Get Rid of Facial Hair Naturally

Facial hair not only looks unpleasant, but, can also cause embarrassment to some. Unwanted facial hair, if in excess, can also make your face look darker than its natural shade. There are many ways to get rid of facial hair, such as bleaching and waxing, etc. But, many of these come with their own side-effects. So, here are some natural ways in which you can get rid of those unwanted facial hair.

                                                          

  Rub some Potato :

Take a potato and slice it into half. Apply some water on its surface and rub it on your face. It will lighten the color of your facial hair and will make your skin soft and supple

 Use Tomatoes :

Take a slice of tomato and rub it on your face. Do this for 5 minutes and then wash your face. In a few days, you will notice your hair color lightening.

Lemon juice and Honey :

Add few drops of lemon juice to honey and apply the mixture on face. Rub it in the same direction of the hair growth. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this procedure at least twice a week.

Papaya Pulp :

Take half a cup of papaya pulp and mix it with one tablespoon of milk. Make a thick paste of it. Then rub it gently on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. After this rinse it off. This mixture serves as a natural bleach.

Egg White :

  If you can stand the smell of egg, then an egg white can also prove to be a good option for your problem. Add some sugar to it before applying it on your face. Let it stay, till it dries. After that rinse it off and do remember to use a toner after that.







 Home-made facial Scrubs:

You spend your time using chemical based scrubs on your face to discourage the growth of facial hair, well why not use some home-made natural scrubs:

Sugar :

Mix sugar (30gm) and freshly squeezed lemon juice (10ml), with water to make a paste. Apply it on your face and rub it in the direction of your hair growth. Rinse it off after 15 minutes using cold water. Sugar acts as an exfoliating agent, while lemon juice will act as an astringent on your face.

Banana and Oatmeal :

First take a ripe banana and mash it. Then add some oatmeal to it. Apply this scrub on your face in circular movement. Do this for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.






Home-Made Wax:

Here is a home-made cold wax formula for you. Prepare a mix of sugar (2 cups) and lemon juice (1/4 cup) in half a cup of water. Heat it on a low flame and keep stirring it. It should become a thick brown liquid. Use it when it cools down slightly. Dust the area, where you want to apply, with some corn flour or powder. Apply it using a butter knife and place a waxing strip or a clean cloth over that. Pull it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. After this immediately apply some astringent and ice over that area to close the open pores. But remember, whenever you make this mix do not try this directly on your face. Always do a patch test on the back of your hand or arm first, to check its consistency.

 Other than these natural bleaches and scrubs, It is very important to use cleansing milk especially after removing makeup. It is always a good skin care routine to use a toner every time after face wash. Excessive hair growth can also be due to imbalance hormonal level. In such a case, you must see a doctor immediately rather than trying any activities yourself.


    

DIY: Perfect Manicure At Home

It is extremely important to take good care of your hands. So, you would really want your beautiful hands to be well-manicured.
Getting regular manicures at a professional salon can burn a few holes in your budget. Also if you have a sensitive skin, then you would prefer to avoid the unknown chemical products used by certain salons. So, here are some easy tips using which you can give yourself a manicure at home like a pro.

Things you will need:

Here is your list of the basic ingredients:

• Cotton balls or buds
• A soft towel and a damp cloth
• Emery board or nail filer or clipper
• Cuticle cream and cuticle stick
• Anti-bacterial moisturizing hand soap
• Moisturizing hand lotion
• Nail polish remover
• Base coat and top coat
• Nail polish
• A shallow bowl
• Warm water

Step-by-step Manicure At Home:


1) Remove your old nail polish by moistening a cotton ball with nail polish remover. Gently move from the base of the nail to the tip. After this, wash your hands in soapy water and gently pat dry with a soft towel.

2) Use the nail filer to shape your nails. Trim then first if needed. Then shape them by moving the filer in one direction only. Start at one edge and move to the top smoothly– don’t saw back and forth.

3) Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Add a few drops of anti-bacterial moisturizing hand soap to it. Soak your fingers in the soapy water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles. Then pat dry gently with a soft towel.

4) Rub a cuticle cream softly on all fingers. Use a cuticle stick or a wooden stick, to gently push back the cuticles. Again wash your hands in clean warm water and pat dry. 

5) Apply a moisturizing hand lotion and massage your hands till the cream is completely absorbed. Remove any excess cream by wiping with a damp cloth. 

6) Take a cotton ball moistened with nail polish remover and remove the cream from your nails, before you start to apply nail polish. 

7) Before applying the nail color, start with a base coat, preferably with the nail strengthening formula. Apply to all nails and let it dry for a few minutes. 

8) Choose a color of your choice. Apply the nail polish in smooth strokes, moving from the base of the nail to the tip. Three strokes are ideal to cover each nail– starting with one in the middle and then one on each side. Keep a paper towel and cotton ball dipped in remover handy, to fix any mistakes. 

9) After a gap of ten minutes (till the nail polish dries completely), apply a second coat on it, in the same way. 

10) Again after letting it dry completely, apply a top coat to make the color last longer. The longer you let the nails dry each time, the less smudging you will have.


Weekly manicures can work wonders on your nails and cuticles. Home manicures are not only budget-friendly but also easy and give the same desired results as the salon manicures if done regularly. Your hands will look healthier, your nails will become stronger and your ring will shine much brighter on those well-manicured fingers.

Tips to Make your Lipstick Last Long

Lipsticks enhance the pouts and add beauty to face, but they can even make a face look gloomy and miserable. You can deck up in best of attire, with your face still flushed with face powder, but with the lip paint going away you would protrude a dim representation. A little attention can bring in relief and make those lips look luscious with the lip color all over it. For making lipsticks stay longer, a few things have to be kept in mind.


Healthy lips

Healthy lips can retain color in a much better way than unhealthy lips. For this, apply a thick coat of Vaseline or other lip balm as a lip treatment and leave them overnight on to your lips. In morning, lightly brush your lips with your toothbrush to shed away the peeling skin of your lips. Before you coat them with lipstick ensure you use a sunscreen added lip balm to not only retain the colour, but also protect them from the sun.



