Glow with Glycerin

Are you looking out to get a perfect skin with an inexpensive beauty ingredient? Then you should definitely have a stock of glycerin at home.

Skin care with glycerin is easy and you would get results too! Glycerin has wonderful cleansing, moisturizing, soothing and lubricating properties.That is why it is a main ingredient in many beauty products. It attracts water to the skin to restore suppleness.Hence it is very good for dry skin. Glycerin can be used at home in many ways because it's effective at breaking down oils and washing away toxins.It's great for sensitive skin because most people are not allergic to glycerin.
Using Glycerin is an effective remedy for moisturizing the skin and to cure various skin conditions.It is helpful in guarding against fine lines and wrinkles.One of the beauty benefits of glycerin is, it rejuvenates the skin and repairs damages skin cells. Glycerin can be used for skin care if you have acne. Apart from repairing damaged skin cells, glycerin fights acne and removes dead skin cells.

Find out how to save by making your own glycerin cosmetic solution.

Glycerin hair spray:

• 1 part of pure vegetable glycerin 
• 5 parts of water 
• A few drops of your favorite essential oil 

Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well. Spritz on hair after showering.

Glycerin mask for a dry and dehydrated skin:

• 1 tsp glycerin 
• 1 tsp honey 
• 2 tsp milk or water 
• 1 tbsp oatmeal 

Mix well. Apply to clean face for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Glycerin Eye Makeup Remover:

Since glycerin has natural grease cutting properties, it is a perfect natural ingredient for a gentle make up remover.

• 1 part glycerin 
•  2 parts distilled water

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well. Dispense on a cotton pad and dab on eyes.

Glycerin Lip Balm: 

• 1 tsp coconut oil 
• 1 tsp vitamin E 
• 1 tsp jojoba oil 
• 1 tsp glycerin 

Melt together all ingredients in a small saucepan.Place the liquid mixture in a small container and allow it to cool overnight in the refrigerator.Apply on the lips to get soft lips.

Glycerin Hand Softener:

• 2 egg yolks 
• 5 Tbsp. glycerin 
• 10 drops essential oil 
• 3 Tbsp. coconut milk 

Whisk the ingredients together. Apply all over hands. Cover hands with plastic bag and let the solution sit for about ten minutes. Then, soak hands in warm water for another few minutes and rinse off the entire mixture.

Glycerin Lotion:

• 1/4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Glycerin
• 1 teaspoon Spirits of Ammonia
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Lemon Juice

Pour all ingredients in a glass jar with tight cover.Cover and shake until well mixed and integrated.Spread a small amount of the lotion over your hands and gently massage it onto your skin.This is an excellent homemade treatment for nourishing and whitening skin.

You can Store this mixture in a cool, dark place. Shake before each use.

Glycerin Hair Conditioner:

• 2 tsp. glycerin 
• 2 tsp. olive oil 
• 3 tsp. distilled water 
• 8 tsp. grapefruit juice 

Combine the ingredients. Shake well. Shampoo your hair as normal. Condition with the glycerin mixture and rinse out.

Glycerin for Skin Care:

• Glycerin is good for the skin as it acts as a toner. You can mix glycerin with rose water and wipe off your skin. This is a homemade toner for skin care.
• Massaging your face with glycerin and honey helps tighten the skin and also prevent early signs of ageing. 
• You can make a glycerin peel off face mask by mixing it with egg white and honey. It removes dead skin cells and also improves your complexion.
• For effective skin care with glycerin, mix it with clay. This homemade face pack softens the skin and also brings a glow on the face.
• To treat dry palms and feet, apply glycerin. You can mix it with honey to exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells and soften the skin.
• If you sweat a lot and suffer from oily skin, apply glycerin with honey and milk. You can also add oatmeal and make a scrub. This removes sweat and excess oil from the skin.

Care for your skin and hair by using glycerin in your daily beauty routine.

Homemade Makeup Remover

Ingredients Needed:

If you have kids at home, then you'll have the ingredients ready any time

• Baby shampoo – for the no tears factor.
• Baby oil – for the mild and pleasant smell. You may also use olive/coconut/almond oil, if you wish to make a little more healthier product.
• Boiled/purified water.
• Empty container – to store the product.

1. Boil a cup of water and let it cool by itself. As you are going to use it on eyes, you don't want to risk any infection through water and thus, boil the water thoroughly.

