Essential skincare tips for healthy winter skin

Essential skin care tips for healthy winter skin

Let’s get mathematical this winter.

Winter is directly proportional to Dry skin, chapped lips, flare, etc, etc to totally damage our skin.

Skincare in winter differs for each skin type so thus we need different remedies for each.

Let’s check out  Oily skin first…

 

1. Winter care tips for oily skin

 

Winter care tips for oily skin

 

• Choose an oil-free moisturizer and use it regularly, Ensure that you moisturize after every face washing routine, as this will keep the oils balanced.
• Exfoliate your skin regularly using a walnut wheat germ exfoliating scrub.
• Use herbal lip balm for chapped and dry lips.
• Do not take a hot shower, use warm water as hot water strips your skin of natural oil.
• Consume 8-10 glasses of water which helps you keep your skin hydrated.
• Cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin regularly.

 

 

2. Winter care tips for dry skin

 

Winter care tips for dry skin

 

• Regular cleansing is very important for dry skin, even during winter, as cleansing removes the impurities that can trigger skin problems like pimples, blackheads & whiteheads.
• Buff Your Skin with a light exfoliator- Walnut scrub.
• Avoid Toxins, Specifically Allergens, and Irritants.
• Hydrate From the Inside Out – Eating foods high in water content can help hydrate your skin from the inside out.
• Use sunscreen lotion when exposed to the sun.
• Ensure that you moisturize your skin every time you wash your face.

 

Feel the softness & freshness of your skin this Winter!

Skin and Hair care tips before you Swim!

 

Love to go swimming…… But worried about getting frizzy hair and dry tanned skin afterward??

Here’s a wonderful solution to get rid of your worries!

Skincare and hair care tips before you swim!

 

Skin  Care tips before a swim :

 

1. Apply aloe Vera gel and a waterproof sunscreen at least 15 minutes before a swim.
2. Take a quick shower before stepping into the pool – It reduces the amount of chlorinated water absorbed by the skin.
3. Drink lots of water.

 

Post swimming skincare tips :

 

1. Take a warm shower immediately – Don’t let the chlorinated water dry on your skin and hair.
2. Immediately moisturize the body with aloe Vera rose gel or a moisturizer after drying with a towel.
3. Exfoliate once a week with walnut scrub and papaya face pack to reduce the suntan.

 

Haircare tips before a swim :

 

1. Apply aloe Vera gel or oil to hair before a swim.

2. Take a quick shower before stepping into the pool.

3. Wash hair immediately after swimming – don’t let chlorinated water dry on your hair.

Haircare tips before you swim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Condition with a lot of aloe vera gel or conditioners after shampooing.

5 Apply aloe Vera gel to towel dry hair to avoid frizzing and dry naturally  – avoid hair dryers.

6. Use a papaya hair mask once a week as a hair spa to soften and reduce damage to hair.

 

Go SWIM, Have FUN!!!!!

Home Remedies For Glowing Skin

Every woman desires to have picture perfect, glowing skin. But how to actually make your dream come true is the big question???

Let me help you with some simple home remedies which can help your skin glow.

 

Here we go with our first remedy—–

 

Refreshing Cucumber face pack

 

cucumber juice

 

Ingredients needed from your kitchen:

• 1 cucumber (Rejuvenates skin)
• Lemon Juice (1/2 teaspoon)
• 2 Teaspoon mint juice (Mint has antibacterial properties which prevent acne)
• Rosewater (Maintains the skin’s pH balance)

 

Procedure:

1. Blend the cucumber and strain the juice.
2. Mix it with rosewater, lemon juice and mint in a spray bottle.
3. Shake well before use.
4. You can use it as a toner.
5. Suitable for all skin types.

 

And the second one, the pick me up coffee one——-

Coffee Scrub for Tan Removal

 

Most of us love drinking coffee for the energy boost that it gives us!! Have you ever thought about how coffee can help your skin to wake up as well? Coffee has ample amounts of caffeine which improve circulation and can give  your skin a healthy  glow

Discover the beauty of coffee for fresh healthy skin…………

Coffee Scrub for Tan Removal.

