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Simple Remedies to Treat Pimples

Oct 24, 2014

One day I woke up fresh and positive and when I looked into the mirror, the huge red swollen pimple looked prominent and spoiled my mood in no time :(( Almost every girl encounters pimples and acne at one phase or the other in her life. You can leave it until it goes away on itself or you can make it go away faster by trying these simple but effective home remedies.

All of these natural treatments are supposed to be used only on the pimples moderately and not on the whole face since they can dry the skin.

1) Clay and Tea-tree Oil:-

Mix a little fuller’s earth in tea tree oil to make a smooth paste. Apply this over the pimple and leave over night. Wash with a gentle face wash in the morning. Usually it will be gone over night or if not, then within 2-3 nights.

2) Apple Cider Vinegar:-

Swab a little undiluted Apple Cider Vinegar over the pimple 2-3 times in a day. No need to rinse off repeatedly. ACV can also be applied and left overnight on the blemish.

3) Lemon Juice:-

Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice and dab it over the pimples. Leave overnight and wash in the morning. The high acetic and ascorbic acid content and rich vitamin-C cures the pimple faster.

4) Mustard Powder:-

Mix a pinch of fine mustard powder in few drops of honey to make a smooth paste.The rich salicyclic acids present in mustard powder and the anti bacterial properties of honey gently and effectively cures pimple over night. Apply the mustard paste over the pimple and leave over night. Wash with gentle face wash in the morning.

5) Green Tea Ice Cubes:-

Prepare strong green tea. Cool it down and pour in a cube tray. Freeze the green tea. Rub this green tea ice cubes over the pimples and all over the face, one cube a day before going to sleep. No need to rinse off. Leave your face with the green tea dampness overnight. This facial makes the skin fresh and also controls pimples.

6) Tomato Juice:-

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants which fight against free radicals and hence the topical application of tomato juice can stop cell damage. They are also rich in acidic content which can dry out the acne patches and tighten the pores through which excess oil is released, thus preventing more pimples. Blend a medium sized tomato in a mixer and apply the juice over the face. Leave for at least 15 minutes and wash with cold water. Regular use heals and prevents the pimples and also the scars left by them.

7) Egg White:-

Beat an egg white into meringue-like foam and add few drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply this over the face. Leave for at least 15 minutes or until it dries. Wash with a gentle face wash. Egg whites tightens the skin pores and clears excess sebum. This mask heals the pimples faster and makes the skin tighter and firmer. Egg yolk is not recommended to be used on pimple prone skin if you are using any topical medical creams.

8) Garlic:-

Garlic is rich in an organosulfur compound known as allicin which is anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It is a rich anti-microbial compound available on earth. With all its precious properties, it can heal the pimples faster on topical application. Crush a few garlic cloves and apply the juicy substance over the pimples. It may slightly burn because of the high sulfur compounds. Do not apply on broken skin since it may burn severely.

9) Aloe Vera:-

In a study, it was proved that topical application of aloe-vera along with Retin-A every alternate days had more effectively and quickly cured pimples, acne and dark spots when compared to use of Retin-A alone. The rich glucomannan, Vitamin C and antioxidant levels in aloe makes it a great remedy to cure pimples and heal scars faster. Obtain aloe-vera gel and apply over the face as a mask. Leave for 5 minutes and wash with cool water. Repeat as many times as you can in a day.

10) Papaya:-

Papaya has been used as an effective pimple remedy since centuries. It has an exfoliating property and sloughs off the dead cells, unclogs the pores and makes the skin healthy. The rich enzyme called Papain present in papaya is highly powerful in breaking down the harmful elements causing blemishes, thereby getting rid of the pimples. Mash the fleshy part of ripe papaya and apply it over the face as a mask. Leave for 20-25 minutes and wash with cold water. The papapya mask deposits anti-bacterial agents into the skin and cures pimples faster.

11) Aspirin:-

Crush an Aspirin tablet and add a drop of water to it. Mix it by pressing with your fingers. Take the paste on your finger and press against the pimple gently. Hold for at least 5 minutes and wash. It can also be left over night and washed in the morning. Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin.

6 Secret Food Habits To Reduce Weight

Health

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 23, 2014

The diet you chose is the major reason for being either obese or skinny, apart from genetics. To a far extent, diet changes play an important role in maintaining the right weight. You are what you eat and it is no surprise that some people are skinny because of their food habits. Let us know what skinny people always eat and what’s their dietary habits are:-

1) Dairy:-

A research conducted in Harvard and Brown Universities proved that people who ate low-fat or non-fat dairy products twice a day are slimmer than those who ate them rarely or never. It is because the high levels of calcium in milk and yogurt regulate the fat metabolism and help to release more fat. More particularly, it helps to reduce belly fat.

