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How to get rid of Acne or Pimple's - Use this effective and beneficial Acne face mask

Acne and Pimple's both are the very big skin problem of these days. We try many things, if anyone tell us that this one thing is very effective on acne or Pimple's. I am also struggling through this skin problem. One day, my friends mother suggest me a face mask for these big big ACNE


So, what I said before, anyone suggest anything I am tried it. But this time, its work. I am so happy and now today I share this secret acne face mask with you. This is organic and homemade face mask. There is no side effects of these ingredients which is used in this face mask. 

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Try this magical face mask thrice in a week. And see the result, it takes time but definitely effective.



Best Hair Mask For Dry and Itchy scalp - get rid for dry and itchy scalp

Dry scalp is very common problem among all men or women. Dry scalp is so irritable and itchy, sometimes it feels like a rough sand desert on our head. Dry scalp makes our hair dry, rough and frizzy, and common cause of hair fall.

It may occurs in any season, because it doesn't due to environmental condition but it occurs due to lack of nutrition and hydration in your diet. Healthy eating is essential for healthy hair. Healthy food which is rich in protein and fat acts as an internal moisturizer for our body. It is very important to get enough protein-rich diet in every day.
 
Anything you try for your dry scalp, don't show any wonder or miracle if you are dry from inside.So, hydrating yourself by a lot of water and fluids.

Besides healthy diet, you can try these simple and effective homemade hair mask. These hair mask helps you to remove scalp dryness and flaky skin from you head and makes your scalp cool and calm.

Best Hair Mask For Dry and Itchy Scalp


Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Coconut oil is the most popular hair conditioner for dry scalp. Coconut oil helps to improving hair cuticle and scalp skin, repair damaged hair and prevents keratin loss. Its anti-fungal property helps to removing any fungal infection as well as helps in itchy scalp. It also improves dull and frizzy hair and provides moisture in it.
Massage 10 minutes your head scalp with warm coconut oil with gentle motion. After that wrap your head with wet towel ( towel dip in warm water and squeeze it). Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your hair with shampoo. Its makes your hair soft and smooth. 
You can add 1 tbsp of lemon juice or 1 tbsp honey with coconut oil.

Yogurt Hair Mask

If you have dry, damage or breakage hair problem than yogurt is the best hair treatment for it. Yogurt contains vitamins and proteins in it, so if you are looking for a quick treatment it can be used.

You can use yogurt directly or mix 1 tbsp olive oil in it. Apply over the entire scalp and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it with cold water. It cool and calm you itchy dry scalp.
 

Banana Avocado Mask

Banana is rich in vitamins, potassium,and carbohydrates. Banana is great for dry itchy scalp, prevents split ends, and decreases hair fall. Banana is moisture rich fruit which helps to increase the moisture content in your hair and scalp. Avocado also has the nourishing and moisturizing qualities and helping to beautify your dry hair ends.
 


Take a ripe banana and half avocado, and blend them well. Apply this paste on scalp and covering your hair length. Leave this hair mask for 15- 20 minutes and wash properly.

Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask

Olive oil amazing oil for nourishing our skin, but it also good for our hair. Olive oil is rich in vitamins, minerals and natural oil acids. It is also one of the most convenient oil for all skin types. Honey has anti-bacterial and anti -fungal properties.

Take 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix it well. Slightly heat the mixture over low heat to whisk both together well. Use a double boiler to do this. Apply this on your scalp and hair, wrap your head with plastic bag for 20-30 minutes. Rinse and wash.


Use these homemade hair mask in your daily regime of hair care than you get smooth, clean and calm scalp. If you want to know the cause of dry, flack and dandruff skin in detail than check out this link: http://diethealthfashion.blogspot.in/2015/03/a-big-problem-of-our-hair-dandruff-it.html


Try and Happy !!!

Most Effective Face Mask To Remove Dark Spots From your Face - Dark Spot Remover

If you have dark spots, pigmentation or any age spots, than try this most effective and simple face mask. I have tried many beauty products and home remedies for dark spots but these are not much effective. One day I met my friend and she was suggested me a simple face mask for my these ugly spots. The name of this marvelous face pack is - Gelatin Face Mask.

Well, it sounds so weird, but gelatin is very beneficial for our skin. Gelatin is a natural product and contains collagen as well as protein in it. Several factors of our surrounding affects our skin and develops many skin problems like dark spots, age spots, blackheads, and many more.

