Skin Hair Care, Beauty Enhancement Tips from Skinhaircare.com

Making Face Packs at Home

Face Pack one
Take some almond make fine paste in food processor. Now mix 1 Tbsp. honey and 1 egg white. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Face Pack two
Take an egg separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes.
Wash off with lukewarm water.
This will make your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.

Face Pack three
Take half a cup of besan , 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tsp of sandal wood powder, 2 tsp of ghee or almond oil, add some water to make a paste.
Apply to face and whole body and leave for 5-10 minutes.
Then remove all the paste with fingers.

Face Pack four
Make a paste of 6 neem leaves,6 tulsi(basil) leaves,6 mint leaves,1 camphor piece with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
After making the paste add half teaspn of turmeric powder ani aloe vera gel.
Now mix all these togheteher and add multani mitti to it.
Now apply this paste on your face and let it be for fifteen minutes till the paste dries out.
Wash your face thoroughly.

Face Pack 5
Looking for glowing skin then take honey, banana, and sandalwood powder.
Now mix it all toghether and make paste out of it. Apply on your face for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Wash it with cold water.

Face Pack for wrinkled skin
Take some milk and almonds.
The almonds must be soaked in the milk for at least 12 hours.
Now remove the upper layer(brown part)of the almond and grind it. While grinding keep putting small amount of milk in it.
Apply the mixture on your face.

Mix 1 tsp. of butter and 1 tsp of water. Apply over the dry parts of skin.
Leave for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

Make juice of lemon and raw garlic.
Apply this mixture daily on your face it will help to reduce oil from your face.

Papaya Face Pack :
Take One quarter of fresh papaya,Quarter cup honey,Quarter cup yoghurt
In a blender, blend papaya, yoghurt and honey.
Apply on clean skin for 10- 15 minutes. Remove with cool water. It helps the skin to glow.

Banana Face Pack
Take One yellow banana,Quarter cup honey,Quarter cup yoghurt
Blend banana, yoghurt and honey in a blender. Apply on clean skin; leave for 10-15 minutes.
Wash with cool water. Your skin will moisturise and it is suitable for dry skin.

Face pack prepared by mixing dried and powdered neem leaves, milk and rose water is very effective in reducing oiliness of the skin and leaving it a smooth.

Face Pack 6
Take 1 teaspoon of lemon juice,2 teaspoon of tomato juice mix it and then apply it on your face.
Wash it after 15 minutes.It will make your skin smooth.

Dark Spots Face Pack
If you have dark spots then take few drops of lemon juice and little potato juice.
Mix it well and then apply it on your face with cotton.Let it be for 5 minutes.
Then wash it off.

Hair Dye : Proper Usage (Hair Care)

People use hair dye just to cover grey hair and others may use hair dye to change their makeover.
Whatever be the purpose hair dyes can be great for achieving good looks.Always perform a patch test in advance so that you can know that you won’t have allergic reactions.Conditioner is a MUST if you bleach your hair.

There are three main types of hair dye to choose from   permanent, semi-permanent and those that come out in one washing.

Permanent dyes gives you a good dark color which is not very easy to remove.When you use permanent hair dye yourhair roots
may be clearly visible.

Semi-permanent dye washes out gradually and leaves no visible roots.
This type of hair dye is a good choice if you want to change your hair color frquently.

If you only want to change your hair colour for one day or night, you can find some hair dyes that come out as soon as you wash your hair.

There are many different brands of hair dye and you may get it easily at any store.They are used when you want to keep hair dye temprorily

Procedure for hair dye :

1. Pick a color you are comfortable with and if you are doing it for the first time then pick such a color which is
similar to your hair shade.Always use gloves.
2. Mix the dye together.
3. Follow the instructions given on the box and apply it completely.
4. Allow the dye on your hair for some time then rinse it properly.
5. Use the conditioner that’s in the kit and leave it in your hair for about five minutes. Then rinse it out.
6. Allow your hair to dry naturally instead of blow-drying as it will retain more shine that way.
7. Wash your hair the next day like you normally would and condition it with your normal conditioner, but again leave the conditioner in for about five minutes.

Tips before hair dye :

* Mix some conditioner into the dye before you apply it. This helps your hair take the color and isn’t as damaging.
* Before you dye your hair, apply some vaseline cream on your forehead and ears so that your skin will not get affected.

- Colors may last longer on bleached hair. (May last 8 weeks or longer on bleached hair.)
- Colors will give a highlight effect to dark hair.
- Color fades gradually with each shampoo.

