Anti aging remedies

An aging skin requires a lot of care, a proper diet and a good exercise regimen to retain youthfulness. Women all over the world fear the onset of wrinkles. They can go to extreme lengths to try and hide, camouflage and delay the process.

Thankfully, there are several natural cures. A proper diet of vegetable, fruits and herbs along with skin nourishing cures
not only delay wrinkles but also improve the texture of your skin. The use of such natural products does not lead to any side
effects.

A word of caution too. Your attitude also determines how and when you get wrinkles. Frowning, knitting of the eyebrows, getting easily agitated causes the facial muscles to get tense and knotted up. This too contributes to early wrinkling. Cheer up, there are several simple cures that help. Smiling helps you relax your muscles too.

An aging skin should take in plenty of fresh fruits and raw salads and yogurt. The intake of liquids and water should increase manifold. We generally do not drink enough water.
yogurt skin care mask

Yogurt – a nutritious mask for skin.

Yogurt and chickpea powder:

* Half cup yogurt
* 2 tablespoons of chickpea powder

Stir to a smooth paste. Apply a thick coat all over the face and neck. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Wash off. Repeat this every alternate day. This helps to tighten and nourish the skin.

Apple:

If you can use green apples there’s nothing better. However any types of apples will also work wonders. De seed and then puree
an apple along with its skin.

* Add one tablespoon of milk and blend well.

Apply this apple paste all over the face and neck. Keep more of the paste and massage well into the wrinkles. When it begins to dry up, rinse it off.

Glycerin and egg:

This is an effective and an ideal anti wrinkle lotion. Especially good for wrinkles on the hands and the neck.

* Take White of an egg in a bowl
* 2 tablespoons of glycerin
* 2 tablespoons of rose water

Stir well and then apply this lotion on the wrinkled skin as well as on the neck. Sit still and leave it on for 10-12 minutes. Rinse and wash off with cold water. An ideal application.

honey face mask Honey:

Honey works like magic too. A mature skin that has been exposed to the sun and the wind can greatly benefit with this cure.

* 2 tablespoons of honey
* Juice of an orange

Mix well and spread this all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with cotton wool dipped in
milk. Use this treatment once a day, preferably at bedtime.

Cabbage:

* Take enough cabbage leaves to give you half cup of cabbage juice extract.
* Half teaspoon of wet yeast
* One teaspoon of wet yeast
* One tablespoon of honey

Stir to a smooth paste and apply to the face and the neck. Sit still and relax, without making any facial movements. Let the paste dry up. When dry, wash off with lukewarm water.

Carrot:

* Grate 2 carrots
* Add enough milk to make a thick, non-dripping paste

Spread it evenly all over the face, forehead and the neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes then wash off. This mask rejuvenates the skin.

Another very effective mask can be made with grated carrots and egg yolk.

* Beaten egg yolk to the grated carrots
* One teaspoon of almond or olive oil

Mix well in a blender to form a smooth paste. Apply all over the forehead, face and neck. Leave it on for 5 minutes. Use
cotton wool dipped in warm milk to wipe it off, follow with a rinse.

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Published On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 By Luv4Nature. Under: Eye Care. Tags: eye care, Home remedy, home remedy for dark circles, homemade skin care

Some people are definitely more prone to the ‘Panda eye’ syndrome than others. This can be brought on by a shortage of sleep, poor circulation or poor elimination, all of which cause the blood to acquire a bluish tinge and encourage pigments and waste to settle in the delicate tissue around the eye. Shadows are more apparent when the skin is thin or fair, as the underlying blood vessels are more visible. However, in darker skins, where the tendency to pigment is greater, irritating waste deposits which “traumatize” the skin around the eyes are more inclined to trigger the release of protective melanin granules, potentially causing deeper discoloration.
Unless it is properly addressed, the problem can become deep-seated. Once it reaches this stage, even intensive therapy cannot eradicate the circles, although they may become two or three shades lighter as the stagnation is dispersed and the supporting tissue becomes healthier. Dark circles may also occur as result of the kidney problems, food intolerance or various nutritional deficiencies, including iron, vitamin C and vitamin B.

