Natural homemade facial masks recipes for men and women

• Cucumber Facial Mask

Make a paste by mixing one small cucumber and one cup of oatmeal. Mix one tsp of this paste with one tsp of yogurt (for oily skin) or milk (for dry skin) and leave for 30 minutes and then rinse.

Mash 1 whole cucumber, strain water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Put in a container, keep refrigerated and take out whenever you want to use it. Apply on your face and leave for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water and enjoy the smoothness of your skin.

Turmeric Mask

This is the traditional mask, also used for a bride, seven days in advance of marriage.
Take in a cup half a cup of besan (gram flour), 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tsp of sandal wood powder, 2 tsp of ghee or almond oil, add some water to make a paste. Apply to face and whole body and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rub with pressure with both palms and fingers to remove all the paste.

Honey Facial Mask

Rinse your face with warm water to open up the pores. Apply honey and leave for half an hour. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.

Masks For Oily Skin

Mix 1 tsp brewer's yeast with plain yogurt to make a thin mixture. Apply it thoroughly into all the oily areas and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water.

Banana Mask for Wrinkles

Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for your skin.
Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy and apply on face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water.

Avocado Facial Mask

Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Apply it thoroughly on face and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water.

Oatmeal Facial Mask

Take 2 tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp baking soda and add water to make paste. Apply to face and all over the skin and rub gently.

Lemon Mask

Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Apply on your face and leave for overnight. Wash your face with warm water.

Clay Mask

Choose the right clay for your skin type. Add plain water or floral waters or try wetting agents such as fruit purees. Make a thick paste of the clay. Apply the mask to your skin and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Repeat weekly.

Grape Cleanser

Split 2-3 grapes and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse with cool water.

Banana Face Pack for Dry Skin

Mash half cup of natural yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/4 ripe banana. Apply this pack on face and neck and leave for 10 minutes and then rinse off.

Mango Mask

Rub mango pulp on your skin. The soft mango pulp has an amazing effect on skin due to its vitamin A contnet and rich antioxidants. It fights against skin aging, regenerates skin cells and restores the elasticity of skin.

Blueberry Mask

Blend a quarter cup of blueberries with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil and apply to the face. Remove with a damp cloth after five minutes and wash with cool water.

Enjoy and have fun with these masks...

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JANET AYURVEDA PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

(For Discoloration / Blemishes / Fairer Complexion)

PASSION & LIME FAIRNESS TREATMENT FACE WASH


100% Soap-Free • Deep Action • Nourishing
Effectively removes deep embedded dirt, grime & other impurities, without harming natural skin balance. Gently lightens & helps remove sunburn & discolourations. Leaves skin soft, clean & fairer.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Passion Fruit + Lime + Turmeric + Aloe Vera

WILD TURMERIC BLEACHING TREATMENT SCRUB


Antiseptic • Deep-Pore • Softening
Brightens skin, lightens skin discolourations & blemishes. Clears clogged pores, removing black/white heads, dead skin cells, sunburn & impurities. Leaves face & body smooth, soft & fair.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Wild Turmeric + Venivel + Lemon Margosa

 ORANGE C MILD BLEACHING TREATMENT CREAM

Fast Action • Moisturising • Nourishing
Effectively lightens skin removing sunburn, discolourations & pigmentation spots without harming natural skin balance. Promotes a clearer brighter more even-toned complexion. Leaves skin healthy & fairer.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Orange + Turmeric + Lemon + Carrot









ORANGE PEEL BLEACHING TREATMENT PAC

Whitening • Antiseptic • Balancing
Effectively deep cleanses, removes sunburn, lightens pigmentation & minimises blemishes. Nourishes & softens skin, promoting a clearer, brighter, more even-toned complexion. Leaves skin healthy & fairer.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Orange + Turmeric + Lemon + Ashwagandha

PIMPLES OUT range

(For Pimples/Acnes, Excessive Oil, Blackhead, Clogged pores)

PEPPERMINT MEDICATED FACE WASH

100% Soap-Free • Oil-Control • Soothing
A non-oily cleansing formula. Removes excess oil, dirt, deep-seated impurities & bacteria from the skin. Effectively controls & soothes, acne, rash & problem skin conditions, without excessive dryness. Leaves skin clean & clear.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Peppermint + Clove + Eucalyptus + Comphor











