Essential Oils

They help support and balance the body’s metabolic functions. And essential oils help balance the emotions, at the same time. And depending on the oil – or combination of oils – chosen, they can be tremendously beneficial for the skin. Beat that.

Anti-ageing Essential Oils

Frankincense

An excellent skin tonic, particularly valuable for mature, wrinkled skins. Useful for healing wounds. Working on the emotions, frankincense has an uplifting and clearing effect, giving a sense of rising above problems and clearing negativity.

Geranium

Brightens dull skin and balances combination skin; antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Uplifting, it’s one of the best all-round tonics for mind and body.

Lavender

Excellent first-aid remedy for cuts, bites, bruises and burns. The most useful and popular of all essential oils, lavender can help counter depression, anxiety, tension, shock and emotional distress.

Neroli

Speeds up cell replacement so are extremely useful for rejuvenation and in the treatment of scars and stretch marks. Distilled from orange blossom, neroli has a calming, strengthening and euphoric effect – and is an excellent tonic for emotional exhaustion, depression, insomnia, shock, and stress.

Patchouli

Helps skin cell renewal so rejuvenating for mature or prematurely aged skins ‘turkey neck’ or on scar tissue; an effective antiseptic, it can be used on inflamed or infected conditioners such as weeping eczema, dermatitis, ulcers. It is relaxing yet reviving and also warming and stimulating oil.

Rose otto (Damask Rose)

Excellent for all skin types but particularly beneficial for sensitive, highly coloured or aging skins; it is also an extremely effective antiseptic. Strengthens fragile capillaries and so is particularly useful for rosacea. A spiritually uplifting and protecting oil.

Sandalwood

A soothing, lubricating oil ideal for sensitive dry or neglected skin. Nourishes protect older, papery skin. Good for anxiety/insomnia caused by emotional distress.

The Base Oils

Before you apply them to the skin, essential oils should be diluted with ‘base’ oils. Use any of the following or a combination of the oils. The following oils are widely available and particularly recommended in anti-ageing formulations.

The Base Oils

Evening Primrose Oil

Regenerative and good for prematurely aged skins; using the contents of capsules- from health food stores – may be the most practical method

Jojoba oil

Penetrates well leaving a protective, non-stick, nourishing film; good for dry, sensitive skin and allergies.

Sweet Almond oil

Light and nourishing, with vitamin E and high in vitamin A, it helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness, and inflammation.

Wheatgerm Oil

Featuring vitamin A and high in vitamin E; antioxidant. Good for dry, mature and prematurely aged skin and scar tissues.

For facial oils, use a 1-3% dilution, being sure to measure carefully. So to each 15ml of base oil, you add 3-9 drops of essential oils. Choose from any of the oils listed above – or blend two or three together, always staying within the dilution guidelines.

The Aromatherapy Massage

Cleanse and refresh the skin of the face and before you start.

1. Rub one drop of frankincense essential oil over the palms. Stary the massage on the head, to release tension.

2. Deeply massage the scalp all over with fingertips to release tension; really get the skin moving over the scalp.

The Aromatherapy Massage

3. Place the pads of your spread-out fingers just on the hairline and make deep ‘draining ‘ movements from the hairline to the crown, starting at the forehead and temples and moving backwards through the hair. Do the same from the base of the skull, trailing fingers through to the ends of the hair.

4. Pour about 5ml of blended oil into the palm of the hands. Rub hands together and apply the oil with both hands in long, sweeping movements, across the décolletage, round the shoulders, up the neck, across the cheeks, nose and forehead. Cover the whole area to be treated, circling the eyes lightly with ring fingers being careful not to get the oil close to the eyes. Repeat the movements until the oil is well spread and the skin is warmed.

5. With the fingers. of the right hand, knead the upper left arm, shoulder and up the back of the neck to behind the ear. Repeat on the right side with the left hand.

6. With the knuckles make circular, sweeping movements to the neck, shoulders, chest and upper arms. Do one side at a time.

7. With the fatty pads of your thumbs under the chin, apply pressure up against the jaw-bone from the point of the chin to the corner of the jaw-bone, moving the thumbs a short distance at a time. ‘When you find an area that’s sensitive or tender, just keep working on it gently, until it eases up.’ Repeat the procedure from chin to jaw-hinge.

8. Place the pads of your fingers just on the jawline, gently touching. Press, then move the fingers along slightly. Press again. Keep moving the fingers to the edge of the jaw; go back to the beginning and start again.

9. Using the pads of the fingers, which are now separated, make tiny, tiny circular pressures on the cheeks, in rows from the jaw-bone up to the top of the cheekbone. Your little fingers should end up under the middle of each eye.

10. Using the pads of the fingers, apply small circular pressures in the line across the forehead, starting at the centre and finishing at the temples.

