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Beauty Queen - CLEOPATRA

Cleopatra was the last queen of Egypt. Such was herbeauty that she held the affection of not one but two political players on the world stage, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Even though she was queen, she was a woman who wanted to be beautiful. Like the women of her day and ours, Cleopatra used the latest beauty treatments and makeup. History has judged her a success as she has become known as one of the most beautiful women of all time.

Milk Baths

1. History has recorded some of the beauty treatment used by the mysterious Cleopatra and the women of her time. One beauty treatment she was well known for was her milk bath. This was a practice neighboring Roman women found shocking. Truthfully, milk was just one ingredient of this luxurious bath. A pool or tub was filled with warm fresh water and warm milk was added to the pool. Aromatic flowers and whatever oils she preferred that day were added to the bath. The actual recipe for the milk bath has been lost, but it has been suggested the milk she used was donkeys' milk. Milk is loaded with vitamins A and E which are wonderful for the complexion, especially the facial skin. Some of the enzymes in milk may help your skin regenerate fresh skin cells.

Eye Makeup

2. Egyptians believed that the beautiful were blessed by their gods. It was important for those that could afford it to be beautiful. Eye shadows of the day came from a variety of sources. Minerals were ground with burnt almonds to create brown eye shadows. Green copper ore was beaten and sifted for green colors. The fragrant spice saffron doubled as a yellow eye color. Cleopatra's eye shadow was applied over the entire eye lid from eyebrow to lid rim. Eyeliner made from lead-based kohl was applied with warm enamel sticks. The kohl liner was used to line the entire circumference of the eye. This too gave the wearer some protection from the brutal glare of the Egyptian sun.

Face Makeup

3. Cleopatra would have used a foundation makeup with a wax base. This base was formed from animal fats and a white lead called ceruse. She would have applied this foundation to her face and neck, giving her the look of a majestic statue. More whitening was applied to her face with a cloth pad dabbed in some ground white chalk. Cheeks were blushed with a red powder which could have come from many sources, such as crushed beetles and a local red clay. Lips were stained red with a mixture of red clay, a sticky wine residue and some smashed berries.

Cleopatra milk & honey bath:

Ingredients

1/2 cup powdered milk.

1/2 cup raw honey.

2 teaspoon jojoba oil (optional).

Mix ingredients in a large bowl and pour your warm bath. Soak for upto 20 minutes to infuse these beneficial ingredients in your skin. This recipe makes enough for one bath.

Milk and Honey rinse for Wrinkled Skin:(CLEOPATRA SECRET)

Ingredients

1 oz raw honey.

1 cup skim milk.

2 teaspoon aloe vera gel.

Combine ingredients in a jar and shake well. Apply to your face morning and evening with a cotton ball. Store mixture in the refrigerator for upto 3 weeks.

Indian Legendary Beauty - SHAHNAZ HUSSAIN

Shahnaz Husain, the woman who had the burning desire to recapture an ancient heritage and make it relevant to modern demands, the woman with relentless determination, courage and a crusader’s zeal, is rightly honored as the most successful Indian entrepreneur, as she markets the most sought after product in the world; which is 'beauty'. All her products are sold as hot bread all around the globe. She claims that she does not cell mere cosmetics but it is the rich Indian civilization that is marketed by her. It is high time for every woman to be grateful to Shahnaz Husain for it is only this women who wipes away the wrinkles from your faces, it is she who helps you to look like in 20s when you are in 50s, and it is only she who makes you farer than a European women when actually your complexion exactly matches a coal piece.

SHAHNAZ HUSSAIN'S BEAUTY SECRETS:

Shahnaz Husain’s day typically begins with twenty minutes of yoga and stretching exercises. “It’s good to keep the body supple,” she says. Next comes a 20-minute soak in bath water sprinkled with rose petals and drops of sandalwood oil. Ghazal music is usually playing softly. Husain washes her face with milk and graham flour. After the bath, she uses her Shaflower lotion, which counts wild turmeric and conessi bark among its active ingredients. A pedicure, manicure and a facial massage with aloe vera follow. Twice a week, Husain treats her hair with 16 egg whites mixed with lemon juice and olive oil. To keep her enormous mane a deep burgundy, she regularly applies a blend of henna powder, ground coffee beans, lemon juice, tea and as many as 20 eggs.  I can vouch that washing your face with gramfluor and milk makes ur skin glow and your acne issues should go away... try it and see for yourself.

