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Home Remedies for Hair Growth

Having long, thick, and lustrous locks is a cherished desire of many. This makes the problems of thinning hair or hair loss very upsetting for some people, women and men alike.Common causes of hair loss include nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, stress, use of improper hairstyles, heating tools, chemical-laden hair products, genetics, and various other reasons.

But you need not worry. There are some home remedies that can help nourish your hair and promote new growth. These remedies will prove to be highly effective if you follow them regularly for at least a month.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for hair growth.

1. Scalp Massage and Hot Oil Treatment

Massaging your scalp helps improve circulation and hence stimulates hair growth, and you only need to do it for about five minutes daily to see results. Just rub your fingers on your scalp in a circular motion, applying gentle pressure and kneading occasionally to open up the blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Massaging can also be combined with a hot oil treatment once or twice a week. Heat some coconut or olive oil in a microwave or a double-boiler. Heating it will help it penetrate the hair shaft easily and also reduce dandruff.

Put the hot oil on your hair and comb it through to ensure even distribution and reduce breakage during shampooing. Wear a plastic cap or wrap a warm towel around your head (use a hair dryer to heat the towel) and leave it on for at least half an hour before shampooing.

Another popular tip is to flip your hair upside down for two to four minutes daily.

2. Rosemary

Rosemary is an excellent herb for your hair. It promotes growth of long hair, strengthens the roots, and eliminates dandruff. The herb has antioxidant properties that boost hair growth. In addition, the sulfur and silica content in rosemary helps reverse hair loss.

Rosemary will help increase circulation to the scalp and unclog blocked hair follicles. Furthermore, it can help darken your hair.

Mix two drops of rosemary essential oil in two tablespoons of a base oil such as olive, coconut, jojoba, almond or avocado oil. Apply it on your hair and massage the scalp. Leave it on for at least half an hour and then shampoo your hair as usual.

You can also use rosemary water as a final hair rinse. To prepare it, steep two or three rosemary sprigs in two cups of hot water for about five minutes. If you have the dried form of the herb, boil a handful of it in water. Allow it to cool and then strain the infusion. Rinse your hair with it after shampooing.

You can use both these remedies several times a week.

3. Castor Oil

Castor oil facilitates hair growth because it is rich in omega-9 fatty acids and vitamin E. The thick oil moisturizes your hair, adds volume, prevents frizzing, and also fights scalp infections.

It is best to mix castor oil with an equal amount of a base oil to get a better consistency and enhance the benefits. Rub it on your scalp and massage. Leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, rinse it out and shampoo your hair. If it is difficult to remove, use a clarifying shampoo.

To make it more effective, mix four drops of rosemary essential oil in an ounce of castor oil and then use it on your hair and scalp.

4. Eggs

Hair is made up of keratin protein and eggs are a great source of protein. Thus, they are highly beneficial in helping your hair grow.

Whisk two egg yolks and mix in two tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the mixture on your scalp and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it out with cold water and then shampoo your hair as usual.

Alternatively, mix one egg and one-quarter cup each of plain yogurt and mayonnaise in a blender. Apply this hair mask and cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave it on for about one hour before rinsing it out.

5. Indian Gooseberry

When dealing with hair loss, you can apply coconut oil infused with Indian gooseberry, or amla, to encourage hair growth. It will help greatly with premature graying as well.

Heat some coconut oil in a pan and cook dried amla pieces in it until they are charred. Strain and cool the oil.

Massage your hair and scalp with it. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes.

Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

Do this on a weekly basis.

Alternatively, you can apply a mixture of one tablespoon each of dried Indian gooseberry powder and lemon juice. Simply applying fresh amla juice is also useful.

6. Lemon Juice

Lemons are rich in vitamin C and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, and other nutrients. Plus, they are loaded with antioxidants. In addition to hair growth, lemon juice promotes smooth, shiny, dandruff-free hair. When applied on the scalp, it stimulates circulation and hence prevents hair loss. Do not use lemon juice in excess though, as it can lighten your hair color over time.

Mix one part lemon juice and two parts of coconut or olive oil.

Apply it on your hair and scalp and leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes.

Wash it out and then shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo.

Repeat once or twice a week.

7. Beetroot Juice

Beetroot is a vegetable that can be juiced in a juicer or simply run in a blender and then pressed through a strainer. It is packed with protein, carotenoids,vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and silica. To facilitate hair growth, drink beetroot juice regularly.

