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Whether you eat it, drink it or apply it, Indian gooseberry (Amla) can be immensely beneficial for your skin, hair, and health. Gooseberry (Amla) juice combats aging like no other natural products while its paste can work wonders for your hair. Amla home remedies for glowing skin: They say a strict beauty regime every day can keep skin problems away. But with so many options available in the market one can easily get spoilt for choices and yet not be able to solve the mystery behind the best go-to product for skin problems. To steer clear from such confusion and pamper your skin with nothing but the best, go for simple yet effective homemade treatments. With minimal or almost no side-effects involved, home treatments will give you flawless and beautiful skin that too without burning a hole in your pocket. (read more: How to get Spotless Skin in a week ) Avocado & amla face pack Avocado is a popular treatment for any skin related problem as it possesses antioxi...

Hair care means taking care of your hair right from shampooing and conditioning to oiling it regularly, using the right oil, natural hair masks, hair nourishers, tonics and also following a healthy diet. The hair care regime has to be a part of your weekly, if not bi weekly, routine. Here are some home remedies to take care of dry hair – Olive oil conditioning Put the moisture back into dry hair by warming up 1/2 cup olive oil (do not boil it), and then rubbing it into your hair. Cover tresses with a plastic bag, then wrap everything in a towel. Let this home remedy do its thing for 45 minutes, then shampoo and completely rinse. (read more:   Hair Fall treatment with Olive Oil   ) Egg Massage Mix one egg with a small amount of shampoo, then apply to your damaged hair for five minutes and rinse well. This treatment helps to enhance the protein in your hair.  (read more:  Beauty Secrets/ Benefits of Eggs for Skin and Hair   ) ...

Cracked heels are a sign of lack of attention to foot care rather than just overexposure or lack of moisturizing. Medically, cracked heels are also known as heel fissures. Fissures are regular linear cut wounds and mostly affect the surface level which comprises of the epidermis. Sometimes it may get deep into the dermis and become painful. Excessive pressure on the feet pads make the feet want to expand sideways. As the skin, surrounding the sides of the feet are dry they crack and cause cracked heels. Appearances of dry cracked heels also indicate zinc and omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Some of the causes of cracked heels are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, an unhealthy diet, aging, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, corns and calluses, diabetes and thyroid disease may also contribute to the problem. There are several home remedies for cracked heels that you can try to resolve the ...

Nails not only reflect the cleanliness and beauty but also represent the health in the body. Generally, nails are keratin layers and this keratin is a protein which is also used to make your hair and outer layer of the skin. Be sure that if your nails are dull and damaged then you have to check up with your doctor as this can caused due to any vitamin or mineral deficiency in the body. Getting shiny nails is not a tough row to hoe. The ingredients from your kitchen cabinet can work wonders for you. Let’s check some of the home remedies for clean, shiny and healthy nails. Home Remedies to get Shiny Nails or Nail Care Tips Avocados Take ripe avocado and mash it to get paste form. Add a little of rose water to this mashed avocado paste. Mix it well and apply this on the nails thoroughly. Massage it for few minutes and leave it for about 15 – 25 minutes. Wash it water to get pink and shiny nails. Do this process regularly to maintain healthy, pink and shiny nails....

A lot of people love mango as a snack to eat but I bet you didn’t know that a mango is also an incredible ingredient for your skin. It’s a great source of vitamin C and it’s super hydrating and rich for your skin. So right now we’re going to make a mango face mask. How to make mango face mask Mango Face mask recipe for spotless acne free skin Mango Avocado face mask Ingredients 1 tablespoon mango pulp 2 teaspoons pureed avocado 1 teaspoon coconut oil Method In a small mixing bowl, stir the above ingredients well until you get a consistent smooth mask. Slather the mask onto your clean face in a circular motion. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. When the time is up, rinse off with cool water. Pat dry with a clean soft towel. 

Avocados are a fruit whose many health benefits are becoming more widely known. One benefit avocados offer is preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. They can also be used to improve the condition of your hair by acting as a moisturizer for dry or damaged hair. Avocados were first used for this purpose by early Egyptians. Avocados are high in vitamins B and E, which work at the cellular level to protect and strengthen hair. Vitamin B is essential for hair growth. Vitamin E helps repair damage on the scalp, which may slow or prevent hair growing. Healthy hair grows half an inch every month. Using avocado in a conditioner or as a hair mask are the best ways to promote regular hair growth. How to use Avocado for Hair Things You'll Need ·        1 ripe avocado ·        Sharp knife ·        Small mixing bowl ·        Fork ·  ...

Having a healthy and fit body is essential to anyone, and there are actually many ways to do so especially if you are really determined and dedicated to achieve your goal. Including a variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest and most effective things that you can do. Avocado is among this list – in fact it is very recommended if you are trying to flatten your tummy. It is also considered to be very effective when it comes to weight loss. How to use Avocado for flat tummy Avocado Tomato Herbed Wrap Spread 1 wholemeal wrap with 2 tbs Philadelphia garlic-and-herb cream cheese and fill with 1 sliced small tomato, 1/4 cup sliced avocado, whole basil leaves and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar. Avocado Bruschetta Spread 2 slices toasted multigrain bread with 1/4 cup sliced avocado, mashed, and top with 2 small sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with 1 medium apple. Vegie Burger Fill 1 multigrain roll with 1 lentil, ch...

  Summer season requires different type of care for different types. Dry Skin   lacks oil and has the tendency towards dehydration. It lacks elasticity and is sensitive to the sun, wind and cold temperatures. Skin care should be done according to the weather. The sunlight, pollution, dusts and dirt in the summer season leads to further dehydration of the dry skin. It can cause cracks and burning sensation when exposed to excess ultraviolet rays.   Here are some pack masks for dry skin for summer: Watermelon Face Mask Watermelon mashed and rubbed on the face cools down the skin and revives back the lost moisture. Dried watermelon with some flour makes an excellent scrub to clean the skin. Gram Flour Face Mask Gram flour or besan is best as a cleansing agent and works on all the skin. Dry skin can modify the pack by using besan with full cream, honey and turmeric. The face pack will maintain the moisture levels and remove the dryness of t...

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so when a woman has lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can all turn hair dull, but a few extra steps will ensure your head shines. Soft and shiny hair takes a bit of effort; few people have these hair characteristics naturally beyond the toddler years. Fortunately, it is possible to restore both softness and a shine to your hair using a range of treatments, many of which you will find the ingredients for in your own home. Even if you're on a tight budget, glossy, shiny hair is achievable with ease. Coconut Oil Mask Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so it's easier to use (and less messy) than other oils. Starting with dry hair, (if hair is wet it won't hold onto the hair follicle), coat the hair with the oil from root to tip. Use a comb to brush the product through evenly. Finish by securing with a clip or a braid if hair is below the shoulders. Cover your ...

It's that time of the year when you don't feel like eating anything because of the heat. But to keep your system running fine, here's what you must include in your diet. 1. Salads  - One of the best ways to keep you full during this season is by having lots of salad. High on energy, it keeps you going for a long time without making you feel heavy and tired. 2. Fruit Juices  - Ditch the soft beverages for something healthier. Instead of sipping on cola the whole day long, choose from a variety of seasonal fruits available during this time to keep you healthy and hydrated. From watermelon to oranges to grapes, there are so many fruits you can select from. 3.  Avocados   - They not only go in salads but can also be scooped out and eaten along with yogurt. They contain fiber, vitamin B5, B6, C, K,  fol-ate  and potassium that protects you from harmful summer diseases.  4. Berries  - High on antioxidants, blueberries ar...