2. Now, pour a little baby oil (may be two spoons) into the empty bottle.

3. Next, add a little amount of baby shampoo to the bottle. Shake the bottle so that the oil and the shampoo mixes well.

4. Its time to add the boiled water to the mixture and shake a little.

That’s it. The makeup remover is ready. The makeup remover smells very mild, but its too good in removing the makeup.

Beautylicious Chocolates

Chocolates!!! Hearing this word makes us tempting and mouth watering.But did you know that chocolates can rescue your skin in many ways.

Have a look at these Chocolate Beauty Treatments to nourish the skin.

Chocolate Scrub to Brighten up:

Mix Chocolate powder with milk and yogurt.Apply it on wet face and neck.Scrub for 10 minutes in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions and then leave for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water.This is an excellent home scrub which cleanses and exfoliates the skin.

Chocolate and Milk for Anti-Aging:

Melt chocolate in milk and then massage on the face twice or thrice a week to prevent the formation of fine lines.Dark chocolates have flavonoid which increases skin elasticity and fights ageing.


Chocolate Facial for Glowing Skin:

Mix cocoa powder with milk, honey and oatmeal. Apply it on the face and neck and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cold water to get fresh, clean and glowing skin in a few weeks.


Chocolate for Sun-Tan:

Protect the skin from harmful UV rays by applying chocolate. This beauty ingredient has flavonoids and antioxidants that softens the skin, prevents premature skin discoloration and sun tan.

Chocolate for Dull Skin:

Massage the skin with a mix of cocoa powder and caffeine to get rid of oily and dull skin.This helps to remove pores and dead cells. 

So when chocolate temptations get the better of you, remember to reach for dark chocolate, kick back, and savour the deep, rich flavour.

Your skin will thank you for the love.

Beautiful Nail Art Designs

Some unique and beautiful collections of Nail Art Designs.


1. 3D Nail Art Design:

2. Adorable Nail Art Design

3.Amazing Purple

4.Black And White Snow Crystal Eye Catching Design

5.Blue Florance

6.Coca Cola Nail Design Art

7. Creative Mustaches:

8.Creative Purple Nails

9.Cute Dotted Pink

10. Halloween Skull

11. Hello Kitty Women Nails

12. Leopard And Bug Style Nail Designs

13. Orly Japanese Nail Art

14. Pacman Geeks

15. Pink Flower Design On Short Nails

16.Shiny Sequins Decoration

17. Snow Man Design

18. Double Color Creative Nail Art Design

19. Unique Golden

20. Yellow And Black Nail With Sunflower

Body Scrubs for Head-Toe Glow

When it comes to scrub, sugar is the best natural exfoliant which is easily available at home.Scrubs help to remove dead skin and provide a soft nourishing skin.

Spread the sweetness of sugar to the whole body with these natural body scrubs.

1. Lemon & Sugar Body Scrub:

• 1/2 fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup granular sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey

Add lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and mix. Add honey and mix till the ingredients blend together into a thicker consistency.Now, add the sugar and mix.Rub in circular motions with your hand all over the body with special attention to knees, elbows and feet.Finally rinse off after few minutes. Apply moisturiser and enjoy a newly soft skin.

2. Banana Sugar Body Scrub:

• 1 ripe banana
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Smash banana with a fork into a paste.Add the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. Rinse off with warm water to feel a super soft skin.

3. Pineapple Sugar Body Scrub:

• 2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup coconut oil

Mix all the above ingredients and scrub on the body gently.Rinse off after few minutes and pat dry. You can also store this mixture in a jar and use upto 2 weeks.

Vanish Puffy Eyes

Are you Fed up with Puffy Eyes? Do your friends tell you that your eyes look tired even when you are actually fresh and energetic?No worries. Here are a few tips to get rid of puffiness under your eyes.

Travel Beauty Tips

Are you planning for a trip or vacation? Do not forget to take care of your skin and hair while travelling.

