To LightenTan

The skin gets a tan due to long periods of exposure to sunlight especially in Winter when the sun's rays are more direct. Any of the treatments given below should be done regularly for a week at least.Wash the face and arms well. Mash some ripe strawberries and apply as a paste. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.Tips 1: Powder the kernel of a walnut and mix the powder with1 tbsp of milk. Apply and leave for 20 minutes.Tips 2: Honey 1 tsp with a few drops of vinegar applied for ½ an hour.Tips 3: Soya...

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To Reduce Face Wrinkles

Wrinkles generally are due to age, Stress and dry skin. You should always keep the areas around the eyes mouth and nose and also the neck well cared for and moisturized.Take 1 tbsp of cold milk and add 3-4 drops of lime juice. Rub this paste well into the wrinkles before going to sleep. The next morning wash with warm water and dry with a rough towel firmly. Once again rub in the cream - in the direction opposite to the wrinkles. Wait for ½ an hour and wash, avoid using soap.Tips 1:Rub the pulp...

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Usually blackheads are the result of oily skin and blocked pores. After a warm bath the face should be splashed with cold water.tip 1:In a pan add 5-6 cups of water and add the juice of 1 lime. Remove from heat when the water boils. Place on a table and covering the head with a large towel, steam the face. Rub the blackheads firmly with a face towel after 10 minutes of steaming. Wash the face with chilled water to close the pores.Tip 2:Boil 3-4 cups of water and add 2 tsp soda bicarbonate to this....

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For Fairer Complexion

The masks mentioned below are very good to lighten the skin tone and add a glow to the complexion. They must be followed for the specified time and inculcated as a daily routine. Tips 1:Soak 4 almonds overnight. Make a very fine paste with them, using milk to grind them.Apply this paste on the neck and face before going to bed. Wash with cold water in the morning. Repeat daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.Tips 2:Take 1 tbsp of gram flour and 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice....

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To Prevent Dark circles

Tip 1:Grate 2' piece of cucumber. Squeeze through a muslin cloth and extract the juice. Dip cotton pads in this and place on eyelids. Relax for 15 minutes. Tip 2:Take 1 tspn Tomato pulp,1 pinch of Turmeric powder ½ tspn of limejuice and 1 tspn of gram flour. Make a paste and apply gently. Remove gently with moist cotton pads after ½ an hour.Tip 3:Soak 2 Almonds overnight. Peel and grind to a smooth paste. Add a few drops of limejuice to this Apply for 20-25 minutes. This should be followed daily...

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Nail Care

Your nails may be craving something - If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the problem could be traced back to an inadequate water intake.Most people don't drink nearly enough water. Drink up! What to do about brittle nails The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents and water, which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes. Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make...

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Tips For Eyebrows

1 You should pluck eyebrows before bedtime so any redness will disappear overnight. In shaping your eyebrows use your facial features. 2 Use a pair of slant edge tweezers which grip hairs easily. Comb hairs one way and then the other to remove loose hairs. 3 You should pluck hairs between the brows and any stragglers. Never remove the hairs from above your eyebrows. 4 Pluck each hair individually close to the root. Work in the direction of the growth. 5 Always avoid over plucking. In defining...

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NATURAL TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR

For Dandruff1 Massage the Scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help for growth of hair. 2 Apply coconut oil which has been boiled with small onions. Wash it off with a mixture of green gram powder and water drained from cooked (boiled) rice. 3 Apply a mixture of almond oil and gooseberry juice with finger tips on the scalp. 4 Apply the warm mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and coconut oil. Do a steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes and wash the hair with a shampoo. 5 Apply a paste of fenugreek...

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Lip Care

1 You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm. 2 Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips 3 Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy l...

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For Blemishes On The Face

Sometimes due to illness or some form of allergy you develop some dark patches on the face. You need some gentle help to get rid of them.Tip 1:Rub in some coconut oil before going to bed. Wash well in the morning. Repeat for 15 days. Tips 2: Watermelon juice applied and gently massaged on the blemished area. Left on for 15 minutes will definitely help. Tip 3:Tender coconut water dabbed on blemishes and left for ½ an hour. Repeat for 15 days. Tips 4: Carrot juice applied for 15 minutes for 15 days...

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Eye care

1 Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil. 2 For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes. 3 Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles. 4 To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes. 5 Add a...

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BODY CARE

1 Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs 2 Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time3 If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days,...

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