As a woman or man looking your best doesn't have to be so complicated or expensive. Experts say most of us really only need to pay attention to a few basic beauty secrets - essentials that can help you look and feel great without spending a lot of time or money.
Join me as I take you to SERIES 3 of 30 Beauty DIY Tips
| In India, women use a hot oil treatment at least once a week to keep their mane healthy and beautiful. |
You just need some Virgin Coconut Oil, warm it up a bit and apply liberally to your scalp and hair. Keep it overnight, make sure you use an old pillow cover to avoid any stains. Shampoo your hair the next day. You can also add some essential oils. Use 5 drops each of Lavender, Rosemary and Rosewood Essential Oils to 1 oz (30ml) Virgin Coconut Oil to treat split ends and hairfall. They also help with new hair growth.
Tip 22
- Did you know that Honey and Cinnamon can really brighten your highlights and lighten your hair?
For this Hair Lightening Recipe you will need:
1. 2 Tablespoon Raw Honey (Manuka is better but any raw honey will do)
2. 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Powder
3. Juice of 3 Lemons
4. 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil (it works as a moisturizer and doesn't let your hair dry because lemon tends to make your hair dry)
Mix all the ingredients together and apply it to your hair. If you hair is very long you will have to increase the amount ofingredients accordingly. Rinse your hair with shampoo after 2 hours. If you don't want it to lighten too much 1 hour should be fine.
Want to darken your hair? Brew some Rosemary Tea and use it as a final rinse.
Rinsing with Beer gives your hair shine and volume.
Apple cider vinegar rinse makes your hair soft and Lemon hair rinse brightens your highlights and works on oily scalp and dandruff
Tip 23
Oil Cleansing Method commonly known as OCM is gaining popularity for its wonderful benefits for skin(all types of skin).
Skin Care Industry has always advised people with oily skin to go for Oil Free Products but the fact is right type of Oil can do wonders for your skin, be it Dry skin, Mature Skin or Oily/Acne Prone Skin Oil is good for skin.
What Is Oil Cleansing Method And What Are The Benefits?
Oil Cleansing Method is based on a theory" Oil dissolves oil". This method helps dissolve oils and draw toxins and impurities from within the skin. People are scared of using oils on their face thinking that Oil causes acne, which is completely untrue. Acne is caused by Hormonal Imbalances, Improper Cleansing, Dirt, Dust and Bacteria. In fact, this method is very beneficial for Oily and Acne Prone Skin. But you have to be careful while selecting the Oils that suit your skin. It might take some time to get used to OCM because finding a right oil and right proportion needs a bit of experiment but it surely does work.
Your skin will Glow and become Soft and Smooth. Doing this regularly can give you Clear and Radiant Skin.
How Is It Done?
You will need:
1. Steamy Water
2. Oil Blend according to your skin type
3. Washcloth
Take some Oil(according to your skin type) on your palm and rub your hands so that the Oil warms up a bit and apply it on your face .Massage for about 5 minutes so that it dissolves blackheads and other impurities. Now dip the washcloth into the Steamy water because warm water opens up pores and let the impurities and toxins come out. Now place this cloth over your face(don't burn your face, make sure its not too hot) and let it sit until it cools. Gently wipe your face with this cloth and repeat the same process 2-3 times. Be very gentle to your skin, don't rub or scrub. Your skin will not feel oily because the steamy washcloth would have removed it, in fact your skin might feel a little dry. If it feels dry you can apply a bit of Jojoba Oil or Olive Oil(For Dry Skin). No need to rinse.
Which Oil Should You Use?
Select your oil according to your skin type and experiment with the proportion. Since my skin is Normal to Dry, I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Castor Oil(80% Olive Oil or Evening Primrose Oil and 20% Castor Oil). OCM has helped me get Fresh and Dewy Skin.
Normal Skin- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil
Dry and Dehydrated Skin- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Castor Oil
Oily and Acne Prone Skin- Jojoba, Evening Primrose Oil, Grapeseed Oil and Watermelon Seed Oil.
Sensitive Skin- Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil, Seabuckthorn Oil
Proportion really depends on each individual so try experimenting 50/50 and see if it works otherwise change it to 75/25 or 60/40, whatever suits your skin.
If you have Super Sensitive skin don't put hot washcloth over your face, make sure your skin can tolerate the heat otherwise your skin can become red.
Tip 24
So what is Oil Pulling? We are just done with Oil Cleansing and now.
Oil Pulling, you must be wondering what and all we are doing with the Oils but let me tell you this is one remedy that will not only give you a beautiful skin but also a great health. Oil Pulling is an age old Indian Ayurvedic Method of detoxing and before going into the recipe I would like to warn you that it might sound gross. Yes, but once you decide to do it you will get over it anyway and the results that you get are just amazing. Do not use Oil Pulling Method if you are Pregnant or Nursing or have Amalgam Fillings (Silver/Mercury Fillings as it tends to pull it off and its very risky as you can swallow it).
