Whitening Body Scrub at Home

Our skin gets damaged day by day due to UV rays and pollution. Our inner health also affects the skin and makes it looks lifeless and dull. We all should first take care of our inner health, should purify blood by drinking more water, should increase fruit and vegetable intake in order to achieve healthy glowing skin. Few homemade skin recipes can also remove long time sun tan gradually, removes dirt and dust from deep and gives a flawless skin. Today I am gonna write here about an effective BODY SCRUB recipe which lightens skin, which we can prepare within few minutes from your kitchen items :) Read below

OATS LIGHTENING BODY SCRUB (Removes tan, rejuvenates and lightens skin) 

INGREDIENTS

• Oats - Half cup
• Tomato puree - Half cup
• Curd/yogurt - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 2 teaspoons
• Honey - 2 teaspoons

METHOD

• Grind oats to powder in a mixer. It shouldn't be powdered finely because it will lose the scrubbing effect if it is smooth and fine.

• Mix tomato puree (Pasted raw tomato) and lime juice with this oats powder and blend well.

• Finally add the curd and honey. Mix well to form a smooth paste. If the mixture is too thick, you can add some rose water to it but keep in mind the paste shouldn't be too thin.

• Our body scrub mixture is ready now! :)

HOW TO APPLY

• After taking a shower, or finishing your bath apply this paste allover your body over the clean and wet skin surface. (Can also be used on face)

• Allow it to sit there for 10 minutes. (Skin absorbs the ingredients and rejuvenate)

• Now scrub your body with a LOOFAH pad (Available in super markets) gently over the thinner skin areas and rough over the knees and elbows. Scrub well for 10 minutes. If you don't prefer to use a loofah, you can also scrub with your fingers for a mild scrubbing effect. But loofah works really best to lighten the skin and remove tan :)

• Once the scrubbing process is complete, rinse your body with clean and cold water thoroughly. Pat dry with clean cotton towel. That's it :)

RESULTS

You can see instant results, your skin becomes more soft,smooth and radiant after this scrubbing bath. Following this scrubbing procedure once or twice in a month will remove all the sun tan, improves overall complexion and offers you a flawless radiant skin within fewer uses :) :)

Feel free to submit your doubts and feedback :) All the best for your glowing skin!

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Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Strawberry & Aloe Vera Exfoliating Face Wash Review

Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Review

by Chand

Scrubs always attract me, owing to the fact that scrubs polish the skin. I picked this product with the attraction towards the scrub that is visible through its package tube.

Claims about Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

For skin that looks as great as it feels, try our BERRYSCRUB. The creamy lather cleanses and natural exfoliators polish your skin to reveal dazzling complexion.

Active Herbal Ingredients:

Strawberry Seeds: Exfoliating agent removes dead skin cells. Prevents formation of blackheads and gives instant glow.

Aloe Vera: Excellent moisturising and skin healing properties, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Lemon Extract: Antioxidant, natural skin cleanser.

Orange Peel Extract: Good antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties.

Price and Quantity: Rs.125 for 80g

Usage Directions: Massage over wet skin concentrating on rough spots like nose tip, forehead, etc. Wash off. Follow with Lotus Herbals ALPHAMOIST for best results.

Shelf Life: 3 years.

My Experience with Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

Packaging: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub comes in a soft press able plastic tube which is partially see-through. The tube has a flip cap with a hole for the product to run out. The details about the product and brand are printed on the top side of the tube body with an attractive shiny finish.

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: The color of the scrub product is transparent base with brown-orange mixed type of scrubbing particles. The base is like a gel.

The consistency is very thin and runny. You tilt the tube, all the product inside the tube runs from one side to another. Though the base looks like a gel, it is very watery.

The fragrance of the product is somewhere in between mild to strong. The name of the scrub says Strawberry and Aloe vera, forget aloe vera, there is no smell of strawberry too on my smelling senses. There is some amount of sour fruity scent indicating the lemon and orange extracts being present.

 

How it works: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash lathers minimum. The scrub granules are of mixed shape and sharpness. There are some which are a little big than needed for face scrubbing and they are sharp too. These scrub the face a little more that needed. The package says All Skin Types; definitely no, the scrub is a little harsh on the dry skin. Also it is not suitable during winter for removing the dead skin flakes. This is a good product for oily skin. My skin felt more dry and stretchy after washing with this product.

But, I have found another way of using this product, as a body scrub. This gives a very good massaging sensation when rubbed on the body. You can skip your usual body wash the day you introduce this Lotus scrub. It scrubs and washes too very well. The much needed scrubbing for heels, elbow, knee joint, and back of the neck is done by Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash.

