Moin Nex, Author at Skin Disease Remedies

Most of us know the cycle of scratch and itch, it’s very common. Though you feel relaxed while scratching, you must stop it. Read on to know how to use mustard oil for eczema.

Few years back I was among those people who fight this never ending battle of itching. Not just inflamed rashes and pain, eczema itching ruins your social life. It’s very embarrassing to scratch in office and public places, but you can’t help.

What Triggers Eczema Flare ups?

Unfortunately, real cause of this chronic skin ailment is unknown. Scientist, hold hereditary as mere reason for this ailment.

When you ingest or touch substances that can trigger eczema, itching starts and slowly inflamed flare ups appear.

There is no permanent cure for eczema. You must follow strict diet to avoid eczema, like me. I avoid all those irritants that stimulate itching.

Home remedies are effective and inexpensive way to reduce the ailment. Mustard oil is one among those innate remedies that can do wonders on your skin.

Benefits of Mustard Oil for Eczema

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I tried steroid creams, but they strip natural oil from your skin; whereas natural ingredients penetrate deep into the skin and reduce inflammation.

Note: Along with topical application, you must avoid consuming foods that trigger eczema flare ups.

Moisturizing properties in the oil hydrates dry itchy flare-ups.
Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties residing in mustard oil restrain bacterial infection.
Rashes and eczema flare-ups cause pain and inflammation, anti-inflammatory property of this oil reduce inflammation and fasten the healing process.
Vitamin E housed in the oil protects the skin from harmful UV rays and stimulate collagen production, which improves elasticity of the skin.
Topical application of mustard oil improves blood circulation and helps to thwart free radicals due to its antioxidant property.
Hydrating property of the oil will help to get rid of itching.
Blend it with coconut oil for skin lightening.

Just by hydrating your skin, you can’t get rid of eczema. In my case moisture triggered itching. Remedy which you use must include antibacterial properties that can thwart the infectious bacteria. Mustard oil is naturally packed with all those essential properties.

How to Use Mustard Oil to Get Rid of Eczema?

Immune system in few hypersensitive people may react harshly against some natural ingredients. So, it’s recommended to patch test before applying it over the skin.

Wash eczema affected area with distilled water.
Pat dry with soft and clean cloth.
Take required amount of mustard oil in your clean palm.
Gently apply it over the skin. Alternatively, you can use cotton ball to apply the oil.
Leave it to dry naturally.

I personally experienced rigorous itching at night, so I used to apply the mask before going to bed. Also don’t wear tight clothes.

Coconut Oil and Mustard Oil

Take a bowl and blend two oils in equal quantity. Wash the skin as mentioned above and massage over the skin.

You can use it over the face to reduce dark spots and to improve complexion.

Mustard Oil Mask for Eczema

Cosmetic creams are filled with chemicals and preservatives. Avoid them and use this natural homemade face mask.

Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour, 1 teaspoon of mustard oil and few drops of lemon juice. Blend all ingredients and apply over prewashed skin.

After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Try this homemade face mask recipe twice in a week.

Along with this listed mustard oil for eczema recipes, you must follow strict diet. Avoid all substances including food and clothes that can trigger eczema.

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Skin Whitening

Vitamin C for Skin Whitening – 3 Ways to Use

ByMoin Nex

In this article I’ll discuss about benefits of vitamin C for skin whitening and how to make your own vitamin C serum at home.

It’s a natural human desire to look good, and healthy skin is the best costume to wear on every occasion. But, due to increasing pollution, impurities and chemical creams, skin loses its natural glow.

These external and internal factors influence the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin color. Tyrosinase is the responsible enzyme that is used by melanocytes to produce excess melanin.

Dark spots or hyperpigmentation not just ruin your physical appearance, but many people get depressed. Cosmetic products though claim to lighten these spots, chemical preservatives housed in them strip natural moisture from the skin.

Natural remedies and those products which are free from chemical preservatives can be used to lighten dark spots.