Some more Tips :

• If you dont want to damage your hair then dye it 2 days after washing your hair.
• If you do like this then your scalp will not get affected and the natural oils will remain as it is.
• People who have dandruff, make sure you undergo proper dandruff treatment and get rid of it before applying hair dye.

Be Dandruff Free

What’s Dandruff?

Dandruff  is the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.

Its causes?

Dandruff can also be caused by taking extreme heat or cold water.

Dandruff Treatment and other stuff

Treatment of dandruff can also be done by using specialised shampoos.The person suffering with dandruff often feels they cannot wear dark clothing because others may notice.
Dandruff is seasonal being most severe during the winter.If you are under stress then there can be sudden growth of dandruff.

Treatment of dandruff (proper haircare) :

The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff.
Take two tablespoons of these seeds soak them overnight in water and in the morning make paste of it.
This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. Then wash your hair with ritha.

Make use of teaspoon of fresh lime juice.It will not only clear the dandruff but also will give good shine to your hair.

Beets are also good in curing dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night.
White beet is better for this purpose.

You can remove dandruff by making use of curd.Curd which is left open for 2-3 days is best for it.Apply that curd and massage it gently.
Another measure for removing dandruff is take dilute cider vinegar and equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing.
Mix some camphor in coconut oil. Apply this daily on your scalp properly with the fingertips working it may give good results.

If you are a very busy person and you dont have time to go for such home made remedies then you can also make use of anti-dandruff shampoos by consulting your hair stylist.

Hot steam bath is highly beneficial for curing dandruff or exposure of head to the rays of sun can also give dandruff free hair.

Causes of Dandruff :

These are some common causes of dandruff :

* Unclean habits
* Hard shampoos
* Exposure to severe cold
* Excessive intake of oily and sweet foods
* Hormonal imbalance
* Allergy
* Poor hygiene
* Stress and tension
* Improper sleep
* Use of hair-coloring products or use of electric hair curlers, gels.
* Shampooing infrequently and scarce rinsing of hair
* Too much heat

How to get rid of dandruff :

* Boil neem leaves in water and use this water to rinse hair.
* Massage scalp with warm coconut for half an hour atleast twice a week
* Make a paste by tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage this paste on the scalp and let it remain for half to one hour. Wash the hair with water.
* Egg shampoo can be prepared by beating 2 or 3 eggs with a little water in it. Apply this mixture on the hair after wetting the hair and massage the scalp for sometime.
Let this remain on the hair for sometime before washing it off with water. This treatment is very effective in preventing dandruff.

For people who apply hair dye, make sure you get rid of the dandruff before you apply hair dye.

Hair Style and Hair Drying

Your overall look completly depends on how your hair looks. If you have beautiful hair it completes you whole.There are different ways for your hair care that will give make your hair look beautiful.

* If you want set your hair properly do not wash your hair daily. If you want healthy hair wash them after 2 or 3 days. Washing hair everyday may remove all the oil and it may dry your scalp.
* If you hairs are oily at the roots then you can sprinkle some baby powder to the roots of the hair.
* If you want wavy hair then make use of a sea salt spray. Mix sea salts in water and fill a spray bottle.Spray it near the ends and let it dry.
* Another way which you may go for is coloring your hair.You can do this if you want to come out of natural look. But make right choice of hair color which will suit you. Ask a professional to help you choose the right color for your hair.
* Cut your hair in layers, this will make you look a lot younger.
* If you want to curl your hair then make use of crling irons.

The most important thing you need to do if you want healthy hair you must make your diet healthy.Complete your sleep properly.Avoid using products such as Gel or hair sprays which badly effects your hair.Before you enter swimming pool make your hair wet so that the chlorine water will not effect your hair or else make use of shower cap to protect your hair.

Drying :
Always make use of cool setting because hot air is harmful to your hair as it will damage your hair.Dont keep the dryer at one spot for more than few seconds and keep good distance from your hair.Wash your hair in warm or cool water.Make use of conditioner on your hair.

If you have long hairs more care should be taken. Clean your hair daily as dust sticks your hair. Like our skin hair also has different type like normal, dry and oily and as the skin has different complexion, hair have different texture as straight, curly or wavy. Some people have silky or some have dry coarse hair.

So depending on the hair type and keeping in mind the hair problems one suffers, one should maintain their hair care.

Eating healthy nutritional food is must for healthy hair. Wash your hair properly depending on your hair type select desired shampoo.For e.g i you have dry hair use shampoo which is specially made for dry hair.Dry your hair naturally dont makeuse of a hair dryer.Do not rub your hair with hard towels.Make use of wide tooth comb when your hairs are wet.Do not tie your hair tightly as it weakens them.If you want to set your hair and you are making use of gels then do not leave them on your for much time wash it immediately.

