Wine facial Mask

Wine Mask Masking

Vinotherapy

Why a red wine face mask, what are the red wine benefits for my skin?

Red wine contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, which are beneficial in keeping your skin healthy. Generally red wine when used in skin care products fights free radicals, stimulates blood circulation, rejuvenates, increases skin elasticity, eases the nerves, firms, whitens, and leaves your skin bright and glowing

These stimulating properties make that red wine softens wrinkles and fine lines and is altogether very useful in battling the effects of aging skin

Also in cases of acne and eczema red wine is also considered to be good for detoxifying the skin and in this way helping your skin against these kind of skin disorders

If you want to find out more about red wine as an active ingredient in do-it-yourself facial masks visit our homemade facial mask basics page There you can also find out more about many other possible ingredients and ways to combine them into your own signature facial mask recipe
Wine mask,facial wash or cleanser should be according to skin type because every wine has a different composition and should be used according to skin type. While red wine is known for it’s anti-ageing properties, white wine is good for tightening of open pores and prevention of acne. Exploring is the key to beauty treatment so is wine facial,

Some useful tips

Before applying any facial mask clean your face and neck with fresh water. Take off all cosmetics, creams, lotions, in short: everything. Use a non abrasive, non aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry

Even better is to take a hot shower or a steam bath to clean and open up your pores.

When you have applied the red wine face mask of choice make sure you take your time to lie down, place a towel under your head and neck. Put 2 cucumber slices on your eyes; or use 2 used and cooled down chamomile teabags,green tea teabags (our personal favorite!) or 2 cotton pads soaked in rose or lavender water

Making face mask recipes
Red wine face mask recipes

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We got some rejuvenating and delicious red wine mask recipes gathered here for you. These should keep you occupied and drinking for a while ;-

Note

To preserve the polyphenols (and the taste as well) in red wine you should keep the bottle closed. When red wine comes into contact with air (oxygen) it starts the oxidation process leaving the wine undrinkable and ineffective for skin care

Enjoy applying and making these face mask recipes all by yourself or with friends

It’s now official home spa pampering time! Gather the ingredients, invite some friends over, turn off your phone, turn on your favorite music, pour that drink you love, shift your mind to the good things in life, put on a smile and most importantly:

Think positive, happy thoughts and relax…


this is actually half the secret of these recipes!

Enjoy and have FUN!

•Egg white Red wine face mask

A basic red wine face mask; the egg white and red wine form a super skin toner, they seriously tighten your skin and are a powerful anti aging force

On top of that honey is the perfect natural humectant; it attracts moisture and keeps it there where it should be: under your skin. It also soothes and smooths. This red wine mask will make your skin look younger, extra vibrant and leaves it silky smooth

What do you need:

1 Egg white
3 tablespoons Red wine
1 tablespoons organic Honey

How to do it:

Gently mix the egg white, red wine and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside

•Seaweed, Honey, Aloe vera  Red wine face mask

(For acne prone skin)

Soothe and clean acne ridden skin with this red wine face mask. It will leave your face feeling incredibly smooth, soft and looking absolutely radiant

It also offers intense firming action and is known to soften wrinkles and fine lines

What do you need:

2 tablespoons Red wine
1/2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
1 tablespoons organic Honey
1 tablespoon Kelp Powder – Seaweed

How to do it:

Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave)

Mix the honey and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a nice and smooth paste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes so the kelp powder can absorb the moisture

Spread and massage the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10 minutes Rinse it off with lukewarm water; pat your skin dry with a clean towel

Tip: because of the iodine in kelp you should not use this mask if you have an iodine allergy

Tip 2: For more acne treatments check our home remedies for acne

•Pomegranate, Rose clay, Honey, coconut Red wine face mask

This red wine face mask is one big antioxidant powerhouse and an all round skin care champion

Pomegranate stimulates the growth of collagen while the polyphenols of the red wine further reduce free radicals

While rose clay gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation, the lactic acid in the coconut milk softens your skin. The humectant honey provides the finishing touch in this all natural wonder mask

What do you need:

1/4 Pomegranate
1 tablespoon Red wine
3 tablespoons Rose clay
1 tablespoon organic Honey
1/2 tablespoon Coconut milk

How to do it:

Peel 1/4 pomegranate cut the fruit in pieces and put these in a bowl orfood processor and mash it. Put the clay in a mixing bowl and slowly add the pomegranate, red wine, honey and coconut milk. Mix these well until you have a smooth sticky paste that will stay on your face without it running off

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside

Tip: Wonderful mask for aging skin.

•Sweet red wine,aloe vera gel,honey and lavender essential oil face mask
What you need and how to do it: Mix 3 tablespoons of sweet red wine with 1/2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and a tablespoon of honey. Add two drops of lavender essential oil, mix well

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside. Tips:Wonderful for dry skin.
•Yoghurt,red wine,tea tree oil face mask. What you need and how to do it: Blend 3 tablespoons of red wine with yoghurt and 2 drops of tea tree oil.
Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside
Tips: Wonderful for oilly and acne prone skin

•Wine and aloe vera mask. What you need and how to do:Mix red wine with aloe vera gel and leave it on the face for 10 minutes.

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside. The gel of aloe vera cools the skin and the wine cleanses as well as repairs the skin cells.

•Honey and port wine mask
What you need and how to do it: Mix port wine with 2-3
teaspoons of honey. Leave it
on the face for about half-an-hour and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
and splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside Honey helps
in toning the face while port wine repairs skin cells and works like an anti-aging agent.
 