Gray Hair

Causes of Gray Hair

Gray hair is supposedly a sign of wisdom. Well, Gray hair is caused when the follicle is unable to add color to the hair or when there is lack of melanin in the body. Melanin is responsible in giving color to the hair and due to the lack of which the hair starts to grey. Grey hair in old days was the sign of reaching mid life or starting with old age. But in today’s life even very young people get gray hair.

There are a lot of reasons for having grey hair. One reason could be stress and tension. Lot of stress and tension leads to early graying of hair. Another reason could be age. If a person is around 40 it is natural for him to start graying. It is not that every person who reaches 40 or 40+ has grey hair but generally this is the scenario every where. As you age your body capacity to produce melanin decreases and you tend to grey fast. Smoking can also be one of the reasons for gray hair at an early age. Smoking is generally said to be injurious to health so it has to be injurious to your hair too. Certain Illness can also lead to graying or premature ageing of hair. Some drugs can also lead to change of color of hair early.

Try these........

1. Make a paste of gooseberries and mango seeds. Apply this onto the hair and scalp and leave on for some time before washing off. When done at regular intervals, this is a good grey hair treatment.
2. Boil tea leaves in water. Strain and let it cool down. Mix two teaspoonfuls of salt into it and apply to hair and scalp. Wash after an hour with plain water. This process when done once in 10 days can prevent gray hair.
3. Make a paste of henna in an iron vessel and leave overnight. Also add some walnut pulp in the morning. Apply this on the hair and make a neat bun. Leave for 1 – 2 hours or till it dries. Gently and carefully wash off. Apart from preventing early greying, it also adds a beautiful red tinge to the hair. It is completely natural and harmless. It also conditions hair.

Natural Treatment For Gray Hair

• Add a tablespoon of salt in a cup of black tea.  Filter it and use this liquid to massage it on the roots of the grey hair. Leave it on for at least an hour and rinse the hair with water.
• Premature graying of hair is an indication of Vitamins deficiency and lack of nourishment.  Consume a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins.
• Vitamin A is essential for a healthy scalp to protect the natural body and shine of your hair. Increase the intake of green leafy vegetables and carrots in your diet. Eat fruits & vegetables that are orange and yellow in color.
• Vitamin B helps in the upkeep of hair and is a natural moisturizer. It also serves in regulating the oil secretions in the hair follicles. Vitamin B is found in tomatoes, cereals, cauliflower, bananas and yogurt.
• Indian Gooseberry is considered an effective cure for grey hair. It also arrests hair fall. 
• Massage 1 tablespoon of gooseberry juice on the scalp. Repeat this procedure twice in a week.

• Blend castor oil with lemon juice and stir it till it turns frothy. Add 'henna' powder in it.

Hair Loss

Hair Loss  is a distressing problem for many men and women. While not every case of hair loss can be prevented, it is possible for some people to prevent losing their hair. Here are five ways you can potentially avoid the upsetting issue of hair loss:

1 Know Your Family History

It’s important to understand your family history regarding hair loss. Many cases of hair loss are genetic, which means there is little you can do to stop your hair from falling out. What you can do is be on the lookout for the first signs, and head to your dermatologist for treatment options as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment, the better. You might not be able to reverse your genetics, but you can reduce the severity of your hair loss by giving the problem prompt attention.

2 Avoid Stress

Stress is a leading factor for non-genetic hair loss in both men and women. When people are under severe physical or emotional stress, they often experience hair loss. Therefore, make an effort to reduce stress in your life. This might be by meditating, exercising, or simply cutting back on your work schedule and taking more time for yourself.

3 Eat a Healthy Diet

Diet can play an important role in hair health. If your body is deficient in certain vitamins or minerals, it can lead to hair loss. This is why many anorexics experience hair loss in patchy clumps. You don’t have to be anorexic to be deficient in vitamins, however. Even healthy eaters may not get the right amount of nutrients. That’s why it’s a good idea to take a daily multivitamin to make up for any diet deficiencies.

