Skin Glow Face Pack

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Skin Glow Face Pack

Glow glow glow to skin is a main concern to women around the world. Whatever we use to increase the skin complexion that is brought from stores give adverse effect in the long run. Here it is advisable to go natural. Here is solution to this that is natural and from Ayurveda, India. I am suggesting a face pack that was used not only for beauty enhancements but also for various skin treatments. You all know the orange lentils (masoor dal) used in Indian cooking. You can get this from Indian food stores. Get flour of split orange lentils. Or you can grind the lentils to get the flour.

Preparing face pack skin glow
Ingredients:
5 tbs lentils flour
Ghee
Milk

Make a paste by mixing ghee and milk to the lentils flour. Try to add the ghee and milk a little by little to get an even paste. Mix well intensely to get the flour rubbed well together with milk and ghee. The milk and ghee combination can be in the ratio 2:1. Skin glow face pack is ready.

Application of the skin glow face pack
Wash and tissue dry facial skin. Apply the skin glow face pack evenly all over the face and neck. Wait for 10-15 min. But do not give time to get it dry on face. Wash before that with cold water.

Repeated application of the skin glow face pack
It is advisable to apply this face pack once in a week. But if you intend to get a sudden result then do it daily for three or five consecutive days and repeat it once in week. This skin glow face pack will give special glow to you facial skin and it will rejuvenate the skin naturally.

Natural Homemade Pimple Cure

At home remedies for Acne/Pimples
Are you looking for some natural and home made simple way to cure acne/pimple. In India there are some herbs used to avoid acne/pimple. For example Cinnamon powder is used to reduce pimple. Indian tips are good to reduce the effect of acne or pimple on your face. You know, the bark of Cinnamon tree is used as a spice in cooking meat etc. The concept is when it produce some good taste to that particular food, it also gives protection against such infections like acne or pimples. Most of the ingredients explained in this post may be used in Indian cooking. So it is safe to use as a cure to certain problems. It is not having much side effects. But I have to tell you that if you have any allergy problems due to sensitive skin like Pepper etc. then please try these tips on the inner wrist and make sure that you do not have any problem.

Now please continue reading Indian natural tips to Acne/Pimple



Pimples cure using cinnamon: Do you have cinnamon in your kitchen? Take fresh cinnamon and grind it or buy cinnamon powder and mix some water to make a paste. Apply this mix into the pimples. Apply on the pimples only. Sometimes it may produce irritation in other areas of your face. Leave it for some time and wash it off. Repeat it for few days till the pimples/acne disappears.


Papaya is a best cure for pimples. Take a piece of ripe papaya (not over ripe) and mash it to get a paste. Apply this paste on your face to reduce pimples. If it is not very ripe, put it on pimples only because the white milk existing in papaya may produce irritation to other areas of your face. After 20 min. wash your face. Do it for 4 days to cure acne/pimple.

Take powder of nutmeg (to buy), pepper and add a little water. Apply this on acne/pimple spots only. Pepper may give a burning sensation. So please avoid on sensitive skin.


note: you can select any one of these tips based on the availability of products.


Make a paste by mixing white onion juice, honey and rock salt in a proportion of 10:5:1. Apply it on face in pimple/acne and leave it for 20 min. then wash it off.

Mint is having so many medicinal values. Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains. To cure stomach aches, put dried mint leaves in boiling water, then, when it cools drink it. This tea is called monstranzo. During the Middle Ages, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth. Mint tea is a strong diuretic. Mint also aids digestion.

Apply a paste of ground mint leaves on pimples/acne and leave it overnight. Next morning wash with cold water.

Warm a little honey and add gram flour. Apply this paste on pimples. Leave it for 15 min. and wash with warm water.

Take Tulsi or Basil leaves and grind it adding a little water. Apply this on acne/pimple area and face.


Grind neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves and turmeric powder, add a little water. Apply this on pimples/acne.
I hope the above natural homemade pimple cure Indian tips you enjoyed.

Homemade Hibiscus Hair oil

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Hibiscus Hair oil Recipe

This is another homemade hair oil recipe. It is made with hibiscus leaves and flowers. Hibiscus is a wonderful plant product for hair. Hibiscus leaf is used as a natural shampoo conditioner.(Hibiscus Shampoo)The benefits of hibiscus can be utilized in the form of homemade hibiscus hair oil. This hair oil is used in India to help hair from dandruff and unnatural hair loss. Women in Kerala used this wonderful product to get thick long hair. But now due to lac of time etc. all go for store bought products.