 

Ingredients:

• Half cup coffee grounds( Acts as an exfoliator)
• Brown sugar.
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil(Fight against bacterial infections)
• One spoon olive oil( Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that helps to prevent skin damage).
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (It helps improve blood circulation)

Procedure:

1. Mix all the ingredients and make a paste.
2. Use this paste as a body scrub, can store it in a glass jar.
3. Massage it all over your body for 15 minutes and wash it off.

 

Coffee Scrub for Tan Removal

 

 

Egg white Face Pack for Pore Tightening.

 

You need:

• 1 egg white ( Tones the skin )
• Orange juice (freshly squeezed) 1 teaspoon
• ½ Teaspoon of turmeric powder (It is anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial benefits)

Egg white Face Pack for Pore Tightening

Procedure:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Apply the paste on your face and neck (Avoid the eye area).
3. Leave it to dry.
4. Gently wash your face with warm water.
5. Use this mask twice a week.

 

 

 

Cinnamon magically reduces acne and fine lines

Cinnamon is one of the most delicious spices found on the earth. It is not only used in baking but is also helpful in medicinal and beauty treatments.

Cinnamon magically reduces acne and fine lines

Cinnamon helps in treating acne by increasing circulation to the affected area. The antibacterial properties of the spice also help eliminate the bacteria that cause acne.

All you need to do is use a simple cinnamon face mask. Mix three tablespoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon. Whip the mixture into a thick paste and apply to your face. While the cinnamon fights the harmful bacteria, the honey reduces the redness and restores your skin’s moisture.

Honey and Cinnamon for acne

 

 

 

Leave this mask on for about 10 minutes (or until it starts to burn) and wash your face with cool water. Pat dry.

 

 

 

 

Cinnamon improves blood circulation and increases blood flow to the skin’s outer surface, causing minor plumping of the skin. You can use this property to get rid of the fine lines. Try mixing three drops of cinnamon essential oil with a couple of tablespoons of petroleum jelly and applying to your face –it can help reduce fine lines naturally &give a glow.

And what else? Cinnamon can help you get plump lips too! Adding a little Vaseline to your lips and patting a pinch of cinnamon on top can work wonders. Just rub the mixture on for a few seconds and allow it to sit for a minute. You might experience a tingling sensation. Add another coat of Vaseline, and you are good to go.

Cinnamon to get plump lips

Note: Never apply cinnamon alone directly to your skin. It can cause irritation.

Solution for Static, Frizzy Hair this Winter

Summer’s too hot, monsoon ’s too dreary, and winter ’s too chilly….. Yes, seasons change and so does our health. Not only does our body get affected –but seasons also influence the health and well being of our hair& skin as well.

During winter, many of us suffer from hair loss. The reason behind the excessive amount of hair loss in winter is that the cold dry winter air sucks all the moisture out of our hair making it limp,  lifeless and extremely dry.

Here is a solution to make hair lively this winter:

• Use a conditioning mask once a week.
• Pamper your hair with a hair spa once or twice a month.
• Use a plastic brush for wet hair.
• Use a metal comb for dry hair.
• Apply Serum or smoothening cream to tame frizzy tresses.
• Dry your hair with a microfiber towel and ceramic dryer.
• Wash at night and cut drying time.
• Rub dryer sheets on hair or pillow.
• Pin it up in a bun or braid.

 

“Hair doesn’t make the woman

But

Good Hair definitely helps boost her confidence ”

 

 

HIBISCUS FOR HAIR

HIBISCUS FOR HAIR

The Hibiscus flower which is commonly known as ‘Gudhal’ is one of the most beneficial ingredients for hair. It strengthens our hair, promotes hair growth, treats dry and thick and prevents hair loss. Hibiscus is rich in amino acids and other nutrients which is excellent for promoting the growth of hair.

Different ways to include the humble hibiscus in our hair care regime:

Hibiscus as a pack:

Hibiscus as a pack:

-Mix hibiscus powder with water.

-After few minutes, add 1 tsp. of coconut milk and coconut oil and apply to the hair- leave it on for half an hour.