You will need 1 Tbsp. Organic Cold Pressed Sesame Oil and now don’t collapse, you gotta take a tbsp. of oil as soon as you get up in the morning (yes, before brushing) in your mouth and swish it for about 15-20 minutes.
I know it sounds like the weirdest remedy ever but I can assure you that you will love the results and you wouldn’t mind the looking like a clown swishing the oil every morning. Yes, you can’t talk, is it even possible to talk when you have overpowering sesame oil inside your mouth? I would suggest you don’t concentrate on what you are doing and instead check your emails and do other stuff while swishing.
After 20 minutes you gotta spit the oil out and you want the oil to be a thin, white foam when you spit out. Gross, I know.
Oil pulling removes toxins from your body through your mouth. First few things you will notice would be surprisingly invisible dark circles and puffy eyes in a matter of a few days, so no more puffy and panda eyes, Glowing skin, high energy, mentally more alert and less mood swings. Your digestive system and immunity will improve and you will feel better overall.
If you want you can stop using your beauty treatments for a week or so to test this method.
You can use Organic Cold Pressed Sunflower oil if you can’t bear the smell of Sesame Oil.
You are what you eat. 80% of our skin health depends on what we eat and the rest 20% on what we use topically. So if you areusing expensive serums and treatments and still eating junk food you are not doing the right thing. Eat well and it will show up on your skin.
- Try these 5 Foods and Supplements for a Healthy Skin
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C rich foods are excellent for your skin. Try and eat lots of Berries, Citrus Fruits like Orange,Grapefruit and Lemon, Red Pepper, Guava,Papaya, Pineapple etc. Take Vitamin C supplement if you are not getting enough from your diet. It will also boost your immunity.
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids can really do wonders for your skin, hair and nails. You can either take Fish Oil Supplement or Algae Based Supplement. Food sources of Omega 3 are Fish(specially Wild Salmon, Trout, Herring, and Sardines), Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Cloves, Mustard seeds, Chia Seeds and Omega 3 Eggs.
Biotin
Biotin is also known as a Beauty Vitamin. Biotin is one of the 8 B Vitamins also know as Vitamin H. This Vitamin can do amazing things for your Skin, Hair and Nails. Postpartum Mamas will find it even more useful to deal with postnatal hair loss. 1000mcg(its mcg and mg) a day is more than enough, don’t take higher dosage as too much.
Food sources of Biotin are Eggs, Salmon, Mushroom, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Almonds, Walnuts, Goat Milk, Cauliflower, Berries, Legumes and Meat.
Heliocare
We all know how important it is to use sunscreen 365 days a year to protect our skin from harsh UV Rays. Heliocare is a fern extract based supplement which protects your skin from harsh UV Rays. UV Rays can cause a massive damage to your skin so investing in this supplement is a wise idea.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Taking 1 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil daily can make a huge difference in the way your skin and hair look. It will also boost your immunity and improve overall health. It balances Thyroid, reduces Bad Cholesterol and helps you Lose Weight.
Exercise is crucial for your health and your skin, and a lack of exercise can really affect your complexion. While facial exercises get a lot of attention for improving the flow of blood through the vessels in your face, full body stretches such as the downward facing dog can do wonders.
The inverted position allows blood to move freely to and from your face and underneath your eyes, while the constant focus on breathing and posture can singlehandedly invigorate your entire body. The pose allows your body to stretch while forcing you to focus on your own needs and taking advantage of the relaxing break for your everyday routine. Downward facing dog yoga pose allows you to feel more relaxed and better about yourself, while simultaneously making your skin look better as well.
The even better news is that not only does this easy yoga pose reduce the appearance of dark circles, but it can also bring you an overall radiant complexion. And its effects can take hold quickly and last for as long as you stick dedicated to your poses.
Downward Facing Dog Steps
To engage within the downward dog yoga pose you can easily follow along with these simple steps:
Step 1- Lower yourself onto the floor so that you are positioned on your hands and knees. Position your knees below your hips and settle your hands onto the floor just slightly ahead of your shoulders. Spread your fingers open and turn your toes underneath.
Step 2- Breath in and lift your knees upwards away from the floor. Keep them slightly bent at first and allow the hells to lift away from the floor. Lengthen your body and press your tailbone lightly and slowly towards your pelvis. While resisting, lift your tail end towards the sky and use your ankles to life your legs up and stretch them into your groin.
Step 3- Once again breathe out slowly and push your thighs back and stretch and straighten your heels onto the floor. Straighten out your knees without locking them and keep your outer thighs firm. Narrow your pelvis and roll your upper things inwards just a little bit.