How to make homemade hibiscus hair oil
For this you can use the leaves and flowers of this plant. All type of hibiscus can be used. But the plant with thick leaves is better. The juicy and sticky leaves can give better result.

Making of hibiscus hair oil: Get five flowers. You can use fresh as well one day old flowers. Take 3 fresh leaves also. chop these ingredients into small pieces. Using a mixer/grinder just crush it. No need to make it a paste. You can get 1/2 cup of it, accordingly add more flowers if needed.Then put this mix into a heating bowl or pan. Add 1 cup of your favorite oil which you uses on hair. May be you can choose coconut oil. Mix well. Heat it in low flame. Now when the fumes starts coming add three leaves of tulsi if you have. And add few grains of corn or rice or fenugreek and see it pops up. At that time switch of the flame. Allow it to cool. Sieve the homemade hibiscus hair oil into a glass bottle.

Before bathing warm the hibiscus hair oil and apply on hair and scalp and do a massage. Wait for 10 min. and take a bath. If you use this homemade hibiscus hair oil at least once in a week consistently that will hep your hair to grow well.

Cucumber Natural Face Toner

Cucumber Natural Face Toner

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Toner you can get from stores. So many brands are available. But when you think of going natural then getting a natural toner will be very difficult. So you can prepare a natural toner at your home. Here is the recipe for cucumber natural face toner.


Ingredients
You will need one small/medium sized fresh cucumber, half tomato and few drops of lemon juice.


How to prepare
Cut the cucumber and tomato into small pieces. Using a blender or mixer, blend the cumber and tomato. Get a consistent smooth paste. Then add 3 drops of lemon juice and mix well. Natural face toner is ready to use.


How to apply
Wash your face with water. Wipe face with hands. Take the cucumber natural face toner in the fingers and give a rub all over the face. Then using a tissue remove or wipe out the content. Then sprinkle water very lightly all over the face. Then apply the cucumber paste all over the damp face. Apply it thickly. Wait for 10-15 min. and then wash it off with normal water. Then splash cold water over the face and tissue dry the face.

This will work as a toner and it will refresh your face with a smooth refreshing effect. When ever you feel tired you can use this cucumber natural face toner.

Conditioning Hair Pack

Conditioning Hair Pack

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There are lot of homemade hair packs to nourish hair. But getting a natural conditioner is a lucky thing. Avocado fruit is a natural hair conditioner. It is also best for your skin to make it smooth. Here I am suggesting a perfect mix to make a conditioning hair pack. This will be suitable for all types of hair. It won't make hair dry for those who have dry hair, yes surely it will remove the dryness. For oily skin it won't make hair more oily. This will give a conditioned effect or normal look to your beautiful hair.

How to prepare the conditioning hair pack
Get one or two ripe avocado. Remove the skin and mash it well. Add half cup of coconut milk and mix well. Conditioning hair pack is ready.

Applying the conditioning hair pack
Apply coconut oil or any oil of your choice lightly all over the hair. Then apply the conditioning hair pack on your hair using your fingers. Spread the pack along the hair by taking part by part. If you want, comb the hair with wide tooth comb. Make sure that the pack is applied all over the hair. Then cover the head with a head cap. Wait for 10-15 min. Then Rinse the hair in normal water or take a full bath.

If you have scalp itching or small out breaks on the scalp, then do not apply oil first. Apply coconut milk all over the scalp and rub the scalp gently. Then apply avocado pulp.

Repeat the application of conditioning hair pack once in a week. This will give a natural smoothness to your hair and it becomes shiny.

Full Body Rose Bath

Full Body Rose Bath

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You may know rose bath in spa. There you get a full bath. Here you can get the same goodness at your home by using the same ingredients as a body spread. Rose flour is an excellent refreshing and glow giving natural ingredient in beauty therapy. See the special mixing in this full body rose bath.

Prepare full body rose bath
Take one cup of fresh rose petals and two cups coconut milk in a mixer grinder. Mash well and blend milk and the petals. Here you get a loose mix and you are ready for a full body rose bath.

Take a full body rose bath
Shower the full body and apply rose bath all over the face, neck and body with your hands. Remember to give a round massage everywhere. Stay there for 5-10 min. by moving hands on the body. Then go for a full bath in the shower.

This full body rose bath gives a refreshing scented bath feeling and makes your skin smooth and fresh. You can make this bathing a spa experience by lighting aroma candles inside the bath room and off course a light music will add some difference. Wish you good moments.

Facial Mask for Flaky Skin

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Facial Mask for Flaky Skin
For those who have dry skin, sometimes it becomes a problem at the time of hot season that flakes forms on the skin, even on face. Here is a natural solution to that which is homemade. This is an oats almond face pack to help the flaky skin.


