8 Nov
Skin is the largest and one of the most intriguing organs of the body, accounting for 16 per cent of body weight. The Skin is composed of cells, sweat pores, and sebaceous glands. Natural homemade recipes for your skin are simple to make and cost-effective. Virgin coconut oil/butter makes for a good moisturizer by providing a protective layer that locks in natural moisture. Coconut oil solidifies at temperatures below 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Almond oil soothes and lubricates the skin. Apricot oil protects and softens the skin. Banana peel contains a substance that is highly effective at destroying warts. Tea’s tannic acid absorbs oils that lead to blemishes. Saturate a tea bag in warm water and press on the affected area for about 5 minutes. Add 1 quart whole milk and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to a very warm bath. Baking soda acts as a deodorizer and soothes the skin. Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol.
Drinking plenty of water, eating raw fruits and vegetables, and getting plenty of rest are one of the best ways to achieving healthy and radiant skin. Add pulp-free aloe vera juice to water in a spray bottle and spritz arms, legs, back and face. Mix 1 part vodka with 9 parts strong chamomile or mint tea. A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial. Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally or applied externally to the skin. Dosage: Twice a day. Before going to bed, was the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder. Grind five almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of fresh cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this paste to the face and neck. Leave on for about fifteen minutes. Water Apply to the face or discolored skin.
Oily skin avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. Make a paste from basil (tulsi) leaves and water to use on the affected skin. A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples. Warm 3 cups whole milk. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup coarse salt and 1/3 cup olive oil. Soak feet in milk for 10 minutes, then rinse. Scrub feet with salt-oil mixture. Rinse and apply a moisturizer and thick socks to seal in the softness. For normal skin Always use a mild, oil-based moisturizer under makeup to help retain surface moisture. Avoid direct heat on the face-including that from blow dryers. Dry skin needs plenty of thorough but gentle cleansing, regular stimulation with massage and generous quantities of oil and moisture. It also needs extra careful protection.
1. At night, to keep your skin’s normal moisture- balance apply a thin film of home-made moisturizer.
2. Avoid direct heat on the face-including that from blow dryers.
3. Always use a mild, oil-based moisturizer under makeup to help retain surface moisture.
4. Use hot water when washing the face.
5. Make a puree of fresh tomatoes, apply to the skin.
6. Mix one tablespoon youghurt with fuller’s earth and apply.
7. Avoid heavy cleansing creams.
8. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or cleansers.
9. Use a pure soap with no artificial additives.
10. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
8 Nov
Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. It is also called scurf. Dandruff is a skin disorder that results from neither too little moisture nor too much oil. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. Simple dandruff does not cause hair loss. It can occur at any age, but is most likely in the early 20s. Dandruff mostly occurs after puberty, usually between the ages of 20 and 30, and affects males more than females. Seborrhoeic eczema (or seborrhoeic dermatitis) is a more severe form of dandruff that can also affect the skin around your eyebrows, nose, ears, face and forehead. Dandruff can cause either an overly dry scalp with itchy white flakes that may be waxy or greasy or dandruff can manifest as an oily greasy scalp with scales.
Dandruff produces greyish white flakes of skin that are often visible on the hair and shoulders. Dandruff is mostly spread impairment toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases. Dandruff can be caused by nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of vitamin B, or essential fatty acids. Also, if your diet is high in sugar, and refined carbohydrates -for example, those found in white bread, and sugary cereals that have had the fibre removed, it can make the condition worse. Another skin condition that affects the scalp is called Psoriasis. Inflamed red patches begin to appear, covered by silvery-white scales. This often also affects skin around the ears, knees and elbows. Scales are yellow and greasy looking and your skin is inflamed, red and crusty.
1. Zinc pyrithione is reduces the production of yeast,
2. Selenium sulphide – suppresses the natural oils (sebum) produced from your scalp glands,
3. Coal tar – contains a natural anti-fungal agent, however, caution is advised if you have coloured or treated hair as long term use has been known to stain hair,
4. Ketoconazole – the broadest of all the anti-fungal ingredients in its effectiveness to reduce and shed the scalp of cells means it may work for you when other dandruff shampoos have failed,
5. Salicylic acids also known as ‘scalp scrubbers’, shed the scalp of the cells rather than slow the reproduction down, however, this can make your scalp dryer than before you used the treatment.
