GLYCERIN

                               Glycerin is also known as glycerol, glycerine. It is a colorless, odurless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid which is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. It's a byproduct in the

production of bio-diesel.  In food and beverages, glycerin acts as a solvent, sweetener and it also helps in preserving food articles. Its a natural product so don't have side effects.
                                                              It is a traditional cosmetic content and has been in use for many years because its so safe and effective. Glycerin is used in medical and personal care formulations, mainly to improve smoothness, lubrication and to retain moisture. 


PROPERTIES :-

• It helps your skin to retain moisture.
• It is effective on dry and chapped lips.
• Glycerin is very effective for oily skin by treating skin problems like acne.
• It is used as a moisturizer to treat dry cough, itchy skin and skin irritation.
• For dry hand problem one should use it every time after washing your hands.
• It helps in removing dead skin cells.
• Gives skin a radiant glow.
• It treat dark spots problem.
• It also helps on reducing wait.

USE OF GLYCERIN IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) FOR DRY SKIN -

                      5 to 6 drops of glycerin oil
                      5 to 6 drops of olive oil
                      2 to 3 drops of honey
                      1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
       

• Mix all the above ingredients together
• Add water accordingly to make a thin paste.
• Mix this mask thoroughly.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water

2) FOR OILY SKIN -

                      5 to 6 drops of glycerin
                      1/4th tbsp orange juice
                      1 tbsp fuller earth (multani mitti)

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

3) FOR NORMAL SKIN -

                       5 to 6 drops of glycerin
                       1/4th tbsp of rose water
                       1/4th tbsp liquorice (mulethi dal) powder                

• Mix all the above ingredients together
• Add water accordingly to make a thin paste.
• Mix this mask thoroughly.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water 

4) FOR ACNE -

                     8 to 10 drops of glycerin
                     1/4th tbsp of orange juice
                     2 drops of lemon juice
                     3 to 4 drops of almond oil
                     1 tbsp of fuller's earth (multani mitti)

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

JAMUN

                                         Jamun tree belongs to genus Syzygium and species Syzygium cumini. It is a

native of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia and Philippines.  Its one of the greatest fruits ever. In past, this fruit was used for non diabetic disorders, but later it was discovered by ayurvedic scholars

that the seed of this fruit have anti-diabetic properties too. 
                                                        
                                          It is also known as jambu / jambhul / jambhula / jamboola , black palm etc. This tropical fruit has a unique taste, color and flavor. The fruit is acidic in nature, with a sweet taste. Because of its acidic nature one should have this fruit with salt. 


 PROPERTIES :- 

• Its a rich source of iron, vitamin B and C.
• Its shows best result on oily skin.
• It gives a great help in cleaning pores 
• High level of anti-oxidant is present in it. 
• It helps to prevent our skin damage and makes it smooth
• It helps reducing blemishes and makes skin clean.
• Jamun helps in healing wounds.
• Both seeds and leaves improve uterine function.
• It is specially used in treating diabetes.
• It treat digestive disorders including diarrhea.
• Due to its astringent property, its used for mouthwash and gargles
• Relives from bleeding gum problem
• The barks and leaves are used to control high blood pressure.
• It is thirst-retardant and blood-purifier. 

                                                         

USE OF JAMUN IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) FOR OILY SKIN -

              

              






                                        1/4 th tbsp jamun fruit paste
                    1/4 th tbsp indian gooseberry (amla) juice
                    1 tbsp barley (jau) flour
                    Rose water

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

2) FOR ACNE -

                     1/4 th tbsp jamun seed powder
                     1/4 th tbsp orange powder
                     2 drops almond oil
                     1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                     Rose water

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

3) FOR FAIRNESS -

  1/4 th tbsp jamun seed powder
  1/4 th tbsp sweet lime juice
  1/4 th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder
  2 drops almond oil
  1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
  Rose water

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

4) FOR DARK SPOT -

                      1/4 th tbsp jamun seed powder
                      1/4 th tbsp indian gooseberry (amla) powder
                      2 drops almond oil
                      Pinch of lemon powder
                      1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
                      Rose water

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