Beauty Tips For Hair
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Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all
components of a tasty breakfast—but they also happen to be hair treatment
ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only
ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely
resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that
the mild acidity in lemon is an effective—and gentler—alternative to
chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using
one of these kitchen fixes.
For All Hair Types
"The [raw] egg is really the best of all
worlds," says Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home. The yolk, rich
in fats and proteins, is naturally moisturizing, while the white, which
contains bacteria-eating enzymes, removes unwanted oils, she explains.
To Use: For normal hair, use the entire egg to condition
hair; use egg whites only to treat oily hair; use egg yolks only to moisturize
dry, brittle hair, Cox says. Use 1/2 cup of whichever egg mixture is
appropriate for you and apply to clean, damp hair. If there isn’t enough egg to
coat scalp and hair, use more as needed. Leave on for 20 minutes, rinse with
cool water (to prevent egg from “cooking”) and shampoo hair. Whole egg and yolks-only
treatments can be applied once a month; whites-only treatment can be applied
every two weeks.
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For Dull Hair
Styling products (as well as air pollution) can leave a
film that both saps moisture and dulls shine—but dairy products like sour cream
and plain yogurt can help reverse this damage. "Lactic acid gently strips
away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes," says Lisa Belkin, author of The
Cosmetics Cookbook.
To Use: Massage 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt into
damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cool
water, then shampoo hair as you normally would. Treatment can be applied every
other week.
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For Itchy Scalp
To fight flakes—brought on by poor diet, stress and
climate, among other factors—try a lemon juice and olive oil mixture in your
hair. "The acidity in lemon juice helps rid your scalp of any loose, dry
flakes of skin, while the olive oil moisturizes the [newly exposed] skin on
your head," says Cox.
To Use: Mix 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil
and 2 Tbsp water, and massage into damp scalp. Let mixture sit for 20 minutes,
then rinse and shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every other week.
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For Limp or Fine Hair
To add body to hair, reach for an unlikely beauty
beverage: beer! The fermented drink contains generous supplies of yeast, which
works to plump tired tresses, explains Cox.
To Use: Mix 1/2 cup flat beer (pour beer into a container
and let it sit out for a couple of hours to deplete carbonation) with 1 tsp
light oil (sunflower or canola) and a raw egg. Apply to clean, damp hair, let
sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Or add flat beer only to a
spray bottle and spritz onto dry hair. "When the liquid evaporates, the
remaining protein residue (from the wheat, malt or hops) continues to
strengthen and structure hair," says Belkin. Treatments can be applied
every other week.
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For Dry or Sun-Damaged Hair
Whatever your hair-dehydrating demon—hard water, sun
overexposure, your trusty flat iron—nature's sweetener can help. "Honey is
a natural humectant, which means it attracts and locks in moisture," says
Cox.
To Use: Massage approximately 1/2 cup honey into clean,
damp hair, let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. You can also add
1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil to loosen the honey for easier application. For extremely
sun-damaged hair, trying mixing honey with 1 to 2 Tbsp of a protein-rich
ingredient, like avocado or egg yolk, which will help replenish the keratin
protein bonds that UV rays attack. Treatment can be applied once a month.
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For Oily or Greasy Hair
"Used properly, [cornmeal or cornstarch] is an
inexpensive way to remove oil and grease," says Belkin.
To Use: Pour 1 Tbsp cornmeal or cornstarch into an empty
salt or pepper shaker and sprinkle onto dry hair and scalp until you’ve used it
all. After 10 minutes, use a paddle hairbrush to completely brush it out.
Treatment can be applied every other day.
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For Frizzy Hair
Home beauty experts swear by avocado—and not just to
repair damaged hair. Its oils (which are light and moist like our own natural
skin secretions) and proteins boast the best combination of nutrients for
smoothing and weighing down unruly hair, explains Cox.
To Use: Mash up half an avocado and massage into clean,
damp hair. Let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with water. Amp up
moisturizing power by combining mashed avocado with 1 to 2 Tbsp of a hydrating
ingredient, like sour cream, egg yolks or mayonnaise. Treatment can be applied
every two weeks.
