Aloe Vera for Hair

 

 

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Cut two or three large, thick leaves from the aloe plant. The thicker your hair, the more you will need. Three should be enough for very th

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Using a sharp knife, remove the thick green skin from each leaf. This will expose the clear jelly-like interior of the leaf. Be careful to cut as close as possible to the exterior, so as to preserve as much of the jelly as possible. Set the jelly aside in a bowl.
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Break down the jelly. Puree the jelly in a blender. There is no need to add water. Ensure that the jelly is well blended before removing from the blender.

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Strain the blended jelly into a container. It is important to do this so that the jelly is separated from the white sediments that will otherwise get stuck in your hair.

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After washing your hair, massage the aloe Vera jelly into your hair thoroughly, making sure that the hair is saturated from roots to tips.  

6

Apply heat. Place a plastic steam cap over your head and sit under a hair dryer for about five minutes. Alternatively, you can simply let the aloe sit in the hair for about five minutes. 

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Rinse out the aloe. After the heat treatment is complete, remove the steam cap and rinse out your hair. Proceed with your regular hair care routine. .

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How to make an Avacado Facial Mask

How to Make an Avocado Facial Mask

Step 1

 Remove the pit from half an avocado and scrape the remaining flesh out of the peel and into a bowl. With a fork, mash the avocado until its consistency becomes creamy and free from lumps

Step 2    

Lemon juice to the mashed avocado if you plan to save some or all of the paste for later use. Lemon juice prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.

Step 3

 Mix the avocado paste with any optional ingredients you choose to include in your mask--including 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. olive oil, the juice of 1/2 an orange or a raw egg white. Although avocado facial masks are effective when made with avocado alone, these ingredients contain additional properties that may promote skin health, especially if your complexion tends to be oily.

Step 4

Wash your face with warm water to remove any dirt, cosmetics or other accumulated debris. Clean skin will absorb the avocado mask's oils more readily than skin coated with other substances.

Apply a thin layer of the avocado puree to your face with your fingertips, avoiding contact with your eyes and hair. Continue rubbing the paste onto your skin until your face is fully coated.

Step  5

Leave the avocado mask on your face for at least 15 minutes or until the mixture fully dries. The longer you wear the facial mask, the more chance your skin has to absorb the mixture's nourishing nutrients.

Remove the mask by rinsing your face gently with warm water; avoid harshly scrubbing the mixture off of your skin. Kitchenware.com recommends splashing your face with cold water after removing the paste in order to close your skin pores. Dab your face with a towel to dry.

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Avocado hand treatment

Avocado hand treatment

This mixture uses lemon for its fresh citrus scent. The oats aid in the absorption of avocado’s natural oils and provide gentle exfoliation leaving you with soft, fresh hands.

Ingredients:
1/4 fully ripened avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1 egg white
2 tablespoon rolled oats
1 tablespoon lemon juice
 
Directions:
In shallow bowl, mash avocado until smooth. Add egg white, oats and lemon juice; stir until combined. Massage into hands; leave mixture on for 20 minutes; rinse with warm water.

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Home Remedies for Clear Face

Beautiful clear skin is highly desirable and you may come across hundreds and thousands of skin care and beauty care products in stores and online retailers. Surveys suggest that women as well as men spend thousands of dollars every month to improve the texture, appearance and outlook of their skin. Unfortunately most beauty care products that are commercially available are nothing but a hoax and unnecessary expenditure. It is highly recommended to try some natural and herbal home remedies that are free from side effects  and are also highly cost effective.

 Mint

The active ingredient of mint is methanol that is responsible for its cooling and soothing properties. Mint is equally effective when consumed in food or applied topically on skin. Here are a few tips to achieve maximal benefits from mint.

      External Use

Apply fresh grated mint leaves (or apply the paste of mint leaves on your face to enhance natural freshness and glow and reduce the chances of developing acne or pimples.

You can grind mint leaves with few drops of water to prepare a thick paste. You can prepare a body mask by adding the juice of one whole lemon and apply on the sub exposed parts of your body for skin rejuvenation.

Internal Consumption

Lemon is rich in vitamin C and can help a great deal in hot and humid summer days. Lemonade is the most used beverage in summer and you can always add some fresh mint leaves in your lemonade to enhance the freshness and health benefits

 Papaya

For those who have sensitive or those who live in extreme climatic conditions, papaya content of papaya is indeed a natural health tonic that helps in rejuvenation of skin and the anti-bacterial/ anti-fungal properties helps in preventing skin infections and allergies.

Take 2 teaspoons of oatmeal powder, ¼ cup ripe papaya, ¼ cup of cocoa, ¼ cup honey and 2 teaspoons of cream. Whisk gently and apply evenly on face. Wash the face with plenty of water once the mask is dry.

       Turmeric

Turmeric is found abundantly in many parts of Asia and has been in use for centuries as a skin care product to alleviate allergic, inflammatory and infectious disorders of skin. It is also helpful in lightening the tone of skin and removing blemishes and scars. Here are a few tips:

·         Prepare a paste of turmeric and pineapple juice in a ratio of 1:1. Apply the thick paste underneath your eyes to lighten the dark circles.

·         Prepare a thick paste of turmeric with sugar-cane juice (ratio should be 1:1) and apply on face to remove wrinkles and blemishes

·         For dry and papery skin, apply the mixture of turmeric and sandalwood paste on face.

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       Honey and Baking Soda Cleanser

You can prepare your own skin clearing mask by using simple kitchen products. Follow the steps to get a radiant and shiny skin.

·         Combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of raw honey in a small bowl.

·         Mix gently and apply the mixture on your face.

·         Massage gently for at least 1 minute and wash with tap water.

This remedy is excellent for normal and oily skin.


 Coconut

Coconut tree is referred to as the tree of life in the ancient Hindu scriptures. The coconut water is helpful in lightening skin tone and clearing the blemishes and scars from the face. Additionally you can mix coconut milk with red sandalwood to prepare a paste that can help in clearing the acne, discoloration and pigmentation of skin.

       Lemon

Lemon serves as a complete skin care formula whether ingested by mouth or applied topically on face. It is rich in vitamin C, has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and also acts as an exfoliating agent to remove dead and dying skin cells. Here are a few tips to use lemon to achieve optimally clear skin.

Prepare a mixture of half alum and lemon juice and apply gently all over your face.Rub it softly and then wash your face with cold water to achieve a fresh looking, tighter skin

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