BEAUTI TECH: 01/18/12

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Papaya and Sandalwood (Chandan) Face Mask

Papaya and sandalwood (chandan) - two of the most well known natural beauty products come together to make an easy, hassle free and effective homemade facial mask. A papaya and sandalwood (chandan) face mask is a popular natural beauty pack that leaves your face with a lovely glow that remains for long.

Papaya and sandalwood (chandan) face mask is extremely beneficial for people with all skin types. Besides, the mask is easy to make as the main ingredients used are easily available in the market and are commonly used in households.

Papaya and Sandalwood (Chandan) Face Mask Ingredients

1 Papaya
1 Tablespoon of Sandalwood Powder

How to Apply Papaya and Sandalwood (Chandan) Face Mask

Mash the papaya finely till it turns to pulp.
Mix it with the sandalwood powder till both blends to become a smooth paste.
Apply the paste all over your face and neck.
Leave the mask on for around 20 minutes.
Wash it off with water.

Benefits of Papaya and Sandalwood (Chandan) Face Mask

The medicinal properties of sandalwood and the cleansing action of papaya will combine to give you a glowing and healthy skin after you apply this beauty pack with Papaya and Sandalwood. Papaya helps to remove dead skin, pollution and dirt from the facial skin, leaving it clean, fresh and radiant. Sandalwood is a cooling and soothing agent for the skin. It is suitable for all skin types and also helps to fight against common skin problems such as rashes, inflammation, acne, dryness, dehydration and chapped skin.

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Olive Oil Face Pack

Olive is not only one of the most ancient plants in the world, but due to its therapeutic and healing qualities it finds frequent mention in the Greek mythology as a sacred tree. An Olive Oil Face Mask is the best homemade remedy for pampering and nourishing your skin and an excellent substitute for the expensive skin care crèmes and moisturizers.

This homemade face pack uses olive oil, which is a rich source of Iron, vitamin C, D, E and other antioxidants, that are excellent for skin. Olive oil Face Pack helps skin tissues regenerate and plays a vital role in retaining natural moisture in the skin.

This face pack is also effective in fighting against skin problems like wrinkles, dryness, sagging and flaking. Olive oil can be used on all skin types, but it is specially suited for dry skin types.

Ingredients for Olive Oil Face Pack

Olive oil is an excellent moisturizing agent by itself. You may use only olive oil or mix it with other ingredients to suit your skin type.
For example, it can be mixed with lemon juice and used as overnight treatment for wrinkles.
Olive oil blended with oatmeal and milk works wonders in treating blotches on skin.
Massaging the hands with warm olive oil makes them soft and supple and also strengthens the fingernails.

How to Apply Olive Oil on Face

Gently rub the olive oil on your face and around the neck area with the tip of your fingers.
Massage the olive oil thoroughly for about 15 to 30 minutes, till it gets completely absorbed in your skin.
Follow the routine thrice a week for best results.

Olive Oil Skin Tightening Gel

For a quick homemade beauty recipe for skin-tightening, you can make use of the high quality cold pressed olive oil which is used for cooking these days.

To make a skin-tightening gel at home, take about 3 tablespoons of olive oil, warmed it slightly and add a pinch of sea salt to it. Apply it on your face, avoiding the areas around your eyes. Massage for about 10-15 minutes and rinse your face with warm water.

Try these Homemade Skin Care Recipes to enjoy a glowing, blemish free and healthy skin!

Warning:

Avoid using this Face Pack incase you're allergic to any of the ingredients used in the preparation. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Night-Time Rose Creamy Lotion

Night-time rose creamy lotion doubles up as a cleansing cream and a moisturizing lotion. It will give you glowing skin that is soft to the touch. It also helps to remove wrinkles and fine lines. Applying night-time rose creamy lotion will help to refresh and rejuvenate your looks. This superb moisturizing lotion can also be prepared at home.

How to Prepare Night-Time Rose Creamy Lotion?

You will need few ingredients for preparing the rose creamy lotion. Rosewater, beeswax, dried rose petals, almond oil and essence of oil are commonly used for preparing this exquisite body lotion.

Boil 30 fl. oz. Of almond oil and 4 oz. of beeswax in a pot. Do not remove from fire until the wax is thoroughly dissolved.
Now add the rose water into the mixture. Keep stirring until the mixture cools off.
Add the rose essence one drop at a time.
Beat the mixture until it is completely cold.
Store the night time lotion in an air tight container.

How to Use the Night-Time Rose Creamy Lotion?

The night-time rose creamy lotion can be used as an excellent make up remover. Massage the rose creamy lotion into your face and wipe off with a clean tissue. Rub cornmeal into your face and hands. Wash it off with warm water. Apply a cold compress to your face. Apply a thin coat of the rose cream into your face. Massage well.

Remember to use a porcelain, ceramic or glass pot while preparing the rose creamy lotion.

Note: If you develop allergic reactions to any of the above mentioned ingredients, please stop using them.

