If your dark armpits make you conscious while raising your arms, or you have simply stopped wearing sleeveless outfits to shun the embarrassment, then this story is going to make your day.
Dark armpits are a common problem, and can be fixed with easily-available ingredients in your kitchen. Here are five home remedies you can try this week to flaunt toned, smooth underarm


1. Lemon Juice


Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and helps to brighten up the discoloured area. All you need to do is to rub lemon juice on the darkened area every day for two-three minutes before taking a bath. Follow this with moisturising the area once you are done with bathing, and you'll start noticing results in 7-10 days.


2. Potato


Potato is also a great natural bleach and an anti-irritant that helps to lighten underarms and provides instant relief from itchiness. You can place a thin slice or apply potato juice on your armpits and keep it for 10-15 minutes. For effective results, use it twice a day, and say hello to brightened underarms!


3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains mild acids that help to remove dead cells, and is also a great disinfectant. Start with mixing two tablespoons each of this vinegar with baking soda. Apply this mixture for about ten minutes or till the time it is dry. Rinse it with cold water, and repeat it thrice a week to see results.

4. Olive Oil


Mix a tablespoon each of olive oil with brown sugar, and you have a DIY exfoliator ready! Scrub it for a minute or two, and then leave it for five minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and this can be applied twice a week for effective results
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5. Aloe Vera


You can either scoop out the gel from Aloe Vera plant or use organic Aloe Vera gels available in market. You simply need to apply this gel on your underarms for 15 minutes and rinse it off afterwards. It is a natural exfoliator that removes dead skin, and is loaded with anti-bacterial properties that helps to soothe and nourish skin.

1 Ice Cube

Rub an ice cube on your face to improve the blood circulation. Also, if you are going in a party or in a special occasion, rub an ice cube before putting on the make-up. This will help the make-up to last longer, and the make-up won’t smudge.

2 Alternatively, put a few drops of your favourite moisturizer on the ice cube and massage it on your face. This will instantly freshen up your skin and give it an instant glow.
. Papaya & Honey

3 Take a piece of papaya and mash it with the help of a fork. Take a tablespoon of honey and mix well with papaya pulp. Moisten your face and apply it on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
. Rice Flour

4 Take rice and make a fine powder in the grinder. The powder should feel like a smooth white scrub. Mix enough milk in it to form a paste. Apply it on your moistened face and scrub your skin for 15-20 minutes. The paste will fall automatically while you rub your face. Let the whole scrub fall, and then, wash your face with cold water. Rice will exfoliate the skin and remove the dead cells. It will improve the blood circulation. As a result, you will get the smooth, clean, blackheads-free glowing skin in minutes.
5. Green Apple

Green apple works great in bringing back the lost glow. Apply the pulp of green apple on your skin. This will not only make your skin radiant and fair, but also circulates the blood well.
6. Fuller’s Earth

Soak fuller’s earth in water and leave it for 10 minutes. Make a paste and apply it on your face. Now, wash off the mask from your skin when it’s wet. Don’t let it dry. This will make your skin even brighter.
7. Olive Oil

Take a few drops of olive oil and apply it on the cheekbones, where you usually put on the blusher. This will give your face an instant glow. You can also use coconut oil or jojoba oil.
8. Sugar

Take some sugar. Add lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil to it. Mix it well and use it as a face scrubber. Olive oil will moisten your skin, sugar will remove dead cells, and lemon juice will naturally bleach your skin.
9. Turmeric 

Take turmeric powder and mix lemon juice in it. Make a paste and apply it on your skin. Do not take too much turmeric or else you will end up with a yellow face instead of glowing skin. Let the mask dry, and then, wash off thoroughly with cold water.

10. Sandalwood Powder

Take 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder and form a paste by adding rosewater in it. Apply it on your face, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, and then, rinse with cold water and pat dry. Apply a good and mild skin moisturizer afterwards.

11. Banana & Oil Face Mask

Take a ripe banana and mash it using a fork. Make sure, you use a ripe banana; else, it won’t stick on your skin. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil and mix it well. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20-22 minutes. Wash off thoroughly with normal water.

12. Eggs & Honey

Take the egg and separate egg whites as you are going to need the white part only. Now, add 1 tablespoon of honey and mix it well. Apply it on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Honey will brighten up your skin while egg whites will tighten your skin. Wash off after 15 minutes. You will notice the difference.