 

PROS of Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

• Easy handling tube package with flip cap.
• See though tube.
• Mixed type of scrub.
• Gel based.
• Available at good price.
• Makes a very good body scrub.
• Removes dead cells and leaves the skin soft when used as a body scrub.

CONS of Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

• Not a good face scrub.
• There are some harsh scrub particles which are not suitable for face scrubbing.
• Suitable for oily skin, not good for dry skin.

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3/5

Do I Recommend Lotus Herbals Berryscrub?: Yes. Though not a perfect face scrub, it is a perfect body scrub.

Would I Repurchase Lotus Herbals Berryscrub?: Yes. I am on my third tube.

Have you tried the Lotus Herbals Berryscrub? How does it work on you?

Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub Review

Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub Review

Guest Post by Barisha

Hello darlingzzz :D

Last year Lotus herbals launched their skin care range called “Lotus white glow range”

• Read: Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub Review

Face wash, scrub, cream, emulsion, serum and mask are part of this series. Somehow I really don’t like skin whitening products because most of them are drying in nature. Once I used Olay cream and it broke me out crazily :( but still the packaging, reviews on many blogs attracted me a lot and I have to try something from this range :p so I picked this white glow scrub and here is my experience and detailed review on it.



Product description:
WHITEGLOW Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub exfoliates the skin gently, removes dirt, impurities, whiteheads and blackheads leaving your skin brighter and healthier with a shining glow. The gentle exfoliating action works on skin discoloration, dull and uneven skin tones and softens the skin giving you a firmer skin texture. Oatmeal exfoliates gently, restores the natural moisture balance of skin and yogurt moisturizes and lightens the skin reducing imperfections giving you silky, smooth and brighter skin.


Key Ingredients: Oatmeal and milk yogurt


Usage Directions: Gently apply the scrub on moistened skin with brisk circular movement on the face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use twice a week for brighter skin. Follow with yogurt radiance mask for best results.


Price and Quantity:145 for 100gm


Shelf life: 36 months

My Experience with Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

Packaging: The product comes in a pretty white tube with a metallic cap but this tube is not at all travel friendly as the cap is loose and the tube tends to break easily in case if it fell down.

• Read: Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub Review

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: This scrub is creamy white in colour and thick in consistency. It has a very artificial smell which is very disturbing for my sensitive nose.

• Read: How to Make Exfoliating Body Scrub with Chickpeas? [Photo Tutorial]

How it works: I have a love and hate relationship with Lotus Herbals. Some of their products (Berry Berry scrub and 4-1 sunscreen)suits me well but some make my skin dry (there face packs including fruit pack which is meant for dry skin). Okay let me concentrate on this product. I didn't have a good experience with this product. This scrub just adds a lil glow to my skin after application which lasts hardly for 10 minutes. I am using this scrub regularly twice a week for more than two months to see the effect but to be frank it does nothing to my skin. I did not expect any whitening and brightening results from this scrub because I know nothing can change our original skin color apart from some heavy bleach like kojic acid and hydroquinone. It did not help me in removing acne scars, black heads and white heads. Wanna know more? It is harsh on my sensitive skin! :( but the only good thing about the product is it does not dry our my skin or broke me out. Overall, this is an average-good scrub for normal-dry skin types. If you're skin is skin is extra sensitive, then do not go for this.

Pros of Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

• Affordable
• Available easily
• Its not drying; hence dry skins will love it
• Does the exfoliation part well
• Adds a little glow to the face after usage
  Does not break me out
• Works good as a foot scrub :p

I am really sorry I cant think of any other pros :(

Cons of Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

• It claims too many things but delivers nothing
• It’s not at all a gentle product for sensitive skin types.
• Smell bad and artificial.
• Tube breaks easily and not travel friendly
• Contains a big list of chemicals.
•  Pareben is present. How could Lotus herbals says it’s a herbal product? :O

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 2/5 (Because it is working well as a foot scrub :p)


Recommendation: If you have sensitive nose cum sensitive skin then please don’t waste your money on this product.:( However  normal-dry skinned people may find this scrub good on their skin because it isn't drying and moreover, it doesn't break out skin.


Have you tried Lotus HerbalsWhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub? Did it work for you girls?

Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub Review

Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub

Every tired weekend and on the days when I experiment with different makeup products, facial scrub is one product which is a must for me. Now, I am going to review a natural scrub from the brand Prakriti Herbals. I have already reviewed their skin gel which is one of my favorite moisturizer. Let us move on to the review of the scrub now.

• Read: Prakriti Herbals Rose Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Review

Product Description:
A gentle scrub which exfoliates dead cells, blackheads while nourishing the skin, giving you a fresh glowing complexion.


Price & Quantity:
Rs.120 for 60ml


Usage Directions:
Moisten face and neck, massage with scrub in a gentle circular motion, avoiding the eyes. Rinse off and pat dry gently.


