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DIY: Natural Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for Acne/Blackheads/Whiteheads

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I have recently discovered this hyped-up cleansing routine from many beauty bloggers and YouTube-rs. I read about a lot of women who suffered from severe acne and after using this routine their skin became completely clear.

My first thought was that if it has worked for everyone… it has to be some kind of miraculous-witchy-joo-joo-potion because I have never heard of something that works on everyone. 

So of course I had to try it out first and do a review about it. In this post I will tell you everything from what it is to my personal experience.

Don’t worry if you have oily skin because this method is for all skin types. I have read about people with dry, combination and oily skin and it worked out for all of them.
The only people who didn’t get positive results from this method were the ones who didn’t know their skin type in the first place and didn’t use the method properly.

Keep reading to find out THE routine which has made a huge difference in my skin and other’s…

What is OCM and What’s The Hype About?
It is basically a cleansing method using all natural plant oils. It is a known fact in chemistry that “like dissolves like.” So if we want to “dissolve” all the sebum and unwanted oils in our skin that causes acne, we have to combat them with other natural oils.

People also ask that “is it going to block my pores?”
Well the answer to that is a definite NO because most oils are non-comedogenic. Their molecules are bonded in a way that doesn’t clog our pores. Of course not all oils are non-comedogenic but most are and those are the ones we will be using in OCM.
Here is the list of oils that are clogging and non-clogging for our skin.

What Do I Need?

You need a minimum of 2 types of plant oils.
The main oil that has to be included in this oil-fusion is Castor Oil.
The other is called a carrier oil. You can use either Almond oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Hazelnut Oil or Grape-seed oil. These are the common ones. I will list more later in the post.

Sometimes I also mix a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil because it is super soothing, calming and it smells so good.

Whichever oils you choose, please make sure they are all 100% natural or organic and they should be cold pressed because these labels make sure the oils are still packed with nutrients. When the oils are not cold-pressed that means they have lost many nutrients in the process of extracting them from the plants. This will only cause less effective results on your skin. So please make sure you read all the labels on each product.

I use:
Pukka Castor Oil  &  Atlantic Aromatics Avocado Oil

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How Do I Make This Work For Me?

First and most important you need to know your exact skin type.
What I did to find out my skin type was, I first washed my faced with some facial wash and warm water. Then I waited around for 15 mins without applying anything at all on my face. Now after 15 mins, ask yourself the following questions… not out loud obviously unless you want to act cray-cray 🙂

How does your skin feel?
Is it tight or plumpy?
Does it feel like it’s dehydrated or just normal?
Do you get oily on your whole face or just the T-Zone after a few hours?
Where do you feel dry and where do you feel it’s oily?

After asking all those questions you should be able to figure out your skin type.
Now onto the next step which is choosing your carrier oil for the skin type you have. Below is the list of carrier oils you can choose. You can pick 2 carrier oils if you have oily AND acne skin type or anything like that.

Sensitive:
Rice bran, grapeseed, apricot kernel, jojoba, safflower, sunflower, sweet almond, calendula, sea buckthorn, emu oil, mineral oil (purest grade), camellia oil.
Dry:
Extra virgin olive oil, macadamia, corn, avocado, sesame, sunflower, wheat germ, shea oil, sweet almond, emu oil, camellia oil.
Oily:
Grape-seed, jojoba, hazelnut, safflower, peach kernel, rice bran.
Acne:
Neem, jojoba, grape-seed, rice bran, apricot seed, hazelnut, peach kernel, sweet almond, sunflower, safflower, walnut, rose-hip.
Normal:
Sunflower, canola, sweet almond, olive, safflower, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, camellia oil, mineral oil (purest grade).
Mature:
Rosehip, borage, carrot, sweet almond, olive, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, emu oil, red raspberry, camellia oil.

You can add 1 drop of Lavender or Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Now lets get to the fun part which is blending our secret formula 🙂

Oily Skin: 30% Castor Oil to 70% Carrier Oil.
Normal/Combination Skin: 20% Castor Oil to 80% Carrier Oil.
Dry Skin: 10% Castor Oil to 90% Carrier Oil.
  1. After blending your unique formula in your palms, rub it together to warm it up.
  2. Massage it in your skin for 3-5 mins. If you have makeup on, don’t worry the oils will remove all your makeup even if it is waterproof. So it will act as a cleanser and make-up remover at the same time.
  3. As you are massaging, breathe in the sweet smell of the essential oils and close your eyes to let your mind drift away. This for me, kills the time and makes the routine worth it. I like to close my eyes and imagine myself waking up with perfectly flawless skin and being grateful for everything I have in my life. Check out How Visualization Helps to Manifest Anything You Want for more info. Let your mind drift away in the fairy and unicorn land if that’s your thing.
  4. After massaging it in, take a washcloth and run it under hot water. Wring it out and place it on your face covering all areas. We will use this to steam our face. Do this 3 times at least. This step pulls out all the dirt and oil from the pores that have been clogged in our skin. You will actually feel the pores getting unclogged if you pay very close attention.
  5. Gently wipe away the excess oil from your face with the washcloth. Do NOT wash your face with water or soap. Just use the washcloth to wipe away and don’t worry if you feel there is still some oil left behind. It should be like that anyway.
  6. If you have dry skin and your skin feels tight just use a little oil blend and pat it on your damp skin.

