Monday, 11 November 2013

Glow with Carrots.

In winters skin become rough and dry. We long for that soft and hydrating skin. Instead of choosing any cosmetic why not try with natural remedies that's easily available in our kitchen. I am talking about CARROTS. Carrots are rich in glucose, iodine, potassium, carotene and many other nutrients which are good for the skin.The carrot mask will not only enhance the complexion but also make the skin firm and glowing. This also imparts a unique freshness to the face.



Some Carrot masks for face:


1.Grate a carrot and squeeze juice from it. To it mix cucumber juice and 1 tbsp sour cream. Apply on cleansed face and neck. Wash off with normal water after 15- 20 minutes. This makes the skin soft and glowy.

2.In a bowl of carrot juice mix 1 tbsp honey and yokes with flour. For oily skin, add yogurt and egg white. Before applying onto face place a thin cloth on face.Apply the mixture over the cloth. Wait for 15- 20 mins. Wash off and pat dry.

3.Boil 2-3 carrots without peel till soft and tender. Mash it untill creamy.Mix 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp olive oil. If the mixture is too thick add some water. Before applying wash your face to open up the pores. Aplly all over the face and neck. Wait till it dries. Wash with normal water. Use it once a week for that healthy glow.

4.Mix equal quantities of carrot juice, lemon juice, flour and curdled milk. Apply this on face for an hour then wash off with normal water. This is an anti-ageing mask and can be used for 2- 3 times  a week. This pack makes the face look young and beautiful.

5.Combine 1tsp gelatin, 1/2 cup carrot juice and 1/2 tsp lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat untill the gelatin dissolves completely. Stir well and place the mixture in refrigerator for 20- 30 mins.( Dont set it for too long orelse the mixture will become solid. What we want is a thick and firm liquid.)
  
 Apply this on face after steaming. Apply evenly and wait till it dries.Peel off carefully and wash off any residues with water.


6.For a glowing face, mix grated carrot, milk powder and sugar in a bowl. Rub it into face. Leave for 15- 20 mins. and wash off with warm water.

7.You can mix orange juice and carrot juice. Apply this on face, massage it and leave on for 15- 20 mins. Wash it off. Pat dry. Then apply make up, this will enhance it.

8. For pigmentation, you can mix carrot juice, oats powder, sugar and turmeric powder. Apply this on affected area till it dries. Wash with normal water. Repeat as required.

9. Boil carrots and mash it till creamy. Mix honey to the mixture. Apply this on tanned area to remove tan.

10.Mix grated carrot, sugar powder and salt. Apply this on face for 20 min.Then massage face in circular motion. It will remove whiteheads and blackheads very naturally and mildly.

11.Mix carrot, sugar and salt. Apply some oil on the elbow and then rub the elbow area with this regularly. This will remove the dark spots on elbow.

12.Carrot, lemon juice and sugar powder. Mix well. Apply oil on the neck and do a massage with above carrot mix.

13. Mix 4 tbsp of red carrot paste, 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder, 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of honey. Apply this on face till it dries. (Approx. 20 mins.). Wash with luke warm water and follow with moisturiser. repeat this 3 times a week for good results.

Above all the tips you can start your day with a glass of carrot juice. This imparts a red glow to cheeks and will shift away all skin problems. Very good for acne prone skins.

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