Herbal Remedies Blog

Everyone wants to look their best and as gorgeous as they can. There are a number of simple beauty treatments that we can use with things that are easily accessible in our homes. Here are a few easy beauty tips that you can try using things from the kitchen without any extra cost.

For every organ, you need special care. How to care them is given below as your easy beauty tips:

Face: Do not cover your face with a thick foundation. It looks unnatural. Instead, sweep on a “skin perfector.” These gels contain light diffusing particles that even out skin tone. Then dab on concealor to cover imperfections.

Eyes & Eyelids: To remove puffiness from the eyelids, manipulate a drop of very fresh castor oil on to them. To cool your eyes, make eye pads using thick slices of cucumber. Another option is to use cotton pads soaked in cold milk. Lie down and place them on your clogged eyes and relax for a while.

Lips: Glide on a lip gloss with cinnamon oil. It will create a tingly sensation that boosts blood flow to your lips, making them look bee stung in seconds. To prevent your lips from drying you can use a ground combination or rose petals and milk butter. To prevent your lips from chapping, use hot water fermentation on your lips and then apply a mixture of Vaseline and honey. Apply this combination about three times a week.

Hands:  Apply cuticle oil and while that softens and moisturizes cuticles, clip and file nails to a comfortable, even length. After all of the major construction is done, apply moisturizing lotion to soften hands and nourish the skin around the cuticle. To delay age spots on your hand, use a piece of lemon and rub all above your hand, before washing. This will delay onset of age-spots.

Feet: Soaking is just always the best place to start. Never mind the dampness your feet got in the shower or that you just soaked them in a bath. Get a small plastic tub big enough and deep enough for your feet to be completely emerged and fill it with warm/hot water. There are inexpensive herbal products available in beauty stores such as scrubs, deep soaks and replenishing formulas. Find one in your budget and go for it.

Hair:  Wash the hair with good quality shampoo and than use conditioner on it, It is better to go for herbal products as they are chemical free. Choose beautiful hairstyles to improve the setting make sure the ends are evenly rolled in or rolled out. Heat the hair for a second and then let it cool. This process of setting the hair will last longer and make your hair look beautiful.

Skin: Massage vitamin E over it every night at bedtime. Studies prove that the massage and vitamin itself work together to heal the damaged skin and will reduce the scar or even make it go away.

Whole Body: To look gorgeous, slim and fit exercise sufficiently.

But your diet contributes a great deal towards making you beautiful. Therefore eating a proper healthy diet is important to keep looking gorgeous. Your diet should be rich in Vitamins and minerals. Eat green vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk etc.

If you have a dry type skin, you need to have a proper dry skin care. Otherwise, your dry skin will be cracking. It is not nice to see as well as not healthy to your skin. Some factors will influence your dry skin, such as hormonal changes, dry climate, excessive exfoliation and skin disorder treatments. Moreover, the inheritance can also be the determination factor. Above all, you need to have a proper treatment for your dry skin.

The most important dry skin care treatment will be the moisturizer application. There are 2 kinds of moisturizers used for the treatment.

The first moisturizer suitable for your dry skin is the one that will preserve your skin’s moisture. The example of this type is Vaseline. You can get this moisturizer easily because many supermarkets and even grocery stores sell various brands. They are also not too expensive to purchase.

The second type of moisturizer is humectants. This kind of moisturizer is able to draw the moisture from the surrounding area. After that, the humectants will supply the moisturizer to your skin. In a particularly humid environment, it is an excellent way to keep your skin moisturized. humectants contain some effective chemical substances, such as urea, propylene glycol, acid, glycerin and some others.

