So guppies I am starting this thread to share all Natural beauty secrets I know, & that are tested over time & time & proved to be true. All you need is just to ask about you issue whatever it is.
So here is the 1st one ,a commonly asked question again & again ,& that is fairness query, a 15 days magical beauty regime.
Take 2 Tbsp. Fresh Plain Yogurt and mix it with 1 Tbsp. Orange Juice. Apply this mixture on your face and rinse off after fifteen minutes. Moisturize your skin and apply your sunscreen because Orange contains AHAs(Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which can make your skin photosensitive. ( you can also use lemon that is equally great). Also tell us the results.Keep asking.
Cucumber And Potato, both are very powerful Skin Lightener and when combined together it works as a skin lightener as well as skin tightener.
Mix equal parts of cucumber juice and potato juice(grate a raw potato and squeeze the juice). Refrigerate it for about fifteen minutes. Apply it on your face and rinse off after fifteen minutes. This recipe Lightens your complexion, makes your skin Firmer, fades Dark Circles and reduces Puffy Eyes.It makes your skin firm and radiant. Moisturize well after using this recipe because your skin will feel tight.You can use this recipe 2-3 times a week but if your skin is too dry please mix honey so that it keeps ur skin from getting too dry. Rest of the days try only cucumber and honey.
or you can try this mask as skin whitener Papaya, Pumpkin and Pineapple Face Pack
Mix these ingredients together and blend it with the help of a hand blender. Apply this smooth paste on your face and rinse off after 20 minutes.
for dark areas around Neckline
You can use papaya and pineapple to exfoliate those areas. Mix equal parts of Papaya and Pineapple with some oatmeal to make a paste and apply it on the affected area. gently scrub off after 5 minutes. Regular use will lighten them.
Dark Underarms,inner thighs, & arms:
Mix one tbsp. Sandalwood Powder with one tsp. Lemon Juice, one tsp. Cucumber Juice, one tsp. Yogurt, one tbsp. Rice Bran Powder(you can use Oatmeal powder if you don’t have Rice Bran Powder) and one tsp. Honey. This recipe works as an exfoliator which removes dead skin cells and lightens inner thighs , you can also use the same recipe for Dark Underarms.
Massage this area with Vitamin E Oil after exfoliating. Do this everyday until you see a desired result.
Take 16oz (400ml) water and boil it , add some fresh or dried basil leaves. Once it is boiled add 2-3 drops Lavender oil(you can use any essential oil that helps you with acne some examples are tea tree, rosewood,sandalwood). Drape a towel around your head and take a steam for a few minutes so that the pores open up. People with sensitive skin, be extra careful not to burn your skin.Now your blackheads are ready to be removed.
Mix one tbsp.Baking Soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply it on the blackheads and keep it on for about a minute or so and gently scrub. Rinse it off with warm water and finish this process by splashing some cold water so that the pores are closed.By now, your blackheads would have gone. This simple process also makes your skin soft and smooth. Some people are allergic to baking soda(specially people with sensitive skin) so yourskin might become red for a few minutes.
Dark Underarms,inner thighs, & arms:
Mix one tbsp. Sandalwood Powder with one tsp. Lemon Juice, one tsp. Cucumber Juice, one tsp. Yogurt, one tbsp. Rice Bran Powder(you can use Oatmeal powder if you don't have Rice Bran Powder) and one tsp. Honey. This recipe works as an exfoliator which removes dead skin cells and lightens inner thighs , you can also use the same recipe for Dark Underarms.
Massage this area with Vitamin E Oil after exfoliating. Do this everyday until you see a desired result.
Cucumber And Potato, both are very powerful Skin Lightener and when combined together it works as a skin lightener as well as skin tightener.
