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off thoroughly with water.

Banana and Almond Oil Pack

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One of the easiest and most cost effective homemade face packs for lightening skin tone can be made from ripe bananas and almond oil. Being a rich source of vitamins C and B6, banana helps in improving the production of collagen in the skin that helps in maintaining skin elasticity and suppleness. Vitamin C also helps in improving skin complexion. The almond skin benefits  are well known and almond oil is one of the most effective natural oils that helps in improving overall skin health. Almonds are a rich source of vitamins E, A and D that works as effective natural antioxidants for improving skin health. It’s amazing anti-inflammatory properties help in soothing skin infections and allergies. It is the best deep nourishing moisturizer for dry skin that also helps in lightening dark circles, protects the skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun and improves blood circulation throughout the skin.

Banana and Almond Oil pack

Ingredients:

Ripe Banana-1

Sweet Almond Oil-1 Tea Spoon

Mash the banana, well to form a smooth paste, add the almond oil to it, mix well and apply on clean face, let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off well with water.

Orange Peel and Sandalwood Pack

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Did you know that orange peel contains much more vitamin C compared to the pulp? It is also a rich source of calcium. Vitamin C is essential for neutralizing the skin damage caused by the harmful free radicals and oxidative stress. It functions as an effective natural remedy to remove blackheads on nose. Its natural bleaching properties help in removing dark patches and suntan and improve skin tone effectively. Sandalwood is one of the oldest remedies for skin problems that has been used since ancient times, and it holds and important place in Ayurvedic treatment. This is the most effective face pack for skin whitening that also exfoliates and tones the skin at the same time.

Orange Peel and Sandalwood Pack

Ingredients:

Orange Peel Powder-1 Tablespoon

Sandalwood Powder- 1 Tablespoon

Mix orange peel powder and sandalwood powder in a glass bowl and add some water to it to have a thick consistency, apply it on clean face and neck, massage for 5 minutes, leave it on for 15 minutes and wash off with water.

Turmeric and Gram Flour Pack

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The health benefits of turmeric are well known. Turmeric is a widely used kitchen spice in India and it holds a very important place in auspicious Hindu ceremonies such as marriages where turmeric or “Haldi” paste in applied on the bride and bridegroom’s face and body. It works as an amazing natural remedy for nourishing dry skin and removing impurities and dead cells from the skin. Being a natural antiseptic, it is also used for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and is one of the best homemade remedies for pimples and acne. Gram flour or “besan” is a time tested remedy for increasing skin fairness and correcting dark patches and suntan. It also helps in keeping the skin radiant and glowing. Undoubtedly this is the best skin whitening pack straight from grandmother’s remedies.

Turmeric and Gram Flour Pack

Ingredients:

Turmeric Paste-1 Teaspoon

Gram Flour-1 Tablespoon

Mix the turmeric paste and gram flour in a glass bowl and add 1 tablespoon of milk to it, blend well and apply on clean face, let it stay for 15 minutes and wash off well with water.

Tomato and Cucumber Pack

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Tomatoes are one of the most common vegetables that are used widely in kitchens around the world, but we hardly know its beauty benefits. Tomatoes can be used effectively in a fairness face pack to enhance the skin tone naturally. The antioxidant lycopene present in tomatoes acts as a natural sunscreen and soothes the skin against sunburn. It helps in adding a natural glow to dull, lifeless skin. Its natural astringent properties help in reducing the size of open pores and control the excessive oiliness of the skin. Cucumber juice and pulp act as an effective natural remedy for improving the complexion by removing pigmentation, blemishes and scars. It functions like a natural remedy for reducing cellulite and also works in lightening dark circles around eyes.

Tomato and Cucumber face Pack

Ingredients:

Tomato- 1 Small

Cucumber-1/2 Peeled

Mash the tomato to form a smooth paste and grate ½ cucumber and mix it with the tomato paste. Apply the paste on clean face and let it stay for 20 minutes, wash off with water.

Walnut and Milk Cream Pack

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Walnuts are loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E and B vitamins that help in improving overall skin health by neutralizing skin damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress and slowing the process of aging. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin from within and helps in revitalizng damaged cells and improves regeneration of new cells, which in turn improves skin complexion. Milk cream or “Malai” is perhaps the oldest known home remedy for improving skin health. It is the best natural moisturizer for excessive dry and flaky skin. It also acts as a soothing skin toner that helps in improving skin tone and adding an instant healthy glow to the skin. It is also one of the best home remedies for dark circles and bags under eyes.

Walnut and Milk Cream Pack

Ingredients:

Walnuts-4 to 5

Milk Cream-1 Tablespoon

Soak the walnuts in water for 1 hour and mash them into a thick paste, add the milk cream to it and mix well. Apply this mixture on clean face and neck and massage in soft circular motion for 5 minutes, leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

Strawberry and Milk Pack

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We really don’t need any reasons for enjoying these delicious red berries, but it can also be added to homemade face packs for lightening skin complexion and adding a youthful glow to the skin. Natural clear face tips are incomplete without the inclusion of strawberries into it.This face is so delicious that you might be tempted to lick it off. The juice of strawberries contains ellagic acid which is extremely effective in treating acne/pimple scars and blemishes and reducing skin damage caused by harmful UV rays of the sun. Being a rich source of vitamin C and folic acid, it helps in regeneration of new skin cells and improves the production of collagen. Enjoy skin whitening at home with this yummy natural fruit pack.

Strawberry and Milk face Pack

Ingredients:

Ripe Strawberries-2

Raw Milk-1 tablespoon

Mash the ripe strawberries to form a smooth paste, add raw milk to it and mix well. Apply this mixture on clean face and let it stay for 20 minutes, wash off with water.

Papaya and Honey Pack

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Ripe papaya is a rich source of enzyme papain that helps in skin renewal. It is also loaded with vitamins A, C and E along with antioxidants that help in moisturizing skin and protecting it against infections. It also acts as an effective natural sunscreen to protect against suntan. It helps in reducing the signs of skin aging such as freckles and age spots. It is one of the most effective home skin whitening solutions that removes age spots, pigmentation and blemishes effectively.

Papaya and Honey Pack


Ingredients:

Ripe Papaya-1/2 cup

Honey-1 Teaspoon

Mash the papaya to form a thick, smooth paste and add the honey to it. Mix well and apply on face, let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

Easy Skin Whitening Tips

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Following a few simple tips along with the regular use of these natural face packs can help you in enhancing your skin complexion effectively.

Don’t Forget to Exfoliate – The layer of dead cells, dirt and impurities on the skin surface dulls the appearance of the skin and, therefore, it is important to exfoliate your skin at regular intervals using scrubs and bathing salts.

Moisturize – Optimum moisturizing of the skin helps prevent the building up of dead cells on the skin surface and keeps the skin hydrated and supple. It also prevents premature aging of the skin.

Skin Whitening

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Avoid Sun Exposure – Although, it is difficult to avoid the sun completely, but it is best to avoid the sun rays at the peak hours because the harsh sunrays not only cause skin tanning, but also lead to irreparable damage and even skin cancer. It is best to wear covered dresses and use a sunscreen with high SPF whenever going out in the sun.

Don’t Use Bleach or Other Dangerous Chemicals – Although, bleaching can improve your skin tone temporarily, but ammonia and other harsh chemicals present in leach cause long-term damage to the skin that makes the skin appear darker that before. In a way, these products end up doing the opposite of what they are intended for.


Bask in the nourishing bounty of nature and pamper your skin every day with natural ingredients and these easy skin whitening tips to keep it healthy, youthful and glowing.