2) Oats:-

Most of the skinny people have a habit of eating high-fiber oatmeal or homemade granola in the mornings. This will kick start their metabolism and also keeps them full until lunch. A study showed that people who ate less than six grams of dietary fiber a day gained more pounds than those who ate at least eleven grams of fiber in their foods. For a 11 gram diet, top up one sliced banana and a hand full of almonds in a bowl of oats mixed with low-fat milk. There are yet other studies which show that over weight people who made eating oats as a habit tend to lose weight quickly as oats help in curbing food cravings.

a classic 11 gram fiber diet to kick start metabolism and regulate healthy weight loss

3) Avocado:-

Avocado is a best food to help weight loss. A study showed that people who ate half an avocado at lunch feel fuller for a long time and can control food cravings. This helps them maintain and balance their body weight. Avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats which keeps the blood sugar balanced and fights extra hunger.

4) Chili Peppers:-

A scientific research proved that people who add cayenne red pepper to their diets every day are slimmer and less prone to food cravings. It is also proved that the capsaicin in chili peppers improve metabolism and controls fat building.

5) Green Tea:-

Sipping green tea twice daily, instead of coffee or other beverages is proved to help keep slim and fat-free. A Japanese study showed that drinking a cup of green tea five times a day made people to lose belly fat faster than those who drank only one cup. The catechins in green tea increases the amount of energy your body uses and this helps reduce the body weight.

6) Nuts:-

Skinny people have a habit of munching on nuts like almonds when they feel cravings, as revealed through a research. A New England Journal of Medicine found that people who have a habit of eating nuts daily are sleeker and slender than those who do not eat nuts. Nuts are high in protein levels and regulates the hunger levels which helps to maintain a balance in our eating habits. Almonds, pistachios or peanuts are good to snack up daily.

# Make these simple diet changes to your routine to reduce weight and prevent obesity.

Miracle Benefits Of Arnica For Skin And Hair

Health

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 22, 2014

Miracle Benefits Of Arnica For Skin And Hair

The arnica plant often grows 1-2 feet tall, and looks similar to daisy. The flowers are of yellowy orange shade. The fresh or dried flower heads are used to make an infused oil that can be used as a carrier oil in massage therapy.

Arnica Montana is a native of Europe and has been used since centuries in natural treatments in Russia, Swiss Alps and many other parts of the world. It is believed that Arnica extracts have huge inflammatory properties and helps in increasing blood circulation to speed up the healing process.. It is available in the form of oil, lotion, creams, gel and ointments.

Purported Uses

Bruises
Fevers
Inflammation
Osteoarthritis
Pain
Skin disorders
Sprains
Hair care
Scalp conditions
Dandruff

Arnica oil is widely used in massage oils, hair tonics, serums, elixirs and hair oils. Arnica is usually not taken internally unless it is a homeopathic preparation, since it is toxic in nature.

Arnica for pains — arnica.. used in many pain relieving topical products

The New York-based fashion designer Phillip Lim, who’d been traveling frequently and working hard, was feeling a bit puffy. “I heard of models and other designers taking arnica before big events or photo shoots, so I thought I’d try it out,” he said recently, referring to the homeopathic supplement arnica montana. “It’s supposed to slim you down because it flushes you out. And it clears up your skin.”, reported in NY Times (click to read full article). He tried a three-day oral regimen of arnica before walking the red carpet, and was pleased with the results. “I did feel like my skin glowed afterwards,” he said to NY Times.

dried arnica flowerds — dried arnica flowers

What’s in Arnica Oil?

Flavonoid glycosides
Sesquiterpene lactones: helenalin and 11 alpha,13-dihydrohelenalin
Polysaccharides
Polyacetylenes
Tannins
Volatile oils

Uses:-

Pains and Swellings :- North Americans, Indians and Europeans generally used Arnica oil for healing wounds, for reducing inflammation, and for muscle pains. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities of Arnica oil can reduce swelling and pain and the topical application of the oil accelerates the healing process of wounds.

Hairfall and Dandruff:- It is used in several hair care products to reduce hair fall and dandruff. Arnica infusion can be made at home which is a great remedy to control hair fall and also stimulates hair growth.

Split ends and Premature Graying:- Due to it’s anti-inflammatory properties, Arnica oil can reduce split ends and prevent premature graying of hair. Apply over the hair and scalp and leave over night. Wash with a regular shampoo. Use regularly for best results.
Skin Restoration:- Arnica flowers contains Helenalin, a sesquiterpene lactone, which is the key ingredient to help boost the skin restoration process. It also contains flavonoids, carbonic acid, coumarins and volatile oils which have the capacity to rejuvenate the skin and keep it healthy and glowing. They also stimulate the skin cells and speed up healing process.
Eczema:- Several creams and lotions add arnica as an ingredient which can effectively cure eczema, itchiness, vaginitis and other skin infections, due to its anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties.
Stretch Marks:- Topical application of Arnica oil can effectively reduce the stretch marks in pregnants post delivery, as the flavonoids and other phytochemicals present in it can boost collagen and improves skin elasticity.
Arthritis:- Several gels and creams are available to treat arthritis, joint swelling and pains. It is proved in a research that Arnica is effective when compared to Ibuprofen, in treating Osteoarthritis. Many products of Arnica are used in spas in body massages because of its pain relieving and soothing properties.
Mouthwash:- Arnica is included in many mouthwash products due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Acne:- Arnica is effective in curing and controlling acne, though it is not recommended to apply over broken skin. It improves blood circulation and makes the skin bright. Many creams and lotions are available for treating acne.

