How to dry your face after cleansing

How to dry your face after cleansing

Always pat your face dry gently (using a soft towel) after cleansing. Just blot the excess water, leaving your skin damp (avoid drying your face thoroughly). Don't rub a towel vigorously on your face tugging a towel to dry your face may lead to skin irritation and can make your skin lose its elasticity, causing skin sagging. Rubbing around the eyes can cause dark spots. 

Enhance your beauty with orange peels:

We all know, this pulpy fruit "Orange" is really good for our health. This Vitamin C rich fruit is packed with various other nutrients as well like Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium , Phosphorous and Fiber.

After enjoying this sweet and tangy fruit, don't throw away the peels. Just like fruit itself orange peels also have nutritional benefits and can serve various beauty benefits. Fruit acids and Vitamin C are present in abundance just beneath fruit peels. The skin peels contain even more Phytonutrients and Flavonoids than the fruit pulp.

Take advantage of unique benefits of orange peels for enhancing your beauty. Here we go with the beauty benefits of Orange peels:

1. Improves skin tone:

Orange peels work as a natural bleacher that helps in improving your skin tone by reducing skin blemishes and dark spots.  The Vitamin C content of peels keeps your skin supple, prevents dullness and protects your skin against harmful ultraviolet (UV) sun-rays thereby adding a natural and healthy glow to your skin.  

Ingredients:

Orange peel powder ( 1 Teaspoon).

Yogurt (1Teaspoon).

Honey (1Teaspoon).

Method:

Make a fine paste by mixing all the ingredients together. Apply this concoction on your face and neck, and gently massage in a circular motion. Leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.

2. Fights Aging:

The powerful antioxidants present in orange peels keep your skin young by fighting against free radicals. These free radical accelerates skin aging by damaging healthy skin cells hence promoting fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Ingredients:

Orange peel powder (1 Tablespoon).

Oatmeal powder (1 Tablespoon).

Honey (1 tablespoon).

    

Method:

Mix all the ingredients well to make a paste. Apply  the paste on your face and neck area. Let it dry for 30 minutes, then rinse it off. for best results use this anti- aging mask once a week.

3. Removes Blackheads and Whiteheads:

Orange peel powder acts as natural exfoliating agent and helps in removing dirt and dead skin cells, hence preventing the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.

   

Ingredients:

Orange peel powder( 1 Tablespoon)

Yogurt (1 tablespoon)

Method:

Prepare a paste by mixing orange peel powder and yogurt. Apply the paste on your face and neck and gently massage in circular motion. Leave it for 15 minutes and gently rub it off using wet hands. Use this remedy every other day to remove blackheads and once a week as further preventive measure.

Note- To make orange peel powder:

Dry the orange peels in sun for 3 days. Then grind the dries peels to form a fine powder and store the powder in a container.

So, Next Time- Don't throw away Orange Peels.

Tip of the week- How to get bright and fair skin naturally:

Time and Money are precious to us, but when it comes to our beauty and skin we are willing to spend both. Before you spend your precious money on cosmetic products try this Sweet and Sour skin care :

Rosewater (1 tablespoon)+ Lemon (1 Tablespoon)+ Honey (1 tablespoon) = Fairness Potion

 

Apply this concoction on your face using a cotton ball and rinse it off after half an hour. Make it a part of your daily skin care regime to get Flawless and Fair skin naturally.

Monsoon Skincare:

Homemade Face-packs for Monsoon Skincare:

The Monsoon is here, and so are the skin troubles. This humid season makes your skin look dull (because of sweat and oil deposits). So, you need to plan your monsoon skincare regime, as your skin readily reacts to atmospheric humidity and dampness. Allow your skin to breathe by washing impurities and oil away from your skin, using a mild and non-soapy cleanser (Avoid perfumed and Anti-fungal soaps as they are harsh on your skin and shed natural oils).

Monsoon skincare

Some Natural face-packs for monsoon skincare  : 

1. Papaya Mask:  

Homemade Papaya Facemask

Fruits hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. The best part about fruit Masks is- Unlike cosmetic products, they are natural and serve as super skin food. Papaya is rich in antioxidants. Applying mashed papaya exfoliates the skin naturally.

2. Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti) Pack: 

Fuller's Earth Face-Pack

Fuller's Earth face-pack does wonders in monsoon as it absorbs excess oils from the skin. You only need to add rose water, apply the paste on your face, and rinse it off when it dries.

