NIVI'S MAGNIFICENT ORB

The idea of acids and skincare are certainly an oxymoron.But science today has discovered that certain acids present in nature and in our own body helps in taking care of our skin.Yes !!! You read it correct !!! Acids help your skin to become nourished,lustrous,silky and above all healthy. We all know about Cleopatra and her famous milk baths ,don't we ! The lactic acid in the milk would have been the reason for her exotic beauty.Lactic acid is one of the gentlest options around.In this article I will explain about what lactic acid is , benefits of using it, pros and cons and 5 topnotch beauty tips using natural products that contain lactic acid.  WHAT IS LACTIC ACID? Lactic acid belongs to the Alpha hydroxy (AHA)clan.Mother nature has packed lactic acid in many of her products.Few are fermented diary products like curd,buttermilk,beer, wine and also fermented soy products.Lactic acid is also produced in our bodies during exercise.The lactic acid in the skincare industry is man-mad...

The green gram pulse or moong dal also commonly known as pasi payiru.It is filled with rich nutrients,ample antioxidants and priceless vitamins and also the gold in skincare VITAMIN C. So it helps to detan and give a lustrous glow to your skin.Imagine you are walking in a dark night and you look up to see a plump shimmering moon.Your skin will also shimmer like the moon if you apply the green gram powder.This powder is filled with nature's finest beauty enhancing ingredients that will polish your skin and bring out the natural beauty in you. HOW TO DO : GREEN GRAM POWDER OR PAYATHA MAAVU 1. Take 2 cups of green gram dal. 2. Powder it in a mixie. 3.Store it in an airtight container. 4.Use a clean spoon. ALTERNATE METHOD : If you are not comfortable with grinding the green gram and storing it else you can take two tablespoon of whole green gram and soak it for half an hour then grind it into a paste.You can use this paste also instead of the powder. 5 FACE PACKS USING GREEN GRAM POWD...

We brown girls have an array of skin problems from post inflammation ,hyper pigmentation,acne,uneven skin tone and scars.Here in this part of the world we are all not sun kissed but sun roasted.So our skin bears the brunt of heat, pollution and becomes dull. Don't fret people ! good old rose to our rescue.If you get Damask rose or Damascus rose (aka paneer rose ) it is the best.Dry and powder it .With this powder we can help our skin regain our glow. SCRUB : Mix the rose petal powder and water and gently rub the skin.If it is homemade rose powder you will have a coarse powder.If it is a store brought one then it will be a fine powder then add at teaspoon of sugar to the above mix and use it as a scrub.This gently exfoliates your skin and makes it glow instantly. TONER : Take one tablespoon of heaped rose powder and add 250 ml of boiling water and brew it into rose tea.Then filter this and you can use it as a toner after it cools.You can also add an essential oil of your choice ....

Hi  ! Today we are going to see about an exotic fruit which is filled with rich proteins that can infuse into your skin and bring about a better version of your skin and the fruit is BANANA. Banana and its peel can be used in skin care we will see about banana and its rich nutrients today. BANANA FACE MASK Mash a ripe banana and apply it on your skin .Let it dry for half an hour .Wash it with water .Your face will feel soft and supple. BANANA HONEY MASK Mash a banana and add some honey to it it will remove dark spots from your face. BANANA AND TURMERIC FACE MASK  Add turmeric to a mashed banana and apply to your face and let it dry for half an hour.then wash it with rose water.This will calm your skin heal the inflammation and result in acne free skin.