After you get the right moisturizer suitable for your dry skin type, you need to know the proper application. Before you apply the moisturizer over your face, you need to clean your skin first using the  herbal contain cleanser. The moisturizer will work the best when your skin is still damp. After cleansing your face, the skin is still in a damp condition, Therefore, it is the right time to apply the moisturizer thoroughly over your face. To maximize the effectiveness of the moisturizer, you also need to use products that are free from any soap content. Moreover, exfoliation is another great solution for your dry skin because it will remove your dead skin cells. However, you should do the exfoliation with care. It means that you cannot have it too frequently. Your dry skin will be sensitive to the sun exposure. Therefore, you need to get dry skin care products that contain sun protection. You also need to avoid excessive direct sun exposure. You can use hat or umbrella to protect your skin.

Dry skin care products are also in natural substances. These products do not contain any synthetic chemical. The natural substances will give lipid supplement over your skin so that your skin will have sufficient moisture retention inside. Further to the treatment, you should pay attention to the water temperature that you use to take a shower or to wash your face. The water should not be too cold or too hot. Warm water will be the best for your dry skin.

Women will definitely want to have beautiful skins. However, you also need to remember that skin should not be beautiful only, but it should be healthy too. Different people might have their own skin conditions. That is why different people might need different skin care treatment suitable to their skin conditions. There are some basic skin treatments for various skin conditions. Here are the treatments: ;

1. Dry Skin
If you have dry skin, you need to apply moisturizer regularly. There is no better treatment than this. All you need to do is getting the right moisturizer product for your daily use. You need to read the instruction carefully so that you know the proper application. You should use the moisturizer in the right dosage too. If it is too much, your face will be too oily, but if it is too little, your skin will still be dry. The best application will be when your skin is still damp. Therefore, it is best to use the moisturizer after you clean your face with the cleanser.

2. Acne Skin
This specific skin disorder is a constant threat to your skin. Therefore, you need to start a preventive step since early age. You should clean up your face and neck skin regularly with cleanser. Other than that, regular shower will definitely be helpful to stay clean and avoid the acne. However, when you suffer from acne, you should not squeeze or even touch it because it might aggravate the acne. You can get a proper skin care treatment for your acne problem if you want to get rid of them faster.

3. Spotty skin
Spotty skin is the result of too much UV radiation exposure. It is mostly because of the UV radiation from the sun. One best solution to this skin problem will be the application of sunscreen lotion with a high content of Sun Protection Factor (SPF). The ideal SPF will be at the level of 15. Moreover, you can protect your skin from direct sun exposure by using umbrella, hat and sleeved shirts. It is a good skin care treatment to overcome your spotty skin problem.

However if you have done any skin care treatment using products available in the market, but you cannot notice any significant improvement, you should make a consultation to your dermatologist immediately. You need to bring the previous medications details, when you come to see your doctor. Your doctor needs the information so that he knows what the best medication for your skin problem. He will give you the proper prescription so that you will have a more effective skin treatment. The doctor will generally provide you with some skin medications, such as chemical peeling, retinoid, intake antibiotics and many others. You can recover from your skin disorder by applying the treatments properly.

Anal itching could be due to poor hygienic habits or due to worm infection especially pin worms. There are traditional recipes to get rid of this nasty discomfort.Pomegranate fruit skin is roasted till it is brittle and black. It is then powdered. The powdered is mixed with a little vegetable oil and applied over the anus. A paste of thymol and a piece of camphor in oil is also useful. This paste is applied over the anal region to stop itching.

Another home remedy for anal itching is washing the part with harir or pomegranate bark decoction. A paste made by mixing harir powder in a small quantity of oil or butter is then applied over the anus for full relief.The astringent property of harir and pomegranate decreases itching and swelling.

If people are allergic to certain products and certain ingredients then it is best to avoid them. In such circumstances natural products are better alternatives. The natural products are for pretty, gentle and problem free skin. It is thought that natural skin products are more pure and they do not contain any harmful ingredients prepared in the lab. However it is not always true.

There are some chemicals in the beauty or skin care products like phthalates, petrochemicals and preservatives like parabens are just like hormones in the body and can cause cancer in higher concentrations. But the council for Personal Care Products has passed these products as safe but the Environmental Working Group say that people should avoid them.