1. While on a road travel, the skin is exposed to heat and dust which makes it dull and dry.Consider carrying a mild face wash gel during such times. Use lip balm and sun screen lotion to protect the skin.Take care of your hair by using a mild shampoo and conditioner.
2. If you are travelling to a beach side, ensure that you apply sunscreen lotion with SPF (sun protection factor) at regular intervals.Use a De-tan mask before going to bed. As far as hair is concerned, make sure that you tie up the hair while on the beach to prevent it from knots and tangles.Wear Sun glasses to protect the eyes.
3. When travelling to hill station, carry a creamy face wash.Keep a moisturizer in your bag always to apply it frequently to the skin.Use a cream which has shea butter or cocoa butter to prevent the skin from drying.Use a lip balm to protect from dry, chapped lips.For hair, apply mild shampoo and conditioner once in 2 days.
4. Keep stock of travelling wipes as you need them for everything and also to freshen up.
5. Use a travel-size hand sanitizer to have a germ-free travel.
6. Stow a mini fragrance rollerball or perfume in your bag to stay fresh and smell delicious.
7. While on a air travel, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated at all times of your journey.

Chubby Cheeks....Rosy Lips....

Cheeks and Lips are two most important features which adds to a beautiful face.There is no women in this planet who do not wish to have Chubby cheeks. Chubby Cheeks makes the face cute and pretty.Lips define your Expressions, Smile and gives ultimate appeal to the face.

Set aside some time to take care of your cheeks daily.

• Boil an Apple. Mash it and make a paste. Massage this paste on the cheeks once you get up in the morning and find the results in a week.
• Butter is one of the best home remedy to get chubby cheeks. Simply mix butter with little sugar and massage on the cheeks every morning or before you go for a shower.Leave for 15 minutes and wash off to get those soft and chubby cheeks. This is best for dry skin.
• Applying Aloe Vera Gel helps to get glowing and fuller looking cheeks.
• Make a small paste of papaya and mix with 1 tbsp of honey. Apply this mixture on the face and wash off after 15 minutes to get soft and glowing cheeks.
• Regular massaging of face with any oil helps in developing chubby cheeks.
• Steaming the face once in a while helps to develop cheeks.

Follow a proper lip care regimen regularly and get those best rewards. Here are some effective home remedies for Rosy Lips.

• Apply beetroot juice on lips before going to bed. Be surprised to see rosy and pink lips the next morning.
• Use sugar and lemon scrub on the lips to remove dry and dead skin and get soft pink lips.
• Mix almond oil and lemon juice and use as a lip balm to massage your lips every night before going to bed. This helps to lighten dark lips.
• Use Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly regularly to keep the lips soft.
• Applying the cream of boiled milk on lips helps to moisture the lips. 
• Apply coriander leaf juice, carrot juice or mint juice to lips to get shiny lips.

"Wow! Nice Nails!"

Follow these simple tips to get strong, healthy and attractive nails.

1. Apply Vaseline on your Nails regularly.This adds shine and keep your nails hydrated.
2. Olive oil is considered the most important ingredient for nail care.Soak your finger tips in olive oil for 15 minutes.Wash your hands with warm water and wipe off with a towel to have those amazing nails.
3. Dip a cotton ball in vegetable oil and massage it on your finger nails.This helps to improve circulation and retain moisture.Use this remedy during bed time to get best results.
4. Squeeze a tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cup of normal water and dip all your fingernails or toenails in this for a couple of minutes. Then thoroughly clean these with hot water and then use a moisturizer. This really is a helpful nail care tip to get rid of stains on your nails.
5. Moisturize hands and nails regularly. The best time to apply moisturizer is after soaking the nails in warm water and patting dry.
6. Dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and massage the nails.This will make the nail firm and radiant.
7. Consume beetroot , iron and calcium loaded food for healthy nails.
8. Do not apply nail polish often.Remove nail polish once in a while to provide some air to the cuticle.
9. Don’t bite your nails as it will make your nails weak and eventually lead to breakage.
10. Wear gloves when cleaning or gardening. Many household chemicals are harsh on your nails, and any rough activity exposes nails to breakage.
11. Keep your nails short. Long nails tend to break easily.
12. Avoid using nail polish remover more than once a week.
13. Cut your nails after a shower or a bath.This helps in easy trim without cracking.

Use Almonds to Stay Beautiful Forever

Almonds – Considered being the world’s healthiest food is not just beneficial for health but also for beauty. Almonds are one of those main ingredients in many beauty products. Its a nature's gift as a best natural moisturizer. Enriched with Vitamin D & E , Almonds are used in beauty in the form of nuts, oil and milk.

Reap the Benefits of Almonds as Nuts:

Almonds works great for skin. They help to improve skin texture and complexion.Almonds nourishes the skin, provides glow and helps in moisturizing the skin.Almonds are good for reducing dry skin conditions.

