Homemade Herbal Beauty Tips

Beauty is one of the popular topic people talk about. Rather than using synthetic cosmetic products people prefer homemade herbal cosmetics to keep them young for longer time. These herbal cosmetics are not only inexpensive but also effective and safe. This article discusses two useful homemade herbal beauty tips that are very useful in our daily life.

Herbal Beauty tips 1 - Natural method to make hair dark

Usually hair turns grey with age but nowadays we often see young people with the problem of grey hair. In case of premature graying, open air, exercise, massage of the scalp, dietary regimen and ingestion of the raw vegetables is recommended.

There are so many methods to make hair dark but natural methods should be preferred. Henna is one of the methods to make hair dark or brown and no doubt it is good for hair conditioning.

Recently, a plant Salvia Officinalis can be used to darken the hair. In this method 15 grams of Salvia Officinalis is taken into one liter water. Steep leaves in water for two hours then strain. Pour over hairs and leave on for half an hour then rinse out.

Herbal Beauty tips 2 - Fragrant herbal bath

Our body usually gets tired due to hectic working schedules and wants some relaxation at weekends to energize for the coming week. So below is an herbal homemade recipe for fragrant herbal bath that not only will give immediate relief to the tired muscles but also to the rheumatism problem.

Take the following ingredients - Humulus lupulus (450 g), Thymus serpyllum (25 g), Salvia Officinalis (25 g) and Lavender (25 g). Put the ingredients into a muslin bag and tie securely. Hang the bag from the hot tap while the bath is running, so that the hot water passes through it, extracting the natural oils and fragrance of the herbs. This bath will help relax tired muscles and relieve rheumatism.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

© Nick Mutt,

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All the Basic Knowledge For Your Hair Extensions

Over the past few years we have seen a variety of hair trends come and go. In many cases the trends seem to go from one extreme to the other, one season everyone will be sporting full long locks, the next they have had it all chopped off. So what happens when the trends change again and its all about long hair once more; let's face it no ones hair grows that fast! Well luckily for you there is a little helping hand in the form of hair extensions.

Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, and Nicole Kidman are just a few famous women who have worn hair extensions in the past few years. Unlike other hair trends however that seem to come then go, hair extensions have actually managed to hang around. Many celebrities are still seen sporting them and salons are seeing an increase in the amount of people that want hair extensions placed in.

There are many reasons that you may decide that you want extensions, one of the main and most obvious ones being when you are waiting for your hair to grow and you use hair extensions as a substitute until it does. Other people use hair extensions to add fullness to their hair and of course you could use hair extensions as a way of adding colour to your hair. Many people are often worried to place bleach or hair dye on their natural hair so hair extensions offer a fun alternative, they allow you to add sections of bold, bright colour without causing any damage to your natural hair.

The possibilities that are open to you when it comes to hair extensions are almost endless. They have so many different uses, meaning you can create a unique look that is perfect for your hair type as well as your face shape. So once you have decided on the type and style of hair extensions that you are going to have applied all that's left to do is decide on the salon where you are going to have your extensions applied and removed.

You may be thinking that choosing your salon is one of the least important decisions that you are going to have to make but choosing your salon is one of the more important decisions that you will have to make when it comes to getting your extensions.

Hair extensions are only good when they are used on the right hair type and when they are applied by a professional who knows what they are doing. If you decide on the wrong type of extension as well as the wrong method of application then you will not only be left with extensions that don't look right; you will be left with extensions that could end up causing some serious damage to your natural hair. This is why choosing a salon with experience and professional training is so important as they will be able to advise you on the best method of application and type of extension for your hair type.

It is a good idea to approach a salon that has experience in a range of hair extension application methods this way they will be able to discuss a range of methods with you so that they can find the one that defiantly works best.
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The Easy Plan For Anyone to Be Beautiful

Soap and water are a thing of the past. No longer can you quickly wipe your face with a wet cloth before going to bed. If you want to age, continuing with this regime and you will age much sooner. Here is an easy, plan to follow. Beauty can be so simple.

* First of all, Cleanse your face in the morning and evening and keep it hydrated. If you do not want to spend much money on skin care products, you can try out various products at the drug store. The important point is that you are doing something positive for your skin. * If your skin is prone to breakouts, use a product that kills the bacteria and is not drying. Everyone needs to be hydrated. Dehydrated skin can cause more breakouts and also promote aging.

* Use a light exfoliation product at least once or twice a week. Helping your skin get rid of the dead skin cells will help your skin be more bright and not dull.

* Use a mask once a week to clean out your pores. There are some excellent clay based masks, oxygen based, or exfoliating masks. You want to clean out those pores. You do not want to see clogged pores, especially on your nose area..

* Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I cannot stress this enough. A hydrated skin is more youthful and appealing. You will look younger and feel younger too. Be sure to include the neck area. That is the first place that shows signs of aging.,

* Use an eye cream to soften the fine lines under your eyes. Also on the sides of the eyes where the crows feet start.

