Archive for May, 2010

How to Make Homemade Natural Skin Cleansers for Oily and Dry Skin

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Recipes for Facial cleansers

There are various facial cleaners that one can make at home which are found to be very effective as natural skin cleansers. Some of the homemade skin cleansers are made especially as cleanser for oily skin, normal skin or as cleansers for dry skin.

  • A simple face mask can be made out of honey and egg white. Apply this over the face and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. it leaves the skin glowing and fresh. One can even make a face cleanser out of honey mixed with some oats. You can even add ground almonds and some yogurt to this mixture.
  • Another good and natural cleanser can be made from some fresh cucumber. Cucumber through the years has been found to a very effective cleanser. Simply grate some cucumber and mix it with some milk. Another option is to extract the juice from the cucumber and mix it with milk and then use as a cleanser.
  • For those who suffer from oily skin, lemon juice is considered to be a very effective cleanser. This can be mixed with some juice extracted from fresh grapes and then used. The grapes can cause the skin to soften while the lemon will clean it.People who have dry skin should avoid using lemon on their skin as it can cause further drying.
  • One can try making a very good cleanser from honey and lemon too. This also helps in moisturizing the skin. A mixture of honey and milk can leave one’s skin feeling soft and glowing.
  • One can try using some fresh mint leave juice that has been extracted and mixed with some warm water to wash the face. This helps in cleaning the pores and leaving the skin feeling refreshed.
  • One can add honey to the bath and use this as an all body cleanser and moisturizer.
  • Carrot juice is also found to have some good properties that help in removing the blemishes and scars from a person’s skin.
  • Try making some fresh buttermilk and then using this clean one’s skin. It helps in soaking up all the excess oil from the skin without leaving the skin feeling dry and tight.
  • Try extracting the juice from a fresh orange and using this as a cleanser. Oranges are high in Vitamin C and are excellent for the skin. One should always remember to eat a high that is highly nutritious and also to drink plenty of water.

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Dark Circles Home Remedies - How to Reduce Under Eye Circles

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Dark circles under a person’s eyes can be very noticeable as darkened patches of skin around one’s eyes. Besides these darkened areas there art no further symptoms of this condition. At times some people may even get a watery discharge from their eyes. There are various causes of dark circles under eyes.

Causes of Dark Circles Under Eyes

One of the main causes is aging. It is considered to be the one of the primary reasons for development of these dark circles. As a person begins to age, their skin gets drier and drier and thus due to this excessive dryness the dark circles that are around a person’s eyes become more and more apparent. Another major reason for circles forming under one’s eyes is due to stress. Stress is considered by many doctors and medical practitioners to be a major factor of circles forming under the eyes. Those who do not get adequate sleep also suffer from a problem of darkening circles around their eyes. The required number of eyes of sleep should be around 7 to 8 hours. If one does not sleep enough it can be a major cause of tiredness and dark circles. If one is dehydrated and is not getting adequate amount of water and fluids then it can also be a major reason of dark circles forming.

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Hence dark circles home remedies include drinking plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses in a day. This will help in keeping the skin well hydrated and prevent drying. If one is not eating a healthy and nutritious diet then this can also be a cause of darkening circles under the eyes. One should be eating a balanced meal that consists of vitamins, proteins, minerals and fiber. All these along with some other nutrients are extremely essential for a person’s well being. All these nutrients and vitamins should be consumed regularly. Some other home remedies for dark circles are to try applying some freshly diced cucumber over each eye. These need to be kept for about 15 to 20 minutes. This helps in relieving the stress in one’s eyes and thus in cooling the eyes down. Try mixing a paste of some honey and almond oil and applying this over the dark circles every night. This is found to be a very effective home treatment for dark circles. Tea bags have also been found to be very effective in curing a condition of dark circles. Put the tea bag in the fridge then when it cools place it over each eye for about 15 minutes.

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Homemade Anti Aging Remedies and Tips

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Most women, who are above the age of 30 worry about aging and its various signs like wrinkles, dark spots, laugh lines and fine lines on the face. Therefore, a lot of women spend thousands of dollars on costly anti aging creams and treatments. Fortunately, there are many anti aging remedies that can be made at home, which could help you fight wrinkles and other signs of aging, as effectively as a salon treatment. In fact, several home remedies for anti aging, are beneficial to the overall health of a person as well. Try a combination of any of the following tips for anti aging to maintain younger and healthier skin:

Tips,Home Remedies for Anti Aging

•    One of the oldest and most effective remedies of fighting wrinkles is by keeping the skin well hydrated. This means that you need to drink at least 16 – 20 glasses of water each day.
•    Potatoes have exceptional anti-aging properties. Applying raw potato on your face will not only lighten your tan, but will also reduce the fine wrinkles from your face. Place two slices of potato on your eyes for at least ten minutes, to get rid of crow’s-feet. For the rest of your face, grind a medium raw potato, with two tablespoons of applesauce, to form a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and leave it on for at least 20 -25 minutes, before washing it away with warm water. Using this remedy regularly, will add a glow to your skin.
•    Papaya is a great anti aging remedy. Apply a ripe, mashed papaya on your face for about half an hour and then wash it away with warm water. To maximize the benefits of the papaya, mix a little moisturizer to the pulp. This remedy can be as effective as an anti-aging facial.
•    Squeeze out the milk of a raw, grated coconut and apply it on your face regularly to give your skin a radiant look, with a glowing effect.
•    Applying avocado pulp or slices on the face will help rejuvenate your skin, since avocado are oily in texture, which works wonders for the skin.
•    Rub the core of a pineapple on your face and leave it on for at least 15 – 20 minutes. This remedy helps reduce the first sign of wrinkles.
•    The use of certain essential oils can be very effective in reducing fine wrinkles. A combination of primrose oil, added to other essential oils like – geranium, rose, frankincense, jasmine, rosewood or sandalwood can be used to create your own, natural, anti-wrinkle lotion.

