Home Remedies

2006-11-26T02:04:00.001-08:00

TO IMPROVE COMPLEXION (HOW TO GET FAIR OR CLEAR COMPLEXTION)

Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon juice and honey on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off (If your skin is dry, use honey and lemon juice).

Apply a gram flour (besan) and turmeric (haldi) paste on face and neck. After sometime when it dries, scrub it off gently. This would gradually reduce body hair over a period of time.

For 15 days, apply a paste of gram flour (besan), milk (2 teaspoon) and lime juice(3-4 drops) on face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. You complexion should improve. Repeat every 2 weeks.

Make a paste of honey, milk, yogurt, and ground sesame seeds in equal proportions and apply on face and whole body.

Use milk with honey for scar-free skin. Milk has proteins and is a anti-tanner (it will get rid of scars and get you fair skin) and honey is nutritious and is anti-bacterial. Apply it and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes daily.

You can also 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.

Mix honey with equal amount of almond oil. Apply on the face every night.

Apply sunscreen of maximum spf when you go out in sun.

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2006-11-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR

Graying of hair is natural process that happens with increasing, but if the hair starts graying before the age of 35, it is termed as Premature Graying.

CAUSES OF PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR:

1. Heredity

2. Severe emotional stress

3. Internal diseases like diseases of the thyroid gland and certain types of anemias.

4. Improper diet

5. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meat, fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods

6. Perming, colouring and bleaching

Treatment:

The usual and the most effective way of dealing with graying of hair is dyeing it. There are several types of dyes available in market. But dyeing has its drawbacks- once you start dyeing it is seen to increase gray hairs.

Herbal treatment:

Henna is best for dyeing gray hair as it is safe as well as a superb conditioner. You can mix it with other herbs and use.

· Mix 2tsp henna powder, 1tsp curd, 1tsp fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp coffee, 2tbsp mint juice and 2tbsp. basil juice. Make it into paste and apply it to the hair.

· Mix 1 cup henna powder, ½ tsp amla powder, 1 egg, 1 tsp coffee powder, 1 tsp tea powder, ½ lemon, ½ cup curd, 8 drops oil. Make it a paste and apply it to the hair.

DOSAGE: Shampoo after 3 hours. Do this monthly twice.

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2006-11-12T05:42:00.000-08:00

Acidity Home Remedies

1. Consume a small piece of jaggery after having all three meals and see what wonders it can do to keep acidity away.

2. Drink a glass of lemon juice before each meal, it will help relieve acidity.

3. Chew 8-10 pudina leaves (fresh mint leaves) early in the morning on an empty stomach for one month. Having raw onions along with your meals will also keep acidity at bay.

4. Take a cup of water and boil it. Add 1 tsp of Aniseed (Saunf) to the water and leave it overnight. On the next morning, filter the water and add 1 tsp of honey to it. Drink it thrice a day and bid goodbye to acidity.

5. Take about 1-½ liters of water and add 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shah jeera) to it. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Drink it while warm at least 2-3 times a day for 5-6 days.

6. A glass of kokum sherbet with little jeera (cumin seeds) added to it helps relieve acidity.

7. Chew 7-8 basil (tulsi leaves) leaves to get relief from acidity and gas.

8. Eat a serving of cucumber or watermelon 4-5 times in a day.

9. Drink coconut water 3-4 times in a day.

10. Take a glass of warm water, add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and have it every morning.

11. Take a glass of water, add a pinch of baking soda and drink it at one go. It gives immediate relief.

Tip: Avoid too much tea, coffee, fried and fermented food as they stimulate acid production.

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2006-11-12T05:24:00.000-08:00

Anaemia Home Remedies

1. Eat two to three dates everyday.

2. Consume a ripe banana with 1 tbsp of honey 2 times a day.

3. Soak black raisins overnight in water and have in the morning on an empty stomach, for one month.

4. Add 2 tsp of powdered black til (sesame seeds) to ½ glass lukewarm water, and have every morning.

5. Seven almonds should be soaked in water for about two hours and ground into a paste after removing the thin red skin. This paste may be eaten once daily in the morning for three months.

6. Spinach is a valuable source of high grade iron. After its absorption, it helps in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus beneficial in building up the blood, and in the prevention and treatment of anaemia.

7. Vitamin C is required for iron to get absorbed in the body. Squeeze lemon juice on iron rich foods like rice flakes, dark green leafy vegetables, etc.

