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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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!
Source: http://theorganicbeautyblog.com

BEAUTY - Top 10 Detox Foods

1. Leafy green vegetables. Eat them raw in a salad, throw them into a broth, steam them and mix with rice or add to an omelet, or puree them into juices. The chlorophyll in greens helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides). It’s also an all-around liver protector, which your liver needs since it’s your major domo detoxifier.
2. Lemons. Fresh lemonade made with filtered water will keep you hydrated, and its vitamin C helps convert toxins into a water-soluble form that’s easily flushed away. (Add some pureed greens to further boost your C vitamin intake). A great detoxifying practice is sipping a mug of hot water with fresh squeezed lemon juice first thing when you wake up (see below).
3. Watercress. This is an excellent addition to all kinds of salads, soups, and sandwiches. Those little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps the flushing process. Plus watercress is a mineral goldmine since it is rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
4. Garlic. Add it to everything such as salads, sauces, soups, and spreads for a great taste. In addition to the heart-friendly bulb’s cardio benefits, it also activates liver enzymes (make sure to not eat it before a date; garlic breath is not sexy!) Research also indicates that garlic diminishes a process that creates cancer-causing compounds in your body. B
5. Green tea. This antioxidant-rich drink (See our post on the amazing benefits of green tea) is one of the healthiest ways to get more antioxidants into your system. It also contains catechins, which speed up liver activity, making it ideal for detoxing.
6. Broccoli sprouts. They pack 20 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the actual broccoli vegetable we are more familiar with. Research suggests that eating the sprouts (they taste like radishes!) kills off H. Pylori bacteria that causes stomach irritation and ulcers.
7. Sesame seeds. They are said to protect the liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that goes so well with so many dishes!
8. Cabbage. There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver, and this potent veggie helps activate both of them. It’s the largest member of the Brassica veggie family, all of which delivers colon-cancer fighting isothicyanates and vitamin C. Coleslaw, anyone?
9. Psyllium. This plant’s bursting with soluble fiber, which absorbs toxins as well as cholesterol and helps clear them out (amazing!). Stir powdered psyllium into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have whole psyllium husk sprinkled on top your quinoa porridge for breakfast. I would recommend starting with a small amount and gradually increase your dose as your GI tract becomes used to it. It really is a great detox food, because trust me, it flushes it all out!
10. Fruits, fruits, fruits. They’re full of almost all the good things listed above — vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and assorted antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, perfect pear, or fresh berries.

Do it Yourself - Digital Permed Hairstyle

Want a Digital Permed Hairstyle...  

Follow these steps.. 

Step 1: After hair wash, let your hair semi dry.


Step 2: When your hair is semi wet, Apply some hair cream or oil and massage in. concentrate more on the ends. 

Step 3: Come to the back and Plait your hair tightly till the very end and fasten it. 

Step 4: Use the hairdryer and blow the plait for about 5 min. Use hot air! (Some hairdryer has both hot and cool air)

Or leave it on for hours or even overnight. 








Step 5: When you remove the plaits, use your hands loosen up the hair (not too much) and scrunch up a little. You can also use some hair mousse or curl lotions for a longer lasting effect. 

Have fun trying... On some days the curls turns out prettier then the real Perms.. 

Milk & Honey Hair Mask for Dry, Damaged Hair....

Just Milk & Honey...

This milk and honey mask is perfect for brittle, damaged hair that tends to be thin and easily weighed down by heavy conditioners and oil treatments. Use cream if you have coarse hair, skim milk if you have fine hair.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk (use cream if you have super coarse hair or low-fat milk for fine hair)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Note: If you use low-fat milk, add a teaspoon of flour to thicken this mask.

Preparation:

Warm up milk in the microwave so it's not too hot to the touch.

Add the honey and stir until fully dissolved.

If you use low-fat milk, add a teaspoon of flour to thicken mask, otherwise it won't stay on hair.

Pour over dry hair, massaging into hair to ensure all strands are covered.

Place a shower cap over hair. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo as you normally would.

