Six Biggest Skin-Care Mistakes !

A Friend forwarded me this for putting it here on site, Awesome tips for healthy skin. Try them, they are neat.

1. Using a cleanser with harsh detergents:

Many people assume that the suds of their vigorously foaming cleanser are a good sign -- surely they'll leave skin extra clean. Unfortunately, copious suds are generally a sign that your cleanser contains a harsh detergent, like lauryl sulfate, that strips skin of vital lipids. (And don't get me started on bar soap -- that is always a no-no.) Instead, look for cleansers that contain fatty acids and will actually fortify your skin, like Dove's ProAge products, or even simple cold cream. If you have particularly dry skin, I recommend cleansing oils, which remove dirt and makeup without disturbing your skin's natural protective barrier.


2. Not using a retinoid:

Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is the only topical ingredient proven not only to prevent lines and wrinkles but to minimize the ones you already have. Past the age of 30, I recommend seeing a dermatologist for a higher-concentration prescription retinoid (like Retin-A, Differin, or Tazorac, for example), but there are also many great over-the-counter creams that contain lower concentrations of retinol. I like Roc Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Night Cream, and SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0.


3. Spending too much on skin care:

Splurging on the beautiful packaging and luxurious scents of pricey boutique skin care lines can feel wonderfully pampering -- provided you know that it's absolutely not necessary for great skin. In fact, many of my favorite products are made by drugstore brands, because those companies have the large budgets for top-notch research and development. If you have to choose, put your money toward that prescription retinoid, and buy the rest of your regimen at the drugstore.


4. Getting facials:

Yes, that's right -- you can strike facials from your skin-care budget and actually be doing your skin a favor! Studies show that as many as 80% of people break out after a facial. Aestheticians often don't know which products are right for the skin of each client, and may use ingredients that can worsen acne, or essential oils that tend to irritate sensitive skin. Even if you don't break out, there are really no long-term benefits to facials.



5. Washing your face at the wrong time:

Always wash your face after you rinse out your hair products and conditioner in the shower, never before. Many conditioners contain pore-clogging isopropyl myristate and other hair products often contain coconut oil -- both are common acne-causing ingredients that you don't want to leave on your skin.



6. Not using sunscreen every day:

Not just for your trip to the beach. Not just during the long summer days. Every day. Yes, it's important to be even more vigilant if you plan to spend lots of time in direct sunlight. But incidental sun exposure typically accounts for more of our lifetime exposure to ultraviolet rays than those days at the beach. Walking to and from your car, dashing out of the office for a sandwich, or sitting outside for a few minutes adds up -- make sure you're covered with at least SPF 15, every day. Drink daily 8 Glass water.

Skin Care - Part VI

Tips for Face Care

Cleansing Enzymes

• Mash two Papaya and pineapple slices. Rub this paste all over the face.
  
• Wash off after 5 minutes for a soft and squeaky clean feel.

Soft Lips

• Mix 2 teaspoon coconut oil, lemon juice, 3 drops of lemon oil and 1 teaspoon bee wax and warm.
  
• When it has melted, pour into a glass jar.
  
• Use this solution to mositurise your lips.

Dark Skin around Lips

• Use a scrub of Sandalwood power mixed with Almond powder and Milk, and massage gently on the area, darker then the rest of your face, around your lips.
  
• If done daily, you will see a difference in a week.

Under-eye Dark Skin!

• Massage the area under your eyes with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with honey and egg white.
  
• Wash off with milk for smooth flawless skin.

Anti-Pimple Recipe

• Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water everyday.
  
• Eat plenty of green salads, vegetables and fresh fruit. Cut down junk food.
  
• Mix Rose water with one tablespoon of powdered
• Camphor and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Wipe your face several times a day with it
  
• Also, make a pack with two tablespoons of Multani Mitti, five ground Cloves, a pinch of Camphor and Rose water.
• Apply the pack, daily, on the pimples and let dry. Wash off with ice-cold water.
  
• Done regularly, you will notice a difference within 10 days.

Shadows / Moles on Face Neck and Arms

• Massage the shadow patches / mole portions with almond oil mixed with oil of one vitamin E capsule.
  
• Leave it on for a couple of minutes and then wipe off with a cotton wool pad dipped in cold milk, and then with another pad dipped in water.
  (Three times a week for 15 minutes will show result.)

Clean and Clear Skin

• Take 30-40 Neem leaves and boil in one litre of water until the liquid turns to half.
  
• Drink three-four tablespoons of this syrup daily.

Skin Care - Part V

Look Beautiful - The Natural Way

Our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. These simple Ayurvedic home remedies help you to attain a clear, healthy and glowing complexion. Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals.