You should repeat the OCM twice a week if you have dry skin or combination skin. But if you have oily or normal skin you should repeat it every other day. On alternative days you can use the cleanser mentioned in one of my previous posts: DIY: 100% Natural Anti-bacterial Cleanser & Toner for Acne-prone Skin and Scars

Who Inspired You to Use The OCM?

The YouTube-rs I learnt OCM from is Vita and her channel is called VitaLivesFree. Just Type OCM in her search bar and all the videos will come up to help you understand it more.
I love her especially because she uses all natural and organic products for skin, hair, body etc… So definitely check out her channel because I have used a lot of her tips and tricks which I can guarantee has worked wonders.

I also love watching CloudyApples because she is an amazing beauty guru who gives really great tips on natural body care, health care, skin care and hair care. Here is her OCM Video: Oil Cleansing for Blackheads and Pimples.
After hearing a lot of other YouTube-rs raving about OCM I researched a lot into this to give you guys some tips and tricks 🙂

How Was Your Personal Experience With OCM?


I made a few mistakes which delayed the results to be noticed on my skin.
First mistake was that I thought I had oily skin because my skin used to produce a lot of oil. But that was only because my skin was actually dry and to make it up, my skin was producing a lot of oils. I figured it out when one day out of the blue… I started thinking that whenever I wash my face my skin feels really tight so that obviously means I have dry skin and the only reason my face gets shiny is because I need to hydrate it properly.
So after that moment-of-discovery (which I felt like why didn’t I think of this earlier) I used the oil blend for dry skin.

And then I started noticing results. My acne was gone but I wanted to improve the texture of my skin. Now I can confidently say that my skin is super smooth, hydrated, plump-y and radiant. I don’t hesitate to go out without makeup… like EVER!!!
Because my skin is normal now, I use the method every other day and my skin just gets better and better 🙂

The best things come from nature and the way you perceive yourself 🙂
I hope I have helped you find your way to flawless, radiant skin that doesn’t just exist in photoshoped images.

 
Take Care.

How you can change your appearance without surgery, needles or makeup.. on a Budget!

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This may sound cray-cray by the end of the post but it has been scientifically proven now that it is possible.

Do you want to change the shape of your nose… Do you want to change you body shape… Do you have creepy hands or anything you want to change but don’t want to spend thousands of bucks or go under the knives.

Well you are about to take a lot in so just along with it first…

Humans have always wanted to achieve what they desire but didn’t know where to start or thought it was too much effort or money.

Our brains have evolved in such a way over millions of years that today, we can materialize anything we want. So let’s say you wanted clear, beautiful skin (this is a beauty blog after all). You can achieve this with your one and only Mind i.e your thoughts. And it is not some mumbo jumbo because then I would have never done this post since people wouldn’t believe it and say it’s crap! It is proved by the Quantum Physics!

The greatest people in the world have used this method to achieve what they want including Einstein, Aristotle, Will Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Hitler and many more…

The Science behind it:

Some people call it law of attraction or power of thoughts or spirituality and the science calls it Quantum Physics. I will try to make it sense to you (wish me luck).

The Quantum physics says that nothing (no matter) is real in terms of its “solidity” and permanence. Everything changes in constant motion. Whatever we see in this physical world is just patterns of energy in form of waves. This energy changes when it is observed by a conscious energy (i.e a person). Our consciousness effects physical world i.e. our mind effects the matter.
So what happens is when we have a thought, we are sending frequencies to the outer world which we call the Universe. These frequencies go out and gets “attracted” to similar frequencies and hence creating it into reality.

According to Dr. Taylor (Ph.D author of Decoding the Law of Attraction), to put the thought into action so it can become reality, you must visualize or envision what you want. These visions set up frequencies to get a response from the Universe to create reality. And when we are visualizing, we must feel the emotions of happiness, excitement etc.. that we would have if we had things we wanted. These feelings trigger the frequencies.

This is why we should monitor our thoughts and keep the ones we prefer. These thoughts when combined with images and feelings and focused on triggers the frequencies that will attract similar frequencies of Universe and create reality.
It took me a lot of researching, hair-pulling and over-reading to actually understand the science behind it. But it makes sense to me now.

Did I ever try it and Did it work?
Yes actually I have tried it so many times and most of the times it worked.