Causes of Dark Circles
Dark circles under the eyes have various causes such as;

• Heredity
• Stress
• Diet Deficiencies
• Allergies
• Prolong sun exposure
• Lack of sleep
• Dehydration
• Fluid retention

Strategies to Treat Dark Circles

Medically speaking, dark circles under the eyes are harmless. Still, if you have them, you probably wish they were a little less noticeable. They can be, if follow this advice.
Count on Chamomile
Chamomile helps minimize dark circles by constricting the blood vessels, including those under eyes. Place a steeped, chilled chamomile tea bag under each closed eye for about 10-20 minutes in the morning. Some pollen sensitive people may be allergic to chamomile tea. Discontinue use if you experience any negative reaction.
Let Witch Hazel do the Work
As an alternative to chamomile, soak cotton balls in witch hazel and lay them on the skin under your closed eyes for twenty minutes.
Keep them Hidden

To cover dark circles, use a yellow based stick concealer. Yellow neutralizes pink, red, and purple hues in the skin.

Tips to prevent dark circles under eye

Some useful tips to prevent dark circles under the eyes are as follows;

• Drink at least 10 glasses of water everyday.
• Avoid rubbing your eyes, which will cause the skin to become thicken and inflamed.
• Take enough sleep and rest. It is very helpful in preventing the dark circles under the eyes.
• Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 under the eye in order to prevent skin from the harmful sun rays.
• Take a well balanced diet including green vegetables and fresh fruits.
• Drink juice of fresh fruits. It detoxifies your body and prevents dark circles under eyes.

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

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• Almond oil is one of the best home remedies for dark circles under eyes. It is excellent skin food. Massage under and around the eyes with almond oil daily for two weeks.
• Cucumber is also very good for dark circles under the eyes. It has a high mineral and water content which is therapeutic for the eyes. Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for up to 15 minutes. It is very soothing for the eyes. The juice also makes a nourishing eye drop.
• Extract the juice of one tomato and mix two tablespoons of tomato juice with two tablespoons of lemon juice. Apply this mixture under eye area. This is a useful remedy for dark circles.
• Dip cotton balls in rose water or chilled water and keep this cotton ball over the dark area for about 5-10 minutes. It will help to lighten the dark circles under eyes.
• Put two clean teaspoons in the fridge and when they are cold lay them on the back and put the spoons on the dark circles. They will refresh both the area and the eyes.
• Close your eyes and cover eyelids with slices of raw potato for at least 15-20 minutes. Wash with the warm water and then apply the cream.
• Ground the almond and add few drops of milk in it. Make a paste of it and apply under the eyes. It will help to remove dark circles under the eyes.

Night treatment for Dark Circles

• ½ teaspoon almond oil
• ½ teaspoon honey

Mix both ingredients and apply this mixture under the eyes before going to bed. Regular use will help you getting rid of the dark circles.
Morning treatment for Dark Circles

• 1 teaspoon tomato juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon gram flour

Mix all the ingredients well and make a paste of it. Apply this paste under the dark area of the eyes. Leave it for at least 10 minutes and then gently clean with the fresh water. This treatment is very good for the dark circles.

Exfoliation in a real natural way

Published On Sunday, February 06, 2011 By Luv4Nature. Under: Natural Skincare Recipes. Tags: exfoliation, face care, Health, natural skin care, scrubing, Skin, Skin Care

Dead skin cells, jaded skin and tanning can effectively be got rid off by using exfoliating scrubs to remove dead cells. However, do not exfoliate everyday. If your skin is oily, it needs to be done maybe once a week. For those with dry skins exfoliating twice a month is sufficient. You can easily make some homemade scrubs that can be as effective. Try them.
Orange and lemon peel scrub:
Do not throw away orange and lime, or lemon peels. Dry them out thoroughly till they are brittle. While drying them , keep them away from sunlight. Powder them and keep them in a jar. Take two tablespoons of the dried peel powder, two tablespoons of wheat bran or porridge grains. Add to this half tablespoon of honey and a little milk to make a coarse paste. Before a bath, rub this all over your neck, arms, body and legs. Use roughly circular motions as you go along. This will help to exfoliate dead skin. Then bath normally. It’s a wonderful scrub and so easy to make and the effects are immediately visible. Leaves you feeling squeaky clean.
Oats:
Take half a liter of buttermilk or half a liter of beaten curds. Take half cupful of oats that have been coarsely ground or are
in thick powder form. Add to the curd or butter milk. Mix well. Pour in a container and refrigerate for 2 hours. Apply this thick paste all over the body starting from the neck downwards, to the arms, torso and legs. Leaves it on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water containing lemon juice. This scrub reduces pores and cleans up the skin.
Tomato warp:
Take 4 tomatoes. Chop them finely. Puree them. Soak some rice for 30 minutes and then grind it coarsely. Add this to the pureed Tomatoes. Apply all over and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Bathe with warm water. A good scrub for people with oily skins.