There are some problems with the natural products. The tern natural is not defined properly therefore the product may not contain any ingredients one is looking for them in it.

Reading the labels on the products is very important. If they contain ingredients like parabens as preservatives, petrochemicals and their products, all these are found in skin care products. Other harmful ingredients in cosmetics include lead in lipsticks, mercury in mascara and eye drops, dioxane in shampoos and body washes and phthalates in hair sprays and nail polishes.

It is important to know that natural ingredients also cause allergies.  A study published in a leading journal has found that many people are allergic or sensitive to the most popular natural ingredients like jasmine, tea tree oil, lavender and feverfew.  To check for the natural ingredients “sniff test” is good. Smelling the product for the smell of the ingredient which it is claiming to contain helps in checking for its presence. If the smell is like the natural one then the product contains that particular ingredient in natural form. If it has a smell like artificial flavor then it contains only the flavor and not the natural ingredient.

In another study various brands of baby care products were tested fir cancer causing chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane and it was found that most of the products contain one of these chemicals.

According to many experts the minute quantities of chemicals do not harm the body but others say that such minute quantities from many such products can be harmful to body and such study to find the collective effect has not been carried out.

The answer to this dilemma of skin care products is the use of home remedies. So instead of using Aloe Vera cream Aloe Vera preparation prepared at home is better. Instead of cold cream coconut oil or “Kokam oil” is better for winter skin care. Less use of soap is also a better option to prevent drying of skin in winter. Use of milk products instead of creams, use of coarse turmeric or sandal powder is better than scrub. Turmeric paste in milk can be used for fair skin instead of fairness creams.

Thus finding a home remedy for skin problem and skin care is better than solving the controversies and finding which product is better.

With age the signs of aging start developing. Saggy skin, bags under the eyes wrinkles, age spots and forehead lines are the signs of aging. Aging is unavoidable but it does not mean one should look old.
There are things which help in younger looks.
• The lipstick shades should not be mat. Because their traces remain in the fine lip lines. Creamy lipsticks or lip glosses are better.
• As with mat lipsticks the traces of powder blushes and shadows remain in the fine lines on the skin. Also the dry looking skin is a sign of aging. Therefore, creamy blushes and creamy shadows are better and they give the skin plumy look.
• Curled lashes look good. First the mascara should be applied allowed it to dry and then the lashes can be curled up.
• The hair length should be between the chin and the shoulders.
• Eyebrows should not be over plucked as they do not grow well after excessive plucking.
• Less make up is better as makeup should not be used to cover the age.
• Alcohol intake and smoking should be decreased to the maximum possible extent.
• Teeth may become yellow color due to drinks like red wine, tea and coffee. They can be whitened by using over the counter teeth whiteners.
• Adequate and sound sleep at night also helps in looking younger. Due to lack of sleep the skin looks dry and the face looks shapeless.
• Apart from beauty and young looking tips standing straight is also important to look and feel young.
• Well balanced diet is helpful in younger looks. As with age the metabolism becomes slower increase in weight is obvious. There should be control on increasing weight. To control weight the life style should not become sedentary.
• Along with diet regular exercise is also important. This helps in better blood circulation. Due to this nutrients reach to the extremities and toxic products are removed. The type of exercise is not important. Just being active is also an exercise.
• Techniques to reduce stress (stress relaxation techniques) should be learned as stress makes an individual look older.

Besides the younger looking tips there are products which can turn around the signs of ageing and help look younger.

Collagen is a substance present in skin which helps in looking younger. Several creams from animal sources are available but these large molecules can not penetrate the skin. Therefore substances which stimulate the production of collagen and can penetrate the skin are more useful. Cynergy TK is one such natural ingredient. Same is for hyaluronic acid. Phytessence Wakame is the ingredient helpful in increasing the elasticity of skin. Free radicals production increases with age. Antioxidants which are present in fruits and vegetables scavenge free radicals. Therefore, antioxidants also make one look younger. Creams containing antioxidants help in reducing signs of aging from outside.

