Skin Care Tips and Homemade Face Packs for Monsoon



During the monsoon you need to pay attention to your skin as it can react to humidity and dampness present in the atmosphere. If you suddenly notice oily skin and acne blast on your face, then don’t worry. Just try our range of monsoon beauty homemade face packs shared by Dr. Sandeep Suttar – Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai.

1: Sandalwood pack
This pack will help to remove dark skin and scars from your skin.
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp crushed sandalwood
• 1/4 cup of rose water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Method:
1. Mix all the above ingredients together to make a fine, thick paste.
2. Apply this paste on your face for 30 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

2: Cleanse with oatmeal
Ingredients:
• 3 tsp oatmeal
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp curd
Method:
1. Make a good mixture of the above ingredients and refrigerate for some time.
2. Before applying this paste on your skin, clean your face thoroughly.
3. Let this paste dry for sometimes. Once dried wash it off with clean water.

 3: Strawberry therapy
Ingredients:
• 4-6 strawberries
• 1 tsp brandy
• 2 tsp breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp fuller’s earth
• Rose water
Method:
1. Mash all the strawberries to a fine paste.
2. Add all the other ingredients to the mashed strawberries.
3. Mix all the ingredients well, to make a fine paste and apply it on your face.
4. Wash it off after 20 minutes with a good face wash.

4: Mint or banana pack
Ingredients:
• Mint leaves
• Banana
Method:
1. Grind some handful of mint leaves to a fine paste and mash half a banana.
2. Mix both these paste together and apply it on your face.
3. Keep this paste on for 10 minutes and wash off with warm water.

5: Facial scrub
Ingredients:
• Rice flour or ground almonds
• Curd
Method:
1. Mix some rice flour or ground almonds with cure to make a fine paste.
2. Apply this paste before going to bed, to remove all dirt and impurities for 15 minutes
3. Scrub the paste on your face, when it is dried to remove the paste.

6: Jojoba pack
This pack is very good to treat dry skin.
Ingredients:
• Jojoba oil
• Fresh curd
• Honey
Method:
1. Make a fine paste by mixing jojoba oil, fresh curd and honey in equal parts.
2. Apply this as a face pack for about ten minutes and rinse it off with a mild face wash.

7: Egg white face pack
This treatment is very effective to get rid of that messy, oily skin.
Ingredients:
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp honey
Method:
1. Mix one egg white with one tsp of honey to make a fine paste.
2. Apply it all over your face and allow it to set until it gets dry.
3. Wipe it off and wash your face with cold water.

 8: Fuller’s earth pack
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp fuller’s earth (multani mitti)
• Water
Method:
1. Pack a fine with by mixing one tbsp multani mitti with adequate water.
2. Apply this paste on your skin for some time and allow it to dry.
3. Wash it off, once it is dry.

9: Almond’s facial mask
This mask is very good to treat dry skin, dull skin and wrinkles.
Ingredients:
• 5-7 almonds
• 2 tsp oatmeal
• 4 tbsp full cream milk
• 2 tsp china clay
• 2 drops lemon juice
• 1 mashed avocado
Method:
1. Make a fine paste by mixing all the above ingredients.
2. Apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes.
3. Dampen cotton wool with cold milk and wipe it off.
4. Splash your face with cold water and apply a light moisturiser.

10: Lemon bleach
Ingredients:
• Radish
• Limejuice
Method:
1. Grate half radish and mix it with some limejuice.
2. Apply on your face and leave it for 10 minutes.
3. Before washing off this paste, massage your face in circular motions.
4. Wash with warm water.

11: Facial toner
Ingredients:
• Rose water
• Cucumber juice
Method:
1. Mix some rose water and cucumber juice together to make a nice natural toner.
2. Refrigerate and use to feel fresh, by wiping it on your face, using a cotton wool pad.

12: Exfoliate with sugar
Ingredients:
• Sugar
• Olive oil
Method:
1. Take some sugar and olive oil in the palm of your hand.
2. Mix it and apply it to your face. Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
3. Before washing it off, rub in circular motions rub to remove dead skin.

