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DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

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DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipes

Hand hygiene is essential for staying healthy and leaves you free from infection along with preventing its recurrence. We generally touch most things which are filled with tons of bacteria and use sanitizers to clean the hands.

Most of us are using commercial hand sanitizers, which are filled with alcohol. Do you know that the usage of commercial hand sanitizers will affect the acid mantle of the skin?

The acid mantle is a fine, slightly acidic firm on the skin’s surface that generated by sebaceous glands to act as a barrier for protecting the skin from harmful bacteria, virus, and other germs. But the usage of chemical based sanitizers will harm this acid mantle and make germs to thrive easily into the skin.

FDA has raised some alarming concerns about the safety of using these commercial hand sanitizers. Here are some effects caused by using commercial sanitizers.

  • Almost all sanitizers contain triclosan and triclocarban chemicals, which are harmful to the health.
  • Regular usage of hand cleansing products will make the bacteria or other microorganisms resistant to it and can easily thrive into the skin.
  • Triclosan will affect the immunity of a person in a longer run and thus makes you susceptible to numerous bacterial infections. It also increases the resistance to good bacteria, which are required for several bodily functions.
  • They lessen the effect of medicinal antimicrobials which we take to treat contagious bacteria like salmonella and E.coli.
  • Other chemicals like propylene glycol and isopropyl myristate will make the skin susceptible to absorbing countless environmental contaminants.

So, change your thoughts from the situations where a commercial hand sanitizer is the only way to clean your hands. You can also use a natural sanitizer that is free of harmful chemicals and can conquer the germs.

Do you think it’s best to prepare a DIY homemade natural (non – toxic) hand sanitizer? If yes, then it is the right place for you to get a detailed explanation on how to prepare a natural hand sanitizer at home, which is chemical free and gentle on hands.

DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipes:

Here are some best recipes to prepare a hand sanitizer at home. Let’s get started.

Sanitizer – 1: (Aloe Vera with Essential Oils and Vitamin E Oil)

Aloe vera has an effective antibacterial and antimicrobial property that kills off the infection causing germs and it also moisturizes the skin. Essential oils have antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that help to clear the germs.

Rubbing alcohol helps to kill the germs and prevent the recipe from degenerating. Vitamin E oil acts as a moisturizing agent and also helps to lessen the harshness of alcohol on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol, 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, 10 drops each of tea tree oil and cinnamon oil and 5 drops each of rosemary oil, clove oil and eucalyptus oil in 1 cup of distilled water.
  • Mix all these ingredients and pour it in an empty spray bottle by using a funnel.
  • Fix the cap and shake it well to mix all the ingredients.
  • Your homemade hand sanitizer spray is ready to use.
  • Just spray some on your palm and rub it all over your hands to make them free from germs.

Note:

  • Or use vegetable glycerin in the place of vitamin E oil, as both acts as moisturizers.
  • Also, pour this sanitizer in a regular non – spray bottle and use it as a hand sanitizer gel instead of spray.
  • Or mix 10 drops each of cinnamon and tea tree oil, 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin, 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel in 1 cup of distilled water (or colloidal/ionic silver) and transfer it into a spray or pump bottles. Use it as needed.
  • Alternatively, mix 5 drops of tea tree oil, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E and 1 tablespoon of filtered water in 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Stir well and pour this mix in dispenser tube and use it as needed.

Sanitizer – 2: (Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera and Essential Oils)

Witch hazel acts as alcohol to kill the germs on your hands. Essential oils exhibit antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties that clear the infection causing germs and keep your hands and health free from infections.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 30 drops of tea tree oil, 5 – 10 drops of lavender oil and 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E oil in a bowl.
  • Stir well and add 1 tablespoon of witch hazel extract and 8 ounces of pure aloe vera gel in it.
  • Stir all these ingredients and pour it in a clean squirt bottle.
  • Shake it gently before each use and pour it into your hands.
  • Rub it all over the hands to make it clean and free from infections.

Note:

  • Or use high proof vodka in the place of witch hazel and also use clove oil instead of vitamin E oil.
  • Also, replace lavender oil with rosemary, sage, peppermint or sandalwood oil.
  • Alternatively, mix 5 drops each of lemongrass essential oil and rosemary oil, 20 drops of tea tree oil, 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin and 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin and witch hazel in a bottle. Shake well and use it as needed.

Sanitizer – 3: (Aloe Vera Sanitizer Gel with Essential Oils)

Essential oils like orange, cinnamon, clove, lavender and rosemary oils have antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that help to clear the germs.This is good for children who play at park or outside.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 10 drops each of cinnamon oil and lavender oil, 20 drops of orange oil and 5 drops each of clove oil and rosemary essential oil in 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel.
  • Stir all these ingredients and store this in a reusable silicon tube.
  • Use this sanitizer as needed to remove the germs naturally from the hands.

Sanitizer – 4: (Essential Oils)

Only essential oils are enough to make your hands free from germs. Here we are preparing DIY hand sanitizer using essential oils without aloe vera.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 10 – 20 drops each of lavender and rosemary essential oils in an empty spray bottle.
  • Fill the bottle with water and shake it well.
  • Use this hand sanitizer spray to make yourself free from bacteria or other germs.

Note: Or mix some raw coconut oil (or apple cider vinegar or the mix of hydrogen peroxide with lemon juice) to this essential oil sanitizer and use it regularly.

Sanitizer – 5: (Castile Soap with Tea Tree Oil)

Tea tree essential oil is very effective antibacterial and antiseptic that kills off the germs. Castile soap will help to moisture the skin and acts as a surfactant to dissolve the oil.

Steps to be followed…

  • Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil and 1 teaspoon of castile soap in 6 ounces of water.
  • Stir well and pour it into an empty bottle.
  • This natural sanitizer won’t have any negative effects or side effects and use it as needed.

Note: If you want, you can also add vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel to this hand sanitizer.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. If you’re new to using any essential oils, then perform a skin patch test (apply a drop of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of olive oil on the elbow) to know whether you’re allergic to that oil or not before using it in hand sanitizers.
  2. Check with your doctor before using essential oils, especially for children, pregnant women or if you’re suffering from a medical condition.
  3. Always carry the natural hand sanitizers to where ever you go and use it to get rid of skin and health problems.
  4. Almost all hand sanitizers will last longer. So, use it at any time to clean your hands.

Try these DIY natural hand sanitizer at home and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Facial Exercises to Lose Weight

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Face Exercises to Lose Weight

Face is by far the most important part of the body that people notice at first. But unfortunately, some people carry extra weight on their cheeks and chin which gives a chubbier and rounded appearance of the face.

Genes largely determine the shape of your face, but in some cases, overweight or age can be the main reason.

Changing your genes or age is impossible but reducing your over all weight can burn the fat in your face. And you can achieve this by performing correct facial exercises along with a proper healthy diet.

Facial exercise is equally important as regular physical exercises as they help to reduce weight, improve blood circulation, increase glow to your face and slow-down ageing.

Before considering a cosmetic surgery, which will definitely have side effects, know that there are natural ways to reduce the fat face.

Exercises for Weight Loss in Face (Face Slimming Exercises):

1. Chin Lift Exercise:

Chin lift exercise is the very effective way to reduce double chin. Jaw, throat and neck are the areas that will be stretched by this exercise.