How to make Arnica Oil at home? :-

Things needed:-

Olive oil
Glass jar with tight lid
Dried and coarse Arnica flowers.

Preparation:-

Put 1/4th cup of crushed Arnica flowers in a 12 oz glass jar. Pour Olive oil over these flowers up to 3/4th of the jar. Add a few drops of rosemary oil for extra shelf life. Close the lid tightly. Place the jar daily in a place where direct sunlight can fall over it, for at least four weeks. Strain the oil and use it as a remedy for hair fall, dandruff, hair graying or to stimulate hair growth. It can also be used for skin treatments.

Warning! :-

Arnica oil is highy toxic and is meant only for topical use unless it is a homeopathic preparation.
Do not take the Arnica internally.
Do not use Arnica oil on open wounds.
Discontinue use of the oil if skin irritation occurs or the problem persists.
Do not use Arnica oil during pregnancy or when breastfeeding without a doctor’s approval.

Where to buy:-

BUY ARNICA FLOWERS FROM USA.

BUY ARNICA OIL FROM USA.

BUY ARNICA OIL FROM INDIA.

Argan Oil For Dry And Lifeless Hair

Hair Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 21, 2014

Winter is approaching and its time that your hair begins to become dry, brittle and lifeless. Hair becomes weak and more prone to breakage during winters as the moisture vanishes away. Argan Oil elixir is one of the best and ancient secret for beautiful hair. Argan oil does wonders for hair making it healthy from root to tip.

The Moroccan originated Argan oil which is often called “liquid gold” is high in most beneficial nutrients including essential fatty acids, and tocopherol in the form of vitamin-E. It has the properties of making skin and hair beautiful with its moisturizing capacity. Argan oil also contains a rich phytochemical compound known as Oleuropein, which can restore the damaged hair, control frizz, hair fall and dandruff. It makes the hair silky and shiny.

argan_oils_for_hair — Argan Oil Based Products

Benefits of Argan Oil for hair:-

Hydrates the hair in a natural way
Avoids roughness of hair
Penetrates deep into the hair follicles and enhances the elasticity of hair, thus preventing breakage
Treats damaged hair
Controls unmanageable hair
Repairs and prevents sun damage of hair strands
Protects scalp from sun damage
Adds shine to hair
Removes the brittleness of colored hair and protects from color damage
Repairs hair damage caused due to styling
Heals split ends

Argan oil can be used as :

A heat protector
A leave-in-hair-treatment
A hot-oil-hair-treatment
A hair growth-treatment
A treatment for scalp conditions
A hair styling product

How to use this nourishing Argan oil on hair?

# Whether your hair is dry, brittle, frizzy, thin, coarse, wavy, curly, coily or unmanageable, Aragan oil works as a very safe styling agent for your hair. Spray or apply little Argan oil all over your hair to make it look shiny and glowing.

# To eliminate contact friction and to prevent hair breakage, apply little Argan oil over the hair before you brush your hair.

# To style your hair: Press your wet hair with a clean towel until damp. Pour a few drops of Argan oil over your palms and rub it using your palms over the hair from roots to tips carefully. Style your hair as desired.

# To moisturize brittle hair: Apply Argan oil liberally over the hair section by section from roots to tips. Apply on scalp and gently massage with finger tips. Leave over night or at least 2-3 hours and wash the hair with a gentle shampoo. Regular treatment keeps the hair healthy and controls hair fall and scalp conditions.

#Hot oil treatment: Heat a little Argan oil on medium heat. Apply this over the scalp and hair and massage the scalp gently. Leave over night or for 1-3 hours before you wash the hair. Regular use can treat scalp conditions, restore hair damage and control hair fall. It is also an excellent hair growth remedy.

Add this great method to your hair care regimen and keep the hair healthy, thick and strong.

Where To Buy?

In India:

Soulflower Coldpressed Argan Oil (BUY HERE)

Organix Org Moroccan Argan Oil (BUY HERE)

USA:
Pura d’or 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil (BUY HERE)

Virgin Argan Oil (BUY HERE)

ORGANIC Argan Oil (BUY HERE)

DIY Homemade Hairsprays for Frizzy Hair

Hair Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 20, 2014

For a night out or on a beach, sometimes girls prefer their hair to be of full volume and frizz free. But often hair does whatever it wants. One day the locks will be extra wavy and the next day they appear flat. The feel of flat, frizzy or thin hair may look disastrous. You may want to use hair sprays available in stores but the frequent usage makes the hair crunchy and the chemicals in the hair sprays and the cost of making your coils look good are frustrating.

