In this post, I'll take you through a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own all-natural neem toner for oily skin! But first let's look at the nutrients in neem and what exactly makes it beneficial for skin. Neem is actually the Ayurvedic Indian name for Margosa. The leaves, oil, fruits, flowers, root and bark of the neem tree are very popular. In fact, neem was used ayurvedic medicinal remedies for well over 4000 years. Neem leaf powder or crushed neem leaves are often used in Ayurvedic face masks to rejuvenate skin, control oiliness, slow wrinkles and fight acne. Related: Difference between Toner and Continue Reading
DIY Potato Face Mask Recipes for Toned, Clear Skin
Enjoy using any of these 3 potato face mask recipes for toned, clear skin! Potatoes, potato peels and potato juice are all useful for beauty skin care. Potato contains catecholase, an enzyme that has excellent skin lightening properties that help fade blemishes, acne scars and other dark marks. Potatoes also help even out skin discolorations and pigmentation. Rich in vitamin C, potassium and B-vitamins, potatoes also nourish skin and protect it from drying out. Let's check out some nutrients in potato that make it good for skin: Potassium - Hydrating and moisturizing. Solves dry itchy skin. Vitamin B6 Continue Reading
3 Nourishing Yogurt Hair Mask Recipes for Hair Growth and Shine
I love using yogurt in my hair and skin care recipes. Yogurt is antioxidant rich and highly nutritious making it a powerful beauty ingredient, as well as a budget friendly and easily accessible beauty treatment! What kind of yogurt should you use? For beauty purposes, use plain, unflavored, unsweetened and pro biotic yogurt. Remember to never use flavored yogurt for this purpose. Greek yogurt can be used. Yogurt will do much more than soften your locks: it will feed hair follicles, moisturize, promote growth, prevent hair fall, and condition hair! It contains vitamin B6, zinc, lactic acid, calcium, magnesium and Continue Reading
DIY Pineapple Face Mask for a Natural Chemical Peel
What do you do when your skin feels dull and lifeless and is screaming for a facial spa treatment? You buy a pineapple! Rich in many active enzymes and fruit acids, pineapples have one special enzyme that is unique to them, and that’s bromelain. This enzyme will literally eat through the dead cells that are dulling your complexion and reveal fresher, newer skin. Pineapples are so amazing when applied on your skin as they act as an all in one skin exfoliator, hydrator and natural chemical peel. Any time I buy pineapples, I’m always sure to rub some of its puree on my face. Even when I juice up my pineapples, I Continue Reading
Egg and Yogurt Hair Mask Recipe for Strong, Long Hair
Believe it or not, eggs have been used on hair since ancient times to stimulate hair growth, strengthen hair strands and also add shine to hair. There's good reason for this - eggs are rich in so many vital nutrients including helpful enzymes, vitamins, minerals and of course, protein. Protein is the main component that makes egg hair masks popular, making it a cheap and easily accessible deep protein treatment for hair, right in the comfort of your own home. So many people testify to the amazing properties of eggs for your hair, both men and women alike. But there's just one thing that deters people from using Continue Reading