Showing posts with label SKIN PROBLEMS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SKIN PROBLEMS. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Mud Bath To Treat Skin Poblems...

Naturopathy


Since ancient period sand has been very effective in naturopathy, in removing the illness. It removes the inner obstacle of body & activates the blood.

MUD THERAPY:

Mud therapy opens the pores of skin & increases the blood circulation, till the upper layer of skin. It cures the inner obstacle & pain of body. It removes the toxic materials of body. In naturopathy illness like indigestion, skin disease, pain in knees, eye problem, head pain, chronic pain & metabolic disorder is removed through sand. In natural therapy treatment is done by applying:-

* Stripe of mud on eyes.
* Stripe of mud on stomach.
* Stripe of mud on the spine bone.

HERBAL MUD BATH:

* 2-3 foot pit is dogged near river or lake, & black oily sand is taken out. It is crushed & filtered. Than it is dried in sunlight. Before using it, soak it for 12 hours in water.

TO PREPARE THE HERBAL MUD:

* Black sand, yellow ochre powder, orange shell powder, white sand powder, rose leaves powder & turmeric is mixed.

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Pour the herbal mud in clean container, mix cold water in it. Make a paste by shaking it with wooden spoon in such a manner so that it can be easily applied on the whole body.

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After soaking it in water for 12 hours, apply it on the whole body & sit in sun for 15- 60 minutes, according to the need.

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When the paste is dried, remove it with cold water by massaging. This way mud massage will also be done.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Home Remedies For Skin Problems...


FACE - Skin Problems

Contrary to popular belief, acne is not a skin problem that only adolescents and teenagers face. In fact, many adults have it as well. However old or young, a commonality between the two lies in finding the ultimate solution to solving this painful condition. Here are some economical home remedies for clear and glowing skin.

Garlic has well known antibiotic properties making it an excellent treatment for pimples and acne. Peel and mash eight cloves of fresh garlic and apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for about 15 minutes and wash off with a warm cloth.

Dilute some lemon juice with water and dab on pimples to kill germs, cool inflammation and improve blood circulation.

To loosen and cleanse blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal, honey and an egg white. Apply to the skin, massage for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.

A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples. Most facial masks can be applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes then washed off with warm water, followed by a cold rinse.

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Beauty Secrets From The Kitchen

Some more easy-to-implement beauty care tips



1. Watermelon juice clears the skin of all its blemishes leaving it fresh and lovely. Grate a watermelon, squeeze out the juice and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. Now wash it with hot water and then splash on cold water.

2. Fenugreek leaves (methi) cure pimples, blackheads, dryness and early appearance of wrinkles. Make a paste of these leaves and apply it every night. Next morning, wash off with warm water. This improves your complexion.

3. Tea leaves and lemon juice helps prevent hair fall. They also lead to soft and shiny hair. You need to boil the leaves in water and strain out the tea. Add a little lemon juice to this concoction and wash your hair with it. Rinse your hair thoroughly.

4. Bengal gram flour (besan) mixed with curd can be applied daily on your face and hair! It will not only give you a glowing complexion, but also long and lustrous locks.

5. Orange juice is great for an instant glow. All you need to do is dip your fingers in the juice and pat your cheeks, chin, neck and forehead. Wash off after ten minutes.

Your kitchen shelf has been secretly storing all these beauty secrets for years. It is up to you to discover more.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Tip To Remove Skin Blemishes & Dead Skin...


To remove skin blemishes and dead skin:


You will need:


½ teaspoon milk powder
¼ teaspoon egg white
½ teaspoon of lemon juice


Procedure:

Make a creamy paste by mixing ½ teaspoon of milk powder with ¼ teaspoon egg white and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply on he face and neck liberally. Be careful not to apply this on broken skin or damaged skin. Leave for 20 minutes and wash with lukewarm water, pat dry.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

BEAUTY TIPS FOR REMOVAL OF BLACK SPOTS...


BEAUTY TIPS FOR FOR REMOVAL OF BLACK SPOTS:


* Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face

* Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots

* Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

* Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used

* Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.

* Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days

* Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.

* To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

Monday, August 20, 2007

CABBAGE AND YEAST FACIAL CREAM FOR SKIN BLEMISHES & TO REMOVE DIRT...


To remove skin blemishes and takes away stubborn skin dirt:


You will need:


Pinch of yeast
2 teaspoon of cabbage juice

Procedure:

Chop the leaves and the cabbage buds, extract the cabbage juice by any means of juicer. Get 2 teaspoon of the juice and add a pinch of yeast. Apply it to face and leave the cream for 20-30 minutes. Wash face with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Friday, August 3, 2007

FACE BLACKHEADS...


