Your dull, tired face needs a few good minutes pampering every day to boost radiance and glow back to your skin.Make your skin go wow! without spending thousands of rupees at a beauty salon or without any fancy skin care treatments.Just follow these 5 easy steps regularly to get that irresistibly glowing skin everyday.
Here are the 5 Steps for Glowing Skin Everyday
1. Cleansing
Cleansing is one of the first steps for glowing skin.It removes impurities, surface dirt, grime and toxins from your skin.One of the most natural and effective cleansers for your skin is a mixture of aloe vera gel and honey.Wet your face with lukewarm water, massage this mixture for 2 minutes and then rinse off.It’s a non-drying formula, it cleanses your skin thoroughly and makes your skin appear much refreshed and brighter.This homemade cleanser is suitable for all skin types.
2.Exfoliating
After cleansing the next most important steps is exfoliating.Every day your skin get exposed to environmental pollution that gradually results in the accumulation of dead skin cells, blackheads, and whiteheads inside the pores.You skin needs to be exfoliated to reveal the young, fresh and clear skin underneath the old, rough and dull-looking skin.If you have a dry or sensitive skin you can use natural exfoliators like almond powder mixed with honey or oatmeal powder mixed with warm milk, if you have an oily skin or combination skin then use sea salt mixed with honey or brown sugar mixed with a tsp of lemon juice.
How To use – Dilute your face with warm water and scrub tenderly in a circular motion on face and neck for 2 minutes.Rinse off with cool water.It gives a smooth touch and soft feel.
3.Toning
After a good exfoliation, your skin needs a toner to rebalance your skin’s pH, to hydrate, refresh skin, close the pores and to remove any unattended make-up residues from the skin.You can make your own homemade toner.If you have dry or sensitive skin then use rose water or cucumber juice and oily or combination skin use lemon juice or diluted apple cider vinegar as a toner.Simply soak a cotton pad with any of these solutions and wipe your face thoroughly.It makes your skin glow naturally, combat dryness and calm stressed skin.
4.Rejuvenating
A simple 5 minutes face mask rejuvenates and firms sagging skin, tightens facial pores and gives an instant glow to the skin.If you have dry or sensitive skin use a tsp of ripe papaya pulp mixed with rose water or a scoop of mash banana mixed with honey, and if you have an oily or combination skin then use 2 tbsp of orange juice mixed with a tsp of honey or just 2 mashed ripe strawberries mixed with a tsp of yogurt.These face packs are rich in collagen and vitamins that leave your skin look younger, luminous and spotless.
5.Moisturizing
The final step is moisturization.Your skin needs to be filled with lost moisture and nutrients to keep it supple, soft, glowing and healthy.Just mix any of these natural emollients such as sweet almond oil, glycerin, castor oil, olive oil or evening primrose oil to your daily moisturizer and massage it into your skin.It deep nourishes your skin and gives your skin a youthful glow.
Follow all these steps daily for a fairer glowing complexion.
You don’t need expensive creams and lotions to get a crystal clear skin.Just a tsp of baking soda from your kitchen can work magic for your skin.Find out how you can put the astringent, anti-bacterial, cleansing and antifungal properties of baking soda to good use.
5 Homemade Baking Soda Face Packs for Crystal Clear Skin
Baking Soda Face Mask For Acne & Pimples
An excellent way to use baking soda for your skin is to use it to stop acne/pimples from developing and to reduce swelling.Mix a tsp of baking soda with a tbsp of sandalwood powder and enough of rose water to make a smooth paste.Just freeze for 5 minutes and then apply this cold baking soda paste.Let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes and then wash off with cool water.It instantly reduces pimples/acne and leaves your skin crystal clear and clean.
Baking Soda Facial Exfoliator for Black Heads, Whiteheads & Dead Skin Cells
People with oily skin or acne-prone skin are the worst sufferers of #blackheads and whiteheads.This baking soda facial exfoliator is designed to remove those nasty looking black and white bumps deep-seated inside your pores.Wash your face with lukewarm water and then place a tsp of baking soda, a tsp of salt and a tsp of honey in your hands.Rub your hands together and massage in a circular motion for 3 to 4 minutes for deep pore cleansing. Target mostly to the t-zone areas.Rinse off with cool water.
Baking Soda Face Pack/Scrub For Acne Scars & Pimple Marks
A multi-action baking soda face pack and scrub to lighten acne scars, pimple marks and other unpleasant skin blemishes.In a small bowl, place a tsp of baking soda, a tbsp of oats powder and a tbsp of #aloe vera gel.Add a little warm water to make a smooth paste.Spread this mixture on your face and let it sit for 5 minutes.Later, with your fingertips lightly scrub the mixture for 1 minute and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
Baking Soda Face Wash to Control Excess Oil & for Fairness
Baking soda is a good oil-absorbing agent.It soaks up the excess oil and provides gorgeous, oil-free complexion.Mash a fully ripe strawberry, mix a tbsp of baking soda and apply to your face.After 5 minutes, massage gently in a circular motion and then wash off with cool water.It eliminates excess dirt, sebum and impurities.It lightens the skin complexion and prevents the production of melanin that causes skin darkening.