13. Curry Leaves

Take curry leaves powder and mix it with fuller’s earth. Apply it on the face for clean and dust-free skin. Curry leaves will remove the dirt, and fuller’s earth will give your skin a beautiful shine. This pack will make your skin pimple-free and improve your skin texture.

14. Gram Flour, Milk & Lemon Juice

Take 2 tablespoons of gram flour. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of milk in it. Apply it on your skin and let it dry. Wash off after 15-20 minutes with warm or lukewarm water. This mask works for all skin types.

15. Turmeric Powder and Orange Juice

Take turmeric powder and add orange juice to form a smooth paste. Apply it on your face and gently massage in a circular motion. Leave this mask for 20 minutes. Then, thoroughly wash off the face. You will notice the difference after 20 minutes.

16. Yogurt & Honey

Take 2 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix it well and apply it on your skin. Leave it for 15 minutes. After that, wash off with normal water. Yogurt will moisturise the skin and honey will help in clearing the skin texture and make it fairer. You can use this face pack on the daily basis.

Else, take 1 tablespoon of honey and add 2 tablespoon of milk (raw and un-boiled) in it along with 1 tablespoon of gram flour. Mix them together and apply on your face. This facemask will make your skin look fair, instantly.

17. Fruit Pack

Take the pulp of papaya, avocado, and cucumber and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of cream in it to make a smooth paste and apply it on the face. Leave this pack for 20 minutes. Next, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Fruit pack will add glow on your skin that you always wished for.

Note- If you have oily skin, avoid cream as it will make your skin oilier. Instead of cream, use 1 tablespoon of fuller’s earth.
 Oatmeal & Cinnamon Scrub

Take 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and ½ tablespoon of cinnamon powder along with 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Mix them all together and apply it on the face. Gently massage it like a scrub. Leave it for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
18 Tea Scrub

Take a tablespoon of tea leaves and boil it in water. When it begins to impart the colour, remove it from the flame, and allow it to cool. Take 2 tablespoons of tea water. Put 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of cream in it, and mix. Apply it on your skin and gently massage it. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
19. Lemon & Sugar Scrub

Take 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and mix them. Apply it on your face and massage. You can also use this scrub on your elbows and knees. Keep it for 10 minutes. Subsequently, rinse thoroughly with warm water. This will help in removing the tan and dead skin.

20. Orange Mask

Take a few pieces of fresh orange peel and grind them to form a paste. Add a few drops of rosewater in it and apply it on your skin for 15 minutes in order to get a radiant skin in a few minutes.

21. Almond Pack

Take 1 tablespoon each of almonds and honey, and 2 tablespoons each of yogurt and oats. Mix it well and apply it on the face. Leave it for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This pack will make your skin shiny and naturally fair, instantly.

22. Coconut Oil

Coconut provides plenty of benefits to the skin. Apply some amount of coconut oil on your skin. This will remove the tan and moisten your skin. Apply it on the daily basis.

23. Milk

Take a tablespoon of milk and add a few drops of lemon to it. Massage face and neck with this milk. This will soften and moisten your skin naturally, within a few minutes. Wash off the face after 20 minutes. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to the solution.

You can also take a few strands of saffron and soak it in 2 tablespoons of milk cream for overnight. Mix this pack in the morning and apply it on your skin. Saffron will give your skin a healthy glow while milk will lighten your skin colour.

24. Potato

Take a slice of unpeeled potato and soak in water for like 5 minutes or so. Rub it on your face. Potato works as a natural bleacher, which will lighten and brighten the skin in seconds.

25. Cucumber, Lemon & Turmeric Pack

Take 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice, few drops of lemon juice and a pinch or two of turmeric powder. Mix them well. Apply this pack on your skin for a shiny look. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off the face. Apply a good moisturiser afterwards.

26. Banana & Egg White Face Pack

Take half banana and mash it. Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 egg white. Beat them together and apply it on the skin. Banana gives a facial like glow at home, in a few seconds.
27. Tomato, Oatmeal & Yogurt Pack

Take 1 tablespoon of tomato juice, 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of oatmeal. Mix them and make a paste. Apply it on the skin and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off, pat dry and apply a light and mild skin moisturiser.
28. Jasmine Flower

Pluck some fresh flowers of jasmine and crush them. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix them well and apply the pack on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and then, rinse off with cold water. This pack will lighten up the skin colour, as well as provide your face with a new shine.