2006-11-09T02:07:00.000-08:00

Dandruff is the presence of small white flakes usually appearing on the scalp and the hair. In medical term it is known as "pityriasis". The cause of dandruff is the excessive shedding of outermost cells (dead skin of the scalp). this excessive shedding can be due to any of the following:

* Not producing sufficient oil

* Skin fungus that causes scalp to overproduce greasy scales

* Infrequent hair washes

* Shampoo left over in hair after rinsing hair (due to improper rinsing after shampooing)
Stress (common cause these days)

* Cold weather

* Extreme temperatures whether it be low or high

* Not going out in sun

* Improper blood circulation

Dandruff Home Remedies

Add 1tsp camphor to half cup coconut oil or neem oil. Store it in a glass container. Apply it to the scalp parting the hair straight and give a circular massage for the entire scalp.

Cut a lemon into half. Rub a half on your scalp. Shampoo after one hour.

Take 2tbsp fenugreek seeds & soak it in water overnight. Next morning grind it into paste & apply the paste on your scalp. Shampoo after half an hour.

Mix one part of lemon juice with two parts of coconut oil. Massage it to the scalp.

Few important things you should take care of:

# Shampoo: Use a herbal or mild shampoo like Pantene or Sunsilk or…which suits your hair. Don’t use chemical based or strong shampoo till it is strongly required.

# Diet: Take a healthy diet rich in proteins, vitamins & minerals. Drink lots of water, about 12-15 glasses everyday, even if you aren’t thirsty.

# Keep your scalp clean.

# Frequently wash your hair. At least weekly twice.

# Wash your hair thoroughly with water after applying shampoo so that no shampoo is left in your hair.

# Many people suggest to - use curd as remedy for dandruff. But for many instead of decreasing, curd increases dandruff. So be aware before using it & stop immediately after first use when you see increase in dandruff.

# Don’t sit all the time inside your house or office. Come out in the sun for some time (at least for few minutes) so that sunlight falls on your hair.

# Last but not the least, infact it’s the most common cause of dandruff ‘stress’, so avoid stress as much as possible.

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2006-11-07T02:20:00.000-08:00

Dark Underarm Home Remedy: Apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.

2006-11-07T02:08:00.000-08:00

UNWANTED HAIR

Women are generally particular about removing unwanted hair, but many neglect some areas believing that no one even notices the hair. Unfortunately, everybody does!

Chin Hair

Although many women are particular about removing hair from their upper lip, not all are particular with regard to hair on their chin. Disha's hair on her chin gradually started thickening and by the time she was 33 she had a mini-beard on her chin. She would get it threaded at random intervals, but she wasn't really very particular and would pay a visit to the parlour only when a friend would mention that the hair on her chin was very visible. Then, when her 7-year-old daughter's friend said Disha aunty, how is it that you have a beard? she was completely stunned. She decided to start going for laser therapy, made an appointment, and now, one year later, her chin is completely free of hair.

Not all of us have really thick hair on our chin, but even fine hair, if it is slightly long, is clearly visible. Remember that chin hair, unlike hair on our arms, legs or even eyebrows, hangs down from below the chin and every time you have a conversation with someone, that person can see the hair on your chin.

It is better to pluck chin hair, since you then only remove the long or thick hair. If you thread hair on your chin, even very minute and fine hair gets removed, with the result that it grows back longer and thicker.

If you have a lot of hair on your chin, consider opting for laser treatment.

Stomach hair

If you have hair on your tummy or hair around the navel, either cover it up or remove the hair before exposing your tummy. Stomach hair just looks bad if you expose it. If you are wearing a lehenga or a sari, make sure you remove all hair from your stomach. Some people have very fine, almost invisible hair around the stomach, but they have more hair around their navel. If this is the case, then only remove hair from around the navel. Since most of us don't expose our stomachs very regularly, hair removal cream is a good option for removing stomach hair. Waxing is an even better option, but if you have extremely sensitive skin on your stomach and you may get a rash after waxing. If waxing works, great, but if it doesn't, simply use hair removal cream once in a while, whenever you need to.

