BEAUTI TECH

Friday, January 20, 2012

Coconut Oil Face Pack

Though we are all familiar with the nutritional qualities of coconut, it is largely unknown that coconut oil is also one of the finest natural skin conditioners. Pure coconut oil can help cure and prevent skin problems associated with aging skin such as extreme dryness, wrinkles, flaking and crows feet.

If you're looking for an easy homemade skincare remedy for any of these problems, you can try using the Coconut Oil Face Pack for effective results.

Recipe for preparing Coconut Oil Face Pack

The only ingredient needed to make a coconut oil face pack is pure coconut oil. Nowadays coconut oil is easily available in the markets and is widely used for cooking and also as hair oil in most Asian countries.

How to Prepare and Apply Coconut Oil Face Pack

Take a small portion of the Coconut oil in your palms and rub it gently on your face. The oil will be absorbed into your skin quickly.
Use your fingertips to massage the oil in a forward and backward motion.
Massage for 15 to 30 minutes daily over a period of 2-3 weeks for positive results.

Benefits of Coconut Oil Face Pack

You will begin noticing a reduction in wrinkles and crows feet on your face in 2 to 3 weeks time. Coconut oil is also helpful in fighting against minor skin infections such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

Warning:
Do not use this Face Pack in case you're allergic to Coconut oil.

Clay Mask

A clay mask is extremely beneficial for those who suffer from skin problems and skin troubles. Clay has a purifying effect on skin. Organic clay can detoxify, filter and lift up impurities from deep pores, helping to clear the skin. Clay is rich in mineral content.

Minerals have a fine absorbing property that attracts impurities and dirt from the skin leaving it blemish free and glowing with health. A clay mask is quite easy to prepare and does not involve long hours of work.

A clay mask is suited for all skin types. The oil absorbing properties of clay makes it extremely suited for people with oily skin and also helps to reduce blackheads and whiteheads in such cases.

The clay mask will have a soothing and calming effect on people who suffer from redness and irritation on facial skin.

Clay Mask Ingredients

To make clay mask, the main ingredient required is the clay. A wide range of blending ingredients can be used along with the clay. One of the most well appreciated combinations is:

Half Teaspoon Green Clay (French is preferred)
Half Teaspoon Kaolin Clay
Half Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
1 Tablespoon Rosewater
2 Drops Rose Essential Oil

Clay Mask Preparation

Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste all over the face and let it dry for around 10 to 15 minutes. The clay mixture can be refrigerated up to 4 weeks for regular use.

The clay mask helps to reduce the activity of bacteria growth in the skin making it less prone to skin infections and irritation. The mask helps to refine the skin texture and makes it look more prominent. Try the clay mask and feel the fresh, vibrant and glowing effect on your skin.

Chamomile Lip Balm

Are you looking for a cure for your dry, chapped lips? Chamomile lip balm will give your lips a healthy look. There are a number of major brands that use chamomile extract in their lip balms. However, you can make your own chamomile lip balm at home. Here's how:

Chamomile Lip Balm Ingredients

1/2 tsp. (dried) Chamomile Flowers
1/2 tsp. Macadamia Nut Oil
1 tsp. Lanolin
1/2 tsp. Jojoba Oil
1/2 tsp. Beeswax (shavings)
1/2 tsp. Cocoa Butter

Preparation of Chamomile Lip Balm

Melt the macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil, lanolin and the cocoa butter, in a double-boiler.
Add the dried chamomile flowers to the mixture and gently stir the mixture for about 10 minutes.
Use a fine strainer or sieve, to strain the mixture and remove the dried chamomile petals. Strain the mixture into a vessel made of Pyrex. A ramekin would be ideal. Clean the double-boiler.
Pour the strained mixture into the clean double-boiler and reheat the mixture.
While reheating the mixture, add half teaspoons each of lanolin and beeswax.
Heat the mixture continuously till it becomes a smooth liquid. There should be no lumps or granules.
Pour this mixture into containers made of cobalt or amber. Allow it to cool and solidify.

How to Apply Chamomile Lip Balm

Chamomile lip balm will keep your lips soft, smooth and supple for long. You can even use this to keep your hands soft and supple. This lip balm is very useful for dry or chapped lips. You can carry this lip balm with you, and use it whenever

Butter Face Mask

You may find it difficult to believe, but butter can make just the perfect natural face mask for you, no matter what your skin type is! And you can easily make a homemade butter face mask with natural ingredients commonly used in our kitchens. This natural beauty pack can be prepared in various combinations to suit different skin types. Identify your skin type before preparing a butter face mask.You will need the following ingredients to make the right butter face mask for your specific skin type:

1 tbsp unsalted butter
One egg yolk (suitable for dry skin)
One large strawberry (suitable for normal skin)
1 tbsp. lemon juice (suitable for oily skin)
1 inch cucumber (to remove dark circles)

How to Prepare:

For Dry and Normal Skin:

Blend a large strawberry with the butter.
Add the yolk of an egg and mix thoroughly to make an even paste

For Oily Skin:

Blend a large strawberry with the butter.
Fold in one tablespoon of lime juice.

