Easy Homemade Facial Mask

It’s the weekend so it’s time to give yourself a break and indulge in a luxurious at-home spa. Put in some bath salts, relaxing music, and make yourself an indulging, all-natural at home facial mask.

This facial mask is absolutely invigorating as well as soothing. It is made with rose oil and honey so it smells good too!

Sweet almond oil is good for the skin because it is light and easily absorbed which leaves your skin smooth and nourished. The honey moisturizes your skin and leaves it extra smooth. This is what you will need:

2 tsp honey

2 tsp sweet almond oil

5 drops essential oil of Rose

1 drop Vitamin E oil

Mix the honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose. Massage into onto your face and neck. Kick back and relax for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry for super-soft, rejuvenated skin.

Funky & Fashionable Rings

Accessories can help your outfit because they emphasize your style as well as your look. Weather it’s a necklace, a belt, or in this case, rings. This fall, we will see a lot of big, chunky, as well as very funky, fashionable rings.

This season, big, chunky rings are extremely hot. They are reminiscent of the Twenties and Thirties, combined with a modern bohemian look. So wear these funky rings with a simple outfit and you’ll see the difference!


The ring here by Rachel Leigh is very bubbly and fun. The earthy tones combined with the pearls and cute Swarovski crystals make this an unforgettable ring.


Japanese designer Nakamon crafted this flower ring beautifully. The ring is made of amber and jade and comes with an adjustable band. Because these are natural stones, the ring is asymmetrical (every single stone is slightly a different size).


This resin ring is embedded with mother of pearl, which gives it that shimmery glow. The ring is designed by a Dutch team called Origin, and it comes with an adjustable back. It represents simplicity as well as strength.

Simple Hommade Remedies For Pimples

REMEDIES FOR PIMPLES:

* Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads , etc.

* Make a paste of sandalwood with rose water. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

* Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.

* Apply a paste of ground seasame seeds with water as poultice for inflammation of the skin due to allergies, skin rashes, and pimples.

* Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves in water over the face every night and washed with warm water in the morning for preventing pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, dryness, and wrinkles.

* Apply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek (dana methi, methi) seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing pimples, blackheads, dryness, and wrinkles.

* Make a paste of ground orange peel with water. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

* Make a paste of salt in vinegar. Rub it on the pimples. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

* Make a paste of turmeric powder in mint juice. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

* Make a paste of neem leaves with turmeric powder. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

* Apply of fresh mint juice over face every night to cure pimples or

Three tablespoons of Honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

Beauty Care Starts With Our Diet

Beauty care starts with our diet. Diet does not mean just losing weight. Diet means the food you put in your daily eating habits.


1. A rule of thumb for eating habits are...don't eat more calories than you consume. Don't go one single day without doing something extra and physical for at least 30 minutes per day. This can be three ten minute walks. Or 30 minutes of vigorous aerobics, or 12 minutes of weight lifting and 18 minutes of walking.

2. Water, you need water. Try to add at least 4 more glasses of water to your daily diet. The rule of thumb for water is 8 glasses per day; and one extra for every ten pounds overweight you are.

3. Fats, you need to know about fats. There are different kinds of fats. Some fats are better for you than others. A rule of thumb on fats is, stay away from hydrogenated fats. These are fats that solidify. They are in store bought cakes, cookies, crackers, chips and even in bran muffins. Read the labels.

Choose fats that are polyunsaturated or fats such as olive oil. And, eat some fish to get some omega-3 fats. Carbohydrates - Are your immediate fuel source. An average is about 55 percent of your diet in carbohydrates. So, a rule of thumb is, figure your protein grams, get around 25% fat per day, and the rest would be in carbohydrates.
The heavier you are, the more protein you need the less carbohydrates you will need.

Fats - try not to exceed more than 25 percent fat in your daily diet. 30 is fine, too. That does not mean you can't have a junk food fast food hamburger... it just means that if you do eat that 55 percent fat burger that you are going to have to cut down on other fat filled foods for the rest of the day to balance it out.

4. Fiber - work up to getting 25 grams of Fiber per day

5. Protein - averages about 20 percent. Divide weight by 2.2 and multiply that by .8 to get the kilograms. For men it is averages as one gram per each kilogram of weight. So, a man would divide their weight in pounds 2.2 then multiply that by .10

6. Make exchanges gradually. Suppose you drink whole milk...work down to 2 percent. Maybe replacing two of your cups per day until you can completely change over. If you are on two percent milk, work down to 1 percent.

7. Add bran to your cereals for extra fiber. Do add it in your baking. You need to balance your diet with vegetables and fruits, too. Try adding different colors to your plate. Maybe an orange yam, and some green beans, to add color. The more variety of food colors, bring more variety of vitamins. Eat more raw foods.

Remember, exchange things, add things, and do it gradually and remember, live all things in life in moderation and soon you will be bouncy and vibrant and well on your way to living BEAUTIFULLY!

Tips For Removing Facial Hair

You will be following various hair removal methods to remove unwanted hair present on your body such as hands, legs, stomach, feet etc.


Facial hair is the hair which will be grown on your face. This will give rough look for your face.

The growth of facial hair may not be a big problem for men. But, it is a problem for women.

Women have to maintain each and every thing tidy in order get the beautiful look.

Facial hair is the problem which will occur due to imbalance in hormones.

The two main hormones present in women are estrogens and androgens, in which estrogens are female hormones and androgens are male hormones.

