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| Beauty with fruits and vegetables |
Those who look for everlasting beauty and youth always have
a strong desire to protect their beauty with something which does not leave any
side effects. Helping them in their pursuit here is a list of commonly
available fruits and vegetables which can be used as herbal cosmetics.
Apple: The juice
of apple mixed with malt vinegar makes an excellent hair rinse imparting a
golden tint to grey hair. Make a paste of an apple and apply it as a face pack.
Then wash it off after 12 to 15 minutes. This pulp can also be put on eyes if
they are watery. Rub the peel of apple on the feet and hands: they will become
soft and glowing.
Apricot: It
rejuvenates the skin because of its vitamin A effect. It contains
polyunsaturated fats and is very good for skin creams. It lightens the stretch
marks and smooth away wrinkles. It is used in body and hand creams besides
being an important ingredient of the face packs.
Banana: Its pulp
used with or without yogurt as a face mask is very effective in making the
skin free of blemishes. To get rid of blemishes from the hands, rub the slices
of unripe banana. One can also mix few drops of, either coconut oil or olive
oil, and little honey to the pulp of ripe banana to make an excellent face or
hand pack.
Barley: Barley
flour used as face pack removes blemishes from the skin. Beer prepared from
barley makes an effective setting lotion for the hair.
Carrot: Carrots
are rich source of vitamin A and are used as one of the important ingredients
for nourishing creams and face masks. Add milk or cream to the juice of carrot
and apply it before bathing. A paste of milk and carrot is very beneficial for
removing the swelling around the eyes.
Castor Oil: Castor
oil is certainly more pleasant when used externally. Rub castor oil on the
head. Dip a large towel in hot water. Wring it out and wrap it around the head
for a while. This allows a deeper penetration of oil deep into the pores of the
head. Castor oil can be used for darkening and thickening the eye lashes.
Clove: Clove has
powerful antiseptic qualities and has a freshening effect. It heals skin
rashness. It is used in medicated cream and packs.
Cucumber: Cucumber
has cleansing, soothing and mild astringent effect on the skin. Grated cucumber
mixed with little milk can be used on the face to refresh the skin. Wiping the
skin with cucumber slices can benefit oily skin.
Coriander: An
infusion of coriander seeds with honey and orange flower water makes an
excellent after shave lotion.
Egg: Egg provides
face lift by tightening the pores and nourishing the skin. The white part of an
egg is a wonderful cleanser. Apply it on your head an hour before shampoo for a
special condition effect. Beat an egg and mix it with two teaspoons of brandy
and apply it before washing the hair.
Honey: It is one
of the best natural moisturizer and can be applied on the skin to get soft, moist
and satiny look.
Lavender: Lavender
is one of the most resourceful cosmetic aids. Apart from its soft and sweet
natural aroma, it refreshes and tones up the skin and is an ingredient in baby
shampoo and cleanser.
Lemon: It is a
wonderful natural cleanser and cleanses the skin without disturbing its mantle.
Lemon is also a natural astringent and helps to tighten the skin. It is used in
creams, before bath creams, cleansers and masks.
Orange: Take
orange peels and dry them in shade, grind it and use it as facial mask. They are
extremely good toning for the skin. Soak the orange peels in boiling water and
let it stand overnight. Strain it in the morning and use it as cleanser.
Spinach: Boil
spinach and lamb’s quarter together. Strain its water and wash the hair with
this. It will cure the problem of dandruff. Its water can also be applied on
the face and neck daily before going to bed.
Peach: A paste of
peach applied on the face as a mask is very good for dry skin.
Potato: It helps
in cleansing of the skin blemishes. Grate potatoes and extract juice and apply
it on the skin. Potato juice has tightening effect and it helps in reducing the
puffiness around the eyes. Mix cream or milk and a pinch of turmeric powder in
smashed potatoes. Apply this as face pack. Grind the potatoes; wrap it in thin
cloth covering over the eyes. This removes the eye bags.
Mint Leaves:
Besides it cooling and healing effects. It can clear the blemishes and refresh oily skin. It is also used as skin
tonic. Apply its juice on the face and neck and then wash it off. Basil juice
can also be added to it.
Rose: Rose petals
are used to make rose water which is ideal base for skin tonics. It softens the
coarse skin and closes the enlarged pores. It is used in lotion, creams and
face packs for a soothing action.
Sage: Its healing
power is well known. It was used in ancient times to cure many disorders. It is
used in herbal hair tonics and shampoos to stimulate the scalp and is said to
have hair darkening property.
Salt: Bathing the
eyes in warm water to which a little salt has been added can really brighten
them up.
Aniseed: It
soothes inflammations of the skin and is good for deep cleansing of pores.
Tea: Soak cotton
wool pads in cold tea and use them as eye pads to refresh the tired eyes.
Thyme: It is well
known as an antiseptic ingredient and is used to disinfect and heal injuries.
Yogurt: It has
several benefits as it contains enzymes and is a wonderful natural cleanser. It
also helps in supporting healthy skin and hair.
Tomato: Use
tomato juice as a toning lotion, or mix it with curd and use it as face pack. It
does wonder for a greasy skin. Cut a tomato into two halves and rub these halves
on the face moving them in circles. Wash off after 10 – 15 minutes. Fuller’s
clay powder mixed with tomato pulp yields an excellent paste which closes the
enlarged pores. Apply this paste on the body half an hour before bathing – 1 tablespoon
lemon juice, 2 tablespoon cream and 3 tablespoon tomato juice.
Beauty Tips with Fruits & Vegetables
Reviewed by hb tips
on
November 30, 2018
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Reviewed by hb tips
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November 30, 2018
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