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Everyone wishes to have glowing and flawless skin. In today’s time, when pollution is more than population, it’s imperative to take extra care of the skin in order to prevent it from losing its natural moisture, glow and fairness. People buy more and more products to make their skin radiant and beautiful, but these products work only for some. Home remedies can do wonders for the skin. These natural remedies can return your lost charm and glow instantly, too. So, don’t waste hours in salon, just give a try to these home remedies.
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29. Honey & Lemon

Take 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix it till the honey dissolves properly. Moisten your face and apply it on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Both honey and lemon works as a natural bleacher, which makes your skin glowing and radiant instantly. Wash your face thoroughly with cold water.
30. Oats

Oats work as a great scrubber and give your skin the shine and smoothness. Take ½ cup of oats and pour a little warm water in it. Leave it for 5 minutes. Water will help in forming a thick paste. Apply it on your face and gently rub and massage in a circular motion with your fingers. Rub harder around and on the nose to remove blackheads, for 15 minutes. Then, wash off with cold water. This will make your skin smooth and fair.
31. Tomato

Take a tomato and rub the tomato pulp on the skin. Rub it all over your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Tomato contains natural bleaching properties, which helps in lighten the skin colour. Rinse thoroughly with cold water after 15 minutes.

 We women, don’t leave any stone unturned when it comes to our facial beauty. From expensive parlour visits to every possible home remedy, every weekend it’s a brand new route towards flawless skin. Plus, the hassles of finding the remedies which suit our skin type!
Well, not anymore. There are two such ingredients that are perfect for every skin type. Aloe vera and fuller’s earth (more commonly known as multani mitti) should be every girl’s go-to items for perfect and glowing skin. We list the aloe vera and multani mitti face packs according to the common skin types.


For Glowing Skin:
- Make a paste of equal amounts of milk and honey, and add a pinch of turmeric along with a few drops of rosewater. Add the aloe vera gel and apply evenly on your face and neck. Wash it off after 20 minutes.
- Make a paste of multani mitti, tomato juice and a pinch of turmeric powder and apply it on the face. Let it dry before rinsing off.

To Remove Tan:
- Make a paste of aloe vera gel and lemon juice. Apply this to the tanned areas, wash it off after 10 minutes and see instant effects.
- A mixture of multani mitti, coconut water and a little sugar does wonders to remove tanning.





To Treat Pigmented Skin:
Age spots, pimple marks, burn marks or injury marks look ugly on an otherwise flawless skin.
- Treat pigmentation marks with a mixture of aloe vera gel and rose water. Apply it to the affected areas and let it stay for 20 minutes. Do this daily for a visible reduction in marks.
- Apply a face mask of multani mitti, carrot pulp and a little olive oil to treat skin pigmentations.

For Oily Skin:
- Boil an aloe vera leaf in water. Grind it to form a paste. Now add honey to the paste and apply it all over your skin and neck. Let it stay for 20 minutes before rinsing off with cold water. Following this routine once in a week also prevent acne breakouts.
- Mix equal amounts of sandalwood powder and multani mitti. Take the help of milk to make a paste. Now apply this on oily skin and rinse it off after 20 minutes.


These aloe vera and multani mitti face packs are the solutions to all your skin woes. Swear by them and get ready to flaunt flawless skin in no time :)
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Fuller’s earth also known as multani mitti in urdu is an absorbent clay made from hydrated aluminum silicates. Its fine powder is used on skin for removing impurities and improve skin complexion. Multani mitti is wonder product that rejuvenates skin, removes tan, evens out skin tone, improves complexion, vanishes blemishes, acne scars blackheads and dark spots.  This gives you a clearer fair complexion in no time.

You should however remember that multani mitti only helps you get rid of the effects of sun and other harsh environmental factors. It gives back your original skin complexion, only that this one is tauter; it is even and free of fine lines and blemishes. Do not forget to wear sunscreen whenever you step out to prevent more harm to the skin.

Multani Mitti for Skin Whitening (Pigmentation) in Urdu

Multani mitti is anti tan properties and is widely used in Urdu to help get rid of sun tan.  Pigmentation due to sun tan is reversible with multani mitti for skin whitening. By removing deep set impurities, blemishes and wrinkles, multani mitti clears out your skin leaving it looking flawless with a fairer complexion.