As your age increases, the levels of this both hormones will decline. The ratio of these hormones should be same otherwise they can lead to some problems.

Facial hair is the problem that was obtained by the increase of androgens in women. The facial hair on women will be mostly seen above the lips, on the chin, on the jaws, neck and cheeks. The growth of hair at these places will not give a good look.

The various methods by which you can remove facial hair are:

* Shaving
* plucking
* Usage of hair removal cream
* Facial wax
* Electrolysis
* Laser treatment
* Usage of medications

The processes of removing facial hair by the above methods are as follows:

Shaving is the method in which you have to perform a clear shave on the hair growth areas on your face. In this method, you should use the shaving devices and creams which are specially made for women.

This is the temporary method for removing your hair. You should do shaving for every two days because the hair growth will be more on your skin because of this process.

This is not the good process of removing your hair because discoloration and skin itching can occur due to this process.

Plucking is the risky process in which you have to pluck your hair with a special instrument called plucker. This is also a temporary process which makes your skin red and itchy.

Using hair removal cream is a process in which you have to apply temporary hair removal creams for removing your facial hair. This is also not a safe process as there will be lot of chemicals present in the cream which make your skin red.

Facial wax is a painful process. In this process, you have to remove your facial hair by using hot or cold wax. This process definitely makes your skin to change into red color for some time. This is also the temporary process.

Electrolysis Hair Removal is the permanent hair removal treatment. This is the best process for removing facial hair. But, this is expensive and time taking process. It requires 3 to 4 sittings to remove your facial hair.

Laser treatment is also the permanent hair removal treatment. It is also an expensive treatment. But, the time taken by this treatment will be less than the electrolysis hair removal treatment.

You can also follow threading hair removal to remove facial hair. It is a simple method and there are not any chemical reactions. You can use certain medicines to avoid hair growth on your body. This is not the good process of removing your hair. This process can cause side effects.

These are the different methods that will be helpful to you in removing your facial hair. You can select one method which is suitable for you.

Ayurvedic Remedies For Hair Care

Ayurvedic Remedies for Dandruff:



• Mix up a spoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut oil. Instead of coconut you can use neem oil otherwise. Keep this mixture in a air tight container, preferably a glass container and use this oil to massage your scalp before going to bed. Practice this continuously for at least 15 days and feel the difference of your healthy scalp. After 15 days do it for alternate days for the best of result.

• Add a spoon of castor oil, mustard oil and little coconut (or neem) oil and massage your scalp every night and have a shampoo the day next.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair loss:



• Massage the scalp gently with coconut or almond oil daily for 10 to 15 minutes.

• Boil neem leaves in water. Cool, strain and rinse hair with it.

• Increase green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts in the diet. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, Soya beans, whole grains and nuts.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:



• Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.

• Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1-teaspoon everyday.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Itchy scalp:



• Rub the scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.

• A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.

• Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime- juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.

• Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Uraddal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week.

• A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches.

• Use Amla (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) for washing the hair.

• Enhance oiling and massaging of scalp.

• Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week.

• Use medicated oils on the scalp and massage gently in the roots of the hair.

• The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.

Fit 'n' Fine - Men's Fitness Tips

FIT 'n' FINE:

workouts sustain muscle tone and endurance, and keep the body operating effectively:

Muscular fitness has two components: Muscular strength and muscular endurance. Although muscular endurance and strength are separate fitness components, they are closely related. Progressively working against resistance will produce gains in both of these components. Even for optimal activities like sitting, running, carrying objects or doing household work, one needs strength. It helps maintain muscle tissue in the body and a higher resting metabolism and therefore regular exercise should be an integral part of everyone's life.

You can get an idea of your muscle strength levels by checking the number of sit-ups and push-ups you can do in a minute. For improving your muscular strength, the muscles have to be taxed beyond the regular accustomed loads. You can achieve it either by working out at a gym or even at home.

Exercises like step-ups and high jumps, push-ups, sit-ups, leg curl, arm curl and leg raises can easily be done at home. The factors one must keep in mind are the mode and resistance that is used to exert on the muscles and the frequency of training. You can do a total body workout or follow a split body workout routine where you can workout the upper body muscles one day and lower body muscles on the next day. It is necessary to rest the muscles for 24 hours to allow adequate recovery.

To achieve significant gains, a minimum of eight weeks of uninterrupted training is required. Once an ideal level of strength is achieved , two training sessions per week are sufficient to maintain the strength levels.

Easy Hairstyle Tips For Busy Women

Somehow the words crowning glory is synonymous with actress Dimple Kapadia in a TV commercial years ago. Most women complain of bad hair days.. 365 days of the year. Also, there's always something to do.. a train to catch.. deadlines to meet at work.. a party to attend.

So, here are some tips on how to have envious tress without stressing too much over it.

For the office:

If you have curly or wavy hair, you should wet the front section of the hair a bit. Then apply a styling cream like Schwarzkopf 's Loopy and blow dry. You are ready to go.

For women with straight hair, it's best to keep the hair tied up in a pony tail. You can use Schwarzkopf 's Buff, again a styling cream, to flatten the hair. This also tones down fly away hair. The Buff takes care of frizzy hair. It looks neat, tidy and good at work.

Matching the hair with attire:

For formal attire, it's best to keep the hair tied up in a bun or ponytail. If you roll your hair into a bun, use Schwarzkopf 's Buff. Here's how to do it: take a little bit of the serum and run it through the hair before tying it. Then spray Schwarzkopf 's Freeze on the bun to hold the hair in place.

