Herbal cosmetics and medicines have been used since time immemorial, especially by Indian and Chinese civilizations, which were the most developed in these two fields, followed by the Greek, Roman and Arab civilizations. India, known for its globally celebrated beauties, is the source of natural recipes and cures passed on from old generations. During the past years, herbs have been made available for personal use in most countries. Herbal renaissance has become the aim of those interested in natural treatments. In addition to this, there are doctors and pharmacologists that are specialized in herbal treatment.
Here are some herbal treatments from this charming Asian country, India, to intensify your beauty and femininity:
Black hair brightening mask
Ingredients:
2 spoons of henna
A spoon of yogurt
A spoon of fenugreek powder
3 spoons of coffee
1\4 cup of cold mint drink
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients together and apply it on your hair for three hours. Then wash your hair with tepid water.
Weak and brittle hair treatment
Ingredients:
1\2 cup of berries
A spoon of olive oil
A spoon of laban
1\2 a spoon of honey
1\4 a crushed almond
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients together and apply it on your hair for one hour. Then wash your hair with tepid water.
Glowing facial skin mask:
Ingredients:
A small spoon of olive oil
A big spoon of flour
Procedure:
Blend all the ingredients together and apply it on your face with your finger tips. Leave the mask for 10 minutes and then wash your face with tepid water.
Skin lightening mask
Ingredients:
A cup of yogurt
A spoon of lemon juice
A spoon of orange juice
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients together and apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes. After that wipe your face with a wet cotton towel. You can use this recipe on a weekly basis as long as you do not have a sensitive skin or acne.
Turmeric skin lightening mask
Ingredients:
A small spoon of henna powder
A small spoon of turmeric
A spoon of rose water
Procedure:
Mix the components together until they become a creamy-like dough. Apply the mask on your face for five minutes and then wash it.
Turmeric body skin lightening mask
Ingredients:
A spoon of oats
A spoon of yogurt
A spoon of honey
2 spoons of rose water
A sprinkle of turmeric powder
Procedure:
Mix the ingredients together until they are made into a dough. Apply it on your body once a week.
Amla* mask for healthy and beautiful hair:
Ingredients:
A spoon of dried Amla powder
1\4 a spoon of Indian henna
A big spoon of rose water
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients and cover all your hair with the mask for an hour before washing it.
Acne remedy
Ingredients:
A small spoon of brown santalum**
1\4 spoon of turmeric tea
A little bit of mint juice, a bunch of mint blended with 1\4 cup of water.
2 drops of coconut oil
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients together. Apply the mask on your face daily for two hours. For better results, it is recommended to repeat the process twice per week.
Bright and glowing skin mask
Ingredients:
Two teaspoons of reddish santalum powder
1\4 teaspoon of turmeric tea
A spoon of sesame oil
A spoon of fresh milk
Procedure:
Blend all the ingredients together and apply the mask on your face for half an hour. After that wash your face with tepid water and then put on your moisturizing cream.
*Amla or gooseberry is an Indian herb, which is used as a remedy for grey hair, hair loss and scalp problems\diseases.
**Santalum Album properties:
- Santalum is known for its freshness.
- It is abu-ndant in Eastern India.
- It has a fragrant smell and is used in making cosmetic recipes.
- It is also used in making warm packs for skin revival.
- The plant has many colors including brown santalum, which is used for cosmetic purposes, and reddish santalum that is beneficial for dry skin.
- Arabian women use santalum in their natural cosmetics.
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