Underarm hair

Either ensure that your underarms are completely free of hair, or don't lift your arms or wear very short sleeves. Shaving underarms causes hair to grow back thick and dark, and underarms may start appearing black. Waxing is a better option. Make sure you wax regularly. After a few years of regular underarm waxing, hair grows back really slowly, and it is far easier to keep underarms free of hair. Get your daughter started with waxing her underarms at around the age of 12 or 13, and discourage her from shaving them. There may be some times she needs to shave, if she is wearing sleeveless for example, but if she sticks to waxing her hair regularly and not shaving at all, by the time she is 20-25, she will be relatively free of all underarm hair troubles. Remember that underarm hair responds best to waxing.

Source: http://www.indianparenting.com/beauty/article.cgi?art_id=135

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2006-10-27T04:59:00.000-07:00

Pimples: These are one of the most common skin disorders which primarily affects the adolescents.

Causes:

• Increase of sex hormones which takes place during puberty

• Secretion of more sebum by the sebaceous glands

• Enlargement of pores of the skin & its blockage with hardened sebum

• Excessive intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, spicy, oily and fried foods

Remedy for getting rid off Pimples

The best thing to do is to keep your skin clean.

• Wash your face with water in every 3 hours.

• Use a water based or oil free face wash twice a day.

• Always use water-based or oil-free cosmetics.

• Drink 12-15 glasses of water daily.

• Avoid oily & fried food. Also avoid junk foods.

Pimples Home Remedies

• Apply a paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric powder mixed with milk. Wash it with normal water after 15 minutes.

• Grind nutmeg with unboiled milk & apply it on pimples. Wash it with normal water after 15 minutes.

• Before going to bed, wash the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder. Wash it with normal water after 15 minutes.

• Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi, menthe) leaves at night before going to bed & wash it with warm water after 15 minutes.

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2006-10-27T04:58:00.000-07:00

Blackheads: When the pores of skin are open and clogged sebum is exposed to the air, oxidation takes place turning it black in color.

Blackheads Home Remedies

• Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi, menthe) leaves at night before going to bed & wash it with warm water after 15 minutes.

• Apply a paste of ground radish seeds with water.

• Apply a decoction made by boiling 1tsp fenugreek seeds in 1 litre water for few minutes.

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2006-10-27T04:52:00.000-07:00

Whiteheads: These are caused by pores getting clogged with hardened oil. Here the pores are not open. They therefore show up as tiny white pearly lumps beneath the surface of the skin.

Whiteheads Home Remedies

• Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi, menthe) leaves at night before going to bed & wash it with warm water after 15 minutes.

• Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomegranate peels with lime juice & apply it.

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2006-10-25T02:22:00.000-07:00

Dark Circles

Who doesn’t want bright eyes, after all the beauty of your face is first recognized by your sparkling eyes. The most common beauty problem related to eyes are dark circles.

Home Remedies of Dark Circles

• Splash the eyes with cold water. Then lie down in a comfortable position. Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.

• Lie down in a comfortable position. Dip wads of cotton in cold milk & keep it on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off.

• Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.

• Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes, wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.

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2006-10-22T23:24:00.000-07:00

Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which the person’s ability to breathe easily gets badly affected. It is a health ailment in which the flow of air that takes place in and out of lungs gets obstructed, thus making respiration difficult. An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between which he may even be completely normal.

Home Remedies for Curing Asthma

Mix 1-2 tsp of honey in a cup of milk or water and take it daily once or twice. Honey thins out accumulated mucus and helps its elimination from the respiratory passages. It also tones up the pulmonary lining and thereby prevents the production of mucus in future. Take 1 tsp honey and ½ tsp cinnamon powder and mix them well and consume them.

The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results.

For people who are in their early stages of asthma, a perfect home remedy is to boil 8-10 cloves of garlic in ½ cup of milk and consume it during nighttime.

Drumstick leaves soup is very beneficial in curing asthma. Take handful drumstick leaves and add them to 180 ml of water and boil it for 6 minutes. Remove it from flame and leave it to cool. Then, add a little salt, pepper and lime juice to this soup. Drink it daily.

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2006-10-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

Hair is the reflection of our diet & life style. There can be many causes of hair fall like improper diet & blood circulation, dandruff, stress, depression, etc.

Remedies for Hair fall

1) Oil

Do anyone of the following that suits you:

• Massage your scalp with warm coconut oil weekly once/twice. Shampoo it out after 3 hours or next morning.

• Mix coconut oil, almond oil & castor oil in equal quantities (like 1tsp each) & massage your scalp with it weekly once/twice.

• Apply Arnica hair oil. You can get it from any homeopathy medical store.

2) Shampoo

• Use mild or herbal shampoo that suits your hair.

