Beauty, Makeup, Skin/Hair Care, Cosmetics Blog

We have discussed regarding a lot of remedies for skin and masks that one can apply on the face and skin to make the skin look young and naturally beautiful. Today we will discuss on some of the herbs that are involved in maintaining excellent skin care.

- There are many herbs that are used in the care of skin, among them is Tea Green. Tea Green is considered as a natural antiseptic and it is used for skin irritations and acne. Along with that Tea Tree Oil is also considered to promote hair growth in the scalp and has been known to produce wonderful results. It also works to remove the unwanted bacteria from the scalp as well as help improve the itchy flaky scalp and help kill the hair lice.

- Shea Butter is used as a natural moisturizer for skin. It is mostly used for dry skin such as cracked hands and heels, it can also be used for stretch marks.

- Among the family of herbs there is an oil, which is extracted from the plants, known as Jojoba plants. One can massage the scalp with Jojoba oil and the oil penetrates deep into the skin and makes the scalp healthy, as well as help grow hair and works on preventing split ends.

- From the berries of the small palm trees is extracted an ingredient known as Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is used to apply on the scalp and it helps improve the scalp and the different skin conditions. This is a widely used herbal treatment among both men and women.

- From the surface of the oceans, seaweeds are being collected and are being used in a lot of beauty products. Seaweeds are rich in minerals and thus it is used in facial creams, face masks, which improve skin texture and hydration and prevent dryness, as well as scalp and hair to give them a glow and prevent dandruff.

- There is another thing, which is gaining popularity these days, which is alfalfa. This is being used for brittle nails and prevents from getting a bad breath.

- There is another plant extract known as aloe vera, which is used as an antiseptic for burns and it helps reduce the pain. It helps the skin to gain moisture and it gives a very soft complexion to skin.

- There is a herb, which is widely used in beauty products to diminish the black spots on the face, which is known as basil.

- Another herb, which has a whole lot of benefits that it provides is known as Chamomile. This herb has a very soothing effect. It works for a lot of problems such as menstrual cramps, tired and puffy eyes etc.

- An oil extracted from the primrose plant is known as primrose oil. It helps to promote healthy nails, hair and skin.

- A powder obtained from turmeric is turmeric powder, which is a splendid antibiotic. It helps for the skin, which is acne prone and oily.

- The herb that is known for its cleansing properties is known as Thyme herb. It removes the dull and dead skin.

- The herb, rosemary helps improve circulation, as well as nerves. This herb is used to improve the creasy and wrinkled skin and works to clear out the acne and dry dull skin. If used on hair, it gives them a shiny and beautiful look.

Beauty and skin care forums – discuss whatever you want on beauty, makeup or skin care.

MASK FOR ACNE:

Ingredients:

Four tablespoons of French clay.
Five dried baby leaves.
One cup of distilled water.

Procedure:

You need to put a cup of water in a pan and boil. When the water starts to boil, you need to add the bay leaves into that and allow it to cool. Then when the water cool down, strain the leaves, just keep the leaves moist. Now you need to add the bay liquid slowly to the clay and keep on pouring the bay liquid till the mixture gets fairly thick. Now you can dab that mixture on your skin and then allow it to dry for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water.

Some Facts About French Clay:

French clay has the excellent absorbing powers and removes the oils and toxins from your skin. The other factor that is associated with French clay is that it stimulates the skin, refreshes the complexion and narrows the pores. It is the best solution for a problematic skin.
The bay leaves that are used in the mask possess a very strong aroma. The bay leaves contain 1,8 cineol, eugenol, acetyl eugenol, methyl eugenol, a and ß-pinene, phellandrene, linalool, geraniol and terpineol.

BANANA BREAD MASK:

Ingredients:

One ripe mashed banana, which is mashed.
Two tablespoons of ground oats.
Milk or cream (if you feel like to add for softening)
A pinch of nutmeg.
Two tablespoons of whole wheat flour.

Procedure:

You need to add all the ingredients together, whip them and add cream or oat flour according to your desire to get a smooth paste. You can leave it for a few and then apply that on your face and leave it there for about 5-10 minutes and then rinse your face with cool water and gently dry your face by patting a towel on it.

Some Facts About Oatmeal:

The major functions of oatmeal are that it is highly absorptive, hypoallergenic and assists the skin to skin. They heal and dry the skin and are used in a lot of beauty products.

Some Facts About Bananas:

Bananas are a source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

More homemade beauty products and remedies.

It is a universal truth that a beautiful smile just lights up a day. Lips give your face a very lively and beautiful look and for that matter you need to take care of them.

The most common problems of lips are dark lips and chapped lips.

Dark Lips: The skin of lips is does not contain melanin, which is a major thing that protects our skin. Our lips are covered by a thin layer of skin and on the inside they are covered with a transparent mucous membrane. If you have dark lips then you need to do the following things:

- You need to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.
- You need to stop smoking.
- You also need to avoid lipstick, as to prevent any chemical contact to lips.
- You can apply a gentle film of oil on your lips and can leave it there for quite some time.
- You can apply a lotion of coconut mixed with oil and almond and can apply it on your lips and leave it there overnight. You can do that for about two weeks to obtain the best results.
- You can massage your lips with a mixture of half teaspoon of glycerin and a half teaspoon of castor oil mixed with half teaspoon of lemon juice and can leave it overnight. You will definitely see a huge difference.
- Apply cream from curds with saffron on your lips.

