Thursday, 19 June 2014

Homemade Beauty Tips

homemade beauty tips


1.Water:

One of the most important things you can do for smooth and glowing skin is drink plenty of water. Your aim should be to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps the body flush out toxins and waste. Avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks. Also try to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Washing your face at least twice a day with water will also help improve your skin’s health and appearance.

2. Buttermilk:

Buttermilk is also beneficial in getting rid of dark spots. Like lemon juice, it also helps fade blemishes and black spots but without causing burning sensation.

* Take four teaspoons of buttermilk.
* Add two teaspoons of fresh tomato juice.
* Mix the two ingredients (both have excellent bleaching properties) and then apply.
* Wash it off after 15 minutes.

The lactic acid in milk too, will gradually reduce skin pigmentation, and brighten and tone your overall skin complexion. So, if you do not have buttermilk, simply apply soak a cotton ball in milk and dab it directly on your spots. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off Put milk on a cotton ball and dab it directly on your spots. Repeat this procedure twice daily for four to five weeks.
You can also prepare a solution by mixing milk and honey and apply the solution to your dark spots, leaving it on for 10 minutes.

3. Honey:

Honey is another natural ingredient that you can use to get smooth skin.

* Apply raw honey to your face and neck, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. This simple remedy will make your skin 
soft and smooth.
* Another option is to mix an egg white with honey and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and a delicate soap to remove the
smell from the egg white.
* You can also make a thick paste with honey and cinnamon powder. Apply it to your face and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash it off with 
lukewarm water.

4.Sandalwood:

Sandalwood is another effective option.

* Make a thick paste of sandalwood powder, glycerin and rose water. (If you don’t have rose water, you can use milk or honey.)
* Apply the thick paste to the affected skin area, leaving it on for a few minutes. Wash off the paste with lukewarm water.
* Follow this remedy once daily until your black spots vanish completely.

5. Fenugreek:

Fenugreek is known worldwide for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

* You can make a paste by mixing a few teaspoons of boiled milk and fenugreek leaves. Apply the paste as a face mask on regular basis to delay fine lines 
and wrinkles.
* To help heal pimples and clear away blackheads, boil one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a liter of water and apply it to the affected skin area. A face 
mask made of fenugreek leaves and turmeric is ideal for blackhead-prone skin.

6. Oats:

Oatmeal powder is considered good for skin exfoliation. Hence, you can apply an oatmeal mask on your face and neck to remove dead skin and black spots.

* Grind half a cup of rolled oats.
* Add three to four tablespoons of lemon juice to make a paste.
* Scrub it on your skin and wash it off with warm water when it dries.

If it becomes messy, use a clean cloth soaked in warm water to remove the mask. Follow this treatment once or twice a week.

7. Lemon Juice:

Lemon juice can be used to cleanse your skin, lighten spots and scars, as well as soften and smooth it.

* This citrus-rich fruit contains cleansing enzymes that remove dead skin cells and make your skin smoother and fresher. With its excellent astringent 
properties, lemon is a great natural cleanser for people who have oily skin.
* To lighten dark spots and acne marks, you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply it to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and 
then wash the area with lukewarm water.
* For soft, smooth skin, mix lemon juice and egg whites and heat the mixture on low flame for a few seconds. Allow it to cool and then apply it to your 
face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

8. Potato:

Your vegetable drawer is another source of home remedies for black spots or dark patches. Potatoes can be applied in one of the two ways:

* Slice up a potato and place one slice directly on the black spots; leave on for a few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
* You can also make a face mask by combining grated potato with honey.

Some people have also had success using tomatoes to get rid of dark black spots within a few weeks.

9. Tomatoes:

Fresh tomato is an excellent natural skin toner, and tomato paste can help treat pimples.

* To make your skin soft and smooth, mash some fresh tomatoes in a blender or grinder. Apply the mashed tomato to your face. Leave it on for about five 
minutes and then wash it off with water. Daily use can help reduce the size of your pores and result in smoother, glowing skin.
* You can also use tomato paste to heal pimples. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for an hour, then wash with water.

10. Papaya:

Papaya contains a natural enzyme known as papain that has antibacterial and wound-healing abilities. The enzyme also aids in removing dead, damaged skin.

* To use papaya as a skin toner, mash a few pieces of ripe papaya and apply it as a facial mask. Keep it on for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with 
lukewarm water.
* Regular application of papaya juice helps reduce freckles or brown spots due to sun exposure. For extra skin lightening effect, add a slice of lemon to the 
papaya juice

11. Cucumber:

Cucumber contains great hydrating, nourishing and astringent properties. They have the same pH as skin so they help restore the skin’s natural acid mantle, which protects it from bacteria and other contaminants.

* Regular use of a cucumber face mask can prevent pimples, blackheads, wrinkles and dry skin. To make the face mask, mix some oats, cucumber and 
milk. Apply the mask to your face and neck area, leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
* You can also use cucumber as a cleanser. Just mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of other cleansers.

12.Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil is an effective scar and stretch mark remover. Some people can be allergic to the oil, so it is highly recommended to try it first on your inner wrist area before applying it to your face.

* To heal a pimple quickly, use a cotton swab to apply tea tree oil directly on the affected area every few hours. About one hour before going to bed, apply 
vitamin E oil and leave it on overnight.

13. Almonds:

* Take 8-10 almonds and soak them in milk overnight.
* Peel off the skin and grind the almonds in the morning.
* Now, add one teaspoon sandalwood powder and half a teaspoon honey in it.
* Mix them to make a fine paste.
* Apply it on your face.
* Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.


14.Mint:

Mint can be used in a few different ways to improve the look of your skin. The mint plant contains menthol that gives it a cooling effect.

* To get rid of pimples, apply fresh mint juice on your face every night.
* For a soothing body pack, make a paste of mint leaves, lemon juice and warm water. Apply it all over your body. Allow it to dry on its own and then rinse 
it off with warm water.
* Drinking lemonade with crushed mint leaves will cool your body and help clear your skin.

15. Turmeric:

Turmeric is an herb that can be used to treat a multitude of skin problems. It has antiseptic properties, and also can be used to lighten blemishes and pigmentation.

* Mix turmeric powder with milk to make a paste. Apply it to your face and neck area daily for beautiful and flawless skin.
* To treat dark circles under your eyes, make a paste of turmeric powder and pineapple juice.
* To rejuvenate dry, parched skin, use a mixture of turmeric and sandalwood paste.

These easy and inexpensive home remedies can help you achieve smooth and flawless skin. With a little patience and a regular skin care regime, you’ll get the soft and supple skin you desire.



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