THE NATURE REPUBLIC, AQUA THE OCEAN CLEANSING CREAM AND SOFT CREAMY EGG WHITE CLEANSING CREAM, MY FIRST REVIEW

First , I will start with Aqua the Ocean Cream. It is my very first cleansing cream. I personally find it has thick texture compared to Egg White Cream. It's really good for oily skin and very oily skin, definitely not for dry skin. But...

Check out the full post here on this blog:

http://genibelleza.blogspot.in/2013/03/the-nature-republic-aqua-ocean.html#comment-form

DIY: Make organic Holi/Rangoli colors at home!

Holi is an Indian festival, where people rub colors on each others face (and body, at some places). It's the only thing that i know about this festival. :)

Anyways, I am not a big fan of this festival, mostly because of the synthetic colors that are rubbed on the face.

We don't even know how those colors are made or what all has been mixed into it.

I always end up getting some kind of allergy or bad reaction from those deadly colors. :(

So why not make organic colors at home.

Here are a few simple recipe that you can use to make home made colors.

GREEN COLOR:

• Wheat flour
• Henna powder

Method:

Mix wheat flour into henna powder to make light green color. 

You can alter their quantities depending on what color are you looking for.

YELLOW:

• Turmeric powder
• Wheat flour

Method:

• Mix a few teaspoons of turmeric powder into wheat flour. 
• Don't take a lot of turmeric powder or else it will stain you clothes and may be face as well.

Extra tips:

• If you don't want to waste wheat flour you can substitute this with talcum powder.
• You can use diffrent things to make colors.
• Like, mix gram flour(besan and powder) or (beasn and turmeric)
• You can use fuller's earth(multani mitti) as well to make your own unique colors.

I know this post is a little late as holi is tomorrow butt i hope you give this a try.

See you soon! 

Happy Holi to you all! :)

DIY: Home made green tea ice cubes for summers with multiple benefits!

Hi sweet pea's,

Summers are near and it's not such a good news for girls.

You come back home after a tired day and feel lifeless beacuse of the devil above your head, The Sun.

All you want to do is splash some cold water on your face, but after few minutes the cold and soothing feeling is gone and you feel hot again.

hmmmm :/ 

I have a solution,

Remember green tea?

Ofcource you can drink it and stay young for years but i found this cool way to use this tea in summers and get glowing skin along with getting all the multiple advantages of green tea.

Benefits of green tea:

• It is rich in antioxidants.
• Protects skin from free radicals.
• Is anti-ageing. Yay! :)
• And gives skin a natural glow.

Now, let's begin and make this baby. :)

Ingredients:

• Distilled or drinking water
• Green tea.
• Ice-cube tray
• Refrigerator

Method:

• Take 100ml water, you can take it according to your own choice. There is no hard and fast rule for the quantity of water.

• Let the water start boiling.

• Add one teaspoon green tea to this, here i am using the one from lipton. 

The one that i used looks like this:

• Now let the green tea boil.

• Cover this with lid and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

• Now turn off the knob, sieve this into a glass and let this cool for 10 minutes.

 

• After 10 minutes take an ice cube tray,

• and pour the liquid into this.

• Now put the tray into the freezer and leave it for at-least 5-6 hours before using.

Tips:

• I made 10 cubes with 100 ml of water, of course you can make more or less according to your own choice.
• Don't worry there is no particular ratio of water to tea leaves, you can just eye the quantity out and alter the ratio according to your own liking. 
• Have fun while making these, take molds of different shapes for more innovation.
• Use these cubes after washing your face.
• This way, the tea ice cubes will close the pores and give a toning effect to your face.
• This will save you time and you won't have to make tea again each day to gain it's benefits.
• Refill the tray as soon as you are just left with two cubes to avoid delay.

I hope you try this at home, and tell me if you liked this idea. :)

Home made face masks to treat acne!

By Namita,

Source: www.stylecraze.com

Before we start off, keep in mind:

Always, ALWAYS moisturize after washing the pack off.
Always apply the pack on clean and dry face. A Little dampness helps in better and faster absorption by the skin.
Do not keep any pack on the face for more than 20 minutes, or after it dries. If you keep it after it dries, it absorbs moisture off you which is not a good thing.
Pre and post wash of face during pack application with Luke warm water enhances the benefits.
Mild exfoliation before application also helps in for a better result.
Any home remedy for acne and acne scars needs at least two weeks of regular application for visible results.
Home Made face Packs For Acne Recipes:

1. Multani Mitti(Clay or fuller's earth) Face Pack:

This is a god send to those of us with oily skin. Multan mitti (Fuller’s Earth) is easily available in general stores.