Mix equal parts of cucumber juice and potato juice(grate a raw potato and squeeze the juice). Refrigerate it for about fifteen minutes. Apply it on your face and rinse off after fifteen minutes. This recipe Lightens your complexion, makes your skin Firmer, fades Dark Circles and reduces Puffy Eyes.It makes your skin firm and radiant. Moisturize well after using this recipe because your skin will feel tight.You can use this recipe 2-3 times a week but if your skin is too dry please mix honey so that it keeps ur skin from getting too dry. Rest of the days try only cucumber and honey.
or you can try this mask as skin whitener
Papaya, Pumpkin and Pineapple Face Pack
Mix these ingredients together and blend it with the help of a hand blender. Apply this smooth paste on your face and rinse off after 20 minutes.
for dark areas around Neckline
You can use papaya and pineapple to exfoliate those areas. Mix equal parts of Papaya and Pineapple with some oatmeal to make a paste and apply it on the affected area. gently scrub off after 5 minutes. Regular use will lighten them.
ur tips r great dear. thanx. but how can i get cucmber juice. through extractor or another way. it would be difficult to extract daily.
dear zaibaish ur black head tip is great. i tried it today. i hv no essential oil so i took steam simply from water. and then applied baking powder. after dry massage it and wash. then i felt skin soft on the spot. i pressed the skin with the help of fingers. and squeezed the black head. there was much dirtiness there. i hv only one black head on the chicks near the ear. really now i feel my skin clean. thanx dear.
Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.
dear zaibaish ur black head tip is great. i tried it today. i hv no essential oil so i took steam simply from water. and then applied baking powder. after dry massage it and wash. then i felt skin soft on the spot. i pressed the skin with the help of fingers. and squeezed the black head. there was much dirtiness there. i hv only one black head on the chicks near the ear. really now i feel my skin clean. thanx dear.
Kool. I'll give it a try too. I am just lil confused about using the baking soda on my skin....hmm, i hope i dont burn my skin :(.
p.s can we use baby oil for steam? lolz i dnt have other oils u mentioned :(
Hi Zaib! I get a lot of ingrown hair on my arms from waxing and on top of that I try to pick the hair and now I have tons of brown spots on my arms. How can I stop getting ingrown hairs and on top of that get rid of the brown spots on my skin :(
I'll mke this thread sticky so it's easier to find
Zaibaish I had eczema on my neck when it finished the eczema had ledt scars and dark marks on my neck. They're not very dark but it still bothers me at times. Is there anything that would help to lihten those marks?
Neem Oil is an excellent treatment for Eczema. You can also use Neem Powder or Neem Leaves. Neem has been used in Ayurveda to treat all kinds of skin disorder for more than 5000 years.
Evening Primrose Oil is another wonderful remedy for eczema. You can either take it internally or apply it on your skin. Evening Primrose Oil contains GLA(Gamma Linolenic Acid) which deeply moisturizes skin and reduces itching.
Pure Emu Oil is also very effective on Eczema. Apply it twice or thrice a day.
Mix Neem Oil with Vitamn E Oil and apply . It also works
or another best one is PURE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL.
Applying coconut oil helps to restore the protective layer of your skin. Coconut oil penetrates quickly, keeping your skin soft. It helps to reduce any inflammation and is healing to wounds, blood blisters and rashes. Herbalists have been known to use coconut oil as an ingredient to prepare healing salves and ointments. A home remedy for eliminating plantar warts and athlete's foot is to mix coconut oil and crushed garlic.
To reiterate, associated benefits of coconut oil for eczema skin include:
(1). Reduces inflammation.
(2). Supports tissue healing and repair.
(3). Supports and aids immune system function.
(4). Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
(5). Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
(6). Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
(7). Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.
Other benefits of coconut oil include:
(1). Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
(2). Improves calcium and magnesium absorption, supporting the development of strong bones and teeth.
(3). Improves bowel function.
Hi Zaib! I get a lot of ingrown hair on my arms from waxing and on top of that I try to pick the hair and now I have tons of brown spots on my arms. How can I stop getting ingrown hairs and on top of that get rid of the brown spots on my skin :(
best ways of giving myself a home pedicure, i'm on a student's salary right now so don't have funds for a professional pedicure every a couple of days.
can you suggest anything for me zaibaish....thanks :-)