Alternatively, you can also straighten the hair.. especially the front section with flat iron tongs and leave the hair either open or tie it in a loose pony tail.

On weekends, for those with curly or wavy hair, leave your hair open and let the natural curls show.

All you have to do is a quick blow dry and then scrunch it with a lit tle gel. You can also straighten the front triangular section of the hair line and back comb it. Use Schwarzkopf 's Freeze and pin that part of your hair leaving the rest open.

You can also sport fancy bands and pins.. this changes the look completely.

For a party:
It doesn't matter what attire one is wearing for a party, hairstyle depends a lot of the haircut and the texture.

A good haircut solves half of the problem. If a woman has straight hair, then either tie it in a bun or leave it open by blow drying the front section and combing it inwards.

You can use Schwarzkopf 's Magic on the entire hair to give it the much required shine and bounce. This helps the hair come alive. Those with straight hair can use iron curls on the front section of the hair. Roll it inwards to get a chic look. Those with curly hair can scrunch the hair using Schwarzkopf 's Loopy and leave the natural curls as they are.

For a wedding:

Since this calls for heavy dressing up, one does not necessarily have to use decorative accessories on the hair.

You can easily bunch the hair, twist it upwards and clip it leaving a little hair hanging loose. For those with straight hair, you can use tong irons to curl up the ends of the front section.

At home:

Maintain your look at home by simply rolling up the hair in a clip or use a fancy colourful cloth band.

Give Your Face A Good Workout ! (Facial Exercises For Wrinkles)

FORGET EXPENSIVE CREAMS...GET RID OF WRINKLES WITH THESE SIX FACIAL EXERCISES:

We spend so much time exercising our bodies, it's easy to forget about the one part that everyone looks at mos-our face. It's packed with muscles, and you can use these six simple exercises to firm them up. It takes only 10-15 minutes a day to smooth those wrinkles using these techniques.

YOUTHFUL GLOW:

* With index fingers and thumbs, massage your face in small rotations.
* Massage up towards the top rim again for about a minute. This action stimulates the flow of blood to the face.
* Finally, using small, quick, circular movements, begin to massage all the crevices and the spiral of the ears.
* Use the pads of your index fingers.

LOWER-EYELID LIFT:

* Place pads of middle fingers at outer corners of each eye.
* Slowly raise lower eyelids as though squinting into the sun. Do this in four to six upward movements.
* With lower lids still raised, close your eyes and squeeze tightly upwards, or almost close the lids.
* Hold for a count of 10. Now slowly release, open eyes, relax and breathe.
* Repeat once more.
* Make sure your eyes always look straight ahead.

SMOOTH FOREHEAD LINES:

* Place all your fingers just above your raised eyebrows.
* Close your eyes and feel a strong pull downward with your brow, eyes and nose.
* At the same time push up slowly with your fingers on the forehead from eyebrows to hair line-and hold for five minutes. Repeat once.
* This is like ironing out your wrinkles.

TURKEY NECK ELIMINATOR:

* Raise your chin while slowly drawing up the centre of your lower lip over your top lip.
* Place your tongue tip at the base of your gums. Hold for ten minutes, relax, repeat once again.

LOWER-FACE LIFT:

* Place lower lip over top lip. Stretch chin up, and smile.
* Lift chin slightly. Hold for six to 10 counts. Release slowly and repeat once more.
* This will help to get rid of jowls.

BASIC UPPER-CHEEK LIFT:

* Place three fingers on each side of the face, in the hollow of your cheeks just below the cheekbones.
* The back teeth should be lightly touching the top lip slightly raised.
* Slowly lift the upper cheek muscles in six movements.
* Hold for a count of six, making small pulsing movements.
* Return slowly in six movements repeat.
* Keep your eyes relaxed.

HOW TO DO IT?

* There is no cream that can lift a muscle -you have to exercise it. Facial muscles can be trained to become firm and strong.
* Work your face muscles for at least 10 minutes a day, four days a week. When you have built the muscles, two days is sufficient.
* Do the exercises at any time as long as you are not tired.
* Learn a few exercises, and then play music that follows your rhythm.
* Use a mirror to check what you are doing.
* Muscles should feel stronger in the first fortnight. Subsequently you will notice changes.
* Results depend on age-some see improvements in two months, for others it may take four months.
* Like all exercise, you need to work at it.

Pedicure For Beautiful Legs

Pedicure : It not only makes the legs beautiful but removes the exertion always.


FIRST METHOD:-

* Take hot water in a tub. Put one big spoon baking soda & one small spoon bath oil in it. Bath oil increases the moisturising capacity of water. Dip your legs for 20 minutes in this water, so that hard skin & corns become soft. Take your legs out of water after 20 minutes & throw the water away.

* Now take the water again, put the C- salt tablets in it & dip your legs again. C- salt tablets is available easily like other beauty products. It makes the dead skin of legs soft, which can be removed easily later on. By dipping the legs in water, you will feel relaxed also. After some time take your legs out of the water, & wipe them with towel.

* Now take out the dead skin with the help of skin filer. Mostly the dead skin is on the heel & on the spherical bone. Pumic stone can also be used to remove the dead skin.

* Now apply moisturiser in legs & massage them properly. After so much cleansing, legs will soke the moisturising lotion easily & the skin of that area will not become hard easily. This moistness will make the skin of legs soft & smooth.

* Now the turn is to clean the nails. Clean the nails from inside & outside with the help of clipper.

* Now file & shape the nails carefully.

