Tips On Beauty Without Cruelty

Face Mask

Deepika Vohra served as the head of the Department of Beauty Culture at the International Polytechnic for Women at New Delhi. She also ran a beauty clinic at Delhi's Vasant Kunj for some time from where she relocated to New York for five years. Exposure to the world capital of beauty and cosmetics gave her an opportunity to compare the Indian beauty industry with the razzle dazzle of the New World. Reading and researching beauty culture has always been a hobby with her. The tips for beauty given below were selected from her repertoire of nature based recipes which are time tested to deliver.

How do you recognize your skin type?

NORMAL SKIN is finely textured with no visible pores, spots, or blemishes, soft and velvety to the touch, and unwrinkled. Normal skin has to be treasured and preserved, as it is liable to change, if neglected.

OILY SKIN is caused by overactive sebaceous glands that give rise to large open pores. Larger pores, in turn, lead to blackheads, blemishes and acne. The appearance of blackheads and blemishes is due to clogged oil and dirt in the pores which is not removed instantly by cleansing. Oily skin begins to have an oily shine within a few minutes after wash or make-up. This makes it difficult to hold make-up. However, oily skin has an advantage of ageing very slowly, but deep cleansing must be thorough.

DRY SKIN is a sensitive skin type which comes in blotches, tends to peel off easily and feels tight after a wash. Lack of moisture results in dry skin and this skin type is more prominent around the eyes, mouth, lips, sides of mouth, and forehead. Cleansing, toning, moisturizing form an integral routine of this type of skin. Dry skin is highly susceptible to diet, extremes in weather and harsh perfumed skin care products. Dry skin also has another disadvantage. Wrinkles appear faster giving you a prematurely aged look. A generous application of moisturizer will produce a skin which would be on par with the 'enviable' peaches and cream complexion.

COMBINATION SKIN as the word 'combination' suggests it is mix of two different skin types on one face. More often this skin type is the result of a badly cleansed and neglected skin. It is easily recognizable as it is oily down the T panel, that is the forehead, nose, chin. The skin gets this oily look down the T panel while the rest of the face appear and feel dry. Combination skin needs scrupulous cleansing. It is a good idea to use a face mask for oily skin down the T panel and a mask for dry skin for the rest of the face. This method of treating the combination skin works ideally to give a perfect, balanced effect.

SENSITIVE SKIN this type of skin is extremely delicate and vulnerable. It is easily susceptible to freckles, itchy spots and blotches. Dermatitis and allergies caused by chemical cosmetics are common problems of a sensitive skin. It is best to discontinue the usage of strong and harsh skin care products as well as perfumed creams and moisturizers

Face Mask

Masks are excellent beauty revivers and they provide the skin with instant rejuvenation. They nourish, rejuvenate and stimulate, refine, cleanse and peel off the outer skin layer, soothe and calm inflammation, clear acne, loosen blackheads, act as an anti-wrinkle treatment and natural face-lift.While selecting a mask carefully select the mask best suited for your skin type. Masks must always be used on a clean skin and should be evenly applied. Mask application must be avoided around the eyes and mouth. Once you know your skin type and its limitations, you can decide on a face mask made from a variety of fruits, flowers, vegetables and dairy products.

CARROT MASK

Carrots contain plenty of Vitamin A and are essential for sensitive skin
. Ingredients:

2 carrot
3 teaspoon honey

Method

Grate carrot. Extract the juice and stir in honey. Pat on skin. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off.

POTATO MASK – (ideal mask for dry skin)
Ingredients

1 tablespoon raw grated potato
2 tablespoon curd

Method
Add curds to well grated potato and mix well. Apply on face and let it dry for 15 minutes before washing off.

OAT MEAL MASKS
Oat meal mask has softening as well as whitening properties. They are excellent exfoliating masks.

SIMPLE OAT MEAL MASK
Ingredients

12 tablespoon oatmeal a little milk water

Method

Soak oatmeal in milk and water for 15 minutes. Apply as a mask.

TOMATO MASK FOR OILY SKIN
Ingredients

1 tomato rind of 2 lemon dash of lemon juice

Method

Mash tomato and mix with very finely grated rind and add a dash of lemon juice. Put on face and rinse off after 10 minutes with warm water.

COOLING MASK
Ingredients

1 tablespoon milk powder
2 tablespoon oatmeal
2 tablespoon wheat germ
1 teaspoon sandal wood powder
1 teaspoon barley powder
2 teaspoon fenugreek powder
1 teaspoon kaolin

Method

Soak oatmeal in water for 10 minutes and combine all ingredients. Use just enough water to make a paste and apply. Leave it on for 15 minutes before washing off.


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