3 Best Natural Eyelash Growth Serums That Actually Works!

 

I wanted to share three of my favorite natural eyelash growth serums that I use regularly. We all want long and thick eyelashes and some of us are naturally blessed with thick eyelashes. But if you are a person who has got scanty eyelashes, please don't worry, there are wonderful remedies to thicken the eyelashes and these eyelash serums are the best. We get plenty of eyelash growth serums in India but they are really expensive and some people might be allergic to the ingredients in them too. The best answer is to make your own homemade natural eyelash serums. Usually natural eyelash serums are made with castor oil as a base but I prefer herbal extracts as serums made with herbal extracts are more lighter than castor oil based serums and they are so easy to apply on the eyelashes too. Herbal extracts are also equally effective in promoting eyelash growth like castor oil. But make sure to choose herbs that are very effective for promoting hair growth. I made three eyelash serums serum with three of the best hair growth promoting herbs. The herbs I have used are rosemary, peppermint and curry leaves. All these three herbs have amazing hair growth promoting properties and they also smell amazing. It is best to make the extracts with fresh herbs but if you don't get fresh herbs you can make the extracts with dried herbs too. These serums only differ in smell depending on the herb used but otherwise they are equally effective in promoting eyelash growth. Make the serum in small batches and use it within a week for best results. To make the serum, choose from anyone of the three herbs given and make an extract out of it. Then mix the extract with fresh aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil and mix well. Both vitamin E and aloe vera gel are very safe to use on eyelashes and they help in eyelash growth too. This serum if refrigerated will last well for about 7 to 10 days and if you use them everyday, you will experience amazing eyelash growth very quickly...

3 Best Under Eye Dark Circle Removal Creams You Should Try!

 

We get loads of under eye dark circle removal creams in India but you will be amazed to know that you can easily make your own at home too. The skin around our eyes are so delicate that even minute changes in our lifestyle affects it leading to dark circles. The skin around our eyes are 4 times thinner than the rest of our skin so we should take great care of it else it will lead to dark circles very quickly. Some of the common reasons for getting dark circles are lack of sleep, stress, excessive sun exposure, allergies, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, ageing, drinking, smoking and genetics. I get dark circles whenever I am stressed, few weeks back my son had dengue fever and it stressed me out completely. His blood pressure and platelet count kept plummeting though he didn't have fever and till the platelet count started the uptrend I was always tensed. I was surprised how just a few stressful days affected my skin, I had slight dark circles around my eyes and my skin looked shallow and lifeless. Once my son got back to his normal self, my stress levels came down and I started using this homemade eye cream regularly at night to help fade dark circles. It helped so much and within a few days my skin was back to normal. Usually I make under eye creams with aloe vera gel, vitamin e oil and an extract. I change up the extract depending on what I have at home, I use either cucumber extract, green tea or rice water. Aloe vera gel is one of the best things to use on the delicate under eye skin as it is very soothing and nourishing. Vitamin e oil fades dark circles so well and all the three extracts (cucumber, rice water and green tea) added to the cream, greatly helps fades dark circles and also helps nourish the skin as they are full of antioxidants. I usually make a small batch and leave it in the refrigerator and it lasts for around 10 days. Make sure to use the eye cream every day night after removing all make up if you want to get rid of dark circles quickly. Also along with applying this cream, try to reduce stress, eat healthy and sleep well to see fast results....

DIY: Aloe Vera Eye Mask for Tired Eyes

 

