The Indian Woman's Beauty Secrets

If you are one to try traditional beauty treatments you should definitely pay attention to this.

Indian herbal beauty treatments are becoming more and more accepted in today’s world. It all started for me when I woke up one morning and found a horrid army of red men invading my face. I panicked and like most teenagers slathered my face with creams and masks of all kinds. Fortunately my mother came to my rescue with an array of traditional Indian products. I took Indian beauty treatments all the more seriously after that. I also felt a bond of sorts with my family and culture as these prized recommendations were passed down from my granny to my mother and then to me. I am certain that I will pass them to my kids as well, for now I am content with enlightening you.

Goat’s Milk soap is ideal as a cleanser. It is gentle and takes care of everything from pimples to blackheads. Try Nanny Brand Goat’s Milk Soap.

Sandalwood soap is wonderful as a body bar with it entrancing fragrance.

Turmeric is a miracle worker that treats almost everything from dry skin to pimples. It can be purchased in the form of a cream that is easily absorbed by the skin and non-greasy. Try Vicco Turmeric Cream, it comes packaged in a handy tube.

Rosewater is a wonderfully fragrant ingredient that can be used as a toner for the face.

Tulsi comes from a plant and is even used to heal coughs and colds. This is done by boiling the leaves in water then drinking the mixture. Tulsi is also an antiseptic. Look out for it in shampoos and even toothpastes.

Shiyakai is yet another ingredient that is used in shampoos. It is great for dry hair. Try Vatika shampoo with shiyakai and green almonds.

Lemon is good for ridding the scalp of dandruff. Look for Vatika Herbal Lemon Shampoo.

Coconut Oil is used on the hair to strengthen and help it grow. It also thickens the hair. Get Clinic Brand Hair Oil. However, I must warn that it leaves hair feeling heavy and greasy, so apply liberally over hair before bed, once or twice a week and rinse off with shampoo in the morning.

Gingelly Oil is used to treat chapped lips, blisters and can also be used as hair oil. I suggest MahaLingham Brand, if not just ask for Nallanai.

Henna is recently being used as a form of body art but traditionally Indian women use this special blend of herbs to dye hair. Try Eagle Brand Henna, it comes nicely packed in sachets.

The Indian Woman’s most striking feature is her eyes. An alternative to plucking eyebrows is threading This is done by using a taut string to pull out the stray hairs.

Beautify your eyes as well by lining them with ma-ee, which is a blend of herbs that is so gentle it will not cause any irritation at all.

Now that you are equipped with the secrets of the Indian Woman, go ahead and discover them yourself!