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For Residue-Ridden Hair
"Nothing eats through product buildup like baking
soda," Cox says. Sodium bicarbonate essentially breaks down anything acidic.
To Use: Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp baking soda with small amounts of
water until a thick paste forms. Massage into damp hair and let sit for 15
minutes. Rinse with water, then shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every
two weeks.
Tips For Glowing Skin
Beautiful glowing smooth skin is desirable by every woman
and appreciated by every man. Genetically, we are wired to be attracted to
people with clear skin and a glowing complexion because it's a sign of good
health. Ayurveda has some time-proven tricks to make your skin clear, soft, and
radiant without spending a fortune or loading up on chemicals.
First, let's see why our skin tends to become rough, dry,
and irritated during certain seasons and with age. According to Ayurveda, it
happens due to the accumulation of Vata in the body. Vata predominates in the
Fall and early Winter, and in people over the age of 50. When there is excess
Vata, we are prone to dry skin, cracking joints, thinning dry hair, and brittle
nails. Vata can also show up in the body earlier if you're really stressed,
have a Vata disturbing diet or live in a Vata inducing climate (cold and dry).
The secret to staying young is keeping Vata at bay.
Here are some Ayurvedic tips that will slow down Vata
accumulation in the body and will help you stay young and keep your skin
beautiful.
1. Don't Skip the Veggies - Stick to high-water content
vegetables that are easier to digest, such as lettuce, carrot, cucumber, daikon
radish (which is revered by Ayurvedic healers for its purifying properties),
fennel, and tender asparagus tips. These vegetables are tridoshic: they are
good for all types of skin. Combine at least 3 and enjoy with a simple olive
oil-lemon juice dressing.
2. Eat Like a Bird - Both traditional and Ayurvedic
medicine agree that adding seeds and nuts into your diet will improve the
condition of your skin. Vata is drying by nature so all foods that have natural
healthy fats in them will prevent this imbalance. Nuts and seeds are a perfect
food -- they contain Omega-3s, healthy fats, and fiber to help a weakened Vata
digestion. My favorite snack is GoRaw Sunflower Flax Snax. You can also try
adding almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and other nuts to your oatmeal (or
having them as your afternoon snack, when Vata naturally predominates).
3. Sip Some Tea - Vata is dry and cold by nature so your
skin will stay younger looking longer, if your keep these two qualities at bay.
Stay hydrated throughout the day and give preference to warm liquids, such as
herbal tea. Making some spicy tea with fresh ginger and lemon will wake you up
in the afternoon and keep your digestion healthy, which is important for
glowing skin.
4. Pump It Up - Exercising is necessary in preventing
cold Vata from accumulating. Modern doctors advise exercising to keep your
muscles and joints healthy and toned, while helping you sweat out toxins.
Exercise will also improve blood circulation, digestion, and give you a healthy
blush! Choose the type of exercise that makes you feel good and gives you
energy without exhausting you. Whether it is walking, jogging, dancing, yoga,
or boxing -- you should enjoy it and have fun moving your body.
5. Breathe In and Release - High levels of emotional and
mental stress is one of the major reasons why Vata gets aggravated (Not good!).
It literally sucks out all the vital juices from your skin making it
dehydrated. Meditation and breathing can be very effective stress busters that
you might want to consider. To get started with yogic breathing, lie on your
back or seat comfortably, place one palm on your belly, and another one on your
chest. Start inhaling into your belly, letting it slightly rise, then keep
inhaling into your ribs, expanding the ribcage up and out, letting the air
completely fill up your lungs by inhaling all the way up into your chest.
Mentally keep track of your breathing -- your belly, ribs, and chest. On your
exhales, let the air move in the opposite order -- chest, ribs,and belly sinking in. Do this simple yet very
effective breathing technique for 5-10 minutes when you need to calm down
whether it is before an important meeting or right before you fall asleep.
6. Doze off with Sunset - Aggravated Vata often causes
restlessness which can lead to insomnia (Not good for your skin!). Any skin
care professional or Ayurvedie doctor will agree on the fact that getting at
least seven hours of sleep is a good thing when it comes to having a healthy
and glowing complexion. If you have trouble falling asleep, try a full yogic
breathing described above or use this one before going to bed.
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