Gelatin Face mask is beneficial for both skin type (i.e. oily and dry skin). It maintains firmness and elasticity of your skin. It also help to remove black heads, dark spots, and extra hair from your face. It rejuvenates your skin without causing inflammation or irritation on your skin and makes your skin clean, clear and smooth.

How to make Gelatin Face Mask ?


For Gelatin face Mask, You will need- 
  • 1 tbsp Unflavored gelatin (available at any grocery store)
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (avoid if you have sensitive skin)
  • 1 small bowl 
  • 1 spoon

Steps-

  • First, Wash your face with lukewarm water, remove all makeup and dirt. 
  • Take a bowl, mix all ingredients with the help of spoon.
  • Mix until the gelatin has a thick and goopy consistency.
  • Microwave the mixture for around 10 seconds. You will get something glue like mixture.
  • If you don't want to microwave it, than mix all with warm water.
  • Now, apply this mixture to your face. Let the mixture dry for about 10- 15 min.
  • After drying, peel it off gently and wash your face with lukewarm water.


Remember: 
  • Gelatin becomes harden fast after heating, so apply fast on your face. Don't store the mixture.
  • Always skip the eyebrows and under-eye areas. On peeling, the hair on your face also removed with the dried gelatin layer.
  • Before use this face mask, you should experiment on a small area on the first try. 
  • After face washing, apply moisturizer on your face and neck.
I hope you will try this and makes you skin soft and spots free.Don't forget to share your experience with me. :)

Try and be beautiful !!!




Best Foot Care tips for Beautiful and Happy Feet- Keep your Feet Soft and Beautiful

Everyone wants to look perfect, but healthy skin and your proper care reflects your whole personality. You do makeup, wear beautiful clothes and accessories to look beautiful but if your forget your feet, sometime it can be embarrassing and painful at the same time. Anyone looses his or her charm because of these dry and unkempt feet. These feet reflects your health and your improper care for your skin.

If I ask- Who wants to have soft and pretty feet? Than your answer is obvious, YESS...I want

In our daily life, we do not have much time to do everything for our body but if we want to look good and beautiful than you have to do proper care and daily skin care regime. These daily routine does not take much time and money. If you want to keep your feet looking their best, you have to take steps to preserve and maintain them. 

Best Foot Care Tips For Beautiful and Happy Feet


Here are the best foot care tips to keep your feet looking their best and beautiful. 

Wear Comfortable and Fit Shoes  


If you wear wrong shoes, it will down you feet very quickly. Too small, tight fit or shoes that rub your feet in wrong way can causes blisters, rashes and corns. You should always wears comfortable, well-fitting shoes, whenever possible. You should be careful when bringing home a new pair of shoe.

Soak Your Feet regularly


At night, after a long day of your work, your feet feels tired and dirty. To keep them clean and relax than it will takes a little effort. Follow these steps and pamper your feet-
  • Take a bucket of lukewarm water.
  • Add a liquid soap, lemon juice and 1 tbsp salt into the warm water.
  • Slowly dip your feet into the water and keep it soaking about 10-15 minutes.
  • Using a scrub or pumice stone, remove dead skin cells.
Do theses steps twice a week to see a good results.
  

Scrub your feet



Scrub your feet with good foot scrub. You can use a market bought foot scrub or homemade foot scrub. Apply foot scrub on your wet feet and massage it in circular motion on a dry areas. It helps to remove black and dry dead skin cells from your feet, and make them clean and smooth. Many times, I always used homemade foot scrub which is very simple and effective. So, I share with you my simple homemade food scrub- Sugar and baby oil scrub.
This is very simple and anyone can make this foot scrub. 
  • Take a half cup of sugar and 2 tbsp baby oil, mix it well. Apply this mixture on your feet and massage it slowly.
This being a very simple process, anyone can easily make this scrub and leave the feet perfectly free of dead cells and calluses. You need a bowl of sugar and ½ a cup of baby oil. Mix well and scrub the hard areas of your feet thoroughly.Doing this whenever you feel that the feet are developing roughness and calluses will make sure that they are well nourished and moisturised and you have no cause for complaining after your pedicure session.
- See more at: http://www.findhomeremedy.com/8-pure-home-made-scrubs-for-your-cracked-feet/#sthash.0aHgSFiB.dpuf

Remove Nail Polish 

Wearing a matching nail paint is good and enhance you feet beauty but overtime same layer of nail paint can down your nails. You should change your nail polish in a weak, for few hours let your nails nail-polish free. When apply new layer of nail polish, be sure to remove all of the old layer of old color. It gives strengthen your nails.

