Body Wraps

Few things to note before even thinking about doing Body Wraps:

1. People with any medical conditions like heart disease, high or low BP, diabetes, pregnancy should not do it. 

2. Drink a lot of water ( room temperature ) during and after applying wraps. The body gets dehydrated so it needs a lot of fluid.

3. Can also take herbal tea, green tea,( not very hot ), fresh fruit juice without sugar.

4. Make sure that the room is warm and take rest for at least 2 hrs after doing it.  

5. Do not take alcohol before or immediately after going for this treatment. 

6. Always apply in upward direction starting from feet.

7. Do not wash off with soap immediately.

Mud Wrap:

Heat 4 cups of water and mix 1 cup of salt.  Let it dissolve. Add 3 cups of clay gradually and mix it to a paste. Apply the paste as a even layer on body working upwards starting from feet. Wrap the body in plastic sheet and a blanket. Rest for 30 to 45 mts. Wash off gently by scrubbing gently in circular and upward directions under a shower. Do not apply soap at least for another 6 hrs to get fully benefited. 

Multani metti - Sandal wood Wrap : 

Make a paste of Multani metti ( Fuller's earth ) and Sandal wood in ratio 1:1 with pure Rose water. Apply as directed above. No need for wrapping in sheet. Wash off after 30 mts by gently scrubbing in circular motions. 

Rose - Honey Wrap:

Grind fresh Rose petals with milk in to a fine paste. Mix it with honey and cornstarch.  Apply and rinse off after 30 mts. Leaves the skin soft and glowing. 

Face Scrubs

Here are few recipes for Homemade Facial scrubs. Care should be taken while applying scrubs. Wet the skin with water before applying and work on the skin only with finger tips. Massage in Circular motions gently, as hard strokes mat tear the skin. Avoid the area around eyes as the skin is very sensitive there.

Almond scrub : (best suited for dry skin and in winters)

Add a spoon of Mayonnaise to 1 tsp of ground Almonds. Apply on face and neck and scrub in circular motions for about 5 mts . leave it for 15 mts and wash off. soft skin is guaranteed.  

Almond- honey scrub: ( for all skin types)

Mix ground 1 tsp almonds to 1 tsp honey and scrub face and neck for 5 mts. leave it till dry and wash off. for glowing and soft, moisturized skin. 

Sugar- yogurt scrub:

Mix a tsp of sugar to 1 tsp of Yogurt. Scrub in circular motions in face and neck.Leave till dry and wash off. 

Green Gram - Sandal wood scrub :

Mix green gram ( moong dal) powder, besan, sandalwood powder in the ratio 1:1:1. Make a paste with milk nad scrub for 5 mts. leave till dry and wash off after dry. 

Oatmeal scrub: ( all types of skin ) :

Mix oatmeal and sandal wood in the ratio 1:1. Mix i tsp and milk and 1 tsp of rose water. Apply and work in circular motions. wash off with cold water after 10 mts.

Body Scrubs

Tomato Body Scrub:

• Fresh puree from 5 tomatoes,
• 1 cup of soaked Rice, ground in a rough paste.

Mix both and gently apply & massage it on the whole body in circular and upward movements. After concentrating on entire body was off with cold water. ( normally it will take 20 mts to massage the whole body). This will leave the skin baby soft and remove dead cells. Tomato is a natural bleach, will reduce the darkness of skin.

Sugar Scrub:

• 1 cup Sugar
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1/2 cup Almond oil
• few drops of Vitamin E oil

Mix everything and apply on the entire body. Massage in circular and upward motions. Wash off with cold water.

Almond Scrub:  ( ideal for dry skin and to in winter season)

• 1 cup soaked Almonds, ground in a paste
• 1 cups Fresh cream ( malai )

Mix both and apply on skin and gently massage. let it soak in the body for 20 - 30 mts. Super soft, supple and glowing skin is guaranteed. Can be done once in a month. 

Oats Scrub:

• 1 small cup Oats
• 1 small cup Sugar
• Juice form 1 Lemon

Mix everything and gently massage on skin. Very effective in removing dead cells. can be done once in 15 days.

Salt Scrub:

• 5-6 tsp of Spa salt
• 5 tsp of Extra Virgin olive oil

Mix both and scrub on body gently. Soak for 15 mts and wash off. Best to do before bath. Very good one.

Pedicure - Simple procedure to do at home

Here is a simple procedure to do PEDICURE at home in 10 easy steps. If done every 15 days regularly, beautiful, soft and glowing feet is guaranteed. But apply a good Sunscreen lotion while stepping in to sun and moisturizer at home. Invest in a good Manicure and Pedicure filing tools, Nail polish, Scrub etc...

For a basic but Good and Simple Pedicure at home we will need,

• A big Bowl to soak your Feet
• Nail polish remover
• Cotton balls or wipes
• Cuticle cream
• Orange stick (Cuticle pusher)
• Cuticle cutter
• Nail Cutter
• Nail Filer
• Pumice stone or Foot scrubber
• Mild Liquid Soap or Shampoo
• Mild Scrub 
• Moisturizer ( deep moisturizer is preferable )
• Homemade pack for hands ( anti-suntan pack if the hands are tanned or Glowing pack)

1. Remove the nail polish and clean the nails with the nail polish remover.

2. Cut the nails and shape it as you desire ( normally many people will do this after soaking the nails in water. it will be easy to file them but the nails will break easily. better to do it before soaking them)

3. Add warm water in the bowl, add few drops of liquid soap and soak the feet for 5 mts. with the help of Pumice stone gently rub the food and sole to remove dead skin. 