1. Use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour.
2. Use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.
3. The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.
4. Aloe vera dandruff cure About 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair, rub a lot of aloe vera gel into your scalp. leave it on for 10 minutes, and shampoo your hair like you regularly do.
5.Using lime juice to wash hair.
6. Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning grind into a fine paste. Apply all over scalp and leave for ½ an hour. Wash with mild shampoo.
7. Mix the olive oil with the almond oil. Leave it on about 5 min.s after it starts to burn. Rinse well to clear dandruff.
8. Massage your hair with warm coconut oil and apply the juice of 2 lemons, steam your hair and leave the oil on for about 2 hours. Shampoo with a mild shampoo. Repeat 2-3 times a week.
9. Boil a handful of neem leaves in 4 teacups of water. After cooling and filtering, use for rinsing hair.
10. Mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water. Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spritz it on to your hair and scalp, being careful to avoid the eye and ear area.
8 Nov
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in life. Acne lesion, called the comedo is simply an enlarged and plugged hair follicle. It is considered an abnormal response to normal levels of the male hormone testosterone. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, spots, plukes or zits. The condition is most common in puberty. The response for most people diminishes over time and acne thus tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches his or her early twenties. Although acne is usually not a serious health threat, it can be a source of significant emotional distress. These are more inflamed and pus-filled or reddish bumps, that can easily lead to scarring or serious infections. Non-inflamed ’sebaceous cysts’, more properly called epidermoid cysts, occur either in association with acne or alone but are not a constant feature. After resolution of acne lesions, prominent unsightly scars may remain. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated to lessen the overall impact to individuals.
Acne is affects young men and young women about equally, but there are differences. Several factors are known to be linked to acne molstly Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty ,Stress, through increased output of hormones from the adrenal (stress) glands. Hyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above ,Accumulation of dead skin cells ,Bacteria in the pores, to which the body becomes ‘allergic’,Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation ,Use of anabolic steroids ,Any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens ,Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chloracne ,Traditionally, attention has focused mostly on hormone-driven over-production of sebum as the main contributing factor of acne. People of all races and ages get acne. It is most common in adolescents and young adults. An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point.
1. OTC bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide may be used in mild to moderate acne. The gel or cream containing benzoyl peroxide is rubbed, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region.
2. Stiemycin or tetracycline aim to kill the bacteria that are harbored in the blocked follicles.
3. Acne can be improved with hormonal treatments. The common combined oestrogen/progestogen methods of hormonal contraception have some effect, but the anti-testosterone, Cyproterone, in combination with an oestrogen (Diane 35) is particularly effective at reducing androgenic hormone levels.
4. Oral antibiotics used to treat acne include erythromycin or one of the tetracycline antibiotics (tetracycline, oxytetracycline, or one of the once daily doxycycline, minocycline or lymecycline).
5. Use a gentle astringent/toner to wipe away oil. (There are many brands available in pharmacies, as well as from manufacturers of cosmetic lines.)
6. Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is commonly supplemented in “mega-doses” by acne.
1. Lemon is an excellent cleanser for acne affected skin. You can mix fresh lemon juice with rose water and apply to affected skin. Wash off after half an hour with clean water.
2. Ordinary toothpaste can dramatically help with acne. If your face feels swollen, put a little bit of toothpaste on your pimples before going to bed.
3. Mint has been used to stop acne for centuries. It probably grows in your garden or you can buy it in a fruit and vegetable shop. Squeeze
4. Simple home vinegar is an effective acne cleanser. Mix it with a little salt and gently rub into your face. Wash off in about 30 minutes.
5. Cucumber also used to fight and prevent acne. Make a cucumber paste, put it on your face and let is stay there for several minutes.
6. Drinking your 8 glasses of water is also important in a fight against acne.
7. Wash your skin every day, morning and evening
8. Avoid oil food.