• Soak up 5-6 almonds in raw milk overnight. Grind this mixture and apply on your perfectly-cleansed skin. Leave for 20 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.This is a natural exfoliant to remove dirt and impurities and get a clean, soft and radiant skin.
• Eating 5 almonds daily in empty stomach helps to maintain the texture of the skin.
• Grind 3-4 soaked almonds into paste. Mix it with a mashed ripe banana and apply to face.This is a wonderful face pack for glowing skin.
• Make a body scrub by adding a cup of finely ground almonds to half-a-cup honey and two spoons of lemon. Mix the ingredients and use it to remove dead cells.
• Eat Almonds regularly to strengthen Nails. 

Reap the Benefits of Almonds as Oil:

Being a major source of Vitamin E, almond oil helps in protecting the skin against UV rays of the sun, helps to reduce itching and redness in the skin and helps in improving complexion and skin tone. Almond oil is good for all skin types.Besides protecting the skin, the oil works wonders on the hair to provide silky, shiny hair.

• Daily application of almond oil to the body after a shower provides glow to the skin.
• Apply almond oil to clean face before going to bed to get those fresh looks in the morning.
• Massage your face regularly with almond oil to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
• Use almond oil to get rid of dark circles under the eyes. 
• For those suffering from acne and black heads, almond oil is a quick relief. When treated regularly with almond oil, acnes gradually disappear.
• If you have dry skin, almond oil serves as best moisturizer. It helps repair, revitalize and rejuvenate dry and damaged skin to help you look and feel gorgeous all the time.
• Apply the mixture of castor oil and almond oil on your dark lips to have pinky lips.This is also best in treating cracked lips.
• Massaging almond oil in the nail cuticle helps to have strong nails and prevents nails from breaking.
• Bring on the luster in your hair with almond oil.Mix almond oil with olive oil and massage on your hair and scalp. This would deep condition your hair and make hair healthy.This is also best for reducing dandruff.
• Apply Almond oil on your well-shampooed hair and wash off after 15 minutes to experience shiny and healthy hair.

Reap the Benefits of Almonds as Milk:

Almond milk plays an important role in promoting healthier and younger looking skin.Almond milk contains high anti-oxidant that works for glowing skin. Protein rich almond milk is good in promoting healthy hair.

• Replace almond milk in the place of regular milk to hydrate the skin and retain elasticity.
• Apply almond milk on the skin to control excess oil production.
• Try this almond milk whitening mask for improving skin complexion.Mix 2 tbsp of almond milk, 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice with 1 egg white. Apply this mask evenly on cleansed face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
• Nourish your skin with this almond milk toner.Mix 1/2 cup rose water, 1/2 cup almond milk and 1 tbsp of glycerin in a bottle.Store this in fridge up to 2 weeks and use as a toner by dipping a cotton ball and applying on face.
• Drink almond milk to prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth.

So, What are you Waiting for? Start using Almonds in your daily health routine and beauty regimen to be strong and beautiful.

Care For Your Hair This Summer

With Summer at its peak, it is not just about taking care of your skin and body, but also being prepared to take care of the hair to be healthy and shiny.Hair becomes rough during this season and exposing hair to the sun can have adverse effects to the hair.

Love Your Hair this summer with below tips:

1. Wear cap or scarf or use an umbrella to protect the hair from sun's heat.
2. Drink plenty of water to hydrate skin, body as well as hair.
3. Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water.
4. Combing your hair too often helps to detangle the knots and simulates blood circulation.
5. Trim your hair every 4-6 weeks time during summer to prevent split ends and to enhance hair growth.
6. Rinse your hair with 3 tbsp of baking soda and some water after shampooing.Leave it for 5 minutes before the final rinse. This will remove excess shampoo from the hair.
7. Always make sure to tie up your hair and not to leave the hair open to protect from sun damage.
8. Applying coconut oil provides greatest protection to the hair.Apply it before shampooing and then wash and condition your hair as usual.
9. Massaging the scalp once in a while helps to improve circulation and rejuvenates the scalp.
10. Try using moisturizing shampoo during summer to prevent dry hair.
11. Use hair packs to soften the hair.Make a paste of curd, egg white and olive oil. Apply on hair and wash after half an hour.
12. Wash your hair often but shampoo only once a week as daily shampooing can make the hair dry.
13. Avoid straightening or blow drying the hair as it increases heat over the scalp resulting in dry hair and breakage.
14. Eat protein enriched food especially Vitamin C to promote healthy hair. 
15. Stress has a main role to play in hair loss. Remove stress from your life with yoga,meditation to have a healthy hair.

