Get rid of oily skin

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Oily skin can be caused due to excess sebum,improper diet,stress or hormonal changes.Oily skin is a condition where excess oil accumulates on the skin making the skin shiny.Also, excess oil on the skin can cause pimples and acne.Although the skin aging process is slower for people with oily skin compared to people with dry or normal skin.These home remedies are effective in treating oily skin.

Lemon,tomato and honey mask:

Lemon contains citric acid and lightening agents,tomato contains acid and vitamin C that helps in removing excess oil from the skin.Both lemon and tomato lighten the skin and removes dark spots.Honey is an antioxidant and helps in soothing the skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoon lemon juice.
• 2 Tablespoon tomato juice.
• 1/4 teaspoon honey.

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients well.Apply it on the face with cotton ball.Wash the face with warm water after 10-15 mins.This can be done daily for a week to get best results.

Egg white mask:

Eggs whites are rich in vitamin A and proteins and it helps to give a glowing clear complexion.Egg white will also help in minimizing large visible pores on face and tighten the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white.
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice.

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients well and apply it all over the face.Let it dry for 20 mins.Wash the face with lukewarm water.This can be done twice a week.

Aloe vera and turmeric mask:

Aloe vera contains anti-oxidants ,vitamin, and acids that help in clearing out the skin.Turmeric contains antibacterial properties that help to clear pores,remove blackheads and dead skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe vera plant extract.
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.

Directions:

Mix the ingredients and make a thick paste and apply it on the face.Let it dry for 20 mins and then massage in upward circular motion.Wash the face with warm water.

Baking soda mask:

Baking soda helps to control the excess oil accumulation and also helps to unclog pores.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoon Baking soda.
• 2 Tablespoon Rosewater.

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients and apply it on the face gently and leave it to dry for 5 mins.Wash the face with warm water.Repeat this twice a week.Do not keep this mask for more than 5 mins as Baking soda can dry out the skin.

Dry orange peel and honey mask:

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and also contain proteins and nutrients that clear the skin.This mask requires dried orange peel(can be dried in sunlight),also there are ready made orange peel powders available.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoon Orange peel powder
• 1/4 tablespoon honey
• 3 Tablespoon Rosewater.

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients make a thin consistency paste.Apply it on the face gently and leave it to dry for 10-15 mins.Wash the face with warm water.Repeat this thrice a week.


Try these easy and simple home remedies to get awesome results.

Get rid of dark spots

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Dark spots can make the face look unattractive.It can be caused due to after effects of acne pimples,skin aging,more sun exposure or vitamin deficiencies.There are many treatments available for dark spots that include cosmetic creams and salon treatments, but some natural remedies are easily available and affordable way to get rid of dark spots and it can give amazing results when used regularly.

These 2 simple home remedies can give you acne and dark spot free skin.

Remedy 1:

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoon rice powder.
• 2 Tablespoon Yoghurt
• 2 Tablespoon Lemon juice
• Rose water.
• 1/2 Tablespoon honey.

Directions:

Take a bowl mix all the ingredients mentioned above make a thin paste and keep it aside for 15-20 mins.After 20 mins when the paste softens apply it all over your face.Keep the mask for 15 mins let it dry and wash it off with water.Use this mask at least 3 times in a week to see amazing results.

Remedy 2:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of Licorice powder.(also known as mulethi)
• 1 capsule of vitamin E oil.
• 1 tablespoon of Chickpea flour.(also know as Besan)
• 2 tablespoon of Tomato juice.
• Water to make a thin paste.

Directions:

Take a bowl mix all the ingredients mentioned above and make a thin paste.Apply it on the affected area.Keep the mask for 20 mins let it dry and scrub it using upward circular motion.Wash it off with water.Use this mask at least twice a week to get amazing results.

Try these simple home remedies to get that spotless smooth skin.

Everyday morning skin care routine

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Following a skin care routine regularly is very important.A healthy skin is one which glows even without the use of makeup.We often take care of our skin at night by making sure we remove the makeup and apply night creams but ignore our morning skin care needs which is extremely essential and useful.

These are some simple steps to get that glow on your skin.

Step 1: Cleansing

A cleansing routine should be followed everyday in the morning to get rid of the accumulated dirt and bacteria on the skin.You can use a gentle face wash or use chickpea flour(also know know as besan) to cleanse your face its easily available in any grocery store.
Below are the links to purchase some affordable face cleansers online.