Cracked Lips: You must know the fact that cracked lips do not produce oil as does your skin because there are no glands to produce oil. The most common reason that the lips crack is because of an allergic reaction to cosmetics, skin infections, extreme weather conditions like excess sun and wind exposure, as well as biting of the lips or vitamin B deficiency. If you have cracked lips you have to do the following

- You can protect your lips by applying a plain cream.
- You can apply peanut butter or coco butter to your lips.
- You can grind some rose petals and then put cream on top of the milk and apply them to your lips, which will heal your cracked lips.
- You need to add vitamin B and C to your diet.
- You can mix two drops of glycerin with one teaspoon of cream on top of milk and can apply it to your lips and can cure your cracked lips and give them a smooth and shiny look.
- You can mix proportionate quantities of nutmeg, turmeric and fresh butter and can apply gently to your cracked lips.
- You can moisturize and exfoliate your lips. You can exfoliate your lips by applying facial scrub facial scrub gently to your lips with your fingers.

Common Care For Lips:

- You can apply cold cream or moisturizers before you apply lipstick.
- You can have a pink color to your lips by applying beetroot juice.

We have always focused to provide with you with the best of the tips, recipes and remedies that are out there so you could take care of beauty concerns. Today we are going to share how you can make your face glow with our recipes and make your skin soft and smooth, as well as hair treatment along with some other useful tips at hand that you can use to make yourself look beautiful and young, so that you can stand out among the crowd and make the heads turn your way.

FACIAL BEAUTY:

Ingredients:

Fine cornmeal.
Cooled chamomile tea.

Procedure:

You need to mix one teaspoon of fine cornmeal with the cooled chamomile tea to form a gentle scrub. Then mix it gently for a few seconds and your scrub is ready to be applied. You can leave the scrub for a while so it gets a little thick consistency. Then gently apply the scrub on your face and leave it there for about ten minutes and then gently rub it off. After you rub your skin off, you need to gently wash your face with cool water. Remember, if your skin is sensitive then you do not need to apply the scrub.

HAIR TREATMENT:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of olive oil.
Two teaspoons of fresh ground lavender.
Two peppermint teabags.

Procedure:

You need to take a small saucepan and add a 1/2 cup of olive to it, remember that you do not need to heat the oil, add two teaspoons of fresh ground lavender and then dry the contents of the two peppermint teabags. Now after all these ingredients are mixed, you need to massage these ingredients on your scalp while your hair are damp. You need to cover your hair with a shower cap and then sit in the sun with proper skin protection if your skin is sensitive to sun with the sunblock that suits your skin. Sit in the sun if possible for about 20-25 minutes. After that you need to shampoo and rinse your hair. You can repeat this treatment once a month so as to nourish and strengthen your hair.

Other Tips:

- You can use black tea as a hair rinse to darken hair and also to add shine.
- You can use chamomile herbal tea to bring out highlights in hair.
- You can also get a temporary tea tan by soaking yourself in unflavored black tea leaves for about 20 minutes.
- You can ease your toothaches by applying spent tea leaves on the affected tooth till you visit your dentist.
- You can use teas as a mouthwash.
- You can rinse your face with tea. The tea acts as an astringent, so it works well on pimples. Remember, do not wash off.

Your final destination to homemade beauty products and beauty recipes.

These are some homemade beauty remedies, which are going to help you look and feel good.

Today we are going to tell you as to how black or green tea brew can help you look so fresh and young, as well as it many other benefits, which you might not have known.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of unscented black or green tea leaves.
1 quart water in a pan.

Procedure:

Brew about 1/2 a cup of unscented black or green tea leaves in one quart of boiling water for at least 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, you need to strain the leaves and put them aside. The next step would be to cool the brewed water on room temperature for a while and then place it in the refrigerator. You have to keep the brewed water in the refrigerator for approximately 10 days.

Usage And Benefits Of The Brewed Tea Water

Cuts & Scrapes: You need to take out a very little amount of cold tea brew in a container depending how large or small the cuts and scrapes are, and then you need to soak the cotton in the brewed water and apply the cotton on the cuts and scrapes. You then need to leave the cotton pad on the affected area for at least 5 minutes. Remember, you do not need to wash off. You can repeat the process up to four times a day and you can see the benefits of it yourself.

Sunburns: Take out a small quantity of the cold tea brew in a container depending upon the area of sunburns and then apply a piece of cotton cloth, which has been soaked in the cold tea brew to the sunburned area. You can leave the cotton cloth there for about a good 15-20 minutes or until you feel that the burned area begins to cool down. This process can be repeated four to five times a day and see the difference yourself.

