Topics of the LectureTopics of the Lecture

• Common problems of skin and hair.Common problems of skin and hair.• Soothing and moisturizing natural agentsSoothing and moisturizing natural agents• Anti-acne natural compounds. Anti-acne natural compounds. • Anti-aging natural compounds.Anti-aging natural compounds.• Some home-made facial masks for instant Some home-made facial masks for instant

natural glow. natural glow. • Anti-dandruff natural compounds.Anti-dandruff natural compounds.• Natural products for strengthening hair.Natural products for strengthening hair.• Natural products’ recipes for shiny & Natural products’ recipes for shiny &

healthy hair.healthy hair.

The Human Skin and HairThe Human Skin and Hair

• The skinThe skin is the largest organ of the is the largest organ of the human body. It functions as the primary human body. It functions as the primary protectiveprotective, , temperature-regulatortemperature-regulator && sensorysensory organ of the body. organ of the body.

• The hairThe hair also plays a very important role also plays a very important role inin protecting protecting the skull in addition of the skull in addition of being the being the crown of our beautycrown of our beauty. Hence . Hence comes the importance of the skin and comes the importance of the skin and hair care.hair care.

Anatomy of the Human SkinAnatomy of the Human Skin

• Being a peripheral organ the skin Being a peripheral organ the skin requires both an internal and requires both an internal and external nutrition.external nutrition.

Common Problems of the Skin Common Problems of the Skin & Hair& Hair

Aging of the skin begins after 30 years old. It Aging of the skin begins after 30 years old. It is manifested byis manifested by dryness dryness, getting , getting wrinkles,wrinkles, pigmentationpigmentation, discoloration, open pores, , discoloration, open pores, black black headsheads, and uneven tone. , and uneven tone. AcneAcne constitutes a constitutes a major problem for some people at the age of 15-major problem for some people at the age of 15-30 years old. 30 years old.

Common problems of the hair are Common problems of the hair are dandruff &dandruff & falling. falling.

Skin and hair problems may be speeded by the Skin and hair problems may be speeded by the following factors:following factors:

Excessive exposure to the sun.Excessive exposure to the sun. Environmental pollution.Environmental pollution. Loss of the moisture of the skin beginning at the Loss of the moisture of the skin beginning at the

age of 30.age of 30. Hard water.Hard water. Bacteria & fungi.Bacteria & fungi.

Important Vitamins for Healthy Important Vitamins for Healthy SkinSkin • Vitamins A, E & C:Vitamins A, E & C: These vitamins are potent antioxidants that works as a These vitamins are potent antioxidants that works as a

natural preservative system necessary for tissue repair & natural preservative system necessary for tissue repair & maintenance of a healthy skin, assist formation of new skin maintenance of a healthy skin, assist formation of new skin cells & treatment of skin disorders.cells & treatment of skin disorders.

Dietary sources are carrots, tomatoes, pepper, spinach,Dietary sources are carrots, tomatoes, pepper, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, apricots, citrus and many other fresh broccoli, lettuce, apricots, citrus and many other fresh

vegetables & fruitsvegetables & fruits

• Vitamin B:Vitamin B: Vitamin B group is essential for the nerves & is also Vitamin B group is essential for the nerves & is also

important for producing a beautiful skin.important for producing a beautiful skin. It can be found in the yeast extract, meat,It can be found in the yeast extract, meat, liver, bran & dates liver, bran & dates

I) Soothing and Moisturizing I) Soothing and Moisturizing Natural AgentsNatural Agents

• Glycerin:Glycerin: made of vegetable source (corn) is an emollient made of vegetable source (corn) is an emollient

and excellent humectant that moisturizes the skin.and excellent humectant that moisturizes the skin.

• Tomatoes:Tomatoes: It contains lycopene, an anti-oxidant that It contains lycopene, an anti-oxidant that

protects the skin from the harmful UV rays of the protects the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun that are damaging to the skin. It is also a rich sun that are damaging to the skin. It is also a rich source of vitamin C.source of vitamin C.

These Fixed Oils Have Soothing These Fixed Oils Have Soothing Effect On The SkinEffect On The Skin

• Olive oil:Olive oil: It has been ranked among the topIt has been ranked among the top nutrition provider.nutrition provider. It has been widely used in soaps making It has been widely used in soaps making

it mild and friendly to the it mild and friendly to the skinskin. It helps . It helps moisturizing the skin.moisturizing the skin.