This Aloe Vera eye mask is a great home remedy for under eye circles, puffy eyes, and redness of eyes. A few days back when I visited my sister, she showed me an Aloe Vera eye mask that she had purchased. She was all praises for it and the person who had sold it to her, had particularly told her that it contains pure Aloe Vera gel and no chemical additives. After few days, I asked her about the eye mask and I couldn't stop laughing, when I heard what she said. The eye pack had started leaking after a few days and guess what? It didn't have any Aloe Vera gel at all, only green color mixed with water. I wanted to make a pure homemade Aloe Vera eye mask for her and I came up with a simple idea. Though it does not look very fancy, it really made a great eye mask, as it is made with pure Aloe Vera gel. To make this, you have to do a tiny bit of sewing, not any complicated stuff, just to seal the cloth. First take a pure white cotton cloth of about 9 inches in length and 4 inches in breadth and sterilize the cloth by boiling it in water. Dry the cloth well and then fold it length wise in half and stitch along one side and the length of the cloth. Leave the other side open to insert the Aloe Vera gel. I did the stitching in my sewing machine, if you don't have a sewing machine, just stitch it by hand, using a running stitch. Take a fresh Aloe Vera leaf and clean the leaf in water to remove the outer green slimy layer. Remove the thorns on both sides and cut it in half and scoop out the gel with the help of a knife. Insert the gel into the cloth and once the gel is filled inside the cloth, secure the other side of the cloth with a pin. To insert the gel, push it inside, using a spoon or a blunt knife. Now all that is left to do, is to refrigerate the Aloe Vera eye pack. To use, lie down in a comfortable bed, remove the Aloe Vera gel from the refrigerator and place the homemade Aloe Vera eye mask over the eyes and relax. This eye pack reduces puffiness of the eyes, redness and dark circles around the eyes. The best part is you know it is very pure. This eye mask can be stored in the refrigerator and used for 3 to 4 days. 

 

DIY: Homemade Natural Eye Makeup Remover

 

If someone asks me to choose one make up item that I completely love, I will choose kajal without a moments hesitation. I love to apply a thick layer of kajal (eyeliner) and some times even for functions, it will be my only makeup. But before I go to sleep, I prefer to completely remove it, no matter how tired I am. I have tried from plain coconut oil to my son's massage oil to remove my eye make up. But I really love this simple homemade eye makeup remover that smells of fresh roses to remove eye makeup naturally. I can guarantee that it is 100% safe for your eyes because it is made with pure ingredients. We can never be too careful with what we apply on our eyes and I prefer pure homemade stuff. This homemade eye makeup remover recipe has got coconut oil, rose water and rose essential oil. We just ground our fresh batch of coconut oil for this years use in cooking and I used that, but you can use virgin coconut oil instead. Coconut oil is an amazing cleanser and is very gentle on the skin. Please try to make your own rose water at home, because store bought ones just contain artificial color and fragrance. I also used rose essential oil, as it is a very good moisturizer, a natural antiseptic and the beautiful rose smell is also a great relaxant. It also pairs up beautifully with coconut oil and rose water to make a great homemade makeup remover. To make homemade eye makeup remover, first prepare the rose water and then combine it with virgin coconut oil. Add the rose essential oil and mix it well and your homemade eye makeup remover is ready! Pour into tightly capped small bottles and use. Shake well before each use. To use, take a clean cotton pad, pour a few drops of drops of the makeup remover, after shaking it well. Gently wipe away the eye makeup with the soaked pads, till the makeup is completely removed. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.

 

Homemade Cucumber Eye Gel: Benefits + DIY Recipe

 

 

Whenever I think of cucumber eye gel, the only words that pops into my mind are cool and refreshing. When we are stressed, tired or ill, it reflects first in our eyes. Our eyes get red, looks lifeless and we develop under eye bags. Under eye gels are a great way of treating our tired eyes. Eye gels that we get from the market is quite expensive, we can make an under eye gel with the fraction of that cost and with minimal effort. This home made eye gel contains fresh cucumbers and aloevera gel. We have plenty of aloevera plants in our farm and whenever I want to use aloevera gel, I cut a fresh leaf, clean and scrape the gel and use. Aloevera plant can be easily grown in pots with little to no maintenance and I strongly recommend that you grow a plant to get all the wonderful benefits it offers. Aloevera gel brightens skin, improves elasticity, soothes irritated skin and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles. Cucumbers helps to hydrate the skin, eliminate puffiness and dark circles. This homemade cucumber eye gel is so gentle on the skin and can be used by people with very sensitive skin too. This gel also contains vitamin e, as vitamin is very good in preventing skin aging and sagging skin. If you are a person who spends most of the time in front of the computer or doing intricate work which tires the eyes very quickly, try using this gel every day for best results. To make this gel take a fresh aloevera leaf, wash it well to remove the slimy green juice, cut the thorns on both sides and cut it into two. Scrape the gel and set aside. Take a fresh cucumber and cut it into pieces and grind it without adding water in mixer. Add the aloevera gel and blend again till you get a smooth mixture. Strain to get a smooth liquid. Add the contents of two vitamin e capsules and mix well. Before applying make sure to clean the face of all make up and apply it gently around the eyes.

