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Thursday 30 June 2016

Top Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Baldness



1. Coconut Milk and Oil

One of the natural and best working home remedy to take care of baldness and hair loss on your scalp is to use coconut milk on your scalp regularly.
• Apply a mixture of about 20 ml of coconut milk, 10 ml of Amla oil and one or two teaspoons of lemon juice on your scalp and leave it there for some time.
• You can wash it off after 20 minutes. This will help in effectively healing your scalp as well as fight dandruff and thereby arrests hair fall.
• Regular use of coconut milk on your scalp will provide the necessary natural nourishments for your hair and will also help in nourishing your hair tissues.

2. Fenugreek Seeds and Oil

• Fry a few fenugreek seeds in coconut oil for a few minutes.
• Strain this mixture and apply it in minimal amounts on your head.
• Rub it gently on your head so that it reaches the hair roots.
• Apply this mixture three to four times a week before bathing will help in preventing your hair from balding.

3. Henna Leaves

Henna leaves have been used to treat hair loss and to give color and shine to hair for ages in India.
• Boil henna leaves in mustard oil.
• Make this mixture cool and then mix the strained oil with the regular hair oil that you use. It would be better to mix this with coconut oil for better results.
• Apply on your scalp and hair twice or thrice a week to see effective results against baldness.

4. Curd and Gram Flour Paste
• Mix two tablespoons of gram flour and two to three tablespoons of fresh curd properly to make a smooth paste.
• Apply this paste on your scalp and hair and keep it there for about an hour before bathing.
• Repeat this process three times a week to prevent hair fall and reduce baldness.

5. Honey Mixed In Olive Oil

• Take two teaspoons of honey and add it in two tablespoons of olive oil. Mix them very well.
• Now add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and mix well with the honey and olive oil mixture.
• Apply this on the affected areas of your scalp, leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off. Repeat twice a week for 3 to 4 months to see effective results.

6. Onion Treatment

Onions are found to be effective in treating patchy baldness.
• Cut white or red big onions in half and rub the open side on the affected area both in the morning and evening.
• Keep on rubbing till the area becomes red.
• Then rub the area with honey and repeat this process daily to see reduced baldness.

7. Amla

• Cut dry pieces of amla and boil it in good coconut oil.
• Let this mixture cool and then strain the mixture into an air tight bottle.
• Apply this oil on your head daily and leave it on your scalp for 15 minutes before bathing.
• This will help in enriching hair growth.

8. Amla And Lime Juice

• Mix equal quantities of fresh lime juice and amla juice and apply it on your scalp like a shampoo.
• Wash it off after some time. This will help in preventing hair loss.

9. Guava Leaves

• Boil a few guava leaves in a litre of water and keep on boiling till the color of the water turns dark.
• Massage your scalp with this water for two to three times a week to see effective air growth.

10. Egg

• Apply beaten egg on your scalp at least two to three times a week to help in promoting hair growth.
• It works even better when mixed with olive oil.


Thursday 23 June 2016

Hair Care Benefits of Rose Water





1)    Moisturizes and Condition the Hair Follicles - Adding rose water to your regular shampoo might help moisturize and condition your hair. Using rose water will even make your hair shinier, softer, and healthier. It has been found that rose water helps in reducing dandruff caused by fungal infections.  The porosity from the hair will also stabilize using the application of rose water. The pH balance of rose water is nearer to that of the hair in the optimal state; hence, it really works to repair the hair’s porosity. This enables the hair to support the proper amount of moisture in, and in addition it smoothens the cuticle.

2)    Promotes Hair Growth - Rose water promotes healthier hair re-growth. Using rose water as the last rinse after shampooing hair can help prevent hair loss and improve blood circulation within the scalp. Proper circulation delivers blood and nutrient supply towards the hair roots, thereby nourishing and strengthening the hair follicles, promoting healthier hair. Additionally, rose water helps treat inflammation around the scalp as it has therapeutic properties.

