Skin whitening and hair shining

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How can I lightening and whiten my skin and make my hair soft and silky....and also suggest some churanams to clear acne in my face. suggest me natural home remedies. Suggest me to a home made soap and shampoo.

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Answer

Kumkumadi lepam for external application 
Aswagandha leham two spoons with warm milk two times a day 
Snehana and Swedna will be helpful

Dr. M.Sushma · Answer

Thanks for your question! At 18, your skin and hair are still naturally adjusting due to hormonal activity — so using natural, non-chemical methods is the best choice.
Can try—
Raw milk + turmeric + honey pack: Apply to face for 15 mins daily, then rinse.
Licorice powder (yashtimadhu) + rosewater: Apply this paste 3x a week to fade pigmentation.
Sandalwood powder + milk or curd: For cooling and brightening.

Drink 2 glasses of warm water with lemon every morning.
Eat more fruits (pomegranate, papaya), and avoid oily/fried food.
Include Amla juice or fresh Amla daily.
For internal medicines I have to know your Prakriti n your digestion n all so I would suggest you for one on one consultation

Dr. Kirankumari Rathod · Answer

Maintain proper diet and do yoga regularly 
Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, cold beverages, more intake of tea or 
Maintain proper sleep timings 
Do yoga regularly 
Do pranayama regularly atleast 15 mins daily 
Do dyaan regularly 
Have more water, have more leafy green Veggies, sprout, salad,more beetroot, carrot, cucumber 
Include ghee in your diet 
Have coconut water daily 
Have soaked dry grapes, almonds, walnuts 
Do massage your body with yashtimadhu taila once a week 
Do head massage with Divya kesha taila on alternate days and do head bath 
Apply kumkumadi taila cream on face do gentle massage and take steam 
Use yashtimadhu choorna+manjishta powder mixed with curd and apply over face 
Use snigdhakanti powder for face wash 
Use amla bringaraj shampoo

Dr. Amina CA · Answer

You need to have balanced diet ,daily yoga practice..
Also apply any suitable oil  like Neelibrngyadi  over scalp and gentle massage for 20 min (practise for thrice a week)
Also you can apply pack made of Amalaki churna with  rice water and kept for 20 
to 30 min  (thrice a week)

Also to manage the acne...
It is better to have Sodhana panchakarma therapy effective for  both  your issues
Apply Kumkumadi oil over face 
Varnya facepack with milk
Also if possible Internal medicines
1)Mahatiktaka  Kashayam 15 ml morning B/F
2)Chevanaprasha lehya 1 tsp daily
3)Avipathi choornam 5 g with warm water bedtime
For shampoo use  medicated herbal shampoos like bringha shampoo

Dr. Snehal Ranjana Ramu Vidhate · Answer

Good skin and hair comes from proper diet, medication anf lifestyle 
I will advise you to start with follwing medications 
1. Guduchi 2 tab at morning empty stomach
2. Saribadhyasavam 30ml -0-30ml after food
3. Mahathiktakam ks tab 2-0-2 after food 
4. Jeevamarutham 1 tsp, at bed time

Externally apply kumkumadi taila for facial massage 
And rakta chandan powder + raw milk - face pack

Dr. Surya Bhagwati · Answer

Take amla juice 10ml twice daily before food with water,it is very good for skin & hair 
At home use mixture of besan turmeric powder+ multani mitti+milk use instead of soap thrice a week 
Use Sunscreen 50+ SPF daily on exposed areas.
For hair use amla hair oil twice weekly keep overnight and morning wash your hair.

Dr. Atul Painuli · Answer

Take hk vitas collagen powder=1 tsp at early morning for skin shining internal 
And external use

Kumkumadi tailam-2-3 drops 
Aloevera gel=1/2 TSP
Vit C serum=2-3 drop...mix all apply on face at night and wash it morning

For hair shine

Apply bhringraj powder +amla powder+curry leaves powder+kalongi beez powder..same amount and apply on hairs 1 hours before shower weekly 2 times ..ITSS natural condition hairs

Dr. Trupti · Answer

Hi 
Face wash 3 to 4 times 
Multni mitti termeric and rose water pack 
Shatdhout ghrut for moisturizer
apply before sleep 
Due to harmonal change nd dandruff acne may come 
Wash hair twice in week apply coconut or nilbhrugydi oil  or keshking oil 
Sleep 7 to 8 hr
Less screentime 
Take vegetable ,fruits ,drink plenty of water 
Avoid outside oily processed food packed junk snacks

Many Ayurveda brands r in market  go for khadi product

Dr. Keerthana PV · Answer

1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 1-1-1 before food 
2.Draksharishtam 10ml+Khadirarishtam 10ml twice daily after food 
3.Annabedi sindhooram caps 1-0-1after food 
4.Multani + Thriphaladi churnam + Manjista powder- with rose water /milk - For ext.application/weekly thrice for 30min then wash it off
5.Nalpamaradi taila- 30min before bath for ext.application/massage oil
6.Kumnthalakanthi kerataila - For scalp and hair/ 45min before headbath (do a gentle massage) /weekly 2-3times

Dr. Nisha Bisht · Answer

For Skin Lightening and Whitening (Natural & Safe):

1. Turmeric & Yogurt Face Pack (2–3x/week):

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp yogurt or raw milk

A few drops of honey
Apply for 15–20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

2. Rice Water Toner (Daily):

Soak 1/2 cup rice in water for 30 mins, strain.

