Skin care
Turmeric Skin Polisher
This is traditionally used by women in India as a natural cleanser and is used in place of soap, which can strip the skin of much needed moisture. The gram flour not only sloughs off dead skin, it prevents turmeric from staining the skin. Gram (or chickpea) flour also relieves … Read more
Tips for beautiful skin
1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. 2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour. 3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose … Read more
The Skin Care Benefits of Pomegranates
In the past few years the pomegranate has been touted as a super food, but it was known for medicinal and beauty benefits and much more in ancient times. It is a symbol of prosperity and abundance in many cultures. Modern scientific studies have shown that this red fruit with its … Read more
Avocado Honey Moisturizer for Amazing Skin
A moisturizer is an anti-aging must. By helping your skin retain moisture and acting as a temporary filler for wrinkles, it makes your complexion look smooth. Dr. Ordon says that his patients love this recipe because it makes their skin look and feel dewy, and youthful. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of … Read more
Choosing a moisturiser
Skin that is moisturised glows with health, which is why the choice of moisturiser is so important. From rich textures to subtly fragranced creams, moisturiser can be a real pleasure to apply and makes your skin look and feel gorgeous. How to choose a moisturiser Before you get caught up … Read more
Use Milk or Yogurt as a Cleanser
If you really want to go back to basics, or if you ever find yourself on one of those Pioneer Family reality TV shows, you can use milk or yogurt as a facial cleanser. I tried this beauty trick once when I was at my parents’ house and the only … Read more
Treat Sunburn Skin with Watermelon
Have a watermelon in the kitchen, not to eat, but to fulfil your beauty kit : Yes, and you read it, watermelon has excellent properties for skin care . With a natural, affordable and accessible as watermelons, you can make your skin look perfect. This fruit contains a 93% water and a lot of vitamins, including vitamin … Read more
Oily Skin- Ways You Can Fight It
The shine, the stickiness, the irritating oiliness. Oily skin can be a pain. But maybe the ways we were using to wash down the oil on our faces was actually making it worse. Read on to get over the old soap and water routine. Around 30 to 40 per cent … Read more
Papaya & Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask
Papaya is a great natural skin exfoliant. Use this DIY mask to exfoliate your skin at home. Ingredients 1/4 cup green (or) ripe papaya* 1/4 cup pumpkin 1/2 tablespoon plain yogurt 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 egg white (or) yolk* 1 small carrot (cut into round slices) optional Boil the carrot … Read more
Coffee Mask for Oily Skin
Are you facing the challenges of an oily skin everyday? Tired of the greasy shine, pimples and other embarrassing blemishes that your face can’t seem to get rid of? Well, why not try out Coffee Seeds and Milk Powder Mask. This mask will help cure your oily skin problems. And … Read more