Chickpea powder scrub:
If your skin is oily this is the ideal homemade scrub. Take 4 tablespoons of chickpea powder. Add to this, half tablespoons of turmeric powder, a few drops of rose water and milk to make a thick paste. Rub it all over the body. When the paste dries and starts caking, again use rough circular motions to exfoliate. People with dry skin can also use this scrub after substituting milk with full cream.

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Glow Your Face with These Simple Masks

Our skin is one of the greatest assets gifted us by nature. Proper care can keep it glowing for the whole life time while negligence and lack of a good skin care regimen may lead to dry wrinkled skin at a very earlier stage. It must be remembered that to regain the lost beauty is extremely difficult. Facial, once a week, keep the face attractive. They are an important part of skin care. It is recommended that you use a facial mask at least once a week. A face mask boosting treatment will help prevent the signs of aging and bring natural freshness also. If you eat balanced diet and drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and use the face masks made with natural ingredients to enhance the beauty of your face, hands and neck, surely you will get soft and supple skin within days. The regular use of face masks will help refine the skin’s texture and naturally minimize your pores.

Facial Mask Recipes

Honey Face Mask

The honey mask is very popular as well as the best facial mask. Honey mask is effective for all types of skins. Apply pure honey to your face and neck. Leave it to set for about fifteen minutes on your face and neck until dry. When it dries to some extent, then massage your face with the help of your fingers. After this rinse your face and neck with warm water. This mask help reduces the dryness of skin and also firm up your skin.

Here are some more skin care recipes with honey.

Melon’s seeds Face Mask

• Melon’s seeds= 1 teaspoon
• Almonds= 2
• Lemon juice= 6 drops
• Fresh cream or whole milk= 4 teaspoon

First of all mash the seeds and almonds in a chopper to make a fine powder. Pour milk or cream in a bowl and add this mixture to it. Now add lemon juice and mix well to form a homogeneous paste and apply it to already cleansed face. Leave it for about 8 to 12 minutes. Wipe your face with wet cotton before rinsing with luke warm water. this facial mask helps you to keep your skin fresh and youthful.

Milk Face Mask

• Milk=1/4 cup
• Lemon juice= 1/2 teaspoon
• Almond oil= 5 drops

Mix all these ingredients and apply it on your face. It is very effective face mask and gives natural freshness to the face.

Selecting a moisturizer particular for your type.

Published On Sunday, February 06, 2011 By Luv4Nature. Under: Uncategorized. Tags: moisturizers, skin care products, skin type, skincare

Moisturizing does benefit dry skin (and dry areas of combination skin) by improving the skin’s barrier function, reducing irritation, sensitivity as well as creating a plushier look. f you feel you need to moisturize, make sure you pick the right type of moisturizer for your skin type. Otherwise you may do more harm than good. Usually, moisturizing the skin is thought to be an essential step in daily skin care, it is not the truth. Need of moisturizer depends upon your skin type.

Oily skin Does not need to be moisturized because there is already abundant of emollient in the sebum they produce.

Coconut oil-the main ingredient of many skin moisturizers.

Normal skin Usually, such skins also do not require external moisturizers because they too produce enough sebum and sufficient emollients. However, under dry conditions or excessive water exposure, a suitable moisturizer should be applied to prevent development of dry skin.
Dry skin Moisturizing does benefit dry skin (and dry areas of combination skin) by improving the skin’s barrier function, reducing irritation, sensitivity as well as creating a plushier look. However, make sure you pick the right type of moisturizer for your skin type. Otherwise you may do more harm than good.

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Beauty Tips Every one MUST Know

Published On Tuesday, February 08, 2011 By Luv4Nature. Under: Uncategorized. Tags: Beauty, Cleanser, Moisturizer, Skin Care

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Water is the number one beauty treatment favored by women of every age. You cannot create beauty without beginning with a clean, clear canvas. Forget the very expensive mineral waters. If you don’t drink at least eight to ten glasses a day, you are depriving yourself of the best beauty treatment on earth.