* Before applying polish on the nails, slowly push the cuticles with the help of cuticle stick. So the nail look beautiful & nail paint is applied easily.

* First of all apply the base coat polish so that the nails look healthy & safe. (Most of the base coat polish contains vitamin & silk). Now apply the nail paint which matches to your skin color. Apply two coats. Due to this nail color will not be removed for many days.

SECOND METHOD:-

NEEDED:- Bucket, warm water, hydrogen peroxide, shampoo, dettol, filer, nail cutter, nail paint remover, cream, orange stick, cuticle pusher, nail brush, scrubber, towel, cream or oil, nail paint.

PACK-Mix yellow ochre, rose water & sandal powder.

How to do it?

(a) Take lukewarm water in a bucket. Add 2-3 drops of hydrogen peroxide, shampoo, 2-3 drops of dettol.

(b) Make a lather.

(c) File & cut your nails. Cut nails straight & not in curve.

(d) Put cream on the nails & soak feet in the bucket.

(e) After 10 minutes take one feet out.

(f) With the help of orange stick from the pointed side clean the nails and from the flat side push the cuticles till half the moon is seen. Put a drop of shampoo on the brush & rub nails

(g) Remove the cuticles & soak feet for another 5 minutes.

(h) Do the same for another 5 minutes.

(i) Scrub the sole & top of the first feet, corners & sides too.

(j) Soak again & brush & dry both the feet with towel. Massage the feet with cream or oil.

(k) Apply the pack only on top of the feet not down for 10-15 minutes. Let it dry and wash off.

(l) Apply the base coat. It protects the nails from nail polish. Now apply the nail paint. 2 Coats of nail paint & one coat again.

(m) To be done once a week.

Simple Ayurvedic Tips For Beauty...

The ancient science of Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy based on Eastern ideas about the body and the mind. Ayurveda teaches that each individual has the power to heal themselves, and that diet should be based upon each person’s unique constitution. The constitutional types in Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each person can favor one type, or have attributes of different constitutions that affect the way their body functions. Many of the Ayurvedic tips and practices meant to benefit the skin and aid beauty can be utilized by people of any body type. Follow these tips to experience the natural remedies offered through Ayurvedic tradition.

1. Use Turmeric and Sandalwood to Control Acne:

A paste made out of turmeric and sandalwood powder can be used externally to fight acne. Make the paste by combining one teaspoon of each ingredient with enough water to make a spreadable paste. Leave the paste on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water every night.

2. Avoid too much Salt and Naturally Salty Food:

Salt causes the body to retain water which can lead to skin inflammation, rashes and pimples. Keep these foods to a minimum, or cut them out of your diet altogether to help your skin avoid the affects of water retention.

3. Purify the Blood to Battle Acne:

A persistent rash can be a symptom of toxins in the blood. To purify the blood, take a mild herbal laxative followed by a cup of burdock tea. Make the tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of burdock root powder with 1 cup of hot water. Drink the tea nightly until symptoms dissipate.

4. Make a Pulp out of Cilantro to Fight Against Rashes:

Take fresh cilantro and chop it until you make a pulp. Apply the pulp externally on the affected areas of the skin to help relieve the symptoms.

5. Bring out Boils with Onions:

Boils are infected regions inside of the skin that fill with fluid and can be very painful and are often times hard and red in appearance. To treat a boil, cook onions and apply them directly to the boil as a poultice. Once the boil has fully developed and has become soft, it will be ready to be drained so that it can fully heal and the pain can be relieved.

6. Drink Coriander Tea to Aid in Treatment of a Rash:

Treat a rash internally as well as externally to get the benefits of both kinds of Ayurvedic therapy. Ayurvedic medicine recommends drinking one glass of coriander tea every night until the itching and redness of the rash are gone. Make the tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds with 1 cup of hot water.

7. Employ Aloe Vera Juice to Help with Acne:

Drinking aloe vera juice may be beneficial for problem skin. Try drinking ½ cup of the pungent flavored juice twice daily until the skin is clear.

8. Treat Sunburn with Coconut oil:

Coconut oil is helpful oil for the skin, and can be used topically to help heal the skin after any kind of a burn. Coconut oil helps re-hydrate the skin.

Lip Care For Having Attractive Lips...

Many of us neglect our lips without giving it a proper attention and a well planned lip care.


Because of this at times we need to face some problems which really become a matter of concern.

Beautiful lips are undoubtedly a point of attraction.

Lip care makes it possible for you to achieve those fabulous and healthy attractive lips in a most simple way!

Lip Care is Very Easy!

* Moisturize! Yes, like your skin your lips too need moisturizing. During winter they become a real problematic if left unattended or neglected. So this winter or for that matter whenever you feel your lips are dried up you can use this lip care tip to overcome the problem. All you need to do is give your lips a good lip balm protection. Lip blam also gives protection to your chapped lips.

* Never bite the skin on your lips. I know you do this very often but in this process you not only hurt your self but also damage your lips. It is hard to give but yet possible. Give it a try! Stop licking your lips this makes your lips to get dried up very easily.

* Sunscreen Lip Balms for Soft Lips! Use lip balms which have sunscreen factor in winter or summer. For that matter any season this should be made a habit as this gives a good protection for your lips. Go for natural lip balms, they have proved to give better results.

* Now for the lip make up tip from our lip care regime. If you want your lip stick to stay longer then apply your lips with a transparent powder. To avoid your lips from damage from lip stick caused apply a thin layer of Vaseline before you start applying lipstick, this will help your lips keep moist and avoid from dryness thus preventing cracking.

