Dry Eyes Syndrome

                             Dry eyes syndrome is characterized by eye irritation resulting from a change in tear film. It can either result from decreased tear production as in many diseases or it can be a effect of  some external factors like use of contact lenses or excessive use of computers. 


SYMPTOMS :- 

           A person with dry eyes typically complains of

1. Itching 
   
2. Burning
3. Redness
4. Tiredness of eyes
5. Foreign body sensation 
6. Photo phobia sometimes

Usually the symptoms progress over the day with relief after a good night's sleep.


CAUSES :-

• Extended contact lens use.
• Long working hours on computer.
• Post lasik surgery.
• Drivers exposed to excessive air.
• Then there are disorders like sjogren's syndrome which causes dry eyes.

TREATMENT :-

1. The best thing one can do is blink more frequently while working on computer. The normal blink rate is 15 -18 per minute but we forget that while staring at computer. 
2. Use contact lens judiciously with adequate breaks in between.
3. Use artificial tear preparations which are preservative free. They can be used without any harm for sometime. If it still persist then a visit to an Ophthalmologist is necessary.       

Exercise For Eye

                      We all do some thing or the other to keep our body fit like going to gym, swimming, jogging and brisk walking. But, did you know our eyes also need some exercise to remain healthy. So today, I am going to talk about some eye exercises which you can do any time anywhere.

FIRST EXERCISE -        

Rotate your eyes first clockwise, then anti-clockwise. Repeat this exercise 5 times a day, but remember to blink in between so that your wont feel dryness.







SECOND EXERCISE -

Keep your head straight, move your first up then down. Repeat it 5 times a day. Then again keep your head straight and move your eyes starting from left to right, then right to left. Repeat it 5 times a day. Keep one thing in mind do not force your eyes further than they want to go in any direction, its not good for them.




THIRD EXERCISE - 

Stand on a window and focus on a distant object for 10 to 15 seconds. Then slowly without moving your head focus on a nearby object for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat it 5 times a day.









THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND :-

1..

You should know about your family history if your parents or grand parents have diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, early aged cataract etc because all these diseases have hereditary components.

2.

You must eat healthy, nutritious and balanced diet to keep your self and you eyes healthy life long.

  3.

Wear sunglasses when ever you are in sunlight to protect your eyes from UV rays which can harm your eyes in the long run.


4.

Always wash your hands before you use contact lenses to prevent them from infection. You should know that your contacts are not too tight or too loose to cause discomfort. Always consult your ophthalmologist regarding contacts expiry date. Maximum use of contacts per day is 6 to 8 hrs.


5.

When ever you feel like your eyes are too tired and dried up, may be because of working long on computer, or reading for hours etc, just close your eyes for 5 minutes and just let them relax. You will feel relaxed for sure.


6.

Never ignore dry and irritated eyes, pay attention and visit a doctor.


7.

If you sit in front of computer for so long, then don't forget to take a break in between to prevent eyes from excessive strain.

8.

Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration. So if you want your eyes to be healthy, then quit smoking.

Eyesight "A Precious Gift"

                             Eyesight is a precious gift. Many of us are given the gift from birth, but many others are not. Others have this gift fade over the years because of various reasons. Just think how

lucky we are, that we can see the beauty around us. So don't you think we should pay a little attention to them. Usually if you eat balanced diet then no need to go extra miles for more nutrition because the amount of vitamins, minerals our eyes require is very less which can be full filled by a proper diet. 

                 Anti-oxidants are natural substances that exists as vitamins, minerals and other other compounds in food. As they are essential to delay aging, same way they delay aging of macula (most important part of retina responsible for our vision).  You can add these food items to your routine if already you are not consuming them -

VITAMIN A - It is a basic requirement for proper visual functioning of our eyes. It participates in the visual cycle and helps form visual purple. This process in the cells of our retina, is the basis of our vision. Some sources of vitamin A are : liver (beef, pork, chicken, turkey,fish) Carrot, sweet potatoes, mango, lettuce, dried apricots, cantaloupe, butter, pumpkin, seasonal vegetables.

VITAMIN C -  Some sources of vitamin C are: Red and green hot chili, guavas, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwi fruit, papaya, oranges, strawberries.

VITAMIN E -  Some sources of vitamin E are: Almonds, pine nuts, peanuts, pickled green olives, cooked spinach.

COPPER -  Some sources of copper are:  Animal liver, oysters, sesame seeds, cocoa powder, chocolate, nuts, lobsters, sun dried tomatoes.

