DIY Activated Charcoal Peel-off Face Mask

Hello beauties. Today I have an easy activated charcoal face mask recipe for you all. The charcoal masks that you find in beauty stores aren’t exactly cheap, so I DIYed it with just three ingredients, I call beauty on a budget. So without further ado let’s see how to make it.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Gelatin	2 tsp.
Raw milk	1 ½ tbsp.
Activated charcoal powder	1/4 tsp.

(The links to buy activated charcoal powder and gelatin are at the end of this article.)

Procedure:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a steel bowl.

2. Put this bowl over a water bath. In simpler words put it in a larger container filled with hot water, so that the smaller bowl is only half immersed in it.

3. It will take around 2-3 minutes for the gelatin to melt completely. In the end you should get a smooth paste.

4. Apply it on your clean face with an old face pack brush. It is better if you apply the mask from top to bottom, so it is easier to remove.

Remember to keep it away from your eyes, eyebrows and hairline. You can apply Vaseline to your eyebrows and hairline so that the mask doesn’t stick to it. In case the mask still gets into the unwanted places, after it has dried, use hot water to remove it.

5. Let it dry completely, this will take around 20 minutes. Then peel it off very slowly and gently, firstly loosen the mask by gently tugging the ends and creating air gap in it. Take your time in removing it off your skin. It’s tough to peel it off, but trust me the effort is worth it.

6. After you have peeled it off, wash your face with cold water, to close the pores. And there you have your skin looking soft and glowing.

I’ll just briefly put in the benefits of the ingredients used in the mask. Activated Charcoal helps in clearing out dirt from your skin, fights acne and helps in achieving flawless complexion. Raw milk makes your skin look younger and healthier. It also helps in evening out the skin tone and acts as a moisturizer, so it’s great for the winters. Gelatin makes your skin softer and tighter, tell me who doesn’t want that? So to summarize it all, this pack is for softer, healthier and clearer looking skin. I have been in love with this pack, as it helped me clear out the white heads on my skin. You can use this mask twice a month.

So friends, if you try this out, let me know how it works for you in the comments below. If you have any suggestions or if there is anything you want me to write about, feel free to catch up with me here or on Google+ or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AHappyGirlWrites/) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/a,happy.girl.writes/) or on Twitter (https://twitter.com/A_Happy_Girl2) or Mirakee (http://www.mirakee.com/ahappygirlwrites) or Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/ahappygirlwrites) or on Pinterest (https://in.pinterest.com/happygirlwrites) or on We Heart It (https://weheartit.com/ahappygirlwrites). Until next time, keep smiling and I will be back soon. Don’t forget to have a happy day J.

Links to buy Activated charcoal powder:

Nykaa: http://www.nykaa.com/healthvit-activated-charcoal-powder.html

Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Healthvit-Activated-Charcoal-Detoxifies-Digestion/dp/B0736S7W31/ 

https://www.amazon.in/Healthvit-Activated-Charcoal-Detoxifies-Digestion/dp/B01NCNJK85/

You can find gelatin in the bakery section of any super market, it also is called as jello, just look for the unflavoured one. If you can’t find it here is a link to buy Gelatin powder:

https://www.amazon.in/Natures-Secret-Pure-Gelatine-Powder/dp/B076VPGH7M/

5 step Wardrobe organization

Hello everyone, Diwali is just around the corner so I hope each one of you must be busy with the preparations. Fifteen days prior to Diwali, every household gets busy with the cleaning spree. Here I give you some of my tips that is going to make organizing your wardrobe (just clothes) a mere cakewalk for you, even if you are super lazy like me. So let’s just do it, shall we?

1. To be or not to be:

The first step is to sort your clothes so here are some of my tips to do that.

i)             Check for the clothes that are in good condition, still fit you and the ones which you are willing to wear in future.

ii)           Rest of the clothes, if are in good condition can be given to charity.

iii)         Remaining worn out clothes can also be reused, we Indians totally know how to do that, just ask your mother or grandmother.

2.  Wash and dry:

This is the perfect time to get all your clothes cleaned and dried, before the weather gets cold and drying the clothes gets really painful. Here are some of my tips.

i)            Soak the dark clothes in salt water (1-2 tbsp. in a bucket full of water would be enough) to retain their colour.

ii)           Always wash white/light clothes separately. And try not to keep dark clothes anywhere near them (been there done that several times).

iii)         Some of the stains can be removed by hydrogen peroxide. Dampen the stained area, add few drops of hydrogen peroxide and rub it with a brush, then washi it normally.

iv)          Always dry your clothes inside out so that the colour doesn’t fade away.

v)           Woollen clothes need to be put out in the sun frequently, to keep away the foul smell.

3. Iron and fold:

i)            The easiest way to iron the clothes that crease a lot is to run a damp napkin all over the cloth, wait for a minute or so and then iron it.

ii)           Always iron on a flat surface.

iii)         For all the clothes made of delicate fabric, use “silk” mode of your iron.

iv)          Here is the best way to fold your clothes uniformly, (I used the cardboard that came with myntra.com clothes, you can also use an exam board).

P.S. – My finger points to the end of the cardboard. 

4. Sort like Monica:

Go ahead and try to sort your clothes into different categories so that it is easier to store them. Here I give you the classification that I came up with (not trying to be too much Monica Gellerish)

i)            Top wear – T-shirts, tops, kurtas, shirts, tunics.

ii)           Bottom wear – Jeans, pants, leggings, capris, shorts, skirts.

iii)         Others – Jackets, shrugs or any other item that is an add-on to your outfit.

5. Store:

I have lived in a hostel, so I totally understand the importance of smart storage. So here are some of my tips.

i)            Colour code your outfits. In short stack similar coloured clothes together. You can also stack light coloured clothes together and then store the dark coloured ones together.

ii)           Save space by putting two clothes on a hanger instead of one (best suited for short sleeved or long sleeved clothes).

iii)         I prefer to not put my cotton/chiffon clothes on hangers, it is just easier to store them on a flat surface.

iv)          Some of the clothes can be stored in a packet (shown in the image). I store some of my dresses in this fashion.

v)           Jackets and dresses can be stored as shown. Take a large plastic, cut out the portion where the hanger would go and that is it, slide the plastic through the hole. Tape the ends (I didn’t but please do that). This is just a jugaad.

vi)          Store heavy traditional dresses in Saree covers.

So friends, these are just some of the tricks (if they can be called so) that I use to manage all my clothes in a small space and I really hope that you found the “hacks” useful. I know not all of us have the same way to organize our stuff, so if you have any more tips that I might not know, then please leave them in the comments below. Show some love for my blog and do share it with your friends. I am planning to write a makeup organization post as wel, so let me know if you would like that.

If you have any suggestions or if there is anything you want me to write about, feel free to catch up with me here or on Google+ or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AHappyGirlWrites) or Instagram (a.happy.girl.writes) or on Twitter (A_Happy_Girl2) or Snapchat (ahappy.girl , even though I am very new to that). Till next time, keep smiling and I will be back with another Diwali related post. Have a happy day J.