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Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner



Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner



Often our hectic work schedules combined with pollution, dirt and extremes of weather can make even the best of hair look limp and lifeless.
If you're pressed on time and are looking for an easy homemade haircare remedy to nourish your hair, Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner is ideal for you!

Recipe for Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner

To prepare Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner, you need the following Ingredients:
  • 4 drops of Essential Rosemary oil
  • 1/2 Cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthum gum
  • 1/4 Cup warmed olive oil

How to prepare Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner

To prepare Rosemary honey hair conditioner, follow these simple steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and blend them thoroughly.
  • Dampen your hair and apply a small amount of the mixture to your hair, covering the scalp and the roots. The mixture should coat your entire hair.
  • Roll a warm towel over your head, covering your entire hair and wrap it in the style of a turban on top of your head. (You can also use a shower cap.)
  • Leave it on for around 30 minutes for the conditioner to soak in.
  • After the stipulated time, remove the turban and shampoo your hair with cool water.
Enjoy a new bounce and shine in your hair with this easy to prepare hair conditioner.

Warning:


Avoid using Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner in case you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the preparation of this conditioner.
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Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask



Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask



Rose oil and honey facial mask is one of the easiest and most effective homemade facial masks that can be made using ingredients that are common to every home all over the world.The soothing properties of rose combined with the stimulating and moisturizing qualities of honey works wonders on all skin types, but is especially effective on dry skin.

Recipe for making Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask


To make a Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask, you need the following ingredients:

  • 1/3 Cup of Ground Oatmeal
  • 4 Teaspoons Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Rosewater
  • 2 to 3 drops of Rose Essential Oil


How to Prepare Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask

  • Add the honey and the rosewater to the oatmeal powder and blend well to make a smooth paste.
  • To this mixture, add the rose oil drops and mix till it is completely blended.
  • Apply the paste all over the face avoiding the area surrounding the eyes.
  • Let the mask remain over the face for around 30 minutes till it dries.
  • Wash off the mask with warm water.

Preparing Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask with Oil and Clay

  • Take a bowl and mix 1 tsp. rosewater, 1 tsp. honey, 1/8 tsp. vitamin E oil and 1/4 tsp. jojoba oil thoroughly until they blend.
  • Add 1 tsp. of facial mask clay and stir till it mixes completely into the paste.
  • Apply a thin layer of the paste on a clean face and neck, except the area around your eyes.
  • Allow drying for 10 to 12 minutes and rinse gently with warm water.

Preparing Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask with Essential Oils

  • Mix 4 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. rosewater, 1/3 cup of finely ground oatmeal and stir thoroughly to make a thick paste.
  • Add 3 to 4 drops of rose essential oil and mix it well into the paste.
  • Apply a thin layer of the paste on a clean face and neck, except the area around your eyes.
  • Allow to dry for 30 minutes and rinse gently with warm water.
Use any of the Rose Oil and Honey Facial Masks listed above once a week for enhanced freshness in your skin.

Note: Make sure the rose petals you’re going to use are free from pesticides or other harmful garden treatments.

Do not use the Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask if you’re allergic to any or all of the ingredients used in the various recipes listed above.






Rose Cream for Day Use



Rose Cream for Day Use



Ingredients for Rose Cream:

To prepare Rose Cream for Day Use, you need the following ingredients:
  • 1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater
  • 1 tsp anhydrous lanolin
  • 10-20 drops of Fresh Rose Petal extract
  • 6 fl. Oz almond oil
  • 2 oz. Beeswax
  • 15-20 drops oil of rose

How to Prepare Rose Cream for Day Use:

  • Heat the lanolin and the beeswax carefully in water without letting the wax burn or boil.
  • Turn off the heat and pour the almond oil into the lanolin and beeswax mixture.
  • Add the zinc-oxide-almond oil cream carefully to this mixture.
  • Add the borax rosewater and fresh Rose Petal extract; beat the mixture until it cools off.




  • Pour rose oil to add scent to the mixture. Beat it with a wooden spatula until it turns cold and pour into three 4 oz.
  • Your rose cream for day use is now ready to use.

How to Apply Rose Cream for Day Use:

  • Apply this homemade Rose cream daily on your face, hands and around the neck.
  • While applying on your neck, rub the rose cream slowly in circular motions, gradually stretching the neck up and exercising your neck muscles.

Benefits of Rose Cream:

The recipe for Rose Cream is fairly simple and it can be prepared easily at home and can be added among the numerous homemade beauty tips that one can avail. It is an excellent day use cream and can be applied as a moisturizer or even under makeup. Rose oil is considered the "Queen" of essential oils is effective in curing wrinkles and fine face lines. Rose water works as a natural astringent and helps tighten the skin.

Caution: Avoid using this cream in case you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the recipe.





Refreshing Orange Scrub


Refreshing Orange Scrub



A refreshing orange scrub is what you need to make your skin glow. Orange is a rich source of Vitamin C and has astringent properties that make it ideal for oily skins.The dead cells of the skin and the impurities are removed once you apply this scrub. Preparing a refreshing orange scrub does not require a lot of hard work and can be made easily at home.

Recipe for Preparing a Refreshing Orange Scrub


To prepare Orange Scrub at home, you need the following ingredients:

  • 4 tsp cornmeal
  • ½ of an orange


How to prepare Orange Scrub?

  • Squeeze orange juice and pulp into a clean bowl, separating the seeds from the extract by using a strainer.

  • Add cornmeal to this pulp.

