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DIY Whitening Clay Toothpaste

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DIY Whitening Clay Toothpaste

Take Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) for example. It shows up in a number of products including Whitening Clay toothpaste as a foaming agent. It is actually registered as an insecticide and its manufacturing process releases carcinogens linking SLS to potential toxic effects on the body, environment and marine life. Not to mention, it has been found to be an irritant and cause mouth sores. Bubbles are nice but I’ll take mine in the bathtub!

Bentonite Clay is a wonderful natural detoxifier and cleanser. It grabs on to all of the toxins, bacterias and debris in the mouth and pulls it all away while gently exfoliating and remineralizing leaving teeth and gums thoroughly cleaned and brightened.

Coconut oil is another antibacterial and antimicrobial agent that can further dispel any unwanted bacterias and plaque build-up from the mouth while moisturizing dry, irritated gums and whitening.

Sea salt is a natural mineral that works to remove stains and help strengthen enamel.

Peppermint essential oil kills aerobic bacterias in the mouth helping to fight cavities and bad breath.

Ingredient List:

  • 3 tablespoons of bentonite clay
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (in liquid form)
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil
  • 2 – 3 drops of stevia or xylitol (optional for taste)
  • ¼ cup of filtered or mineral water (more or less as needed)

To Make:

First combine the bentonite clay, liquid coconut oil, sea salt and peppermint oil in a glass jar and mix until the ingredients are well melded and starting to become paste-like. Next, slowly add in the water and continue to stir until you reach a desired consistency for your toothpaste. You may need more or less water depending. Store in a cool dry place and use liberally on teeth and gums. Read More………….

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Skin Care Tips after 30

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Skin Care Tips after 30

Skin Care Tips after 30

The 30s are going to be more fun with a little more of maturity. Women in their 30s often feel newfound confidence and a sense of empowerment. This feeling coupled with the perfect skincare will make you feel comfortable in your skin.

How to Take Care of Skin after 30?

During the 30s women start facing problems with their skin. Your skin is going to need all the care to deal with the issues of the skin. All you have to do is follow the basics for taking care of your skin and ensure that it is well-nourished. When you try out these beauty tips, the 30s get very easy and fun.

1. The CTM Routine

It is very important to follow this routine since most of us ignore the cleansing, toning, and moisturising routine during the younger days. This routine is even more essential and should be followed when women hit their 30s. The CTM routine is done for clearing the accumulated grime and dirt on your skin. Moreover, this routine will certainly help to keep your skin healthy and look fresh.

2. Eat Well

Have a diet plan that includes many varieties of vegetables and fruits. Salads made from healthy and fresh vegetables and fruits will help to get rid of the toxins in your body. Your skin will definitely start looking healthier.

3. Look for Key Ingredients That Benefit Skin

You should start looking for key ingredients in your cosmetics that will help to make your skin look radiant and youthful. It is up to you to choose commercial or natural cosmetics for your skin. Either way, you should consider checking for vitamin C, anti-oxidants, hyaluronic acids, and glycolic in your cosmetics. These ingredients will help in preventing premature ageing and avoid severe dryness. This will also keep your skin bright and fresh.

4. Supplements

To keep your skin strong and maintain elasticity you can take vitamin E and vitamin C supplements. These vitamins will help in producing collagen which is needed to maintain the elasticity of the skin for an extended period of time.

5. Facials

Facials are a fantastic way for maintaining the radiant and young look. For a facial, you should make time to go to a spa at least once a month even if you have a very hectic schedule. When you try out the facials that are made for anti-aging, skin care after 30 becomes very easy. You will start feeling a change in the texture of your skin as it will do wonders on your skin.

6. Indulging in Face Masks

You do not need to buy an expensive face mask or go to a spa for face masks. You can use natural skin care ingredients from your own kitchen to indulge in beneficial skin treatment. All you have to do is

Take some yoghurt and apply it on your neck and face

  • Let the mask sit for at least 15 minutes. You can then wash it off with water.
  • You can add a bit of honey to the mask for some variation.

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7 LESSER KNOWN GARLIC BENEFITS FOR YOUR SKIN, HAIR AND HEALTH

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7 LESSER KNOWN GARLIC BENEFITS FOR YOUR SKIN, HAIR AND HEALTH

You know the dal is going to be good when you smell the garlicky goodness waft through the kitchen doors. Although it has a strong odour, it adds wonderful flavour to food and most recipes are incomplete without a few cloves of garlic in it. Other than adding flavour to your food, did you know there are many benefits of garlic for the skin, hair and health? Including this one ingredient in your daily diet can help fight a lot of ailments, not to mention give you a whole load of beauty benefits.

Did you know?

Garlic is one of the oldest known food flavourings and it’s been used by humans for the last eight thousand years! There are over 450 varieties of garlic found around the world, but it was first discovered in India from where it spread out to other countries.