3. Oatmeal Pack:

Oatmeal Honey Face-pack

Well, we all know that this fiber-rich food helps in kicking cholesterol from our bodies. But did you know- This super food gives excellent results when applied on the skin, as it sweeps away dead skin, redness, and irritation leaving your skin soft and rejuvenated (making your skin monsoon ready).

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal (3 teaspoons) 
• Honey (1 teaspoon)
• Curd (1 tablespoon)

Mix all the ingredients well. Then add a little rose water to it. Apply the concoction on your face and wash it off after half an hour.

4.  Green Tea Face-pack: 

Green Tea Face-pack

Green Tea is highly rich in antioxidants and helps in bringing down inflammation and redness and protecting skin from UV radiation exposure. So, harness these benefits of green tea this monsoon for your skin by trying out this face pack.

Ingredients:

• Green Tea (2 tablespoons)
• Yogurt (1 tablespoon)
• Essential Oil (few drops)- Optional

Grind the green tea leaves into a fine powder and mix all the above ingredients well. Apply the paste on your face and neck by gently massaging for a minute. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. This Face-pack soothes your skin from itchiness and irritation.

5. Sandalwood Face-pack:

Sandalwood Face-pack

Sandalwood works excellently in healing skin problems like acne, blackheads, and other skin eruptions.

Ingredients:

• Crushed Sandalwood (1 tablespoon).
• Turmeric Powder (1/2 tablespoon)
• Rose Water (1/4th cup)

Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply the mixture to your face and let it dry. Later, rinse it off with water. This face-pack instantly radiates your skin and keeps it moist. Try this face-pack this monsoon twice a week.

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 How to dry your face after cleansing:

Facepack for young and glowing skin:

Fuller's earth (Multani mitti) and Rose Water Facepack:

All you need to do is; just add a few drops of rosewater in some fuller's earth . Apply the concoction on your face and let it dry, once it is dry just rinse it off.

For better results try this face pack once a week as, it helps in tightning the skin pores making your skin soft, supple and youthful.

This facepack is highly recommended during summers as it soothes your skin by removing excess oil and making it look fresh and radiant.

Home remedies to get rid of pimples fast:

1. Ice:

Ice aids in the reduction of redness, swelling and inflammation of pimples in a short span. Just wrap the ice cube in a cotton handkerchief and hold it on the affected area for few seconds then wait for few seconds and again do the same (repeat the process for 5 minutes). This will help in improving the blood circulation, removing the excess oil, tightening the skin pores and thereby quickly healing the affected area.

2. Toothpaste:

The white toothpaste that you use to clean your teeth can be used to cure pimples as well. This remedy is really effective when used after ice remedy. Just apply the toothpaste on the affected area before going to bed and rinse your face the following morning. Follow this remedy religiously for few weeks; you will definitely witness a significant improvement in your skin.

Note: Don’t use gel based toothpaste. Go for the regular white toothpaste.

3. Lemon:

Lemon juice is a miracle cure for pimples as it helps pimples to dry up faster. Take a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice mix a tablespoon of honey in it. Apply the concoction on the affected area for 10-15 minutes (using a cotton ball) and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

4. Garlic:

Another quick remedy to get rid of pimples is a garlic clove. Cut a garlic clove into two and rub it on the affected area. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Note: For better results eat a raw garlic clove daily as it helps in blood purification.

5. Tea Tree Oil:

The anti-bacterial properties of tea tree oil make it an excellent cure for acne and pimples. It helps in fighting bacteria and soothes the skin by reducing redness and inflammation of pimples. Take a few drops of tea tree oil and mix a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel in it and dab the mixture on the affected area using a cotton ball. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

Benefits of rose water:

Rose water is an important product in a woman's beauty regime. It is a perfect treat for the skin and its regular inclusion in the face packs or direct application will give you incredible results . Here we go with certain benefits that rose water caters to your skin:

1. Moisturizing properties of rose water helps in nourishing, softening and protecting the skin in harsh weather.

2. Rose water works as a great cleanser that aids in removing excess oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores, preventing the outbreak of acne and pimples.

3. Rose water acts as a mild astringent, can even be used after facials and clean-ups to close the open pores.

4. Rose water with its anti-inflammatory properties soothes and calms the distressed and irritated skin by reducing the redness.

5. Rejuvenating properties of rose water helps in fighting the signs of aging and reducing wrinkles. Applying rose water after steaming helps in tightening the skin pores.

6. Rose water can be used as a natural makeup remover, use it at night to get rid of all the dirt and grime that your skin has gathered throughout the day.