Recipe 1 with olive oil

Olive oil is known to lighten skin and get rid of dark circles fast. Here’s a recipe that combines these two ingredients.

• 1 grated potato squeezed  to remove its juice
• Multani mitti / fullers earth
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp glycerine ( Use only for dry skin)
• Apply this mix on face , hands , feet and wash it off after 10 minutes

Recipe 2 with raw milk for skin whitening

• Multani Mitti
• cucumber juice
• raw milk
• vitamin e capsule (pierce it and use its extract)
• Mix all these ingredients and apply this mix on face , hands , feet and wash it off after 10 minutes

Recipe 3 with lemon juice

• Holy basil powder (Tulsi) – 2 teaspoons
• Neem powder – 2 teaspoons
• Multani mitti – 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice – Few drops
• Rose water – Few drops
• Olive oil – Few drops (Add if you have dry skin)

Procedure:

• Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
• Cleanse your face with your face wash.
• Take facial steam for 3 minutes. This opens up skin pores allowing the face pack to penetrate into the skin.
• Now gently wipe your skin and apply the smooth paste over your face and neck evenly with fingers or with the use of the face pack brush.
• Allow the pack to work on your skin for 20 minutes.
• Now wet your fingers and gently scrub your face in circular motion for at least five minutes to remove all the dead skin cells and impurities to bring out your new fair skin. Wash off with clean and cold water. Pat dry.

How to Use Multani Mitti for Fairness on Face

To get the best results, use multani mitti face packs daily. If you do not have oily skin, do not forget to add olive oil to your face pack recipe for fairness, otherwise you will end up getting dull looking skin. It is recommended that you use multani mitti for fairness for 30 days and thereafter twice a week to maintain the new fair skin complexion.

Multani Mitti Face Pack for Fairness

What you need:

• Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Cream – 10g
• Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Fuller earth – 1 tsp
• Carrots juice – 1 ½ tsp
• Tomato juice – 1 tsp
• Camphor lotion – ½ tsp
• Honey – 1 tsp

Preparation: Mix all ingredients and make smooth cream, keep in a bottle. This cream should be enough for 1 week. Apply daily this cream on your face for fair complexion. This mixture will also help get rid of acne, pimples and wrinkles as well.

Multani Mitti for Face Glow and Glowing Skin

Did you know that a blend of multani mitti and orange peel is very effective in clearing up skin to give you glowing skin? Multani mitti for face glow and glowing skin is a quick long lasting fix if you are planning to attend a function and step out in flawless, glowing skin.
To make multani mitti for skin whitening pack and for glowing skin, Mix 2 tbsp orange peel powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, 2 tbsp. lemon juice and milk as needed. It is very effective for skin whitening and glowing.

Home remedies for dark underarms

Dark underarms look bad when you wear sleeveless clothes and they can be quite embarrassing when the overall skin color is fair. The darker under arms look mismatched. Underarms can get darker due to shaving, hair removing creams or using some alcohol laden deodorants. There are several home remedies to whiten the underarms naturally fast. These natural treatments also whiten the dark underarms without causing any skin reactions or allergies.

Home remedies for dark underarms whitening

1. Lemon home remedy for dark underarms

Lemon is a natural skin bleach which is why it is an effective remedy to get rid of the darkness on the underarms. Lemons also keep the underarms area smell free and kills the bacteria. Lemons are great for lightening the dark underarms as they mildly bleach the skin and also removes the darkness caused by the shaving etc.

How to use lemons for underarms lightening?

• Take a lemon and cut it.
• Squeeze it and take out the juice.
• Apply this juice on the underarms and gently massage.
• Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse off.
• It is better to be done before the shower.
• You can also add an entire lemon’s juice into the bath water.
• This will also refreshes up the body and skin.

Another to use lemon is to mix some turmeric powder in it as turmeric powder is good for warding off the underarm smell and also lightens the dark skin.

2. Almond and curd remedy for dark underarms

Another effective remedy to get rid of the dark underarm is with almond and curd. Almonds are good to nourish the skin and its vitamin E protects and naturally whitens the underarms skin whereas curd which has lactic acid will take off the dead skin layer mildly. With this it will also make the underarms smoother and softer. Curd also whitens the dark skin.