• Wheat germ oilWheat germ oil:: Highly nutritive antioxidant oil rich in Highly nutritive antioxidant oil rich in

vitamin E, penetrates well to prevent vitamin E, penetrates well to prevent moisture loss. moisture loss.

Soothing and Moisturizing Soothing and Moisturizing Natural OilsNatural Oils

• Palm Oil:Palm Oil:

It contains tocotrienols which are essential It contains tocotrienols which are essential part of vitamin E complex that penetrates the part of vitamin E complex that penetrates the deepest layers of the skin providing an deepest layers of the skin providing an excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.effect.

These Fixed Oils Have Soothing These Fixed Oils Have Soothing Effect On The SkinEffect On The Skin

• Coconut oilCoconut oil, also known as , also known as coconut coconut butterbutter, is a tropical oil with many , is a tropical oil with many applications. It is extracted from applications. It is extracted from copra (the dried meat, or kernel, of copra (the dried meat, or kernel, of the coconut).the coconut).

• Coconut oil is excellent as a skin Coconut oil is excellent as a skin moisturizer and softener. moisturizer and softener.

These Fixed Oils Have Soothing These Fixed Oils Have Soothing Effect On The SkinEffect On The Skin

Soy bean oil:Soy bean oil: Soy is recently found to reduce skin discoloration Soy is recently found to reduce skin discoloration

and slow hair growth. Studies revealed that it and slow hair growth. Studies revealed that it could reduce the appearance of redness could reduce the appearance of redness caused by acne and sun exposure. Soy is caused by acne and sun exposure. Soy is an antioxidant, and can protect the skin from the UV an antioxidant, and can protect the skin from the UV

rays.rays.

Arachis Oil:Arachis Oil: It consists mainly of glycerides of linoleic and It consists mainly of glycerides of linoleic and

linoleic acids. It has an emollient effect on the skin linoleic acids. It has an emollient effect on the skin and is incorporated in many creams and bath oils. and is incorporated in many creams and bath oils.

These Fixed Oils Have Soothing These Fixed Oils Have Soothing Effect On The SkinEffect On The Skin

• Castor oil:Castor oil: Castor oil penetrates deep into the skin & Castor oil penetrates deep into the skin &

contains unsaturated fatty acids ( linoleic & contains unsaturated fatty acids ( linoleic & linolenic) that protects the skin.linolenic) that protects the skin.

• Almond Oil:Almond Oil: The sweet almond oil is obtained from the The sweet almond oil is obtained from the

dried kernel of the plant. This oil has been used dried kernel of the plant. This oil has been used to lubricate the skin during a massage session, to lubricate the skin during a massage session, being an effective emollient. It is rich in being an effective emollient. It is rich in unsaturated fats and essential fatty acids which unsaturated fats and essential fatty acids which is easily absorbed into the skin. Used to make is easily absorbed into the skin. Used to make many natural skin care products, it is very high many natural skin care products, it is very high in omega-3 fatty acids.in omega-3 fatty acids.

These Fixed Oils Have Soothing These Fixed Oils Have Soothing Effect On The SkinEffect On The Skin

• Jojoba Oil:Jojoba Oil:

This is derived from jojoba seed. It This is derived from jojoba seed. It consists of long-chain wax esters consists of long-chain wax esters than being triglycerides. It simulates than being triglycerides. It simulates human sebum & is used in many human sebum & is used in many cosmetics as moisturizer and carrier cosmetics as moisturizer and carrier oil.oil.

Soothing and Moisturizing Soothing and Moisturizing Natural AgentsNatural Agents

Ginger:Ginger: It has a warming effect that soothes and relaxes the skin. It has It has a warming effect that soothes and relaxes the skin. It has

anti-cellulite effect. anti-cellulite effect.

Licorice:Licorice:

In the early 90s, Japanese scientists isolated certain In the early 90s, Japanese scientists isolated certain compounds in licorice that were found useful for skin care, compounds in licorice that were found useful for skin care, primarily for primarily for lightening and soothing skinlightening and soothing skin. .

Calendula, Calendula, Marigold:Marigold: Wonderful soothing herb with anti-bacterial, Wonderful soothing herb with anti-bacterial,

anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties . anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties .

Aloe Vera:Aloe Vera:

Fresh extract from the inner gel of Fresh extract from the inner gel of the leaf supports the moisture the leaf supports the moisture balance of the skin. It is incorporated balance of the skin. It is incorporated in many cosmetics for soothing, in many cosmetics for soothing, regenerating & moisturizing regenerating & moisturizing properties.properties.

II) Anti-Acne Natural II) Anti-Acne Natural CompoundsCompounds• NeemNeem: (An Indian herb) :has been : (An Indian herb) :has been

extremely effective in curing acne, extremely effective in curing acne, eczema and other skin disorders. It eczema and other skin disorders. It has antiviral and germicidal effect.has antiviral and germicidal effect.

Neem leaves are crushed and Neem leaves are crushed and applied as a paste to the face for few applied as a paste to the face for few minutes. Immediate improvement of minutes. Immediate improvement of acne will be seen. acne will be seen.

Anti-AcneAnti-Acne• BasilBasil:( leaves and blossoms):( leaves and blossoms)

Basil is worshipped in oriental Basil is worshipped in oriental cultures as the purest plant. Even the cultures as the purest plant. Even the soil in which it grows becomes so soil in which it grows becomes so purified that the mud-bath with it purified that the mud-bath with it treats most of the skin disorders. It is treats most of the skin disorders. It is also effective for acne treatment. also effective for acne treatment.

Anti-AcneAnti-Acne

• Turmeric,( Curcuma ):Turmeric,( Curcuma ):

It is a complete remedy for It is a complete remedy for infections, injuries and boils. It has a infections, injuries and boils. It has a soothing and anti-inflammatory soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.effect.

Anti-AcneAnti-Acne • SandalwoodSandalwood: ( the bark of the sandalwood : ( the bark of the sandalwood

tree):tree):

It is an Indian plant that has a very nice It is an Indian plant that has a very nice fragrance. The bark powder when applied as a fragrance. The bark powder when applied as a paste to the face it imparts a smooth and paste to the face it imparts a smooth and lustrous look to the skin.lustrous look to the skin.

• In many typical Indian weddings, a thick paste In many typical Indian weddings, a thick paste of sandalwood and turmeric is applied to the of sandalwood and turmeric is applied to the bride’s skin in the day of her wedding. Sandal bride’s skin in the day of her wedding. Sandal wood has also an aphrodisiac properties.wood has also an aphrodisiac properties.

Home-Made Mask for Home-Made Mask for treatment of Acnetreatment of Acne

• A combination ofA combination of Neem Neem leaves, leaves, BasilBasil leaves and blossoms, leaves and blossoms, TurmericTurmeric and and SandalwoodSandalwood. Equal parts of . Equal parts of powdered drugs are made a paste powdered drugs are made a paste and applied to the face for 15 and applied to the face for 15 minutes, then washed with water. minutes, then washed with water.

Acne-Free in 3 daysAcne-Free in 3 days

• 1) Use 1) Use glycerin-based soapglycerin-based soap or face wash. or face wash.• 2) Make an2) Make an exfoliation exfoliation for the skin using for the skin using

Alpha or Beta-hydroxy acids.Alpha or Beta-hydroxy acids.• 3)3) Eliminate sugar Eliminate sugar from your diet. from your diet.• 4) Take enough 4) Take enough vitamin Cvitamin C every day and every day and

eat vitamin C-rich diet (spinach, broccoli, eat vitamin C-rich diet (spinach, broccoli, citrus fruits & even potatoes). citrus fruits & even potatoes).

• 5) Drink5) Drink plenty of water plenty of water ( 8-10 glasses a ( 8-10 glasses a day)day)

• 6) Use a6) Use a good sun-block good sun-block to protect your to protect your skin against sun and harsh weather.skin against sun and harsh weather.

III) Anti-Aging Natural ProductsIII) Anti-Aging Natural Products

Herbal Toner Teas:Herbal Toner Teas: • ChamomileChamomile,, Rose Rose petals, petals, Chervil Chervil are are

toning herbs.toning herbs. For more astringency add a small For more astringency add a small

amount of white or apple cider amount of white or apple cider vinegar to the herbal teas.vinegar to the herbal teas.

• LemonLemon essential oil: essential oil: reduces sebum production & is reduces sebum production & is

beneficial for aging skin. It helps to beneficial for aging skin. It helps to reduce scars & stretch marks.reduce scars & stretch marks.