7. Freshen up your face especially in the scorching summers by spraying rose water mist on your face.

So, don’t just extol!!!! Dab a few drops of rose water on your face to reap these benefits.

7 Biggest Exfoliating mistakes:

Exfoliation is one of the pivotal elements of a woman's beauty regime as it aids in removing dead skin cells, dirt and impurities from the skin's top layer giving you soft, supple and radiant skin but we  tend to take  the exfoliation part so easy and snappy, that we can hardly think of any possible exfoliating mistake. However there are a number of ways you might be harming your skin while exfoliating instead of imparting any help to it.

So beauties don’t devastate your skin any more by making any of the mistakes listed below:

Well you don’t have to make the major changes but there are certain points you should be aware of when you are exfoliating your skin.

1.  Dry Exfoliation (without water):

When the very thought of dry scrubbing is so painful just imagine the damage it can cause to your skin, as dry scrubbing creates a lot of friction on your face thereby harming the sensitive skin. Always splash some water on your face before you start exfoliating as it helps in lubricating the skin and makes the scrubbing easier.

2.  Using the wrong product:

For choosing the right product for exfoliating your skin, the golden rule is to go for a mild scrub (one with rounded micro beads is gentle) and avoid the one with scratchy or pointed beads or particles.

3.  Exfoliating dirty/unclean skin:

Use a mild cleanser to cleanse your face before scrubbing and make sure that your skin is free from any sort of dirt, grime and makeup before you start exfoliating. As dirt or grime on the skin hinders the job of the scrub, can even clog the skin pores instead of cleaning them.

4.  Too much Exfoliation:

Most of the women are tempted to use the scrub quite often with an idea “The more the better and cleaner” but this is not true. Limit the use of scrub once or twice a week (once a week is just perfect).

5.  Using wrong technique (for exfoliation):

Avoid vigorous rubbing and strong strokes, as your facial skin is delicate. Gently wipe out dead skin cells using a mild scrub (in a circular motion) for not more than 15-20 second.

6.  Exfoliating  distressed skin :

When your skin is irritated or is in a bad condition defer the use of scrub until your skin recovers its natural health. Scrubbing your skin in its vulnerable state can even worsen the skin problems.

 

7.  Skipping moisturizer: 

Pamper your skin with a mild moisturizer after exfoliating your skin. As scrubbing may leave your skin dry hence it is really important to slather on the moisturizer immediately after exfoliating to take care of freshly cleansed pores.

Enhance your beauty with Green Tea:

Do you know!!! Even "USED GREEN TEA bags"  can render a natural glow to your skin.

Method:

1.  Cut and scoop out the contents of used green tea bag.

2. Add 1 tablespoon honey and make a paste.

3. Apply the concoction on your face.

4. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse it off to enjoy fresh, radiant and beautiful skin.

Used Green tea bags            +                       Honey                                      =                 Glowing skin

So, Next time make some productive use of used green tea bags (Don't discard them).

Benefits of using an astringent:

How does an astringent work?

Here we go with certain benefits of using an astringent:

1. Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying an astringent. 

2. An astringent can be used 2 to 3 times everyday.

3. Astringent application can be ensued with a light moisturizer.

4. An astringent breaks through the skin pores, removes dirt and counterbalances excess oil and constricts the skin pores to keep your skin youthful.

5. Its revitalizing effect  imparts a healthy glow and plays down the possibility of acnes, pimples and blemishes.
 
Related Post: Natural homemade astringent for skin

Natural homemade astringent for skin:

Before you lay your hands on some expensive astringent as a part of your regular beauty need try some readily available ingredients in your kitchen or your fruit basket. The homemade astringents are natural and very gentle on your skin.

1. Cucumber juice:

Cucumber juice is an excellent astringent and is appropriate for all skin types.

2.  Rose Water:

Rose water is a mild and gentle astringent, appropriate for sensitive skin.

3. Tomato juice:

Apply tomato juice directly on oily/combination skin to get clean and radiant skin.

4. Lemon juice:

Lemon  acts as a natural astringent when mixed with water/rose water.

5. Aloe Vera:

Juice of the Aloe Vera plant works very well as an astringent.

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Skin Care-Play with fruits:

Besides the fact that fruits hydrate and rejuvenate your skin, the very fragrance of a fruit on your face is quite refreshing. Unlike the cosmetic products fruit masks are natural and are great skin food. 

1.     Banana:

Banana is rich in various vital nutrients like potassium, iron, B vitamins, antioxidants and natural oils that remove dryness and dead skin.  A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders to your skin.