-Rinse off with warm water.

Hibiscus as a cleanser:

Grind the hibiscus to make a paste and massage yours with it. After 3 minutes, rinse off with water.

Hibiscus hair oil:

Heat coconut oil for a few minutes. Add few crushed hibiscus flowers into the hot oil. When it becomes slightly reddish in color, turn off the gas and add more crushed leaves. Cool and strain the oil. Apply twice a week for best results.

Hibiscus as a conditioner:

After boiling 1-2 cups of water, add some red hibiscus flower to it. Add a few drops of lemon juice to the cooled liquid and watch the water becoming slightly red. Use this water as a last rinse after washing your hair to beautifully condition it and make it soft and silky.

Hibiscus is a magical ingredient, helping us to solve all our hair problems.

 

 

Beauty care tips while traveling

Beauty  care tips while traveling

Does your skin feel tired & dull and hair feels dry & frizzy when you complete a long journey?

Practice good habits while traveling to reach your destination refreshed and glowing!

Here are some useful &easy beauty tips for you to follow when you travel.

1. Air travel tips

Air travel tips

• Even if it is a short flight we end up with visibly dull dry skin-drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated.
• When you take a long flight, take off the makeup as soon as you start the journey. Carry wet type makeup removing wipes.
• You can spritz mist sprays like rose water all over the face. This will hydrate the skin and form a protective barrier against the dry air in the cabin.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages on the flight
• Carry a small moisturizer(30 ml) with you and reapply on the flight.
• For Haircare: Apply a small drop of your favorite hair oil in the palm of your hand and apply to the midshafts and ends. The air in planes is extremely dry and hair oil will provide moisture throughout the flight.

 

2. When traveling to dry climates.

• If you are traveling to any dry areas like Rajasthan, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or even Egypt – your skin and hair need utmost attention.
• Traveling here can affect the skin and hair due to factors like humidity, dryness in the air, harsh Sunlight in these regions.

 

When traveling to dry climates.

 

• Carry small bottles of gel-based cleansers or spritz toners, micellar based cosmetics, as it is travel-friendly.
• Lighter moisturizers can be used. Avoid thick, heavy creams.
• Try using natural products with aloe vera which moisturizes and helps to maintain a glow.
• Just as you would with your skin you need to put protection on your hair. Either with a hat, headscarf or some UV protecting spray, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t overheat and burn.

 

3. Tips to brave colder climates.

If you’re zipping off to the Himalayas or vacationing in cold hilly areas there are some precautions that need to be taken. Surprisingly, the same factors that cause the skin to dry out in desert regions cause the skin to dry in cold regions.

Tips to brave colder climates.

– You might be tempted to take bath in hot water but you should use lukewarm water. Hot water dries the skin and strips natural oils from the surface of the skin.

– For winter skin care, add a rich hydrating serum before applying the moisturizer or night cream.

– Use lip balm rich in oils and moisturizing eye cream for the under eye region.

– Apply aloe vera gel several times a day for 24 hours moisturizing.

– Make sure you pack a small bottle of your preferred dry shampoo for hair care, which smoothens your hair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Tea to freshen up your breath and lighten up your teeth

Have you ever experienced that disgusting smell sometimes when someone speaks to you?

I felt it today morning when I met one of my friends and they wished me “Good Morning”.

Seriously, it was a bad Morning…imagine what if you had bad breath & didn’t even know it or know what to do about it?

Green tea is the solution to this irritating problem. Green tea freshens up our breath and also helps in lightening the teeth.

• Certain components in green tea destroy the cell membranes of the plaque bacteria which are also responsible for bad breath.
• Bad breath is caused by the same bacteria that also causes dental decay so your teeth will thank you as much as your friends. Green tea contains odor-neutralizing compounds called catechins, which act on mouth odor the same way antiperspirants do on body odor.
• For maximum effect, soak two green tea bags in warm water for five minutes, then gargle the tea around your mouth for 30 seconds.

Just Feel the freshness now !!