Natural Pampering Ingredients:
Walnut shell granules, Wheatgerm oil, Aloevera juice, Glycerine, Lotion base, Food Grade Preservatives, Perfume, Purified water.


My Experience with this Product:

Packaging: This product comes in a simple, see through plastic tube with a flip type cap. You can also screw open it. The packaging is sturdy, easy to use and travel friendly; no complaints.

• Read: VLCC Natural Sciences Gold Scrub Review

Colour Consistency & Fragrance: This is a cream based light beige coloured scrub with dark brown walnut granules in it. I am totally impressed with the colour and consistency of this scrub. The fragrance is neither floral nor fruity but a mild scented one which would not irritate sensitive noses. I prefer my skincare products to be sweet scented and expected the same from this one, but then it is okay for the price.

• Read: Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub Review

How it works: 
This walnut scrub spreads smoothly over my facial skin as it is cream based. The granules are not harsh but little on the harder side than some other milder scrubs. After all, it is a scrub and it should do its exfoliating job well, Right? The scrub exfoliates my skin well when I worked on with circular motions in a gentle manner. After 2 minutes of scrubbing, I splashed some cold water over my face and voila! Though being cream based, this scrub gets washed off very quickly with a single splash without leaving any slippery feel behind.
       As claimed, this scrub nourishes, remove dead skin cells and blackheads (Up to a good extent but I have a little doubt about how it would work on stubborn big black heads) in a good manner. Surprisingly this scrub doesn't leave my skin dry at all. Being normal-oily skinned, I skipped my moisturizer after using this scrub but if you are on normal-dry and dry skin type side, moisturizer is a must. Overall, this is a good scrub which works effectively in removing impurities, leftover makeup residues and mild blackheads from the skin.


PROS

• Comes in a handy, mess-free and travel friendly packaging.
• This scrub does the exfoliating job really well
• Clears out impurities, dirt and mild blackheads 
• Washes out quickly without leaving any slippery feel behind
• Doesn't leave skin dry; this scrub works best on dry skin types
• The fragrance is decent; sensitive noses will not be affected.
• Contains natural substances like walnut, wheatgerm and aloevera
• You need only a small quantity for whole face and neck; hence the product lasts long
• Price is reasonable for the worth

CONS

• I expected some floral/fruity fragrance from this scrub (Greedy me :P I know)
• Not suitable for usage in extra oily skin types. Though it doesn't make face greasy soon after usage, your T Zone will be filled with oiliness 2-3 hours after this scrub usage in case if you have extra oily skin.

Rating: 4/5


Recommendation: This scrub suits all skin types expect the super oily skin. Definitely get one if you are dry skinned! Anyone can use this scrub for better exfoliation and soft skin expect the super oily girls. This scrub leaves skin soft, glowing and moisturized without leaving it dry.


Would I Repurchase?: Yes. I am actually planning to repurchase it on winter so that it can prevent dryness from my skin after scrubbing unlike the other scrubs.

• Read: Whitening Body Scrub at Home

Have you used ever Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub? Do you like it?

VLCC Natural Sciences Gold Scrub Review

Guest Post by Yendrilla

Hi Guys I’m Yendrilla, a part time blogger from India. This is my first post on MABH and I am up with a review of a scrub today. First I should tell you I love to experiment with products like scrubs and face washes. I had been looking for a scrub which will add radiance to my skin and I ended up buying this VLCC Natural Sciences Gold Scrub.

Product Description:
Exposure to environment factors like pollution and dust make skin look dull
and lifeless. This unique scrub, enriched with 24 Carat Pure Gold, Turmeric and Sandalwood, has a
deep pore cleansing action that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, superficial white and black-heads. It
leaves the skin fresh and glowing with a radiant complexion.


Price & Quantity:
Rs.135 for 70 gm


Key Ingredients:
The face wash has mentioned the key ingredients as “Extracts of Alovera,
Sandalwood, Raisin, Turmeric, Gold Leaf, Xantham Gum, Dimethicone, Triclosan and Vitamin E”.


My Experience with this Product:
This product is packed in a golden coloured tube with a flip type cap which makes it hygienic for usage. No complaints about the packaging; it is pretty okay.

The scrub is gel based, yellowish in color and almost transparent with some yellow micro granules and small gold particles in it. It has a mild fragrance which is really soothing.

It is very gentle on skin. I am using it for the past 2 weeks and my blackheads have almost gone. It provides a deep pore cleansing action that gently exfoliates dead skin cells. Though I didn’t find much radiance effect in my skin as the product claims. Okay, now let sum up with the pros and cons.