Anti-Aging Natural Anti-Aging Natural CompoundsCompounds

• LUPIN SEED LUPIN SEED : : LUPIN SEED EXTRACT IS SAID TO HAVE THE ABILITY LUPIN SEED EXTRACT IS SAID TO HAVE THE ABILITY

TO INCREASE THE SYNTHESIS OF TO INCREASE THE SYNTHESIS OF COLLAGENCOLLAGEN TO GIVE SKIN TO GIVE SKIN FIRMNESS AND ELASTICITYFIRMNESS AND ELASTICITY..

LUPIN SEED IS ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE ANLUPIN SEED IS ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE AN ANTI- ANTI-ACNE ACNE EFFECT. EFFECT.

Herbal Bath For Toning the Herbal Bath For Toning the Whole Body Skin Whole Body Skin

Mix the following quantities of the following Mix the following quantities of the following herbal teas:herbal teas:

• One cup of chamomile tea.One cup of chamomile tea.• ¼ cup of lavender tea.¼ cup of lavender tea.• ¼ cup of lemon peel tea.¼ cup of lemon peel tea.• ½ cup of peppermint tea.½ cup of peppermint tea.• ¼ cup of crushed rose hips.¼ cup of crushed rose hips.• ¼ cup of rosemary.¼ cup of rosemary.• ¼ cup of sage.¼ cup of sage. Place the mixture into the bath tub & Place the mixture into the bath tub &

swill around the water & soak in the bath swill around the water & soak in the bath around 15 minutes. around 15 minutes.

Home-made Facial Masks for Home-made Facial Masks for Instant Natural GlowInstant Natural Glow

For Normal SkinFor Normal Skin1) 1) AvocadoAvocado Facial Glow: Facial Glow: Mash half an avocado & apply it on the face Mash half an avocado & apply it on the face

thoroughly everywhere & let it stay till it dry up thoroughly everywhere & let it stay till it dry up completely & then wash it off with cold water.completely & then wash it off with cold water.

2) 2) Rose waterRose water toner: toner: Mix half tablespoon of alum with 50 ml of Mix half tablespoon of alum with 50 ml of

rose water & 100 ml of glycerin. Store this rose water & 100 ml of glycerin. Store this mixture in the fridge & apply it regularly to mixture in the fridge & apply it regularly to tone your skin.tone your skin.

3)3) Cucumber-Yogurt Cucumber-Yogurt Facial Facial MaskMask

• Make a puree of half a cucumber & Make a puree of half a cucumber & one tablespoon yogurt in a blender & one tablespoon yogurt in a blender & apply it on the face evenly. Leave it apply it on the face evenly. Leave it on the face for 10-15 minutes & then on the face for 10-15 minutes & then wash it off with cold water. This is a wash it off with cold water. This is a toner mask.toner mask.

4)4)Banana-Honey-Yogurt Facial Banana-Honey-Yogurt Facial MaskMask

• Mash a banana thoroughly & mix it Mash a banana thoroughly & mix it with one teaspoons of honey & two with one teaspoons of honey & two teaspoons yogurt & apply it on the teaspoons yogurt & apply it on the face evenly. Leave it on the face for face evenly. Leave it on the face for 10-15 minutes then rinse it with 10-15 minutes then rinse it with water.water.

For Dry SkinFor Dry Skin1)1) Egg-Almond Facial Mask Egg-Almond Facial Mask

• This is a very good mask for dry skin. This is a very good mask for dry skin. Beat one egg and one teaspoon of Beat one egg and one teaspoon of almond oil to it , mix thoroughly & almond oil to it , mix thoroughly & apply it on the face evenly. Leave it apply it on the face evenly. Leave it for about 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off for about 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off after that with water.after that with water.

2)2) Mint Toner Mint Toner

• First boil fewFirst boil few mint leaves mint leaves then use then use this mint extract to prevent this mint extract to prevent perspiration. Add few drops of mint perspiration. Add few drops of mint extract & half teaspoon of extract & half teaspoon of alumalum in in one cup distilled water. Store this one cup distilled water. Store this mixture in the fridge and apply it mixture in the fridge and apply it twice a day the face with atwice a day the face with a

cotton wool. cotton wool.

For Oily SkinFor Oily Skin

• 1)1) Alcohol & alum Toner Alcohol & alum Toner:: Mix one teaspoon alcohol in one cup Mix one teaspoon alcohol in one cup

distilled water, dissolve in it a half teaspoon of distilled water, dissolve in it a half teaspoon of alum. Store in the fridge and apply it with a alum. Store in the fridge and apply it with a piece of cotton.piece of cotton.

