Wednesday 22 June 2011

DAILY ROUTINE TIPS

THESE R DAILY ROUTINE TIPS U SHOULD FOLLOW TO LOOK GOOD WHOLE DAY...


1. WASH UR FACE WITH FACEWASH 3-4 TIMES A DAY


2. DRINK 1-2 GLASS OF LEMON WATER


3. DRINK 1 -2 GLASS OF GREEN TEA


4. DRINK SUFFICIENT WATER


5. EAT 1-2 FRUITS A DAY


6. EXERCISE


7. USE SUN CREAM OR SUN BLOCK (HIGH RECOMMENDED)


8. APPLY MOISTURISER 1-2 TIMES A DAY


THATS IT THESE ARE VERY SIMPLE AND BASIC ROUTINE TIPS FOR U TO GET FAIR AND REMAIN FAIR

FAIR SKIN IN 15 MINS

NEEDED : LEMON,GLYCERINE AND ROSE WATER


COMBINE ALL ABOVE 3 IN EQUAL PROPORTION. WASH FACE WITH FACEWASH AND APPLY THE MIXTURE. U WILL SEE A GREAT CHANGE IN UR SKIN COLOUR. DO THIS REGULARLY FOR MORE BENEFITS....

PERSONAL TIPS

1. WASH FACE WITH FACEWASH AND PAT DRY


2. MASSAGE BACKING SODA FOR A MIN AND WASH WITH WATER


3. CUT TOMATO INTO PIECES AND APPLY.KEEP FOR 15 MINS


THERE U GO ....AFTER USING THESE METHODS U WILL INSTANTLY FEEL THE CHANGES ON THE SKIN.....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

FAIR SKIN FOR BABIES

Massage the body with almond oil or any other oil once a week. Give baby a bath after 15 minutes.
REGULARLY USE MOISTURISING CREAM ON BABIES SKIN...IT WILL GIVE THEM SOFT AND SUPPLE SKIN

SKIN TONER

Take a leaf of an aloe-vera plant, break it into two and mix its juice mixed with rose water. Apply it on your face and neck for skin protection from tanning and clogging and keep the skin fair. This also helps to overcome the skin allergies, itching and rashes.

FOOD FOR FAIR SKIN

Eating apples, guava, pears and peaches, with their skin give glowing fair skin complexion.

SKIN LIGHTNER


How to Make Your Own Skin Lightener



  Models With Light SkinSome people have darker skin due to tanning or aging, when they would rather have a more fair complexion. There are several products on the market that could accomplish this, but many are expensive. Using just a few cheap products you can get from the grocery store, you can start making your own creams for fairer skin.


 Need:


Method 1: 
Herb grinder 
1 large orange peel (or 2 small) 
Raw milk 
Method 2: 
1 tbsp. sandalwood powder 
Lemon juice 
Tomato juice 
Cucumber juice 
Method 3: 
1 tbsp. gram flour 
Turmeric 
Lemon juice 
Milk cream 


Method 1


Step 1
Put orange peels on a plate and place them in direct sunlight. Allow the orange peels to dry completely. Do not leave them in an area where ants can easily get to them.


Step 2
Use the herb grinder to grind the orange peels after they are completely dry. You will want to grind the peels until they appear as a powdery substance.


Step 3
Slowly add raw milk to the powder that you made from the orange peels and mix. Stop adding milk as soon as the two ingredients form a pasty substance.


Step 4
Apply the mixture to your skin at least once a day. Once the mixture dries on your skin, gently rinse it off with lukewarm water and dry skin with a towel.


Method 2
Step 1
Put sandalwood powder into a bowl you can use for mixing. Set it to the side.


Step 2
Get the lemon juice, tomato juice and cucumber juice ready. You will only need enough to basically get the sandalwood powder wet.


Step 3
Mix together equal parts of each of the juices.


Step 4
Slowly pour the mixture of juices into the sandalwood powder and stir. Continue pouring in the juices until you have a nice pasty mixture.