13: Turmeric mask
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp besan
• Pinch of turmeric
• 2-3 drops of lemon juice
• 1-2 tsp rose water
Method:
1. Mix all the above ingredients to make a fine paste.
2. Apply this pack onto the face and wash off after 15-20 minutes.

14: Pea magic
Ingredients:
• Half cup powdered peas
• 3 tsp curd
• Few drops lemon juice
• Half-cup papaya
• Rose water
Method:
1. Make a paste by mixing all ingredients together.
2. Apply it for 20 minutes and wash your face with ice- cold water.
15: Green tea face pack
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp green tea
• 1 tbsp yoghurt
• 1-drop essential oil
Method
1. Blend the green tea to a fine paste.
2. Mix it with yoghurt and essential oil.
3. Apply this on your face, massage for a minute and let it stay for 10 minutes.
4. Wash off with warm water.

16: Fruit pack
Ingredients:
• 2 slice banana
• 1 slice apple
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 piece orange
• 1 piece peach
• 2 pieces strawberries
• 2 pieces raspberries
Method:
1. Mash all the fruits together to make a fine paste, in a blender.
2. Apply it for 30 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

17: Papaya mask
Ingredients:
• 5-6 cubes papaya
• 1 tsp brown sugar
Method:
1. Mash papayas with a fork and mix it with brown sugar.
2. Apply this on your face and massage in circular motions.
3. Leave it on for about two minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

18: Orange pack
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp powdered orange peel
• Low fat milk
• Few drops lemon juice
Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to a fine paste.
2. Apply it on your face and leave it on for 5 minutes. Wash off with cold water.

19: Rose petals pack
Ingredients:
• Rose petals
• 1 tbsp yoghurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rose water
Method:
1. Soak rose petals in water, then crush it and mix it well with other ingredients.
2. Apply the paste to your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

20: Cucumber cooler
Ingredients:
• Turmeric
• ½ cucumber pulp
• 1 tsp lemon juice
Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients together to make a fine paste.
2. Apply it to your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with water.

Skin Care Tips for Removing Dark Spot on your Face

Do you have any dark spot on your face? Don’t worry, it may remove through some home made remedies.
Dark spots and patches on the skin are extremely common in men and women of all ages as well as ethnicity. When the darkening of skin is not even and only in patches, it can be a cosmetic nightmare. There are a lot of different kinds of dark spots.
Dark face spots or black spots are mainly caused by acne, blackheads, pimples and blemishes. Dark spots won’t go so easily and on dry skin they stick for long time on face. Black spots, dark patches and other marks on the face may be caused by many different factors, the most common one being prolonged exposure to the sun.
Cells in the skin known as melanocytes produce melanin, a compound responsible for giving skin its color. Over a period of time, with prolonged exposure to the sun, high levels of melanin concentration can occur, leading to dark spots and patches on the skin. Other causes can include hormonal changes, stress, liver disease, pregnancy as also the process of ageing.
There have some home made remedies to remove dark spot on your face:-

 Wear Hat
 Treat black spots on the face is to prevent them from forming in the first place. This can be accomplished by protecting you face from the sun by wearing a scarf or hat and applying sun screen prior to venturing out into the sun.

Wear Sunscreen
Sunscreen must be applied at least thirty minutes before going outdoors in order for it to take effect. It is advisable to use a sunscreen with an SPF or sun protection factor above 30.

Apply Honey and Potato
Try rubbing a cut raw potato on the dark spots or apply a face mask made from honey and grated potato. Leave it on for about half an hour before rinsing it off. 

 Apply Red Onion
The juice of a red onion may also be used to get rid of dark spots on face. Dab a small amount of the juice on the spots using a cotton swab and then wash after 10 minutes. 

Apply Cucumber With Milk and Lemon Juice
Mash cucumber add few drops of milk, lemon juice and mix well. Then apply on your face leave for 15 min, and then wash with normal water. Repeat this every other day.