3)    Boosts Hair Strength and Quality- Rose water helps enhance the quality of the hair. Mixing equal levels of rose water and glycerin after which applying this mixture to the scalp helps provide nourishment, moisture, and strength towards the hair follicles. Although applying rose water helps let the growth of healthier hair strands the natural way, if you are searching for a sophisticated method of stimulate hair re-growth, then the laser hair loss treatment fits your needs.


4)    Rose water for curing scalp itching - Scalp itching and irritation of the scalp can be cured by regular use of rosewater. Being filled with a number of vitamins and flavonoids, it has natural anti-bacterial and skin soothing properties, which can help in reducing the itching sensation in the scalp.

Thursday 16 June 2016

Beauty Secrets Of Ice Cube For Skin






1)    Fights Acne Bumps
Ice cubes helps in reducing inflammation of acne bumps and is also one of the easiest way to get rid of them. Cover some ice cubes with towel and put it on acne area for 10-15 minutes. Regular treating with ice may help in removing acne bumps.
2)    Open Pores Remedy
An instant remedy for open pores is using ice on your skin. It works instantly as the extreme cold nature causes the skin  to shrink and thus close the pores to stop any kind of dirt or residue to enter and clog the pores.
3)    Get  Rid Of Dark Circles
You can also get rid of dark circles around your eyes which look swollen and treat it by deleting stress from eyes. For this purpose, you just need to wrap ice cubes in tissue or cloth and quietly rub it around eyes. This beauty routine will cool your eyes.  
         4)    Makeup Primer
Ice cubes work like as makeup primer and best beauty routine as before your makeup. You just apply ice cubes by wrapping it in clothing on a face. This will give you glowing skin and help you in staying your makeup last longer
5)    Improve Blood Circulation
Ice cubes give you glowing skin without going to the saloon. You just apply 2-3 ice cubes on a face and see the magical results of it. It helps to circulate blood in a healthy way and give nourishment to your skin.
      6)    Give Massage To Your Skin
You can also make ice cubes of these ingredients like cucumber, lemon juice, mint leaves, apples, and rose water and add turmeric powder in it and freeze it in ice cubes dish. And apply it for 15 to 20 minutes by wrapping it in clothing.
      7)    Numb Your Eyebrows
If you are going to pluck your brow first apply an ice cube on eyebrows it may keep your brows away from a sneeze, swell and pain. So you can simply try this by rubbing ice cubes on brows and always use ice cubes to wrap in clothing or tissue.

Thursday 9 June 2016

Hair Brushing Tricks You Should Know



Here are the hair brushing rules you should never break:
1.      Use the right brush

You should really do your research and find the right brush for your hair type. “You might even find that no brush is best for your hair! And when you do brush, focus on quality over quantity: Just massage your scalp and carefully get rid of tangles.

2.      Brush from tip to root

Brushing your strands from top to bottom can cause snags and breakage. Instead, you should brush your hair in sections, starting from the ends and slowly working your way up the hair. If there’s a really nasty knot, it’s best to use your fingers to get rid of it.
3.      Brush before washing

Because your strands are weakened when wet, they’re more prone to tangle. To prevent mats and snarls, start a pre-shower hair brushing ritual before hopping in.
4.      Dry your hair before brushing

Hair is at its most vulnerable when it’s wet and breaks easily. Brushes are harsh on hair at the best of times, and brushing when wet can lead to split ends, permanent damage and breakage. If you just can’t resist, use a wide tooth comb to detangle wet hair—and when blow drying, use a vented brush, which has fewer teeth.
The exception to this rule is if you’ve got curly locks, in which case you should do the opposite: Comb when wet, not dry.
5.      Take your time with tangles

We’re all famous for ripping out tangles as aggressively as if it were an Olympic event. Ditch the paddle brush and detangle using a wide tooth comb and detangling product. If you’re detangling wet or damp hair, apply a conditioner with plenty of slip, and if dry make sure to apply a detangling cream.
6.      Clean your brushes on the regs

Just like you wash your makeup brushes, you should wash your hair brush once a week. The bristles get clogged up with hair and you’re brushing this back into your hair. We recommend removing any hair caught in the bristles, then running the brush under warm water. Work shampoo into the bristles, creating foam, then rinse it off completely and towel dry.


