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uses of jojoba oil

Hi people, as u know i don't like writing too much on the blog , and i like keeping it short.
Lets talk about benefits of jojoba oil in short. Who has the time to read long stuff anyways :P

Here are its top 10 uses
1. Use it's oil for cleansing ur eye makeup.Take a few drops on cotton ball and use.
2.Use it on ur cuticles b4 bedtime for softer cuticles and stronger nails.
3.Stressed out from work? Use jojoba oil (just a little bit ) for massaging the scalp.
4. In relation to point no 3. it's a great carrier oil , i.e it can be mixed with other oils in a good way. Use jojoba oil into coconut or olive oil for head and body massage respectively.
5.Apply it with any of your body moisturizers. Just a few drops and ur skin will be smooth. You can use it alone too.
6.Using a few drops in bathing water can relieve your stress.
7.For guys - this one is for u - it can be used as after shave too , to smoothen ur skin. Girls who use razors , it's good for them too. :P
8.Love to swim? Use sunscreen mixed with a few drops of jojoba oil to prevent chlorine water body darkening.
9.Use in hot oil massage. A great stress reliever.
10. You can use it for massaging your feet too at night with some other warm oil viz. Coconut or olive oil.

Liked it? Hope it helps :)  

How to thin and make mascara clump free!!!

Ever been upset to see that ur newly bought mascara is getting dried faster than you thought? or getting clumped much before it should expire or get old?

Here are a few steps on how to thin down your mascara and to liquefy it.

Boil a pan half full of water .
Next tightly close the lid of the mascara such that no water  gets into it , ( u can test it , by holding the tight mascara under tap water , then opening and checking if there is any leakage ) and put this into boiling water.

Next let it remain dipped in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and not any more exceeding this time limit, exceeding this limit may totally change the chemical structure of the mascara mixture ingredients.

Carefully take it out with the thongs or long forceps or tweezers , don't burn ur hand.
now by holding the bottle with a cloth or wear gloves , open it while still warm and pour 2-4 drops with a dropper of pure virgin olive oil, with rapid movement of the wand in an in and out motion mix the mascara mixture well and keep it closed. u can use it when it cools down to room temperature.
Don't use too much of oil since this can cause ur mascara to get damaged and change in chemical composition .

Hope this helps !

15 Best Homemade skin toners

Toning is an essential part of skin care routine, there may be hundreds of types of toners available in the market and also that u can make, but here's giving u some tried and tested toner making formulas .

.1Mint toner-Cut mint (pudina) leaves into small pieces, about 1cup ,bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves, close with a lid, turn flame off, after it cools down or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle,and keep in the refrigerator , use with cotton pads whenever needed.Very good for sunburnt skin.
2.Basil toner-Cut basil (tulsi) leaves and repeat the above process and store in the refrigerator and use as and when needed. Very good for sensitive skin.
3.Ginger toner-Make paste of ginger and repeat the above process.
4.Ginger Basil toner -Mix paste of ginger and finely chopped basil leaves and repeat the above process,Strain and refrigerate.
5.Ginger Mint toner-Mix paste of ginger and finely chopped Mint leaves and repeat the above process,Strain and refrigerate.
6.Neem Toner-Cut neem leaves into smaller pieces and repeat the above process, very good for acne prone skin.
7.Papaya Toner-Make a paste of raw papaya about 1cup and strain the juice out , then mix with 1 cup of ice cold boiled water or mineral water, store in a bottle and refrigerate ,This should be enough for a week and it's shelf life is also near to one week or 4-5 days maximum. Very good for dry skin or dry skin prone to rashes and sunburnt.
8.Camphor rose water toner-Mix 1/3 rd teaspoon of camphor to 1cup of rose water , and refrigerate , u can increase the ration in this proportion and use as and when needed. Best shelf life among all.
9.Cucumber toner-This is an instant toner, best used within 1-2 days if refrigerated or use instantly ,grate cucumber and strain the juice and use on face. Best for oily skin.
10.Tomato toner-This is also an instant toner and best used within 1-2 days if refrigerated or use instantly, squeeze out the juice from tomato and use on face.Very good for pimple or rash prone skin.
11.Tomato cucumber toner-equal proportions of tomato and cucumber juice mixed together and refrigerated and then used on skin can be a superb toner for combination skin types.Shelf life-1-2days.
12.Vinegar toner-Equal proportions of vinegar and rose water when mixed and kept refrigerated can be used as a very good toner for max 2weeks shelf life.
13.Green tea toner-Bring to boil 2cups of water and switch off the flame, put 1 or 2 bags of green tea in it (depends on the size of tea bags),or if tea bag not available then put 4teaspoons of green tea , and close the lid and keep for atleast 30mins .Strain or take out the tea bags and store the water in a bottle and refrigerate.
14-Watermelon skin toner-Juice out watermelon about two cups, store in a bottle and use as toner.Shelf life 2-4.
15-Red grape juice toner-This is a wonderful toner and works wonders to tighten ur skin-All u need is to juice out red grapes and store in the refrigerator.