 Lip liners

Use lip liners to outline lips. It is effective in preventing bleeding of lip colors. Also, use a gentle dab of foundation on lips before you use a lipstick. Post application of lipstick over foundation, use a slight sweep of face powder and reapply the lipstick to retain the color for a longer period of time.


Non-transferable lipsticks:

For a better stay, use lipsticks which stay for a longer duration. Lip colors from certain brands come with non-transferable gloss products. Even after eating, drinking, endless talking or even kissing, the color of such products will not smudge or transfer. However, some lipsticks, having long wearing formulas, can have drying effect on lips so for that drink loads of water to hydrate your lips.



 Some essential tips:

• Using lip brush to apply lipstick will help in spreading the color evenly all over the lips, making the lips look fuller.

•  It is always advisable to use brighter shades of lipsticks. Even if they smudge and lighten at the end of the day, they will still have a light tint, which will make the lips look good.

• Adding a coat of a lip gloss adds shine and makes the lip color glossy.

• Always use lip brush or lip tubes directly. Applying lip colors through fingertips will not make them stay for long. It is because the oils in fingertips break down the lipstick formula and make the lip color smudge.

10 Tips for Getting Long Beautiful Hair

Hair — a lot of time goes into taking care of it.Every woman wants longer and thicker hair. These hair growth tips help you retain precious inches, allowing you to get the long hair you've always wanted.

1) Here is extremely great and efficient hair mask, which will not only help your hair to grow faster, but also will make your locks look more shiny, healthy and beautiful.

 Mix in a small bowl: 1 egg yolk, 1 table spoon of honey, 1 table spoon of extra virgin olive oil (or linen oil) and 1 table spoon of vodka (or cognac).

Massage this mixture into the roots of your hair and then, spread to the lengths; wait for about 40 minutes. (For better results you can put a shower cup on your head and cover it up with a towel, but make sure that your special someone doesn’t see you wearing this extravagant “construction” on your head, it might not look that seductive :D). After the 40 minutes, wash and condition your hair, as usual. You will be astonished with amazing results!

2) Here is another simple hair mask that will help your hair grow faster: For this treatment you’ll need some potato juice! Yes, it might sound strange, but it works! Isn’t it the most important?! At least, potato juice smells better than an onion juice, right? (Onion juice can be really great in helping boost your hair shine, as well as hair growth, but it smells horrible, and that smell won’t go anywhere for weeks! So, how to make our potato hair mask?

Juice 2 big potatoes, add 1 table spoon of honey and 1 egg yolk.
Apply this mixture on your hair (mainly on the roots), wait for half an hour and wash your locks, as you usually do. This hair mask is amazing and it’s all natural!


3. Try warm oil scalp massage. It’s a very easy trick, but it works wonders! This treatment works wonders for the hair growth and makes your tresses look very shiny and healthy

Just heat up a little bit of oil (Any oil of your choice like olive oil, coconut oil, argan oil and jojoba oil); never boil the oil, slightly warm it up, so that it’s pleasantly warm and comfortable to touch, then, massage your scalp with this treatment. If you have someone else to gently massage going through the roots of your hair, this can become even more pleasant! This scalp massage can last for about 20 minutes, then spread the oil on the length of your hair, wait for about half an hour and wash your locks thoroughly. Not only this experience is very relaxing, but also, you will love the result.

4.Try castor oil hair treatment. It’s all simple: just massage your scalp with castor oil and leave it overnight; then, the next morning, wash and condition your hair as usual.

 Do this treatment once or twice a week for couple of weeks and you will be astonished by the amazing result! It works wonders for hair growth! Also, castor oil can help you to grow longer lashes and thicker eyebrows!

5.Vinegar rinse. Not only vinegar can help boost your hair growth, but also it can tremendously change the appearance of your locks – of course, for better – hair becomes shinier, stronger and healthier!

Add 2 table spoons of vinegar into 1 litter of water and rinse your hair with this “self made healthy conditioner”, do it as the final step of your shampooing/conditioning process. If you aren’t a fan of vinegar odor – add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil into your vinegar rinse (or you can mix lemon juice with water instead of vinegar in the same proportion). Great and simple, all natural, but most important – it works!

6.Brush your hair every day for 1 or 2 minutes, do it every morning and every evening to stimulate circulation in your scalp.

Make sure to massage your head gently, it’s not working by a principle “the harder you push the faster it grows!”. Remember, never brush your hair when it’s wet, because it can damage your locks and cause breakage. We don’t want it, because we love our hair, right? :)


7.Massage your scalp every time you shampoo your hair. Do it gently, use your fingers, massage your head for about a minute or two, push and move the skin around your head, it will stimulate the blood flow and help your hair grow faster.

 The best thing is to wash your hair as per your hair type. For curly hair, shampoo your hair once a week and for fine, straight hair, it is good to go for two or three washes.

8.Mayonnaise - The Natural Conditioner: Healthy and beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp…It’s logical, right? This is why it’s important to take a great care of your scalp! Here is one easy tip: never apply a hair conditioner on the roots of your hair! Not only it will cause the loss of volume and your locks might get oily very quickly, but also, some hair conditioners contain waxes and silicons, and if you apply them on your scalp, it can prevent the skin on your head from breathing and clog pores. Apply your hair conditioner only on the length of your hair.

Applying mayonnaise is a good way to condition your hair, making it more manageable and shiny. It’s as easy as combing mayonnaise all over your hair and then rinsing it.

9. Eat protein!It is important to keep your hair healthy from the outside with products, love and care. What about from the inside? Not only our exterior efforts, massages and sophisticated masks are important, but also, if you really want to have thick and beautiful hair, watch what you eat! Did you know that food can make a tremendous difference in how fast your hair grows?

 Protein provides a building material for your locks to grow quicker, look healthier and be stronger, so include in eggs, nuts, fish, chicken, red meat, etc…include these into your balanced diet. Eat healthy. Your hair will say: “Thank you!”.

10.Care for your hair while you sleep. Probably, you are wondering – how in the world is it possible to care for my hair while I sleep? Yes, it’s, actually, easy as pie. First of all, never sleep with a tight ponytail or a tight braid, it definitely won’t help your hair grow faster and can even cause breakage of your hair and pains in your scalp.