Step 4- Tighten your upper arms and push your fingers into the floor. From this pose lift along the inner side of your arms and keep your shoulder blades straight across your back. Then widen the shoulder blades and pull them towards the tailbone while keeping your head in position between your upper arms.
Step 5-Enjoy the relaxation and stretch that the pose offers, and the rewards will come on their own. Remain in the position from anywhere between 2 and 5 minutes then slowly bend your knees onto the floor while exhaling and rest in a comfortable position.
Stop worrying about dark circles under your eyes and get a radiant complexion with a little more exercise, starting with the downward facing dog yoga pose.
Note: Do Not Try Downward Facing Dog -
1. If you are Pregnant
2. If you have carpel tunnel syndrome
3. If you are suffering from a recent or chronic injury to the back, hips, arms or shoulders.
Not able to shed those extra pounds? Have tried all the so called miracle pills and potions and frustrated? Your weight loss remedies are right in your kitchen. You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight.
5 Weight Loss Foods
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil lowers LDL (Bad cholesterol) thereby helping you shed some extra pounds. Take 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil everyday. If you can , include Coconut Milk, Coconut Water and Fresh Coconut in your Diet for better results.
Garlic
Raw Garlic can prevent heart diseases, diabetes, boost immunity and it also helps in weight loss. Its Allicin in Garlic that provides all the benefits and Allicin becomes inactive when you cook it.
Take 2-3 cloves of Raw Garlic (more if you can) everyday to lose weight.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the kind of breakfast you can have how much you want and still lose weight. This low calorie high fibre food alsolowers LDL. You can add honey instead of sugar sprinkle some cinnamon to enhance the taste.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is an age old remedy for weight loss. All you have to do is take 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in a Cup of Water and drink it everyday.
Papaya
Papaya is rich in fibre and an enzyme called Papain which helps in digestion. Papain also weight naturally. Have a Bowl of Papaya everyday to reap its benefits. It is also good for your skin.
PMS can make you go nuts so every woman needs to know how to manage her PMS smartly without going insane or driving others insane.
First of all take a few deep breaths because deep breathing is the first thing that works instantly to calm you down. PMS tends to get worse with age and I would say for some it would get worse after childbirth so you need all the tips and tricks up your sleeve to cope with PMS.
Every time you feel irritated and weepy take a few deep breaths.
Foods and Supplements for PMS
Eat healthy, PMS will make your food cravings worse but don’t give in. Avoid those Fries, Chocolates and Sugary and Salty Food as they tend to make the problem worse. Eat lots of fruits and veggies. As I mentioned earlier you are what you eat, it applies to PMS too. The healthier you eat the better you feel.
[]Have Foods rich in Calcium and Magnesium
Try this Smoothie to soothe your mind and body.
Saving The Sanity Smoothie for PMS
1. 1 Cup Milk (Goat’s Milk or Cow’s Milk if you can tolerate).
2. ½ Avocado
3. ½ Cup Almond and Pistachio
4. 2 Tbsp. Flax Seed, Sunflower Seed and Pumpkin Seed
5. 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
6. 1 Banana
7. 1 Tbsp. Raw Honey
8. A pinch of Cardamom Powder
9. Crushed Ice
Mix everything together in a blender and your PMS Smoothie is ready. This Smoothie is rich in Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin B6 all of which are absolutely important during PMS. Calcium and Magnesium also help with PMS Cramps and aches.
Evening Primrose Oil is another supplement you might benefit from. It will reduce breast tenderness. Chamomile and Lavender Tea can reduce your irritability and aches. Have a big Bowl of Oatmeal with Honey and Cinnamon, it will help you distress because of the B Vitamins.
Homeopathic remedy Ipecac 30c can help with Nausea and Headache associated with PMS, Pulsatilla 30c and Sepia 30c for weepiness and Hypersenstivity, Mag Phos 30c for Cramps and Insomnia and Chamomilla 30c for Digestion and Irritability.
Good Health is the foundation of Beauty. If you are not well it shows up on your face. When you are healthy and happy your face glows and your hair looks better. So having a good health is very important if you want to look beautiful.
7 Natural Ways To Boost Your Immunity
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine Vitamin because our body can make enough Vitamin D by just being exposed to he sunlight for 15-20 minutes a day(without sunscreen). Lack of Vitamin D results in poor immune system and its no wonder that Winter is the Flu season because people hardly get to see any sunlight. Vitamin D Drops can increase your Vitamin D levels and boost your immunity. Carlson's D Drops are one of the best Vitamin D Drops on the market and our family uses the same. You can take 2000IU during the Flu season and 1000IU as an immune enhancer during the rest of the year. Get sunlight whenever you can because that's the best way to get Vitamin D and use supplements only if you aren't able to get any sunlight. High level of Vitamin D also reduces PMS.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and help your body fight free radicals. Its a wonderful immune boosting vitamin and you should get plenty of Vitamin C everyday from foods. Vitamin C rich foods are Orange, Kiwi, Strawberry, Cayenne Pepper, Guava, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Lemon, Papaya, Watermelon, Indian Gooseberry and Tomato. If you are not getting enough Vitamin C from your food, its better to go for an additional supplement specially during the Flu season. Rosehip based Vitamin C supplement is a better bet. You can also try herbs like Thyme, Cilantro, Rosemary and Parsley.
