Fast and Effective Natural Hair Dye In 1 Use Using Potato Peels

We have to admit it, we are all obsessed with our hair. Nobody likes a bad hair day, and the worst nightmare of a person could be a graying hair.

Right now there are bunch of hair color and dyes that is readily accessible in the supermarket. You don't even have to go to a salon just to color your hair. But the question about safety has also remain a concern for many.

We want natural products with fast and effective results don't we?


Now do you know that you can actually dye your hair using potato peelings. According to All Women’s Talk, “Potato peels have been used to color fabrics and even hair since old times and, although this might mean the method itself is a bit outdated, we can’t argue the fact that it’s 100% natural and safe! Simply boil any amount of potato peels you have lying around, allow the mixture 30 minutes to simmer then let it cool, strain and use the liquid as a hair rinse. Repeat the process often (every time you’re making potatoes for lunch) and your white strands will gradually become less noticeable!”

Watch here how to use potato skin to darken your gray hair.

How to use potato skin for hair dye:
You will need:
1 cup of potato peeling
2 cups of water

Simply boil your potato skin with water and let simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool and strain them out. You will have some nice brown potato peel water. This can be used as second rinse or final rinse after you wash your hair in the shower, and enjoy the result! 

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DIY Face Mask For Blemish Free And Younger Looking Skin

Right now there are so many products that claim blemish free and younger looking skin. But do you know that in as much as there are lots of beauty products on the shelves of pharmacy and beauty isles in the supermarket, there are many items in your pantry that could nourish and maintain a beautiful skin.

This recipe is proven to remove blemishes and help maintain a wrinkle free and younger looking skin.
It is highly recommended that you prepare this beauty mask good for one application only. Juice from fresh fruits or vegetables contains many vitamins like c and e which helps nourish and regenerate the skin. However to maximize its benefit it is better to use it right away and refrain from storing it too long in the fridge as it can cause oxidation.

Ingredients (good for 1-2 application):

juice of half a lemon
3 tbsp of condensed milk

Procedure:

1. Wash face with your facial cleanser and warm water.
2. Pat the face dry to prepare for your beauty mask application
3. Mix the juice of lemon and condensed milk and apply on face. Keep it for at least 15 minutes or more. Then wash your face.

Lemon juice is known for its bleaching properties. It is rich in vitamin c and e which is good for the skin. The condensed milk on the other hand has moisturizing and cleansing benefit. The natural lactic acid from the milk helps clean the face naturally and helps control acne and black heads.


If you feel any stinging sensation or it seems that you are allergic to the ingredients simply wash your face.

This facial mask can also be used on dark areas like knees, elbows or underarm.

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Beauty Regimen: 3 Recipes For Chocolate Facial You Can Do At Home

The sound itself is mouthwatering, "chocolate". But do you know that chocolate is not only for eating. Actually it has many wonderful benefits for the skin. It has lots of anti-ageing benefits that accelerates the production of collagen. By using it as face mask on a regular basis could diminish blemishes and give you a more younger and radiant skin. 

Before applying any face mask always clean your face first. 

1. Remove any make-up and wash your face using warm water.

2. Apply the face mask from any of the recipes below and let stay for 15-30 minutes. 

3. Wash well with warm water to remove the mask and finally rinse with ice cold water or do skin icing to close and tighten the pores of your skin.

Note: if you don't have cocoa powder available you can melt chocolate bar to substitute and lessen the milk to have the right consistency. 

Recipe #1: Chocolate Face Mask Recipe. 

1 tbsp cocoa powder
3-4 tbsp milk or yogurt
1 tbsp honey

Direction: Mix all the ingredients together to form paste. You may add more cocoa or more milk to achieve the consistency that you want for your face mask


Recipe #2: Chocolate and Sugar Facial Scrub - use this recipe for an organic facial scrub. Regularly scrubbing your skin helps remove dead skin cells and help in skin renewal. 

1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp olive oil

Direction: Mix the ingredients to form a thick paste. Don't over mix as you don't want the sugar to dissolve. The grain of sugar is perfect for exfoliating and it has moisturizing properties that is good for the skin.


Recipe #3: Chocolate and Oatmeal Facial for oily or acne prone skin. Oatmeal has many wonderful benefits for the skin. It can actually help in eczema, pimples or acne, and it helps regulate the oil if you have oily skin.

2 tbsp quick cooking oatmeal 
3 tbsp milk or yogurt
1 tbsp cocoa or melted chocolate

Direction: Mix the ingredients and apply as face mask for 15 -30 minutes. 

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Beauty Regimen: Skin Icing

Skin icing is a therapy popular among Korean women. 

I remember the time when I was little and I often watch my mom washing her face in the morning and at night. She's one of those girls who don't spend on moisturizer or any kind of face cream. Just plain Ivory soap and water followed by ice. The "ice thing is what made me curious".

Science behind skin icing:
When I asked her about it, she said the best way to clean face is by using warm water to open the pores, wash it with soap to unclog the pores, rinse it and NEVER forget to close the  pores by rubbing on some ice. 

We'll I'm not the kind of person that is so concerned about face routines, I don't actually follow any. Just wash using tap water and I'm done. But when acne starts to flare up on my face, this is what I do and I have proven it effective. I would  usually get lazy and stop the routine in a month once the acne is gone, but I have seen how effective it is.

Recently, I have noticed that skin icing has been going around and being adapted in many spas. They call it cryotherapy. And they claim that it destroys fat cells.  helps freshen the face, fights the formation of wrinkles, acne and heals blemishes. and promotes blood circulation. 

However, you don't need to visit a spa to get a cryotherapy. You can do skin icing on your own. Here are the basic steps:

1. Wash your face with soap and water. Warm water will help open the pores and helps unclog your skin. Black heads and acne are the usual results of clogged pores.

2.After washing your face with warm water, the pores remain open. Rubbing some ice will close those pores and prevent dust from clogging those pores again. Therefore minimizing infection that causes acne. 

I have tried adding a squeeze of lemon on the water before freezing it and   noticed it helps a lot with the blemishes. 

Instead of using plain ice. You can also use ice cold water. Try it and I promise you will feel the difference. Nothing to lose!