4 Avoid Harsh Chemicals

It’s a common practice for women (and even some men) to color their hair and use harsh treatments like permanent waves and relaxers. Many types of haircolor, perms and relaxers are made with harsh chemicals which can damage the hair and lead to breakage and loss. If enough hair breaks off close to the root, it can lead to serious thinning and balding. So to avoid this type of hair loss, limit your use of these products or avoid them altogether. If your hair is already damaged, hot oil treatments and deep conditioners can help.

5 Keep Your Hormones Balanced

Women are especially susceptible to hormonal hair loss. The best example of this type of hair loss is that which occurs following pregnancy. Menopause and perimenopause may also lead to hair loss in some women. Make sure you are getting annual checkups and having your thyroid checked at each visit. Keeping your hormones in proper balance, at least for women, can help prevent unnecessary hair loss.

Split Ends

The following is the treatment for split ends.

• Add I tsp honey to 2 tbsp of olive oil and beat it 1 egg yolk. Massage this on hair in small sections. Cover the head with shower cap for about 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo the hair.
• Massage hair and scalp with warm avocado or olive oil. Wrap hair securely in a towel. Leave oil on hair for about 8 hours or overnight. Wrap the hair in a shower cap overnight to avoid staining pillows and bed. Wash hair and rinse with vinegar/water solution.
• Take half cup olive oil and half cup boiling water. Pour olive oil and boiling water into large glass bottle or jar with a lid. Wrap a towel around the bottle to avoid burning your hands. Shake well till the oil is emulsified. Massage it into hair and take care not to burn your head. Put a shower cap or a plastic bag on your head and wrap it in a hot towel soaked in hot water and wrung out. Leave the mixture on your hair for about half hour and then shampoo it as usual.

Split Ends Treatment Tips

1. Protect your hair by using a shampoo made for split ends, and use an anti-breakage conditioner.

2. Shampoo hair and use a moisturizing formula like Phytojoba or similar.

3. Use a good rinse out conditioner making sure to slather the ends where the splits exist.

4. Detangle your strands with a wide tooth comb.

5. Use a large paddle or round brush and a blow dryer and blow your hair completely dry.

6. In winter, biting winds can cause split ends. Invest in a cool hat to wrap up your hair.

7. Don't vigorously brush hair when it is wet. Hair will snap and break, causing split ends.

8. Don't tie your hair back with an elastic band. Always use a soft covered scrunchie or band.

9. Get hair trimmed regularly to get rid of any split ends.

10. Always use coated or covered rubber bands.

Dandruff

Using Fenugreek Seeds

The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or acacia concinna. 

Using Lime

The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

Using Greengram Powder

A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.

Using Beet

Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.

Using SnakeGourd

The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.

Other Remedies

Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed. Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool inbetween shampooing.

For good hair without dandruff, drink at least 2 liter water daily, eat lots of salads, green vegetables, and fresh fruits. Combs must be washed as frequently and hair should be brushed regularly. Dandruff is a scalp condition that can be controlled. Too little oil or too much oil can result in dandruff. Try the following:

1. Mix 2 teaspoons pure vinegar in 6 teaspoons water and apply it on the scalp before going to bed. Tie a towel around the head. Wash your head next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Treat your hair like this once a week for at least three months.
2. Mix 1 teaspoons lemon juice with 2 teaspoons vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.
3. Take 1 part almond oil, 1 part pure sulphur powder, 2 parts 'surgical spirit' and 4 parts distilled water or rose water and mix well. Rub on the scalp.
4. Take 2 cup water, add 4-5 tablespoons dried thyme and boil for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and use the mixture to massage scalp. Keep for half an hour.
5. Dissolve 2 aspirins in any dandruff shampoo and wash your hair.
6. Massage the scalp with almond oil. Dip a towel in boiling water and wrap it around the hair. Repeat it thrice or four times when the towel gets cold.
7. Make a shampoo by mixing 100g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two liter of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will vanish and your hair will become thick.
8. Fenugreek seeds are also useful in the removal of dandruff. Grind fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.
9. Wash your hair with warm apple cider vinegar. Then cover your head with a towel or a shower cap and leave for about 30-40 minutes. Rinse with plain water. Repeat 2 times a week until your dandruff goes away.
10. Take a palm full of baking soda and rub it on your wet hair. Wash it off with water. The baking soda should relieve the itching and help in reducing the problem ofdandruff.
11. Mix 100g witch hazel and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in 200ml water. Shampoo your hair and apply with cotton to the scalp when the hair are still wet. Repeat several times until the dandruff is treated.
12. Try a shampoo with selenium sulfide or salicylic acid.
13. Try Zest soap once a week. It may work for oily hair. It leaves your hair dry, so use conditioner to your hair only but try not to get it on your scalp. It has worked to get rid of dandruff for some people.