How to use almond to whiten underarms: Here is the recipe to this treatment.

• Take 4-5 almonds and soak them in milk at night.
• In the next morning, peel off the almonds and grind them in the grind.
• Add one teaspoonful of curd in that and apply this curd and almond paste on the underarms.
• Keep this for 20 minutes and then rinse off with normal water.
• This can also be used on the face and neck.
• This is one if the best skin lightening remedy for underarms.

3. Milk cream treatment and remedy for dark underarms

Milk cream is also an effective and simple remedy to get rid of the darkness on underarms. Milk cream has milk protein and lactic acid along with other nutrients which improves the skin color of the underarms. Milk cream also makes the underarms softer and smoother so that you get the confidence to wear sleeveless clothes in warmer season. The fatty acids in the milk cream hydrates the area due to which the roughness will be gone.

How to use this milk cream treatment for dark underarms?

• Take one teaspoonful of milk cream in a plate.
• Add some lemon juice in it and 3 pinches of turmeric powder.
• Apply on the underarms and keep for half an hour.
• Rinse with warm water.

4. Castor oil home remedy for underarms darkness removal

Castor oil is loaded with skin friendly nutrients which helps moisturize the skin and get away with the roughness. Apply some castor oil and few drops of jojoba oil on the underarms daily before going to bed. This will helps to whiten the dark underarms skin naturally.

5. Cucumber and green tea remedy for dark underarms

Cucumbers are known to freshen up and whiten the skin and green tea is full on antioxidants. Both these ingredients are one of the best remedies for dark underarms to lighten the skin and remove the darkness of the underarms.

Extract some cucumber juice and add some green tea infused water. Mix both of them and Using a cotton pad apply daily before going to bed this treatment will soon make the underarms lighter and the darkness will be removed.

With the regular use, these simple home remedies for dark underarms will definitely help getting rid of the dark skin and the darkness of underarms so that they match up with the original skin color and should not look bad.

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Home Remedies for Dark Neck Skin

Most of us pay so much attention on the face. Like to lighten the facial skin or using skin creams to keep the face skin brighter but we often forget about the neck which is as important as the face. A fair face and a dark neck may look terrible and not flattering at all. The same can be said if there is spots on the neck or the dark skin on back of the neck. When the neck skin is darker and has hyper pigmentation, it is quite visible when sporting a up do hairstyles. So, if you have dark skin around neck or dark spots and the neck is darker than the face, we have listed some amazing and effective home remedies to get rid of the dark neck skin. these beauty tips and treatments are natural hence easy with no side effects.

How to get rid of the dark neck skin: Home remedies for dark neck

1. Potato juice remedy for dark neck skin

Potato is a natural mild skin bleach which lightens the skin mildly and also removes the darkness.

How to use potato for dark neck:

• Extract some potato juice and apply this juice on the neck.
• Massage with this juice and leave it overnight.
• There will be some itching but that is normal with potato juice.

This can be done every day for the first week and then three times in a week after that.

2. Yogurt for dark spots and hyper pigmentation on the neck

Other than the darkness on the neck, there can be some dark spots and marks or there can be hyper pigmentation. Yoghurt is the best remedy to treat spots and hyper pigmentation on the neck.

Tips to use yoghurt for darkness on neck:

• Take 1 teaspoonful of yogurt and add 3 pinches of turmeric into it.
• Apply this on the neck and also on the face if you have darkness and spots on the face.
• Keep that for half an hour for the lactic acid in the yogurt to soak into the skin and work on the spots.
• Wash off with normal water.
• This remedy will soon give you lighter neck.

3. Lemon Skin bleaching to get rid of the dark neck

The dark skin on the neck can be lightened with the help of the natural skin bleaches like lemon, potato, tomato etc. We have shared potato and now its lemon’s turn. Lemon mildly bleaches the skin and makes the darkness fade fast naturally.

Lemon remedy to lighten the dark skin around neck:

• Apply lemon juice with the help of a cotton pad or just by rubbing the lemon slice over the dark skin on the neck.
• Gently massage the skin and leave that for 20 minutes.
• Wash off with water.
• It is good that you do this 20 minutes before the shower which makes it non messy and easier.

