Well rosewater is a really versatile product and can be used in A LOT of ways! I tried to pick the best five

1. Use in Facepacks or other home made scrubs!

As I mentioned earlier, the benefits of rose water for the skin are infinite! Mix it in your face scrub or facepack to give you a calming effect! Rose water is proved to be an anti inflammatory! You can also use cotton balls soaked in rosewater to reduce under eye puffiness and get rid of dark circles!

2. Bed sheet perfume!

Yeah! I once had a broken bottle of rosewater and I had to make use of it! I sprinkled a mixture of rose water and water over all the bedsheets of my house The house smelt amazing! Now I sprinkle this sometimes before going to bed. Gives you a feeling of sleeping in a garden

3. Natural Replacement for cosmetic products.

Rose water is very commonly used as a toner. Specially girls with oily skin will benefit a lot from it! It can also be used as a natural make up remover. Some women also use it as a hair conditioner. Mix rose water with water and apply on scalp if you have a dry and itchy scalp. It increases blood flow to the roots of your hair and helps increase it’s length. Replace your make up setting spray with rose water!

4. Scented Bath.

Mix 2-3 spoons of rosewater to your bathing water for a cool scented bath. This will make your skin soft and glowing! I usually do this during summers when I need a nice refreshing bath Lots of spas use rose water for aroma therapy.

5. Food Food.

Yes, you have seen a lot of food products having rose water as an ingredient in them. My mom make rose water cupcakes which are delicious! Of course she uses naturally prepared rose water (mixing rose petals in water) and not those rose water bottles which shops sell. It can be used to flavor milk,fruit juices,cereal and custard! Experiment and use it in anything you like If you do make something delicious send me the recipe

Do share with me any other uses that you may know of in the comments section below

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What is a base coat?

Base coat looks very similar to clear polish,but it’s not the same! A good quality base coat helps your nail polish to stick to your nail. Base coats are enriched with vitamins like vitamin E or calcium or other proteins,which keeps your nails healthy and prevent them from chipping and breaking.

Sometimes if you apply a dark nail polish like black, you will see that your nails are stained by that particular color, Or sometimes a yellow stain is very visible! Such stained nails look very ugly! Imagine you want to do a french manicure and the white tip looks yellowish..ewww!!Base coats are really very helpful to prevent such staining as they form a protective shield between the nail polish and the nails.

Also if you have uneven nails,it will create a smooth surface to give you a perfect manicure!

How to use a base coat?

Base coat is to be applied on your nail before any layer of nail polish. Just apply a single coat like any other regular polish and allow it to dry. Base coat dries really quickly so you don’t need to worry about wasting time. After its dry apply your favourite nail polish To remove use regular nail polish remover or acetone,whichever you prefer.

Where do I buy a good quality base coat in India? How much does it cost?

Unfortunately,base coats are not easily available in India!Especially offline! I’ve been to almost every beauty shop in Mumbai but all the gave me was clear polish! *angry*

I am currently using a Ranara base coat which works really well for me! You can purchase it here. I purchased it online for Rs. 300 with no shipping charges and cash on delivery One bottle will last a long time It’s better if you do this in a well ventilated room!

Is a base coat really necessary?

If you ask me, I would say YES! Earlier when I started with my nail art passion,I never used a base coat. So my nails became very brittle and yellowish. That’s when I did a lot of research and finally purchased a base coat for myself. After a single application, I started to observe the difference! Now I never do a nail art without applying a base coat If you can spend a lot of money on skin care then why not so little on nail care?

Is there anything in particular you would like to know about base coats? Have I missed something? Let me know in the comments section below

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Get rid of dark circles naturally with these grandma tips

1. Sleep!

The simplest way to get rid of your dark circles is to sleep for at least 6 hours! Use a pillow to raise your head a bit, this prevents fluids from accumulating around your eyes.

Some people have dark circles even if they sleep enough (Blame your genes). If you are one of them, keep reading

2. Cucumber!

Yes, all of us know that a cucumber is the best way to get rid of dark circles naturally! Just chop a slice and keep it on your eyes for around 10 minutes. Nothing can beat the coolness of a cucumber.

Another way to use cucumbers for dark circles is to crush a cucumber in a food processor and soak a cotton pad in the freshly formed crush. Keep this cotton pad on your eye for 15 mins everyday.