* Brush Your Lips! Surprised yes you can do this like you brush your teeth to remove flakes but very gently. Very useful lip care tip for dry lips.

* Test for Right Amount! In order to test whether you have not overdone or applied more lipstick you can simply put your forefinger in your mouth and close your mouth slowly pull out your finger, lipstick on the finger is the excess one which has come out. Good Lip Care Tip isn’t it?

* Now for the perfect lip line! Keep in mind that you can well define your lips giving them a proper shape by using a lip liner. To get that perfect lip line out of your lip liner don’t forget to put it in glass of water for about few minutes then use it to apply. This process will make the lip liner firm and thus easy to apply.

So you are with perfect lip care tips for those peppy, soft and sizzling lips!

Conditioner For Dry & Damaged Hair

CONDITIONER FOR HAIR:

Avocado and Mayonnaise Mask is a very good conditioner. This Deep Conditioner works wonders on Dry and Damaged Hair.

Ingredients:

1 Mashed Avocado 1/2 Cup
Mayonnaise(Plain Mayonnaise)

Method:

Take 1 mashed Avocado and mix it with Mayonnaise. Apply to hair evenly,put on a shower cap and leave for about half an hour. Rinse off.This Hair Mask helps you get Soft and Shiny Hair.

Ten Wonderful Uses Of Aloe Vera...

Aloe Vera is definitely the wonder woman of the flora world. This innocuous looking plant has a myriad of uses and can be used to treat everything from sunburn to indigestion.

It’s one of the oldest know medicinal plants and has long been held in esteem for its positive properties, in fact Cleopatra was quite a fan, using its soothing juice as a daily body lotion.

We’ve pulled together what we consider its top ten uses, but I’m sure you’ll find many more if you go hunting. Make sure you have some on hand to deal with all your aches, pains and skin issues this summer…

1.Acne: Beauty products containing Aloe Vera can help reduce the severity of acne.

2.Freshness: Aloe Vera can keep you feeling fresh, which is why it’s used in new Carefree Aloe Panty Liners. The Aloe works to protect the delicate skin in that “area”, ensuring a clean, fresh feeling.

3.Allergies: Aloe Vera is great for treating the pain and swelling associated with bites and stings. Just break open a leaf and apply it directly to the skin.

4.Burns: Aloe Vera is excellent at relieving the pain of sunburn, rub it on directly from the plant or buy an after-sun formula which contains an extract of the plant.

5.Chapped Lips: When I had dry lips as a child, mum always made me rub Aloe Vera on them… it sure does the trick!

6.Skin Care: Aloe Vera has a softening and moisturising agent, making it great for skin care products. We love Johnson’s Aloe Baby Oil, which is used post-showering to get your skin in super soft shape.

7.Cuts: Rest a fresh leaf directly on the wound as it will help relieve the pain. Apply more fresh Aloe Vera frequently over the first 24 hours.

8.Stomach Problems: Aloe Vera is thought to help with indigestion and heartburn when taken internally. It does have laxative effects though, so imbibe it with care!

9. Sinuses: Aloe Vera can act as a decongestant when used through an inhaler.

10.Health Supplement: Aloe Vera is packed with essential minerals and amino acids to keep your body healthy, so get into the habit of drinking it daily.

Tip To Remove Skin Blemishes & Dead Skin...

To remove skin blemishes and dead skin:


You will need:

½ teaspoon milk powder
¼ teaspoon egg white
½ teaspoon of lemon juice

Procedure:

Make a creamy paste by mixing ½ teaspoon of milk powder with ¼ teaspoon egg white and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply on he face and neck liberally. Be careful not to apply this on broken skin or damaged skin. Leave for 20 minutes and wash with lukewarm water, pat dry.

HERBAL WAY OF FOOT CARE...

In the complete human body feet are the mist strained and worked out part, but inspite of this are the most neglected one also. Lack of proper care for feet result in many problems like corns and bunions, cracks, infections and ingrown nails.

Massaging the feet each night with oil is relaxing and keeps them soft and supple. In winter warm oil can be used with sesame or mustard oil. In summer coconut oil provides a cooling effect.

Corns:

If the shoes are to tight, pinch or do not fit properly corns appear due to the pressure put on the bony areas of the foot and also interfere with the circulation of blood ultimately leading to corns.

Remedies:

* The sap from a marigold stem, milky juice from green figs or papaya juice are all good remedies. Apply to the affected area frequently.

* A slice of lemon can be placed on the corn and bandaged in place overnight. Cracks on heels.

* Walking barefoot on rough surfaces or excessive exposure of bare feet to the sun, wind or water causes cracks on the heels and soles apart form the aggravation of Pitta and Vata doshas, which cause dryness and roughness of the feet.

* Take about three tablespoons of bees wax and mix one teaspoonful sesame oil in it. Warm it a little and apply on the affected areas.

* Use warm sesame oil or ghee on the affected areas.

* Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of mango tree sap and 1 tablespoon water to the cracked skin.

BEAUTY AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER...

Beauty and health benefits of cucumber:

Some of the many health benefits of cucumbers include their high water content (about 95 percent), their fiber-rich skin and their levels of potassium and manganese, which help regulate blood pressure and help promote nutrient functions, respectively.

* Eating cucumbers is an easy way to increase our water consumption.

* Under the crunchy thin skin, the pale green flesh contains about 95% water.

* One cup of diced cubes supplies about 90ml of pure water.