5 Top Eye Benefits & Uses Of Rose Water | Reduces Dark Circles, Wrinkles & Redness

 

 

Rose water has been used from ancient times for external application due to its wonderful healing properties. Pure rose water is especially useful for eyes and has wonderful benefits if used as an eye wash. Here are some of the benefits of using rose water for eyes: 1. For Relieving Tired Eyes: Rose water when applied on the eyes is very soothing and especially this homemade eye wash made with fresh rose petals is very good for relieving tired eyes. 2. Prevents Eye Infections: Rose water has wonderful antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties and greatly prevents eye infections. 3. Reduces Dark Circles: Rose water has skin lightening properties and reduces dark circles really really well. Apart from using it as a eyewash, you can also take a cotton pad, soak it in rose water and keep it on the eyes. 4. Reduces Redness Of The Eyes: We spend majority of our time in front of the computer resulting in redness of the eyes and rose water is a good home remedy for treating redness of eyes. Rose water when used an eyewash reduces the redness of the eyes and especially if we store the eyewash in mud pots and use, it reduces the redness very fast. 5. Reduces Eye Wrinkles: Rose water keeps our skin supple and regular use greatly prevents eye wrinkles. You can also use rose water to remove eye makeup everyday. One of the best ways to use rose water for eyes is by making an eyewash with it. Homemade eye washes can be very cost effective and is very easy to make at home. This rose water eyewash helps the eyes feel refreshed and brighter. This home made eyewash also can be used for a long time without any side effects. We have paneer rose plant at home and I always use them since it is hard to get pesticide free roses from the market. I have to say that when it comes to roses, I always prefer paneer roses over any other roses for their fresh refreshing smell. This homemade eye wash contains both fresh rose water and fresh rose petals making it very effective. But try to make your own rose water, it is very easy to make and stores well in the refrigerator. If you don't get paneer variety roses try to use any pesticide free roses that you get. But always make sure to use only pesticide free roses. People who have itchy, tired, red, dry and swollen eyes will greatly benefit from this rose eye wash. If you are a person who spends a lot of time in front of the computer, then try using this home made eye wash at least weekly thrice. You will find that your eyes are refreshed and lot less tired. To make this eye wash, take rose water in a cup, dilute it with water. Now add in pure Aloe Vera gel and mix well. Add in a handful of fresh rose petals and store the eye wash in an earthen pot. Use this home made eye wash to wash your eyes. Since our eyes are very sensitive, try not to use tap water as it may contain impurities. To perform the eye wash you can either wash your eyes directly with it else immerse the eyes in the rose water by placing it in a cup. Make sure the eye wash comes in direct contact with the eyes. Discard the eye wash once you have used it.....

 

3 Amazing Benefits & Uses Of Castor Oil For Eyebrows Growth

Some of us have very scanty eyelashes and eye brows, it gets thinner as we age too. Eyebrows also tend to get thinner due to illness and infections. If there is one treatment that really works for treating scanty eyebrows, it is castor oil. Castor oil has been used for centuries to treat scanty eyebrows. Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by crushing the seeds of castor plant. Castor oil is also a body coolant and I always have a bottle of castor oil at home. In our home, we add castor oil along with the pulses while boiling them. We also use it extensively as a home remedy. Castor oil is filled with vital nutrients that help in hair growth on the scalp, eyelashes and eyebrows. No other oil can beat castor oil in thickening the eyebrows quickly. Castor oil has the following benefits when used on eyebrows: 1. Castor Oil For Thicker Eyebrows: Regular application of castor oil increases circulation and if applied over the eyelids, it also reduces redness of the eyes. It is also one of the cheapest and the most effective treatment for promoting eyebrow growth.2. Castor Oil For Fast Eyebrow Regrowth: All of us want fast results and instead of buying chemical laden creams that promises fast eyebrow growth, try pure castor oil. No other oil promotes faster eyebrow hair growth like castor oil. With regular application you will start seeing results very fast. But try to use unrefined castor oil for best results. 3. Castor Oil For Infections: Scanty eyebrows can be genetic or it can be due to infections. If it is due to infections, castor oil will treat the problem very effectively. Tulsi/ holy basil is also very effective in treating skin infections, using it along with castor oil treats thinning of the eyebrows due to infection. To use castor oil for eyebrows, first clean fresh basil, separate the leaves and dry them in shade. Warm the castor oil over low heat and add the tulsi leaves all at once and switch off. Cool, strain and use this oil to massage the eyebrows everyday.

