Home Remedies for Beauty Care

Below are some simple 'secrets' to achieve a naturally beautiful skin.

Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.
Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.

Acne and Pimples: Remedies

A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial.
Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally (Do not take internally if pregnant) or applied externally to the skin. It should be taken for twice a day.
Before going to bed, wash the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 tsp coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.
For pimples, apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.
A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves is to be applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed. This prevents pimples.

Pigmentation: Remedies

Grind five almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of fresh milk cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this paste to the face and neck. Leave on for about fifteen minutes.
Apply papaya juice, or mashed papaya, to the affected areas.
Grind equal amounts of sesame seeds and turmeric in a small quantity of water and apply to the face or discolored skin.
Make a paste from holy basil (Tulasi) leaves and water to use on the affected skin

Premature Aging: Remedies

Massage the face with ghee, almond oil or coconut oil before going to bed.
Use grated cucumber in a face pack.
Apply fresh aloe Vera gel to the skin.

HairCare-Dandruff: Remedies

Add 1 teaspoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut or Neem oil. Store it in glass container. Massage this oil into the scalp before bed. Wash with warm water after three to four hours or leave overnight.
Mix 1 teaspoon of castor, mustard and coconut oil each and massage into the scalp. Wash with warm water after three to four hours or leave overnight.
Mix one part of lemon juice with two parts of coconut oil. Massage into the roots of the hair regularly. Wash with warm water after three to four hours or leave overnight.

Hair Loss and Balding: Remedies

The first step is to locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the Pitta Dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta.
Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect which increases Pitta locally. Amala (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) and Ritha (Sapindus mukorossi) are very commonly used in India for washing the hair.
Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss. Use coconut oil, sesame oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week. Certain medicated oils like 'Mahabhringraj oil', 'Amala oil', and 'Japakusum oil' are very useful. Put oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots of the hair.
The person should maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. In case of constipation, a mild natural laxative can be taken. Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.
The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.
Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.
A special Ayurvedic preparation made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala (Emblica officinalis), Praval pisti (Ayurvedically prepared corals), Lauha Bhasma (Ayurvedically prepared iron) and black sesame seeds are very useful, and even stops the graying of hair.
Rub your scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.
A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.
Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.
Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week, is also good.
A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches.

Premature graying of hair : Remedies

Apply a paste made from 2 tsp. henna powder, 1 tsp curd, 1 tsp fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp coffee, 2 tbsp mint juice and 2 tbsp basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.
Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon everyday.

Itchy scalp : Remedies

Add 1 teaspoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut oil and store it in glass container. Massage this oil into the scalp before bed.
Grind some jasmine roots with lime juice. Wash the hair and scalp with it.

Nail Care : Remedies

Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, dairy products, nuts, dried fruit and dark green leafy vegetables encourage healthy nail growth.
To make the hands soft and nourish the nails, apply a cream of almond oil and honey and leave it on overnight.

Foot Care : Remedies

Massaging the feet each night with oil is relaxing and keeps them soft and supple. In winter warm oil can be used with sesame or mustard oil. In summer coconut oil provides a cooling effect.

Corns : Remedies

The sap from a marigold stem, milky juice from green figs or papaya juice is all good remedies. Apply to the affected area frequently.
A slice of lemon can be placed on the corn and bandaged in place overnight.

Cracks on heels : Remedies

Take about three tablespoons of bees wax and mix teaspoonful sesame oil in it. Warm it a little and apply on the affected areas.
Use warm sesame oil or ghee on the affected areas.
Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of mango tree sap and 1 tablespoon water to the cracked skin.

Eye Care : Remedies

To prevent eye form damage its care is very necessary. It is best to avoid poor light when reading or using computers or watching television for long hours.
Very intense light or using very hot or very cold water on the face and head is also not healthy for the eyes.
Applying few drops of almond, coconut or sesame oil around the eyes prevents dark circles.

Dry or dull eyes : Remedies

Use a few drops of honey, ghee or sesame oil in the eyes.
Boil 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water until it reduces to half. Cool and strain and use as eye drops.
Wash the feet in warm water and massage with oil.

Tense or blood shot eyes : Remedies

Put 3 drops of rose water in the eyes.
Soak a cotton pad in rose water, milk or aloe vera juice and apply to closed eyes for 10-20 minutes while lying down comfortably.
Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for some time.
Boil 2 or 3 figs and 1 tablespoon of raisins in 1 cup of milk. Drink each morning.

Weak eyesight : Remedies

Grind about half a cup each of almonds, raw sugar and anis seeds. Divide into 40 doses and take one each day with a cup of warm milk.
Meditate daily while concentrating on the flame of a candle.
Rinse the eyes with water daily. Give rest to the eyes if working for long periods in between the work.
Mix some cardamom seeds with 1 tablespoon of honey. Eat daily.

Mouth Care : Remedies

Consuming aloe Vera gel, or ginger and lemon juice, also helps improve digestion.
Rinsing the mouth with a decoction of mint, or chewing parsley or basil leaves can improve breath.

Teeth : Remedies

After eating it is necessary to rinse and gargle to remove food particles that may be stuck between teeth.
Eating hard, crunchy fruits and vegetables (Apples, carrots) is good for the teeth.
For discolored teeth use salt mixed with lime or lemon juice to brush the teeth.
To ease toothache, apply a couple of drops of cinnamon or clove oil to the base of the aching tooth

Gums : Remedies

Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, Amla, lemon and lime), guavas or pomegranates should be included in the diet to ensure healthy gums as these fruits contain large quantities of vitamin C. Massaging the gums daily with a mixture of salt, black pepper and sesame oil is also beneficial.

Tongue : Remedies

The internal conditions of the digestive system is reflected by the tongue. According to Ayurveda the condition of coating on the tongue determines physical disorders that may be present while a mucus like coating on the tongue demonstrates the presence of Ama (a toxic byproduct of poor digestion or improper eating habits).