Ingredients for facial mask for flaky skin


1cup oats
1/2 cup almond
1/2 cup dried rose petals


How to prepare facial mask for flaky skin
Make powders of the above ingredients. From that take 3tsp. oats powder, 1tsp. almond powder and 1tsp. rose petals powder. Mix them well and add 3 or 4 tsp. yogurt to make a paste. Now the facial mask is ready.


How to apply facial mask for flaky skin
First of all wash and dry the face and apply a thin layer of almond oil all over the face. Avoid the eye areas. Then apply the facial mask for flaky skin all over the face and neck. Remember to add a little water if needed to make the mask smooth running. Allow the mask to stay there for 10-15 min. But take care to not getting the mask dry on the face. So wash off the mask before drying on the face. Use cold water to rinse the mask.

You have to do this everyday for consecutive three days and latter do it on alternate days till your face become alright. After getting the full result, do not forget to repeat this at least once in a week or whenever you feel necessary. This facial mask for flaky skin definitely solve your problem.

Tomato hair pack for itchy scalp

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When the climate shifts from extreme hot to rainy, then our body conditions may get confused and shows some symptoms of it. On body we may feel itching and some boils shows up. On scalp hot boils comes up. Scalp becomes itchy and we tends to scratch on it which causes injury to the scalp. This is only seasonal and may vanish by the cool down of climate. But it is necessary to avoid itching and further damage of scalp. Here I suggest a natural remedy for this.

 

Tomato hair pack for itchy scalp
Take two or three ripe tomatoes or as per the quantity of hair. Make a thick pulp of tomato and add 5 tsp. lemon juice. Mix well.

How to apply tomato hair pack for itchy scalp
Apply your favorite oil for hair on the scalp lightly. Then apply the tomato pack on the scalp with your fingers rubbing lightly. Do not scratch with the nails. Thoroughly apply the hair pack all over the scalp. Now allow it to stay for around 25-30 min. If you want you can put a hair cap. Then rinse the hair well with light warm water. Then rinse with normal water. Wipe hair with a dry towel. Then give a light massage with fingers moving round and round.

If you have severe scalp itching then repeat this daily for three days. Or do it once in a week. Definitely it will help the scalp from itching. Application of this tomato hair pack gives oil free hair  with natural sheen.

Rose Flower Fairness Pack

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Rose Flower Fairness Pack

Do you love Rose flowers! Then you can get the fairness of rose flowers. You don't need to run anywhere to increase your fairness. Rose flowers can help you to increase your fairness. Rose flower is an wonderful flower on Earth. You all know how rose water is produced.Fairness is the most wished desires of a woman. That is the reason fairness products are selling high. Here is natural method to increase the fairness with rose petals.

If you have a rose plant in the garden you get enough flowers to make a fairness pack to increase your skin beauty. You can use any flower for your skin beauty for that matter. Here today I am giving you a recipe to make Rose flower fairness pack. Not only rose flower just use oats powder also. Together they become best combination for a face pack to increase your fairness.

When you use a homemade fairness face pack it is so mild and soft for your skin. No need to worry about the side effects and all. When you use a store bought product they use harsh chemicals as ingredients to get an instant result. But after a long period of use your skin gets affected with it. But when you use a natural fairness face pack and then you will know what are the ingredients. The result may not be that much instant. It may take three or more applications at least. But it won't affect your skin badly. The only thing you should take care is, after applying a face pack do not expose your skin to excess sun light. That is all. If you avoid other chemical products after applying natural packs is better.

Rose Flower Fairness Pack
Here I am suggesting you a special fairness face pack with rose flower. Rose is a gifted flower we can utilize for our skin beauty. Any colored rose flower can be used. You can use the whole parts of flower. Just clean the flower well. Pluck out the petals and the middle portion also. Use one or two flowers. Then you need 2-3 tsp. of powdered oats. Add drops of water and mix them to make a paste. Fairness pack is ready.

Before applying this fairness pack, clean your face with normal water. You can use raw milk as cleanser. Then use orange juice as toner. Then use a wet cotton to wipe your face. This is to take out clogged dirt from your skin. Then apply rose flower fairness pack all over the face. Make sure the pack reached every corner of your facial skin and if you want towards neck also. Wait for 10-15 min. then wash it off with cold water. Tissue dry and leave your skin like that for another 15 min.