You can also combine it with juices of other vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, coriander, lettuce, or others that you like. For example, you can prepare a healthy drink by blending together half a beet, half a cucumber, and five carrots. Strain it, if needed, and drink the juice.

Alfalfa juice extracted from alfalfa sprouts is also beneficial for hair growth because it is rich in vitamins A, B-complex, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and zinc.

8. Fenugreek

Fenugreek, or methi, is considered good for hair growth as it is rich in protein. Plus, it contains lecithin that strengthens and moisturizes your hair.

Soak a cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight, or at least for four hours.

Take them out of the water and grind them into a paste.

Apply coconut oil on your hair, followed by the paste. Let it sit for at least an hour before rinsing it out and shampooing your hair.

Repeat the process two or three times a week.

9. Fish Oil

Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that not only promote smooth, shiny hair, but also encourage healthy hair growth. Oftentimes, a deficiency of these fatty acids impedes hair growth.

Take fish oil supplements daily for at least a month. If you just cannot stand the smell of fish oils, consider taking flaxseed oil. You can also include flax seeds in your diet.

10. Coconut Milk

Coconut milk contains vitamins B, C, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and numerous other nutrients. It nourishes your hair, promotes hair growth, and prevents hair loss. You can simply include fresh coconut milk in your diet, or try one of these remedies.

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10 HOMEMADE HAIR TREATMENTS

NEED TO MOISTURIZE?

Avocado Hair Mask 

Avocado has a well-deserved reputation for one of nature’s perfect foods. Its oils and proteins will smooth and moisturize your locks without weighing down fine hair. Mash up half an avocado and add a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil. Shampoo hair, squeeze out water and apply mask. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse. My hair came out super soft – not flat or greasy. And the added scent made sitting around with green goop on your head much more pleasant. If you’re not worried about weighing down your hair you can amp up the moisture by adding 1-2 tablespoons of oil, egg yolk or yogurt.

Coconut Oil Hair Mask

The wonders of coconut oil never cease! This oil is heavy, which is great for penetrating deep into the hair shaft, but use it sparingly, especially if you have fine or thin hair. Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to the ends of damp hair. If the oil is solid just warm in the microwave until liquid before applying. Got really dry hair? Keep the oil on overnight and shampoo out in the morning.

Banana Hair Mask 

Not only can bananas work their magic on your feet, but they are awesome for your hair! Mix a banana with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mash thoroughly until the banana is pureed. (You want a smoothie like texture so you don’t end up with banana chunks in your hair.) Then massage into your hair and scalp. Leave treatment on for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly and shampoo.

Pumpkin Hair Mask

The perfect use for canned pumpkin leftovers (because there are always leftovers). Pumpkins have lots of amazing benefits – they’re rich in vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, potassium, and zinc. Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey, a natural humectant, to one cup of pumpkin puree and pack as much as you can onto your hair and scalp. You’ll need to either wrap your hair in saran wrap or wear a shower cap to keep the mask in place. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes and then rinse. Feel free to apply to your face as well!

NEED A COLOR BOOST?

Cocoa Powder Color Boost

Give brown hair a boost with cocoa powder. According to Whole Living, a combination of cocoa powder, plain yogurt, honey and apple cider vinegar will give you a deeper, richer brown. I couldn’t test this one personally but if you can make bronzer lotion with cocoa powder why not try it in your hair?

Lemon Chamomile Color Boost 

To warm up ashy blonde hair, try lemon and chamomile tea. Both have long been used as whitening agents for blonde hair. You can do a simple rinse by tilting your head back over the sink and pouring a cup of cooled tea combined with the juice of a lemon over clean, wet hair. Let sit for a couple of minutes and rinse. I also tried this brightening mask that combines tea and lemon with a grated potato. Yes, potato! Shampoo, apply to hair and blow dry hair on low for 2-3 minutes. Then rinse and style. This ended up being more work than I’d want to do on a regular basis but I loved how bright and shiny my hair ended up.

Purple Koolaid Color Boost

Got some brassiness in your blonde locks? Do a rinse with grape-flavored Kool-Aid to get rid of the dreaded orange. Dude, this totally works. I have never had a problem with my hair turning purple (I have heavy blonde highlights not all over color) but if you do see a hint of color, just shampoo again.

DULL, FRIZZY HAIR?

