Bitter or sweet, Almonds are full of goodness. They have various health benefits, since they contain so many nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Almonds are consumed every day in various forms. Some people like them raw, while others roast them and add some salt. They can be eaten flaked, sliced, as butter, oil, flour or as almond milk. Crushed or flaked almonds are very commonly used as a garnish in various dishes. Children are encouraged to take 4-5 almonds every day. In many Indian households, it is a very common practice to soak the almonds over night and they are included in the breakfast as an essential item. Let’s have a look at their various health benefits.
Homemade Facial Scrub
Exfoliating your skin is necessary to keep it glowing and smooth. Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells and promotes collagen production. This helps to reduce wrinkles, improves skin tone and results in clear and even complexion. It also removes blackheads and white heads and makes pores appear smaller. Though many scrubbing or exfoliating products are available out there, very few actually works. Sometimes they cause damage rather than giving expected benefits. Homemade natural facial scrubs are the best to achieve good results.
Preparation:
- First step is to choose the exfoliant. You may choose sugar, brown sugar or salt. Sugar or brown sugar is much better for sensitive skin types.
Cinnamon and Honey Pimple Treatment
Cinnamon(Dalchini) and honey are two traditional remedies for bacterial and fungal infections. Cinnamon is one of the effective herbal extracts used in the treatment of acne. There are three major properties of cinnamon that makes it useful in acne treatment. These are its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Honey is also a very potent natural acne remedy. It has a strong antibacterial effect too, and its soothing effect can counteract any irritation caused by cinnamon.Cinnamon and honey mask is an age old Indian secret of naturally curing pimples.
Front Poof Hairstyle Tutorial
Front poof hairstyle is a popular hairstyle and is also very simple to do. It can be very glamorous when it is styled the right way. Take a section of the hair on the crown of the head from temple to temple, tease it with fine toothed comb and secure with bobby pins. Teasing the hair gives volume to it. Don’t overdo the poof. Make sure that it is proportional to your features.
Home Remedies for Blackheads
Blackheads are a menace for one and all. They appear usually during teens and cause a lot of embarrassment. They are actually the precursors of pimples and are caused due to accumulation of oil and dirt on the surface of the skin. Although there are many treatments to get rid of blackheads but those may prove to be harsh on the skin.
Benefits of Coconut Oil for Skin
Coconut oil has been used for skin care since times immemorial. It forms the base ingredient for various moisturizers that are available in the market. Not only is it an excellent moisturizer, it is also antifungal and antibacterial in nature. Many skin infections can be treated with coconut oil very effectively.
Egg Mask for Hair Growth
Egg is a great solution to most of the hair problems and they are easily available, inexpensive and are natural alternatives that can be used both internally and externally for hair growth. Conditioning your hair with eggs increases hair growth because eggs contain lots of protein. Hair is composed of 70 percent keratin protein, so egg protein helps rebuild damaged hair by filling in weakened spots along the hair strand, which temporarily strengthens the hair. Eggs are the best for hair growth and add shine to hair.