Use the water as a toner or rinse.
It brightens skin and reduces pores.

3. Aloe Vera Gel Massage (Nightly):

Use fresh aloe vera gel from the plant or organic gel.
Massage gently and leave overnight.

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For Soft, Silky Hair:

1. Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera Mask (1x/week):

3 tbsp coconut milk

2 tbsp aloe vera gel

1 tsp olive or almond oil
Apply for 30–60 mins before washing.

2. Fenugreek Paste (1–2x/week):

Soak 2 tbsp methi seeds overnight

Grind into a paste with a little yogurt
Apply to scalp and hair for 30 mins.

3. Final Rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in 2 cups water)

Balances pH and adds shine.

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Homemade Soap for Glowing Skin:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gram flour (besan)

1 tbsp turmeric

1 tbsp sandalwood powder

A few drops of rose water or milk

Melted glycerin soap base

Steps:

Mix all dry ingredients.

Add to melted soap base, pour into molds.

Let it set and use daily.

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Homemade Shampoo for Soft Hair:

Shikakai-Reetha-Amla Shampoo (Weekly Use):

Boil 2 tbsp each of dried shikakai, reetha, and amla in 2 cups water

Let it cool, mash, strain

Use as shampoo

This cleanses gently, promotes hair growth, and makes hair soft.

Dr. Arun Desai · Answer

Hello Vidyashree

• FOR LIGHTENING & WHITENING SKIN

HIMALAYA BRIGHTENING AND GLOWING DAY CREAM to Use a Regular Cream

• FOR SOFT SILKY HAIR

KUNTALKANTI TAILAM For Sclap and Hair Aplication at Night

• FOR ACNE CLEAR SKIN

PANCHANIMBADI CHURNA 2 Tsf twice a Day with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water Internally 
PANCHANIMBADI CHURNA+ ROSE WATER For External Application Over Acnes

HOME MADE SOAPS

Neem Aloe Soap

HOME MADE SAMHPOO

Amla powder+ Reetha powder+ Shikekai Powder ( All Equal Quantity ) + Luke Warm Water For Head Bath

DO'S - Prefer Alkaline Nutritious Diet Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Dry Fruits Plenty of Water Fluids Fibers Juices intake Maintain Personal Hygiene Physical Activities Exercise Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation

DON'TS - Avoid Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Foods Bakery Sedentary lifestyles Stress etc

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

Dr. Ayush Varma · Answer

To brighten your skin, let's start with what Ayurveda says about nourishing your skin from within. Drinking warm water with a pinch of turmeric and half a lemon squeezed into it can be a gentle detoxifier. Do this first thing in the morning. Turmeric's curcumin and lemon’s vitamin C combo help support clear skin, but make sure it suits you well — some folks find it a bit heating.

For a homemade face mask, try mixing chickpea flour (besan), a spoon of cream (malai), and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this mix on your face, let it dry, then wash off with lukewarm water. It can help with skin lightening and add a natural glow which you’re seeking.

Now for your hair! The silky softness can be encouraged by using a coconut oil massage. Give your scalp and hair a good massage with warm (not hot) coconut oil at least once a week. Leave it for a few hours, then wash it out. Also, adding a rinse made from hibiscus flowers in your routine, just boil the petals in water and cool it before using as the final rinse.

For the acne issues, using neem powder as a face pack (mix with rose water) can be quite effective. Neem has purifying properties that are respected in Ayurveda for dealing with inflammation and acne. Apply it, allow it to sit for about 15 minutes, and rinse off.

As for a homemade soap and shampoo, you can make a soap using a mix of multani mitti, turmeric and a little honey. Concoct a paste and use it like a soap when you bathe.

For shampoo, use a shikakai and reetha blend. Boil these natural cleansers in water, strain, and use that liquid to wash your hair. It cleans the scalp deeply while maintaining the hair's softness.

Try these suggestions, staying consistent and patient is key with natural remedies. Every skin or hair type is unique so keep an open eye to how your body responds and tweak if needed.

Dr. Vidhya S Anand · Answer

Hi , skin colour depends individually, you can make skin healthy and clear using following 
Avipathi choornam 1tsp +hot water every day night,panchanimbadi tab one tab thrice daily,Triphala choornam application on acne and wash after 20minutes ,saribadyasava+draksharishtam 20ml daily twice after food,
Eladi +Nalpamaradi application on skin followed by thriphala scrubb 
Raktachandanapowder +green gram powder +arjunatwak powder +milk can be applied on skin as pack
Shasthika sali rice pottalo sweda also helps promoting skin complexion 
Add more antioxidants in your diet 
Use sunscreen 
Bactimo soap for bathing reduces blemishes

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