Usually, homemade remedies are safe as compared to other forms of contemporary medicines and hardly cause reactions or any side effects. It’s been ages that herbal remedies and homemade medicines have been used by people to cure common sickness. Hair is important part of life. So it is of sufficient cosmetic concern to aggravate discomfort in any person when it begins lessening, thinning or falling. To a woman, the sight of a comb attached with lost hair may be the cause of a strong mental strain. Hair is formed from the little pockets in the skill called follicles.

Home Remedies for Baldness:

An active rubbing of the scalp with the fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the best home remedy for preventing and treating hair loss. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it creates itching with the heat. It will create energetic sebaceous glands and also energies the flow of blood in the exaggerated area by making the hair grows well. This is one of the good home remedies for baldness.

Amla oil is made by boiling dry pieces of Alma in coconut oil is also regarded as a helpful hair tonic for hair growth. A combination of an equal amount of fresh Alma juice and lime juice. Use this as a shampoo as this arouses hair growth and avoids hair loss.

1. Lettuce is helpful in avoiding hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is supposed to help the growth of hair if taken to the degree to half a liter a day.
2. Amaranth is a good remedy for hair loss treatment. Its fresh leaf juice must be applied to the hair to avoid hair loss. It assists in the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.
3. The juice of alfalfa when combination with identical amounts of carrot and lettuce juice, and if taken daily, also assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and prevention of hair loss.
4. Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is helpful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil must be boiled in a tin basin and about sixty grams of henna leaves should be slowly put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil must then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Normal massage of the head with the oil will create abundant hair. One of the safe and best home remedies for baldness

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Homemade baths are quite fun and easy to make. The bubble baths and bath salts can be easily made at home. It not only saves quite a lot of money but also is quite amusing and exciting. Unlike outside one can customize everything. One can use anything that suits there skin and not use something that does not. These baths can be made not only for self indulgence but also for giving out gifts. Here are some of the very cool homemade recipes for baths.

1) Easy bubble bath

This is the easiest recipe of making bubble bath at home. To make this one would require around 4-5 drops of fragrance oil, around a quart of water, 1.5 ounces of glycerin, 1 bar of flaked or grated castille soap. To make this bubble bath all the ingredients are mixed well together and stored in a container for sometime. During the bath one can pour it in the running water and enjoy it. All the ingredients are easily available and are not much expensive. One can find stuff like castille soap at any store of health and food.

2) Simple bubble bath

To make this kind of bubble bath without any flavor, one would require around 4 T. of herbs; one can pick any herb that they like the most, around 2 tablespoons of oil which should be corresponding with the type of dried herbs selected, ½ pt. of distilled water and ½ pt. of organic cleanser.

The process of making the bubble bath is very simple. First the water and the herb are boiled and simmered together for around half an hour. After 30 minutes the herbs are squeezed well so that the water retains its essence and then is taken out of the water. The water is allowed to cool a bit. Once the water is cooled, the essential oil and the liquid cleanser are added to it. One can pour it in any container of their choice and use it while the bath.

3) Vanilla and raspberry bubble bath

To make this type of bubble bath one would require 8 oz. of liquid soap, 2 oz. of distilled water, around 8 drops of vanilla flavored fragrance oil 6 drops of raspberry flavored fragrance oil and red food coloring which should not be more than 2 drops. All the ingredients are mixed well poured in to a container and is ready to use.

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Blackheads can be easily defined as the follicles whose openings are comparatively wider than the normal opening. When the sebaceous are over active, blackheads appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere in the body where the sebaceous are present and are over active. Oily skin and the environmental pollution are the main causes of blackheads. There is variety of products available in market claiming to treat blackheads. Although some of these products are good, some of them can cause adverse effect on the skin. Most of these products contain harsh chemicals which can harm the sensitive skin. However one can use natural homemade remedies which are quite effective in treating blackheads. Here are a few remedies which one can try to cure blackheads.

1) To prevent blackheads one can apply a teaspoon of lime juice along with groundnut oil in equal quantity to the face. This helps in putting a stop to blackheads forming on the face.

2) A mixture of Epsom salt and iodine is also very good for treating black heads. To make this one has to take 14^th cup of hot water and mix it with one teaspoon each of iodine and Epsom salt. After it has mixed well and cooled down, the mixture is applied to the blackheads as well as the surrounding areas. The mixture can be dabbed with a cotton ball. After the mixture has dried it can be removed with a clean handkerchief or a piece of cloth.