Ingredients:

Multani Mitti/ Fuller’s Earth
Rose water
Lemon juice
Method :

Make a paste of multani mitti(fuller's earth), few drops of rose water and a pinch of lemon for a refreshing face pack.
Multani mitti draws excess oil off your face and dries the existing pimples.
Rose water freshens and moisturizes your skin while lemon juice fades the acne scars.

2. Besan(Chickpea flour) and Curd Face Pack:

Ingredients:

Besan /Chick Pea flour
Curd
Method:

Mix in two spoonful’s of besan (chick pea flour) and sufficient curd to make a good paste.
Apply it and let it dry.
When it’s completely dry, dampen it and with mild, circular motion, scrub your skin.
Wash off and say hello to happy skin!

3. Mint Face Pack For Acne:

Mint leaves(pudina leaves) makes for a wonderful face pack.

Ingredients:

Ground Pudhina/ Mint leaves
Honey
Method :

Grind some pudina(mint) leaves, add in a dash of honey and let it be on your pretty face until it dries.
Wash off.
It might tingle on pimples but that is okay, they are very close to meeting their end.

4. Lemon juice + Honey Face Mask for Pimples:

This is your Knight in Shining Armor. Having struggled with acne all my teenage, and enjoying the realms of a clear skin only recently, I am telling you! Go for it! Honey face packs with lemon are the best of the best.

Lemon juice is acidic and citric; it bleaches your skin, helping you get rid of scars and tan.

Ingredients:

Lemon juice
Rose water if needed
Honey
Method:

Apply lemon juice on face post wash. It will tingle and burn and you won’t love it. But it absolutely works. If your skin is too sensitive, then dilute lemon juice with rose water to lessen the acidity.
After fifteen minutes, follow up with honey.
This helps moisturize as honey is a humectant. You can leave honey on your face however long you want to. Your skin will glow in a couple of weeks and you can see it

5. Cucumber Face Mask:

Cucumber extracts heat from body. This reduces inflammation of your pimples and reduces their appearance.

Ingredients:

Cucumber pulp and juice
Method :

Grate cucumber, strain the juice.
Refrigerate the pulp.
When it’s cold enough, use the pulp to pick the juice and moisten your face, one spot at a time.
Once you feel the pulp warm up, dip in the cold juice again and repeat for other spots.
This unclogs your skin’s pores and cools down the system.
Place slices of cucumber on your eyes for a spa effect.
You can also add in two spoons full of rich yogurt to the pulp without draining it. Apply the mixture and leave it on for a while, say thirty minutes, and wash off.

These are some very effective Homemade face packs for acne scars and acne prone skin that can be made easily at home. Do use them and let me know how it worked on you.

All about makeup for acne prone skin.

Acne is often genetic, but almost everyone experiences a breakout at some point in their lives. Hormonal changes related to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, birth control or your menstrual cycle can all do a number on your sebaceous (oil) glands, along with diet, stress, smoking, oily beauty products and certain medications. It all starts with a clogged pore: Your skin produces too much sebum, which then mixes with bacteria and dead skin cells to form a “plug” like a blackhead or whitehead. A blocked pore can also burst and spread beneath the surface of your skin to cause a tiny infection, also know as a pimple.

Makeup for acne prone skin must be selected with care. While advice and recommendations can be sought from your doctor or a dermatologist it is also true that you will have to arrive at decisions about products that suit you by some experimentation.

If you have acne prone skin, you will be someone who has certainly focused a large amount of attention on your skin. You will be aware of its weaknesses and strengths since you will have tried a variety of acne fighting products to solve your problem with acne.

This is the best place from which to start searching for the right cosmetics to use that will neither cause acne eruptions, nor aggravate existing pustules and zits. If the tendency to break out in acne is a rather new occurrence for you and as a result you have not researched your own skin before, you will have to embark on a process of trial and error to determine the best make up for you.