MAGNESIUM -  Some sources of magnesium are: Rice, wheat, oat, dark chocolate, brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, dry roasted soybeans.

ZINC - It slows down retinal degeneration in old age.  Some sources of zinc are: Oysters, roast beef, dried watermelon seeds, dark chocolates, mutton, crabs.

Lice

                    Lice infestation on the human body is very common especially on hair, and they feast on extremely small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Although they may sound gross, they are a very

common problem, especially for kids ages 3 to 15 years. Lice infestation is generally an itchy and embarrassing experience than a serious medical problem. They do not jump or fly from one host to other host. They can do not transfer via animals but may be transferred by person to person by direct contact or may transfer by using caps, combs, sheets of the infected person.
          Lice eggs called as nits. They look like tiny yellow, brown or tan dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on hair shafts close to the scalp, because the temperature of this place is perfect for keeping them warm until they hatch. Nits look alike dandruff but only the difference between them is that nits can not be removed by brushing or shaking them off.
                       Until the infestation is heavy, it is more common to see nits in a child's hair than it is to see live lice crawling on the scalp. Usually lice eggs hatch with in 1 to 2 weeks time after they are laid. After hatching, the remaining shell looks white or clear but still continues to stick firmly to the hair shaft. They are easily spotted in this stage. As the hair continues to grow longer, the egg shell is moves further away from the scalp.

Treatment For Lice :-      
                 
    INGREDIENTS - 

                         1 tablespoon Indian lilac (neem) leaves oil
                         1/4th tablespoon eucalyptus oil
                         1/2th tablespoon tea tree oil
                         10 drops lemon oil
                         3 tablespoon mustard oil

     PROCEDURE -

• Mix all the above oil together properly.
• Apply this oil only on scalp. 
• Leave it over night then next morning rinse with shampoo 
• Repeat this procedure for 7 days.  

       

Make Your Own Shampoo

                                 Well, before I get into exactly how to make your own shampoo, just want to stress on the reason why one should consider this option. Making your own shampoo is safe for you and your family as you are going to use natural ingredients that doesn't contain the list of toxins that  

store brands include. Having strong, beautiful hair doesn't require exotic hair treatments, and does not necessarily cost a fortune. Simple, homemade products can keep your hair healthy and full of shine. And they are easier to make  but do not except shampoo to lather like commercial brands because they all contain lathering agents. We have become so used to thinking that lathering means cleaning, but that is not true. While your homemade shampoo may not make a head full of lather, still it will clean, moisturize and wont harm your hair.


HOW TO MAKE IT :- 

             2 tbsp aloe vera juice
             1 tbsp glycerin soap piece
             1 tbsp rose petals
             10 drops tea tree oil
             10 drops almond oil
             1/2 cup water

• Mix all the above ingredients together in a container.
• Keep this container on low flame for 10 minutes.
• Don't forget to stir it continuously.
• Let it cool down on its own.
• Filter it with filter cloth.
• Use it as you use shampoo in your hair. 

How To Cure Hair Fall Or Baldness

                                 Now a days, when most of us walk out of the shower, the drain is always clogging and when we comb our hair we lose a large number of hair and we don't even know what to do about it or what is the reason. In earlier days, hair fall was a sign of aging, but today we no longer

count by age but rather count by so very many other reasons. No matter what the cause of hair fall, its always painful. Recently, Lady Gaga feared she was losing more hair so she joined the list of other celebrities to use anti-baldness cream. It's better to use natural products to stop hair fall than to go for further chemicals. Hair is important to all of us because hairstyle is what makes one stand out.  


FEW CAUSES :- 

• heredity
• stress
• lack of proper nutritive diet
• chemicals
• pollution
• prolonged illness
• hormonal changes

POINT'S TO KEEP IN MIND :- 

• Get a oil massage as frequently as you can. 
• Be gentle with your hair, avoid rubbing your hair dry and also don't comb through wet hair. 
• Do not use hot water to rinse your hair.
• Have a proteins, vitamins, iron rich healthy diet.
• Drink a lot of water and stay hydrated.
• Keep the scalp clean and as far as possible away from chemicals.
• Trim your hair regularly to avoid the trouble of split ends.

