WomenZone - Tips for Home-Spa

IMPORTANT: The tips are generic in nature and derived from various experiences. Results may vary person-to-person. Always apply due care while practicing and in consultation with the Experts.

Mask for normal to dry hair : Mesh 1 avocado until smooth. Apply on your damp hair then wrap your head in a warm towel or plastic cap for 15 minutes. Next, usual wash with shampoo and conditioner.

For Face Mask : Cook oatmeal as the instruction given in a package. Then cool it down. Put it to your face and leave it for15 minutes. Wash with warm water.

For Foot Treatment : Mix 2 cup of fresh milk with 1 cup of honey into a large bowl. Soak your feet for 15 minutes and massage them slowly. This will smooth your feet.

For Eye Relaxer : Use 1 used tea bag of chamomile for refreshing tired eyes. Close your eyes and put tea bag on to your eyes for 15 minutes.

To keep coriander leaves fresh for a longer period remove its stem and store it in a container and refridgerate it and daily clean its lid from inside with a cloth or tissue paper in this way it stays fresh for a longer period.

Give a healthy glow to dull skin. Mix 1/2 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup sweet almond oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and use as a body scrub.

Scrub your feet with 1/2 cup each of dried orange and lemon peel and one cup cooked oatmeal to exfoliate and moisturize them.

You could also try avocado oil to repair damage and tame dry, flyaway tresses.

Bleach dark underarms with lemon and cucumber juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric. Leave on for 20 minutes before washing.

Blend a few drops of lavender oil with rosemary, sesame and olive oil. Massage the hair regularly to give volume and shine.

Nibble on low-fat, healthy snacks through the day. It'll keep you full & help curb the temptation to over-indulge when you're out socialising.

Apply a mixture of 5 strawberries and a little orange juice on the face and rinse after 20 minutes with a towel dipped in cold water.

To fight blackheads apply a paste made with 2-3 tbs yoghurt, 1-2 tbs oatmeal, 1 tbs each of olive oil & lemon juice. Wash when dry.

For a simple chocolate body scrub: Mix 3table-spoon cocoa powder, 1 cup brown sugar, 1tea-spoon vanilla oil, and olive oil into a smooth paste.

Fenugreek or methi leaves are good for curing skin problems. A powdered methi paste with water can help soothe irritated skin.

To remove facial blemishes: Mix almond powder, fullers earth (multani mitti) and glycerine into a smooth paste. Wash when dry.

To get shinier hair, add a lemon peel to a shikakai and amla mixture while washing your hair.

To cure blackheads, apply a cinnamon and lime juice paste. Simply apply and wash off after 10 to 15 minutes.

For fresher skin apply a mixture of 1tbs honey with an egg white and grated potato on the face. Let it dry and wash off.

Fight acne by applying a facepack paste made with vinegar & cornstarch. Allow it to dry, before washing off with warm water.

Apply a cooling face pack for blackheads on affected areas, made with equal parts sandlewood and rose water. Let it dry. Then wash.

To fight acne, apply a mixture of 1tea-spoon lime juice with 1tea-spoon finely powdered cinnamon at bed time. Wash in the morning.

Apply carrot juice or rub coconut oil for 15 minutes for 15 days to clear blemishes, before bed time. Wash well in the morning.

To remove blackheads, rub a pinch of table salt mixed with a pinch of glycerin soap into the blackheads. Repeat for a week.

To combat tan, apply 1 tea-spoon honey mixed with a few drops of vinegar for half an hour and then wash of with cool water.

To get rid of a tan, wash face and arms well. Apply a ripe strawberries paste on the tanned areas. Wash after 15-20 minutes.

Wash face thoroughly. Mix 1 whole egg with 1/2 cup of milk and 1 whole avocado or banana. Whip the ingredients until smooth and well blended. Apply this to face and neck areas in a circular motion scrubbing for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Pour the remaining mixture into a sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. [Avocado =Dark green edible pear-shaped fruit with yellowish-green creamy flesh. ]

For oily skin, grind a cup of mint leaves into a fine paste. Apply and leave for 20 minutes before washing off with cold water.

Massage your face with 1 tablespoon of apple juice with half teaspoon lemon juice and wash after 10 minutes to remove excess facial oil.

Avoid greasy skin by applying a green gram powder or rice flour blended with curds face pack. Lemon juice and tomato also help.

Mix one table-spoon of corn flour with water mixed with 1 table-spoon vinegar, 1 tea-spoon lime juice & some shampoo for 10 minutes. Moisturize after scrubbing.

Mix carrot juice with green tea & use as a facial rinse to rejuvenate pollution – damaged skin.

Kaolin or clay is a traditional skin lightener. Blend with orange rind, rose-water and milk for a lovely glow. [Kaolin=Fine soft white clay. Rind=Outer layer, Chhaal.]

Oil extracted from fenugreek ( METHI ) seeds is supposed to be a natural remedy for hair loss.

Dry skin tends to grab makeup. So, if you don’t want concealed areas to stand out, ensure the skin is well hydrated before you begin.

Scrub face with a lime peel to exfoliate skin. Then scrub with a mix of 1tea-spoon oat bran and wheat husk in some water before washing.

Liquefy 1 peeled cucumber in a food processor or blender. Strain the mash through a cheese cloth to remove the seeds. Add 1/2 cup of milk and place into sterilized jars. This mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If it should begin to smell as though it has soured, dispose of immediately.