HEALTH AND BEAUTY: April 2018

The Homemade Coriander Face Mask For Acne And Blackheads

Coriander is extremely rich in folate, complexion-friendly minerals, antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Your skin feel soft, supple and glowing when your cells are protected from oxidative stress.

Coriander juice works like magic, it removes acne or pigmentation, oily or dry skin, pimples or blackheads. Coriander’s anti-fungal and anti-microbial elements are even known to treat eczema. It is a detoxifier, a disinfectant and even treats dark lips

Ingredients -

Coriander

Turmeric Powder

Process

Coriander helps in removing the dead cells from the skin.
Grind the fresh coriander leaves with little water and squeeze the juice from the paste.
Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with one teaspoon of coriander juice and apply daily as a face pack before going to sleep.
It is a very simple and excellent homemade face mask for acne and blackheads. Your skin becomes light and soft beautiful,glowing skin.

Skin Whitening Liquorice Face Pack

Mulethi benefits to the skin and hair. It has anti-bacterial properties as well that make the skin clear and protects against harmful sun rays and pollution. In Ayurveda, licorice or mulethi has been extensively used in medicines and for skin care. It will give glow and fairness to the skin.

Ingredients -

Brown Rice - 3 tablespoon

Liquorice (Mulethi) powder - ½ tablespoons

Oats - 3 tablespoon

Milk - 3 tablespoon

Method -

Grind Brown rice & oats separately
Mix ground brown rice, oats & liquorice powder. Mix well!
Take 2 tsp of above mixture and add lukewarm milk to form a paste. If the paste is too thick, you can add lukewarm water to get desired paste.
Apply to face and neck and leave for 10 minutes to 20 minutes
Wash with normal water.

Best Hairfall Treatment by Licorice Mask

Licorice can used in a hair mask or consumed directly in order to change the quality and texture of your hair.

Licorice roots help in opening the pores and letting circulation of blood flow properly.

It reduce itching and dry flakes on the scalp, conditioning and hydrating it properly

Those suffering from baldness can be assured of hair growth if using licorice regularly as it promotes growth of new hair cells

Ingredients:

Ground licorice root - One tablespoon

Warm milk - Half cup

Method:

In a bowl combine one tablespoon ground licorice root along with half cup warm milk and mix properly.
Apply the mask on the hair, starting with the scalp and gently massaging down the tips, keeping it on for 30-40 minutes.
Wash it off with a mild shampoo and use it at least once a month for best results.

Methi Mask for Hairfall

Fenugreek or methi is widely used and a popular herb that helps curb hair problems, especially those related with hair fall and breakage.

It loaded with proteins and nicotinic acid which stimulates hair growth in a natural way

It helps in overcoming the problem of premature graying

It helps in blood circulation of the scalp; cleaning and making it germ free making it one of the best natural herbs for hair growth.

Ingredients:

Fenugreek seeds - One teaspoon (soaked overnight)

Fresh yogurt - One tablespoon

Lemon juice - Few drops

Method:

Grind one teaspoon overnight soaked fenugreek seeds to a paste and then add a tablespoon of fresh yogurt and few drops of lemon juice to it
Apply the mask on the roots, gently massaging for five minutes and then let it sit for an hour
Wash off with water.

Marigold Face Pack For Skin Moisturisation

Marigold flowers and masoor dal(red lentils) face pack benefits the skin for a long time. Marigold flowers release oil that help in moisturizing dry and patchy skin and heal acne and pimple marks. This face pack makes the skin look smooth and young.

Ingredients:

Masoor dal (red lentils) - Two tablespoons (soaked overnight in water)

Marigold flower petals - Three to four

Rose water - Few drops

Method:

In a blender, grind masoor dal along with three to four marigold flower and make a thick paste
Now add few drops of rose water to the paste and mix properly
Apply gently on the face and neck area and leave it on to dry for a minimum of 15-20 minutes
Repeat the process at least once a week for improvement in your skin’s.

Masoor Fairness Face Pack For Dry Skin

This masoor dal face pack is among the best natural remedies to get rid of dry skin and make your skin tone a few shades lighter while you are at it. While masoor dal nourishes the skin, inclusion of curd in the pack will help in brightening and lightening your skin’s complexion.

Ingredients:

Masoor dal (Red lentils)- Two tablespoons

Curd - One tablespoon

Honey - One tablespoon

Method:

v In a blender, grind two tablespoons masoor dal into a fine powder

v To the powdered dal add one tablespoon curd and honey

v Mix the ingredients together to form a smooth paste

v Apply evenly on the face and neck areas and leave it for 15-20 minutes

v Wash off with lukewarm water

v Repeat the process at least once a week for soft and smooth skin.

