There are a variety of soaps available in the market today. Each claiming to be better than the other, through advertisements screaming from newspapers, magazines, TV etc. Shelves at stores are lined with different types of soaps, each more appealing than the other and claiming to produce a smooth and soft petal like complexion if used. But in older days women did not use soap on their face but they preferred using granulated cornmeal.

   

                           Granulated cornmeal is one of the most valuable skin cleansers. It never fails to cleanse the skin and stimulate its circulation. It removes all the surface dirt and waste matter and accelerates the circulation. When having a bath, generously sprinkle cornmeal on the face and body and then wash off with soap and water. When using cornmeal for the first few times, avoid vigorous rubbing, as the skin has to get accustomed to it. This cornmeal bath puts the skin in a splendid condition and gives it a fresh tone and firmness.

                              Every morning when washing the face, sprinkle a little cornmeal on a wet wash cloth and gently rub the face. This stimulates the pores, the nerves, muscles and increases circulation. It tends to increase the activity of the pores and enables them to eliminate the impurities and blackheads. Pimples too will lessen with each treatment. Cornmeal as a treatment for oily skin is marvelous.

                               If the skin is dry, put a few drops of coconut oil on the wash cloth and sprinkle the cornmeal on it. Then apply this to the face. It will soften the skin and the oil will be absorbed to a limited degree.

                                  Another valuable use of cornmeal is to give the hands a friction bath. When washing the hands, put some of the cornmeal in your wet and soapy palms and rub them well. This will remove any stains. If hands are dry, put a few drops of olive oil in the palms and sprinkle the cornmeal and rub well. This will soften the hands.

                                   Cornmeal is very beneficial as a dry shampoo and should be used once a week. To use as a shampoo, part the hair in various places, then sprinkle the cornmeal on the scalp and apply generously on the hair, spreading the hair out so the cornmeal remains on the scalp for 4-5 mins. Now rub the scalp until it feels all aglow, then take a small Turkish towel and rub the hair vigorously, then remove the cornmeal by thoroughly brushing the hair. After the cornmeal is removed, press the bristles of the brush on the scalp, push back and forth from side to side. Do not leave the brush but keep it pressed to the scalp. When done rightly the hair will not tangle. This treatment loosens the dead skin and dried oils and keeps the scalp clean and is excellent for hair.

Good Morning girls, I love yogurt and I think most of you do too. Yogurt is an excellent cleansing, softening as well as binding agent. It is suitable for all skin types, hence we can combine yogurt with many other ingredients to form various combination of masks.

* Yogurt combined with tomato pulp serves as a good astringent, therefore is great for oily skin.

* Yogurt and mashed/pureed cucumber has a toning and freshening effect. Also whitens the skin and works great as a pre-party mask.

* When yogurt is combined with crushed parsley leaves it makes an excellent mask for combination skin.

* A mixture of yogurt and honey works well as a powerful moisturiser for dry skin.



* Yogurt in combination with egg white irons out wrinkles, whitens and softens the skin. Best suited for oily and combination skin types.

* Yogurt can be combined with equal parts of fuller's earth/multani mitti and fresh mint juice. This mask is effective against pimples/acne, best suited for oily acne-prone skin.

All yogurt based masks must be first washed off with warm water and then finished off with a splash of cool water. Hope you all like reading this and get benefitted by yogurt. Yumm... how much I love it :D Have a beautiful day ahead. Thanks :)

Good Morning everyone :) Today we have five home made anti-wrinkle recipes with us. Home made anti-wrinkle masks are safe and effective in producing visible tightening and smoothening benefits. Actively combats wrinkles, lines and bags caused by fatigue and ageing. So say no to painfull ways of reducing wrinkle and using a natural anti-wrinkle face pack while still young.

* Honey Anti-wrinkle Mask:-
Mix together 1 1/2 tbspn of honey and half a tspn of carrot juice. Apply on face and leave it on for 20 mins. Remove using a cotton ball dipped in warm water to which a pinch of soda bi carb has been added.

* Cream Mask:-
Combine the white of an egg with a tbspn of cream, preferably fresh. Apply on face and neck and keep it on for 20 mins. Rinse with warm water. This mask very effectively erases facial lines.

* Banana Mask:-
Mash a ripe banana and mix in 1 tbspn of rose water. Apply it as often as possible. Wash off with tepid water after 30 mins. If used regularly it helps to postpone wrinkles.

* Cucumber Anti-wrinkle Pack:-
Beat the white of an egg till stiff. Add a tspn of cucumber juice, half a tspn of honey, 1 tbspn of mint juice and 1 tspn of curd. Blend well and apply on face thickly. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with tepid water.

* Egg white Anti-wrinkle facial:-
Whisk the white of an egg and spread all over face to tighten the skin and iron out wrinkles. Rinse off with tepis water after 20 mins. You can also apply the unbeaten white of an egg on neck and around eyes to reduce crow's feet and sagging skin.

Hope you enjoy reading, preparing and using these anti-wrinkle packs. Have a beautiful day ahead. Thanks :)