KOHOMBA MEDICATED SOOTHING PAC

Antiseptic • Deep Cleansing • Purifying
A complete natural treatment. Removes acne causing impurities & improves skin health. Soothes & controls acne, rash & irritations. Helps remove excess oil, black/white heads and lightens blemishes. Leaves skin smooth & glowing.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Kohomba + Mint + Tulsi + Ashwagandha

NO MARKS range

(For Lightening Skin tone, discolorations) 

REAL PAPAYA NO MARKS FACE WASH 

Oil Free • Extra Mild
Deep cleanses skin, removing make-up, dirt & surface oil. Gently renews skin, removing dead skin cells & lightening marks, discolourations & dark patches. Clears clogged pores & helps control formation of black/white heads. Leaves skin fresh & younger looking.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Papaya + Aloe Vera Kumaravel VelR

RED STRAWBERRY NO MARKS FRUIT SCRUB

Medicated • Refining • Smoothening
Clears clogged pores, effectively removing black/white heads & dead cells. Gently renews skin, lightening marks, discolourations & dark patches. Nourishes improves skin texture. Leaves skin soft & clear.
100% Natural Active Extracts: S'berry + Red Sandal + Walnut + Wheat

ALMOND DARK CIRCLE REMOVER CREAM

*Also available in Roll-on Applicator

Extra Mild • Nourishing • Moisturising
An effective formula with the goodness of natural Vitamin E. Helps lighten dark circles & prevent premature ageing lines around eye. Soothes puffiness/unsightly bags under eyes. Improves skin health. Promotes brighter, more youthful eyes.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Almond + Wheatgern + Marigold + Olive

HairCare Range

For Hairfall - DARK HENNA OIL
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MEDICATED TREATMENT OIL
Nourishing • Extra-Light • Strengthening
A traditional formula. Effectively helps control falling hair and promote hair growth. Soothes scalp and strengthens hair. Helps prevent scalp infections & premature greying. Leaves scalp & hair healthy.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Henna + Keekirindiya + Aloe Vera + Coconut









For Dandruff Control - INDIGO HERB HAIR OIL

ANTI-DANDRUFF TREATMENT OIL
Soothing • Cooling • Nourishing
A traditional formula. Effectively treats dandruff & other scalp infections. Controls itching & flaking. Helps improve hair growth & premature greying. Leaves scalps & hair healthy.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Indigo + Watercress + Blackseed Adenanthera

For Dry / Frizzy Hair - NELLI GOTUKOLA OIL
(Now in new packaging)

NOURISHING TREATMENT OIL
Nourishing • Protective • Cooling • Light
A blend of rich natural oils. Penetrates scalp to moisturise, strengthen & thicken hair. Prevents dryness & promotes more luxuriant hair growth. Leaves hair soft, fragrant & glowing.
100% Natural Active Extracts: Nelli + Gotukola + Henna + Olive

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Want Thicker Eyebrows? Here's your tips.....

THICKER EYEBROWS... 

1 Massage olive oil into your eyebrows every day.
2 Massage castor oil into your eyebrows one or two times a day.
3 Swipe an over-the-counter eyebrow conditioner on your eyebrows one or two times per day.
4 Pour a small bit of whole milk into a cup. Dip a small makeup sponge into the milk and squeeze it onto your eyebrows.
5 Take a multivitamin daily.

Hair Loss? Here's your answer...

Fenugreek

• Fenugreek is used to make a paste that energizes the scalp and leads to new hair growth. Mix ½ tsp. of fenugreek powder with ¾ cup of unsweetened coconut milk and apply the paste to the scalp. Then cover the scalp with a plastic cap for 30 minutes. Later, wash the hair and scalp with a gentle shampoo. This treatment is recommended twice a week for two months.

Egg and Olive Oil

• Mix a raw egg with enough olive oil to cover all the hair and scalp. Apply the mixture and leave it on for about an hour before shampooing. It is recommended not to rinse with very hot water, as this could cook the egg and make it difficult to wash out.

Olive Oil and Honey

• For thinning hair and baldness, apply a soft paste of warm olive oil, 1 tsp. of cinnamon powder and 1 tbsp. of honey to the scalp at least 30 minutes before shampooing.

Henna

• Promote hair growth and soften the hair with a thick paste made with equal quantities of henna and gooseberry powder, used as a shampoo. A regular conditioner can be used after the shampoo.