4. Lemon and turmeric remedy to whiten the dark neck

The dark skin on the neck can also be whitened with the help of this simple remedy. You will need lemon juice and some turmeric.This is amongst the good home remedies for dark neck.

• Mix 2 teaspoonful of lemon juice. Add one teaspoonful of rose water and ¼ teaspoonful of turmeric powder. Mix all these ingredients.
• Apply on the neck and the back of the neck. Massage gently and keep that for half an hour.
• Wash off with normal water. This should be done 3 times a week.

5. Natural scrub for removing the darkness on the neck

A natural scrub work in two ways. It helps exfoliate the dead skin cells which makes the neck skin smoother and brighter while the other ingredients makes the skin lighter resulting in the skin of the neck to match with that of the face complexion.

Recipe of scrub remedies for dark neck:

• Take 2 teaspoonful of honey and add one teaspoonful of tomato juice.
• In this add 2 teaspoonful of sugar and mix them well.
• Apply this natural scrub for dark neck on the neck skin and also on the back of the neck.
• Let the juice soak for 10 minutes and then with gentle circular movements scrub off this scrub off the neck skin.
• Wash with plan water.
• This is good to be done in the shower.

This is also a great remedy to be done by brides before their wedding to make the neck skin lighter.

6. Home made Ubtan remedy for dark neck

This is the traditional ubtan that the brides in India use before their wedding to make the skin tan less, fair and glowing. This ubtan is one of the best home remedies for dark neck that lightens the dark neck skin. Hence good for the brides and for those who just want to get rid of the dark neck.

• Take 1 teaspoonful of besan and 1 teaspoonful of curd in a small bowl.
• Add ¼ teaspoonful of turmeric powder and ½ teaspoonful of lemon juice.
• Mix all of them well and apply on the face and the neck skin.
• When the pack get fully dry.
• Moist your hands and scrub off the ubtan pack for the skin.

This can be tried 3 times a week and will make the darkness fade fast naturally.

7. Almond oil and cucumber remedy to get rid of dark neck

Almond oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E amount which helps to boost the blood circulation and lighten the darkness on the neck. Similarly cucumber will white the skin effectively.

• Mix some almond oil with the equal quantity of cucumber juice.
• Use this mixture to massage the neck skin daily at night.

This simple yet excellent remedy for dark neck naturally faster and you will not have to devote anything extra.

8. Almond oil and coconut oil remedy for dark neck

Almond oil can also be used with some coconut oil to remove the darkness on neck. Mix both these oil in equal quantities and massage the neck every night before going to bed. Both these oil will nourish the skin and get rid of the dark neck skin. This remedy with oils is more suitable in winters for dry mature skin while people with oily skin may use the remedy stated above with cucumber.

Other than the remedies stated above you should make sure than while bathing you should exfoliate the neck region with a soft loofah to keep the skin smoother and brighter.

With these powerful home remedies for dark neck, the darkness on the neck skin will not be a problem anymore. All you need is to do them regularly and have patience, they are bound to show some excellent results in removing the darkness of the neck skin.

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Home remedies for dark fingers joints and fingers

Dark finger joint is more or less similar that we see with the darkening of the elbows and knee joint. These dark finger joints looks unpleasant especially when a person’s natural complexion is fair then these dark finger joints become more prominent. This problem may be due to the hyper pigmentation, excessive sun exposure or not paying attention like when doing the dishes etc. In this post we will share some hand care beauty tips and some home remedies to get rid of the dark skin at the finger joints or dark knuckles to be precise.

Tips and Home remedies for dark fingers

1. Lemon and sugar scrub for dark finger joints

Exfoliation or scrubbing should be the primary step taken to remove the darkness on the finger joints. Exfoliation lightens the dark skin and smoothens the joints. An exfoliating scrub can be made at home with just two ingredients.

• Take 2 teaspoonful of honey and add one teaspoonful of lemon juice and one teaspoonful of fine sugar.
• Mix all of them well and use this to massage and scrub the dark finger joints.
• This can be used on the hands too to give them the extra smoothness.
• After the massaging keep this mixture on the hands for 15 minutes so that the juices can soak the skin and vitamin C in the lemon juice, glycolic acid in the sugar will lighten the darkness on the finger joints.