Baking Soda Face Pack to Remove Dark Spots
Dark spots give your skin an irregular appearance.Here is a quick remedy to eliminate stubborn dark spots completely.Mix a tsp of baking soda with a tsp of lemon juice and 2 tsp of warm water.Soak a cotton pad in this solution and gently dab it on your face.Rinse off after 5 minutes.Best suitable for oily or acne prone skin.
Is your hair dry, dull and lusterless? Does it lack volume and shine? Hair is one of your important assets and you just can’t ignore it.You need to take good care to bring lost shine, softness, and volume back to your hair.Having a beautiful, silky and voluminous hair gives a feeling of happiness and confidence.It makes you look gorgeous and youthful.
10 natural tips to add volume, softness and shine to hair.
1.Eggs are powerful natural hair conditioners and a great nourishing agent for your hair.Here is a simple tip to add volume and shine to your hair.Simply mix the contents of one egg and 2 tbsp of olive oil and use it as a deep conditioner and repairing hair mask for 30 minutes.
2.Amla is a powerful solution for all your hair woes.Simply mix 1/2 cup of amla powder to 1/4th cup of hot water.Let it soak for 15 minutes and then apply to your clean dry hair.Rinse after 20 minutes.It improves your hair texture and volume.
3.If you want a gorgeous shine and silky hair, then feed your thirsty hair with this vitamin enriched hair oil.Mix equal amount of castor oil, olive oil and coconut oil and give your hair a nice champi.Let the oil sit overnight and the next day shampoo and condition your hair.
4.Honey is a natural hair softener and conditioner.Honey when combined with yogurt and olive oil, gives your hair brilliant shine, softness.To prepare this hair softening mask, mix 3 tbsp of honey with 1/4th cup of yogurt and 2 tsp of olive oil.Apply and rinse off after 30 minutes.
5.Mayonnaise mask is one of the fast and inexpensive way to fill your hair with moisture, shine and softness.Just take 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, mix 2 tbsp of lemon juice and slather it on damp hair.Cover it with a plastic shower cap.Wash it off after 20-25 minutes.
6.Lemons are packed with numerous hair benefiting nutrients. They are a rich source of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, and a healthy amount of minerals.Lemon is one of the magic ingredients for soft, silky and shiny hair.Just mix 1/4th cup of lemon juice with 3 tbsp of honey and gently massage after shampooing your hair.Rinse after 5 minutes.Guaranteed results.
7.Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse for Extra Shine: Fill your mug with half cold water and mix 1/4th cup of apple cider vinegar. Rinse your hair with this vinegar solution after shampooing your hair.It leaves your hair shinier, softer and manageable.
8.Coconut Cream for a deep nourishment and extra conditioning treatment: Mix 2 tbsp coconut cream to your conditioner and then massage into your hair and scalp.Let it sit for 5 minutes and then wash off.It smooths rough and damaged cuticle and reveals a natural shine and softness to your hair.
9.Henna works like a magic for those seeking for silky, bouncy and voluminous hair.Soak 1/2 cup of henna in hot water for 1 hour.Mix 1 egg and 2 spoonful of yogurt.Coat this henna paste all over your hair and scalp.Rinse off after 30 minutes followed by a mild shampoo and a conditioner.
10.Milk is an excellent homemade conditioning and volumizing treatment for your hair.Take half cup of milk with milk fat and refrigerate it for 1 hour to make it thick.Now mix 2 tsp of honey to this thick, cold creamy milk and apply all over your hair.Wash off after 20 minutes.It gives an intensely soft, lustrous and bouncy hair.It also helps in hair growth.
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Some other Effective Instant Home Remedies for Soft, Silky and Smooth Hair
Baking Soda for Clear and Shiny hair – Take a tsp of baking soda and mixed it with your shampoo and then massage into your hair.Baking soda soaks excess oil and prevents greasy scalp.It balances the pH of your hair and leaves your hair silky and super shiny.
Multani Mitti for Silky Hair – Just make a paste of 1/2 cup of multani mitti using little warm water and then mix 2 tbsp of coconut oil.Coat your hair with this paste and then wash off after 10 minutes followed by conditioner.Multani mitti is a natural cleansing agent.It cleanses your hair, absorbs excess oil and imparts a brilliant shine and luster.
Papaya and Castor Oil Mask For Thick and Soft Hair – Blend 1/2 cup of ripe papaya into a smooth paste, mix 2 tsp of castor oil and apply all over your hair and scalp.Let it sit for about 20 minutes and then wash off with cool water.The nutrients and enzymes in papaya promote hair growth, conditions your hair and castor oil moisturizes and softens your hair.
Aloe Vera for Shine and Smooth Hair – Mix a 3 tbsp of aloe vera gel with a tsp of honey.After washing your hair, massage this mixture into your hair, starting from roots to tips.Let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse off.
Oats Hair Mask for Silky, Shiny and Bouncy Hair – Take 1/2 cup of oats, mix 1/4th cup of milk and 3 tbsp of sweet almond oil.Apply this creamy hair mask and leave for about 20 minutes.Wash off with cold water to reveal silky, smooth and bouncy hair.
