Dandruff is the most serious hair problem that affects mosst of us. But this problem should be cured as soon as possible. Dandruff can be of 2 types- Dry flaky scalp condition that fall off the hair and Greasy condition which is known as seborrheic dermatitis, this condition is caused by over active sebaceous glands. Ultimately dandruff leads to hair loss and even baldness. With determination and preservance you can overcome this condition. Simple home recipes can be used for effective control of dandruff.

Dandruff can be controlled substantially by following a strict diet of Vitamins B, C & E and unrefined carbohydrates.

* Hot Oil Treatment is the simplest method to cure dandruff. Massage hot Olive, Aloe or Almond Oil into scalp. Wrap a hot towel around the head and rinse off. Alternatively massage hot oil into scalp and leave it overnight.

* Mix Cedar Vinegar in hot water and apply all over scalp. Leave it overnight and rinse off in the morning using an egg shampoo.

* Apply a beaten egg to the scalp once a week, wash off with shampoo

* Mix 4 Tbspns of whey with 4 tbspns of camphor water. Apply all over scalp and leave on for atleast 3 hours and wash off

* Gind fresh Fenugreek/meethi leaves to a fine paste and apply to the scalp. Also you can add sour curd to the above paste. Leave it on for 30 mins and wash off

* Apply some brandy with cotton ball all over scalp, it is said to clear dandruff

* Extract thick coconut milk by add a little water to grated coconut, add the juice of half a lemon and apply all over scalp with cotton ball. Leave it on for 30 mins and wash off

* Instead of using a dryer, dry hair naturally. Use minimum hair spray/fixer etc

Hope you like this post on dandruff and share with us your recipes. Thank you and do have a Happy Monday :)

                Hi Ladies, a sweet reader of my blog Priya has a couple of problems. Here is my stand on her problem.

 Priya Fashion Designer said...

HI dear.. i hv got a very severe prblm.. my face is oily.. but during winter its bcumng dry.. n skin bcumng vry uneven..n tough.. if i use a gud moisturiser thn again pimples comes out. plz suggest me some gud remedies. i also want some gud kind of home facial tips

               Hi PriyaFashion from what you are saying I am assuming that the T-zone of your face remains oily while the cheeks are drying up, that's a typical combination skin type. This is common in young girls like us. If this is your problem then use products for oily skin on T-zone and dry skin products on cheeks and neck. Use a gentle face wash or cleanser as per your choice, also moisturise accordingly. You can use a toner on your T-zone only if you are into toners. Check for dandruff and clear it if you happen to have it. Dandruff if left untreated can cause acne so be carefull. For tips on a home facial click here. If you want face pack recipes click here.

A cleansing mask for you-

Yogurt and Egg Mask:- 1 Egg's white and 4-5 tbspn yogurt

Beat the egg white until stiff and add yogurt and mix very well.

Apply all over face and neck. Wipe clean using a muslin cloth dipped in hot water, followed by the muslin cloth saturated in cold water.

*For oily skin: Add a tspn of lemon juice

*For dry skin: Add a tspn of honey to the above paste

*For combination skin: Make 2 portions of the paste, 1 with lemon juice for the T-zone and the other with honey for the rest of the face and neck.

Please help Priya with more beauty recipes for the specified problems. Thanks 

Hi Ladies, Salini a reader of my blog has a couple of problems. I get a lot of private messages in facebook asking me for solutions to problems similar to that of Salini. So here is my take on her problem.

hii 

i m salini 

plz tell me how 2 reduce uneven skin tone??

my underarms, and the skin around my mouth are dark n this is getting worse day by day

ihave acne on my face,back n shoulders

my face is oily n sensitive but my body is dry

plzzz suggest something

Uneven skin-tone and darkness on area around mouth and underarms- This is the commonest query. As for the underarms, epilation is best for you right now. Stop waxing for sometimes and if you shave your underarms then stop using shaving creams instead use a foaming face/body wash. Avoid hair removing creams totally as of now. Also twice a week, scrub the area with a face/body scrub or prepare 1 at home. Moisturise well.

Also use a good quality scrub on your face emphasizing on the mouth area and be very gentle because of the acne.

Treat dandruff if you have any. Tie hair away from your face. Maybe its dandruff that's causing the acne on your face, shoulders and back. Use a good quality anti-dandruff shampoo. Keep your hair always clean.

For the acne start using a paste of mint/margosa leaves and apply daily on the areas affected with acne. Wash off and pat dry with a clean towel. Use a suitable sunscreen if you must go out in the sun. If you have long nails then I am sorry to say that as for now you need to chop them off. Dont prick at them or you will get ugly marks. Don't touch the affected area because it might give you an infection.