Tit bits to remember-These are natural toners. You can experiment with these but don't use the ones that doesn't suit your skin.So u may try one by one, different skin types react to different toners in a good or bad way!

Tip:-For puffy eyes all these toners can be put into ice cube pots and you may freeze them and put on ur eyes, it will get u rid of dark patches around ur eyes and also puffy eyes, but if u have a tendency to catch cold , then put the refrigerated toners into cotton pads and put on eyes.

FACE PACK FOR OILY SKIN

1. Soak 4-5 almonds overnight. Next morning peel and make a very fine pa

ste. Mix 1/2 a teaspoon honey in this and apply. Wash after 20 minutes. Some Masks for Oily Skin


1. Soak 4-5 almonds overnight. Next morning peel and make a very fine paste. Mix 1/2 a teaspoon honey in this and apply. Wash after 20 minutes.

2. Take 1 tablespoon of fullers earth or multani mitti and 1 teaspoon rose water. Soak the mud for a while with very little water. When it is moist and pliable add rose water and mix. Apply on the face for 15-20 minutes. Let it dry and gently wash.

3. 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon honey. Mix both together and apply with a brush. Wash after 7-10 minutes.

4. Mix 1 tablespoon orange peel powder with 1 tablespoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon lime juice. Apply and leave for 10 minutes. Wash.

5. 2 tablespoons corn starch, 2 teaspoons margosa leaf juice( i.e. neem leaf juice), 2 teaspoons sandalwood powder and 2-3 drops of olive oil. Mix. Apply with a brush. Let it dry well. Wash with cold water.

6. Take 4 tablespoons mint paste and grind fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup ripe papaya pulp, 2 teaspoons gram flour and 1/2 limejuice. Mix and apply. Wash after 15 minutes.

mint is pudina leaves. always available in the market, gr8 food as a flavouring herb and also for skin .

Tip: How to make orange peel powder- peel orange skin, cut into very tiny thin shreds , sun dry them 7-10 days, then in a dry mixer , grind them , quantity needs to be like 4 cups full of shreds will be reduced to less then 2cups of dry shreds , otherwise mixer wont be able to well grind them in to fine powder, pack in a bottle and keep in the fridge , or it will catch fungus .

Fight Frizzy Hair

Frizzy hair problem, it's causes and fighting it back .

1.Causes--One of the common causes for frizzy hair is excess use of hair care products or other procedures, like straightening, perming, bleaching, coloring, etc. 

Remedy--You have to minimize such hairstyling efforts and use of commercial hair care products. Daily shampooing can worsen the condition of frizzy hair, as shampoos can dry the hair. You can shampoo your hair once or twice a week, that too by using shampoo (preferably with moisturizing agents) diluted with water. After shampooing, use a hair conditioner with vitamin E.

2.Causes--While excess use of some hair care products can make your hair frizzy, some others can worsen the condition of those who have got frizzy hair. So, beware of hair care products with alcohol, sodium, calcium, lye, lithium hydroxide and oil-based products. If you notice that any such product is making your hair frizzy, discontinue its use. 

Remedy--One of the important frizzy hair remedies is to avoid heat in any form, like blow drying, use of flat irons. Even overexposure to sun should be avoided. Restrain from the habit of constant combing or brushing of the hair. It will be better if you keep your hands off your hair.

Home-Made Easy Remedy Recipes

1.Natural Vegetable Glycerin:

Add natural vegetable glycerin to your mousse or gel in order to control frizzy hair.

 2.Egg and Olive Oil:

Combine olive oil and egg to create a paste that is directly applied to the hair. Once ½ hour has passed – use your regular shampoo and conditioner to rinse out the egg mixture.

3.Moisturizing Conditioner:

Calm down frizzy hair by using a conditioner that contains coconut oil.

4.Vinegar:

Smooth out the cuticles of your hair by using vinegar to achieve an acceptable pH balance.

5. Balanced Diet.