3) One can also apply the mixture of drumstick pods and a little bit of lemon juice on the affected areas. This is a very good home remedy for treating and curing blackheads.

4) Fenugreek leaves also have properties that help in curing blackheads. To apply it on face, one can make a paste of the fenugreek leaves by adding a little bit of water to it. This paste is left on the face for around 15 minutes and then washed off with lukewarm water. If this paste is applied every night before sleeping then it is almost infallible in treating blackheads.

5) One can also make a face wash by blending fresh lime juice and bottled milk together for removing the blackheads.

6) Steaming is very useful in removing the blackheads. It helps in softening the pores making it open and easy to remove.

7) A paste of radish seeds and water is also very good for removing blackheads.

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Blemishes and brown spots are a common problem faced by almost everyone. Due to the increase in pollution they have become almost unavoidable for most of the people. They also occur due to lack of care proper skin care. Brown spots and blemishes make the face look awful and give it a pockmarked look. Owing to the hustle bustle of the daily busy life it is always not possible to give conscientious and meticulous attention to the skin. There are a number of products available in the market that claim to assiduously solve the problem of blemishes and brown spots. Most of these products contain harsh chemicals which may harm the face further if the product does not suit the user. The best solution to these skin problems lies in the age old grandma remedies. These home remedies constitute mostly of natural elements which are very beneficial to the skin. Here are some home recipes which may help one get rid of blemishes, brown spots and brown spots.

1) The best thing to get rid of blemishes is lemons. Lemons can be directly applied on the affected part or can be mixed with something else.

2) One can also try a homemade face pack to get rid of the blemishes. This pack constitutes of two spoons of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric and a couple of drops of lime juice. These ingredients when made in to a paste by using a little bit of curd and applied to the face give the skin a glowing look and do away with the brown spots and blemishes.

Freckles occur mostly due to hereditary reasons and over exposure to the harmful UV rays. Freckles can be also cured by using the following homemade recipes.

1) One can apply sour cream on the face to cure freckles. The cream is not washed off but is simply wiped off. One should always top it with a moisturizer after wiping the face.

2) Like blemishes freckles can be also cured by lemon juice. The lemon juice has bleaching effect on the skin and helps clear the freckles.

3) Natural fruit packs can cure freckles up to a large extent. One may use red currant, apricot, strawberry or cucumber face packs to lighten the freckles.

4) Sour milk has lactic acid which helps in peeling of the skin without making it dry. One can wash the face with sour milk also.

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The skin of human beings can be regarded as the most patient thing in this world. There can’t be anything which has more patience. Being constantly tested, affected, attacked and god knows what more, our skin faces such atrocities which nothing in this earth can. Up to some extent the problems are solved by the skin itself but after that it gives away and thus our skin problems starts. It loses its natural glow and smoothness. There are various contributing factors of these problems. Seasonal changes, pollution etc. are some of the most important factors that cause various problems in skin. Thus body lotions are the substances which help the skin in fighting out these problems.

Due to the above mentioned factors the skin loses the necessary moisture content which makes the skin dry and thus irritation starts. The skin also starts tearing away. Though there are various creams available in the market, it doesn’t suit everyone’s skin. In that case Body lotions are the only options. Homemade body lotions are very good for making your skin smooth and soft. Some of the homemade body lotions are: -

1. Rose and Lime Body lotion – This is the most simple homemade body lotion. In order to make this you will require 3 tablespoon of rose water, 2 tablespoons of line juice and 1 tablespoons of glycerin. Then mix all the ingredients very well. The lotion that is prepared should be applied to your body after a shower. Now if you have a dry skin then use the above lotion as mentioned. Otherwise depending on the skin type one can change the proportions of the ingredients that are mixed. It is important that the lotion is stored in a cool place like refrigerators.
2. Almond Body lotion – In order to prepare this body lotion you require a lot of things. Firstly you require 3 teaspoons of lanolin, 1 teaspoon of almond oil and 1 teaspoon of petroleum jelly. Further you also require 1 teaspoon of vegetable lard, 2 teaspoons glycerin, 10 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of soap flakes and 1 teaspoon of cornflower. Also add perfume or almond essence. Once you have all these ingredients then you are prepared to make the almond body lotion. First of all heat the water and the oils separately. Once heated pour them into other ingredients and mix all the ingredients. After the mixture is prepared pour it into a bottle and then shake it vigorously. Then lastly add perfume.