HOMEMADE OIL FOR HAIR LOSS :-

                 Approx 100 fresh curry leaves
                 Approx 50 fresh basil leaves
                 Approx 25 fresh liquorice leaves or 2 tbsp powder
                 Approx 10 fresh hibiscus flowers
                 2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
                 150 ml coconut oil

FIRST METHOD -

         --> If you are using fresh herbs then grind them or crush them.
         --> Keep coconut oil on low flame, slowly add the herb paste to it.
         --> Regularly stir it, till herb paste color changes from green to brown.
         --> Let it cool down then filter it by using filter cloth.
         --> Keep this oil in air tight container.


SECOND METHOD -

        --> If you are using powder form of herbs

        --> Take 2 glass of water in a container add these herbs to it.

        --> Keep it on low flame gas, warm it till it reduces to 1 glass water.

        --> Filter it, let it cool down.

        --> When it cools down add olive oil to it.

        --> Put it on low flame boil it but don't forget to stir regularly.

        --> Boil it till all water evaporates.

        --> Let it cool down, then filter by using filter cloth.

        --> Keep it a air-tight container. 

                 

                    Get a head massage with this oil at least once a week.

Oil To Make Your Hair Shine

                        Dull hair are so lifeless that they make the person also look dull. Hair becomes dull or lifeless for a wide number of reasons - regular hair wash with hot water, excess use of irons or blow-dryers,

coloring, straightening, intense brushing or drying, dry winter weather, salt or chlorine water and exposure to sun etc. It's all about how we treat our hair that makes it drier than a dry twig. So here are some natural remedies which you can try at your home according to your schedule to infuse your hair with new life.  


FEW THINGS YOU CAN TRY AT HOME :- 

• To help combat the wintertime effects, make sure you are using shampoo rich in Vitamin E, linseed oil and other natural moisturizer.
• Avoid products which contain lanolin or silicone.
• Try to wash your hair with cold water or lukewarm water not with hot water.
• After hair wash, just pat your hair with towel than rubbing them vigorously. 
• If you use hair drier use it on a cold air blast.
• Beer is a great natural remedy for dull, dry hair. Just douse your hair in beer, from root to tip and leave it for a minutes or two. Then rinse with cold water.

HOMEMADE OIL :-

               10 to 15 hibiscus flowers
               2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
               1 tbsp henna powder
               2 tbsp aloe vera gel
               150 ml olive oil

• Grind green herbs and dry herbs separately then mix them together.
• Take two glass of water add these herbs paste to it.
• Keep it on low flame till water reduces to 1 glass.
• Add aloe vera gel to this and mix it properly.
•  Now add olive oil to it.
• Again keep it on low flame till all water evaporates. 
•  Filter it by using filter cloth.
• Keep this oil in a air tight container.

   

                    Get a head massage with this oil at least once a week.

How To Prevent Hair Graying

                        Gray hair happens to all of us at some age, but some people go gray in their 20's while other don't see the first sign of silver until age 50. Why this happens ? No one knows, but it's just not

because of stress or poor diet. Two types of pigments give hair its color : pheomelanin and eumelanin. Pheomelanin colors hair yellow and orange. All human beings have some pheomelanin in their hair. Eumelanin has two sub-types of black or brown, determines the darkness of the hair color. A low concentration of brown eumelanin  results in blond hair, whereas a higher concentration of brown eumelanin will color hair brown. High amounts of black eumelanin result in black hair, while low concentrations give gray hair. 


FEW REASONS :-

• Stress and worries may trigger the early graying of hair.
• A faulty diet with lack of vitamins will also causes untimely hair graying.
• People who suffer from chronic cold and sinusitis.
• Those that use hot water in washing their hair.
• Heredity is a predisposing factor.
• Anemia may also be a contributing factor.
• Other cause of premature graying of hair are an unclean condition of the scalp.
• Drying hair with an electric dryer, and use of hair dyes.

" YOUNG AGAIN " NATURAL HAIR OIL :-

                 Approx 100 fresh curry leaves
                 Approx 50 fresh basil leaves
                 Approx 10 fresh hibiscus flowers
                 2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
                 150 ml coconut oil

         --> Grind the herbs or crush them.
         --> Keep coconut oil on low flame, slowly add the herb paste to it.
         --> Regularly stir it, till herb paste color changes from green to brown.
         --> Let it cool down then filter it by using filter cloth.
         --> Keep this oil in air tight container.


                 Get a head massage with this oil at least once a week.   