Sugar Water Hairspray

If your hair is frizzy, try mixing a packet of sugar (about a teaspoon or so) with a cup of water. Pour a bit into your palms then run hands over dry hair. Your hair will get a slight bit of “crunch” and hold because you basically just made homemade hair spray!

Aspirin Hair Mask

Residue and product buildup will also dull your hair. The cure is as simple as crushing an aspirin into shampoo! Just add the aspirin powder to a small amount of shampoo and lather up. The salicylic acid in aspirin helps remove buildup and restore shine. You can do this every two weeks. Another remedy: baking soda. Combine a handful of shampoo with one to two tablespoons of baking soda and massage into hair. Warning: I have used baking soda to intentionally strip out hair color (because the color was too dark) so don’t use baking soda on recently colored hair.

Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner 

An apple cider vinegar rinse helps clarify and smooth hair cuticles – the secret to shiny hair! Combine a tablespoon of vinegar with a 1/2 cup of water and pour over damp hair. Add a couple of drops of essential oil is the smell is too much. Comb through hair, let it sit for five minutes and then rinse. The acidity in the vinegar helps seal the outermost layer of your hair, the cuticles, making it lie flat.

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Home Remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff, also known as Seborrheic dermatitis is a common scalp disorder. It can occur due to dry skin, irritated oily skin, growth of bacteria and fungus on the scalp, inflammatory skin conditions and other such factors. It causes itchiness along with excessive formation of dry skin flakes on the scalp.

1. Indian Lilac

The antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties of Indian lilac, also known as neem, help to treat dandruff as well as many other hair problems like scalp acne, itchy scalp, and hair fall efficiently.

1)Boil a handful of neem leaves in four cups of water.
2)Cool and strain the solution.
3)Use this decoction as a hair rinse twice or three times a week.

2. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching.
                                                           
1) Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it.
2)Rub it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes.
3)Wash your hair after at least 20 minutes.
4)Follow this remedy two to three times a week.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Scalp treatment with apple cider vinegar is effective in getting rid of dandruff. It restores the pH balance of the scalp, thereby inhibiting the growth of yeast. It also helps works a natural clarifier and helps clean clogged pores and hair follicles.
                                                     
                                           
1)Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
2)Add an equal amount of water and 15-20 drops of tea tree oil in it.
3)Apply it onto your scalp and massage. Rinse your hair after a few minutes.
Follow this natural treatment twice or three times a week.

4. Baking Soda

Baking soda can help reduce the overactive fungi that causes dandruff. With repeated use, it also helps restore production of natural oils that keep your scalp from becoming dry and flaky.

Wet your hair and rub some baking soda onto your scalp. After some time, rinse your hair well with water. Do not shampoo your hair for a while after this treatment.
Alternatively, you can add some baking soda to your shampoo when you wash your hair.

5. White Vinegar

White vinegar is one of the best home treatments for dandruff. Vinegar has acetic acid that prevents growth of bacteria and fungi on your scalp.

Mix one part vinegar with three parts water. Use the mixture to wash your hair and then rinse it out with water.
You can also apply vinegar directly onto your hair, wrap it with a towel and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash your hair.

6. Olive Oil

Scalp dryness can be cured with regular use of extra virgin olive oil, an effective natural moisturizer.

Simply heat some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm. Massage it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in a towel for half an hour.
Brush your hair thoroughly to remove the dry flakes and then wash your hair.

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Home Remedies for Smooth and Shiny Hair

Every woman wants to have smooth and silky hair. Short or long, curly or straight—shiny hair always gives a good impression.
The outer layer of healthy hair contains natural oil to keep it moist and shiny. When this layer is damaged, your hair will look dull, unhealthy and dry.
Some of the factors that contribute to dull hair are illness, nutritional deficiencies, use of harsh hair care products, not using a good conditioner, over exposure to sun, frequent use of hair dyes, age, excessive stress, high mineral content in the water, chlorine in swimming pools and use of heating tools.

1. Eggs

Eggs are perhaps one of the best ingredients to provide nourishment and shine to your hair in minutes. Being a good source of protein, fatty acids and lecithin, eggs help repair damaged and dull hair by adding moisture and shine. Eggs also help make your hair strands strong and thick.

1)Mix one egg white and one tablespoon each of olive oil and honey until you get a smooth paste. 2)Apply this paste on damp hair and scalp. Cover your head with a shower cap for about 30 minutes. 3)Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo and cool water.
4)Beat two eggs until you get a foamy texture. Mix in two tablespoons of almond oil and one-half cup of yogurt. Apply this mixture on your hair and scalp.
5)Cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes and then shampoo your hair with cool water.
Follow either of these egg treatments once a week to get soft and shiny hair.