Cleansing

The first rule of beautiful skin is to stop over cleansing it. This is an unnecessary habit, especially true of women in the United States. Unless you’ve been up all night digging ditches, your face is not dirty. Your morning routine should be nothing more then reactivating last night’s moisturizer with a splash of warm water or milk. Why milk? Milk is a lactic acid and will allow your face to receive a natural acid treatment. Please be aware that many of the acids on the market today are synthetic acids which have caused problems with some women. There have been reports of everything from sensitivity rashes to permanent scarring. Be careful of the chemical acids you use, and when you can, substitute nature’s acids in your cleansing routine. In addition to milk, consider these natural acids:

• Pineapple juice
• Lemon juice
• Tomatoes
• Most citrus fruits

Toning

Toning is your second step, and an important one. The purpose of using a toner is to remove soap, moisturizer and oil. You can spend a lot for a toner (up to 15 or more at some cosmetic counters), or you can do what many famous models do. Carry around lemons. They are refreshing and more effective then those silly toners that contain only a little lemon but lots of chemicals.

Other inexpensive alternatives

• Rose water
• Witch hazel
• Or you can try the following refreshing tea tonic;
  Mix 2 teaspoon of green or chamomile tea with ½ cup water. Saturate a cotton wool ball, and apply all over the face. Allow it to remain on the skin until it evaporates.

Moisturizing

It is not necessary to spend a lot on a moisturizer. Good basic moisturizing can be found in any chemist. Just learn to read the labels, and look for these low-cost ingredients.

Lipids

Listed as creramides, cerebrosides or sphingo lipids are mostly used as the moisturizers.

Essential fatty acids

These are listed as the sunflower oil, grape seed oil, and evening primrose oil.

Sunscreen
It is now available in many moisturizers as a step-saver.

Tip for Moisturizer

Don’t buy a vitamin E-, A or C- enhanced moisturizer. Go to your local chemist, and purchase these vitamins in capsule from. Get as much potency as is available. Prick opens the capsule and adds it to your moisturizer. You’ll get all the benefits of the expensive cosmetic creams without the extra chemicals or expense.
Add water

You’ll find most moisturizers more effective when applied to damp skin. It forms film that will trap moisture in the skin. Evening is the most important time to take care of your skin. The sleeping hours are when your face is away from make-up, dirt, pollution, etc, and are free to rejuvenate. Your evening regime is also effective and useful in de-stressing your entire psyche to prepare you for the best treatment of all: beauty sleep.

Just follow the Following Steps.

Cleanse

Make it easy on yourself, your skin, and your purse using just one product to remove both makeup and dirt. If your skin is dry, use a lotion or cream-based product that leaves behind emollients. If your skin is normal to oily, use a gel cleanser or a very mild facial soap. Even though your skin may be very oily, be sure to use a gentle soap like Neutrogena or Dove. Never use a deodorant soap on your face or neck. If your skin is particularly sensitive, don’t even use it on your body.

Exfoliate

It is very much like peeling an onion or removing tiles off a roof. Exfoliating is necessary to get blood flowing into the face, as well as to remove grime.

what to use

Take a teaspoon or two of sugar, add a couple of drops of olive oil to create a spreading condition, and gently rub it into the creases of your face. Open a packet of instant oatmeal, mix it with water and create a paste. Rub this mixture into your face, and rinse off the residue. I would suggest that you use instant oatmeal on your face, and the traditional old-fashioned oatmeal to exfoliate the entire body.
Rub sea salt all over both your body and face. You’ll love its invigorating effects.

Masks

Clay is perfect for detoxifying the skin. These so-called ‘mud’ or ‘clay’ treatments used by some salons are nothing more then cat litter. The kind you want is ‘fuller’s earth’ pure and simple, the bag must be marked ‘100% natural clay. It cannot contain any chemicals, additives or clumping materials. The good news is that this type of cat litter is generally the least expensive on the market.

How to use it

Take about a tablespoon of the dried clay and reconstitute it with a small amount of water. Detoxify your entire body with it. You might want to do the same at your house to avoid strange looks.
Please don’t try use the mud from your garden. Real mud is dirty and contains organisms that harbor diseases.

