Homemade Lip Gloss

Lip-gloss can be described by glossy, vibrant and silky words. Today, lipstick has turned into lip gloss and has been widely used among all. A young girl uses lip-gloss for looking attractive or for a kiss. One can simply make lip gloss at home, making it at home can be exciting, flavorsome and fun. 

1. Homemade Lip Gloss Recipes:

You will need:

• 10 to 12 fresh cranberries
• One full tablespoon of almond oil
• One full teaspoon of honey

Method:

To begin with, put all ingredients in a bowl and put it in a microwave for some minutes. Following this mix and crush all cranberries. And then strain by seine for removing the entire pieces of fruit. It is now ready to use and one ought to put it into a little airtight container.

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2. Chocolate Lip Gloss

You will need:

• Take 4-5 chips of Chocolate
• About 3 full tablespoon of cocoa butter
• One capsule of Vitamin E

Method:

Put the entire ingredients in a big boiler and melt them very well. Following this, blend it by using a spoon. One can make use of this homemade lip-gloss on lips. Pour it into a small bottle and keep in a cool place for making the chocolate lip gloss solid.

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3. Honey Citrus Lip Gloss

You will need:

• 2 teaspoon of beeswax
• 1 full teaspoon of honey
• Minimum 8 teaspoon of sweet almond oil
• One capsule of vitamin E
• Microwave with safe container
• 5 drops of essential oil or lime or citrus
• Balm container or cosmetic with lid

Method

Take microwave safe container and put beeswax and sweet almond oil in it for melting them for not many minutes. Take out the mixture of beeswax and almond oil from the microwave and after that pierce the capsule of vitamin E by means of a knife and put it into the mixture. And then add the honey in it and leave for few minutes. It is now ready to make use of and one can keep it store by using a small balm container.

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3. Homemade Vanilla Lip Gloss

You will need:

• 1 teaspoon of aloe Vera gel
• Half teaspoon of Vanilla
• One teaspoon of Petroleum jelly
• One and half teaspoons of coconut oil

Method:

Take the above ingredients into a big boiler and warmth them well. Leave it for cooling for one to two hours. At this moment, one can use this lip-gloss and transfer into an airtight jar.

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4. Fruity Lip Gloss

You will need:

• One full tablespoon of powder drinks mix with fruit flavor
• Two tablespoons of solid shortening
• About 35 mm film container

Method:

Take drink mix and shortening and place them into a big bowler, after that put it into a microwave on high for about half minute. Pour this mixture into a film container and store up it into a refrigerator for making this lip gloss solid. 

Remedies for Dark Lips

Why lips turn dark?

•   Smoking.
•   Intake of excess of Alcohol and caffeine.
•   Cosmetics products of cheap bands.
•   Heavy application of lip sticks, lip liners.
•   Dryness.

Remedies for Dark Lips

•   Massage your lips smoothly with a good lip balm every nighttime.
•   Drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
•   Use lip balm to protect them against sun rays. Follow this every day.
•   Use concealer on your gloomy lips before wearing your lipstick.
•   Take in a healthy and balanced diet.
•   Avoid Smoking, excess of Alcohol and caffeine.
•   Apply Vaseline or Ghee, this keeps lips moisturized. Apply lemon juice to your lips everyday that helps to lighten up to an extent.

Tips for Beautiful Lips

•   Drink atleast 8 glass of water everyday, this makes a lot of difference to your lips.
•   Use lip balm especially to protect them from sun rays, to prevent moisture loss. Lip balms contain petroleum   jelly that prevents moisture loss.
•   While you brush your teeth, gently move in circular motion with the brush on your lips this removes dead   cells.
•   Eat healthy food that contains vitamins A, B and C.
•   Avoid Smoking, excess of Alcohol and caffeine.
•   Avoid cosmetics that are allergenic to your skin.
•   Black lips usually show one's careless lifestyle in spite of having been blessed with a perfect skin and figure.   Having naturally shadowy colored lips from birth is totally fine.

Why lips turn dry?

•   Inadequate water intake to keep your skin hydrated.
•   Smoking.
•   Continuous exposure to sun, dust partials can also cause dryness.
•   Licking your lips often can cause dry lips.
•   Deficiency of vitamins A, B and C.
•   Intake of excess of Alcohol and caffeine removes moisture and causes dryness.
•   Some times cosmetics also contribute to dry lips.