How To Stay Younger & Healthy Naturally

All we are concerned about aging, not just by our appearance, but also for our mental and physical health. The truth is that all we can do to stay healthy and young, also help us to get a better look. It has always been said that the face is the mirror of the soul, so if you’re well on the inside, as reflected on the outside. There are many things that can help prevent aging, from cosmetics to an exercise routine and good diet. Here are 10 ways to say avoid premature aging and also keep you healthy and radiant.

Ways to stay young longer & Healthy:

Bring a healthy, balanced diet. Raw fruits and vegetables contain enzymes, a substance essential for our body. Enzymes are responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions in our bodies, working within some of our cells and in the digestive system. If we lack an enzyme is aging and lost vitality. The organs stop working properly and our body deteriorates. It is also important to consume foods rich in antioxidants, such as olive oil, nuts, green tea, cereals, legumes and blue fish.

Sleep and rest as needed. The not sleeping well or not you need sleep; it can produce kinds of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and metabolic.

Exercise- Simply walking fast half-hour daily exercise improves
blood circulation. Other activities like dancing, swimming or playing sports
will keep us in shape. Regular eating produces obesity, osteoporosis, and fatigue
when performing any type of exercise and back problems or muscle. Bodybuilding
exercise at least 3 times a week prevents loss of muscle volume and play.

Avoid stress- Stress affects our nervous system, causing chemical changes in our body. A person may suffer with diseases and stress disorders such as hypertension, gastritis, ulcers, insomnia, changes in appetite, fatigue, etc… The best thing to relieve stress is to relax, but that is not easy for a person with stress, so you have to use breathing and relaxation therapies such as yoga. Other activities such as sport, dance or do something we like (reading, listening to music), can relieve stress.

Caring for the skin- Keeping the skin clean exfoliated and moisturized is essential to the regeneration of cells and the elimination of toxins. Our skin changes over the years due to hormonal changes as they are continuously exposed to external agents. Also, poor diet and smoking or drinking is reflected in our skin. Using anti-wrinkle creams and products prevents loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin. We must take care with more attention to the eyes, neck, lips and hands, as they suffer the most over the years. Today there are many types of creams and cosmetics that help prevent premature aging.

Drink plenty of water-. Drinking 2 liters of water a day helps keep the skin well hydrated and avoid kidney problems. It is important to protect your skin in summer and winter because the cold can become dehydrated and suffer premature aging. We must always use sunscreen to avoid burns, stains and skin cancer.

Keeping the mind active- It is very important to keep our minds active to prevent the deterioration and brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease appear. Leer, learn new things, doing puzzles and playing chess or other game that requires mental dexterity, helps keep the mind in shape. Not smoking, not abusing alcohol or caffeine. It is proved scientifically that smoking causes premature aging of the skin. Drinking alcohol or smoking can cause disease over time, such as cancer. Alcohol contributes to the deterioration of the brain. The abuse of coffee produces hypertension and digestive problems. Be happy. Have a good life, be happy with ourselves, laugh often, and generally be happy to help live a healthier life and longer.

Herbal Acne Treatment

Acne is, perhaps the ugliest disease to have on earth. Most prevalent among the teens and preteens, acne may also affect the adults at the adult onset. This disease is found in both the males and the females, though males are most likely to be affected and have a long lasting appearance. It is believed that more than 60% of the male population has suffered from this disease. The symptoms of this disease are skin eruptions and inflammation. It is a disease of the hair follicle or scientifically speaking pilosebaceous unit. In the United States of America, it is perhaps the most common disease found in every other male or female you encounter. As medically known, Acne Vulgaris has the symptoms of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples appearing on your face. It is generally found in the upper part of the torso, such as the face, shoulders, neck, etc.

