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The first reason people perceive someone as beautiful is obviously due to natural beauty resulting from good features.

Many actresses and models have pretty faces, but they often spoil them with the excessive use of chemical cosmetic products. This is because chemical cosmetic products contain lots of chemicals that, even though make you look attractive, in the long term tend to destroy the freshness and health of your skin. If you look at an actress or model without her daily dose of cosmetic products, you would barely recognize her.

Most of us only put on makeup on special occasions once or twice a week, or maybe a month, and this does not damage our skin as compared to those who wear makeup everyday. So wear makeup “sometimes” or when “absolutely necessary”.

Many brands now make herbal based makeup that is all natural. Because herbal products contain natural ingredients, they are mild and beautify your skin.

There are certain home remedies that can give you a healthy and fair complexion but you need to follow these in perfect order to see a difference in skin color within days.

But the first thing to follow is spending as less time possible in direct sunlight. Among different beauty secret ingredient, lemon has been used as one of the best ingredient to lighten skin color. Lemon contains vitamin c and is also considered as a natural antioxidant. Mixture of lemon juice and honey in equal parts applied regularly gives best results.

Another lemon recipe – Make a mixture of lemon juice, sugar. Applying this grainy scrub regularly, removes the tan color giving you a fairer complexion.

Rub potato slices on your skin and wash after 15 minutes. This is a natural bleach and good for dry skin.

Tomato juice mixed with some oatmeal or clay is a great clarifying mask.

Other natural bleach that improves complexion is a mixture of honey, pinch of turmeric and cucumber juice.

You can apply a paste of gram flour, pinch of tumeric and milk to your face, neck and body. After it dries up, scrub it out gently. With regular use it reduces the body hair growth and also lightens your skin.

Milk powder, some honey and water lightens up the skin.

Yogurt is natural bleach that can make your skin very soft and fair. You can replace yoghurt with milk in the above face pack recipe.

Massage your face daily at night with some almond oil and honey mixture and wash it with cold water after few minutes. Do this on a regular basis to get an extra glow in your skin.

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Lemon juice and brown sugar, are good for your skin, and will leave it feeling super soft.

Simply take a cotton pad and moistion it with some lemon juice, then sprinkle some brown sugar on the pad. Rub it all over your face and neck for about a minute or two.

Once you’re finished rubbing it, rinse your face. It leaves your skin soft and refreshed with a radiant complexion. I try to do this about 3 times a week.

The lemon juice contains both an AHA and a BHA while the brown sugar contains Glycolic acid. These are all mild peeling agents.

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Facial masks include both deep cleaning and moisturizing ingredients within them. This allows the pores in the face to be cleansed completely of the trapped dirt. Masks also help slough off dead skin. This brings younger, healthier cells to the skin’s surface and gives you a tighter skin and a more glowing complexion.

In spas, these masks are applied with special soothing and relaxing motions with a massage. At home you can give your own face a soft massage just prior to applying the face mask so that is exceptionally soothing. All masks should be applied to a freshly washed face. This opens the pores and maximizes the effectiveness of the treatment.

Apply the mask in a circular motion making it relaxing and stimulating at the same time. Lie down and rest. Finally, when it is time to rinse the mask, do so in cold water. This will help close the pores, tone your skin.

Make your own facial masks from normal household products like bananas, avocados, honey, butter, clays, essential oils, fruit purees, tomatoes, rose petals, oatmeal, yogurt, milk.

Rice water has nourishing and regenerating properties. It absorbs the excess sebum and purifies the skin.

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According to ayurveda, you should wash your face pack when it is semi dry. Leaving the face pack to completely dry on your face spoils the complexion.

A common question often asked is “What is the best skin type?”
Normal, Dry or Oily?

The answer is one that is soft and moist and has a healthy shine on it making it look hydrated, glowing and luminiscent.

The best skin type doesnot depend on your skin type but on it’s moisture content.

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells that make your skin look dull by removing the outer layer of skin. This makes your skin look fresh and more youthful.

Among various processes of exfoliation, scrubbing is quite common and popular. Scrub cleaners take the dead cell layer off your skin gently. A considerable number of people prefer peeling treatments as well. Exfoliation should be done at least twice in a week.

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What happens to my skin if it is not properly cleaned?
Cleaning your skin is a must for a fresh, healthy complexion. Neglecting to cleanse your skin creates a build up of dirt, oils, dead cells and, makeup that clog pores leading to blackheads and breakouts. Unclean skin is prone to looking more oily and dull.

What happens to my skin if I skip my night cream?

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Crush some fresh mint leaves and apply the mixture directly to the area that contains the pimple. You should leave it on the area for around ten minutes. Rinse it off by simply using water.

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Honey contains waxes, sugars, vitamins and trace minerals. It is a natural moisturizer. Try some of the following honey beauty recipes for a smooth, glowing skin.

Honey bath- For soft skin, add ¼ to ½ cup of honey to your bath water. After bath rinse with plain water to remove any traces of honey from your skin.

Honey scrub- Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon almond flour, some oatmeal and water. Gently apply on your face. Rinse after 20 minutes.

