Beauty Day

Take a quick bath or shower.

Get ready an herbal bath infusion.

Make a facial pack

Put it on your face and let it dry.

Pour the herbal infusion in to a hot bath,get in and soak.

Wash of the facial pack and apply a whipped egg

Soak in the tub of aromatic herbs.

Wash of the egg.

Give yourself a pedicure and manicure.

Read a book.

Spread honey on your face

Rub your body with a luffa.

Wash of the honey.

Rinse with a milf aromatic vinegar.

Dry off and BE THE BEAUTY.

My beauty day is Friday. which is yours? SUNDAY?????

Hair Removal By Waxing

I do my waxing at home. Once in a while only i get it done in saloon. l have been practicing it at home for long time.Used to get the Sleek Hot wax from India. Hot wax is less painful compared to the cold one. It softens the skin and hair. I do use the hair removing cream once in a while if i am in a hurry. Personally i don't prefer it.

• First wash the area to be waxed with soap.
• Pat it dry with a clean towel.
• Apply talcum powder.
• Test the temperature of the wax before you apply on the skin.
• Then apply a thin layer of warm wax using a spatula to the preferred area in the same direction of hair growth.
• Now cover the area with a waxing strip and press the area with hand.
• Tighten the surrounding with one hand and pull the strip with other hand.
• Always pull the strip on the opposite direction of the hair growth.
• Follow the same procedure for the rest of the area.
• Wash the waxed area, remove the wax throughly form skin.
• Pat dry and apply an antiseptic moisturizing cream.

You can prepare your own wax at home.

Wax Recipe

Sugar - 2cups

Water - 1/4cups

Lemon juice - 1/4cups

Method

Pour all the ingredients in to a saucepan, heat it over low flame. Keep stirring until all the sugar melts and turns a thick brown liquid. Let it cool for a while,

check the temperature and use it.

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St.Ives Apricot Scrub

The best scrub i have ever used. My sister bought me the first pack of St.ive Apricot Scrub some 13yrs back. Since then i am using this product.

It is non drying and oil free.Gently exfoliates the dull and dead surface cells to instantly reveal smooth radiant healthy glowing fresh skin.It leaves the skin smooth immediately after you wash it off.

I use it once in a week. Scrub gently with a circular motion. I prefer to leave it on the face for a few more minutes and then only wash it off.

I do not buy a separate foot scrubber, even though St.ive's foot scrubber is available in the market. I use this no my face as well as feet

100% satisfied with this product.This is one product that i would recommend to everyone.

The medicated version is for acne prone skin,i have used that too. It has got a good smell with a minty cool feeling.

St.ives scrub is the only product i used and still using for such a long period.

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Cheese Cake Face Mask

You might be wondering what am i talking about... hehe .. Here we go......

1tsp yogurt

1tsp honey

1tsp lime juice

Mix all the ingredients together, keep it in the refrigerator for 5 mins. Apply it on to your face and neck.let it stay for 20-30 mins and rinse.

Moisturizes and freshens the skin. gives a fresh and soft glow.

NB:The taste and smell is just yummy. of course the cheese cake, you will love it for sure.

Rose Water Astringent

Mix equal quantities of rose water and 50% alcohol.

It can be too strong for you in that case, mix 3/4 cup of rose water to 1/2 cup 50% alcohol.

Hot Oil Treatment (Vatika)

Vatika Hot Oil Treatment

The Hot Oil Treatment from Vatika, I use the olive almond henna combination since my hair was dry and dull. As the product claims it helps to make the hair silky and shiny, thats true.It certainly helps to improve the texture and prevents the hair from getting dry. The ingredients are all natural.Some times i apply the cream to dry hair cover with a shower cap and leave it overnight.It helps in conditioning the hair leaving it soft and manageable.

It really works.

VATIKA NATURALS HOT OIL TREATMENT INTENSIVE NOURISHMENT FOR DAMAGED, WEAK AND FALLING HAIR

EGG, HONEY, CASTOR, MARROW - STRONG HAIR FROM THE ROOTS

Egg - repairs and strengthens hair from the roots

Honey - coats and conditions hair

Castor - propagates hair growth

Marrow - penetrates hair shaft to revitalize hair

VATIKA NATURALS HOT OIL TREATMENT DEEP CONDITIONING FOR DRY, DULL AND LIFELLES HAIR

OLIVE, ALMOND, HENNA - SILKY AND SHINY HAIR

Olives - give complete nourishment

Almonds - soften and penetrate to strengthen the hair

Henna - coats, protects and gives shine

Method:

After shampooing or normal wash apply cream on your hair. Massage your hair and scalp gently with your fingertips to ensure complete application on hair from root to tip. Leave on for 10 - 15 minutes. For best results keep hair wrapped in a hot towel. Rinse off as usual.