I tried it for my driver’s licence, my final exams in 12th grade and when I needed some money (and trying on some things now as well)
For my 12th grade exams I got an average of 83% which was shocking to me because I NEVER got anything above 75%. So I am very grateful for that.

Personal Story:
When I was younger, I always wanted to be more attractive physically and personality wise. But I was full of insecurities and my first few high school years weren’t the typical fun and out going days. There were some people who made me feel very bad so as I grew up I wanted to change how I feel about myself. I wanted to make myself stronger so I can deal with those kinda people and I wanted to feel beautiful inside-out. 

And when I discovered this whole world of creating your own reality I cried first… literally because I realized there was hope for me that I can change my life for good and it will be in my hands. So I followed these steps and it was a pretty enlightening journey. I learnt a lot along the way. 

I honestly can say that I am a very different person now than I was a year ago. When I look in the mirror I do feel that I am beautiful because I never point out my flaws and feel in-secured. And not being vain but even some of my friends noticed there was something about me that changed and they always tell me I look pretty or something. I have been proposed by so many guys which would be impossible to even think during my first few years in high school. When I changed how I thought about myself positively, I noticed so many differences like: my skin has cleared up completely, my eyes are brighter and healthier… I don’t even need to style my hair and I get more compliments on my natural hair… my body feels energetic and my metabolism is amazing even if I eat junk food (only sometimes) I don’t gain any weight. 

I have read so many stories of people who followed this “law of attraction” and changed their lives.
Some people:

  • cured obesity and cancer 
  • became models/celebrities
  • became rich and wealthy
  • achieved their dreams 
  • found their life partners
  • changed their eye colour.. or nose shape.. or shape of their bodies
  • travelled the world
  • won lotteries etc…

Here is a link where you can read those thousands of stories by people across the world: http://thesecret.tv/stories/

How Exactly does this Law work:
I suggest you read books or watch movies on it to learn it in more detail but here I will tell you some basic things that worked for me.Lets say you want clear, beautiful skin…

1) Positive thoughts/ Affirmations: even if your skin is filled with acne, find something… anything… that’s positive like: I am healing my skin and it is healthy. Say this to yourself out-loud (when no one is around or else you will look cray-cray) or say it while looking at yourself in the mirror. Don’t just say it once and then go back to negatives… say it or at least think about it as many times you can. This will help build up that positive frequency.

2) Visualize and Feel: Be creative with this. As children we used to have crazy imaginations but as we grew up we thought it was childish and stupid. But one of the greatest man on Earth ALWAYS said “Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere” ~ Einstein. So imagine whatever you want. In this case imagine you are with your friends or just outside and you feel so confident in your own skin that people come up to you and give you compliments. You can draw or paint whatever you want. You can do anything to increase your imagination power. When you are visualizing you have to feel what it would be like to have that beautiful clear skin. Ask yourself how would I feel if I had this or that and then heighten those feelings. This will trigger the frequencies you produced in the first step to go out into the Universe and attract similar frequencies.


3) Giving: Always have the giving nature that every human has. If you want more money then you have to give money first. Give it to charity or something. Have you ever heard “what you sow is what you reap” or the word karma…? Well this is the whole point. You need to give something first in able to receive. You can’t be like… oh I will give when I get first because that’s where you fail. You have to prove that you are worthy of the thing you are asking for. So if you want clear skin then compliment someone. It doesn’t have to be physical giving. It could be prayers, gifts, compliments… anything in your power. 

4) Believe: You need to get rid of the doubts like: but how is this going to work… or it’s impossible to get this/that. Just believe that it will work anyhow. Sounds soo cheesy but don’t think of the how’s and when’s because they will be the stepping stones and will produce doubts. Whenever you get a doubt stop yourself and then think of those positive thoughts and tell yourself to just go with the flow.

History of Law of Attraction:

This knowledge actually existed waaaay back then in the ancient times. We know this because it has been mentioned in the Gita (Hindu Bible), Quran, Bible, Judaism and many more religious books. But it was lost when the wars came and when people started claiming lands to banish the native religions. For a long time after that this knowledge was discovered again but people didn’t believe in it. They thought it was just some crap that doesn’t work in the practical world.

Then when the science proved it people started to take it seriously and here we are now.
Now I am starting to think I believe the religious juju things more than the science. Does that make me the only one crazy? I hope not…

Books and Movies about Law of Attraction:

My Favourite one is The Power and The Hero. They are books (later was made into a movie) by Rhonda Byrne. Here she talks about this law in more detail and I recommend EVERYONE to read it because it will be your life changing decision. And no I am not promoting her books. She also published many other books on the same subject.

There is a whole movie made on law of attraction called The Secret by the same author. You can watch it on YouTube. HERE is a link of the movie. The movie is the same as the book Power but it is more interesting to watch sometimes. The book is more detailed though.