So here are the homemade hair sprays for you to keep the tresses beautiful, lustrous and frizz-controlled.

1) Orange and Lavender Hairspray:-

One medium sized orange
2 Cups filtered water
2-3 Tbsp rum or vodka
10-15 drops of lavender essential oil

Cut the orange into 8 pieces. In a sauce pan add water and bring to a boil. Add the orange pieces to the boiling water and further boil until the water reduces to half i.e about one cup.

Strain and allow the solution to cool.

Mix vodka or rum and lavender essential oil or any of your favorite essential oil to the above solution.

Collect this solution into a spray bottle with the help of a funnel.

This hair spray gives you average hold though not maximum. It is chemical free and is safer to reuse frequently.

The orange and lavender combination smells great and keeps your hair beautiful.

2) Epsom-Salt and Lavender Oil Hair Spray:-

One cup of filtered water
2 tbsp epsom salt
10-15 drops of lavender essential oil

Bring the water to a boil. Pour this water in a jar and add epsom salt to it. Mix well and when it comes to room temperature, add the lavender essential oil and mix well. Collect this solution into a spray bottle.

This hair spray makes the hair look full textured and is perfect to spend on beaches.

How to Lighten Skin Naturally At Home

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 19, 2014

Well, IBT has been receiving requests for a post on skin lightening and finally we are posting this with several natural homemade face masks for making the skin brighter and fairer.

Dark is equally beautiful as fair, when the skin is healthy and glowing. Yet most of the women become darker as they age due to daily pollution, skin ageing and sun damage. And when you have big day nearer, it is very common that you want to make your skin fairer and smoother and be attractive than every one else on your day.

While the retinoid creams, hydroquinone, retinaldehyde , glycolic acid and few other creams give good results for some skin types, the fact that these products are associated with side effects cannot be ignored. Even clinical treatments like skin resurfacing, dermabrasion or chemical peels work disasters when things go wrong while treating. These treatments need to be done with extreme care and caution and are often risky. Even the regular fairness lotions and moisturizers used daily can harm the skin on long usage. Skin complexion is not only fair or dark but it ranges various shades from fairest to darkest and each has its own beauty and unique benefits. Foundations, concealers and certain other makeup based products are available in different shades basing on skin complexion and sometimes they can be blended together to obtain the exact shade.

The number of women are growing rapidly who are intelligently switching their harmful chemical products and preferring natural d.i.y safe and effective methods. This is evident from the fact that browsing for natural skin lightening methods has rapidly and drastically grown according to certain surveys. Now women knew very well that skin care products however good results they give, they often lessen the skin’s natural texture and glow. The skin becomes weak and fragile and tends to appear aged out gradually, as the collagen underneath the skin gets damaged due to harsh chemicals.

There are many natural methods to lighten the skin, yet few of them are proven through research and are widely used in many skin care products. Some of those most effective ways to lighten skin naturally are below:-

1) Orange peel powder:-

Orange peel powder is rich in skin beneficial nutrients. It penetrates deep into the pores and works as a natural cleanser.It tightens the skin and makes it look young. It removes the dead cells and makes the skin glow. Blood circulation is promoted by applying orange peel powder face mask and this gives the skin a fair tone to the skin. Regular use removes discoloration and sun tan and it also improves the skin complexion.

Mix 2 tbsp of orange peel powder in 4 tbsp of warm milk and mix well to make a smooth semi solid consistency. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Again mix it well and apply over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes. Wash with plain water.

2) Lemon juice:-

Lemon juice has always proven to lighten the skin color. The acids present in the lemon juice removes the dead cells, skin discoloration, sun tan and all the blemishes. The rich vitamin-C boosts the collagen and makes the skin youthful and bright. Lemon juice has a natural bleach properties and improves skin complexion on regular use.

Squeeze half of a lemon to obtain juice. Apply this over the face and neck. Leave until it dries and wash with plain water. Slight tingling sensation is common due to highly active acids present in the lemon juice. Repeat once a day for best results.

3)Tomato and Oatmeal:-

Tomato is rich in antioxidants and vitamin-C. Tomato juice deep cleans the skin and removes dead cells and sun tan. Oatmeal is very powerful in making the skin brighter and healthier. This face mask gives the skin a nice glow and on regular use, improves the skin complexion. Skin gets less prone to sun damage by applying oatmeal.

