All Entries in the "Beauty & Skin Care" Category

Natural Ways of Getting a Glowing Face Instantly

We all know that applying some highlighter on our face can give us an instant glow; however the aftereffect of using these chemical based substances regularly can be quite severe. In this article, we have discussed how one can have a glowing face instantly using natural methods. Take a pan and fill it with water; add some skin friendly herbs to it and heat the mixture. For people with normal skin, herbs like rosemary and lavender are recommended; if you have oily skin, peppermint or thyme will suit you the best and individuals with sensitive or dry skin should use lime or chamomile. Once boiled remove the water from the heat and place your face over the pan for taking an herbal steam. Take the steam for 15 minutes; this will open up your skin pores and offer you a deep cleansing experience. The  [...]

Tips for Reducing Skin Melanin Naturally

How much melanin you will have in your skin depends mostly on your genetics. However, the levels of melanin in our skin also get boosted naturally when our skin get exposed to the sun rays i.e. the ultraviolet rays present in it. Sun rays triggers the production of the brown pigment called melanin within our skin, which becomes even darker after being oxidized. Melanin also acts as the natural defense system of our skin against the harmful ultraviolet rays. However, still there are many who are not fond of dark skin and look for ways to reduce the levels of melanin in their skin. It is possible to reduce skin melanin naturally; however, you must be patient for experiencing the results as the process takes time. Below, we have offered some tips for reducing skin melanin naturally. If  [...]

Recipes of Tea Tree Oils Mask

Tea tree oil or melaleuca oil is a pale yellow colored essential oil possessing excellent astringent and antiseptic effects. It is a common ingredient used in homemade facial masks used by people with oily skin. Below we have presented three recipes of facial masks prepared with tea tree oil as a main ingredient. Recipe 1:. This mask when applied daily offers excellent skin care benefits to people with excessive oily skin. As this mask is prepared using fresh ingredients having self lives, you cannot store it for indefinite periods. To prepare the mask, mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon yogurt, I tablespoon corn flour and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; now add 2 drops of the tea tree essential oil to this mixture. Your mask is now ready; apply it all over your face and wait for 15  [...]

Recipe of Carrot and Avocado Facial Mask

If you peep into your refrigerator, you will come across several ingredients that are beneficial for your skin. This stands true for individuals of all skin type. Two such ingredients are carrot and avocado. These items are not only offer significant health benefits when taken internally, but also possess excellent skin care benefits. You can prepare a facial mask using these two items as its primary ingredients. Beta carotene and antioxidants present in carrots along with the vitamin E content of avocados will effectively remove age spots from your skin improving its overall tone and texture. Below, we have discussed the process of preparing and using the carrot and avocado facial mask. The ingredients required for making this natural facial mask are: a large carrot, ½ ripe avocado, 3 tablespoon  [...]

Tips for Maintaining Freshness of Your Face

All of us want to look fresh all through the day. However, only a few of us manage to do so. Below, we have offered some tips for maintaining the freshness of the face all through the day: The first step is washing the face for removing all the dirt hugging the skin and the entire trace of makeup on it. Use a mild cleanser while washing. Pat the face dry and apply a moisturizer onto it. Wait for some time for allowing your skin to absorb the moisturizer. Press a tissue onto your face for removing the excess moisturizer. This will ensure that your face looks glowing, but not greasy. Your face is now ready for receiving the makeup. Start by applying makeup primer. Apply it all over the face to give it a smooth texture. The shimmer and eyeshadow you choose must be subtle yet eye catching. Apply  [...]

Pamper Your Hair with Hot Oil Treatment

A hot oil treatment can rid you from your unattractive dry, damaged hair. If you go for a hot oil treatment at a salon or buy the products available in the market for carrying out hot oil treatment at home, you will need to spend a lot of money. If you want to have an inexpensive hot oil treatment, make a simple natural hot oil treatment on your own. The procedure is discussed below: To make a natural hot oil treatment on your own you will need ingredients like a resealable bag (the bag must be made of plastic), 1 tablespoon honey, 2.3 cup of sunflower oil (you can also use cold pressed olive oil instead), 2 teaspoon vitamin E oil, a bowl filled with boiling hot water, 10 drops each of geranium, sandalwood and lavender oil, a shower cap and shampoo. Take the resealable bag and put the sunflower  [...]

Pimples on Dry Skin: How to Manage Them?

Although we mostly associate pimples with oily skin, individuals with dry skin might also suffer from pimples. This article will inform you about effective remedies for pimples in dry skin. Cleanse with oil: If you have dry skin, you are most likely to be sensitive to cleansers and soaps; sensitivity of dry skin is even more towards the cleansers and soaps formulated for treating pimple-prone oily skin. So, instead of using those products use a blend of olive oil and castor oil for cleaning your face. These oils have non-comedogenic properties and they work by removing dirt, oil and impurities that are responsible for blocking the pores of our skin. The ideal proportion in which you should mix these two oils for cleaning pimple-prone dry skin is ½ teaspoon olive oil with ¼ teaspoon castor  [...]

How to Remove Puffy Eye Bags?

One might develop puffy eye bags due to several reasons. The most common among them is fluid buildup in the region. Factors like too much sleeping, sleep deprivation, consumption of excess salt etc can result in formation of puffy eyes temporarily. One might also have puffy eyes as a result of aging. Puffy eyes make most women look extremely unattractive, which make them look for remedies that can rid them from this beauty disaster. Below we have offered some tips that will help you in removing the puffy eye bags effectively. Take 2 teabags and allow them to soak in cold water. After 5 minutes, take out the teabags and place them on your eyes. Wait for 15 minutes and remove the teabags. This remedy will help in constricting your blood vessels, which in turn will reduce the inflammation around  [...]

Removing Pimple Scars with Cosmetic Procedures

Pimple scars indeed blemish one’s beauty and attracts a lot of attention for all wrong reasons. Thankfully, there are numerous treatment methods that work for the alleviation of skin blemishes and leave a soft and even skin. One example is laser skin resurfacing. This method is today counted one among the best treatments for pimple scars as unlike other traditional methods it does not leave the skin to bleed or pain post treatment. Ideally, rays rich in carbon dioxide are targeted towards the damaged, spotted and wrinkled areas of the skin. The procedure essentially works wonders to reduce the signs of aging by easing the fine lines and treating scars and uneven spots on the face. Another commendable aspect of the treatment is that it can be targeted on the entire face or only certain regions  [...]

Recipes of Herbal Body Lotion

Below we have presented 2 recipes of herbal body lotions: Recipe 1: This recipe is of a herbal body lotion that will help in moisturizing your skin and will also heal it. The main ingredient to be used in this recipe is lavender oil. Lavender is capable of restoring the oil balance of our skin; this makes it a beneficial option both for oily and dry skin. Take ½ cup vegetable glycerin (food-grade) and ½ cup cocoa butter; mix the two ingredients well and add 8 drops lavender oil to it. Take out the oil of 4 to 5 vitamin E capsules and add it to the previous mixture. Vitamin E is known for its significant skin care qualities, but it is also a great natural preservative. Adding vitamin E oil to the lotion will increase the lotion’s shelf-life. Now, mix all the ingredients thoroughly and store  [...]