I also love all the books by Louisse L. Hay especially Power is Within You. Louisse was diagnosed with cancer and she had a very difficult past. She used this knowledge to heal herself and set herself free from her past. Her story is really inspiring and it helped me through my difficult times too.

If you want more details on this you have the whole world of Google and YouTube. There’s unlimited amounts of info and articles and people sharing their experiences. Mine is just one of the many. There’s a lot more…

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the step” ~ Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Take Care.

DIY: 3 Best Herbs for Acne-Prone / Irritated Skin

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I always hear the phrase “If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin” but how many of us really follow that. It’s no wonder that people who swear by this phrase also had radiant and glowing, healthy skin. 

And adding more to that its not surprising when I hear that these “everyday chemicals” we put on our skin causes cancer… illnesses… skin problems… infertility and many more. So why are we still using them? 

Its only because we don’t know the natural alternatives of these life-eating chemicals!
Well that is why I am here for…

First of all head to your bathroom and bin all the chemicals because I am going to list all your natural alternatives here. And if you think your products are natural… TEST THEM ON THIS WEBSITE: SKIN DEEP COSMETICS. Just type your product name in the search box and it will tell you on a scale of 1-10 how safe it is. 

On this website you can also search for 100% natural or organic cosmetics 🙂 So type away then… 

1) Rose Petals
rosesThis plant is AMAZING for aging, inflamed and dry skin. You can use its rose water as a toner! 
It has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. 
It re hydrates and soothes the ageing skin since it has high Vitamin C content. 

Anti-Acne Toner: 
You may use the rose water alone BUT to make it even more effective, you can mix it with some Aloe Vera juice. 
Store the mixture in a spray bottle
Mix equal parts of both ingredients and use it every morning after washing your face with soap and warm water. You can then pile on your normal moisturizer and other stuff 🙂

Personal Experience:
I have used (and still use) the rose water as a toner for years and one thing I can tell you is that IT IS THE BEST one I ever tried. My skin feels so calm and soothed. I get no red pimples anymore or any other type of inflammations and even if I do (like once a year) I apply the rose water and its gone in no time! Trust me you will get addicted to it… in a good way. 
Besides toner, I spray it on my chest and neck before I go to sleep because its scent helps me to sleep better and it makes me smell good of course! So when I snuggle in my bed all I have is sweet dreams… 🙂 
I use Botanics 100% Organic Rose Water

2) Rosehip
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I have a whole post dedicated to this herb and its oil because it is THAT special and effective! 
Check out the post HERE!

This Himalayan herb is popular to get rid of acne scars (or any other type of scars), sunburn or stretch marks. This herb should be a girl’s best friend… unless for you its chocolate or diamonds!

You can use the oil as a night-time moisturizer because when you sleep, your skin does the magic of absorbing ingredients and making them effective on skin. So when you rise and shine in the morning, you get no heart attacks by scars and pimples 🙂

Personal Experience:
I use Botanics 100% Facial Oil which is a blend of different and amazing herbal oils and rose-hip oil happens to be one of them. 
I use it as a night moisturizer or when my skin is extra dry, I mix a few drops of it with my Organic Dead Sea Spa Magik Rich Moisturizer. 
My skin always feels moisturized, supple and radiant! And now my face is scar-free.
It feels amazing to touch my skin now because before this thing my skin was tough and stiff but now its supple and beautiful 🙂

3) Neem:
ниймThis herb is SO popular in India for getting rid of acne because it is a natural astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal… basically All-In-One and that is where it gets its fame!

I haven’t tried this herb BUT I have heard SOOOO much about it and it is used in TONS of cosmetics today. 

In India this herb exists in every backyard. It also has been mentioned hundreds of times in Ayurvedic (Indian) Beauty Treatments.
During my childhood years, me and my granny always went to pick up its leaves to use it in cooking and some other stuff. 

I have seen it in most health stores so you can pick it up from there. 
You can use its oil or crush up its leaves to make a fresh face mask.

If you want any other natural alternatives for cleansers or exfoliators just leave a comment below and I’ll reply Smile

Take Care.

DIY: Brighten Your Complexion Instantly and Naturally with a Miraculous Face Mask

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We all want that radiant glow to our skin when we wake up every morning.

Do you ever wonder how all the actresses/ models on TV have a beautiful glow even though they use tons of makeup every single day on their skin? Well I do…

And when I wake up every morning, I don’t want a heart attack of having a huge zit on my face especially when I am expecting to see someone special Winking smile 

So if you want to avoid that horror as well then follow these steps…


I wear makeup on most days and so my skin needs some oomph and some care. Because putting on makeup on zits make them more visible and who wants that.

We all want to look like we have flawless skin naturally. Well trust me now you don’t have to fake it with tons of makeup and look like an oompa loompa :/

When I used to have acne, I used to pile on makeup UNTIL I learned some secrets from famous celebrities and models. But I only adapted to the natural ones and so here is one.