Nails Trimming


You should trim your nails regularly, broken and ingrown nails are not so good. They are painful and causes discomfort. Do not cut your nail too short and prevents the cuticles as this can also so painful and sensitive.
  

Moisturisation


Above all processes, moisturisation is also very essential part for our skin. Moisturisation keeps your feet soft and smooth like a baby feet. Your feet needs more moisture than your whole body parts. Apply thick layer of good foot cream on your feet and massage it, and put on pair of socks overnight. This helps your feet become more softer and smoother. Cocoa butter cream with vit. E is also very effective for dry and rough feet.

Try these simple natural foot care tips :-
  
Coconut oil - Massage your feet with coconut oil, it is very simple way to soothe and hydrate tired your feet. 

Vaseline - Apply a layer of Vaseline on your feet at night regularly. This will changes your texture of your skin and makes it smooth.

Rose water and Glycerine - Combine Rose water and glycerine together and fill it in a bottle. Use this solution daily on your feet. It helps to repair your cracks  and prevent your feet from itching and irritation. 

A proper care and regular foot massage is essential for our feet. Massage improves our blood circulation and makes our feet soft and smooth. By these, keeps your feet beautiful  young and looking fresh always.



If these simple foot care tips works for you or you share your favorite tips. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment box below. 



Stay happy and beautiful !!!!




Gooseberry Pickle Recipe - Easy Amla Achar Recipe

Gooseberry is commonly known as Amla in India. Gooseberry is rich source of vitamin- C and very beneficial for our health.Common facts that we know about Amla is- Amla is good for our hair growth, for our skin but Amla also enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain, supports the heart, helps the urinary system, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant any many more. 

Gooseberry Pickle Recipe - Easy Amla Achar Recipe

Ingredients
  • Gooseberry/Amla – 500 gm 
  • Oil – 200 gm (any oil but mustard oil is preferred)
  • Turmeric Powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Red chili powder – 1 teaspoons  
  • Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoonYellow 
  • Mustard seeds (grinded coarsely) – 3 teaspoons
  • Fennel seed powder – 2 teaspoon 
  • Asafetida – 3 - 4 pinch
  • Salt to taste

How to make Gooseberry pickle or Amla ka Achar

  • First, wash all the gooseberry or amla properly in clean water.
  • Take a big bowl or utensil, put 500-600 gm water into it on high heat.
  • When water starts boiling, add gooseberry or amla in it and boil it for 5-8 minutes till gooseberry or amla properly boiled.
  • Pour out the water and let the remaining water dry from gooseberry/amla.
  • Now, separates the slices of gooseberries/amlas and remove their seeds.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan and add asafetida and fenugreek seeds and stir them.
  • Add turmeric powder, fennel seed powder, red chili powder, yellow mustard and salt in it and mix well.
  • Put the gooseberries/amla into this mixture and mix them together properly. 
  • Now, Your Gooseberry/Amla Pickle is ready.
You can store the pickle in any glass container.Now pour the remaining oil in the pickle.Keep it stored for 3 -4 days, so that it marinates well.


Note- Always remember that you should take out any pickle with a clean and dry spoon otherwise there are chances of spoilage of the pickle.

Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe - Delicious Chinese dish


Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe

This recipe is a common classic Chinese dish which is filled with stir fried vegetables. This is very tasty and delicious dish, these rolls makes it perfect to serve for home parties, birthday, and for your kids.

Cuisine : Chinese
Course : Starter
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How to make vegetable spring rolls

SERVES:10-12(spring rolls)           TIME:25-30 min.


Ingredients
  • Spring roll wrappers- 10-12 
  • Spring onions green chopped- 2 stalk
  • Cabbage finely shredded- 1/4 cup 
  • Onions thinly sliced- 1/4 cup
  • Carrots thinly sliced- 2 medium
  • Green capsicum chopped-1 medium 
  • Bean sprouts-3/4 cup
  • Cornflour/ corn starch 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper powder -1/4 teaspoon
  • Soy sauce-1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste 
  • Oil for deep frying


Steps-

Stuffing-
  • First, to make stuffing for rolls. Heat a 2 tbsp oil in a non- stick pan, add cabbage, onions, carrots, capsicum, bean sprouts, salt and toss it.
  • Now, add pepper powder and soy sauce and mix well.
  • Saute the vegetables on high heat, until lightly softened.
  • Transfer the stuffing in a bowl and allow to cool completely. 