•Green tea, Yogurt, Honey Red wine face mask

Green tea is also high in anti oxidants, which makes that this red wine mask pulls the brake on aging skin. The honey and yogurt soothe and smooth

What do you need:

1 tablespoon Green Tea
1 tablespoon Red wine
1 tablespoon Plain unflavored Yogurt, with active cultures
2 tablespoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Make a cup of green tea and let it stand for a few minutes. Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave.)Strain the tea and mix it with the red wine, yogurt and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside

Tip: Delightful mask for aging skin.

•Honeyed Wine and Chocolate Facial Mask
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp red wine
1 Tbsp honey
1 egg white
What you need and how to do it: Mix the red wine, honey, and egg white together well until completely blended. Add the cocoa powder and continue to whisk with a small fork until smooth. The consistency will be a little jelly-like. This is good. With your clean paintbrush or other applicator (you could use your hands, apply a thick layer to a clean face, avoiding the lips, so you can drink a glass of while while you let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Wash well with a warm, damp washcloth. Finish with a moisturizer.
Some words of Caution

A lot of fruits contain citric acid. Lemon, lime and orange (juice) in specific. When you use them in a skin treatment always be careful with how much you use. Too much can cause acid burns. Also if you have sensitive skin be extra aware with these ingredients

Same goes for all essential oils, this is really powerful stuff; be very careful what and how much you use

Because you can never be too careful when it comes to your skin, always do a patch test on a small piece of skin (e.g. behind the ear) to see how your skin reacts to separate ingredients

Wine Cleanser [Facial Wash]

Wine Facial Cleanser

REFRESHING AND NOURISHING RED / WHITE WINE FACIAL CLEANSER. Ingredients and items needed

(1)Red wine
Glass of Red Wine

Red wine contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, which are beneficial in keeping skin healthy. Red wine’s benefits

-           fight free radicals

-          stimulate blood circulation

-          rejuvenate and firm skin

-          Increase skin elasticity

-          ease the nerves

-          leave skin bright and glowing

Why is been used it: The above stimulating properties mean that red wine should soften wrinkles and fine lines and therefore should be very useful in battling the effects of aging skin. In the cases of acne and eczema, red wine is also considered to be good for detoxifying the skin and in this way, helping the skin against these kind of disorders. The alternative of red wine is white wine contains the same qualities as red wine, but in more subtle quantities. If you’ve got really sensitive or really fair skin, I would advise that you use white wine in this recipe. Note: Box wine is also suitable. (2)LEMON JUICE / EXTRACT (FRESH!)

Or vinegar

Why we love using it: Just like vinegar, citrus fruits like lemons are filled with naturally occurring AHAs.

Why is been used : For the awesome natural cleansing properties of the AHAs.

What’s the alternative: If you’re unable to squeeze your own lemon juice (which is what I recommend), you could buy a bottle of freshly squeezed lemon juice from a grocery store. Make sure that you get 100% fresh juice that is neither sweetened nor enhanced with anything. You could also substitute this with the vinegar.

(3)Cucumber juice
Why we love using it: Cucumber cleanses the skin with out irritating it,which makes it suitable for people with sensitive skin and combination skin. Why is been used: With its nourishing, hydrating, and astringent properties it works wonders for your skin. Cucumber is helpful to brighten, whiten, and even tighten your skin. Cucumbers contain the same pH level as your skin, a factor that aids in replenish your skin’s protective and natural acid mantle. Note: cucumber should be used in place of lemon juice for sensitive skin and lemon in place of cucumber for people allergic to cucumber.
(4)Honey.
Why we love using it: Honey cleanses,hydrate, nourishes the skin makes it suitable for all skin types. Why is been used: it’s nourishing,moisturising and the microbes it as makes it beneficial for all skin types most especially oilly-acne prone skin,the microbes it contain fights against acne causing bacteria.

Empty bottle with tiny hole

It’s ideal bottle for homemade facial cleanser allows to pour out the amount you want without wasting.

Empty bottle

Be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the bottle and cap/lid.
You sterilise with your fresh lemon juice,just pore a lot and shake well repeat again then clean with water and dry.

Making the cleanser

Combine the following *ingredients in your empty bottle or container:

6 tbsp of red wine (or 6 tbsp of white wine)
3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice or cucumber juice
3 tbsp organic honey

Shake the contents well and . . . that’s it! This recipe if kept well refrigerated will keep for 10 months to a year without going bad. However, I prefer to make it in small batches.

* Feel free to alter the ratio of the ingredients depending on the size of container you are using.

Here’s How To Use Your Cleanser:

Clean your face thoroughly
Use cotton wool / cotton balls to apply the cleanser all over your face, avoiding contact with your eyes.
Allow the cleanser a few minutes to dry. Your face may get a little bit sticky once the cleanser has dried on.
Gently rinse off the cleanser with warm water
Dab your face dry, and moisturize

Hope you all love this!

Feel free to comment, ask questions or send me feedback. Tell me how your Refreshing Red / White Wine Cleanser feels. Remember if you don’t care for skin who well?