Benefits of Vitamin C for Skin Whitening

Beauty experts brag about vitamin C for its anti-aging and antioxidant properties. Most researchers use ascorbic acid as a form of vitamin C.

Antioxidant properties housed in this vitamin thwart free radicals that damage cell membrane and leads to wrinkles.
Vitamin C exhibits tyrosinase, which reduces melanin production.
With vitamin C rich diet, levels of glutathione and vitamin E can be increased. Both exhibit antioxidant activity and help to produce Pheomelanin.
Vitamin C has exfoliating properties that remove dead cells, impurities and pollutants. By this your skin becomes lighter and smoother.
Studies claim that properties in vitamin C can protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, which is responsible for elasticity of the skin.
Anti-inflammatory agents in the vitamin reduce inflammation caused due to skin ailments.
Because it enhances collagen production, vitamin C can fasten the healing process of wounds.

How to Use Vitamin C for Skin Whitening?

There are 3 ways to reap these benefits, one through dietary, second through supplements and third effective way is by topical application.

Regularly consume fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C. Guava, oranges, red peppers, kale, kiwi, green pepper, grapefruit and strawberries are rich in vitamin C.
Vitamin C tablets prescribed by physician can improve your skin texture. Depending on your age and gender, take the dosage. Higher dosage may irritate your skin and may show no positive effect. Your body can’t handle excess vitamin E at a time; it absorbs certain amount and flushes the rest.
Topical application of vitamin C serum is more effective than above mentioned ways. You can use store brought serums or make your own at home.

For topical application, wash your skin with water or cleanse using gram flour mask. When the skin is damp, apply the store brought vitamin C serum evenly and leave it to dry naturally.

Make sure that pH level of the product is below 3.5.

How to Make Your Vitamin C Serum at Home?

As the products available in the market aren’t effective but expensive, it’s recommended to make your own product at home.

Vitamin C powder – 1 teaspoon
Filtered water – 1 teaspoon
Aloe vera gel – a small piece (1 tablespoon)
Vitamin E oil – ¼ teaspoon

Mix store brought vitamin C powder with water in a bowl to make thick paste. Add aloe gel and vitamin E oil to the paste. Shift the serum to dark amber bottle for further use. (You can use it for 2 weeks) (Source)

Night is the best time to apply this homemade vitamin C serum for skin whitening.

Apart from this, drink enough water, quit smoking, avoid stress and consume vitamin rich diet.

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Psoriasis

Grapeseed Oil for Psoriasis – 3 Effective Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Being the largest organ, skin needs your attention. Grapeseed oil for psoriasis is a natural remedy that can’t be ignored.

You’re not alone, according to official reports approximately 7.5 million people in USA are affected with psoriasis. Its main cause is unknown, however immune system and genetics are held responsible for psoriasis.

Dry and scaly patches appear on different parts of the body including knees, scalp, elbows, fingernails, toenails and genitals.

Researchers state that immune system triggered by T-cells results in rapid growth of skin cells. As your skin fails to shed them dry itchy patches are formed.

Doctors and dermatologists state that repeated use of cosmetic creams strip natural oil from the skin and leads to premature aging wrinkles.

Natural home remedies on other hand aren’t associated with any serious side-effects and are packed with effective nutrients.

Grapeseed Oil for Psoriasis

Like other natural oils, grapeseed oil has essential vitamins, omega -3&6 fatty acids and astringent properties. This essential oil is derived from seeds of grapes.

Hydrating properties packed in the oil hydrates dry scaly patches and helps to shed dead skin cells.
Omega -3&6 fatty acids with its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties hydrate the dry patches and reduce inflammation caused by psoriasis.
Nutrients residing in grapeseed oil repair damaged tissues and make the skin moist.
Vitamin C and E improves elasticity of the skin, lighten the appearance of psoriasis patches and guards skin from harmful UV rays.
Linoleic acid exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat psoriasis.
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, D, E and other assorted nutrients together aids to treat psoriasis and promote supple skin.

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How to Use Grapeseed Oil to Treat Psoriasis?

Psoriasis can’t be treated permanently; however using natural remedies and steroid creams you can reduce its effect.