Friday 3 June 2016

HOME REMEDIES FOR HEADACHE




1. Ginger
Ginger decreases the soreness of the blood vessels in the head, thereby relieves headache. Prepare a paste by adding 2 tablespoons of water to dry ginger powder. Apply it on the forehead.
·         Combine lemon juice and ginger juice in equal quantities. Drink it 1-2 times a day.
·         Chew 1-2 pieces of ginger candy (crystallized).
·         Boil raw ginger or powder of ginger in water for a few minutes. Inhale its steam.

2. Ice Pack
Ice lessens inflammation and eases pain. In order to soothe migraine headache, apply an ice pack on the back of your neck. Alternatively, dip a washcloth in ice-cold water. Put it on your head for 5-7 minutes. Repeat it several times.
·         Or else, wrap some frozen vegetables in a bag. Use it as a cold compress on your head to get rid of pain.

3. Apples
Sprinkle some salt on apple slices; eat it in the morning for a week. It will balance the levels of alkali and acid in the body, thus relieves you from chronic headache.
4. Lemon
Remove the outer covering (rind) of 2-3 lemons. Prepare a paste by crushing and chopping the rind. Apply this paste on forehead.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
Fill a glass with water and add 2 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to it. Mix properly and drink. Alternatively, mix equal quantities of Apple Cider Vinegar and water. Boil it in a saucepan. Sniff the steam to cure sinus headache.
6. Honey
Take 1½ cups of milk and add 2 teaspoons of powdered cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Stir it properly. Drink it two times a day when you suffer from headache.
·         Or else, sip water mixed with honey on an empty stomach every morning to cure chronic headache in a natural way.

7. Warm Soup
Sprinkle some pepper on warm soup and have it to clear the nasal blockage and treat headache.
8. Coriander
Prepare a mixture of coriander and sugar; and drink it. Alternatively, make a tea using coriander seeds, ginger and cumin. Drink the tea to soothe pain.
9. Water

If the cause of headache is dehydration, just drink a glass of cool water to get relief within a few minutes.  Moreover, you are suggested to drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day, in order to keep your body hydrated.

Tuesday 31 May 2016

Precluding and alleviating Sun Damage on Skin

Who doesn't like to bask in the Sun during the winter afternoons or frolic in the Sun in the beach holidays!We have a fair share of fun in the Sun but we cannot undermine the long-term harmful effects of the Sun on our skin.
The harmful rays of the Sun in the peak hours of the day (10 am to 3 pm), have deleterious effect on the skin. Right from skin dryness to premature ageing, the Sun does most of the damage to the skin. The UV -A rays cause skin ageing while UV-B rays cause sun burns.
Sun damage can range from minor skin reddening/tanning to premature wrinkles. The better prevention taken and the sooner the cure done, the skin revives back to its normal healthy condition.

Don't ditch broad brimmed hats and pure cotton stoles when out in the Sun. It blocks the Sun's rays from penetrating your skin. Avoiding going outdoors during the peak hours, acts as the first line of defense when it comes to preventing Sun damage.
When coming from Sun, it is advisable to rub an ice cube all over the face and apply pure Aloe Vera gel on the face for about 20 mins. It greatly soothes Sun burns.
Applying a face pack of chilled curd and lemon juice, deeply hydrates the skin and lightens Sun tan.
Applying a face pack of pure Sandalwood powder, lemon juice and rose water, thrice weekly, helps moisturize, soothe and brighten the skin.
Kiwi , Tomato and Almond paste on the skin repairs the Sun damage and gives way to healthier skin.
Green tea also greatly reduces inflammation and promotes healthy skin.
Smearing Vitamin E oil onto face before going to sleep, helps regenerate and heal the damage.

However, if the Sun damage is too severe and has occurred from over years of serious exposure to the Sun, prompt medical attention is required. Symptoms of Melasma and Skin Cancer often result due to severe Sun damage and should be exigent in their treatment.