Vinotherapie 101

Wine Bath

Treating wine as medicine is not something new,but is rubbing the raw ingredients into your skin really the best way to get the health effects and also having a wine bath can be damn relaxing. Wine Therapy (Oenotherapy, Vino Terapia,vino therapie…. etc.) claims to take the health benefits of wine to a new level by slapping them on your face, rubbing them on your skin or reducing them to a pill format that you can swallow without having to swirl. VINOTHERAPY is the art of using wine making supplies as spa therapy. Partnering with the wineries around Pune, Mahanirvan Spa collected grape seeds, skins, and pulp containing anti-oxidants called Polyphenols that effectively fight free radicals generated by sun, smoke and pollution (think Merlot facials, Sauvignon massages, Chardonnay scrubs).The red wine grape has two very powerful properties, polyphenol and resveratol, that help protect the body against damage from the atmosphere’s free radicals and help to combat premature ageing. Polyphenols are excellent antioxidants which make them very effective agents in reducing cellular decay. The benefits associated with resveratol include a stronger immune system, anti-ageing, and damage repair to the skin. The seeds, skin and leaves of the red grape contain antocyanosides, polyphenols and procyanidols, which have been proven to exert more antioxidants, or anti-free radicals, than that of Vitamin E. Consequently, it is said to aid in the vicious fight against aging, by restoring collagen and elastic fibers. There have been many different studies into the health benefits of wine. Governments have run programmes that have lasted for decades, examining the “outcomes” of large populations to see whether occasional tipplers live longer than abstainers or vice versa. Scientists have isolated chemicals found in red wine such as procyanidins and resveratrol, to establish whether they do have the benefits that have been claimed for them.
Lately the whole range of wine – red, white, grape, apple and elderberry – is being used in some form of treatment or facial therapy. Red wine, which was predominantly used to raise a toast to health and wellness, is being used to revive the glow in aging skin. The merlot wine has caught the imagination of the ever-growing upper middle class as a potent therapeutic these days. Although the home-made beauty treatments of yore – the multani mitti or grandmother’s secret fruit facials – might still manage to charm one, it is the pricey wine facial which is hogging the spotlight at the moment.

The virtues of wine facial are improved blood circulation and reduced wrinkles. It is one of the best ways to revitalize skin. Although priced relatively high compared to its counterparts the vinic treatment is justified in visible results. The wine may be used in conjunction with Ayurvedic cream or regular cream depending on one’s skin type. The glow from a wine facial is incomparable and because they have a purely herbal base, they are useful in curing infections. Regular sessions over a period of a few weeks result in a clear, blemish free skin. Its antioxidant properties and grape seed polyphenols coax collagen production back in your sagging skin.

The benefits of consuming wine are not hidden. Moderate wine consumption is associated with:

reduced cardiovascular health risks, for example, resveratrol in grape skin is known to have cardio protective effects;

chemo protective effects;

decrease in the risk of lung cancer; and

decrease in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

The therapeutic effects of wine in vinic facials just add to the long list of its benefits.

Wine has been a favorite drink throughout history, be it as a ceremonial drink, an ode to camaraderie, and offering to God, an accompaniment to delectable cuisine or the cup of winebibbers. Lately it is big in the beauty business as well. A plethora of wine-based facial products are being promoted these days in order for clients to regain their youthful look. Wine-based products have taken anti-aging treatment to a whole new level. Besides the traditional red wine, wines concocted locally from fruits and herbs like fennel seeds, cardamom, apples and apricots are also used as innovative and alternative wine facial treatment.

But the question remains if the wine therapy is suited for all skin types. Not all treatments are suited for every skin type. But ingenuity and innovation are the key words in the business. Wine is especially good for oily and acne prone skin as it reduces chances of acne formation. The therapeutic quality of wine relaxes the skin muscles. Almond may be added to the concoction for dry skin and aloe for oily and acne prone skin. Grape wine is a preferred wine, because it is an excellent anti-oxidant.

Wine therapy is also being used in spas in conjunction with ayurvedic therapies to soothe frayed nerves and relax the stressed tissues as a passive form of exercise. The procedure helps in the production of anti-bodies, soothes the nervous system, improves circulation and builds up the immune system. A gamut of vinotherapy offerings will leave you perplexed on what to choose! For example, the combination of wine facial and ayurveda indulges the body and awakens one’s mind and senses. This east-meets-west treatment is formulated with a rich blend of wine and exotic herbs that moisturize the skin and rejuvenate ones senses. This is the ultimate in vinotherapy. The seeds, skin and leaves of grape contain polyphenols and procyanidols which exert antioxidants, so here is what you can consider for yourself in the salon or spa:

A wine bath for entire body and muscle relaxation.

A full body exfoliant, done with crushed pips for shine. But remember, this spa treatment is for those with deep pockets or for special occasions.

A wine facial done with flower essences and a mix of mud massaged with grape oil and exfoliants.

In conclusion – A healthy skin program includes cleansing, toning and nourishing. The skin suffers if it is not cared for. The human skin breathes, inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. It needs to absorb sufficient vitamins, minerals and enzymes in order to facilitate breathing. Wine acts as a catalyst that promotes this breathing process. The most beautiful women throughout history have relied on jealously guarded beauty therapies. Some of the most exciting beauty formulas derive their success from wine. Wine is the most common ingredient in natural beauty recipes. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and interacts with specific natural ingredients to help cleanse and beautify the skin, hair and body. If your favorite salon has added a vinic facial to their list, you should definitely indulge in it to benefit from the secret to a youthful skin.

Detoxifying Green Tea Bath

Green Tea Bath

Are you looking for a way to draw out dangerous toxins from your body, Green tea is delicious to drink; it is also excellent to bathe in. Steep yourself in the healing powers of green tea. Long known for anti-aging benfits, Green Tea Baths are ideal for detoxifying, replenishing, and restoring balance to your skin.