Oil To Speed Up Hair Growth

                 Long hair is like a dream for some women, while some don't even pay that much of attention still their hair grows faster.How to make your hair grow faster is one of the biggest hair

care questions. But now a days it's more difficult to take care of them because of stress, pollution, climate and sickness all plotting to destroy them!! Having naturally healthy hair is a great thing but if you don't have then it's a soul eating trouble for some of us. I know, any method to improve the hair growth takes a long time. It requires you to be patient, but these steps will definitely speed up the process of hair growth a Lot.


WHAT TO EAT :-

• PROTEIN - Have a high protein rich diet eg: shrimp, cod, salmon, turkey, chicken, lamb, spinach, mustard green, mushrooms, soybeans, cheese, eggs, milk, cauliflower and many legumes like kidney beans, split peas, black beans. 

• VITAMIN A - It improves health of your scalp. Sources are cow's milk, eggs, carrots, apricots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, guava, pink grapefruit, salmon, shellfish.

• VITAMIN B - Good sources include : animal products (meat, poultry), asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, bell peppers, bananas, potatoes, dried apricots, dates and figs, milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, nuts and pulses, fish, brown rice, garlic, avocado, salmon, sunflower seeds and walnuts.

• VITAMIN C - Excellent food sources: cauliflower, strawberries, lemon, papaya, cabbage, spinach, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit, limes, tomatoes, raspberries, pineapples and watermelon.
• VITAMIN E - It includes sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, tomato, blueberries, olives, parsley, papaya, kiwifruits, blueberries.
• VITAMIN K -  It maintain healthy hair. Sources are egg yolk, green beans, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, oatmeal, soybean, liver, wheat, yogurt, tomato paste.
• IRON - Sources : spinach, turmeric, tofu, mustard greens, turnip greens, string beans, lentils, sprouts, broccoli.

THINGS TO AVOID - 

                  Eating dead food can lead to lifeless hair. These are chocolate, sugar, cookies, cakes, starches, soft drinks, snacks, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and drugs like marijuana destroy important hair growing nutrients.  

DO'S AND DO NOT'S :-

• Get oil message once or twice a week.
• Wash your hair with mild and natural based shampoo, minimum once a week.
• When ever you wash your hair be gentle don't rub them too harshly or tangle them. 
• If you feel something itchy and flaky scalp, wash your hair more often.
• As long as you can, dry your hair in natural way.
• Comb your hair only when they are dry.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE HAIR OIL -

                     Approx 100 fresh curry leaves
                     Approx 50 fresh basil leaves
                     2 fresh fruits or 2 tbsp of Indian gooseberry
                     Approx 50 fresh leaves or 2 tbsp of Eclipta alba
                     150 ml of olive oil

FIRST METHOD -

         --> If you are using fresh herbs then grind them or crush them.
         --> Keep olive oil on low flame, slowly add the herb paste to it.
         --> Regularly stir it, till herb paste color changes from green to brown.
         --> Let it cool down then filter it by using filter cloth.
         --> Keep this oil in air tight container.


SECOND METHOD -

        --> If you are using powder form of herbs

        --> Take 2 glass of water in a container add these herbs to it.

        --> Keep it on low flame gas, warm it till it reduces to 1 glass water.

        --> Filter it, let it cool down.

        --> When it cools down add olive oil to it.

        --> Put it on low flame boil it but don't forget to stir regularly.

        --> Boil it till all water evaporates.

        --> Let it cool down, then filter by using filter cloth.

        --> Keep it a air-tight container. 

                   

                    Get a head massage with this oil at least once a week.

Homemade Anti-Dandruff Hair Oil

                It's a condition characterized by flaking and itchy scalp. Dandruff is the most common dermatological condition, and still the exact cause of it is unknown. It should not be confused with a

simple dry scalp. As skin cells die, a small amount of flaking is normal. The severity of dandruff may fluctuate with season as it often worsens in winter. It increases amount of hair fall, there are few things which you can do to treat this problem.  


FEW CAUSES OF DANDRUFF :-

• One of the main reason is dry skin.
• Stress increases dandruff problem.
• Not washing hair on a regular basis.
• Use of hard shampoos.
• Been to severe cold area.
• Excessive consumption of oily and sweet food. 

DO'S & DON'T :-

• Don't use comb of a person who is suffering from dandruff. 
• If you have dandruff problem keep your hair clean, shampoo at least once a week.
• Keep your comb clean.
• Do not keep your hair wet for long time.
• Oil your hair on regular basis.