Obtain tomato juice by running a tomato in a blender. Take half cup of oatmeal and run in a blender to make it a powder. Mix the tomato juice and oatmeal powder and add one tbsp honey to this mixture. Add little water if required, to make it into a semi solid consistency. Apply this over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes and wash with plain water. Repeat at least thrice in a week.

4) Raw Honey:-

Raw honey is collected straightly from the extractor without heating, pasteurizing and processing. It is as it is produced by the bees and as it exist in the beehive. Raw honey has a fine crystallized texture and has a milkier look. It may also contain particles. It is available on amazon and several other stores.

Raw honey does wonders on skin including:- controls acne, removes all blemishes, reduces the size of pores, cures hyperpigmentation, makes the skin bright and fairer. Skin’s pH levels are very important and responsible for skins health. Raw honey has a natural pH value of 4.5 which acts as a powerful cleanser and toner. Raw honey also contains rich gluconic acid which is responsible for improving skin complexion and also makes the skin look youthful.

Apply raw honey over the skin. Leave for at least 25 minutes and wash with plain water. It is the simplest method to attain fairer complexion naturally.

5) Barberry:-

Barberry root or bark powder is an ancient Indian secret which makes the skin fairer with a natural golden shade beneath the skin. It effectively reduces the pigments in the skin which are responsible for the dark color. Most popularly known as Maanu turmeric in India and available in the form of powder in Indian ayurvedic stores, this root or bark can work wonders on skin complexion. It is the age old secret used from the the times of Sushruta maharishi, by princesses to enhance their beauty and to make the skin fairer.

Take half tbsp of Barberry root or bark powder and add a little milk to it. Mix well to make the face mask. Apply all over the face and neck and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash with plain water. Repeat daily before bed for best results.

6) Papaya and Honey:-

Papaya fruit is a source of nutrients such as provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folate.Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including lycopene and polyphenols. So even the papaya skins are also powerful in making the skin brighter.

Mash a piece of ripe papaya to make a smooth paste. Add one tbsp of honey to it and mix well. Keep this paste in a refrigerator to make it cool. Apply this cold papaya paste over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes and wash with plain water. Repeat at least thrice a week.

7) Rose petals:-

Rose petals are powerful in retaining skin’s moisture. Rose petals have all the beauty enhancing properties and that’s the reason why most of the skin care products including facials contain rose extracts and no beauty regimen is complete without rose water. Rose petals paste or rose water immediately relieves the skin from sun burns and heals the skin quickly. With rich vitamin-C, it is a powerful antioxidant which prevents cell damage. Rose petals are very effective in making the skin fairer and brighter.

Separate petals from 1 or 2 rose flowers. Soak these petals in half cup of water for 30 minutes. Take out the petals from water and run in a blender to make a paste. Add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil and halp tbsp of honey to the rose petal paste and mix well. Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes. This face mask gives quick and best results if applied daily. The remaining face pack can be stored in refrigerator for later use.

8) Almond and Milk:-

Almonds are rich in vitamin B complex and vitamin E. Almonds are believed to improve skin complexion and texture since ages. The boost the collagen and preserves the elasticity of the skin keeping it smooth and supple. Applying this highly nutritious almond face mask topically on regular basis can give your skin an incandescent brighter look.

Soak a hand full of almond in very hot water for 4-5 hours or over night. Peel off the skins once they are soaked well. Grind them in a blender by adding a little milk to make a smooth paste. Almonds can also be made into fine powder and stored which can be instantly mixed in milk or water to make the face mask.

Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes and wash with plain water.

9) Strawberries:-

The rich contents of vitamin-C in strawberries act as great antioxidants which can keep the skin healthy and brighter. Strawberries are powerful skin lighteners and also removes all the blemishes. Beauticians recommend strawberry face mask to control acne, remove sun tan and to improve the skin complexion.

Make a smooth paste of 3-4 strawberries by running in a blender. Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes and wash with water. Repeat at least three times a week.

5 Best Face Packs For Youthful Skin

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 18, 2014

Ageing is a natural process and the major symptom is the formation of wrinkles and fine lines over the face and neck. Wrinkles may also appear even in younger ages due to several reasons. Youthful skin is every woman’s desire and needs to take care and precautions to keep the skin beautiful.Various factors are responsible for causing these wrinkles and fine lines such as:-

Ageing
Smoking
Free radicals
Sun exposure
Stress
Poor nutrition
Heredity
Dehydration
Sudden Weight Loss
Pollution
Sedentary Life
Lack of proper skin care

It cannot be stopped but there are ways to delay and reduce wrinkles naturally, by making simple changes to your life style. There are also certain medical treatments such as dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels and creams available which are known to remove the wrinkles, fine lines and cellulite. But these treatments are not as simple as they look. They may not give permanent results and can damage the skin cells. That is why IBT is introducing DIY face packs for wrinkles. These homemade face masks are as effective as the medical treatments, but with a simple difference that these face masks do not damage the skin cells and in turn they make the skin healthy and shining.

