- Mix gram pulse flour (besan), wheat flour, milk cream, a few drops of lemon juice, mustard oil and water together and rub it in circular movements and wash it off. Do it regularly. Start this treatment from an early age as hair is soft and fine at that time.
- Mix sugar, water and lemon juice to a thick paste. Apply it and wash it off when it dries. Do this once a week to prevent hair growth.
Remove Unwanted Facial Hairs
Tips to cure stretch marks
- Have a good nutritious diet .
- Apply vitamin E oil or Aloe Vera gel to cure stretch marks. This is a good natural remedy for stretch marks.
- Apply cocoa butter to cure stretch marks.
- Massage with sesame seed oil or olive oil regularly. This helps to fade off stretch marks.
- Do regular exercise to tone your muscles.
Remove Tan and Increase Complexion
- To remove tan, mix rice flour with curd and apply it on the face. Massage gently using circular movements and wash it off after 5 minutes.
- Mix a tsp of curd, fresh lemon juice and honey and apply it on the face. It lightens skin color.
- Lettuce juice can be used in packs to remove tan.
- Apply raw potato juice to remove tan. It can also be mixed with a little lemon juice as lemon has natural bleaching properties.
- Mix cucumber paste with lemon juice and fuller's earth and apply it for 15 minutes and then wash it off. It is an excellent anti-tan pack.
- Mix chick pea powder in a little water and apply to the face. Remain for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water. This improves complexion or lightens your skin tone.
- Mix tomato juice with a little curd and apply. Wash it off after 20 minutes.
- Honey mixed with a little lemon juice is an excellent natural bleach.
- Dry lemon peels and powder it. It can be used in face mask to get rid of tan. It is a natural bleach.
- Grind raw potato, mix pure sandalwood powder, gram flour and a little lemon juice to the pulp. Apply it to the neck and wash it off after 5-10 minutes. Do this regularly to remove darkness of the skin.
- Mix tomato juice with a little semolina and use it as a scrub. Do this regularly for a bright face. Do not use scrub on pimples.
- Green gram flour mixed with milk makes a good natural scrub.
Tips for Wrinkles
- Massage the skin with olive oil or pure coconut oil regularly to prevent wrinkles. Do not use soap that day, instead use gram pulse flour.
- Massaging pure sesame seed oil mixed with equal quantities of almond oil also prevents wrinkles.
- Apply egg white to the wrinkled skin and wash it off after it dries with warm water. For fine lines under the eye, this home remedy is very effective. Within a few days you will find the lines reducing.
- Mix egg white, rose water and glycerin and use it as a face pack once or twice a week .
- Mix egg white, a little cucumber juice and half a tsp of lemon juice and apply it on your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes. This is an excellent natural anti wrinkles pack .Use once or twice a week.
- Apply milk cream mixed with little lime juice. Do this for a month daily and you will notice changes in your skin. Dry skin are more prone to wrinkles, so keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.
- Take half a tsp of ginger paste in the morning with honey as it is an effective natural remedy for wrinkles.
- Another method to include ginger :Wash ginger well, wipe it dry, peel the skin and cut it into round slices. After that, soak it in honey and bottle it. Take 2 pieces daily in the morning to have a youthful look. Make this preparation every week as it tends to get spoiled soon.
- Stick to natural or home made products as the chemicals does more damage to the skin. Use mild products.
- Protect your skin from excessive exposure to the sun as it causes wrinkles. Avoid going out from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. Protect yourself by wearing sunglasses and wide brimmed hat if you have to go.
- Mash banana until creamy. Apply this mask and wash it off after 15 minutes to prevent wrinkles.
- Massaging face with apricot kernel oil moisturizes the skin and slows down the aging process.
- Rub the core of pineapple on the face .Wash it off after 10 minutes. This home remedy for wrinkles works well.
- Include green tea, almonds, olive oil, fenugreek in your diet as they are rich in antioxidants and slows down the aging process.
- Utter the words 'E' (smile widely) and 'O' (pretend to whistle) to prevent wrinkles. Do this 15 to 20 times two or three times a day.
- Exercise regularly to improve blood circulation and take a healthy diet as what you eat reflects on your skin. Take care of your skin the natural way.
Tips for Happy and Stress Free Life
Stress has become the cause of many illness in modern times. Both physical health and mental health are interconnected .So to remain healthy, one has to be both physically and mentally fit. Happiness is an outstanding characteristics of mental well being. Here are a few tips to remain happy and stress free .
- Take a nutritious diet which is very important for both physical and mental health. Include lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, pulses, sprouts in your diet. Go for organic ones.
- Take up a hobby (anything you like) besides your profession. It is a great way to relax and be happy. It relieves you of stress. Gardening is a wonderful hobby to be close with nature.
