NUTMEG (jayaphala)

                                 Nutmeg belongs to genus Myristica and the most important species is Myristica fragrans. It is native of the Banda islands of Indonesia. Now a days nutmeg is quite affordable but this

was not always the same case. A few hundred years ago, nutmeg was so expensive, that a small bag

of it was worth so much money, to make the owner financially independent for the rest of his life.                                                            

              Nutmeg was used in some dishes as a spice also. It is also used in small amounts as a medicine for infants as a digestive stimulant. High dose of nutmeg can be toxic so pregnant women should avoid nutmeg. It has been traditionally known as a mood elevator. 

                                        And the best part is that nutmeg can be used as a content to make some of the most effective and vital face masks. 

PROPERTIES :-

• It helps to improve your concentration.
• Nutmeg oil is use to relieve the pain when applied to the affected areas.
• It helps in problems like constipation, diarrhea and flatulence.
• It exfoliates dead skin cells and makes skin flawless skin
  
• It improves appetite and also digestion
• It helps get rid of bad breath. Reason of bad breath is presence of bacteria in mouth so nutmeg kills these bacteria.
• It helps to achieve smoother and healthier skin.
• It removes blackheads and acne marks
• It removes excess oil from skin.

    USE OF NUTMEG IN DIFFERENT MASKS -

            
1) FOR SOFT SKIN -

                               Pinch of nutmeg powder
                               1 tablespoon milk
                               2 drops of mustard oil

• Add all the above ingredients 
• Apply this on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse with lukewarm water

     
2) FOR GLOWING SKIN -

                                 Pinch of nutmeg powder
                                 Pinch of turmeric (haldi) powder
                                 1 tablespoon sandal powder
                                  Milk

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with lukewarm water

  
  3) ALL-IN-ONE  MASK -

                             2 slices of orange
                             Pinch of nutmeg

                             2 to 3 drops of rose water
                             1 to 2 petals of saffron
                             1 to 2 drops of mustard oil
                             1 tablespoon fullers earth (multani mitti)

• Squeeze out orange juice in a bowl
• Add all the above ingredients 
• Mix it thoroughly
• Apply this mask evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Wet your hands and gently massage 
• Rinse it with water    

   
 4) FOR SKIN NOURISHMENT - 

                                 Pinch of nutmeg powder
                                 1 tbs red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                                 1/2 tbsp custard apple pulp (sitaphal)
                                 Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask on your face
• Leave it for 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water

SANDALWOOD (chandan)

                                                 The sandal tree is botanically known as Santalum album and belong to

the family Santalaceae. Sandalwood is mostly used by perfume makers, fragrance continues to be one of the most popular form of sandalwood usage. It is used in the form of oil, paste and powder, which are heavily used for their excellent skincare enhancing qualities. 

             Sandalwood oil is a versatile essential oil. It is used in many religious ceremonies.And most importantly, it is an ancient Ayurvedic medicine used for various skin conditions.   
                                           

  PROPERTIES :- 

• The oil has many skin benefits, it relieves both inflammation and itching. 
• It helps healing sunburn
• It contains anti-oxidants so act as an anti-aging 
• It refreshes dehydrated skin by moisturizing it
• It can be used as an astringent 
• It can also be used to prevent marks and scars on the face. 
• It bring radiance to dull skin
• It is used for treating infections of the urinary tract.

 USE OF SANDALWOOD IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) TO IMPROVE COMPLEXION -
                   
1 tsp sandalwood powder

2 saffron petals
Pinch of camphor
Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl and make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask on your face evenly
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water  

       

  2) FOR ACNE -

                       1/4 tablespoon sandalwood powder
                        2 drops honey
                        Pinch of lemon powder
                        Rose water

• Add all the above ingredients and make a thin paste of it
• Apply this pack evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with lukewarm water

         
 3)   FOR GLOWING SKIN - 

                                   1/4 tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                                   Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                                   2 drops of honey
                                   Milk 

• Mix all the above ingredients together, add milk to make a thin paste of it.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Then rinse it with lukewarm water                                           

 4) FOR BLEMISHES -

                             1/2th tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                              Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                              2 drops of honey
                              1/4th tablespoon orange powder
                              Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl add rose water to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it lukewarm water   

  5) FOR  WRINKLE FREE SKIN -

                                       1/2th tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                                       Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                                       1/4th tbsp of liquorice (mulethi) powder
                                       2 drops of honey
                                       Milk

• Add all the above ingredients in a bowl add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Mix it thoroughly and apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it lukewarm water   

6) FOR DRY AND ITCHY SKIN -

               1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder

               1 tablespoon aloe vera juice

• Mix both the above ingredients thoroughly
• Apply this mask on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with water