Take these smart measures and may your skin brim like the Sun!





Thursday 26 May 2016

Home Remedies for Chapped Lips



Chapping happens when your lips can’t produce natural oils to moisturize themselves. Vitamin deficiencies, dehydration, smoking, allergic reactions, sun and wind exposure, harsh weather changes, and skin disorders can all cause chapped lips, and chapped lips can lead to other health problems, like cold sores and bacterial infections.

1. Rose Petals

Rose petals provide your lips with natural moisture and color.
Process:
·         Wash a handful of fresh rose petals.
·         Soak them in milk for 3 hours.
·         Crush them to make a paste.
·         Massage the paste into chapped lips and leave on.
·         Repeat 3 times daily and night before going to bed.
·         Note: if you can’t have milk, replace it with glycerin.

2. Sugar

Sugar exfoliates to remove dry, dead skin cells, encouraging the growth of new, healthy skin.
Process:
·         Mix 2 teaspoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon of honey.
·         Stir well to make a paste.
·         Apply to the copped lips and leave for few minutes.
·         Massage the paste into lips for 1 minute.
·         Rinse with warm water.
·         Repeat regularly to get rid of chapped lips.
·         Note: You can add 1 teaspoon of olive oil instead of sugar and follow the same process.

3. Milk Cream

Full fat cream provides your lips with the natural moisture they need to heal.
Process:
·         Massage milk cream into your lips, leave it on 15 minutes.
·         Rinse with lukewarm water.
·         Do this 3 times a day to get relief from chapped lips.

4. Honey

Honey is a natural moisturizer and it is naturally antibacterial. It will keep cuts and splits from becoming infected.
Process:
·         Rub pure, raw honey into your lips 5 times a day.
·         Or mix honey with glycerin, leave it on overnight.
·         Rinse it off in the morning.
·         Repeat regularly to soften lips.

5. Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a natural moisturizer.
Process:
·         For even better results, mix 1 teaspoon of castor oil, 1 teaspoon of glycerin, and ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice.
·         Rub it into your lips before bed, leave it on overnight.
·         Rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.
·         Repeat regularly.
·         Or Rub castor oil into your lips several times a day.

6. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer and it has anti-inflammatory properties. It will heal and soothe the pain of chapped lips. It also has hygroscopic properties, which means it will attract and hold moisture.
Process:
·         Cut open a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze to extract gel.
·         Massage the gel into chapped lips and leave it on 15 minutes.
·         Rinse with lukewarm water.
·         Repeat regularly to heal chopped lips.

7. Cucumber

Cucumber is a natural moisturizer, and it contains vitamins and nutrients that keep skin healthy.
Process:
·         Cut a fresh slice of cucumber.
·         Rub it all over chapped lips.
·         Let the juice absorb into your lips.
·         Leave it on 15-20 minutes.
·         Rinse with lukewarm water.
·         Repeat regularly to treat chopped lips.

8. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the most effective natural moisturizers available. It soothes and heals cracked, dry lips and provides nutrients skin needs to stay healthy.

Process:
·         Apply organic coconut oil to your lips several times a day.
·         If you need a substitute for any reason, mustard oil and coconut oil also work.

9. Mango Butter or Oil

Mango butter and oil are effective emollients because they are rich in oleic and stearic fatty acids, which act just like sebum, the oil your skin is naturally supposed to produce to moisturize itself.
Process:
·         Apply organic mango butter or oil to your lips.
·         Leave on until dry.
·         Wash with water and repeat regularly to get relief from the dry and chapped lips completely

10. Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly is one of the most economical over-the-counter solutions for chapped lips. Use in combination with honey, it is also one of the most effective.
Process:
·         Rub a thin layer of raw honey onto chapped lips.
·         Cover with a thin layer of petroleum jelly.
·         Leave on 15 minutes.
·         Gently remove both layers with a clean, dry cotton ball.
·         Repeat 2 times a day.


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