The secret to this face mask is Turmeric!!

Legends of Turmeric:
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It originates from the Sub-Himalayan areas and also grows in tropical areas. I think most Himalayan herbs are precious. They have a LOT of benefits. Seriously… most herbs I studied of having amazing benefits for skin are from Himalaya.

This fruit of nature is an orange-yellowish colour and beware because it can stain your clothes and sometimes even if you use Vanish it doesn’t come out.

This plant actually have no seeds… Interesting much!! I wonder how they reproduce then Confused smile
This spice is known as the Golden Spice of India. Its actually true!! I don’t think you can name an Indian recipe without this spice included in it. An Indian family without turmeric is like a body without soul… too much exaggeration maybe…

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In India, at the time of wedding, the bride and groom get this turmeric paste applied on their face and body to give them a glowing healthy complexion so they look their best in the photographs. This is actually done in a special ceremony along with music and yummy food! This is one of my favourite ceremonies. You are literally pampered with all the skin care stuff!!


The Good Stuff it Gives to Humans:

UntitledTurmeric is a known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic agent.

It is taken in some Asian countries as a dietary supplement, which helps in stomach problems and other ailments. This helps my mum who is in her early 40s and is kinda lazy to exercise much. It helps her to maintain weight.

Turmeric stimulates digestion, supports the liver, and reduces intestinal permeability. And this improves any skin condition internally.

Just a few grams of turmeric per day either in the form of powder, crushed root or fresh root can provide enough nutrients to help you keep away from anaemia, neuritis, memory disorders and offer protection against cancers, infectious diseases, high blood pressure and strokes.

Applying turmeric paste to skin helps reduce acne and other skin related problems. It is also has been known to be helpful in treating psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions. This spice should be every teenager’s dream!

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Ayurveda, the Indian Medical System documents turmeric as an antiseptic and antibacterial. It has been used for its medicinal value since 1900 BC in India.

Ok enough of the random facts… Lets get to the point and I shall show you how to make the face mask to use it effectively!

All You Need:

Turmeric & Yoghurt Face Mask

1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Plain Yoghurt

  1. Mix them well.
  2. Wash your face and neck with warm water to open up the pores
  3. Apply the mask
  4. Leave it on for 15-20 mins
  5. Wash it off with plain cold water
  6. Notice the radiant glow… the most important part! Smile


Let me know if you know any other benefits of Turmeric and how this mask works out for you Smile

Take Care.

DIY: Natural Ingredient which Benefits Hair, Skin AND Nails

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This ingredient is an all-in-one beneficial for hair, skin and nails. So the next you go to a drugstore to buy vitamins because this natural ingredient does a little better than the chemical ones.

Our skin, hair and nails show our inner health. If you have no time to take care of them separately, then this is perfect way for you to maintain them all at once.

Read more to reveal…


All the healthy stuff lies in Flax Seeds (also called linseeds)!
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These seeds have been cultivated for more than 7000 years. They contain many essential fatty acids (EFA) including Omega 3 and 6. These fatty acids help in the healing process of our skin.

Lack of these EFAs can cause dry and brittle hair and nails. The skin appears puffy and dull. Their intake reduces ageing and other age related symptoms.

Skin:
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Flax seeds are said to be VERY effective skin healers. Because Omega 3 can heal any skin ailment.

It is an ultimate edible cosmetic. It keeps your skin young, attractive, fair, spotless and radiant.

According to Dr Jeffrey, these seeds protect your skin by preventing everyday irritants from entering skin pores. They also have anti-inflammatory properties which can heal red or itchy skin.

This way it treats acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and even skin tumours.

Hair:

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Flax is nature’s miraculous ingredient for hair. It is a secret to long, strong, shiny and healthy hair. It prevents the pre-mature greying of hair.

Flax also consists of lignan which has antifungal properties. So the regular flax eaters never develop dandruff.

Omega 3 are required to make anti-inflammatory hormones. So they are essential for healthy skin, scalp and sebum production.

Nails:
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Our nails primarily act as indicators if we have any heath issues. Their examination usually help doctors identify illnesses or nutrient deficiencies.

Flax seeds contain almost ALL the nutrients that are needed for healthy nails. Eating these seeds regularly can help maintain strong, pink and spotless nails.

How to include Flax Seeds in diet?

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Even 1 tbsp of these seeds are enough for the day.

Although it would be weird to eat a spoonful of these seeds alone because… its just weird I guess. But you can go ahead if you really like the idea of it. The taste isn’t too bad though.

You can add them to your oatmeal or cereal in the morning. You can sprinkle some on baked stuff like muffins.

My mum makes them in an Indian way. She usually roasts them to make them a little more crunchier. And she adds some salt to it. You can get an online recipe. It literally takes 2 mins to cook this.