11. With the tips of your ring fingers, circle around the eyes on the socket bone, inwards under the eyes towards the nose, up onto the eyebrows and outwards, to complete the circle.

12. Place the thumbs just underneath the inner brow bone and apply pressures upwards along the ridge of the eye socket, moving the thumbs slightly each time. Keep going till just about the midpoint of the brows. This technique is especially soothing for those who suffer from headaches and eyestrain.

13. Place the pads of the fingers on the lower ridge of the eye socket bone, and press. Then move the fingers slightly outwards and press again. Repeat.

14. Rub hands together vigorously and then cup the closed hands over the eyes. Take several deep breaths and sign out tension.

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In Ayurveda, there are lot of natural ingredients that takes care of our skin in the most special way. These ingredients are easily available in your home and you can use them safely on your skin.

Ayurvedic Packs

Glowing Skin

These ingredients works wonders on your skin leaving it soft and glowing. They also fight from free radicals, keeps wrinkles at bay and keeps the skin clear from acne and pimples. Here is the list of these useful ingredients that takes care of your skin in a special way.

1# Aloe Vera Pack

Aloe vera is a boon for your skin as it fights off dryness and other skin ailments as well. It is safe and natural for the body and it fights against the harmful effects of sun on the skin as well. Take fresh aloe vera gel and add 2 tbs of lemon juice to it along with 2 tsp of rose water. Mix them well and apply this paste on your face and on the exposed areas for about half an hour. Rinse with cold water and apply ice cube on your face after that. This will close your facial pores and give your skin a cleaner look.

2# Amla Face Pack

Amla Pack

Amla reduces the pore size and clears off the blemishes and acne marks from the skin. Take 2 tsp of yogurt, 1 tsp of amla paste and half tsp of honey. Mix them well and apply on your face. Let it dry and then wash off with normal water. This pack will give you a soft and supple skin in few minutes.

Amla Face Pack

3# Tulsi Pack

Tulsi contains antibacterial properties and fights off against bacteria in the body. It helps in reviving the dull skin and removes tanning as well. Take 1 tsp of tulsi powder and 2 tsp of neem powder. Add, 2 tsp of multani mitti, 2-3 drops of rose water and half tsp lemon juice. Mix them well to form a paste and then apply this on your face. You need to steam your face for 5 minutes before applying this pack as this will open up the pores of your skin. Let it dry and then wash off with cold water or normal water. This will help in eliminating the wrinkles and also helps in fading away the pimples from the skin.

4# Turmeric Pack

Turmeric And Gram Flour Pack

Turmeric has been used since ages for brightening the skin and removing blemishes. It also gives instant fairness and is antioxidant in nature that protects the skin from aging. Take 2 tsp of gram flour and add a pinch of turmeric to it. Mix 1 tsp of rose water and form a paste. Apply the pack on the face and wait for it to dry.

Turmeric And Gram Flour Pack

Rinse with cold water and use it once or twice in a week. This helps in giving you a fair complexion, reduces blemishes and tames tanning and dark spots.

5# Sandalwood Pack

Sandalwood Pack

Sandalwood is antioxidant in nature that protects the skin from aging and improves the blood circulation in the skin as well. It helps in fighting off free radicals and keeps aging at bay. Take 2 tsp of sandalwood powder and add 1 tsp of lemon juice and rose water.

Sandalwood Pack

Mix them well to form a paste and then keep it for 20 minutes on your face. Rinse off with cold water and this will give you smooth and clear skin in few weeks. Use this pack one or twice in a week to give you freedom from aging and acne prone skin

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Everyone needs flawless and clear skin everyday and for this a lot of care of the skin is required. Try ingredients that are right there in your kitchen to keep your skin glowing and supple.

Amazing Herbal Beauty Recipes

Trying ingredients that are available in your kitchen enhances your skin’s texture

These ingredients will take care of your freckles, pigmentation and imperfect skin tone. Let’s know more about these ingredients and their usefulness in making your skin perfect.

1# Salt And Cucumber Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Sea salt and cucumber exfoliate and hydrates your skin well and retains its glow

Sea salt is rich in minerals and cucumber helps in hydrating the skin. Both of them acts as a cleanser and scrub for the skin and takes off dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. Take 1/2 grated cucumber, 1/2 cup sea salt and 1/4 tsp peppermint essential oil. Mix them well and then spread evenly on your face. Massage it on your face for 10 minutes and then wash off with cold water. Use it twice in a week to get clear and glowing skin.

