Natural Beauty Tips

Beetroot is a vibrant and beautiful-looking veggie which is known for its distinctive taste and nutritional value. It happens to be a powerhouse of folate, potassium, vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. It not only purifies the blood but also stimulates the blood flow in the body. Apart from having numerous health benefits, beetroot has the ability to provide with a lot of beauty benefits as well. Its antibacterial properties help fight against bacteria. Other than this, it helps replenish the dead skin cells, fights against free radicals in the body, exfoliates the dead cells and helps in getting rid of pigmentation. If you wish to get a soft and supple skin, then this article will come quite handy to you. Here's a list of 5 beetroot face-packs that can do wonders for your skin. Read on to know more about them. 1. For Dry Skin Beetroot is an excellent source of antioxidants that can possibly increase the blood circulation in the body. To prepare this face-pack, take 1 tea...

Extracted from the seeds of plums, plum oil is a rich source of antioxidants and skin-revitalizing properties that make it a potent skin care ingredient. This non-fragrant is of light texture and can easily get absorbed in the skin. Because of its goodness, it is often used as a key ingredient in many commercial skin care products and spa treatments. However, there are still very few of us who are aware of the numerous ways in which this oil can improve the state of the skin. So, today at Boldsky, we have curated a list of benefits of using plum oil for skin care. Bursting with skin-loving benefits, this oil can be easily purchased at any beauty store and it would not cost you as much as the commercial products.  Make this oil a part of your beauty routine to reap the rewards. From boosting collagen production in your skin to combating damaging free radicals, this oil can help your skin in a number of ways.  Take a look at these benefits here: 1. Delays Signs O...

More popularly known as methi dana in Hindi, fenugreek seed is a common spice used extensively in Indian households. It is not just restricted to cooking regional delicacies but you can extract its numerous benefits by using it in home remedies - from aiding digestion to reducing hair fall. Yes, you heard it right. Methi seeds are considered to be one of the most effective remedies to treat hair fall issues. Hair fall is a common problem faced by many in today's time. Blame it on our lifestyle or the stressful times we live in, but it is a growing concern among many, and resorting to home remedies seems to be one of the most effective ways to treat it naturally. Fenugreek seeds are rich in folic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin C, and are a storehouse of minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron. Fenugreek seeds also have high protein and nicotinic acid content, which are known to be beneficial against hair fall and dandruff, and in treating a variety of scalp issues ...

Freckles are light brown pigmentation spots on your skin usually caused due to over-exposure to the Sun. Freckles too, just like acne, open pores and patchy skin, aren't easy to get rid of if you don't like them. They could be as stubborn as possible. Freckles are made up of a mass of skin cells which hold the melanin pigment. They are not harmful but they could be annoying to some people. Hormonal imbalance is another reason why some people may get these light brown spots on some parts of their body. Freckles are mostly seen on the face, arms and shoulders. Here are 5 simple yet effective home remedies to get rid of freckles. Read more to know about them: 1. Lemon Juice:  It is known to be an effective, organic component which aids in lightning the freckles and other skin pigmentations. It's natural lightning properties will work effectively to reduce not only your freckles but blemishes as well. Take 2 to 3 teaspoons of lemon juice and gently massage it over your f...

Open and large pores are problems generally experienced by people who have an oily skin. But it does not mean that it cannot happen to people with dry and combination skin types. All the skin types come with their own set of problems.  For example, people with dry skin would age faster, as loss of moisture is one of the main reasons why wrinkles start to form. Similarly, having large and open pores is generally a problem that people with very oily skin on the face would experience. Open and large pores lead to more problems, like acne and blackheads, so instead of finding cures for the acne and blackheads, why not try to deal with the issue at its root, and that is, large pores. Due to too much sebum being produced, dirt and bacteria tend to get attracted to the face and stick there and end up clogging the open pores. And, in turn, they also make the pores look even larger than they are. There are several cosmetics available in the markets these days to shrink large pores,...

With the winter season, comes rough, dry and patchy skin, which is why it needs extra care and protection to fight these problems away. During winters, the humidity levels tend to dip and the air becomes cold and dry. The dryness in the air causes the moisture in your skin to evaporate quickly, making it dry and patchy. In order to keep our skin hydrated, we generally turn to market-bought moisturizing creams. However, we tend to ignore certain home remedies and the wonders that they can do to your skin. Switch to these natural moisturizers from your kitchen shelf and ensure soft and supple skin. 1. Olive oil Natural oils generally play an important role in keeping your skin hydrated. All you need to do is apply some on your face and skin and keep it overnight. The antioxidants present in olive oil help soothe the skin and repair damaged cells due to excessive dryness. It may also help in preventing age-related wrinkles and fine lines. 2. Honey Honey makes for a great m...

Tanning is something that happens inevitably. You go outside in the sun, you get tanned, even if you use a lot of sunscreen lotion to avoid it. We know a lot of women who are afraid of going out in the sun because they fear that they would get tanned. Now, that can be a huge hindrance to life, waiting for the sun to go down, just to be able to go out. This is why it is very important to take the necessary precautions before you go out in the sun, like use a sunscreen by a trusted brand, especially the one with high levels of SPF in it. A sunscreen would not only prevent tanning, but it also prevents other problems like age spots, hyperpigmentation and on a much serious note, it saves us from the harsh ultra violet rays of the sun that have been known to cause cancer. But, sometimes, despite using sunscreen, our skin tends to get tanned, especially in India. What can we do if that happens? Not to worry, for we have simple remedies that we are sure you have stacked away in your k...