Today I will share my thoughts on the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation.
I am a diehard fan of Maybelline foundations.They have the best range of foundations to match your skin tone and type.In the past few years, I have tried dozens of Maybelline foundations and I love them all.In this article, I will share one of my personal fave that is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation SPF- 18 Porcelain Ivory (Light 1).
What The Product Claims
“See younger looking skin instantly! Regain your radiance and restore firmness”.
My Experience with Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation
I am very choosy when it comes to foundation.I always wanted a foundation that gives me full coverage without making my face look cakey and also lightly moisturize my dry skin.Maybelline instant age rewind foundation fulfilled my expectations.Frankly speaking! I love this foundation.I purchased it from an online store a year ago and for the first time I tried it and fell in love with it.
I have a pale yellowish skin tone, so I picked the shade porcelain ivory (Light 1) the lightest shade available in this range.It’s a pale pink color with a smooth consistency and light texture.It absorbs into the skin beautifully and blends seamlessly.Because, it is light in nature it lets your skin breathe and doesn’t clog pores.The formula is great, it doesn’t leave your skin dry and cakey.Just a small amount is enough for a full coverage.It gives the skin a pinkish glow and has a nice luminous finish.The age rewind formula helps smoothly covers spots, freckles, and fine lines and makes skin look even and flawless.
How to Apply Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation For a Flawless Finish
Moisturize your skin well and let it fully absorb for 5 minutes.
Dab a tissue to remove the excess oil.
Dot your face with foundation and then with a wet sponge blend foundation well.
Below is the image how my skin looks before and after applying foundation
Advantages
1.Makes your skin looks natural and not cakey.
2.Gives you full coverage.
3.Has sun protection factor SPF 18.
4.It covers spots, freckles, and fine lines.
5.Blends well.
6.Goes on smoothly.
7.Gives the skin a firming effect.
8.Doesn’t dry out your skin.
Disadvantages
1.Chemical smell.
2.Not easily available in India.
3.Expensive.
Best Suitable For Skin Tones – Fair to medium skin tones.
I will be sharing my personal experience with Jovees aloe vera gel that I recently bought it from a beauty store. Aloe vera has always been one of my favorite natural beauty ingredients because of its amazing soothing and skin softening properties.Mine is a dry skin, so I love the way aloe vera relieves my skin dryness and moisturizes it without giving it a greasy feel.
Description of the Product Jovees Aloe Vera Gel With SPF-15
The packaging is pretty attractive.It’s a nice green color gel that comes in a transparent see-through plastic tube similar to a face wash gel.The flip-open cap makes it easier to use and also a convenient option for carrying them in your handbag.
This aloe vera gel is quite rich in texture, light fragrance and provides a sun protection of SPF-15.I have tried many aloe vera products, but Jovees aloe vera gel is superior to all others.Unlike other aloe vera gel in the market which contains aloe vera gel as the only active ingredient, Jovees aloe vera gel has the added benefits of other skin loving ingredients that includes carrot, green apple, cucumber extracts and also honey.That means your skin reaps the maximum benefit from this aloe vera product.
What the Product Claims – Jovees Aloe Vera Gel
This Aloe Vera Gel has been produced using latest scientific methods to help retain the properties of plant extracts and herbs thus protecting your skin from itching, dryness, sunburns and for healing skin wounds.
My Experience withJovees Aloe Vera Gel
I am a great fan of aloe vera gel because of its highly rich beauty vitamins, nutrients, and moisturizing properties.I have been using Jovees aloe vera gel for last 5 days and my dry skin looks unbelievably soft, bright and smooth.I really love this miracle gel.I like the refreshing smell it has and the light formula absorbs quickly into my skin.It feels a bit sticky upon application, but once it absorbs completely, it gives a smooth and a non-sticky feel.I usually keep this aloe vera gel near to the wash basin, so that I can use it right after a shower or after cleansing, to lock in moisture into my skin.It’s also a best facial moisturizer for summer.
Sometimes, I use it as a mild face wash to remove any surface dirt and impurities.With an SPF of 15, I use this aloe vera gel as a sunscreen and also to heal minor rashes or sunburns caused by overexposure to UV rays.
Well! I find it’s a great product and I will definitely buy it forever until I find something better than this.
How to Use
Apply all over your face and body before and after sun exposure to protect your skin from sun damage.
Simply use it on your face as a soothing day moisturizer.
You can also use it as an exfoliating gel face wash by mixing it with a tsp of baking soda or a salt.
For glowing skin, simply mix a tsp of this aloe vera gel to your favorite night cream and massage all over your face.
Advantages
1.The light, non-sticky formula absorbs instantly into the skin and doesn’t give you that greasy feel.
2.It has SPF-15 for better sun protection.
3.It Quickly soothes and calms sun burnt skin.
4.It has a refreshing smell.
5.It diminishes the swelling and redness of pimples or acne.
6.Contains green apple, carrot, and cucumber extracts that give your skin a radiant glow.
7.It also has honey, a great moisturizer and antibacterial agent beneficial for acne-prone skin.