For severe psoriasis, consult dermatologist. These simple home remedies can be helpful for mild or semi-moderate ailments.

Initially, cleanse the dead cells piled over the skin with water.
Don’t use warm water, as it triggers itching.
Pat dry using soft cloth.
Take pure grapeseed essential oil and gently spread it over psoriasis affected area.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Avoid moisture (water) over the skin, use cotton ball or soft cloth to pat dry.

Argan oil and grapeseed oil

High concentration of essential oils can irritate your sensitive skin, so it’s recommended to blend argan oil or any carrier oil with grapeseed oil.

Take 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil and 3 tablespoons of argan oil in a bowl. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil to it and apply it over prewashed skin.

Honey, lemon and Grapeseed Oil for Psoriasis

Unlike cosmetic creams, you can blend other innate ingredients with grapeseed oil depending on your skin type.

Take required amount of raw honey, 1-2 drops of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a bowl.

After mixing thoroughly, apply the mask over prewashed skin and leave it to dry naturally.

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Skin Whitening

Pumpkin for Skin Whitening – 3 Awesome Recipes

ByMoin Nex

With the fall of autumn, you see pumpkins everywhere including online. Though most of them use it for design, pumpkin for skin whitening can enhance your skin texture and restrain infection.

Essential vitamins and nutrients, which your skin needs, are housed in this big sized vegetable.

Everyone yearns to have alluring and glowing face. With media promoting more and more enticing models, women and teenage girls are craving to have that look.

Cosmetic creams though claim to turn your skin fairer magically in weeks, they harm your skin. According to doctors repeated application of beauty creams will strip natural moisture and results in wrinkles.

Jumping to conclusion, natural remedies are effective and are free from side-effects.

Benefits of Pumpkin Face Mask for Skin Whitening

Use of modern gadgets is increasing every day. Repeated exposure to these screens will impact your skin texture and in most cases leave dark spots.

Apart from this, UV rays, internal factors and other impurities pile over the skin resulting in dry dark patches.

Due to external or internal factors, melanin production increases at a particular spot resulting in dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Retinoic acid housed in pumpkin face mask will cleanse dead cells and other impurities off the skin.
Vitamin E repairs damaged skin cells and improve blood circulation.
Vitamin C, beta-carotene and other nutrients penetrate deep into the skin and lighten dark spots.
Alpha-hydroxy acid helps to obtain glowing skin and make the skin texture supple.
Hydrating activity of this natural remedy helps to get rid of dry patches.
Vitamin C enhances collagen production and improves elasticity of the skin. Thus fading wrinkles and dark spots.
Antioxidants agents thwart free radicals and fade fine lines. Anti-inflammatory activity reduces inflammation caused by skin ailments.

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How to Use Pumpkin for Skin Whitening?

Let me disclose you that, natural remedies may take long time to show positive results, but unlike chemical filled creams they don’t make your skin dry. So, you must use the same recipe for few weeks.

#1 Pumpkin and Lemon Juice

Bleaching activity of lemon juice will lighten the appearance of dark spots and pumpkin tightens your skin.

Take fresh pumpkin and mash into smooth paste.
Add few drops of lemon juice to it.
Optionally, add 2-3 vitamin E capsules to the mask.
Wash the face with water or cleanse it with gram flour mask.
Pat dry and apply mixed pumpkin face mask on the skin evenly.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

#2 Oats and Pumpkin Mask for Skin Whitening

Exceptional property in oatmeal will remove impurities and pollutants accumulated over the skin.

Mix pumpkin pulp and finely grounded oats in a bowl. You can add raw honey to make the face mask more effective.

Wash your face and apply the mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.

#3 Pumpkin and Gram Flour

I love this face mask recipe because of gram flour. This natural ingredient will cleanse impurities and remove dead skin cells. However, if you’ve dry skin you must apply rosewater after using it.

Mix 1 tablespoon of pumpkin and 2 teaspoon of gram flour in a bowl. Depending on your requirement you can increase or decrease the quantity.