• ‘Pantene for smooth & silky hair’ & Himalayan herbal shampoos are good. • Don’t use any strong/chemical based shampoos like anti-dandruff shampoos because they are harsh on hair many time.

3) Conditioners

• Use a good conditioner after shampooing.

4) Perming/coloring/…

• Avoid perming/streghtening your hair right now.

• Avoid coloring your hair.

• Avoid using dryer also on your hair. Let it dry naturally after shampooing.

5) Diet:

• Drink at least 12-15 glasses of water daily. Make it a habit.

• Take a healthy diet especially rich in proteins, vitamins & minerals.

• Increase intake of green vegetables, fresh fruits & salads in your diet.

• Drink 3 glasses of milk daily.

• Daily eat two eggs or two cups of boiled plain dal (you can add salt to it according to taste).

• Avoid dieting.

• Avoid excess intake of coffee & junk foods.

6. Life Style

• Daily sleep for at least 8-10 hours.

• Have a regular sleep.

• Don’t be irregular in sleeping (don’t do like this that one night you sleep very early & next night late).

• Avoid sleeping late at night.

• Keep yourself cool.

• Avoid stress as much as possible.

7 Exercise

Do the following three:

• Sit outside in garden or park & take deep breaths & leave. Do this 18 times daily twice (18 times early in the morning & 18 times in the evening).

• Rub your fingers (don’t involve thumb) of both hands against each other for 10 minutes in the morning & 10 minutes in the evening. Do this daily.

• Take out time & go for 30-45 minutes walking daily in the evening. In the beginning start with 10 minutes of walk & slowly increase the time as well as speed. Go for brisk walk.

8 Home Remedy

Soak fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) in water overnight & next morning grind it into paste. Apply this paste on your scalp & hair. Shampoo it out after half an hour.

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2006-10-20T03:07:00.000-07:00

TO IMPROVE COMPLEXION (HOW TO GET FAIR OR CLEAR COMPLEXTION)

Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon juice and honey on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off (If your skin is dry, use honey and lemon juice).

Apply a gram flour (besan) and turmeric (haldi) paste on face and neck. After sometime when it dries, scrub it off gently. This would gradually reduce body hair over a period of time.

For 15 days, apply a paste of gram flour (besan), milk (2 teaspoon) and lime juice(3-4 drops) on face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. You complexion should improve. Repeat every 2 weeks.

Make a paste of honey, milk, yogurt, and ground sesame seeds in equal proportions and apply on face and whole body.

Use milk with honey for scar-free skin. Milk has proteins and is a anti-tanner (it will get rid of scars and get you fair skin) and honey is nutritious and is anti-bacterial. Apply it and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes daily.

You can also 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.

Mix honey with equal amount of almond oil. Apply on the face every night.

Apply sunscreen of maximum spf when you go out in sun.

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2006-10-20T02:53:00.000-07:00

Common cold is a problem that is faced by almost everyone and not once but many times in a year. It usually lasts for a period between three to ten days.

Common Cold Home Remedies

Turmeric is an effective remedy for colds and throat infections. Take ½ a tsp of turmeric powder and mix it with 1 glass of warm milk. This should be done and taken twice a day.

Take one glass of warm water and pour 1 lemon juice and a tsp of honey in it and consume it once or twice on a daily basis. Lemon can be used effectively to treat common cold, as it increases the body resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness.

Put 2-3 drops of salt water in your nose in the morning and before going to bed. Salt keeps the nasal passage moist; the saline solution also helps thin the mucous so you can get rid of it at regular intervals.

Take 1 tbsp of pepper powder and boil it in a cup of milk. Also add on a pinch of turmeric to it. Put some sugar for taste. Drink it once in a day for about three days.

Boil half a bowl of water, add few drops of eucalyptus oil and inhale the steam.

Have lots of liquids like tea, soups, etc, daily. This will replace important fluids lost during the cold and help flush out impurities.

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2006-10-20T02:49:00.000-07:00

Constipation (Hardening of stools)

Constipation is a health ailment that causes disturbance in the digestive tract. It is a condition in which bowel movements are not appropriate. And the consequence is that it gives rise to toxins that get mixed with the blood and are carried to all parts of the body.

Constipation Home Remedies

Generally all fruits, except banana and jack fruit, are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. So be away from banana and jack fruit during constipation. But still you can eat one to two ripe bananas to add bulk to your stools.