  • Mix the ingredients into a thick paste.

  • Apply the paste gently after cleansing your face and body.

  • Scrub smoothly for 3-5 minutes.

  • Rinse with lukewarm water.

  • Soak it dry with a soft towel and massage with a moisturizer that suits your skin type.

Note: Avoid using the Orange Scrub if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the recipe.






Pumpkin Face Pack



Pumpkin Face Pack



A pumpkin face pack has excellent cleansing and moisturizing properties. It also serves to lighten the skin tone. So refresh and rejuvenate your face with a home made pumpkin face pack. Ripe pumpkin gently ex foliates your skin and gives you soft, glowing skin that draws a lot of admiring glances.

Home Made Pumpkin Face Pack

  • You will need natural ingredients like ripe pumpkin, green apple and pine apple for the face pack.
  • Blend all of these ingredients to form a thick, smooth paste.
  • Apply the face pack with a spatula and rinse off when dry.

Pumpkin- Egg Yolk Face Pack

  • Cut ripe pumpkin in the shape of dices and blend it in a hand blender.
  • You can add two yolks of egg and a few drops of sandalwood oil. Mix all of the ingredients.
  • Apply the face pack on your face and rinse off after a few minutes.


Home Made Pumpkin Peel Off Face Mask

  • You will need a quantity of unflavored gelatin, pine apple, papaya pulp and pumpkin juice.
  • Heat the ingredients until the dissolution of the gelatin . Cool the mixture.
  • Apply the face mask on your face and peel it off after twenty minutes.
Note: If you develop allergic reactions to any of the above mentioned ingredients, please stop using them.





Papaya Pumpkin Facial



Papaya Pumpkin Facial



A papaya pumpkin facial mask gives you fresh and glowing skin. Just mix up the right ingredients for a homemade papaya pumpkin facial.

For a homemade recipe for papaya pumpkin facial you will need:

  • 2/3rd cup mashed fresh papaya
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 15 oz. can pure pumpkin

How to apply:

  • Scoop out the seeds from the papaya and then the fruit.
  • Throw the seeds away and only keep the fruit.
  • Mash the fruit well to smooth any lumps in the mask.
  • Beat the egg and make it frothy


  • Add the beaten egg to the mashed papaya
  • Add the pumpkin to the egg and papaya mixture and whip it together
  • A blender may also be helpful to prepare your mask.
  • Clean your face with a cleanser and remove all make up that you may have as residue. A clean skin is important for enjoying the benefits of a facial.
  • Apply the mask using your fingers. Cover your face but leave the area around the eyes.
  • Let the mask sit for 10 minutes and the rinse it off.
  • Follow with a toner and moisturizer.
Note: If you have a sensitive skin, do remember to do a patch test before your use the papaya pumpkin facial mask. Apply the mask in a mall area in your hand and wait for any reactions o occur. If you are not allergic, then you may go ahead and use it on your face.

The homemade papaya pumpkin facial gently exfoliates the top layer of your skin and works like a scrub with no abrasion on your skin. Pumpkins are rich in vitamin C and help in tissue building and healing.






Orange-Citrus Bath Herbs


Orange-Citrus Bath Herbs



Use orange-citrus bath herbs for a refreshing and rejuvenating experience. Orange peel is known to soothe the skin and lemon peel acts as an astringent. The ingredients for homemade orange-citrus bath herbs are easily available.

Ingredients for Orange-Citrus Bath Herbs



To make orange-citrus bath herbs you need:
  • 1 oz. dried whole orange flowers
  • 1 oz. dried whole chamomile
  • 1 oz. dried, cut and sifted orange peel
  • 1 oz. dried, cut and sifted comfrey leaves
  • 1 oz. dried, cut and sifted lemon peel
  • 1 oz. almond meal



How to use Orange-Citrus Bath Herbs

  • Prepare a hot bath for yourself in the tub
  • Put all the herbs together in a muslin bag
  • When your hot bath is ready drop the bag directly into the water
  • You may also soak the herbs in the water and strain the liquid to apply to your hot bath.
  • Have this refreshing bath with orange-citrus bath herbs.
Use this refreshing bath to soothe the skin. The Comfrey leaves in the homemade bath are used as healing emollient and astringent, while the chamomile heals and soothes. The almond meal gives you a slippery feel.






Oatmeal Face Pack



Oatmeal Face Pack



Oatmeal is a common household item and is easily available in the market. It is well-known as an exfoliating agent and Oatmeal Face Pack provides excellent remedy for dry and itchy skin. Here are some great beauty tips on how you can make an

oatmeal face pack that will do wonders to your problem skin and restore natural beauty.

Prepared with oatmeal and other natural ingredients, the following beauty tip for your face is effective for all skin types.

Ingredients for Oatmeal Face Pack:

To make this soothing oatmeal homemade facial you will need the following:
  • 1 Teaspoon Oatmeal
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Almonds
  • Half Teaspoon Apple Juice
  • 1 Drop Geranium Oil



How to Apply Oatmeal Face Pack:

  • Grind the oats to a powder.
  • Add the other ingredients to the ground oats and blend into a paste.
  • Apply the mixture all over your face, leaving out the area around your eyes.
  • Let the mask dry.
  • Wash off with water.

Benefits of Oatmeal Face Pack :

Oatmeal also has anti-aging properties. The amino acids present in oatmeal actually promote production of collagen and can reverse the process of premature aging. This is the reason why oatmeal is used extensively in anti-aging products across the globe.

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