| HERB'S TO THE RESCUE Almonds Almonds have long been lauded for their beauty benefits. From ancient Egypt to the Victorian Age to modern times, they’re a popular ingredient in lotions and potions that cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and nourish. Almond oil is very nourishing for the scalp and hair and help reduce stiffness and tightness in the scalp. Massaging the scalp and hair with Almond oil is the best way to nourish the scalp and hair. A warm oil massage, done at least  once a week for normal hair and two to three times for dry hair, can help strengthen the roots of the hair and nourish the hair shafts, soften and condition the hair, replenish and rejuvenate dry, damaged hair, and help prevent excessive brittleness and split-ends.Skincare experts emphasize that not only topical applications such as cleansers and lotions, but also dietary choices can affect the skin’s moisture level, youthful appearance and general health. It’s no surprise that the multi-tasking almonds play a starring or supporting role in some of today’s most popular hair & skin care products. Almonds are an excellent source of the skin-loving antioxidant vitamin E, providing 35 percent of the daily value (DV). Research shows that vitamin E and vitamin C make a beautiful combination and work better together when it comes to protecting the skin.  Amla Amla - a Indian Gooseberry is a power packed berry, the tiny berry is known to be a rejunevating agent. Amla is loaded with Vitamin C, infact the amount of Vitamin C present in amla is 30 times more than that found in oranges. Vitamin C is a  powerful antioxidant and helps combat free radicals. Amla is used in hair & skin care products because of its antioxidant and collagen production properties. Amla is cooling, nourishing, purifying, and helps prevent dry scalp and flakes. Vitamin C is a source through which the production of collagen is determined. Collagen is responsible for maintaining the skin’s elasticity, it keeps the skin supple. Amla also prevents cell degeneration which is the cause of ageing. According to ancient Indian Ayurvedic principles, Amla has the ability to rejunevate not only the skin but also the heart, body and bones, if we look at our holistic well being then amla is a must have everyday. Coconut Coconut has multifarious uses, the coconut palm can truly be called "Natures gift to mankind". Coconut has emollient properties which makes it the best choice in hair care. Infact, it is good for the body as well.  Coconut oil is one of the best oil for hair care. It can penetrate the hair shaft upto 90%, which is much better than any other oil. Other oils remain on the surface of the hair, while coconut oil penetrates three times into the shaft and reaches the cortex. A good massage with hot coconut oil can do wonders to your hair.Coconut oil nourishes the hair from the roots to ensure healthy growth. It has a cooling effect on the scalp and is an excellent conditioner. Regular use of coconut oil strengthens hair, thereby controlling hair fall. It makes the hair soft and gives it a healthy shine. It also helps in treating dandruff promotes hair growth and keeps the hair dark. In South India this oil is a main ingredient in cooking. This could be one of the reason, why people from that region have a full head of thick and black hair. Lemon Lemon is nature's priceless gift to mankind. This yellow fruit not only cures and guards the health and also fights and destroys the germs and bacteria as a warrior. Lemon's countless benefits are mentioned in age-old epics, religious scripts  and even modern science and medical journals and books. Lemons are rich in many food ingredients, particularly citric acid. Lemons are widely used in medicine due to their citric acid and Vitamin C content. The uses of lemon in the areas of hair & skin care are immense. Lemon is a natural source of vitamin C, and exhibits bleaching properties. Oily to dry skin types benefit from the various beauty treatments containing lemon juice, lemon extracts or lemon peel. This just shows how versatile the natural ingredient is, and has a wide range of applications in the realm of skin treatments. Use of lemon juice as a natural anti-tanner has been an age old cure for lightning the skin against the harmful effects of the sun. Henna Henna is one of the best herb for hair, it has many properties that nourish the scalp and hair. Henna is known to have a therapeutic and calming effect, it aids restful sleep. Apart from having a cooling and soothing effect, it has a plethora of  properties. It's detoxifying and soothes headaches, aches, and pains. Henna boosts your hair growth and makes hair black and lively, it arrests hairfall, it treats dandruff, conditions the hair and makes hair thick and lustrous.It also covers grey hair, it gives a natural burgundy tinge to the hair and also provides excellent grey coverage. Not to mention, it is absolutely safe and has no chemicals at all. It is one of the most natural way of colouring your hair. So applying henna at least once in a month is good not only for adding a tinge of colour to your hair but it will also noursih the scalp. (If you don’t want colour then apply oil to your hair before henna application. Oil will coat each hair and won’t let the henna penetrate the shaft and cuticles.) So indulge in some hair care and pamper your tresses. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is a common houseplant that is known for its healing abilities. There are many general benefits from soothing skin to helping internal problems. Aloe vera is a good healing substance because it contains many beneficial ingredients. This power packed plant provides all the vitamins, except D, the human body needs and its ability to heal has long been known to those who practice home remedies.  Aloe vera also contains enzymes, minerals, anti-microbial, amino acids and sugars that are all beneficial to the human body. The main benefits that have been proven in medical studies are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restoration. Long time known benefits mostly have resulted from Aloe vera used externally. Aloe vera soothes and helps repair skin that has been damaged and has moisturizing benefits. Aloe vera can also be made into a juice where it is used to aid in digestion, ease muscular conditions and allergies. A rare, extremely valuable and highly sought after oil. Jasmine is preferred for its powerful characteristics that assist the body as an anti depressant, an aphrodisiac and confidence boosting qualities.  A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower. Jasmine flower blooms only at night hence they are hand picked at night time only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile, jasmine essential oil is steam distilled from its flowers.Jasmine oil despite being expensive is worthy for the skin. It encourages cell growth, increases skin elasticity and aids in healing minor to moderate burns. It also helps with muscle spasm and sprains. Jasmine known to have aphrodisiac powers was used in different cultures in various ceremonies. The sensuously rich and exotic aroma of jasmine based massage oil can certainly be relied upon to evoke a romantic mood. Jasmine with its many healing properties acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agent and a sedative.  |
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