Homemade Scrub for Removing Dead Skin Cells

It’s a universal fact that with age, the natural skin replacement cycle slows down where we experience aging of the skin. This is nothing but the accumulation of dead cells on the topmost skin layer. We cannot hold back aging, but lately, we can see even the young generation having concerns about their skin appearing dull and lifeless, full of blemishes and fine lines.

I am sure you all have tried all the possible remedies available in the cosmetic shops. But, is it effective? According to a  survey, it has been found that even the most expensive anti-aging synthetic skin care products with AHA’s have huge side effects and in the long run, they will actually make the skin duller and age faster.

Let’s take a break from chemical solutions and switch to herbal tricks instead! I assure you, you won’t have any side effects. All you need to sneak into your kitchen and put in a little bit of effort.

As we know, our body follows a certain cycle where old cells are replaced by new cells all the time. This process helps in keeping the skin healthier, smoother and radiant during our lifespan.

You can make a homemade scrub for removing dead cells and freshening up the skin. Being herbal, the natural elements of the scrub penetrate more deeply into the skin and improve blood circulation. As a result, new skin production is stimulated and it replaces the old dead skin.
Trust me! These herbal scrubs can do wonders for your skin.

Oatmeal Scrub:

Oatmeal has been used since the olden days for scrubbing and exfoliating the skin. The grainy texture of this ingredient works wonders for the skin irrespective of its type, by removing dead cells, excess sebum, blackheads, whiteheads, and other impurities.

Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub:

The combination of sugar and olive oil is one of the most effective scrubs for all skin types. This solution not only removes the dead skin cells but also moisturizes your skin from within.

Coffee Scrub:

In the list of good exfoliators, coffee holds a place of its own. Crushed coffee grounds eliminate dead skin cells and promote the production of new skin cells. In the meanwhile, the flavonol present in coffee stimulates circulation, helps improve the skin texture, repairs damaged skin and makes your skin glow.

Orange Peel Scrub:

Even the peel of orange can contribute a lot in maintaining the health of your skin. Instead of throwing the orange peel, just dry it in direct sunlight and then grind it into a fine powder. Use the powder to scrub the dead cells out of your skin.

These simple homemade elements can help you maintain healthy glowing skin without any side effects in your day-to-day life. Make the most of them and stay young and beautiful!!

Use of Aloe Vera in Ayurveda

Aloe Vera – one of the most important herbs utilized in the age-old ayurvedic medication system. The medicinal aspects of Aloe Vera were introduced centuries ago to mankind by Indians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans.

Aloe Vera is called as “ghrita kumara” in Sanskrit. The herb contains a transparent gel full of 96% water and 4% of almost 75 other elements like Vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, amino acids, enzymes, etc.

 

Aloe Vera Benefits for Skin

Aloe Vera is mainly used to soothe many skin ailments such as mild cuts, insect stings, bruises and eczema. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of Aloe Vera act on the injured area immediately thereby speeding up the healing process. Additionally, aloe vera gel also stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells which are responsible for healing the wound. It is a natural anti-ageing wonder as it also manufactures collagen, the protein that controls the skin’s ageing process. It helps the pores of the skin to open up and receive all the nutrients and moisture from the Aloe Vera gel applied thus rendering it very effective for solving skin problems. Aloe Vera is also a natural sunscreen and is commonly used to protect your skin from sunburn. It can also be mixed with turmeric and honey which is then applied on the face overnight to treat pimples and acne problems.

 

Aloe Vera is easily available for external application in gel form and as juice for internal consumption to treat acidity, diabetes etc.

Aloe Vera Benefits for Hair

The magical Aloe Vera plant not only helps sort out skin problems but also works wonders on hair. Being a natural humectant and moisturiser, it smoothens and softens hair gently while also making it stronger and reducing hair fall by providing valuable nourishment straight to the roots. Use of Aloe Vera during a hair wash restores the Ph balance of the hair thereby making it healthy and strong. It can be mixed with various other natural hair fall remedies due to its easy blending nature.
This amazing spongy water packed plant has the ability to destroy scalp germs, remove dandruff, reduce itching of the scalp, add nourishment to the hair root, and ultimately give you long, thick, smooth and silky hair.