Natural Hair Care

Shikakai Powder (Acacia Concinna)

Produced from the dried pods of this small shrub. Shikakai powder is a superior hair cleanser and promotes hair growth and helps prevent dandruff. Which is why it is often referred to as 'fruit of the hair'.

Best used as a naturally ph balanced shampoo and conditioner it is a great detangler and leaves the hair feeling soft and nourished.

Containing no dye content Shikakai powder is great for hair preperation before using natural hair dyes. Cleaner and better conditioned hair will absorb more of the natural dyes giving you a better colour result.


Henna


Henna powder comes from the processed leaves of the henna bush. Typically, "henna" refers to the leaves or powder from the leaves of the henna bush. Henna is a natural plant. The botanical name for henna is Lawsonia Inermis. Henna, Lawsonia Inermis, is one of many natural dyes. The pigment found in the leaves of the henna bush releases as a dye when added to a liquid such as water or an acidic liquid such as lemon juice. What separates henna from many other natural dyes is its ability to stain the skin and hair more effectively and for longer periods of time than most natural dyes are capable of doing. 


Amla
 Its internal use as well as its local application on scalp gives good results in hair loss. It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair. It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff. Indian women generally use Amla to wash their hairs, which act as natural hair conditioner.

· It acts as anti pyretic agent due to sheet virya potency. It also acts as anti-inflammatory agent thereby suppresses pain and swelling. 


For Healthy Shining Hair

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  It is better to apply castor oil for a healthy growth of hair.
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  Wash hair with tea once in a week.
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  Apply besan in the hair and wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.
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  Soak a handful of gooseberries in a cup of milk for two hours. Make a paste and apply on the hair.
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  Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoons of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair. Wash it after some time.
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  Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so. 
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  Boil a few hibiscus flowers in coconut oil. Filter and use this hair oil to control hair loss and thinning.
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  Do a 'steam-towel-wrap' once in a while, if your cuticles are damaged, as this steaming opens out the pores and absorbs the oil.
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  Soak 1 teaspoon fenugreek in curd and keep it for a night. Apply it in the next morning.
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  Boil coconut oil with the juices of curry leaves, basil,  hibiscus flower and gooseberry. Apply on hair, keep it for sometime and rinse.
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  Take a cup each coconut and mustard oil. Soak half a cup of curry leaves in the oil mixture and keep it for a night. Next morning, heat on a slow fire till the curry leaves turn crisp. Remove from heat and add two to three camphor balls. Allow oil to cool and then strain. Apply oil to hair roots using cotton wool along the parting and massage in circular movements. Leave the oil overnight and shampoo the next morning. Repeat twice a week. 
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  Add a lemon peel to a 'shikakai' and 'amla' mixture while washing your hair.

For Dry Chapped Lips

Signs and Symptoms of Chapped Lips  

Chapped Lips are characterized by dry, cracked, flaky and sore lips that can affect people from time to time at any time of the year. Occasionally, Chapped Lips can be can be painful, embarrassing, and uncomfortable because they can interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, eating and talking. Common signs and symptoms include dryness, redness, tenderness and sensitivity, cracking, splitting, peeling, and pain. 

Minor lip dryness can be healed by simply removing the cause of the dryness or using some of the home remedies listed below. However, if dry lips are causing inflammation and bleeding, it is strongly recommended that you consult with your doctor immediately since it can lead to severe infection.

