May 2, 2010

A Few Essentials to Make you Sensual

Here are few natural herbal remedies that can work wonders on your skin. They are not only effective skin care products, but also inexpensive and economical to suit everyone's budget.

Salt:

Salt can be mixed with a bit of tooth powder to give your teeth a shine. Dead cells that build up on the surface of the skin can make it look dry and dull. A gentle scrub with a little lemon juice and any essential oil is a good monthly exfoliation process; it brings back the glow to the skin. Salt can also be used as cleanser by mixing it with olive oil. Washing your face frequently with salt water helps in preventing pimples and acne.


Sugar:

Sugar is yet another ingredient that is used to exfoliate the surface of the skin . It also helps in softening the skin. Make a paste by mixing sugar with lemon juice and honey and rub it hard on rough elbows and knees. This makes them soft, clear and supple. Sugar stimulates new cell growth as well. In addition, it is used as an important ingredient for facial masks and scrubs to give a relaxing effect to the skin.


Oils:

Almond, olive or coconut oil are essential for great hair and skin. Almond oil is both relaxing and nourishing. Olive oil can be used as a skin moisturizer, night cream or lip balm. Coconut oil is still the best nourishment for hair. You can also use it as a bath oil. Massaging your body with the oil before a bath helps in retaining the skin's moisture.


Eggs:

Apart from a good hair conditioner, eggs are great for the skin too. They have the proteins and essential ingredients to nourish the skin. You can blend the yolk with olive oil to cure dry hands and feet, while the egg whites can be used by itself to tighten the skin. Egg shells can be kept on bathroom shelves to avoid lizards and insects.


Lemon or lime:

Lemon is a great antiseptic which works well for both skin and hair. In addition, it is rich in vitamin c. People with oily skin can use it as an astringent by squeezing half a lime into a bucket of water. It gets rid of the greasy build up that causes acne. Lemon can also be mixed with honey and rose water for the face as it acts as great skin tonic.


Turmeric Powder:

Turmeric is an disinfectant, a cleanser and an inexpensive beauty aid. Mixed with either olive oil or coconut oil, it helps your skin to glow. Its antiseptic and medicinal properties avoids and cures pimples. Apply on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes daily and wash it off with cold water. You should be able to notice a remarkable difference in your skin within a month.


Aloe Vera:

Aloe is a very popular herbal remedy. For centuries, Aloe Vera has been trusted to recover skin conditions of all kinds. It works as a natural barrier and protects the skin from harmful toxins. When applied daily on the face , it may reduce wrinkles and retard skin ageing. Aloe Vera also aids in giving a radiant glow to the entire body.


Honey:

A natural moisturizer and vitamin-enriched product, honey is a brilliant base for facial masks and body packs. It is a good ingredient to use in moisturizers, sunscreen creams and other beauty products as it has the ability to retain water. It can also be used as a healing lip salve. It can fight skin damage and ageing process.


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