- Go for an early morning walk and enjoy the fresh air, the birds chirping, the greenery, the beautiful sunrise... It is a sure way to de-stress yourself .You will forget yourself in nature's wonders.
- Listen to any music of your choice. It is a great way of relaxing.
- Practice deep abdominal breathing as it reduces stress .When you inhale your stomach should bulge out, when you exhale it should go in. You can practice for a few minutes daily .
- Yoga: Savasana or the corpse pose relaxes the body thoroughly. You can practice for 15 minutes daily.
- Meditation: Practice meditation .You can learn from a person who is experienced in it. It is a surest way to reduce stress.
- Go for a vacation: Take an occasional break from the routine and enjoy a lovely holiday.
- Massage is a great way to de-stress yourself. Have a massage with essential oil or a warm scented bath.
- Sleep is very essential for the body as it is rejuvenating and helps us to relax.
- Laughter is the best medicine. Watch a humorous movie which is a wonderful way to relax.
- Don't bottle up your emotions, share it with a trusted friend or write it in a piece of paper and tear it.
- Plan your day well and practice time management techniques.
- Always remember it is easy to change ourselves rather than trying to change someone else.
- Be optimistic as it helps to lower stress.
- Learn to accept realities.
- Love yourself the way you are and be happy.
Hair Care
- Have a good diet which should include lots of leafy green vegetables, fruits and sprouts.
- Avoid shampoos as far as possible. Instead use sikkakai or besan or paste of fenugreek seeds, it will clean and soften the hair. If that is not possible, then go for herbal shampoos.
- Henna or mehandi is a best way to keep a cool head. It conditions the hair, promotes growth, protects our hair from the harmful effects of the sun and also gives a glossy tint. However persons with sinus problems should avoid this.
- Use wide toothed comb to remove tangles and do not comb wet hair. Avoid using hair dryer to dry your hair. Do not tie your hair tightly. Always use coated rubber bands or soft hair tie.
- Brush your hair daily using a brush with rounded tip bristles to improve blood circulation.
- Apply paste of gooseberry powder to prevent hair graying and falling. You can add gooseberry powder to henna paste also. Include amla or gooseberry in your diet as it is a rich source of vitamin C.
- Apply coconut oil mixed with fresh lemon juice to cure dandruff. This is an excellent home remedy for dandruff. Avoid creamy conditioners when you are having dandruff problem.
- Soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning, grind it and apply the paste on the scalp and wash it off after half an hour to get rid of dandruff. This natural remedy for dandruff is very effective. This natural remedy also stops hair fall.
- Heat coconut oil, switch off the gas when heated, then add neem flowers to it. Close it and keep it aside. When cooled, filter it and use that oil regularly to prevent dandruff.
- Grind white pepper with milk, warm it and apply it on the scalp, then wash it off after 15 minutes to cure dandruff. Do this once in a week.
- Apply 2 tbsp of vinegar (diluted in a little water) to the scalp and massage gently and wash your hair after 15-20 minutes. This natural remedy also cures dandruff.
- Mix a little sour curd, fresh lemon juice and an egg and apply it to the scalp. Wash it off after 20 minutes. This home remedy helps to get rid of dandruff. Do it once in a week.
- Fenugreek tea is not only good for the health but also nourishes and promotes hair growth if taken regularly.
- Cover your hair with a scarf or shawl during travel to prevent tangles and to protect your hair from dust.
- Home remedy for frizzy hair: Massage warm castor oil + almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel (dip towel in hot water (bearable) and squeeze the excess water) around your scalp so that the oil gets absorbed into the hair. Do this once a week for healthy, lustrous hair. It also controls frizz.
- Avoid chemical treatment on your hair. Hibiscus flowers and leaves are good conditioners for the hair. You can grind 2-3 leaves or flowers and use its juice along with your herbal shampoo.
- Always dilute shampoo in a little water and use it. Do not use it directly. Wet your hair first and then apply this diluted shampoo.
- Amla Oil nourishes and promotes hair growth. It also prevents hair fall. For homemade amla oil recipe, refer natural hair coloring.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent conditioner for dry hair. Massage your scalp with mayonnaise and leave it for half an hour. Then shampoo as usual. Always rinse your hair well so that no traces of shampoo is left behind.
- Apply a few drops of olive oil to get rid of frizz.
- Massage your scalp with olive oil using your finger tips. Remain for half an hour and wash hair well.This natural remedy is an excellent conditioning treatment. Do this once in a week for healthy hair. It also controls frizz.
- Vinegar is a great conditioner and can give shine to your hair. Mix 1 tbsp of vinegar to a mug of water and use it to your last rinse. It also controls frizz in dry hair.
- Dilute 3 tbsp of beer in a mug of water and use it for the final rinse to give your hair a healthy shine.