HAIR OIL :-

        50 leaves of Indian lilac or 5 ml Indian lilac oil
        5 calendula flowers or 5 ml calendula oil
        20 cloves bud or 5 ml cloves oil
        150 ml of sessame seeds oil

• Grind Indian lilac and calendula flowers make a paste of them.
• Crush cloves till it's in powder form.
• Heat sessame seeds oil on low flame then add both the above ingredients slowly into the oil.
• Continue stir it till the grinned herbs turn to dark brown color.
• Approximately this will take 15 to 20 minutes on low flame.
• Let it cool down, then filter it using filter cloth.
• Keep it in an air tight container.
•  Use this hair oil to massage it on your hair.
• Leave it over night then shampoo it.

Homemade Oil For Dry Hair

                    There are many reasons of having dry hair, either your scalp may be dry and may not

produce sufficient amount of sebum or may be its because of heredity. Dry hair is usually dull and it looks the same after you wash it as it did before. Usually sometime we have bad hair day, but with dry hair you may have those days more often. It can result from external factors also, such as exposure to harsh chemicals, pollution etc.
                                    Dry hair lacks luster,are brittle and often looks unhealthy. There are few things which one should keep in his / her mind for dry hair -

DO'S AND DO NOT'S :-

• Avoid usage of hair chemicals as much as you can.
• Get a hot oil head massage at least once a week leave it for over night. If you van make your own herbal oil its better.
• Use a mild shampoo and a separate hair conditioner. Apply the conditioner on the tip of the hair avoiding scalp. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Shampoo once or twice a week better if you made your own shampoo and conditioner as its going to be chemical free.
• Don't wash your hair in hot water, it increases dryness of scalp. Use normal water or lukewarm water.
• Trim your hair om a regular basis if  they are too dry to rejuvenate your hair.

HAIR OIL  :-   

             5 tbsp Indian gooseberry powder
             3 tbsp fenugreek seeds powder
             2 tbsp rose petals
             100 ml olive oil

• Take 2 glass of water, add all the above herbs in it.
• Keep on low flame, don't forget to stir it regularly.
• Continue stirring till it is reduced to 1 glass of water.
• Now filter it by using filter cloth.
• Add this liquid to olive oil.
• Again keep it on low flame.
• Continue stir till all water evaporates.
• Let it cool down again filter it by using filter cloth.
• Keep it in a air tight container for further use.

                  Get hair oil massage with this oil at least once a week. It will nourish you hair and will improve your hair quality.

Homemade Hair Oil

                  Now a days modern life has brought us a lot of conveniences and comforts. But at the 

same time, we are losing out on many things that are precious to us, and one such thing is our Hair.

Hair oils are food for our hair, which ensures healthy hair. Losing hair is natural and could be hereditary too, but this process accelerates when you add in the stress. Using hair oil or not, is a personal choice. However, there are many benefits of using hair oil i.e it treats the scalp and the hair itself. The only solution to this is to bring a balance to the ratio of hair fall and growth of fresh hair. For this we have to return to our roots, authentic Ayurveda. 



OIL FOR HAIR GROWTH :-

                Approx 100 green curry leaves

                Approx 50 leaves Basil leaves
                2 fruits or 2 tbsp of Indian gooseberry powder
                Approx 50 green leaves or 2 tbsp eclipta alba powder
                150 ml olive oil

FIRST METHOD -

        -->If you are using green herb leaves, then the first thing you need to do is crush them or grind them to a paste.
       --> Put olive oil container on low flame gas, when it's warm add slowly the herbs paste to it.
       --> Stir it regularly, till the paste color changes to dark brown.
       --> Let it cool down, then filter it by using filter cloth.
       --> Keep it a air-tight container.

SECOND METHOD -

        --> If you are using powder form of herbs

        --> Take 2 glass of water in a container add these herbs to it.

        --> Keep it on low flame gas, warm it till it reduces to 1 glass water.

        --> Filter it, let it cool down.

        --> When it cools down add olive oil to it.

        --> Put it on low flame boil it but don't forget to stir regularly.

        --> Boil it till all water evaporates.

        --> Let it cool down, then filter by using filter cloth.

        --> Keep it a air-tight container. 

                  Get hair oil massage at least once a week. It will help to improve your hair growth.  

Natural Hair Conditioner

                    I know I don't have to explain you what is a hair conditioner because I know every one of you already know it. If you want long healthy hair, then natural conditioner is the key. It is an

important step in hair care routine because it helps minimize damage and breakage. Conditioner keep the older parts of our hair healthy and strong. 
                           Without conditioning I find that my hair is difficult to manage. So today I am going to mention some of the easiest homemade recipes of natural hair conditioners with the ingredients available in your kitchen. 