Note: Never rinse your hair with hot water after using an egg mask. Hot water will clot the egg and it will be very difficult to wash it out of your hair.

2. Beer

Beer works as an excellent hair tonic. The proteins (hops and malt) in beer help repair damaged hair cuticles and provide nourishment to hair follicles. This in turn adds luster and shine to your hair.

1)Wash your hair with shampoo and then apply flat beer from the root to the ends.
2)Massage the beer thoroughly into your scalp using circular motions.
3)Allow it to sit for about five minutes and then rinse it off.
4)Follow this remedy once every two weeks.

3. Coconut Oil

To get shiny hair, it is important to provide nourishment by applying oil to your hair regularly. Coconut oil (organic and unrefined) is one of the best options. It helps restore moisture to dry and damaged hair, in turn making it shiny and healthy.

1)Apply warm coconut oil on your hair, from the root to the ends. Massage for a few minutes and then wrap your hair in a shower cap or towel for at least 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water, then shampoo and condition like normal.
2)Another option is to add a few curry leaves to two tablespoons of coconut oil. Heat it until warm. 3)When cool, massage the oil gently onto the scalp and hair. Cover with a warm towel for 30 minutes and then wash with a mild shampoo.
4)Follow either of these remedies once or twice a week, depending on your hair condition.

You can also use olive oil, castor oil, or almond oil and follow the same process.

4. Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise has amino acids, protein and antioxidants that will make your hair strong, soft, healthy and shiny.

1)Use one-half to one cup of full-fat mayonnaise, as needed for your hair length.
2)Apply it on freshly washed, damp hair.
3)Cover your hair with a shower cap for at least 30 minutes.
4)Thoroughly wash your hair using cold water and a mild shampoo.
Repeat this remedy on a weekly basis to enjoy hydrated and shiny hair.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a fabulous hair conditioner that can make your hair soft, shiny and moisturized. It also helps remove built-up residue that makes your hair look dull and lifeless. Plus, it can help treat dandruff, itchy scalp and frizzy hair.

1)Mix together equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water. After shampooing, pour the mixture into your hair and massage it onto your scalp. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly with cold water.
2)Alternatively, mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and the juice of one lemon in one cup of water. Use this mixture as a final hair rinse after shampooing.
Use these remedies only once a week.

6. Avocado

Avocado contains nutrients that will deeply moisturize and nourish your hair. This in turn will make your hair smooth and shiny. Avocado is also extremely good for dry and damaged hair.

1)Mix one mashed ripe avocado with two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Apply this mixture on damp hair, from the roots to the ends. Cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes. Finally, rinse and shampoo your hair as usual.
2)You can also mash one ripe avocado and one ripe banana together. Mix in one-half tablespoon of almond oil.
3) Massage this paste onto your scalp and spread it all over your hair. Cover your head with a shower cap for 30 minutes or more.
4)Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and then shampoo your hair.
Follow either of these remedies once or twice a week, depending on the condition of your hair.

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TIPS TO STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIRS NATURALLY AT HOME

The trend of straight hair has rewritten the style book. Hair straightening products are very much in demand. But the chemicals which are mostly used to make your hair flat and sleek, leave their impact on the health of your hair. Hence, natural hair straightening products have become the new look-out.There are many such products present in your kitchen, regular use of these products make your hair smoother, softer and straighter. Let’s look at a few natural hair straightening ingredients that will help you in straightening hair at home.

1. Coconut milk mixed with lemon juice:

1) Grate a coconut to extract the milk from it. Coconut milk has hair straightening permanently                properties. But if you add lemon juice to it, it will give you better results.

2)  Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours. 

3) A creamy layer will be produced on the top of the mixture. Apply that cream to your hair and wrap     it with a hot towel. Wait for at least one hour. 

4) Then, wash your hair with a mild shampoo and dry it completely. 

You will rediscover your hair with added softness. At the same time, your unruly curls will also become manageable.

2. Regular hot oil treatment:

Not many people know that apart from adding nutrition to your hair, regular oil treatments can make them straight and sleek.

1)  Mix coconut oil with olive oil. You can also replace olive oil with almond oil after a few days.       2)  Massage this mixture on the scalp and the hair. 

3)  Cover the hair with a hot towel.

