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Fairness face pack that gives 2 shades lighter in 2 weeks Age old remedy to get fairness for your face. Try this for a couple of weeks to get best result. Ingredients: Turmeric, lemon juice, gram flour, milk Method: Take two table spoons of milk in a bowl and add it one half table spoon of lemon juice, half table spoon of turmeric and two table spoons of gram flour. Mix all the ingredient well and dab it on your face, Leave it for 15 minutes until it becomes dry. Now rinse off your face with plain water and pat with a cotton cloth.

Aloe Vera grows in drier climates such as those located in parts of Africa and India and has been used medicinally for centuries. This herbal remedy is also known for providing relief for a number of skin conditions, including dry skin and acute acne. The ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera as the ‘plant of immortality’ and used it in many skin remedies because of its healing properties. It’s truly considered as a miracle plant due to its various benefits and uses for health, skin and hair. Benefits Of Aloe Vera On Skin Aloe Vera Gel for Suntan Tanning ruins your natural beauty and is not a pleasing sight. So, take some aloe vera gel and mix a few drops of lemon juice in it. Apply it evenly on your face and neck. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water, to see the glow it imparts on your skin. Prevent Skin Aging Aloe Vera leaves contain lots of anti-oxidants, including beta carotene, vitamin C and E that improve the natural firmnes...

Beauty Benefits of argan oil for skin and Hair Argan oil for skin Moisturising: After your cleansing routine, apply a few drops evenly on your face and neck. Argan oil is non-greasy and soaks in without leaving you feeling sticky or slippery. But if you are unsure of using oil as a moisturiser, ensure you are using a moisturising cream, as it is an essential beauty product to maintain healthy skin. Olay Total Effects Day cream is a dream product that also fights signs of ageing . Rejuvenating face mask: To your existing home-made or store-bought mask, add a few drops. Alternatively, you could make a mask at home by mixing 3 drops of argan oil with 3 teaspoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. You’ll see a natural glow like never before. Body lotion: After you’ve washed off the soap, apply a few drops over your wet skin and rinse off. Pat your skin dry. ...

Baking soda for acne is one of the cheapest treatments you can use. Some people swear by it, preferring it over anything else. Baking sodas  a great add-on treatment if you don't have the money to buy expensive extra products or more active cleansers. Adding some to your usual cleanser can give it an extra boost, with mild exfoliant and anti inflammatory properties it can help clean and calm your skin. How to use Baking Soda for Acne Treatment: Baking Soda with Cleanser In the beginning the best way is to mix some baking soda into your normal cleanser, preferably a gentle product. This gives your skin a chance to get used to it and the results will be better. Add 1/2 a teaspoon to your cleanser and mix in your hands. Apply to face and massage gently for at least 30 seconds. Concentrate on oily, congested areas or any scars. Rinse off with plenty of cool water. Apply moisturizer straight away - this can be drying and may leave your skin feeling tight. Baking...

Who could even think that applying papaya is as healthy as eating it? But it is. Papaya, which contains papain, can beat even the best of brands when it comes to a glowing skin. Papain structures its way through skin pores and offers the benefits of deep exfoliation. You will need: ·       Papaya pulp ·       sandalwood powder ·       aloe vera gel ·       rose water to come up with an amazing face mask for instant glow. Papaya Face Mask for Instant Glow Take half a bowl of papaya pulp (mashed) and add half tsp sandalwood powder to it. Add a few drops of rose water and beat well. Add about 1/4th tsp aloe vera gel to the mixture and mix well. How to Use: Apply on the face and neck, and leave to dry for 30 minutes. Wash with tap water. Papaya and sandalwood work to remove dead skin from the epidermis. This brings your fresh and glowing skin to surface...

Bread crums face mask for fair and glowing skin Ingredients: •Bread crums •Malai (milk cream) Preparation: Mix bread crums and malai and keep it for 2 minutes, so that bread creums gets soften. Apply this face mask for 15 minutes and get a fair and glowing skin. Buttermilk face mask for fair and glowing skin Ingredients: •Butter milk 1 cup •Flower blossoms 3 tblsp Preparation: Add the flower blossoms in butter milk and heat it for 30 minutes on low heat. After that allow the mixture to cool down. Apply this face mask on face. It helps in cleansing the pores and also gives you fair and glowing skin.