Spring Rolls-

  • Now, divide the stuffing into 10- 12 portions and place a stuffing on one side or on edge of each wrapper.
  • Fold  the rolls from the filled corner  and roll tightly.
  • Apply cornflour paste to open corner and seal it,  make sure the corner are sealed well.
  • Repeat the same steps and make the rest of spring rolls.
  • Keep the rolls under a damp cloth.It prevents the rolls from drying.
  • In preheat oil, gently slide the rolls into the hot oil and deep fry till golden and crisp.
  • Cut into smaller pieces and serve along with tomato or chili sauce.
Try this easy and tasty recipe !!!!

Best Home made face packs for sun tan - Remove tan with natural ingredients

After the long winter season, it's time to pack and store the heavy jackets, sweaters and caps. Summer season is here and it is the season to enjoy the outdoor fun with family and friends in the beaches and parks. Now, in summers we are like to wear light summer dresses but at the end of day, the harmful effect of the glazing sun on the skin which causes tanning on our skin. Our face, hands, feet all are looks very ugly and dark.

For get rid of this tanning, we are mostly run to the parlors or in salons and spends a lot of money.
In parlors, they uses quick bleaching  or chemical cosmetic products for instant tan removal, but all these  have the side effects on our skin which damage our skin in the long run.

The best option for removing tan without any side effect is home remedies which are made up with natural ingredients. These natural ingredients helps in nourishing our skin and also removes the tan in a very gentle way without wasting our money and time.
These face packs are very easy to made at home and the natural ingredients which is used in this are all found in your kitchen.These face packs are eco- friendly, skin friendly and harmless.

Homemade face packs for removing tan-

Cucumber, lemon and rose water face pack-


Take 2 tbsp fresh cucumber juice, add 1 tbsp lemon juice and add 1 tbsp rose water, mix it well in a bowl. Apply this mixture on your face, neck or tanned areas with the help of cotton. Leave it for 10- 15 minutes than wash with cold water. You can use this pack daily.
Lemon consists of acidic property which acts as a natural beach in lightening the tan and remove excessive oil . Cucumber and rose water acts as a cooling agents  for soothing the damaged skin.

Papaya and honey face pack-


For this face pack, first wash and peel the ripe papaya, than mash it with hand or blend it with the help of blender to get the smooth pulp. Take ½ cup of this smooth pulp of papaya, add 1 tbsp of honey and mix well. Apply this pack on your clean face, and leave it for half an hour till becomes dried. Now wash your face with water.
Papaya contains some enzymes in it which helps in skin whitening, exfoliation and restoration. 
Honey is anti bacterial and provides moisturization to the skin.

Besan (Bengal Gram Flour) face pack –


Take 2 tbsp besan, add a pinch of turmeric, add 1 tbsp milk, add 1 tbsp rose water and mix it well in a bowl. Apply this pack on your face, neck and tanned areas. Let it dry for 15- 20 minutes. After drying, sprinkling water on it and slowly remove the pack by scrubbing smoothly in a circular manner. You can use this face pack twice in a week. 
Besan is very effective in removing tanning and turmeric is antiseptic which helps in healing damaged skin.

Tomato and yogurt face pack- 


Take 2 tbsp fresh tomato pulp, add 1 tbsp yogurt, add 1 tbsp lemon juice, mix all in a bowl. Apply this pack on your face and neck. Leave it for 15 minutes than wash it with cold water.
Tomato is very Beneficial for our skin, it works as a skin toner to shrink the bigger pores and also reduce the oiliness of our skin.
Altogether, tomato, yogurt and lemon works as a natural bleach and removing pigmentation and dark spots from our skin.

Red Lentil with aloe vera face pack-

For this, take a 2 tbsp red lentil and soak it in a water for 1 hour, than make a rough paste of it. Add 1 tbsp fresh aloe Vera gel and mix well. Apply this pack on your face and neck, massage it for a minute. Leave it for 20 minutes than rinse off with water.
Red lentil has cleaning property and aloe Vera provides coolness . It's help in removing tan and rejuvenates your skin.

Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti) with Aloe Vera Face pack-

 

Take 2 tbsp fullers earth powder, add 1 tbsp aloe Vera gel and mix it well. Now add few drops of rose water, make a paste . You can also add 1 tbsp sandal wood powder to it. Apply this paste on face and neck, after it dry, wash with cold water.
Fuller earth powder is very good for our skin. It cools and sooth the skin burn or in irritation. It also prevents  the pimples and acne to reduce the extra oil from our skin. 
Aloe Vera is natural cleanser and helps in lightening skin tone.

All these face packs are very effective in removal of skin tanning. Try it at your home but you must remember that it takes time to heal. This is not a chemical bleach like that shows instant effect. Add these in your daily skin care routine for effective and desirable results.


Hair Spa Treatment at Home - How to get celebrity like hair at your home?

In today's world, everyone wants to look perfect in everything. If you are very beautiful, having a attractive personality but your hair looks frizzy, brittle, rough and unhealthy, this condition of your hair always puts you in an embarrassing situation.
In our lives, where we suffers from the different types of stress, hectic schedule, pollution and many more which reflects on our body. Maintaining ourselves is actually tough thing.

If you want to maintain your hair like celebrities, so you are advised to do hair spa treatment. Hair spa treatment has become the most preferable a
nd good option for damaged hair. It provides you deep relaxation and distressed your mind from the various tensions. It also gives hydration and nourishment  to your hair. 

In market, there is different types of hair spa treatments are available. You tired of spending your money and time in parlors or in salons but it relieves you for a little time but again your hair looks same as they are.
So, why you do not try hair spa at home? It is very easy and convenient at home with natural ingredients present in your kitchen. At home spa , you can use natural things and home spa is cheaper as salon spa. You can also do it regularly . So, let's start with the steps.

How to do Hair Spa at Home? 

There are 5 steps of hair spa treatment  :-

Step 1: Massaging 



The first step to start a hair spa treatment at home is Massaging. In massage, take any hair nourishing oil like olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil and massage your head for 15- 20 minutes. Massage softly and smoothly with your fingertips. You can also take Luke warm oil for massage. It helps to increase blood circulation, hair growth and remove dryness of your scalp.

Step 2: Hair Steaming 


After oil Massaging, next step is hair steaming. Take a big towel and dip it in a warm water, squeeze the towel  to remove extra water. Now, wrap this towel around your head and cover all your oiled hair. Wrap it at least 15  minutes, it helps oil penetrate into the scalp deeply. Hair steaming gives nourishment to your hair  which makes softer and smoother  hair. 

Step 3: Hair Shampooing 


Third step is washing your oiled hair with shampoo. You can use any shampoo but it should be the mild. For oiled hair washing, always use lukewarm water to wash your hair, It helps you to remove all oil from your hair. Never use hot water for hair washing, it may causes dry scalp, dandruff  and weakens you hair roots.

Step 4: Hair Conditioning  


After proper shampooing, apply conditioner on your wet hair. You can use any hair conditioner that suits you either Store bought or home made. Start with the halfway down the shaft towards the hair tips than roots to the tips. Rub your hands together and spread the conditioner all over your head. You can also use a comb for proper spreading. Wash your hair with water.
Hair conditioning prevents to drying your hair and make your hair soft and shiner.

Step 5: Apply a hair mask


The last and final step provides your hair all the required nourishment. Different types of hair masks are available in market, you can buy it or use your homemade hair mask. The homemade hair masks nourish your the scalp and hair roots. Making a homemade hair mask is very easy but also very cheap. You need a few simple kitchen ingredients.

Some homemade hair masks are-


Egg Hair Mask

For this hair mask, take 1 egg and beat it , add 1 cup milk and 2 tbsp olive oil in it , mix it well. Now, squeeze 1 lemon to the mixture. Apply this hair mask on your scalp to hair tips. Leave it for 15 minutes and than wash your hair with Luke warm water.

Yogurt Hair Mask

Take 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar,1 teaspoon of honey, mix it well in a bowl. Apply this mixture to your scalp to hair tips. Leave it for 15 minutes. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.

After washing, by removing all particles of hair mask than wash your hair again with shampoo to get rid of any smell of egg or yogurt.

Now, You have successfully done hair spa treatment at  your home. See the desired result like this before and after in your hair.

Do it once in every week or  twice in a month, it depends on you. You will definitely get the desired results when you do it regularly. It will makes your hair smooth, soft, shiner, manageable and enhance your personality.