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Cool Sharp Eyes

Elaneer Kuzhambu

This eye drop improves the vision,cools and gives a pleasant feeling to the eye.

Its a ayurvedic mixture available in almost all pharmacies and department stores in Kerala.

Even though its a bit burning at the beginning,gradually you will love it. It helps remove all the impurities from your eyes, freshens and cools.

You must apply 2-3 times a week for better results.

All the brands give the same feeling. you can find it online here.

Natural Astringents

Cucumber Astringent

Add 1 cup cucumber water to 1 cup alcohol (either 50% non scented rubbing alcohol or 50% grain alcohol). Mix thoroughly and apply.

Shiny White Teeth

Mix together 1 oz. baking soda and 1 oz sea salt. Brush the mixture on to your teeth with a soft tooth brush.

The white shiny teeth is all yours. Open your mouth show your teeth and smile.

Olive Hair Oil

To 4oz. olive oil, add 1tsp. of of rosemary oil and 5 drops oil of lemon grass.Rub a tiny bit into the hair and scalp every night. This is a variation of an old-time recipe that is said to help the hair to grow.

Sally Hansen - Feet Spa Nightly Repair

One of the best foot cream i have ever used. You will wake up with a really beautiful feet.

It helps to reduce the wrinkles on the feet and mousturizes and transforms the dry rough feet to a dramatically smooth and soft one.

Non greasy and absorbs very easily.

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Control Blow Dryer Damage.

First of all choose a good quality branded hair dryer. The wrong blow dryer, however, can leave you with brittle strands, split-ends, dry locks, and a head full of hair that is dull, limp, and lifeless.

Towel dry hair first to remove excess moisture. By removing as much moisture as possible you can cut down on drying time, thus reducing the time your hair is subjected to the damaging affects of the heated air.

Hold the hair Dryer as far as possible. Never hold the hair dryer any closer than 12 inches from your hair. If you hold the dryer too close to your hair you risk burning your hair strands and scalp.

Use a brush with natural bristles which absorb some of the heat.

Moisturize your hair with oil frequently if you are a regular Blow Dryer user.

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Heal your pretty feet.

Cracked heels are a sign of lack of attention rather than just over exposure or lack of moisturizing.

Home remedies are cost effective and result oriented solutions one can experiment with.

Here are some popular and effective home remedies for your cracked heels.

1. Apply the pulp of a ripe banana on the cracked or dry area of the feet. keep it for 10mins and rinse and pat dry. Moisturize with a foot cream.
2. Make a paste of small onion and apply it on the dry cracked area of the feet. leave it for 10-20mins and wash with warm water. pat dry and moisturize.
3. Apply a mixture of glycerin and lemon juice daily on the cracked area until one finds a difference.
4. Soak the feet in warm soapy water at the end of the day for about 15mins.Rinse feet and pat dry. Prepare a healing mixture with of 1 lemon juice and 1tsp of Vaseline. Rub the mixture on to the affected areas till it is thoroughly absorbed. This can be applied daily until visible results are obtained.

OLIVE OIL

DRY SKIN MASK

olive oil 1/2 tsp

raw milk 1tsp

honey 1 tsp

mix all the ingredients well and apply on the face. keep it for 15 mins and wash with cold water and pat dry.

MAKEUP REMOVER

take a little of olive oil on to a cotton pad and gently wipe the eye area. it will remove the make up and also moisturize the sensitive eye area.

FOR THE NAILS

Remove the nail polish with a acetone free nail polish remover. wash the nails in water pat dry and apply Olive oil on the nails or dip the nails in olive oil for 30 mins and wipe off. this will help to protect your nails from drying and breaking.

LIP SCRUB

olive oil 1/2tsp

sugar 1tsp

mix oil and sugar take it in a baby tooth brush and gently scrub the lips

ARE U 25+

• Moisturizer

As soon as you clean your face in the morning,apply a moisturizer according to your skin type.

it will help your skin from dryness and flaking. It’ll also plump up the skin and reduce the visual effects of fine lines and creases.

• Eye cream

Eye creams are specially designed to treat the sensitive skin around your eyes.

before going to sleep apply the eye cream with your ring finger and keep it for 5 mins before washing off.

