Things to remember while doing herbal homemade beauty treatments
In this site you see all natural homemade beauty treatments. So, those who are not familiar with Indian herbs may have doubts. You may think whether it have any side effects! Whether it needs any precaution for homemade beauty treatments! Even if it has no side effects there are some points to be noted as a precaution. Most of the ingredients I am suggesting in this sites for my beauty tips are used in cooking. But even foods are not accepted by all body types. Similarly herbal ingredients in homemade beauty treatment may not be accepted by all type of skins. When we treat sensitive skins or skins with allergic tendency we have to test the homemade pack or mask before applying.
For example, some people may produce irritation while applying pepper. In this case when we use items with pepper just test it by applying a small quantity on the inner wrist of hand. Wait for few minutes and make sure there is no irritation. This is the best precaution for this homemade beauty treatments.
While applying oils on hair or body. You may not using any oils before. Now everybody is aware of the benefits of applying oil. But if you apply oil for the first time it may not be accepted by your body well. When you apply oil on hair sometimes it may cause a sudden temporary hair loss. But do not stop oiling, after few try it will be ok. Remember to apply a little oil at first. And if you do not like the sticky feeling on hair after oiling you may use some mild shampoo. These are just some precautions for using homemade beauty treatments.
Sometimes when you apply oil on body or face you may not like the sticky nature of the oil. In this case you select thin oils or refined oil. Virgin oil is best but select refined. And refined coconut oil is very thin and do not leave much smell of the oil. But olive and almond oils are said to be very good oils. These oils may feel very thick, some people may not like it. Virgin and refined olive oil is available in the market. Once you get used to it you will feel nice to use oils and it become a part of your homemade beauty treatment.
In my personal experience, almond oil once I applied around my eyes to remove dark under eye circle due to sitting more time in front of computer. But it produced some discomfort for my head and eyes for few days. My skin is somewhat sensitive. But it won't be the case for everybody. So if you are applying almond oil or any other oil for first time apply a little and see.
When we use vegetables and fruits as ingredients give a little attention. Some fruits or vegetables we may not like or it won't suit our digestion. This is due to the acidic or alkaline nature of our body and ingredients. If your body is more acidic nature, your skin may show dryness. Then try to avoid ingredients with acidic nature or use very mild dose. For example while using lemon, orange etc. in your homemade beauty treatments, apply a minimum quantity in a small area.
Multani mitti (Fuller's earth) used as an ingredient in face masks. It is recommended for oily skins. If we use it in extremely dry skin it makes the skin more dry. We use green gram flour to wash body and hair. It also make dry skin more dry. But after oiling it can be used, it won't make skin more dry.
When you apply egg on skin or hair. It is noticed that some people may not like the nature and smell of egg. In this case use the egg white only. After applying it rinse well. Use soap or shampoo. Remember for rinsing use cold water not hot or warm water.
Another precaution for using homemade beauty treatments: While using carrot as ingredient. Or any vegetable or fruits for that matter give attention to use it. If you are grating carrot and think that you are keeping it on the fridge for latter use. Never ever keep carrot without refrigerating. Sometimes electricity failure, take care. It is same with the case of carrot juice. Reports have come it may cause serious health problems while drinking bottled carrot juice. Here in beauty care always try to use fresh ingredients.
These are some precautions for homemade beauty treatments to be noted. Latter I can add some more in another post. Good luck.
Herbal Products with Amla
Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis) is a deciduous tree of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is known for its edible fruit of the same name. It is used in Ayurvedic medicines. Locally the crush of this fruit is used in hair treatment in India. Whatever hair treatment we make out of this Gooseberry is very effective in controlling hairloss and helping hair growth.
So many herbal products with amla are available in stores. The powder of amla is available and we can make hair pack using amla powder. Or simply make a paste of amla powder and apply on hair. Amla hair oil is produced out of amla. It can control dandruff formation and hair loss if used consistently. The fruit of amla if eaten raw is found good for acidity. Also drinking fresh amla juice is good treatment for acidity. If we drink a glass of water mixed with two spoons of amla powder is a good constipation remedy. So this process is believed to cleanse our internal parts of intestine. Because of this quality, a herbal product with amla is available as internal cleanser. Another herbal product with amla is shampoo. If produced with enough amount of amla and other ingredients it should work well as a herbal shampoo. Dried fruit of amla also available to buy. Herbal product with amla in tablet and capsule form I saw once. May be it is produced for those who hesitate to use amla in original form. It can be taken for acidity etc. I don't know how far it is effective. Below I am showing some examples of herbal products with amla for you to evaluate.
So many herbal products with amla are available in stores. The powder of amla is available and we can make hair pack using amla powder. Or simply make a paste of amla powder and apply on hair. Amla hair oil is produced out of amla. It can control dandruff formation and hair loss if used consistently. The fruit of amla if eaten raw is found good for acidity. Also drinking fresh amla juice is good treatment for acidity. If we drink a glass of water mixed with two spoons of amla powder is a good constipation remedy. So this process is believed to cleanse our internal parts of intestine. Because of this quality, a herbal product with amla is available as internal cleanser. Another herbal product with amla is shampoo. If produced with enough amount of amla and other ingredients it should work well as a herbal shampoo. Dried fruit of amla also available to buy. Herbal product with amla in tablet and capsule form I saw once. May be it is produced for those who hesitate to use amla in original form. It can be taken for acidity etc. I don't know how far it is effective. Below I am showing some examples of herbal products with amla for you to evaluate.
Herbal Prducts with Shikakai
Shikakai means "fruit for hair" and is used as a traditional shampoo in India.
It is made from Acacia concinna, a shrub native to the warm, plains of central and south India. Acacia concinna has been used as hair treatment in India for centuries, it is now grown commercially in India and Far East Asia. The plant parts used are the dry powdered or the extract of the bark, leaves or pods.
Now there a lot of herbal products with shikakai commercially made like shampoo, conditioner, hair rinse etc. As for as the quality concerned it differs with brands. I am introducing some items for you to check and do a study on that. I am not recommending any particular product.
It is made from Acacia concinna, a shrub native to the warm, plains of central and south India. Acacia concinna has been used as hair treatment in India for centuries, it is now grown commercially in India and Far East Asia. The plant parts used are the dry powdered or the extract of the bark, leaves or pods.
Now there a lot of herbal products with shikakai commercially made like shampoo, conditioner, hair rinse etc. As for as the quality concerned it differs with brands. I am introducing some items for you to check and do a study on that. I am not recommending any particular product.
Herbal Products with Hibiscus
Hibiscus leaves and flowers can be used for hair care and skin care. It is already told how to make Homemade Hibiscus shampoo. The components of hibiscus help to increase the moisture content of the outer layer of hair strands. Because of this quality of hibiscus in shampoo hibiscus is used. The hibiscus content gives no side effects on hair.
Products in the market
Hibiscus Shampoos
Hibiscus for skin care - product review
Hibiscus Organic Tea
Products in the market
Hibiscus Shampoos
Hibiscus for skin care - product review
Hibiscus Organic Tea
Herbal Products with Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an wonderful product that have many uses. Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) has been suggested for mucus problem in nose, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, digestive ailments, intestinal gas, headaches, lung infections and skin eruptions. Earlier I wrote about the uses of fenugreek for hairloss, itchy scalp, hair rejuvenation, dandruff, blackheads, whiteheads, under eye dark circles etc. You can see the medicinal uses of fenugreek here.
Herbal products with fenugreek seed or extract or capsules are available in the market. From very long ago it is believed that fenugreek helps in producing breast milk and it is given to breast feeding mothers. Now capsules are available using fenugreek extract. It is given to control diabetes and cholesterol. Fenugreek can also be taken orally as a tea. Tea bags with fenugreek seeds are also available.
See other products with fenugreek
Not to be used in therapeutic amounts by pregnant women or by children or during hypoglycemic treatment.
[Note: No products are sold from this site. The products shown here is sold by the manufacturers only. These are only suggestions and shown only as examples. Please read the product details on their site and make sure you will be benefited with product. Thank you.]
Herbal products with fenugreek seed or extract or capsules are available in the market. From very long ago it is believed that fenugreek helps in producing breast milk and it is given to breast feeding mothers. Now capsules are available using fenugreek extract. It is given to control diabetes and cholesterol. Fenugreek can also be taken orally as a tea. Tea bags with fenugreek seeds are also available.
See other products with fenugreek
Not to be used in therapeutic amounts by pregnant women or by children or during hypoglycemic treatment.
[Note: No products are sold from this site. The products shown here is sold by the manufacturers only. These are only suggestions and shown only as examples. Please read the product details on their site and make sure you will be benefited with product. Thank you.]