BEAUTI TECH: 01/16/12

Monday, January 16, 2012

Clay Facial Mask of Sandalwood

A clay facial mask of sandalwood is perfect for toning and firming the facial skin. The mask also leaves a nourishing effect on the skin, leaving it glowing with health and beauty. The mask is one of the most popular homemade beauty products. It is prepared from easily available products used for daily household purposes.

Those who prefer trying out homemade beauty regimes than venturing out to the parlor will find the homemade facial mask equally effective and less expensive.

Organic clay is extremely beneficial for the skin. The clay is powered with negative ionic charges that attract the impurities from the face, powered with positive charges. All impurities found on the facial skin, such as bacteria, dead skin cells, make-up and oils, can be effectively removed leaving the face looking fresh, clear and clean. Organic clay is the best product to detoxify the skin.

Sandalwood has cooling and calming effects on the skin while its fragrance rejuvenates the senses.

Clay Facial Mask of Sandalwood Ingredients

Organic Cleansing Clay
Powdered Sandalwood
Oatmeal
Hemp Powder
Turmeric
Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

Clay Facial Mask of Sandalwood Preparation

Mix all the ingredients together to create a smooth paste. The mixture should be applied all over the face, leaving out the areas around the eyes and lips. Let the mask stay on for around 15 to 20 minutes till it completely dries. Wash off the mask using warm water making sure not to scrub. Revel in the soft, fresh, clean and smooth feeling of facial skin after washing off the mask completely. Follow the mask therapy with a moisturizer, applied evenly all over the face.

Clay facial mask of sandalwood is perfectly suite for all skin types ranging from dry to oily skin. Used regularly, once every week, clay facial mask of sandalwood will shrink and tighten pores while removing old skin layers giving the face a completely new and healthy glow. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Cat Litter Face Mask

Cat litter can be used as an effective and beneficial homemade beauty product. It may sound bizarre, but it’s true!! Cat litter is said to posses the same qualities as clays used in spa facials, and moreover, they are excellent detoxifiers. Not surprisingly, it has become increasingly popular as a key ingredient in homemade facial masks. Cat litter face masks are suited for all skin types and are the latest beauty secrets to a flawless complexion.

You can easily prepare a homemade cat litter facial mask, which is also easy to apply and remove.

Cat Litter Face Mask Ingredients

1 Bag of Cat Litter that is marked “100 Percent Natural Clay”
Water
Drops of Any Essential Oil (if required)

How to Apply

Mix the cat litter and water together to make a paste. Add a few drops of oil to the mixture to give it a pleasant scent. Now apply the paste all over your face and neck. Leave it to dry for around 15 minutes. Wash the beauty pack off with water after the stipulated time. Pat your face dry.

Note: Do not use this face mask if you are allergic to any ingredient. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Beer Hair Rinse

Don't throw away the last few drops of beer in the can: did you know that you can get great benefits by rinsing your hair with beer? Beer is actually an excellent hair tonic. You can try out Beer Hair Rinse in four forms, Simple Beer Hair Rinse, Beer Conditioner with Jojoba Oil, Beer and Cider Vinegar Rinse and Beer Tonic. Beer Hair Rinse is in fact a quite popular and surely effective solution among the homemade beauty recipes.

Simple Beer Hair Rinse:

What you need:

A can of flat beer which does not have a strong odor of alcohol.

Frequency of use:

Once a month

How to Apply:

It is very easy to apply a simple beer hair rinse. Rinse your hair thoroughly with the beer. You can then wash off the beer with warm water.

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Banana Mask

Do you get flaky all over your face and body especially during winters? Do you feel your skin is drying up for no reason? Do you often feel the need to moisturize your skin? Well, there is an excellent banana mask for dry skin. This mask is completely rejuvenating and gives you a fresh and supple look after application.

Ingredients for banana mask:

one banana
one tablespoon of honey
one drop of rose oil or sweet almond oil
one teaspoon of lemon juice
one tablespoon of oatmeal
one teaspoon of wheat germ oil
one egg yolk.

How to prepare a Banana Hair Pack

Now comes the part when you want to know what you need to do with the ingredients. Follow these simple steps described below:

Step 1: Mash the banana and put in all the ingredients except the rose (or almond) oil. Mix well and mash the mixture to form a smooth paste.
Step 2: If your mixture becomes too thick pour in some water.
Step 3: Now pour in the rose or almond oil.
Step 4: Now apply the mixture you have prepared on to your face and neck. Keep it for 10 mins.
Step 5: Wash it off and get a relaxed and fresh face.

The protective barrier of fats on our face creates a waterproof layer by clumping together. This keeps the water and foreign substances out. A lot of us are working in air-conditioned offices. The air conditioning tends to make our skin dry and flaky. Sometimes it is also the weather and the wind that does damage to our skin. So, when you smear the banana mask, the fat molecules in it and the rose oil form a temporary waterproof layer over your face and allow your skin cells the chance to rebuild their moisture levels.