Make a loose ponytail instead. And second tip for a night hair care is – try to sleep on a silk pillow case, it won’t cause friction and it’s much kinder to your hair, than cotton pillow covers. And, by the way, silk pillow is not only beneficial for your hair, but also for your facial skin. What a wonder is this silk! Healthy and shiny hair plus wrinkle free skin! Just perfect

4 Easy DIY Beauty Treatments

Although there are a host of fantastic beauty products on the market today, sometimes it’s nice to go back to basics and utilize the foods that contain natural beauty benefits. After you’ve graduated from the good old cucumber slice as a natural eye de-puffer trick, there are tons of other earth-friendly recipes out there that can be executed using yummy products from your fridge. Who knew that playing with your food could be a good thing? Here are four fun treatments to whip up at home:

1. Skin Revitalizer: Beauty Mask with Fruits

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cherries ; 1/4 cup pineapple; 1/2 cup blueberries; 2 bananas; 4 tbsp of honey; 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Recipe: Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Apply to a clean face and leave on for five to ten minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat dry.


2. Oil-Fighting Face Exfoliator: Berry Skin Scrub
Ingredients: 3 medium strawberries; 4 tbsp of raw honey
Recipe: Remove stems and cut strawberries into small pieces. Mash into a ball with a spoon until smooth. Fold in honey and gently mix until evenly distributed. Massage scrub on clean skin for three minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat dry.


3. Delicious Body Exfoliator: Grapefruit Coconut Scrub
Ingredients: 3-4 large grapefruits; 2 tsp of raw coconut oil; 1/2 cup of sea salt; 3 tsp of grapeseed oil
Recipe: Zest all the grapefruits and add zest to a bowl, along with the other ingredients. Mix together thoroughly and gently apply scrub to body. Rinse in the shower with warm water and pat dry. Store scrub in an airtight container in the fridge for future use.


4. Super Shine Booster: Avocado Hair Mask
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado; 2-3 tbsp of olive oil; 1 banana; 1 egg
Recipe: Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until the mixture has a chunk-free, cake-batter consistency. Apply one quarter of the mask to dry hair and leave in for 10 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and stick the leftover in the fridge.

3 DIY Foot Soak Recipes

If you’re on your feet all day, it can be so worth it to relieve the stress that builds up in the muscles, joints and bones of your feet after long hours without a break. Cracked, dry skin on one’s heels or the balls of your feet can get painful throughout the winter, if not taken care of regularly. Treat yourself to one of these easy, DIY at-home foot soaks to soften and heal the skin of your feet, as well as generally give them some tender love & care.

#1: Mix together 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of milk, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of Cinnamon. Mix well, add to water, and enjoy – will leave your feet feeling super soft and nourished.

#2: Steep 4 bags of chamomile tea in 1 gallon of hot water for 10 minuets, then mix in 4 drops of the essential oil of your choice (we recommend peppermint, lemon, orange or eucalyptus). Put some marbles or smooth stones on the bottom of the basin for an extra relaxing mini foot massage!

#3: Mix 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of epsom salts and the contents of 3-4 peppermint tea bags. Use a couple of tablespoons of this mixture in a gallon of warm water for a soothing and refreshing foot soak to cleanse and strengthen the skin of your feet.


Remember to moisturize your feet afterwards with a nourishing natural body oil or moisturizer to trap all that clean goodness and keep your skin soft throughout the day!

DIY: Apple Cider Vinegar Acne Toner

Apple cider vinegar is known as an overall cure-all for good reason; it’s a great anti-bacterial agent. It can do amazing things for not only your hair, but also your skin. Here is a simple recipe for a homemade acne toner which uses ACV as a base.

Whisk together ¼ cup raw honey, 1 cup of brewed green tea, and ½ cup of apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Put it into a container you can seal closed, and you’re set to go. To apply, just use a cotton ball and swab it onto your face in problem areas as needed. This mixture not only will kill bacteria, but also help your skin to recover from acne scars and may reduce the effects of age.

Simple Blackhead Removal

Problems with blackheads? Don’t waste your money on expensive washes, use this tip instead:

Beat an egg white in a small bowl, making sure there’s no yolk in it.

Apply the egg whites to the areas with blackheads.

Put two layers of thin tissue paper on top of the egg.

Allow it to dry, then peel it off.

Wash and moisturize your face as usual

Cantaloupe: Benefits for Skin & Hair

 

All varieties of melons are great for skin, and cantaloupe melon being the most nutritious among them, is no exception. It offers the following benefits for your skin.

Cantaloupe Benefits for Skin:


Beneficial for healthy skin because it is rich in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A encourages the skin regeneration and Vitamin C supports the formation of collagen, the connective tissues that give skin a youthful glow.

Loaded with water. The skin needs plenty of water in order to stay hydrated. When you are dehydrated, your skin is one of the first organs to show the deficiency. Fine lines, wrinkles, and dry skin in general tend to appear within days of dehydration. The juice is an effective lotion for eczema and for removing freckles. The juice is also be used as first aid for burns and abrasions.

 Take a look at the below beauty recipes to reap the benefits of Cantaloupe.


Moisturizing Cantaloupe-Lavender Facial Scrub and Mask:


1/8 of a cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp dried lavender buds, ground into a fine powder
1/8 c. cornmeal


Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Lightly scrub all over face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, scrubbing lightly as you wash the mask off.


Softening Creamy Cantaloupe Facial Mask:

1/4 c. peeled, seeded cantaloupe, cut into cubes
1 Tbsp. heavy cream

Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spread the mush over a piece of muslin or cheesecloth and apply the cloth to the face. (You might want to cut out a place for your nostrils beforehand.) Leave on 20 minutes.

This mask is best for dry skin.



Soothing Cantaloupe-Cucumber Toner-Mask:


Run 1/4 of a cucumber (seeded, but leave the skin on) and 1/8 of a cantaloupe (peeled and seeded) through a food processor or blender. Strain out the juice. With a cotton ball, apply the juice to your face. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, and rinse well.

This is good for any skin type – and will be especially helpful if your face is red, puffy, or irritated.


Fresh Cantaloupe - Yogurt Face Mask:

Combine some fresh cantaloupe with yogurt in a blender jar. Process the ingredients to a smooth consistency. Use this mixture to massage all over face and neck in gentle circular movements. Do this massage for at least 10-15 minutes every day. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the mixture for increasing benefits.


