BEAUTI TECH: 01/17/12

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Lavender Hand and Foot Wash

The lavender hand and foot wash is a blessing for tired hands and feet.

You may try this hand and foot wash to get immediate relief from redness and soreness of feet and hands.

Ingredients for Lavender Hand and Foot Wash
6-10 drops of Lavender Oil
2 cups of Water
1/2 cup of crushed and dried Lavender Flowers
1/2 cup of chopped, fresh Sage

Preparation of Lavender Hand and Foot Wash

1.Pour the water into a Pyrex ramekin. Add the lavender and sage.
2.Heat the mixture over a low flame for 20 minutes.
3.Use cheesecloth or any fine, clean cloth to strain the mixture and pour the liquid into a glass or ceramic container.
4.Add the lavender oil to the strained liquid, stir the mixture, gently, to allow it to emulsify.

Application of Lavender Hand and Foot Wash

Clean your hands and feet with a gentle soap.
Pat them dry with a soft towel.
Use a cotton wool to dab the mixture, gently, on your hands and feet.
Relax for about 10-15 minutes. Allow this mixture to soak into your skin.
Ideally, you should apply the lavender hand and foot wash before going to bed.
Repeat as often as desired.

Using the lavender hand and foot wash has a soothing effect on tired feet and hands. You can use this any time—whenever you feel like pampering your hands and feet.

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

Invigorating Coffee Scrub

Many of us like to begin our day with a hot cup of coffee. While we enjoy our morning cuppa, we can afford to turn our eyes away from other effective uses of coffee grounds, particularly when it can be so effective in enhancing our looks.

Make use of the coffee grounds to prepare caffeine induced coffee scrub.

To prepare your own homemade exfoliating body scrub you will need

Organic coffee grounds
Salt or sugar (according to your preference)
Foaming Bath Butter

To Prepare an Invigorating Coffee Scrub

Brew your coffee.
Collect the coffee grounds in a bowl and mix that with the sugar or salt.
Whip the bath butter in a double bladed mixer.
As you start whipping the butter, gradually keep adding the salt or sugar.
Keep whipping till the sugar or salt has saturated.
Do not stop whipping and add more salt or sugar so that there is some residue of that.
Your invigorating coffee bath scrub is ready.

To Apply an Invigorating Coffee Scrub

Use this scrub when you take your shower.
Rub the scrub over your body in circular movements.
Start from your feet and move up towards your legs and your torso and arms.
Shower off with cold water.
Dry yourself and apply a toner and moisturizer over your body.

Caution:

Use this body scrub within 20 minutes of preparing the brew to prevent oxidation of the coffee grounds.

This homemade coffee scrub helps you in more than one way. As an effective exfoliate, its benefits are quite a few. Exfoliation not only gets rid of the dirt and dead skin, it also gives you a younger and fresh look. It also helps in better absorption of moisture which is why you need to follow up with a moisturizer after the scrub and bath.

Caffeine increases blood flow and is known for its cellulite reducing properties. It is also a good treatment for varicose veins.

The massage and the cold shower that follow also improve your blood circulation and tighten your skin. An invigorating coffee scrub in the shower can really be a great way to wake up in the morning! More Homemade Beauty Tips...

Honey Facial Mask

How about a lip smacking facial to give your face that much wanted lift? Yes we are talking about a honey facial mask. A honey facial mask can be used for moisturizing and tightening pores. This is something that you can easily do while sitting in the comforts of your home. Honey facial mask is one of the very reputed homemade beauty tips.

Honey is an excellent moisturizer. Simply applying honey on your face for about 15 – 20 minutes and then rinsing it off can work wonder for your looks. An even better option is to mix 2 tbsp of honey with 1 tbsp of milk. Rub it on your face and lay still for 10 minutes. Rinse it off to get supple and smooth skin.

Honey is great for skin blemishes too. It is a good remedy if you can dab some honey to cover the blemish and place a band-aid over it. The honey kills the bacteria and keeps the skin sterile and speeds healing.

Another alternative could be to make a paste of one table spoon of honey with two peeled apples. The paste should be applied and washed after 20 minutes.