Over the years green tea has been extensively researched and has gained an incredible reputation for having a wide variety of health benefits. Now research is finding that it also has dramatic health benefits when applied directly to your skin. Green tea is jam packed with phytochemicals called polyphenols  that play an important role in maintaining healthy skin and  anti-aging. There have been many positive studies that have confirmed the health benefits of green tea for your skin which is why many skin products have added “green tea extracts” to their products. Now you can bathe in a giant cup of green tea and reap the many health benefits. How to Take a Green Tea Bath
Everyone enjoys a good bath! But what about a bath that gives you twice the benefits of your normal bath? Green tea baths are one of the best kinds of herbal baths. This bath will detox your body, relax you, and give your skin a bountiful amount of minerals. 1
Get your organic green tea.

2
Fill your bath. While filling your bath, drop 5-10 green tea bags while the water is still running.

3
You will know your bath is ready because the bath turns slightly brownish then it had released all the minerals into the water.

4
Hop into your bath and enjoy the relaxing and skin nourishing feeling of green tea bath!
•TIPS•
Green tea is excellent for anti-aging, so taking a green tea bath, restores the moisture, and elasticity in your skin.
Make sure your bath is not too hot, otherwise it will burn you, and take away the moisture from your skin! Keep it warm.
For a more relaxing experience, you could add lavender flowers or any essential oil you find relaxing into your bath to give you an aromatherapy session while your body relaxes and feel nourished
You could make the bath even more relaxing or beneficial by adding half a cup of olive oil or honey to it. This will soothe and soften your skin. This is particularly good for those who have dry skin.

Once you have jumped into your green tea bath, stay there for a while and soak everything up for as long as you can. You could easily spend 30 to 40 minutes in the bath. It can be so relaxing that you might not even notice how quickly the time flies. Get some music or magazines that you want to read. Or if you want, you can even take a short nap. Do you want to build an atmosphere around your green tea bath? Why not get some soy candles that can help you set up a great ambience around the bath – the soft and peaceful ambience can make you feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated as the green tea begins its work to give you the health benefits.

Of course you might not get the time for such an elaborate exercise everyday. And the fact is, it is not actually necessary also for you to take a green tea bath everyday. Just once a week would do. Take the bath on a weekend if you so prefer – your green tea bath will keep you going for the week ahead. And of course you can take the bath more if you have the time for it.

Just take a green tea bath once and you can feel the change in mood. You will feel relaxed and energized and completely rejuvenated. Take the bath once a week for a couple of months and you can feel the change in your health. This is a really simple way to lead a healthier life and nourishing looking skin. Give it a try and let me know how it feels*

Mud Therapy 101(MUD BATH)

Moor mud bath

Mud bath

Mud wrap

You may think that lolling in dirt can’t offer any real benefits, but mud baths are a relaxing way to unwind — and they’re good for you, too.
For thousands of years, mud baths have been touted as a cure-all for a number of health ailments. While some of these claims have never been proved, mud baths do have anti-inflammatory properties that make them beneficial . They also contain many minerals that can soothe itchy, irritated skin. In fact, people with conditions, such as psoriasis, rosacea and spondylitis, have found relief from their ailments by taking a dip in these seemingly innocuous dirt-and-water concoctions. These dirt and water concoction have been long used by kings and queens to relax and maintain there beauty in ancient times
Types of Mud
Mud found in different parts of the world has different properties. Mud composition varies with the place of origin. Firstly, mineral constituents of mud varies with the kind of rocks found in the region and the process of soil formation. Secondly, mud property is influenced by kind of flora and fauna of the region. Therefore, it is essential to learn about properties of mud before utilizing it benefits. It is important to note that before using any type of mud it should be dried, powdered and sieved to remove any type of impurities such as stones, grass, etc.

Black mud: Dark cotton soil having some greasiness is suitable for mud therapy as it is rich in minerals and also retains water for long time. It should always be free from contamination and any kind of pollution.

Mud from Dead Sea: Cleopatra and Queen Sheeba used it for enhancing beauty, black mud of Dead sea has beautifying and therapeutic powers. It is contains more than 20 kinds of salts and minerals including Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium Bromide, Silicates, Natural Tar and organic elements. While these beneficial minerals are useful for  healing any kind of skin disorders, the presence of silicates make its masks very beneficial for softening and cleansing skin. The mud enhances blood circulation and leaves the skin with a glow. 

Moor Mud: It is mud produced over thousands of years from organic residue of flowers, grasses and herbs. This residue transformed over several years to fine paste which contains fulvic acids, vitamins, amino acids, plant hormones, humic acids  in a form which could be easily absorbed by human body. The mud has chelatic properties which enables its top layer to filter out impurities/pollutants and preserve purity of the mud. This mud has therapeutic properties and is useful in detoxification, healing, beautification, nourishing human body. The mud has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects. It is also useful in conditions such as Arthritis and recovery from injury in sports. 
  
Mud therapy: How to use guide

Mud therapy could be used in two forms:
Mud Packs: This involves frequent application of packs of mud. It helps in improving skin complexion and acts on skin spots and patches to reduce them.
 Mud Baths: This involves application of special kind of mud rich in natural salts and mineral over the entire body ( except head). Mud baths are useful in many skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Urticaria, leucoderma. 
 Mudpack
Mud packs are typically used for local application. The construct and usage of a mudpack is similar for all applications on the thickness and the size varies as per the usage. To make a mud pack first soak mud in water for 30 minutes. Now take a thin wet muslin cloth and apply mud evenly on the muslin cloth to form a uniform thin layer of half to one inch in thickness. Fold all the sides to make it a compact pack. 

Mudpack for Eyes: Mud soaked in water is spread to make a half inch thick layer. The pack is typically 9 in X 6 in, enough to cover eyes completely. it is placed on the eyes for 20 to 30 minutes. An eye mud pack helps in relaxing the eyes; especially good for those who require to sit in front of a computer for long hours.

