Face mask with turmeric and milk

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Face mask with turmeric and milk
Turmeric and milk are the main ingredients in this face mask. You know turmeric powder acts as an antiseptic and it gives a natural glow and good complexion to your skin. In this turmeric milk face mask you have to add gram flour also. Turmeric and gram flour may make skin dry for dry skinned face. So the milk in this face mask can help to escape from the dryness. This face mask is recommended for oily skin or combination skin. For extremely dry skin, apply a little oil on face prior to this face mask.

Ingredients
Two tsp. gram flour, a pinch of turmeric and milk

How to prepare turmeric milk face mask
Take gram flour and add turmeric to it. Then add enough milk to make it a medium-loose paste. Make sure the paste you prepared is having enough spreadability.

Applying turmeric milk face mask
Clean the face with cold water. If you are using makeup then you have cleanse face with makeup remover then wash face. Apply the turmeric milk face mask evenly on face. Wait for 10 min. and take care to not allowing the mask to dry on face. After that wash face with normal water and do tissue drying. If you applying this turmeric milk face mask in the morning please take care to over sun exposure. Best way is applying this face mask in the evening or on a rest day. For first few weeks apply this on every alternate days. Then do it once in a week. You can see best result of this turmeric milk face mask even in the third try.
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Dyeing hair with henna and indigo

How to color hair with natural henna and natural indigo

Like Henna (lawsonia inermis) Indigo (indigofera tinctoria) is also a herb. By mixing the two you can get different colors in your hair.

To get brown color:
Mix natural henna powder in lemon juice or warm water. Allow it to sit overnight. Next morning take some indigo powder and mix it with warm water. After 15 min. mix both mixtures together. If you add more indigo the shade will become darker. Apply this paste on your entire hair. Use a shower cap and leave it for one hour or more. Rinse the hair well and shampoo. For the next two days you can see the color change fully.

Henna and Indigohenna & indigo









To get jet black color:
Apply natural henna paste in your hair as usual. Wash it after 25 min. Mix indigo powder in warm water and let it sit for 15 min. Add a little salt to the above mix. apply this on hair. Wrap your hair with a showering cap and after 2 hours rinse it off. By next two days the result will become clear.

To buy Henna go here
To buy indigo go here or here

Read how to use natural henna to get different results on different hair.
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Beauty Tips

Free Beauty Tips
Natural homemade beauty tips for a better skin and hair.







Homemade Facial Mask

Homemade Facial Mask for damaged skin

Here I am suggesting you a facial mask for a damaged or tired skin. This homemade facial mask can rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Almond oil, honey, rose water and rose petals are used in this face mask. Almond oil soften and nourishes your skin. Honey moisturizes your skin.

Homemade Facial Mask Rose-Honey
Soak few petals of fresh rose flower in 2-3 tsp. rose water. Allow it to soak for three hours. Then mash it with a spoon. Add more rose water if needed. Then add 1tsp. honey and 1tsp. almond oil to it. Mix well. Keep it in refrigerator for 15 min.

Wash your face and apply this homemade facial mask on face and neck. Run your finger tips on face in a circular motion. Continue for 10 min. and allow it to dry for another 15 min. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Tissue dry and pat facial skin to get a fresh feeling.

You may be interested:
Face mask for sun burn
Face pack for pimples
Antiseptic face pack
Oily skin mask

Homemade facial mask and packs are simple and safe. I hope you will find pleasure using this homemade facial mask at least once in a week.
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Aloe Vera Beauty Care

Aloe VeraImage by Powerhouse Museum via Flickr
Aloe vera can be used to care your skin and hair.

I have a feeling that there is no other plant that has discussed as Aloe Vera. Yes, because it has lot of benefits. Now everybody become aware of aloe vera uses in beauty care/skin care - especially for acne. It has got a large variety of uses. It is proved the anti-inflammatory properties. Also it is having antioxidants contained in it. And also it is called as a “miracle plant”, because it is used for burns and sun burns also.

Even we can make a drink out of it. This helps to cure stomach burning feelings related to ulcer. But some may not like to drink fresh aloe juice. Some may feel discomfort after drinking. If you are using aloe vera as a drink mix with some fruit juices. It is said to be beneficial for good blood circulation. Pregnant women should avoid using it.

Yes it has got moisturizing effects. It is used to cure sun burns. It is a Natural Sunscreen.

Aloe can be used for hair care. Mix aloe vera gel and lemon with your shampoo. Apply it for 15 minuets. and wash as usual.

If you have an aloe plant, remember to squeeze juice from inside the thick leaf. Better to avoid the thick outer layer. If you can get fresh aloe gel without any other ingredients also good. Yes you can plant aloe vera in your courtyard.
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