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Multani Mitti (Clay Mask) for Oily Hair {DIY}

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A great tip for reducing oil in your hair.

Apply the clay mask (multani mitti) on the scalp and hair strands section by section. Let it stay for and hour or till it dries up completely and then wash off. You do not need to shampoo. Its up to you.
The clay mask has the same effects on hair as it has on skin: it soaks in the oil, keeps the hair moisturized and soft. Another advantage is that it straightens your hair naturally.

Get a glow you deserve {DIY}

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I am posting here a recipe for a homemade face mask. It must be prepared fresh every time as it contains fruits and should not be stored.
Ingredients:
– 1 very ripe banana
– 1 cup milk / yogurt / milk cream
– 1 cup warm honey
Mash the banana and blend all the ingredients to make a smooth puree. Apply the puree onto your face. You can apply some 5 layers. Make sure that the mask is thick and does not drip. Keep it on for 15-30 minutes. Remove the mask with help of a wash cloth. Wash your face number of times with water of varying temperature. Pat dry and moisturize. Your skin would be smooth, supple and glowing. You can add various other ingredients as per your choice.

Recipe for a Body Scrub {DIY}

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A body scrub for a smooth and supple skin. Use for entire body.
Ingredients:
– grounded coffee beans
– milk cream powder
– salt
– sugar (or brown sugar)
– corn flour
Pour all ingredients in a jar and use when needed. Take considerable amount as you would be using it for your entire body. Mix it with running honey or Floral Water. Use the scrub in shower. After bath, moisturize well. Your skin would feel silky and supple.
Running Honey: Take some hot water and put the honey jar in the water. Let it stay for some time. After 5-10 minutes, you can pour out honey. It would be warm and less sticky. This way you will use less of honey and mixing would also be easier.
Corn flour: is used to reduce the harshness of grounded coffee on skin.
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