Pros:        

• Comes in a hygienic and travel friendly packaging.
• The consistency of this scrub looks attractive due to the small gold particles.
• This granules are very mild so that even sensitive skin types can use it.
• I did experience no side effects with this scrub as its formulation is very gentle on skin.
• Though mild and gentle, it does a deep pore cleansing action effectively.
• It clears blackheads very well. All my blackheads were almost disappeared within 2 weeks of usage.
• The price is that not costly.

Cons:

• I did not find much radiance as expected.

My Rating: 3.5/5



Recommendation: I think this scrub will suit all skin types except the extra dry ones. After using it, my skin got a little dry and hence I think it will do best on oily skin. However, if you want to clear your blackheads, then you can give this product a try.


Would I repurchase?:  I guess NO. I didn’t like this scrub that much. There are many more scrubs in the market with better results, at much cheaper cost. Right?

About the Author:

Yendrilla blogs at I AM SHE, a beauty blog that features product reviews, eye makeup tutorials and recent giveaways. Do check out her blog!

Homemade Facial Kit with Kitchen Ingredients

MABH 400 Followers Celebration Contest Entry Post 5 by Chand

Facial is one of the most important skin care regime. Facial massage treatment helps blood circulation, skin elasticity, reducing age wrinkles and increase skin glow. It also retains the moisture in the skin. Facial massage is the best method to get rid of black heads and white heads.

There are so many facial kits in the market. Many kits perform well and are very efficient on the skin. Yet, there is something more efficient and worth believing in its performance on the skin. All the items from your very own kitchen shelf make into a great facial kit.

I usually follow the kitchen shelf items facial massage routine. My Facial Kit comprises of

•         Milk
•         Milk cream
•         Crushed almond powder
•         Tomato juice
•         Few drops of honey

Done. These items are readily available at any point of time in any body’s kitchen.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Cleanse & Massage

Milk forms an excellent skin cleanser. Massage a spoon of milk on to your face for about 2 minutes and wipe it off with a wet cotton or tissue. Milk cream forms a great massage cream. The hydration it provides to the skin is excellent. I take a coin size of amount of the milk cream to massage my facial and neck. (Yes, do not forget to massage your neck as well.) Massage for about 10 minutes. [Editors Note: This process provides hydration to the skin and also cleanses the dirt, makeup residues and dust effectively]

Step 2: Scrub

My scrub is the almond powder. It is a perfect scrub granule for the skin. It is not harsh on the skin. Since it is mild scrub, scrubbing can be carried on even up to 10 minutes. But lazy, I do the scrubbing only for 5 minutes.

Step 3:  Steam

After the scrubbing I give a hot steam treatment for my face and neck. I use a vaporizer for this method. A thick towel dipped into hot water and drained can also be used for this treatment.

Step 4: Facial Pack Treatment

A pack on the face will complete the facial treatment. I usually prefer a thin layer of the face pack on my face and neck. So, I use 3 spoons of tomato juice, 3 drops of honey and quarter spoon of almond powder. If you need a thick paste, reduce the amount of tomato juice and increase the amount of almond powder. Apply evenly on face and neck and wash after the pack dries.

There….. You have saved lots of your hard earned money.

Editor's Note: That's a fabulous post Chand. I am surely trying this facial soon. 

So how about you girls? Leave your feedback below.

Important Note:  The person with highest number of giveaway entry posts will win a surprise goodie hamper in this MABH 400 Followers Celebration Giveaway Contest! Enter now and win exciting prizes!!! 

Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub Review

Facial scrubs are my all time favorites. I don't even need  a pack or a massage cream, I always have chosen some creamy scrubs and that's it. It cleanses out my skin, exfoliates and removes dead cells and nourishes if it has moisturizing ingredients. I personally use facial scrubs once or twice in 10 days and this scrub is a new come in my skincare product case. This Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub was sent by the brand along with the newly launched Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream which I previously reviewed . Avocado ingredient [No, I haven't ever tasted avocados so don't ask me about the fragrance part, I am no expert in it. But for a pre-note, this scrub smells refreshing] is something that attracted me in this scrub and I am using this for past 20 days. Let us move on to the detailed review.

Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub

Product Description:

Gentle on skin, removes unhealthy cells & purifies

Formulated with fine scrub grains, avocado oil, amino fruits & glycolic acid to polish and freshen. So absorption of nutrients becomes convenient.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 175 for 75 ml

Usage directions:

Gently massage in circular motion on wet skin for 1 to 2 minutes. Clean it nicely & apply cream or moisturizer.

Key Ingredient(s):

Avocado

Experience with this Product:

This facial scrub comes in a simple and attractive pink coloured plastic tube with a flip type cap. The nozzle whole is small and dispenses the product out in control. Due to the sturdiness of the cap, this product becomes travel friendly for usage.