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Pollution nowadays has affected the human beings to a greater extent. People nowadays are facing a lot of health problems because of pollution. One such problem is skin problems which are being faced by almost all the people in this world. Pollution affects the skin quality and disintegrates the softness and also the smoothness of the skin. Many skin diseases are also caused because of the dust particles and the poisonous gases that are emitted by the vehicles. If one doesn’t take care at an early stage then the damage becomes permanent and irreparable. Sun burns and darkening of skin are some of the visible problems that are caused due to lack in taking care of the skin.

For this purpose there are cleansing creams, milks, grains and various types of scrubs which help in cleansing the skin and removing the dust particles from the skin. Many a times it happen that taking only a shower doesn’t help in cleaning your body. You might feel fresh and clean after a shower but in fact there are germs still present in your skin which are hiding inside the pores of your skin. For them cleansing creams is the only answer. There are many cleaning creams which are available in the market but all of the, don’t suit everybody. Thus homemade cleansing creams are preferred. Moreover homemade cleansing creams are safer as they don’t contain the harmful chemicals that are found in the cleansing creams that are available in the market.

There are various recipes through which you can prepare homemade cleansing creams. However the most commonly used homemade cleansing cream is Cucumber Cleansing cream. This cleansing cream has proved very effective and people find it really very helpful. In order to prepare this cream you would require 30 gm of bee wax, 500 ml of olive oil, 30 gms of spermaceti, 1 tsp of sodium benzoate and half cup of cucumber juice. Take a big open pot and fill it with boiled water and inside it put a bowl. Then pour the bee wax and the spermaceti in order to melt it. After melting it remove the bowl and then pour cucumber juice and olive oil. Finally add sodium benzoate in the mixture that has been prepared in the bowl that was kept inside the pot. Now your cleanser is ready to use and you can use it once it gets cooled.

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Dry skin is characterized by the desiccated look of the face caused by the inability of the skin to retain the moisture. Dry skin causes fine pores, roughness, dryness, dull appearance and fine lines in the face. Dry skin does not give one a very good look and takes away the glow from the face. There are a number of face masks that can easily treat the problem of dry skin. These face masks are very helpful and they are quite easy to make at home. Unlike the synthetic products, they do not contain harmful chemicals and have no adverse effect on the skin. Here are some homemade recipes that help tackle dry skin -

1) A pinch of turmeric is mixed with gram flour. By using milk or raw cream a paste is made. This paste is applied to the face and washed off after it dries with warm water.

2) A paste of milk powder and honey is also helpful in treating dry skin. This paste is applied to the face and should be washed off after around 15 to 20 minutes. Lukewarm water should be used to wash it off.

3) Wheat flour is also good for dry skin like gram flour. One can make a paste of wheat flour and milk or cream and apply it to the face. This helps not only in reduction of dryness from the face but it also makes the skin healthier, supple and smooth.

4) First almond seeds are soaked in water. With the use of honey a paste is made and this mixture is then applied to the face. One has to wash this face pack after 20 minutes with warm to lukewarm water. This face pack not only helps to cope up with dry skin but it also helps in rejuvenating the face and adds to glow. This mixture can also be used as a fairness face pack.

5) Gram flour can be made in to a paste with the use of rose water also. A little bit of milk cream is added to this mixture. This mixture is washed off from the face after it is only half dry.

6) Milk cream has very good qualities that help in soothing the problems of dry skin. Milk cream can be added to any of these above recipes to cope up with the problem of dry skin.

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Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease which causes severe itching and irritation. Eczema can be of two types – dry or wet. One may get dry rashes all over the body or pus filled boils. The main symptom of eczema is the severe itching and stinging sensation. The itching is almost unbearable and there are a number of products available in the market to cure eczema. However, one can try the tried and tested homemade remedies for eczema. These recipes not only soothe the itching sensation but also help in quick recovery from eczema. Here are a few home remedies that one can use to find relief from eczema.

1) The combination of a teaspoon of sandalwood paste and equal amount of camphor can be very useful in treating eczema. When this paste is regularly applied in the affected areas, it helps in stopping the itching sensation and cure eczema.

2) One can make a paste by rubbing nutmeg in a stone slab. To form the paste it is very important to continuously add water to it to get the desired level of thickness. This paste also when applied to the affected area can produce wonderful results.