The way our skin looks also depends upon the way we feel from within. Many of us are not aware that our prolonged visits to the parlors may enhance our looks but only temporarily. What it will definitely do in the long run is to cause our skin to age faster due to the number of chemicals that is applied to make us look gorgeous within minutes.

If we are a little cautious and have the time for ourselves, we can use a lot of homemade beauty tips to keep us looking and feeling young for long. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Henna and Egg Shampoo

Beautiful hair is an asset that everyone loves to possess. Maintaining healthy and shining hair may look difficult but it becomes quite easy once you know the little secrets related to the matter.

There are a number of homemade products that can be used to give your hair the extra bounce and shine that you have been longing for. Homemade hair packs and shampoos are as effective as chemical shampoos bought from supermarkets.

Henna and egg shampoo is one of the finest homemade hair product that you can use. Henna is universally accepted as a protecting and coloring agent for hair. Henna contains conditioning properties that coats the hair from root to tip with a protective shield. It protects the hair from harm due to exposure to sun, pollution and chemical hair treatments. Henna also helps to fight against dandruff.

Egg is rich in protein along with other vitamins and minerals. This helps for the hair to grow longer and stronger in relatively lesser period of time.

Henna & Egg Shampoo Ingredients

To prepare henna and egg shampoo, you require the following ingredients

5 Tablespoon Natural Henna Powder
1 Egg
1 Cup of Warm Water
1/2 Lemon Juice

Henna & Egg Shampoo Preparation

Follow the steps to prepare your henna and egg shampoo:

1.Mix the henna powder, egg and warm water and blend them together to make a smooth paste.
2.Let the mixture sit for 1 hour.
3.Put in the lemon juice to the mixture and blend it in thoroughly.
4.Apply the paste all over you hair and scalp and let it remain for at least 2 hours till the mixture dries. You can also keep the pack on overnight as per your choice.
5.Wash out the mixture from your hair with warm water.

Enjoy your soft, smooth, straight and shining hair that bounces with health and vitality after treating it with the henna and egg shampoo. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Ginger Skin Crème

All of us know about the healing properties of ginger. If you want to add a radiant glow to your dry skin-ginger skin crème is the answer. You may be wondering where you get ginger skin crème. You do not need to look farther than your kitchen. Yes, we are talking about the homemade skin care recipe for ginger skin crème.

Ingredients for Ginger Skin Crème

2-inch slices of fresh ginger
½ cup cocoa butter
2 tsp vitamin E oil
2 tsp light sesame oil
2 tsp apricot kernel oil
5-6 drops of orange oil (optional)

Preparation of Ginger Skin Crème

Set the oven at the lowest temperature and preheat it.
Grate the pieces of ginger into thin pieces. You should be able to extract about 1/8 teaspoon of ginger juice.
Obtain the ginger juice by squeezing the freshly grated ginger over a small bowl.
Put all the ingredients in a glass container (preferably a Pyrex container). Heat this mixture so that the cocoa butter melts and oils blend into the mixture.
Pour this preparation into a clean and dry container.
Add a few drops of orange oil to add a pleasant effect to the crème. This is optional.
Allow it to cool.
Store in a cool, dry place.

How to Apply Ginger Skin Care Crème

Ginger is known to have an invigorating effect, and oils soothe the skin. This homemade recipe helps to add the right touch of radiance to your complexion. Those who have dry skin will find this crème working wonders with their complexion.

You can apply the ginger skin crème, regularly. Make sure that you massage it gently into your skin. Use upward, circular motions of your finger tips for the massage. This helps in firming your skin and improving the blood circulation. You may apply this crème after a shower or before going to bed at night.

Caution: Please remember each skin reacts differently to different ingredients. If you suffer from any irritation when you apply this crème, stop its use immediately. Those who have with hyper-sensitive skin should consult a dermatologist before trying any new skin care product.

Egg and Honey Face Pack

Egg and Honey are among the oldest natural beauty products used to treat health, skin and body. Here’s a simple Egg and Honey face pack that you can prepare easily with natural ingredients commonly available at home. This face pack is suitable for all skin types.