- Boil soap nut skin in water, cool it and use that water for the last rinse for silky hair.
- Conditioner for dry hair: Beat an egg well and add 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and 1/2 tsp of vinegar to it. Mix well and apply it to your scalp and remain for half an hour. Then wash well with a mild shampoo.
- Home remedy to get rid of lice and nits:
- Mix vinegar with a little water and apply to the scalp. Leave it for 20-30 minutes. Then remove the lice using lice comb and the nits by hand. Then wash your hair well. Vinegar help to loosen the nits and they can be removed easily. Do this for a few days to get rid of lice and nits. Keep your pillow covers, towels and combs clean by washing them in hot water. Then soak them for 5 minutes in warm water to which a few drops of antiseptic solution is added and dry them.
- Do not share combs, hats, scarf or anything used for hair with anybody.
- Powder Custard apple seeds. Mix it with a little water and apply it to the scalp. Wash it off after 20 minutes with a herbal shampoo. This home remedy for head lice is very effective.
- Apply olive oil lavishly on the hair. Remain for an hour. Then comb the hair using the lice comb to remove lice and nits. This is an effective home remedy for head lice. Then wash hair well with a mild shampoo.
- Drink 8-9 glasses of water daily.
- Squeeze juice of 1 lemon in a mug of water and use it for the final rinse for oily hair.
- Apply Egg white on the scalp and wash it off after 15-20 minutes. This home remedy stops hair fall and also nourishes the hair.
- Take food rich in protein, essential fatty acids, carotenes, iron, silica, zinc, Vitamins E , C,Vitamin B (especially biotin) to have a healthy head of hair.
- Exercise for 5 days a week as it improves blood circulation to your scalp.
- Lastly maintain a healthy life style as the health of your hair is related to your lifestyle. You can also refer Home remedies to check hair fall.
Natural Beauty Tips
- Massaging face with apricot kernel oil moisturizes the skin and slows down the aging process.
- Mashed apricot applied on the face brightens the skin.
- Mash banana well and apply to the face. Rinse off after 15 minutes. It is an anti-wrinkle pack.
- Mash banana until creamy, mix 3-4 drops of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of honey and apply to the face.
- Dark circles around the eyes can be reduced by applying raw potato juice.
- It is also an excellent toner. Apply potato juice on the skin, leave it and wash it off after it dries.
- Mix potato juice, lemon juice, oatmeal and fuller's earth and apply it on the face. It is an excellent cleansing mask. It also tightens the skin and reduces pores.
- Oatmeal is an excellent cleanser. It removes the dirt and softens the skin. Mix it with raw milk and a few drops of honey and use it as a pack.
- Mix oatmeal with a little curd, honey, egg white and almond paste to prevent wrinkles.
- Honey is a wonderful moisturizer and is especially great for dry skin.
- Mix honey with raw milk and apply it to the face and wash it off after it dries.
- Mix honey with lemon juice and apply it to the face to lighten the skin color.
- For oily skin, mix a tsp of honey with an egg white and apply on the face and neck, wash it off after 10 minutes
- Lemon is a natural bleach. Mix 1 tsp of curd with a few drops of lemon juice and apply it to the face to lighten and bleach skin.
- Sugar can be used as a scrub. While washing face add sugar and a little lemon juice to the soap lather and scrub your face.
- Add 2 tbsp of salt to a tub of water and bathe in that water to remain fresh. It soothes tired muscles.
- Fuller's earth (Multani metti) removes dirt and cleans the skin. Mixed with red sandalwood paste, rose water and a few drops of lemon juice, it makes an excellent pack for acne prone skin . If you have difficulty in getting red sandalwood paste, use the ordinary pure sandalwood paste.
- Multani metti with rose water can be used for oily skin to remove excess oil.
- Cucumber is a natural toner that lightens the skin. Cucumber juice is used as an astringent to cleanse the skin.
- Graded cucumber applied over the face and neck prevents pimples, blackheads and dryness. It has cooling properties.
- Mix cucumber paste with Multani metti and lemon juice and apply to the skin. It is a wonderful soother, lightens freckles and an excellent anti-tan pack.
- Almonds are rich source of vitamin E. Almond powder mixed with oatmeal and milk can be used to exfoliate dry dull skin.
- For dark hands, mix almond powder, sugar, milk cream and lemon juice together and use as a scrub.
- Soak 4 - 5 almonds overnight, in the morning peel the skin, and eat it for a glowing skin. You can have 5-6 almonds everyday.
- Mash papaya and apply it to the skin regularly. It clears blemishes, scars, freckles and wrinkles.
- For oily skin, mix few drops of lemon juice to papaya pulp and apply it. Rinse it off after 20 minutes.
- Apply curd on the face and massage in upward direction. Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze it, and wipe your face. Then clean your face with cotton soaked in chilled rose water.