* Moreover, the dietary fibres regulate cholesterol level and support bowel regularity.

* Potassium promotes flexibility in muscles and regulates blood pressure.

* Together with its natural water, cucumber is the vegetable for sportsmen doing regular intensive exercise.

* The manganese in cucumber promotes functions of nutrients, especially those of thiamine, ascorbic acid and choline to improve their absorption.

* Young people who often feel nauseous and have poor appetite, and those with skin rashes or suffer from loss of hair colour could have manganese deficiency.

* Including cucumber juice in their diet is a healthful tip.

* Sulphite is a preservative commonly added to dried foods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables, pickles and wine.

* Some salad bars may use it to maintain freshness of their salads.

* These foods may contain the preservatives nitrate and nitrite, which can lead to the formation of carcinogenic N-nitroso compound residues.

* The combination of ascorbic acid and caffeic acid contributes to cucumber's cool and soothing properties.

* Its magnesium content relaxes nerves and muscles and keeps blood circulating smoothly.

* The thin cucumber skin is rich in fibre and contains a variety of beneficial minerals especially silica, potassium and magnesium.

HOMEMADE REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF...

Dandruff, also called scurf, is the common skin problem that people face daily. It is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, it is nothing but flakes, but when the flaking starts to become intensive there might be a problem that should be solved. There are two types of dandruffs: dry dandruffs, which make the skin itchy, and the oily dandruffs which makes the hair sticky and sometimes smells. The cause for dandruff can be dry weather, hair chemicals, nutrition and more. Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specialized shampoos or common household remedies.

Home Remedies for Peeling Scalp / Dandruff:

How to Cure Peeling Scalp/ Dandruff with Natural Treatments:

* Smear honey on the peeling area, massage gently, and leave for 45 minuets then wash. Repeat every day for 2 weeks or until dandruff is gone.

* Massage hair with pure coconut oil daily.

* Mix 2 tablespoons of fresh apple juice to 2 tablespoons of warm water, apply on hair, rub, leave for 10 minutes and wash off. Repeat 2-3 times a week.

* Rub olive oil into scalp, leave for 5-10 hours and wash off.

* Crush 1 aspirin and put it in a regular shampoo bottle, mix well and wash hair.

* Pour apple cider vinegar on hair and massage well, leave for a few minutes until it's dry and then wash. Repeat until peeling is gone.

* Cut an onion into big slices, Tie on the feet with a big cloth for half an hour.

* Yemeni med: Saturate 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds (Hilba) in a glass of water, use to wash the hair. Then apply some olive oil on the hair. Repeat a few times.

YOGA FOR BEAUTY !

There is hardly anything on this earth which is not touched by Yoga. Yoga not only increases the physical strength but also the grace and beauty of the face. Yogic practices bring beauty of figure, graceful carriage; melodious voice, glowing face and charming smile. If practiced regularly, Yoga asanas help men and women to acquire a figure that enhances their beauty and gives them flexibility. Beauty coupled with flexibility gives them charm and elegance in every body movement. Individuals practicing Yoga are endowed with a peculiar glow on their faces. Yoga creates a certain aura around that individual, which attracts other people towards them. Many film stars, industrialists and other famous personalities have taken to Yogic practices over time to make themselves fit and beautiful according to the demands of their profession. To look beautiful one has to remain free of all worries and tensions. Yoga helps an individual to attain these attributes.

WHAT IS YOGA?

Yoga focuses on harmony between mind and body. Yoga derives its philosophy from Indian metaphysical beliefs. The word yoga comes from Sanskrit language and means union or merger. The ultimate aim of this philosophy is to strike a balance between mind and body and attain self-enlightenment. To achieve this, yoga uses movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, lively and balanced approach to life.

Though the exact origins of Yoga are unknown but Yoga is considered to be the oldest physical discipline in existence. Yoga, thus symbolizes balance in every area of life. In the earlier times, the rationale of the Yoga postures and breathing exercises was to bring stability and relaxation so practitioners could prepare for the rigors of meditation, sitting still and alert for long periods of time. In modern context also Yoga can play an important role in maintaining a fine balance between work and healthy mind.

USEFUL TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL EYE LASHES...

If your lashes are thin, regular application of an equal proportion of glycerine and castor oil, makes them grow thicker. use a mascara brush or ear-bud to apply the same very carefully so that the mixture does not enter into the eyes.

Useful Tips for Beautiful Eye Lashes:

* If you suffer from dandruff make sure that you eliminate it as soon as possible, as dandruff falling on the lashes could be very bad.

* Avoid using coloured mascara as it is too heavy for the lashes and makes them stiff.

* If you suffer from premature greying, use eyelash tints to colour the lashes and not a hair-dye as it could be harmful.

* Pulling of the lashes is bad as it weakens the roots. Remove mascara very carefully using baby oil and earbud.

* If you use contact lenses, use marcara first and then the lenses.

Eye Make up Tips:

1. In order to widen eyes set too close together, shade a dark triangleacross the outer comers of the upper eyelid.

2. To minimise the space between the eyes if they are wide-set, blendeye-shadowacrossthe innerhalvesof upperlid and up towards the brow-bone. Slant shadow on outer comers of lower lid.

HAIR STYLING TIPS FOR THINNING HAIR...

Thinning hair can be very discouraging. Whether you are a woman going through menopause, or a young man experiencing loss of hair, these tips may be helpful. So, if you have noticed that your hair is not as thick as it once was, or if you suddenly notice more scalp showing, take a look here.

