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Home remedies for dry skin

cooldude — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:55:58 +0000

The medical field has seen tremendous amount of development in the last century but still there are times when home remedies come more in handy. For dry skin home remedies are preferred as they show effective results without any side-effects and are not expensive.

Dry skin occurs due to lack of moisture; usually during winters. One of the best home remedy for it is to soak your body in lukewarm water for round about fifteen minutes; this will ease up the dryness. People suffering from dry skin should not take a bath daily; alternate days instead, with cold water.

Treating the dry skin with certain natural ingredients is very effective. Some of these ingredients include safflower oils, beeswax, wheat germ, oleo Vera etc. Nowadays extracts are available which are rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin C providing moisture and quick relief to the damaged areas of the skin. Home remedies can be used on anyone of any age.

Want to have a pretty skin? Include vitamin E in your diet

cooldude — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:24:16 +0000

Vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins, when it comes to the proper maintenance of your body. It plays a vital role in terms of formation of RNA, DNA and red blood cells. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, which neutralizes the free radicals causing wrinkles, fine lines and spots on your skin. It also ensures that your skin is protected against the ultraviolet rays, drugs, radiations and pollutions. It ideally makes your skin look 10 times younger and more beautiful.

The ideal way to consume your daily dosage of Vitamin E is to include a lot spinach, papaya and blueberries in your meals. Besides, you can also try almonds, sunflower seeds and avocados. By consuming food rich in Vitamin E, you can protect your skin thoroughly. Vitamin E inside the body removes all radicals and also protects your liver from harmful chemicals and promotes good blood circulation as well.

How to remove dark circles

cooldude — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:35:24 +0000

Is your anniversary round the corner? All set with the perfect dress, shoes and jewellery? But are you apprehensive that the unattractive dark circles under your eye are going to spoil your whole appearance? If so, fret no further. Lots of quick and simple remedies can be used to get rid of unwanted under-eye bags and dark circles. Potato juice works magically on dark circles and gets rid of them in no time. Grate a big potato and squeeze out all its juice. Dip a piece of cotton into it and place it on your eyes covering the entire affected region. Put on some soft music and just relax. Let it dry for 20 minutes and there you go. Your dark circles will be visibly lighter.

You can also opt for cucumber instead of potatoes.

Tea bags also work wonders in case of dark circles. Place a used tea bag over your eyes and let it dry. It takes care of the dark circles for good, leaving your eyes looking nice and fresh. Try these home remedies and woo your loved one with a fresh face, glowing with love.

Removing Dark Circles From Under Your Eyes

Health Care Advisor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:02 +0000

A large number of women get these dark circles under their eyes every once in a while. The figure for people who have to deal with circles under their eyes is about 9 out of 10. It is caused by vascular inflammation in the thin skin under your eyes. It is also due to your unique bone structure of your face, which may add shadow under your eyes making them look darker. Hyper-pigmentation, which is genetic, may also cause dark spots under the eyes.

First, make sure you get plenty of rest. Also, drink a lot of water and eat well. Your diet should include a lot of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meat and also some fish. The vitamins will give you a healthier look, not to mention giving you more energy. If you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day, your skin will be more elastic. You can also use a light concealer if all else fails.

Reduce Your Wrinkles with Effective Home Remedies

Health Care Advisor — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:31:48 +0000

Most of the home remedies use ingredients that are readily available at kitchen and herbs. Many experts have serious doubts to the reliability and the effectiveness of these home remedies in their quest for solutions of skin wrinkles. The skin is elastic and firm because of collagen elastic and bundles that holds fatty tissues under the skin. As you advance in age, you begin to lose the substantial amount of the collagen molecules. Substantial reduction of the collagen presence in skin leads to sagging and wrinkles.
To evaluate the home remedies for wrinkles are really effective, you need to look at how current application work on those remedies. There is nothing wrong in using the natural ingredients. All the natural skin care products are effective because they are designed and formulated scientifically for specific form of skin. Varying in skin types require diverse skin care products.