3. Frozen wipes.

Pop a face wipe in the freezer. Keep it inside overnight. Remove it in the morning and place it on your eyes. Keep it till it gets warm. Do this every morning for a week and just see the results.

4. Spoon method.

Keep two spoons in the freezer for 15 mins. Remove and place on your eyes till it warms up again. Never apply ice directly under your eyes! It’s like giving shock therapy to your under eye skin!

5. Tea bags.

Tea has antioxidants which is proven effective in multiple ways. One of its benefits is to get rid of dark circles. Place a used,cooled and squeezed tea bag on each eye for 10 mins everyday.

6. Raw potato.

Cut a thick slice of raw potato and keep in freezer. Keep these slices on your eyes for 20 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day for best results.

7. Treat your allergies!

Dark circles are sometimes caused because of allergies. Histamine in the body causes blood vessels under your eye to swell causing puffy eyes! If you think you have an allergy, treat it!

8. Almond Oil.

Massaging almond oil around the eye before going to bed has been proven to reduce dark circle and puffy eyes.

9. Tomato.

Tomatoes are used since ages to lighten and brighten the skin. It’s not only beneficial for dark circles but also great for facial skin! It’s used in anti-tan scrubs too!

10. Rose water.

Rose water is another ingredient which is used for treating a number of skin related issues. Soak a cotton ball in rose-water and place on your eye every night. It reduces puffiness immediately.

11. Mint leaves and Apple Crush.

Crush mint leaves and apple in a food processor. Apply around your eyes and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Wipe with a clean cold cloth .

I’m sure you have at least one of these ingredient in your house right now! Run to the kitchen and try it now! Also,don’t forget to drink lots of water,eat healthy and exercise regularly.Hope these tips to get rid of dark circles at home helped you

Do you know of any other home remedies for dark circles? Please do share with me

PS: I do not own any of these pictures. Image courtesy: Google images.

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How to make?

Make a cup of green tea for yourself in the morning. Squeeze out about one table-spoon of green tea from the left over tea bag in a cup. Take three tablespoons of sugar and add it to the cup. Mix well till you get a good granular paste.

How to apply?

Scrub this mixture over your entire face gently in a rolling motion. Do not press too hard!! We just want to exfoliate (not peel the skin out). Wash it  off with luke warm water and pat dry.

Apply aloe vera to moisturize and prevent skin reddening.

Important:

1. Make only fresh scrub for yourself! It takes only a minute.

2. Take the smallest granules of sugar you can find. Very big granules cause the skin to tear microscopically!

3. Apply aloe vera after you scrub your face. This helps if you skin is very sensitive like mine!

4. Use this mixture at least once and not more than three times a week for best results!

5. Remove all type of make up before you sleep.

6. Eat Healthy and exercise!

Benefits of Green tea:

Green tea is an antioxidant(which means it inhibits the production of free radicals which harm your skin). It also protects your skin from harmful UV damage. Research shows that green tea is beneficial for skin aging as well. Many beauty products in the market these days have green tea because of it’s endless positive effect on the skin.

Benefits of sugar:

Sugar is the most commonly used product for scrub. It’s granulated texture help exfoliate our skin! I already told you the detailed benefits of exfoliation when we made the lip scrub.

Do try this best natural face scrub for oily skin at home for a few days and let me know the changes you experience!

PS : Don’t forget to drink the green tea you made. Key to a glowing skin is good health inside out

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We all have got a hair wash at the saloon and we love it!! Do you want such an amazing saloon hair wash at home?

No matter how many times you washed your hair it never felt THAT soft? You even tried different shampoos!

Don’t worry..Keep reading

If you really really want the saloon type hair wash you have to be patient! I know how tiring it can get to wash our long hair patiently!!

First of all try to find out your hair type..Is it straight,wavy,curly ? Is it dry,oily,normal? dense,thin? Understanding your hair type goes a long way in having healthy hair!

Once you know your hair type, choose a shampoo and conditioner that best suits your hair type.

Now you are ready to start..

Step One: Oil your hair at least an hour before you plan to wash! I usually oil it at night and wash it off in the morning.. Choose an oil which suits your hair type. Experiment to find out what is best for you! Oil for hair = Food for Humans…all the nourishment and care your hair needs comes with oiling! Make sure you apply enough quantity and massage the oil properly into your scalp.