Step 5
Apply the mixture to your skin daily. Allow the mixture to dry on your skin and then gently rinse it off with lukewarm water. Towel dry.


Method 3
Step 1
Pour 2 tbsp. of gram flour into a bowl you can use for mixing. Add a pinch of turmeric.


Step 2
Add a few drops of lemon juice to the turmeric and gram flour mixture. Add the same amount of milk cream.


Step 3
Mix the ingredients as you add the lemon juice and milk cream. If you have a pasty substance, then you are finished. If not, continue adding equal amounts of lemon juice and milk cream (while stirring) until you have a pasty substance.


Step 4
Apply the mixture to your skin once you have a pasty substance. Allow it to dry, then scrub it off with a washcloth. Rinse with lukewarm water and towel dry.

Tuesday 21 June 2011

FAIR SKIN WITH HONEY




How to Have Beautiful Glowing Skin Using Honey


By giving yourself regular honey facials at home you can have gorgeous skin.


 Difficulty 
Instructions : Easy


   1.
      Step 1


      Honey makes a wonderful anti-aging product for your skin. Your skin will fell soft and smooth and have gorgeous glow after exfoliating and using a honey facial.
      First, you need to cleanse your face, rinse well with warm water, and then pat dry. If you really want a beautiful glow, you can exfoliate using a gentle facial scrub.
   
    2.
      Step 2


      For a honey facial apply pure honey to the face with fingers and be sure to cover your face completely.
   
    3.
      Step 3


      Let the honey stay on for 10 minutes. Most of the honey should have been absorbed into the skin by then. You can leave on longer if the honey is not fully absorbed.
   
    4.
      Step 4


      Rinse your face well with warm water and pat dry. Now you have just given yourself the perfect honey facial.
   
    5.
      Step 5


      Add your favorite moisturizer for a beautiful healthy glow.

DIET TIPS


Diet tips

Diet can play a major role in imparting glow and freshness to your skin, some of the tips that can help are:


Drink 12 to14 glasses of water everyday. 


Avoid eating to much of fried foods like vadas, samosa, chips, bhajias, etc. Stick to fresh vegetable salads or fruit salads. 


Depending on the seasonal availability, eat all types of fresh, green vegetables and all types of fresh, juicy fruits (except for strawberries and mangoes; they are heaty and overconsumption can lead to acne). 


Avoid consuming too much of heaty food like chillies, garlic, non-vegetarian items or dried fruits like dates. 


Detoxify once a month by consuming fresh vegetables, fruits and liquids all day. 

FAIRNESS FOR COMBINATION SKIN


Combination skin


Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight. 


Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry. It helps in cooling and cleansing your skin. 


Boil a handful of lemon grass leaves in one litre of water, until you get the aroma. Then, place in an ice tray and freeze. 
After returning home from work or an outing, rub a lemon grass ice cube all over your face. It cleanses the dirt and grime accumulated in your skin's pores and shuts them.

FAIRNESS FOR DRY SKIN


DRY SKIN


Say goodbye to dry skin

Mash half a ripe banana, add a teaspoon of honey and make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water and pat dry. 


This acts as a moisturiser and helps in tighten your skin.

Soak khus khus (poppy seeds) overnight. Grind it with just enough milk to make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water. 


The natural oil present in khus khus helps to moisturise your skin. 

Just before boiling milk, remove two tablespoons. Massage it lightly on your face in an upward motion. Leave to dry, then wash with water and pat dry. 


This helps to keep your skin supple.


Variation: Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the raw milk and follow the same process. However, avoid doing this if you have pimples on your face.


Make a paste of 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk. Add ¼ teaspoon of honey to it. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then wash with cold water and pat dry. 


The natural oils present in the peanuts help moisturise your skin. 

Make a paste of one teaspoon of malai, a pinch of turmeric and four to five drops of olive oil. Apply on your face, leave to dry. Wash with cold water and pat dry. 


Malai acts as a natural moisturiser and turmeric and olive oil helps rejuvenate your skin.