Say NO to cellulite with Body brushing..

Body brushing is an awesome way to do all of this. So how do you get it right?

TIP 1: Make sure you have a good brush. A long handle will make it easier to reach all areas of your body, while natural bristles are kinder skin. If it's your first time, start gently with a softer bristle then work your way up the firmness scale.

TIP 2: Dry body brushing needs to be done once a day on, yes, dry skin. So while you're waiting for the shower to get steamy or your face mask to work its magic, start from the soles of your feet and work upwards.

TIP 3: Direction is important. Work methodically up your body always brushing in long smooth strokes towards your heart, as this is the best way to boost your circulation.

TIP 4: Brush everything. Your feet, heels, legs, hips, bum, arms and elbows with an upwards movement. Your back, torso, shoulders and chest with downward strokes.

TIP 5: Give special attention to your bum and thighs. Brushing helps to break down the fatty deposits that cause dimpled orange peel skin, as well as smooth and even out the skin's surface. So brush, brush, brush that booty!

TIP 6: Sensitive skin should be left alone as you'll only aggravate it, while your face deserves a tailored exfoliating regime all of its own!

Remedies for Dark Underarms

Causes of Dark Underarms

There are several health and lifestyle factors that can cause dark underarms. These include:

• Shaving your underarms regularly can cause the skin to darken. This happens as shaving merely cuts off the hair at the surface of the skin and the area tends to look darker than the normal skin tone due to the dark hair just below the skin surface.
• If you do not maintain proper levels of hygiene, there is a tendency for dead skin and cells to accumulate in the underarms. This can cause dark spots and bumps on the skin when the dead cells then get trapped under the skin. Regular exfoliation is required to prevent this from happening.
• Some ingredients in commercially available deodorants and perfumes could cause pigmentation of the skin. Shaving gels and soaps could also cause a skin irritation in the area and lead to darkening of the underarms.
• A medical condition known as acanthosis nigricans could be responsible for dark underarms. This condition leads to dark marks forming on the body. Most of the pigmentation is found around the underarms, the groin and inner thigh and the neck. Acanthosis nigricans is associated with people who are obese, having a problem with their glandular functioning, and who suffer from type 2 diabetes. A high level of insulin can cause an overproduction of skin cells that can result in pigmentation. Acanthosis nigricans may be inherited or develop because of medications such as certain oral contraceptives. A hormonal imbalance or disorders of the endocrine system can also lead to this condition.
• Friction caused by tight clothes, rough and synthetic fabrics. These cause constant chaffing and discoloration of the sensitive skin in the underarm area.
• Excessive sweating can cause bacteria to be trapped in the skin of the underarms and result in pigmentation of the area.
• A bacterium called Corynebacterium is responsible for excessive sweating and bad odor. Some experts suggest that this bacterium may be responsible for development of dark underarms as well.

Remedies for Dark Underarms

Darkening of the underarms is not a serious medical condition and unless it occurs as a symptom or as the fallout from some other health condition, it does not warrant medical treatment. As dark underarms pose no health risk, it may be a good idea to experiment with some home remedies first. Keep in mind that most home remedies are not the subject of scientific research, so their results could vary greatly:

