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Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Want A Glowing Skin? Try Out The Following Remedies

What is the reason behind the flourishing cosmetic industry? What is that attract men about women? It’s the beautiful and ever glowing skin that every woman desires and every man loves.

Over the years, people have researched over so many tips and tricks for a beautiful and smooth skin. There are many cosmetic products which promise to give an everlasting beauty and even reduce aging.
Even there are many natural remedies mentioned in Ayurveda that can help you in getting a clear skin.

Following are some ways by which you can take care of your skin. It is very much necessary to take care of your skin as it is a reflection of your inner beauty.

           Veggies should be an Essential Part Of Your Daily Diet
    Veggies can purify the blood and heal your skin!
Make sure you intake vegetables which have high-water content and fiber in them. Examples for such vegetables are lettuce, carrot, cucumber, radish, and asparagus.
A bowl full of cucumber, radish, and carrot dressed with olive oil or lemon can be taken during the lunch. This will not only make your skin look young and glowing but also keep you physically active.
         
           Include nuts into your diet
         Omega-3, healthy fats boost up digestion!


This is very essential for people with Vata constitution. Since Vata has a drying nature, therefore, including natural fats in your diet will help in attaining a perfect balance. Flax seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and are very healthy for your skin.

     A natural body scrub is must
    This can remove dead cells!
Although there are many face and body scrubs available in the market but you can even apply natural honey to your face once in a week.
Another option is to mix olive oil and sea salt in a ratio of 2 is to 1 and apply it to your skin. This is a quick way of removing dead skin, unclog pores and remove excess oil accumulated on your skin.
   
           Exercising is must
    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
 Exercising is must

This improves blood circulation, creates an outlet for toxins and improves overall digestion of the body. You may go out for walk, go crazy in a dance class, or practice some yogic postures at home; all of them are going to benefit you in a positive sense.
Exercise can also help in releasing emotional and mental stress. A few minutes of meditation can even take you back to your inner self and relax your mind as well as your body. And your face is always a reflection of your thoughts, so this is must for a perfect face and body as well.

           Veggies A Good Sleep Is Must
         Must for a glowing skin!
Don’t over exert yourself as it will lead to insomnia which is nowhere good for your skin. Even researchers and doctors advise to sleep for seven hours at a stretch. This relaxes all your body parts, eyes, muscles and joints.  This can give a deep rest to your body and mind as well as a glowing and radiant skin. 
   
           Avoid Cosmetics
          They will slowly deteriorate your skin!
Using too much of cosmetics can ruin your skin in a long-run. Excess of chemicals can fasten up the aging process. It’s good to use cosmetics but you can always limit their use.

Excessive use of chemicals can even pose risk of skin cancer. There are many natural and herbal remedies to take care of skin and make it look more vibrant. Therefore, it’s best to look for natural remedies over chemical products.

Monday, 10 August 2015

How to Get Wrinkle Free Skin At Home?

One of the common skin problems, which come along the growing age, is wrinkles. After a certain age, the skin’s collagen and elastin fibers start decreasing gradually. This depletion forms the origin of wrinkles, giving you an ugly appearance. But now you can control over them, that to without investing much. Read on to know how!


Growing old is a natural process. You cannot control it, but yes, you can control over the signs of aging.  With the growing age, the thinning of the outer layer of the skin starts. Due to this, it loses elasticity and becomes saggy, which finally leads to wrinkles!
Although you cannot escape from the aging process, yet you can save your skin from the growing wrinkles in the most natural ways. Below are listed 5 natural home-made remedies, you must give try:

Fenugreek

The leaves, seeds and even oil of Fenugreek plant acts ideally as an antidote for different skin problems. Being highly rich in vitamins and minerals, the paste and oil get easily absorbed by the body and it treats wrinkles and fine lines significantly.
For best result, form a Fenugreek paste from the leaves, as it acts as an excellent natural remedy for wrinkles. All you need to do is grind a handful of fresh fenugreek leaves, form a thick paste. You can add a little amount of water to make it fine. Now gently apply this paste on the wrinkle affected skin surface. Keep it for few hours or better leave it overnight. Wash the skin in morning with lukewarm water. You can try this remedy at regular intervals to get a wrinkle free glowing skin.

Papaya

Another paste, which acts as useful and effective home remedy, without costing you much, is the papaya paste. You can prepare fresh papaya paste at home easily. Just cut a fresh papaya, take out the flesh completely and them mash it well to form a fine paste. This paste is the best way to get rid of the wrinkles not only from your face, but also from neck and under the eyes. Apply the fresh paste to the wrinkle affected areas and let it dry on your skin for at least 30 minutes. You can then wash the skin with cool water. Do try this excellent anti-aging and anti-wrinkle home remedy. In addition, it reduces dark tan from the face, making it more smooth and radiant.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera is one of the biggest gifts of nature to humans. It is used in various forms to treat different problems. And now you can use the fresh Aloe Vera gel to get rid of wrinkles too. Yes, this gel contains malic acid, which enhances the skin’s elasticity and help in reducing wrinkles to a great extent. For this, you have to cut an Aloe Vera leaf, extract the fresh gel from it and then apply this fresh gel to all the wrinkle affected skin areas. Allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes before you wash it with lukewarm water. It is a simple and easy to do home remedy, which you can try regularly for best results.