CLEANSER:

Your cleanser is the first item to consider. Makeup for acne prone skin must be taken off with a good cleanser that is compatible with your skin. Oily skins should be cleansed with liquid cleanser and bar soaps which rinse off easily. Synthetic detergents with a gentle action and face soaps which are hard milled are appropriate for dry skins. A normal skin can take a choice of soap gel, liquid cleanser or soaps. While cleansing grains, loofahs and brushes should be avoided by sensitive skins, which will also have a low tolerance of preservatives and fragrances found in some cleansing agents.

Makeup for acne prone skin must be oil free which means their ingredients should not include any type of oleaginous components like lanolin or petrolatum, isopropyl esters or myristates, and stearic or oleic acids. For those of you who have those embarrassing lesions, skin camouflage underneath an opaque foundation are a good suggestion. Semi matte foundations which are moist are excellent for this purpose.

USE OF COLOUR:

Clever use of coloured Hyperflage camouflage creams will decrease the visibility of your scars:

Lavender covers yellow marks

Mauve covers brown and blue-black marks

Yellow covers white scars, blue and purple marks

Green covers redness from acne burns

A transparent loose powder on top of the oil free foundation will keep your make up intact longer.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

 All of your makeup, from blush to eye shadow, should be non-greasy, non-comedogenic (or non-acnegenic), hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and oil-free. Read the ingredients -- the very first one should be water. Mineral-based cosmetics contain added ingredients like silica, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, which both absorb oil and hide redness without irritating skin and causing pimples. Another ingredient to look for is dimethicone, which also conceals redness while smoothing out uneven skin.

FOUNDATION:

Pick a makeup colour that compliments your skin tone. When applying foundation, a little goes a long way. Use about a quarter-sized amount, and blend it into your entire face. Allow your foundation to dry for a few minutes before putting on the rest of your makeup.

If you notice that your skin is red, itchy, or swollen after you apply a certain type of makeup, stop using it. Some ingredients in cosmetics cause an allergic irritation known as contact dermatitis in certain people.

Perfect your complexion

1. Prep your skin While you can’t affect how much oil your skin produces topically, using a toner like Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Toner will soak up oil without stripping the skin.

START WITH CLEAN SKIN: Clean your skin with a gentle cleanser that won't strip skin of its natural moisturizers (many dermatologists recommend Cetaphil). Wash with lukewarm water (hot water will strip your skin of nutrients) and pat dry (don't rub) with a clean wash rag. Keep several wash rags nearby and use a clean one each day to prevent spreading pore-clogging bacteria.

2 APPLY ACNE TREATMENTS: Now apply any acne treatments if you use any, directly onto clean skin. Allow a minute or so for the medications to be absorbed.

3 APPLY A SUN PROTECTANT MOISTURIZER: Next, add a good, all over moisturizer with at least SPF 15. What's that you say? With your oily skin moisturizer is the last thing you need! In fact, dry skin will trigger your glands to produce more oil in an effort to rehydrate the skin. So by keeping the skin properly hydrated in the first place, you allow your skin to spend more time glowing and less time making grease! The SPF will protect your skin from the sun's UV radiation, which can cause premature aging, dull looking skin and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Apply a light, oil-free cream labeled “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic” like Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 35 and wait a few minutes to let it absorb.

 

4 ADD PRIMER (Optional): If you have scars from previous pimples or struggle with dry or uneven skin, a makeup primer can increase skin's firmness and help foundation go on smoother. If using, place a small dollop on each side of your nose and smooth outwards.

5 CONCEAL BLEMISHES: Now you can lightly apply concealer to your broken out areas. Ideally, try to use a concealer that you can apply using cleaned fingertips. However, if your concealer requires the use of an applicator sponge, use a clean one each time (you can buy extras at your local drug store). Leave the concealer on the blemish for 5-10 seconds before blending to allow time for it to adhere to its spot. Green hued concealers do a great job of offsetting aggravated pimples (Green offsets red). However, if you have dry, flaky blemishes, you may want to go with a traditional concealer that is one shade slightly darker than your normal skin tone. The green hue can get caught behind flaky skin and fail to blend in completely.

