Beauty Tips

Face packs with neem leaves

• Make a smooth paste of a bunch of neem leaves. Add one tablespoon of curd to it. Add one table spoon of besan powder. Apply over your face and wash after it dries.
• Make a paste of one teaspoon of multani mitti, one teaspoon of neem leaves paste and juice of one lime. Blend well and apply all over your face and neck. Wash when it dries.

Hair packs with neem

• Make a smooth paste of neem leaves. Take a bowl and add half a cup of sour curd to it. Mix in the neem paste. Add the powder of dry hibiscus flowers. Blend well and apply in every strands of your hair. It is good for dandruff and initiates excellent hair growth.
• Soak one tablespoon of fenugreek. Make a smooth paste and add one tablespoon of neem paste. Mix it thoroughly and apply. Your hair will gleam and shine.

·        Besan powder can form the base for any exfoliating agent as it gives your skin a natural glow.

·        Add sugar to besan powder and mix well. Scrub for five minutes and rinse.

·        Take the juice of one lime, add baking soda to it and scrub for five minutes and feel your skin glow.

·        Ground coffee powder can give you a high-quality exfoliation. Caffeine in coffee powder has anti inflammatory properties and is good for your skin. Do not throw away the used coffee powder. Add it to besan powder and make a paste. Apply over your face, neck and scrub. Wash with warm water.

·        How often can I exfoliate? Twice a week would be apt, but if your skin is sensitive once a week will do. Do not be too harsh while you are exfoliating as you might damage your tender skin. Your kitchen can provide you with lots and lots of wonder remedies for your many skin problems.

·        Do not use soaps because it can be harsh to your skin. Instead use besan powder as it gives sheen to your skin. I add a teaspoon of baking soda to two tablespoon of besan powder to wash my face. Baking soda exfoliates your skin while besan powder cleanses it without rupturing your tender skin.

·        Massage face with milk and lime juice everyday for 5 minutes.

·        Massage your face with yogurt for 5 minutes everyday.

·        She is not crazy about vegetables and always keeps the vegetables I cook untouched. Now I make soup of green vegetables and she drinks it like medicine. I do not make elaborate preparation to prepare the soup. It is so simple and you too can try it. Take one tomato, one onion, two garlic buds, and add any vegetables you want. I always add greens, cabbage, turnip, or any vegetables my daughter would not eat when cooked as a dish. Add a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of cumin seeds, and a teaspoon of whole black pepper. Add a glass of water and pressure cook for ten minutes and strain. I give to her daily and it has added a glow to her face. You too can try it and might be you can see good difference.

·        Amla pack

·        Gooseberry or amla as it is called in India is very good to make your hair grow and regular use of it will give your hair the much needed sheen and shine.

·        Ingredients

·        Amla powder-2 tablespoon

·        Curd-1\cup

·        Henna powder-2 table spoon.

·        Mix all the ingredients and make a smooth paste. Apply over your hair and wash after half an hour.Henna has the tendency to give your hair a slightly brown tint, but it is very effective in making your hair grow.

·        Regular care.

·        Regular care can help you fight premature graying. There are lots of natural treatments available and you should be persistent in using it before you see any results. Do not waste your money going to parlors as they charge you exorbitantly for something you can do yourself.

·        Curry leaves

·        Curry leaves are very good for darkening your hair .Take a bunch of curry leaves and add it to 100 grams of pure coconut oil. Pour it in a pan and keep the fire on the low. Keep stirring and remove from fire when the spluttering ceases. Cool and store in an air tight bottle and use it regularly. Curry leaves is a magic remedy for your hair related problems.

·        Make a paste of curry leaves and Indian gooseberry and add it 100 grams of oil and prepare it as you did for curry leaves oil. Take an iron pan and pour the prepared oil into it and leave it overnight. The mixture would have turned dark and now apply the oil in your hair and watch your hair regaining its health and sheen.

·        Curry leaves recipe

·        It is not enough if you apply oil regularly. You should also eat healthy because like your body, your hair also needs the necessary nutrients to keep it bouncy and full of life. You should add curry leaves in your diet on a regular basis to get its full benefit. Make curry leaves chutney and have it with bread or rice. It is very easy to make and you will get used to its taste.

·        Curry leaves chutney.

·        Ingredients

·        1.Curry leaves- a small bunch

·        2. Tomato- 1

·        3.Onion-1

·        4. Salt- to taste.

·        5. Oil- 1 teaspoon

·        Method.

·        1. Heat oil and add onion

·        2.Add tomato

·        3. Add curry leaves and salt

·        4.Make a smooth paste and use it as a spread for bread, chappathis or even as a side dish for curd rice.

·        Herbal oil

·        If you use herbal oil there is no adverse side effects and the result is very good and immediate. Do not use scented oil as the harsh chemicals can do damage to your hair roots. Unscented oil is always a lot better and natural oil prepared at home is even better. You can use coconut oil, gingerly oil or olive oil for applying it daily in your hair and also for hair massage and hair growth.

·        Ordinary Indian curry leaves are very good for lustrous and strong hair. Its immense iron content makes it good for hair growth. Take a bunch of curry leaves and 100 grams of oil of your preference. Heat the pan and pour the oil in it and add the curry leaves. Keep the flame in low and keep stirring till the spluttering sound subsides. Remove and strain through a muslin cloth and store it in an air tight container.

·        Henna leaves are another good activator of hair growth. Like the curry leaves it makes your hair grow. The preparation is the same as above. Do not over heat the oil. The flame should always be low and not high as it will burn the leaves. Take a bunch of henna leaves and add it to 100 grams of oil and stir till the boiling sound ceases. It is cheap, but the results are excellent.

·        Another trick is to buy an iron pan. You can get it in India but I do not know whether it is available elsewhere. A small pan will do. Pour oil in the pan and add dried Indian gooseberry to it and leave it overnight .The oil will turn black and when you apply it in your hair it will give a natural black tint to your hair and Indian gooseberry is also very good for healthy hair growth.

·        Scrape a full coconut and blend it to make a smooth paste. Extract thick milk and pour it in a pan. Keep the fire low and keep stirring and gradually you will see oil coming out. Keep stirring until you feel oil has completely oozed out of the coconut milk. This is the purest form of coconut oil, devoid of any chemicals and so is very good for your hair.

·        Aloe Vera is another great hair growth inducer. Take the pulp and mix it with oil of your preference. Place it in the pan and stir over low flame. Remove from fire when the oil ceases spluttering and store in a tight container.

·        Another trick you should follow is to place the prepared oil in the hot sun so that you can get the nutrition of vitamin D in your oil. Indian women are adept in making use of the natural things available to make their hair the envy of others. It is a treat to watch their long plait undulating when they walk and the flowers they bedeck their hair emit a lovely fragrance when they are nearby.

·        You too can try these oils and it will not do your hair any harm as there are no chemicals involved and regular use of these oils will enrich your hair with the nutrients it requires and your hair will grow long and thick as you want it to be

·        Residue Heavy Hair ~

·        For eating up product build up sodium bicarbonate or baking soda reigns supreme at breaking down anything acidic.

·        Mix 1-2 tbsp baking soda with small amounts of water until you have a thick paste. Apply to damp hair by massaging it in well and leave for 15 minutes.

·        Rinse with warm water and shampoo as normal. Apply this treatment every couple of weeks.