Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Natural Home Remedies for Skin Care


A natural homemade remedy is the right way for your skin because they are not just simple to make but are cost-effective as well. Some people find it hard to adapt because of the mind set created by commercial instant products but surely they should be adopted because they come with no side-effects. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you eat. The main concern for commercial products is that more often then not they contain chemicals that are absorbed by your skin finding their way into the bloodstream which can be harmful to your overall health.


Following are some of the remedies for the major issue related to skin.


Oily Skin:Mix ½ cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ cup mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply it to the face and leave on for 15 minutes.


Dry Skin:Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus), available from Herbalists is used mostly as a tincture or in syrup, can be used to make a lotion for dry skin. Steep 100 grams of the fluid in 1 liter of boiling water. Allow it to cool, and then apply as a lotion or compress.


Wrinkling:Mash potatoes to a creamy texture with a little milk and mix with a few drops of glycerin and rose water. Apply this mixture to the area where skin is wrinkled. Potatoes are excellent sources of minerals, which are good for the skin.


Cleanser:Take chunks of fresh cucumber, seeded, and pureed. 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 egg white, 1 tbsp yogurt and 2 tsp powdered milk. This paste is great for cleansing the skin as well as easing of freckles.


Burn marks and Scars: Mix 20 drops lavender essential oil,20 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops rose essential oil , and 4 ounces Aloe Vera juice Add the oils to the aloe juice in a bottle. Shake before using. Apply on the areas of the burn or scar marks.


Skin Toner:Make an herbal infusion of chamomile or lavender flowers by pouring near-boiling water over 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh or dried flower tops. Simply add 1 ounce, or 2 tablespoons, of cider vinegar and mix well. Pour this lotion into a spray bottle or mister for easy application. Use daily after cleansing the skin.


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