I know you can see immediate result. The skin will get a natural glow. You can watch a white beautiful skin with extra fairness. But still you need to apply this fairness pack for three days consecutively for best results. Do not forget to take care of your skin for these days. Do not over expose your skin to sun. Avoid using other chemically manufactured products. Do not allow your skin to get dry. Wash or wet your face three four times. Do not use rough towels to wipe face. Yes now you will get a rosy textured facial skin naturally. Think about applying this rose flower fairness pack once in a week.

How to improve skin color naturally

Below is an email I received from one of the visitors to this site. This is a real life situation because due to our busy schedule we forget about our beauty. When some important occasions come we think about that. No problem it is better to ask a beauty consultant about this. If you want to know how to improve the skin color or skin complexion naturally you can read the reply I sent.

Hi Geetha, I saw your blog in natural-homemade-beauty tips. It was good. I can see so many nice beauty tips. And actually I am planning to get ready for marriage. I am in medium color and right now I am living in US. So can you please let me know some kind of good beauty tips which can improve my skin color eventually. Thank you so much for your help.. And I am eagerly waiting to hear back from you. Thanks s/d-

Dear visitor, Congratulations to you and wish you a happy married life. For you I can suggest you the following to improve skin color naturally: Make a body pack with carrot, few drops of lemon juice, a small pinch of turmeric, oats powder and milk cream (or the thick layer of milk by allowing hot milk to cool down) ' If you can get ORIGINAL sandal wood powder add that also. Before bathing apply this on face, neck, hands and legs. Wait for 15 -20 min. Do it everyday. And read the tip about homemade fairness oil to improve skin color. Wish you good luck Geetha related topics for you to read: Face packs Special beauty care tips http://natural-homemade-beauty-tips.blogspot.com/ Do not forget to bookmark the above link (right click on the above link and select "bookmark this link". Or subscribe this site in your browser. Or receive new posts in your email.

Above is a brief tip on how to improve skin color naturally at home. I haven't explained how to prepare etc. but if anybody wants details please feel free to leave a message here.

Hair pack for damaged hair

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Hair pack for damaged hair

Due to so many reasons your hair may get damaged. Because of careless treatment hair can get damaged. By the use of hair products containing hard chemicals can create problems. In this situation you have to think about going natural. By following natural and homemade technics you can rejuvenate your hair, but remember you must be patient to get the full result.

Here I am suggesting Avocado hair pack. Avocado is a well known natural hair conditioner. It can be used as face pack also. Here to make a hair pack you only need a fully ripe avocado and olive oil.

How to prepare hair pack for damaged hair
Mash the avocado well in a bowl. You can use mixer if you want. For one avocado add two tsp. olive oil. Mix well. If you don't want olive oil, yes you can add your favorite oil.

How to apply hair pack for damaged hair
Comb hair well and do partition in the middle. Then apply the pack all over the hair and try to roll around on the back. Put a hair cap and allow 25-30 min to stay.

Then wash hair with normal water and rinse out the pack well. The very first day application can show you the difference in your hair. But do it twice monthly. If you can do hot oil treatment on alternate with this can help your hair recover fast.

If the hair is too much damaged then add 1 egg also to it. If you want to avoid the sticky nature of the pack then add 2-3 drops of lemon juice. And remember to avoid all othe chemical products to get the full result.

Green Tea Face Toner

Green Tea Face toner
Everyone know the benefits of green tea. We can make a simple natural facial toner out of the green tea. This toner can be used for all skin types. By using this natural toner you can tone down the skin naturally and get the green benefit of nature. It is simple to prepare and use the green tea facial toner.

Preparation of green tea Face Toner:
Boil 5 cups of water.
Add green tea in hot water and boil.
Then allow it to cool and keep in refrigerator.
This cool liquid can be used as toner.

You can make ice cubes out of this liquid to use after a facial.

Application of green tea toner:Wash your face.
Soak a cotton ball in the green tea toner and rub on face and neck.

When you do facial, apply green tea ice cubes on your face.

This green tea toner can be used in all skin types. Other than a toner it have many other benefits as it tightens your pores, it gives a supple and soft skin. Make it a habit to use this natural toner everyday. And do not forget to try other homemade face packs which you can see in this site.

Homemade Moisturizer

Homemade Moisturizer for hair

You need homemade moisturizer when your hair looses its natural capacity to retain moisture content. By applying this homemade moisturizer you can get back the shine and beauty of your hair.

Homemade moisturizer - Safflower











Safflower oil is a good hair moisturizing agent. It can be used as a homemade moisturizer for hair. Apply this oil on your hair section by section. Do it at the roots to the tip and then on scalp. Massage the oil well. Leave the oil for half an hour.