 Refreshing Cantaloupe - Oatmeal Face Pack:

You can also prepare your own cantaloupe face pack by processing some cantaloupe in a blender container. Transfer the pulp to a mixing bowl and add powdered oatmeal along with enough yogurt to form a smooth and thick paste. Also, add a few drops of wheat germ essential oil to the mixture. Apply the pack evenly to clean face and neck. Remove by massaging in gentle circular movements. Wash off with warm water and pat dry. Apply this pack at least thrice a week for best results.


 Facial with Cantaloupe Juice:

You can also directly apply some cantaloupe juice to your skin and wash off once it dries completely. This will help in softening and hydrating skin.


Cantaloupe: Hair Benefits
Cantaloupe contains all the vital nutrients and minerals that are required for maintaining healthy hair and scalp. Its benefits for hair are given below.


 Combats Hair Loss:
Insonitol is a form of Vitamin B which is required to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth. This vitamin is mostly found in citrus fruits except lemons. Cantaloupe contains sufficient amount of insonitol and hence, regular consumption of this fruit can stimulate hair growth.


Perfect Conditioner:
Cantaloupe can be a perfect hair conditioner during the summer months. All you need to do is mash a cup of cantaloupe with a fork and massage your hair with this pulp after shampooing. Wash off after 10 minutes.




 


 

DIY: Hair Dye Recipes

 Making and using your own Natural Hair Dye is way more fun than anything you can buy out there.

This is for all who want to keep it natural, obviously. These homemade hair dye recipes contain pure natural ingredients. That is a seriously safer alternative to those chemical paint jobs

And yes, it will take you a bit longer to get to the same sort of result, because these natural hair color recipes are not as concentrated. But that also means you get a more gradual result, having more control over the outcome. Not only are they easy and fun to make, but also very affordable or downright cheap and you probably have the ingredients already somewhere in your kitchen cabinet.

Yogurt, Chamomile tea & Lavender oil natural Hair Dye:


Brightens your hair; both yogurt and chamomile have brightening properties


What do you need:
1/2 cup plain unflavored Yogurt
1 cup very strong Chamomile tea (use 5-6 teabags)
5-7 drops Lavender essential oil


How to do it:

Make the ultra-strong chamomile tea, let it steep and cool down for about 20 minutes. Mix it together with the yogurt and the lavender oil until you have a smooth consistency

Apply it to your dry hair and make sure you cover all of it, from root to end. Cover your head with plastic wrap and leave it for 30 minutes

Finally shampoo it out and condition


 Lemon juice & Chamomile tea natural hair dye

Natural hair dye for blond highlights

What do you need:
1/2 cup fresh Lemon juice
4 cups very strong Chamomile tea (use 6-8 teabags)

How to do it:

Make the ultra-strong chamomile tea, let it steep and cool down for about 15 minutes. Mix it with the lemon juice

Wet your hair with warm water and make it towel dry. Rinse your hair twice with the same lemon/ chamomile mixture; leave it in for about 1 hour sitting in the sun (if available)

If you can do that while thinking positive and happy thoughts and reading your favorite magazine or book, that will give the whole process a giant boost……at least it will boost your mood for sure

Finally, wash it out and condition


Tip: to get some serious results you will have to do this every day for at least 2-3 weeks. It might seem a bit long but this way you certainly have more control over the end result and you can decide to stop at your shade of choice



Saffron & Lemon juice natural hair dye

Natural hair dye for a rich golden tint, works great on gray roots in blond hair

What do you need:
1 tablespoon Saffron threads
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
½ liter Water

How to do it:

Put the saffron threads into a large jug. Boil the water and pour it over the saffron threads. Leave it soaking for 10 to 15 minutes

Strain out the saffron threads and add the lemon juice

Put a large bowl in the sink and pour the liquid through your hair, collect it and re-rinse 15 to 20 times. After the final rinse, wring out your hair and leave it for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clear water



Coffee natural hair dye

A homemade hair dye to sip on...if you like strong black coffee

What do you need:
10 cups of very strong black Coffee (using 2 heaping tablespoons per cup)

How to do it:

Make the coffee, let it stand to cool down for 15-20 minutes; filter it. Close the sink and place a large bowl in it, hang over this to rinse your hair repeatedly with the coffee; about 15 times. After the last rinse squeeze and wring your hair, then leave it for 15-20 minutes

Finally wash with fresh water

You could do the same using very strong black tea (using 2 bags per cup) the rest is basically the same

Tip: to see some serious results you will have to do this every day for a few weeks. This might seem a bit long but this way you certainly have more control over the end result and you can decide to stop at your shade of choice


 Walnut husk natural hair dye

What do you need:

Walnut husks
Water

How to do it:

Coarsely crush the walnut husks and cover them with water. Put it on the stove and let this simmer for 5-6 hours replacing vaporized water

Strain the water, take the husks and put them in a piece of cloth. Squeeze to get as much water out as possible and pour it back in the pot. Boil it until you have about ¼ left

Mix this with a teaspoon of ground cloves and put it in the fridge for a day, stir it regularly

Before you use it strain the liquid through a piece of cheesecloth. Now shampoo your hair, close the sink and place a large bowl in it. Hang over this to rinse your hair repeatedly with the mixture; about 15 times. Don’t forget to put on gloves because it can seriously stain. After the last time leave it for 5 minutes and rinse it out with fresh water


Tip: if this sounds too complicated you can also boil the crushed walnut husks for 1 hour and then squeeze them and take the colored water to rinse your hair. This might work for people with lighter hair, and seeing it’s a simple rinse it will not color as strong as the more complicated version


Black tea & Sage rinse natural hair dye

What do you need:
3 tablespoons black tea
3 tablespoons sage
1 teapot water

How to do it:

Boil the water and steep the black tea and sage in it. Allow it to cool. Use it as a hair rinse by repeatedly pouring the tea over the hair. Afterward rinse your hair with tepid water



Walnut shells, Cloves & Black tea natural hair dye

Makes your brown or black hair a bit darker


What do you need:
1/3 cup walnut shells
3 bags black tea
8 cloves
3 cups of water


How to do it:

Bring the water to a boil; add the tea, cloves and walnut shells. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Let it cool down and then strain and keep the tea. First shampoo your hair and pour the mix over your hair and gently apply throughout as a final rinse