8.You can also use it as a light face wash to remove surface impurities or makeup.Place a small amount in your hand and gently massage it into your face for 2 minutes and rinse off.
9.You can also use it after waxing to calm inflammation and soothe redness.
10.It is easy to use.
11.Convenient to carry.
12.Easily available and affordable.
Disadvantages
1.I didn’t find anything bad except that it’s not 100% aloe vera gel.It contains aloe vera gel plus the extracts of other skin nourishing ingredients as active ingredients.
Not able to shed those extra kilos easily? Tired of the so-called weight loss pills, diet supplements and slimming machines but still not able to lose weight.
Losing weight can be a difficult task, especially without exercising or dieting.But there are certain miracle weight loss remedies that can fire up your metabolism and kick your fat-burning into high gear so that you can burn a maximum amount of calories and lose weight without any effort.
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12 Natural Home Remedies for Weight Loss
1.Cumin Weight-Loss Drink
Cumin aids in better digestion and absorption by breaking down large insoluble food into small molecules the body can use.It is an excellent source of iron that helps reduces the problems related to anaemia such as tiredness, weakness, headache and energy loss.Being a good source of dietary fibre it controls blood sugar, make you feel full longer and helps you lose weight fast.It increases the body heat and promotes weight loss.
Here is a simple home remedy for weight loss
Ingredients you Need
2 Tbsp of Cumin
1/2 Lemon
1 and 1/2 glass of filtered water
Method
Soak cumin seeds in water overnight.In the morning, boil these soaked cumin seeds with the water.Filter the water into a glass and once it cools down slightly, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and drink it.Follow this every morning on an empty stomach for 2 weeks for quick weight loss.
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2.Lemon and Honey Miracle Diet Drink
If you are planning to shed few kilos in a week without exercising or dieting than honey and lemon can do the trick.Lemon cleanses and detoxifies your body, boost immunity and aids digestion.It contains Polyphenol, a powerful antioxidant that help reduce obesity and induces weight loss.Lemon contains pectin a water-soluble dietary fiber, which helps in fighting hunger cravings and assist in the reduction of weight.Together honey and lemon works as a powerful fat burning diet drink.
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Ingredients You Need
1/2 Lemon
1 Tbsp of Honey
1 Glass of Warm Water
Method
Add freshly squeeze lemon juice and honey into the warm water.Stir well and then drink it on anempty stomach. Follow this for 1 week and feel the fat burning off.
Just a Tablespoon = 5 Pounds Weight Loss + Boost immunity + Flat Belly + Clear Skin
3.Apple Cider Vinegar Tummy Flattener
Is your excess belly fat bothering you? Then try apple cider vinegar drink to reduce weight and belly fat.Apple cider vinegar is a good source of pectin that makes you feel satisfied with less food.The acetic acid in ACV suppress the accumulation of body fat and promotes weight loss.
Ingredients You Need
A Tbsp of Apple cider Vinegar
A Cup Of warm water
1 Tbsp of Honey
Method
Dissolve apple cider vinegar and honey in warm water.Consume this apple cider vinegar water once in the evening and 1 hour before having your dinner.Follow this for 1 week to shrink belly fat fast.
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4.Hot Water Weight Loss Therapy
You won’t believe, but it is true that drinking hot water can actually help you to lose weight.Drinking hot water raises the temperature of your body which, therefore, increases the metabolic rate and allows the body to burn more calories at a faster pace.So, whenever you feel thirsty, have a glass of hot water.Make sure to have at least 9 to 10 glasses of hot water every day for weight loss.
5.Fat Burner Garlic
If you are a garlic lover, then here is a good news.Eating 4 to 5 cloves of raw garlic every day can help you with weight loss.Garlic is a “miracle” food.The allicin compound in garlic helps reduce unhealthy fats and lowers bad cholesterol.It speeds up metabolism and stimulate you body to burn more calories and thus helps in reducing body weight.
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Ingredients
5 Garlic Cloves
1 Cup of Low-Fat Milk
Method
Raw garlic causes a bad smell and also eating it raw can be a bit challenging.Here is a best way to help neutralise the taste and smell of garlic.Soak 4 to 5 raw pieces of garlic in a cup of hot low-fat milk for 20 minutes.Eat the raw garlic with the milk.Take this 30 minutes after your dinner to flush excess fat and reduce weight.Follow this for 2 weeks to see a noticeable difference in the weight of your body.
6.Weight Reducer Breakfast Tomato & Cucumber
One of the easiest remedies for weight loss is to have a salad of fresh tomato and cucumber daily for breakfast.You can spice up your salad by sprinkling some pepper powder, black salt and garnishing with mint leaves and a dash of lemon juice.The tomato and cucumber are rich in vitamin C, B, potassium, water and other healthy nutrients that provides you body instant energy and satisfy your hunger with a few calories.You must follow this for 20 days to lose 3 to 4 kilos of fat.
7.Fat Melting Green Lemon Tea Remedy
Green tea is one of the fat melting beverages.It helps in the reduction of waistline and in weight loss when consumed regularly.Green tea contains caffeine and catechins, two primary compounds that act together and helps in fat oxidation and reduction in body weight.To reap even more benefits from a cup of green tea, simply dissolve 2 tbsp of lemon juice and a tsp of honey.
