face care

Excess oil secretion is usually related to an improper balance of fatty acids in our body. Grape seed oil is a natural light base oil that actually acts as an astrigent. Very good for an oily face.

Other recommendations:

1-Avoid using cleansers and soaps that dry out the skin–this will make your sebaceous glands secrete more oil! Instead, wash your face with plain water or a very mild soap (the kind for sensitive skin).
2-Also, after removing makeup or cleaning your face, try using a natural astringent like witch hazel, rose petal water, or cold tea. This will close pores and help reduce oil production.
3- Alcohol based astringents can be too harsh.
4-Diet can also affect your skin, so avoid sugars, refined and processed foods (white bread, pasta, baked goods, etc.), and foods high in fat (especially saturated and trans-fats). Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated!

If you continue to have excess oil secretion after trying some of these recommendations, you should see a professional. There may be other factors contributing that can be treated by a dermatologist or naturopathic physician. I hope this information is helpful!

Natural home made Face Packs for oily skin

Causes of oily skin:

There are various causes of oily skin, thus requiring different homemade face packs for oily skin: heredity, diet and hormonal imbalances being the main ones. However, pregnancy, birth control pills, the cosmetics you apply as well as hot weather and humidity, can be causes. Your skin may exhibit characteristics of being oily and in another situation the exact opposite: a combination skin.

The homemade face packs for oily skin discussed below take the above causes of oily skin and try to prescribe a recipe that is known to work, with some of the essential products fairly easy to get in your local market, for example sage, lemon, cypress, cedar wood to straw berries and cucumber – those that you forgot to plant in your kitchen garden!

Natural home made Face Packs for oily skin(Recipes)

1. Yeast Face Pack. Mix 1 tsp of yeast, 1tsp of sugar and a little warm milk. Cover this and keep.When it ferments apply as pack.

2. Egg and Lemon Face Pack. For a shallow greasy skin. Beat 1 egg white and add 20 drops of lime juice. Leave it on face for 15 min and wash off.

3. Milk Cream Face Pack. Mix 1 tsp of fresh cream of warm milk and add a pinch of haldi and besan accordingly. This can be applied to all type of skin.

4. Pith and Milk Face Pack. Mix pith powder with warm milk or water. Apply on face and leave for 1 hour and wash off.

5. Egg White Face Pack. Beat an egg white till it froths then apply on face and let it dry and then wash it off.

6. Egg face pack. Separate the yolk and white of an egg. Beat the yolk and apply on the face. When half dry apply beaten egg white. Leave it fully dry and then wash with warm water. This cleans and closes the pores and remove wrinkles.

Homemade Face Packs for Combination Skin

Recipes:

->Carrot Honey Face Pack. Mix 1tsp of honey, 1 tsp of carrot juice and 10 drops of lime juice. Mix well and add 1tsp of besan. Make it into a paste and apply it on face. Leave it for 20 min and then wash it off.

-> Multani Mitti Face Pack. Mix 1 tsp of multani mitti(Fuller’s earth) with rose water to make a paste. Apply and keep it for 20 min then wash it off.

->Sandal Face Pack. Mix 1 tsp of sandal wood power with rose water and make a paste. Apply it and leave for about 20 min.

Peel apple skin and grate and squeeze juice from apple and add same quantity of lime juice and apply to your face. This is good for oily skin.

Blend a cube each of fresh ripe papaya, pineapple, cucumber and strawberry with a little egg white* (optional) or besan (chickpea flour). The fruits contain alpha hydroxy acids and enzymes that help peel off dull, dead skin and reveal a clearer complexion.

Mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of Brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, two spoons of fuller’s earth and a few drops of rose water. Mix well and apply a thick layer on the face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. Since strawberries have Vitamin C and a certain acidic properties they leave the skin sparkling clean. Breadcrumbs help to exfoliate dead skin while fuller’s earth will tighten the pores and brandy would help to add some glow.

Potato face pack:

Ingredients:

· One teaspoon of potato juice.

· One teaspoon of multani mitti.

Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, rinse with cold water

Take 1 tablespoon of fullers earth or multani mitti and 1 teaspoon rose water Soak the mud for a while with very little water. When it is moist and pliable add rose water and mix. Apply on the face for 15-20 minutes. Let it dry and gently wash.

How to Make Homemade Facial Scrubs

 
Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and wash off.

In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Grind 1 tablespoon almonds into a fine meal in a blender or food processor. Mix almond meal together with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 egg white. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Crush a handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1 small carton plain yogurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

16 Better Beauty Tips

Better Beauty Tips in Natural Ways For Indian Women

1. Apply lipstick after washing with warm water and drying.

2. To prevent hair splitting apply lemon juice at the tip of the hair.

3. Hold hands in the freezer for a few minutes immediately after applying nail polish it will not go off easily.

4. Brush with ice cube after applying lipstick it sticks to the lips properly.

5. Apply Olive Oil mixed with equal amount of cucumber & lemon juice to remove black color from knees and elbows.

6. Washing face in coconut water makes it brighter.

7. Wash hair after applying curd, hair will become black and feel fresh.

8. Hair will grow stronger if washed in water boiled with spinach.

9. Chew one tender mango tree leaf every day to clear throat and maintain sound purity.

10. To prevent Lip cracking apply honey mixed with equal amount of coconut oil before going to sleep.

11. To clean oily face, dip cotton in Lemon Juice, apply on face and wash in warm water.

12. Apply caster oil regularly on eyelashes to grow them better.

13. To make dry skin soft apply the mix of Olive oil, lemon juice & cucumber juice.

14. Frequently applying glycerin on lips reduces black color.

15. Keep the eyebrow pencil in the fridge for sometime before cutting, its core will not break.

16. Make your fingers beautiful by applying lemon juice mixed with honey.