Herbal beauty

Herbal magic lies in our backyard which is very helpful and healthy for our skin and far more better than artificial products. These herbal plants have antioxidants and anti-ageing properties.

Cleansing
Cleansing always comes first for the flawless skin.

For oily skin

Ingredients
One litre distilled water.
50 gm fresh lemon grass.
50 gm neem leaves.
1/2 tablespoon camphor powder.

Method
Take one litre of distilled water in a pan.
Add lemon grass.
Add neem leaves and simmer the gas,boil until it becomes half.
After it cools down add camphor powder.
Strain and store.
Wipe your face with this cleanser using cotton pads and let it soak in.
Don't rinse, it is a good toner too.

For Dry Skin

Ingredients 

Olive oil
Wheat germ oil

Method
Take olive oil and add 2-3 drops of wheat germ oil.
Massage your face with this concoction and wipe off with wet cotton pads.

It takes away all the grime and make up,leaves your skin soft and glowing.

Face scrubs
Exfoliation is the important process to get rid of dead skin cells.

Oily skin

Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
10 finely ground cloves
1/2 tablespoon camphor
5 tablespoon red lentils
3 tablespoon fuller's earth
3 tablespoon marigold flowers
3 tablespoon sandalwood powder
1 tablespoon basil powder

Method
Take a each tablespoon of each ingredients.
Mix all the ingredients with lemon grass tonic or rose water.
Scrub away.

Dry skin
5 tablespoon almonds.
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon powder
5 tablespoon oatmeal
2 tablespoon rose powder (rose petals)

Method
Mix and store
Mix it with honey or milk

Face packs
Face pack is most important as it is a way to soak in the goodness of herbs.

Oily skin

Ingredients
3 tablespoon of neem leaves powder 3 tablespoon basil powder
1 tablespoon rosemary powder.
1 tablespoon of fuller's earth
1 tablespoon of camphor
Pinch of nutmeg

Method
Mix all the ingredients
Apply it on the face for 15 minutes and wash it off.
This tightens the pores.

Dry skin

Ingredients
Half mashed banana
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ground parsley
1 tablespoon powdered basil

Method
Mix all the ingredients .
Apply it on your face for 20 minutes.

PROTECT YOUR SKIN IN SUMMER

Temperature is increasing day by day. All are facing some or the other problem related to skin. It is a major issue to keep the skin healthy and nourished. One must do everything to keep the body cool

Some of the tips are as follows

1.Fluids - Increase the intake of fluids in your diet like coconut water,juices,buttermilk. Staying hydrated in summer is one of the important activity as it helps in maintaining the moisture,flush toxic out of the body and keeps skin clean and clear.

2.Sunblock lotion - It is imperative to use a sunblock lotion when you are stepping out of the house. it helps to protect our skin from ultra-violet rays which are very harmful for our skin . it makes our skin looks dull and old.

3.Cleanser- Use a good water based cleanser which is non-fragranced and non soap based. it keeps the skin rejuvenated and will clean the skin deeply.

4.Natural face packs- Natural face packs are more beneficial. Our kitchen is full of natural products . we should use those products. Cucumber,lemon,coconut milk and many others are very healthy for our skin.

Grate cucumber and mix it with rose water  and apply on the face. you can use the plain water also

Papaya mask is very good for skin.

Aloe-vera gel is also full of nutrients and good for skin.

5. Face wipes-  Carry face wipes as you step out of the house . they are the most hygienic ways of preserving the freshness of the skin. they are helpful in removing the impurities of the skin.

6.Cover your head- Use a hat or a scarf to protect your hairs from the harmful radiations as they will damage the hairs.

7. Protect your eyes- protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses as ultra violet rays are very harmful for the eyes also.

8. Wear light colors- Dark colors tend to absorb more heat than light colors. light colors tends to reflect sunshine and keeps our body cool.

9.Avoid salty and greasy foods-  It has long-terms effects on our heath. These types of food are giving invitations to many diseases like cardio-vascular diseases and many others. Keep your
meal light and full of vegetables, fruits and liquids.