Natural way to healthy skin, keeping beauty remedies free from man made chemcials
BY ZEBA JUNAID | FEB 8, 2010
Skincare is very vital for women, as the demand and want for a fresh and glowing skin grows. Certain South Asian or oriental remedy are reputed to show better results then the synthetic material available in western market.They have no side effect and no price tags! Perhaps you can find them in your kitchen or your backyard.
1. Turmeric
2. Lemon
3. Multani Mitti
4. Honey
5. Curd
6. Almond Paste/Oil
7. Besan [Gramflour]
These are some of the best antiseptic/antiwrinkle ingredients for beautiful skin.These mixed together and used can result into healthy looking skin.
Skin regime with natural ingredients and herbs is one of the most preferred way in Indian household as these were something discovered and learnt from grandma’s recipe.The step of cleansing, toning, moisturizing by these ingredients are not only easy but also enhances skin tone.
CLEANSER: Nature's most effective natural cleanser. Take half a cup of cold milk. Add half teaspoon of salt. Stir. Take balls of cotton, soak and then gently dab milk and salt lotion all over forehead, face, and neck. Leave it on for 2-3 minutes. Apply again. Now rub gently in circular motions and wash off. The salt in the milk gently exfoliates dead skin and the milk nourishes the skin. Your face instantly gets a fresh and glowing look. This is good for all skin types.
TONER: Aloe, Known for its soothing effects, this natural healer is an excellent way to treat damaged or sunburned skin by encouraging skin regeneration naturally. Available in tubes at the drugstore, simply snapping off a twig from an aloe plant and squeezing out the liquid also does the trick.
While the treatments above are good for all skin types, try some of these for special skin concerns:
FOR DRY SKIN: If you suffer from dry skin, you have to be careful not to add to your discomfort by unknowingly using a drying agent on it. Mint toners made from an extract of 2 handfuls of fresh mint leaves boiled in 100grams of water and applied to the face with cotton wool are a refreshing alternative.
FOR OILY SKIN: Try concocting a toner using honey and egg. Whisk one egg until it thickens, adding 1 tsp. of honey and 1 tsp. of lemon juice. Apply to face and neck for 10 minutes, washing with warm water. Dab dry.
FOR NORMAL SKIN: Rose water not only cleans, but hydrates and nourishes the skin in order to increase circulation, hydrate it, and restore natural PH levels.
Cucumber also is a refreshing toner. Simply chop a small fresh cucumber into a half cup of plain yogurt. Apply to skin for 10-15 minutes, washing off with warm, clear water.
Freshening the skin with a toner is a quick and easy way to give your skin a lift. Just remember: Natural skin toners are made with fresh ingredients with a short shelf life. No preservatives are added, so leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for 1-3 days before being discarded. Never use anything that smells bad.
ASTRINGENT: Lemon is a good natural astringent and is often availed by majority beauty conscious individuals. You can soak in a cotton pad and apply it all over the face and neck. Wash off after sometime and feel refreshed.Cucumber is a great natural skin astringent. You can grate a cucumber and use the juice to apply to your skin.
MOISTURISER: Glycerin and honey (Natural moisturiser for all skin). In the proportions of 3 tablespoons glycerin to 1 teaspoon honey, is recommended by modern skin-care experts as a wear all day or leave on night moisturiser.
One of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage, Neem is often used to maintain healthy skin.The antibacterial and blood purifying properties of Neem are useful in skin disorders and keeps the skin healthy.
HOME-MADE MOISTURISER: Mix ¾ cup of rose water, ¼ cup glycerine, 1 tsp. of vinegar and ¼ tsp. of honey and keep it in a bottle. Use it regularly after cleansing.
HOME-MADE MOISTURISER: Mix honey, milk and any vegetable oil. This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes, then wash off with cold water.
FACE SCRUB
CHICKPEA POWDER SCRUB: If your skin is oily this is the ideal homemade scrub. Take 4 table spoons of chickpea powder. Add to this, half tablespoons of turmeric power, a few drops of rose water and milk to make a thick paste. Rub it all over the body. When the paste dries and starts caking, again use rough circular motions to exfoliate. People with dry skin can also use this scrub after substituting milk with full cream.
FACIAL MASKS
TURMERIC FACIAL MASK: Mix 5 tsp besan (gram flour), 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tsp of sandal wood powder, 2 tsp of ghee or almond oil, add some water to make a paste. Apply to face and body and leave for 5-10 minutes. And then wash with water.
FACE WASH
Take 1 tbsp. of instant oatmeal and add 1 tsp. of honey and lemon juice to make a loose paste. Apply it all over forehead, face and neck. When it begins to dry, rub using brisk, firm movement to remove dead cells and stimulate the skin. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
BODY POLISHING
3 cups fo rice flour [gring rice into finely], add sesame oil or jojoba oil and honey for smoothing texture. Rub is smooth all over body and leave it for 20mins.Twice a week.