1. Anti-ageing

Premature ageing is one problem that many women deal with. Pollution, exposure to UV rays and unhealthy lifestyles, all contribute to free radical damage that leads to signs of ageing showing up on your skin.

2. Acne

The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of garlic make it an excellent ingredient for treating acne and pimples. When applied topically to acne, it kills the bacteria settled deep inside the pores, and helps reduce inflammation. Extract the juice of a few cloves of garlic, add a few drops of honey to dilute it and apply on the acne using a ball of cotton.

3. Hair loss

Losing a lot of hair every day can be quite disheartening. If you are sick and tired of seeing loose hair strands on your hairbrush, pillow and around the shower drain, then maybe the benefits of garlic can help you out here. Applying crushed garlic to the roots of your hair will boost collagen production, which is essential for stimulating hair growth.

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3 SURPRISING WAYS IN WHICH POTATO CAN BENEFIT YOUR SKIN AND HAIR

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3 SURPRISING WAYS IN WHICH POTATO CAN BENEFIT YOUR SKIN AND HAIR

3 SURPRISING WAYS: When it comes to food, you can never go wrong with potato. This versatile vegetable certainly makes the world a better place to live in (think of fries, parathas and chips). Potatoes may not be the healthiest food for your body due to the high-calorie content but turns out that it is quite beneficial for your hair and skin.

Soothe tired eyes

You may have heard of cucumbers and green tea bags, but did anyone ever tell you that potatoes can also soothe tired eyes? Potato slices help reduce dark circles as well as puffiness, making eyes look brighter and more awake. Cut two thin slices of potato and place directly over closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. You can also refrigerate them before applying to calm your eyes.

Reduce grey hair

What if we told you that the solution to your grey hair woes is right in your kitchen? Potatoes can help reduce the appearance of grey hair. Instead of throwing away those potato peels, boil them and retain the water. After shampooing, give your hair a rinse with this water. With regular rinsing, this water will darken your hair as well as give it a shiny texture.

Fade acne scars

Potato juice contains skin brightening and lightening properties. Besides reducing the appearance of dark circles, the juice of potato can also help fade acne scars.

Extract juice from the potato and apply all over your face and let it stay for 15 minutes.

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Onion Juice for Hair – Benefits and Home Remedies

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Onion Juice for Hair – Benefits and Home Remedies

Hair problems are common and we are always on the lookout for ways to maintain and strengthen the hair. You must have come across many natural remedies for your hair woes, but did you ever consider using juice? If not, then you must try onions. You can use onion juice for hair regrowth, male pattern baldness and make hair grow dense.

Benefits of Onion Juice for Hair

Juice can help you with your hair growth. We will see how exactly onion benefits you. Juice is known to be a sure-shot method for hair regrowth. By using juice for hair, dandruff and thickness issues are also resolved. Let’s look at some of the benefits of onions for hair.

Applying  juice on the hair can boost the level of an antioxidant enzyme catalase, which helps in decomposing hydrogen peroxide and optimizes hair growth cycle.

  • The rich sulphur content in onion minimizes breakage and hair thinning.
  • The antioxidants in onions help delay greying of hair and reverse premature greying.
  • It stimulates the scalp and enhances blood circulation, which results in well-nourished follicles.
  • The sulphur content nourishes and helps in regeneration of hair follicles.
  • It has antibacterial properties, which keeps the scalp healthy, infection-free, and even controls dandruff.

How to Make Onion Juice

Onion juice is best to keep the onion juice handy to be used in combination with different remedies for effective use. Simply peel and chop the onions and blend it using a blender or juicer. Extract the juice from the blend and keep it aside for further use.

Easy Onion Juice Remedies for Hair Growth

Eating onions regularly does encourage hair growth but applying onion juice combined with certain other essential ingredients and oils can boost the hair growth and strengthen your hair. You should consider the following home remedies.

1. Onion Juice

Considering our lifestyles and busy schedules, one of the easiest ways to combat our hair fall is using onion juice for hair regrowth in its simplest form.

Onion juice

Ingredients

2 tbsp of onion juice

  • Cotton ball

Prep time
2 minutes

Process time
15 minutes to 1 hour

How Often to Do
Alternate days

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How to Find the Right Lipstick Shade For Your Skin Tone

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How to Find the Right Lipstick Shade For Your Skin Tone

When it comes to lipstick, there is a TON of different shades to choose from and sometimes, that can be daunting. On top of that, we get swayed to wear the “hottest lipstick shades this season”, which aren’t always complimentary to our skin tones. I remember when orange hues were hot a couple of years back, and I wanted SO badly to wear it, but no matter what shade of orange I tried, it just didn’t look right! Bottom line: you have to find the right lipstick shade for YOUR skin tone. Some can pull off bright reds, while others cannot: it’s just the hard lipstick truth!