 This scrub is very thick, creamy and rich in texture. It contains small light brown scrubbing granules in it for the exfoliation part. The fragrance can be said as floral, somewhat fruity and refreshing [uhh.. I haven't tasted or smelt avocados so forgive me about this fragrance explanation part], even sensitive noses are not going to say 'nay' for it.


Swatch:

This grainy creamy scrub spreads onto the facial skin very well, especially when it is wet. I use my finger tips to gently scrub my facial skin and the exfoliation is just right! Neither too hard nor too soft for a scrub, it does the scrubbing part very well on my normal skin. Sensitive skin types might surely find this scrub a bit harsh on their facial skin so make your 'scrubbing' as gentle as possible to avoid scratches. I personally prefer my scrub to exfoliate my skin well and this does justice to it. Not just for an attractive look, the granules really work. If you have very much sensitive skin type, use this as your body scrub and it would work very well on body skin too. The scrubbing effect totally depends on how much pressure you give. Check in the below picture how the granules spread smoothly with the help of its creamy base.

After scrubbing for 1-2 minutes, I wash off my face with fresh cold water and the scrub washes out very easily without leaving any caste, even though being creamy. My facial skin feels bright, soft and supple after the usage to the extent I don't feel like applying a moisturizer after washing my face [Remember this is HOT summer and my facial skin is OILY in summers] But normal to dry and extra dry skin types would definitely require a good moisturizer to maintain the skin soft and supple. When I scrubbed my skin using this product after a long day out in sun, I happened to see my tan has been lightened and my skin became fresh after using this scrub. It also leaves my skin even toned with regular usage. Due to the grainy texture of the scrub and a bit over exfoliation factor, I do use this scrub once every 7-10 day and it keeps my skin free from any dead cells or dark patches. Believe me,  you will need just a blob for your entire face and neck; hence this product is going to last really longer. Overall, I would say this is a great buy for everyone.


PROS:

• Does the exfoliation part very well; if you are tired of your 'subtle granule' scrubs, then you will love it
• Leaves skin soft, bright and supple. 
• Suits almost every skin type; a great boon for dry skinned people
• Skin doesn't feel any dry or stretchy at all
• Spreads onto the skin easily and washes out easily with less amount of water
• Doesn't irritate or hurt skin. No breakouts I experienced
• Removes new tan and evens out skin tone with regular usage
• Skin feels soft and refreshed after every usage. It leads to better makeup application
• Reasonable price
• A single blob is enough for the whole face and hence the product would last longer
• Pleasant lingering fragrance
• Simple, girly and travel friendly pink packaging

CONS:

• Sensitive skin types might find the scrub harsh on their facial skin; but perfect for the body

Note from my experience:
Some normal skin typed people may also feel the scrub HARSH but listen, you need this much of exfoliating power to get rid of the dead skin cells well; soft scrubs those having colourful granules do only look attractive, but don't work attractive. Make scrubbing gentle with this avocado scrub, use it not more than once in a week and you will get the most of it.


Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (The granules could have been some more subtle but that's not a big con for me, because I know how much GENTLE should I be) :P


Recommendation: No doubt! Go for it unless you are the owner of extra sensitive skin type.


Would I Repurchase?: Definitely yes! I am wondering whether they will launch these kinda scrubs in some more fruit variants.

 

Hope you liked the review of this Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub. Do share your comments and love about the review. In case of any doubts, feel free to submit.

Disclaimer: Product sent by the brand for consideration; honest review as usual

Top 4 Facial Scrub Recipes from Your Kitchen

Day by day, our skin shed dead cells that forms a dark layer over the epidermis. This results in dull and lifeless looking skin, so you might need some exfoliating scrubs to get rid of these dead skin cells. Whether it is an expensive or a cheap priced scrub, everything matters about result is proper usage. You should be very careful during the scrubbing process as it may result in rashes if over done or simply a waste of time if done very gently. The sensitive skin areas such as face should be scrubbed off gently while a little more pressure is needed in rough knee and elbow parts. It is recommend to scrub off your dead skins at least once a week, however you can follow scrubbing twice every week if it is prepared with your simple and natural kitchen ingredients. How often we can run behind those attractively packed chemical scrubs? Don't you think they are filled up with artificial and chemical ingredients? Just stay away from them for a while and take a tiny visit to your kitchen to bring out the lovely and skin friendly ingredients! They naturally scrub away your dead skin cells to bring out that radiant glow. Let us check today, some interesting scrubbing recipes for dry and oily skin types. These recipes have the ability to remove dead cells, tan and improve your skin complexion.

