Ayurvedic Face Care

The face is our introduction, identity, personality and much more. The special face care can be achieved by taking steps in a sequence like initial cleansing, herbal cream massage, gentle steam, face packs and moisturizing. Daily skin and face care demands all natural healthy products for the best benefits. The face, and the skin on it, often rules how we feel about ourselves. Using natural herbal formulated skin care products, packed with nutrients to target your face and skin, is not only smart but can prove to be the best solution for any skin problems you may experience.

The face is often a means of expression and communication. It’s one of the parts of the human body that can communicate without speaking and often reveals a lot about a person; from the light (twinkle) in the eyes, frown in the forehead to the upturn lips of a smile, all are used to communicate and reveal something about us. We are inundated daily with images, advertising, printed media, etc. of people with flawless skin and beautiful faces, all made-up and perfect. The most beautiful people we know look nothing like the images of these selected icons of beauty. At Herbal Luxuries we have seen healthy skin, body and hair transform everyday people and it shows in their faces and attitudes. Our goal is simple; to offer natural healthy products that help our customers who are real people just like the ones we all meet and see everyday achieve healthier skin, face, body and hair.

In order to look good, you should take good care of your skin. Skin type and skin color may be different for different people but skin care is same for all. It is must for you to protect your skin from getting damaged due to ultraviolet rays and pollutants. If you will take overall care of your body then there are high chances of you never getting any kind of skin problems. As you grow in age, there are several changes that keep on happening in your internal and external body system. If you have taken good skin care then your skin will never reveal your age. In short you will look younger as you grow in age.

Like many other people you might also not be giving proper time for skin care. Due to lack of time or due to laziness, you always try to avoid taking care of your skin and the day finally comes when you no longer feel good to look at you in mirror. For good healthy and smooth skin, you will need to take proper skin care. There are 4 main and basic steps for skin care. These four steps will not consume your time and will provide you the healthy, glowing skin. Hence nothing will be lost if you spend half an hour daily for your skin care.

Four basic steps for skin care – It is important that you take great care of the skin on your face, since it is very delicate and can be easily damaged. If you want to be sure that you have beautiful facial skin, you will need to take care of your skin daily. You will want to clean, tone, exfoliate and moisturize regularly. The first step of course is to cleanse your face in order to get rid of grease, germs, and dirt. Getting rid of dirt, grime and harmful bacteria will help prevent your skin from being damaged.

1. Cleansing – Buy a good quality cleanser that suits your skin. There are cleaners available in market that is prepared keeping in mind different skin types. Hence select the cleanser that is prepared for your skin type. Cleansers are very effective in removing the makeup; dirt and dust form your skin. If you will not clean your skin properly then these dirt, dust and makeup particles will settle down in the open pores on your skin and this could be the beginning of pimples and other blemishes on your skin. Wash your skin well before going to bed in nighttime. After applying the cleanser on your face, wash it off with water. But be aware as over-cleansing can remove the entire moisture from your skin and thus will make the skin look dull.

2. Scrubbing – Many women forgot this second step of skin care. But scrubbing is very important part of overall skin care. Make sure that you use scrubs at least once in a week, as it helps to remove the dead skin form the face and thus keeps the skin looking young and fresh. Buy good quality scrubs and use them gently on your skin to remove the dead skin. Rubbing with force can damage your skin and hence make sure that you have applied less pressure while scrubbing.

3. Toning – Toners are helpful in removing the traces of oil, dirt and makeup form your skin and thus help is cleaning he skin thoroughly. If you think that your cleanser is good enough to remove the dirt and makeup particles, then you can skip using toners. But still toners are very effective in cleaning your skin, so nothing will be lost in case you include them in your skin care routine.

4. Moisturizing – Your skin looses moisturizer and hence appear dry and lifeless. To avoid this you can apply moisturizing lotion before going to bed in the nighttime or after having bath. This way your skin will be well nourished. But here too make sure that you don’t over moisturize your skin or else your skin will appear oil

If you want a healthy skin, it is important for you to have a healthy diet, a diet that contains adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals & proteins. Natural moisture in the skin should be maintained. Environment & sun play a hide & seek game towards the skin. Somewhere it affects and in some way it do some good to a healthier skin.

If you have soft, smooth, clear, attractive and glowing facial skin then you are a blessed one. But the beauty of the skin will not lost long. As times go on, there is no guarantee that one will maintain that fresh youthful look; you will have to exert to keep it as it is.

Usually worries & tensions, coupled with the climatic effect, tell upon the skin and many women look aged even in their prime. There may be of other means to keep up your youthful glow, but the best is do look after your skin.

Here, comes “unani herbalism” to rejuvenate your skin. Time tested, age-old unani therapy helps to maintain the glow of your skin.
Your skin requires more attention in summers when due to sweating it is always sticky, requiring frequent washing. Due to exposure to the sun & hot winds the skin becomes carped and complexion becomes sallow. Moreover, the pores get clogged due to perspiration and the skin cannot breathe.

