ICE FACIAL FOR FACE

                                    ICE FACIAL FOR FACE

  Rubbing Ice On Your Face: Is It Good? 

  Rubbing ice on your face after a hectic day is exceptionally refreshing. If everyday stress is taking a toll on your face and skin, ice can help. It boosts blood circulation to your face and makes it radiant.

Benefits Of Rubbing Ice Cubes On The Face

 

Eliminates Dark Circles

Applying ice to your face regularly can help you deal with stubborn dark circles. What you need to do is boil some rose water and mix cucumber juice in it. Freeze this mixture and then apply the ice cube to your eye area. But, don’t expect results overnight. As it works slowly, you will need to repeat this procedure for a few days to see results.

Key To Glowing Skin

Everyone wants radiant and glowing skin, and an ice massage on the face can give you just that. It improves blood circulation to your skin and makes it bright. Applying ice to your face constricts the blood vessels, which initially lowers the blood flow to your skin. To balance that, your body starts circulating more blood to your face, which makes it lively and radiant.

Calms And Soothes Acne On Your Face

If you are already frustrated with the pestering acne on your face, let ice cubes work their magic on it. When you use an ice cube on your face, it helps minimize oil production on your skin. It also works well in curing the bumps and swelling caused by acne.

Reduces The Appearance Of Wrinkles

While you cannot reverse your age, you can control the signs of aging. Applying ice cubes on your face helps in controlling wrinkles and signs of aging. It not only helps in reducing the existing ones but also prevents the formation of new lines.

Softens Your Lips

Have chapped lips? Apply ice cubes on them! This helps in reducing the inflammation. Also, don’t forget to drink plenty of water to keep your skin and lips hydrated.

Is An Easy Remedy For Heat Rashes

Those who have suffered from heat rashes know the pain. Ice cubes are a natural remedy to cure such rashes. Wrap them up in a cotton cloth and rub over the affected area. This relieves the inflammation and heals the heat rashes.

Gives You An Oil-Free Look

While having oily skin is a bane in itself, too much oiliness can be especially bothersome. Oily skin is often prone to outbreaks. Applying ice cubes on your face can help in reducing excess oil production. This is because rubbing ice packs shrinks the oil-producing pores, thus reducing excessive oiliness.

To Fight Open Pores

Run an ice cube just over your face for 2 or 3 minutes. If you are consistent enough, you will notice that your expanded and open pores are shrinking within a few days

To Relieve Swollen Eyes

There are many reasons why your eyes may be swollen, but do not worry. Ice to the rescue! Wrap 2 ice cubes into a piece of cloth, place over closed eyes and massage gently the areas with inflammation for 2 minutes, performing slow circular movementse .

Reduces Spots and Pimples

Ice apart from swelling, reduces redness as well, so it is very effective for pimples. It also soothes irritations. You can use an ice cube once you notice that a new pimple appears, so you will slow the inflammation that starts. The best practice is to repeat the process every night.

 

HAIRSPRAY

How To Make Your Own Hair Spray

                                                           

                                   Do you love using hairspray to add texture to your hair, but can't use it because of allergies? Store bought hairsprays can be very effective, but they are often full of chemicals that can damage hair and cause allergic reactions.  An overnight hair spray that help stimulate the hair follicles by increasing circulation to the scalp for enhancing hair growth, which thickens the hair. 

What You Need to Make Homemade Hairspray

• 1 lemon
• 2 cups water
• A pot
• Stovetop or hot plate
• A strainer
• An empty, clean spray bottle

What You Need to Make Homemade Hairspray

• 1 lemon
• 2 cups water
• A pot
• Stovetop or hot plate
• A strainer
• An empty, clean spray bottle

Here's How to Make Homemade Hairspray

1.     Slice the lemon into wedges.

2.     Place the lemon wedges in a pot, and cover them with two cups water.

3.     Bring the lemons and water to a boil, and hold them there, until only half of the liquid remains.

4.     Allow the boiled lemon water to cool.

5.     Then, strain the lemon water, and place it in a clean spray bottle.

6.     Label the spray bottle with its contents, "Homemade Lemon Hairspray," the date you prepared it and the date it should be discarded (one week from preparation date).