Facial cleanser- Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with a little milk powder and water. Apply on your face in light circular movements. Rinse with plain water.

Skin toner- Mix 1/2 tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of pureed apple. Apply on face and allow it to remain for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with plain water.

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Sea buckthorn has been known as the “Holy Fruit of the Himalayas.” It grows high in the Himalayan region and has been used in Asia over the centuries as an herbal medicine. Sea buckthorn contains more than 190 biologically active compounds. The oil can be extracted from either the seed or the pulp of the fruit.

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White Kaolin Clay is also known as China Clay or White Clay and is the the mildest of all clays. It gently exfoliates and cleanses the skin. It does not draw oils from the skin and can be used on dry skin, sensitive skin or mature and delicate skins.

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Homemade facepacks with skin brightening ingredients gently remove dead cells which help brighten skin pigmentation and bring shine to dull skin. Ingredients such as sandalwood paste, rosewater, lemon extract help to safely bleach your skin without damaging your cells. 20 minutes is all it takes to obtain glowing, clear and beautiful skin.

Orange Peel Pack
2 spoons dried orange peel powder
1/2 spoon oatmeal or gram flour
raw milk to make a paste
Mix well. Apply on face avoiding eye area. Rinse after 20 minutes.

Sandalwood Complexion Mask
1 spoon Sandalwood powder
1 spoon Fuller’s earth
Lemon juice
Cucumber juice
Tomato juice
Mix well. Apply on face avoiding eye area. Rinse after 20 minutes.

Gram Flour Skin Pack
2 spoon full gram flour
1 pinch of turmeric powder
1/2 spoon milk cream
Few drops of lemon juice
Mix well. Apply on face avoiding eye area. Rinse after 20 minutes.

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Regular use of products with skin brightening and whitening actives help reduce dark and uneven pigmentation, freckles and age spots. Glycolic acid helps peel old skin layers, kojic acid helps brighten dull skin, vitamins and natural lighteners uncover your beautiful and fair complexion. For dark discolorations, sun spots, dark elbows and uneven skin tone, you should use products containing the following ingredients:

* Milk
* Saffron
* Licorice
* Bearberry Extract
* Mulberry Extract
* Vitamin B3
* Lactic Acid
* Emblica Powder
* Lemon Juice Extract
* Tomatoes
* Cucumber
* Alpha Arbutin.
* Glycolic Acid
* Kojic Acid

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We all know the sun can damage our skin causing premature aging. Both UVA and UVB destroy vitamin A in skin causing further skin damage.

UVA rays are responsible for aging as they penetrate the skin more deeply, causing wrinkling by shrinking the collagen and elastin of our skin.

UVB rays cause sunburn by stimulating the melanocyte cell, to produce more melanin, producing a suntan as a defense against UV radiation.

So even if it’s a cloudy day you’re getting exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun. You’re almost never safe from exposure to UVA rays as they can go through windows, light clothing and even your windshield. That’s why it’s so important to protect your skin with sunscreen and protective clothing at all times.

Select only all natural organic top brands, as it’s been shown that most sunscreens contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don’t adequately protect skin from the sun’s damaging rays.

Use sunscreen liberally and apply frequently-about every two hours. Avoid the sun as much as possible, especially during midday hours.

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The natural acids in raspberries refresh and invigorate your skin to give you a beautiful, healthy glow. Blend all of the ingredients and add oat flour till it becomes a thick paste. Apply to a clean face, allow the mask to set for 30 minutes, and rinse with plain water.

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Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoons organic cream (heavy)
1/2 tablespoons organic honey
2 drops organic lavender essential oil
1/4 cup organic raspberries
1 table spoons organic oat flour

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Bananas and cream make this mask one of the most nourishing and hydrating masks especially for dry and/or aging skin. For anti aging benefits, this mask should be applied 3 to 4 times per week.

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A simple easy to make banana mask recipe.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoons fresh organic cream (heavy)
2 spoons organic banana pulp
1/2 tablespoons organic honey
1/2 tablespoons organic oat flour

Mix all ingredients to form a paste. If it seems too runny, add a bit more oat flour. Apply to a clean face and allow mask to sit for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Collect some fresh rose, jasmine and marigold petals in an bowl. Pour boiling water on the petals so that they are immersed in the water completely. Leave the bowl undisturbed overnight. Strain the water in the morning. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Pour it in a spray bottle and the solution is ready to use.

Keep the spray bottle refrigerated so that it stays fresh and you get a chilled spray which is very refreshing. Spray on your face as and when desired.

Make the spray in small batches to keep the ingredients from getting spoiled and to ensure freshness.

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Squeeze fresh and organic lemon juice into a glass, then, dip a cotton swab into the freshly squeezed lemon juice and place the cotton ball against the area of blemish. For more effective results, follow this application twice daily to allow the natural acid from the lemon to create a bleaching effect on your dark spots.

When you see a zit pop up, avoid the urge to squeeze! Instead, dab a bit of lemon juice on to the affected area. The acid in the lemon juice will help control any infection and will avoid further spreading bacteria to other skin area.