The icy winter winds work havoc with your skin, and chapping of skin becomes a common problem. But, the most vulnerable to cold is dry skin which crack easily is uncured for. Many a time cracked skin bleeds too, therefore it is necessary to avoid exposure. Winter style winds also fade the complexion of your skin. Also you have to take care of other parts of your body like palms, feet, back & neck etc.

Whether it is winter or summer, our Herbo-mineral preparations make the skin to regain its glow, retains the complexion in luster

Herbs for Beauty

The use of the herbs for beauty solutions dates back to antiquity. Various testimonials inform us on the use of herbs in beauty treatments during the ancient period. The women of the ancient world used the grounded leaves and seeds of herbs on their hair, face and over-all body, drank herbal tonics and applied oils obtained from herbs for different body–massages. These treatments were used during that time in countries like Rome, China and Latin America. Indian Ayurveda too has been promoting the use of herbs for skin and beauty for over 5000 years.

Herbs can be used for beauty in original or compound form. They act against the internal impurities and external toxins of our body, add additional nutrients to it, make it glow and shine. Herbs provide natural, flawless treatment to our skin; nourish it from within, leading to its internal development.

Hashmi Herbals cures lists some of the most popular herbs used in beauty care along with detailed information on their uses:

Turmeric: Turmeric is mainly used to ensure glowing, bright skin. Turmeric face masks are extensively available in beauty parlors for their skin-friendly treatment that prevents bacterial infection. Turmeric pastes cure pigmentation, maintain the pH factor and are constantly applied on the neck, face and over-all body to enhance the complexion and brightness of skin.

Chandan: Chandan is internally as well as externally applied to our body. Internal treatment is through chandan pills which are orally taken. The external application of chandan is through oil, stick, powder and paste derived from the herb. The aromatic essence of chandan has made it a favorite of the beauty industry. It possesses various soothing qualities that effectively work against skin ailments and allergies. Chandan herbal face pack and scrubs made from chandan powder cleanses our skin thoroughly and brings a healthy glow to it. Chandan is a principal cooling agent and comes to utmost use during the hot days.

Neem: This herb is used as a skin cleanser, odor remover, against acne, psoriasis and eczema and to treat common hair problems like dandruff. Neem powder, neem oil and neem pills are the most common forms of neem available in the market. Crushed or grounded neem leaves are mixed with water and drunk for burnished skin. In Ayurveda the bitter neem leaves are used to counter body’s high sugar levels which are cited as a primary cause of various skin diseases. Neem oil is an essentially favored item for hair cleansing and nourishment.

Rosemary: The uses of Rosemary in beauty care can be put under three categories: skin, scalp and hair treatment. This herb provides a refreshing look to our skin by revitalizing and energizing our dead cells. Rosemary oil comes to fullest use in scalp massage which is done to prevent premature hair loss. The shampoos, lotions and other hair care products of Rosemary takes adequate care of our hair nourishment. Other extracts of this herb include perfumes and soaps.

Chamomile: Basically, Chamomile is used in skin remedies, eye treatment and hair care. Face masks, oil, body lotions, creams and stem of Chamomile are used in skin care. Chamomile oil is used to remove acne and other similar skin diseases. This herb is snit-oxidant as well as anti-inflammatory. As a measure against hair malnourishment Chamomile hair care products are frequently preferred above the rest. When a mild concentration of water and chamomile is applied to the eye the tired look quickly vanishes and eyes begin to glow and shine.

Basil: Effective against scars and black spots on the body. Basil is greatly helpful for its antiseptic action on the face. Whenever our skin suffers from the lack of healthy nutrients dark spots arise in certain parts of our body. In such a situation a concoction prepared by mixing basil, turmeric powder and rose water comes in good use. It adds to the effect of curing the black marks and making our skin natural and healthy.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is used comprehensively in skin care. It heals skin irritations and scars. The primal effect of this herb comes from its sharp soothing properties. A face mask of this plant is prepared by mixing kelp, honey and Aloe Vera for effective skin treatment. It is used in various forms like shampoos, sunscreens, soaps, gels etc and has been approved by FDA as a non-poisonous herb to treat skin burns .This herb is also used in hair loss.

Seaweed: In skin treatment this herb operates by drawing out impurities and cleaning the skin naturally. The minerals in seaweed also nourish our hair and take care of itchy scalps. For its profuse mineral vitamin sufficiency seaweed is used in different face masks. The gels of seaweed are used in various cosmetics and conditioners Other forms of seaweed application are creams, shampoos, mineral bath and power face wash.

Primrose: This plant is thoroughly used in maintaining deep rooted, healthy hair. Evening Primrose oil is used in synthesizing skin care products. This herb has a wonderful track record for curing us of the commonly occurred skin diseases. Because of its herbal anti-irritant effects on the skin and anti-inflammatory properties it is highly used in moisturizers and other body care lotions. Evening Primrose is proved to be equally beneficial in nails and hair management.

Henna:Though predominantly used in hair nourishment henna is also applied on the skin in various forms. For hair care henna paste (mehendi) is made from the powdery extract of henna plant. It is then mixed with egg white and thoroughly applied for thick, shiny hair. In combination with coffee powder, amla powder and onion peels henna makes a perfect hair conditioner. Henna is also used to color the body, primarily hands and feet and for making temporary tattoos on the skin.