Cherry bark & Black tea natural hair dye

A homemade hair coloring that will make your brown or black hair a bit darker

What do you need:
1/3 cup cherry bark
3 bags black tea
3 cups water

How to do it:

Bring the water to a boil; add the tea, cherry bark. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Let it cool down and then strain and keep the tea. First shampoo your hair and pour the mix over your hair and gently apply throughout as a final rinse



Beet & Carrot juice natural hair dye

Enhances red hair

What do you need:
1/2 cup Carrot juice
1/2 cup Beet juice

How to do it:

Mix the two juices together. Wash your hair and make it towel dry. Rinse your hair thoroughly with the mixture and let it stay in for about 1 hour sitting in the sun (if available)

Finally wash it out and condition


Tip: To see some serious results you will have to do this every day for a few weeks. This might seem a bit long but this way you certainly have more control over the end result and you can decide to stop at your shade of choice


Rose hip or Clove tea natural hair dye


What do you need:
Very strong Rose hip or clove tea


How to do it:

Make 8 cups of very strong rose hip tea

Close the sink and place a large bowl in it. Hang over this to rinse your hair repeatedly with the rose hip tea; about 15 times. After the last time leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it out with fresh water


Tip: you can also do the same but using a very strong cloves tea

Red Wine Face Masks

Red wine is one of those surprising ingredients in natural skin care which is still a bit under-used.

Unexpected? Maybe; but a red wine face mask made with the bottom of red wine that was left after last nights dinner party works wonders for skin.






Red wine contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, which are beneficial in keeping your skin healthy. Generally red wine when used in skin care products fights free radicals, stimulates blood circulation, rejuvenates, increases skin elasticity, eases the nerves, firms, whitens, and leaves your skin bright and glowing These stimulating properties make that red wine softens wrinkles and fine lines and is altogether very useful in battling the effects of aging skin Also in cases of acne and eczema red wine is also considered to be good for detoxifying the skin and in this way helping your skin against these kind of skin disorders.

 Enjoy a relaxing and satisfying natural spa experience right there in your own home with these red wine face masks.


 Egg white Red wine face mask:

A basic red wine face mask; the egg white and red wine form a super skin toner, they seriously tighten your skin and are a powerful anti aging force

On top of that honey is the perfect natural humectant; it attracts moisture and keeps it there where it should be: under your skin. It also soothes and smooths. This red wine mask will make your skin look younger, extra vibrant and leaves it silky smooth

What do you need:
1 Egg white
3 tablespoons Red wine
1 tablespoons organic Honey

How to do it:

Gently mix the egg white, red wine and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear.

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside


Seaweed, Honey, Aloe vera , Red wine face mask:

(For acne prone skin)

Soothe and clean acne ridden skin with this red wine face mask. It will leave your face feeling incredibly smooth, soft and looking absolutely radiant

It also offers intense firming action and is known to soften wrinkles and fine lines

What do you need:
2 tablespoons Red wine
1/2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
1 tablespoons organic Honey
1 tablespoon Kelp Powder – Seaweed

How to do it:

Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave)

Mix the honey and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a nice and smooth paste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes so the kelp powder can absorb the moisture

Spread and massage the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10 minutes Rinse it off with lukewarm water; pat your skin dry with a clean towel

Tip: Because of the iodine in kelp you should not use this mask if you have an iodine allergy


Pomegranate, Rose clay, Honey, Coconut Red wine face mask:

This red wine face mask is one big antioxidant powerhouse and an all round skin care champion.

Pomegranate stimulates the growth of collagen while the polyphenols of the red wine further reduce free radicals.

While rose clay gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation, the lactic acid in the coconut milk softens your skin. The humectant honey provides the finishing touch in this all natural wonder mask


What do you need:
1/4 Pomegranate
1 tablespoon Red wine
3 tablespoons Rose clay
1 tablespoon organic Honey
1/2 tablespoon Coconut milk


How to do it:

Peel 1/4 pomegranate cut the fruit in pieces and put these in a bowl orfood processor and mash it. Put the clay in a mixing bowl and slowly add the pomegranate, red wine, honey and coconut milk. Mix these well until you have a smooth sticky paste that will stay on your face without it running off

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside.


Green tea, Yogurt, Honey Red wine face mask

Green tea is also high in anti oxidants, which makes that this red wine mask pulls the brake on aging skin. The honey and yogurt soothe and smooth


What do you need:
1 tablespoon Green Tea
1 tablespoon Red wine
1 tablespoon Plain unflavored Yogurt, with active cultures
2 tablespoon organic Honey


How to do it:

Make a cup of green tea and let it stand for a few minutes. Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave.)Strain the tea and mix it with the red wine, yogurt and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

30 Tips To Get Glowing Skin In 15 days

Looking good costs money, right... Or does it?

If you are feeling too broke to splurge on a facial at the salon, let Mother Nature come to the rescue.

All you need to do is invest some time and effort once a week, and use the ingredients available in your kitchen to concoct your own facial at home. You can decide which facial to opt for, depending on your skin type and on the availability of the ingredients.

Here’s what you can do to achieve perfect skin in just 15 days. But remember, Good and glowing skin depends on regular care.  If you are using these tips on a regular basis, you will certainly get a fair glowing skin.

-Banana is a natural fruit that is most commonly available to use you can use the peel of the banana as a glowing agent for skin on the face but do in the early hours of morning and before going to bed.

-Wash your face at least thrice daily with fresh water and use a mild soap once or twice a day. Rinse off your skin gently with towel after every wash. It will help to exfoliate your skin and shed off dead skin cells and give a radiant and healthy skin.

-Combine 1 table spoon of milk powder, honey and lemon juice with ½ tbsp of almond oil. Mix them thoroughly into paste and apply it all over your face and neck. Let it be dried and then rinse off to get a perfect glowing skin free from dirt and other spots.

- Bleach is one of the tip we usually follow in order to get glowing skin. Take some lime juice mixed with little water and apply it to face and leave it for 10 minutes and clean with water your face gets fresh by removing dirt.

-Apply bread crumbs with milk cream to get fair , and smooth skin which glows from within.