. Get even Using your fingers or a concealer brush, spot-apply a creamy concealer like Urban Decay Surreal Skin Creamy Concealer under your eyes and the corners of your nose. Next, apply a light layer of matte foundation like Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse if you like a little more coverage. Or go for a tinted moisturizer like Lorac protect-TINT Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer if you prefer a more natural look. Use your fingers and start at the middle of your face and blend outward. Using a concealer brush, dot a matte concealer that contains salicylic acid like Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer on any

6 TIME FOR FOUNDATION: If you wear foundation, apply it now. (You can skip foundation altogether if using mineral face powder). Gently smooth on foundation using light layers to allow your skin to breathe.

7 FINISH UP WITH FACE POWDER AND YOUR COLORS OF CHOICE: Add a dusting of facial powder and finish up with your blush, eye shadow or lipstick of choice.

8 REMOVE MAKEUP BEFORE SLEEPING: Your beauty rest will stay true to it's name if you remember to remove your makeup and remoisturize before heading to bed. Follow the same washing tips listed in step one. Then follow up with your acne medication and a moisturizing night cream. Not just for wrinkles, night cream will help your face heal from blemishes and provide you with smoother, healthier skin come morning time.

 

 

Extra tips:

• Blemishes: Gently blend around the area without touching the pimple. Set makeup with a light dusting of clear powder like Tarte Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder.
• Warm up Go for a matte powder bronzer like Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder. Using a large, fluffy brush, dust the bronzer where the sun would naturally kiss your face: your forehead, the bridge of your nose, cheekbones and chin. Sweep what’s left on the brush over your neck so it all blends in.
• Go rosy Your most natural shade of blush is the color that you, well, blush naturally. (It’ll be in the pink family—nobody blushes tangerine or eggplant, notes Glick.) No matter your skin type, powder is easiest to apply and lasts the longest. Load up a blush brush, shake off the excess and sweep it over the apples of your cheeks. Soften and blend the color with a clean powder brush.
• Control shine If your face gets shiny after a few hours, lightly dust your T-zone with more powder—or soak up oil without adding another layer of makeup by dabbing your T-zone with Tweezerman Facial Blotting Paper.
• There is one requirement, though -- always wash the makeup off your face before going to bed. You need clean skin before applying topical medications anyway, and a nightly cleansing will not only remove makeup but sweat, dirt, and excess oil too.

DISCLAIMER:  ALL THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM GOOGLE.COM.

Source: Google.com, ehow.com and other websites.

See you next time.

:)

Home made toner! (this will also lighten and even out your complexion)

Hey guys!

I like everything natural. From face masks to scrubs etc.

So, I was wondering why not make a home made toner.

This will even lighten and even out your complexion as well.

Let's begin now, shall we? :)

You will need only two things to make this toner.

• Rose water.

• Lemon juice.

 

See, easy right? :)

Method:

• Take one part rosewater in an empty bottle or the same bottle.
• Add half, of the same quantity of lemon juice to it and mix well.
• Your toner is ready! :)

Example: If you are taking one teaspoon of rosewater, add half teaspoon lemon juice to it. 

Rosewater is a natural toner so it will help remove dust and oil from your pores and tone your face.

Lemon juice will lighten your skin color and even out your complexion.

If you use this in the afternoon be sure that you apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30 though,  as lemon juice can make your face darker.

If you are not convinced with this idea I have an alternative for you! :)

• Use only rosewater as toner between 11:30 to 6 p.m. as the sun rays are harmful between this period of time.
• Use the lemon and rosewater mix if you are going out after 6.
• Along with the above two, use this after cleansing your face at night and leave it on your skin overnight to let it work. 

Hope you try this and let me know if you liked this post.

See you next time! 

Ta-da! :)

 

 

Prevention of acne scars(Acne scarring)

Prevent spot:

1. Keep your face clean. Whether or not you have acne, it's important to wash your face daily to remove impurities, dead skin cells, and excess oil from the skin surface. Use warm, not hot, water and a mild facial cleanser. Using a harsh soap (like deodorant body soap) can injure the already inflamed skin and cause more irritation.

Avoid scrubbing your skin harshly with anything. Gently wash it with your clean hands or a very soft cloth. Always rinse well, and then dry your face with a clean towel.

2. Use makeup sparingly. During a flare-up, try to avoid wearing foundation, powder, or blusher. If you do wear makeup, wash it off at the end of the day. If possible, select oil-free cosmetics without added dyes and chemicals. Water-based cosmetics are available. Read the ingredients list on the product label before buying.