Some of the highly effective homemade wrinkle treatments are the following:-

1)Grapes and Honey:-

grapes anti-ageing — natural alpha hydroxy acids in grapes works as a great remedy for age reversing

Black grapes contain natural alpha hydroxy acids. They remove the dead cells, erases wrinkles and fine lines, and makes the skin smooth and supple. Black grapes are also good at reducing skin discoloration. They are highly loaded with antioxidants and phyto-nutrients which protect the skin from sun damage, slows down acne and delays skin ageing.

Cleopatra’s raw honey secret still holds good and it is proven that honey acts as a humectant, and replenishes skin’s moisture. That’s the reason why honey is very powerful ingredient used in anti-ageing products.

Preparation and Use:-

Crush a hand full of seedless black grapes in a bowl. Add one tbsp honey to it. Mix well to make into a smooth face mask.

Apply this over the face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with cold water. Avoid soap for a few hours.

2)Milk powder:-

milk powder for wrinkles — milk or milk powder face mask reduces wrinkles

Whole raw milk or milk powder face mask locks the moisture inside the skin, hydrates and restores the lost moisture. With all its nutrients, it reverses the ageing process of skin by strengthening skin cells. This is also a great cleanser with its lactic acid and removes the dead cells. Skin looks smooth and evenly toned on regular use of this face pack.

Preparation and Use:-

Simply apply whole milk over the face and neck and leave until it gets dried. Then wash with cold water. Or mix two spoons of milk powder with honey and water. Make a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over the face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with cold water. Avoid soap.

3)Ripe Banana:-

ripe banana face mask — fight skin ageing with ripe banana

The rich Vitamin-A and Potassium content of ripe bananas fights the aging process of skin and makes it look soft and smoother. Ripe banana is helpful in reducing acne, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and increases the skin’s ability to fight sun damage. Ripe banana is used in olden days to treat dry, dehydrated and chopped feet. Now it is proved that it greatly works on your face for treating wrinkles and to prevent cell damage.

Preparation and Use:-

Mash a very ripe banana in a bowl. Add one tbsp honey to it and mix well to make a smooth paste. Apply this over the face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes and wash with cold water.

4)Avocado and Almond oil:-

avocado almond oil — bid good bye to wrinkles with avocado and almond oil face mask

Avocados offer you an excellent remedy for treating wrinkles, specially the eye wrinkles. Avocados are highly loaded with Vitamin E, potassium, folic acid, many B-vitamins, and monounsaturated fats. Whether you eat them regularly or you apply them on the skin, it’s highly effective to prevent and remove wrinkles and all skin ageing issues.

Almond oil effective in decelerating the photoaging process. Sun damage and photo-ageing can be reduced by applying almond oil regularly on skin.

Preparation and Use:-

Make a smooth paste of Avocado and add one tbsp of almond oil to it. Mix well and apply it over the face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes and wash with cold water.

5)Red Cabbage:-

Cabbage is rich in Vitamins A, C and E. It is a great antioxidant and boosts the skin’s collagen. More particularly red cabbage contains 10 times more vitamin-A than green cabbage. Red cabbage also contains a kind of flavins called anthocyanins which is a powerful antioxidant. Anthocyanins are extremely effective in making the skin youthful by boosting collagen. Applying cabbage juice over the face makes the skin firm and removes wrinkles on regular use. Age spots, acne and blemishes also gets removed

Preparation and Use:-

Cut few leaves of red cabbage and run in a blender with little water, to make it a smooth paste. Apply this paste over face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes and wash with cold water. Repeat atleast three times a day to boost collagen and make the skin youthful.

5 Surprising Beauty Tips

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 17, 2014

Skin care science has been growing rapidly and abundantly since the past few decades. There is apparently a massive influx of strange skin care products. Apart from these go on to know some innovative beauty tips.

5 Surprising Beauty Tips Every Woman Should Know:-

1)Oil For Your Skin:-

There is a misconception that applying oil to skin makes it greasy and acne prone. But this is in fact a myth and applying right oil for your skin balances the production of sebum from the skin. These oils act as an efficient anti-ageing elements and makes the skin texture look healthier and smoother. When choosing a right oil for your skin, it’s always better to choose a cold-pressed oil. Cold-pressed oils are heated on a low temperature and the process makes the oil to retain more antioxidants and essential fatty acids in them. This is highly effective in regeneration of skin cells and also makes the skin healing process very quick. Rosehip oil, Tamanu oil and Coconut oils which are cold pressed are found to be highly efficient in making the skin look younger.

tamanu oil to fight acne, psoriasis, skin-ageing, dark spots, sun damage

2)Apply Vitamins:-

Less than 1% of the food we eat goes to the skin. So it is highly recommended that these vitamins be applied topically. Applying vitamins topically makes the skin strong and beautiful. Topically applying Vitamin-A greatly helps in reducing wrinkles and making the skin firm and tight. It also accelerates the skin’s ability to fight against UV radiation. The vitamin-A rich foods which can be externally applied on skin can be found hugely in sweet potatoes, carrots, green tea, pumpkin, broccoli, cabbage.