• Facial

Facial must be done once in a month.find out the appropriate facial for your skin type with the help of your beauty consultant.you can go for an anti wrinkle or firming facial depending on your requirement .

• Hair treatment

Massage your scalp with warm oil at least once a week.let it remain for 30 mins and wash off with a mild shampoo. always use a conditioner after shampooing. make sure you wash your hair thoroughly after conditioning and shampooing.

once in a month go for a hair spa treatment.

• Hands

clean your hand and Apply hand and nail cream before you go to sleep. you can wear cotton gloves. once in a week massage your hand with egg white. apply almond oil on the nails and cuticle. it will help soften the cuticle and prevent from drying.

always use gloves while you work with strong detergents or chemicals.

• Feet

Manicure is a must.do it every week by yourself and once in a month in a saloon or spa.apply oil daily before shower and use pumice stone to remove the hard skin, pat dry and apply foot cream. scrubbing the feet with rice powder or green gram powder is good and u can apply any fruit juice as mask.

take care of your feet as u take care of ur face.

FOR YOUR NAILS

Short Nail Beds

Wear light to medium colors - stay away from dark hues since they make tiny tips look even shorter. Fake length with light and shimmery tints.

Long Nail Beds

For long nail beds, file straight across nails and round off edges slightly to prevent snags or scratches. You can wear almost any color but stay away from very bright and metallic colors - that might make your nails look like claws.

Wide Nail Beds

Slim the look of wide nail bases with an oval shape. Leave a narrow strip on each side of the nail unpainted. Steer clear of intense colors -- plums, deep reds and browns -- that emphasize width. Pinks and sheers better camouflage your nail size.

Fair Skin

Do not wear very light or yellow tones or dull colors - they can make your skin look pale. Choose bright colors to liven up your skintone.

Medium To Wheatish Skin

Most colors look great on this skin color especially colors in lilac and rust. Yellow and orange-based reds are great for wheatish skin.

Dusky Skin

Can wear almost all colors except bright pinks or oranges or dull browns. Yellow and gold tones will look great on you.

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HERBAL BLEACH

Make a fine paste of 1/4 tomato 1/4 carrot and to this add 1tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of coriander powder mix well and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 mins and then apply on the face wash off with warm water after 20 mins.

SKIN WHITENING

• Apply a mixture of orange peel powder and curd. wash off after 15 mins.
• Grate some potatoes and squeeze out the juice apply this juice to your face. keep it for 15 mins.
• 1teaspoon of almond powder 1teaspoon lime juice and egg white. mix it well and apply on the face. massage for few mins and Keep for 15-20 mins. wash using warm water.
• Cook oats in little water add a tsp of lime juice mix well to make a thick paste. apply to face and keep for 15 mins.
• Take equal portion of lime juice & almond oil to this add 1/2tsp glycerin mix well.apply this daily.
• Take ripe papaya mash it very well add 1/2 tsp honey and add1/2tsp of fullers earth make a paste and apply on the face keep for 20 mins or until it dries. wipe off with a wet clean towel.
• Apply a mixture of turmeric and lemon juice on to your face and neck.
• One teaspoon of gram flour mixed with 1 tsp of milk and few drops of lime juice. apply on the face evenly and wash off after 15 mins.

FOR A HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Include lots of fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet.
• Avoid fatty fried foods.
• Massage your face with olive oil or coconut oil .
• Wash your face in cold water 2-3 times daily.
• Remove all the makeups from your face before going to sleep.
• Use sunscreen always when you go out.
• Sleep at least 8hrs daily.
• Moisturizer your skin always. do not let it dry.
• Once in a week do a cleanup.
• Do not use facial scrubs daily. you can use them once in a week.
• Apply once in a week a facial pack which suits your skin type.
• Be happy and smile always.

GLOWING SKIN

• A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
• Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
• Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
• For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
• Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
• Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
• Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
• Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
• Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
• For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
• Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
• Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
• For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
• For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
• Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
• For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
• Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
• For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
• Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
• Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
• Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
• Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
• Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
• Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
• Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
• Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
• Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
• Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
• Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
• For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
• For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
• For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
• Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
• Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
• Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.

• Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

• Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

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FOR YOUR KITCHEN

• Put 3-4 neem leaf in the rice container to protect the rice from insects.
• Add few methi leafs to the wheat grains and store it.
• Make a pouch with salt and keep it inside the container where you store cookies or biscuits. It will help in retaining the crispiness of the biscuit.
• Clean the bread box with a clean cloth which is dipped in vinegar once in a week. It will help the bread from fungus.
• Store lemon in cold water. It will stay fresh longer.