Image source: Google Images

Dry Skin Scrub Recipes

Scrubbing may be a little tricky task for people whose skin type is dry. Don't you agree? It is because some overpowering scrubbing particles may scratch your dry skin resulting in rashes and scars. So make sure to choose ingredients that are gentle and mild. Your scrub recipe should also include some natural moisturizing ingredients to balance the moisture loss which happens during the scrubbing process. Well, are you ready? Check these following recipes and add glow to your dry skin by removing those dead cells and adding some nourishment.

• A teaspoon of honey mixed with a teaspoon coarsely grounded oats and milk powder makes a perfect dry skin scrub. The oats gently scrubs of the dead skin layer while the milk and honey provide nourishment to your dry skin. Who wouldn't love to experience this yummy facial scrub? So hurry up! Take a small bowl and blend the mentioned ingredients. They can do wonders on your skin which you can find through the visible glow after every usage.

• Some fruits can also nourish your dry skin well. Avocado, Papaya or Peach? Mash any one of these fruits and blend along with honey and a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir well until it turns into a thick pack. Now we need to add some khus khus to this fruit mixture for exfoliating effects. That's it. Blend well, spread on your cleansed face and start scrubbing gently with your finger tips. After ten to fifteen minutes, wash off with clean water and moisturize your skin.

Oily Skin Scrub Recipes

Not just improper maintenance, even regularly been cleansed and maintained skin has dead cells covered. This is all because of the dirt, pollution and oiliness. Oily skin types are hard to maintain in summers, hence they needed to be scrubbed off at least twice a weak to maintain an even complexion. Honey, milk powder or these kind of nourishing ingredients are not for your oily skin as they may increase the oil secretion and aggravate those angry pimples. Scrub recipes for oily skin types should be mild, as well as effective. Try these scrub recipes below to pamper your oil skin with fruit vitamins and to get rid of dead skins causing dark uneven skin tone.

• Squeeze juice from half a lemon. Add two teaspoons of rose water and a teaspoon of rice powder to this juice mixture. Blend well to form a thick paste. Spread this scrub on your facial skin and let it sit there for 5 minutes. After that, wet your finger tips and gently start scrubbing in circular motion. Scrub for 5 minutes and allow the mixture for more two minutes and wash off with plenty of cold water. Rice powder acts as a dead cell and tan removing scrub while the lemon juice naturally whitens skin.

• Tomatoes can also do the trick on oily skin types. Simply puree a tomato and add two teaspoons of grounded oats to it. Blend this mixture well and spread on your facial and neck skin. Scrub gently for a while and wash off. This scrub not only removes the dead skin cells, but also clarifies your skin and improves the natural complexion. Regular usage would result in spot free, patch free radiant skin!

Hope these recipes are useful! Make use of these natural scrubs and forget those chemical ones! Do you have any scrub recipes to share with us girls?

Vedic Line Papaya Scrub Review

Hey buddies! Yesterday we were seeing about the Vedic Line Papaya Face Pack and now comes the scrub review. I love all the products which have papaya content because it's my favorite skin fruit. I never eat it but love to use on my face for a glowing effect. The Vedic Line Papaya Face Pack and scrub are more or less same except the walnut ingredient in the scrub. As I already reviewed the face pack clearly, I am going to finish this short and sweet. I highly recommend to read the Papaya Face Pack Review here, so that you can get an idea. Okay now let us move on to the review of Vecic Line Papaya Scrub.

Vedic Line Papaya Scrub

Price: Rs. 175 for 100 ml

Shelf Life: 3 years

Ingredient List: Purified water, Clay blend, Almond oil, Palm wax, Papaya extract, Aloevera, Walnut, Sodium Benzoate & Phenoxyethanol.

Product Description

To Promote Fairness and Blemish Free Skin

Keeps skin amazingly clear. Made from Papaya most nutritious fruit, supposed to be melting and removing extra melanin. Natural Papaya acids may cause tingling for a few moments. "Do not over scrub, it increases skin's sensitivity"

Usage Directions: Gently massage for 2 to 3 minutes on wet skin.

My Views and Ratings

The Packaging

The Vedic Line Papaya Face Scrub comes in a pack as same that of the Papaya face pack, in a semi transparent tub with a screw top lid with an inner vacuum lid inside to prevent spillage. Even though I don't prefer tub packaging, this one is quite good I feel because the consistency cant be squeezed from a tube. The pack is very sturdy and travel friendly.

3.5/5

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance

It has a muddy texture with a normal consistency, not too runny but surely a little thinner than the papaya face pack from Vedic Line. The consistency is perfect for a scrub to spread easily and workout on skin. It has tiny walnut shells floating on it which looked very sweet and the fragrance is adorable too, as same that of the face pack. Nothing I see artificial in this scrub.

