Tag: Skin Care

Cancer is one dreaded illness that is everyone’s worst nightmare. And early detection is extremely vital for successful treatment of most cancers. Let us...

Everybody experiences an occasional pimple here and there in their life. It's no biggie. But dermatologists believe your skin, which is the largest organ...

Tackle white skin patches caused by vitiligo with natural remedies. Herbal remedies like Ginkgo biloba, fern extract, and kutki can help. So can applying black cumin oil, bakuchi oil, fig leaf juice, and black pepper extracts. Improve your intake of nutrients like zinc, vitamin B 12 and folic acid.

Managing oily skin takes extra effort, but it’s possible. Aim to manage excess sebum instead of trying to dry it out. Start with a cleansing oil to dissolve sebum, dirt, and makeup. Wash it away with an oil-free face wash that doesn’t have fragrance. Apply a face mask to soak up extra sebum, and finish with a moisturizer to avoid dryness. Honey, green tea, papaya, and clay are ideal natural ingredients for oily skin.

Body odor is caused when sweat is broken down by bacteria living on your skin. Your genetic makeup, being overweight, and stress can influence how you smell. Foods like garlic, cabbage, and meat, alcohol, and certain medications can cause body odor. Medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis and fish odor syndrome may also be responsible.

If you’re troubled by hormonal acne, try natural remedies that deal with oily skin and acne-causing bacteria. Dab on some diluted eucalyptus oil, green tea, or lemon juice. Applying avocado pulp, turmeric paste, a blend of cinnamon and honey, or a jojoba oil and clay mask can also help.

To tackle that unsightly pimple in your ear, apply avocado paste, African basil oil with aloe vera gel, or tea tree oil. Neem and turmeric paste or an antibacterial paste of honey and cinnamon can also help get rid of it. Or wipe with green tea or lemon juice.

An inflammation of your hair follicles may lead to butt acne. Wear loose cotton clothes, keep the area clean, and drain pimples with a warm compress to ease the infection. Apply lime juice, diluted eucalyptus oil, or tea tree oil to the area. Turmeric or garlic paste can also help.

A glowing, healthy skin is the stuff of everybody's fantasy. But thanks to the pollution we're exposed to on a daily basis, our skin...

Dandruff is easy or hard to manage based on its root cause. While dry flakes go away post winter season, dandruff due to oily skin, psoriasis, or fungal growth require more efforts. To avoid dandruff buildup, follow healthy practices like washing hair regularly, avoiding product residue in hair, and eating right. Treating dandruff problems on time can prevent further issues.

Using natural ingredients is inexpensive and safe. You can make your own face scrub, moisturizer, dry shampoo, teeth whitener, and face pack with the ingredients available at home. These natural ingredients like lemon, coconut oil, sugar, glycerin have several benefits. You can also make your own perfume which does not harm the skin and stays for longer. Ensure that your skin is not sensitive to any specific ingredient, to prevent an allergic reaction.

Rashes aren’t normal, so don’t ignore them. Hives mean that you’re allergic to food, plants, bug bites, or toiletries. Take an anti-histamine, especially if you have other symptoms. A sunburn is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, while a heat rash is caused by blocked sweat glands. If you have eczema, triggers like sweat or perfume can cause an outbreak. And shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, which resurfaces decades later.

An eye cream made out of natural ingredients is a much better choice to tackle wrinkles. These are nourishing, hydrating, and helps uplifting the skin around your eyes. Some very popular ingredients include frankincense oil, coconut oil, almond oil, vitamin E, shea butter, beeswax, primrose oil, and cocoa butter. All these ingredients are hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and helps to reverse sun damage.

Dark skin in intimate areas is a cause of concern for many people. Although it is common and generally not a cause for concern, rare cases point to a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. This condition causes dark, velvety skin and needs medical attention. It is recommended that one rule out the possibility of Acanthosis Nigricans before trying home remedies for skin lightening. Natural sources like aloe-vera, papaya, mulberry extract, citrus fruit, licorice root, soy milk and baking soda help lighten pigmentation. It is important to patch-test any remedy before trying it out.

The age today is of stress and pollution that has resulted in loss of good health and has even made us look dull. After...