Beauty by Herbs

Herbs have been very commonly in use since time immemorial in various countries of th world for the beauty purpose.They were used in different forms - like powder, paste, juice etc. They were either applied directly on various body part externally or taken as medicines providing various desired effects.

Let us first have a look at the causative factors affecting beauty - basically they are two- internal and external. Internal factors includes dehydration, lack of vitamins and other essential supplements required by body, inefficient functioning of various organs, glands in the body etc. While external factors consists of every type of pollution - air pollution, water pollution, toxins and chemicals prevalent in food, vegetables, fruits, increased level of hazardous smoke due to industrialisation, exposure to direct sunlight for larger time etc.

We can consider actual use of various herbs for beauty purpose as described in Ahyurveda.

1. Turmeric - turmeric is useful for glowing an brightening the skin. Bacterial infection can be easily taken care of by turmeric face masks. Continuous use of turmeric paste externally on our body parts can help it glow and provides increased brightness to the skin.

2, Chandan - Chandan is another commonly used ingredient in various beauty products. It is essentially cooler which provides great satisfaction during very hot season. External application of chandan powder, paste works effectively in treatments of skin allergies and ailments, due to its known soothing effects.

3. Neem- Neem is another popular element in beauty treatment, especially in acne, eczema and dandruff in hair. Its powder, paste is used externally. It can also be taken internally,however it has bitter taste. It is highy effective in reducing the higher sugar level in body, which is manyh a times a primary cause of various skin diseases.

Beauty quotes

Following are various quotes on Beauty. It may change your perception of Beauty, or provide you more insight into Beauty.

Beauty Quotes –

1. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural speech

2. “The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart.”

3. “It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.”

4. “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart”

5. “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”

6. Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.”

7. “Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder”

8. Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.”

9. As we grow old, the beauty steals inward. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

10. Beauty is a short-lived tyranny.

Socrates.

11. Love is the beauty of the soul.

Saint Augustine

12. Exuberance is beauty.
William Blake

13. Beauty is not caused. It is.
Emily Dickinson

14. Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder.
Aldous Huxley

15. Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Acne treatment

Are you worried about Acne. There are many like you who are upset over this issue. Many of them depend heavily on external factors like creams, lotions, and various other similar new acne products in the market. However it does give effect - but temporarily. It is but natural, because you are not concentrating on the root cause which is causing Acne.

The problem lies somewhere inner. In your own body, with your life style, eating habits, your hygine practices and so on. Therefore it is advisable to use natural acne remedies, which are harmless and does not have any side-effects too.

Ensuring proper diet supplements, intake of sufficient water quantity and doing exercise regularly can solve the problem to great extent.

Use mixture of lemon juice and rose water to apply on your face. Rinse it only after 30 minutes. It will have wonderful effect.

You can also mint juice on your face. It is said that strawberry leave also helps in reducing swelling of the pimples.

Wash your face with warm water and then apply powder of turmeric added with mint juice. Keep it for some time and then wash with warm water.

Using cucumber paste on face is also very much beneficial.

Use garlics. Apply directly on your face on affected skin several times. It will easily help to remove the scars on your face.

Easy and Simple skin care

Skin is the most vital and important organ of our body. Its external manifestation , colour, smoothness, shine has a great value. It is an important eye catching part of our body causing lot of attraction. Naturally it is worth taking care of it. We can do it by even simple and easy method sitting at our home- instead of wasting time, money and energy in visiting various parlours, stores, malls to find out which are the new beauty accessories in window to buy.

1. Using unboiled milk to massage your face can be very effective it can glow your skin in some time.

2.You can get relief from the problem of sunburn with the mixture of milk and tomato juice

3. For overcoming wrinkles you can use babanas - apply smashed banas on your skin, keep it for 15-2o minutes and wash it with warm water.

4. You can use rose water and glycerin to massage your face atleast every alternate day. It can solve problem of dry skin.

5, Apples are helpful in dry skin. Use Apple crush for your face or other skin. rube it gently, keep it for sufficient time- 20-30 minutes and wash with warm water. Potassium and tanin content of apples are said to have effect of maintaining texture of the skin.