3. Be careful about what you put on your hair. Avoid using fragrances, oils and harsh chemicals on your hair. These ingredients can drip on the face, blocking the skin pores and irritating the skin. Stick to a gentle shampoo and conditioner. Oily hair can add to the oil on your face, so wash hair often, especially during an outbreak of spots. If your hair is long, keep it pulled off your face.

4. Keep your hands off your face. Avoid touching your face or propping your cheek or chin on your hands. Not only can you spread bacteria, you can also irritate the already inflamed facial skin.

5. Treat acne as soon as it develops. The most effective way to avoid acne scarring is by preventing acne from developing into a more severe form. Don't wait to see if acne will go away on its own. Begin treatment right away, and see your doctor if your acne is unresponsive to over-the-counter treatments.

6.Avoid inflammation, if possible. Inflamed acne lesions are much more likely to cause scars than non-inflamed lesions. Avoid doing anything that may further irritate your skin. This may include aggressive scrubbing, harsh skin care products, etc.

7.Don't squeeze, pop, or pick at pimples. Squeezing a pimple can force debris deeper into the follicle, spread infection, and worsen a blemish. When you pick at the skin, it can cause acute inflammation and seriously damage the skin's tissue. Remind yourself that "popping" that pimple can extend the healing time and may cause a permanent scar. Allow the blemish to heal on its own.

8. As soon as you see the smallest sign of acne, apply toothpaste to that area and leave for 1 hour or whole night.

9. Rubbing ice cubes soothes skin and controls acne and prevents scarring.

10. Eat healthy.

Home remedies:

Apply natural aloe Vera gel on the problem areas as soon as you get any type of acne showing up. This will help the area stay moisturized and assist the area in healing during the acne cycle.

Again, Make sure that your acne gets treated as soon as any type of acne appears. The sooner the acne is dealt with, the less chance for any type of marks being left behind.

Make sure that a separate towel is used for your face after cleansing. When you have acne, the bacteria that is naturally all over your body could make acne worse if rubbed on your face, so using two separate towels will eliminate this from becoming an issue.

Follow a healthy diet that is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and zinc. This combination of vitamins is going to help your entire body stay healthier, heal faster, and regenerate new skin cells more quickly.

Disclamir: These are not my tips, except one or two.

Sources: google.com

Takecare! :)

TIPS to control and get rid of acne.

I already published the introduction article where i told what this whole series is about.

Part one of this series starts here.

...................................................................................................................................

Here are few tips that you should follow to control your acne.

This is going to be divided into two parts:

1. Easy


2. Advanced

Super easy part is going to have very basic steps whereas; easy ones are going to be a little enhanced.

Let’s begin! :)

Super Easy

• Beauty sleep: We all know stress can be harmful for us both, physically and mentally. Getting sleep of at-least 7-8 hours is very important as your body, mind and skin needs a break from all the stress you put it through whole day.

• Cleanse Twice a Day: The face has more oil-producing glands than any other parts of the body. Top that with a day’s worth of makeup, sweat, smog, dust, and dirt, and you’re left with a pore-clogging concoction that, if not washed away regularly, will seep into and clog pores, resulting in blackheads and pimples. Even if you don’t shower twice a day, it’s important to cleanse your face in the morning and at night. ( you can use Himalaya neem face wash, also check the review and it’s pictures here: http://crystalbeautie.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/review-himalya-purifying-neem-face-wash/)

• Exfoliate: Dead skin cells mix up with dust and oil clog your pores and lead to acne. It gets really important to exfoliate to get rid of those dead skin cells. Buy a gentle one. (If you want a natural, homemade exfoliant check this simple recipe with just one ingredient)

• Drink Water: Drinking water is a great way to flush out internal toxins and hydrate your skin from the inside out.

Your body needs to neutralize and get rid of waste materials produced during metabolism (by drinking water). When the immune system weakens, the body finds itself unable to fight toxic substances alone. This raises the levels of toxins and ultimately, the inner detoxification system gets weak, and you have more breakouts.

• De-Germ Your Cell Phone: Several studies have shown that cell phones are hotbeds for germs. Throughout the day your phone is exposed to thousands of bacteria, which spreads from your fingers (via texting) to your face (via talking) and vice versa. In addition, the heat produced by your phone can aid in the multiplication of bacteria. Yuck! To keep the germs from landing on your face, wipe the surface of your phone with a little hand sanitizer each day.