I eat about 2 or 3 tbsp every day. I eat more than 1 tbsp just because I love the taste of roasted seeds. So eat up your delicious vitamins from today and eat them regularly to look and feel healthy inside and out!

Take Care.

DIY: Get rid of Scars/ Sun Burn/ Stretch Marks Naturally

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I get hundreds of emails from girls asking me how to get rid of scars or stretch marks. Well here it is then!
I also have a previous post discussing the removal of scars/ stretch marks naturally. Click HERE to check it out.
And read more to find out another secret…


plainwhiteSO…. the secret lies in Rosehip Oil.

Rosehip oil is one of the best beauty secret recommended by a very famous Victoria Secret Model, Miranda Kerr.

In her interviews, she explains her use of this oil and what it does to her skin. I will link one of her videos below where she mentions her Rosehip oil secret and how she uses it.

Skip to 0:33 to know about the Rosehip Oil

Legends of Rosehip Oil:

The History of this oil comes from major regions of Chile and Himalayas which are in Northern part of the Indian Sub-continent.

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The University of Santiago conducted research on 180 individuals in 1983 of the effects that the Rosehip Oil had on them.  Their test studied people with extensive facial scarring, acne scarring, deep wrinkles, UV damage, radiation damage, burn scars, surgical scars, premature aging, dermatitis, and other skin related problems.  In these tests, rosehip seed oil regenerated the skin, reduced scars and wrinkles, prevented the advancement of wrinkles and aging, and helped skin to regain its natural colour and tone. Their skin was wrinkled, and had sun spots from overexposure to the sun.  After four months of applying rosehip seed oil daily, their wrinkles and sun spots had almost completely disappeared, and the skin had a fresher and healthier look.

tableSince this test, this oil has been widely used in the Cosmetic industry. But of course when they mix this precious oil with chemicals, it loses its all the beneficial nutrients.

During World War 2 when England was in a serious shortage of Citrus fruits, the fruits of Rosehip were used instead because apparently, they were known to have 60 times more Vitamin C content than the citrus fruits.

It is also used widely in traditional medicine including Chinese and Ayurvedic (Ancient Indian).

Benefits:

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Following is a small list of the cures that this oil can make:

  • Stretch marks
  • UV damage from overexposure to the sun
  • Scars from surgery, burns, and acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Wrinkles and premature skin aging
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Dermatitis
  • Burns, including those from radiation and sunburns
  • Age spots
  • Brittle nails
  • Dry and damaged hair

You can buy this oil in any health store or Asian grocery stores.

You can apply this at night just before you go to sleep on the effected areas. Apply it everyday until the desired results show up.

Just pretend it is a facial moisturiser and don’t be scared of applying oil on face even if you have oily skin. This doesn’t mean your skin will get more oily. You will only see the benefits Smile
If you have any questions or advices of Rosehip Oil, let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear them 🙂

Take Care.

DIY: 100% Natural Leave-in-Conditioner to Grow Hair Length and Prevent Hair Loss

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Long hair is becoming the new trend in the industry now. But why use chemicals when you can do it naturally and more effectively.

This remedy can promote hair growth, prevent hair breakage and strengthen hair. I am totally in love with this thing. Its like magic in a spray bottle Smile
Read more to give that magic to your hair…


 The Secret of this remedy is Rosemary Leaves !!
Yup you heard it right. And it is very inexpensive. You can find them easily in any Asian Grocery store or health store.

Legends of Rosemary Herb:

Rosemary herb is also known as the “brain herb” because it also stimulates mental activity. plainwhite

It is the most oldest and respected herb available in the modern times.

The Romans literally worshipped this herb and thought it was a gift from the Gods! Well it really is!!

This is a very cool but strange fact: Rosemary is believed by some alchemists, although not scientifically proven, that the proper rosemary formulas attract elves, fairies and other good energies to your abode. Unbelievable right?

Cunningham suggested to use rosemary herbs to kick out some jealousy, excel in job interviews and for general house and office purification and cleansing. It sounds pretty sacred stuff huh.

Nowadays you can even buy Rosemary herbal tea. I don’t know if its gonna taste like poison but I do know that its pretty good for almost all your internal organs like liver, kidneys, heart etc…

I even heard a Legend of Rosemary Herb:
The legend is that that during a period of plague a band of thieves robbed the sick houses without catching the disease. How did that happen since the disease was really contagious?
Rosemary essential oilWell it seems that the robbers prevented the deadly disease by drinking a medicinal vinegar that included rosemary, lavender, sage and other bacteria killing herbs and additives.  Ever since that legend was discovered, people have been making and drinking herbal vinegars.

So does that mean that this vinegar-mix is a natural anti-biotic? Who knows but it does kill a lot of bacteria better than the chemicals!
 
Rosemary is a REALLY good stimulant on hair follicles. This causes the faster hair growth. It is also known to help darken the grey hair.
 