• 2)2) Honey & Egg Toner Honey & Egg Toner:: Beat one egg white and mix it with one Beat one egg white and mix it with one

teaspoon of honey & one teaspoon of lemon teaspoon of honey & one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to the face for 15 minutes, then juice. Apply to the face for 15 minutes, then wash with water. wash with water.

From The Kitchen For Skin From The Kitchen For Skin ToningToning

• 1) Rub 1) Rub a piece of potatoa piece of potato allover the face and let it allover the face and let it remain for 15 minutes then wash with cold water.remain for 15 minutes then wash with cold water.

• 2) Apply2) Apply mashed strawberries mashed strawberries to your face for 15 to your face for 15 minutes then rinse with cold water.minutes then rinse with cold water.

• 3)3) Corn-meal Facial Mask Corn-meal Facial Mask:: Take enough cornmeal which will be required for the Take enough cornmeal which will be required for the

face & mix it with water to make a thick tight paste. face & mix it with water to make a thick tight paste. Apply it to the face in a circular motions. Leave it Apply it to the face in a circular motions. Leave it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Exfoliation ( Scrubbing ) Masks Exfoliation ( Scrubbing ) Masks

• Blend some pieces of peeled Blend some pieces of peeled pumpkinpumpkin with ¼ with ¼ cup of cup of glyceringlycerin and ¼ cup of and ¼ cup of waterwater. Apply to the . Apply to the face for 20 minutes, then wash it out with face for 20 minutes, then wash it out with water. Pumpkin contains enzymes that gently water. Pumpkin contains enzymes that gently dissolve dead surface skin cells which enhances dissolve dead surface skin cells which enhances cellular turnover. It is also rich in vitamin A.cellular turnover. It is also rich in vitamin A.

• If you have dry skin. Apply If you have dry skin. Apply olive oilolive oil and then and then scrub with good amount ofscrub with good amount of sugar sugar. Later, wipe . Later, wipe the sugar off your face with wet and warm the sugar off your face with wet and warm cloth.cloth.

Olive Oil MasksOlive Oil Masks

• * Mix in bowl one * Mix in bowl one eggegg, one tsp , one tsp honeyhoney, 1/2 tsp , 1/2 tsp olive oilolive oil and few drops of and few drops of rose waterrose water. Use this . Use this as a mask for dry skin. keep it for 15 minutes, as a mask for dry skin. keep it for 15 minutes, later rinse it off with warm water. Dab it dry.later rinse it off with warm water. Dab it dry.

• * Make a paste by mixing some * Make a paste by mixing some mashed mashed apricotsapricots and warm and warm olive oilolive oil. Apply this paste all . Apply this paste all over your face and leave it for 15 minutes. over your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with water.Wash it off with water.

IV) Anti-Dandruff Natural IV) Anti-Dandruff Natural compoundscompounds

• Anti-dandruff is an agent that treatsAnti-dandruff is an agent that treats

dandruff and reduces flakes associated dandruff and reduces flakes associated with it.with it.

• NeemNeem

• Datura stramonium fruitsDatura stramonium fruits

V) Natural Products for V) Natural Products for Strengthening HairStrengthening Hair

• Aloe veraAloe vera: It contains a substance Aloenin : It contains a substance Aloenin which is a potential stimulant of hair growth. which is a potential stimulant of hair growth. It is an effective hair conditioner without any It is an effective hair conditioner without any side effects. It soothes your scalp and side effects. It soothes your scalp and regenerates the hair cells. regenerates the hair cells.

• ArnicaArnica: It promotes hair growth and : It promotes hair growth and provides adequate provides adequate nutritionnutrition to the hair to the hair shafts. It is highly effective for treating shafts. It is highly effective for treating dandruff problem and prevents further scalp dandruff problem and prevents further scalp problems. problems.

Natural Products for Natural Products for Strengthening HairStrengthening Hair

• RosemaryRosemary: It is one of the effective hair enhancer. : It is one of the effective hair enhancer. This herb nourishes your flaky and dry scalp hence This herb nourishes your flaky and dry scalp hence solving your dandruff problem. It slows down solving your dandruff problem. It slows down premature graying and hair loss. premature graying and hair loss.

