NATURAL REMEDIES FOR OILY SKIN

Oily skin results from excess oil being secreated by the sebaceous glands. This causes skin to be shiny and more prone to pimples, blackheads and blemishes.

This excess secreation of oil is more common in adolescents and decreases with age . It is advisable for people with oily skin to always keep face clean and make use of water based cosmetics.

Try out some of these natural remedies as they can make oily skin appear beautiful:

1.     Make a herbal face wash to remove excess oil and dirt from oily skin. Prepare a herbal tea of 1tablespoon of dried yarrow, peppermint or sage and 1cup of water for 30min. Strain and allow to cool. Then apply to face after using a mild cleanser or use the tea as a face wash. Moisturize skin with a gentle moisturizer.

2.     Make a mixture of ½ teaspoon of  honey, 1egg white, 1teaspoon of lemon juice, fullers earth or brewer’s  yeast powder. Apply this paste on the face leave for 20min then wash off with water.

3.     Mash raw papaya and apply to skin. Wash off with water after 20min. This cleanses and softenes dead cells making them easier to exfoliate.

4.     Make a facial mask using ¼ cup of powdered clay and 2teaspoons of aloe vera, 2teaspoons of water, 1teaspoon of sea salt. Spread the mixture over face and for 15 to 20mins then rinse off with cool water before it begins to feel tight and itchy. Do this once a week.

5.     Lavender is good for oily skin and can be applied several times daily.

6.     Facial steaming unclogs pores and removes excess oil from the skin. You can add herbs like lemongrass, licorice roots and rose buds to simmer in the water while heating. Then pour into a bowl and place head above it and drape a towel over to direct the steam towards your face. After 15min splash cold water on face and allow to dry.

7.     Exfoliate skin 3 times a week using a good scrub .             

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR WRINKLES

Wrinkles are small creases  caused  by folding or shrinking of the skin.                                   

They could appear on the face, neck and hands.

 Wrinkles result from a fall in the production of the protein compounds  elastin and collagen as you age.

Skin that has also suffered damage appears thinner and loses fat content, elasticity and smoothness.

It is a fact that ageing comes along with wrinkles but premature wrinkles are a cause of concern to many.

Some cause of wrinkles include:

-         Pollution :  exposure to dust, chemicals and pollutants can cause wrinkles on skin overtime.

-         Weight loss :  going through rapid loss of weight could lead to wrinkles as the quantity of fat cells radically decreases causing skin to drop.

-         Smoking :  This is  a major cause of wrinkles. The toxic emitted from cigarettes contain a large amount of free radicals that speed up ageing process.

-         Stress

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR WRINKLES INCLUDE:

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E is very helpful in giving skin a healthy and youthful glow. Empty a capsule of vitamin E in a container and add 2 teaspoons of yoghourt, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2teaspoon of honey. Mix well and apply to your face using a cotton ball then rinse after 10min. This allows the growth of new cells.

TUMERIC AND SUGAR

Make a mixture of turmeric powder and sugar cane juice. Apply this mixture gently and allow to dry then wash face with warm water.

CASTOR OIL

Apply pure castor oil on wrinkles as this is effective in smoothening them out. Use this frequently to avoid wrinkles.

EGGS

Egg white is rich in protein. Make a face mask by beating the white of an egg until foamy. Cleanse face then apply this mixture and allow to stay for 30min. Wash with cold water and dry with a towel. You will feel your skin tighten after. It can be done every night or when you need a temporary face lift before makeup.

PINEAPPLES

Pineapples are one of the best remedies for wrinkles. Massage the core of a pineapple on the face and leave on for 10 to 15min before rinsing off. Also applying the juice of green pineapples and apples on the face everyday for 10 to 15min is very good in treating wrinkles.

OATMEAL

Mix 1teaspoon of raspberry juice, 1teaspoon of orange juice, 1teaspoon of olive oil, whipped yolk of an egg and 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal. Leave the mixture for 15min and smear on face and allow to dry. Then wash off with warm water.

WATER

Drink about 8 glasses of water daily to hydrate your skin.

BALANCED DIET

Eat a balanced diet daily that includes fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These are rich in nutrients needed for a healthy skin.

MOISTURIZE

Moisturize your skin daily with natural moisturizers. Remember to always use a quality sunscreen when going out in the sun.  