You must get your hair trim once in a month otherwise there are chances of split ends.By doing this your hair may grow faster.Take oil massage once in a month as it improves blood circulation.Coconut and olive oil are very good to use for hair massage.If you are suffering from dandruff then make use of lemon.

When going to bed one should leave the hair loose and open, as tied hair are tend to break more and become weak.

Hair Style : Hair Care : Dark Hair

If you have decided to have a trendy look then your journey must begin with an hair color ! A sassy new hair color changes the way you look at yourself. There are many ways to color your hair. Red hair color is the craze for women even though it is not that common a naturally occurring color in that population.

The hair color should look as natural as possible.Good hair colors can add shine, drama and fun to your hair style.

Before coloring your hair you must need to have a complete knowledge about hair color.Spending quality time in knowing about hair color will help you a lot in future .Black hair has a lot of Melanin and white hair has none. Remember, if your hair is in damaged condition before hair coloring, it may become worse afterward.

You can create a change in your hair by applying Semi-permanent color on your hair its an easy way to create a change and is mild on your hair. The work of Semi-permanent color is to darken the hair and it will only cover gray hair temporarily. It is most gentle on your hair, and less risky. One added benefit: monthly maintenance with touch up is not needed.

Permanent hair color breaks down the hair cuticle.Unlike semi-permanent color, permanent hair color can be used to lighten your hair.Permanent color for hair is more effective for covering gray hair as it is not done by semi permanent one. As time passes your hair color will become fade, it can’t be washed out or removed to return to your natural shade.One disadvantage of Permanent hair color is it usually damages the hair, and long-term use can result in permanent, irreversible harm to your hair.

Hair highlights :

You may use any of the above method to highlight your hair. You can apply lighter,or brighter shades on your hair overall or just create a few highlights in specific areas.Hair highlights involves darker shades. Hair highlights are more demanded by the College going crowd.The only thing you need to do is, visit a talented hair colorist he/she can apply two or three different natural looking highlights and lowlights into your hair, which will give a beautiful effect into your hair. Here are few suggestions for selecting a best hair color for your skin tone:

* Dark/olive skin: Stay with darker hair colors.
* Yellow skin: Dark, rich colors like deep auburn.
* Pale skin: Almost any color.
* Pink skin: Neutral tones like sandy or beige blonde or chocolate brown are best. Avoid reds or golden tones.

Pros

1. Dark hair looks silky, soft and shiny.Its very easy to maintain Dark hair

2. Making your hair color is a chemical process, there is less damage with darker shades because there is no bleaching. If you want to give more of a conditioning effect, then always a better option will be a semi permanent one as it is not harsh on the hair and scalp, making the color less harmful.

3. If you want to apply a darker shade then its not that tough job,spending 4 to 5 hours in a salon may help you out.

Cons

1. Its so easy to apply a darker shade in your hair but taking it out is not that easy.

2. Freshness of your hair may come down if you go for a darker shade, and if you want to maintain the quality of your hair then you need some guidance from your hairdresser.

3. If you choose the right shade to suit your complexion its not that it will always go your way. For e.g if you have choosen black color for your hair but you are not fair enough, there are chances that you may not look good.

4.Not always dark shade will help you out in looking good.

After having a glance on the pros and cons dark hair is fun, effective and a great change. But if you’re still not convinced, try a semi permanent hair color first, so that you can imagine yourself as to how you will look in that dark shade.

Steaming – Skin Care Specialist

If one wants to get rid of pimples,blackheads and whiteheads or thoroughly deep clean their pores then the best way is Steaming.

Steaming: The Method

Boil a pan of water and after few minutes remove the pan from the stove.You can also add fresh herbs to create a fresh scent such as mint,chaomile and rosemary.
Take a towel and drape it over your head then stand directly over the steam see to it that the steam dosent escape because it will be more effective in opening the clogged pores.
Take steam for about 12/15 mins until the steam disappears and clean your face with lukewarm water.
You can steam your face twice a week.It wont harm your skin.
Moisturising cleanser and good moisturiser each morning and nite can be used but avoid harsh scrubs or toners.Drinking plenty of water is good as well.
Other benefits of steam on the skin is it softens & rehydrates outer layer of skin,stimulates skin blood circulation.Steaming hydrates by adding moisture increases
irculation & relieves tension.your skin will look more vibrant & alive naturally.your airway passage will open up more if u inhale steam,making it easier to breathe.