Below are some simple 'secrets' to achieve a naturally beautiful skin.

• Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
  
• Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
  
• Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
  
• Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
  
• Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
  
• Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
  
• Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
  
• Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
  
• Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.

Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.

Tips for Skin Care

Satin Smooth Skin

• When you have a Mango, do not throw the peels. Powder the peels. Add 1 teaspoon milk powder and rub all over.
• Wash off after 5 minutes for a satin finish!

Extremely Dry Skin!

• To treat extremely dry skin, mash a Banana and a tablespoon of Honey to it. Apply on the skin, leave on for 10 minutes and wash off.

Tired / Dull Skin!

• Mix together 24ml Apricot Kernel Oil, 5 drops of Petitgrain Oil, 4 drops of Sandalwood Oil and 3 drops of Chamomile oil.
• Apply as a mask for 10 minutes or massage on to your face.
  
• It will rejuvenate tired and dull skin.

Dry / Papery Skin!

• Blend together 24ml Jojoba Oil, 4 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil, 3 drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil and 2 drops of Rosewood Essential Oil
• Use this blend for a facial massage to help dry/papery skin.

Body Exfoliator!

• Mix a 4th cup Olive Oil to half cup Brown Sugar and add 4 tablespoons grated Lemon zest - makes great low cost body exfoliator.

Skin Care, Honey!

• Moisturize your skin with honey!
• Take 2 tablespoons of Honey and 1 teaspoon of Glycerin.
• Massage it into the skin regularly and wash off after five minutes.
• This will moisturize your skin and avoid the greasy feel.

Soft and Supple Skin

• Scrub your skin with one teaspoon of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice.
• Great way to have a super soft and supple skin.

Remedy for a glowing skin in 15 mins

• Rub a piece of papaya to face and neck till 15 mins and feel the difference on the tip of ur fingers
• The best way for a golden glow in minutes
  or,
• 2 tbsp orange juice
  
• 2tbsp turmeric powder
  
• Mix well n use it as a scrub to face n neck for a golden glow.
  
• Leave on for 15-20 mins and wash off with water

Skin Treatment with Tomatoes!

• Tomatoes are slightly acidic in nature and contain potassium and Vitamin C. Tomatoes are excellent for oily skins and help the skin feel cleaner and tighter, as well as reduce open pores and blackheads.
• Cut the tomato in half and rub on the skin. Leave on for at least fifteen minutes to let the skin feed on the juice,so that it saturates into the pores. Wash off with water.

Sun Damaged Skin!

• If you have overexposed yourself to sun, to soothe your skin, take a lukewarm bath with 5-6 drops of Chamomile Essence diluted in a tablespoon of Carrier Oil.
• Repeat this at intervals of a few hours until the burning subsides.
  

Smoother Skin with Cabbage

• Cabbage is rich in minerals and vitamins.
• Next time you are boiling cabbage, don't throw away the left over water. Wash your face with this water and you will feel your skin growing smoother.

Blemishes On Face?

• Grate an apple and apply it as a face mask daily for a week.
  
• Blemishes shall fade away naturally!
  
• Soft & Clear Skin
• Take a Papaya and rub all over skin.
• This has cleansing enzymes which will leave skin soft and squeaky clean.

Healthy Glowing Youthful Skin

• Massage your face, daily, with a combination of fresh cream, lemon juice and honey.
• Then do a five-minute scrub of powdered almonds, walnuts and honey mixed with a little fresh cream milk.

Clean and Clear Skin

• Take 30-40 Neem leaves and boil in one litre of water until the liquid turns to half.
• Drink three-four tablespoons of this syrup daily.

Glowing Skin

• Take 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder, 5 tablespoons of sandalwood powder, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and mix with milk.
• Apply on face, neck and the back. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and wash off.

Body care as a whole

Teeth Care

Spearmint Mouthwash

6 ounces Water
2 ounces Vodka
4 teaspoons liquid Glycerine
1 teaspoon Aloe Vera Gel
10-15 drops Spearmint essential oil
Boil water and Vodka, add Glycerine and Aloe Vera gel.
Remove from the heat, let cool slightly. Add Spearmint oil, shake well. Pour into bottle, cap tightly.
Use this solution as mouthwash as when required or after brushing your teeth.

Lemon Clove Tooth Cleanser

Mix small amount of finely powdered Sage with,
1 ounce of finely powdered Myrrh
1 pound powdered Arrowroot
3 ounces powdered Orris root
20 drops oil of Lemon
10 drops oil of Cloves
12 drops oil of Bergamot
Mix the oils into the powdered ingredients thoroughly. Store in a tube or bottle
Rub the paste onto the teeth with a soft toothbrush or use your fingers for 2 minutes and rinse.