Therapeutically, it reduces irritation, itching or other allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and hemorrhage of the eye ball. It also helps in correcting refractive errors like short/long sightedness. It is effective in Glaucoma, where it works to reduce the eye ball tension. 

Mudpack for Head: A head mud pack is normally a thick narrow band. It is applied over the fore head and helps to heal congestive headache relieves pain immediately.

Mudpack for Face: Fine mud is used for face and a smooth paste is first made using cold water. Apply this paste evenly on the face and leave if to dry for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes one must thoroughly wash the face with cold water. It helps in improving the complexion of the skin. In cases of acne it helps by absorbing excess oils and toxins from the skin. It also helps in reducing dark circles around the eyes.

Mudpack for Abdomen: The size of a mud pack for abdomen is generally 10 in X 6 in X 1 in for adults. The mud pack should be applied for 20-30 minutes. The body and the mud pack should be covered with blanket, if applied during the cold weather. An abdomen mud pack helps in all kinds of indigestion. It is very helpful in decreasing intestinal heat and stimulates peristalsis. 
The name may be misleading, though — mud baths don’t contain your everyday backyard soil. Spas and salons typically use a soil composed of seaweed, volcanic ash, clay and other mineral-rich substances mixed with mineral or spring water. The mud is usually heated to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit — – the heat will relax your muscles, and you’ll probably perspire while you’re in the tub
With all of these benefits, there’s no reason to wait for your next spa visit. Even if you can’t afford a trip to the spa, you can still pamper yourself — there are many ways to re-create the spa experience from the comfort of your home.
Keep reading to soak up more information on mud bath benefit. Mud bath is that it’s relaxing. Being cocooned and buoyed up in a warm, soft mixture of mud and water simply sucks the stress out. The temperature makes you perspire, cleansing the pores. A mud bath is claimed to improve the complexion, relieve joint and muscle pain and remove toxins from the body. How to Make a Mud Bath
A mud bath is a great way to relax and refresh, and its anti-inflammatory properties and soothing minerals can work wonders on your skin. Thankfully, you don’t have to make a trip to the spa to get the relief you seek.
But before you dive in, be warned: Making your own mud bath is not as easy as mixing dirt and water — any old backyard mud just won’t do. To achieve the same health benefits as you would at the spa, you need mud that contains lots of minerals and nutrients,volcanic ash or Rhassoul clay. Combine the mud with warm water until it reaches an ideal consistency and soak it in for 10 to 15 minutes. Another option is to mix potting soil with water and milk powder .These ingredients are easier to find, and the milk powder will have a soothing effect that’s similar to a traditional mud bath. Health Benefits Of Mud Bath.
Mud is an important element of nature. It contains important minerals which have positive effects on human health.
Enjoying Natural Mud Bath
Mud baths are ancient treatments that are rooted in tradition dating all the way back to the days of Cleopatra, who used mud from the Dead Sea to absorb the natural ingredients from the mud. While these treatments are fun and are used today more for a relaxing and luxurious experience, the practice has actually been used for centuries throughout Europe to treat rheumatism and various skin conditions. The use of natural occurring mud baths to help with these ailments is known as fangotherapy, which belongs to the wider spectrum of balneotherapy.

Recently (2007) a study found that mud baths followed by hot baths can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. This was actually a fairly important breakthrough for people suffering with this disease, yet has not been widely reported due to the stigma of many medicinal, natural and herbal treatments in the medical community. People are also using mud baths to treat ailments such as arthritis, muscle fatigue, nervous diseases, painful joint diseases, kidney diseases and as treatments for the urinary system.

While mud baths are an excellent form of therapeutic treatment for a variety of ailments and diseases, their most popular benefit is the one that they have on the skin. Many people throughout the world swear by mud baths as their fountain of youth, and this is not an unfounded claim as the mud does contain sulfur, chloride, fluoride and other natural occurring chemicals which help the complexion. In addition, when the mud dries, it also stretches the skin and helps with wrinkles.

Sugar Hazardous To Health But Amazing On Skin

Sugar

Brown sugar

turbinado sugar

Sugar may be bad rap in sweets and risk to body , but it’s an excellent ingredient in skincare. In the past sugar was known as “white gold,” because it was a rare and expensive commodity. Sugar is a popular ingredient in skin care products today because it:

• acts as a natural exfoliator
• does not clog pores
• helps eliminate blemishes
• restores balance to skin’s oils. First, sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into the skin. So when you apply products with sugar or sugar derivatives, they’ll actually help hydrate your skin and keep moisture within.
Secondly, sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that penetrates the skin and breaks down the “glue” that bonds skin cells, encouraging cell turnover and generating fresher, younger-looking skin. Glycolic acid is typically used to treat sun-damaged and aging skin. Because it can be irritating to certain skin types, over-the-counter products typically contain less than a 10 percent concentration of glycolic acid in their formulas.
Finally, sugar’s small particles make an excellent topical exfoliant, and are used in a number of body scrubs to exfoliate dead surface skin cells and reveal the glowing, healthy-looking skin underneath. Sugar scrubs also have a few benefits over salt scrubs. For one, small sugar granules are generally gentler than salt, which can cause microscopic tears in the skin; two, because of sugar’s natural humectants properties, these scrubs are more hydrating than salt scrubs, which can strip skin of natural oils.
When choosing a sugar scrub, consider the key ingredient: Brown sugar is softer than granulated sugar, so can generally be used on the face and sensitive skin. Raw sugar (also known as turbinado sugar) is more naturally coarse, so is usually reserved for the body. Do a small patch test if you aren’t sure how your skin will react. Making your SUGAR scrub at home,sugar scrubs for body, hand, feet and face can be made at home alone with sugar or which the use of other ingredient,here are some D.I.Y sugar scrubs. •Brown sugar, olive oil, and a few drops of your favourite essential oil for fragrance. •For the face, mix sugar, honey, and a few drops of lemon juice to hydrate, clarify, and reveal softer skin. •Sugar with warm water for body,hand,feet, and face scrub. •Lemon juice with sugar for face and body scrub. •Sugar with Oil such as Xtra virgin olive, coconut oil, jojoba oil for dry skin body , face, hand and feet. •Sugar scrub for dry lip mixed with either honey, Oil,or water reveals a smooth healthy looking lips. Now you see how sugar can useful on skin and turn around any way use like it. Don’t be afraid to explore. Note: When scrubbing you don’t scrub don’t be fool by the name, you massage in circular motion. We have now seen how beautifully amazing sugar can be on skin EVEN when is not so good to our health.

