Vinegar Remedies

Let's talk about the humble white vinegar. It's especially good as a naturally disinfectant.Well, is not only useful for household cleaning but also very useful in cooking and is also very useful for home beauty remedies.

Here are several natural remedies using vinegar:

-Vinegar to give you more polish on the nails

While doing your own manicure, try applying a layer of vinegar on the nails before painting them.This can help make the nail colour polish look more vibrant,leaving a nice sheen on the nails.

-Vinegar as a natural peel to renew skin

Vinegar can be used as a natural peel to remove old skin cells. Mix equal parts water to vinegar.Use a    cotton pad to rub the vinegar all over the face. As with all peels the skin will be thin and sensitive after this  treatment, so you should use a barrier cream against the sun if you go out. 

-Vinegar to combat frizz or hair foams

For those of you who have the kind of hair that tends to puff up after washing, try adding a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of cold water and use the solution as a final rinse after shampooing .Not only this combats frizz but it makes the hair shiny and smooth.

-Vinegar as a facial lotion.

 Vinegar is  good to use as a facial lotion to help reduce open pores and prevent acne. Mix a teaspoon of vinegar with six teaspoons of distilled water or rose water . Spritz the solution on cleaned facial skin and leave to dry.No rinsing required.

Ancient Royal Treatment Scrub : Mandi Lulur

Asian ideology believes that the desire to be beautiful is valid and not a pursuit of vanity. Beauty is believed not only to be external but also internal so that any treatment that is associated with the pursuit of inner peace is desired. Taking the time to indulge in beauty treatments helps an individual to get back in touch with their bodies – a rewarding ritual.

One such rewarding treatment is the Mandi Lulur.This is a  treatment that has been practised in the Javanese palaces since the 17th century. This process is an exfoliation and polishing of the body that leaves the skin soft, supple and shiny 

This exfoliation and massage process involves a paste made up of herbs and other ingredients that have been soaked in water and blended into a scrub. The paste is then massaged into the entire body and left to dry for 20 to 30 minutes. After the paste has dried, it is then rubbed off to complete the exfoliation. The remaining paste is then washed or showered off. A slight yellow tinge may be left on the skin because of the turmeric in the paste; this will easily wash off with soap. The resulting effect is softer skin and improved skin quality.

Lulur Beras Kunyit:

1 cup crushed rice
1 cup tumeric powder
1 cup rose water
1/4 cup olive oil

A Magical Treat For The Skin :Central Javanese Princesses' Milk Bath

The Secret of the Central Javanese Princesses' Milk Bath

The Central Javanese princesses made the idea of a milk bath as exotic as their beauty. But there is a real anti aging truth behind the royal practice. The milk contain lactic acid, which help to exfoliate and soften your skin. So when you come out of the bath your skin will be literally, as soft as a baby's skin. The royal princess was known to have beautiful skin and her secret was of course,bathing with milk, a natural product that kept her skin looking beautiful.

The reason why milk works such wonders for our skin is because the lactic acid in milk is an alpha hydroxy acid, a natural material that dissolves the glue that holds dead skin cells together. Milk can cleanse the skin down to its deepest layers.

You too can reap the benefits of milk and attained the same smooth,soft skin as the royal princess.For your own Central Javanese Princess bath simply do the following;

Add 2 to 4 cups of fresh milk or buttermilk to the bathwater as the tub is filling. Sprinkle a cupful of rose petals and  soak for a good 20 minutes. Gently rub your skin with a washcloth or loofa to slough off the dead skin. Rinse your body thoroughly after bathing.

Radiant Skin Recipes

Every day, exterior factors harm your facial skin. It defends itself as best it can on its own, but if you nourish it properly and give your skin the most effective conditions possible to breathe and rest, you will truly have a radiant complexion.Below are some natural inexpensive homemade beauty recipes that can help you achieve that dream skin.

Natural Make-Up Remover:
Take 10 strawberries and mix them in a blender. Filter the juice with a coffee filter, and make sure you remove all the grainy particles. Add three tablespoons of powdered milk, and mix well. This lotion has proven to effectively and thoroughly cleanse the surface of your face before going to bed. You can even preserve this milk for three to four days in the top shelf of your refrigerator.

Radiant Skin Toner:
Mix about half a cup of carrot juice with half a cup of hot water (not boiled water) and pour it into a bottle. Do not forget to shake the "cocktail" well before each use. You can preserve this natural lotion between three to five days in the refrigerator. By applying it daily, you will enjoy truly radiant skin.

Deep Cleansing Lotion:
Take two tablespoons of  honey, one tablespoon of fresh cream and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Vigorously mix the solution and apply it to your face and neck. Leave the lotion on for fifteen to twenty minutes and rinse with warm water.

Skin Matifying Toner:
Visit a flower market and find some fresh lavender (never dried) with which you will grind three tablespoons of almond oil and four tablespoons of liquefied fresh cream. Shake the mixture well until you see a light foam on the surface. Apply the mixture like a toner. This will moisturize your skin without making it oily.

Refreshing Toner:
Place approximately 7 ounces of fresh mint leaves in a bowl and add two cups of boiling water. Wait approximately twenty minutes to enable the mixture to dissolve and filter it with a coffee filter. This lotion will be effective in opening your face's skin pores.

Scrub Your Face
Take two large strawberries and mix them with two tablespoons of lemon juice. Make sure you filter the mix well, leaving behind residual grains. Dip two fingers in your mixture and apply to your face using small circular motions. It's recommended that you perform this scrub at the end of the day. Under no circumstances should you scrub your skin before exposure to the sun.

Fight a Dull Complexion :
Mix together one tablespoon  honey and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply to your face and neck and leave it on for one hour. For an optimal effect, apply the mixture with a hand towel soaked in rosemary water. Whether you apply it once at night or once each morning for a week, your facial skin will soon look splendid and radiant.

Gingerly Goodness

Ginger's warming and soothing qualities make it a valuable ingredient in many beauty treatment recipes. It's especially beneficial if you are feeling slightly run down as it stimulates circulation and helps to eliminate toxins. When used externally, the warming, stimulating properties of ginger make an invigorating bath. Ginger stimulates the circulation and has a spicy, exotic aroma. It is used widely in far eastern natural beauty and health remedies.I have listed some effective ginger concoctions that has been used by my family for the longest time ever. 

Ginger Magic Juice - Release your headache

Ginger can be a pain reliever for your headaches. Mashes a ginger and extract the juice out of it. And add the same amount of sesame oil. When you have a headache, dip your fingers in this ginger juice and apply a little on both inert temples. Your pain will be gone like a magic. If you use this consistently for some hours, it is very effective. I recommend this method for frequent migraine people.

Ginger Tea - Reduces Excessive Perspiration

Ginger tea, because it has anti-fungal properties, is a great herbal remedy for relieving bad breath,body odour and aiding excessive perspiration. Prepare ginger tea, let it cool down, and rub your underarms with ginger tea. Leave to dry before dressing. For bad breath: Gargle your mouth with ginger tea 2 times a day.

-wash and peel the ginger then cut into small, thin pieces

-pour 1 cup of boiling water over 3/4 teaspoon of ginger

-cover and steep for 5 minutes.Strain

.Ginger Tea is delicious as a drink too.Simply add sugar to taste.It has many health benefits as well which includes:

-relieves sore throat

-minimizes symptoms of allergies or the common cold
-relieves flatulence
-decreases blood sugar
-relieves menstrual pain
-increases libido.