Vitamin-C which enhances the skin’s ability to produce collagen and elastin. It makes the skin look younger and softer. Foods rich in vitamin-C are oranges, pomegranate, lemon, tomatoes, broccoli.

Vitamin-D helps the skin to fight against many diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, wrinkles. Vitamin-E makes the skin look youthful and brighter. Foods rich in vitamins D and E can be obtained from fish, egg and milk.

3) Ultrasonic Exfoliation:-

These days, skin-care ingredients are mega powerful which includes stem cells, peptides, high-dosage vitamins and rich acids. When these strong ingredients are combined with machines for using on skin, they give best results.

Ultrasonic exfoliation is very effective when compared to exfoliation by hands, since the powerful ingredients which affect the skin are deeply absorbed and skin is deeply cleaned 10,000 times better than that of hand usage.

4) Acids in skin-care products:-

Products which stimulate exfoliation are needed to obtain best results. This is possible by the acids present in skin care products, such as glycolic acid or lactic acid.

Glycolic acid removes the damaged and dead layers of the skin and helps rejuvenate the skin. Today many creams and lotions are available which contain Glycolic acid and many other acids which stimulate exfoliation and deep cleansing of skin.

5)Stimulate without damaging:-

Stimulate the exfoliation of skin using products or equipment, but take care not to damage the skin cells. The main remodeling compounds present in the skin are the fibroblasts. These firbroblast produce collagen and elastin to keep the skin younger looking.

avene retrinal, retinaldehyde for stimulating exfoliation

Retinaldehyde is one ingredient which can stimulate the fibroblasts without damaging the skin cells. This ingredient synthesizes collagen by converting into retinoic acid.

Best Medical Treatments For Wrinkles

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 16, 2014

Premature ageing of skin and formation of wrinkles or fine lines on face is often worrying. It lowers the confidence levels and makes you feel low. While there are ways to prevent these wrinkles , certain medical treatments and invasive methods are also available to ameliorate the wrinkles and fine lines. These treatments claim to change the nature of the collagen, improve elasticity of the skin, fill in the depressions in the skin and paralyze the muscles that make the skin to crease.

Some of the best available treatments for wrinkles:-

1)Vitamin A acid creams:-

Creams containing Vitamin A acids such as Retin-A, Renova, Tretinoin are often prescribed by dermatologists basing on the skin condition and age of the person. Some of these creams are to be used on an ongoing basis while some are recommended to be used for a short duration. Side effects such as redness and peeling are often associated with these creams, though they are temporary.

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2) Alphahydroxy acids:- These fruit acids include glycolic acid and lactic acid which eventually and safely remove the wrinkles. These are often safe to use and may cause slight tingling sensation which is common. Fruit acids are effective to remove fine lines and early wrinkles.

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3)Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion:- Dermabrasion works by removing the layers of the skin gradually, done in clinic. The skin that grows back is often smoother and with reduced wrinkles. In this method, skin is sanded away with an electric instrument which looks like a tooth brush. Similarly microdermabrasion involves removing of skin layers by application of tiny rough granules. Sometimes this method may be prescribed to be done at home.

4)Chemical peels:- Just like dermabrasion, chemical peel is also a treatment done often in clinic, but mild chemical peel may be done using recommended creams at home. Chemical peel involve applying acids on skin such as glycolic acid, salicyclic acid, trichloroacetic acid and sometimes stronger acids such as phenol. Mild chemical peels such as glycolic acid peels may be prescribed to be done at home. Same as in case of dermabrasion, chemical peels involve removing the layers of skin. Skin newly grown will be smoother with less wrinkles.

5)Laser Resurfacing:- This treatment is also done at clinic. Laser Resurfacing involves the stimulation of skin’s production of collagen. There are different types of lasers and dermatotlogist recommends which is suitable for basing on skin test and age.

6)Injections:- Certain injections such as botox are recommended to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles such as frown lines, crow feet and smile lines. Effects last only for few months and these injections may repeated to sustain the effects. Certain other injections are also available which act as wrinkle fillers.

6)Plastic surgery:- Some people may need face-lifts, brow-lifts and other cosmetic surgical methods, Some people need only mild surgical procedures to remove fine lines or wrinkles. It depends on your age and skin condition, which is to be tested and decided by a dermatologist.

How to Get Rid Of Wrinkles Naturally

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Oct 15, 2014

Wrinkles:-

Wrinkles are a part of our ageing process and are natural for any one. But they range from simple to extreme basing on certain skin conditions, health and lifestyle. Wrinkles may be caused due to varying reasons. When we know the exact cause, we get the suitable remedy.