HOME-MADE HAIR CONDITIONER :-  

FIRST CONDITIONER -

              5 tbsp aloe vera juice
              5 drops lemon juice
             10 drops almond oil    

• Mix all the above ingredients together.
• Apply this paste on your hair.
• Leave it for 15 to 20  minutes.  
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

SECOND CONDITIONER -

                1 cup butter milk
                1/2 tbsp henna powder
                5 drops rose oil
                10 drops almond oil

• Add henna and butter milk mix it properly. 
• Leave it for 5 minutes then filter butter milk. 
• Add rose oil and almond oil to it. 
• Apply this on your hair leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Rinse with lukewarm water. 

THIRD CONDITIONER -
              1/2 tbsp henna powder
              10 mint leaves

     Add both ingredients in one cup of water, boil it on sin gas for 5 min. Filter it, keep the herbal liquid.  Add

              1 tbsp aloe vera juice
              10 drops of almond oil

• Add aloe vera juice and almond oil to the herbal liquid.
• Apply this on your hair leave for 15 to 50 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

FOURTH CONDITIONER -

             2 tbsp fresh strawberry juice 

             2 tbsp fresh carrot juice 

             5 drops honey 

             10 drops olive oil 

             1 cup warm water  

• Mix all the above ingredients together.
• Apply this on your hair.
• Leave it for 15 to 20  minutes.  
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

Homemade Mask For Silky Smooth Hair

                 Usually hair texture runs in the family. But some time changes in the weather, location, water also affect the quality of hair. Silky smooth hair is something, that almost every woman desires  

to have, because it has the potential to improve your overall beauty. For that you can give your hair  regular hair care treatments to improve the texture. But hair treatment is more than just oiling and washing and this is likely to take some time. 
                          There is a wide range of hair care products which are available in the market, and also you have a number of natural ingredients present in your kitchen that can be used to make some of the best home remedies to have silky hair. So you have a wide range of products at your disposal. I understand that no one can have enough time to use home made products every day, so i will suggest that you use them at least once every week to get amazing and long lasting results.
             So today, I am going to recommend you 3 different masks, you can try anyone of them.


1)  MASK :- 

              1 tbsp olive oil
              1 egg yolk
              5 drops rose oil
              2 tbsp aloe vera  juice

• Mix all the above ingredients properly.
• Apply this paste on your hair.
• Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
• If you want you can cover your hair with shower cap to maintain the moisture.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water.
• Don't use shampoo while washing.
• Let your hair dry then you can have oil head massage.
• This time you can use shampoo to rinse your hair.

2) MASK :-

             1 tbsp fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

             1 tbsp rose petals paste 

             1 tbsp mint leaves (pudina leaves) paste 

             20 drops almond oil / olive oil 

             1/2 cup butter milk 

• Grind fenugreek seeds mix it with rose petals and mint leaves paste.
• Boil this paste in 1/2 glass of water till it reduce to 1/2 cup.Keep gas on sim.
• Let it cool down to room temperature then add 20 drops of almond oil/ olive oil and 1/2 cup butter milk in it. Mix it properly. 
• Apply this paste on your hair. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

3) MASK :-

           1 tbsp fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

           5 tbsp green coriander 

           10 tbsp olive oil 

           1 tbsp almond oil

           20 tbsp coconut oil

• Grind fenugreek seeds and green coriander make a paste of it.
• Add olive oil, almond oil and coconut oil to this paste.
• Heat this oil for 10 minutes on sim gas.
• Let it cool down then filter it.
• Massage with this oil for 15 minutes 
• Leave it for 30 minutes then wash your hair.

CAMPHOR

                         It's a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. Camphor is a substance derived from the tree Cinnamomum camphora found in Asia, china, japan etc. It is used

for its scent, ingredients in cooking, for medical purposes,religious ceremonies, also used as an anti-odor element and kept in cupboard corners as a insect repellent. 
                                     It has been used in skin care products because of its cooling, analgesic and anti-itch properties  from past so many years. 
        

PROPERTIES :-

• It gently helps oily, problematic skin.
• It purifies and tones the skin.
• Prevents accumulation of impurities on skin.
• It reduces the appearance of pores and improves skin complexion
• In cough it is applied on chest for easy breathing.
• It is applied on skin to help itching or irritation.
• It act as a painkiller when applied on the affected skin.   