 

 Advanced

• Consume less sugar: Certain foods cause blood glucose to rise rapidly, triggering a boost in insulin and resulting in inflammation on a cellular level. Excess levels of insulin in the bloodstream trigger a hormonal cascade and endocrine response that can lead to the growth of pore-clogging cells, as well as overactive oil gland activity.

A study published in the American Journal of Nutrition found that people who consumed a low-glycemic diet, which included more whole grains, beans, and vegetables, and limited white pasta, rice, bread, and sugar, had fewer breakouts.

• Exercise:  Exercise reduces stress (which has been found to contribute to the production of acne lesions), regulates your hormone levels, increases circulation that delivers more oxygen to skin cells and carries cellular wastes away, and boosts your immune system. But there’s a fine line -  sweat from exercise can also lead to breakouts via skin irritation. It is very important to remove any perspiration-trapping garments like sports bras, and to shower immediately after working out.

• Wear sunscreen: The sun dries out skin, hence you feel that your skin is less-oily/pimpled. And if you don’t wear sunscreen and your skin gets burned, the inflammation aggravates acne lesions and pores, potentially leading to worsening acne.

It’s important to wear SPF each and every time you’re in the sun. Read the ingredients list on the back of your sunscreen, and if you’re acne-prone, look for the lighter, non-occlusive chemical ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, or octocylene. Physical sunblocks containing zinc oxide or titanium oxide tend to be thicker and sometimes more likely to block pores and aggravate acne-prone skin.

• Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids:  It seems like there’s no end to the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (aka “good fats”). And here’s one more for you: Omega-3s have been shown to control the production of leukotriene B4, a molecule that can increase sebum and cause inflammatory acne. To reap the benefits of the complexion-perfecting nutrient, pop a daily omega-3 supplement, or add foods like walnuts, avocados, flaxseed oil, and salmon into your diet.

• Style Strands Carefully: Pomade acne is a common condition characterized by breakouts that are caused by hair-care products including conditioner, shampoo, gel, and hairspray. This form of acne occurs when the oils from styling products seep into skin, usually around the hairline, and trap acne-causing bacteria in pores. To combat, apply the hair products before you wash your face so that any pimple-producing residue can be washed away.

Tips:

•  For good skin care, start developing healthy habits that will take care of your skin. It's the only skin you'll ever have, so your daily habits mean everything.


• After you cleanse your skin, follow with a toner and moisturizer  Toners help remove fine traces of oil, dirt and make-up that you may have missed when cleansing. Moisturising is necessary even for people with oily skin.


• Buy a moisturizer that is best suited for your skin type (dry, normal or oily)


• Eat a balanced diet. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Avoid fried and greasy foods.


• I am no skin expert so if your condition is getting worse each day do not hesitate to go to a good dermatologist.


•  Love yourself. It is said that if you believe and tell your mind often that you are beautiful your skin will start listening to your mind and work that way. So, believe! :)

Hope this helped, see you soon.

I am working on the other parts too, they will be up soon. :)

All about acne (Including homemade face packs and make up tips, for acne-prone skin)

Hey lovelies,

Hope you are doing fine. ^-^

Acne is considered as a curse or nightmare by many girls.

But sugar it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

I know it shatters your confidence,

I have acne-scars and I know exactly how it feels. :(

So, I have compiled few articles on acne from Google and put them together so that you get all or at least most of the information you need to control and get rid of acne.

It’s going to be a very long post so; I have divided this into four parts.

• Tips and advices to control and reduce acne.


• Prevention of acne scars.


• Makeup tips for acne-prone skin.

And last but definitely not the least,

• Homemade remedies and face masks/packs to get rid of those bad babies!

This was just an introduction article to let you guys know about the article.

Don’t be mad at me if you think you just wasted time reading this article, I just wanted to write this and compile the info somewhere because the rest of the articles are going to be very long.

Okay let’s start now.

Here are links of the articles, Just click on the one you want to read about according to your liking. :)

Tips to control and get rid of acne:

http://crystalbeautie.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/tips-to-control-and-get-rid-of-acne/

 

Check out the ‘skin care and more’ categories to check out these four articles.