-Peel off the skin of the potatoes and finely chop it. Now take 3 spoons of rose water and grind potatoes with rose water. To this fine paste add little honey and lime water and apply to the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash with cold water. This acts as a bleach and removes blemishes, scars and freckles from the skin.

-Cucumber is natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and rinse off after 15. minutes for a clearer glowing skin.
 
-Apply  an egg white and honey for 20 minutes to tighten your skin .This home remedy will give soft skin and help to retain youthful glow to your skin.

-Mango peels mixed with 1 spoon of milk can be applied on face, and neck to impart healthy glow to your face.

- Soak 4-5 almonds in water overnight. Remove their skin in the morning and grind them to a fine paste. Add one tablespoon gram flour ,1 tsp milk and 4 drops of lemon juice. Mix well and massage your skin with this paste for about 5 minutes to get a long-lasting fair and neat skin complexion.

- Take a full cup of mint leaves and grind them to fine paste. Coat your face with this paste and allow it to dry. Rinse of after 20 minutes. Repeat for 15 days.

-Take 1 tbsp each of olive oil and milk, add ½ tsp honey. Mix well and apply to your skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Dip a cotton swab in Luke-warm water and wipe off the paste from your skin.

-Take 1:3 ratio of milk and honey make it into a fine paste. Apply it to the face and neck or where ever you want your skin to glow. Wash after 15 minutes with cold water.

-Combine equal amount of lemon juice and honey. Apply the mixture on your face and body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off.

-Take the pulp of aloe Vera and mix 1 to 2 tea spoon powder milk and one egg white. Beat it well, then apply to your face by a brush and when it becomes dry do another coat of it and do it repeatedly for ½ an hr. then wash off.

- Orange peel mixed with yoghurt is another great home remedy for fair glowing skin. Dry the peels of an orange in the sun and then tear it to shreds. Grind these shreds into a fine powder and mix it with yogurt. Apply this on your face twice everyday. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then wash it off.

-Apply coconut milk over face and neck to get fair skin. it also removes scars and blemishes.

-Make carrot mask by smashing carrot into a fine paste and mix some honey with it and add little warm water and apply it on the face wash after 20 minutes to have a glowing skin.

-Use juice of watermelon and apply over face for refreshing and instant glowing skin.
 
-Mix olive oil, honey and egg in a bowl and apply it on face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. You can also use olive oil to massage on face and body before going to bed.  Massaging olive oil will give you radiant and glowing skin.

-Mix together a tablespoon of lime juice with two large tablespoons of chickpea flour and make a paste using milk. This is one of the home remedies for glowing skin that give excellent results.
 
-Make a paste of one teaspoon of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Scrub your face with this paste and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
-Papaya is the another homemade product for glowing skin. You can either put alone papaya in your blender or you can take it along with oatmeal.

-Take a fresh tomato and peel off the top from it to use it as a scrub. Take some sugar in a bowl and dip the peel(cut) of the tomato and gently scrub it on your face. This gets your skin cleaned. Allow to dry for 15 minutes and wash off face with cold water. Apply a moisturizer after that. This is a best natural home remedies for clear and glowing skin.

-Make a paste of 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp rose water and 1 tbsp fuller’s earth. Apply the paste over your face and neck. Wipe off the mask after 15 minutes with a moist towel. Wash off with fresh water, this mask is best suited for oily skin.

-Avocado extracts are used in various skin moisturizing and fairness products for making skin glowing and soft. Folic acid in avocado clears pollutants from skin making it clean. Make a paste of avocado and apply it to skin for 15 minutes. This will prevent skin from drying and keep skin moist in summers and winters.
 
-Take a tsp of radish juice and to it, mix a few drops of lemon juice. Topical application of the same improves complexion owing to the bleaching properties of the ingredients.  

-Take an ice-cube and rub gently on the face, pat dry, this will improve blood- circulation and keep your skin glowing and tighten.

- Eat healthy and nutritious food rich in antioxidants. Cut down on oily and fatty foods replacing them with green vegetables, fruits and salads. It is a crucial step towards having healthy and beautiful skin.

- It is also necessary to take 8 to 9 hrs of deep sound sleep daily. It also helps to better the overall health specially the skin.

Cantaloupe-Ginger Juice for Beautiful Skin

This complexion-enhancing concoction will help improve your skin from the inside out and have you glowing in no time!

A one cup serving of cantaloupe provides your daily requirement of Vitamins A & C, which are both excellent free-radical scavengers and collagen-promoters.  Cantaloupe is also rich in Vitamin K, Omega-3 & -6 fatty acids, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6 , Niacin (B3), Thiamine (B1), and the anti-oxidant powerhouse, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD).  The Vitamin A found in cantaloupe aids in cell turnover, which helps your skin to look bright and glow, and the high SOD activity exerts a potent anti-inflammatory action.  These melons are also rich in water.  Since our bodies are mostly made up of water, it's necessary to get adequate amounts, so when you consume this tasty fruit you are hydrating your skin at the same time, which reduces the look of fine lines.

Like cantaloupe, ginger can also increase skin's radiance and decrease inflammation related to skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.  Ginger has antiseptic qualities, which renders it effective in killing the bacteria that cause acne. Ginger may help lighten age spots and improves circulation.  Ginger's powerful antioxidant, gingerol, not only fights skin-damaging free radicals, but also promotes smoothness and evenness of skin tone and texture.

Ingredients: (serves 2)
1 cantaloupe
2 inch piece ginger

Instructions:  Wash the rind of the melon (to remove bacteria).  Cut cantaloupe in half and remove seeds.  Cut off the rind if it is conventional.  If it is organic, you may leave the rind on (cutting the rind off increases the sweet taste).  Cut into juice-hopper sized slices.  Juice 1 to 2 inch piece of ginger; start with less and add more to taste.

Watch your skin GLOW!
 

DIY Pineapple Face Mask

Pineapples are not only a delicious tropical fruit, but they contain a variety of different ingredients that can help to improve the quality of your skin as well. Pineapples function as a natural exfoliate for your skin, helping it to look youthful and free of blemishes and pimples.
While many face masks combine chemical treatments and other artificial ingredients into a product that is designed to exfoliate your skin, pineapple uses all natural components and is much less expensive. You can make your own pineapple face mask at home so that you can benefit from the natural astringent properties of this fruit.

