The kitchen lockers of the modern woman containing large number of various spices and seasonings are the real treasury, offering wide choice of ingredients not only for preparation of refined dishes, but also for creation of natural and very effective cosmetics for skin and hair.
According to the principle of Ayurveda, only those substances which without harm for health can be used inside are ideal for the external use. Spices and spices are capable to take care of skin of face, bodies and our hair are not worse at all, than expensive industrial cosmetics.
Cinnamon
Spice with delightful aroma for which in the ancient time paid merchants kilogram of the pure gold well influences both face skin and bodies, and hair. Cinnamon improves blood circulation, well tones up, refreshes complexion and levels tone of skin.
For preparation of surprising srub which will carefully purify skin will eliminate greasy luster and will return to the person healthy color, the teaspoon of a little warmed up honey mixed with the same amount of sugar, two spoons of olive or linseed oil and half of spoon of powder of cinnamon is required.
Honey should not be warmed up too long, otherwise it will not lose the useful properties: temperature has to be such that honey absorbed, "incorporated" cinnamon granules. Thin layer the srub is applied to skin and left for influence for 2-3 minutes. People with especially sensitive skin are recommended to add 2-3 drops of essential oil of camomile to mix.
For body skin the cinnamon srub has more complex structure: as basis 2 tablespoons of olive oil to which add in equal quantities salt and sugar, tablespoon of the warmed-up honey, teaspoon of the crushed cinnamon, ground carnation and the crushed cardamom seeds are used. The srub is applied on all body, mass skin and washed away by means of the oatmeal which is well replacing soap and shower gels.
Mix from the warmed-up honey and cinnamon can be applied also as mask to improvement of condition of hair: cinnamon eliminates their fragility, gives smoothness, humidifies and feeds.
Not less effective is also clarification of hair cinnamon: half of cup of natural quality honey is mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of cinnamon and add 2 spoons of soft balm for hair. Mix is evenly distributed on all length of locks, left for influence for 2-3 hours then wash away warm flowing water. Only natural unpainted hair close to fair-haired, chestnut-colored, light brown shade are subject to clarification.
Turmeric
Refined spice with specific aroma is rich with antioxidants and is famous for anti-inflammatory properties that does it irreplaceable for care for problem skin of the person. Having the warming effect, the turmeric also perfectly is suitable for toning and rejuvenescence of mature skin.
To prepare the mask improving complexion, the teaspoon of turmeric is dissolved to spoon of warm cream and add a little warmed up natural honey, before formation of uniform gruel. The mask is put on face, left for 15-20 min. and washed away cool water. If mix gives to skin subtle yellowish shade, then it is possible to eliminate it by means of soft peeling from oat flakes with addition of several drops of lemon juice.
For strengthening of hair, elimination of dandruff and saturation of hair bulbs vitamins and nutrients, apply mask from mix of turmeric, olive or sunflower oil and small amount of honey. Mix has to be dense and not spread on hair. For strengthening of action of mask it is recommended to warm the head polyethylene hat and towel. Hold time – 30 min.
Nutmeg
This known men's aphrodisiac has the strong stimulating effect on face skin, eliminating its flabbiness, reducing porosity and improving blood circulation. For preparation of mask the pinch of nutmeg is mixed with the same quantity of cinnamon and add tablespoon of warm honey. Mix is carefully put on face and left for 15-20 min.
To stop hair loss, to eliminate their fragility, to add to curls gloss and elasticity, apply mix from nutmeg and oatmeal in the equal quantities divorced half of cup of not carbonated mineral water.
The mask is rubbed in roots of hair and distributed on all their length, the head is warmed towel then the mask is left for 30 minutes. After washing off of mix it is recommended to rinse hair with warm water with addition of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.