Procedure:

  • Start this exercise by lifting your head towards the ceiling.
  • Keep your eyes in a fixed position towards ceiling.
  • Perform the exercise in sitting posture or standing posture.
  • Then tighten the lips as if you are trying to kiss the ceiling.
  • Hold in the position for 10 seconds then relax.
  • Repeat this for 10 times by holding for 10 seconds.

Note: while doing this exercise do not to stress any other facial muscle other than lips.

2. Lips Pull:

Lips pull exercise is the most effective yoga exercise, when practiced regularly it can assist in lifting up the facial muscles. This exercise removes age from your face, and makes you look young with good cheekbones along with a perfect jaw line.

Procedure:

  • Do the exercise by either standing position or sitting position with normal head posture.
  • Lift up your lower lip as much as can and push the lower jaw outside.
  • You will feel the stretched stress in the jaw lines and chin muscles.
  • Stick for it about 10-15 seconds and then relax.
  • Repeat this 10 times by holding for 10-15 seconds.

3. Jaw Release

This Jaw release exercise gives you impressive, good cheekbones and a perfect jaw line. Jaw release helps in stretching the muscles and reducing fat around your cheeks, jaws and lips.

Procedure:

  • Start this exercise with sitting position or standing position.
  • Now, close your lips and move your jaw in circular motion as if you are chewing something.
  • Then breathe air deeply and breathe out while chewing like that.
  • Press your bottom lower teeth with the help of your tongue and open your mouth wide.
  • Hold on in this state for about 5 seconds.
  • Then breath air in and out again.
  • Repeat 10 times by holding for 5 seconds.

 4. Fish Face:

Fish face exercise, also called as “smiling fish face” is easiest and one of the best cheek exercise. This exercise can be done anywhere e.g., when you are watching T.V or listening to your favourite song.

Procedure:

  • Squeeze in your cheeks and lips inside the mouth.
  • Then try smiling like this.
  • Hold on in this posture for about 5 seconds.
  • Now you can feel the burn in your jaws and cheeks.
  • Repeat it 10 times by holding for 5 seconds.

Note: Fish face will help in reducing the fat in cheek muscles quickly and toning.

5. Blowing Air:

Blowing air is one of the effective facial exercises to decreases double chin, reducing chubby cheeks. It gives impacts on the neck muscles, jaws, cheeks and tones them to give a natural face-lift to provide a slender appearance.

Procedure:

  • Take a chair and sit on it by keeping your spine straight.
  • Lift your head backwards so that you should face the ceiling.
  • With the help of your lips blow out the air from your mouth.
  • Do it for few seconds and then relax.
  • Repeat it 10 times by holding for 10 seconds.

6. Tightly close the eyes:

This simple technique of closing eyes helps you out by creating some kind of force on your eye nerves as well as cheek muscles.

Procedure:

  • With the assistance of the muscles in your cheeks close your eyes firmly.
  • Feel the contraction of your facial muscles on the face.
  • Stay in the position for 10 seconds and then relax.
  • Repeat this technique 5 times a day at least.

7. Stretch Your Face Muscles:

Stretching your face muscles will be another important face exercise. It helps to lose unwanted fat in the face immediately.

Procedure:

  • With the assistance of your hands, stretch your face muscles.
  • Make sure that your lower chin touches the chest.
  • Now pull the skin so that it moves below cheekbones.
  • After getting into the perfect position then you should pronounce “Ah”.
  • Stay in same position for a few minutes.
  • Repeat the procedure for 3 times.

8. The Eye Brow-Raiser:

Regularly do this eyebrow raiser exercise to keep your eyebrows in exact position. This prevents or reduces eyebrow sagging.

Procedure:

  • Close your index and middle fingers together.
  • Slowly push the skin down by resting your fingernails on your eyebrows.
  • Create resistance with the help of your fingers weight and lift your eyebrows up and down.
  • Repeat this exercise for 10 times.

10. The Cheekbone Lift:

Cheekbone lift exercise gives you a slim cut for your face by reducing the fat in it.

Procedure:

  • Put your fingers on each of your cheekbone.
  • Softly push your skin upwards until it is enough stretched.
  • Open your mouth in such a way that it forms “O”.
  • You will feel resistance in your cheek muscles
  • Hold on for 5 Seconds.
  • Complete this exercise by repeating it for 10 to 15 times.

11. The Chipmunk Cheek Squeeze:

Procedure:

  • You can do this exercise in any comfortable position.
  • Now bend your head backwards and push your chin forward.
  • Squeeze your cheeks inside your mouth to the maximum level.
  • Hold for 5 seconds.
  • Complete this exercise by repeating for 10 to 15 times.

12. The Jaw Flex:

This Jaw Flex exercise makes you lose your double chin, trim your face fat and get a slimmer look.

Procedure:

  • Bend your head backwards until you look at the ceiling.
  • Push your lower lip upon your upper lip as long as you can.
  • You should feel this stress near your ears in the jaw muscles.
  • Hold for 10 seconds.
  • Complete the exercise by repeating it for 10 to 15 times.

13. The Puffer Fish Press:

This Puffer Fish Press exercise will help you reduce the laugh lines appearance around your mouth.

Procedure:

  • Puff up your cheeks to maximum level.
  • Move the air from one side of the cheek to another one.
  • Repeat for 30 seconds.
  • Complete this exercise by repeating for 5 to 10 times.

14. Blow Balloons:

Blowing Balloon is very effective way to slim your chubbiness and tone your cheeks. Leave the balloon until air goes out and blow it again.

Procedure:

  • Buy a balloon and blow air into it.
  • While you are blowing, you can feel your cheeks muscle extending.
  • Now, release the air from the balloon and continue the exercise for 10 times.
  • Repeat this process for 5 days.
  • You can observe a difference within few days in your cheeks size.

15. Rotating Tongue Exercise:

This exercise is an easy and powerful thing to get rid of fat in face.

Procedure:

  • Rotate your tongue in circular motion, with the mouth closed.
  • The tongue should be able to touch the outer surface of your upper teeth and lower teeth, while rotating.
  • Perform this exercise 15 times in clockwise direction and anticlockwise direction.
  • Do this exercise regularly to see a reduction in your face fat.

16. Hot Towel Treatment:

Hot Towel Treatment helps to reduce fat in your cheek. Facial steam makes the face heated and produces sweat which in turn clears fat which is storing in your facial cells

Procedure:

  • Take some water and boil it in a bowl.
  • After few minutes, take it away.
  • Allow it to cool down slightly.
  • Now take a towel and dip that into the warm water.
  • Squeeze the towel to remove the excess water from it.
  • Slowly, Place this hot towel onto the facial fatty areas.
  • Repeat this exercise for 5 times.
  • Before going to bed do this exercise for 1 hour.
  • Facial steam will open your skin pores and reduces your chubby cheeks.

17. Chewing Gum:

Chewing gum is a very effective facial exercise to eliminate calories from the cheeks and slimmer your chubby cheeks. This exercise melts fat cells present in your face and makes your face thinner and toned.

Procedure:

  • Take a sugar-free gum.
  • Start chewing it for about 20 minutes.
  • Repeat this two times a day.
  • Perform this for 30 minutes after having your lunch and dinner.

