Girls have been always careful about their skin and hair. Let it be cosmetics or any skin care routine, we always get conscious about following it blindly by the fear of getting any side effects. But unlike cosmetics or any chemical products, it has been a tradition in Indian culture to use natural home remedies which have been proven all time best and effective for indian culture. Since i had my acne and hairfall, I tried hell and heaven products to findout its solution but i ended up having more acne by using those chemical products and other home remedies, which didn’t show any result on my skin and hair. Beacause all the remedies may not work in all types of skin and hair. But here are 3 all time effective natural remedies which not only can get you a glass like skin but also silky smooth hair!

FERMENTED RICE WATER

Rice water has been used by women of china, korea and southern asian countries to get a fine skin and hair. Since then all over the world, women use rice water to get rich skin and hair. The effects of rice water are further enhanced if you ferment it. Fermented rice water is rice water that is left to ferment and has gone slightly sour. It is rich in antioxidants, minerals, B vitamins, vitamin E, and traces of pitera, a substance produced during the fermentation process which promotes cell and is anti-aging, regeneration and renewal. Fermentation lowers the pH of the liquid, and this is similar to our hair’s pH, which is also on the lower side (slightly acidic). So this helps in restore the hair ph balance and nourish.

Benifits for hair:-

Reduce friction between the hair strands
Improve hair elasticity
Repair damaged hair
Decrease breakage and make hair more manageable and healthy
Strengthen the hair at its root to promote stronger, thicker new growth

Benifits for skin:-

Gives cooling and soothing effects on the skin
Helps to prevent or fade age-spots
ease skin irritations
Give you soft, glowing, clear skin
Offer mild protection from the sun

HOW TO MAKE PLAIN RICE WATER?

Rinse the rice properly under tapwater atleast 4-5 times to takeout all the dirt particles.
Then, take the washed rise in a bowl and soak it with filtered water or boiled water. Soak the rice for 25-30 minutes.
After, 25-30 minutes, swirl it around and slightly knead it until the water turns cloudy white in colour. This helps all the nutrients seep into the water creating benifits for your skin and hair.
Now strain out the rice water into a clean bowl. Your rice water is ready to use.

HOW TO MAKE FERMENTED RICE WATER?

Once you have collected your rice water, leave it at room temperature for a day or until it turns slightly sour, implying that it has started to ferment. It can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, depending on how warm it is. So warmer the room temperature faster the fermentation process.

To decrease the fermentation time, leave the rice sitting in the water and strain once it has fermented. (Leave it covered for 12 to 24 hours.)

How to apply?

Take a cotton pad and dip it inside the rice water. And use it as a toner or cleanser on your face twice or thrice everyday for clean and glowy skin.

On hair, you can pour the rice water in a spray bottle and spray it in your scalp before the day you wash your hair and keep overnight. Wash it next day and see your hair growing faster and healthier than before.

COCONUT OIL

Looking for a better way to healthier skin? The secret may be hiding in your kitchen: coconut oil. Coconut oil is a highly saturated oil that is traditionally made by extracting the oil from dry coconut. It is used as a natural moisturizer, especially for your face. Coconut oil is gentle enough to be used around sensitive areas like under your eyes and on your lips.

Benifits for skin:-

Moisturise skin and dry lips
Reducing inflammation, which may result from UVB rays
Promoting wound healing
Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties
Helps reducing acne mark, stretch marks and black spots
Tighten the skin and makes it looks younger
Gives your skin a glowy glass like look

Benifits for hair:-

Provides nutrients to the scalp
Helps nourishing the dry scalp
Soothes the irritating scalp and gives relief
Promotes hair growth
Helps maintain the softness and shine of the hair

How to apply?

On skin, you can simply take 3-4 drops of coconut oil and massage it after shower in the morning and before sleeping and can keep it overnight. For better results use it everyday twice.

On hair, you can simply take some oil in a bowl according to you suitability and heat it for 10-15 sec. Then apply it evenly on your hair root and entire hair. You can apply it before the day you wash your hair or twice a week.

ALOEVERA GEL

Aloe Vera, the modest houseplant is a ‘miracle,’ wonder plant, often hiding in plain sight. Having been around and used as a medicinal herb, it nourishes the body from the inside – it is rich in nutrients, aids in improving digestion and even boosts immunity. Aloe Vera gel can be used to enhance one’s skin, especially the face and the hair.

Benifits for skin:-

Helps soothe sunburn
Helps to moisturize the skin
Boosts healing of wounds
Fights skin-aging and gives a natural glow
Reduces infection and acne
Lightens blemishes on the skin
Help reduce stretch marks

Benifits for hair:-

Helps in hair growth
Keeps dandruff at bay
Acts as a conditioner to the hair and scalp
Makes hair smooth and soft
Nourishes scalp

How to extract?

Cut an aloe vera leaf into 8 long sections.
Cut off the ragged edge.
Cut in the middle of the leaf to peel off the skin. Now slide the knife just under the skin and cut wisely so that you won’t cut the gel with it.
Now wash the whole gel attached to the leaf skin to take off the yellow liquid which contains toxin.

Now, with a help of a spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp and collect it in a bowl.

Now crush it in the blender and store it in the fridge.

How to apply?

On skin, you can apply it 3-4 times a week for younger looking skin.

On hair, you can apply it before washing your hair. And then keep it for 1hour atleast and rinse it off using a shampoo. For better results use it regularly 2-3 times a month.