KEEP ACNE AWAY NATURALLY

Acne is one skin problem that most people suffer from one time or the other in life. There are a number of acne products out there but a lot of people prefer natural treatments due to the fact that they are gentle on the skin and hardly have any negative effects.

Natural treatments though easy on the skin may need a little bit of patience as some of the treatments are gradual and need to be done regularly till you get desired result.

These recipes are however worth the effort of applying them regularly with patience as they are mild on the skin.

YOGHOURT

Wash face with warm water then apply a thick paste of oatmeal and plain yoghourt mixture all over your face. Once dry gently wash with warm water. Do this once a week to see acne improve.

CUCUMBER  AND TOMATOES

These are effective in removing excess oil for the skin. Extract the juice of  cucumber and tomato with a juicer then mix. Apply to face and leave for 5min then rinse with water.  Do this twice daily for 3-4  weeks to see results.

GARLIC

Garlic is a strong antibacterial and a good remedy for acne. Rub raw garlic several times daily over area affected by acne.

SUGAR SOLUTION

Mix 2 tablespoons of black sugar with 1 tablespoon of white sugar in a bowl then add a little water to the sugar. Rub over face and especially over problem areas.

NETTLE LEAVES

Make an infusion of nettle leaves by pouring 400ml of boiling water on 2 tablespoons of nettle leaves and leave for 2hrs. Drinking  100ml infusion of nettle leaves, 3times daily before meals for 4 weeks is effective in treating acne .

MILK

Boil a little milk then add a bit of white vinegar and allow to cool. Apply this mixture to acne areas. This works for pimples, white heads and black heads. Use weekly till you see results.

DIET AND EATING HABITS

These play a vital role in treating and keeping acne at bay. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Also drink lots of water as this hydrates the body and helps in preventing constipation which is one major cause of acne. Constipation which leaves unwanted toxins in the body sometimes causes these toxins to look for other outlets such as the skin which could result in acne.

PUMPKIN

Mash a ripe pumpkin thoroughly and rub on the face and leave for 15min. Skin will feel dry and stretchy, then wash and dry. Apply pumpkin, coconut or mustard oil on the face. Can be done daily until you see results.  

HOW TO GET SMOOTH AND SUPPLE SKIN NATURALLY.

It is everyone’s desire to have smooth, glowing and beautiful skin. Proper skin care can bring about radiant and admirable skin.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get soft, smooth and glowing facial skin as there are a number of home remedies that are quite easy and wouldn’t cost you much.

Try the home remedies below and watch your skin glow and radiate with beauty:

1  .     Make a paste of honey and lemon juice and apply to face, legs, hands, neck and so on. Wash off with warm water after 15min for a smooth complexion.

2  .     Apply the juice of cucumber on the face and leave on for some time, then rinse off for silky and supple skin. This works well for dark under eyes.

3  .     Mix a tablespoon of wheat flour, one tablespoon of milk and rose water  to make  a fine paste then apply on face in upward direction. Allow paste to dry then wash face with cold water. This helps face to glow naturally.

4  .     Mix honey and egg yolk to make a mask . Apply mask on skin and leave for for 20min then rinse off with water. This makes skin radiant.

5  .     Papaya is a great skin firming and anti aging mask which gives you a vibrant  beautiful looking skin. Apply mashed papaya  on face to reduce dark spots and blemishes.

6  .     Make a thin paste using one banana mixed with milk. Apply to face and leave for 20min, then with cold water.

7  .     A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves applied on the face prevents pimples, black heads, dryness of the face and early appearance of facial wrinkles.

8  .     Make a face-pack by mixing sandal wood powder, turmeric powder and milk. Apply this natural face-pack to get a flawless, glowing facial skin.

9  .     Apply apple cider vinegar to a cotton pad and rub on face, neck and hands. Leave to dry then apply your moisturizer and make up as normal. This helps to get rid of blackheads, reduces blemishes and small spots and evens out skin tone.

10. For a beautiful glowing face , take an ice cube and put some moisturizer on it then massage your face with the ice cube for about 5min. You can also make use of milk cream instead of moisturizer.

    Regular use of these amazing home remedies your skin into a soft, supple, silky and glowing skin.