Once these have been explained, a need for a remedy naturally arises. There are various ointments and pills available in the market which does not even need the prescription of a doctor out of which the Dabur Gulabri – Rose Water (Cleanser, Toner, Refreshner & Moisturizer), is the best. They cure the pimples and it doesn’t appear again. You can simply buy them and apply them as and when you wish. But what’s the use? If you use some other product, the acne will appear once again when you stop applying them as acne vulgaris always has a tendency to recur and these recurrences can’t be prohibited if you use non-herbal creams. Moreover, most of the creams leave a permanent scar on your face which leaves your skin tone uglier than before.

When you have had enough of home remedies for acne such as application of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and even then got no results, it is better to move on for herbal remedies such as Biotique – Wintergreen for Acne which need to be applied on just the pimples and not the other parts of the skin.

Normally the herbal tablets of pills contain Cleaver leaves and burdock leaves. They also contain tea tree oil and clove both of which have various applications other than the cure of acne. The Dabur Gulabari contains rose water which provides and effective solution for you acne problems. But it is suggested that before applying any of these herbal products on your face, just wash your face with a non-comedogenic cleanser which exposes the pores for the ointment or herbal mixture. Results of these how up within a week

Aren’t you the most blessed? You have a soft, supple and gentle skin. No marks, no flakes, no blemishes, no scars. A glowing, patchless skin – yes you have a Normal Skin.

All those with normal skin can definitely boast of their spotless beauty but beware of those who eye on you. Not much effort is needed to safeguard your smooth texture skin. Of course, here are a few handy tips:

• Use a mild soap
• Use the right kind of balanced moisturizer and toner
• Avoid extreme heat and cold
• Drink a lot of water
• Treat your skin with gentle massages

Those with normal skin are free to eat whatever they want but be cautious, over-consumption of oily stuff may make your greasy and too much dryness may chap your skin.

Especially in women with normal skin, some pimples may pop up during their monthly menstrual cycles but soon die down on their own. Do not panic and prick or press them.

The bad part of normal skin is that it shows up signs of aging much faster – wrinkles and freckles begin to appear much earlier. Daily cleaning, toning and proper nourishing can wade off this.

Nature’s got a lot many to help you out to retain your baby like skin. Use lemon – it works wonders in reducing oiliness. Also fruit packs with banana, orange, grape do much of their work. All grandma’s easy home tips really help – use turmeric with milk, rub raw slices potatoes and cucumber, make an oatmeal and curd pack and much more.

Take a little care of your skin and the whole world will take note of you.

acne-face

Mirror is my worst enemy, I have acne!!!!

But what’s acne & how?

Acne are protrusions formed on the skin due to the over activity of the oil glands. The over secretion of oil clogs the skin pores and leads to deposition of dust and grime. All these break out as blackheads, pimples and cysts. They stay for long and usually leave their identities in the form of scars, blemishes and pits. So, worrisome is the acne.

Acne is common in teenagers due to over working of the sex hormones during puberty. But badly affected are those with oily skin for they are more prone to this skin disorder.

The causes may be heredity, hormonal levels and changes, food habits, infections, stress, improper beauty care or even pollution.

The prevention tips for acne is to eat the right kind of food, I mean avoid oily food but add more of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Also, keep your skin dust and oil free by regular and periodic cleansing, ex foliating, toning and right moisturizing. Above all, do not prick, pluck or squeeze for it will leave life time scars.

Can Acne be treated?

Yes, there are a roll out of innumerable products for the prevention and cure of acne. If you have acne and is not severe, try any product but I would rather suggest medical help at initial stage. A dermatologist will guide you find your way out of acne.

ACNE IS EMOTIONALLY TAXING:

Yes, people with acne always worry about their otherwise good skin. They try to compare their skin type with those with clear skin and wish and long that their’s could have been so. So, it causes a lot of stress and people sometimes avoid socializing. Stress in turn plays its role – it aggravates acne.

Dont worry, there a lot of home made remedies, various products and even laser therapies for acne and scar treatment.