 

DIY: Clay Mask for Pimples/Acne!

Clay mask for pimples!

Things you'll need:
•A bowl and a spoon










•Fuller's earth powder/ Clay






•Rose water






•Aloe vera gel






•few drops of lemon






Additional:
•1-2 drops of glycerin for dry skin

Method:
•Take 1 and a 1/2 teaspoon of clay.
•Add one spoon of rose water to it.
•Add one spoonfull of fresh aloe gel to this. (mash gel with a fork before u add this to the bowl)
• Add a dash of lemon juice.
• And few drops of glycerin if you have dry skin as clay may leave ur face dry.
• Mix everything well and apply a thick layer to your face!

NOTE:
Do not let the mask dry fully, as soon as your face starts feeling strechy wash off with cold water.
Cold water will close the pores.

TIPS:
• Give this mask some time to work. :)
• Do not touch ur face with dirty hands.
• Do not use harsh products and cheap cosmetics on your face.
• Drink lots of water.
• Try and avoid oily food.

Remember you are beautiful the way you are. :)

Tell yourself daily:
'I am beautiful in my own unique way and NOTHING will ever change this'

Love yourself and love me a little too by hitting like and follow button on my blog.
Lol.

See you next time. :)

Review: Himalya Protein hair cream (Extra nourishment)

Okay so i was planning to review this hair cream for a long time but couldn't make time.

So, finally i am going to review it today! :)

My hair are not dry or frizzy, in fact they are actually kinda soft.

But since last two or three years i spent most of my time in sun, you know waiting outside the institute for coaching classes, school assemblies etc.. etc.. 

And my hair started loosing it's shine and became comparatively dull. You know what i mean girlies, right?

So i started oiling my hair(I hate oil, so i never oiled my hair before) and they started improving but not like they were before.

I never really prefer using much products on my face, body or hair; but i thought to give a try to a decent hair mask.

That is when i came across this hair cream.

It comes in two variants. 

• Extra nourishment
• Anti-dandruff

I don't have dandruff or anything so i bought the Protein one! 

The label says that it uses 100% herbal actives, which i would like to believe is true.

Now let's get to some important information.

PACKING:

It is a simple container, not boxed which i think is great because extra packing would increase its cost and as you know, we being the consumers would have had to pay for it. Thanks to the company for saving some of our money.

PRICE:

It's price is one of the reasons i wanted to try this out. LOL!

It's 175ml  for Rs. 100! Only! :)

And it's made of all natural ingredients! Yay!

Ingredients:

As you can see it is made from Chickpea, Wheatgerm and Amla (All of these are good for hair)

What the company says:

A unique herbal formulation with extra nourishment of natural proteins derived from chickpea and wheatgerm. Enriched with Eclipta and Amla that promote hair growth.

My experience:

I used this product twice and absolutely loved it!

How i applied this:

I divided my hair into four sections and took one section at a time to apply this cream. 

Apply this as you are coloring your hair. Cover each and every strand with this cream. 

I used this on dry hair and wet hair both. I think for me, it worked great on dry hair.

Pros:

• Reasonably priced for an all natural product of 175ml.
• Creamy texture.
• Nourishes hair well.
• Give hair good shine.
• Smells good, like the fragrance of nature! :)
• All natural, wouldn't be harmful for hair.

Cons :

• Some people might find the smell bad, but i like it.
• Packing in tub is considered unhygienic, but i don't mind this either. (I took out two teaspoons of this cream in a bowl so that i wouldn't have to dip my fingers in the tub again, for my a little longer than medium length hair
  
  Take the amount according to the length of your hair)

Hope you give this a try (My friend just came to visit me so i gotta go)

I would rate this product 4/5 (the "unhygenic packing")

Would i buy this again? 

I already did!! :D

Here are some more pictures of the product:

 

NOTE :
It's to be left on for one hour before shampoo.
After one hour rinse off with any shampoo normally.
The product says to use it after shampoo too, but i don't.
If you want to though just use a little quantity because it's creamy and your hair may end up being greasy.

Benefits of strawberry for skin AND one easy DIY strawberry mask!

Strawberries clear up acne and oiliness, make skin younger and smoother.

They are packed with Vitamin C, which is known to play a key role in the production of collagen.

