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This contest reminds me of when I usually rub bitter leaf and aloe vera on my head after shaving so it would grow fast, or probably when the hairstylist gives me a bad friction, taking my hairs inside, I'll rub aloe vera leaf on that spot so it would grow again. That's how we grow our hair, then even now. It's just that now, aloe vera has been contained in containers and mixed with chemicals to aid hair growth.
You see some beauty stores selling contained aloe vera. The smell from the aloe vera is always strong, which it would dry completely in one's hair.
Herbs, not just direct chemicals, are used to beautify one, making one look radiant and stunning. The tutorials below will give you a glimpse of how I was able to prepare these beauty care products.
Herbal Hair Tonic: Make a herbal hair tonic to promote the health of the hair. Write the herbs used in the tonic. Explain how the tonic will help for the hair health. Write the step-by-step process of making hair tonic. (3 Marks)
To make a hair tonic for promoting the health of the hair, the following ingredients are what I used:
Aloe Vera herb
Water, etc.
These are the two ingredients I used in making my hair tonic to be crystal clear and kind of sticky in a sense. The following are procedures on how I was able to make this aloe vera hair tonic.
Procedures
- I plugged my aloe vera leaves and then squeezed out the whitish, sticky part of the herb. I contained it in a container of which I mixed it to be real sticky, compressing the lumps. After scooping out the gel from the leaf, I poured in lukewarm water and stirred it for 10 minutes so it would align.
- After that, I contained it in a bottle for usage. Before containing it in a bottle, I did some self-application. I scooped the aloe vera gel from the leaf and rubbed it on my palms. I made sure the lumps were dissolved so it would become really sticky. I then applied it to my hair and hair edges.
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Most people use this aloe vera, though in a treated form, to control the edges of their hairs. The benefits of this aloe vera tonic for hair health are that it moisturises the scalp and prevents dandruff from getting in contact with the hair. It also aids in hair growth and is used by women to make their hair very long. Some men do use it to cover baldness, as aloe vera helps in producing hairs where there's a shortage of.
Skin Care Mask: Prepare a mask for the skin purely made with the herbs and use at least 3 herbs to prepare a mask. Write down the procedure and explain how it helps for the skin care.
The use of a skin mask helps remove impurities from the skin, particularly the face, and give it a brighter look. In my region, turmeric is used by pregnant women on their faces and bodies to look glowing after birth. The bad thing is that this aloe vera stains, and its stain is unremovable. Some people use aloe vera for their faces as a mask, while others use mint leaves and other forms of herbs. It all depends on which you choose to use and the availability in particular.
For this course, I decided to use the turmeric solution to prepare my mask. I did a combination of not just one herb but three herbs as outlined in the contest post. These are the ingredients I used following the guide in the contest post.....
Tumeric [Powdered]
Powdered Neem
Rosewater or yoghurt
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Having got my ingredients ready, I did some cool mixture. I took 2 teaspoons of powdered turmeric and emptied it into a container. I then added neem powder and a cover drop of money and stirred. Surprisingly, the turmeric blended with the honey, which I then added to the yoghurt that seemed like water.
- I then stirred it continuously to remove the lumps, if any, and made the skin mask so pure and finely made. Some people may have used the fresh turmeric for facial application, but I choose not to use the fresh herbs in my face mask, as the face mask is mostly liquid and sticky to the face to enhance the skin. After mixing the ingredients together, I took it by my fingertips and rubbed it gently on my face and then allowed it for 15 minutes before washing it out.
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Allowing it for 15 minutes made it dry on the skin, bringing about the desired result the next day or in days to come. My face was looking very much appealing, I must admit. It's clearly shown in the pictures shared. Why choose turmeric solution with other herb combinations? I chose this combination because of the following reasons.
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Turmeric helps in toning the skin and also removing dirt pores from the face. It fights acne-causing bacteria and can be applied to all skin types without causing irritation. It also refreshes the skin and gives it a brighter look. Even though the use of this turmeric solution can cause stains, it helps reduce the cost of purchasing skincare products that are costly. This is where improvisation comes in.
Relaxing Bath Soak: Make a bath soak with herbs and write about its benefits for relaxation and self-care.
Making this bath soak was with herbs that are readily available in my country. Not all herbs listed to use for bath soak in the contest are seen in my region. The availability of these materials becomes a major problem as you may go to great lengths in finding them. So I had a hard time using other herbs used as bath soaks in place of the above-mentioned.
The ingredients I used for this bath soak include Mint leaves, lavender oil, and rosemary. I used these two ingredients to make a bath soak for personal usage in the absence of other herbs. How did I prepare it?
- I mixed some mint leaves into a bowl with rosemary and then added a few drops of the lavender oil. After mixing these three, I added warm water and stirred it to dissolve. Since it's a bath soak procedure, you can empty the content into your bathtub and then remain inside the tub for 30 minutes. This is when you'll feel the relaxation that comes from this bath soak. The essence of this bath soak is to soothe your skin and relax the body.
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It's very therapeutic, especially if you remain in the bathtub filled with these herbs for minutes. It also uplifts one's mood and reduces stress. Some people use rose petals as their bath soak. They contain it inside their bath and lay on it for a while. These are ways or procedures to which I made this bath soak.
Beautifying one's skin with natural herbs is sometimes the best. Though it may be difficult to find, you get natural results from these processes. Because of the unavailability of these leaves and inability to mix, some people spend money purchasing readymade skincare products that won't take much of the time as they forge ahead with this. For the best experience, try natural beauty from herbal treatment. Be your own herb and improve your skin and health in every way possible.
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