Oatmeal in banana mask is known to help acne and the small grains gently exfoliate and remove dead skin and dirt. Honey we all know has medicinal properties and is a good moisturizer. All of the ingredients in banana mask help an individual’s skin look as supple and fresh as ever. A homemade banana mask is easy to make and also affordable. So why don’t you try it out and make it a part of your routine. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Banana Facial Masque

Are you looking for a homemade facial masque that offers skin softening and tightening at the same time? Try the banana facial masque to rejuvenate your skin.

It is extremely easy to prepare and is an effective way to treat you skin against dryness and loosening.

Ingredients for Banana Facial Masque

1 Ripe Banana
1 tbsp. Kaolin (White) Clay
1/2 tbsp. Jojoba Oil
1 tsp. Honey
1 Egg White
1 tbsp. Yogurt

Preparation of Banana Facial Masque

Mash the bananas in a bowl to form a smooth pulp. Make sure there are no lumps.
Whisk the egg white till it becomes frothy.
Add the egg white to the yogurt, honey, kaolin clay and jojoba oil. Mix it well to get a smooth creamy paste.
Add the banana pulp to the mixture and blend all the ingredients to form a smooth paste.

How to Apply Banana Face Masque

Apply the paste to your face neck and shoulder area, covering the entire area evenly. Leave the area around the eyes, and your lips. Apply a little honey to these areas.
After applying the paste, relax. Allow the masque to dry.
Wait for 15-20 minutes before you remove the masque, gently, using a warm wet cloth.
Apply a good quality hydrosol or tonic on your face, neck and shoulder after removing the masque. Preferably, use a cotton wool to do this.
Do not forget to moisturize your face and neck. Use gentle, circular motions of your fingers to apply the moisturizer. The motions should be in the upward direction. This improves the blood circulation and helps in firming your skin.

You may use this banana face mask once in a week. This pack refreshes your skin, moisturizes it, removes the dead cells, and gives a healthy glow to your skin.

Note : Please make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in the face masque. If you have hyper-sensitive skin, please consult a skin specialist (dermatologist) before using any new skin care treatment. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask

Also known as "green gold" for the skin, Avocados are a rich source of Vitamin A, D and E and provide excellent nourishment for all skin types. Carrots on the other hand are high in antioxidants, minerals and beta-carotene. Cream as we all know, contains protein and calcium.The

Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask is an excellent homemade recipe for your skin that combines the goodness of all these natural ingredients and nurtures your skin in multiple ways.It is one of the simplest homemade skin care recipes and involves ingredients that are easily available in our kitchens.

Recipe for Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask

Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask for all skin types

For making Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask at home, you need the following ingredients:

1 mashed avocado
1 carrot boiled and mashed
1 beaten egg
½ cup of heavy cream
3 tbsp honey

How to prepare and apply:

Mix all these ingredients in a bowl and make a smooth paste.
Apply the Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask gently on your face and neck.
Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with cool water and dry your face and neck with a soft cloth.
Follow with a cold astringent or skin tonic of your choice.

Warning:

Avoid using the Avocado Carrot Cream Face Mask in case you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the preparation. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Apple and Honey Mask

Oily skin can leave us with a lot of problem. More pimples, acne, greasy skin are only few examples. None of us really want to embarrass ourselves by allowing others to use the excess oils from our skin to grease their stamps or their fingers to flip on pages of a book, do you? But oily skin can really be a problem. Using an apple honey mask may be a good idea for a fresh non-greasy look.

Honey and apple make an excellent face pack for individuals with an oily skin. If your oily skin has been a menace for long and you didn’t know what to do then here is a home made remedy. Take the following ingredients:

1 tbsp honey
2 peeled apples

Make a paste of the apples and the honey and apply this paste on your face for 30 minutes. Wash it off after 20 minutes with water. Now you will have a fresh look for the party you have been planning for so long or for the outing that you have been dreading looking horrible at. So go ahead and make your own homemade apple and honey mask and get rid of that oily skin.

Homemade beauty tips are easy to make and use. Rely on things that you will find easily at home and use them for a healthy and beautiful skin. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Aphrodite Apple Face Mask

Want to pamper your skin then try out Aphrodite apple face mask .This face mask, made with natural ingredients, is a very good recipe for a youthful and fresh look and is suitable for all skin types.

The Aphrodite apple face mask is quite easy to prepare and consists of ingredients most of us commonly use in our kitchens:

Ingredients of Aphrodite Apple Face Mask:

1 tbsp applesauce (puree an apple if applesauce is not readily available)
1 tbsp wheat germ

Aphrodite Apple Face Mask Preparation and Application:

Mix the wheat germ with the apple sauce or pureed apple to make a smooth paste. Your face pack is ready.
Before applying, wash and scrub your face.
Steam your face to clean out your pores.
Then apply the Aphrodite Apple Face Mask on your face leaving out the areas around your eyes.
Allow the pack to dry.
Wash off with water.

Apple is rich in Vitamins A, B and C. It also contains malic acid which helps your skin to absorb these vitamins. Besides nourishing your skin, apple also helps in lightening your skin color.

Wheat germ is a very good exfoliating agent and gently scrubs off the dead cells of your skin.

Note: Do not use this face mask if you are allergic to any ingredient. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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