Showing posts with label smooth skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smooth skin. Show all posts

Friday, October 8, 2010

Natural Face Mask Recipes

Natural face masks can be easily made at home and are quite inexpensive as well. Herbs, fruits, dry fruits and some vegetables are generally used to make such facial masks. At times, certain cereals might also be used to prepare them. Since natural facial masks are free of chemicals, you don’t have to worry about the side effects as well. Moreover, on using them, your face will radiate a natural glow that can, perhaps, not be seen when you use the shop-bought beauty products. If you are looking for some easy-to-make natural face mask recipes, go through the following lines.



Homemade Natural Facial Mask Recipes

Turmeric Face Mask

Mix half cup of gram flour with 2 tsp turmeric powder and 2 tsp sandalwood powder. Add 1 tsp almond oil and a little amount of water, to form a thick paste. Apply the paste on your face and leave it undisturbed for 10 minutes. Remove the mask by rubbing it off with fingers. Rinse your face with water.This mask makes your skin smooth, soft, clear and beauty.






Oatmeal Face Mask

One of the cheapest natural facial masks is made by using oatmeal. Grind oatmeal to make a fine powder. Mix 2 tsp of finely powdered oatmeal with water, to form a thick paste. Apply it on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse your face thoroughly, with water, or wipe off the mask with a damp sponge. 



Cucumber Face Mask

One of the popular methods to get a soft and smooth skin is the use of cucumber face mask. Mash a cucumber and strain its water. Add 1 tbsp sugar to it. Blend the mixture well and refrigerate it. Apply the cucumber-water, mixed with sugar, on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rub off the mask and wipe your face with a damp sponge.
 
 
Strawberry Face Mask

You can also use strawberries to make a face mask. Take five ripe strawberries and rinse them thoroughly, with lukewarm water. Take a small bowl and mash the fruit in it, using a fork. Add 2 tsp fresh, whipped cream and 1 tsp honey. Mix well to form a paste. Apply the paste on your face generously and leave it for 20 minutes. Remove the mask by rinsing your face with water.

 


Almond Face Mask

Mix 1 tbsp of finely ground almond and 1 tbsp honey. Add 1 egg white to the mixture and blend it well. This will form a paste. Apply the paste on your face and allow it to set for 15 minutes. Wipe off the mask with a damp sponge or rinse it off with water. 


Wednesday, September 29, 2010

natural beauty

                                                                                              
skin is the largest organ of the body plays a vital role in keeping fit and healthy.
It protects the body from potential problems that results from factors such as the sun, pollution, dehydration, and viruses.
So, proper skin care is most essential to keep your body as well as skin healthy.
Herbal skin care is one of the best ways to have better skin care.
However, taking care of the skin using herbal products is not the latest craze among the people. For thousands of years, people have used a variety of herbs for their skin care.
So, herbs play a significant role in keeping the skin healthy and supple. No matter how your skin is, herbal skin care is right for everyone.
On the hand, if you prefer herbal skin care, here are some useful tips that work effectively and very easy to use.
As the vitamins of B group helps produce beautiful skin, try to include foods that contain vitamin B.


  • Beet root
Take a beet root and cut it into small pieces and grind well. Squeeze juice from the crushed beet root and apply it to your face and massage gently for five minutes. Rinse your face thoroughly after ten minutes using a mild soap.


  • Herbal Skin CareLime juice 
Lime juice is the best natural product for maintaining healthy skin. So, squeeze juice from a medium sized lemon and add it into a bowl of iced water. Splatter this mixture over your face and massage for five minutes and wash off with Luke warm water.
Even you can apply the mixture of lime juice and cucumber juice in equal quantities (half teaspoon) and some drops of rose water on the face and the neck. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse with Luke warm water.

  • Honey 
Honey is also very good herbal skin care product. So, mix honey in water and drink it regularly in the mornings to make your skin soft and shiny. Even you can apply a home made face pack  prepared from warm honey and lemon juice. Allow it to dry and wash the face thoroughly.


  • Milk


Milk works effectively on the skin, as milk contains moisturizer to keep your skin smooth and healthy. So, massage your skin with milk regularly to see a drastic change on your skin.
You can also use milk as a natural bleaching. For this, add a few drops of lemon juice in milk, which then breaks. Use this mixture to massage on your body to have a natural bleaching.
On the whole, with herbal skin care you can make the skin look great with a soft and healthy look .