FACE BLACKHEADS:


Usually blackheads are the result of oily skin and blocked pores. After a warm bath the face should be splashed with cold water.

In a pan add 5-6 cups of water and add the juice of 1 lime. Remove from heat when the water boils. Place on a table and covering the head with a large towel, steam the face. Rub the blackheads firmly with a face towel after 10 minutes of steaming. Wash the face with chilled water to close the pores.

Tip 1:

Boil 3-4 cups of water and add 2 tsp soda bicarbonate to this. Steam a towel with this and place the towel on the face. Repeat 5-6 times. Now rub the face in the area of the blackheads with a paste of 1 tsp curd mixed with 1 tsp of rice flour. Wash with cold water.

Tip 2:

Rub a pinch of table salt mixed with a pinch of the soft soggy portion of a glycerin soap. (Pears) Rub well into the blackheads. Repeat for a week.

Tip 3:

Take 1 tsp of fresh coriander leaf juice with ½ tsp of turmeric powder. Apply this at bed time and wash in the morning. Repeat for a week.

Tip 4:

Take 1 tsp lime juice mixed with 1 tsp of finely powdered cinnamon. Apply at bed time and wash in the morning.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

TIPS FOR REDUCING PIMPLES, WHITEHEADS & BLACKHEADS


PIMPLES & SKIN CARE:

Blackhead, pimples and acne are very common skin problems. People get concerned if they have blackhead or pimples on their face, especially women and girls. Acne is a condition of the skin that shows up as various types of bumps including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts.

What causes Blackhead Pimples?

Blackhead and pimples may be caused by hormonal changes, wrong food habits and improper skin care.

Black head, pimples, acne: The Spots:

Blackhead pimples can cause a number of different types of spots. Do not pick or squeeze your pimples, as it can leave scars. It is important to keep the spot-prone areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with a un perfumed cleanser. Use Antibacterial face washes and soaps specifically for greasy skins.

Are there ways to control and reduce Blackhead - Pimples?

There are many ways to control blackhead and pimples and improve the appearance of the skin. This is done externally with good acne skin products and internally by balancing the body, ridding it of toxins and purifying the blood.

* Drinking 8 glasses of clean water each day is EXTREMLY important as well as clean diet Free of excess salts, fats, chemicals, steroids, sugars and rich in vitamins, vegetables and fruits.

Blackhead:

Blackheads, also known as open comedones, are follicles that have a wider than normal opening. They are filled with plugs of sebum and sloughed off cells and have undergone a chemical reaction resulting in the oxidation of melanin. This gives the material in the follicle the typical black color.

Blackheads are caused by the over activity of the oil producing glands of the skin. The excess oil collects in the pores of the skin and hardens into a plug. Since the pores are open, the tip of the clogged oil is exposed to the air. It oxidizes and turns black. Hence, the name blackhead.

It is essential to keep the skin free of blackheads. Not only does it look unsightly, but, can also lead to acne. The control of blackhead is one way of preventing acne.

What skin care products/ingredients will help to control acne, blackhead pimples?

Use Lightweight oil free moisturizers or gels with ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic, lactic, retinal, and vitamins.

Benzyl Peroxide works very quickly on blackhead and pimples and it is best to use BP only as a drying agent applied to individual pimples / areas of break out , not the entire face.

Try to avoid antibiotics, accutane and other harsh, health harming drugs if you really want to get rid of blackhead pimples.

Some Useful Tips for reducing acne, blackhead pimples:

* Wash your skin each day 2 x a day with an anti-bacterial cleanser and pat it dry with a clean towel every time.

* If cosmetics are used, they should be oil-free (the kind that separates into two layers). Cosmetics labeled water-based may still contain oil.

* If a moisturizer is used, it should be labeled non-comedogenic which means does not cause pimples.

* Drink 8 x 8 glasses of water each day.

* Wash your make-up brushes and sponges, puffs every few days. These tools spread acne bacteria like wild fire.

Don'ts of Blackhead Pimples:

* Don't drink coffee, eat a high fat diet, or a high dairy, red meat, or iodine diet (shell fish, kelp, seaweed, asparagus, beef, salty foods).

* Never go to bed with your make-up on EVER.

* Donot use bar soap, creamy soaps, creamy cleansers, oily moisturizers, fragranced products (look for the word fragrance or perfume) as these can make your blackhead and pimples worse.