Since the rapid darkening of your skin maybe hyper pigmentation, please consult a dermatologist asap.

Please help Salini with more beauty recipes for the specified problems. Thanks 

                In this post I am going to be sharing my Grandma's cheap and effective beauty recipes with you all. All ingredients used in these recipes will be readily available in your kitchen. They are harmless and have a backing of age-old experience.

               For Glowing Complexion:- Grind half a cup of yellow mustard seeds adding a little water in it, also throw in a few rose petals in it. Apply on your face, neck, nape, arms and legs or your entire body as you wish. Leave it on for 20 mins and wash off.

               For Dry Skin:- Massage fresh milk cream gently on the face and neck. It will nourish dry skin and will remove dead flaky skin. If done everyday, you will never grow old. It will preserve fine textured, soft skin.

              Removing Wrinkles:- Apply a paste of gramflour and raw milk on your face and neck. Wash off when it dries. After a couple of weeks you will find much improvement.

Soak 10-20 gms of dried amla (Indian Gooseberry) in 1/4th cup of water.Churn the mixture after half an hour and then apply on your face and neck. Wash off after 15 mins. You will find remarkable results.

              Curing Pimples:- Clean face with a cotton soaked in rosewater. Apply a mixture of turmeric and sandalwood powders on your face. This will not only remove the pimples but also brighten and soften your skin.

             To Get Rid Of  Dandruff:- Take a bowl of curd and leave it open for 3 days. After 3 days apply all over scalp and leave it on for 20 mins. Repeat this treatment for 2-3 days continuously for favorable results.

             For Cleaning Sparkling Teeth:- Burn rice husk on a griddle till it is reduced to ashes. Sieve it and store in a small jar and use as a dental powder.

             Hope you all enjoyed reading these tips and please don't forget to leave behind your precious comments :))

           Continuing my post on buttermilk, today am going to talk about a few more beauty recipes created with buttermilk. Sorry for being late in posting the concluding part of this post :(

           To make the skin fair and soft, make a paste with 2 tbspn powdered oats and required amount of buttermilk. Apply this on your face, neck or any part of the body, leave it on for 15-20 mins and wash off with warm water. Done regularly, it will be very effective.

           The way to get rid of dandruff is to massage your hair for 30 mins with buttermilk. This is a sure cure for dandruff of dryness. You can also use  curd if buttermilk is not readily available to you. But remember to keep the curd out of the fridge for 3 days before using on your hair.
           From ancient times, curd has been used to condition hair. It makes the hair soft, healthy and strong. Curd should be massaged right into the roots of your hair before being washed off.
           If your feel hot and your head heats up as well or if you are suffering from insomnia, put curd on your head and secure it with a cloth tied around your head. This will certainly make your head cool and induce sleep.

            One of mother nature's wonderful gifts is the ubiquitous lemon. This fruit has wonderful properties which promote not only beauty but also health. All can afford this fruit. So it is very necessary to dwell on a few of its amazing properties.
           Lemon plays a vital role in beauty care. Almost all face packs can be mixed with a few drops of lemon juice and water.
           Lemon juice and honey taken with tepid water first thing in the morning, helps in reducing weight. Whereas Lemon juice and honey taken with cool water in the evening puts on weight.
          The smell of egg can be removed from the hair during egg hair wash by adding lemon juice to the beaten egg.

          Dandruff can be cured by massaging the scalp with lemon juice. Lice can be killed by the application of lime and ginger juices. You will find amazing results.
          Lemon is a boon for pimple prone skin. Heat half a lemon; with the open, cut side away from the tava/griddle. Let the tava/griddle become hot. Add sugar on to the cut lemon and let it melt. Apply this white warm paste on to the pimples and blemishes. You will find them vanishing within a few days, without leaving scars.
          Lemon slice and granulated sugar will smoothen and bleach your skin. Though it is best used on hands and feet, elbows and knees but not for facial skin.

            Facial hair can be removed by massaging a paste of lemon juice and gramflour/besan. Rub a leftover lemon peel on nails to make them strong and shiny. Lemon juice has bleaching properties.
          Dental beauty can be improved by massaging a mixture of 1 tspn lemon juice, 1 tspn rosewater and 1/2 a tspn of salt, daily. Dried lemon peel powder, 2 drops of clove oil and and little rock salt can be mixed and used to clean teeth. You will find marvelous results by its use. Thin peel lemon is best for this recipe.

          Lemon juice in combination with fresh cream makes a natural moisturising lotion and helps prevent dryness and premature wrinkles.
         Thus we see that the Lemon has many beautifying properties. It is a versatile fruit. If you ladies got any more lemon tips please let me know, I will publish them here in my blog with your names.