2.     Lemon:

Lemon is a great bleaching agent that helps in lightening the skin tone and ironing out acne scars and blemishes. Mix lemon and honey and use it as natural bleach.

3.     Orange:

Orange is rich in Vitamin C that helps in improving skin texture. Orange contains collagen that slows skin aging process. Dried Orange peels can be powdered and used as natural scrub.

4.     Papaya:

The benefits of this fruit on skin have been talked about for ages. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contains a special enzyme called papain that removes dead cells and impurities.

5.     Mango:

The King of fruits “Mango” is not just delicious but this soft pulpy fruit has an amazing effect on your skin too. Rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants, it fights against skin aging, rejuvenates skin and restores the elasticity of skin.

Food items that make you look younger:

Every one of us dreams of staying forever young and beautiful but the very thought of botox and cosmetic surgery is dreadful.

Is there an easy way out?

And the answer is yes! We can turn back the sands of time just by including certain food items in our diet. Read on to know more:

1.     Nuts:

Nuts are a power-packed source of essential vitamins and mono-unsaturated fatty acids. These nutrients play a significant role in the reconstruction of damaged skin and formation of a moist and fluid rich membrane protecting the skin from natural aging process. Keeping wrinkles at bay, our skin is left young, radiant and blemish free. You have a variety of nuts to choose from like cashews, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and peanuts to choose from. Healthy skin is just a crunch away.

2.     Berries:

Berries provide the goodness of nutrients, packed in a delicious chamber of nectarine juices. They are excellent dietary sources of Vitamin A, C and E and are packed to the core with antioxidants that stimulates nutrients absorption for stronger immunity, keeps our blood impurities free resulting in young and glowing skin. Apples, pears, apricots, blueberries, strawberries, green and black grapes are some natural pills to stay ageless.

3.     Green Leafy vegetables:

Green leafy vegetables are excellent source of nutrients like Vitamin C, E and B12 and contain abundant quantities of antioxidants and immunity boosting compounds. These nutrients help in speedy repair of the natural wear and tear process, remove the free radicals from the system and keep the blood impurities free. Include a healthy intake of spinach, broccoli, beans, roots and tubers to reverse the lashes of time.

4.     Fish:

Fish contains essential oils that help in maintaining the elasticity of our skin. Fishes are rich source of Omega-3 and its regular intake will replenish the protein required to maintain healthy skin and hair. Taking cod and halibut liver oil supplements is an alternative to fish intake.

5.     Whole wheat:

Whole wheat is a rich source of dietary fiber and is a storehouse of proteins, minerals and vitamins. These nutrients are mainly responsible for maintaining blood pressure and keeping our heart healthy, thereby resulting in healthy and glowing skin at the end of the day.

6.     Green Tea :

Green tea is nature’s elixir to immortality. Powerful antioxidants content in green tea can reverse the effect of wrinkles (just like a magic). Drink 2 cups of green tea a day for a strong immune system, improved blood circulation and glowing skin.

7.     Water:

As 70% of our body is made of water there is no need harping on its importance. An optimum intake of water will not only sustain physical functions but will facilitate in keeping the follicular and cellular membranes moist and supple, as well. Our cellular structure will die without water resulting in dull, scaly and flaky skin. Drink at least 8 glasses of water to keep age at the bay.

Home remedies for blemishes:

Facial blemishes are the dark patches or marks on the face due to pimples, boils, blackheads, whiteheads or other such conditions that tend to clog the skin pores.

Blemishes are the common skin ailment but can be easily cured at home with the help of natural home remedies for blemishes.

1.     Lemon juice:

Lemon juice is an excellent remedy for facial blemishes removal. However it is recommended to mix rosewater, honey or turmeric powder with it to tone town its acidic properties as it could be too harsh on the skin.

2.     Potato juice:

Potato juice works great in discoloring skin blemishes and spots. Apply potato juice on your face or rub thin shredded slices of potato on blemish prone skin.

3.     Honey:

Antibacterial properties of honey make it a great ingredient in remedies for acne prone skin as it decimates all the microbes on the skin along with preventing skin pigmentation. Apply fresh honey on your face to get rid of blemishes.

4.     Tea Tree oil:

Tea tree oil is a very common ingredient in blemish/acne clearing cosmetics. It is a natural antimicrobial agent that combats blemishes and prevents the skin from forming new ones. It is advised to dilute it with water or mix it with other ingredients as direct application could leave a burning sensation on your skin.

To get encouraging results religiously follow these home remedies for 2 weeks.