Causes of Chapped Lips

Chapped lips can have several causes, including dry weather, overexposure to extreme temperatures, dehydration, lip biting, riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiencies, and ill-fitting dentures. Dry, swollen, or cracked lips can also be caused by allergies, infections, drugs, winter colds and flus, and a number of other medical problems. 

It is a common perception that Chap Sticks are the best cure for chapped and dry lips. However, in reality, the chemicals in a chap stick can infect the lips when you have bits of open skin. Therefore, the following home remedies are wonderful alternative cures that are also sometimes more effective.

Natural Care for Chapped, Dry Lips:         

• Put some honey on your lips let it dry for a few seconds.
• Without moving your lips, apply some Vaseline on top of the lips.
• Leave the honey and Vaseline on your lips for 10-15 minutes.
• Finally, dip a Q-tip dip in hot water and use it to remove the honey and Vaseline in two strokes.
• Do this once a day for about 2-5 days to get rid of chapped lips.
• Simply apply a small amount of oil to the lips several times per day, particularly when the weather is cold and dry.
• Since dehydration is the main cause of dry or chapped lips, it is recommended to drink at least 2-3 litres of water daily. Also, on dry winter days, try to use a humidifier in your home to keep the air moist.
• Rub your lips with a slice of cucumber. Many people have found this to be a simple but effective chapped lip remedy.

To Get Pink Lips

Rosy lips have always been a desire for every woman. The lips generally lose their natural color owing to lack of vitamins in the diet. Also the use of low quality lipsticks causes darkening of the lips. Some people are born with naturally dark lips too. Here are few home remedies to own rosy lips.

The right food helps a lot in restoring color to the lips. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. Include Vitamin C in your daily diet. Gooseberry, tomatoes and oranges are rich in Vitamin C.

Try to stay away from too much of sunlight. Just as sunlight tans your skin, it has a darkening effect on your lips too.

Before going to bed, apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon juice and glycerin. Leave it overnight. With regular use, the natural color the lips will get restored.

A mixture of ½ teaspoon castor oil and few drops of almond oil, if applied regularly on your lips, it will turn pink in color, and will have a smooth texture.

Habitual application of gooseberry juice, tomato juice or coconut oil, helps in adding color to the lips.

Use always good quality branded lip sticks. Use of local brands darkens the lips. The current trend is use of lip gloss over the lipstick for a shiny look. Use of only lip balm is most effective,  it keeps the lips moisturized, and thus soft.

To get a complete look, it is advisable to use a little bit of foundation on the lips before applying lipstick.

Appling, beetroot juice on the lips every alternate day helps in giving it a natural pink color.

Rose Petals with milk is a better solution

Natural Lip Care

Natural Lips Tips

Here are some natural tips for your lips. Massage your lips with lemon juice, to avoid the black colour of lips.  Apply mint juice or coriander leaf juice everyday to get rosy and smooth lips. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Grind rose petals and apply on lips to get smooth pink lips. Exfoliate your lips once a week. Wet a soft toothbrush and gently brush your lips with a circular motion. Black lips have been caused by drinking too much tea, coffee or by smoking, so you try avoid this. Apply a mixture of lemon and glycerine to your lips every night, before turning in. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning. This should help lighten your lips. Grate raw coconut and squeeze milk out of it.apply this milk on your lips. Eat plenty of raw cucumber and carrot.it smoothen your lips and glowing your skin. Apply Vaseline or ghee every night before going to bed time.this keeps lips moisturised Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day so your body is well hydrated. Always use moisturizer lotion on lips during winter months to ensure soft lips. To enhance the color of your lips, you should exfoliate them on a regular basis. Exfoliation gets rid of the thick dead skin on the surface of your lips and therefore makes your lips softer and smoother. You can make a gentle almond and lemon juice lip scrub. To do this, you can lightly roast and grind a few almonds. Add less than half a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the crushed nuts and mix it thoroughly so that you have a slightly coarse but thick mixture. Add a teaspoon of honey to this mixture and use it to scrub your lips very gently. You can apply the scrub and leave it on for a minute or two before you start to massage it into your lips. This will help to get rid of the excess skin without damaging the delicate lower layer of skin on your lips. If you have thickened skin on your lips, it would be advisable to apply petroleum jelly on your lips overnight and then use this scrub in the morning. The petroleum jelly will help to soften the thickened skin and will allow it to be removed easily. After you have finished using the scrub, rinse your lips well with warm water. It is important to rinse your lips well as lemon juice can react with sunlight and cause the darkening of the skin. Once you have rinsed your lips, make sure that you moisturize them. Moisturizing is very important as it ensures that the moisture is trapped within your skin and this prevents your skin from drying. You can mix a drop each of castor oil and olive oil and apply this blend of oils to your lips. Olive oil is easily absorbed by the skin and helps the skin to retain its smooth texture. Castor oil on the other hand is a thick oil that is not easily absorbed by the skin and so it remains on the surface giving your lips a glossy look.