18. Face Massage:

Facial massage is one of the important exercise to reduce cheek fat, and shape your face. Swelling on your face and neck is due to the excess fluid build up

Doing massage for your face daily with wheat germ oil or ginseng oil improves blood circulation, dries up lymphatic build-up and decreases water retention.

Procedure:

  • Take either wheat germ oil or ginseng oil, any oil of your choice.
  • Apply it on your face and neck.
  • Start moving your palms in an upward direction.
  • Begin from your chin and slowly move upwards in a circular motion.
  • Repeat this for five times.
  • Now, with your fingers except the thumb finger move along your jawline firmly by giving upward strokes.
  • Repeat this exercise 5 to 6 times daily.

19. The Gargle Exercise:

Gargling is the most powerful technique to lose fat in your face, which gives a good amount of exercise for the nerves around your mouth.

Procedure:

  • Take mouthful of warm water.
  • Swirl around your mouth.
  • Gargle 3 to 4 times.
  • You can do anytime, anywhere.
  • Repeat the process 5 times you want in day.

Note: Do this before going to bed.

20. Keep Smiling:

Smiling is the best way to slim down your cheek fat. You can do this effective and easiest workout for reducing fat in your cheeks. Stretching of the the muscle while smiling helps your cheeks to lose the fat in it.

Additional Tips for Reduction of Facial Fat:

Following simple tips given below along with the above-mentioned exercises can help in reducing flab (soft loose sagging) from your face.

FOOD:

  • Fix a diet, which is low in fat and sugar. Sugar assists in breakdown of collagen, which supports your skin structure, that in turn causes skin to sag and fat to hang more readily.
  • Choose fruits and vegetables that are abundant in phytonutrients and antioxidants that helps you for your healthy weight and your complexion’s health.
  • Include serving of few grains at some meals, which are packed with fibre, nutrients.
  • Prefer nuts, seeds, olive oil and avocado, which also helps in skin health.
  • Do not skip your breakfast, which will boost up your metabolism for weight loss.
  • By making the best quality food choices you can lose weight in your face and your whole body by trimming your calorie intake.
  • Fish and seafood, low-fat dairy, lean beef and white-meat chicken are good sources of food.
  • Keep a distance with high-sodium foods like processed snacks, soups in cans and fast food stuff as they contain excess sodium, which causes water retention, and show extra fat in your cheeks and under the eyes.
  • Complete your dinner 2 hours before your bedtime.
  • Do not eat food, which contain excess amount of sugar, oil and starch.

Sleep:

  • Avoid sleep in the afternoon if you want to get rid of facial fat.
  • Do not forget that a regular quality sleep plays an important role in the appearance of your face.
  • Have a good sleep for seven and nine hours daily.
  • Avoid sleeping immediately after having your dinner, this build up’s fat in your cheeks.

Water:

  • If you are thirsty, take a glass of warm water and drink.
  • Keep your body hydrated to keep circulation and to remove toxins from your body.
  • A bloated face might be a result of dehydration.

Other:

  • Use cool-toned foundation, contouring cream or powder (Especially when you do not have time to reduce your face fat) in a shade, which is darker than your natural skin tone so that it will help you to look your face slimmer.
  • Stay active and do any physical activity daily for 30 minutes.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol.
  • Purchase a skipping rope and do skipping 100 times per day. It is very beneficial in reducing facial fat.
  • Good lifestyle strategies help to promote a healthy face and reduces the effects of aging and genetics.

Conclusion

These facial exercises remove fat from the face can be done at any time and in any place to reduce the cheek fat.

Though they look easy, it will have big impact on the appearance of the face.

If you do facial exercises daily, they will not only slims down the face, but also help to increase facial muscles firmness and tone the their elasticity.

Did you find any of these facial fat exercises helpful in reducing your facial fat?

Then let me know which exercise worked for you. I look forward to hearing from you!

Remedies for Dark Circles

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Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark circles (or dark shadows or rings) are simply termed as dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes. In these days, dark circles are a common complaint from many of us, which makes the people look tired, unhealthy, dull, exhausted and older.

Lack of sleep, stress, heredity, aging, vitamin deficiencies, environmental irritants, dry skin, certain health problems, prolonged crying, hormonal imbalance, over-exposure to the sun or electronic screens, etc. will cause dark circles to all of us irrespective of age group.

Actually, the skin around the eyes is delicate and thinner than remaining parts of the body. The veins in the area are closer to the skin’s surface resulting in a bluish or dark tint called dark circles around the eyes.

There are many natural remedies available at home that works excellently in treating dark circles around the eyes. Let’s have a look on it.

Home Remedies for Dark Circles:

It’s time to follow these amazing DIY natural remedies for dark under eye circles regularly at home to diminish those ugly dark circles.

Method – 1: (Almond Oil)

Almond oil has vitamin K & E that improves clotting, reduces discoloration under the eyes. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that contract the dilated blood vessels causing discoloration under the eyes.

Steps to be followed…

  • Apply a little almond oil on all over the dark circles at night before going to sleep.
  • Massage it gently for few minutes to get well absorbed into the skin.
  • Leave it on for overnight and rinse off in the morning with cold water.
  • Pat dry your eyes and repeat the same process daily till you get relief from dark circles and puffy eyes.

Almond Remedies for Dark Circles

Note:

  • Or apply a mix prepared by mixing 5 – 7 drops of almond oil in 1 teaspoon of raw honey at night before bed time. Rinse off in the morning with lukewarm water. Repeat it daily.
  • Alternatively, use any natural carrier oil like coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil or jojoba oil instead of almond oil for treating dark under eye circles.

Method – 2: (Cucumber)

Cucumber has rich content of water that hydrate and moistures the skin. It has vitamins A, C, E and K that helps to restore the skin’s elasticity, reduces inflammation and soothes the skin. It has antioxidant, astringent property that lightens the dark circles effectively.

Steps to be followed…

  • Cleanse your face along with eyes and dry it.
  • Cut cucumber into thick slices and place it over the eyes (preferred chilled cucumber pieces).
  • Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and remove it.
  • Rinse your eyes with cold water and dry it.
  • Repeat the same process daily for at least a week to diminish the dark circles under the eyes.

Cucumber Remedies for Dark Circles

Note:

  • Or simply apply grated cucumber or cucumber juice over the eyes to clear dark rings under the eyes.
  • Alternatively, mix cucumber juice with any of these ingredients like fresh lemon juice, sandalwood powder, potato juice, honey, rosewater, aloe vera gel, etc. and apply it on the eyes to get rid of dark under eye circles.

Method – 3: (Potato)

Potatoes act as natural bleaching agents that lighten the skin under the eyes. It has vitamins (A, C), enzymes, starch and catecholase that reduce dark circles and rejuvenate the skin by providing essential moisture to the eye areas. So, potatoes are effective in diminishing dark circles.

Steps to be followed…

  • Grate a chilled potato to extract its juice and dip a cotton ball in it.
  • Dab it on the dark circles affected eye areas.
  • Let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off with cool water.
  • Repeat the same regularly until the results are visible to you.