Mixing the Pineapple
One standard sized pineapple should be sufficient for your face mask. Begin by cutting off the top and the bottom of the pineapple. Next, cut along the outside of the pineapple skin where the eyes are. The eyes run vertically down the sides of the pineapple. The idea is to remove all of the outside skin of the pineapple so that you’re only left with the yellow interior.
Cut the pineapple into smaller chunks that are roughly bite size. You can use the entire inner portion of the pineapple for this. Place all of the chunks in a blender and blend them at a low speed until you end up with a liquid paste.

Adding Other Ingredients
There are a number of other ingredients that you can add to your pineapple mixture in order to better enhance the quality of your pineapple face mask. One of the most common is olive oil. Add in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil to the mixture as well. Olive oil will moisturize your face and help to aid in the exfoliating process that will be brought about as a result of the pineapple mixture. It also will wash off of your skin without leaving any greasy residue or other signs as well.
Another common ingredient to include in a pineapple face mask is honey. Place a single teaspoon of honey into the mixture to act as an irritation reducer. Honey can eliminate wrinkles and puffiness that may form around the eyes and on other parts of the face as well.
Blend all of the various ingredients that you’ve put into the mixture together. Then you’re ready to apply the face mask.

Applying the Mask
Begin by washing your face thoroughly with soap and warm water. Dry your face off with a towel. Apply the pineapple face mask substance to the entirety of your face and leave it to sit there for 15 minutes or so. When you’re done, scoop off the pineapple substance and throw it away. Next, rinse off your face with water and wash it with soap if you desire.

Chubby Cheeks Rosy Lips

Cheeks and Lips are two most important features which adds to a beautiful face. There is no women in this planet who do not wish to have Chubby cheeks. Chubby Cheeks makes the face cute and pretty. Lips define your Expressions, Smile and gives ultimate appeal to the face.

 

Set aside some time to take care of your cheeks daily.

 

• Boil an Apple. Mash it and make a paste. Massage this paste on the cheeks once you get up in the morning and find the results in a week.
• Butter is one of the best home remedy to get chubby cheeks. Simply mix butter with little sugar and massage on the cheeks every morning or before you go for a shower. Leave for 15 minutes and wash off to get those soft and chubby cheeks. This is best for dry skin.
• Applying Aloe Vera Gel helps to get glowing and fuller looking cheeks.
• Make a small paste of papaya and mix with 1 tbsp of honey. Apply this mixture on the face and wash off after 15 minutes to get soft and glowing cheeks.
• Regular massaging of face with any oil helps in developing chubby cheeks.
• Steaming the face once in a while helps to develop cheeks.

 

Follow a proper lip care regimen regularly and get those best rewards. Here are some effective home remedies for Rosy Lips.

 

• Apply beetroot juice on lips before going to bed. Be surprised to see rosy and pink lips the next morning.
• Use sugar and lemon scrub on the lips to remove dry and dead skin and get soft pink lips.
• Mix almond oil and lemon juice and use as a lip balm to massage your lips every night before going to bed. This helps to lighten dark lips.
• Use Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly regularly to keep the lips soft.
• Applying the cream of boiled milk on lips helps to moisture the lips.
• Apply coriander leaf juice, carrot juice or mint juice to lips to get shiny lips.

Lavender Lotion for Dry Itchy Winter Skin

Glycerin is a wonderful moisturizer for all skin types. It attracts moisture and water towards the skin, thereby keeping the skin hydrated and supple. Rosewater contains components that have ability to stimulate blood circulation in the blood vessels.

Lavender Essential oil is one of the most versatile essential oil. It is used to treat many skin conditions including dry skin, perennial repair, eczema, acne, psoriasis, scarring.

Try this handy tip to take care of the extra dry skin during winter.

Things you will need:

• 50 ml Glycerin
• 50-75 ml Rose water
• 15-20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

Method:

Pour glycerin and rose water in a bottle. Add lavender essential oil to this. Screw the cap tightly and shake until glycerin completely dissolves into the rose water .When required, apply some lotion onto your hands and body as you would do with any other lotion and feel the difference.

Pomegranate Body Scrub

Pomegranate is rich in vitamin B5, C and Potassium, polyphenols etc. that enhance the beauty and life of skin .It is a good source of ellagic acid and anti-oxidants which are helpful in destroying free radicals.
With 5 times the anti-oxidants found in  green tea, Pomegranates are among the super heroes of anti-aging. This aromatic Pomegranate body scrub gently removes dead skin cells while giving the body a burst of nourishment.

You will Need:

- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup organic olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
- 1 whole Pomegranate with skin and all

Method:

Cut the Pomegranate into quarters, skin and all. Skin has lot more anti-oxidants than the seeds or juice has and so you need to use the whole fruit. Use a blender to blend all ingredients except sugar. Blend until the mixture is a little coarse. You can add more olive oil as you blend. Pour the mixture into a bowl and mix in the sugar.
Gently Rub the scrub in a circular motion onto your body and face to exfoliate.

10 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar For Skin & Hair

Apple cider vinegar -- particularly the raw, organic, unfiltered kind -- is one of those undiscovered natural remedies. It is indeed one of nature’s most powerful beauty ingredients. It brightens the skin, adds gloss to your hair and can even lift away stains from your nails. Check out all the ways you can incorporate a little ACV into your beauty regimen.

Hair rinse:
Acetic acid, the main ingredient in ACV strengthen the hair shaft, leaving your hair with soft, shiny strands. It stimulates hair follicles and promotes hair growth, and is a cure for dandruff. Give your hair body and shine: after you shampoo, apply 1/2 tablespoon ACV mixed with 1 cup of water, then rinse.


Toner:
Use apple cider vinegar in place of your regular toner. Drench a cotton wool ball with water first, and then dip it in the vinegar. Sweep it lightly over your face and throat, avoiding the eyes. It will promote clarity of complexion, diminish discoloration and age spots and help to clear away pimples.