• MarigoldMarigold: This herb is used for giving dull hair a : This herb is used for giving dull hair a complete complete healthyhealthy look. It is an effective solution for look. It is an effective solution for

oily hair, fine hair and dry hair. oily hair, fine hair and dry hair. • SageSage: It is an important herb for proper hair care. : It is an important herb for proper hair care.

This herb is effective in treating scalp infection, This herb is effective in treating scalp infection, dandruff and oily hair problems. It is said to lessen dandruff and oily hair problems. It is said to lessen hair loss and restores the hair hair loss and restores the hair

color. color.

Natural Products for Natural Products for Strengthening HairStrengthening Hair

• HorsetailHorsetail: This herb is effective for : This herb is effective for curing problems of oily hair. It makes curing problems of oily hair. It makes your hair strong, sleek, shiny and your hair strong, sleek, shiny and manageable. It also stimulates hair manageable. It also stimulates hair growth as it enhances scalp growth as it enhances scalp circulation.circulation.

• ParsleyParsley: It acts as a hair tonic for : It acts as a hair tonic for thin hair. thin hair.

Natural Products for Natural Products for Strengthening HairStrengthening Hair

• Walnut OilWalnut Oil::

It is a rich emollient used to It is a rich emollient used to condition and repair damaged hair.condition and repair damaged hair.

• Essential oils of Essential oils of ylang ylangylang ylang & & rosemaryrosemary helps hair growth. helps hair growth.

Natural Products for Healthy & Natural Products for Healthy & Shiny HairShiny Hair

Olive oilOlive oil::

• To have a beautiful, dandruff-free shiny To have a beautiful, dandruff-free shiny hairhair apply olive oil to the hair & cover it apply olive oil to the hair & cover it with shower cap for 30 minutes, then with shower cap for 30 minutes, then shampoo it. shampoo it.

• It helps to have smooth and shiny It helps to have smooth and shiny nailsnails (immerse your nails in olive oil for 30 (immerse your nails in olive oil for 30 minutes. minutes.

Henna:Henna:

NATURAL HENNA POWDERNATURAL HENNA POWDER contains natural contains natural ingredients that possess medicinal properties ingredients that possess medicinal properties which are vital for which are vital for hair conditioninghair conditioning. Henna . Henna prevents premature graying of hair and is prevents premature graying of hair and is used for hair nourishment, making the hair used for hair nourishment, making the hair shiny and smooth. Henna plates and protects shiny and smooth. Henna plates and protects the hair shaft while acting as a cooling agent the hair shaft while acting as a cooling agent for head.for head.

VI) Natural Recipes for Shiny VI) Natural Recipes for Shiny and Healthy Hairand Healthy Hair

1) Avocado Conditioner 1) Avocado Conditioner• IngredientsIngredients

1 small jar of 1 small jar of mayonnaisemayonnaise1/2 1/2 avocadoavocado

• DirectionsDirectionsPeel avocado and remove pit. Mix all ingredients Peel avocado and remove pit. Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with your hands. Smooth in a medium-sized bowl with your hands. Smooth into hair being careful to work it to the ends. Use into hair being careful to work it to the ends. Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in. shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in. Leave on hair for 20 minutes. For deeper Leave on hair for 20 minutes. For deeper conditioning wrap a hot, damp towel around your conditioning wrap a hot, damp towel around your head over the plastic. Leave it for 20 minutes head over the plastic. Leave it for 20 minutes then wash it using a suitable shampoo. then wash it using a suitable shampoo.

Avocado & Coco Nut Avocado & Coco Nut ConditionerConditioner• IngredientsIngredients

One avocadoOne avocadoCoconut milkCoconut milk

• DirectionsDirectionsPeel and pit avocado. Mash avocado and Peel and pit avocado. Mash avocado and slowly add coconut milk until smooth and slowly add coconut milk until smooth and the consistency of hair conditioner. Work the consistency of hair conditioner. Work through hair to ends. Rinse after 15 through hair to ends. Rinse after 15 minutes and shampoo. minutes and shampoo.

Jojoba Hot Oil TreatmentJojoba Hot Oil Treatment

• IngredientsIngredients2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons jojobajojoba oil oil1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon soybeansoybean oil oil

• DirectionsDirectionsCombine ingredients then warm gently on Combine ingredients then warm gently on low heat. Massage mixture into hair. Wrap low heat. Massage mixture into hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel or cover with shower cap hair in a hot towel or cover with shower cap or plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Shampoo & or plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out. Recipe may be doubled for very rinse out. Recipe may be doubled for very long hair. long hair.