 Apply Banana and Cucumber
 Mash banana and cucumber in a small bowl then blend together in a grinder. And now add honey and squeeze lemon juice into mixture. Add 1 to 2 drops of olive oil and again blend it. Now apply the mixture on face leave for 25 to 30 min then wash with cold water. 

 Apply Lemon Juice
Cut lemon in 2 pieces, wash your face cleanly now start rubbing gently on face rub for 3 min then leave for 2 min then again rub the lemon for 1 min then wash your face using cold water. This is one of the most effective and fast working remedy to reduce dark spots you can repeat this every second day.    

Sandalwood and Rosewater
 Make a paste from powdered sandalwood and rosewater and apply it to the spots on your face. You can also try a face pack made from dried powdered orange peels mixed with yogurt. 

Apply Tomato and Lemon Juice
Mix tomato and lemon juices then apply on your face leave for 25 min and once it becomes dry wash your face with cold water.
  
Apply Onion and Garlic  
Onion and garlic juice is also known remedy to fade dark spots. Apply combination of 1 tbsp of onion juice and 1 tbsp of garlic juice for about 15 min. you can add some vinegar in the solution, in case you have oily skin.

How to Take Care Your Hair


Designer clothing, perfectly applied makeup, and fine jewelry are all wasted if your hair looks greasy, dull, or messy. Fortunately, no one needs a hair salon or expensive hair products to have hair that looks professionally cared for and styled. With the right techniques for shampooing, drying, and styling your hair, it can be among your most attractive features.
We'll provide some useful hair-care tips in this article, starting with the basics.

1.It is necessary to  keep your hair healthy
  •  Don't tie your hair back too tightly and never when it is wet. This stretches the hair shaft, causing it to break and split.
  • Do eat foods rich in skin and hair enhancing essential fatty acids. By taking care of your diet, the state of your inner health will reflect in the condition of your hair. Be kind to yourself.
  • Don't over-style. Experts recommend using a blow dryer only for special occasions. At the end of your styling session, switch to cold air. This closes the hair shaft, leaving the hair smooth, glossy and shiny.
  •  Don't forget to keep regular scheduled appointments with your stylist. Making an appointment for a trim every 4 to 6 weeks will leave your hair in tiptop condition
2. Invest for good hair style
  • Do invest in a good hair cut. Caring for your locks becomes so much easier when you are sporting a fabulous 'wash and wear' style.
  • Do wash your hair with the correct products. Dry hair requires a moisture-drenching shampoo, while oily hair benefits from frequent shampooing with a purifying, oil-regulating shampoo.
  •  Do invest in a good quality clarifying shampoo. Although not designed for regular use, clarifying shampoos work to remove a build-up of product and chemicals. Experts recommend using this type of shampoo a few days before undertaking a color treatment.

3. Protect them from harm
  • Wash hair after swimming in chlorinated water.
  •  Don't forget to clean your brushes and combs. Let them soak in warm, soapy water once a week.
  •  Don't expose your hair to the sun during the hottest time of the day. Cover up and wear a hat instead.
  •  To distribute the natural oils in your hair, bend over and brush your scalp and hair from back to front until the scalp tingles; then massage the scalp with your fingertips.
  • Towel-dry your hair thoroughly before using a blow dryer. You'll save time and avoid damaging your hair with too much heat.
  • To cut down on static electricity, dampen your hairbrush before brushing.
  • If your hair is prone to buildup from conditioners, styling gel, or hair spray, mix 1 tablespoon bakinci soda with your regular shampoo once a week. Rinse and dry as usual. 
4. Basic tips of Brushing
  • Do allow your hair to dry naturally as often as possible. Use a highly absorbent towel to mop up excess moisture then finger dry.
  • Don't use a brush on wet hair. Use a wide-toothed comb instead. Start at the ends, gently working your way up towards the roots
  •  Do brush your hair at night before going to bed. If your hair is long, tilt your head forward and brush from the base of the head forward.
  •  Do brush your hair each morning. This will help remove dust, dirt and loose scales. It also stimulates the blood supply and distributes sebum along the hair shaft.
  •  Whereas the external applications type and frequency varies based on the hair and scalp type one thing that everyone should follow uniformly is to use only wooden comb rightly termed as the tricomb on their hair and scalp. They are made up of the rosemary wood and they are wide-toothed in their nature. These combs have got certain salient features in them like.
  •  To untangle your hair without causing any damage, comb gently, starting at the ends. If you pull your hair too hard you could end up snapping it and this is painful! Once the ends are untangled, start combing at the back of your neck."
  •  You can start brushing your hair is dry. Start with your head upside down and brush your hair from the back of your neck, working towards your forehead. Work on the sides before you brush the top of your head. "When you get to the roots, don't brush too forcefully, otherwise you might set off your sebaceous glands, which will cause your hair to go greasy." Finish by brushing from top to bottom.