3) Coconut oil is also beneficial for people suffering with eczema. One can apply the coconut oil to the affected area for a quick relief from the itching. Drinking a combination of spinach and carrot juice is also very beneficial for eczema patients. Someone suffering from eczema should also drink plenty of fluids like water and orange juice.

4) Another concoction one can try is the blend of vinegar, honey and instant tea. Adding one tablespoon of honey and vinegar to the tea and drinking it produces good results for eczema patients.

5) It has also been found out that tomato juice is quite beneficial for people suffering with eczema. Drinking tomato juice can help cleaning the eczema in a matter of days.

6) If one wants to keep eczema at bay then daily serving watercress would be quite helpful. Watercress can be accompanied by drinking a mixture of spinach, celery, wheat grass and parsley daily.

7) Pine tar soap is very useful in healing eczema. One can try the soap for getting relief from the severe itching.

One of the main causes of eczema is the deficiency of vitamin B6. If someone is suffering from eczema he/she should consider including a lot of vitamin B6 in the diet to cure eczema.

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Nowadays many people are facing the problem of hair loss and split ends. Due to the pollution and lot of stress in work people start experiencing hair loss from a very early age. Hair loss not only causes baldness or semi baldness at a very early age but it also becomes quite embarrassing. It is very hard to cope up with hair strands fallen all over the clothes and around one’s surroundings. There are a number of treatments and hair care products offered to those who suffer from hair loss and split ends. However, these products have chemicals in them and they may have some adverse effect also. The best solution to this are the age old home remedies which are not only almost flawless but also do not have any side effects. Here are some home remedies that may help one combat hair loss and split ends –

1) A well mixed concoction of half a cup of milk and cream is quite helpful in treating hair loss and baldness. This mixture is supposed to be applied to the scalp and the hair ends after shampooing and rinsing the hair well. After 15minutes this mixture is then washed off.

2) Kanta karika is another example of nature’s bounty. When it is mixed with honey and is then applied to hair, it not only cleanses the hair but also help in stopping hair fall and cures split ends.

3) Egg also has qualities that help in curing hair fall problems. This remedy is quite popular and is very helpful in treating most of the hair related problems. To make this remedy first the egg is beaten until it becomes foamy. When the egg turns foamy, around 6 tablespoon of yoghurt is added to it. The mixture is not added fully to the hair. The mixture is applied to only small sections of hair. The mixture is left for around 15 minutes and then it is washed off. This mixture is also helpful in making the hair shiny.

4) Neem also hair fall curing qualities. The Neem is soaked in water and then with that water the head is washed. This helps in cleaning the dirt off hair and replacing the dead and damaged cells.

These natural recipes have helped people cure hair fall over the ages. They not only have no side effects but also help in invigorating the hair.

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Age along with it brings with it many nuisances. The first and foremost amongst it are the face wrinkles. The skin loses its suppleness and the firmness of the face is also gone. The face starts sagging and even the cheeks start becoming hollow. Lines start running from one corner of the face to the other corner. The once beautiful face starts looking like old ruins. Not many like this happening to their appearance but unluckily this a part and parcel of old age.

Everyone wants to look fresh and young. Youthfulness can be achieved by undergoing facelift. However, not many prefer going for facelifts due to the pain as well as the cost involved with it. What many people do not know is the fact there are several home made remedies that are very helpful in tightening the loose skin and do away with the wrinkles. These face masks are very easily available and can be acquired by anyone irrespective of their age and income group. These homemade recipes help in rejuvenating the face and giving it a youthful appearance. Here is the recipe for a homemade face lift mask –

Vitamin E facelift facemask (normal to dry skin)

This facemask is very easy to make and very inexpensive. The ingredients are easily available and it works wonders.

To make this face mask one first requires 1/4^th of a cup of whipped cream. The cream should be very heavy. A medium sized banana and gel capsules of vitamin E are also required. Vitamin E gel capsules are easily available at any chemist’s shop.

To make the face mask, first the banana is peeled and mashed in a container. The vitamin E capsules are punctured and the content is squeezed and poured in to the container. The shipped cream is added to the mixture and it is stirred well. It should be mixed well until and unless the mixture has nicely blended. After the mixture has blended well, the face mask is ready to be applied to the throat, neck and above all the face. The mask should be left for at least 15 minutes so that it gets enough time to penetrate the skin properly and reach to the roots. After some time the facemask can be washed off with the help of warm water and a cloth. After the face is dried with a towel one would definitely find an invigorating glow In the face.

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