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Step 2: Exfoliate

The next step is to exfoliate that would help to remove dead skin and blackheads.You can mix Split Red Lentil (also know as masoor dal)powder and rose water massage this on your face in upward circular motion.
Below are the links to purchase some affordable and amazing face scrubs online.

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Steps 3: Tone

If you have an oily skin with open pores this step is really useful and should never be skipped. Apply toner on a cotton ball and use it on your face in upward motion this also soothes the skin.You can use rose water as toner.
Below are the links to purchase some affordable toners online that works great on the skin.

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http://www.nykaa.com/kama-ayurveda-pure-rose-water.html

Step 4: Moisturize

Moisturizer helps getting rid of dry and flaky skin and hydrating the skin.Use a moisturizer daily to get that gorgeous dewy skin look.Apply the moisturizer all over the face and neck in upward circular motion.
Below are the links to purchase some affordable and amazing moisturizers online.
http://www.nykaa.com/cetaphil-moisturising-lotion.html

http://www.nykaa.com/plum-green-tea-mattifying-moisturizer.html

These simple steps would take about 10-15 mins in the morning and would give you that glowing skin you always wished for.

Get Rid of dark circles

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Today i bring to you some easy and simple home remedies to get rid of dark circles.Dark circles often make people look dull,tired and sick.It can be caused due to many reasons that can be working for long hours on computer,heredity,prolonged illness or due to lack of sleep.

These simple home remedies would help you to get rid of dark circles easily.

Raw potato mask:

Potato is a natural bleaching agent and it can help in lighten the dark circles and removes puffiness under the eyes.

Directions:

Take a potato and cut them into thick slices and put the potato slices on the dark circles for 10-15 mins.Wash off the with water.Repeat thrice in a week.One more option is to grate the potato and squeeze the potato juice out of it and mix some lemon juice and apply the mix on the dark circles.Wash off with water.Repeat this 2-3 times every week.

Tomato mask:

Tomato has bleaching properties that helps lighten the skin.

Directions:

Mix 4 tablespoon of tomato juice with half lemon juice and apply the mix on the dark circles.Wash off the with water.Repeat 2-3 times every week.

Green tea:

Green tea contains anti-oxidants and soothing properties that helps to calm down the skin.

Directions:

Soak the green tea bags in cold water and then place the bags on the dark circles for 10-15 mins.Wash off with water.Repeat this 3-4 times every week.


These awesome home remedies would give you amazing results when used regularly.

DIY Coffee Mask for Glowing Skin

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This amazing coffee face mask helps to nourish and hydrate the skin.It is ideal for all skin types,coffee is an amazing exfoliater removes dead skin,increases the skin quality making the skin glow.This mask requires just two ingredients coffee and coconut oil yes you heard it right 2 simple ingredient to get that awesome glowing skin.

Directions:

• Take 1 tablespoon of coffee powder.(you can take any powder coffee available) 
• Take 2 tablespoon of coconut oil. 

In a bowl, mix coffee powder and coconut and make a thick paste.Apply this paste to your face and neck you can also apply it on your hands and legs and let it dry for 20 mins.If you wish to exfoliate before washing your face,scrub the mask in upward circular motion it will remove all the dead skin.Wash off with cold water.

You can also store the mask in a container and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Apply this face mask thrice in a week and you will notice a remarkable difference in the texture of your skin.

Get rid of pimples

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Pimples on face,neck,hands are very common problem,the cause of pimples are due to the excess sebum secretion by the oil glands. Its mostly common in people who have oily skin.Before we start on how to treat pimples at home with easy home remedies lets discuss the what you should avoid to do when you get pimples.

• Do not touch pimples with your nails it can leave ugly scars. 
• Wash your hands before washing or touching your face. 
• Use a mild face wash to wash your face also you can use Besan (chickpea flour ) 
• Do not poke the pimples with any tools.

Now lets talk about few simple home remedies to treat pimples.

1)Aloe vera

Aloe vera plant extract

Patanjali aloe vera gel

Aloe Vera has antioxidant and anti bacterial properties which helps in improving and healing the skin.Aloe Vera extract or Aloe Vera-based products can be used in the winter as well as in the summer and by people of all skin types.

Directions:

You can either use Aloe Vera extract from the plant directly or use the Aloe Vera gel cream daily from patanjali or any other brand.