Detoxing Apple Cider Vinegar Face Mask:

 

You will need:

 

- A cup of Oatmeal

-A tbsp. of Olive Oil

-A tbsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar

 

Method:

 

Blend all the 3 ingredients and make a nice little paste. Apply a thin layer to the surface of the skin. Leave this on the skin for 20 minutes. The oatmeal is going to be very calming, and it's actually also a bit hydrating. The olive oil is great because it does soften the surface of the skin, and it's also a natural anti-inflammatory. The apple cider vinegar is something a lot of you don't know is an incredible detoxing ingredient. It really flushes the toxins out of your pores. It's going to revitalize your skin and make your skin look alive again.

 

 Rinse the mask with tepid water, and you're going to be absolutely amazed at how clear, clean and glowing your skin really looks.

Acne remedy:
ACV kills bacteria and balances skin’s pH level. It also absorbs excessive oil from our skin, which is a leading cause of acne. Mix one part vinegar to 3-4 parts water. Apply solution directly to your skin with clean cotton pad, and leave it there for about ten minutes. After ten minutes, rinse off the vinegar. Repeat this three times a day. For severe cases of acne, the solution can be used overnight without rinsing.


Soothing Bath Soak:
The next time you get ready to slip into a warm bath, add one to two capfuls of apple cider vinegar. It draws toxins out of the body, leaving behind toned and moisturized skin.


Stain Remover:
Soak stained fingernails in a bowl of pure apple cider vinegar for twenty minutes. Rinse, and massage a small amount of olive oil into each nail bed. Likewise, swish a mouthful of it between your teeth to promote a healthy oral environment and also assist in lifting away mild stains on your teeth.


Sunburn remedy:
Relieve the pain of a sunburn and minimize peeling by applying a wash cloth soaked in apple cider vinegar to the area.

Foot Soak:
Give yourself an at-home pedicure by soaking your feet in equal parts warm water and ACV. Its anti-fungal properties will keep your feet healthy, soft, and clean.

Alleviate age spots:

Apple Cider Vinegar contains sulfur that fights the effects of aging, including age spots. Dab age spots, or liver spots, with ACV every night before you go to sleep. Do not wash off the vinegar. If you feel a stinging sensation, dilute the vinegar with water. Wash off in the morning. You can also mix 1 tablespoon orange juice with 2 tablespoons ACV to fade age spots.


Natural Deodorant:

ACV absorbs and neutralizes odors. Simply rub a bit of ACV in your underarms. The vinegary smell dissipates once it dries.


Wart Removal:

Warts are treated with apple cider vinegar in a different way. The method is to soak a small cotton wool ball in it and use tape or a Band-Aid to keep the soaked cotton wool there against the wart for as long as possible. This is either done in the morning and kept on all day or before bed and worn overnight. For even faster results change applications in the evening and have it on around the clock.

 

 

Mangoes for Skin and Hair

We all know that mangoes are called the king of all fruits. But do we really know why? Apart from the fact that it is one of the most delectable treats, this fruit is also loaded with vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants, all of which are good for the skin. Surprising as it may sound, Mangoes have the ability to reduce dark spots, blemishes, acne and add glow to your skin.

Mangoes are a rich source of beta carotene (vitamin A), which is a strong antioxidant. Apart from the rejuvenation effect, vitamin A also has dramatic effects on acne / pimples. Beta-carotene is the nutrient that's crucial for your skin. It's converted by your body into vitamin A and is so important that it's often prescribed as a topical treatment (one that's applied directly on to the skin) for acne.

Vitamin A is the greatest friend to good skin and its deficiency can cause dull skin, open pores, acne, as well as horny eruptions on the arms, elbows and knees.
  
Consuming mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining. Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of skin. It is high in antioxidants and low in carbohydrates.Apart from the fruit pulp, the skin of the fruit is rich in AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids) and is used as skin exfoliate and rejuvenator. Vitamin C, in this fruit, helps in collagen formation, which keeps the skin firm.

Let us look at a few tips that you can follow using mango for your skin

Scrub- Take a teaspoon of mango pulp, add half a teaspoon of milk/milk powder, honey and rub it over your face in circular motion. This helps to remove dead skin and blackheads thereby adding a glow to your face.

Reusing the mango skin- We generally discard the mango skin. It can be used by sun-drying it and making a powder of the same. Mix it with a teaspoon of yogurt and use as a face pack. This reduces dark spots, blemishes and adds a golden complexion to your skin.

Raw mango juice- If you have baby mangoes or raw mangoes at home you could take a slice and boil it in water. Now use this water on your face as an acne remover. It acts as an excellent astringent.

Mango cleanser- Take a teaspoon of wheat flour, add mango pulp to it and use it on your skin. It acts as a perfect cleanser, reaching your pores and cleaning them from within. Remove tan- The skin of mango acts as a de-tanning agent. Rub your face and hands with the skin of ripe or raw mango and apply some milk cream on it. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with cold water. Follow this for at least twice or thrice a week as this reduces tanning drastically.

Mango-almond face wash- Take one teaspoon of mango pulp and powdered almond each and mix it with a tablespoon of milk and grind it into a paste. Apply this on to your skin and wash after 20 minutes. This is suitable for all skin types.

Mango-oatmeal face pack- This is suitable for sensitive skin. Make a paste of mango pulp, oatmeal, milk and honey. Wash your face with cold water and pat dry. Apply this paste

Mango Benefits for Hair:

Mangoes are rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish your hair and promote hair growth. Mango for hair is beneficial in the following ways:

Great Conditioner:
Mango can be used in preparing a home-made conditioner. For this purpose, mix mango pulp with a spoonful of yoghurt and two egg yellows. Apply this on your hair and leave for 30 minutes. This will condition your hair by making them soft and manageable.

Treatment of Dandruff:
Mango contains vitamin A which helps in fighting dandruff and adding shine to your hair. It is often used as an ingredient in hair moisturizers. Mangoes contain vitamin E which improves scalp circulation and encourages hair growth.

Treatment of Hair Loss and Grey Hair:
Mango seed oil is an excellent source of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. The seed kernel itself has great moisturizing properties. You can prepare this oil by removing the outer coat of the mango seed and adding them to a jar of coconut, sesame or mustard oil and place this jar in the sunlight for a few days. Using this concoction regularly will make your hair long, black and thick and prevent hair loss.

 So, what are you waiting for? Include those ripe and juicy mangoes in your beauty regimen and begin leading a healthy and beautiful life!