Wash the face with water and pat dry.
When the skin is still damp apply this face mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.
Place two sliced cucumbers on your eyes, to get that spa feeling.
After 10-15 minutes rinse it off.

Excellent thing about these home remedies is that you can add or remove ingredients that match your skin type.

Other ingredients like potato, honey, sandalwood powder, papaya, pineapple, yogurt, rice flour, turmeric, apple cider vinegar and almond paste can be included in pumpkin pulp.

Note: Pumpkin for skin whitening works only when you internally supply essential vitamins to your skin by consuming vitamin rich diet and drink enough water.

Skin Whitening

Bearberry Extract for Skin Lightening

ByMoin Nex

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Bearberry extract became cosmetic industry’s darling ingredient when Dr.Oz unveiled its benefits to fade aging wrinkles. Many experts support bearberry extract for skin lightening.

This natural remedy is renowned for treating urinary tract infection and illness. Its antiseptic and antioxidant activities are beneficial for skin as well.

What are Benefits of Bearberry Extract?

Many beauty products started incorporating this natural ingredient to increase the effectiveness of their product. Bearberry extract comes from leaves of bearberry shrub.

Alpha-arbutin an active ingredient housed in bearberry can effectively lighten skin discoloration.
Polyphenolic compound residing in this natural ingredient exhibit antioxidant activity that can thwart free radicals.
Free radicals damage cell membrane and leads to wrinkles.
Topical application of this remedy will save your skin from harmful UV rays.
Antiseptic property fastens the healing process of the damaged skin.
Like synthetic skin lightening components arbutin can actively lighten skin by inactivating tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for melanin production.
Anti-inflammatory properties packed in its leaves can treat acne and other inflamed injuries.
Antibacterial and other assorted nutrients can treat urinary tract infection, kidney and bladder issues.

Not just skin lightening; this innate ingredient can bring more perks to your skin.

Your skin exposed to a great range of impurities, which get accumulated over it. Apart from this, excess exposure to UV rays and other internal factors stimulate production of melanin leading to dark spots.

Natural remedies like bearberry extract for skin lightening can inactivate production of excess melanin and restrain bacterial infection.

A study was carried on 80 women, they were asked to use 1 percent alpha arbutin. After a month, researchers found improvement on participant’s skin. Thus it’s confirmed to be an effective skin lightening ingredient.

Risk of using sunscreen creams

Its looks catchy and simple to use sunscreen cream to guard form UV rays. But, sunscreen creams also include harmful chemical ingredients that can strip natural oil from the skin.

They can also block vitamin D, which is responsible to prevent breast and other cancers. Bearberry extract allow you to enjoy the sun and protects your skin from aging signs.

How to Use Bearberry Extract for Skin Lightening?

To make your work easy, cosmetic industries started collecting pure bearberry extract. But, experts recommend blending it with other lotion or cream, before applying on the skin.

Cleanse your skin with water or rosewater to remove dead cells and other impurities.
Pat dry and apply bearberry extract blended with cream or lotion.
Leave for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.

Make sure you don’t opt for chemical incorporated creams. It’s recommended to patch test before applying it on the face.

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Acne

Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne

ByMoin Nex

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As Halloween season fall, pumpkins pops-up everywhere. But most of you aren’t aware of its beauty benefits. Homemade pumpkin face mask for acne is an effective remedy, which can improve overall healthy functioning of the skin.

Moisturizing and nourishing activity of this face mask can hydrate the skin and clear dead cells piled over it.

Benefits of Pumpkin Face Mask

Nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, antioxidants, beta-carotene, potassium, zinc, alpha-carotene, antioxidants and lutein are housed in pumpkin.

Retinoic acid residing in this innate ingredient helps to exfoliate dead cells and impurities accumulated over the skin.
Anti-inflammatory property helps to treat acne inflammation and fastens the healing process.
Vitamin C enhances collagen production and fade ageing spots.
Antioxidants activity thwarts free radicals that damage cell membrane.
Hydrating property of this face mask helps to get rid of dry itchy patches.
Vitamin E renews the damaged skin and increase blood circulation.
Alpha hydroxy acids make your skin bright and supple.