8.Cinnamon & Honey Weight Loss Recipe
Have you tried cinnamon and honey weight loss drink? Cinnamon is not a magic shot for losing weight, but it has an amazing characteristic that assist you in losing weight fast.Cinnamon speeds up your metabolism, controls insulin levels, help lower LDL (Bad cholesterol), controls food cravings and helps burns belly fat.
Ingredients
1 Tsp of Cinnamon Powder
1 Tbsp of Honey
Method
Mix honey and cinnamon powder in a cup of hot water.When it cools slightly, sip it.Take this two times in a day, 1 hour before having your lunch and 30 minutes before bedtime for fast weight loss.
9.Lose Body Fat with Carrot Beet Juice
One of the fat-fighting features in both carrot and beet is the fiber content that helps lower blood cholesterol levels, suppresses appetite, boost metabolism and speed up the rate to burn more calories.Carrots and beets both are also a good source of antioxidants that helps prevent heart disease and fights cancer.
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Ingredients
2 Medium-Sized Carrots
1 Beetroot
A Slice of Lemon
1/2 Tsp of Black Salt
Method
Wash carrot and beetroot thoroughly, peel off the skin and then chop into small pieces.Place into the blender and using 1/2 cup of water blend until smooth.Filter and strain the juice into a glass and mix lemon juice and black salt.Have this glass of carrot beet juice daily for breakfast for up to 1 week to lose weight.
10.Lose Weight and Detox With Ginger Lemon Water Diet
A ginger lemon water diet is one of a healthy and effective remedies for weight loss.It helps lowers bad cholesterol that leads to obesity related problems.Ginger increases metabolism and removes the harmful toxins from your body and hence supports weight loss.
Ingredients
1 Litre of Water
1 inch Piece of Ginger
1 Lemon
Method
Bring the water to a boil.Grate the ginger and add to the boiling water.Let it boil on a low flame for 2 minutes and then remove it from the heat.Filter the ginger water and squeezed fresh lemon juice.Drink this water throughout the day.You will definitely drop 2 to 3 pounds in 5 days.
11.Fat Fighting Curry Leaves
Curry leaf is one of the best ayurvedic remedies to get rid of accumulated fat in your body.Studies show that curry leaf can help reduce triglyceride and cholesterol level thereby helping in obesity.It eliminates harmful toxins and fats from the body and help improve digestion.Eat 7 to 8 full-grown curry leaves in the morning for up to 20 days for effective weight loss.
12.Drop Pounds With Flaxseed
Flaxseeds are the perfect fat-free snack in the evening.flaxseeds are high in fiber that help regulates blood sugar and insulin, improves digestion and reduces appetite.It is also an excellent source of lignans, a powerful antioxidant that boost metabolism, increase body heat and thus helps in weight loss.
Ingredients
Flaxseeds
Chilli Powder
Pepper Powder
Black Salt
Method
Roast a handful of flaxseed in a flat pan on a low flame.Add a pinch of pepper powder, black salt and chilli powder and enjoy it as a delicious evening snack and lose weight.
Lemon is a miracle fruit for your skin.This small, oval-shaped, yellow citrus fruit is loaded with powerful Vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidant vital for healthy, flawless and gorgeous skin.To help you get the best from lemon, I have shared 4 unique lemon face masks that will help you get rid of those embarrassing dark marks, acne scars, pimples and any other skin flaws completely, and will help you in achieving a much lighter skin complexion.
Amaze your skin with these lemon face masks, Try it Now!
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4 Homemade Lemon Face Pack that You Must Try
1.DIY Lemon Face Mask for Pimples
If you are tired of having those red, swollen pimples or zits then you can implement this super effective lemon face pack immediately.This simple face mask fights pimples, acne, clear up your skin and prevent further pimples.
You Need
Lemon
Sandalwood Powder
Rose Water
In a small bowl, mix a tbsp of sandalwood powder, 2 tbsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of rose water to a smooth paste.Refrigerate until cold.Clean your face thoroughly and then apply a thick cold layer of this pack.Leave until your skin feels tight and then remove the pack in an upward direction.It reduce inflammation, speeds up the healing process and imparts a clear and radiant skin.
2.DIY Lemon Face Mask for Dark Marks and Dark Spots
If you are looking for that easy and quick fix to remove dark marks and spots then this lemon face mask will do the magic.
You Need
Lemon Juice
Cucumber Juice
Aloe Vera Gel
Blend 1/4th of peeled cucumber into smooth juice.Mix 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice and a Tbsp of aloe vera gel.Place a few amount on your hands and deliberately massage into your skin for 2 minutes.Now with the help of a soft brush apply a thick layer and allow to dry completely.Remove the pack using a wet cotton ball and then rub an ice cube.It eliminates all dark marks and gives an amazing flawless glow to your skin.
3.DIY Lemon Face Mask for Acne Scars
If acne scars are troubling you and making you feel embarrassed then here is an extremely effective lemon face mask to help get rid of this problem completely.