Note:

  • Or simply grate a frozen potato and store it in a thin cloth. Place it as a cool poultice over your eyes for 10 – 15 minutes and remove it. Or place chilled potato slices on the eyes.
  • Alternatively, mix potato juice with any of the following ingredients like cucumber juice, fresh lemon juice, tomato puree, yogurt, honey, etc. and apply it on the dark circles to get rid of it.

Method – 4: (Rosewater)

Rosewater has skin soothing and lightening properties that fade away the dark circles. It restores the skin pH balance and hydrates the skin by penetrating deep into the skin pores. It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that protect the eyes from contaminations, itching, dust and redness.

Steps to be followed…

  • Cleanse your eyes and hands and pat dry the area gently.
  • Dip a cotton ball on rosewater and apply it on the clean under eye skin.
  • Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
  • Dry the area and continue doing the same process regularly till you get complete relief from dark circles.

RoseWater Remedies for Dark Circles

Note: Or mix organic rosewater with either lemon juice, sandalwood powder, almond oil, etc. and apply it on the dark under eye circles regularly.

Method – 5: (Tomatoes)

Tomato has many essential vitamins (A, B, C & K), potassium, iron, sulfur, and calcium that reduce the dark circles. It has natural skin lightening, moisturizing and regenerating properties that fade away the dark circles.

Steps to be followed…

  • Grind a chilled tomato into a thick paste.
  • Apply it on all over the dark under eye circles.
  • Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Do the same process regularly to get rid of dark circles.

Tomatoes Remedies for Dark Circles

Note:

  • Or drink regularly a glass of tomato juice by adding some lemon juice and a pinch of salt to it.
  • Alternatively, mix tomato juice with either lemon juice, mint leaves extract, potato juice, aloe vera juice, pineapple juice, curd, honey, etc. and apply it on the dark circles to diminish them completely.

Method – 6: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon has natural bleaching property that lightens up the skin. It moisturizes the skin, reduces swelling and prevents accumulation of fluids to prevent dark under eye circles. Vitamins and citric acid helps to lighten and tightens skin to reduce dark circles and puffy eyes.

Steps to be followed…

  • Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon and dip a cotton ball in it.
  • Dab it on the dark under eye circles and let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Wash off with water and repeat it regularly to observe visible results of disappearing of dark circles.

Lemon Juice Remedies for Dark Circles

Note:

  • Or simply drink warm lemon water in the morning to prevent dark shadows under the eyes.
  • Or else mix fresh lemon juice with either almond oil, tomato juice, turmeric, potato juice, milk or milk cream, egg white, honey, olive oil, etc. and apply it on the dark circles regularly to prevent them completely.

Method – 7: (Cold Compress)

A cold compress helps to constrict the blood vessels under the eyes and thus reduces dark circles and puffiness of the eyes.

Steps to be followed…

  • Soak a clean wash cloth in cold milk or water and place it directly on the affected areas after wringing the cloth to remove the excess water or milk.
  • Let it sit for about 5 – 7 minutes and remove the cloth.
  • Do the same process for 2 – 3 times daily to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes.

Note: Or simply place either a bag of frozen peas, cool metal spoon, chilled tea bags or a cloth wrapped with ice cubes, etc. and place it directly on the affected areas regularly.

Method – 8: (Mint Leaves)

Menthol in mint leaves helps to improve the blood circulation, even out the skin tone, soothes and rejuvenates the skin. It removes the toxins that damage the under eye skin with its natural astringent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Steps to be followed…

  • Blend few fresh mint leaves to make it a fine paste.
  • Apply it on the clean under eye skin and let it sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Wipe it off with a damp clean cloth and dry the area.
  • Regularly follow – up of this process will definitely help you to get rid of dark circles.

Mint Leaves Remedies for Dark Circles

Note: Or simply mix mint juice with either olive oil, fresh potato juice, lemon juice, rose water, cucumber juice, egg white, mint tea bags, etc. and apply it on the dark circles around the eyes to diminish it.

Get Rid Of Dark Circles Fast

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Applying either cold milk (milk cream) or used chilled tea bags (prefer green or chamomile tea) or turmeric powder with buttermilk or raw honey or fenugreek seeds paste or orange juice with glycerin or aloe vera gel, etc. on the dark circles affected eye area regularly to prevent dark circles and puffy eyes completely on the skin.
  2. Rinse your eyes with warm water followed by cold water to improve blood circulation and cleanse the dirt particles. Also, never ever sleep with a make-up on your face (eyes).
  3. Stay hydrated, sleep for at least 7 – 8 hours every night, consume a healthy diet (like fresh fruits and vegetables), do some regular yoga and exercise to prevent stress, etc. should be included in your daily diet to prevent dark circles now and then.
  4. Avoid applying facial masks under and around the eye areas. Also, apply a natural good moisturizer before going to bed for proper hydration.
  5. Consult your doctor to know whether you’re suffering from any health problems or medications causing dark circles to you.
  6. Always prefer to use fresh ingredients rather than bottled or stored one to grab maximum results and to get rid of dark circles quickly.
  7. Quit smoking and drinking alcohol for proper blood circulation which in turn helps to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes.
  8. Avoid over rubbing your eyes too often, as it causes the blood vessels to dilate and thus results in appearing dark under eye circles.

This is all about Natural Home Remedies for Dark Circles and hope you’ll give a trial to these remedies. Don’t forget to share your queries or experience with us.

How to Reduce Breast Size Naturally at Home

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How to Reduce Breast Size Naturally At Home

How to Reduce Breast Size at Home?

Breast development is a natural process in women that starts right from fetal development and breast changes continue to happen throughout a woman’s life.

Having well-shaped and toned breasts that are proportionate to the body is the dream of each and every woman, but the problem arises when the breasts start growing out of proportion and begin to interfere with your day-to-day activities, health and dressing.

Excessive breast growth happens due to a number of reasons such as – hormonal changes, excessive weight gain or obesity, genetics, pregnancy or as a sideeffects of certain medications.

Overly large breasts not only makes a woman self-conscious, but also gives rise to various health issues such as back and neck pain, breast tenderness, shortness of breath, skin rashes, etc.

Although, breast reduction surgery is a quick solution to this problem, but it comes with a lot of baggage such as scarring, uneven shaped breasts, wound healing problems, etc.

So, the best and safest way to reduce breast size is to reduce overall body weight and tone the chest muscles through exercise. In this article, we have put together some effective exercises to reduce breast size along with a healthy diet and home remedies.

Natural Ways to Reduce Breast Size at Home

Weight Training – Anaerobic exercises that make use of either body weight or external weight help to tone the muscles present underneath the breasts and give them a smaller appearance.

Push Ups – This is one of the most common body weight exercises that target the chest, arms, shoulders and back.

  • Lie down of the floor on your stomach
  • Place your arms on the sides
  • Lift up your body from the floor using your hands
  • Your entire body should be in a straight line at all times
  • Lower your body towards the floor by bending your arms and push it up again
  • Do 12 to 15 repetitions at a stretch

Chest Press – This is yet another effective exercise that helps to reshape the breasts. It makes use of a set of dumbbells.

  • Take two lightweight dumbbells in both hands
  • Lie down on a bench with our feet on the floor
  • Now, hold the dumbbells close to your chest
  • Lift them up straight over the breast without locking the elbows
  • Hold the dumbbells in this position for 2-3 seconds
  • Slowly lower the arms to the starting position
  • Do 10 repetitions at a time

Chest Fly – This exercise also makes use of external weights and it targets the breast muscles from a different angle.