Yogurt

• Indians believe yogurt contains all essential elements for healthy hair and not only reduces hair loss but also softens the hair. Room temperature yogurt is applied to the scalp at least 30 minutes before shampooing and washed out with regular shampoo.

  Eggs

  • Eggs are a rich source of vitamins and fatty acids. Vitamin A, E and D prevent hair loss, including thinning of hair. Vitamin A increases sebum production and prevents dandruff and thick scalp development. Vitamin D contributes to hair growth and prevents the development of split ends. Vitamin E increases hair oxygen absorption levels, adding luster and silkiness to the hair. Other B vitamins help in blood circulation levels. Fatty acids prevent formation of dandruff, flaky scalp, scalp psoriasis and keep hair soft and manageable.

Home Remedy for Dandruff

What Causes Dandruff?

One wonders, what are the usual dandruff causes? The skin of the scalp (and also of the whole body) is constantly renews itself by shedding the outer layer of skin cells. Most of the time this shedding is unnoticeable. But when this shedding becomes noticeable on the scalp, it is called dandruff.

Mild dandruff is caused not due to dryness of the scalp but usually is a result of too much oiliness of the skin. If you have large size flakes together with symptoms around your nose, eyebrows, ears, around your navel or genitals, it may be due to seborrheic dermatitis or seborrhea. Severe dandruff may be the result of psoriasis of the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis may be caused by an increased number of a yeast-like organism (pityrosporum ovale) found on healthy scalp in low numbers. Dandruff can occur to anybody at any age. It should not be left untreated.

Too little oil or too much oil can result in dandruff.

Zinc and essential fatty acids (pumpkin seeds, nuts, vegetable oils) are anti dandruff and can prevent dandruff.

Try the following dandruff home treatment.

Mix 2 teaspoons of pure vinegar in 6 teaspoons water and apply it on the scalp before going to bed. Tie a towel around the head. Wash your head next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Do this once a week for at least three months to treat dandruff.

Mix 1 teaspoons lemon juice with 2 teaspoons vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.

Or Use 1-2 tablespoon of fresh lime juice mixed with 1 cup water to rinse off your hair after your regular shampoo session.

Massage the scalp with almond oil. Dip a towel in boiling water and wrap it around the hair. Repeat it thrice or four times when the towel gets cold.

Make an anti dandruff shampoo by mixing 100g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two liter of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will vanish and your hair will become thick.

Fenugreek seeds are also useful in the removal of dandruff. Grind fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water overnight and grind it to a fine paste in the morning. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off.

Wash your hair with warm apple cider vinegar. Then cover your head with a towel or a shower cap and leave for about 30-40 minutes. Rinse with plain water. Repeat 2 times a week until your dandruff goes away.

Take some curd and massage onto your head. Leave it on for about half hour or more then wash it off. This will help to reduce the dandruff. 



Take a palm full of baking soda and rub it on your wet hair. Wash it off with water. The baking soda should relieve the itching and help in reducing the problem of dandruff.

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B.B Cream from Maybelline

 B.B Cream from Maybelline.

Tried and tested. At very affordable rates.

Available in Cream base and Gelr base.
Cream base has a better oil control.
Gel base is for a more lighter feel.

                   Cream Base at $16.90                                              Gel Base at $19.90

The Effect

What The Product Endorses:

Essentially BB Creams or Blemish Balm Creams are a Korean Concept, they are like tinted moisturizers that are also supposed to be multi-purpose products combining UV protection, anti ageing, coverage and hyration. Adding on to that, the Maybelline BB creams comes with 8 other properties!

•High UV Protection (SPF 50, PA+++)

•Evens skin tone

•Visibly lightens skin tone

•Smoothens pores

•Corrects the appearance of dark spots

•More hydrated skin

•Conceals imperfections

•All day coverage, long lasting

HOW to use B.B Cream?

Step 1: Dot B.B UV Cream on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin

Step 2: Blend using your fingers in circular outward motion.

Step 3: Set the B.B Cream with any loose/compact powder.

Avocado Body Mask to soften and brighten your skin

Your very Own Body Mask... 

Ingredients:

2 very ripe avocados

½ cup fine sea salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

Mix avocado, olive oil and lemon juice together in a bowl. Once mixed, cover entire body, including hair and let sit for 15 minutes. As you rinse off the mask in the shower, use any sea salt as a light exfoliator.