Sea salt and cucumber exfoliate and hydrates your skin well and retains its glow

2# Grapes And Sugar Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Grapes are rich in vitamin C and they helps in lightening the tan from the skin and also lightens the dark spots and marks on the skin. Sugar works as an excellent exfoliator and promotes the growth of healthy cells. Take 2 tsp grape juice, 1 tbs yogurt, 2 tsp sugar and then mix them well to form a paste. Apply this on your face and massage for about 5 minutes. Leave it on your face for 5 minutes and then wash off with cold water. This will leave your skin super glowing and shiny.

3# Turmeric, Milk And Gram Flour Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Turmeric helps in fighting off the acne and keeps the skin clean

Turmeric helps in fighting off the bacteria and takes care of the acne, pimples and blemishes on the skin. Milk lightens the skin tone and removes tan from the skin. Gram flour acts as an exfoliator and helps in taking off dead skin cells from the skin leaving it supple and soft. Take 2 tbs of gram flour in a bowl and add 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1 tbs milk to it.

Turmeric helps in fighting off the acne and keeps the skin clean

Whisk them well to get a smooth mixture. Now, apply this on your face and let it remain on your face for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water by gently removing it in circular motion. It will take away all the impurities of the skin and leave your face glowing with health.

4# Almond Oil And Gram Flour Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Gram flour being a natural exfoliator helps in opening up the clogged pores and almond oil provides great hydration to the skin by keeping it moisturized for a longer time. Take 1 tbs gram flour and 1 tsp almond oil and mix them well. When you get a cream like consistency then apply it on your face with fingers and massage it in circular motions. Let it stay for 15 minutes and after that wash your face with lukewarm water. This will give you a supple and soft skin that will smile away with health and glow.

5# Sandalwood, Spinach And Honey Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Sandalwood is a skin brightening agent that clear up the blemishes and dark spots. Spinach is full of vitamins and minerals that keeps the skin fresh and hydrated. Honey is a moisturizing agent that helps in keeping the skin moist and away from dryness. Take a handful of spinach, sandalwood powder and a tsp of honey. Blend the spinach to make a paste and add sandalwood powder and honey to this. Mix well and form a smooth paste. Spread this pack all over your face and let it dry. Wash off your face with cold water and rejoice the magic that this pack has done to your skin.

6# Aloe Vera And Fuller’s Earth Face Pack For Your Glowing Skin

Aloe vera and fuller’s earth helps in keeping the glow of the skin intact

Take 1 tbs fuller’s earth, 1 tbs aloe vera gel and 1 tbs yogurt, mix all these ingredients well. Apply this mask on your face and wait for atleast 15 minutes before washing it off with cold water.

Aloe vera and fuller’s earth helps in keeping the glow of the skin intact

This face pack helps in clearing the clogged pores, excessive oil on your skin and dead skin cells as well. Aloe vera and yogurt contains antioxidants that helps in reducing acne and blemishes from the skin and keeps the skin clear and shining with health.

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Dry skin is cracked and flaky skin that is a common form of skin and this skin can be of any age group. In winters, this type of skin faces a lot of problems and dry skin becomes scaly due to rough and dry weather.

Magical Ayurvedic Treatments For Dry Skin

Dry Skin can be Treated with Effective Ayurvedic Treatments at Home

Apart from various oils and lotions available for dry skin, opt for some effective Ayurvedic treatments that gives relief from the dryness and helps in keeping your skin soft and smooth in winters.

1# Papaya Treatments For Dry Skin

Papaya is loaded with vitamin A and it helps in keeping your skin nourished and away from dryness. Ripe papaya is used as a scrub that cleans up the pores and gives your skin a fresh look thereby keeping dead skin cells off from your skin. Take the pulp of papaya in a bowl and mash it well. Now, place this pulp on your face and gently scrub your face in circular motion for few minutes. Wash off with normal water and your skin will be refreshed and nourished.

Papaya Treatments For Dry Skin

2# Banana Treatments For Dry Skin

Banana also has moisturizing properties and it also helps in treating dry and flaky scalp apart from the dry skin. Take 2 spoons of ripe banana and add 1 tbs of honey to it. Mash this mixture and mix it well. Now, apply this mixture on your skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water and you will discover new and sparkling skin in just few weeks.

3# Calendula Treatments For Dry Skin

Calendula has natural oils that keeps the skin soft and supple
Calendula is very rich in flavonoids and contains essential oils that are necessary for the healthy skin. Take the petals of this flower and make a fine paste. Now apply this paste on your skin and let it dry. Wash off your face with warm water and you will get supple and healthy skin.

Calendula has natural oils that keeps the skin soft and supple

4# Aloe Vera Treatments For Dry Skin

Aloe vera has moisturizing properties and it helps in keeping the skin smooth and soft. It treats dryness and combats with it quickly. Take 1 aloe leaf and scoop out its gel in a bowl. Apply this gel on your face for few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water. This will leave your skin soft and supple for rest of the day.