On the whole, nutrients in pumpkin face mask can treat acne, make your skin supple and lighten dark spots.

How to Use Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne?

Unlike cosmetic creams you can mix other natural home ingredients with pumpkin mask to make it more effective.

Or simply wash your face and start massaging with pumpkin paste. Either way your skin will be benefited.

Pumpkin and Honey Face Mask

Raw honey is prominent for healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Its benefits are documented in many renowned books.

Antibacterial property of pumpkin face mask will thwart P.acnes bacteria. Regular application of the mask will clear blocked skin pores and enhances skin texture.

Take a tablespoon of cooked pumpkin (canned pumpkin will work)
Raw honey – 1 teaspoon
Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon

Wash your acne prone skin with lukewarm water or expose it to steam. Pat dry with soft cloth and apply the mixed mask evenly.

Leave the face mask to dry naturally for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

You can increase the quantity and freeze the remaining face mask for future use. (Source)

Pumpkin Face Mask for Oily Skin (acne prone skin)

Excess oil production, dead cells and hormonal imbalance are main culprits of acne blemishes. With regular application of this face mask you can get rid of oily skin.

Take 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste in a bowl
Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it
Alternatively, you can add lemon juice to the paste
To remove dead skin cells, add 2 teaspoon of white sugar to above mask

Mix the paste thoroughly and apply the mask over prewashed face. Leave it to dry naturally and then rinse it off with water.

Pumpkin and Egg White Face Mask for Acne

Add 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste
Leave it for 20 minutes
Wash the face with lukewarm water and use soft cloth to pat dry
Apply the mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 20 minutes

Other innate ingredients like yogurt, honey, milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and egg can be included in pumpkin face mask for acne.

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Stretch marks

Using Vitamin C for Stretch Marks – One Simple Home Remedy

ByMoin Nex

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After giving birth to lovely babies, women are left with deep stretch marks. They are common, but most of them try hard to get rid of stretch marks. After trying different cosmetic creams and few home remedies they compromise to live with these embarrassing lines.

I don’t assure you that vitamin C for stretch marks works effectively. But, anecdotal reports claim that regular application of vitamin C serum can reduce striae.

What Can Be Done About Stretch Marks?

You can’t completely get rid of stretch marks. However, using cosmetic creams and home remedies you can lighten its appearance.

In some cases stretch marks fade naturally, cosmetic creams and home remedies help to lighten them quickly.

Sudden gain or loss in weight, puberty and pregnancy results in stretching of dermis layer, which tears the skin in different spots. As a result you see linear striae on upper layer of the skin. (1)

How Vitamin C for Stretch Marks Works?

Because of its nutritional benefits, your body needs vitamin C. You can get vitamin C through diet or supplements.

You can ingest rich amount of vitamin C foods or topically massage your skin with vitamin C cream or serum.
Exceptional properties of this vitamin stimulate collagen production, which is responsible to support blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and improve elasticity of the skin.
Antioxidant agents of vitamin C thwart free radicals and save skin from harmful UV rays.
Vitamin C can reduce brown spots and lighten stretch marks.
Fasten the healing process of minor wounds, minor burns and fade scars.
Impurities and dead cells accumulated over the skin can be cleansed to obtain radiant skin.
Improves blood circulation, heals skin cells, bring back moisture, enhance elasticity and improves skin texture.

Not just to get rid of stretch marks, you can use vitamin C to overall healthy functioning of the skin.

Note: Decades of research back benefits of vitamin C, but as one food isn’t sufficient to supply all essential nutrients to your body, likewise one single ingredient can’t solely improve your overall skin texture.

How to Use Vitamin C to Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Foods and Supplements

Consuming vitamin C rich foods or fruits can’t at once lighten stretch marks. But, it will gradually prevent stretching of dermis layer.

Antioxidants in these fruits, restrain free radicals that damage cell membrane.