FAIRNESS FOR OILY SKIN


Oily skin


Make a paste of 2 tbsp of wheat flour using as much water as needed. Apply on your face in an upward motion. Leave to dry. Then, wash with cool water and pat dry. This helps remove excess oil from your skin.


Mix two teaspoons of raw milk, around the same quantity of cucumber juice and few drops of lemon. With a cotton ball, apply the solution on your face and leave to dry. Then, wash with water and pat dry.


Soak two to three teaspoons of methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight. Grind into a paste, then rub on your face. Once it dries, wash with cool water. 


The granular effect helps remove blackheads. Methi also helps remove excess oil from your skin.


The excess paste can be stored in the refrigerator but should be used within a week.      


Soak two to three teaspoons of whole masoor dal (red gram) overnight. Grind into a paste and apply on your face. Once it dries, wash your face with cold water and pat dry. It gives the same effect as methi.  


The excess paste can be stored in the refrigerator but should be used within two days. 

Grind half a cucumber and squeeze to remove the juice. Apply the juice on your face and leave to dry. Then wash with water and pat dry. 


It helps refresh and tighten your skin.  

FAIRNESS FOR NORMAL SKIN


Normal skin

Extract the juice of half an orange or tomato, mix with two teaspoons of curd. Lightly massage onto your face in an upward direction. Let it dry. Then, wash your face with cold water and wipe dry. This will give your skin a nice glow.

Rub the inner part of the skin of a papaya on your face. Let it dry. Then, wash your face with cold water and wipe dry. This will give your skin a nice glow. 


Whenever you cut a papaya to eat, save a small portion of the peel for this purpose. You can store the peel in an airtight container for about two days in the fridge; however, it is preferable to use it fresh. 


Grind 50 grams (around half a cup) of cabbage and extract the juice. Apply this on your face. After it dries, wash with cool water and wipe dry. This helps tighten your skin and prevents wrinkles. 


Grind one small carrot and squeeze the pulp to remove the juice. Apply the juice on your face and let it dry. Then, wash with cold water and wipe your face dry. This helps to rejuvenate your skin.

Whenever eating an apple, do not discard the skin. Use it as a skin cleanser. 


Just rub the inner side of the peel in an upward direction and let your face dry. Then, wash with cool water and pat dry. This helps tighten your skin.

Take an ice cube and rub on your face. Then, pat dry. This helps to improve blood circulation and keeps your skin healthy. 
Variation: Boil some lemon grass in a small container of water and cool. Pour it in the ice tray and freeze. Later, rub the ice cube on your face. 

Beat the white of one egg and apply on your face in an upward direction. Once it dries, wash with cold water. It helps tighten your skin and delays wrinkles. 

HOME REMEDIES FOR FAIR SKIN


Home remedies for different skin types
Fairness may not be the most ideal goal to strive for, but for people who do need to get rid of that tan, here are some easy and safe home recipes. 


For Oily Skin -- Ingredients: Oatmeal, egg white, mashed apple, lemon juice. 
Mix half cup of oatmeal and mashed apple and half tablespoon fresh lime into a paste. Apply on face and leave for ten minutes 


Dry Skin -- Ingredients: Egg yolk, half cup cooked oatmeal, half mashed banana, one tbsp honey. 
Mix the above ingredients and allow it to cool before applying. 


For Sensitive skin -- Apply mixture of one whole egg, one half cup cooked oatmeal and 1 tbsp almond oil. to face and wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. 
For Normal Skin -- Apply a mixture of turmeric powder, milk, wheat flour, lemon drops. Apply on face and leave for half an hour. Rub thoroughly and rinse with water. 
All these home recipes must be ideally supplemented with a proper diet including lots if fresh vegetables, fruits and plenty of water (8-10 glasses of water daily). 


 Home remedies for lighter skin tones
Here are some simple home remedies that you can do to lighten the skin tone and get a lighter complexion. However, they must be done regularly and best results are obtained if they are inculcated as a part of daily routine. 


Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan. 
Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin. 
Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks. 
Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes the tan. Lime juice is a natural bleach. 
Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes. 
Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week. 
A tbsp of gram flour mixed with 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week. 
Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days. 
Make a paste of tomato and a few drops of lime juice and scrub this all over the body. This will have an instant bleaching and astringent effect on your skin. 
You can also apply cucumber juice to your body and leave it on for as long as you can. 
Aloe vera gel is also an excellent natural skin lightening agent. If you can get this gel from fresh leaves, it will work very effectively and well. 
Lemon juice can be mixed with sandalwood paste and applied to the entire body as well. 
Add a few strands of saffron to a cup of milk cream and leave it overnight. This can be mixed well and applied all over the body the next day. Leave it on for about an hour and then wash with soap and water. 
All of these remedies can be used on all parts of your body quite easily and well. Do remember that you must try all the remedies for at least a month before you see any visible results. 


 What can I do ? Balanced diet 


Although there are no particular foods that will lighten your skin instantly, a balanced diet definitely helps by giving your skin a healthy glow. Drinking an optimum amount of water hydrates your skin and keeps it blemish free. Some recommendations regarding diet are as follows – 


Avoid excessive consumption of heavy and oily foods. 
Incorporate whole cereals, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. 
Drink at least 4-5 liters of water every day. Water washes out the toxins from the body. 

BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH EGG


How to Have Clear, Beautiful Skin Using Just An Egg


Why keep spending money on fancy facial masks and exfoliating lotions when you could get the same or better results from an egg. It has all the vitamins, minerals and exfoliates you need for a fraction of the cost! All you need is one egg and you are ready to go. Bye bye acne and oily skin.


Difficulty 
Instructions : Easy


   1.
      Step 1


      Crack the egg and put it a bowl. Whip it with a fork just like you are making scrambled eggs. Make sure it is mixed well.
   
   2.
      Step 2
      should look like this but with a little different color
      
      Next apply it to your face using your hand, a paper towel or anything else if you don't want to use your hand. Make sure you get it on your whole face and apply it evenly.
   
    3.
      Step 3


      Let it dry for 20-40 mins. You will feel the egg hardening. When you feel the egg is completely dry and begins to crack remove by washing your face with water or showering. Reveal a healthier more beautiful face. This is the easiest and cheapest solution for healthier skin

BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH FRUITS

How to Have Beautiful Skin With Fruits
So we all want beautiful skin and there are 
thousands of products to choose from that 
contain a lot of chemical ingredients. 
Sometimes they are good but they can also be 
bad for your skin. The best way to go is all 
natural. Here are a few tips to get a 
beautiful, glowing complexion with fruits. Who 
would have knew!

 Difficulty
Instructions : Easy

   1.
      Step 1

      Improve skin color :
      carrots (grated)
      almond extract
      mix ingredients together. should form a 
loose paste. cleanse face. apply mixture to 
face. massage in a circular motion. leave on 
for 15 minutes. rinse.
   
   2.
      Step 2

      Refresh :
      apple (pieces)
      honey
      finely chop apple pieces in a mixer. add 
a little honey. mix well. cleanse face. apply 
mixture to face. massage. leave on for 30 
minutes. rinse with cool water.
   
   3.
      Step 3

      Blemish :
      tomato (chopped)
      1 tsp lemon juice
      oatmeal
      mix ingredients together. may have to 
crush with spoon. apply mixture to face. 
massage. leave on for 30 minutes. rub off with 
towel or tissue. rinse.

GLOWING SKIN

How to use Natural Home Remedies to Make Your Skin Glow


Healthy Glowing Skin


Women spend hard earned money and time on expensive skin treatment and facials. Below are a few simple and easy to use remedies that will leave your skin looking like a million dollars. Read on and find out ways to rejuvenate the skin skin, soothe sun burn, lighten pigmentation and age spots and achieve a healthy over glow. The methods are easy to follow and the products are available in your kitchen. It is effective and cheap.