 4.5/5

How it Works

A very little amount of scrub is enough for the whole face and neck, it spreads very easily and smoothly. The walnut shells exfoliated my skin and removed tan up to an extent within a week of usage but I wished the shells could be a little more gentle. So that this will become a perfect facial scrub for all types of skin. You can very gently scrub this over your facial skin so that no chance of over exfoliation at all. It's just perfect I feel, I use this as my body scrub too. The walnut shells are perfect for my body skin. This scrub leaves skin incredibly soft instantly and refreshes skin. Use this for a brighter, tan free and blemish free skin. A moisturizer is highly recommended after every usage.  To be more natural, you can use the Vedic Line Sandalwood & Turmeric Moisturizer after using this scrub.

4.5/5

PROS and CONS are same as the Vedic Line Papaya Face Pack (Highly recommend to read it) except the walnut shell ingredient in this scrub. It scrubs my skin well and removes dead cells if scrubbed gently however I request sensitive skins to scrub very very gently, as that of baby's skin because the shells are little over powering. 

My Recommendation: Surely give a try, this is such a natural and effective scrub which comes in a affordable price.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 

Will I repurchase?: Sure. I am recommending this Vedic Line Scrub to my friends too.

Disclaimer: Product sent by PR for reviewing purpose, however all my opinions remain honest.

Winter Fairness Facial Scrub

Winter has started! We need something special to take care of our skin. Many of us may be afraid of using scrubs and peels to eliminate the dead skills as they may make our skin even more dry in winter. This dryness causes breakouts and tight skin. With few natural remedies, we can scrub our face and body at home without making skin rough or dry. This scrub exfoliates the skin and also nourishes it, which makes a good skin nourishment in winter. I recommend everyone to follow this scrub recipe at home to get a peacock feather like soft and shiny skin. This would be the perfect scrub to try during a spa day while you let Article Writing Services write content for your site. Leave your comments after trying! Good luck everyone! :)

INGREDIENTS

• Oats
• Lemon Juice
• Tomato Puree (paste)
• Honey
• Almonds
• Rose water

METHOD

• Grind little amount of oats to make it a powder. The powder shouldn't be too fine, If fine powdered it will loose the scrubbing effect.
• Soak almonds overnight or few hours in water and peel off the skin. Smoothly paste it and keep aside.
• Now, mix the pasted almonds with oats powder, lemon juice, tomato puree, honey and rose water. Blend this mixture well to make a thick paste.
• Cleanse your face and neck, apply this paste over the surface of your skin evenly and leave it to work for 15 minutes. You can also use this pack on your body skin to eliminate the dead cells and rejuvenate the skin.
• After the scrub dries, wet your fingers with water and tap your face to loosen the pack. Massage the skin gently with your finger tips in a circular motion. This process scrubs the skin and removes all the dirt and impurities from the deep layer.
• After the scrubbing process is complete, wash your face with lots of clean and cold water. Pat dry.

USAGE : This scrub recipe should be followed at least once in a week. If this scrub is used twice a week, it will give astonishing results on your skin soon.

RESULTS OF THIS PACK

• Lemon and tomato juice extracts naturally bleaches the skin and lightens it. It removes the suntan also.
• Oats exfoliates the skin while almond paste and honey nourishes the skin, preventing it from dryness.
• This scrub recipe fades scars, black spots and also cures acne bumps. It's really effective to get CLEAN and CLEAR skin. It also vanishes wrinkles!
• Honey also has skin whitening properties which gives a instant radiant glowing skin.
• Rose water softens the skin and gives you a baby like skin. This pack is an excellent winter scrub pack. If your skin is oily then you can avoid HONEY.

Good luck :) :)

Enjoy the lovely winter!! Chill.... :)

HOMEMADE FAIRNESS BATH POWDER

As it is winter, many of us need a good moisturizing soap which doesn't make our skin dry,dull and rough like other soaps available in the market. Everyone needs to take care of their skin in winter as the humidity in the air dries out the skin and makes it lifeless. I use DOVE soap, but I wanted to try something different that doesn't dries out the skin, also clears out scars and blemishes for overall soft and smooth body skin. I consulted my beautician for an excellent HOMEMADE NATURAL BATHING POWDER which does miracles to your skin. It improves the skin texture, skin tone and complexion. It evens out overall complexion that gives a perfect body skin like a model! Read below.

INGREDIENTS

1. ORANGE PEELS 100 gm

( Naturally bleaches skin)

2. NEEM LEAVES 100 gm

( Removes bacteria which cause acne)

3. TULSI (Holy basil) LEAVES 100 gm
( Makes skin smooth and soft, removes dark spots)

4. TURMERIC POWDER 30 gm
( Removes fine hairs over body and improves skin tone)

5. ROSE PETALS 100 gm

( Gives a wonderful flavor to skin and controls sweat)

6. CHANNA DHALL 200 gm

( Scrubs skin to give clear fair skin)

7. GREEN GRAM 250 gm

( Prevents skin from drying and cleanses it well)

8. MULTANI MITTI 100 gm

(Eliminates acne and removes excess oil and dirt)

PROCEDURE

1. Spread all the items (Except Turmeric powder and Multani mitti) in separate plates and allow it to dry in shade until the items lose all the moisture.