7.     If the finished spray feels sticky to the touch, dilute it with a bit of water.

A Few Things to Note

           This is not a maximum hold hairspray that will freeze a prom up-do or 80’s bangs. I can say with confidence that it’s a flexible hold formula. I was a loyal user of firm hold hairspray for years before trying this formula, now I PREFER this to my old sprays.

coconut oil

             Coconut Oil Uses for Beauty:

              Unexpected Hair & Skin Benefits

Coconut oil is the new hot trend these days for all the right reasons—it’s super easy to incorporate into your meals or use on your skin and does wonders for the body. There are endless benefits to incorporating coconut oil into your daily routine, so here are a few top reasons to start using it as soon as possible!

                                                        Makeup Remover: Even the most resistant waterproof mascara doesn't stand a chance against coconut oil. Apply it directly to the face as an oil cleanser, or let it sit on your skin with a cotton pad. Makeup will melt away

Face Moisturizer: Just as you can use it on your body, you can use coconut oil on your face to moisturize your skin. It's particularly effective as a primer to soften the skin before applying makeup. It'll give you a glowy, dewy look after you apply your foundation.

 Lip Balm: Coconut oil is the ideal remedy for chapped lips especially because it's semisolid at room temperature. Pack a bit in a miniature jar and smooth over lips throughout the day.

Body Scrub: Mix half a cup of coconut oil with a handful of coarse salt or sugar to create an exfoliator. The moisturizing oil will last long after the grains have melted away.

Massage Oil: Warm coconut oil in the microwave and add a few drops of an essential oil, like lavender or peppermint, for a soothing massage mix.

Itch Relief: Burns, bug bites, and bruises can all be soothed with a topical balm of coconut oil.

Frizz Tamer: Flyaways be gone with this smoothing treatment. Just rub a dime-size amount in your hands and smooth from midshaft to ends for frizz-free style that's high on shine.

Stretch Mark Cream: Expectant moms should keep a jar of coconut oil nearby to help ward off stretch marks, but anyone can use this as a topical treatment for scars. While the oil won't fade any marks, it can help prevent dark spots and blisters from forming.

Relieves Stress

Stress is common—almost too common—in the world, and is often the common factor when we get sick, pimples, or just aren’t feeling like our usual selves. Applying and massaging coconut oil to the head helps eliminate stress and even ailments as simple as a headache.

Takes Care of Your Skin

Finding the right lotion for your skin type is tough—some lotions end up drying the skin rather than moisturizing it. However, coconut oil, with its inherent antioxidant properties, is already composed of key ingredients needed to make moisturizing lotion, along with other hygienic products such as soap and creams.

Increases Hair Growth

If you ever wish your hair could grow faster, coconut oil is the perfect answer to solving this ongoing predicament. It helps grow healthy hair at a faster rate than normal hair while also making your hair shiny. Coconut oil is mainly used topically and is actually

Hair Serum- Benefits and How to use it

What Is Hair Serum?

                                         A hair serum is a silicone-based product that coats the surface of your hair, unlike hair oil that penetrates the hair cuticles and causes changes to the hair structure. There are many types and brands of hair serum available nowadays that you can try and figure out which one works best for your hair type.

So how to use a hair serum? 

• Hair serum is applied on wet hair.
• Choose a good quality hair serum from a reputed brand when you make the purchase. These days, you get them in sachets too so that you can experiment as to which one suits you best.
• Wash your hair as usual with shampoo. You might want to skip the conditioner. Now gently towel dry your hair. When it is still slightly damp, take a few drops of the product in your hands and work it down your hair from the ear level to the tips of the hair.
• Gently partition your hair strands and coat the serum all over. Now use a wide-toothed comb and give your hair a brush.
• DO NOT apply the serum on the scalp.
• Do not use too much of the product.
• Use only if you have very frizzy or dry hair. The amount of manageability that a hair serum lends is unnecessary for straight and soft hair.
• Hair serum is a leave-in product. Do not wash it off.

How does the hair serum help the hair?