  • Hold two lightweight dumbbells in both hands
  • Lie down on a bench while holding the dumbbells close to your breast
  • Life the dumbbells straight up and then spread both arms to your sides
  • Stay in this position for 2-3 seconds and then lift up the arms and bring then down close to your chest
  • Do 10 repetitions at a time

Wall Press – This is an easy and simple variation of push ups that you can do standing up.

  • Stand facing a wall and place your palms to the wall
  • Now, lean towards the wall by pressing on your palms and keep your feet fixed
  • Stay in this position for 2 seconds and then push away from the wall
  • Do 10 to 15 repetitions at a time.

Upright Rows – This exercise makes use of barbells to tone the shoulders, chest and arms. It gives a lift to your breasts which makes it appear smaller.

  • Stand straight holding a barbell with light weights
  • Lift the barbell up straight to your breasts and hold for 2 seconds
  • Lower down the barbell to your waist
  • Repeat this lift 10 times at a time

Aerobic Exercises – Aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming, cycling, stair climbing etc. burn a lot of body fat and speed up the metabolism which helps to reduce breast size.

Jogging – Jogging not only helps to reduce breast size by also tones the entire body by burning excess fat. Just 20 minutes of jogging every day can give you noticeable results within a few days.

Swimming – This is a high calorie burning exercise that helps to tone the entire body and give perfect firm shape to your breasts, arms, legs, etc.

Stair Climbing – Climbing strains works out the entire body right from the breasts to the legs and helps to gives a toned look to the whole body.

Diet – Other than exercise, your diet also plays a major role in determining your breast size. An unhealthy diet that is rich in sugar, simple carbs and unhealthy fats leads to excessive weight gain which is one of the main causes of large breasts.

Be in calorie deficit – This is the first step towards losing weight. Plan out a calorie deficit diet in which you consume fewer calories than those required by the body. This will force your body to start utilizing fat as a source of energy. This is a temporary step and you can get back to a normal balanced diet once you reach your target weight.

Cut out fat, sugar and excess salt from your diet – Minimize the intake of salt, unhealthy fats and sugar in order to speed up your weight loss process. Salt causes water retention and bloating and gives your body a fluffy appearance while sugar increases your hunger. Unhealthy fats such as trans and saturated fats only add to your bodyweight. So, strat eating clean and healthy and cut out red meat, butter, fried foods, candy, soda, fruit juices, chips, etc. from your diet.

Follow a nutritious and balanced diet – A diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, poultry, seafood and dairy products helps to keep you satiated and aids in weight management.

  • Citrus Fruits – Citrus fruits such as orange, sweet lime, grapefruit, etc. helps to reduce breast size because of their vitamin C content. Vitamin C in these fruits help to burn stored fats by boosting metabolic rate of the body.
  • Fruits and Vegetables – fresh fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, etc. are low calorie foods that contain high level of dietary fiber which helps to keep you satiated for a prolonged period of time without adding empty calories.
  • Nuts – Nuts like almonds, walnuts, etc. contain healthy fats that helps to energize the body. They also boost the metabolism process in the body and burn accumulated fat in different parts of the body.
  • Fish – The healthy omega-3 fatty acids present in fish helps to reduce estrogen levels in the body which is one of the causes of large breasts. Grilling and baking are the healthiest options for preparing fish.

Breast Massage – While breast massage is an age old remedy for increasing breast size, it can also help to reduce breast size by burning accumulated fat in the breasts.

Procedure:

  • Take a few tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil in a dish
  • Warm the oil slightly
  • Take some of the oil in your palms, dip your middle and ring finger in the oil and use these two fingers to massage each breast in circular motions in the upward direction
  • Repeat this motion for 5 minutes
  • Massage your breasts twice every day for a couple of months to see noticeable results

Home Remedies to Reduce Breast Size

Green Tea – Green tea is an effective natural remedy for reducing breast size. It works by promoting weight loss. The catechins present in green tea boost metabolism which in turn speeds up the calorie burning process.

Usage:

  • Prepare green tea by adding a teaspoon of green tea leaves in a cup of hot water
  • Cover the cup and let the leaves steep for a few minutes
  • Strain the tea and add a little honey to it
  • Drink this tea 3 to 4 times a day for a few months

Ginger Tea – This is yet another useful remedy for reducing breast size that works by speeding up the metabolic rate of the body. Weight loss reduces the size of the fatty tissues which make up the breast and make it smaller.

Usage:

  • Grate some fresh ginger and add it to 1 cup of hot water
  • Let it steep for 10 minutes
  • Strain the water and add a teaspoon of honey to it
  • Drink ginger tea 2 to 3 times a day for a couple of months

Flaxseed – Flaxseed is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that reduces estrogen levels in the body. Excessively high level of estrogen is one of the main causes of enlarged breasts.

Usage:

  • Take a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and add it to a glass of hot water
  • Mix it using a spoon and drink it once daily for a few months
  • You can also consume 1 to 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil on a daily basis.

Neem and Turmeric – This is an age old Ayurvedic remedy that helps to reduce breast enlargement caused by inflammation. Anti-inflammatory properties of Neem and turmeric help to sooth the inflamed tissues and once the swelling subsides the breast size also returns to normal.

Egg Whites – The natural firming and toning properties of egg whites helps to tone the sagging skin of the breasts and makes it appear smaller.

Usage:

  • Crack a couple of eggs and separate the egg yolks from the whites
  • Beat the egg whites thoroughly till it develops a cream-like texture
  • Apply it to the breasts in an upward direction
  • Wait for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with water
  • Repeat it once every day for a few weeks

If done in the right way, these exercises combined with a balanced diet and home remedies can help to reduce your breast size naturally without any side effects and give you a positive body image.

Top 10 Remedies for Beautiful Skin

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Every woman desires to have a picture-perfect, flawless skin but in this modern world, we generally depend upon the cosmetic creams, lotions, makeups, etc. to get a fair and flawless skin.

Although they provide us with an instant glowing skin but definitely cause side effects when used in a longer run. Always remember that healthy skin will make you feel clear and beautiful. The healthy diet, skin care regimen and lifestyle habits will resemble your skin’s health.

Stress, pollution & external environmental factor, smoking, intake of alcohol, poor nutrition, exposure to sun’s harmful UV rays, lack of sleep, improper skin care hygiene, etc. will make your skin look dry and dull with uneven skin tone.

Instead of relying on the cosmetic skin and beauty care products, you can try some best natural remedies at home to improve your skin’s health and appearance to make it clear and spotless.

Home Remedies to Get Beautiful & Clear Skin:

Here are the simple yet effective remedies that help you to grab beautiful and clear skin. All you need is to follow them regularly along with some regular exercise and healthy diet.

Remedy – 1: (Lemon)

The presence of citric acid and vitamin C will help you in exfoliating the skin and clears dead skin cell, impurities, and excess oil. It also enhances the collagen production and exhibits skin lightening property to increase the cell renewal process.

Have a look at how to use lemon to grab beautiful skin.