You would have heard this saying, “An Apple keeps a doctor away.” Yes, apple is very effective remedy for constipation. Eat apples, along with the skin (peel), daily.

Bael fruit works wonders in treating constipation. Consume the fruit everyday for about 2-3 months.

Spinach is a perfect vegetable oriented home remedy for constipation. The best is to eat it raw or else you can go in for 100 ml spinach juice mixed with an equal quantity of water and drink it twice in a day.

In addition to your regular water intake, have atleast three to four glasses of warm water with honey added to it.

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2006-10-19T22:56:00.000-07:00

Boils (Local Inflammation of the Skin)

Boils are localized, tender, inflamed skin (swelled skin) filled with pus and the area surrounding it turns red. They are very painful particularly in the area where the skin is closely attached to the underlying tissues, such as the nose, ears or fingers. The common sites for boils are the face, neck, butts and thighs. More commonly it tends to attack teenagers and young adults.

Home Remedies for Boils

Apply garlic or onion juice externally on boils to help ripen them, break them and evacuate the pus.

You can also mix equal quantities of garlic & onion juices and apply it on the boils for beneficial results.

Eating two to three pods of garlic during meal will also bring a good result.

Cumin seeds are beneficial in healing the boils. Grind the seeds in water so as to form a paste and then apply on the boil-affected area.

Take 1 teaspoon of milk cream and add ½ teaspoon vinegar and a pinch of turmeric powder to it. Apply it on the blood filled boils.

Home Remedy for blood-filled boils: Take one cup fresh juice of bitter gourd and add one teaspoon lime juice to it. Consume this mixture empty stomach in the morning on a daily basis.

Note: Always keep your nails away from boils.

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2006-10-14T06:15:00.000-07:00

Alcoholism (Alcohol Addiction) is a chronic disorder in which a person is unable to refrain from frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol.

Alcoholism starts with individual taking an occasional drink. This gradually becomes a habit and leads to a state where the person cannot do without alcohol. Some people drink alcohol to enliven social gatherings under pressure; for others, it is an escape from the responsibilities or stresses of life.

Alcoholics have a puffy face with bloodshot eyes, hoarse voice and a rapid pulse. They are suspicious, irritable and over-emotional. Excessive drinking damages the liver and gradually leads to cirrhosis. It also to disorders related to stomach and bowels. It can cause damage to the brain cells, and also affects the heart, which becomes weak and flabby.

Once a person becomes alcoholic, its very difficult for him to leave it. So here are some remedies for this.

Home Remedies for Alcoholism

Grapes: The most important home remedy for alcoholism is an exclusive diet, for a month or so…of grapes. Since the fruit contains the purest form of alcohol, it is an ideal yet healthy substitute for alcohol. Alcoholics should take three meals a day of fresh grapes at five-hourly intervals. The success of this treatment depends on the determination of the alcoholic to stop drinking.

Bitter Gourd: The juice of the leaves of Bitter Gourd is an antidote for alcohol intoxication. It is also useful for a liver damaged due to alcoholism. Three teaspoons of this juice, mixed with a glass of butter milk, should be taken every morning for a month.

Dates: Dates are considered beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. The patient should drink half a glass of water in which four or five dates have been rubbed together. This remedy should be taken twice daily for a month. It will bring definite relief.

Celery: The juice of celery exercises a sobering effect on the patient and is an antidote to alcohol. Half a glass of celery juice mixed with an equal quantity of water should be taken once daily for a month.

Apples: Apples are another effective remedy. A generous intake of apples helps in removing intoxication and reduces carving for wines and other intoxicating liquor.

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2006-10-11T04:11:00.000-07:00

Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look.

Causes of Dry Skin:

In healthy skin the sebaceous glands release an oily substance called sebum, which keeps the skin moist, supple and waterproof. Sebum, together with other natural oils, known as lipids, and natural moisturising factors (NMFs), form a barrier known as the hydro-lipid system. This barrier acts to keep 'foreign substances' out of our bodies and keeps water inside the body for as long as possible. In dry skin this barrier is no longer intact so the skin suffers from increased moisture loss.