Reasons for wrinkles:-

Wrinkles are not only caused due to ageing. They may also be prematurely appeared on someone’s skin. Though there are various reasons, the most common causes are the following:-

1)Ageing:- As we age, our skin’s inner layer called the dermis gets more thinner. This causes the skin’s elasticity to vanish gradually. The structure of the skin cells get disturbed and damaged. Due to ageing of skin, the ability to retain moisture gets reduced. The skin’s natural oils gradually disappears. The skin’s healing process is also lost to a great extent. All these things contribute and accelerate the formation of wrinkles.

2)Muscle Contractions:- All those deep wrinkles like frown line, crow’s feet, smile lines and many other commonly formed wrinkles are formed due to habitual facial expressions. The facial muscle contractions are responsible for the progressive formation of fine lines and wrinkles and on the other hand our habitual expressions are contributing and making them look prominent.

3)Sun Damage:- Getting skin exposed to extreme sun regularly makes the skin cells get damaged faster and causes premature wrinkles. The harsh rays of the sun reduces the skin’s ability to retain moisture and makes the skin saggy and dry. Healing becomes a greater deal if the skin gets sun damaged.

4)Smoking:- Smoking curtails the skin’s ability to produce collagen. Due to this the skin’s structure gets damaged and it’s elasticity gets lost. This paves way to the formation of wrinkles.

5)Alcohol and Caffeine:- Alcohol and caffeinated beverages are also highly responsible in affecting the skin’s structure. These habits reduce the skin’s immunity and affects the production of collagen. Due to this cell structure gets damaged giving effect to wrinkles.

While these are the common reasons, wrinkles can also be formed due to heredity or the amount of skin pigments.

How To Reduce Wrinkles and Look Younger:-

Simple lifestyle changes can effectively delay the formation of wrinkles. The way you sleep, the rate of your frowning or other expressions, daily habits and other things affects the skin structure. If you take care of all these things, you can be successful in delaying the ageing process of skin.

Wrinkles can be of two categories: deep furrows or fine surface lines. Another worrying type of wrinkles is the cellulite, generally formed on hips and buttocks. Usually most of the wrinkles are due to ageing that bother many women. These wrinkles may be ameliorated by way of two basic steps: prevention or removal.

Certain ways to prevent wrinkles and slow down ageing are as follows:-

1)Avoid exposure to sun:- Exposure to sun is the most prominent cause of premature ageing of skin. Avoid exposing to extreme sun constantly by wearing a hat and by wearing a long sleeve dress and scarf. Use sun protective glasses whenever you are in sun.

2)Wear sunscreen:- Use sunscreen lotion liberally on exposed parts of the skin. SPF 30 and above work better if you have to be in sun for long time. Also take sunscreen with you and reapply for every 2-13 hours while you are out.

3)Avoid smoking:- Research shows that smoking releases an enzyme that breaks up the collagen and elastin of the skin and damages the cells thereby triggering the ageing process. Avoid smoking to prevent damage to cell structure and delay the ageing.

4)Get adequate sleep:- When you don-t get adequate sleep, your body produces excess cortisol, a harmone that breaks down skin cells. Getting adequate sleep makes the body produce sufficient HGH (Human Growth Hormone) which heals the skin and makes the skin thick and elastic. This is no doubt an excellent idea to control wrinkles.

5)Change the way you sleep:- Don’t underestimate your sleeping positions. Always sleep on your back to avoid formation of wrinkles on your cheeks and chin.

6)Quit squinting:- Any habitual and repetitive facial gestures causes over working facial muscle and leads to wrinkles. Get your reading glasses to avoid squinting. Also use sunglasses to protect the skin around the eyes and also to avoid squinting.

7)Eat omega-3 foods:- Omega-3 foods such as salmon fish make the skin strong younger. These foods increase the skin’s ability to produce collagen, which preserves the skin’s elasticity and prevents wrinkles.

8)Quit coffee, start cocoa:- Cocoa contains high levels of flavanols such as epicatchin and catechin, which protects the skin from sun damage. Cocoa improves the blood circulation to skin cells, improves hydration and makes the skin younger and smoother.

9)Use moisturizer:- Keep the skin utmost moisturized. Repeat using moisturizer. Skin that is always moist avoids the fine lines and wrinkles.

10)Do not over wash your face:- Over washing the face will wash away the natural moisture too. Do not use soap frequently, and always depend on a moisturized soap or cleanser to remove the dirt and grim. Use almond powder or oatmeal powder to exfoliate the skin to remove dead cells and to improve the skin’s moisture.

11)Eat more fruits and vegetables:- A simple and most effective skin hydrating idea is right in your kitchen, which you often overlook. Taking more fruits and vegetables makes the skin look younger from inside and prevents the premature formation of wrinkles. The antioxidant properties of fruits and vegetables delays the ageing process of skin.

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