How to reduce dark spots on your face?

Dark spots on your face is a common problem now-a-days. Dark spots on your face can be due to acne scarring, sunburns, age spots, etc. If you have them, Don’t worry we will give you useful tips using Natural remedies to reduce dark spots on your face.

Citrus fruits (Lemon category), papaya, tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables contain lightening properties. Many people prefer using natural methods because they tend to be gentler on your skin and less expensive than other treatments.

Natural remedies

Citrus fruits contain abundant amounts of Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C helps marsh off the top layer of skin without causing damage. Here are some tips to use it.

• Squeeze some juice – Mostly lemon juice has been used for the years to lighten their skin, but you can use oranges, grapes also if you prefer. Slice the fruit into half and squeeze the juice into a cup or bowl. Using a smooth cotton ball, wipe it onto your dark spots. Leave it on for atleast 20 min, then rinse off. Repeat the same once or twice a day.
• Lemon and honey face mask - Combine the juice of half a lemon with 2 tsp of honey. Mix well, and apply to your face. Leave it on for minimum 30 minutes, then rinse well.
• Citrus and powdered milk scrub - Add 1 tsp each of water to the milk powder (you can add to milk also) and the juice of your favorite citrus fruit. Mix into a soft paste and massage into your skin. Rinse well.

From Nuts. Nuts are rich in Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E helps to repair damaged cells and strengthen new ones.

·         Application - Massage pure Vitamin E oil directly onto your dark spots. With daily application, your spots will fade.

·         Dietary sources - Add the nuts (almonds, peanuts, pine nuts), sunflower seeds, wheat germ oil, and dried apricots to your regular diet to get even more Vitamin E power:.

Papaya. Papaya fruit contains the papain enzyme. Papain helps exfoliate the skin, making way for new skin cells to emerge. 

Papaya contains Vitamin C and E, so it's a good dark spot fading helper. Papain is most concentrated while the papaya is still green, but you can use riper fruit. Peel and remove the seeds from a papaya, and any of the following.

• Whole fruit - Slice a piece off of the papaya, and hold it on your dark spots. Hold it there for 25-30 minutes. Repeat the same atleast twice a day for best results.
• Papaya facial mask - Cut the papaya into small chunks. Use a blender make it into a smooth paste. Apply the mask to your face and neck. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then rinse well.

Aloe vera. The aloe vera plant has many health benefits.

 It's an excellent moisturizer, and is effective for healing sunburns. It helps to fade dark spots. If you have an aloe plant at home, break off a small piece, squeeze the pulp into your hand and apply it directly to your dark spots. You can also find aloe gel in grocery or ayurveda stores. However, pure aloe vera works best.

More Tips

• Dark spots can often be very obstinate, and can take much time to fade. Be persistent and consistent with the treatment method you choose. Be patient.
• Drink plenty of water to give your dark spot treatment a little extra boost.

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Choose Favorite Topic

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How to make Amla (Gooseberry) pickle?

Amla (Gooseberry) pickle is known to be containing rich vitamin C. You can eat as-it-is if you love it. It is called as gooseberry in English and Usiri in south Indian languages. Amla is usually available in winter. Today, we will introduce to another Indian pickle which can be easily prepared from Amla (gooseberry/usiri). This amla pickle can be tasted with rice, dosa, roti and chapati.  Learn how to make amla (gooseberry) pickle recipe without using any preservatives. Similarly you can prepare Mango pickle also

Ingredients:

 Amla (usirikayalu) – 1 Kg

Chilly powder – 150gm

Asafetida powder – 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds (Avalu) – 50 gm
Fenugreek seeds (Mentulu) – 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Ground nut or sesame oil – As required (~ 500 gm)
Salt – 125 gm

Preparation:

• Wash and wipe the gooseberries (amla) and let them dry on any cotton cloth for 2-3 hrs.


• With a sharp knife, make some cuts on each Gooseberry.


• Heat sesame/ground nut oil in a thick heavy bottomed pan and add amla and fry them for 13-15 minutes until starts change colour shown in picture. Keep a side.


• If gooseberries are small leave them as-it-is. Otherwise, if you press them on the top, they will separate as shown in the picture.   

• While the oil is still warm, add the asafetida


• Meanwhile roast the fenugreek (menthulu) seeds till they start to change color and grind it.


• Grind the mustard seeds to a fine powder.