Ways to clear freckles

Freckles

Freckles normally occur in people with a fair complexion after being exposed to repeated sunlight. They are flat circular spots and are about the size of a nail’s head. They are mostly light brown,black,yellow or red in colour. People who get freckles easily are those who are sun sensitive. Also, People with freckles are highly vulnerable to sunburn and should watch for a certain possibility of skin cancer. Freckles are not so common amongst dark, dusky or olive skins as compared to that of lighter coloured skins.
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Freckles or what I call do it yourself remedy or natural treatment which are very suitable because they do not have side effect(s).
 
Lemon, Orange or Lime Juice for Best Freckles Removal
Combine the juice of any one of these citrus fruits with a little plain yogurt(organic yogurt) mix well to get a paste.
 
Apply on your clean face and leave it on to dry, about 15 minutes. Wash off with cold water. The juice acts as a natural bleaching agent, and will help lighten freckles over time.
 
You want to use only real lemon juice. Those fake concentrate that comes in a bottle or a plastic container shaped like a lemon contain additives and preservatives that may not be suitable for use on your face,so use fresh lemon juice.
 
 
 
Remove Freckles Using Radish
You can fade freckles by rubbing radish on problem areas. Grate 1 radish, and add the juice of 1 lime. Blend well and apply all over your face.
 
Leave the mixture to dry and then rub vigorously before rinsing to remove freckles. Radish and lime not only lightens the freckles naturally but also have exfoliating properties to remove black heads.
 
 
 
Mint and Banana to Get Rid of Freckles
Mint leaves are also great for fading freckles without chemicals. Grind 3-4 mint leaves until you get a paste. Add 1 cut-up banana and blend both ingredients in a blender.
 
Apply all over your face, avoiding the eye area. With regular use, you should get rid of freckles and remove blemishes as well.
 
 
 
Lighten Freckles with Egg plant

Egg plant is another effective home remedy that helps fade freckles on your skin. Slice 1 egg plant, and lay the egg plant slices on your freckles.
 
Then rub them in a circular motion, and leave the egg plant slices to work for 3-5 minutes. Be sure to use this natural freckles removal treatment everyday and you will see the freckles fading day by day, and lightened considerably after 2 weeks.
 
Get Rid of Freckles with Lemon Juice and Boric Acid
Dissolve 1 teaspoon boric acid in 1 cup hot water. Add juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons rose water and ½  tablespoon glycerin. Mix all ingredients well and store the solution in a glass jar.
 
To use, simply dab the solution on your freckles using a cotton ball. Leave it on for a few minutes, and then rinse off with water.
 
If you also apply this freckles removal home remedy on your neck and shoulders, you will notice that your skin becomes radiantly fair and baby smooth.
 
 
 
Sour Cream to Fade Freckles Naturally
Apply a thin layer of sour cream on your face but don’t rinse the face mask off completely. Instead, gently wipe off with a soft tissue and apply your favourite moisturizer.
 
 
 
Prevent Freckles Formation
As a preventive measure, make sure to use a sunscreen or sunblock of at least SPF 30 on your face. You can also wear a broad-brimmed hat to keep the sun from hitting the face directly or wear a covered cloth to protect your body, and avoid sun exposure between 10 am to 4 pm.
 
 
Take note that a freckles lightening recipe may work on some whereas the same freckles removal treatment may irritate some people’s skin. So you need to try and see which home remedy works best for you, and be patient.
 
 
The most common complaint I often hear about home remedies is they take a bit longer time to show results. If patience is not one of your virtues, you might want to consider specially formulated fade creams (bleach creams, skin whitening essences, etc) to help reduce the colour of freckles in as little as 14 days, and not to mention, stop freckles from clustering together.
 
There are heaps of products around that claim to boost skin renewal and treat uneven skin pigmentation disorders. But, how do you know what freckles removal products are safe and right for you, and which ones you must avoid, no matter how appealing they look and the advertisement might be?
 
One controversial and dangerous ingredient to watch out for is mercury, a toxic heavy metal. It can be highly effective against stubborn age spots and freckles because it blocks the production of melanin, which gives your skin its colour. However, mercury is linked to a slew of damaging side effects, ranging from numbness, tingling in limbs, dizziness, headaches, memory loss to depression. In excess, it can even cause kidney failure.
 
As a rule, avoid skin lightening creams that are either white or yellow in colour as it can indicate the presence of mercury. Also, be very careful of unlabeled skin whitening products from dubious sources, always buy from a known brand.
 