Rosemary Hot OilRosemary Hot Oil TreatmentTreatment

• IngredientsIngredients1/2 cup of dried 1/2 cup of dried rosemaryrosemary leaves leaves1/2 cup 1/2 cup soybeansoybean oil oil

• DirectionsDirectionsCombine ingredients and heat until warm. Combine ingredients and heat until warm. Strain through a fine strainer or Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth. Coat the entire head and hair cheesecloth. Coat the entire head and hair with the oil mixture, working it through to with the oil mixture, working it through to the ends. Wrap hair in plastic wrap and the ends. Wrap hair in plastic wrap and wrap in a warm towel. Leave oil on hair for wrap in a warm towel. Leave oil on hair for 15 minutes. Wash hair until oil is 15 minutes. Wash hair until oil is completely removed. completely removed.

Lavender Rosemary Hot Oil Lavender Rosemary Hot Oil TreatmentTreatment

• IngredientsIngredients1/2 cup 1/2 cup soybeansoybean oil oil5 drops oil of 5 drops oil of rosemaryrosemary10 drops oil of 10 drops oil of lavenderlavender

• DirectionsDirectionsMix all ingredients well. Warm slightly and Mix all ingredients well. Warm slightly and apply the mixture to damp hair. Wrap hair apply the mixture to damp hair. Wrap hair in plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for in plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes. Shampoo. 20 minutes. Shampoo.

Ginger Dandruff TreatmentGinger Dandruff Treatment • IngredientsIngredients

Ginger rhizomeGinger rhizome1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• DirectionsDirectionsSqueeze ginger rhizome through press to Squeeze ginger rhizome through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice. Mix all obtain one tablespoon of juice. Mix all ingredients. Apply to scalp and let dry ingredients. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing. Repeat two times a before shampooing. Repeat two times a week. week.

Frizz ControllerFrizz Controller • IngredientsIngredients

1 small 1 small aloe vera leafaloe vera leaf

• DirectionsDirectionsSnip off end of leaf and apply aloe Snip off end of leaf and apply aloe vera gel to palm. Work through hair vera gel to palm. Work through hair to ends. Leave for 15 minutes then to ends. Leave for 15 minutes then rinse with water.rinse with water.

Aloe Vera: (Aloe Aloe Vera: (Aloe barbadensis)barbadensis)

Fresh extract from the inner gel of Fresh extract from the inner gel of the leaf supports the moisture the leaf supports the moisture balance of the skin. It is incorporated balance of the skin. It is incorporated in many cosmetics for soothing, in many cosmetics for soothing, regenerating & moisturizing regenerating & moisturizing properties.properties.

Rosemary Rinse for Oily Rosemary Rinse for Oily HairHair

• IngredientsIngredients1/4 cup dried 1/4 cup dried rosemaryrosemaryDirectionsDirections Simmer rosemary in 1.5 cups of Simmer rosemary in 1.5 cups of water. Strain mixture and discard water. Strain mixture and discard rosemary. Use remaining mixture as rosemary. Use remaining mixture as the final rinse after shampooing. the final rinse after shampooing.

General Tips For Healthy Skin General Tips For Healthy Skin and Hair Careand Hair Care

• Drink plenty of water (8-10 glasses per day).Drink plenty of water (8-10 glasses per day).• Eat much fresh fruits and vegetables.Eat much fresh fruits and vegetables. What goes into your body is reflective on the What goes into your body is reflective on the

outside including your hair and skin.outside including your hair and skin.• Sleep enough time ( 6-8 hours daily).Sleep enough time ( 6-8 hours daily).• Comb your hair twice a day to increase blood Comb your hair twice a day to increase blood

circulation in the sclap.circulation in the sclap.• Don’t shampoo your hair more than twice a Don’t shampoo your hair more than twice a

week. Excess shampooing strips natural oils from week. Excess shampooing strips natural oils from the hair.the hair.

• Make few minutes of daily exercise a routine in Make few minutes of daily exercise a routine in your life style, not only for healthy skin and hair your life style, not only for healthy skin and hair but also for the whole body and mental health.but also for the whole body and mental health.

Professor Dr. Madiha Amin Hassan