• Mustard powder, fenugreek powder, salt, turmeric, and chili powder mix evenly add this masala to the gooseberries after cool the oil.


• Check the taste of the mixed mixture, it should be salty now. If it is less salty add another tbsp of salt. If the salt is less in the pickle, it will get spoilt soon.


• Let the Gooseberry pickle cool completely.


• Carefully transfer this to a clean, dried and sterilized glass bottle and cover it.


• After 3 days the oil should float on top of the pickle. If it does not float, add heated and cooled sesame/ground nut oil (1/2 cup) to the pickle and mix well.


• Let the Gooseberry (Amla) pickle marinate for about 1-2 weeks before eating.


• After 1 month keep in refrigerator then the amla pieces will never get softer (tip).

How to make vegetable biryani?

Vegetable biryani is one of the common and tastiest Indian recipes usually well-known in south India. This Indian recipe can be easily prepared at home with simple ingredients. Vegetable biryani lovers may try this recipe at home and share your wonderful moments. However, Non-vegeterians may love to prepare Chicken biryani.

Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 2 cups
Onion - 1 medium (chopped)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Green Chillies - 3-4
Mixed Vegetables - 1 cup (can use vegetables like potatoes, green beans, carrot, green peas, baby corn etc)
Mint leaves - handful
Cilantro leaves - handful
Garam Masala Powder  - 2 tsp
Fennel Powder - 1 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1 tsp (add only if you like the vegetable biryani extra spicy)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tblsp
Bay Leaf - 1
Salt - as needed
Oil or Ghee - 2-4 tblsp
Water - 3 cups

Method

1. Heat the oil/ghee in a pan and add the bay leaf. Saute the onions till it turns golden brown.


2. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chillies and fry till the raw smell vanishes.


3. Next fry the finely chopped mint and cilantro leaves.


4. Add the garam masala powder, turmeric powder, fennel powder and pepper powder.


5. Add all the vegetables and fry for a minute. Next add the rice and fry for a minute.


6. Transfer everything to a rice cooker. Add the water mixture, lemon juice and required salt.


7. Cook till the rice is done. Garnish with some more cilantro and/or roasted cashews.


8. Serve with some curry.

How to make chicken biryani?

Chicken biryani is one of the famous and tastiest Indian recipes. Chicken lovers will surely enjoy tasting this biryani. Here are some tips to be followed to make this wonderful recipe at your home. It is very easy to cook. Vegeterians may not taste this for them Vegetable biryani recipe secret has been provided.

Ingredients-1 

Basmati rice - 3 cups
Chicken- 1/2 kg (cut into small pieces)
Onion -1 large/2 small ( cut lengthwise)
Tomato - 2 ( finely chopped or crushed)
Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp
Corianderleaves - ¼ cup (finely chopped)
Mint leaves - ¼ cup (finely chopped)
Green chillies - 5 nos (finely chopped)
Oil -3 tblsp
Ghee - 3 tblsp
Water - 4.5 cups
Salt - to taste
Chilly powder - 2 tsp ( or as needed)
Fennel Powder - 2 tblsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp

Ingredients-2 ( For Marination)

Salt - ¼ tsp
Lemon juice /Yogurt - 2 tblsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Corriander powder - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
curd-1/4 cup
Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp

Garam Masala
Bay leaf - 2
Cinnamon - 4
Star Anise - 2
Cloves -5
Cardamon -3

Preparation Steps
1. Wash and cut chicken into small pieces. Marinate using all ingredients from list-2 and let it rest in the refrigerator for atleast half an hour.
2. Rinse the rice, soak it for atleast 15 minutes, drain all water from it and keep aside.

Method

1. In a heavy deep vessel/ pressure cooker heat oil and ghee together. Once it gets heated up, add the whole garam masala. You can grind the garam masala and add it if you do not like whole masala coming in your mouth.
2. Slowly add onions along with chopped green chillies.
3. When onions turn slightly brown and crispy add ginger garlic paste, chopped corriander and mint leaves.
4. Next add tomatoes and sauté for a while till the oil seperates.
5. Now add marinated chicken along with turmeric powder, chilly powder, fennel powder, yogurt and salt. Saute everything for 5-10 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency.
6. Add the gravy and soaked rice to the rice cooker along with water mix well.
7. Check for salt and cook them in a rice cooker.

That's all ... the tastiest Indian Chicken biryani is ready to serve.