2. When the mixture is dry completely, powder the items separately and mix the all powders finally. Store this mixture in a air tight container. Homemade Bath powder is ready !

HOW TO USE

• Take 2 table spoons of bath powder in a small bowl.
• Add water or rose water to it to make a smooth paste.
• Wet your face and body, and apply this paste over your skin, gently scrub with your finger tips and massage with circular motion. Use a LOOFAH to scrub for double results on your skin!
• Rinse off completely with clean water. It cleanses out dirt and improves the skin textures.

This powder can be used instead of soaps to achieve a great looking skin allover the body ! It gives you flawless fair skin in weeks :) I recommend this bath powder to everyone.

NOTE: This powder can also be used as a skin lightening face pack. It removes dark spots, pimples and gives a glowing complexion.

Try this BATH POWDER recipe at home and write your feedback to me :) :)

Good luck friends !

WINTER FACIAL SCRUB FOR DRY SKIN

Summer is the best season for dry skinned people but, in winter our skin feels dry, tight and cracked. Due to the humidity in the air our skin loses its moisture. We have to nourish our skin regularly, moisturize it and protect it from drying. DRY skin looks DULL. Many people suggest scrubs for oily and normal skinned people but If the dry skinned people use it, it take away all the moisture from the skin and makes our look dull. I am going to share an amazing quick DRY SKIN HOME SCRUB recipe which clears out dark spots and scars, removes dead skin cells and nourishes skin from within to give us a ever glowing skin ! We can overcome winter with great looking soft and hydrated skin with this recipe. Follow this and write your feedback here :)

DRY SKIN WINTER FACIAL SCRUB (Normal skinned people can also use this)

INGREDIENTS

• Milk - 4 teaspoons
• Honey - 2 teaspoons
• Oats (Powdered) - 2 teaspoons

METHOD

1. Take a small bowl and pour milk in it.

2. Now add the powdered oats (Don't powder finely, then it will lose the scrubbing effect) and Honey into the milk.

3. Mix the ingredients well. They should blend with one another and form a smooth paste. Our scrub recipe is ready now ! It will look something like this..

SCRUBBING PROCEDURE

• Cleanse your face with lukewarm water and towel dry it gently.
• Clean your hands. Apply this smooth paste over your face and neck evenly (You can also use this to scrub your body).
• Allow the mixture to set down in skin for 10 minutes (It will nourish the skin)
• After ten minutes, dip your fingers in water and tap your face and neck. Gently scrub with a circular motion for 10 minutes. This process will remove all the inner dirt and dead skin cells. This deeply cleanses the skin without making it dry
• Wash off thoroughly with clean and cold water. Pat dry.

RESULTS

• You can see an instant glow in your skin :). It will keep your skin hydrated for long hours.
• This scrub is really one of the best HOME SCRUB for dry skinned people, especially in winter. Your skin will feel smooth and soft after applying this scrub. This also lightens the skin to give an even toned complexion.

Brightening Facial Scrub with Aloe Vera

In our home terrace, we grow Aloe vera. Today evening, I was walking in the terrace and noticed that my aloe vera plant flowered. The flowers reddish orange in colour and beautiful. I wanted to know the beauty properties of Aloe vera and Hence I browsed over internet and found few interesting facts and herbal remedies with aloe vera. It's really amazing. I tried a facial scrub with aloe vera today and it's results are really good.

I guess everyone would know what ALOE VERA is.. But still.. If you don't know, just take a look at this. I took this snap today evening. This is my aloe vera plant :) :)

ALOE VERA PLANT

MOISTURIZER

Aloe vera is a great moisturizer which moisturizes your skin instantly. I often use aloe gel to moisturize my skin in winter. Dry skin is the sign of dullness, so moisturize your skin and keep it soft always :). Take a leaf and remove the green skin to get soft and fresh aloe vera gel :)

ALOEVERA FACIAL SCRUB (To remove dead skin cells and improve the complexion)

Ingredients :

Oats powder - 2 teaspoons

Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon

Aloe vera gel - 2 teaspoons

Here's how..

Mix all these ingredients well and apply over your clean face and neck. Leave for 20 minutes. Then wet your finger and tap your face, give a circular massage gently with fingertips. Wash off completely with clean and cold water.

RESULTS : Instantly softens and brightens skin :) :)

With regular use It whitens your skin and keeps it clean and clear all time

BEST USAGE : Twice in a week