You Need
Lemon Juice
Papaya Paste
Baking Soda
To prepare this lemon face pack, squeeze half a lemon, add 2 tbsp of papaya paste and 1 tsp of baking soda.Mix all the ingredients well.Apply and let it sit for 15 minutes.Later, rinse off with cool water.This lemon remedy is simply awesome.In a few days, your scars fade away and you’re left with clear, smooth and spotless skin.
4.DIY Lemon Face Mask for Fairness
This lemon face mask contains a rich blend of skin lightening ingredients, so when used frequently can give your skin a complete fairness.
You Need
Lemon juice
Corn Flour
Yogurt
Banana
To prepare this lemon mask, blend a small ripe banana until smooth, mix 2 tsp of lemon juice with 2 tbsp of cornflour and 1 tbsp of yogurt.Mix well.Wipe your skin thoroughly with rose water and then spread a thick layer.Rinse off with cold water after 15 minutes.You skin looks intensely bright, smooth and radiant.
Plump and pink beetroot is one of the most inexpensive home remedies to get pink lips naturally.The colouring pigments betanin and vulgaxanthin in beets acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps lighten the dark pigmentation or discoloration in your lips and protects the lips from sun damage.The amazing staining power of this blood-like juice gives your lips a natural reddish-pink color.Here are the 5 natural ways to use beetroot juice to get pink lips naturally.
How to Extract Beetroot Juice
Wash the beetroot thoroughly and then peel it.Grate the beets over a muslin cloth and then squeeze the fresh juice from it into a bowl.Remember to wash the muslin cloth immediately to prevent staining.
5 Natural Ways to Use Beets for Pink Lips
Remedy#1 – Beetroot to Get Petal Soft Pink Lips
Mix a tsp of beetroot juice with a tbsp of fresh milk cream also known as malai and massage your lips for 2 to 3 minutes.Do this at night before going to bed.In the morning, the lips look delightfully plumped, soft and pink naturally.Follow this for 1 week for best results.
Remedy#2 – Beetroot To Lighten Dark Lip Line and Pigmented Lips
The best way to lighten dark lips and reveal the natural pink color of your lips is exfoliating your lips with a homemade beetroot scrub.To prepare, combine a tbsp of beetroot juice, a tsp of sugar and a tsp of lemon juice and then exfoliate your lips in a circular motion for 2 minutes.You can keep it for about 10 minutes and then wash off with cool water.It lightens the dark lip line, reduces pigmentation, discoloration and make your lips look pinkish and naturally attractive.
Remedy#3 – Beetroot to Get Naturally Red Lips
Here is an instant therapy to get that velvety smooth red lips naturally with a soft shine.Mix equal amount of mint and beetroot juice and few drops of almond oil.Soak a cotton ball and dab onto your lips.Repeat for 2 times in a day for best result.Mint juice revitalizes dull lips, the antioxidants in mint protects the lips from sun damage and together mint and beetroot juice imparts a red rosy lip.
Remedy#4 – Beetroot for Super Pink Lips Naturally
Take 1 tbsp of beetroot juice and mix a tbsp of honey.Wipe your lips with a soft wet cotton and then massage this mixture on your lips.Leave it overnight.The blend of beetroot and honey encourages soft smooth lips and imparts a natural pinkish tinge to the lips.Do this for at least a week to get naturally pink lips.
Remedy#5 – Beetroot for Smooth Lustrous Lips
To prepare combine a teaspoon of beetroot juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of clarified soft butter. Wipe your lips with rose water and then apply.This super rich formula deep nourishes your lips, smoothes dry lines and keeps the lips moisturized and supple for long hours.It gives a natural pink color to the lips.You can also use it as a natural tinted lip balm to get rosy, shiny and kissable lips.
The scorching summer heat dehydrate your body and makes your skin appear dull and darker.In the dehydration process, the water-soluble vitamins and minerals are lost from the body and thus leads to weakness, vomiting, headache, constipation and muscle cramps.You feel lethargic, exhausted and also your skin looks dull all day. Drinking water is not enough, your body needs to be replenished with fluids that are rich in essential nutrients to keep your body energized, hydrated, stomach cool, skin moist and healthy.
Here are the 5 delicious juice to keep stomach cool in summer and for glowing skin.
1.Sweet & Tangy Yogurt Summer Drinks
Yogurt is an ideal food to have in summer.It cools down your body and stomach heat instantly and the natural probiotic present in yogurt fights against various diseases and aids in better digestion.Yogurt is a nutrient rich food and a richest source of calcium and protein.Here are the two delicious yogurt recipes that you must try in summer.
Tangy & Delicious Yogurt Juice
Ingredients you Need
3 Tbsp of Yogurt
1 Tbsp of Coriander leaves finely chopped
1 and 1/2 cup of Cold Water
A pinch of Ginger Powder
Black Salt to taste
1/2 tsp of roasted Cumin (jeera) Powder (optional)
Preparation Method
Pour the cold water into a large glass and then add yogurt, coriander leaves, ginger powder and black salt.Stir until it is completely smooth.Sprinkle the roasted jeera powder and serve chilled.