Multani Mitti (Gypsum) Body Mask

Multani Mitti is one of the oldest substances to have ever been used as a natural beauty mask. Used mostly in India, multani mitti contains a lime-rich clay found in the extreme northwestern region of India.

Multani mitti or fuller’s earth makes an excellent cleansing mask and possesses high absorbent qualities to draw oils from our skin. Here’s a homemade multani (gypsum) mitti body mask that can well be your beauty secret to a clear, radiant skin and hair.

Homemade multani mitti beauty care recipes have always been effective beauty therapy for women. Today even men use it.

For preparing a multani (gypsum) mitti body mask you need:

Ingredients of Multani (Gypsum) Mitti Body Mask

Multanni Mitti
Water

How to Apply Multani (Gypsum) Mitti Body Mask

Make a paste of multani mitti and water and apply to whole body and hair. Keep this fuller’s earth body mask for an hour and then rinse with cool water.

The clay in multani mitti (gypsum) body mask helps improve skin complexion and also draws impurities and toxins from the skin. If you suffer from common oily-skin problems of sudden rashes or boils, use this multani mitti pack to draw the excess oil from the skin.

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Milk Face Mask

Dry skin can be very irritating at times and often gets flaky all over. If you want to give your dry skin a soft and silky feel, here’s a great beauty tip straight from your kitchen. How about using a homemade milk mask to get rid of the problem of dry skin and get a supple, fresh and healthy look?

Ingredients required for milk face mask:

1 tsp powdered milk
1 tsp aloe vera gel
1 tbsp runny honey
2 drops essential oil

How to prepare milk face mask:

Preparing this milk face pack for dry skin involves a very simple step. All you need to do is mix all the ingredients well and make a paste. Your natural beauty pack is ready.

How to apply milk face mask:

Wash face properly and dab it dry.
Now use your fingers to spread the milk mask evenly all over your face leaving out the eyes and adjoining sensitive areas.
Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Treat your skin with homemade milk mask regularly and see for yourself, the difference within a few days. Such homemade beauty tips are effective for a glowing and healthy skin.

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Massage with Mixed Essential Oil

We all know that a good massage therapy for hair or skin depends to a large extent on the type of oils that are used for the process. We are also well aware of the positive aspects of aromatherapy. It is no surprise that people have figured out the added advantage of using the benefits of aromatherapy while enjoying their massage sessions. Aromatherapy massages are becoming extensively popular these days. You get hold of a massage oil with mixed essential oil. The massage oil with mixed essential oil can come in several types.

Essential oils are prepared from the glands of aromatic trees, grasses and plants. The more we know about the benefits of essential oils, the more we wish to incorporate their essence in our daily lives. Mixed essential oils for massage help to stimulate, uplift and relax the mind and also help to revive memory. Essential oils are also said to contain antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which is effective to treat viral infections. Reduction of stress, stimulation of blood circulation and immune system boosting are some of the positive reactions that take place with the help of essential oils. Thus, you can see, essential oil for massage is useful not for one, but for several reasons.

Different Essential oils for Massage

Essential Oil of Carrot (Root)

Essential oil extracted from the root of carrots is extremely effective in removing blemishes on skin. Mix the carrot root oil with any base oil and massage it into your skin to make it supple and firm.

Essential Oil of Sandalwood

Sandalwood oil has proven to be an effective fighting agent against various skin problems such as wrinkles, itchiness, sun burn, eczema, stretch marks, rash inflammation and acne. Sandalwood oil is also a hormone regulator and can be used as bath oil by women of all age.

Essential Oil of Cedar wood

Cedar wood oil is one of the most beneficial essential oils that you can use. Add cedar wood oil to your base oil to enjoy a thoroughly relaxing massage. Cedar wood oil helps to deal with adverse skin conditions such eczema, skin eruptions and rashes. Add a few drops of cedar wood oil to your normal, everyday use oil before massaging it into your hair. It will also help to darken your hair as well as fight against dandruff problems. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

While taking care of our hands, we often forget the elbows, which can leave them looking darker, rough and patchy. The skin on and around our elbows does not have any oil glands due to which they tend to become dry and darken faster than the skin on other parts of our body.

The Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach is an excellent homemade remedy that cleans the build up of dirt on our elbows and makes them clean and soft. This recipe uses two of the most effective natural ingredients: Lemon juice, an effective natural bleach and Mint, an aromatic, soothing astringent.

Ingredients for making Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

½ Lemon
½ cup Water
1 tbspn Peppermint powder or a handful of fresh mint leaves

How to Prepare Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

Boil peppermint in ½ cup of water.
Separate the water from the herb by straining it.
Add the lemon juice to this strained Mint water.
Mix thoroughly.

How to Apply Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

Dip a cotton wool or pad in the mixture and apply to the elbow.
Leave the mixture on to dry for about 15 minutes.
Wash off with warm water.
Massage the elbow with moisturizer or warm olive oil.

Repeat the process 3 to 4 times a week for best results.

Benefits of Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

Lemon acts as a mild bleaching agent to the skin
Peppermint acts as a soothing, cooling astringent

Note: Avoid using this elbow bleach if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the preparation.