• The silicon in the serum forms a protective coating on the shaft of the hair.
• It protects the hair from the sun and pollution.
• The amino acids in the hair serum helps in repairing any damage that is caused by perming or colouring or any other treatment to the hair.
• Hair serum coats the surface of the hair and reflects and light that falls on the hair. This makes the hair appear shiny.
• Hair serum helps in reducing hairfall that is caused by entangled hair.
• Once applied, the product lasts until the next wash and protects the hair.
• Some strengthening serums ensure that hairfall and hair breakage are reduced.
• It helps hold the hair in place and helps you style the hair easily by making it more manageable.
• It can provide the nourishment and protection that oiling provides minus the oiliness.

HOW TO MAKE KASHMIRI DUM ALOO

           Kashmiri Dum Aloo recipe

Ingredients

For The Onion Paste
1/2 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp oil
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 cups boiled and peeled baby potatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil
1/2 cup fresh curds (dahi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method 

• Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cloves, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, green chillies, red chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.

• Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.

• Cool and blend in a mixer till smooth without using any water. Keep aside.

• Combine the curds and ¼ cup of water in a bowl,mix well and keep aside.

• Combine the baby potatoes, chilli powder and salt in a deep bowl and toss well.

• Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the chilli potatoes , mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and keep aside.

• In the same pan, add the cumin seeds.

• When the seeds crackle, add the onion paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.

• Add the tomato pulp, ¼ cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

• Switch off the flame, add the curd-water mixture and sugar and mix well

• Switch on the flame, add the dried fenugreek leaves and potatoes, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.

• Serve hot garnished with coriander.

 

Litti Chokha (Bihari Sattu Litti)

 

                                             Litti Chokha is a Bihari recipe made using whole wheat, black gram flour and brinjal/eggplant. This main course recipe has an authentic flavour of Indian spices. It can be had for lunch, dinner or you can make it on your holidays. Litti is similar to Bati in appearance but there is a slight difference. The Pitthi (stuffing) which is filled in the litti is made with sattu (powdered gram or lentil) and is eaten with brinjal bharta or mashed potato. The dish tastes amazing when a dollop of ghee is poured over the litti balls. Mustard oil used in this recipe adds a unique aroma and flavour to this dish. This traditional recipe can be served on special occasions like get-togethers, kitty parties and even pot luck parties.

Ingredients of Litti Chokha

·         1 eggplant/ brinjal

·         3 cloves chopped garlic

·         1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

·         1 medium chopped tomato

·         1 chopped green chilli

·         1 sprig chopped coriander leaves

For Filling

·         1/2 cup black gram flour ( sattu)

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds

·         1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

·         1 chopped green chilli

·         1 teaspoon mustard oil

·         1 teaspoon lemon juice

·         1/2 teaspoon thymol seeds

·         1/2 handful chopped coriander leaves

·         1 teaspoon pickle masala

For Dough

·         1 cup whole wheat

·         1 pinch salt

·         1 tablespoon mustard oil

·         water as required

How to make Litti Chokha

·         Step 1

To prepare the dough, take a mixing bowl and add wheat flour, mustard oil and a pinch of salt in it. Add some water and knead a soft dough.

·         Step 2

To prepare the filling, take a bowl and mix sattu (black gram flour), pickle masala, mustard oil, lemon juice, kalonji, ginger, coriander leaves, green chillies and salt together. Preheat oven at 180 C. Now divide the dough, flatten to the desired size and place a spoonful of the filling. Close the dough by the edges and roll it into a ball.

·         Step 3

Put these balls on a baking tray and baked turning both sides in till it cooked properly. Put your oven on broil mode for 2-3 minutes turning both sides to get a crisp covering.

·         Step 4

Now to prepare the chokha, wash, dry and slit the brinjal. Put an aluminum foil on the baking tray and place the brinjal and tomatoes on top. Roast them on broil mode or highest temperature. Once done, peel the brinjal and tomatoes and then mash them well. Transfer these into a bowl.

·         Step 5

Add garlic, salt, mustard oil, lemon juice, green chillis and chopped green coriander leaves in the bowl. Mix the ingredients well. The chokha is ready to be served.

·         Step 6

Transfer the chokha in a serving bowl. Dip the litti balls in some melted ghee and place along with the chokha. You can also serve this dish with some kadhi. Enjoy the bursting flavours of this Bihari delicacy!