Homemade Hair Care Solutions

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff

Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes.

Then the hair is washed.

The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days

Remedy for Hair split ends

 

The problem of split ends occurs when the cuticle is damaged and the fibres of the cortex unravel.

This happens because of chemicals, neglect and harsh treatment.

Conditioner will not fix this problem. You will need to have the split ends cut off.It is best to go to the hair dresser but you may do it yourself. Just take some small sections of hair strands, twist them, very carefully run some scissors up and down the hair shaft cutting off any stray ends that poke out.

Homemade Hair Spray

Chop one lemon (or an orange for dry hair). Place in a pot with 2 cups water. Boil until half of the initial amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle. Store in the refrigerator.If it is too sticky, add more water. Add one ounce rubbing alcohol as a preservative and then the spray can be stored for up to two weeks unrefrigerated.

Beauty Tips for Face Whitening

• Application of the mixture of sandalwood and rose water-cools your skin as well as brings a fair glow to you.
• Make a fine paste of grinded almonds and rose water. A regular application of this paste on the face and neck will bring a natural fairness.
• Cut a tomato into two halves and rub it on your face. You can see the changing skin complexion within a few days.
• Soak potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes. Rub theses slices on your face, hands and neck. This regular act will bring a positive result within a short period.
• Grapes work magical for enhancing fairness. Apply grape seeds regularly or consume in the form of juice, which will give you the long desired complexion.
• Apply the paste of cucumber and coconut water regularly to relive your skin as well as to bring a fair complexion.

• Apply the turmeric powder and sandalwood paste daily to ensure better results as it is a traditional skin toner and fairness mantra.
• Mix oatmeal with yogurt and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
• Make a fine paste of Almonds soaked overnight. Apply it on the face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash it off in the morning with cold water.
• Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water.

Honey and Orange Yogurt Facial Masks

Honey Facial Mask 

• Perhaps the best facial mask is honey.
• Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water, and then use cold water to close the pores. Use once in a week..

Orange Yogurt Mask

Ingredients needed:

* 1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style)

* the juice of 1/4 of an orange

Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.

• Yogurt will cleanse and nourish your skin

• The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's

Fruit Facial Mask Recipes

Cosmetic company at present are using fruit acids (AHAI’s), vitamins (antioxidants) and enzymes in most of the beauty products and also consist of large amount of synthetics which can actually be harmful to the skin. In natural beauty, just fresh ingredients are used and therefore a highly active and most effective cure can be given. You will be amazed at how something as simple as dabbing some fresh lemon juice on your face every morning can make an vast difference in how soft your skin feels.

Try any of the following fruit acids, but always take care to avoid your eyes.
→ Lemon juice
→ Strawberries
→ Grapes
→ Malic acid (apples, vinegar, applesauce, cider)
→ Lactic acid (buttermilk, yogurt, powdered skim milk, sour cream, blackberries, tomatoes)
→ Tartaric acid (grapes, grape juice, wine, cream of tartar)
→ Citric acid (citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruit, and orange)
→ Glycolic acid (sugar cane)

We all are aware of the fact that fresh fruits are good for health and the core vitamin and the mineral lies in the pulp and the skin of any fruit. And just as they are useful to the body, these nutrients can provide excellent rejuvenating factor for our skin too. If you know the properties of each fruit, you can pamper yourself with an all-natural fruit mask, without spending too much time or money. Here are few fruits that can keep your skin smooth and healthy.