In addition to the above anti aging tips, it is also important to follow a healthy diet, which includes plenty of liquids, fresh fruits and vegetables that contain required vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Also ensure that you get adequate exercise, to minimize the symptoms of aging.

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How to Get Soft and Supple Skin

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Care for Soft and Supple Skin

Having clean, moist, soft and supple skin is almost every woman’s dream and achieving that dream is not impossible. It is important for you to understand what your skin requires and how to take care of your skin. There are three essential factors that effect the suppleness & elasticity of your skin - firmness, smoothness and hydration. As you age, your skin will lose these qualities, therefore becoming less soft and supple. In order to get supple skin, it is important to make sure that you drink a lot of water or other nutritional fluids. Water cleanses the cells of the body, revitalizing the skin. On a hot day, just spray some water on your face and do not dry it with a towel. Instead, allow the water to stay on your face and let it dry off naturally. Applying a good moisturizer after that, to retain the water content. One of the best ways of pampering your skin, is by taking a milk bath. You can make your own milk bath at home by using powdered and evaporated milk. Fill about one thirds of a bathtub with warm water and add four ounces of the powdered milk to it, allowing it to dissolve properly. Then, add one can (12 ounces) of evaporated milk to the tub and mix it well. Then fill the tub with more water, if required. You can also add more powdered or evaporated milk to the bath, if required. Soak in the bathtub and allow your skin to absorb the nutrients present in the milk, for at least 20 minutes or so. After you are done soaking for about 20 minutes, you will feel your skin much softer and smoother.

Tips and Home Remedies to Get Soft Skin

There are also many home remedies that can help you get soft skin. Given below are a few soft skin tips that you can try at home:

  • Mix some milk, with some mashed banana and apply the mixture on your face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, before washing it off cold water, to give your skin a glow.
  • Applying honey on your skin for about 20 minutes and then washing it off with cold water will make your skin soft, smooth and glowing. You can even mix egg whites with the honey occasionally.
  • Mix a teaspoon of walnut powder, lemon juice and honey to make a paste and use it to scrub your face. Leave the paste on to your face for about 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
  • After taking a shower, apply some petroleum jelly on your entire body and leave it on for at least an hour, before taking another shower. Try this activity at least twice a month.
  • Mix two teaspoons of sugar, in three teaspoons of a good baby-oil. Rub the mixture on your feet, hands, as well as other body parts and leave it in for about fifteen minutes, before washing it off with warm water.

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Cracked Heels Home Remedies - How to Heal Dry Cracked Heels

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Many people suffer from the condition of dry cracked heels, also known as heel fissures. At first, cracked heels are more of an embarrassment and an inconvenience, but if ignored, the condition could worsen, with the development of cracks and fissures, which can be very painful. In some severe cases, the cracks could bleed and become infected. Some common causes of cracked heels are - dryness of the skin in the heel area, lack of proper care and attention to the feet and excessive pressure applied to the feet. Cracked heels could also be a sign of the deficiency of Omega3 fatty acids and zinc. Therefore, cracked heels are often found in people who spend a lot of time on their feet as well as senior citizens. Healing cracked heels is not difficult, as moisturizing the affected areas regularly, using an oil-based moisturizing cream at least twice a day will help considerably. To maximize the effects, wear thick socks, after applying a thick layer of the moisturizer and leave it on overnight. Repeating this exercise everyday for about a week will really help.

Home Remedies for Cracked Heels

You could also use the following home remedies for cracked heels:

  • Mash a ripe banana thoroughly, to form a thick paste and apply it on the cracked heel. Leave the pulp on for about 10 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Try this exercise once, every week.
  • Mix the juice of one lemon, with a teaspoon of petroleum jelly, a small quantity of shampoo or liquid soap and some water. Mix them together to form a soapy-solution and dip your feet in it for around 15 minutes, before rinsing and drying your feet. Trying this remedy everyday should bring about a positive change sooner.
  • Melt a teaspoon of paraffin wax and mix some mustard oil (about a teaspoon) to it. Apply this to the cracked heals and leave it on overnight. Rinse your heels with warm water in the morning. Try this everyday, for two weeks.
  • Use a pumice stone, twice a week on your feet, to get rid of the dead skin present near the cracked heels. Make sure that you soak your feet in warm water for about fifteen minutes, before scrubbing your feet with the pumice stone. After using the pumice stone, pat your feet dry gently and apply a moisturizer on the heel area.

As cracked heals could be a sign of deficiency of certain nutrients in the body, please make sure that you include foods that are high in iron, calcium, Vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids and zinc in your diet. In case you observe severe cracks, bleeding or signs of an infection, please consult a podiatrist or a dermatologist, who can suggest how to heal dry cracked heels, using the right treatment.

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