USE OF CAMPHOR IN DIFFERENT MASKS :- 

1) FOR GLOW -

                 Pinch of camphor

                 5 drops almond oil
                 1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                 Milk

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add milk to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and gently massage your face.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

2) FOR ACNE -

                Pinch of camphor
                1/4th tbsp calendula flower paste
                1 tbsp fuller's earth (multani mitti)
                Rose water  

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add rose water to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rinse it with water.

3) FOR FAIRNESS -

                Pinch of camphor
                Pinch of nut meg (jayaphala) powder
               1/4th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder
               4 drops of almond oil
               Rose water

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add rose water to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and gently massage your face.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

                     
       

REFRESH YOUR LOOK ONCE A WEEK

                  To keep your face looking as youthful as possible, you need proper skin care. For this

once a week facial is must. The purpose of a facial is to improve circulation, deep-cleanse, smooth and moisturize the skin. A complete facial includes a cleansing, steam, exfoliation,blackhead removal, mask, toner and moisturizer.  
                               How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have : oily, normal / combination, dry sensitive.




THE BASIC 7-STEP SKINCARE REGIMEN :-   

STEP 1 :- 

         Cleanser remove make-up and impurities from the surface of the skin. It clean your skin hydrate, leave

a radiant, silky and healthy complexion. Take a small amount of cleanser which suits your skin, apply it over your entire face and neck massage it gently for 1 minute in a circular motion. Then rinse your face with water, followed by a refreshing toner.
                    It soften and remove dead skin cells, which allows more effective absorption of other skin care products.

STEP 2 :-

         Exfoliation makes skin smooth and regular use of this removes the build-up of the hard keratin layer and allows better absorption of other skin care products. Take a small amount of it on your palm apply evenly on your face and gently scrub it on your skin until it dries. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse your face.
         In one of my earlier post I have already mentioned about natural dry fruits scrub, so you can use that also its one of my best formulation.It really nourishes our skin and its not harsh like those ready made scrubs.

STEP 3 :-

      Steaming the facial skin is a wonderful way to open the skin pores and remove the dirt. If you have one of those home steamers, then its great, but if you don't have then just just fill a medium container with hot water, place your face over it and cover up with a towel for 5 to 10 minutes. Try to cover properly so steam won't escape. Be careful to avoid hot water burns. This procedure opens up your pores for the next step.

STEP 4 :-

        After taking steam skin becomes soft, so it becomes easy to remove blackheads. Gently remove blackheads if you have but don't just squeeze them! You can use either a blackhead extractor or one of those nose strips that you stick on your nose and wait for 10 to 15 minutes, then peel off.

STEP 5 :-

       Face mask, after all these steps use face mask according to your skin or requirements like for glow, fairness, nourishment etc. If you want to go for home made face mask you can visit my previous posts. I have covered most of all face masks for different type of skin, functions, treatments.

STEP 6 :- 

       Toners refresh and balance the skin pH. Apply toner over entire cleansed skin with a help of cotton boll and leave on. Use toner twice a day after cleansing or mask to refresh your skin. Finish with serum and moisturizer.


STEP 7 :-

      Moisturizers hydrate and soften skin. Even oily skin needs a light moisturizer to maintain softness and suppleness. So use moisturizer according to your skin type.

  

NIGHT Skin Care

             We know it's easy to follow morning skin care routine, but when it comes to the end of the day we are too tired to look after our skin. But the problem with that is our skin is carrying pollution,

make up, oil and germs. So its as important as Day skin care. 
                                   The benefits of a Night skin care routine include improving skin tone and color , reduce skin blemishes , hydrating and rejuvenating the skin. It allows the skin to breath, heal and restore to a healthy young glow.

              So when ever you are finally done with your work follow these steps in your routine life -


STEP 1 -  

            First thing to do before going to bed is wash your face with an no alcohol cleanser. They are very important as they help remove excess oil and impurities.
                   As we all know one should wash his/her face minimum three times a day.

STEP 2 -

           Toning is one of the most important step. Because it tones our skin and improve skin elasticity.

 STEP 3 -

           Back in some time night creams were not so popular but now-a-days they are. So if you have dark  and leave it.

circles problem or puffiness use it. Take a drop of cream on your ring fingers and massage it in between fingers then gently pat under your eye area. Give it a gentle 10 seconds massage
                        Because there are no oil glands around the eye, using eye cream on the skin around eye restore the skin and reduce puffiness and dark circles.