Try using a thickening shampoo. You may want to look for a product that contains dimethicone which is known for building hair volume. It might be wise to use conditioning products prior to using the thickening shampoo. This way you can still benefit from the conditioning without weighing the hair down as many conditioning products tend to weigh hair down. When blow-drying hair, use it on a low setting as this will also build volume. There are some really nice ionizing blow-dryers on the market that have tourmaline inside that helps the hair look its healthiest and shiniest. It has been my personal experience that this type of blow-dryer adds some nice volume without making hair look damaged. Avoid using mousses and hair gels as these products can weigh hair down. Try using a good root lifter with plant extracts and maybe try a volumizing product that contains panthenol.

Using a round brush when blow-drying will help to add volume. Dry hair in sections and lift hair at the roots while concentrating heat to that area. Finish with a blast of cold air to set the style. Try adding a few layers to your hairstyle. Ask your hairstylist about cutting some shorter layers on top to allow the top of your hair to lift easier. Hair will look fuller this way. Possibly add some highlights in areas away from the thinning area to draw attention away from the thin spots. Do not part hair in the middle as this will just draw attention to this area if you have noticed your part getting wider. Instead allow hair to part naturally and not stick straight.

Hope these ideas were helpful to you...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR NAILS STRONG ?

Sometimes fragile nails need more drastic treatment than saline baths. In this case you should use the salutary qualities of herbs. Let’s make vitamin addition for your nails.

Mix the equal amount of grinded herb: Hypericum perforatum L., thyme, camomile and burdock-root. Spill 1 glass of boiling water 2 table-spoons of herbal mixture and stay closed. Put your fingers into warm infusion for some minutes.

After herbal bath rub the mixture of vitamins A and E into nails. To make this mixture you should crush some capsules of these vitamins in the small bowl and mix. Try to rub the vitamins in every nail at least for 30 seconds.

Do remember to take calcium every morning and in combination with vitamin procedure, described above, your nails will become hard and beautiful.

MOISTURIZING TONIC FOR FACE & NECK...

Moisturizing tonic is especially useful in summer. It is made in some stages. First of all prepare infusion from marigold flowers. Pour 2 table-spoons of cut flowers with 1 glass of boiling water and keep for half an hour, then filter. Then make rose water from rose-petals. Pour 2 table-spoons of petals with 1 glass of boiling water and keep to infuse.

Mix 2 table-spoons of glycerin, 2 table-spoons of rose water and 2 table-spoons of infusion from marigold flowers carefully. Clean the face and neck with tonic every day and enjoy pleasant feelings.

FACIAL CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN

Dry skin can be such a problem during the wintertime. If you have mature skin or have chronic dry skin, dryness can be a problem all year round. Try this very moisturizing yet light cleanser and see if you feel a difference.

Ingredients:

* ¾ cup boiling water
* 1 tablespoon bee pollen
* ½ cup dried chamomile flowers
* ¼ cup aloe vera concentrate
* ½ cup liquid vegetable glycerin
* 1 tablespoon honey
* ¼ teaspoon calendula extract

Instructions:

Combine water, pollen and chamomile. Allow the mixture to steep for 1 hour. Strain and add the remaining ingredients to the liquid. Use cold cream to remove make-up, then cleanse with this mixture. Makes about 1 ¼ cups.

How To Remove Back Hair Quickly & Easily ?

Men today are looking for ways to remove back hair without much effort and pain. There are many modern methods of back hair removal for you to consider. The one you choose of course will depend on how much time and money you have to invest to remove back hair, as well as the level of pain you are willing to take. Some methods are painless, some methods take a great deal of time, and some methods can be painful, the choice is yours.

To help you make the decision we have put together some of the best methods to remove back hair and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Shaving:

Back hair removal with shaving is a little difficult and cannot be done without the assistance of another person. You will not be able to remove back hair yourself with shaving. Therefore, shaving might be hard if you do not have a willing assistant. Another problem with shaving is that you would have to take it to task about every two days or even sooner. Shaving is simply not a long-term method of back hair removal.

Waxing:

To remove back hair with waxing, you would again need assistance, you would likely have visit a salon or have someone help you, again it can not be done on your own. While you might be able to reach some areas of your back, it would be hard to reach it all. Using wax to remove back hair is an effective and longer lasting method of back hair removal, however, it is also a painful method.

Laser Removal:

Laser back hair removal is something many men are choosing to do in today’s world, simply because it is more effective and longer lasting than anything other form of treatment. A good thing about using laser to remove back hair is that laser is great for larger areas, such as the back.

Distinct disadvantages of laser and back hair removal include it is time consuming; it requires many treatments to become effective. Furthermore, laser hair removal is not for everyone, especially those with dark skin tones, tans, or those with light hair. It is also something that cannot be done at home, you must see a professional to have this method performed and to remove back hair.

Creams, Lotions, and Sprays:

To remove back hair with creams, lotions, and sprays, it is important to pick up a product that works well for back hair. There are many different times of products that are geared towards specific areas of the body. The great thing about these methods is that they are pain free, can be done at home, and in some cases, can be done by yourself, without assistance from anyone else.

The bad thing about these methods is that they are not always effective. If you do succeed in back hair removal, the results will not be long lasting, therefore, requiring frequent use.

HOMEMADE TIPS FOR DARKENED NECK...