1. Identifying Your Undertone

Everyone’s skin has an undertone: it can be yellow or pink. Yellow is warmer, while pink is cooler. Once you figure out which undertone you have, it’s easy to choose the right lipstick shades as well as other makeup and even clothing and jewelry.

A quick way to identifying your undertone is to look at the veins on your wrists. If your veins are blue, then you have a pink undertone. If your veins are green, then you have a yellow undertone. If they look both blue and green, then you have a combination of undertones: pink and yellow. This is good news because it means you have a neutral skin tone and can wear any color!

Still not 100% sure? Grab two pieces of jewelry: one gold, one silver. Hold each one up against your face and decide which one looks better (ignore your personal preference).  Cooler tones (pink) work better with silver jewelry, while warmer tones (yellow) fare better with gold jewelry.

#2. Identifying Which Shades Work With Your Undertone

When choosing a lipstick shade, try to focus on colors that are similar to your undertone. Yellow undertones should stick to warmer colors, while pink undertones should go for shades with blue or purple tones in them.

#3. Still Not Sure? Pick Based on Your Skin Tone

You can have one of three skin tones: olive, fair, and darker skin tones.

Olive Skin Tones

If your skin tone is olive, then you’re in luck. This means that you have a neutral skin tone and can pull off just about any color. Nude, pink, orange, and red shades will look great on you – so anything goes. When picking a lipstick, try to pair it up with whatever you’re wearing. For an outfit with warmer colors, you should opt for a warm, bright lipstick shade.

Fair Skin Tones

Fair skin tones can really pull off bright reds and deep colors. Stay away from anything that’s too late or anything that has a yellow undertone so you don’t look washed out. Read more

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WHY A BOTTLE OF SUNSCREEN SHOULD BE IN YOUR HANDBAG ALL YEAR ROUND

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WHY A BOTTLE OF SUNSCREEN SHOULD BE IN YOUR HANDBAG ALL YEAR ROUND

Your skin is something you wear every second of every day. Isn’t this enough reason for you to take care of it? Skincare is synonymous to sunscreen. Since a large part of our day is spent outdoors, it is vital that we get proper sun protection.

Exposure of your skin to the sun can cause a lot of issues. Sunscreen can help you protect your skin from many of these complications. Make a habit of applying it every day. Making a case for regular sunscreen once again, we list the benefits of this skin saviour.

Helps fight skin damage

Sunscreen blocks harmful UVA/UVB rays from penetrating your skin and protects it from sun damage and premature ageing. Exposure to the sun causes the elastin in the skin to break down, leading it to wrinkle and crease. If you apply sunscreen, it will prevent or delay this process. Try applying it 30 minutes before you step out of the house and keep re-applying it every 3-4 hours.

Prevents burning

Prolonged and repeated exposure to the sun can cause discolouration, pigmentation and brown spots. This is not very noticeable but can easily build-up with repeated exposure and become acute in a short span of time. People with cooler skin undertones are more prone to getting sunburnt. Apply sunscreen every day and prevent this from happening.

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5 Tips for Proper Hair Care

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5 Tips for Proper Hair Care

Whether you’ve got a pixie cut or hair that reaches below your hips, proper hair care is a must if you want to keep it feeling strong and healthy. We often take for granted the little things we do during the day that can completely ruin it. Small changes in how we brush our curls or put them up can really make a difference so here are some tips to keep your hair happy.

Tips for Proper Hair Care

As we all know, our hair can be very fragile and thin. This is mainly because it is built of a simple protein called Keratin which can be easily diminished by heat, rough handling, and everyday hair products that contain lots of chemicals. This breakage can be prevented by making simple changes in your everyday routine such as:

Brushing

The way you brush your hair is crucial for avoiding split ends and a brittle outer layer. Using a wide-tooth comb and a gentle pull is recommended and even though it may take a bit longer to de-tangle, the benefits are well worth the time. I always say that we should be brushing our hair as if it was spun from gold.

Washing

I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s no good to wash your hair often as it removes natural oils that are so important to keep our hair shiny and sturdy. The most you should be lathering, rinsing, and repeating is about twice a week. This will give the follicles time to build up sebum and a strong protective layer without letting your scalp get too dry or too oily. (Its also best to pat or air dry.)

Putting It Up

When I go to sleep I tend to put my hair in a bun on the very top of my head so that I do not crush it between my pillow and body weight as this causes a lot of breakage and weakening. Remember not to tie it too tight as this can also cause some damage by ripping out strands.

Trimming & Heat

A one-two inch trims every couple of months will keep the hair looking healthy and even aid in growth. If you are one to use dryers and strainers, cutting this out completely will give the most satisfactory results. Heat is the number one killer and must be minimized if you’re looking for a silky glow.

