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Kitchen Cosmetic Recipes @ Grandma's Home
Natural Antioxidant Skin Care
Vitamins:
E -- Vitamin E is an antioxidant that research has shown to have a variety of benefits for the skin. Studies have shown vitamin E may help decrease the effects if psoriasis and erythema, in the reduction of stretch marks, in the reduction of scarring from wounds, and it may help to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
A -- The body used vitamin A for maintenance of healthy skin, good vision and a robust immune system. It is also a free radical fighting antioxidant and therefore is anti-aging.
D -- Vitamin D can help control the proliferation of skin cells that lead to psoriatic lesions. Vitamin D deficiency may lead to skin malignancies (skin cancer). Topically applied Vitamin D may reduce DNA damage in skin that leads to skin cancer.
C -- Vitamin C is one of the most common antioxidants. It recharges other antioxidants like vitamin E. It helps prevent premature aging and is is required for the synthesis of collagen in the skin. Collagen can be seen as the foundation of healthy and young looking skin. Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue in humans making up about 25% of the total protein content.
Biotin-- Biotin is a B vitamin that is needed for healthy skin and hair.
Advice by Perrin
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Marrie Scott (24), Minneapolis
Get yourself a Glowing Skin
Take one teaspoon Chiraunji powder, one teaspoon Rose Petal paste and Milk.
Scrub gently into the skin
Wash off with cold water and watch it glow!
Advice by STD
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Eva Komal Vergova (28), Moscow, Russia
Home-made Lip Gloss
Mix one teaspoon Glycerine with half teaspoon Almond Oil.
Glide over your lips for a natural shine!
Advice by STD
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Eva Komal Vergova (28), Moscow, Russia
Rosemary Astringent Lotion
Take two tablespoons of Rosemary powder, one tablespoon of Orange peels, two tablespoons of Lemon peels, 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Benzoate, 1/4 Brandy, 30 Mint leaves and one cup of Rose water.
Soak lemon peels, mint leaves and orange peels in boiling rose water for one hour. Mix them amd make a lotion. Keep it in a bottle and you can refrigerate for a long time.
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Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Krish Na (43), London
Fennel Cleansing Cream
Take two tablespoons crushed fennel seeds and half cup of buttermilk. Heat the milk and fennel seeds in the boiler for half an hour.
Turn off the heat and let it cool for two hours.
Cleansing cream is prepared and you can keep and use it for two weeks.
Advice by TI
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Sunita G (24),
Cool in Summer
To keep your cool in summer, avoid sugary foods and drinks. Instead, drink plenty of fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
Advice by T Deewan
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Rekha (27),
Suntan?
To avoid suntan, mash a coconut kernel to a pulp and apply it on your face for 10-15 minutes before washing off with cold water.
Advice by T Deewan
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Rekha (27),
Peppermint Face Pack
You would need one teaspoon of peppermint extract, one teaspoon of witch hazel extract, 125grams of brewer's yeast and one teaspoon of lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients together. Apply on the face, forehead and relax by lying horizontally keeping the eyes closed. Leave it for 30 minutes.
Then wash off with lukewarm water containing a little of lemon juice.
This face pack is very good for patchy skin. It is also good for improving blood circulation.
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Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Lali Kashi (52), Canada
Chlorine Problem?
To get chlorine out of your hair, mix baking soda with your shampoo and apply to hair.
Advice by Alameda
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Alameda Reg (), USA
Satin Smooth Skin!
When you have a Mango, do not throw the peels. Powder the peels. Add 1 teaspoon milk powder and rub all over.
Wash off after 5 minutes for a satin finish!
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Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Alisha Joy (19),
Itchy Scalp!
Boil a handful of 'Neem' leaves in a litre of water and use as an after-shampoo rinse.
This also works as an antiseptic.
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Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Brigitta Callens Nue (29),
Baby's Dry Hair and Skin Massage
Most babies need a massage at least every alternate day.
Massage your little one(s) with a UBTAN (homemade massage pack) made by mixing five tablespoons of Almond paste, three tablespoons of Almond Oil, two tablespoons of fresh Cream and a little Wheat Flour.
Done regularly, you will notice a difference within a week.
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Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Linda Karen (),
Shining Hair!
To add sheen to your hair, mix the juice of one fresh Orange, Water, 1 tablespoon Honey and 5 drops of Sandalwood Oil.
Use as an after-shampoo rinse for fabulous and perfumed hair!
Advice by 'Beauty - The Natural Way'
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Sejal Sonia Walia (25),
Smooth Skin
Lather your body and face thickly.
Take a cup of sugar, add concentrate of orange or lemon juice ( SunQuick).
Scrub the whole body and face with this mixture on the lather. The latter will help the scrubbing.
Rinse generously with warm water. You'll get a delightful smooth skin.
Advice by Mossae Ousha
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Mossae Ousha (), The India Club, Mauritius
Soft Lips
Mix 2 teaspoon coconut oil, lemon juice, 3 drops of lemon oil and 1 teaspoon bee wax and warm.
When it has melted, pour into a glass jar.
Use this solution to mositurise your lips.
Advice by S.T.Dewan
Tip / Remedy @ Home Submitted by Julie Myers 'Jessica Alba' (26),
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