  • Take a lemon and squeeze it freshly. Apply this fresh lemon juice on all over the clean face & neck. Wait for 10 minutes to rinse the area with lukewarm water. Pat dry the skin and rub some cucumber slices over the skin to moisturize and soften the skin. Do the same process daily to get rid of uneven skin patches.
  • You can get beautiful skin by applying the mix prepared by stirring the juice of 1/2 a lemon in 1 – 2 tablespoons of raw honey on all over the face. Rinse with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Do it daily.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons each of fresh lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl. Apply it to the clean face, neck and other parts of the body. Scrub it gently in a circular motion and wait for 10 minutes to rinse off with lukewarm water. Repeat it 1 – 2 times a week regularly to get glowing skin.
  • Oatmeal acts as a natural exfoliator that cleanses the impurities, grime, and excess oil. Mix 1 tablespoon each of fresh lemon juice and mashed oatmeal (cooked) to make it a paste. Spread it on the skin and massage gently. Rinse off with water after 20 minutes and dry the skin.

Remedy – 2: (Turmeric)

Turmeric is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic and skin lightening agent that minimizes the scars and other marks effectively on the skin. It alleviates allergic, infectious and inflammatory skin disorders which makes the skin look dry, dull and lifeless.

Regular follow up of any of the below-mentioned turmeric methods will help you to get a beautiful clear skin.

  • Gram flour (besan) exfoliates & lightens the skin and inhibits the growth of facial hair. Mix equal quantities of turmeric powder and gram flour in a bowl. Stir well by adding some milk (or water) till it forms a fine paste. Slather this mixture evenly on the skin and wait until it dries. Rinse the area with lukewarm water by scrubbing the skin gently. Continue it once a week to lighten the skin.
  • Mix enough pineapple juice (or tomato juice) in 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to make a fine paste. Apply it on the clean face and neck and wash the area with lukewarm water after it dries completely. Do it 3 – 4 times a week till you get rid of spots, scars and uneven patches of the skin.

Remedy – 3: (Honey)

Honey is a natural humectant and moisturizer that helps to keep the skin moisturized and beautiful. It exfoliates the skin to remove dirt, dead cells and tan on the skin’s surface.

Want to know how to use honey to get beautiful skin? Have a look at these methods.

  • Take some raw honey and apply it directly on the skin. Leave it for few minutes till it gets dried naturally. Rinse the area with lukewarm water and dry the skin. Repeat it once daily to get clear skin.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon each of raw honey and gram flour in 2 teaspoons of milk. Mix well to make a fine paste and spread it all over the clean face as a mask. Wait for 20 minutes and wash the area with warm water. Do it once a week to get a clear and radiant skin.

Remedy – 4: (Aloe Vera)

Being rich in antibacterial, astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera acts as the best remedy for getting clear skin. It soothes the irritated skin, moisturizes it effectively and heals your scars. It stimulates the growth of new skin cells and enhances the collagen production.

  • Take an aloe vera leaf and extract its gel freshly.
  • Apply it on the clean face by using your clean fingers or cotton ball.
  • Leave it for about 30 minutes and rinse the area with lukewarm water.
  • Continue this aloe gel application daily or several times a week on the regular basis until you get rid of the dull, dry and lifeless skin.

Remedy – 5: (Yogurt)

The lactic acid and probiotic-rich content of yogurt will help you to get rid of the dry, dull and lifeless skin. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin to give cure from acne and other irritating skin disorders. Regular usage will definitely help you in giving clear and flawless skin.

  • Orange peel has vitamin C that makes it work as a natural skin tonic and help your skin to get rid of many ailments. Grind some dried orange peels and mix 1 tablespoon each of orange peel powder and yogurt to make a paste. Apply it on the skin and rinse off with water after 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in 1 tablespoon of fresh plain yogurt and spread this mix onto the clean skin. Rinse the area with water after 15 – 20 minutes to get not only the fair skin but also clears your scars, marks, and spots on the skin.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of mint powder in 1 tablespoon each of plain yogurt and fuller’s earth in a bowl. Leave it aside for 30 minutes and stir well to apply it on the clean face and neck as a face pack. Let it sit till the mask dries naturally and rinse off with lukewarm water. Do it once a week till you enjoy the clear skin.

Remedy – 6: (Tea and Rice Flour)

The antioxidants in tea will help to flush out the toxins and free radicals from the skin and rice flour act as an excellent scrub that exfoliates the skin to remove dirt, dead cells, and impurities. So, this combination will make your skin look healthy and glowing.

Here are a few ways of using tea to get a beautiful glowing skin.

  • Add 2 teaspoons of rice flour and 1/2 spoon of honey in 1 cup of cooled tea. Stir well and apply it on the skin. Let it sit until the mask dries completely and start massaging the area gently in circular motions. Finally, rinse the area with cold water and repeat the same process for a few times per week.
  • Steep 1 green tea bag in 1 cup of hot water for a few minutes and take out the bag. Add some fresh lemon juice and raw honey to it and stir well to sip this warm tea 2 – 3 times daily to get flawless skin.

Remedy – 7: (Milk)

The lactic acid in milk exfoliates and locks the moisture in the skin to get a fair and flawless skin. It acts as a physical barrier that protects the skin from the damage caused to the skin by external environmental factors (pollution).

Have a look at how to use milk for beautiful skin.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of honey, fresh lemon juice and milk (or milk powder) in a bowl till it forms a fine paste. Apply this paste to the cleansed skin thoroughly. Wait for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat it regularly.
  • Saffron is an excellent skin care ingredient that effectively used for skin glowing. Place 5 – 6 strands of saffron in 2 – 3 teaspoons of cold, raw milk. Let it sit for about 3 – 4 hours and apply it on the clean face and neck. Wait for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse the area with lukewarm water. Do it daily to get the soft, smooth and beautiful skin.

Remedy – 8: (Papaya)

Papaya has natural bleaching property that helps to reduce the appearance of scars and improves the skin’s texture to get clear skin. The papain is an enzyme present in papaya exhibits antibacterial and wound healing properties that aids in removing dead and damaged skin.

  • Take a ripe papaya and chop it into small pieces.
  • Then mix 1 teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and honey in this papaya pieces and grind them to make a fine paste.
  • Spread it on all over the face and neck thoroughly as a mask.
  • Wait for 30 minutes and rinse the area with cool water.
  • Dry the skin to apply rose water on the face and neck.
  • Let it dry naturally and repeat it once a week regularly to notice changes in your skin tone.

Remedy – 9: (Walnuts)

The antioxidants in walnuts help to repair the skin cells and promote the radiant skin. Walnut powder exfoliates the skin and removes dirt and impurities by acting as a natural exfoliator and cleanser. Regular usage will definitely bring you a beautiful glow to your dry, dull and lifeless skin.

Here are a few ways of using walnut for the healthy & beautiful skin.

  • Mix 2 teaspoons of walnut powder in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to make a fine paste. Apply this paste to the clean face and neck. Scrub the mix around the face after it dries and finally, rinse off with lukewarm water. Repeat this face mask for once a week regularly.
  • Take 3 walnuts and soak them in water overnight. In the morning, grind them to make a fine paste by adding 1 teaspoon of rose water. Slather this mix on the face and rinse with lukewarm water after an hour. Do the same process for once a week on regular basis.
  • Eat 2 – 4 walnuts with 1 glass of milk in every morning to strengthen your immune system and to have healthy skin.