To prepare an egg and honey face pack you will need:

1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Honey

Egg and Honey Face Pack Application Technique :
If you have a dry or a normal skin, then use the egg yolk to make this pack. For oily skin it is best to use the egg white. Blend the egg with honey to make a smooth paste and gently apply the mixture on your face and neck. Wash it off after 20 minutes or after the mask dries.

Benefits of Egg and Honey Face Pack:

The benefit of this egg honey pack is immense. Honey is a natural cleanser and egg yolk rehydrates dry to normal skin and helps to eliminate fine wrinkles. When applied to oily skin, this egg and honey face pack helps to tighten the skin and reduce acne and pimples.

Moreover, since this pack is made with natural ingredients, your skin is not exposed to the toxic effects of cosmetics commonly available in the market. This homemade beauty recipe can well be the beauty secrets to a radiant and youthful skin.

Note: Do not apply the pack in the sensitive areas around your eyes. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient used here.

Cucumber Toner

It is absolutely on how you treat your skin that determines what your skin will look like. A healthy skin reflects a healthy living. Cleansing and toning your skin is an important part of keeping your skin looking fresh and healthy.

A cucumber toner for your skin not only completes the cleansing process, but also keeps it cool.

The natural talent of cucumber is to cool and if you apply some to your tired skin, it surely will give your skin a much desired lift.

You can easily prepare a cucumber toner at home. These homemade beauty tips come handy for those who want to take that extra step to take care of them selves. Prepare your cucumber toner on your own. For this you will need:

½ cucumber cut into chunks
½ tomato cut into chunks
¼ of vodka

You may use a blender or food processor and combine all of the ingredients and blend it inside the processor. Blend it until the mass is smooth and consistent. Dab it on your face and neck evenly with your fingertips. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

This homemade cucumber toner will also act as an astringent and will tone your skin as well as remove the dirt and impurities from the skin. This homemade cucumber toner can be stored in a plastic container inside the refrigerator.

Indulge in a regular beauty regime and see your look change soon. You will soon love the effects homemade beauty tips leave on your face and especially on your skin. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

Cucumber Hair Drench

A Cucumber Hair Drench can do wonders for our damaged hair. The greatest advantage of this hair drench is that you can prepare it at home. The ingredients are easy to find and preparation isn’t difficult either.

There are only few simple steps you need to follow. Take a look

Ingredients for cucumber hair drench:

1 egg
1 half-eggshell’s worth of olive oil.
¼ of peeled cucumber

Procedure:

In a blender put in the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber and blend it until smooth.

How to apply cucumber hair drench:

Take the hair drench and spread evenly, running your fingers through your hair, and leave it on for 10 minutes. After that, rinse hair thoroughly. Use this treatment on a regular basis, maybe monthly, for best results throughout the year.

Chlorine exposure does damage to your hair as it does to your body. After swimming in a chlorinated pool you might be taking care of your skin but maybe forgetting about your hair. This cucumber hair drench treatment helps minimize the chlorine damage that may happen More Homemade Beauty Tips...

Coffee Seeds and Milk Powder Mask

Are you facing the challenges of an oily skin everyday? Tired of the greasy shine, pimples and other embarrassing blemishes that your face can’t seem to get rid of? Well, why not try out Coffee Seeds and Milk Powder Mask. This mask will help cure your oily skin problems. And it is homemade too; so you can need not spend a fortune for your beauty care.

A coffee seeds and milk powder mask can be an excellent idea that will make your skin feel good and look better for a long time. You can make this homemade coffee seeds and milk powder mask in a jiffy. All that you need is:

Ingredients of Coffee Seeds and Milk Powder Mask

Coffee seeds powder
Milk powder
Rose water

How to Apply Coffee Seeds and Milk Powder Mask

Take equal quantities of coffee seeds powder and milk powder, and mix them with rose water to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse off and pat dry.

The rich protein in this mask will remove all impurities like blackheads and whiteheads. Try this easy-to-make homemade facial and feel the difference in minutes!

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

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