BENEFITS OF STEAMING:

1.Steam relieves throat irritation by moistening the air.
2.Steam relieves spasmodic breathing(Asthma,croup)
3.Steam relaxes muscles & relieves coughing.
4.Steam inhalation is an effective treatment in respiratory conditions & is highly recommended
for treatment of the common cold,bronchitis,allergies etc.

Papaya & Skin Care

Papaya contains the enzyme papain, that helps clear up skin problems. Papain (this is collected by making a slight cut on the fruit while its still young and collecting the extract in a plastic bag tied around the fruit) can be used for exfoliation i.e removing dead and damaged skin.

Papain the Papaya extract is used in the following products:

• Rejuvenating Face Scrub (For removing dead skin and refreshing the skin)
• Problem Skin Enzyme Cleanse (Skin cleanser for brown spots and blemishes).
• Puffy Eyes removing creams (Removes puffiness under the eye)

Papaya extract can be successfully used to prevent bad skin growth i.e removing dead cells. It has also been effective against brown spots caused due to UV rays. A healthy youthful skin may be achieved with a regular usage of cleansers containing papaya extract.

Extensive research has been carried out to study the effectiveness of papaya extract on burnt skin and removal of blemishes caused due to burns.

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme which is extracted from the latex papayotin and also contains the enzymes chymopapain A and B and papaya peptidase.

Getting rid of acne part 2 (prevention)

Now lets discuss some preventive measures as well for those who want to fight acne before their onset:

1) Drink lots of water, a natural cleanser/purifier.
2) Avoid caffeine — caffeine stimulates hormone production
3) Do not stress yourself too much.. if under stress, try relaxing by visiting your close friends and spending some time out of the regular atmposphere.
4) Try to maintain a diet that is balances hormones – you may consult a dietician/dietitian for this.
5) Avoid food that contains too much fat and oil. Most junk foods have them in plenty.
6) Wash your face regularly, about 4 times a day with any gentle soap.

Acne treatment – Control and Getting Rid of Acne

1. Do not press the bumps or pops or acne spots, this will lead to spreading of the infection around the spot. If you do press and split a spot make sure you wash it clean with cotton dipped in alcohol, this will prevent the infection from spreading on other areas. The best thing to do is put a mixture of honey and ground cinnamon on the spot that you have popped. On a long term basis you could rub the acne with garlic cloves several times a day instead of popping them.
2. Always wash the makeup off once you are done with it. Heavy make up clogs pores, causing dirt accumulation and leading to pimples.
3. Exfoliation is a boon to get rid of acne. Using a mild/gentle scrub with natural defoliants like ground walnut shells + cocoa butter. Do not over exfoliate.
4. Use anti-bacterial agents like alcohol, peroxide and benzalkonium chloride, creams that contain benzoyl peroxide (dry skin people should consult a dermatologist) which kill bacteria as well as cause the skin to regenerate faster.
5. Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you’ve gotten your acne cleared up, it’s important to continue with the treatment that’s working so it does not return.
6. Follow the K.I.S.S rule, keep ur skin clean by washing it regularly with water and mild soap. Do not stress yourself and sleep well.
7. Plenty of water helps you fight acne, yes thats a fact. As water acts as cleanser (internally) washing off unwanted stuff by way of urine. You can say that its a natural filter.
8. Consult a dermatologist if you are really concerned or none of the tips mentioned above help you.
9. One really strange way of getting rid of acne is applying shaving cream on it at night. It dries up the acne and then remove it in the morning (wash it off). (Though it works, please test your skin for allergy of any kind from shaving creams).

A lot more in the next article about Getting rid of Acne / Pimples Part2.

Tips for obtaining Fair Complexion or whitening your skin.

The color of your skin is defined genetically and you don’t have any control over its fairness. But even if you do have a skin color that’s comparatively less fair, you could still achieve a fair complexion by skin whitening. Please make sure that you test a sample of the whitening material on your skin before you apply it completely, to test its compatibility.

Completely natural ways of Whitening:

• Application/Rubbing  of raw potato slices, that have been soaked over for 12-15 minutes in cold water, over your neck, face & hands.
• Homogeneous mixture of sandalwood paste and rose water should be applied regularly, if possible once a day, on your face.
• For natural glow on your skin apply a mixture of almonds (after grinding them into a paste) and rose water on your face and neck. You should soak the almonds overnight this will make it easy to grind them into a paste.
• Though this is time consuming,  grape seeds can be applied on your skin for better complexion.
• Cucumber (well ground)  and mixed with coconut ware acts an excellent skin whitener.
• Turmeric paste and sandalwood paste mixed together act as the best natural skin complexion fairness cream.
• Its said that if a pregnant woman drinks 1 coconut water daily, the baby bears a fair complexion at birth itself.