So if you use rosemary in your hair regularly, it will prevent hair ageing in future. Whoa! Now who doesn’t want that!
 
It prevents pre-mature baldness, dandruff and dry hair. What can’t this herb do!
Although if you have light blond hair and you don’t want them to get 1 or 2 shade darker then you shouldn’t try this remedy.
 
All You Need:
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2 Tbsp Rosemary Leaves
1 cup warm water (NOT hot water because it will strip all the notations away from the herb)

  1. Pour the water in a container and then put the leaves in. Leave this mix to steep overnight.
  2. When you wake up in the morning, simply separate the leaves and water. Store the water in a spray bottle and you are good to go Smile 
  3. So next time when you wash your hair, you can spray this herbal water on your hair when it is 70% dry. Just use it as a leave-in-conditioner!
  4. Spray generous amount on the scalp and hair and let it do the magic Winking smile

It doesn’t have any odour so that’s ok. Let me know how this remedy works on your hair in the comments below Smile

Take Care.

DIY: How to Reduce Hair Fall Naturally, Grow Hair and Get Shiny Hair

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The secret to reducing hair fall and giving a growth boost to your hair is Fenugreek Seeds. I know its like where am I supposed to find this but don’t worry you can easily find them in any Asian grocery stores.
Fenugreek is a herb that comes from India where they call it Methi. This herb is widely used in Indian delicacies. Not only it reduces hair fall but it also strengthens and hydrates them. And if you have dandruff as well, this is the way to go.
Basically these little yellow seeds were Rapunzel’s secret too Winking smile Read more to learn how to make a Methi Mask…

I have two ways of making this Methi Mask so stay tuned for them!!

1) Methi & Coconut oil

  • Take 1/4 of a cup of the Methi seeds and grind thephoto_verybig_129786m into powder.
  • Warm up enough coconut oil to make a paste. This will turn the oil into a liquid.
  • Add the Methi powder in the coconut oil and mix it well.
  • Apply this mask on the scalp and hair and massage it in for 2 mins.
  • Leave the mask on for at least 2 hours or more. You can also leave it on overnight!

Of course you can use any other hair oil like Olive oil or Almond oil but I found this is the best option. Another easiest option would be plain Yoghurt. They are all effective!!
Instead of grinding them you can also soak the seeds in water overnight. And in the morning, you can ground them into a fine paste.

2) Methi & Water

I have a video linked below to show the procedure of this second recipe: 

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Nowadays life has become very stressful for people. We either have the overloaded work or no job at all. Whatever the situation, the stress is the main reason why the hair falls.

So why not try out this remedy. The best thing about this is that its very cheap and it gives a lot to your hair to flourish.

This has become my new hair secret!

Is it going to be your next secret?

Let me know in the comments below Smile

Take Care.

Unknown Natural Beauty Secrets from Victoria Secret Models

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Victoria Secret Models are taking over the Beauty and Fashion world! In many of their interviews where they shared their beauty secrets, I noticed that most of them shared 100% Natural ways to pamper themselves. They may represent their makeup brand but when it comes to taking care of their outer appearance, they take the Natural Approach. No wonder their skin glows its health!
Read more to find out the things they do in their everyday lives that you may have never heard of before…

Miranda Kerr

Kerr is the most popular VS Model. And her beauty secrets are my favourite of all.

1) Noni Juice
She swears by this thing. She has mentioned it in most of her Beauty interviews. She drinks this juice everyday every morning. Although she says it doesn’t taste as pleasant but she also reveals that it is her biggest skin, hair and body secret. Basically its an all-in-one package. Yes it is 100% natural remedy btw.
This miraculous fruit comes from India actually. I didn’t know about it even if I was born there. But the true knowledge of this fruit was lost through the centuries. In ancient India, the princesses drank this juice too for their outer appearance. In 20th century, the scientists found this fruit again and it became popular in several countries.
I have a whole difference post on Noni Juice and it miraculous benefits. Click the link below if you want to know its Beauty secrets Smile
Noni Juice: Miranda Kerr’s Skin Secret and a New Skin Care Breakthrough

2) Goji Berries
Kerr eats this fruit most days during her breakfast. This fruit is like an all-round medicine for her health and skin. It has been consistently used in the Chinese medicine. It contains high amount of antioxidants and Vitamin A and C. It has 21 difference trace minerals and high fibre too. It is basically the father of all the berries known so far. It is good for the immune system, eyesight and for most organs of the body.
I am so going to buy this when I first find out where to buy them from because I don’t this they are available in supermarkets of Ireland.