So what are the safe ingredients to look out for when buying fade freckles cream? Other than Vitamins A, C, E, lemon juice extract, mulberry extract, papain (enzyme in papaya), glycolic and lactic acid have also been widely used as skin lighteners to tackle brown patches. In addition check out for this ingredient
 
¤•Alpha Arbutin. A skin brightener research-proven to have more powerful inhibitory actions than beta arbutin, commonly known as Bear berry extract, for the treatment of skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, chloasma, freckles and age spots.
 
¤ •Gigawhite. A plant-derived skin lightener often used as a safer alternative to hydroquinone. It has been shown to diminish brown pigment spots in a 12 week.
 
¤• Kojic Acid. A non toxic, natural ingredient that comes from Japanese mushroom, extremely helpful as a skin lightening agent by inhibiting melanin production.
 
¤ •Licorice Extract. Glabridin, the main active ingredient present in licorice extract for skin bleaching, suppresses pigmentation by reducing tyrosinase activation, which leads to melanin build-up in the skin.
 
¤•Allantonin. Extracted from the comfrey plant, allantonin boosts excellent keratolytic effects on the skin. What this means is, allantonin gently sloughs off layers of dead skin cells, to reveal smoother and lighter skin tone while restoring clarity.
 
 •Clearing freckles with the use of creams•
Having said that mentioned other options, you might want to check out Fade Out Original Moisturising Cream that is hugely popular with the budget-conscious. If you have deep pockets, try Skinbright Premium Skin Brightener (Premium Naturals), Revitol Skin Brightener, Meladerm Cream (Civant Skincare), or Nano DNA (Dr Mourad).
  lastly while treatment of freckles ranges from natural treatment,creams with vitamin A acid and other natural extract,cryosurgery and laser treatment but mostly are always the last sort.

Rhassoul Clay & Why is It Ideal for Natural Cleaning of Skin & Hair?

Rhassoul clay powder

Rhassoul Clay Facial

Rhassoul clay, found only deep beneath the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Rhassoul Clay is an exceptional clay with multipurpose assets and has been used for over 12 centuries by population in North Africa, Southern Europe and Middle East as a natural beauty treatment for skin and hair-even nobles in ancient Rome and Egypt took advantage of this remarkable beautifying clay. To first look at this reddish-brown cosmetic clay you would not think it was anything spectacular, but looks can be deceiving and never judge a book by it’s cover. What makes RHASSOUL CLAY so different? The word rhassoul or ghassoul derives from an Arabic phrase meaning, ‘to become washed’.This clay is a smectic (or swelling) clay, which means that it’s extremely absorbent-much more so than other cosmetic clays. In fact, it’s made up of three layers with a water layer sandwiched in between. This clay has a unique ability to absorb tremendous amounts of water, which makes it ideal for cleansing and detoxifying the skin.

Further, Rhassoul clay contains higher percentages of silica, magnesium, potassium, calcium and other trace minerals than other clays. These minerals make the clay highly detoxifying as they can actually exchange themselves for toxic compounds like metals in the skin. So the clay not only works to remove impurities from your skin-it also replaces them with nourishing trace minerals. And, the clay’s high level of ions exchange makes it ideal for toning and enriching the skin. Amazing part of Rhassoul clay is not only what it contain also what it doesn’t no petrochemical derivatives, no synthetic preservatives, no surfactants or artificial colors … all of which are common in cosmetic product. Study results shows that a single use of our Rhassoul clay mask statistically:

. Reduces dryness (79%)
. Reduces flakiness (41%)
. Improves skin clarity (68%)
. Improves skin elasticity / firmness (24%)
. Improves skin texture (106%). Because Rhassoul can be used for a variety of professional applications, it is an invaluable enhancement for spa treatments and for personal use.
It can be used as soap, skin conditioner, shampoo, and facial and body mask.As a hair treatment, Moroccan Rhassoul Clay cleanses the hair, removing impurities, and leaves hair bouncy and voluminous. Removes surface oil and oil from inside and around comedons
Removes dead skin layers, resulting in a general smoothing of the surface skin
Moroccan Rhassoul Clay is an extremely versatile product and can be mixed in various ways, so don’t be afraid to get creative. We recommend trying your rhassoul clay with 100% Organic Argan Oil for your hair mask to moisturize hair.

Benefit Of African Black Soap

African black soap

African black soap

African Black Soap contains roasted plantain skin ashes for its very gentle exfoliating properties to remove dead skin cells. It may help reduce the appearance of fine lines. Black soap is also known for its excellent hydrating qualities. Organic Hempseed Oil and unrefined pure Shea Nut Butter provide deep moisture. This soap is multipurpose – you can use it as a conditioning shampoo. For centuries, both the Ghanaians and Nigerians of West Africa have used African Black Soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. African Black soap has also been used to achieve beautiful skin. Africans have also used this natural soap for bathing and washing their hair. It’s excellent for removing make-up too. Black soap will leave your skin silky soft and clear. Brief history of ORGANIC African Black Soap:
If you haven’t used this soap before, it’s a little bit crumbly in nature and softer than most soaps. It has a delicate texture & a natural earthy smell. It is not oily or scented. Black Soap or African Black Soap also known as Anago Soap or Alata soap, and originates from West Africa. It has been used for centuries in countries like Ghana and Nigeria. Its methods and secrets have been passed down from generation to generation to keep the soap close to mother nature and to avoid exploitation & imitations. This African Black Soap is not the mass produced African Black Soap sold all over the market.
 