Wrinkles Near Eyes

Here are some simple home remedies to deal with wrinkles and prevent the formation of new ones 

 Apply egg whites to the skin under your eyes.

Odor-free castor oil can be applied to the skin under the eyes or on that of the throat.

Empty the contents of 3 Vitamin E capsules into a small bowl. Add to this 2 tsps plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse.

A mixture of 1/4 cup comfrey infusion, 1/4 cup witch hazel and 10 drops of patchouli essential oil is effective in treating wrinkles. This can be stored in a clean bottle and applied on affected areas with a cotton ball.

Gently massage coconut oil on portions of skin prone to wrinkles every night a bedtime.

A paste of turmeric made with sugarcane juice is great to get rid of wrinkles and slow skin ageing.

Cut a green Thompson seedless grape in half and gently crush it on your face on the wrinkles. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water and let it dry in natural air.

Rub the core of pineapple on the face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off. This works well on fine wrinkles.

Applying juice of green pineapples and apples on the face daily for 10-15 minutes is good for fine wrinkles and cracked skin.
 

Application of pure castor oil regularly prevents wrinkles.

Wrinkles : Home Remedies suggested by users

Balanced diet

The role of a balanced diet for a healthy, youthful looking skin cannot be undermined. A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains paves the way for a wrinkle-free skin.

Flax seed oil is an excellent wrinkle cure agent. Take a tablespoon of flax seed oil 4 times a day. This may cause diarrhea, so make sure your body is used to taking flax seed oil.

Consume at least 4-6 liters of water everyday. This is the best way to hydrate and moisturize your skin from within.

Other suggestions for Wrinkles

 More smiling, less squinting and frowning are ways to keep your face young, wrinkle-free and attractive.

Use natural moisturizing creams and lotions regularly. Light massage with cream or lotion every night can keep your skin soft and supple.

Use a good quality sunscreen lotion whenever you go out in the sun.

Dark Circles Under Eyes

Dark circles around the eyes may be due to :

Lack of sleep Heredity Strain Lack of nutrition Constipation Stress Prolonged wearing of spectacles

1.Soak cotton in cucumber or potato juice and keep it on the eyes for 5 minutes and relax.   or you can even apply the juice with cotton around the eyes. If done regularly, this home remedy for dark circles is very effective. 2.Apply almond oil around the eyes before going to bed or in the morning. Almond is a natural bleach.  3.Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with a little pineapple juice and apply it on the dark circles. 4.Steep chamomile tea bag in boiling water, cool it, chill it and apply it to puffy eyes. 5.Try to reduce your salt intake in your diet to get rid of puffy eyes. 6.Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. 7.Apply tomato juice mixed with a few drops of lemon juice. Curd can also be used with tomato juice instead of lemon juice. This natural remedy for dark circles is very effective if followed regularly. 8.Mix raw potato juice with tomato pulp and apply to the dark circles. Do it regularly. This is an excellent home remedy for dark circles. Do not wash potato after peeling the skin. 9. Keep a chilled used tea bag on the eyes for 10 minutes and relax. This gets rid of puffy eyes. 10.Apply a cold compress to your eyes for 3-5 minutes to reduce puffiness under the eyes. 11.Soak 3-4 almonds overnight. In the morning peel its skin and and grind it to a smooth paste with a little milk. Apply this paste to the dark circles and leave it till it dries. Wash it off with warm water. This is an effectivehome remedy for dark circles These are some of the home remedies for dark circles and puffy eyes.