Mint Removes Wrinkles, Pimples and Acne

Mint is not only a mouth freshener, but it has several medicinal properties. It is excellent for digestion and the overall functions of the digestive system.  It enhances beauty when used as a regular face pack.

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The application of the paste of the fresh leaves of mint is good for skin diseases and rashes.

Apply the paste of mint as a face pack to alleviate wrinkles. Keep the paste applied for 10 minutes and then wash with fresh water.

The paste of mint helps to remove pimples and acne. 

Grind the fresh leaves of mint and apply the paste on the face to get relief from the heat and to get rid of pimples and acne.

Tomato Can Remove the Wrinkles

The juice or paste of tomato is very beneficial for the health of the skin especially the facial skin. It could be ingested or applied topically.

It can remover the wrinkles, skin spots and under eye circles.

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Skin Wrinkles, Skin Spots, and Dark Under Eye Circles

The paste of tomatoes could be topically applied to remove the fine lines of wrinkles and dark spots under the eyes. Apply the paste of tomatoes on the affected areas and wash off after drying.

The peels of tomatoes removed before extracting the tomato juice could also be rubbed on the face and the dark areas under the eyes.

Glowing Skin

The presence of calcium, vitamin K, and antioxidants in the tomato juice saves the skin from the harmful effects of the ultraviolet rays of the sunlight. The regular intake of tomato juice saves the skin from skin tan, rashes, and sunburn.

Wine Therapy for Facial Wrinkles

Red wine

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Besides chocolate facial, fruit facial and oxygen facial, the wine facial puts a stop to ageing signs and gives extra glow to the facial skin.

The wine special, wine rap, wine bath and wine scrub are the different methods of wine therapy. Here either red/white or rose wine or both are used. In addition to these the extract of flowers and scented oils is also used. Generally the wine therapy is used for anti ageing which reduces the swelling and wrinkles on skin. It softens the skin and helps to remove the dead skin cells.

The antioxidants in the wine remove the toxins from the skin in wine facial. It stretches the facial skin. The wine therapy is chosen according to the skin types.

The red wine contains the anti ageing constituents and helps to stretch the sin. It cleans the skin pores and removes the pimples and the wrinkles.  

The Benefits of Wine Facial

It imparts facial glow.

It removes stress.

It removes wrinkles,

It provides the oxygen to the skin cells.

Face mask for Dry Skin

Mix a large tablespoon each of red wine and honey, half tablespoon of Aloe vera gel and add 2-3 drops of lavender oil in it. Apply the contents on face and rinse after half an hour with Luke warm water.

Face Mask for Oily Skin

Take 3 large spoons of red wine and add 2-3 drops of tes tree oil in it. Apply it on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.

Wine Aloe vera Mask

Mix wine and Aloe vera gel and apply on face and wahs agter 10 minutes. This mask relieves the facial skin.

How to Control Weight and Wrinkles by Kissing

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Kissing each other thrice a day for 15-20 seconds each time helps in weight loss and longevity. Kissing each other for longer duration may increase the blood pressure.

But deep or long kiss is good in obesity and makes the body thinner as it burns a lot of calories in the body. The amount of burnt calories depends on the length and passion of entwined lips. Generally the body burns up to 5 calories per minute of kissing.

On the other hand deep kissing promotes longevity. It is due to the reason that deep breathing burns the fats and accelerates the circulation of blood. The lip lock during during kissing increases the frequency of breathing and helps in consumption of energy. Kissing stimulates the nerves and increases the immune system. It boosts the mood which helps in the release of healthy hormones in the body.

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Kissing reduces the anxiety and stress as it stops the noise in the mind and brings peace and tranquility. It increases the levels of oxytocin in the body which is an extremely calming hormone that soothes and produces the feeling of peace and calm. 

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During a passionate kiss the face and tongue muscles become active and tense. About 15 to  17 muscles on tongue and 30 muscles on face become active thereby promoting blood circulation and reducing facial wrinkles respectively.

The facial muscles in this way perform exercise and brighten the skin especially on face by increased circulation of blood and oxygen to the muscles.

Frequent kissing is also good for the health of teeth and gums as the large amounts of saliva containing calcium and phosphorus gets secreted in the mouth and nourishes the teeth. The acidic character or the pH value of saliva is neutral and is beneficial for gingivitis tooth decay and the overall dental health,.

It is advisable to make the kissing partner comfortable and make sure that the breath is clean.

It is better to go for deep breathing, if there is no one to kiss.

Don’t Kiss the Infant

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The arrival of a child changes the entire atmosphere of the house. Every member of the family wants to spend time with the child. Most of the people show their love and affection by kissing the child. They hardly know that this act could be very dangerous to the health of the child. The child with a weak and underdeveloped immune system may get afflicted with several infections and diseases. The Kissing by the parents and the elders increase the risk of the child to become ill.

The following problems occur when the child is kissed.

1. The act of kissing transfers the saliva from one person to another. In this way several diseases also get shifted. This situation could be dangerous to the child. 