Eating right to get a glowing complexion

Published On Monday, February 21, 2011 By Luv4Nature. Under: Uncategorized. Tags: Beauty, gorgeous, healthy diet, Skin Care

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Beauty is the state of mind. In order to look beautiful, you ought to feel good too. True beauty comes from within; from a feeling of well-being. It is not the way you dress, or do neither your make-up, nor your sense of style or get up, but it is the person within you that looks radiant and beautiful. Good looks have a lot more to do with food than is commonly realized. The key to vitality, health and beauty is in eating right. A healthy diet can be a fountain of youth for the skin. Eat well and your skin will be moist, clear, and glowing. Women in general and working women in particular, ignore their basic food requirements, leading to the malnourishments and other deficiencies. Essential fatty acids have good fats in the diet and these can easily be introduced by cooking with vegetable oils and eating seeds and nuts. The balance of your diet is clearly important. Although your appetite may tell you otherwise, your body needs a larger proportion of some types of food than others. There is also a great deal of evidence to suggest that a meat-free diet, or at least one that restricts our intake of meat, is an important step towards striking the right balance, by concentrating on foods that help the body to run more smoothly rather than adding to its burden.

The Essential Nutrients

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates supply energy needed for the day-to-day running of the body. Ideally, you should make up half of your diet. Slow burning, complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables and grains), eaten regularly, help to keep you on an even level, both physically and mentally.

Protein

The body cannot carry out its vital functions without protein, but it only needs a modest amount to do so. Similarly, Protein is also very essential for the skin health. Fish is a rich source of the protein. It is excellent for repairing the collagen proteins in the skin and also help to produce the enzymes and hormones that help keep the skin glowing.

Vegetables and Fruits

Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of anti-oxidants that help prevent wrinkles and will definitely eat up those highly reactive oxygen molecules that damage cells. The fruits and vegetables that are orange and red, especially sweet potatoes, tomatoes, apricots are particularly good for making skin glow by moisturizing and toning the skin. Include lots of dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and romaine lettuce for vitamin E.

Essential Vitamins for Skin

Vitamins play a major role in maintaining skin health, because they act excellently on the surface of the skin, thus paving way for achieving healthy rich glowing skin. It is because of the antioxidant properties of the vitamins, which work wonders on the skin. Following vitamins are essential for the healthy glow of skin.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A keeps the skin supple and is essential for glowing skin. If the diet is lacking this vitamin, then the skin becomes excessively dry and develops pimples. The dry skin can be treated with low fats daily products like yoghurt. Yoghurt is rich in vitamin A and gives natural glow to the skin. The richest sources of this vitamin are cod liver, spinach, milk, butter, liver, eggs, and oily fish. Carrots are the rich in vitamin A and are very effective for the skin health, as they promote the skin repair tissue. They protect, moisturize and nourish the skin. Eating carrots can even be a natural sunscreen, providing an SPF factor of 2 to 4.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B, especially vitamin B3, B6, and B12 are very effective for the glowing skin tone. It is vital to eat rich in vitamin B for the smooth and supple skin. Best sources of vitamin B are soya beans, milk, poultry, red meat, peanut butter, and bananas.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is actually a good vitamin for the skin. It is an antioxidant and helps in prevention of cellular deterioration, which in turn results in a beautiful skin. It also helps in preventing any sort of the skin damage. Foods that are rich in vitamin C are oranges, grapefruits, kiwi fruits, potatoes, peas, and strawberries.
Similarly, foods that are rich in Vitamin E, antioxidant, zinc, and olive oil are very helpful in improving your skin texture and complexion. Foods like sunflower seeds, which contain Vitamin E help in prevent wrinkles and skin sagging. Vitamin C also helps in maintaining your skin’s collagen, and ensures your skin texture improves and becomes more radiant. Kiwi contains a great amount of Vitamin C, even more than oranges. Zinc is also helpful in maintaining you skin’s elastin fiber and collagen. All this does not imply that you need to be fastidious or obsessive about your food. It only means that you need to have basic nutritional awareness about your food. You can thus select the right kinds of foods best suited to the needs of your body. It’s your daily intake that is important. So, do spare a thought for food. Make sure that you get enough nutrients and have a balanced diet. This is the key to good health and beauty.