Aloe Vera Treatments For Dry Skin

5# Chamomile Treatments For Dry Skin

Chamomile has nourishing properties that prevents dry skin

This has nourishing properties that keeps the skin supple and away from dryness. It is counted as an essential oil and it has anti-inflammatory properties as well that treats the bruises on the skin as well. Add few drops of this oil in your bath water and you will feel rejuvenated for sure with a nourished skin. It helps in keeping your skin soft and smooth.

Chamomile has nourishing properties that prevents dry skin

6# Cucumber Treatments For Dry Skin

Cucumber is very rich in water content and its regular use on your skin will helps in keeping your skin hydrated. Take half cucumber and grate it, add the juice of half tomato and mix well. Apply this juice on your face and wait for 10 minutes. Wash off with normal water and your skin will glow in no time with natural shine.

Cucumber Treatments For Dry Skin

7# Sandalwood Paste Treatments For Dry Skin

Sandalwood contains natural oil that keeps the skin moisturized and gives relief from the dry skin. Take some sandalwood powder and add few drops of rose water to form a paste. Apply this paste on your face and then wait for it to dry up. Wash off with lukewarm water. This not only takes off dead skin cells but it also gives a glow to your skin.

8# Neem Leaves Treatments For Dry Skin

Neem leaves are antiseptic and moisturizing in nature that treats dry skin

Neem is an antiseptic and has antioxidants that fights off from the free radicals that mars the healthy cells of the skin. Take some 10-20 neem leaves and put them in blender. Make a paste of these leaves and apply it all over your body. Let it dry and then wash it off with normal water. This will also helps in treating your skin infections and keeps acne and pimples at bay.

Neem leaves are antiseptic and moisturizing in nature that treats dry skin

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What are Heat Bumps

Heat bumps are also known as miliaria or heat rash. This condition is really annoying as it may cause severe itching. In case heat bumps develop on the face they are really unsightly.

Heat Bumps

Where do Heat Bumps Appear

Usually, heat rash appears in those areas where there is more skin to skin friction. Commonly they appear on the neck, groin and below the breast, but they may develop anywhere.

7 Natural Home Remedies to Treat Heat Bumps

Why are Heat Bumps Caused

Heat bumps are caused due to the trapping of sweat beneath the skin due to the blocking of the sweat glands. When the climate is hot and humid it causes the entering of germs into the sweat glands resulting in inflammation and infection. On the blockage of sweat glands, the sweat gets accumulated under the skin and causes heat bumps.

What are the Home Remedies to Treat Heat Bumps:

1.Ice to Treat Heat Bumps-

Application of the ice is the best treatment for heat bumps. For this take the ice and wrap it in the cheese cloth. Apply this on the affected area for about 10 minutes. Repeat this several times in a day till you get relief.

2.Aloe Vera to Get Rid of Heat Bumps-

Possessed by healing properties, Aloe Vera has been found very effective in treating skin rashes. It imparts smoothness and coolness to the affected area and reduces redness and itching. Extract fresh Aloe Vera gel and then apply it on the affected area. Do remember not to use market available Aloe Vera gel as they contain chemicals that may clog the skin pores and worsen your condition.

3. Fuller’s Earth-

Fuller’s earth has been used since ages to ease the skin problems. The cooling effect of the fuller’s earth is also effective to get rid of heat bumps. Take a tablespoon of fuller’s earth and add a quantity of water to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on heat rash. Leave it for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this every day till you get relief.

4.Cucumber-

Again cucumber is known for its soothing and cooling effect. Cut cucumber in slices and rub them very gently to the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat this several times in a day.

5.Sandalwood-

Like fuller’s earth you may also use sandalwood powder to get rid of heat bumps. Take a tablespoon of sandalwood powder and add sufficient quantity of water to make a paste. Apply it to the affected area and leave it for 20 minutes. When it gets dry, rinse it off.

6.Oatmeal-

Besides having oatmeal in your breakfast you may also use them to get rid of heat bumps. For this take a cup of oatmeals and mix it in a bathtub filled with hot water. Mix them till the oatmeals get dissolved. Now, wait till the water gets little cool. Soak yourself in oatmeal water for 20 minutes and find relief.

7.Baking soda-

Yes, you may also use baking soda to get rid of heat bumps. Apply baking soda to the affected part and it will absorb the excess of sweat and provides you relief from heat rashes.

The above-mentioned home remedies to treat heat bumps are very effective and easy to use. You may use any one or combination of them to get off heat bumps.

Besides the above home remedies, there are also a few points to remember to prevent heat bumps:

How to Prevent Heat Bumps:

1. Always wear cotton clothes.
2. Take regular bath. Better take cold showers.
3. Do not wear tight clothing.
4. Apply talcum powder in the areas where skin touches each other.

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