DIY: Cinnamon Mask For Under Eye Bags

 

Many of us suffer from under eye bags. Under eye bags can make an other wise beautiful face, look tired and lifeless. Many things can cause under eye bags- sinus infection, too much salt in the diet, water retention, etc. If the under eye bags are caused by heredity, little can be done to change it. Many of us find that, under eye puffiness is temporary when we are younger. But as we grow old, it becomes permanent as the muscles around the eyes start sagging. This home remedy for under eye bags is very effective in treating sagging skin, thus preventing eye bags. To make this remedy, soak organic thin variety of cinnamon in hot water over night. The next day, grind to a fine paste in a mortar and pestle. Add fresh, thick yogurt and grind till you get a thick, smooth mixture. Apply the paste under the eyes and wait for it to dry. This cinnamon treatment is very effective in treating sagging skin, if used regularly. To effectively eliminate bags under eyes, try using this treatment weekly thrice. Also watch the video (below) on treating dark circles and tired eyes naturally at home.

 

DIY: Homemade Malai and Dates Eye Mask Recipe

 

This malai and dates eye mask can be in no time. Many of us have dark circles under our eyes due to lack of sleep, long hours in front of the computer and television, busy and stressful life style etc. This under eye mask made with fresh malai, dates and glycerin is perfect to relax the skin around the eyes. As our skin around the eyes are very delicate, gentle masks like these work wonders in helping to reduce dark circles. Glycerin is a natural emollient and it also help to retain moisture. Dates when applied tropically helps in making the skin soft and supple. Fresh malai helps in reducing the dark circles. To make this under eye mask, soak dates in water after removing the seeds, till it gets soft. Strain the water and take the dates in a blender along with fresh malai and glycerin. Blend till you get a smooth mixture. The mixture shouldn't have any lumps. Fresh malai, is nothing but the fat layer that forms after boiling milk. If you don't have it at home, you can substitute it with store bought fresh cream. The mixture should be thick and creamy, else it will drip down the face.   

Top 3 Benefits Of Castor Oil For Eyelash Growth: Castor Oil For Eyelashes

Castor oil is an amazing ingredient to be used on eyelashes for promoting eyelash growth. I used to use pure castor oil on my eyelashes daily, but the only side effect is it goes into my eyes and causes irritation. So I came up with this eye mask made with bananas and castor oil. Bananas and castor oil are an amazing combination to use on the eyes as they cool and relax the tired eyes and promotes eyelash growth at the same time. Most of us spend lot our time in front of the computer or television nowadays. After I started blogging, even I am spending most of the time in front of the computer. At the end of the day, my eyes are tired and sometimes my eyes turn red often. Very soon we start developing dark under eye circles. This homemade eye mask recipe made with bananas and castor oil, helps to get rid of dark circles, relaxes tired eyes and promotes eyelash growth. I still remember, when I was studying in hostel, one of my teachers applying castor oil everyday night on her eyelids to relax her eyes, her eyes were always bright. Castor oil has the following benefits and uses when used on eyes & eyelashes: 1. Castor oil promotes faster eyelash growth. No other oil promotes eyelash growth like castor oil, but try to use this mask often. 2. Castor oil is a very gentle treatment to be used on the eyes and it suits all skin types. This mask can be used by people with very sensitive skin too, as it is very very gentle on the skin. 3. Castor oil and banana mask is one of the cheapest treatments that we can make at home. This mask also treats eye bags that is usually the major reason for making a face look tired and aged. Our skin around the eyes are very delicate and very few treatments are 100% safe and I can safely say that this treatment is very safe and effective.  Along with promoting eyelash growth, this mask also treats eye wrinkles and eye infections very effectively. When our eyes are infected we get a burning sensation in the eyes and this eye mask can be used to ease the burning sensation, but make sure to apply it over a thin muslin cloth. This eye mask recipe is easy to make as we always have castor oil and bananas at home. Use good quality castor oil for the mask. I usually use "Poovan" variety banana for this pack. But if you don't get it in your place, then you can substitute it with any kind of ripe banana that you get. But please try to get the purest castor oil that you can find for this homemade eye mask. You can apply this mask directly over the eyes but I prefer to apply this mask on top of a very thin muslin cloth. You can use this mask safely even everyday.....