Hairloss remedy

These natural homemade hairloss tips are herbal. So it is safe and economical.

ingredients:

Note: Before trying any of these tips test your response to any allergies by applying it on you inner wrist first.

Cure #1
Reetha 2 tbsp.
Shikakai 2 tbsp.(Acacia concinna)
Amla (Indian goose berry)2 tbsp.Mix amla , reetha and  shikakai. By adding an egg make it a paste. Before bathing apply this paste on scalp and massage. Leave it for 20 min. Latter wash hair using a natural or mild shampoo. Repeat it thrice a week for a month.
NB: If you don't like egg, use coconut or olive oil instead of egg.

Cure #2
Ingredients: castor oil
almond oil
Warm a little almond and castor oil and massage on the scalp and hair. After 15 min. rinse it off.
Do it like twice in a week. And do it for a month. It is an excellent recipe for curing hairloss and it helps new hair growth.

Cure #3

Get cinnamon powder and mix water to get a paste. This is good to control hair loss. Apply and massage well. These tip can be repeated once or twice till getting results.

Cure #4
Buy fenugreek seeds and grind it to make a powder. Add a little water and make a paste. Apply on your head and massage the scalp. After 30 min. rinse it off. Repeat once or twice in a week and see the results.

Ultimate Detox Recipe

Easy Garlic-Sesame Salad

Toss dark green leafy vegetables in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing yet delicious dish!

4 servings

1 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. spinach, stemmed, or 1 lb. Swiss chard, or 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercress
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Add greens (do in two batches if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

If you want to go a little bit further, you should keep reading since I will recommend some gentle cleanses that aren’t likely to cause any severe reactions; but with this being said, don’t underestimate their potency. They effectively work to eliminate stored toxins such as chemicals, drug residues, microbes, even toxic emotions from your cells. Be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of pure water throughout the day to boost the cleansing process.

1. Basic Daily Detox. Water with lemon. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into an eight-ounce glass of room temperature or warm water. Drink a glass each morning upon rising. For best results, wait about 20 minutes before eating or drinking anything else (including your morning coffee or tea). Repeat daily for a minimum of three weeks, but take a break after about six weeks.
2. Another Basic Daily Detox. Water with liquid chlorophyll. Purchase a bottle of liquid chlorophyll (flavored or unflavored). Add one to two tablespoons to an eight-ounce glass of water at least once a day. Repeat daily for a minimum of three weeks, but take a break after about six weeks.
3. Love Your Liver. Liver-Cleansing Vegetable Cocktail: In a juicer, juice two or three carrots, one large beet, one apple, and some spirulina powder. Add one glass of pure water, mix well, and enjoy.
4. Tummy Tonics. Raw Cabbage Juice: Juice half of a raw cabbage (any type of cabbage). It’s surprisingly sweet and tastes much better than you expect it to. Ginger & Apple Juice: Juice two apples and some ginger. Add a cup of water to dilute and enjoy.
5. Gut Wrencher. Colon Cleansing Smoothie: Lose inches from your belly and clean out your colon at the same time with this delicious smoothie. In a blender, add one cup of water, half a cup of fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries, ½ of cup of almond milk, half a banana, one tablespoon of ground flaxseed, and 300 mg magnesium powder. For extra fiber, you can add one teaspoon of chia seeds, hemp seeds, psyllium, and/or spirulina.
6. Urinary System Cleanse (Kidneys/Bladder). Potassium Broth: Fill a large pot with a cup of potato peelings, a cup of carrot peelings, one whole beet (chopped), a cup of onions (chopped), an entire head of garlic (peeled and roughly chopped or crushed), one or two celery stalks (chopped) and a handful of dark leafy greens. Add enough pure water to cover the vegetables and simmer on a low temperature for one to two hours. Strain and pour the broth into a pitcher, or simply dip a mug into the pot and sip on broth throughout the day. Signs that it’s working: an increased amount of urine that smells like ammonia.
Common signs that toxins are being eliminated during a detox can include headaches, muscle aches, foul smelling breath, stool and urine, acne and skin breakouts, and emotional fluxes (such as irritability or bouts of crying) so make sure you don’t have a lot on your schedule while doing the detox. If these symptoms occur, don’t stop the detox. It just shows it is actually working, and the unpleasantness will soon be replaced with energy and vibrancy, leaving you feeling amazing and like a new person!
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