* Add a light sunscreen. Maybe one with a little color. Everyone needs sunscreen. You can get sun on your face, driving your car or walking down the street.

* In the day, when you go out, wear a light powder or light foundation and a little blush for color. Even if you do not like to wear makeup, this will make you look more finished and healthy.

Mascara, and a little lipstick. That is the finishing touch. If you do not want to wear lipstick then a little gloss on the lips so they look hydrated.

Of course you may wear more makeup if you chose to do so. Clean hair whether it is worn up or down. Just having that finished look will make you feel good about starting your day.

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Nine Important Ingredients of Herbal Cosmetics

Herbal cosmetics contain herbs and natural ingredients. They tone and nourish the skin both internally as well as externally and are free from harmful effects. Below are some important ingredients of herbal cosmetics along with their medicinal properties.

Important Ingredients of Herbal Cosmetics

Almond (Prunus dulcis)

The parts used are nut or seed, powder, oil pressed from the seed. The medicinal properties are demulcent, emollient, skin softener, used in body oils and lotions, nutritive, contains iron, calcium, potassium, copper, zinc, vitamin E, biotin, amino acids

Beeswax

The main properties of beeswax are - Obtained from the honeycomb of honeybees; holds fatty oils in emulsion in moisturizing creams and lotions; natural beeswax is dark yellow.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is very common ingredient used in many beauty cosmetics. The properties of cocoa butter are: the fat is used in making ointments and cosmetic creams; has a chocolate aroma.

Honey

Honey has several heath benefits and is used widely in herbal cosmetics. Its main properties are emollient, humectants, antiseptic; helps skin retain moisture; can be applied to a wound as a cooling analgesic.

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)

The parts used are the tree resin and tincture of benzoin. The main properties of benzoin are antiseptic, astringent, used to heal inflamed, irritated and cracked skin; improves skin elasticity; cosmetic fixative and preservative of fats.

Lemon (Citrus limon)

The parts used are pulp, rind, juice and essential oil. Its main properties are astringent, bleaching, anti-inflammatory; disinfectant; scent is stimulating and refreshing.

Mint (Mentha spicata)

The parts used are leaves and essential oil. Its main properties are antispasmodic, diaphoretic, stimulant, carminative; relieve stomach complaints; can be used for flavoring.

Lavender

The parts used are flowers and essential oil. Its main properties are antiseptic, anti-depressive and antimicrobial; calming effect to relieve stress; essential oil can be used externally for aching muscles and to help prevent scarring.

Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)

The parts used are gum resin and volatile oil. Its main properties are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral agent; antiseptic, cooling and tonic; good for wounds that refuse to heal, boils and abscesses.

Have a healthier and natural glow on your skin!

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

© Nick Mutt,

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Jowls - How to Remove Jowls and Tighten Your Jaw Line

A smooth clean jaw line creates a fit youthful look to the face. As we age, our facial skin loses elasticity and we begin to see excess skin along the jawline.

What Causes Jowls?

• Skin Laxity-As our skin ages it loses elasticity and the skin along the jaw line begins to sag.

• Loss of Facial Volume-As we age or facial fat atrophies, the face is less full, and the skin envelope becomes lax and sags.

• Repeated Mouth Movements-Smiling and facial expressions pull at the corner of the mouth and create a fold or line over which sagging facial skin can fall. Above the mouth this fold is called the nasal labial fold. Below the mouth the line is called the marionette line-also called the pre-jowl sulcus.

How to Remove Jowls.

Traditionally jowls have been removed by performing a facelift. More recently new non-surgical methods have also been developed:

• Facelift-The facelift is still the "gold standard' for jowl removal. A properly done facelift can create a beautiful youthful jaw line.

• Filler injections-Liquid Face Lift Soft tissue fillers such as Restalyn™, Juvederm™, Radiesse™, and Perlane™ are biodegradable semi -solid medical compounds that can be injected underneath facial lines to plump the skin. More recently, a technique called the liquid face lift is used to inject these soft tissue filers into areas of the face which have lost fat. By increasing the volume in these areas the sagging skin can be lifted.

• Laser Skin Tightening with New Laser Liposuction- New laser liposuction technology using 924nm and 924/975nm laser fibers, can be used to tighten neck skin and skin along the jaw line. The technique must be done by experienced doctors to protect important nerves running along the jaw line near the mouth. However, early jowls have been successfully removed with this technique.

• Other Skin Tightening Techniques-Many non-surgical skin tightening technologies are available. These include Thermage™, LuxIR Deep™, Titan™, and Refirme™ among others. All of these technologies tighten skin by heating the collagen in the deeper skin layers. When the collagen is heated to 66 degrees centigrade, the skin collagen contracts and the skin tightens. Beware, that tightening with these methods is at best 20-30%, thus they are most effective on younger patients with early and mils skin laxity and early sagging.

Do not wait until you need a facelift. Learn more about soft tissue fillers and the newer laser skin tightening treatments that you can have to keep a smooth jaw line.

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