Olive Oil

Being a good source of antioxidants, like vitamins A and E, Olive oil is known as a perfect agent to fight skin-damaging free radicals. You can use it daily to massage onto the affected skin area. Doing so, it will nourish, heal and regenerate the skin cells. Give a thorough massage so that the oil penetrates deep into the skin and proffers a long-lasting protection.
The other way out to use olive oil is to mix it with honey. Take a few drops of olive oil, glycerin and olive oil and then massage the mixture into your skin. You can go for it twice a day. It will also eliminate dead cells, and tighten the sagged skin.

Almonds

Using almond for removing your wrinkles is an excellent choice. The reason being, it is highly rich in fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, oleic acid, iron, zinc and calcium, which makes it amazing remedy to delay the aging process and treat wrinkles efficiently. Thus you must try this one at home. Just soak some almonds in raw milk overnight and after removing their skin grind them to form a thick paste. You can use the milk to dilute a little. You can apply this paste to your face and neck. It can be applied under your eyes to reduce dark circles. Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Later wash it off with lukewarm water. Also, you can us almond oil to massage your skin to delay the effects of aging.
You will find a number of other methods to hide the aging signs, including those expensive ranges of cosmetics and painful surgeries. But, with aforementioned remedies neither you need to spend huge amount nor have to bear pain, isn’t that great!

Friday, 24 July 2015

12 foods that can revitalize your skin

Summary
Beyond all the face packs, lotions and creams it is the kind of food you eat that determines the quality of your skin.

If you eat the right kind of food it nourishes your whole body, purifies the blood and strengthens the immune system. So, automatically your skin looks radiant and young and reduces skin problems.


Introduction
It doesn’t matter the type of skin you have oily or dry. Your skin can be healthy and glowing if you focus a little on your dietary habits.
Following are some foods that can help you to avoid skin problems and improve the radiance of your skin.

1.   Olive oil- reduces aging
Consuming around two teaspoons of olive oil in a day reduces signs of aging by 31%. The presence of monosaturated fatty acids boosts the skin’s youthfulness. Moreover, polyphnols which is anti oxidant reduce the damaging radicals.


1.   Pomegranates-adds rosiness to the skin

Pomegranates are full of polyphenol antioxidants which can eradicate free radicals and increase blood flow. Therefore, they provide soft pink glow to the skin.

Even applying them directly on the skin moisturizes the skin and lessens the wrinkles. 
1.   Orange skin: protection from UV rays

Eating peels of citrus fruits like orange and lemon have been found to be more beneficial than fruits and juices. Consuming the peels has been found to reduce risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 33%.

2.   Tomato: improves skin’s SPF

Tomato is the best substitute for your sunscreen. It can naturally revamp your skin’s SPF and provide protection against sunburn. Tomato is rich in lycopene –an antioxidant that prevents cell damaging.



3.   Kiwi- reduces wrinkles

Kiwi is a wallop of Vitamin C which can reduce dryness and wrinkles on the skin. Vitamin C is also found to trigger collagen synthesis which keeps the skin clear free of lines.

4.   Pumpkin- enhances growth of skin cells

Beta carotene is present in huge amount in cooked pumpkin. Beta carotene gets converted to Vitamin A in the body which pampers growth of skin cells thereby making the skin soft and wrinkleless.

5.   Sunflower seeds: pimple free-skin

Sunflower seeds are power packed with Vitamin C that helps the skin to fight off pimples and acne. Vitamin E otherwise, boosts immune system and provides strength to the body to battle against inflammation. 
6.   Carrots: Enhances skin glow

For that rosy smile carrot is the best food. Carrot is rich in carotenoid which improves skin’s complexion. It increases the skin glow and makes it healthy as well.

7.   Cucumber: Rehydrates skin

Cucumber has anti oxidant properties that help to keep the skin clean and fresh. It contains 95% of water and therefore can rehydrate the skin.


8.   Kale: reduces skin disease

Kale is a green leafy vegetable entitled as queen of greens. This is rich in Vitamin A and C and helps in detoxification of the body. This fiber rich vegetable helps to keep away from skin diseases like acne and blemishes.
9.   Green tea: increases skin’s elasticity

Green tea is full of anti oxidants that protect you from sun burns and harmful effects of the UV rays. It also increases the blood flow and provides the much needed oxygen to the skin. So, in all it helps to keep your complexion healthy and radiant.


10.               Walnuts- prevents eczema
This nut is full of omega-3 fatty acids which is a best substituent for people who don’t consume fish. Alpha-linolenic acid –a type of omega 3 is present in large amounts in walnuts.
This is good for people with dry skin which develops eczema due to deficiency of omega-3.