• . Sugar and olive oil remedy to get rid of the darkness on knuckles

  Another exfoliating yet hydrating scrub can be made with sugar and olive oil. Olive oil strengthens the nails and removes the darkness caused by the sun exposure and the excess melanin in the skin. Sugar on the other hand, will exfoliate and whiten the skin of the dark finger joints
• • Take 3 teaspoonful of olive oil and add 2 teaspoonful of sugar into it.
  • Mix them well and use it to scrub the dark joints of the fingers.
  • Keep it for extra 5 minutes after the exfoliation to hydrate the hands and then wash off with normal water.
  • Apply a light moisturiser afterwards.
  
  

  3. Moisturization with powerful oil for dark finger joints

  This remedy to lighten the dark finger joints has two benefits. It will remove the darkness and also make the hands radiant and softer just like you have gone for a manicure at a spa. It deep conditions and as a bonus it will get rid of the yellow spots on the nails and dry cuticle problem.
  • Mix 1/2 teaspoonful of jojoba oil, ½ teaspoonful of almond oil, ½ teaspoonful of rosemary oil and 2-3 drops of lemon juice.
  • Mix and use this oil condition to massage the finger joints and hands, the palms and also the wrist.
  It will hydrate the hands, nourish the nails and softer the fingers. This is an excellent way to lighten the dark finger joints and to get a relaxing oil massage for the hands. It is advisable that you should use this treatment at night for extra results.
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  4. Milk cream and turmeric remedy to lighten dark finger joints

  This last remedy will take off the darkness of the knuckles just like the face pack for tanning does.
  • Mix one teaspoonful of milk cream and half teaspoonful of turmeric powder with 2-3 drops of almond oil.
  • Mix them and apply on the finger joints.
  • Leave this for 20 minutes and then wash the hands with normal water.
  Do this treatment three times in a week. It will show good noticeable result in lightening the dark finger joints.

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Homemade Ubtan for brides are very popular in India especially for Indian Brides. Using Ubtan for brides is regarded auspicious and has numerous benefits in making the brides skin glow. Ubtan gives healthy glow on the brides to be before the wedding day to help making their dull skin appear rejuvenated and oozing radiance. Basically ubtan exfoliates the topmost dead skin layer, revealing a younger, beautiful smoother skin underneath as a result of which bride gets a flawless smooth skin. When the skin is smooth and fairer, then the makeup application becomes easier. Bridal makeup looks even better with good skin. Other than the bride-to-be, ubtans are also used by the bride’s maid and other family members who would like to look good equally on that day. Groom and his family also use the homemade ubtan to achieve a glowing skin on the wedding day.

Recipe for Homemade Ubtan: how to make ubtan

To make the ubtan for the brides at home, you will need the below mentioned ingredients:

• 1 teaspoonful of Besan (chick pea powder or gram flour)
• 1 teaspoonful of Sandalwood powder
• ½ teaspoonful of Red lentil powder
• 1 teaspoonful of lemon Juice
• ¼ teaspoonful of Turmeric powder
• Milk or rose water

How to prepare the ubtan at home: Mix all the above mentioned ingredients in a small bowl and using milk, make a paste. Keep the paste medium to thicker. Runny paste will be of no good use for any ubtan recipe. When the skin is dry add some milk cream too in the ubtan else just the milk is sufficient. This homemade ubtan recipe is for the face and neck only, if you wish to use the ubtan on the hands and legs then double or triple the quantities. You can change the amount of ingredients as per your wish. Like for fair skin some use the turmeric more or for exfoliation and to remove facial hair red lentil powder is used more than the sandalwood.

Application of Ubtan: Apply the ubtan on the face, neck or where you wish. Let it dry and once it get completely dry. Moist your hands with some water or milk and try to scrub off and remove the ubtan from the face. Try to be gentle as being a bride to be, you do not want any rashes. [Read: 

Benefits of using homemade ubtan for brides and others

Ubtan makes the skin glow: Ubtan is loaded with so many powerful ingredients due to which ubtan give a glowing skin to the bride. It gently exfoliates the skin and makes skin supple with radiance. Glow is what a bride to be needs after all.

Makes skin fair: Ubtan makes the skin fair since it has milk, turmeric, lemon and sandalwood. They are natural skin bleach which makes the complexion fair soon.

Removes tan: Regular application of ubtan before the wedding removes the accumulated tan fro the face and other body parts. Grooms are more likely to be tanned therefore; it is good for grooms to use ubtan to fade sun tan from the skin. 