Zinc
Up your zinc intake to boost your immunity and avoid the Flu. Zinc is a mineral that helps prevent upper respiratory tract infections and plays a vital role in combating the Flu. Take zinc supplement (I prefer capsules over lozenges because like lozenges because they are full of sugar ) as soon you feel fluish to prevent or shorten the duration of the flu. Have foods rich in Zinc like Sesame (lots of tahini on your toast), Oysters, Pumpkin Seeds, Low fat Meat, Dried Watermelon Seeds, Beans, Spinach, Asparagus, Pecans and Cashews.
Raw Garlic
If you are a garlic lover chances are that you are the last person to catch the flu in your family/circle specially if you eat raw garlic everyday. Raw Garlic is nature's potent antibiotic and is wonderful in boosting your immunity. I love Raw Garlic and I use it liberally in salads, soups and just pop them when I feel Fluish and it works like magic every single time. Sometimes if I forget to take raw garlic during the flu season and if I can't catch up with the initial popping of raw garlic it still works to lessen the severity and duration of flu and helps me recover quickly without making me feel drained and down. Have tons ofraw garlic(as much as you can handle) as soon as you feel that you are gonna be coming down with the Flu and if possible make it a habit of eating raw garlic everyday to avoid the Flu. Garlicky breath is better than the Flu :)
Manuka Honey
This is one thing I can't live without! I use it on my face, hair and internally to boost immunity and I call this a miracle product of nature which has so much to offer in terms of health and beauty benefits. Make sure you go for UMF 15+ (UMF 20+ is even better) and up if you are using this as immune enhancer. You can take 1 tablespoon everyday during the Flu season and use it as a sweetener in your Tea, Smoothie, Toast, Dessert etc. Its very thick and tastes yummy, there couldn't be a sweeter treatment than Manuka honey for the Flu.
Essential Oils
Anti-bacterial and anti-viral essential oils like Tea Tree, Lemon and Eucalyptus can do wonders for you. Burn some essential oils (5-6 drops) in an oil burner or use it as a room spray. To make a room spray all you need to do is fill a spray bottle with water and put 20-30 drops essential oils (you can use either one of them or mix all 3) and shake well. Spray whenever required. Make sure lemon essential oil doesn't touch your skin because it can cause allergic reactions.
Apple Cider Vinegar
There are so many uses of Apple Cider Vinegar and Flu is one of them. You can mix 1 teaspoon Raw honey 1/2 a teaspoon Cayenne Pepper and 1 Tablespoon Organic Unfiltered ACV
There are times when we feel so stressed out that we don’t see any way out. Times like these might make us less optimistic and even depressed. So how to maintain your sanity during such times and stay positive?
Aromatherapy can help you during such time. You need your own sanctuary and some quiet time for yourself so that you can revive yourself and come out feeling happy and optimistic.
Rose Oil Massage
Rose Essential oil is very uplifting and it instantly makes you feel better. Add 5-6 drops of Rose Essential oil to 1 Tbsp. Carrier Oil and massage yourself. This recipe is also wonderful in reducing PMS and the risk of Postnatal Depression.
Geranium and Ylang Ylang Soy Candle
You will need:
1. 1 Pound (450gms) Soy Wax
2. 1/2 oz (15ml) Geranium Essential Oil
3. 1/2 oz(15ml) Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Tart Mold ( you can use Muffin, Chocolate or Candy Mold if you don't have a Candle Mold)
Steel Jug or pyrex Glass to melt the Wax
Pour 2 Glasses of Water in a Saucepan. Take 1 pound Soy Wax and put it into the wax melting jug. Place this Jug inside the saucepan and let the wax melt in a very low heat. DO NOT leave the wax unattended and do not let the water boil. If you have a Candle making or Chocolate/ Candy Making Thermometer dip it into the wax pot to check the temperature. I use Ecosoya Pillar Blend Wax and its melting point is 130° F. Check with your wax supplier for the melting point of the wax.
Once it reaches its melting point turn off the heat. Add your Essential Oils.
Stir it with a wooden stick and pour it into the mold. Let it sit for a few hours and umold it. Your Aromatherapy Soy Tarts are ready. You can burn it using any tart burner.
- Don’t use Dyes or Fragrance Oils because they are not safe.
You can also burn Rose, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Petitgrain and Orange Essential Oils in an oil burner to destress yourself.
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