Homemade moisturizer - Aloe Vera










Mix aloe vera gel or fresh aloe, lemon juice and any oil of your choice. Aloe is a good moisturizer. so this mix will work as a homemade moisturizer. Apply and massage well on hair and scalp. After 20 min. wash it off.


Homemade moisturizer -Avocado










Take one ripe avocado and mash well. Wash your hair and then apply avocado paste. Leave it for 20 min. Then wash it it off.
I hope these  homemade moisturizer tips may help you following natural way.

Homemade Hot oil Treatment

Homemade hot oil hair treatment recipes

Homemade Hot oil treatment#1 Olive oil.
It is very good for dry hair. Warm olive oil and apply on the hair and scalp. Do massage on the scalp for 15 min. Then take bath and shampoo well. Condition the next day. Some may not like the thick oil. Then use some thin oil instead of olive oil.

Homemade Hot oil treatment#2 Caster oil.
Warm 3tsp of caster oil. Massage scalp and gently comb. Put steaming hot towel on the head and wait for 15 min. Then shower.

Homemade Hot oil treatment#3 Olive oil & honey.
3 tsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of honey. Mix well and apply on scalp wait 15 min. Then shampoo well.

Homemade Hot oil treatment#4
Beat together 1egg, 1 tsp vinegar and 2 tsp coconut oil. Massage into the scalp . Comb evenly through hair and leave for 15 min. Then wash off.

Homemade Hot oil treatment#5.
Mix 2tsp of coconut oil, 1tsp of lime juice and massage into the scalp.

Homemade Hot oil treatment#6.
If you are exploratory on this, with coconut oil before boiling add either fenugreek seeds or paste of curry leaves or paste of neem leaves.

Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment

Recently I am getting mails asking to suggest natural tips to increase the fairness of face and body. Those who are with moderate fairness sometimes they get dark face or dark skin on hands etc. Due to so many various reasons their skin does not show the full fairness. Occasionally they seems less fair. It is natural to think about ways to get back their fairness. So today I am suggesting a package for fairness skin whitening treatment. I said it is a package means it should be done in one or two weeks as a single course. So this will give an assured result.

Fairness tips
I suggests a four step routine. These fairness tips should be followed one by one with suitable interval. During the process you should take care of sun exposure, usage of other chemicals, soaps etc. During the interval time you should use suitable sun screen when going out in the sun. Stop using harsh soaps. Avoid skin bleach and unsure store bought products.

Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment# Tip One
In this first step I bring forward the homemade skin peel. During this stage the dead cells on your face will be removed as a layer. This will promote new cells to form on the face. As it is natural and we are not using chemical peel there will not be any harm in it. The result will be moderate and it is adequate. So go for the tip "homemade skin peel". After doing this skin peel give an interval of minimum three days. For these days take care of your skin as I said above. Use a natural moisturizer like aloe vera. After three days do the second step.

Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment# Tip Two
In this stage you are using natural scrub. Here we are scrubbing out any extra dead cells. Also smoothening the surface of skin also takes place. Here we don't need a thorough scrubbing. Just use the natural scrub very mildly. So here is the tip for "natural scrub". After this also use moisturizer. After three days go to the next step. The intervals you can make weekly if you want.

Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment# Tip Three
During this step you are going to make your skin more fair and a skin whitening will take place.
How to get skin whitening naturally-here goes the tip, "natural skin whitening". The purpose of this step is to get more complexion. If does properly this step will rejuvenate your skin. If you are not happy with the result repeat this step with an interwal of one day.

Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment# Tip Four
Here we are doing this step after just one day from the above step. Preferably do this step on evening. Here skin tightening will takes place. If there is a tendency of sagging or wrinkles this step will take care of that. So do the "skin tightening". After one hour removing the skin tightening pack just put any cold cream very lightly and go to sleep. Next day morning wash face with cold water.

Using these four Fairness Skin Whitening Treatment Tips you can get back your fairness.

Homemade Hair Masks

Homemade Hair Masks/packs

Here are hair masks for oily hair or dry hair and for all type of hair. if you have dry hair and if you try oil on hair, sometimes it may not give the desired result. At that time a suitable homemade hair mask/pack will come to your rescue. It will give a long lasting visible result. When explaining these homemade hair masks I mentioned the type of hair.

How to prepare homemade hair mask/hair pack

Homemade hair mask/pack: Egg
Here is a hair mask using egg. This can be used for dry hair as well as normal hair. As it is not containing any oil it can be used in oily hair also.

you need-
yolk of an egg
1/2 cup milk

Mix these well. Apply a little oil on hair(for dry hair) and apply this homemade hair mask on entire hair. Massage the head for 10 min. Leave it like that for 10 min. and rinse it well in normal water. Then use shampoo.