Vitamin C aids in anti-aging, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and minimizes blemishes and acne.

Strawberries clear up acne and oiliness, make skin younger and smoother.

Strawberry extract protects skin cells against UVA damage. Yayyyyy!!! :)

Research found that strawberry extract increases cell survival and decreases damage in cells that were exposed to ultraviolet A radiation.

Let's begin now! ;)

Here is what you need:

• One strawberry
• One teaspoon Honey
• One teaspoon Oats
• A fork to mash the strawberry.

Method:

• Take one strawberry.

 

• Cut it into small pieces.

 

• Mash it with a fork.

 

• Add one teaspoon honey to it.

 

• Then add one teaspoon oats to it.

 

• Mix everything together.

 

• Apply this all over your face while rubbing in circular motions, this way oats will also clean the pores.
• Keep for 10-15 minutes and wash off with cold water!
• Moisturize.

DONE! :)

 

Hope you try this!

I would really appreciate your views and comments!

 

See you next time!

Ciao lovelies! :)

All in one skin solution mask!

Okay so this is a quick short post on a mask that i am using since the last two days! I was going out with my friends and obviously we were gonna click lots of photos.. I wanted to look my best, so i tried a BB cream for the first time in my life and by the evening time, my face was all dry and flaky!!! Ewwww, right? So for the next few days i kept applying olive oil to eliminate the dryness but it didn't work so great.. Then i remembered that i'd read something about yogurt and after my very first use my skin was less dry!! Second day all the flakiness was gone! :) ( this post is gonna be long :/ ) So, all u need is yogurt! Yogurt gently cleanses the pores and tighten them at the same time .. With regular use it cures acne, fades scars, makes skin soft and glowing etc. etc.. I was gonna test it on me for more days but couldn't wait to share this with you guys!!! All you need is YOGURT!



What to do: *put a generous amount of unflavoured yogurt to your face, wait for 25-30 minutes and rinse off with cold water.. *apply moisturizer (i used olive oil to heal my skin faster ) Sorry if there were any mistakes I am using my cell phone to write this n i hate using touch screen ones!!! My fingers tickle sooooo much, i hate it!! I am glad this article is over.. Hope u try this n please please leave a comment below n tell me if it worked for u! Night - night!! ^_^

Get your face ready with this simple and soothing mask for summers! ;)

Aloe-Vera is known for it's great healing properties!

It calms and soothes your skin, helps regenerate it, help tighten skin, is anti-bacterial and the list goes on!!

This mask will do all of the above plus give relieve from dryness, sun damage and reduce blemishes and scars with regular use.

Remember your skin took years to get damaged it will take few months for it to regenerate

There is no reason why you shouldn't try this simple home made face mask to give your skin the much needed therapy from all the stress it goes through every single day! :)

 

Things yo'll need:

• Aloevera plant or pulp
• fork to mash the pulp with 
• Honey
• And some free time! ;)

Method:

• Very carefully cut a piece of aloe from the root of the plant.

  (these are the roots)

• Slice it in half and keep one piece away in the fridge for later use.

• Take one piece slice it in half and scrape out all the pulp using a spoon. (take care of the thorns at the side, they hurt!)

• Mash this pulp with a fork.
• Add one teaspoon of honey to it and apply a thickly on your face.
• Leave for atleast 10 minutes or if you have time leave on for 30 minutes.

Do this regularly to acheive great skin! :)

 

Take care! :)

 

 

 

DIY chocolate face mask!

Coco powder has anti-oxidants that give help your face breathe properly.

This mask will also exfoliate the skin, give it glow and help skin look refreshed!

So treat your skin today with this amazing chocolate facial! :)

Things you'll need: 

• Empty bowl and a spoon to mix with.
  

 

• Unsweetened coco powder.

 

• A tsp of milk.

 

• A tsp of yogurt (All natural, not flavored)

 

• And a teaspoon of honey! :)

 

 

Method:

• Take one and a half to two teaspoon of coco powder.
• To that add milk, yogurt and honey to get a medium consistency.
• Apply a thick layer on your face and leave it on to dry for at least half an hour.
• Wash off with cold water once it's all dried.

 

Tips:

• Exfoliate your face before applying this to help skin absorb the mask better.

 

 

See you next time!

 keep ' :) '