Golden Tips to Prevent Chapped Lips this Winter!!

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ~ Edith Sitwell

Winters are refreshing and can be a dream comes true for many if we are able to have healthy lifestyle out of cold weather and daily chores. There is very less escape to chapped lips as the very thin skin of our lips does not have oil glands to save these from being chapped. It is not just a symbol of beauty, smile or self esteem to have soft, fresh and luscious lips but is also an important health factor. The dry lips can cause cold sores, bacterial infections and many other severe problems. Even the expensive lipsticks advertised by our favorite models cannot prevent lips from getting dry and cause health issues. The golden secret is to follow home remedies. Yes, using products that are available in our kitchen!

Sugar

The natural softness of lips can be recovered by exfoliating dead cells off your chapped lips.

Follow the following steps:-

Mix two teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoon of honey in a bowl to make a paste.

Apply the paste to your lips

Let it rest for a few minutes.

Gently rub the mixture around on your lips with your fingers.

Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Milk Cream

Milk cream acts as a good moisturizer due to high content of fat in it..

Follow the following steps:-

Apply fresh milk cream on your lips and keep it on for about 10 minutes.

Gently wash your lips with lukewarm water using cotton ball.

Keep following the steps daily until you get the desired results.

Lemon Juice

The lemon juice also helps to prevent aging of the skin.

Follow the following steps:-

Mix one teaspoon of milk cream with 3 drops of lemon juice in a bowl

Keep the bowl refrigerated for an hour.

Take out the mixture and apply it on and around the lips, before going to sleep.

Rose Petals

Follow the following steps:-

Wash rose petals with water to clean them.

Soak the petals in milk for a few hours.

Make a thick paste of rose petals by mashing them.

Apply the paste on your lips and keep repeating many times a day and before going to sleep.

Note: If dairy products cause irritation to skin, glycerin can be used instead.

Castor Oil

Follow the following steps:-

Mix one teaspoon of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of fresh lemon juice in a bowl.

Apply the mixed liquid on your lips before going to sleep

 Wash it off with a lukewarm water using cotton ball in the morning.

Repeat the steps daily until your get the desired results.

Cucumber

Follow the following steps:-

Gently rub a small slice of cucumber across your dry lips

Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes

Wash your lips with water.

Repeat these steps many times a day for early results.

Honey

Honey acts as a good moisturizer and has healing and antibacterial properties. Apply pure organic honey on your chapped lips and repeat it many times a day. You can also make a paste of honey and glycerin and apply it before going to sleep.

Green Tea Bags

Apply pressure against your lips with used tea bag for at least 4 minutes and keep repeating this method until you get the desired result.

Water

The reason behind your chapped lips can also be dehydration. So, keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera has displeasing taste but has amazing healing property!. Apply a small amount of aloe Vera gel on your lips daily.

Coconut Oil

Simply apply pure coconut oil many times a day on your lips to keep them moist. You can also use olive oil.

Mustard Oil 

Apply lukewarm mustard oil in the navel daily.

Glycerin 

Apply pure glycerin on your lips daily. The petroleum jelly can also be applied in day and at night before going to sleep.

Ghee 

Apply lukewarm ghee(clarified butter) or butter in navel or on lips daily.

So, it is time to bid good-bye to chapped lips this winter. Have happy winters and enjoy! Stay moisturized.

Easiest tricks to remove dark circles naturally

Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical-Sophie Lauren

But, are your eyes the reason of your pride or these are becoming the source of depression because of dark circles?? The dark circles have become common problem due to our busy life style, stress, inadequate sleep hormonal changes or even may be hereditary. If we do not pay heed to our eyes, these can severely affect our looks and Health. Although, a variety of beauty products are available in the market promoted by our favorite celebrities; but these products don’t prove to be beneficial in the long run. It is better if we step towards some natural tips. We don’t even have to roam here and there to find these remedies as these remedies are readily available in our kitchen. 

Let’s have a look at some of the home remedies for saggy bags under our eyes.

Raw Potato

Potatoes help to remove puffiness near eyes becsuse of the natural bleaching agents present in them.

Procedure:

Take one or two potatoes and extract their juice.

Dip cotton balls in the juice and apply them over your eyes.

Leave the cotton balls over your eyes for about ten to fifteen minutes

Rinse off with cold water.

Repeat the steps daily until you get the desired result.

Note: In case of busy schedule, you can also rub thick slices of potatoes directly under your eyes daily

Cucumber:

Cucumber acts as an astringent and skin toner because it contains skin lightening agents.

Procedure:

Extract the Cucumber juice.

Repeat the same steps as that of raw potato.

Note: You can also rub the slices of cucumber directly but keep them refrigerated first for soothing and refreshing effect.

Lemon juice:

Lemon is also effective as it contains vitamin C.

Procedure:

Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder.

Rub this thick paste gently around your eyes

Rinse it off with water after ten to fifteen minutes.

Continue following the procedure  two or three times in a week for better results.

Note: if lemon juice causes burning sensation, stop following this home remedy.

Tomato:

Tomatoes act as bleaching agent for skin.

Procedure:

Take one tablespoon of lemon juice.

Take two tablespoons of tomato juice and mix with lemon juice.

Soak a cotton ball in the juice and apply it gently around your eyes.

