My Ultimate Aid for Dark Circles!

I wanted to share a product that is a blessing for my dark circles!I am a total insomniac and result??dark circles that make my eyes look all d more hollow.So while scouring net for remedies I came across "Tea bags". I drink Green Tea (love) everyday and hence decided to use them for my horrendous circles ;)

And the results I tell u are great.And y:

• Green Tea has Antioxidants which r key anti aging elements.Eye area is more prone to aging compared to rest of ur body(wrinkles!)
• Has EGCG which is an anti inflammatory.
• It reduces Puffing since it contains Caffeine.
• Massaging the eye area with tea bags helps eliminate the dilation around the eyes.
• Cold massages..aahhhh is so relaxing!
• Tightens the area around eyes to prevent sagging.

So all in all it works as a prefect tool against dark circles :D So ladies it is time to refrigerate ur green tea bags without dumping them  ;)

I usually use Organic India's green tea with tulsi (loose) but since I ran out of them I got these which taste rather like a punishment than a treat.U can prepare tea bags by placing the used tea leaves in a clean muslin cloth and tying it into a knot!

Also Green Tea works as an excellent toner for oily/combination skin.I used it for my dry(very) skin.It felt refreshing initially but then skin felt tighter(mayb it is the ECGC) and in need of moisturiser.
But no worries dry skinnies U can make an anti aging pack by mixing green tea leaves and honey which is moisturising too :) Add milk for an extra moisture boost :)

P.S: Try these and tell me how they worked for u :)

Garlics and Onions:Skin and Haircare Tips of the Week #5

I am smelling all garlics and onions as I am typing this!Not a pretty sight eh?? Well Let me tell you the reason I don't mind being smelly for sometime :)


GARLICS:

My skin always behaves weirdly when there is some important occasion to attend.And since I have to attend my cousin and my friend's wedding I have got breakouts all over my face!And that they are red and are replaced by marks as they vanish.So I am into the garlic treatment for my skin.Applying garlic juice over the acne is helping a lot as the marks are less visible and the pimple size is getting reduced.
Y garlic??Garlic is an excellent antibacterial condiment.It kills the bacteria present in the pimple area and hence heals the acne faster.
U can experiment with it.Add honey with garlic to reduce pimples and get a glow.Or add a pinch of turmeric for extra fast healing ;) Sky is the limit!


ONIONS:

No I am not trying to hypnotize u gals! The rings luk beautiful na?? Now Onion is another antibacterial agent which can be used to cure Patchy baldness.
It kills the bacteria that are stopping ur follicles from growing new hair sprouts.New hair grows in the place of old hair as all hairs have lifetime.But if the bacteria infests a particular perimeter of ur scalp then the new hair doesn't grow.And the result:Baldness over that area.
All u need to do is take some fresh onion(preferably the tiny ones as they are stronger) and grind them to a paste.Apply it over the area that has been affected.Do this every other day and soon u will have a lush growth there ;) 
But People prone to sinusitis be aware that onions can cause cold!
Alternatively u can tone down the pungent smell by mixing it with honey :) Also u can apply it all over the scalp for thicker hair. 

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Guest Post At Lipgloss Affairs!!

I have done a guest post on Skincare : Homemade peels On Sangy's blog!!So be sure to check it out for detoxifying ur skn and making it firm :) :)

Here is the link:
Lipgloss Affairs

Skin/Hair Care Tip Of The Week #2:Watermelon and Oats for skin

How did ur week go guys??Mine was pretty hectic..!

So onto the second post of the Skin/Hair care feature I am going to share a riveting recipe for pinkish glow that I came across recently over the web :)

• ·         Watermelon Mask:

Take a little of the watermelon juice and mix it with Almond paste. U can make almond paste by soaking it overnight in milk and grinding it to a paste in the morn :)Apply the almond-watermelon paste and wash it after 10 minutes. It will give u a pinkish complexion due to the presence of Lycopene :)

• ·         Oatmeal to the rescue :

 

Apply a mask of oatmeal and milk on wet face and neck every day. U can use the mask as a scrub too :) It evens out the skin tone and reduces pigmentation and blemishes :)

That’s all for this week! Next week I will provide tips for hair care ;)

I did a Facial at home !!My DIY Home Facial

The parlour facials are great but Home facials can be done at cheaper costs ;)
 I love trying out homemade recipes for skin and hair :) So am here with another DIY post :)

U will need :

• Hairband-to keep ur hair away from face
• Gentle facial cleanser-Cetaphil or neutrogena deep clean will do :)
• Bowl
• Warm water-lukewarm and not hot
• Soft Towel
• Steaming Hot water 
• Exfoliating scrub-I used Aroma magic..u can use the St.Ives Apricot scrub too :)
• Facial mask:U need 2 types of mask:pore cleansing mask and hydrating mask
• Cucumber slices
• Place to lie down and relax
• Cold Water
• Serum
• Moisturiser-u can skip this if ur serum is moisturising enuf :)
• Lemon

So now for the steps:

1. Tie ur hair and put a hairband to keep the hair away from ur face.
2. Massage the facial cleanser on ur face in a circular motion over ur cheeks,chin and forehead.use a downward motion over ur nose.Use circular motion over ur neck.
3. Now after a min wash it with lukewarm water.
4. Pour hot water in the bowl and lean over the bowl with a towel covering u (Yea yea the steaming process ;) )
5. Squeeze a few drops of lemon if u have oily skin or vit e oil if u have dry skin into the bowl for extra benefits.
6. After steaming Use a blackhead clearing scrub..I used the AM Mineral glow scrub :) And so I scrubbed for 2 mins and left it on my face for 10 mins:) 
7. Now wash ur face with Cold water.It helps to tone the skin!
8. Its time for the mask...the best part :D First use a deep pore cleansing mask :Clay masks work the best or u can make ur own mask using a mixture of Multani mitti and honey.
9. Wash it after 10-15 mins with lukewarm water
10. Next apply the hydrating mask.I made one using Banana,Olive oil,vit e oil,milk cream and rose oil 
11. Lie in a place,relax with cucumber slices over ur eyes and listen to ur fav music ;) Enrique anyone?? :D
12. Wash it off in 7 mins with lukewarm water. 
13. Now splash cold water.U will look radiant ;)
14. Apply a serum.I used Lotus Micro emulsion!
15. U can use a night cream alternatively :)

Phew!!It is a long process but who doesn't love pampering especially after a strenuous week :D

U can also bleach ur skin before using the face packs.The Fem Gold Bleach has got great reviews ;) But do a patch test before bleaching :)

Hope u guys like my regime :) Take care and do leave ur sweet notes :)