African Black Soap comes from plantain skins originally. Plantain is a rich source of vitamins A & E and iron. (plantain is a popular food in Africa & other parts of the world. It looks much like a banana, but it’s bigger and longer.) The skin of the plantain is dried to a specific texture under the hot African sun and then roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be kept precisely at a  constant temperature in order to achieve a particular color, texture & smell. The roasting of the plantains determines the color of the soap. The longer the plantains are roasted, the darker the soap. Next, the roasted skins of the Plantain are mixed with Palm oil and Palm Kernel oil to form the soap. These oils are in their purest form – without refining – and they make for a HIGHLY nourishing soap!  Different African tribes make their own variations of Black Soap, as do separate Countries and their recipes are highly guarded.
Our African Black Soap is a great base ingredient for creating your own personalized soaps and can be melted and customized by adding moisturizing ingredients, such as unrefined shea butter, and essential oils. It can also be made into a liquid soap by adding water to it.
USING BLACK SOAP
 
Break off a bar-size piece from the bulk, then press it to shape with your hands, or use it as is. Rub the bar between your hands (or on a washcloth would also work), then rub your soapy hands on your skin and hair. (If you rub the bar on your hair, it will get hair stuck to the bar.) Black soap absorbs water easily, so keep it from sitting in water or it will dissolve away. The soap holders covered with little vertical fingers work well. Because this soap is softer than commercial soap, it comes off the bar more easily, so less rubbing of the bar is needed to release enough soap. When you start another bar, just push the old soap sliver onto the new piece and the two will easily unite; leaving no waste. Also recommended: mix a pea size amount of the organic-shaped soap with a small amount of water until liquid.  You will have less waste.
 
STORAGE OF BLACK SOAP
Pure traditional African black soap is a soft milled soap and has a very high natural glycerin content. As a result, it readily absorbs moisture from the air. It must be stored in a dry location or in a sealed plastic bag or it will become soft as it absorbs moisture. Black soap exposed to the air will have a thin white colored film. This film is not mold, it is caused by absorption of water from the air. This can be avoided by keeping the soap in a dry location away from moisture until ready for use. The film is not harmful.
 
MAKING BLACK SOAP
Traditional Black Soap contains mainly water, cocoa pod ashes, plantain skins ashes, and palm oil, cooked together to form soap.
Tiny coconuts from the oil palm are stripped of their oily husk.
The oil filled husks are packed into a hand press. In the center of the press is a huge threaded shaft.
The heavy steel top to the press is put in place.
Muscle power forces the orange Palm Oil from the fiber.
The same pure Palm Oil is used in cooking and soap making.
The Palm Oil is heated to ready it for the soap making.
The Cocoa Pod grows directly from the branch. It is packed full of seeds (cocoa beans). When the pods have been emptied, they are burnt to produce CocoaPod Ashes.
The CocoaPod Ashes and/or plantain skins ashes are cooked with water to make them dissolve.
The ash water is added to hot Palm Oil.
The mixture of Palm Oil and Cocoa Pod Ashes is cooked and stirred. Soap is formed, foaming to the surface.
Hot soap is scooped off and placed on a cooling table.

BENEFIT OF ABS. • African Black Soap has a deep cleansing effect. •African Black Soap suits all skin types. It is also good for babies and sensitive skins.
• African Black Soap is very sharp and does not leave a film on your skin.
• African Black Soap restores skin damaged from excessive use of bleaching creams and chemicals.
• African Black Soap heals chronic eczema, acne, pimples, freckles and dark spots.
•African Black Soap cleans deep into pores to activate the regeneration and rejuvenation of the skin.
•The antiseptic effect of African black soap prevents rashes, itch, dry and scaly skin from developing.
•African Black Soap like any other good African Black Soap does not have animal testing involved. Beware of Imitation “BLACK SOAP”
Contrary to the name, African Black Soap is actually a brownish-black color.
The addition of Iron Oxides and other colors and dyes is what makes a commercial, chemical based soap “Black”, thus passing by the name “Black Soap”.
“Black” or Brownish-black Soaps should not contain any chemicals or dyes.
“Traditional” hand processed African Black Soap does not have a hard texture, Instead, black soap will look somewhat like molded brownish-black clay.”
 source: Earthsong

Homemade Body Spray

Essential oil for d.i.y body spray

Making your own body spray is so cool and enables you to have it the way you want,I used to be a perfume addict but perfume smells so harsh Instead of a pleasant scent, all I smell are toxic chemicals. So today I’m going to show you how to make a super simple all-natural body spray with essential oils. Essential oils are natural compounds extracted from parts of plants, flowers, and trees. They have been used throughout history for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Not only will you save money by making your own fragrance, you will know exactly what’s being absorbed into your skin and inhaled into your lungs. Ingredients
spray bottle
vodka or water
essential oils of your choice

Directions
Add vodka or water to the spray bottle. If you use water, you’ll need to shake really well before each use because essential oils do not dissolve in water. Add essential oils of your choice,you can also make use of essential oil book guide which will enable you to know the ones that blend well. The smell is more appealing when different essential oil mixed together. Grapefruit Bergamot Body Spray
8 drops grapefruit essential oil
8 drops bergamot essential oil
2 Tbsp vodka or water (1 oz)

Ylang Lime Body Spray
2 drop ylang ylang essential oil
10 drops lime essential oil
2 Tbsp vodka or water (1 oz)

Lavender Lime Body Spray. 2 drops lavender essential oil 10 drops lime essential oil 2 Tbsp vodka or water (1 oz) NOTE: Citrus oils some of them cause photosensitivity, meaning when they are left on skin and exposed to sunlight, they can cause the sun’s effect to be greatly magnified. So I use these body sprays on skin that isn’t going to be exposed to the sun or my clothing.