Showing posts with label home remedies for skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home remedies for skin. Show all posts

Monday, 20 January 2014

Basic Tips for Clear Skin



Basic Tips for Clear Skin

Along with pampering your skin with natural home remedies, there are some other things you can do to help eliminate the resurgence of acne, help heal stubborn scars, and achieve blemish free and glowing skin.  You can get healthier, younger looking skin with just a few daily routine adjustments.  Here are some tips on how to get clear skin.  Read on!

Eating a Healthy Diet Can Clear Your Skin

You are what you eat.  Yes, that phrase may sound redundant, but there�s truth in it!  Did you know, your skin is an organ?  Yes, a living, breathing organ.  And, just like with all your other organs, your skin is also affected by what you eat.  So, what should you eat to get clearer skin?  First and foremost, water.  Water is what rids your body of its toxins and we are about 60 percent the natural clear stuff, so it only makes sense that drinking more water helps your skin clear up quicker.  Focus on greens and foods that help promote elasticity like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and fatty fish.

Remove Makeup Before Going To Bed

A very basic rule: Remove your makeup before you go to bed!  You have no idea how many times I am guilty of not removing my makeup before I go to bed � only to wake up to disastrous results the next morning: a very unwelcome pimple on my cheek.  Nighttime is when your body starts to relax and rejuvenate itself.  If your skin is washed, it will allow your pores to breathe and help prevent buildup and clogging of your pores which leads to acne.  

Use a Toner for Clear Skin

Use a toner after you wash your face.  There are a couple of reasons for this.  1) a toner helps balance the pH level of your skin.  Why is this important?  Our skin is supposed to be slightly acidic.  This is because of our skin�s outer layer which works with sebaceous (oil producing) glands to maintain this level of around 5-6. 2) Toner is an astringent, which closes your pores after you wash your face.  This is important to happen otherwise, your pores may stay open and get clogged by moisturizer or other free radicals in the air.

Stay Away From the Sun

Staying away from the sun is one of the easiest habits you can start adopting now to prevent early aging and fine lines and wrinkles on your skin.  I know how hard this can be (especially being from Southern California!), so if you have to absolutely spend time in the sun to get somewhere, or for an event, make sure you try to stay in the shade as much as possible, use sunscreen and cover up as best and lightly as you can.  If you are the tanning type (like I used to be) and you just need that lovely warm tan glow, there is a home remedy you can use to get some color on your body.

Exercising Helps Clear Your Skin

Exercising helps increase blood flow, which in turn can increase the glow in your face.  It also helps you lose water retention which helps lower swelling in your face and body.  Thirty minutes of cardio a day should be more than enough to start with.  Walking is the best way to get this exercise if you are worried about not having a gym membership.

These are some basic tips on how to get clear skin.  Start following them and you should see a difference in your facial skin dramatically within a few weeks. 

Note: Before following any diet or regimen make sure to see a doctor first.



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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Home Remedies for Oily Skin Using Cucumber

Home Remedies for Oily Skin Using Cucumber

Many (more than we�d like to admit) struggle with very oily skin.  The oil seems to just manufacture itself out of nowhere, and then ends up clogging our already struggling pores.  The truth is, it is important for oil to be produced and this process is done through oil (sebaceous) glands in our skin, and this is used to keep your skin moisturized.  Some people are more �well moisturized� than others, so for those of you who are, keep on reading!

How do you know if you have oily skin?  If your face is consistently shiny, then you most likely have oily skin.  Many things can cause oily skin.  It can be hereditary, so if your parents have it, you most likely do too; and, it can be hormonal as well.  For girls, during the menstruation period, the sebaceous glands can tend to product more oil thus making your more likely to clog your pores during your menses, causing acne.  Unfortunately, there�s not much that can be done to stop the over production of oil, but you can control it with simple DIY home remedies for oily skin.

Did you know? Having oily skin can be an annoyance at times, but in the long run you will reap the benefits because the oil has helped keep your skin moisturized throughout the years�and naturally, too!  The only downside is, the oil clogs skin�s pores, causing blockages which in turn causes a buildup of bacteria and what we know as a zit (or pimple).