Sweet and Delightful Yogurt Juice or Lassi
Ingredients you Need
5 Tbsp of thick cold Yogurt
1 Large cup of Cold Water
Powdered Sugar to taste
1/4th Cup of Grated Coconut
A few pieces of broken cashews and raisins (optional)
Preparation Method
Pour the cold water into a large glass and then add yogurt, grated coconut and powdered sugar.Stir until it is completely smooth.Top with raisins and cashews and enjoy it!
2.Refreshing Minty Lemon Summer Drink
Mint is a great refreshing ingredient for summer and a good cleanser for the blood.The menthol in mint triggers the sensitive receptors in the skin when eaten and produce a cooling sensation in the skin.It recharges the body and help counter the negative effects of heat.The high concentration of vitamin A and C in mint combat wrinkles and keeps the body healthy and skin glowing.
Minty Lemon Drink Recipe
Ingredients you Need
1/4 th cup of Mint also known as Pudina
1/4 th cup of Coriander (Dhania)
1 Large cup of Cold Water
Black Salt to taste
1/2 Lemon
Preparation Method
Wash mint and coriander leaves thoroughly.Place the leaves into the blender and blend using cold water.Filter and pour into a glass.Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and black salt.Stir well and drink it!! Menthol in mint has an instant cooling effect on your body, prevent dehydration, soothes and calms your mind and soul.
3.Simply Icy Watermelon Juice
Watermelon is the best summertime fruit.It keeps your body cool, hydrated and healthy.This red juicy fruit is low in calorie, high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and lycopene.Because it is so high in water, it prevents dehydration caused by excessive heat exposure, and the high potassium level boost energy and prevent heat-related disorder such as fatigue and weakness that occur.Here is a delicious icy watermelon juice to beat the summer heat.
Watermelon Summer Juice Recipe
Ingredients you Need
2 Cups of Watermelon Chunks
Powder Sugar or Honey to taste
1/4 th cup of Cold Water
3 Ice Cubes
Preparation Method
Place the watermelon and sugar into the blender.Add cold water and blend until smooth.Filter the juice to remove the seeds and then pour into a big glass.Add ice cubes and serve.Enjoy this delicious refreshing watermelon drink in summer to keep your stomach cool and skin hydrated and radiant.
4.Cooling Cucumber Juice
Cucumber juice is one of the quickest way to cool down your body.It is a low-calorie, water-rich fruit perfect for the summer.It replenishes lost fluid and detoxifies your body.It just don’t hydrate but also a nutritious treat to your body.It contains vitamin A and C that promotes healthy skin.
Cucumber Summer Juice Recipe
Ingredients you Need
1/2 medium-sized Cucumber (peeled)
1 Tbsp of finely chopped Mint Leaves
A cup of Cold Water
1/2 Lemon
Salt to taste
Preparation Method
Place the cucumber slices into the blender.Add cold water, mint leaves and blend until smooth.Pour the juice into a glass.Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and salt.Stir well with a spoon and serve chilled.This is one of the best juice to keep stomach cool in summer.
Looking for the perfect homemade toner for your skin? Toners are the essential part of your daily skin care routine.It is intended to be used after cleansing your skin with a face wash or a bar soap, to remove any unattended make-up residues and surface impurities, to balance the pH levels in the skin and to brighten and reinvigorate the face.Your skin needs a natural toner based on the skin conditions and type.The right toner can give your skin what it wants to look radiant, fresh, clear and glowing.
I have shared 2 to 3 homemade toners recipes for each skin condition and type making it easier to select the one based on your availability and which you can easily make it right now.
1.Homemade Toners For Oily Skin
Oily skin suffers from large pores and pimples.Through the day, the skin accumulates harmful dirt and impurities making it appear greasy and darker.
Here are the 2 wonderful natural toners for oily skin
Take 1/4th cup of lukewarm water, dissolve 1 tbsp of baking soda and 2 tbsp of rose water.Soak a cotton ball and wipe your skin thoroughly.Repeat for 2 times in a day for bright, clear and oil-free glow.
Mix 2 tbsp of aloe vera gel to 1/4 th cup of green tea water and wipe your skin thoroughly using a cotton ball.Green tea water regulates excess sebum production in the skin and leaves skin fresh, clean and clear.
2.Homemade Toners for Dry Skin
Dry skin loses moisture fast and appears tight, rough and dry.This type of skin is more likely to show wrinkles and fine lines.It needs toner that cleanse, hydrates and fills moisture back into the skin.
Here are the 2 easy homemade toners for dry skin
Mix together one tbsp glycerin with 2 tbsp of rose water and using a cotton pad wipe the skin.Do this daily twice in a day for baby soft and smooth skin.
Coconut milk is a superb moisturizer and toner for dry skin.Take 1/4 th cup of coconut milk and dissolve 2 tsp of castor oil.Moist a cotton with this solution and wipe your skin completely.It lightens skin color and offers super soft and supple skin.
3.Homemade Herbal Toners for Pigmented Skin
The overproduction of melanin in the skin results in spotty and patchy appearance.These toners inhibit melanin production and treat skin pigmentation.