Avocado & Castor Oil Face Mask

Avocado helps in reducing wrinkles as well as signs of aging that includes dry and dull skin. With the help of castor oil, it also helps in treating sun burn.

Ingredients:

One ripe avocado -mased

One tablespoon Castor oil

Method:

In a bowl, one ripe avocado and mash it to pulp
Then add one tablespoon castor oil and mix it together to form a paste
Apply the paste on the face evenly, using circular motion and leave it on for 30-40 minutes
Wash it off with cold water and pat dry
Repeat the process at least twice a week.

Multani Mitti Face Pack for Fairness

Multani mitti or fuller’s earth is one of the most widely used ingredients to get soft skin and lighter complexion. It is known to improve the skin’s tone and fight marks and blemishes. It also draws away excess oil from the skin’s surface by keeping it clean and dirt free. Castor oil uses for skin include making the skin softer and smoother and protecting it from any further damage.
Ingredients:
Multani mitti - One tablespoon

Castor oil - One tablespoon

Method:

In a bowl, combine one tablespoon multani mitti powder and same amount of castor oil to make a smooth paste
Apply the mask on the face evenly
Leave it to dry for 30-40 minutes
Wash off with lukewarm water.
Repeat the process once or twice a week for best results.

Banana And Castor Oil Face Pack

Castor oil aids in getting rid of the infection causing impurities, bananas help in moisturizing the skin from deep within and restore the natural texture and tone. This is one of the best masks to use if you have dry or sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

One mashed ripe banana

Honey - Half tablespoon

Castor oil - One tablespoon

Method:

In a bowl mix together one mashed ripe banana along with half tablespoon honey and one tablespoon castor oil
Apply the mask on the face and keep it on for 30-35 minutes
Wash off with cold water
Repeat the process at least once a week.

Egg Castor Oil Mask

Castor oil for face helps in moisturizing the skin from the inside and retaining the hydration for a longer period. Egg on the other hand promotes the growth of collagen and elastin in the skin layers to keep it tight and firm..

Ingredients:

One egg yolk

Castor oil - One tablespoon

Method:

In a bowl, take an egg yolk and add one tablespoon castor oil and mix properly
Apply the mask on the face and neck area, gently massage for 5-10 minutes and then let it sit for at least 30 minutes
Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry
Repeat the process twice a week .

Aloe Vera Gel for Hair Growth

Ingredients

Aloe vera gel – 5 tbsp

Method

· Massage the aloe vera gel into your scalp.
· Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
· Rinse thoroughly.

Best Dandruff Control with Fragrance

Ingredients
Soap nuts (reetha) – about 15

Amla juice - 1 tbsp

Water – about 3 cups

Method
• Begin by soaking the soap nuts (reetha) in water for one night.
• Next morning grind the soap nuts into powder and boil it in water.
• Strain the powder and to this add the amla juice. Mix thoroughly.
• Massage this paste on your scalp for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly.

Fenugreek Pack for Hair fall

Ingredients -

Methi (fenugreek) seeds - 2 tbsp

Apple cider vinegar - 1 cup

Water - 1 cup

Method

Let the methi (fenugreek) seeds soak overnight in water.
Next morning grind the seeds to form a paste.
To this paste add the apple cider vinegar.
Apply the paste on your scalp.
Let it sit for about 30 minutes before washing it off with a mild shampoo.
Repeat this once every week.

Neem Therapy for Hairfall and Dandruff

Ingredients
Neem juice – ¼ cup

Beetroot juice - ¼ cup

Coconut milk – ¼ cup

Coconut oil - 1 tsp

Method

Thoroughly mix above ingredients and then gently massage the resulting pack on your scalp.
Let it sit for 20 minutes before washing it off with a mild shampoo.

Aloe Vera for Tanned skin

Aloe vera has been found to protect the skin from radiation damage. Being rich in antioxidants, it also eliminates free radicals in the skin . Aloe vera is also known to lighten the skin and remove tan .
Ingredients -
Aloe vera gel - little amount of gel

Procedure -

Apply the fresh aloe vera gel on your face and hands and leave it on overnight.
Wash off with normal water in the morning.
Use Every night, before going to bed.

Note -

If you have applied aloe vera gel on your face and hands you must apply sunscreen before going out.

Yogurt And Turmeric Mask for Tanned skin

Yogurt improved the brightness, elasticity, and moisture content of the skin .

Ingredients –

Yogurt - 1 bowl

Turmeric – a pinch

Process -

Add the pinch of turmeric to the yogurt and mix thoroughly till you get a uniform paste.
Apply this paste on your face , neck and hands and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
Use every day before taking a bath.

Saffron Face Pack For Skin Lightening

Saffron has long been used for its skin lightening properties. It helps fade blemishes and even out your skin tone. Saffron can also be taken internally to improve skin health.
Ingredients -
Saffron – a few