  STEP 4 -

           If your skin is feeling on the dry side, apply a thin layer of light oil-free Moisturizing Gel before going to bed. If however, my skin feels comfortable or a bit oily that day, I will skip this step.

   STEP 5 -

           Gently wash your lips with warm on a soft cloth. This will remove any dry and dead skin. Apply a lip balm to soften and heal chapped lips.

       And when it comes to sleep be sure to change your pillow covers on a regular basis, as dirt trapped in fabric can cause irritation and breakouts. 


                                            AS NEEDED :- 

• If you have any acne spots and use a acne clearing cream on affected area so you can use it after all the above steps.  
• If you want you can use natural face mask on daily basis to keep your skin health

            1. FOR DRY SKIN :- 

                         Aloe Vera juice 5 drops

                         Almond oil 2 drops 

               Mix both the ingredients together apply this paste on your face. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

            2 FOR OILY SKIN -

                           Aloe Vera juice 5 drops

                           Almond oil 1 drops

                           Orange oil 1 drop

                 Mix all the ingredients together apply this paste on your face. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

                           

My DAY Skin Care Routine

                  This is not a vanity; its a basic fundamental maintenance for our skin. As we all know we are so used to wearing makeup, we live in a sunny country, we take hot showers, work in air

 conditioning and sit in front of heaters. All these activities harm our skin daily, so we need to recover back what is damaged, and clean off what has been pushed into the skin, to calm down the ageing process.  
                              One should drink lots of water but don't just gulp it drink slowly, eat healthy diet, exercise and be happy. When my skin is at it's best, it's because i am treating it nicely, remembering to exfoliate it after a long day of applying make up many times etc.

               Skin care is very personal - there are so many products launching every month and lots of them are really worth buying. But we just cant buy all of them and narrowing down to one product can be difficult but the only way to find out if a product works on you, is to try it yourself remember take your time and listen to your skin. 


                             MORNING SKIN CARE :- 


STEP 1 -  
            First thing I do in the morning is wash my face with an anti-oxidant cleanser. They are very important as they help remove excess oil and impurities.

• Here I am mentioning some home made cleansers, which you can put to use and as you already know they are without any negative effects.

        1. FOR DRY SKIN :-

                                Aloe Vera juice      1 tbsp 

                                Lemon juice            2 drops 

                                Almond oil              2 drops   

         Mix all these ingredients and use this gel as we use cleanser. Wash your face with lukewarm water.

        2. FOR OILY SKIN :-

                                Aloe Vera juice    1 tbsp 

                                Rose oil                2 drops 

                                Almond oil            4 drops   

          Mix all these ingredients and use this gel as we use cleanser. Wash your face with lukewarm water.

STEP 2 -
           For me, toning is one of the most important step. I apply a toner as soon as I get out of my shower, because I feel it effects more when the pores are open.

STEP 3 -
           If my skin is feeling on the dry side, I will apply a thin layer of Moisturizing Gel. If however, my skin feels comfortable or a bit oily that day, I will skip this step.
                     
STEP 4 -   
           In recent years Eye care has become one of my top priorities and i rotate many eye creams. Some of them, I prefer to use at day and some specially for the night.
                                 I apply my eye cream, while the toner on my is drying. I massage my eye product in between my ring fingers and gently pat onto my under eye area. Then i give it a gentle 10 seconds massage.

STEP 5 -
        Lastly, if you want to apply make-up you can now otherwise you can just leave the house with sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage.



                            EVENING SKIN CARE :-

STEP 1 -
          Always do remember, when ever you are back from work first remove your eye makeup with eye

makeup remover. It should be non-irritating and easily gets rid of even waterproof makeup.

STEP 2 -
           Then I remove the rest of my face makeup using face makeup remover. Use a gentle makeup remover,which don't leave any sort of residue behind.   

STEP 3 -
           Lastly, wash your face with your favorite cleanser.

• You can use some home made face wash.

      1. FOR DRY SKIN :-

  

                             Gram flour     1 tbsp

                             Rose oil         2-4 drops

                             Almond oil     4-5 drops

                             Rose water  

            Mix all the ingredients and make a thin paste. Scrub it gently on your face for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with normal water.

       2   FOR OILY SKIN :-

                             Gram flour     1 tbsp

                             Orange oil      2-4 drops

                             Almond oil     2 drops

                             Rose water    

             Mix all the ingredients and make a thin paste. Scrub it gently on your face for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with normal water.

   

      

•      If you use mask on daily basis like for acne, blemishes or for fairness you can use after this step.