Here are the 2 herbal toners for pigmented skin
Curd also known as yogurt is the best toner to remove skin pigmentation.Simply mix a tbsp of rose water to a tsp of cold curd and wipe your face, it gives an even skin tone and bless the skin with a radiant glow.
Mix a tbsp of apple cider vinegar with 2 tbsp of rose water and wipe your face.ACV detoxifies the skin and eliminates discoloration and pigmentation.
4.Homemade Toners for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin suffers from inflammation, redness and irritation.Their skin is extremely delicate and any use of harsh ingredients can cause rashes.This skin needs toners made up with moisturizing and soothing ingredients.
Here are the 2 amazing natural toners for sensitive skin
Take half cup of cold water, dissolve 2 tsp of aloe vera gel and 2 tsp of honey.Soak a cotton and wipe your skin completely.Do this twice in a day for soft, smooth and glowing skin.
Mix 2 tbsp of cold milk with a tbsp of rose water and with a cotton wool wipe your face and neck.It soothes and comforts sensitive skin and imparts a natural white glow.
5.Homemade Natural Toners for Tanned Skin
The damaging UV rays makes the skin appear uneven, patchy and discolored.If you have a bad suntan and want to get rid of it fast then here is the fix.
Here are the 3 effective natural toners to remove sun tan
Mint juice is a refreshing and cooling toner to remove suntan fast.Mix the mint juice with a little rose water and with a cotton ball wipe your face and on to the affected areas to remove tan.
Combine 2 tbsp of coconut water a tsp of lemon juice and using a cotton wool wipe your face and neck.Do this twice in a day for best results.
Raw milk is also beneficial in eliminating sun rash and tan.Soak a cotton ball in cold milk and wipe the affected area.Let it sit for 2 minutes and then wash it off with cool water.
6.Natural Toners to Control Acne & Pimples
Pimple and acne are caused when the pores get clogged with excess oil, dead skin cells, bacteria and other debris. These natural toners regulate excess oil and fight bacteria causing pimples and acne.
Crush a few tulsi leaves and add into a half cup of hot water.Stir well and then filter it into a separate bowl.Mix a tbsp of aloe vera gel and then using a cotton ball wipe the face.Repeat this for two times in a day.It controls acne and pimples.
Methi seeds (fenugreek seeds) water is a powerful toner for curing pimples and acne.Wash a handful of methi seeds and then boil in a cup of hot water.Filter the water and wipe using a soft cotton.
7.Homemade Facial Toners for Lightening Skin
To lighten your skin, you don’t have to spend large money on buying skin whitening cream or lotions.You can easily achieve this at home with simple ingredients present in your kitchen right now.
Take 1/4 th cup of cold rice water and mix 2 tsp of lemon juice.Using a soft cotton wipe the skin thoroughly. Rice water is rich in vitamins and minerals that leave skin fairer and crystal clear.
Another easy homemade toner to lighten skin is cucumber juice.Take 2 tbsp of cucumber juice and mix 3 tsp of rose water.Moist a cotton with this solution and cleanse your skin.Do this once in the morning.
8.Easy Homemade Toners for Glowing Skin
Dust, dirt and sun steal away your skin natural glow leaving it dull and lifeless.To get the glow back, your skin needs to be toned regularly with a homemade skin toner.
Here are the 2 skin toners for glowing skin
Chop 2 to 3 lemon grass stems.Bring a cup of water to a boil and then add the chopped lemon grass.Filter and mix a tsp of honey to this lemon grass water.Wipe your face with this aromatic and refreshing toner.
Reveal flawless and spotless skin with the homemade lemon and turmeric toner.Take 1/4 th cup of warm water and dissolve a tsp of turmeric and 3 tsp of lemon juice.Wipe your face with this miracle skin toner.
9.Homemade Skin Toners for Pinkish Glow
Have you ever wished to have a clear, healthy and pinkish glowing skin?.then look no further just check out these skin toners.
Here are the 2 homemade toners for pinkish glow
Boil fresh red rose petals in a glass of water.Leave it to cool.Place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.Soak a soft cotton ball and wipe your face and neck completely.Follow this 2 times in a day once in the morning and after removing the makeup at night.It refines the pores, tones the skin and imparts a fresh pinkish glow.
Take some grated beetroot and squeeze to get the juice out.Mix a tbsp of beetroot juice to 2 tbsp of milk and with the help of a cotton pad cleanse the skin.It bestows a healthy pink skin tone.
10.Homemade Ayurvedic Toners for Dark Spots
Dark spots give the skin an uneven and rough look.These painless stubborn dark spots doesn’t fade away easily.But don’t worry! these two ayurvedic toners recipes that I have shared below works miracles on dark spots.
Boil a handful of neem leaves in a glass of water until the water reduces to half.Filter the water into a separate bowl and mix 2 tsp of honey.Soak a cotton ball and wipe the skin completely.Repeat for 2 times in a day.In just 1 week, it diminishes the appearance of dark spots and improves the texture and clarity of the skin.
Pure Coconut water is a natural ayurvedic toner for your skin.The antioxidants, lauric acid, and cytokines present in coconut water removes dark marks and spots and leaves skin flawless.Just wipe your face with fresh coconut water.
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