Remedy – 10: (Diet Plan)

Consuming a well-balanced diet will definitely help you to keep the skin young, healthy and beauty naturally. Here is the list of healthy foods which keep your skin clear, flawless and beautiful. Have a look at this list and include them in your diet.

  • Consume whole grains which are enriched with fiber (reduces inflammation and stabilizes blood sugar levels), zinc (repairs skin damage and regulate sebum production) and B-vitamin (helps the skin cells to process fats without drying).
  • Drink plenty of water and other healthy fluids like herbal teas or green tea, soups, fresh fruit or vegetable juices, smoothies, etc. to flush out the toxins from the skin and to stay hydrated. But avoid the intake of caffeinated, carbonated, alcoholic and sugary beverages.
  • Include parsley in your diet, as it has a rich source of vitamin K (helps for promoting elasticity and good skin tone), vitamins A & C (clear blemishes and encourage collagen production) and volatile oils (disinfect pores and prevent acne).
  • The intake of selenium, antioxidants, and vitamins (A, C & E) rich foods like nuts (Brazil nuts, walnuts), seeds (pumpkin, sunflower & Chia), wheat grass, meat, carrots (beta-carotene), spinach, etc. will help you to get rid of the problem.
  • Vitamin C rich foods will help to support the immune system and thereby heals the skin and gives you a glowing skin. So, consume foods rich in vitamin C like berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberry), black currants, spinach, tomatoes, oranges, kiwi, etc.
  • Omega – 3 fatty acids and vitamin D rich foods (wild salmon, tuna, spinach, etc.) will protect your skin from sun exposure. So, try this grilled, baked, in sushi, with a salad, in pasta with a side of asparagus.
  • Consume zinc-rich foods (like oysters, beans, mushrooms, lamb, spinach, squash seeds, dark chocolates, chicken, pork, etc.) which aids in the skin cell renewal and repair.
  • Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, fat-free milk or miso will help to reset your system and helps to cleanse your system.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Cucumber has nourishing, hydrating and astringent properties that improve the overall appearance by removing the dead skin cells, repairing damaged skin cells and thereby gives an instant fresh glow. Simply rub cucumber slices or apply cucumber juice on the affected skin areas.
  2. Avoid rinsing your face with hot water, as it causes redness and irritation on the skin along with drying out the delicate facial skin. So, rinse your face with lukewarm water rather than hot water.
  3. Use some natural oils like coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, argan oil, sesame oil, castor oil, sea buckthorn oil, etc. will moisturize the skin and provides flawless skin.
  4. Don’t scrub the skin too frequently, as the store-bought chemical and toxic packed scrubs will harm and dry your skin. So, instead choose natural fresh fruits like mango, pineapple chunks or mashed strawberries on your face.
  5. Not enough rest will definitely reflect on your face, as it looks tired and irritated. So, sleep for at least 7 – 8 hours to undergo restoration, rebalancing and repairing.
  6. Regular exercise will boost up the blood circulation, remove cellular debris and free radicals and thereby cleanse the body. It distresses and tones up the body to look beautiful.
  7. Rinse your face at night before bedtime to remove makeup and impurities and apply moisturizer to get the nourishing skin.
  8. Protect your skin from harmful sun’s UV rays by applying sunscreen before stepping out in the sun and reapply it for every 4 – 5 hours.
  9. Apply baking soda paste on the clean face and neck to exfoliate the skin and clear spots and scars.
  10. Prevent acne by following small daily life hacks like changing pillowcases every 4 – 5 days, reduce stress levels, tie your hair back before going to sleep, keep your hands and surrounding clean, avoid placing the hands on the breakouts, avoid consuming oily or fast foods, etc.
  11. Also, use other natural remedies like rose water, potato, cod liver oil, drink fresh carrot or orange juice, banana paste with milk, avocado paste, etc. to get the beautiful and fair skin.

Final word:

All you need is to use these natural remedies regularly to change your skin tone and make it look clear, beautiful and healthy. Do you know any other successful natural remedies to grab beautiful skin? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Home Remedies to Become Fair

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Having a fair and glowing skin is everyone’s dream. Tried all the cosmetics and could not achieve a fair and glowing skin?

Skin is reflection of the overall health. Excessive production of melanin causes darker complexion of the skin. Apart from this there are many external factors such as regular exposure to sun, dirt and pollution etc. which leads to production of more amount of melanin. This leads to tanning of the skin resulting in darker complex.

Healthy and fair skin cannot be achieved overnight. It needs lot of proper care and change in lifestyle. A lot of cosmetics are available in the market which boasts to provide clean and fair skin in just couple of days. On the same side they are also responsible for long term skin problems. To overcome all these problems it is better and safer to follow home remedies to gain fairer complex. These home remedies add glow to your skin by making it healthier.

In the below article we have mentioned few of the ready-to-go remedies that are useful in achieving healthy and fair skin. So, you can opt any of the convenient method and begin to get results soon.

Top 10 easy methods to get fair skin at home:

Method 1: Lemon and Honey:

Lemon is rich in vitamin C and citric acid, which brightens the skin. It also has anti oxidants that fights against the free radicals and boosts up the collagen production in the body. Thus, lemon helps in lightening the dark skin and remove age spots, acne etc.

Direct application of lemon juice may cause some side effects due to its highly acidic nature so, it is recommended to use lemon juice in diluted form.

Honey has skin lightening properties and it is also beneficial in fading away the acne spots from the skin.

Ingredients:

  1. Juice squeezed out of half lemon
  2. 1 tablespoon honey

Steps to follow…

  • Take a bowl and add half lemon juice along with a tablespoon of honey to it.
  • Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply it evenly on the skin.
  • Now, leave it untouched for about 10-15 minutes and rinse off using water.

Method 2: Saffron and cream:

Saffron is rich in potassium, which helps in forming the skin cells and repairs the damaged skin cells. The abundant amount of antioxidants and vitamins are beneficial for the skin. The anti-inflammatory property of saffron reduces the inflammation of the skin.

Milk cream contains lots of natural enzymes, which are helpful in lightening the skin. It provides nourishment to the skin.

Ingredients:

  1. Few saffron threads
  2. 2 tablespoons fresh milk cream
  3. 1 teaspoon water

Steps to follow…

  • Take 1 teaspoon of water and add few threads of saffron to it and soak for some time.
  • Now, add this saffron water to 2 tablespoons of cream.
  • Mix well and apply it on the skin evenly.
  • Leave it for 15 minutes till it dries completely.
  • Rinse thoroughly using water.

Method 3: Potato:

It is rich in vitamin B6 that helps in regeneration of the new skin cells. Potato acts as exfoliator and removes the dead skin cells. The catecholase enzyme present in the potato helps in bleaching i.e. lightening the dark skin, removes dark spots and acne.

Ingredients:

  1. A potato

Steps to follow…

  • Take a medium sized potato and peel it.
  • Now, grate the peeled potato by the help of grater.
  • Then, apply the pulp on different parts of skin.
  • Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes and then you can rinse using water.