Body and Foot deodorants

Herbal Deodorant Powder

2 parts powdered sandalwood (for fragrance and anti-microbal properties)
1 part powdered white oak bark (an astringent)
1 part powdered lovage root (for fragrance)
Pulverize herbs in a blender or food processor until they become a very fine powder. Transfer powder into a clean, dry iron skillet and very lightly pan-roast to set resins and scents. Fill muslin draw-string bags with the powdered herbs, or use handkerchiefs tied with a string or ribbon. Pat bags under your arms or on feet.

Stick Deodorant

4 ounces Cornstarch
2 ounces Baking Soda
1 ounces liquid Chlorophyll
2 ounces Vodka
2 ounces Distilled Water
8 ounces BeesWax
10-15 drops of Honeysuckle, Rose, Coriander or essential Oil of your choice.
Mix all ingredients except wax and chorophyll in a bowl, stir thoroughly.
Melt wax in top of a double boiler over very low heat, remove from heat. Add the other ingredients and blend well.
If the wax thickens too much to be workable, heat again. As the mixture begins to cool, but before it hardens, add the liquid clorophyll and essential oils.
Pour into moulds. Let harden. Remove from moulds. Store in a tightly closed container away from heat to avoid shrinkage.

Nail Care

Healthy Nails

Rub Lemon halves on your nails everyday if they have changed in color.

Dark Eye Circles?

Drink atleast ten to twelve glasses of water everyday.
Have a blood test done for your haemoglobin level and check with your doctor for extra vitamins and proper diet routine.

Banana Hand & Foot Cream

Dry hands and feet will become smooth and soft overnight if you mix:
Bananas
Honey
Lemon juice
Natural Margarine
Smear on hands and wear white gloves to bed. Wash off in the morning.
For dry feet, smear the mixture on and wear heavy socks to bed, wash off in the morning.

Body Care

Suffering from menstrual cramps? Have a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with two pinches of black pepper thrice a day.

One teaspoon of garlic juice mixed with two teaspoonful of honey taken twice a day can be beneficial for high blood pressure.

For a sinus headache try a paste of half teaspoon Cinnamon with sufficient water and apply to the affected area.

Constipated? Don't forget to drink a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of clarified butter at bedtime.

To cure bleeding gums, squeeze the juice of half lemon into a cup of water and add one teaspoonful of honey. This drink should be taken every morning. Massaging the gums gently with coconut oil also helps.

To get relief from backaches make a paste of ginger, and apply to the afected area. Massaging with eucalyptus oil is very effective.

You can also make your own massaging oil. Cut 2-3 cloves of garlic into small pieces. Put them in 100ml of sesame oil or mustard oil. Boil on slow fire for about five minutes. This oil is very good for massaging the area on backache.

Betel leaves are a valuable remedy for boils. A betel leaf is gently warmed till it becomes soft. It is then coated with a layer of castor oil and the paste is applied on the affected area.

Anti-perspirant

Deodorizing Foot Bath

Soak the feet in the solution by mixing:
1/2 cup white vinegar
5-6 Tablespoons Epson salts
1 gallon warm water
Pulverize herbs in a blender or food processor until they become a very fine powder. Transfer powder into a clean, dry iron skillet and very lightly pan-roast to set resins and scents. Fill muslin draw-string bags with the powdered herbs, or use handkerchiefs tied with a string or ribbon. Pat bags under your arms or on feet.

Anti-Perspirant Drink

Add a rind of Lemon to a cup of Milk and warm it.
Add three drops of Camphor oil to it and drink before going to bed.

Pimple and moles problems

Anti-Pimple Recipe

Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water everyday.
Eat plenty of green salads, vegetables and fresh fruit. Cut down junk food.
Mix Rose water with one tablespoon of powdered Camphor and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Wipe your face several times a day with it
Also, make a pack with two tablespoons of Multani Mitti, five ground Cloves, a pinch of Camphor and Rose water. Apply the pack, daily, on the pimples and let dry. Wash off with ice-cold water.
Done regularly, you will notice a difference within 10 days.

Shadows / Moles on Face Neck and Arms

Massage the shadow patches / mole portions with almond oil mixed with oil of one vitamin E capsule.
Leave it on for a couple of minutes and then wipe off with a cotton wool pad dipped in cold milk, and then with another pad dipped in water.
(Three times a week for 15 minutes will show result.)

Clean and Clear Skin

Take 30-40 Neem leaves and boil in one litre of water until the liquid turns to half.
Drink three-four tablespoons of this syrup daily.