4)  Leave it for at least 45 minutes. Then wash with a shampoo

3. Natural conditioning:

1) Regular use of hair conditioner after a wash makes your hair soft and supple.

2)  Use tea liquor as a natural curly hair conditioner.

4. Milk spray:

1) Milk is very useful when it comes to flatten your hair.

2)  Pour milk in a spray bottle and spray it all over your hair. 

3) Wait for half an hour and let your hair absorb the milk. 

4) Then wash with a shampoo to discover the new look of your hair

5. Milk and honey:

1)Take some milk and add honey to the milk to make a paste.

2) To get more effective result, smash strawberries or banana into the mixture.

3) Apply it to your hair. It will take time to get dried. So wait for one and half hour and then wash it.

6. Olive oil with egg:

Both are known to be the integral parts of hair care. But it is not known to many that olive oil and egg together can do wonders on your hair.

 1)Beat two eggs and add adequate amount of olive oil. 

2)Mix and apply to the hair. Wait for at least an hour and then wash with a mild shampoo.

All these natural products are easily available around you. But you have to be patient. These will not work like a hair straightening treatment at a salon. You have to make a hair care regime and repeat any one of these straightening processes at least twice a week. Only then you can find a marked difference in your hair after a few months. If your hair is too curly and you want it to be straight, you have to visit a salon and expose your hair to the harmful chemicals, which done regularly will damage your hair.

HOME MADE FACIAL PACKS

Gram flour face pack for fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

• One tablespoon Gram flour(Besan)
• One teaspoon lime juice
• One teaspoon turmeric
• Rose water for mixing

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients and make a paste. Apply on your face . Leave it till dry. Wash with cold water . This homemade face mask can be used on all skin types. This home made remedy gives very good result for naturally fair and glowing skin. Also leaves the skin smooth and silky.

Banana face mask for glowing skin

Ingredients:

• Half a banana mashed
• One egg white
• One tablespoon curd

Preparation:

Mash the banana mix well the egg white and curd in it. Apply on face. Wash after fifteen minutes. Banana is best for glowing skin. It gives the effect of a parlour facial. Try it and you don’t have to go to parlour for a glow on your face.

Camomile tea face mask for fair skin

Ingredients:

•Camomile tea
•oatmeal powder 1tblsp
•Honey 2 tblsp
•Almond oil 2 drops

Preparation:

Make a mixtuer of chamomile tea and oatmeal in equal proportions (1/4 cup), 2 drops of almond oil and 2 tsp of honey. Use this face mask for getting fair and glowing skin naturally for 10-15 minutes.

Face mask for fair and glowing skin instantly

Ingredients:

•Honey 2 tblsp
•Lemon juice 2 tblsp

Preparation:

Mix both the integredients and apply on your face for about half an hour. Wash your face with water and find the home remedy for getting fair and glowing skin naturally at home instantly.

Cucumber and watermelon face mask for fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Cucumber juice 2 tblsp
•Watermelon juice 2 tblsp
•Yogurt 1 tsp
•Milk Powder 1 tsp

Preparation:

Mix all the integredients and apply on your face for about fifteen minutes. watermelon helps in clearing the skin. It removes blemishes and act as toner. Cucumber juice is well known for its skin lightning effect. Yogurt softens and tightens the skin.Milk powder act as a binding agent as well as it helps in cleanising the skin and lightening the skin tone. This is a wonder full face mask for fair and glowing skin. You must try it and see its wonderful effects of this home remedy for getting fair and glowing skin naturally at home.

Bread crums face mask for fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Bread crums
•Malai (milk cream)
Preparation:
Mix bread crums and malai and keep it for 2 minutes, so that bread creums gets soften. Apply this face mask for 15 minutes and get a fair and glowing skin. Buttermilk face mask for fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Butter milk 1 cup
•Flower blossoms 3 tblsp
Preparation:
Add the flower blossoms in butter milk and heat it for 30 minutes on low heat. After that allow the mixture to cool down. Apply this face mask on face. It helps in cleansing the pores and also gives you fair and glowing skin.

Chiroinji(sunflower seeds) face mask for fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Chirongi seeds 3 tblsp
•Milk to soak

Preparation:

Soak the chirongi(sunflower seeds) in milk overnight. Grind it in the morning and mix a few strands of saffron in it. Apply this face mask daily. This face mask is excellent for making darker skin fairer. If used for a long time it makes very dark complexion light also.