Puffy & Fatigued Eyes: Take out a small quantity of the cold tea brew in a container, then soak the cotton pads in the brew and gently apply them on your eyes. You can keep the pads on your lids for about at least 10 minutes. As another alternative, teabags can also be refrigerated and placed on eyes as well.

Tired Feet: Take out a small quantity of the cold tea brew in a container, now you can soak your feet in the cold tea brew for about a 15-20 minute period of time. You can always treat your feet with the cold tea brew on days when you have had a long day standing and walking or running.

There are many creams and lotions are present in the market, which say that they make the skin soft and smooth and give it a younger look. On the other hand, with a little effort you can make your skin much soft and smooth with these homemade recipes.

STRAWBERRY FACIAL MASK:

Nature of Skin:

This mask is used for oily skin.

Ingredients:

9-10 strawberries.
Three tablespoons of honey.

Instructions To Prepare:

Clean the strawberries in tap water and let them dry for a little while in room air. When the strawberries are dry, you need to take either a spoon or fork to mash it. Do not blend it because it will give it a liquid consistency, which is not desired in making the mask. So keep mashing the strawberries till you get a fine mashed consistency of strawberries. Then add three tablespoons of honey in the strawberry mash and mix it for a few and then leave it for a while till it gets a little thick. Then after that apply it gently on your skin and leave it on your skin for about ten to fifteen minutes and after that rinse your skin with cool water.

Thing To Remember:

The ingredients that we have used are natural and there are no preservatives used in them so they will need to be refrigerated. The mask that you have made can be used for about a week.

BANANA FACIAL MASK:

Nature of Skin:

This mask is used for dry skin.

Ingredients:

Three medium sized bananas.
Two tablespoons of honey.

Instructions To Prepare:

Peel off the skin of bananas and then mash them up with a spoon or fork. Do not blend them or else they will get a liquid consistency. Mash them good till they are still thick in consistency and then add two tablespoons of honey. Now your mask is ready. Apply it on your face and leave it there for about ten minutes and then rinse your skin with cool water.

Things To Remember:

The ingredients that we have used are natural and there are no preservatives used in them so they will need to be refrigerated. The mask that you have made can be used for about a week.

More homemade facial masks.

CARROT MASK:

Ingredients:

1-2 large carrots
5 tablespoons of honey

Instructions To Prepare Carrot Mask:

Boil the carrots in a pan of water to the point where they are pretty easy to mash. You can feel the consistency going soft by probing them with a fork to check whether it is ready to be mashed. Then allow the carrots to cool off a little by taking them out of the pan. Then mash it down to the point where you see small fine pieces of carrots or mash them a little more to achieve more smaller and fine pieces and then mix those pieces together with a spoon or fork and after that add about 5 tablespoons of honey and then mix it well. Now you can apply the mask gently to your skin and leave it there for about 10 minutes and then rinse your skin with cool water.

APPLE MASK:

Ingredients:

1 large apple
5 tablespoons of honey

Instructions To Prepare Apple Mask:

Peel off apple’s skin and then boil it in water to the point where you feel that the consistency of apply is soft and it would be easy to grate the apple into a fine paste. Then take the apple out of the boiling water, allow it to cool a little and then mash it down till it turns into a paste. Now you can add about 5 tablespoons of honey to the paste and mix it. Now the mask is ready to be applied on skin. Apply the mask gently on the skin and leave it there for about 10 minutes and then rinse your skin with cool water.

Just feel as to how refreshing and alive your skin gets after you have applied these masks, they are homemade, very cheap and are brilliant for skin. Do try them out.

More home remedies and homemade recipes.

Take some dried orange peel or half whole fresh orange; sliced, 3 tbsp of dried jasmine flowers and 2 tbsp of dried sandalwood chips. When everything seems just a bit too overwhelming, a bath can be extremely good medicine. This season, you might appreciate herbal remedies for feelings like nervousness, tension, anxiety or emotional fatigue. Try whole herbs like chamomile, jasmine, juniper, lavender, orange, rose, rosemary or sandalwood. For a bath that’ll restore your sense of balance, make an infusion of the listed herbs; sit back and enjoy.

Aromatherapy and essential oils information chart.

All you need are 2 to 4 lemons and water. Slice the lemons and cover with water in a pan. Simmer for 1 hour; adding more water as it evaporates. Let cool, then strain. Pur the lemon liquid into a pump spray bottle. Makes 2 to 3 cups. Shelf Life: About 1 week refrigerated.

Here is a homemade recipe for hair perfume:

It is pleasant to perfume the hair after washing it when the hair is half dry. The following ingredients are required to make this fragrant perfume.

6 tablespoons powdered charcoal
5 tablespoons powdered myrrh
1 tablespoon powdered red benzoic
1 tablespoon potassium nitrate
2-3 drops oil of bergamot
2-3 drops of sandalwood mucilage of tragacanth

Mix the powders together and sieve, and then add the oils. Add the potassium nitrate, and then sufficient mucilage of tragacanth to make a stiff paste. Heat the mixture over a water bath and then make into little cones and dry. Just light one of the cones and let the smoke go into the damp hair. The smell is highly aromatic and exotic.

Hope you liked the above hair perfume recipe.