2. Epstein Barr Virus commonly called EBV is a virus of herpes family. This virus spreads by kissing and it remains in the body throughout the life. Most of the people get infected by it in the childhood without knowing about it. It cause of infectious mononucleosis which is also called mono and glandular fever popularly known as the “Kissing Disease”. Most of the people carrying the virus don't get sick.

3. Sometimes the child suffers from the fever and becomes ill after kissing. It simply means that the kissing person has transferred some infection to the child. On certain occasions the situation becomes so grave that spasms may appear in the child. Severe throat infection may also appear along with inflammation. 

4. There are specific harmless bacteria in the mouth of every person. These bacteria may be friendly to one person but inimical to the other. These bacteria too get transferred by kissing. 

Anti-ageing Vitamin C Mask and mango Kernel

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The vitamin C mask has an anti-aging effect on the face and acts as an antioxidant too. This mask acts like a buffer and rejuvenates the skin when the vitamin E pills are added to it. 

This mask is very stimulating and may cause some irritation foe the people with sensitive skins. In case of any burning sensation it is better to rinse the mask immediately with water.It is due to the reason that the oxidation of vitamin C causes some irritation. 

To prepare the vitamin C mask, take powdered Vitamin C (one tbsp) and vitamin E liquid gel (2-3 pills). Add few drops of water and make a smooth creamy paste. Apply the mask with fingertips on damp face. Avoiding the area around the eyes, gently rub the mask in circular motions upwards from chin to cheeks and towards the ears, and then apply it over the entire face including the and neck.

Rinse the mask with lukewarm water after 10 minutes. Pat dry the face with a clean towel and apply the moisturizer. 

Mango Kernel Prevents Wrinkles

The mango kernel has the texture of butter, and is ideal for all skin types. It could be added to other oils and butters. It has a mild aroma like olive oil.
It protects against the harmful effects of sunlight and prevents wrinkles and restores the elasticity of the skin. It moisturizes the dry skin and the hair as it heals the drying effects of soaps and cleansers on the skin.
It is an excellent antioxidant. 
The shelf life of mango kernel is 3 to 4 years if stored in cool place. 

Most of mango kernel oils are in refined form and that is why its therapeutic quality gets altered. Try to find and buy the unrefined and organic mango kernel oil.  

How to Control Wrinkles with Coffee

1. Face Without Wrinkles

It is very difficult to check the appearance of wrinkles, but their effect could be reduced by taking certain precautions. The wrinkles make the skin dull and unattractive. They are caused by old age, weather conditions, pollutants, accumulation of toxins in body, stress, prolonged illness, clogging of facial pores, lack of cleansing, excessive exposure to sunlight, deficiency of nutrients, obesity, and less intake of water. Except the first reason all other factors could be effectively monitored to keep the wrinkles under control.

Take following measures to remove other causes.

1. Add enough proteins, fiber and minerals in the regular diet.

2. Avoid stress and tensions of all kinds.

3. Avoid deodorants which clog the oil and sweat glands. Don’t allow the accumulation of toxins in the body and take precautions for the healthy functioning of liver and kidneys.

4. Control the body fats and keep fit to avoid prolonged illness.

5. Exercise regularly till sweating so that the pores remain open and do not get clogged.

6. Avoid sunlight between 11 AM to 3 PM when the sunlight is more severe.

7. Regular massage removes the dead skin cells, which otherwise remain stuck on the surface of the skin.

8. Eat green vegetables, fruits and dry fruits.

9. Drink 10- 12 glasses of water to flush out the toxins from the body and to impart natural glow to the skin.

10. Avoid synthetic cosmetics or wash the makeup before going to bed at night.

Coffee- The Beauty Tips for Wrinkles

2. Instant coffee.

Besides being a refreshing drink, the coffee can also be used to enhance the beauty. The contents of a cup of hot coffee give relief after the hectic schedule. Similarly the coffee could be used to rejuvenate the skin and hair. The regular use of coffee improves the health and complexion of the skin.

The face scrub of coffee is excellent for dry skin. The ant ageing contents in coffee delay the ageing process and reduces the wrinkles. Prepare a paste of 3 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee beans, 1 tablespoon milk and some poppy seeds. Apply it on the face and neck and then scrub it off. The regular use of this scrub makes the skin soft and shining.

The face pack of coffee is best for sagging and lifeless skin. Take half tablespoon of coffee, and add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of calamine powder, some milk and few drops of honey. Apply the paste on the face and rinse off with cold water after drying. This face pack makes the skin tight and fair in complexion. The honey acts as a moisturizer. 

Before applying hyena to hair, add a little coffee to it. This will give additional color and shine to the hair.

Massage the body with freshly ground coffee beans and cocoa butter to make the skin glowing. It nourishes the skin, reduces the wrinkles and acts as a moisturizer.

Coffee can also be used in manicure on elbows when the paste of ground coffee beans and milk is applied on the affected areas. 

Further Reading- How To Control Wrinkles

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