Skin Care Tips for Wrinkles



Wrinkles are harsh indications that age and other foreign elements are actually transforming your system. You may not sense or notice it in your twenties, but as you mature, these little buggers can throw you an unexpected wake-up call the moment you look in the mirror one morning. Women are more discriminating on this because society usually tends to be more unsympathetic to them when aging begin to reveal.
But if you are careless about your skin, it doesn’t matter if you are old or young. You will develop lines in your faces if you will not take care of your skin as well as take good care of your body.
Skin Care Tips for wrinkles
You may be young and you want to experiment with every aspect of your life. For young girls, you may already be experimenting with make-ups and other chemicals that promise to contain your young look and fresh skin.
Here are some of the tips that you must follow in order to slow down the aging process of your skin.

Wash off face
 It is a must to wash your face. But do not do this too often, especially if you do not have a water purifier installed in your house that your only source for this act is the water coming straight from the tap. It actually contains chlorine which can add to the risks of developing wrinkles fast. If this is the case, wash your face once a day. This way, you will be able to retain a good amount of moisture and oil on your skin.

Use mild soap
In washing you face, use mild soap. Choose the brands that have moisturizers as part of the ingredients. Do not use soaps and even deodorants with alkaline. If it cannot be helped, just avoid it.
Apply Moisturizers.
 According to what their name suggest, moisturizers keep your skin hydrated and supple. You can use it in the daytime before heading out and you can even wear it underneath make-up. Likewise it is also important to moisturize your skin before hitting the sack at night to re-hydrate it. However if there are initial hints of wrinkling on your skin the beauty industry is currently offering a selection of anti-wrinkle/anti-aging creams. Just make certain that you get a first-rate brand that definitely works, because in some cases these creams can be pretty expensive and sometimes, inefficient. 

Apply sunscreen
The sun also contributes a lot in developing lines on your face. What you must do to counter this is to apply sunscreen when you are going out. This should be applied even you are only going to be exposed to the sun’s rays for a short period of time.

Sleeping position
The sleeping position can also contribute to slow down the process of developing the unwanted lines. You can try lying on your back when you are sleeping. But only do this if it will be comfortable for you. The effect of this act is that it will offset the gravity’s effects.

No smoking
Try to avoid smoking. You are young and you may want to try it all. But this vice is really not going to do anything good to your skin. Plus, your health will also suffer through time. When are you going to quit? When people mistake you for a 40-year-old than the 20 something that you really are? You surely don’t want to take that route.

Maintain healthy and balanced diet
Eat a healthy and balanced Diet. As straightforward and as overused this advice may be to you, eating well has a vital influence on your skin's well being. To stay clear of wrinkles, boost your consumption of fruits and vegetables. They are loaded in antioxidants that will aid in clearing the decks from free radicals that pollute your system. Free radicals are the primary cause of collagen and elastin fiber damage. 

Anti Wrinkle Injections
Anti Wrinkle Injections One more method to weasel out of premature lines and creases are anti-wrinkle injections. With it you can get rid of any onset or erase deep seated wrinkles. It only requires a few minutes with noticeable outcomes within 2 days and can last for 3 months. With frequent injections, your return visits to the doctor will be minimized and you get to take pleasure in it for a entire year before coming back for another one.

Everybody will develop wrinkles as they age. But while you are young and can still prevent it, do something about it. The above-mentioned tips will hopefully do the trick for you.
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