2)Honey and lemon mask

Honey and cinnamon

Honey has anti-oxidant properties and Lemons contains citric acid and are rich in vitamin C, so they can help brighten and lighten your skin.

Directions:

Mix honey and lemon and apply it all over the skin and leave it for 15 mins and wash the face with cold water.The appearance of the pimples will improves also you will get a glowing skin.

3)Baking soda mask

Baking soda

Baking soda clears dead skin and unclogs pores.

Directions:

Mix baking soda with water and make a thick paste and apply it all over your face,wash your face with Luke warm water and make sure not to leave the paste for more than 5-7 mins because it can dry out the skin.

4)Yoghurt and turmeric mask

Yoghurt,turmeric,honey

Yoghurt contains lactic acid that helps in clearing dead skin.Turmeric is a great antiseptic and it heals skin.

Directions:

Mix some lemon juice,turmeric and yoghurt and make a thick paste and apply it on your skin wash your face after 15 minutes with cold water.Apply this mask once everyday.

5)Honey and cinnamon mask

Honey and cinnamon

Both Honey and cinnamon fights bacteria and has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,it also has wound-healing properties.

Directions:

Make a thin paste of honey and cinnamon and apply it on the pimples and leave it to for 15-20 mins and wash the face with cold water. Do this regularly thrice a week and the pimples would start to disappear.


These 5 natural remedies are super useful and inexpensive solutions to get rid of pimples for people with all skin types.

Online shopping experience at nykaa.com

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I just love shopping and specially if its for makeup its my favorite. Nykaa is an online shopping website that allows you to shop online for makeup,skincare and hair care products.

You can find all the famous drug store beauty products also there few famous brands available like Loccitane,Keihls,Forest essentials,Lancome,Estee lauder and Kama Ayurveda,NYX.

My shopping experience with Nykaa:

Nykaa is currently running a 40% SALE on some of its products and its really awesome.

I purchased some makeup and one hair care product recently and here are the details:

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The user experience on the website is really good and delivery is very efficient and organised i ordered on 13th August and received all the products on 16th August which i feel is really good.
They also have Cash on delivery and Free delivery option available.While i was ordering this time i also noticed a new mode of payment buy now and pay later option which is really cool.
Overall i find the shopping experience at nykaa.com really convenient and awesome.

So girls what are you waiting for.. you can buy makeup,skincare and hair care products at amazing discounts.

Happy Shopping :)

DIY face scrub for a glowing complexion

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This is a DIY face scrub that will remove blackheads, clear acne and acne spots, give an instant glow to the skin and improve complexion.

All you need are these 4 ingredients:

• Baking soda
• Green tea 
• Lemon 
• Rose water 

Baking soda contains anti fungal,antiseptic properties that helps in removing blackheads and also treats acne and acne spots.


Green tea is an antioxidant that helps in clearing acne scars and improves complexion and fights signs of aging.


Lemon contains lot of nutrients that would help in improving complexion and treats acne and acne spots.


Rose water is a very good cleaner and helps in removing dirt and refreshes the skin.


Mix all the ingredients together and apply it on your face just as you would apply a scrub and start scrubbing in upward circular motion.Do this for atleast 3-5 minutes leave the scrub on your face for 5 minutes and then wash off with cold water.


Do this 2-3 times in a week the results are really awesome:)

Get rid of facial hair its easy and simple...

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I know a lot of girls would always worry about their facial hair especially on the side burns and upper lips.Hair on side burns are like the most annoying thing.There are a some of options available like threading,waxing or bleaching but it requires a visit to a salon every now and then.

Today i bring to you easy and simple way to remove those unwanted facial hair with simple home remedies that would do wonders.

Here are the ingredients to be used to get rid of facial hair ,soo girls please keep on reading :)

Its quite simple and the ingredients comes straight out of the kitchen and easily available:

• Besan (also known as chickpea flour)
• Haldi (also known as turmeric)
• Rose water
• Olive oil or coconut oil

You need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a medium consistency paste.Now starts the real magic :) You need to apply this paste all over the face if you wish to do so or just apply on the area where there is facial hair for minimum 10-15 mins till the time its completely dry.
Once the paste is dry just remove the paste in upward circular motion,after removing the paste just wash your face with cold water and apply a ice cube all over the face.

The ice cube step is an optional step but it would help to minimize the pores.

Repeat this 2 to 3 times in a week and you will definitely the results.. Trust me it really works:) Also you can store this mixture for a week if you wish to.