The beauty of the neck is often flawed by dark patches and spots around it; especially the nape of the neck is more prone to darkening. This could be due of pigmentation, dead cells clinging to the surface of your skin, dirt and grime which gets embedded in the skin because of dust and pollution and neglecting neck care. Skin allergy caused by constant wearing of ornaments around your neck could also be the culprit. It is all the more embarrassing if this discoloration is too distracting. And if this marked difference between the skin colors of the face and the neck makes you overtly self-conscious, don’t just sit back, do something about it.

A crepey neck can be improved by regular cleansing, and by scrubbing with a soft nail-brush (try the plastic bristled ones) to work away dead skin and improve the circulation. Also cream it lavishly for softness and smoothness.You could also bleach the skin around your neck to improve its color.

Want to try your hand at some home-based treatments for your darkened neck? Then treat it with some of these packs made from mundane household items from your kitchen and bathroom.

* Dip a towel in hot water. Wring the towel to squeeze out excess water. Now dab this towel over the darkened areas so as to give steam to your neck, almost like a sauna.

Repeat several times. This not just lightens the skin discoloration but also slightly melts the fat around your neck.

* Grind fenugreek (methi) leaves to a fine paste and extract its juice. Mix this juice with besan (gram flour) or powdered sprouts of your choice. Apply liberally on your neck and let it stay for 15 – 20 minutes. Then wash off.

* Apply Rice Kanji water over darkened areas of your neck for about 15 minutes. You could even apply this to any of your darkened areas such as armpits, under your thighs etc.

* Using light strokes with the palms of your hands, massage your neck with fresh, preferably home made butter for 5 minutes at least once in a week. Use upward movements and don’t pull or stretch the skin unnecessarily.

* Mix vinegar with a coarse powder of wheat grains. Apply for about 15 minutes and then wash off.

* Take the squeezed half of a lemon and sprinkle table salt and turmeric over it. Rub this lemon over the darkened areas of your neck.

* Mix multani mitti (fuller earth) with rose water and apply it on your neck and wash off after 15 minutes.

SOME USEFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR JEWELLERY...

Jewellery and ornaments are our precious and lifelong assets. It is the responsibility of the owners to care for them and cherish them in the manner they deserve. Two things are essential-jewels should be kept clean and regularly examined by a jeweller to check settings, clasps, threading, and so on. And they should be properly housed.

Some useful tips:

* Avoid giving gold jewellery for professional polishing. Instead make a solution of 2 teaspoonfuls of detergent powder and half a cup of warm water. Soak the ornaments in this for a while and then clean them with a soft brush. You may also boil them the ornaments with a pinch of turmeric and a blue detergent powder in a steel vessel, before cleaning them with a soft toothbrush.

* Pearls need special care. Always keep pearl strings in separate satin-lined box or wrapped in cotton wool. Guard them against moisture, including perspiration, as it makes them lose their luster. Have them restrung once a year or whenever they are loose on the string. To keep the pearls bright, rub them gently and frequently with a piece of clean, soft chamois leather, taking care to rub in between individual pearls. This will remove the film of invisible dust and grime. Never use water to clean pearls.

* Silver ornaments can be cleaned in a soapy solution of soap nut (reetha) powder and warm water. Silver jewellery can also be boiled with potatoes to get back their shine.

* For diamond jewellery, you can make a solution in water with 1 teaspoonful of detergent powder and 1 teaspoonful of soda-bicarbonate (cooking soda). Churn up a foam and wash your diamond jewellery very carefully in it.

* To preserve the shine of costume jewellery, put a coat of transparent nail varnish on them after you buy them. They will remain as new.

A few things about storing your precious jewellery:

Never keep the various pieces jumbled up in a box. It is better to store them separately in different boxes meant for the purpose.

* Gold chains should be kept in a long satin-lined jewellery box, while bangles should be kept in boxes designed for them, so that they don’t lose their shape.

* Keep small earrings and tops in one box and the larger ones (jhumkas) in another.

* Stone-studded ornaments should be kept very carefully, as rough handling may loosen the stones. Obviously, diamond pieces need to be kept apart form other jewels, and from each other. Diamonds, being the hardest known substance, will scratch each the surface of other gems as well as of other diamonds.

* Pearls should never be mixed with other gem-set jewellery as their surface is easily scratched and damaged.

* If several of your gold chains become entangled, sprinkle talcum powder on them- it will be easier to separate them.

* Costume jewellery and “gold plated” jewellery should be kept away from moisture. Do not wear them during monsoons or when you may perspire a lot. Store them in air-tight container and always remove them before you have a bath or a wash.

HOMEMADE HAIR MASKS...

At Home Hair Masks - Easy Recipes:



Hair mask of castor oil for dry hair:

You will need:

1 phial castor oil
1 yolk of egg
1/ 2 tbsp. cognac

Mix all the ingredients well and apply to the hair starting at the roots. Leave the mixture on for approximately 2 hours and then rinse thoroughly. Do this mask each week for effective treatment of dry hair.

Hair mask of olive oil for dry hair:

The olive oil is the best remedy for dry hair. Warm up 20ml. olive oil and apply the oil with a brush, concentrating on the roots and on the ends. Comb your hair to distribute the olive oil to the entire hair. Leave on for 30 minutes and then wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. If your hair is damaged you can leave it during the whole night and then wash your hair in the morning, to restructure the hair keratin and restore the strength and shine.

Moisturizing and nourishing hair mask for dry hair:

The ingredients you’ll need:

1 egg,
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil

Mix all the ingredients well and apply to the entire hair, concentrating on the ends and on the roots. Use a comb to distribute the mixture along the length. Massage into the scalp. Leave it on for approximately 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly.