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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Essential Homemade Beauty Tips For Fair Skin :-

we have an exhaustive list of beauty tips for getting fair skin at home. But this isn’t all about just face packs. We have also tried to cover specific foods and other skin care basics that are often ignored or overlooked.

Go ahead and check them out – and get ready to see your skin glowing!

The Remedies

  1. Green Tea Water And Honey Face Pack
  2. Oats And Lemon Face Pack
  3. Turmeric And Lemon Face Pack
  4. Turmeric And Tomato Face Pack
  5. Yogurt And Dried Orange Peel
  6. Yogurt And Lemon
  7. Milk, Lemon Juice, And Honey
  8. Milk And Saffron
  9. Papaya And Fuller’s Earth
  10. Potato
  11. Lemon Rind
  12. Honey Face Mask
  13. Raw Honey And Lemon
  14. Olive Oil And Sea Salt Scrub
  15. Coconut Milk
  16. Raw Milk
  17. Orange, Lemon, and Yogurt Moisturizer

The Tips

  1. Castor Oil
  2. Healthy Diet
  3. Sun Protection And Care

Skin Repair Masks

  1. Homemade Tan Removal
  2. Homemade Sunburn Cure

Home Remedies

1. Green Tea Water And Honey Face Pack

What You Need

  • 1 cup of green tea water (cooled down)
  • 2 spoons of rice flour
  • ½ spoon of honey

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix the above ingredients and apply the paste to your skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes or more, or till the mask dries completely.
  1. Before washing off the mask with water, make sure you massage in circular motions. This is important as it removes the dead skin cells and evens out the skin tone.
  1. Wash your face with cold water. This gives you a fairer and even skin tone.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning, before going for a bath.

Why This Works

The antioxidants in green tea water will flush out the free radicals and toxins from your skin. Adding honey will help protect your face from bacteria. It also improves the texture of the skin and keeps it moisturized . Rice flour acts as an excellent scrub.

2. Oats And Lemon Face Pack

What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon of oats – cooked and mashed
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply the pack on your face and massage it gently.
  1. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
  1. Wash off with cold water and pat dry with a soft and clean towel.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning before taking a bath.

Why This Works

Oats reduce inflammation and heal the skin. Oats also work as exfoliators and clear off the oil, grime, and impurities present on the skin (3). Lemon juice helps lighten the skin tone as it is rich in vitamin C.

Caution

In case you have sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with water.

3. Turmeric And Lemon Face Pack


Turmeric-And-Lemon-Face-Pack1 

What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon of gram flour
  • 1 tablespoon of turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of milk

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl till you get a smooth paste.
  1. Apply the paste to your face by scrubbing for about five minutes.
  1. Leave the paste on for about 20 minutes, after which you can clean your face with cold water.
  1. Pat dry with a clean towel.

When You Need To Do This

You can do this in the morning before you take a bath.

Why This Works

Turmeric has shown to improve the smoothness of the skin. It also has antibacterial properties that help cleanse the skin and keep it healthy.

4. Turmeric And Tomato Face Pack

What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon of turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato juice

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix both the ingredients in a bowl till you get a smooth paste.
  1. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
  1. Rinse your face with cold water.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning before taking a bath, or in the night before going to bed.

Why This Works

Tomato contains lycopene, an antioxidant that protects from UV damage. In addition, it also works as a great anti-aging agent (5).

5. Yogurt And Dried Orange Peel

What You Need

  • A few dried orange peels
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh and unflavored yogurt

What You Need To Do

  1. Grind the dried orange peels till you get a powder (you can ideally dry the peels in the sun after having eaten the fruit).
  1. Mix a tablespoon of this powder with the yogurt till you get a smooth paste.
  1. Apply this paste to your face and keep it on for about 20 minutes.
  1. Rinse with cold water.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning before taking a bath.

Why This Works

Orange is rich in vitamin C and works as a great skin tonic. Yogurt plays a major role in giving your skin its lost glow . It fights skin discoloration and other signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Yogurt also moisturizes the skin effectively.

6. Yogurt And Lemon


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What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh and unflavored yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

What You Need To do

  1. Mix the yogurt and lemon juice thoroughly.
  1. Apply the resultant paste to your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  1. Wash your face with cold water.

When You Need To Do This

You can do this either in the morning before taking a bath, or in the night before going to bed.

Why This Works

Yogurt and lemon both moisturize the skin and help remove blemishes. Lemon also contains vitamin C that protects the skin from UV damage. Yogurt improves the overall skin texture and even makes skin brighter.

7. Milk, Lemon Juice, And Honey

What You Need

  • 1 teaspoon of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of honey

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix all the ingredients evenly in a bowl till you get a smooth paste.
  1. Apply the paste to your cleansed face and keep it on for about 20 minutes.
  1. Rinse your face with cold water.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning before going for a bath.

Why This Works

Milk has natural fats and minerals that tone the skin . It also contains magnesium, calcium, and other proteins that tighten the skin and nourish it.

8. Milk And Saffron

What You Need

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons of cold, raw milk
  • A few strands of saffron

What You Need To Do

  1. Take the raw milk in a bowl and add the strands of saffron to it.
  1. Let the strands stay in the milk for three to four hours.
  1. Post that, apply this mix to your cleansed face.
  1. Keep it on for about 20 minutes, after which you can wash off with lukewarm water.

When You Need To Do This

You can do this in the morning before you take a bath.

Why This Works

In one Iranian study, it was found that saffron can promote skin complexion .

9. Papaya And Fuller’s Earth

What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon of papaya pulp
  • 1 teaspoon of fuller’s earth

What You Need To Do

  1. Mix the ingredients well till you get a smooth paste of even consistency.
  1. Apply the paste to your cleansed face and wait till the paste dries.
  1. Post that, rinse your face with cold water.

When You Need To Do This

Do this in the morning before you take a bath.

Why This Works

Papaya contains the enzyme papain that exfoliates the skin and makes it smoother. The fruit also repairs and rejuvenates the skin. Fuller’s earth is known to cleanse and tone the skin.

10. Potato


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What You Need

The pulp of a potato

What You Need To Do

  1. Apply the potato pulp to your face and let it stay for about 20 minutes.
  1. Wash off with plain water.

When You Need To Do This

You can do this remedy twice daily – once in the morning before taking a bath, and once in the night before going to bed.

Why This Works

Potato is a natural bleaching agent that plays a major role in lightening your skin and giving it a natural glow.

11. Lemon Rind

What You Need

  • Lemon rind
  • A few teaspoons of raw milk

What You Need To Do

  1. Dry the lemon rind in the sun and grind it till you get a fine powder.
  1. Mix the powder with the milk and make a smooth paste.
  1. Apply this paste to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
  1. Wash your face with warm water, and immediately follow with a cooling toner.

When You Need To Do This

In the morning before taking a bath.

Why This Works

The high vitamin C content of lemon will brighten your skin and protect it from external pollution.

12. Honey Face Mask


Honey-Facepack 

What You Need To Do

  1. Take a tablespoon of raw honey and then warm it up by rubbing it with your fingertips.
  1. Apply the warm honey all over your face.
  1. Leave this natural mask for about ten minutes and then wash it off gently with warm water.
  1. Pat your face dry with a fresh towel or cloth.

When You Need To Do This

Follow this remedy only once a week and then confidently step out with a naturally soft and glowing honey skin.

Why This Works

Honey is a natural anti- bacterial ingredient for beauty care.

13. Raw Honey And Lemon


Honey-and-Lemon 

What You Need To Do

  1. Pour four to five drops of raw honey on a piece of lemon wedge.
  1. Rub the lemon all over your face only for a single minute.
  1. Wash your face with cold water after leaving the lemon and honey mixture for maximum five minutes.

When You Need To Do This

Try this tip before going to bed as citrus fruits such as lemon are photosensitive.

14. Olive Oil And Sea Salt Scrub


Olive-Oil 

What You Need To Do

  1. A mixture of olive oil and sea salt is needed. The ratio of the mixture must be two to one.
  1. Applying this body scrub and massage for a few minutes.
  1. Rinse with cool water.

Why This Works

This natural salt and oil body scrub is cheap and effective; and works as well as other expensive, chemical-laden body scrubs. It removes the dead skin cells and will also help the skin to attain a glamorous look.

15. Coconut Milk


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What You Need To Do

  1. Squeeze out coconut milk from a grated raw coconut.
  1. Apply this milk all over your face, including lips.
You will certainly gain a glowing skin. This is one of the best natural tips for skin care.

16. Raw Milk


Milk 

What You Need To Do

  • Take a piece of cotton ball and dip it in un-boiled milk.
  • Wipe your tired face with it for instant freshness.

Why This Works

This kitchen corner natural remedy has the power to cleanse out unseen harmful dirt from the skin. It works as an effective cleanser and is much safer than the packed cleansing products.

17. Orange, Lemon, and Yogurt Moisturizer


Honey-and-Orange 
How confident are you about your moisturizer? Does it hydrate your skin and keep the moisture locked? If not, then you can surely try this natural moisturizer, which not only moisturizes your skin but also keeps it hydrated from inside.

What You Need To Do

  1. To prepare this moisturizer, you will need one tablespoon of orange juice, one tablespoon lemon juice and a cup full of yogurt.
  1. Then mix them together and apply the paste over the entire face and leave it as a mask for ten to fifteen minutes.
  1. Take a wet tissue and clean your face with it.

Why This Works

The ingredients of this moisturizer brighten the complexion of your skin and also increases the glow of your face.

18. Castor Oil

Castor-Oil 

What You Need To Do

  1. Apply a few drops of pure castor oil on your face and massage it well.
  1. Leave it for half an hour or so, and then wipe with a wet cloth.

Why This Works

Pure castor oil has the potential to decrease the aging process of your skin. It works wonders by preventing wrinkles and can even soften your skin.

Tips For Fair Skin

19. Healthy Diet

Apart from the effective home remedies, there are certain other factors you must take care of for fair skin – and the first among them is your diet. Without the right nutrients, your skin cannot undo the damage it sustains on a daily basis.
  • You need to consume the right quantities of essential ingredients for a healthy and fair skin.
  • Eat fruits rich in vitamin C as they contain antioxidants.
  • Balance your diet to get the right amount of proteins and unsaturated fats along with fresh, green vegetables. All these provide the right amount of nutrients for your skin to naturally heal itself and improvement.

20. Sun Protection And Care


Sunscreen 
One more thing you must keep in mind is to not step out of your home without sun protection. Wondering why? Well, the harsh rays of the sun can do you more damage than you could have ever imagined. his is why you need to use a sunscreen. Keep the following points in mind:
  • Always apply a sunscreen before stepping out into the sun.
  • An SPF of at least 30 or more, depending on your skin type, is necessary.
  • The UV rays darken and damage your skin. So, make sure you reapply your sunscreen every four or five hours.
  • Prepare your own sunscreen lotion with glycerin, cucumber juice, and rose water. You can also store this lotion in the refrigerator.
If you have already spent too much time in the sun, you would require specialized treatment to heal your skin by removing the tan and burns. Try out these skin repair masks to have your issues solved.

Skin Repair Masks

21. Homemade Tan Removal

Tans are inevitable, aren’t they? No matter how much sunscreen we apply, the brutal sun always finds a way to harm us. There are several ways to remove a tan right at your home. But here, we shall enlighten you on one of the most famous tan removal packs ever.

Ubtan

This traditional treatment includes the use of a mixture of besan (gram flour), turmeric, and yogurt. Turmeric removes the blemishes and dark spots. Yogurt clears the excessive tan, and besan cleanses your skin effectively.
This mask suits all skin types and can be applied every day as it is very gentle. The effects are visible quite immediately, but tan removal needs a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the intensity of the tan.

22. Homemade Sunburn Cure

Well, sunburns are natural once you hit a beach for your vacation. But that doesn’t mean you need to go back to work looking toasted. Here is one solution you will definitely love!

Vinegar

Vinegar has antioxidants that fight free radicals and also keep bacterial and fungal infections at bay. More importantly, the pH level of your skin is effectively restored with the use of vinegar. This is what you need to do:
  1. Take a clean spray bottle and fill it with some vinegar.
  1. Spray it directly on the affected areas and allow it to dry.
  1. Normally, vinegar dries within two to three minutes, and you can instantly feel a cooling and relaxing sensation on your skin.
  1. You can follow the same procedure once every five hours to prevent the burning sensation and to cure your sunburn faster.
So, here are the easy-to-make homemade face packs you can use anytime. Wash your face thoroughly before applying these face packs. Wear a hair band and plain clothes that you won’t feel sorry about if spoilt. Use a brush to apply the face pack evenly. While washing off the face mask, use circular movements with your fingertips to get rid of the excess dirt. You can use a washcloth to wipe off your face. Don’t rub your face. Instead, pat it dry.

Your skin needs time and care for rejuvenation and regeneration. Without basic care, improving your skin’s condition and tone would be a difficult task. This is why you need to follow certain skin care basics to ensure a youthful, glowing skin.
Following are the certain factors that can contribute to healthy and glowing skin:

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Beauty and Glamour Tips

Amazing Home Remedies to Remove Sun Tan From Your Body:

Summer is here! All you lovely ladies must be excited to put on your summer dress and have some fun outdoors. But all the fun goes away as you get the ugly tan not only in your face but also hands and feet. Suntan can be really embarrassing especially due to dual skin tone. 

It is has been observed that the majority of the ladies are concerned about tan in their face and completely ignore their hands and feet. Sunburn on any part of the body should not be ignored as they look really ugly.

How to get rid of Suntan?
Most of the ladies go for bleach and other cosmetic treatments to get rid of the tan. Such treatments might lighten the skin instantly, but in the long run they bring harm to the skin. Sunburn are stubborn they do not go away easily, so you need some patience to deal with them. Here are few home remedies for sun tan removal that will lighten the skin tone, as well as restore back its lost luster. 
Lemon 

Lemon juice works wonders to remove sun tan as it has natural bleaching properties. You can directly apply the juice on the affected area and once it dries up wash it with water. Even the mixture of lemon juice and honey will help you in getting rid of the stubborn tan.


Cucumber


Cucumber is known to be a great remedy to get rid of  the tan while its cooling effect soothes the skin. The Vitamin C in the cucumber also keeps the skin moisturized. Make a face pack with cucumber, rose water and lemon juice and apply it on the face. Keep it for 30 minutes and once you remove it you will see great results. 

Tomato

Tomato also works great in removing sun tan. It has anti-oxidants property, minerals, and vitamins that help in making the skin look healthy. To remove the tan, you can make a mask by mixing tomato pulp, one tablespoon of yogurt and some oatmeal. Remove it after 5-10 minutes and get clear as well as glowing skin.

Potato

An excellent natural remedy to remove sun tan is Potato. It is rich in Vitamin C and so works as a great bleaching agent. Cut peeled potatoes and make a paste in the blender. Apply it on the affected area and wash it cold water after 20 to 30 minutes. To get best results add lemon juice to the paste.


Aloe Vera

The goodness of Aloe Vera is very effective in removing the sunburn and helps in lightening the skin. If it is applied directly to the affected area it will both cleanse as well as nourish the skin. Use it regularly to get the best results.
These homemade remedies can only effective if you religiously follow them. 

Apart from these natural solutions to remove sunburn, always cover yourself during summers and drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated. Make sure you use a sunscreen whenever you step out of the sun. Regularly moisturize and exfoliate your skin to ensure its good health. Once you come back from outdoors make it point to wash your face with cold water and also use a face wash to remove dirt and oil from the face.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Migraines: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments






What are migraine headaches?







The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown; it is thought to be due to abnormal brain activity causing a temporary alteration in the nerve signals, chemicals and blood flow in the brain.
Migraine headaches can be very debilitating affecting 1 in 4 households in America. They are more common in women than men, and 3% of people have chronic migraines where they experience symptoms for half the month for six months.

What triggers migraine headaches?


Some people who suffer from migraines can clearly identify triggers or factors that cause the headaches, but many cannot. Potential migraine triggers include:
  • Allergies and allergic reactions
  • Bright lights, loud noises, flickering lights, smoky rooms, temperature changes, strong smells and certain odors or perfumes
  • Physical or emotional stress, tension, anxietydepression, excitement
  • Physical triggers such as tirednessjet lag, exercise
  • Changes in sleep patterns or irregular sleep
  • Smoking or exposure to smoke
  • Skipping meals or fasting causing low blood sugar

  • Alcohol
  • Hormonal triggers such as menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, menopause
  • Tension headaches
  • Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs and salami)
  • Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products and fermented or pickled foods
  • Medication such as sleeping tablets, the contraceptive pill, hormone replacement therapy.





What causes migraines?

The specific cause of migraines is not known, but there may be fluctuations in certain neurotransmitters, chemicals that send messages between brain cells. These changes may     predispose some people to develop migraine headaches.



What are the signs and symptoms of migraines?


The most common symptoms of migraine are:-
  • Severe, often "pounding," pain, usually on one side of the head
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Sensitivity to sound
  • Eye pain

How are migraines diagnosed?


According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders II criteria for migraine without aura, a patient must have had at least five headache attacks fulfilling the following criteria:
  • Headache attacks lasting 4 to 72 hours (untreated or unsuccessfully treated)
  • The headache has at least two of the following characteristics:
    • Unilateral location
    • Pulsating quality
    • Moderate or severe pain intensity
    • Aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity
  • During the headache, at least one of the following characteristics:
    • Nausea and/or vomiting
    • Photophobia and/or phonophobia

What is the treatment for migraines?

The treatment for migraines depends upon on how frequently the headaches occur and how long the headaches last.


What self-care treatment and lifestyle changes work for migraines?


Individuals who experience migraines can play a significant role in managing their headache frequency and severity.
Keep track of when migraines occur by using a paper or digital headache diary or log to track pain levels, triggers, and symptoms. This can help identify patterns which precede a migraine, as well as help identify factors which contribute to the development of the headache. Once these contributing factors are known, lifestyle modifications can lessen their impact. These modifications may include:
  • Maintain a regular schedule for eating and sleeping
  • Avoid certain foods that might trigger a migraine
  • Keep well hydrated since dehydration has been identified as a migraine trigger for some people.


CONCLUSION:-
Migraine does not have any permanent cure for itself. Many times it does not receive proper attention, is not diagnosed properly and thus remains under-treated. Numerous interventions can provide a good life to people who suffer from migraine. The triggering factors, changes in the blood vessel and nerve inflammation alongwith pain receive an individual but harsh treatment.