Homemade hair masks: Oatmeal
This hair pack can be used in all type of hair. For extreme oily hair use any thin oil instead of almond oil. Use in small quantity. As this hair mask contains oats that will nourishe the scalp skin.

you need-
oats 1/2 cup or more.
almond oil 1 or 2 tbsp.
fresh milk 1/4 cup or more.

Mix all the ingredients well. Comb your hair and take out all the knots if you have. Make sure hair is not wet. Apply the homemade hair mask/pack and leave it for 15 - 20 min. Then rinse in water and shampoo well.

Homemade hair mask: Multani mitti
This hair mask is for oily hair. The mitti(earth) can control the excess oil on hair.

you need-
multani mitti (fuller’s earth) 1/2 cup
apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp.

Mix the above ingredients using water if nedded and apply on wet hair. Leave it for about ten to fifteen min. It is suitable for oily hair.


Homemade hair pack: Parsley

This hair mask is suitable for all type of hair. Prepare a juice of parsley. Mix 1/2 cup parsley, 3 tbsp. olive oil. Apply this on scalp and hair. Massage the scalp for 15 min. After 20 min. rinse it off.


The above homemade hair masks can be used weekly for best results. As it safe you can try it more than one and see the result. Then choose a suitable homemade hair masks and get the desired result.

Natural Homemade Acne Pack

Acne Homemade Pack for Acne/Pimples

Here you can try natural acne pack. You can do it at home. As it is natural there is no side effects. You can make acne mask/pack at home.

Not only for teens, sometimes acne/pimple causes problems for all ages. The causes of acne may vary. For some reasons the store bought products may not give full satisfaction. Or it may leave scars or make skin dry etc.

Acne homemade pack/mask with Sandal oil and Rose water.

All you need is 2 tsp clay (kaolin), 1 tsp sandal wood oil and rose water. Mix everything and make it a paste. Clean/wash your face and apply it on face in the morning. Leave like that for 25 min or so. Wash off with cool water. Repeat it for few days till the acne disappears.

Keeping a proper diet also is necessary. Make a fresh juice of fresh lime and warm water. Have it every morning without fail. Drinking black tea with honey is good for controlling acne. If constipated eat papaya and figs . Use skimmed milk, green vegetables and fruits.

Don't use butter, ghee, spices and chillies. Better to avoid mangoes, banana, eggs in excess . Avoid oily foods. And finally you know avoiding chocolates and sweets will help you a lot.
This natural homemade acne pack may help you removing acne.

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Mint Face Pack

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Mint Face Pack can be used to get a blemish free clean skin. Mint has got a very fine cleaning effect. Using this mint face pack can make your face free from blemish, blackheads, acne and pimples. The most interesting thing is it is very simple to prepare at your home. The ingredients to buy from beauty store are the mint powder and multani mitti. Then you need yogurt also.

How to prepare mint face pack
Take three tsp. multani mitti, one tsp. mint powder and add two tsp. yogurt. Mix all the ingredients by adding more yogurt if necessary and keep it for half an hour.

Applying mint face pack
Wash face with normal water and tissue try. Apply the pack all over the face. Keep the pack for 10-15 min. Then wash the face with warm water and then by cold water.

If your face is try, apply any cold cream on face before applying this pack. Apply this mint face pack once in a week to get the desired result.

Natural homemade tip for blackheads

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Natural home-made remedy for blackheads on face

Applying a paste of Fenugreek powder at night is very good to avoid blackheads. Keep it for 15 min. and wash it off. Repeat it for few weeks.

Add a tsp. lemon juice to 1 tsp. of ground nut oil. Apply this on face and nose.



Spread a little fresh lemon juice to boiled and cooled milk. Apply this on face everyday as a cleanser. This will prevent the formation of blackheads.

Add lemon juice to the powder of pomegranate skin to make a paste. Apply this on face.

Mash potato and dab into the face. It is good to avoid blemishes, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads etc.

Add water to the powder of radish seeds and apply on face

Add rose water in oatmeal and make a paste. Rub this on face and nose as scrub.
These natural homemade tip for blackheads found very effective with consistency.

Hibiscus Shampoo

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No need to spent money for shampoo

Believe me, there is no need to spent for a shampoo. Do you have a hibiscus plant in your courtyard? Then you can save money. Just like every others I also tried so many brands of shampoos. Nothing seems suitable for my hair type. Some shampoos makes my hair too dry. The conditioner makes my hair too stiff. Conditioner gives a thick sticky and stiff coating over the hair which I don't like. Herbal shampoo also I am not satisfied with.