Protection 

If you need to use heat, there are various ways to protect against all the trauma. Using oils before and after applying heat will lessen the effects and even aid in replenishing the protective layer. Proper Hair Care can be enhanced if you use oils such as argon or coconut on a daily basis. It will keep your tips moisturized and resilient to any harm the day may bring. Read more

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5 DIY Pineapple Face Masks

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5 DIY Pineapple Face Masks

Pineapples are not only deliciously healthy fruit, but they’re also packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which can do wonders for the skin. These 5 DIY pineapple face masks are great for all skin types as they control oil production, hydrate, prevent breakouts, and leave skin glowing! Pineapples contain an active enzyme called bromelain which is considered as the key exfoliating agent in pineapple. Bromelain also helps to reduce swelling and inflammation. Pineapple also fights against free radicals and keeps skin soft and hydrated, so let’s check out these 5 DIY pineapple face masks!

Pineapple Skin Benefits

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Before we go ahead and jump into the pineapple masks, let’s take a quick look at the benefits of pineapple for the skin. Pineapple juice is not just for drinking – it can do wonders for your face!

Treats Acne: For those suffering from acne and the occasional breakout, pineapple can help. The active ingredient in pineapples, bromelain, can help treat and prevent acne. Additionally, it also contains a ton of Vitamin C and antioxidants to fight off dirt and bacteria.

Evens Out Skin Tone: Because of the bromelain, pineapple juice is extremely beneficial in helping to even out skin tone. This means that those with uneven skin tone and redness can see clear skin in time.

Prevents Fine Lines: Apply a pineapple mask on a regular basis, and you’ll see notice fine lines start to disappear. This is because pineapples are jam packed full of vitamin C, which is a key ingredient to preventing and getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles.

Fades Scars & Spots: Regular use of pineapple face masks can help to fade out stubborn acne scars as well as dark spots, age spots, and sun spots. Be sure to use on a regular basis to see its full potential!

Exfoliates: Pineapples are naturally exfoliating, and therefore, a must have in any face mask! Exfoliating your skin is a crucial step in your skin care regimen to get rid of dead skin cells. Dead skin cells can accumulate and cause excessive oiliness and breakouts.

Before trying out any of the recipes below, please make sure to test a patch of skin. Some people are allergic to certain ingredients, including pineapples, so be sure to test a small area on your arm before.

5 DIY Pineapple Face Masks for Perfect Skin

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#1. Pineapple & Turmeric Mask for Acne Prone Skin

Those with acne prone skin can benefit from this pineapple & turmeric mask! In a food processor or blender, grind a chunk of fresh pineapple until it becomes a smoothie-like consistency. To that, add a pinch of turmeric and stir well. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off. Use 2-3 times a week for best results.

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Homemade Face Masks for Healthy and Glowing Skin

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Homemade Face Masks for Healthy and Glowing Skin

Homemade Face Masks for Healthy and Glowing Skin. Here are twenty-two beauty masks that you can make in a jiffy, without spending a single penny for a salon like effect.

Five effective Homemade Face Masks

Tomato-lemon mask

1. Take one tomato and crush it into a puree.
2. Then add two table spoons of lemon juice.
3. Mix it well and apply on the face and neck.
4. Leave the mask for twenty minutes and wash off with cold water.

The mask will help in removing any tan on the skin, leaving it brighter.

Almond mask

1. Take 4 to 5 almonds and soak them in milk overnight.
2. Next morning, peel the skin of the almonds and make a paste of the two ingredients.
3. Apply a thin layer of the paste at night and wash it off in the morning.

This mask can be used every alternate day for a radiating glow on the face.

Turmeric mask

One of the most popular ingredients used in home made masks is turmeric. The medicinal properties of this spice helps in reducing blemishes and maintaining a flawless skin.

1. To prepare the mask, take 3 table spoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and mix it well.
2. Apply on the face on the neck for 20 minutes and then wash it off with water.

Banana-yogurt mask

1. Take a mashed banana and mix well with two table spoons of hung curd and 1 tablespoon of honey.
2. Make sure that all the ingredients have been mashed properly.
3. Apply it all over the face and let in dry.
4. Wash your face after 30 minutes with cold water.

Use this mask twice a week for baby soft skin.

Oatmeal mask

Our skin needs exfoliation to remain healthy due to the dust and pollution it is exposed to. Exfoliation with this simple scrub can keep the skin fresh and prevent wrinkles.
1. Take four table spoons of oatmeal and add four crushed almonds.
2. Mix it well with 1 tbsp of honey and a little milk.
3. Apply on the face for five minutes and massage gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Wash off the scrub with lukewarm water. Read More………….

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