Dried orange peel and curd face mask for fairer skin Ingredients: •Dried orange peel •Curd or Yogurt 2 tbsp Preparation Take some orange peels. Dry them in shadow and after that grind the orange peel to make powder. This dried orange peel has shown great results when used in a face pack. It gives a golden glow to the face. Mix dried orange peel in curd and make a paste. Apply on the face and leave for 20 minutes. After that wash the face with lukewarm water. This home remedy also help to make your skin fair and remove the blemishes and scars from your face.

Honey Face Mask for Acne-Prone Skin Things we need: ·        3 teaspoons raw honey ·        1/2 teaspoon cinnamon honey cinnamon facemask for acne (www.livefitandhealthylife.com) Method: Mix honey and cinnamon together, and apply to your face. Leave the mask on for 10-30 minutes. The antibacterial properties of both honey and cinnamon are especially beneficial for acne-prone skin. (Cinnamon can occasionally be irritating if your skin is really sensitive, so you might want to do a patch test on the back of your hand first.) (read more: Honey and lemon face mask for beautiful skin ) Share your reviews about this face mask results.

Orange is rich in calcium and folic acids which helps strengthen our bones and develop our brain. But besides offering many health benefits, it is also a magic fruit for our skin. Juice, pulp, peel and every part of this fruit can be useful. Orange refreshes skin giving it a healthy and rejuvenating glow. Most people toss orange peels in the garbage without even looking back. But did you know that the benefits of orange peels for skin are more than what meets the eye? Many cosmetics and beauty products today have orange peel extract in them. What’s so special about orange peels? Orange peels contain a wide variety of nutrients and phytonutrients that are very potent in healing many skin conditions. Benefits of Orange Peel for Skin Orange Peels for Skin whitening Orange peels are a natural bleacher and can help lighten dark blotches on the skin and effectively remove them with time. What’s more is that orange peels help reduce suntans besides deflecting harmful UV ...

  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...

        Facials are a great way to keep your skin glowing, but they can be pricey. To maintain your healthy skin between professional treatments or to do them yourself, try this basic at-home facial once a week. This basic facial works on oily, dry and combination skin. CTM (cleansing, toning and moisturizing) routine is the most efficient and effortless skin care routine which can help you to achieve the flawless and healthy skin. Along with this, skin facials should be done at least once in 4 weeks. It plays an important role to rejuvenate your skin and restore the natural glow to your face.        And now you do not have to spend long hours at parlors and spend thousands for that perfect facial. You can easily do the facial at home by following some simple tips. This saves a lot time and money and you are aware of the products you use on your face. Step One: Set the Scene Gather all your supplies together before you begin th...

         It is a desire of every woman to have natural radiant and glowing skin. To ensure a smoother skin, women have been battling with the unwanted hair growth for centuries. We all have a little hair on the face, there may be times when there is a sudden spurt of growth due to various reasons and this excessive hair growth is called hirsutism. The most common reason is generally a hormonal imbalance because it is the levels of oestrogen that determine hair growth. Unfortunately, hirsutism is a long-term problem and while you may opt for bleaching, waxing or shaving, they cannot provide a permanent cure. Home Remedies for Facial Hair? There are different methods available that can help in curbing this issue for good. Here are a few home remedies that can help you deal with this problem without resorting to the use of chemicals. Gram flour or Besan                 ...

Face Mask for all skin t ype                                     Regular cleansing will remove surface dirt and grime, but only a facial mask will actually draw out impurities from beneath the top layers of the epidermis. Masking helps exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores so your toning, hydrating and protecting products work more effectively. Masks also help stimulate blood circulation and leave your skin feeling smoother and softer. Science has shown that skin is in fact far more receptive to treatment while the body is at rest. When not expending energy fending off environmental aggressors - sun, wind, pollution - skin enters it ideal repair state. Studies have shown that wounds heal faster while you sleep. Your body ultimately goes into recovery. You are indoors and it is dark. Your cells are not in overdrive producing antioxidants to fight free radicals. Instead they are prod...