Method 4: Besan and Rose water:

The besan or gram flour helps in lightening the skin by controlling the oil production of the skin and balancing the pH levels of skin. It is helpful in removing the dirt from the skin and clears the skin pores. The exfoliating property of the besan is beneficial in suppressing the dead skin cells and encourage for new cells. Rose water has various benefits for skin, it provides soothing and calming effect to the skin.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 tablespoons gram flour
  2. Few drops of rose water

Steps to follow…

  • Take a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of gram flour to it.
  • Now, put few drops of rose water to make this paste of it.
  • Apply it evenly on the face extending up to neck and gently massage using finger tips.
  • Leave it to dry completely and then rinse off using warm water.

Method 5: Papaya:

Papaya has an enzyme papain that acts as exfoliator and helps in removing the dead skin cells and enhances the production of new skin cells. The vitamin C present in the papaya provides protection against the sun rays.

Ingredients:

  1. Half cut papaya

Steps to follow…

  • Take a bowl and cut the papaya into small cubes.
  • Smash them to form a thick paste.
  • Now, apply this on the skin and leave for about 20 minutes.
  • Rinse off using warm water.

Method 6: Turmeric and Milk:

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that are helpful for maintaining clean pores and healthy skin. It is used in various different types of cosmetics and facial creams. Milk acts as cleansing agent and removes all the dirt particles from the skin. So, the combination of turmeric and milk helps in lightening the skin and adds a glow to face.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 tablespoons milk
  2. 1 teaspoon turmeric
  3. Cotton ball

Steps to follow…

  • Take a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it.
  • Mix it thoroughly and soak a cotton ball into it.
  • Squeeze the cotton to remove the excessive mixture from it.
  • Now apply this on the skin and leave it untouched for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse off using water.

Method 7: Yogurt:

Yogurt acts as exfoliating agent and removes all the dead skin cells from the skin. It works as cleanser and removes all the dirt particles from skin pores and makes your skin look brighter. The lactic acid present in the yogurt will tighten the skin and zinc helps in promoting new skin cells.

Ingredients:

  1. Yogurt

Steps to follow…

  • Take a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt to it.
  • Now, beat it gently and make a paste out of it.
  • Then, take small amount on your palm apply it all over the face and neck.
  • Wash your skin after 20 minutes using warm water.

Method 8: Tender coconut Water:

The tender coconut water has various beneficial properties and it also has vitamins and minerals in it. The antioxidants present in the coconut water provide protection to the skin and helps in regeneration of the skin cells.

Ingredients:

  1. Coconut water

Steps to follow…

  • Take ½ cup of coconut water in a bowl and dip the cotton ball into it.
  • Now, take a cotton ball and dip it in the mixture.
  • Apply this water to your face and other parts of the body.
  • Allow it sit for 15 minutes and rinse it off using water.

Method 8: Fuller’s earth:

It is also known as multani mitti, which is one of the best methods for brightening the skin. It is mostly helpful for oily skin to unclog the pores. There are various minerals present in the multani mitti, which provides glowing skin.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 tablespoons multani mitti powder.
  2. Rose water

Steps to follow…

  • Take a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of fuller’s earth to it.
  • Then, pour some rose water to make a paste of it.
  • Apply it on your face to neck and leave it dry completely.
  • Wash off using warm water.
  • Then, apply some natural moisturizers to maintain the skin properly.

Method 10: Tomato:

The lycopene present in this improves the skin pigmentation and brightens the skin. Consumption of tomato juice is also beneficial for maintaining proper skin and health.

The acidic nature present in the tomato helps in exfoliating the skin and removes the dead skin cells.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 Tomato

Steps to follow…

  • Take a medium sized tomato and smash it to prepare a paste.
  • Gently apply it on the face and leave for 15-20 minutes.
  • Afterwards rinse it using warm water.

Other methods that explains how to become fair quickly

  • There are various different home remedies that are helpful in lightening the skin such as;
  • Baking soda and water together can be mixed to form a paste and use it as a mask. You can wash your skin after 10 minutes.
  • Milk and banana can be mashed together and apply on the skin for immediate brightness for skin.
  • Cucumber and lemon juice works for oily skin and lightens the skin by cleaning the skin pores.
  • You can also mix little cinnamon powder to half a teaspoon of honey and apply gently on your face. After sometime you can wash using warm water.
  • Take some amount of raw milk and mix it with rose water. Apply this on the skin for natural brightness. This method can be followed during night time.
  • Aloevera has various different benefits that are helpful in maintain as well as lightening the skin. Aloevera gel can be applied directly on the face.
  • Jojoba oil is used in few of the cosmetic products, which increases skin’s ability to glow and lighten properly.
  • Orange is rich in vitamin C, which helps in removing the dead skin cells and generating new skin cells. So, orange peel powder along with honey and rose water is used for increasing the fairness of skin.
  • Corn flour and pineapple mask is used in treating any skin problems and also removes the dead skin cells. Thus, it helps in lightening the skin.
  • Green tea improves the metabolism rate of the body, so, it can also be used as lightening agent for skin. Take few bags of green tea and cut them to obtain the powder. To this powder add lemon juice and honey to make a paste of it and apply all over the skin. Rinse off after 15 minutes.

Tips and precautions to get fair skin:

  • Include healthy food in your diet such as fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich proteins, vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants to improve your skin health.
  • Include some of the food with omega 3 such as fish, nuts and oil that is very necessary for hair growth.
  • One of the best things is to consume as much water as you can. This helps in maintaining hair, skin and various body paths.
  • Do not be care less and follow proper methods for cleansing and moisturizing methods.
  • To remove the dead skin cell you can use natural scrub two times per week for effective and better results.
  • Always try to apply sunscreen before going out in the sun. Choose the sun screen minimum of SPF 20.
  • Sleepless nights, stress, unhealthy food habits etc. are also responsible for skin problems. So, take care of your health to maintain healthy skin.
  • Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol to improve the skin colour and its health.
  • Consumption of blueberries, strawberries and all the berries are helpful in lightening the skin as they are rich in anti-oxidants.
  • Almonds have lots of benefits on health so; it helps in maintaining the moisture of the skin.
  • Do not use the creams that have more than 2 % of the chemicals because they may harm your skin permanently.

Frequently asked questions:

  1. Is baking soda safe to use?

Baking soda is actually best bleaching agent used by everyone. Though it is not harmful for skin, some people may get irritation due to the allergy because they may have sensitive skin. So, before applying it for the whole skin it is better to do a patch test.

  1. Is skin whitening permanent?

Most of the people think that these skin fair treatments are permanent but in fact they are just temporary. So, frequently if you follow these methods then you can skin changes in your skin.

  1. Is coconut water drinking beneficial to skin?

Yes, coconut water has various magnesium, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for skin. It acts as anti-aging substance and protects skin from other problems.

  1. What foods should i eat for glowing skin?

You can consume walnuts, salmon, eggs, broccoli, spinach and berries etc. which has high amount of proteins and nutrients that contribute in maintaining good and glowing skin.

  1. Which fruit is best for instant skin whitening?

For instant skin whitening you can eat watermelons, oranges, pomegranate etc. which contains high amount of water and beneficial nutrients for skin.

Few words to remember….

Every person wants a clear and fair skin. To obtain this you can follow all the methods mentioned above. These methods are tried and proved to be safe.

You can follow any of the method by going through the detailed procedure method above.

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