Step Two: Shampoo!! Take little quantity (yes, little quantity) of shampoo and massage into your wet scalp. A coin sized amount can lather a lot and maybe enough for your hair. You may have to wash again to get rid of the oil. Do not wash too many times, we don’t want to get rid of the natural oils! Rinse properly.

Step Three: Squeeze out all the water.

Step Four: Use a conditioner and apply it starting from the mid length to the tips. A conditioner is not supposed to be massaged into the scalp! Use a wide toothed comb and comb out any tangles formed. Do not over comb as your hair is fragile when wet. Leave the conditioner on for 2 minutes.

Step Five: Rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry naturally. Do not use hair dryers all the time..it makes your hair frizzy! When your hair is damp you can opt to use leave – in conditioners such as Livon. Allow it to dry and style as you like

Do not tuck your hair behind your ear when it is wet.It will cause unnecessary bumps.

That’s it! Soft and tangle free hair is ready

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Home made lip scrub

The solution to this ugly problem is simple..EXFOLIATION! Lip scrub is great for exfoliating lips..You can buy some great lip scrubs..but if you do not wish to spend or need a quick and natural solution then make some flavoured lip scrub at home!

Chapped lips

Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells, hence you can see the new healthy cells. 

 Things you need:

1. Vaseline

2. Sugar

3. Lip balm (of your choice)

4. Mixing plate,spoon and knife

5. A small storage container (I’ve used an old lens case instead)

Step one: Take a spoon-full of Vaseline into your mixing plate.

Step two: Add two spoons of table sugar to the Vaseline and mix well till you get a thick grainy consistency.

Step three: Cut a small portion of your favourite lip balm and add it to the mixture.

My Favourite lip balm is Nivea’s Vitamin shake! It’s cranberry and raspberry flavoured, has SPF 10 and vitamins E,C and B5! I think its just perfect for this scrub

Step four: Mix well and store it in your desired container.

How to use: Take some scrub on your finger and gently apply and scrub your lips in a circular motion. Clean using a towel and get Lovely luscious lips immediately!

Make this flavoured lip scrub at home at let me know if it helps!

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I’ve been facing the ugly effects of having an oily skin since I was a teenager! That cake-y, sweaty, oily skin -ew! I just hate it! But finally one of my best friends suggested me this amazingly effective face pack which keeps the oil away for days –and the great part is it’s totally natural and pocket friendly!

Here is what you need:

1. Multani mitti  (also known as fuller’s earth)

2. Rosewater

Take one and half tablespoons of multani mitti in a bowl and mix rosewater to it such that a thick paste is formed.Apply the paste evenly to your face and wait for 15-20 minutes.

While you are waiting,why not click some scary pics of yourself with the face pack on? Once the pack is dry, wash with normal tap water and patt dry. You will immidietely see that your face is oil free and glowing

IMPORTANT:

Do not apply the paste on and around your eyes..

Do not apply on your lips.

Do not smile or talk or make faces after you put the face pack on, it will cause your skin to stretch which is not good.

Tie back your hair before you start.

Benefits of Multani mitti:

Multani mitti is really helpful to fight oily skin. These face packs are completely natural so there are no chances of side effects. Multani mitti removes the dead cells from your skin and allows it to breathe. On regular use, acne and pimples disappear. It helps reduce tan and gives you a fairer glowing skin.Its smells really good.

Benefits of Rosewater:

Rosewater is one of the oldest recipe for a clean face. Rosewater is used world wide because its cleanses, tones and moisturises your skin at once. (This single natural product can do the job of three types of products) It smells lovely and is really good for the skin. Here are 5 ways to use Rosewater

It’s so far been the best natural face pack for oily skin, at least for me.. This my favorite face scrub for oily skin have helped a lot to keep my skin glowing and oil free!

If these ingredients are not available, you can buy Ujala herbals aleovera clay pack..

Let me know if you try this out! Also,if you have any questions,feel free to  ask in the comments section below

Do you know of any other face packs for oily skin? 

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What’s in the bag? Bags can be messy, so here are some things every woman should have in her purse to help her through the day It will help you organize your bags and throw all the trash away..

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The festival of colours is almost here!!Lets prepare for a fun filled and safe holi   Here are some do’s and dont’s..

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