4. Apply cuticle cream and massage the cuticles for 2 mts. 

5. With the orange stick gently push the cuticles and cut the remaining cuticle with the cuticle cutter. ( handle the cuticle cutter with care )

6. Soak the feet again for 2 mts. Then apply scrub generously and scrub the hands for 2-3 mts. Concentrate more on sole of feet and upper part.

7. Wash the feet and pat dry.

8. Apply the desired Pack or Mask. Let it dry. Wash off after 20 mts.

9. Apply the thick moisturizer and massage the feet for 2 mts.

10. Apply Nail paint. 

Wow,your feet looks glowing and feel so soft.

Manicure - Simple procedure to do at home

Here is a simple procedure to do MANICURE at home in 10 easy steps. If done every 15 days regularly, beautiful, soft and glowing hands is guaranteed. But apply a good Sunscreen lotion while stepping in to sun and moisturiz

er at home. Invest in a good Manicure and Pedicure filing tools, Nail polish, Scrub etc...

For a basic but Good and Simple Mani

cure at home we will need,

• A big Bowl to soak your Hands
• Nail polish remover
• Cotton balls or wipes
• Cuticle cream
• Orange stick (Cuticle pusher)
• Cuticle cutter
• Nail Cutter
• Nail Filer
• Mild Liquid Soap or Shampoo
• Mild Scrub 
• Moisturizer ( deep moisturizer is preferable )
• Homemade pack for hands ( anti-suntan pack if the hands are tanned or Glowing pack)

1. Remove the nail polish and clean the nails with the nail polish remover.

2. Cut the nails and shape it as you desire ( normally many people will do this after soaking the nails in water. it will be easy to file them but the nails will break easily. better to do it before soaking them)

3. Add warm water in the bowl, add few drops of liquid soap and soak the hands for 5 mts. 

4. Apply cuticle cream and massage the cuticles for 2 mts. 

5. With the orange stick gently push the cuticles and cut the remaining cuticle with the cuticle cutter. ( handle the cuticle cutter with care )

6. Soak the hands again for 2 mts. Then apply scrub generously and scrub the hands for 2-3 mts focusing on the fingers, back of hand, palms.

7. Wash the hands and pat dry.

8. Apply the desired Pack or Mask. Let it dry. Wash off after 20 mts.

9. Apply the thick moisturizer and massage the hands for 2 mts.

10. Apply Nail paint. 

Wow, your hands look beautiful and feel so soft.

Face Packs - Anti-Wrinkle

Listed are some Homemade beauty mask for wrinkled and aging skin. These ingredients are used widely to get glowing, Natural beauty.

Honey Carrot Anti-Wrinkle mask:

Mix Honey and Carrot juice in the ratio 2:1. Add a pinch of Soda Bicarbonate. Apply on face and 

neck and wash off with cold water after 20 mts. 

This reduces the wrinkles on Skin. Do it every 15 days.

Banana Honey Anti-Wrinkle Mask:

Mash a ripe banana, add 1 tsp of fresh Honey and little Rose water. Apply on Face and neck. You will feel the ski getting tighter when it gets dry. Very effective for wrinkles. Do it twice a week. No harm.

Carrot - Almond Mask: 

Extract juice of Fresh Carrot and mix it with Almond Oil. ( ratio 5:1 ). Refrigerate it for some time and apply the cold mixture generously on face and neck. Let it soak in the skin till it dries, wash off with cold water later.

Very effective.

Face Packs - Refreshing FRUIT packs

Strawberry Face mask:

Mash 4 fresh Strawberries. Add few drops of Glycerine. Apply on face and neck and wash off after dry. This makes the skin to shine.

Orange Face Mask:

Take fresh Orange juice and mix with a few drops of glycerine. Apply on face and wash off. ( Not recommended for sensitive skin). Brightens the skin instantly. 

Tomato Face Mask:

Mix fresh Tomato and Lemon juice in the ratio 1:1. Apply and wash off after dry. White skin is yours. ( Not recommended for sensitive skin).

Banana Mask:

Mash a ripe Banana. Add 1 tsp Honey and apply. This tightens the skin and gives a shine to skin. Best if done before applying make-up. 

Apple Mask:

Mash a small Apple. Add 1 tsp Honey, 1 tsp Lemon Juice and apply.  Very good for all types of skin.

Cucumber and Mint Cleanser:

Take fresh Cucumber juice and mix it with Fresh Mint juice, Lemon Juice in the ration 1:1:1. Add few drops of Glycerine and apply on skin. Very good to remove stains on skin. Cucumber smoothens the skin.

Orange - Yogurt Mask:

Mix 2 tsp of fresh Yogurt with 1 tsp Orange juice and 1 tsp Lemon Juice. Apply on skin and wash off. It gently removes Sun Tan and brightens the skin.