Milk face mask for getting fair and glowing skin at home

Ingredients:

•Milk 3 tblsp
•Lemon Juice 1 tblsp
•Tumeric( a pinch off)

Preparation:

Make the paste of all the above ingredients. Apply on the face till and allow to dry. Wash with cold water. This home remedy is very effective for getting fair and glowing skin naturally at home.

Oatmeal face mask for getting fair and glowing skin at home

Ingredients:

•Oatmeal 2 tblsp
•Tomato juice 1 tblsp
•Yogurt 2 tblsp

Preparation:

Prepare the paste of oatmeal ,tomato juice and yogurt or curd. Apply on your face for 20 minutes. After that wash with cold water. It will scrubs away the dead skin and all the dirt from your face. This face pack will also help you to get fair skin.

Potato and lemon face mask for getting fair and glowing skin at home

Ingredients:

•Potato Juice
•Lemon juice

Preparation:

Mix both the juices in equal quantity. Apply on your body parts that are exposed to the sun . Wait till 15 minutes and wash with water. This home remedy for fair skin will lighten the colour of your sun tanned skin. Both ingredients have proven to be very good skin lightening agents.

Milk cream and Saffrons face mask for getting fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Milk Cream 2tblsp
•Saffron

Preparation:

Mix Saffron in milk cream and leave it overnight. In the morning blend the milk cream with fingers and apply on the face. The above home remedy will lighten the skin tone and give a very healthy glow to your skin naturally. A few drops of lemon juice may also be added..

Dried orange peel and curd face mask for getting fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Dried orange peel
•Curd or Yogurt 2 tbsp

Preparation:

Take some orange peels. Dry them in shadow and after that grind the orange peel to make powder. This dried orange peel has shown great results when used in a face pack. It gives a golden glow to the face. Mix dried orange peel in curd and make a paste. Apply on the face and leave for 20 minutes. After that wash the face with lukewarm water. This home remedy also help to make your skin fair and remove the blemishes and scars from your face.

Rice and milk face mask for getting fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Rice soaked in milk and grinded 2 tblsp
•Milk 2tblsp

Preparation:

Soak rice in the milk for two hours. Grind it to make a granular paste. Apply this face scrub on face on alternate days. This face scrub will make your skin fair soft and glowing. You can also add some lemon juice in it.

Walnut powder and milk cream(malai) face mask for getting fair and glowing skin

 Ingredients:

•Walnut powder 2tblsp
•milk cream 1tblsp
•Honey 1tblsp
•Lemon juice 1tblsp

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients to make a paste. Scrub your face with the face mask and leave it for 20 minutes. Scrub again and wash with lukewarm water. This face mask will scrub your face and remove all the dirt and dead cells from the skin. Also this home remedy makes your skin fair and glowing naturally at home.

Jasmine flower face mask for getting fair and glowing skin

Ingredients:

•Fresh Jasmine flower
•Curd or Yogurt 2 tbsp
•Sugar 1 tblsp

Preparation:

Crush the fresh Jasmine flowers and mix with curd and sugar. Apply for 15 minutes. Wonderful face pack for sensitive skin to get fair skin.

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Cucumber and lime juice face mask

Cucumber also has great skin lightning effect. It helps in healing the sunburn too. Combined with lime juice is best skin lightning face pack for oily skin

Ingredients:

• One tablespoon cucumber juice

• One teaspoon lime juice

• One teaspoon turmeric

• One teaspoon glycerine (for dry skin)

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients and apply on your face can be applied under and around eyes also. Apply with the help of cotton balls. Leave it for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water .For best results use this face mask daily for a week. Best for oily skin. For dry skin add some glycerine .

 

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Almond face mask for fair and glowing skin

This homemade face mask of almonds can do wonders with the colour of your skin.Use daily for a fortnight and see the result yourself. Better than any skin care product in the market.I have tried it and you can see the result the very first day.

Ingredients:

1)3-4 Almonds.

 2)Milk to soak the Almonds.

Preparation:

In the morning soak 3 or four almonds(according to the area on which to be applied may be used for other parts of the body as well) in the milk. At night mash these almonds in the milk you can use some more milk. Mash it to form very fine paste. Apply to the face. Leave for whole night. In the morning wash face with cold water. With this face mask your skin becomes lighter as well as glowing. This homemade remedy for getting fair and glowing skin also leaves your skin smooth and silky.

For dry skin, you can use daily. For oily skin use twice in the week.