• Experts suggest that the best treatment for darkened armpits is lemon. Simply rub a slice or piece of fresh lemon on the pigmented area for an easy and safe way to lighten the skin.
• Vitamin E oil applied to the dark skin is another effective black underarm treatment. Vitamin E oil also improves the softness and smoothness of the skin making it healthier looking and less rough.
• Try baking soda or alum directly applied to the underarms instead of deodorants or anti-perspirants. It absorbs extra moisture and prevents the area from developing a foul odor.
• Another armpit whitening home remedy is coconut oil. Simply rub a small amount of coconut oil daily on the darkened skin. You will see a change in the skin tone over time.
• Pure sandalwood powder mixed with rose water and applied to the underarms in the form of a paste helps prevent body odor and is an excellent underarm whitening remedy.
• You can also try making a paste out of lime juice and cucumber juice mixed together with a pinch of turmeric powder. This is a traditional ayurvedic black underarms remedy and has been used down the ages to treat this embarrassing problem. The acidic properties of the lime juice absorbs extra moisture and sweat in the underarm area and gets rid of any build up of dead cells an skin that can cause darkening. The cucumber juice on the other hand works as a cooling agent to reduce itching and skin irritations while the turmeric powder prevents discoloration.
• Many people want to know how to make underarms fair. An easy and economical way to do so is to use potato juice on the darkened areas of the skin. Potatoes are a natural bleaching agent and are very effective in lightening the skin tone without any harmful side effects. Similarly, raw tomato slices rubbed onto darkened skin can lighten the pigmentation naturally as well.
• Home remedies for dark underarms include making your own skin cream to treat the darkening and itching. For a simple recipe, mix a little water with three drops each of olive oil, jojoba oil, wheat germ oil, and any citrus oil of your choice. Shake well before applying the mixture to the affected areas of the skin. The vitamins and fatty acids in these oils act as natural moisturizers to keep the skin healthy and smooth. The citrus oils help bleach the skin to a lighter shade without being too harsh on the delicate skin of the underarms. Use this oil mix every day for the best results.
• An herbal black underarms remedy involves the use of licorice root extract mixed with aspen extract and raspberry extract to lighten the skin and heal the area. The medicinal properties of these herbal extracts stimulate the production of a compound called pheomelanin in the skin. This helps lighten the darkened skin of the underarms without any harmful side effects.
• Herbal supplements such as cinnamon capsules or fenugreek should be had every day to treat darkened underarms.
• If regular shaving is causing the dark skin, apply a mixture of lemon juice and granulated sugar to the underarms and leave it on to dry for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Then scrub the underarms with some more sugar. This works as an excellent exfoliator for the skin and lightens the skin tone as well.
• There are also several skin lightening beauty products available in the market today. These products range from creams, lotions and skin bleaches and most contain ingredients that lighten skin and strip off the outer dead layer of skin cells. Prices vary from moderate to expensive and results are not guaranteed.
• A cosmetic surgeon can help with darkened underarm skin if you are not finding success with any other natural or home remedies. Laser treatments can lighten skin tone and get rid of scars and freckles but past results have been inconsistent. This option is also very expensive so should be considered only if nothing else has worked. Shop around before choosing your cosmetic surgeon and always look for one who has training and adequate experience in the field.

Suggestion for Dark Underarms

Following are some steps you can take to prevent dark underarms from developing:

• Instead of store-bought deodorants or anti-perspirants, use talcum powder or anti-fungal powder.
• Wax underarms rather than shaving. This softens the skin by removing the layer of dead cells as well. If you are unable to wax, shave closely with a new blade every time and apply an antiseptic and anti-microbial cream to the area after shaving. This prevents ingrown hairs and skin rashes and further skin discoloration.
• Exfoliate the area regularly and keep the skin dry and clean at all times. Shower often especially when the weather is hot as it is the build up of bacteria that causes pigmentation and bad body odor and not just sweat.
• Hair removal creams should be avoided at all costs as they contain harsh chemicals that can cause an adverse skin reaction in many people. When used over long periods of time, these products can cause permanent damage to the sensitive skin of the underarms.

Home Remedies to Exfoliate Skin

Facial & Body Scrub Recipes...

Basic Oatmeal Facial Scrub

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
Water
Instructions
Combine oatmeal and baking soda.
Stir until well mixed.
Add water, mere drops at a time, stirring until a paste forms.
Apply to face, gently rubbing in a circular motion.
Rinse well.
Pat dry.


Sugar Spa Body Scrub

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil (almond is best, but any vegetable oil may be used)
Fragrance, if desired
Instructions
Mix the sugar and oil until well blended.
Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil for fragrance, if desired.
Apply the mix to wet skin with hands, washcloth, loofah, sponge or bath glove, gently rubbing in a circular manner.
Rinse well.