Read more about what ingredients work really well and how to use them to work for you.

Cucumbers are known to be very rich in Vitamins E & A especially and have been used for under eye puffiness relief as they vitamins and minerals (potassium and magnesium included) help sooth your skin.  This is because both skin and cucumber share the same levels of hydrogen which leaves your skin supple and smooth.  Another very great characteristic of cucumbers is their ability to improve your complexion by helping fade dark scars.  I�ll take those �side effects� any day!

What you need:

Cucumber � 1 to 2 depending on size

What you do:

Take the cucumber, peel the skin off with a peeler carefully, and slice the cucumber thinly.  If you are happy with relaxing and laying down with slices on your face, then keep the slices thin.  If you opt for a more interactive experience, slice the cucumber thickly.  This is to ensure a good grip when you use the slice to rub it slowly rub it over your face.  Once you are done, rinse off with warm water.  Use a toner (to close your pores so they don�t clog up) and then moisturize as usual.

You can use this home remedy for oily skin up to twice a week depending on how much shine/oil control is needed.

Remember, drinking lots of water helps your body rid itself of toxins.  While you�re using home remedies, and otherwise, make sure you get plenty of water so that your skin cells can constantly be rejuvenated.  We are, after all, almost 80% water!
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Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Yogurt & Egg White Face Mask for Smaller Pores and Reduced Acne

Yogurt & Egg White Face Mask for Smaller Pores and Reduced Acne

Many natural and organic products can do wonders for your skin and hair.  These nature-made goods can save you a large amount of money over the course of a few months.  Most products found in the marketplace today target people who are searching for remedies to cure rough skin that is not smooth and is acne prone.

This homemade yogurt and egg white face mask may just be the cure you are looking for if you are suffering from rough skin, large pores, or acne prone skin in general.  It takes about 20 minutes to make and use from start to finish.

Why Egg White & Yogurt?

Egg white has been known to dry up pimples and reduce swelling and redness in your face.  It is full of proteins and amino acids.  It is known as a mild astringent which is why is it reduces the size of your pores.  Reducing the size of your pores helps them from getting clogged by dirt, oil, and free radicals in the air.





Yogurt has cleansing, healing and moisturizing properties--everything your skin needs to stay looking healthy and young!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons yogurt
1 egg white

Directions:

Make sure you remove the egg yolk from the egg white and only keep the egg white for this face mask.  Mix the yogurt in with the egg white and stir until it is evenly distributed throughout.  Greek yogurt is high in proteins and can be substituted for regular yogurt if you have it available. (buy greek yogurt here.)

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Sunday, 4 November 2012

Exfoliating Pumpkin Scrub

Exfoliating Pumpkin Scrub

Get your skin glowing and ready for your fall and winter festivities with one of nature's more beneficial vegetables--the pumpkin.  Pumpkins make an excellent exfoliating face mask for all skin types: oily, normal-oily, or dry skin.  It soothes, moisturizes, and nourishes your skin.  So, if you are looking for a way to reuse and recycle your carved pumpkins from Halloween, or the leftovers from making your famous pies, then look no further!

So, what's so great about pumpkins?

They are rich in Vitamins A, C, as well as zinc.  Vitamin A is used in skin-healing products, so if you are looking to replenish and nourish your skin, this is the way to go.  Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant and when all three combined, they are creating a great barrier from free radicals (toxins in the air) from affecting your skin negatively (by causing premature aging) and from clogging your pores, which helps prevent acne.

Ingredients:

5-6 tablespoons of pumpkin pulp
3-4 tablespoons of brown sugar (buy brown sugar here.)
1 teaspoon of lemon juice (buy cinnamon sticks here.)

Directions:

Take the pulp and put it in the blender for a few seconds until you achieve a paste consistency.  Add the brown sugar and the lemon juice to the paste and mix well.  Use a spoon or fork.

Apply the scrub to your clean face and gently scrub in small circles using your fingertips.  Do this for a minute or two to slough off dead skin cells.  Rinse with cool to warm water.  Remember to always tone your skin to balance the ph level after you wash your face.  Moisturize as usual.
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