Facial At Home

"The Glory of the day was in her Face."
                             - James Weldon Johnson                            

Face is the most important when it comes to looking beautiful.
Every woman wishes to have a beautiful face.
Face is always exposed to sun, dust, smoke etc and facials are a best way to show how we care for our beauty.Doing facial helps increase circulation and simulates the skin.It helps in delaying premature aging, removes appearance of wrinkles and keeps your skin hydrated. There is no need to go to a beauty parlor to give yourselves a facial. With a little investment in time, you can do your own facial at home with these simple steps:

1. Getting Ready:
    Before starting make sure you keep aside all the ingredients necessary to do a facial. If you have long hair, pull it back and tie it. Use headbands to prevent small hairs falling into the face.Arrange a bed or a couch where you can relax or lie down after doing your facial.If you are a music lover, you can play some soothing music to relax while doing the facial.

2. Cleanse:
    Start off with a face wash. Gently wash your face with warm water. Then, cleanse your face to remove all those dust and dirt.Honey is an excellent cleanser for all skin types.Take a small amount of honey in your palm.Rub the honey in between your palms and then massage in your face gently in circular motion to increase circulation.Wash off with warm water. If you have a dry skin, mix little milk with honey and massage. For oily skin, mix lemon juice with honey and massage.

3. Exfoliate:
    After cleansing, the next step is to remove the dead cells and blackheads from the face which is called exfoliating the skin.Exfoliating reduces acne, improves skin texture, reduces the appearance of pores and signs of aging.This is where the use of scrub comes into place.Sugar is a wonderful natural scrub that is easily available at home and which works for all skin types.Put 1 tbsp sugar in your palm. To this add 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil. Mix well to create a paste. Gently rub this paste on face in circular motion for 1-2 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

4. Tone:
    Toning is an optional step in facial. But toning can help to refresh the skin and provide a youthful feel.Cucumber is a natural toner best for normal skin. Simply rub a slice of cucumber over the face for a few minutes. Wash off with warm water. For dry skin, you can use rose water. Add few drops of rose water to a cotton ball. Rub the cotton in circular motion for few minutes and then wash off with warm water.Rub slices of potato over face and neck for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.This is best suitable for oily skin.

5. Steam:
    Steaming is the most important step in facial. It helps to open up the pores and improve blood circulation.Boil water in a sauce pan on a stove top. Once the water is boiled, remove the pan from the stove.Now, cover your head with a towel and lower your face over the steam to capture the steam over your face. Remain in this position for 5 minutes. Then pat the skin dry.

6. Apply a Pack:
    Face pack helps to achieve a clearer and brighter skin complexion.Try these face packs to get the desired results. While you wait for the face pack to dry,  place sliced cucumber or cotton balls dipped in rose water over your eyes, lie down and relax.

Pack for Normal Skin:
    
    Mix honey with a mashed ripe banana. Apply this pack over the face. Wait for 20 minutes and remove with warm water.

 Pack for Dry Skin:

   Mix one tbsp of Olive oil, one tbsp of Milk with half tsp of honey.Apply this pack for 10 mins and wipe off with cotton dipped in warm water.

Pack for Oily Skin:

Mix one and half tbsp of Multani Mitti ( Fuller's Earth) with rose water to make a paste. Apply this pack evenly on face.Wash off with warm water after 15-20 minutes.

7. Moisturize:
    The final step in facial, moisturizing not only helps to prevent dryness but also helps in maintaining the elasticity of skin. Aloe Vera gel is the best natural moisturizer suitable for all skin types. Extract the gel of aloe vera from the plant and rub over the skin.until its fully absorbed.

Finishing Step:

Look at the mirror and admire your face. Compliment yourself for a great job done.Next time you think of beautiful things, don't forget to count yourself in.
    

Few Points to take note while doing facial:

• Always massage the face in circular motion in upward direction.
• Take care not to scrub too much as it can damage the skin
• After applying face pack, do not talk or move your face as it will leave cracks on the mask.
• Try to use warm water or mild cold water to wash the face.
• After washing the face, pat yourself dry and do not rub too harsh with a towel.