Reduces facial hair growth: This ubtan consists of red lentil powder. Red lentil powder is very good to retard the facial hair growth and to remove the unwanted hair from the face and body. Regular application of this ubtan makes the facial hair to get thin and eventually gets removed. This treatment shows good results in a couple of months therefore it is good to use it twice a week 2-3 months before the wedding. This is a natural way to get rid of facial hair for brides.

Fades marks, spots and blemishes: Lemons and turmeric used for the ubtan preparation, lightens the marks, dark spots and pimple marks from the face. A single time use will not show noticeable results therefore, try to g for regular ubtan application a month in advance before the wedding day.

Good for acne prone skin: Ubtan are also good for acne prone skin. This has turmeric which is antibacterial thereby helps clear out the skin.

Homemade ubtans are great for glowing skin, reduces marks, pigmentation and makes skin fair. Using ubtan at least 2 weeks in advance shows great results in achieving a great skin on the wedding day to make a beautiful bride. Do read out homemade hair treatment 

Home Remedies for Beautiful bridal glowing skin is what every bride wants. Once the wedding date has been announced the anxiety levels may go up. First of all be stress free and happy this is very important. Enjoy the happenings around you and for the bridal glow you can read these beauty tips and home remedies meant for the brides to be that are there to help you in attaining a glowing skin before the marriage to transform you into a head turner for the most important day of your life, your wedding. here are some home remedies to become a glowing bride.

Beauty tips for  Indian bridal glowing skin

1. Face pack for bridal glowing skin

Brides are all about the glow. If you have been thinking of enhancing your skin’s glow then a face pack with banana, papaya and grapes will do that for you.

• Take thin slices of all the three fruits and mash them to form a pulpy paste.
• Apply this on the face.
• This works for all skin types.

2. Avocado oil for bridal glowing skin

Use avocado oil on the body as massage oil daily at night to make the skin softer and smoother. Avocado oil also heals minor cuts and burns. You can also massage your cuticles with that.

3. Marigold flower pack for bridal glow

Marigold flowers are not just for decorating your house or the venue. You can get the glowing skin with this marigold face pack.

• Grind marigold flower leaves with some milk and once you get a paste.
• Apply this on the face.
• Wash off after 20 minutes and notice the radiance.

4. Rose Petals face pack for bridal glow

Roses not just smell good but they make you glow as well. You can prepare a rose petal face pack with some roses flower petals.

• Crush the rose petals with some milk for oily skin and with milk cream for dry skin.
• Apply the face pack for 20 minutes and wash for with tepid water.
• Roses are bound to give you rosey glow soon.

5. Papaya pack for blemish free bridal skin

Papaya are known to improve the skin complexion and makes skin flawless. It’s the enzyme papain that does an amazing work in fading the dark spots and blemishes on the face. You want to be a flawless bride on your wedding then papaya is for you. You can also rub papayas on the body skin as well for bridal glowing skin tone.

6. Eggs face pack for tight glowing bridal skin

Even if you’re a young bride or a bride in her 30’s, a firm toned skin will make your bridal makeup gorgeous. To achieve that egg white are for you.

• Take some egg white in a bowl and add some gram flour into it to.
• Mix it and apply on the face. Rinse it once it gets completely dry.
• Make sure you don’t talk or make faces while the mask is on.

7. Milk and salt foot soak

With all the pre-wedding preparations, shopping etc your feet bears a lot and they need some pampering and care too. You can prepare a foot soak to relax your tired feet. Take some warm milk into a small tub and add some water. Add some salt into it and soak your feet. Keep that for half an hour and wash off the feet. Milk has lactic acid which will rejuvenate the feet. Marks and blemishes fades and skin gets softer. Don’t forget to use a foot scrub to further soften the feet.

8. Honey for quick bridal glowing skin

Your are a bride to be but lately you have noticed some dry patches on the face that may be due to the changing weather or your very dry skin itself. Using honey on the face heals the dry patches and quickly makes the skin glow. Honey can be applied on the face for 10 minutes daily to revive the dull tired skin.

So, are you ready to be a glowing Indian bride and make the day as dreamy as you have always wish for. By the way some of these beauty tips can be used by your better half and other family members too who need to look as gorgeous as you! Bridal glowing skin