Foods with vitamin C include: Citrus fruits, tomato, peas, papaya, strawberries, broccoli, kiwi fruit, kale, yellow bell peppers, guavas, melons, cauliflower, cilantro, thyme, basil and other herbs.

Vitamin C serum

Experts recommend both oral and topical treatment for healthy skin. Though anecdotal reports claim effectiveness of vitamin C serum, no scientific evidence backs this claim.

So, it’s recommended to patch test before applying it over the skin.

Dr. Emily Kane says that topical application of vitamin C can improve skin growth and lighten stretch marks in early stage. In case of old stretch marks, skin structure is altered and there is no cream that can bring the layers back.

A health blogger shared her experience of using vitamin C on stretch marks. (Read here)

Topical ointments recommended by dermatologist which include vitamin C and other vitamins can help you fade stretch marks. However, remember that you can’t completely fade deep stretch marks.

Wash your skin with water and pat dry with a cloth. Take few drops of vitamin C serum and gently massage over stretch marks regularly.

Bottom Line

For that it’s recommended that you regularly apply vitamin C serum or other natural remedies around stomach, shoulders, knees and hip. Nutritional benefits of the vitamin gradually increases elasticity of the skin and prevent stretch marks.

Did you ever use vitamin C for stretch marks; share your experience with our readers.

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Skin Whitening

Mulberry Extract for Skin Whitening

ByMoin Nex

Natural extracts are filled with essential nutrients, which can improve your skin texture. Read this article to know benefits of mulberry extract for skin whitening.

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Skin is the largest organ of your body, any dark spots, pigmentation and scars ruin its appearance and most of us try to get rid of it. Fortunately, there are many home remedies with which you can eliminate dark spots and obtain whitening skin.

Dangers of Skin Whitening Creams

There are different techniques to lighten skin pigmentation. Chemical peels, skin whitening creams and laser treatments.

But, they are incorporated with chemical preservatives and chemical substances; which often irritate your sensitive skin. Repeated use of skin lightening creams will damage your skin, say doctors. (1)

There are few cosmetic creams that include natural extracts, but they also use preservatives to increase the shelf-life of the product.

Benefits of Mulberry Extract for Skin Whitening

Mulberry is extracted from white Mulberry tree, which is native to China. It has been used for centuries because of its medicinal properties. Recently, cosmetic world allured by its beauty benefits and started incorporating it into their products.

Apart from skin, mulberry leaves are used for various health ailments including diabetes, strengthen immune system, treat certain cancers, improve vision, strengthen hair and enhance supple skin.

Vitamin A, C, E and K residing in this natural ingredient can cleanse dead cells, fade dark spots, retain moisture and enhance collagen production.
It’s a natural inhibitor of tyrosinase, an enzyme that triggers production of melanin.
According to Journal of Drugs in Dermatology both white mulberry and paper mulberry can effectively contribute for skin whitening.
Vitamins in this ingredient improve elasticity of the skin and make it firm.
Antioxidant activity restrains free radicals and prevents premature aging wrinkles.
Steeping mulberry leaves in coconut oil or olive oil can hydrate your skin.
Taking bath with mulberry leaves will make your skin soft and radiant.

How to Use Mulberry Extracts for Skin Whitening?

You can get beauty products with mulberry extracts at a local store. Apart from this you can directly use its leaves or eat its fruits.

As mentioned, skin care industries are making products that include mulberry extracts, licorice and other beneficial ingredients. Wash your face and apply the cream. Chemical ingredients in the cream may irritate your skin.
Second option is to steep dried mulberry leaves in a hot cup of tea (8 ounces of water and 1 teaspoon of dried mulberry leaves). Eat ripe mulberry fruits regularly to improve healthy functioning of the skin.
Third and best method is to steep mulberry leaves in coconut oil or olive oil for few days and massage gently over prewashed face regularly before going to sleep. Rinse it off in the morning.

Natural remedies hardly have any side-effects; however in few people mulberry extracts can trigger allergic reaction. So, patch test before using it.

Share your views on mulberry extracts for skin whitening with us.

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