3) Exfoliation
A few days before the models have their runways shows, most of them suggested that they do an all over body exfoliation.
There are 2 types of exfoliators such as chemical and mechanical. Personally I prefer mechanical, because they also massage your whole body and improve blood circulation. My favourite type of body exfoliation is Dry Brushing. This exfoliation is also great for skin and body organs. Click on the link for more details.
I also have a post on exfoliators for acne-prone skin. Check it out below.
DIY: Gentle Exfoliators for Acne Prone Skin

4) Yoga
Yoga is something that is an essential tool for any person that enters this glamorous world. It is because yoga balances out their mental health, general health and also improves their outer appearance. One of the main workouts of VS models is actually yoga. Now you are probably wondering since when is Yoga a workout. But to be honest it is WAY better than any workouts.
Physical workouts only provide toning of muscles and a good outer appearance. However, yoga helps internal organs, your brain to function effectively, keep the stress out and the list goes on… You can YouTube this and find your perfect yoga workout depending on your body. Not only models have adapted to it but also actors and actresses to maintain their outer looks. Namaste!
I bet you never heard them before. But if you have let me know in the comments below if you have more details Smile
I love to hear from you guys!!

Noni Juice: Miranda Kerr’s Skin Secret and A New Skin Care Breakthrough

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Miranda Kerr is one of the most popular Victoria Secret Model. In some of her interviews, she shares her skin secret of Noni Juice. She consistently drinks it every morning to maintain her physical appearance and health. She have been drinking it for almost 12 years.
She also substituted Noni in her Organic Skin Care line, Kora Organics as one of the most significant ingredient. Most people are unaware of what it is so I put a lot of research behind it and gathered it all in this post. So stay tuned for this new Skin Care Breakthrough…

So, What is Noni?

Noni’s scientific name is ‘Morinda Citrifolia’. It is a member of the Mulberry family also called ‘Indian Mulberry’. The Noni plant grows along lava flows and, as you would expect, grows rich in South India, Hawaii and Australia.


What is the History of Noni?

It is believed that this plant arrived on several Polynesian islands over 1,500 years ago from India.
Noni has been a central part of Polynesian traditional medicine.
This plant was considered as a miraculous healer in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian, highly advanced system of natural medicine. Ayurveda is still practiced today in some parts of the world and I always try to substitute some Ayurvedic ways of living in my life. It has made a huge difference in my physical and mental health. If you have any further questions about Ayurveda, you may click on the ASK ME? tab above.
When Europeans began exploring the islands of the South Pacific in the late 1700s, they made note of the use of Noni among the natives. Captain James Cook owned journals where he recorded his observations of the natives using Noni.

During World War II, U.S. soldiers based on Polynesian islands were instructed in their field manual that Noni was recognized as a safe food staple to eat to sustain their strength.

Benefits of Noni

Doctors recommend Noni all over the world. Noni is nature’s gift to Humanity.

It is rich in Vitamins A, C, E, B, B2, B6, B12, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Phos- phorus, Magnesuim, Zinc, Copper and other minerals like Chromium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium, Carbo-hydrates and 160 + isolated nutraceuticals. majorly.

It is herbal and hence totally, a gift of Nature. It contains various health enhancing elements that are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, adaptagen, analgesic, anti-congestive, hypotensive, and has cancer-inhibiting compounds. It enhances cellular activity, the starting point of all nutritional metabolism.

The following is a small list of its benefits:

Maintains healthy Skin, Hair and Scalp
An Effective Anti-Oxidant
Protects you from Toxins and pollutants

Reduces the risk of developing cancer 
Rejuvenates the Body
Revitalises the Cells
Restores Energy
Relieves Pain
Reduces Inflammation
Releases Stress
Purifies Blood
Stimulates Immune System
Improves Digestion
Enhances well being
Regulates Cell function
  • Improves the memory and concentration
  • Inhibits tumour growth
  • Reduces chances of Premature on set of age-related dis-eases such as Arthritis, Heart disease, Diabetes or Strokes.
  • Protects against Viral and bacterial strain that have become anti-biotic resistant.
These are only a few examples of uses and benefits that regular consumers of Noni have experienced. There is no other tonic which works at the molecular level to build the cells like Noni.
Noni: Nature’s abundance bundled in one fruit.
It’s effective in curing skin problems like acne and pimples. Aside from getting beautiful skin, drinking noni juice also helps healthy hair growth especially for those who are suffering from premature hair loss. In fact, many surviving cancer patients have turned to Noni juice to revive their hair follicles after chemotherapy.

Less than 1% people are allergic to Noni. They may experience a rash, itching, mild diarrhoea, or slight belching or trouble with breathing. Most of these symptoms are part of the cleansing process of Noni. Skip a dose or two and take lots of water. Most allergic symptoms disappear within 24 hours of discontinuing Noni. If these symptoms continue, stop drinking Noni. 

Noni was found to contain a polysaccharide-rich substance which prevents the growth of new cancer cells. It was also revealed that drinking noni juice boosts the immune system and reduces stress in the body due to its rich antioxidant components. 

If you know more about Noni let me know in the comments below 🙂

Take Care

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