Because of all these matters I finally decided to keep away from shampoos and conditioners. If I want to wash my hair I use shampoo just like a soap liquid. Then I deeply put oil and get moisturized. But still my hair look not very healthy. Just like every others because of busy schedule I did not bother about this.

Few weeks back one of my client called and asked for any shampoo that she can use. She won't use any shampoo and prefer some natural homemade shampoo. I prescribed to use hibiscus leaves as shampoo. Let me tell you the next day morning she called me again to say thanks. She used the hibiscus shampoo and the result was amazing.

How to prepare hibiscus shampoo
So I thought this time let me start using hibiscus shampoo. I prepared just a simple shampoo with hibiscus leaves. I took 10 leaves of hibiscus and one hibiscus flower. Then I made a loose paste by adding a little water. You know it will be a green sticky liquid.

How to use hibiscus shampoo
Apply a little oil before bathing is fine. After wetting hair apply hibiscus shampoo. If you have dry hair certainly apply some oil. Otherwise it may make it more dry latter. Do smart rubbing on scalp and hair with this shampoo. Do this for five min. Then rinse
hair normally. Here you can see and feel the difference. I really felt ashamed for running after store bought shampoos. Use this hibiscus shampoo at least once in a week.

Papaya face mask

Refreshing Face Mask with Papaya, Milk and Sandalwood Powder

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You know papaya can give a light bleaching effect and glow. Milk adds special smoothness to facial skin. Sandalwood can make your skin extra beauty. All the ingredients are natural and easily available. This face mask can be prepared very easily.

Face Mask Ingredients

   5tsp. of mashed papaya pulp
   1 tsp. of sandalwood powder
    3tsp. of milk powder

How to apply Face Mask

Add sandalwood powder and milk powder to the papaya paste and mix well with a spoon. Then wash face with normal water and apply mask all over the face. Wait for 10-15 min. Then wash it off using cold water.

It can be used in all skin types. But for extremely dry skin, apply your favorite oil or creme before applying this mask. Once in week is sufficient to give good result. If your skin allergic to any of the ingredients please do not use this mask.

Aloe Vera Cucumber Juice Recipe

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Today I thought to write about Aloe Vera Cucumber juice. Because it helps to improve skin complexion. In fact I am about to discuss such drinks that helps your skin in a series. Latter I can talk to you about carrot juice.

I am here suggesting this aloe cucumber juice as it is more than a health drink, also it helps the skin beauty. Aloe contains some vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids and enzymes. Aloe Vera is a good skin moisturizer. It keeps skin moist, smooth and clear     looking. Aloe gives skin a healthier look of radiance. The minerals found in the aloe vera provide very clear skin.

So drinking aloe juice is a very beautiful choice to a beautiful skin. I do not think to drink daily but occasionally. And pregnant women and lactating women better to avoid aloe drinks.

How to prepare Aloe Vera Cucumber Juice

You need 1 cucumber, 1 apple, 2tsp lemon juice and 1 piece of aloe vera gel. Here if you can get one leaf of aloe plant is good. Open the leaf by cutting the green outer layer(in length wise) and extract the white inner crux using a spoon. In the video below see how to cut aloe leaf and squeeze aloe gel(+smoothie recipe)

For us, here we need to cut one medium size cucumber and one apple into small pieces. Prepare juice by using a juicer or mixer. Add lemon juice and aloe vera gel and mix well. Drink is ready to serve chilled.

Facial Relaxing Pack

Freshness pack for your face.

When you feel tired or tensed, a facial relaxing pack can be a soothing experience. Yes today I am coming to you with this freshness pack for your beautiful face. Here you are getting a new experience from the ingredient Cinnamon powder . It is used in Indian kitchen to prepare different non-veg. curries.

ingredients for facial relaxing pack:
Cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp.
Small cucumber 1
Green gram flour 2 tsp.

Make a paste of cucumber in a mixer grinder. Add green gram flour and mix well. Finally add cinnamon powder to it and mix well. Facial relaxing pack is ready.

When you come home, wash your face with medium cold water. Then apply this facial relaxing pack on your face. If you want, put the refreshing pack over the eye lid also. Take care not to get the pack inside eyes.

Close your eyes and lounge in an easy chair for 20-30 min. If you like music play lounge music to relax. Going into chotta(small) nap also good. When you open eyes definitely you feel relaxed. Enjoy the comfort.

note:like all other homemade tips, you apply this facial freshness pack in the inner wrist of your hands and see you are comfortable with the ingredients.

