Us indian women are obsessed with skincare and beauty

Us indian women are obsessed with skincare and beauty but this obsession isn't new. Our grandmothers and mothers know it all when it comes to beauty. 

Us indian women are obsessed with skincare and beauty

These beauty hacks have been passed down from generation to generation in india. These remedies might be old but they are still effective ,pocket-friendly and organic. What else could we ask for? They say old is gold! What's more old than the use of henna as a hair dye in our country. 

Sure, synthetic hair dyes offer a larger range of colors but they leave your hair brittle and weak,compared to when you use henna . When used in its natural form henna can make your hair thicker , stronger and conditioned while tinting your hair in a rich red hue. Just add a couple of drops of coconut milk with henna to form a thick paste and apply it evenly like a hair mask. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse off!! We recommend testing the henna on a strand of hair before going forward and coloring the entire head as henna's colors differ. 

Coconut oil is considered as the holy grail of skin and hair care, especially in the south of india. 

Coconut oil can be used in multiple ways like a hair mask or a body moisturizer. The list can go on and on. Coconut oil is also super comedogenic and most of us make the mistake of putting it on our faces. Massage coconut oil to your scalp and body 30 minutes before a shower to have moisturized / nourished hair and skin. Indian ayurvedic texts show that we use this plant from as far back as 5000 BC. neem leaves are widely used in various treatments because of its anti-inflammatory , antibacterial and antifungal properties. These leaves are ideal for reducing acne and dandruff. To use it to treat your acne, grind a few leaves into a paste and apply it to the affected area. Wait till dry and rinse off. To treat dandruff with neem boil the leaves in water and waiting for the water to turn green . 

Next wash your hair like you usually would and then rinse your hair with the neem water as the last step. This home-made lip and cheek tint beats any store bought tint. Pun intended. Beetroot lends your lips a gorgeous pink tint and at the same time , clears up lip pigmentation . 

This all - natural , chemical free and inexpensive is super easy to make. Simply grate a beetroot and squeeze all of its juice into a container. Then add a tablespoon of almond oil to it. Mix it well and there you have it. The best tint that is suitable for all skin colors. You can also store it in the fridge to make it last longer. Amla, also known as indian gooseberry, is a super fruit in ayurveda that has twice the amount of antioxidants compared to acai berry. 

Amla is a proven tonic for hair. It slows down graying , prevents dandruff, strengthens hair follicles and increases blood circulation to the scalp thus improving hair growth. To make your own oil, cut the amla into small pieces and add to a container with an oil of preference. Leave it on low flames until the amla softens and its colour changes. Apply this oil twice a week to avoid greying. These amazing age old hacks should continue to be passed down through generations. We hope you opt for these budget friendly, accessible and chemical free hacks that our grandmas would approve of Until then stay tuned and stay glamrs.