All About Lip Care

Normally make-up to the lips is given huge importance than lip care. This is not the correct attitude because lips need a little care as their protecting layer (the skin of lips is too thin) is extremely thin and like other parts they do not contain sweat glands and not many oil glands thus they are prone to dryness. Cracked dry lips are painful, can develop infections and are not good to look at.

Face Mask Tips :

1. TOMATO MASK: For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and wait on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with hot (not so hot) water. 

2. BANANA MASH: Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just as much as necessary honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and your hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been identified to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky." (Just check that you don't use too much honey and you use a sturdy bra.) 

3. HONEY MASK: Apply uncontaminated honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and your neckline. Allow it to locate until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very temperate hot water. 

4. APPLE MASK: Peel two apples and make a paste with adding one table spoon of honey now Apply it on the face and Wash out after 20 minutes with cold water.

5. SCRUB FOR OILY SKIN: This scrub help you to get rid of your dirt and the superficial dead skin. This scrub should be used more than oncein a week. Never try this scrub on dry skin. Take two teaspoon of fine bran with a quarter of dried yeast and one teaspoon of lemon juice along with a table spoon of water. Gently massage the thick paste so formed in the skin, specially on and around the nose and chin area. Don't apply around the eyes. Wash it after 1-2 minutes using warm water.

6. FOR BLACK SPOT:

1. Make a mixture with mehndi and oil and apply on the face.

2. Make a paste of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots on your face.

3. Make a mixture of turmeric and curry leaves and apply on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

4. Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.

5. Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots.

6.Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. continue for several days.

7. Make a paste of saffron and add some honey now apply it on the face to remove your black spots.

8. For removeing black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

9. To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. After some time Wash it with cold water.

 

Facial

Daily skin & facial care makes us look more charming and beautiful. By following some easy tips, you can look younger and more beautiful without spending too much of extra time and money. Before beginning you skin care regime, consider your skin type, is it oily, normal, combination, dry, sensitive, or sun-damaged. After knowing your skin type, you can use products available in the market meant for your skin. However, healthy skin is something that is from within; eating healthy food and avoiding stress can help you the most in this. The four basic steps of skin and facial care are:

Cleansing 
Start your skin care with cleansing. Get a cleanser that suits your skin type. Steer clear of soaps as they make your skin dry; cleansers on the other hand contain oil, surfactants and water. Cleanser helps to remove oil, dirt and makeup from your skin effectively. However, using cleanser too often can also be harmful; at times just washing your face at night is enough. In the morning, it's great to use a splash of lukewarm water to remove excess oils from your skin caused by nightly moisturizer. 

Scrubbing 
Scrubs are very useful for removing the top layer of dead skin cells that make your complexion dull. A gentle scrub with tiny grains is the best for all skin types, as big grains in cheap scrubs can tear your skin and can cause rather more harm than good. You can also use a half-teaspoon of sugar for scrubbing your face. Keep rubbing it until it melts away and then wipe off your face with a warm & wet cloth. Thrash of the flour can also be used for scrubbing. You can also find some good scrubs in the market.

Moisturizing
Moisturizer is a must for everyone, no matter which skin type you have. Even oily skin will benefit from moisturizers. Only the skin with acne should avoid it. Your skin will tell you that how much moisturizer is needed. If your skin is tight, it means that it needs moisture, but do not over moisturize your skin as it can cause clogged pores. You can go for any of the good quality moisturizers available in the market, but make sure that you read the information written on it as for which skin type it may be used. Olive oil can also be used to give your face required moisture, but it can only be used in winters.

Use Sun-Screen
The skin care you're doing can go waste if you don't have the habit of using sun-screen lotion. Yes, the UV Rays of the Sun adversely affect our skin, even causing skin cancer. It is important to make a protection shield on your skin while going out. Skin care is not only about doing cleansing, scrubbing and moisturizing, but it's also about maintaining. Apply sun-screen lotion daily on exposed parts of the body on daily basis to avoid tanning and other skin-related problems.

Some Other Skin-Care Tips
Along with your face, other parts of your body also need care. If your eyes look puffy or swollen, wash your face and cover your eyes with sliced potatoes or cucumbers for a few minutes. This is really effective in the morning. Clean you nails with white vinegar before applying nail polish for a smoother finish and make it last longer. Olive oil mixed with melted beeswax can serve as a great lip balm. Try all these tips suggested and get prepared for receiving bunch of compliments for your glowing & youthful skin.