I am sure that you will enjoy this Facial Relaxing Pack well.

Avocado Carrot Face Mask

Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask

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You all know the goodness of avocado and carrot. But it is also very good for your skin. The pulpy content of avocado nourishes your skin and makes it smooth and shiny. Carrot is with beta carotene and it can give an extra complexion to your skin.


Ingredients for avocado carrot cream face mask
Smashed avocado - 1
Boiled and smashed carrot- 1
Cooked oats - 5tsp.


How to prepare avocado carrot cream face mask
Take all the ingredients in mixer jar and make a paste. Add a little water if needed. The mask is ready to use.


How to apply
Wash your face with normal water. Then apply the mask all over the face and neck. Avoid the very near eye area. Wait for 20 min. and wash it of with cold water.

This you can do daily for first few days then repeat it once in week. By doing so you can see a remarkable change for your skin complexion.

Homemade Hair Packs

Homemade Hair Packs

One of my clients called me and told that she want to fix an appointment for her hair treatment. Usually she does henna on hair. Because of the climate she got cold and she doesn't want to apply henna this time. Instead she asked for any homemade hair pack. She is feeling some itchy scalp and feeling irritation on forehead. Considering all these factors I told her that I will prepare a suitable fruit pack for her.

Homemade hair packs
For such a condition on hair, using orange on hair is advisable. So I cut half of an orange with the peel. I took a small piece of cucumber also. Then added 3 tsp. of shikakai powder and 5 tsp. of green gram flour. Using a mixer/grinder I made a loose pack.

How to apply homemade hair pack
When my client came I noticed she is prepared to apply the homemade hair pack because, as a preliminary step she combed her hair well. She made all the strands loose and removed all the knots etc. from hair. It is so good. Because I added green gram flour in the hair pack it is better to apply oil on hair first. I took 3 tsp. warm coconut oil(pre-mixed with curry leaves) and applied on her hair. Did a thorough massage for 3 min. Then I applied homemade hair pack evenly all over hair. Then I put a shower cap and told her to sit on the chair for 25 min. listening her favorite song on the earphone.

After around 15 min. when I looked at her she fell into a nap. After 25 min. when I called her she confessed about the soothing effect of the warm feeling she got through the homemade hair pack. After washing her hair she did not forget to convey her special thanks for the homemade hair pack.
posted by: Geetha

Face mask with turmeric and milk

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Face mask with turmeric and milk
Turmeric and milk are the main ingredients in this face mask. You know turmeric powder acts as an antiseptic and it gives a natural glow and good complexion to your skin. In this turmeric milk face mask you have to add gram flour also. Turmeric and gram flour may make skin dry for dry skinned face. So the milk in this face mask can help to escape from the dryness. This face mask is recommended for oily skin or combination skin. For extremely dry skin, apply a little oil on face prior to this face mask.

Ingredients
Two tsp. gram flour, a pinch of turmeric and milk

How to prepare turmeric milk face mask
Take gram flour and add turmeric to it. Then add enough milk to make it a medium-loose paste. Make sure the paste you prepared is having enough spreadability.

Applying turmeric milk face mask
Clean the face with cold water. If you are using makeup then you have cleanse face with makeup remover then wash face. Apply the turmeric milk face mask evenly on face. Wait for 10 min. and take care to not allowing the mask to dry on face. After that wash face with normal water and do tissue drying. If you applying this turmeric milk face mask in the morning please take care to over sun exposure. Best way is applying this face mask in the evening or on a rest day. For first few weeks apply this on every alternate days. Then do it once in a week. You can see best result of this turmeric milk face mask even in the third try.

Dyeing hair with henna and indigo

How to color hair with natural henna and natural indigo

Like Henna (lawsonia inermis) Indigo (indigofera tinctoria) is also a herb. By mixing the two you can get different colors in your hair.

To get brown color:
Mix natural henna powder in lemon juice or warm water. Allow it to sit overnight. Next morning take some indigo powder and mix it with warm water. After 15 min. mix both mixtures together. If you add more indigo the shade will become darker. Apply this paste on your entire hair. Use a shower cap and leave it for one hour or more. Rinse the hair well and shampoo. For the next two days you can see the color change fully.

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To get jet black color:
Apply natural henna paste in your hair as usual. Wash it after 25 min. Mix indigo powder in warm water and let it sit for 15 min. Add a little salt to the above mix. apply this on hair. Wrap your hair with a showering cap and after 2 hours rinse it off. By next two days the result will become clear.

To buy Henna go here
To buy indigo go here or here

Read how to use natural henna to get different results on different hair.