 Difficulty
Instructions: Easy


 1.
      Bright red tomatoes to brighten the skin
      Bright red tomatoes to brighten the skin


      Suffering from Dull,Lifeless Skin: take a slice of tomato and rub it gently across your face using upward movements. Keep it on for 15 minutes and rinse of with tepid water. Apply this once a day and see the difference.
   
   2.
      Light yellow lemons to lighten the skin
      Light yellow lemons to lighten the skin


      Pigmentation and Age Spots: it is imperative that you wear an effective sun block with a minimum 25 SPF .Pigmentation and age spots are a result of excess melanin produced by over exposure to the sun. Take a slice of lemon and rub over the effected parts. Lemons have a natural bleaching quality that will help lighten the marks. Alternately, you can mix a teaspoon of white vinegar with an equal amount of water. Dab it with cotton wool and apply it all over. This will even skin tone as well as fade age spots.
   
   3.
      Cool yogurt to calm the burn
      Cool yogurt to calm the burn


      Suffering from Sun Burn: yogurt is a fantastic cooling agent. Take a generous heap in a tablespoon and spread it evenly across the sun burnt area(can be used on any part of the body).Relax for 15 minutes to allow it to seep into the affected area. Use as often till you feel a marked improvement. You can also use milk in case yogurt is unavailable.
   
   4.
      Rejuvenate hungry skin with cucumber and       avocado
      
      Skin Rejuvenation Mask- grate two cucumbers, add 3/4 drops of lemon and a generous tablespoon of avocado(no this is not recipe for guacamole).Mix it well and apply it across your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes or more. Rinse of with tepid water.
   
   5.
      Soothe skin with Rose Water
      Soothe skin with Rose Water


      Natural Skin Toner: rose water is a soothing natural tonic that can be used as a toner. It contains no artificial derivatives and chemicals that are harmful to the skin. Use it daily after cleansing and see the difference. It is cheap and readily available in Asian stores and local super markets.
   
   6.
      Fill up on H2O for a healthy glowing skin
      
      Natural Healthy Glow: eight to ten glasses of H2O will ensure a natural healthy glow. Water is essential to rid the body of toxins. Increase your intake of water and improve your skin and overall well being.

FAIR SKIN

As the chill weather clothes you with dry and moisture less dark skin, here are some beauty tips for glowing skin through out the year. Follow these home remedies and experience a glowing, hydrated and rejuvenated skin. So, why wait, let mother nature heal and pamper your skin with her gifted treasures.


Home Remedies 


Mash banana with milk and apply it on face . Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water. 


Make a fine paste of one teaspoon of walnut powder, lemon juice and honey. Scrub the body with the paste. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water. 

Make a paste of turmeric powder and orange juice. Scrub it on the area that is widely exposed to sun or cold weather. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse it with cold water. 

Make a face mask of curd and cucumber juice and apply it at least once a week. 
  
A piece of papaya when applied to the face can do a similar magic. 

Boil cabbage in water and let the water cool overnight. Wash your face with this water early in the morning. 

Make a paste of powdered mango peels and 1 teaspoon of milk powder. Scrub it over the area that is widely exposed to sun or cold weather. 

In equal quantities, mix vinegar with rose water and apply. 


Make a face mask of curd and cucumber juice and apply it at least once a week. 

Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin. 

Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin. A healthy massage with coconut milk and a pinch of turmeric powder before a hot water bath also helps. 

Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes. 

Boil 8 cups of water, put in 2 table spoons of dark organic honey, slices of cucumber and 2 tea bags of green tea. Let the mixture sit over night in a container, then wash with a face cloth to feel refreshed. 

Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it with lukewarm water after it gets dry. 

Apply the mixture of honey and tomato juice on the face and neck, wash it after 15 minutes. 

Apply coconut water and thick pineapple juice mixture for 15 minutes and pat dry. 

Drink plenty of water to keep your body well flushed of toxins and wastes. 

Include plenty of raw foods like fruits, salads and sprouts in your daily diet. 

Make sure to take time to relax as stress can trigger off many skin problems.


Practice the above given methods at least for four weeks continuously. However, if you are allergic to any natural remedies listed above, make sure to avoid it.