Continue this procedure until dark circles get lighter.

Here is another method of using tomatoes for removing dark circles.

Take a glass full of pure tomato juice and add one tablespoon of lemon juice to it.

For enhancing taste, add a pinch of salt and crushed mint leaves.

Blend the mixture well and drink the immediately after making it.

This mixture will remove all the toxins of body to reduce the dark circles.

Repeat this procedure till you get the maximum results.

 

Cold Water:

Cold water not only removes the dark circles around the eyes but also reduce the puffiness around them. It works by constricting the blood vessels under the eyes.

Procedure:

Take a bowl full of cold water and soak a soft cloth in it for a few minutes.

Take the cloth out and squeeze the excess water.

You can also wrap ice cubes in a soft cloth instead of cold water.

Press it lightly over your eyelids for 5-10 minutes.

Repeat the procedure 3-4 times daily for a few weeks.

You can also use cold milk instead of water for this procedure.

Note: You can also perform this procedure with cold milk in the place of cold water.

Turmeric:

Tumeric is known as the “Holy Powder” of the kitchen. Besides its healing properties, it also acts as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. It not only removes the dark circles, but also softens the skin around the eyes.

Procedure:

Take two teaspoons of turmeric powder and add a few drops of lemon juice to it.

Mix them well to make a thick paste.

Apply the paste over your dark circles and leave it for at least 10 mintues.

After 10 minutes, clean it off with damp cloth.

Repeat this for a few days.

Chamomile Tea Bags:

Tea has anti-oxidant properties which help in reducing dark circles.

Procedure:

Take a few tea bags and soak them in hot water.

Rinse the bags in cold water.

Place the bag on your eyes for about 15 minutes.

Remove the bag and wash your eyes with plain water.

Repeat the procedure daily.

Almond Oil

Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E which is necessary for your skin. It revitalizes your skin by removing dead cells and makes it smoother and softer.

Procedure:

Take a few drops of almond oil and put it on your fingers.

Apply the oil over the dark circles and gently massage over them.

Leave the oil for the whole night and wash it on the next morning.

It seems tacky but proves a wonderful remedy.

Follow the procedure daily until the dark circles disappear.

 “The world looks better with happy eyes”. Take care and stay sassy.

Top 10 tricks to remove pimples naturally

Beauty is the most precious jewel of women. It is at the top demand of the investors in every field. Every woman has become more conscious of her looks and appearances. Taking advantage of this, the markets have started supplying different skin care products but these are more a bane than boon and are also not pocket friendly.

One of the most common skin problems in this rainy season is pimples.

According to American Academy of Dermatology; Acne plagues about 85 percent of teens in each generation. An estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne.

Here are some easy tricks to get rid of these culprits of beauty!!

1. Ice

Ice can be used to instantly reduce the redness, swelling and inflammation of pimples. It improves blood circulation to the affected area and removes dirt and oil accumulated on the skin.

Directions of use:

Use ice cubes or crushed ice, whichever is convenient.

Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a few seconds. 
Wait a few minutes and repeat the process.

2. Lemon

Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. It helps pimples dry up faster.

Directions of use:

Dip a cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.

You can also mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and put it on the pimples overnight. 
In the morning, wash your face with lukewarm water (remedy is not applicable for sensitive skin)

Note: Always use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice.

3. Honey

Honey has antibacterial properties which help in curing acne.

Directions of use:

Apply a teaspoon of honey or make a mask of 1/2 cup of honey with 1 cup of plain oatmeal and leave it on for 30 minutes.

4. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is an antibacterial. It also helps to decrease the redness and growth of pimples.

Directions of use:

Soak a cotton ball in tea tree oil and apply it on the affected area. Wash your face after 15 to 20 minutes.

An alternative way is to add a few drops of tea tree oil in 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel.
Apply it on pimples and then wash face after 15 to 20 minutes.

Note: Avoid tea tree oil in case of sensitive skin.

5. Green Tea

It is an antimicrobial and antioxidant that help to fight acne.

Directions of use:

Lay the green tea bag over the affected area.

Alternatively, use a cooled cup of green tea as a face wash

6. Mint

Mint can help remove pore-clogging oils of skin.

Directions of use:

Mix 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint with two tablespoons each of plain yogurt and blended oatmeal.

Leave the paste on your face for 10 minutes, and then rinse off with water.

7. Aloe Vera gel

It chills your skin off; diminishes the irritation and redness of pimples.

Directions of use:

Apply the Aloe Vera Gel to the affected area for 15 minutes and wash your face after 15 minutes with warm water.

8. Neem (Indian Lilac)

It contains salicylic acid, an anti-bacterial agent found in many commercial acne products. It also prevents excess oil from clogging pores.

Directions of use:

Make a paste of neem leaves by crushing them; apply it over the affected skin with cotton ball and leave it for 30 min.

9. Olive oil

Olive oil contains vitamins, anti-oxidants and iron.

Directions of use:

Put a few drops of olive oil on finger tips; apply it on pimples; keep it overnight and wish it the next day.

10. Toothpaste

Toothpaste is an extraordinary pimple treatment.

Directions of use:

Apply some white toothpaste to the affected regions of the skin.
Keep them for overnight and wash with cool water in the morning.

Note: use white glue instead of gel.

HAPPY RAINY SEASON!!