6. Aloe vera is a miracle herb. Applying its jelly, or juice on face ,neck, skin can help replenish the skin by providing essential nutrients to the body.

Feel Beautiful

Feeling beautiful is very important thing in life. Many beautiful people just forget that they are beautiful and so they suffer mentally. The main reason of not feeling beautiful is constant comparison made with others.

First and most important stop comparing with others. On this planet everyone is beautiful. Everyone is given some special features by the God. Noone is similar, everybody has got something which draws him or her to withdrawal syndrom. EVERYBODY HAS SOME PLUS AND MINUS POINTS .So always remember YOU ARE UNIQUE. Every unique thing is beautiful.

A conscious efforts on your part to change your style of living can bring about desired changes in you- physical and mental also. By sincere efforts you can reduce weight, by proper diet habits you can gain strength and vigour, by exercise you can feel refreshed and energetic. So do whaterver is possible with confidence and the results are bound to be encouraging.

Smile as long as you can and as many times as you can. It makes your face really beautiful. Everyone likes smiling personality. Further it does not cost anything. So why don"t you smile.

God has providded everybody with some plus points, something which others do not have. Find it out and use it properly. You may become a great artist, or famour Painter, or well known singer or dancer. Whatever qualities and likings you have, you have to develop them and reap benefits from them.

Change your mood with some changes in the atmosphere of your room. Decorate it with your loving colour. Put on the pictures of your choice. Have some nice plants, if you like it. Do something which will give boost to your feelings and relax and enjoy.

Always remember - YOU ARE ALSO BEAUTIFUL .

Feel Beautiful

Feeling beautiful is very important thing in life. Many beautiful people just forget that they are beautiful and so they suffer mentally. The main reason of not feeling beautiful is constant comparison made with others.

First and most important stop comparing with others. On this planet everyone is beautiful. Everyone is given some special features by the God. Noone is similar, everyubody has got something which draws him or her to withdrawal syndrom. So always remember YOU ARE UNIQUE. Every unique thing is beautiful.

A conscious efforts on your part to change your style of living can bring about desired changes in you- physical and mental also. By sincere efforts you can reduce weight, by proper diet habits you can gain strength and vigour, by exercise you can feel refreshed and energetic. So do whaterver is possible with confidence and the results are bound to be encouraging.

Smaile as long as you can and as many times as you can. It makes your face really beautiful. Everyone likes smiling personality. Further it does not cost anything. So why don"t you smile.

God has providded everybody with some plus points, something which others do not have. Find it out and use it properly. You may become a great artist, or famour Painter, or well known singer or dancer. Whatever qualities and likings you have, you have to develop them and reap benefits from them.

Change your mood with some changes in the atmosphere of your room. Decorate it with your loving colour. Put on the pictures of your choice. Have some nice plants, if you like it. Do something which will give boost to your feelings and relax and enjoy.

Always remember - YOU ARE ALSO BEAUTIFUL .

Beauty through Yoga

Every man and woman, young and old desires to look beautiful It is the most common and prominent desire of every human being. However very few takes pain to do something in that direction. You will be delighted to know that performing yoga everyday for few minutes can make your start on the beauty path.

Yoga contains various Asanas- i.e. physical postures and Pranayama- breathing exercises. Both combined together can make your body and mind elastic, energetic, flowing with vigour and strength and glowing with colour. It provides you desired shape and help wither away unwanted fats. It results in appropriate blood circulation , supplying it to all parts and thus solves vartious problems. It can help improve hair look. If will brighten your eyes. It will provide you added stamina and you will feel life more enjoyable and meaningful.

Many of your mental worries would overcome due to added strength and vigour in body and spirit. You will feel more light in weight and more charming also. It can be rightly manifested in your actions and deeds.

You can learn, know, practice Sahajayoga. It is a very simple, easy, scientifically proven, meditation technique spread by Mataji Nirmaladevi all over the world. Further it is free all the life. You will find number of centres across the globe. You can refer to any standard website or blog on the subject - from your own country and world over.

If interested you can have a my own blog on the subject - pradipg-sahajayog.blogspot.com.