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. |
Remedies for Hair
Loss and Balding
Hair loss, thinning of hair and balding
are some of the common hair problems. Many of us suffer
from these ailments due to our modern lifestyle and diet.
Ayurveda can be very beneficial in treating these conditions
as it investigates the root cause of the problem. The causes
for these hair conditions are:
Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the
chief cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by excessive
intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking.
Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily,
greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.
Intake of too many chemical medicines,
low blood circulation, anemia, general weakness after disease,
stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes
of hair loss. Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence
of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause hair
loss.
Tips to prevent hair loss
| Always use a natural
shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and
shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of
your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect,
and increase Pitta locally. Amala (embilica officinalis),
Shikakai (Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in
India for washing the hair. |
| Oiling and massaging
of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss.
Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times
in a week. Certain medicated oils like 'Mahabhringraj
oil', 'Amala oil', and 'Arnica oil' are very useful.
Put oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots
of the hair. |
| The person should
maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. In case
of constipation, a mild natural laxative can be taken.
Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.
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| The diet should
contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits
and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast,
wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A. |
| Regular physical
exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing
the aggravated doshas. |
| A special Ayurvedic
preparation made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala,
corals, iron and black sesame seeds is very useful,
and even stops the graying of hair. |
| Rub your scalp vigorously
after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation,
and activates the sebaceous glands. |
| A mixture of lettuce
and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth.
The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and
lettuce juice is also good to take. |
| Daily application
of coconut oil mixed with lime juice on the hair is
also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves
on the head is also good. |
| Washing the hair
with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek
(methi) 2-3 times a week, is also good. |
| A paste of licorice
made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald
patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of
lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald
patches. |
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