Beauty and Home Remedy

Green tea is one of the most loved beverages amongst health enthusiasts. Undoubtedly, green tea has a lot to offer to our health as well as beauty. Regular consumption of green tea aids in weight loss enhances brain health, lowers cholesterol levels etc. It is also a blessing for acne-prone skin. In this article, I will be sharing different ways to use green tea for your skin and hair. There are so many ways in which you can use green tea. I have pinned down some really easy recipes that can be followed by anyone. NOTE:-PLEASE DO A PATCH TEST BEFORE APPLYING ANYTHING ON THE SKIN TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS. 1. AS A TONER: Green tea is wonderful as a toner. It regulates oil balance at the same time nourishes the skin. ♡ PREPARATION : Brew a cup of green tea and let it cool down for some time. Add 1-2 tablespoons of rose water and  1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin (optional). Mix well and transfer this mixture to a spray bottle. Your green tea toner is ready to b

Starting a basic yet proper skincare routine in our teenage year is always a good idea. Following a simple skincare routine will help your skin to function properly and it will also prepare your skin for later years. With the overflowing skincare products in the market, it can be very confusing to select the right products for your skin. In this era of the Internet, we have so much information that sometimes might be overwhelming. Beauty gurus and influences keep coming with new products every other day and it's very easy to feel pressurised. ☆ USING TOO MANY PRODUCTS : Chemical exfoliators, serums, emulsifiers, anti-ageing treatments - you might want to stay away from them. It's better not to burden your skin with too many products. Our skin generates new skin cells and in the teenager years this cell regeneration rate is at it's best. As we grow old, our skin fails to maintain this rate. So the fewer products you use, its best for your skin. Physical scrubs can also be ab

To be honest, lip pigmentation had always been a major concern for me. I always tried to hide my dark lips under lipsticks. Selecting a perfect lip colour had always been a task for me as lip colour tends to look different on pigmented lips. Now, my lip pigmentation has gotten a lot better. Pigmentation occurs when our skin begins producing excess melanin. Lip pigmentation can be caused because of excessive melanin production. Apart from this, there are several other reasons for lip discolouration such as smoking, sun rays, poor diet, not drinking enough water, lip licking, not wearing SPF etc.  There are numerous ways to treat dark lips. Laser treatment is quite popular for lip discolouration. Chemical peeling also has proven effective against pigmented lips.  Home remedies work for lip discolouration but they tend to take a long time to show visible results. If you are willing to invest your time in home remedies you can try these DIY home remedies to get soft and juicy lips. NOTE:-P

Grapeseed oil is an extremely lightweight oil that absorbs quickly into the skin. Thanks to its numerous skin and hair benefits, it has become one of the most loved oils in the beauty community.  Like the name suggests, this plant-based oil is obtained from the seeds of grapes. It is a non-comedogenic oil that means it does not clog our pores and can be used by all skin types. Even people who have extremely oily and sensitive skin can easily enjoy its benefits. Grapeseed oil is a dry oil that can penetrate the deeper layers of our skin and helps in regulating sebum production in our skin. It is filled with vitamins, omega 6 fatty acids and antioxidants that can target different skin concerns such as acne, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, skin-ageing etc. Due to its amazing skin nourishing properties, various companies love using it in their products. NOTE-PLEASE DO A PATCH TEST BEFORE APPLYING ANYTHING ON THE SKIN TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS. BENEFITS OF GRAPES

Diy face masks are really popular, some swear by them and some oppose the idea of putting any random ingredient on their face. I know some DIY recipes can be tricky as they just give you this false hope of getting beautiful and perfect skin in just a few days.  But Nothing in this world can give us an instant result. We have to put effort to get our desired results. Same with skincare and haircare. No DIY remedy can change our skin conditions overnight or just in a few days. It takes time for the remedy to show its magic on our skin. So, don't get disheartened, if you don't get an immediate result. Be consistent with it and you will see an improvement in your skin condition. NOTE-PLEASE DO A PATCH TEST BEFORE APPLYING ANYTHING ON THE SKIN TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS. 1. OATS AND GREEN TEA FACE MASK:- Take 1 tablespoon of oats powder and 1 tablespoon of green tea. Mix well. Apply this mask to the clean face.  Keep it on for 10 minutes. Wash it off with n

Hair and the problems associated with it is one of the most searched keywords on the Internet. Undoubtedly, our hair plays an important role in our appearance. A good hair day takes our confidence to a different level. That's the reason why we are always desperately looking for different hair care products that will fix our hair thinning and hair breakage issues.  While genes play a crucial role in hair health, a good and balanced diet solve many health issues including hair problems. What we eat reflects on our outer self. With our crazy and busy schedule and fast lifestyle, most of us tend to overlook our health. Not to forget, pollution and smoke too contribute to making our hair conditions worse. If you are suffering from excessive hair fall, please consult with a doctor. In the past, I have shared DIY home remedies that are helpful for hair growth but today's article is majorly focused on the foods that are extremely beneficial for our hair. 1. FATTY FISHES: Fatty fishes s

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for our body to keep it healthy and strong. Vitamin E is such a nutrient that is particularly essential for our body, skin and hair. This fat-soluble vitamin is responsible for our glowing skin and shiny hair. We can easily get in from a wide range of food sources that include nuts and seeds, fatty fishes etc.  Because of its popularity in the beauty community, so many brands have come up with products that are based on vitamin E as their main ingredient. From face washes to moisturisers to shampoos to conditioners we get to see vitamin E in so many beauty products. Many people also use it in their DIY products too. Keep reading it to know more about vitamin E, its natural source and its benefits for our skin and hair and how to use it correctly. NATURAL SOURCES OF VITAMIN E : Wheat-germ oil, almond oil, hazelnut oil etc are rich in vitamin E. Nuts like almonds, peanuts, cashew nuts, hazelnut, pistachios etc. Seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds

Gram flour or besan is one of the most common ingredients that most people love using in beauty rituals. It is extremely gentle but highly effective. It can be used in different beauty remedies for different purposes. Ubtan is a traditional beauty remedy that our ancestors have been using for centuries. Gram flour is used as a base for ubtan. So I need not tell you about the benefits of gram flour. It is a blessing for our skin.  Today's post is all about gram flour and how can we use it as a natural face cleanser for different skin types. You can just apply gram flour with a little bit of water and it will change your skin for the better. I have used a few other ingredients along with gram flour to make the remedies more beneficial. NOTE:-PLEASE DO A PATCH TEST BEFORE APPLYING ANYTHING ON THE FACE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS. 1. GRAM FLOUR OR BESAN FACE CLEANSER:- Take 1-2 tablespoons of gram flour and add a pinch of wild turmeric or normal turmeric powder