To Remove Dark Circles:

Blend together the strawberry, butter and cucumber to make a smooth paste.

How to Apply:

Gently apply the butter mask over your face and neck.
Keep it for 10 -15 minutes or till it dries.
Gently wash off with cool water and pat dry.

This easy yet affordable beauty tip for your face, can work wonders on your skin. Butter, which is a rich source of Vitamin A, can effectively revive a sunburned or damaged skin, restoring its natural beauty.

Alpha-hydroxy acid in strawberry has anti-aging properties and reduces wrinkles. It helps to gently cleanse your skin and get rid of acne.

The egg yolk helps to moisturize your skin and reduce wrinkles.

Cucumber has similar pH as our skin and therefore helps retain the natural oil of our skin when applied as a mask. It effectively reduces puffiness.

Lemon has great astringent properties and cleans your skin from blackheads and extra oil.

This beauty pack, while being inexpensive, is also made from natural ingredients and is non-toxic.

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

Basil Facial Mask

If you are sitting at home wondering about the best way to cleanse your facial skin, moisturize and tighten it to hide all those wrinkles without going to a parlor and spending your hard earned money then, we have the perfect solutions for you! Homemade masks and facials are a blessing for people who wish to enjoy a taut and deeply cleansed skin without

worrying about the adverse effects of chemicals from regular use of cosmetic products.

Basil facial mask can be easily prepared using ingredients used in homes all around the world. Basil, the main ingredient in making the mask, is known for its toning, tightening and soothing capabilities. Once you apply and remove the mask, you will immediately feel the difference in your skin and see it glow from within.

Ingredients for Making Basil Facial Mask

The ingredients for Basil Facial Mask are mentioned below:

30 Grams of Chervil Sheets
30 Grams of Basil Sheets
30 Grams of Thyme Sheets
30 Grams of Vervain Sheets

Preparation of Basil Facial Mask

To prepare the basil facial mask, you need to:

First, grind and mix the sheets together until you obtain a fine powder base.
The powder has to be blended with water to make a smooth paste.
Apply the paste all over your face and your neck and leave on till it becomes dry.
When you feel the skin tighten under it due to the drying effect, wash the mask off using normal temperature water.

Most of the mentioned ingredients are easily available in the market or the pharmacy stores. The mask itself can be applied easily without much hassle. Try out the basil facial mask to experience a smooth, wrinkle free, and glowing facial complexion that can rival the effect of a professionally done facial from a parlor.

Banana Hair Pack

Do you have a bunch of ripe, soggy bananas lying in your kitchen that you're about to throw away? Don't! Instead, you can use them to prepare a vitamin-rich homemade Banana Hair Pack to pamper and condition your hair.

Recipe for making Banana Hair Pack

To make a Banana Hair Pack at home, you need the following ingredients:

Ripe bananas (the numbers could vary depending upon the length of your hair)
1-2 tablespoons honey
2-5 drops of almond oil
1 Egg Yolk (Incase you have dry hair)

How to prepare a Banana Hair Pack

Mix the bananas, honey, egg yolk and almond oil in a blender to make a smooth paste.
Moisten your hair with warm water and apply the paste to your hair.
Use a shower cap or wrap your hair with a towel to ensure the pack penetrates deep into the roots.
Let the pack set for about 25-30 minutes.
Wash it off with a regular shampoo.

Benefits of applying Banana Hair Pack

Banana is a rich source of potassium, Vitamin B and Vitamin C and helps to protect our hair from the damages caused by exposure to dirt, pollution and other toxins in the environment. Vitamin B found in bananas is effective in preventing split ends. This simple, homemade hair pack also serves as an excellent treatment for dandruff by retaining moisture in your scalp.

Warning:

Avoid using the Banana Hair Pack in case you're allergic to any of the ingredients used in the preparation. More Homemade Beauty Tips...

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Avocado Cucumber Face Pack

Used extensively in facial creams, masks and cleansers, Avocado has been part of age-old beauty secrets and also finds use in today’s exclusive spas. Primarily grown in the sub tropical and tropical regions, it is today found in all supermarkets. A natural face pack with avocado and cucumber can do wonders to dry skin from without as well as within.

Here’s how you can make a homemade avocado cucumber face pack that improves skin texture and revitalizes the skin as well.

Ingredients for Avocado Cucumber Face Pack.:

2 – 3 tbsp avocado
Same amount of pure honey
1 egg yolk
1 cucumber mashed

How to Prepare avocado cucumber face pack:

Mix the avocado and honey very well and add egg yolk to it. Blend the mixture well till you get a smooth texture. Now add the mashed cucumber.

How to Apply avocado cucumber face pack:

With your hand apply the mixture prepared evenly on your face. Avoid your eyes and the immediate area around it. Leave the natural face pack on for 15 minutes and wash off with cool water. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how the homemade mask makes your dry, rough skin noticeably softer and suppler.

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