Dry skin becomes particularly prevalent as we get older, as our bodies don't produce these natural oils so effectively. Babies and young children are also often susceptible to dry skin because the oil producing glands haven't developed properly.Whilst some people have an inherited predisposition to dry skin, there are also a number of external factors which can contribute. These are more harmful in skin which is already dry and where the hydro-lipid barrier system is impaired. Dry, cold and windy weather can cause the skin to peel, flake and thicken, as can the sun. Central heating, air conditioning, poor ventilation, chemicals, detergents, soap and solvents can all play a part in causing dry skin. Excessive contact with water also reduces the skin's natural moisturizing factors.

Dry Skin Remedies

Face Packs

1. Ingredients:

5 teaspoons fresh coconut oil
5 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons glycerine
4 teaspoons beeswax
5 tablespoons cucumber juice
A pinch of borax

Method:

Melt the oil and wax by the double boiling method. Warm cucumber juices, glycerin and borax in a separate bowl until borax is dissolved. Add the cucumber, borax and glycerin mixture to the oil and whisk the mixture till it thickens. Excess may be stored in the fridge.

2. Ingrediesnts:

1 egg

1 teaspoon of honey,

1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and

few drops of rose water

Method:

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and use as a mask.

Diet:

Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Eat quality protein from vegetable sources. Increase your intake of raw foods.
Eat foods such as garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus that are high in sulfur, which helps to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
Consume plenty of yellow and orange vegetables. These are high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant. Carrots are especially good.
Unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil used daily on salads and baked potatoes, or mixed into any dishes which do not require heating to high temperatures will make dry skin moist and supple. Flax seed oil contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 alpha linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid. These are converted in the body into hormone, like substances called Prostaglandins, which support skin health.
Cantaloupes, carrots and apricots are heating foods for dry skin because they are rich in the vitamins A and C, both important for a supple, smooth skin. Eat them whole or take as fresh juices. Eat foods rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), such as quark, raw. milk cheese, natural plain yogurt, kefir, leafy green vegetables, nutritional yeast and wheat germ. Pantothenic acid is need for the synthesis of fats and oils used by the skin.
Drink at least 2 quarts of quality water every day to keep the skin well hydrated.
Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Use cold- pressed oils only. Heating oils leads to the production of free radicals, which have a destructive effect on the skin.
Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These substances have a diuretic effect, causing the body and skin cells to lose fluids and essential minerals.

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2006-10-03T00:39:00.000-07:00

Acne is a common and chronic skin disease. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. It mostly occurs on the face, neck, chest, upper back or shoulders. Nearly six out of ten young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four suffer from some degree of acne.

Acne Remedies

Home Remedies

1. Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is found very affective in getting rid off acne. Apply aloe vera pulp on the affected area (acne) twice a day.

2. Orange Peel: Orange peel also has been found very effective in treating acne. Grind orange peel with water into a paste. Apply the paste on affected area & wash it off after 15-20 minutes.

3. Garlic: Garlic has been used successfully in the treatment of acne. Even persistent forms of acne have been healed with this herb. Apply raw garlic juice on affected area. Also eating three pods of raw garlic once daily for a month would make acne disappear.

4. Cucumber: Cucumber is also very useful remedy for treating acne. Apply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

Do’s and Don’ts To Get Rid Off Acne

Constipation is the main reason of acne. Treat it immediately, if you have.

When choosing make-up, you should be sure to choose water-based, oil-free cosmetics. So always use water-based, oil-free cosmetics.

Keep your skin always clean by washing with very mild soaps and lukewarm water.

Wash your face 2 times a day with an oil-free face wash.

Change your towel every day. Bacteria can grow on damp cloth.

Wash your hands often. It's a good idea not to touch your face.Don't rest your face on your hands while you study, read, or watch TV.

Shampoo your hair at least twice a week. Pull your hair away from your face when you sleep. Style it away from your face during the day.

Drink lots of water. About 12-15 glasses water daily.

Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Take B-complex and zinc supplements daily. This is really necessary for treating acne affectively.

Do not try to prick and peel the acne as this can leave permanent marks on the face.

Avoid putting any oily or greasy substances on your face.Oily and greasy substances make acne worse by blocking the glands.If you must use cover-up cosmetics, use water-based cosmetics and wash them off at bedtime.

Avoid hair tonics or hair creams(especially greasy ones.When you sweat these substances will spread to your cafe and aggravate the acne.Try to keep your hair clean.

If certain foods seem to make your acne worse, do not eat those foods.

Avoid working in hot kitchens where greasy foods are cooked.Also, avoid getting sunburn.

Avoid stress as much as possible.

It takes max. about 8 weeks to get rid off acne!