Home Made Face Mask Recipes for Moisturizing

Moisture is absolutely essential for skin. If skin become dry and flaky and your looks will suffer. If the subcutaneous glands are not functioning properly the skin will become dry. Hydrating face mask restores the lost moisture of the skin.  The loss of moisture may lead to premature wrinkles.  A face mask has the multiple tasks of getting rid of the dead cells on the face, cleansing, moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. It would also be necessary to restore the lost ph balance of the skin by using the required antioxidants and nutrients. Facial masks are the most effective way to nourish and restore the health of the skin. It is best way bring back the glow lost due to exposure to sun, pollution, stress and loss of sleep.

The restore the skin to its original condition and make it glow there are several home made face mask recipes for moisturizing the skin which use natural ingredients

Recipe 1

Honey           -  1 tsp

Coconut oil    -  ½ tsp

Egg              -  1

Take an egg and beat it till it is fluffy.

Add a tsp each of coconut oil and honey to it.

Beat it further till they mix well and form a paste.  

     

Store it in a tight container and keep it in a freezer overnight. Apply it to your face and neck. Wash it off after half an hour with warm water.

Another effective homemade face mask recipe for moisturizing uses yogurt as the basic ingredient.

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Recipe 2

Yogurt acts as a deep cleanser and lactic acid as a moisturizer. High fat yogurt has to be used as the fat content softens the skin.

- 2 tsp of yogurt

- 2 tsp of cooked oatmeal  

  

- 2 tsp of honey

Mix it well. Apply the mixture to your face after the mixture is cool. Wash it off with warm water after 30 minutes. Your skin will be soft and smooth and well hydrated.

Recipe 3

- 1    Ripe banana 

- 10 Ground almonds

-      Water 

               

- 2   tsp Honey  

       

Take a ripe banana in a bowl and mash it well. Add ground almonds and honey. Add some mineral water and make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and wash it off after 30 minutes. Dry your face with a soft towel. It will not only hydrate your skin but will make it soft and supple

Recipe 4

- 1/2 cucumber

- 2 tsp yogurt

- 1 tsp Honey

Mix all the three ingredients in a blender. When it becomes a fine paste apply it to your face. Wash it off with warm water after 30 minutes. Dry your face with a soft towel.

Before applying any these face masks wash your face thoroughly with a cleanser. The ingredients of the facemask may not penetrate the skin if the skin pores are blocked by sweat, dirt and grime. Steam your face after process is complete. Facial mask has to be applied at least one a week. These are some of the home made face mask recipes for moisturizing the skin, which will give you radiant, glowing and beautiful skin. 

How to Make Your Hair Thicker Naturally

Hair is an important part of your appearance. A thick, flowing, vibrant hair adds to your appearance. Thinning hair could be due to a variety of reasons including heredity. If your parents or grand parents are bald you are likely become bald as well. Hair loss can also occur due to environmental factors and exposure to dust and chemicals. It could also be a symptom of some underlying disease. Several treatments to grow hair are available. Most of them are quite expensive. There are natural methods to make your hair thicker naturally. They do not cost you the earth.

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Natural Methods to Make Your Hair Thicker

Scalp Massage

Several natural oils help to make your hair thicker. The most important oils are coconut oil, almond oil and olive oil. Heat any one of these oils apply it to your scalp. You should apply the oil with constant massage so as to cover the entire scalp.  The oil penetrates to the hair follicles and stimulates it. After the completion of the application, cover your head with a hot towel. The towel will absorb all the excess oil. Wash it off with shampoo after an hour. This process has to be repeated every week. This will help your hair to grow thick.

Coconut kernel can be ground into a paste and applied to the hair before going to bed and washed off next morning. This process has to be repeated every week.

Diet

Just as our body, hair also requires certain nutrients to grow. It also requires adequate quantities proteins, minerals and vitamins. You diet should include foods that can provide adequate supply of all these nutrients. Fish, milk, eggs, cheese and poultry are considered complete proteins. They help hair growth. Some of the foods containing vitamin A like carrots, tomato, apricots, cherries, orange and lemon can be included in the diet

Moisturizing

You have to keep the hydration levels high by drinking adequate quantities of water.

Washing hair

- Frequent hair shampooing may strip the hair of its moisture and make it dry

- Wash your hair twice a week as daily shampooing and washing may damage the hair

- The hair should be washed with warm water instead of hot water.

- Home made natural shampoo has to be used as chemical based shampoos available in the market are likely to damage your hair.

- You should not cover the hair after shampooing with a towel as it might get the hair into tangles and cause damage

- You should let the hair dry on its own. Using a hair dryer is also not recommended.

- The hair has to be combed after it is dry.

Other Remedies

- Henna can be used once a month as a hair conditioner

- Apply egg white to the hair and wash it off after 30 minutes

- Apply aloe vera gel once a month. It is a natural conditioner and helps to strengthen the hair follicles

Life style

Smoking and may result in hair loss. Adequate sleep is also necessary.

It is possible avoid to thinning hair due to hair loss and make your hair grow thicker naturally following these methods.